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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 THULQADA 14, 1435 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Green Line Prince William Sleuth claims to Serena wins criticizes and Kate identify Jack the 3rd US Open EPA, oil expecting Ripper through in a row, minister5 second7 baby DNA28 traces 18th20 Slam Crown Prince hails UN Max 45º Min 30º honor for Amir, Kuwait High Tide 11:38 Sheikh Nawaf lauds ‘national celebrations’ Low Tide 05:42 & 18:27 40 PAGES NO: 16280 150 FILS KUWAIT: HH the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah yesterday described Khamenei the United Nations naming HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah a “humanitarian leader” and has prostate designating Kuwait as a center for humanitarian action as “another national celebration”. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will confer the title to the Amir at the UN surgery headquarters in New York in an official ceremony today. “This great international achievement is an honorable TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali recognition and a historic testament to our beloved Khamenei successfully underwent prostate sur- Kuwait and our wise leader, as well as the Kuwaiti peo- gery, official media announced yesterday in an ple,” the Crown Prince noted in a speech on the occasion, unprecedented public statement on his health, adding that the honoring is also a source of pride for which has long been subject to speculation. The every Arab and Muslim. “We are witnessing a historic 75-year-old cleric, event that the people of Kuwait are entitled to be proud who has ruled since of. When honoring a state and its leader come at the the death in 1989 of same time, this means that the virtues of giving and the Islamic republic’s helping other human beings are deep-seated in the founder Ayatollah hearts of the Kuwaiti people throughout many genera- Ruhollah Khomeini, tions. had a routine opera- “Everyone is aware of the generosity of Kuwait and its tion, according to leader, which covered each and every corner of the IRNA, Iran’s official world without a shred of political interest or condition news agency. “There attached... Generosity not governed by religious orienta- is nothing to worry tions, color, gender or geography. Such virtues arise about,” the supreme from Islam’s teachings, which call for and promote leader said in a brief virtues of giving and practicing good deeds,” Sheikh Ayatollah Ali Khamenei interview recorded Nawaf said. before he entered The Deputy Amir added that honoring the Amir is not hospital and aired on state television after his driven only by his donations or financial contributions treatment was made known. KUWAIT: HH the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah gives a speech but rather by his relentless humanitarian efforts, initia- Continued on Page 13 yesterday on the United Nations naming HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah a ‘humani- tives and moves. tarian leader’ and designating Kuwait as a center for humanitarian action. — KUNA (See Pages 2 & 3) Continued on Page 13 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 LOCAL UN to honor Amir as Humanitarian Leader Kuwait’s aid soars under Sheikh Sabah’s guidance KUWAIT: Secretary General of the United Palestinian Authority over five years, as part Nations Ban Ki-moon will hold a ceremony of a reconstruction program in the Gaza to honor His Highness the Amir Sheikh Strip. Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for his In November, 2012, Kuwait and the efforts as a “Humanitarian Leader”, and his World Bank signed an agreement accord- Marzouq Al-Ghanim Faisal Al-Mershid support of the UN’s humanitarian works. ing to which the country would contribute The ceremony will be held today at the USD 50 million to the Palestinian Reform UN’s headquarters in New York City. and Development Program (PRDP) and last Speaker, Chief June, it donated USD 10 million more for Heart of humanitarian work the Palestinians. Since HH the Amir assumed power in Justice hail 2006, Kuwait’s humanitarian aid to the Relief efforts world has been soaring, reaching almost Kuwait also hurried to help the coun- each and every corner of the world. tries struck by catastrophes. When cyclone Amir’s honor HH the Amir has always been to put Sidr hit Bangladesh in November 2007, KUWAIT: National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim held Kuwait at the heart of humanitarian work, USD 10 million were hurriedly offered for high His Highness the Amir’s naming by the UN as a raising the volume of aid and relief supplies relief efforts, at behest of HH the Amir. “Humanitarian Leader” as recognition to HH’s international role provided to the countries hit by catastro- Also after a destructive earthquake and in many regional “hotbeds”. phes and crisis. a Tsunami hit Japan in 2011, HH the Amir “HH chose for Kuwait the path of humanity and relief to ease The UN has recently named Kuwait a ordered donating 5 million crude oil bar- suffering of people caught in ‘hot’ conflict zones, and used as a humanitarian center, and HH the Amir a rels, worth USD 500 million, to Tokyo. fireball to fuel the political game,” Speaker Al-Ghanim said in a humanitarian leader. Part of this, Kuwait Also in July 2011, Kuwait decided to press release on the occasion. has hosted the First and Second send relief aid worth USD10 million to “This what happened in the Syrian file, with the top priority HH Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon International Humanitarian Pledging Somalia in a bid to lessen the impact of of HH the Amir is to alleviate suffering of the Syrian people.” Conferences for Syria. were launched, led by charity institutions in January 2009 donating USD 34 million to drought and famine in the country. Congratulating HH on the naming on behalf of all MPs, Al- In the first conference, held in January that delivered relief supplies to the Syrian the United Nations Relief and Works When the Van earthquake hit Turkey Ghanim said the honoring, as well as designating Kuwait as a 2013, HH the Amir announced a donation refugees. The International Islamic Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near also in 2011, Kuwait offered USD 250,000 “humanitarian center” crowned Kuwait’s policy as a role model of USD 300 million to the Syrian refugees. Charitable Organization and the Kuwait East (UNRWA). This was prompted by a for the victims through the UNICEF, and for balance and wisdom. Then in the 2nd Pledging Conference held Red Crescent Society played a leading role strong belief in the humanitarian role with the start of 2014, the country Meanwhile, Chief of the Supreme Judicial Council Councilor in January 2014, other USD 500 million for aiding the refugees in Syria’s neighbor- played by UNRWA. announced a donation worth USD 10 mil- Faisal Al-Mershid said the UN honoring of HH the Amir has pleased Kuwaiti people. were offered. ing countries. In addition, Kuwait made a commitment lion to Philippines following the wide dam- Mershid said in a statement, highlighting the persistent Kuwait’s aid to the Syrian refugees has to offer USD 300 million in support of the ages caused by typhoon Haiyan. Palestine support Palestinian Authority in a donors confer- humanitarian efforts by HH the Amir spreading worldwide. He not been confined to these two interna- Only last month, Kuwait decided to also expressed pride over the honoring of HH the Amir who tional gatherings. On the Palestinian scene, Kuwait has ence for the Palestinians held in Paris on donate USD five million to enable the always stressed backing the Palestinian December 2007. In March 2009, Kuwait “hurries to offer aid and relief” to countries at times of distress. Since the outbreak of the Syrian crisis in World Health Organization (WHO) to com- Mershid congratulated HH the Amir for the world honoring, on cause and people. HH the Amir announced promised USD 200 million to the 2011, several humanitarian aid campaigns bat the spread of Ebola virus. — KUNA behalf of all members of the Supreme Judicial Council. — KUNA Governors, KRCS hail Amir humanitarian role

KUWAIT: Governors and the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) lauded the great merits of giving and generosity of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and concurred that his UN honoring is well-deserved. “This a new achievement for Kuwait and source of pride for all Kuwaitis,” Al-Ahmadi Governor Sheikh Fawaz Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah said in a press state- ment. He added that the State and people of Kuwait have great KUWAIT: The prime minister and his delegation before leaving to New York yesterday. — KUNA record of humanitarian initiatives and actions from which the whole world benefited. He pointed out PM off to attend Amir honoring that his governorate will organize Sheikh Faisal Al-Humoud Al-Sabah popular celebrations Wednesday Anwar Al-Hasawi KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Mohammad Al-Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah and a to coincide with the UN honoring HH the Amir and the State of Red Crescent Society Anwar Al- Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah left yesterday for New number of senior officials at His Highness’s Diwan. of HH the Amir. Kuwait spared no effort to pro- Hassawi said the honoring of HH York to attend a UN ceremony to honor HH the Amir He was seen off at the airport by Acting Parliament For his part, Farawaniya mote peace and justice across the the Amir is a new achievement to Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as ‘humani- Speaker Mubarak Al-Khurainej, Deputy Prime Minister Governor Sheikh Faisal Al- world, Sheikh Faisal said. He not- Kuwait and is the fruit of sincere tarian leader,’ which takes place today. and Minister of Interior and Acting Minister of Awqaf Humoud Al-Malek Al-Sabah said ed that Farawaniya will host pop- devotion to humanitarian issues. HH the Prime Minister was accompanied by First and Islamic Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khalid Al- that the UN honoring of HH the ular festivities to celebrate the UN He underlined that Kuwait and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Amir crowns decades of humani- honoring of HH, describing the HH the Amir are always ahead in Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Minister of State for Defense Sheikh Khalid Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah and number tarian and relief efforts to serve honoring as “historic event”. rushing to serve people in dis- Cabinet Affairs and Acting Minister of Justice Sheikh of senior state officials. — KUNA humanity. Deputy Chairman of Kuwait tress. — KUNA Humanitarian initiatives reflect Amir efforts

CAPITALS: The model Kuwaiti village of 2,000 mobile homes provided to Syrian refugees in Jordan constitute a symbol of Kuwaiti generosity to the many Syrians who sought shelter abroad ever since the outbreak of the crisis in their nation. In addition to the mobile homes, also known as caravans, placed in both Zaatari and Al-Azraq refugee camps the project consists of two schools, each occupying an area of 2,600 square/meters, a mosque and a medical centre. The initiative aims to serve the needs of the approximately 150,000 refugees who were previously living under makeshift tents that do little to shelter them from the sometimes harsh weather conditions, said Kuwaiti Ambassador to Jordan Hamad Al-Duaij. He was speaking to KUNA on the occa- Ambassador Hamad Al-Duaij Ambassador Sheikh Salem Al-Sabah The model Kuwaiti village in Jordan. sion of the United Nations’ honoring of His development projects in the country (toward) mobilizing international efforts” Kuwaiti humanitarian initiatives and con- Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- through its various funds - the most recent to assist those who have been affected by tributions to the afflicted people. Top world donor Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as a ‘humanitari- of which comes in the form of the collec- difficult circumstances. The honoring is a merited recognition This rare UN honoring appreciates the an leader’, and the State of Kuwait a tive USD 1.25 billion grant from the Gulf He described the UN designation as “a to an ample career of humanitarian work humanitarian role by HH the Amir who humanitarian centre. Cooperation Council bloc, which includes certificate of appreciation for the philan- of HH the Amir, who has been leading has put Kuwait among top world donors, The initiative is launched under the Kuwait. thropic role” played by the people of efforts to allay people’s sufferings in vari- offering aid to countries affected by catas- watchful eye of Kuwaiti charity Kuwait, “whether through governmental ous parts of the world, Kuwait’s trophes and conflicts, from a pure human- International Islamic Charitable Great efforts institutions or private charities.” Ambassador to France Ali Suleiman Al- itarian view, Kuwait Ambassador to Organization (IICO) president and the UN Meanwhile, Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al- The award is an “explicit recognition of Saeed said. Ethiopia and Permanent Delegate to the chief’s humanitarian envoy Abdullah Al- Jaber Al-Sabah, the Kuwaiti Ambassador the positive role and the policies pursued He added that HH the Amir was a African Union Rashed Al-Hajri, said. Maatouq. to the United States of America, said that by the State of Kuwait, which contributed major contributor to establishing the Kuwait’s Ambassador to Qatar Meteb This supplements two international the humanitarian initiatives are part of to the strengthening of (the nation) and Islamic heritage pavilion at the Louvre Saleh Al-Mutotah, said that the UN honor- conferences, hosted by Kuwait, which “years of great efforts by HH the Amir”, its reputation in the international commu- Museum, when he donated five million ing is merited, for Kuwait’s efforts, both raised pledges worth around USD 4.6 bil- which have resulted in “unlimited support nity,” he concluded. euros for the cultural section. people and leadership, extending aid and lion for Syrians displaced inside and out of for humanitarian action at various levels The UN is expected to officially hand HH the Amir also offered three millions relief to affected people. their country, of which Kuwait has already and in various parts of the globe.” over the prestigious humanitarian award euros to the Arab World Institute in the Over the past decades, HH the Amir granted USD 800 million. Therefore, the UN decision to name HH to the State of Kuwait today. French capital, motivated by his belief in has been known for constructive efforts to Assistance from Kuwait either for the Amir a “Humanitarian Leader” is “well- the role it played for boosting intercultural provide humanitarian aid as well as Syrians living in refugee camps across deserved and befitting the wisdom of HH Honor and pride dialogue, Ambassador Al-Saeed said. cementing ties with the world, Al-Mutotah Jordan or handed to UN agencies tasked the Amir,” he continued. Kuwaiti ambassadors around the world HH the Amir also presented euro 2.7 told KUNA. He referred to the initiatives with providing care and support to the HH the Amir “strives to do whatever have applauded the UN honoring of HH million to the UNESCO in support of the HH the Amir has adopted since he displaced are part and parcel of the huge would alleviate the severe humanitarian the Amir. “[the honoring] is an honor and cultural message of the organization. became at the helm, for settling rows and efforts assumed by the country ever since conditions” that have befallen the region pride to us all”, said Kuwait’s Ambassador For his part, Kuwaiti Ambassador to differences. the outbreak of violence in their country and the world, in a manner that mirrors to Bahrain, Sheikh Azzam Mubarak Al- Moscow Abdulaziz Ahmad Al-Adwani, The UN honoring comes in apprecia- in 2011, he added. Kuwait’s “noble principles and firm convic- Sabah during a reception for Kuwaiti stu- told KUNA that honoring HH the Amir is a tion of HH the Amir’s non-stop support to The ambassador also mentioned the tion that humanitarian action is an essen- dents in the Kingdom. source of pride for each and every Kuwaiti. humanitarian work for humanity, Kuwait’s benefits this provides to Jordan, through tial part of the collective responsibility of He added that the honoring comes in This unprecedented honoring recog- Ambassador to Morocco, Shamlan easing the burden it is undergoing, as the the international community.” recognition from the international com- nizes the leading humanitarian role by Abdulaziz Al-Roumi. neighboring country hosts around The ambassador further lauded the munity of the role by Kuwait and HH the Kuwait, prompted by a belief that all peo- Not only is this a source pride to 600,000 Syrian refugees. role played by the generous people of Amir in global charity and humanitarian ple have the right to live with dignity, Kuwaitis, but to the Arabs and Muslims, Kuwait has always been a solid partner Kuwait, and their “relentless pursuit work. It also manifests appreciation of the regardless of ethnicity, race or faith. and Kuwait lovers everywhere. — KUNA to Jordan through the years, supporting TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 LOCAL Popular celebrations to coincide with Amir UN speech

KUWAIT: Celebrations will be held today at popular Al-Subaih added yesterday that Kuwaitis and resi- Public figures, governors and other officials cafes coinciding with the speech by His Highness dents are invited to take part the celebrations, as HH will participate in the celebrations that will be the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah the Amir’s speech will be displayed on giant TV held at popular cafes of Salmiya, Sulaibikhat, at the UN on occasion of honoring him as a humani- screens. Farwaniya, Jahra and Sharq, Al-Subaih said, urg- tarian leader, said Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Several festivities and celebratory activities will ing people to attend. Al-Subaih expressed her and Minister of State for Planning and Development be organized. Folklore troupes will also partake in pride, and that of the Kuwaiti people, for the UN Hind Al-Subaih Hind Al-Subaih. the celebrations. honor. — KUNA Institutions, firms pay tribute to Amir

KUWAIT: Various institutions, firms and The Kuwait Environment Protection association yesterday commended the UN’s Society (KEPS) said in a press statement to naming Kuwait a humanitarian center and KUNA that naming HH the Amir a humani- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- tarian leader is “a merited honoring” , high- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah a humanitarian lighting his humanitarian initiatives pre- leader. senting aid and relief to the suffering peo- They said that the honoring crowns HH ple worldwide. The Society congratulated the Amir’s leading humanitarian work the Kuwaiti people on the honoring. worldwide. Honoring HH the Amir crowns his copi- Naming HH the Amir a humanitarian ous career of humanitarian work and con- leader reflects reality, spokesman of the oil stitutes a world acknowledgement, Kuwait sector Sheikh Talal Al-Khalid Al-Sabah said Jurists Association said in a statement. in a statement issued by the Kuwait It added that HH the Amir’s humanitari- Petroleum Corporation (KPC). an efforts have been extended to all cor- Since HH the Amir took over, he has ners of the world, regardless of discrimina- been exerting great efforts to support char- tion among the afflicted people. ity work, both at home and overseas, The statement also stressed the diplo- Sheikh Talal added on behalf of the oil sec- matic efforts by HH the Amir which “linked tor. the State of Kuwaiti, on the diplomatic and HH the Amir’s charity work has extend- strategic levels” to the world. It also pointed Parliament, state departments ed over half a century, leading Kuwait to a to the efforts by HH the Amir for achieving prominent place on the map of the world’s many Arab reconciliations, as well as defus- humanitarian work, CEO of the Kuwait Gulf ing rows. celebrate Amir honoring Oil Company (KGOC) Ali Al-Shammari, said in a statement. Historic role He added that Kuwait has become a Meanwhile, Rector of Kuwait University ‘Bright page in Kuwait history’ major donor state offering aid to the allevi- (KU) Dr. Abdulateef Al-Bader said the UN ate sufferings of afflicted people all over honoring reflected the Kuwaiti leader’s KUWAIT: The National Assembly will partake in Historic day one billion, half of which (USD 500 million) was the world. contributions to humanity worldwide. local celebrations of the UN honoring of His In the meantime, Secretary General of the contributed by Kuwait,” Majdali pointed out. Naming HH the Amir as “Humanitarian Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- Manpower and Government Restructuring “HH the Amir used his good offices in settling Highest title Leader” by the UN is an appreciation of his Jaber Al-Sabah today, the parliament’s General Program (MGRP) Fawzi Al-Majdali said that the several disputes among different countries; thus General Director of the Regional Center contributions at the humanitarian and Secretariat announced yesterday. In a press UN honoring is a historic day and a bright page preventing bloodshed and saving scores of lives. for Development of Educational Software, development levels, Al-Bader said in a statement, the General Secretariat also cheered in the country’s history. “His efforts in helping disaster-hit people, alle- Nader Ma’arafi said that naming HH the statement. He added that the honoring the UN naming of HH the Amir as a “humanitari- “Through his wisdom and achievements in viating poverty and promoting socio-economic Amir as a humanitarian leader is a source of was also in appreciation of the historic an leader” and Kuwait as a “humanitarian center”. humanitarian action at the local, regional and development are self-evident around the globe,” pride for all Kuwaitis, contributing to the humanitarian role of Kuwait, which has “The UN honoring of HH the Amir crowns international levels, HH the Amir was deservedly he added. country’s status on the world scene. been extending a helping hand to the decades-long efforts and great contributions in entitled to this recognition from the world’s most The State of Kuwait has a long history in the At a time of conflicts and violence, there needy around the globe. the humanitarian domain since he was a foreign prestigious pulpit - the UN which also recognized humanitarian and relief efforts and has world- comes a world consensus on HH the Amir, HH the Amir’s humanitarian contribu- minister early 1960s,” reads the statement. Kuwait as international humanitarian capital,” renowned agencies in this domain such as as a humanitarian leader “ the highest title tions “is another addition to Kuwait’s civi- It noted the these contributions has bore fruit Majdali told reporters. Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development a noble knight (like him) could attain,” lized image which is full of humanitarian and “led to the UN naming of Kuwait as a human- “Thanks to his wisdom and diplomatic finesse, (KFAED) and Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS), Ma’arafi said. initiatives,” he added. — KUNA itarian center.” It said Al-Dostor, the Parliament HH the Amir was able to settle a lot of disputes he concluded. mouthpiece, will publish a special issues tomor- among different countries and alleviate the row to highlight HH the Amir contributions to adverse impacts of natural and man-made disas- Well-earned the humanitarian field. ters across the world,” he pointed out. Also, Director General of the Public Authority On the MGRP action, Al-Majdali noted that of Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAFR) Jordanian figures laud Source of pride there is a growing cooperation between the Nabila Al-Khalil said that UN honoring was a Meanwhile, the State Audit Bureau said that Program and the citizens, particularly the job source of pride for Kuwaiti people. “This honor- Amir’s humanitarian help the UN honoring of HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah applicants, in the field of promoting the national ing is well-earned due to HH the Amir’s humani- Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as Humanitarian workforce in the private sector at the behest of tarian contributions as Kuwait’s humanitarian Leader is a source of pride for all Kuwaiti citizens HH the Amir “who materializes the fatherly spirit efforts are significant, particularly in construction AMMAN: Chairman of Jordan’s House of Economic support and the country. in the ruler-ruled relationship.” and development, as well as charity that reached Notables Abdul-Rauf Al-Rawabdeh has Meanwhile, Minister of Planning and Kuwait has always been proactive in extend- He recalled the statement of HH the Amir last many Arab, Islamic, and western countries heaped praise upon Kuwait’s Amir His International Cooperation Dr Ibrahim ing a helping hand to any disaster-stricken coun- month that “the true wealth of the country lies in around the world,” Khalil said in a statement. Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- Saif affirmed that Kuwait’s “economic try around the world, the Bureau said in a state- the youths-and we will spare no effort in sup- HH the Amir’s contributions has boosted Jaber Al-Sabah for his leading role in and humanitarian support” for Jordan, in ment, commending Kuwait’s humanitarian porting them morally and materially. Kuwait’s image as a major philanthropist country, placing Kuwait in ranks of nations with a line with guidelines of HH the Amir, efforts upon wise directions of HH the Amir. “The efforts of HH the Amir in the philan- which explains why many countries would name record of humanitarian action. enabled the Kingdom to pursue devel- Providing humanitarian aid to people in need thropic, humanitarian and development some of their important projects after HH the HH the Amir “has had explicit stamps opment schemes. is one of Kuwait’s merits, to which Kuwaitis had domains are a source of pride for all the sons of Amir and Kuwait, she added. for support of Arab peoples and the best He expressed gratitude to Kuwait for been affiliated with, said the statement. Kuwait,” he went on, noting that the UN recogni- Khalil also pointed out HH the Amir’s unlim- examples in this respect are Kuwait’s its contribution to the USD 1.25 billion HH the Amir is a humanitarian leader by tion represents a source of inspiration for the ited support of humanitarian action through humanitarian stance in support of the GCC grant. Also in this respect, he esti- nature, as well as one of the pioneers in inter- Kuwaiti youths in terms of how to contribute in a several initiatives to alleviate the suffering of Palestinian people and the other (Arab) mated value of contributions by Kuwait national diplomacy who constantly seeks to civilized way to the progress and welfare of people of the world regardless of their ethnici- peoples,” Al-Rawabdeh said in remarks Fund for Arab Economic Development resolve disputes among parties in countries humanity. ty, religion, and gender, which bolstered to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), on the (KFAED) to the Jordanian development such as Yemen, Palestine, and Lebanon, the “Under HH the Amir’s initiative, the First Arab Kuwait’s international position that earned it occasion of the UN’s celebrating HH as a schemes at USD 1.235 billion for the Bureau said, noting that HH the Amir has Economic, Social and Development Summit was the title “humanitarian center” by the UN, giv- “humanitarian leader” and Kuwait as a years 2012-2016. great contributions to ending conflicts. The held in Kuwait in December, 2009, in a bid to fos- ing the country a sophisticated status and a “humanitarian center.” statement also added that HH the Amir had ter the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and major respect on the international arena.The The sisterly and friendly State of Overture of gratitude never hesitated in aiding those in need as he the young entrepreneurs. day of UN honoring of HH the Amir will be Kuwait has played a distinctive role at In the meantime, the former premier, was always urging the provision of assistance “The Arab leaders approved HH the Amir’s ini- glued in Kuwaitis’ minds and hearts, as well as the local, Arab, regional and internation- Faisal Al-Fayez, also interviewed by the to countries hit by natural disasters and civil tiative for setting up a fund for supporting the in all Gulf States as Kuwait is to celebrate that al levels, offering aid for peoples at Kuwaiti news agency, lauded HH Sheikh wars. SMEs in the Arab countries with a capital of USD day of its history, Khalil noted. — KUNA times of crises. Kuwait has contributed Sabah for his rapid action to relieve to a GCC financial grant that has helped those in need for aid, regardless of racial the country cope with the financial cri- or religious affiliations. sis, partly caused by the events in neigh- The UN granting of the title, “humani- Kuwait’s support, boring countries and heavy costs for tarian leader,” to Sheikh Sabah is an hosting Syrian refugees. overture of gratitude by the internation- aid after quake HH Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad, since his al organization for his deeds and for his proclamation as the Amir of the State of help for victims of catastrophes. appreciated in Japan Kuwait in 2006, has made noticeable HH Sheikh Sabah, in 2008, launched the “fund of honorable life,” with aim of success in execution of development TOKYO: Unstinted support and generous assistance to Japan ventures at home, has bolstered rela- supporting humanitarian initiatives initiated by His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al- tions with various countries, and this in across the world, securing basic food for Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah following a devastating disaster turn impacts positively on the country’s those in need, hastily. three years ago have been greatly appreciated by the development process, Al-Rawabdeh The State of Kuwait, during the sec- Japanese officials and people. affirmed. ond International Humanitarian The Japanese have expressed gratitude for the substantial “Those who have known him closely Pledging Conference for Syria, held in support from Kuwait, namely HH the Amir, coinciding with the testify to his nobility, high morals and January, pledged USD 500 million for UN celebrating Sheikh Sabah as a “humanitarian leader,” due sincere belonging to Kuwait and the aiding the Syrian refugees. Moreover to his benevolent contributions to the needy worldwide and Arab nation and such traits have clearly Kuwait, through KFAED, vowed to ear- in the region namely the relief operations for the Syrian peo- contributed to boosting development at mark USD 18 million to aid the refugees ple. The international organization is also honoring Kuwait as the Arab and Islamic levels,” the head of in Jordan. Furthermore, KFAED has con- a “humanitarian center.” the House of Notables said, noting that tributed to financing 25 key ventures, Soon after the 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami in HH is widely respected at the interna- with a total value of 171.939 million March 2011, upon directives of HH the Amir, Kuwait offered tional level, due to his contributions to Kuwaiti dinars during 1962-2014. (one five million barrels of crude oil to Japan to help its reconstruc- the UN and because of his global Kuwaiti dinar is approximately traded at tion work, which has enormously encouraged people here. humanitarian initiatives. USD 3.5). — KUNA Largest amount The donation surpassed Japan’s daily consumption of oil, equivalent to some USD 500 million, with the value distrib- uted to the hardest-hit areas after the catastrophe left nearly 19,000 people dead or missing there. The financial assistance from Kuwait was the largest amount ever donated to Japan by any country. Moreover, during his landmark visit to Tokyo as a state guest March 2012, HH the Amir announced a fresh donation of USD five million, of which USD three million was dedicated to the restoration of the Aquamarine Fukushima aquarium and USD two million to further support earthquake victims. The generous aid has covered a lot of ground, with the tsunami-damaged Sanriku Railway in the latest limelight, which has been clearly carved into the hearts of the people not only in the disaster-struck areas but also the people nationwide. Thanks to the Kuwaiti contribution, the railway company managed to purchase eight new train cars, each cost USD 1.6 million. Sanriku Railway operates a 107.6-kilometer track Jordanian Minister Dr Ibrahim Saif along the Pacific coast, which is essential for local people’s life.—KUNA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 LOCAL Philippine Embassy’s no-detention program suspended Runaways advised to report to embassy or surrender

By Ben Garcia “The no-detention program for some runaway Filipinos Crime has been suspended. It was suspended after Ramadan so Crime KUWAIT: A total of 98 OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) all OFWs who want to be repatriated to Manila will now go Report Report were repatriated back to Philippines at the onset of new through the process of being held temporarily inside the regulations implemented by the Ministry of Interior (MoI). immigration department. Those who want to avail of the In the absence of an amnesty, the MoI is currently allow- MoI policy are advised to come to us (at the embassy) or Forged banknotes ing absconders to be deported without paying a fine. The surrender at their respective police districts where their applicants must surrender to either their respective employers are located,” Tesorero advised. reported embassies or to any immigration or police authorities for “They’ll be assisted as quickly as possible. Their maxi- deportation. Those with visa problems, such as an expired mum detention at the immigration department will be KUWAIT: A bedoon man paid KD 40 in counterfeit residency, and without any cases pending at the Ministry one or two weeks after they undergo fingerprinting. The notes for a laser pointer, and the seller did not realize of Labor and Social Affairs or police authorities, are also policy of the MoI this time is to deport people who surren- this until he reached home. Police said that a bedoon advised to go directly to the Immigration Department and der as quickly as possible, so after some procedures, man told them he made an agreement with a man pay fines to correct their status. they’ll be deported by the earliest flight possible,” she who called him over the phone to buy a laser pen, To make it easier for Filipinos in Kuwait, the Philippine assured. then when the buyer came and took the pen, he gave Embassy has set new guidelines so they can be assisted him the forged notes. Police took the telephone num- accordingly. Philippine Vice Consul Attorney Sheina Hope for amnesty ber of the buyer and are investigating. Meanwhile, a Tesorero said the MoI had recently suspended a ‘no-deten- While Tesorero was grateful for the new policy being juvenile, who raises birds and sells them, discovered tion program’ for runaway housemaids to make way for implemented by the MoI, she stated that they still hoped that he returned empty-handed when the KD 60 he new regulations. The no-detention program was also sus- for an amnesty to be granted. “Of course an amnesty is still received was counterfeit money. A security source pended so that all procedures could be uniformly imple- the best. But the effort being done by the Ministry of said a citizen told Andalus police that his 15-year-old mented by the MoI across all nationalities. Interior nowadays is really great. Besides, we don’t want to sound like we are meddling in their internal affairs; we are nephew went to sell some birds, but he discovered happy over what the government is doing for all depor- that the KD 60 he received (three KD 20 notes) were tees - they are being assisted and treated properly and forged. Detectives are investigating. they’ve been very helpful in almost all their needs. They are being assisted accordingly and they are doing the same to all nationalities, not just Filipinos,” she mentioned. Woman has abortion at detention According to Tesorero, since the implementation of the A 34-year-old Syrian woman was rushed to Jahra new regulations, papers of deportees have been moving Hospital when she aborted her pregnancy which fast. “Before the suspension (of the no-detention policy), some of those who were supposed to leave the country The suspects pictured with the drugs, gold and cash. took place out of wedlock while detained at Saad did not show up - so the problem is not from the MoI but Al-Abdullah police station for harboring a juve- from our people. However, we do not blame them for not nile who was reported missing by his family. The showing up - probably they have valid reasons for doing woman denied knowledge of the juvenile’s so. The problem is all their records have been cleared and whereabouts although she was harboring him, completed, and if they don’t show up for their scheduled and was pregnant though she was divorced flight, it creates troubles with the MoI. So probably this three years ago. The woman will be questioned was the reason for the suspension (of the no-detention when her condition allows it. Atty Sheina Tesorero program). The MoI is not blaming us; however, the immi- gration department blames the MoI. But even without the no-detention program, we were able to quickly repatriate Brotherly hate 98 people. That is proof that even with detention we can Two brothers exchanged blows in a dispute over repatriate people who applied for this MoI program and who should accompany their father being treated in many are now with their families - so we are really thank- London. The brothers, who had not contacted their ful,” she added. father for over a year, learned that he obtained an agreement to be treated abroad, so they rushed to Strict rules his house, each expressing his wish to be with him, Because of the no-show problem among Filipino deportees, the embassy has also implemented strict rules and the dispute took place. The wife of the sick man for travel documents to be issued. “We don’t give travel called police and the two were arrested. documents to applicants who are hesitant to leave the country. We let them file the application but the travel The house on fire before firefighters tackled the document will be held by the embassy until their depar- blaze. Bride’s jewelry stolen ture. This is to make sure they’ll abide by their decision to leave the country after clearing their status at the immi- A thief caused the delay of a Jordanian man’s gration department. Because after all, you are considered Passengers caught marriage when he broke into his flat and stole an illegal immigrant here,” she clarified. (Travel docu- jewelry worth KD 1,000 the man said he bought ments are secured by OFWs at the embassy in the event with drugs, gold to present to his bride, a police source at Salmiya KUWAIT: A new batch of newly repatriated OFWs. that their passports are not returned to them by their police station said. Police are investigating. employers.) By Hanan Al-Saadoun

Auto theft KUWAIT: Drugs Control General Department men, along with airport customs inspectors, arrested three Two persons stole a Sri Lankan man’s delivery car Africans in possession of seven kilograms of qat, KD after they stopped it and pulled him out of it. The 9,000 and gold. The arrest was made when a parcel man called police who arrived at the scene in Saad containing qat arrived, and it was addressed to an Al-Abdullah. Police are looking for the culprits. African woman who told them it was for the second suspect who was arrested with the third suspect in his house where the money and gold were found. Policeman photographed A policeman complained against a Syrian man Teacher reports sexual assault for photographing him while eating dinner in A kindergarten teacher told Omariya police she Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh. The Syrian man was arrested felt a person caressing sensitive areas of her body in a nearby restaurant. When his phone was around 3:00 am, so she screamed and he checked, the picture was missing. escaped. When she was asked whether she knew him or not, she said no, but insisted he was a Kuwaiti because when she asked him “What do Bikers escape with shopper’s purse you want?”, he said, “Abeech” (“I want you” in Two suspects on a motorcycle snatched the purse of Kuwaiti dialect). She said she does not know how a citizen who works at the Awqaf Ministry and disap- he entered her house since she usually locks the peared. The woman said she was shopping in door. No signs of visible forced entry were found. Farwaniya. She said the purse contained two smart- Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khalid inside the control room. phones and KD 60. House fire put out Diamond necklace gone Minister inspects school A fire broke out in a house under construction in Mishref, so Mishref and Salmiya centers responded to A citizen told Bayan police that a man he knows did the call. The fire was on the third floor and totally not honor the trust between them when he asked year traffic preparations destroyed it before it was put out. No injuries were him to deliver a diamond necklace to his divorced reported. wife in Bayan. The accused is a relative of the divorced wife. Police are investigating. By Hanan Al-Saadoun KUWAIT: Deputy Premier, Interior Minister and acting Manager threatened Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al- A citizen complained to police in Hawally that a Search for harasser Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, accompanied by Ministry Ghanaian man went to his domestic help office A harasser made it easy for police to arrest him Undersecretary Lt Gen Suleiman Al-Fahd and Assistant Undersecretary for Traffic Affairs Major General Abdullah Al- and forced the Asian manager to give him a pass- when he left his phone number on the car of a port, using an axe to threaten him. citizen when she became fed up with his actions. Muhanna made a tour aboard a helicopter to inspect efforts The woman went to Bayan police station and of the Interior Ministry for the new school year. The tour included the inspection of Fahaheel Expressway, Fifth Ring told them that while leaving the co-op, she was Pedestrian mugged surprised by a man following her and flirting with Road, Ghazali Road, Jamal Abdulnasser Road and major her. When she did not respond to him, he left his crossroads. An Indian man told police that while standing near a Muhanna gave a brief on traffic preparations that are water cooler, a man approached him and stole his phone number on the windshield. Detectives are being implemented. He said that there is continued coordi- in the process of arresting him for questioning. mobile phone and his wallet, which contained his civil ID. nation between the traffic department, ministry of public A Syrian man accused a compatriot of entering his — Al-Anbaa and Al-Rai works and other concerned authorities. Sheikh Mohammad then went to the traffic department where he Minister Mohammad Al-Khalid Al-Sabah is seen house and beating him. Meanwhile a Syrian woman was briefed on the efforts of the department with statistics inside the helicopter. in Maidan Hawally told police that an unknown Upcoming oil meetings and numbers. Director of operations Colonel Yousuf Al- order to achieve its goals to support security and stability woman stole KD 4,000 from her bag at a women’s in Kuwait ‘significant’ Khaddah said that some systems like traffic lights, cameras in the country. He asked that all traffic preparations be beauty shop. and cars with cameras were upgraded. He said the political implemented “to protect our children and reduce acci- leadership backs the security establishment completely in dents”, and asked to be strict in facing violations. KUWAIT: The Gulf Cooperation Council’s 33rd petroleum Sisi offender at large cooperation meeting and 14th petroleum undersecretaries’ committee meeting; to be held tomorrow and Thursday in A security source said police authorities are Kuwait, are of substantial signifi- searching for an unidentified person who wrote cance, a Kuwaiti official said yester- insulting remarks against Egyptian President day. Vital issues are slated to be Abdefattah Al-Sisi and other remarks in support discussed in the two meetings due of ousted President Mohamed Morsi. to critical and unprecedented cir- cumstances surrounding regional energy security, acting undersec- Expats robbed retary of the oil ministry Ali Bin Sabt told KUNA. An Indian man told Sulaibiya police that two uniden- Best results are hoped to be KUWAIT: The committee members in a group photo during the meeting. —KUNA tified persons collided with his pickup, then beat and reached from these meetings, robbed him. Meanwhile, an Indian woman said that especially on the proposal of uni- GCC energy committee convenes in Kuwait three persons told her they were detectives and Ali Bin Sabt fying prices of petroleum prod- forced her into their car and robbed her of KD 300. ucts in GCC countries, as well as Also, an Egyptian man told Bayan police that a KUWAIT: The 27th meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council improve cooperation in the relevant domains as per the resolu- discussing Kuwait’s proposal on reactivating cooperation female citizen hit his vehicle on Sixth Ring Road, took Electricity and Water Cooperation Committee kicked off yester- tions taken in Doha meeting in 2002 and provisions of the Abu- among national petroleum companies, he added. day in Kuwait. During their meeting, the conferees review the Dhabi Declaration. For his part, Assistant Secretary General for his civil ID and driving license and fled. Meanwhile in Developments regarding the Kyoto Protocol, as well as implementation of the recommendations of the previous minis- Economic Affairs in the GCC General Secretariat, Abdullah Juma Salmiya, an Egyptian man told police that an uniden- activities of GCC teams in the World Trade Organization will terial meetings, said Ahmad Al-Jassar, Kuwaiti Undersecretary of Al-Shibli said that the committee also reviews electricity and tified person broke into his flat and stole jewelry also be discussed, Bin Sabt pointed out. —KUNA Ministry of Electricity and Water. They also tackle measures to water laws in the member states. —KUNA worth KD 2,500. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 LOCAL EPA failed to provide environmental data : Green Line ‘Kuwait could face legal responsibility’

By Nawara Fattahova complete information during his meeting. Kuwait has improved in some areas, but regarding air quality, it KUWAIT: The Green Line Environment Group - Kuwait dropped from 159 in 2010 down to 167 this year. This (GLEG) showed a document issued by the Environment report classified Kuwait in terms of air pollution as Public Authority (EPA) and signed by its General Director in ‘unhealthy’,” explained Hajiri. which he refused to provide environmental data to some “During their meeting, they announced that Kuwait’s public institutions. This document is part of Kuwait’s report overall rank leapt to the 42nd position on the on the suggested Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Environmental Performance Index (EPI) in 2014, without for after the year 2015. mentioning the rest of the information. Also, graphs of var- According to this document, the EPA refused to provide ious criteria didn’t change in the past years and no environ- an official report on the percentage of Kuwait’s carbon mental improvement took place except in one field only - dioxide emissions as this may cause legal responsibility for the protectorates,” he further said. Kuwait as it has signed the Kyoto and Montreal protocols on substances that deplete the ozone layer and climate Increased pollution change. “This refusal from announcing the percentage of According to the Index, air pollution has increased. “The carbon dioxide means that the level is higher than the statements of EPA officials are false. They claim that the air allowed limits by the protocols. This document condemns quality deteriorated due to dust storms, while the index EPA and proves that they are not doing their work to doesn’t mention dust as a source of air pollution, which decrease air pollution and protect the environment,” said according to the index includes factories, burning of wood, Khalid Al-Hajiri, Chairman of GLEG, during a press confer- oil and gas, car emissions and others. Also, the information ence yesterday at their headquarters. provided by the minister is different from those provided by EPA about Kuwait’s ranking in the index for 2012. The Ministers court minister’s and the EPA officials’ acts are violating article 123 Hajiri also announced that he intends to report the Oil of the recently-issued environmental law, which sets sanc- Minister and the Head of the Higher Council for tions against those spreading false information about the Environment Ali Al-Omair to the ministers’ court and to file environment,” concluded Hajiri. another case at the public prosecution against both the KUWAIT: Khalid Al-Hajiri speaks during yesterday’s press conference. — Photo by Joseph Shagra acting director and the assistant director of EPA. “I will take EPA efforts this action against these officials due to their providing of On Sept 7, Acting Director General of Environment MacBain Foundation. efforts in the last two years to improve Kuwait’s ranking on select information that doesn’t present the true and com- Public Authority Rajaa Al-Busairi said that Kuwait’s overall “With an overall score of 63.94 points, Kuwait advanced the index which fell from 113 in 2010 to 126 in 2012,” he plex environment situation in Kuwait. They are responsible rank leapt to 42nd position on the Environmental 84 ranks on the EPI from 123rd position in 2012 to the said, noting that the EPI gauges environment performance for hiding the truth from the prime minister and the peo- Performance Index in 2014 thanks to the efforts of the 42nd this year, thus ranking third on the Arab level just in 132 countries on a biannual basis. ple of Kuwait,” he added. authority and its technical staff. The EPI is a joint project after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia,” He attributed the decline of the rating in 2012 to inac- “Minister Omair had cut the information from the between the Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy Busairi said. curate information received by international environment Environment Performance Index report published by the (YCELP) and the Center for International Earth Science Meanwhile, EPA Deputy Director General Mohammad watchdogs including the ratio of suspended dust which Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy and the Information Network (CIESIN) at Columbia University, in Al-Ahmad affirmed the EPA’s determination to continue continues for up to 200 days a year following dust storms. Center for International Earth Science Information collaboration with the World Economic Forum and support raising public awareness about environment protection in “Kuwait is now one of the world’s 10 best countries in Network, Columbia University, and did not present the from the Samuel Family Foundation and the McCall collaboration with competent agencies. “EPA doubled its terms of sustainable environment policies,” Ahmad added.

KUWAIT: The participants in a group photo at the conference yesterday. — KUNA Companies participate in ‘Innovation Challenge’ program

KUWAIT: At least ten teams from different private Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) and the UC and tools to lead an innovative organization. sector companies are participating in Kuwait Berkeley Center for Executive Education. This The program is co-designed and led by Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences’ advanced executive five-month program delivers renowned Berkeley professor Jerome Engel, inno- advanced executive program called “Innovation core innovation concepts and skill sets to carefully vation expert and National Faculty Director of the Challenge 2014”. The conference allows partici- selected Kuwaiti business teams, providing them U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovation pants to embrace change and foster a culture of with a toolkit and a mindset to lead innovative Corps. Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of innovation in order to drive competitive advan- change across their organizations, he pointed out. Sciences (KFAS), established in 1976, is one of the tage. Over a series of three modules hosted in Kuwait, scientific institutions established in the State of KFAS Director General Dr Adnan Shehabuddine on-campus at UC Berkeley, and site visits within Kuwait. It promotes scientific research and encour- told KUNA that the program is designed through a Silicon Valley, distinguished Haas faculty will lead ages creativity in various areas across the scientific partnership between Kuwait Foundation for the sessions that empower teams with the strategies spectrum. — KUNA

ABK’s Bedayati account for children

KUWAIT: Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait’s Bedayati account is for children up to 8 years old. Bedayati enables the child to take the “first step” at developing financial literacy, and provides an interesting way to showcase how much fun saving can be. Mr Stewart Lockie, General Manager, Retail Banking stated, “The Bedayati account is customized for children and aims to support parents in saving for their little ones from an early stage. The account offers them an opportunity to manage money for the future, so with Bedayati you can Learn, play and grow together!” This account has features to provide an enjoyable banking experience for children, one that will teach them the value of money and savings at an early age.” The Bedayati savings account for children can be opened with KD 10. Account holders will enjoy a range of exclusive benefits such as SMS and Online banking, and AhlanAhli call center serv- ices that are available 24 hours a day. The most exciting of all is the Bedayati ATM card, to instill confidence in kids and help them manage and save money. Lockie added, “Bedayati offers children a unique banking experience along with benefits that include free entrance to the Al Arabi Club matches. For more information please visit www.eahli.com and chat directly with our customer service via Ahli Chat or call Ahlan Ahli at 1 899 899. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 LOCAL

letters to Badrya Darwish In my view

Dear Ms. Darwish Ukraine and the I am a regular reader of your columns and would like to thank you for choosing impor- tug-of-war game tant topics for the readers. I had been think- ing of writing about the poor quality of every thing regarding Kuwait Airways, but did not know where to send it. I thought may be you can help and get the following printed in By Labeed Abdal Kuwait Times: Kuwait Airways Blues I have been a member of Oasis Club since 2006 and a regular Business Class traveler. I read with interest the news item about [email protected] Kuwait Airways covered in Kuwait Times of September 2, 2014. The KAC Chairperson and Managing Director “stressed that improving he European Union is leaning towards giving Russia a one-week ultimatum to avoid escalating

the quality of operative services would be Al-Watan the Ukrainian crisis or face tougher sanctions. I soon noticeable....” T believe that this call is an opportunity for the wise to I have been hearing and reading such step in and play an effective role in achieving calm, in statements since last several years. I have not order to open the door for negotiations between allied seen any improvement, rather the services are countries that were able at one point of time to over- on the decline in the Business Class of Boeing come the 20th century’s harshest crisis: World War II. 777 aircrafts. I am not wrong in stating that President of the European Commission warned the Business Class seats in Boeing 777 are Russia recently of paying a heavy price should it con- tinue to escalate the Ukrainian crisis. I hope that such possibly the worst Business Class seats one statements do not open doors for more escalation, will ever find in any airline. The seats do not and actions that disregard the Ukrainian people’s right recline, entertainment system is nonexistent, of self-determination. Furthermore, the United kuwait digest the food served is awful and at times the Nations is required to control competition between behavior of cabin crew is deplorable. Let me give you two specific examples. I Signs of eruption in the region traveled on June 20 on KU 117. Soon after the The situation in Ukraine plane got to the cruising altitude I went to By Dr Shamlan Y Al-Essa use the toilet and was surprised to see that it has been influenced by a was declared out of service by the cabin crew. espite all the serious attempts by countries worldwide, the United and communications ministries. Lootings from warehouses in Saladine game of tug-of-war A little later we were given a miniature screen Nations as well as moderate Arab countries to cool things in the and Seraj areas took place. and headphones for entertainment. I was Dregion so things do not explode and scorch the region, the In Egypt, an officer was killed along with 10 soldiers in a terrorist between the eastern and shocked to see that the same programs were bloody and gruesome terrorist acts the Arab world witnessed last week ambush in Sinai, and this accident took place in the same area where 25 western global camps. loaded on the device that I had seen in my compels us to think about the future of our region and review all the soldiers were killed in August last year. In Lebanon IS beheaded a Shiite deteriorating situations in it scientifically, rationally and logically away soldier after severing the head of a Sunni soldier Ali Ahmad Al-Sayyad, previous flight in January 2014. from thematic slogans and calls. while Lebanon’s council of ministers differed on how to deal with threats Now the story of the return flight; KU 118 Among of the signs of the burning of the region is what the Islamic to kill all soldiers if some terrorists in Lebanon are not released. The swap superpowers that seek to improve their geographical on August 22, 2014. Fortunately both the toi- State did, slaughtering the American journalist Sotloff and threatening to idea created a split in Lebanon’s government, parliament and people. dominance. lets were working but on this flight the minia- kill British captive David Haines. What will be the Western reactions Those bloody incidents in the Arab world are only what happened during The presence of evidence of a new incursion in east ture entertainment system was not given. I towards these heinous crimes practically? US President Barak Obama the last three days of last week, and there were many other incidents and Ukraine and Russia sending troops and artillery there commented on the killing of the American journalist by saying he will developments that there is no room to mention them here. The question requires intervention by international troops to stop learned through the grapevine that the con- continue leadership of a regional and international effort to confront IS’ - do Gulf countries have a unified strategic vision to face the terrorism tract between KAC and the company has end- attacks that can further escalate the country’s crisis. barbarism, because facing this organization will take time. The Houthis in phenomenon which is threatening its countries away from the security The situation in Ukraine has been influenced by a Yemen rejected the initiative of President Hadi to form a new national aspect? The answer is that there is no unified policy so far with regret, ed so we have nothing available for in-flight game of tug-of-war between the eastern and western unity government and reduce fuel prices, with the hope to keep Yemen rather the bloody events around us have escalated like the inter-Gulf dif- entertainment. The meals served on this flight global camps. Officials from superpowers involved are were even worse than the KU 117 that I took away from civil war, but the Houthis, represented by “Ansarallah” did not ferences, and all attempts to restore the Saudi, UAE and Bahraini relations accept the initiative, which means that the return to the civil war became with Qatar have failed. The US President was correct when he said fight- engaging in propaganda wars to tip the scale in their in June. After all this one would ask me that something inevitable if wise people do not intervene to defuse the crisis. ing terrorism will take a long time, despite the US’ success in displacing IS favor and hope to make strategic gains. why do I travel on Kuwait Airways? This is a The arrest of 88 people in Saudi Arabia who were preparing for terror- from Iraq through effective air strikes. What we need today is an Arab Gulf In the midst of this heated competition, the inter- genuine question and I will give you an hon- ist attacks in several areas of Saudi Arabia proves that the terrorist cells vision that reacts with the religious extremism and terrorism phenome- national community is required to take actions that est answer. I have no choice; I am a professor that are run by the extremist jihadist ideology will not stop despite non from a different aspect and not only the security one. The problem is include a sanctions package on Russia, while at the same time pursue diplomatic means and activate at Kuwait University and I am forced to travel tremendous efforts by security authorities to chase them. deep and complicated and requires intellectual and cultural effort and In Libya, the post office and a telecom company’s building in Tripoli changes in the societal culture, so our societies and countries accept intel- international agreements that brought superpowers on Kuwait Airways. were occupied by militias of “Fajr Libya” in a series of stormings and occu- lectual, religious and cultural pluralism, which strengthens the human together following the fall of the Soviet Union. Khalid M. Khan pations of government premises including the interior, foreign, health rights principle that was distorted by the terrorist groups. —Al-Watan

in my view International force in Gaza

By Linda Gradstein

srael wants European monitors to oversee to cost billions of dollars, with both Israel and the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip and the Palestinians. He said the EU is interested Iensure that the Islamist Hamas movement, in pursuing the idea of a sea lane directly which fired thousands of rockets at Israel dur- from Gaza to the Cyprus port of Larnaca, for ing seven weeks of fighting, does not re-arm. bringing building materials into Gaza. The Israeli foreign ministry is discussing sever- “It would be a win-win proposal for both al options including a European-Union force, a sides,” he said on condition of anonymity. Western-force which would include the US “This way you’re not talking about a sea port and Canada, and a United Nations force, and a which the Israelis are opposing. At the same NATO battalion. time, it would mean lifting the blockade and According to a proposal which was detailed not leaving Gaza with just one exit, which is in the Ha’aretz newspaper, the monitoring Rafah.” force would be armed, and would be able to He said the sea lane would allow Gazans confiscate any weapons it finds coming into who want to travel to the US or Europe or oth- Gaza. It would monitor the Rafah border er parts of the Middle East to travel via crossing between Gaza and Egypt, as well as a Cyprus, instead of the Rafah crossing into small strip of land Egypt, which is often between Gaza and the closed. It would also Sinai, which is part of allow agricultural pro- Egypt and has become a “Many Palestinians duce from Gaza to be center for weapons consider weapons exported, and goods smuggling into Gaza. from Europe and China as their only way to enter Gaza. However, Monitoring force to defend the the source said, neither The EU has already Israel nor the announced that it is will- Palestinians and resist Palestinians seemed ing to act as a monitor- the Israeli occupation.” interested in discussing ing force as it did at the the sea lane. Rafah crossing between 2005 and 2007, until More control Hamas unilaterally took over Gaza. Palestinian officials say that while they do “The EU is prepared to contribute to not necessarily oppose an EU force on the bor- arrangements that prevent illicit trafficking in ders, the Palestinian Authority should have arms and ammunition to the Gaza Strip and more control over the future of Gaza after the which can ensure the sustained re-opening of signing of an agreement between Fatah and Gaza’s crossing points,” is part of the EU Hamas. “What’s needed is to build Gaza and lift Conclusions on the Middle East (Gaza) which the siege,” Fatah spokesman Abdullah Abdullah was published last month. “The EU will also said. “What is needed is not what the Israelis study options for an internationally-super- want, but what the Palestinians need. We need vised mechanism to enable full access and all the measures to stop the aggression. We do movement through all Gaza ports of entry.” need an international force, but not one that According to Ha’aretz, the Israeli foreign positions one part of the Palestinians against ministry has recommended an EU monitoring the other, which is what Israel intends.” force to the government in a detailed propos- Hamas seems even less likely to accept any al presented last month. The cabinet ministers Israeli-backed proposal for an international have reportedly read the proposal but have force in Gaza which could confiscate weapons. not discussed it. A foreign ministry Israel insists that Gaza must be demilitarized, spokesman would not comment on the details but Hamas says it will not give up its rockets. of the proposal. “Many Palestinians consider weapons as their only way to defend the Palestinians and Gaza rehabilitation resist the Israeli occupation,” Hani Al Basoos, a An EU source said that the EU has discussed Gaza-based security analyst said. the rehabilitation of Gaza, which is expected —The Media Line TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

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SYDNEY: A file picture shows Britain’s Prince William, (right) his wife Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge (left) and their son Prince George during a visit to Sydney’s Taronga Zoo. — AFP British royal couple expecting second child William ‘thrilled’, Palace says queen is ‘delighted’

LONDON: Britain’s Prince William said yesterday he and wife William, 32, and Kate, officially known as the Duke and a grin when asked about the news. Pro-independence “Like thousands of other parents-to-be across the coun- Kate were thrilled to be expecting their second baby, after Duchess of Cambridge since their marriage in April 2011, leader Alex Salmond, who has said the monarchy would try, Kate and William must be thrilled - but their news just news of the pregnancy was released early because the would announce a pregnancy. remain head of state of an independent Scotland, also wel- highlights the absurdity of hereditary office and focuses Duchess had been suffering from morning sickness. The “Many congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of comed the announcement. “Congratulations & best wishes minds on what kind of future we want for Britain,” said baby will be fourth-in-line to the British throne, after grand- Cambridge. I’m delighted by the happy news that they’re to the Earl & Countess of Strathearn,” he said on his Twitter Graham Smith, chief executive of campaign group Republic. father Prince Charles, father William and elder brother expecting another baby,” British Prime Minister David feed, referring to the couple by their Scottish titles. As mes- “A royal baby is great news for the republican movement as George, the couple’s first child born in July last year. There Cameron said on Twitter. After the birth of his son last year, sages of goodwill poured in, even British republicans said it it raises serious questions about the future of the monarchy, was no mention of when the baby was due. William spoke about his desire to be a hands-on father and would be a boost for their campaign. ones the royal family would rather avoid.” — Reuters The announcement was made yesterday after Kate was soon afterward announced he would leave the military forced to pull out of an official engagement at the after more than seven years in the armed services, to focus University of Oxford because she was feeling unwell. “We’re instead on his charity and increasing royal duties. immensely thrilled, it’s great news, early days but I’m hop- However, in August he said he would start work as an air ing that things settle down, she feels a bit better,” Prince ambulance pilot next year based at Cambridge and William told reporters on the visit. “She’s feeling ok, it’s been Norwich in eastern England. While the pregnancy led the a tricky few days, week or so. I’m going to go back and look headlines in Britain, William said attention should be else- after her now.” where. “It’s important that we all focus on the big news and Buckingham Palace said Queen Elizabeth and both the the big international and domestic news that’s going on at royal and Kate’s families were delighted. William’s office said the moment. That’s where my thoughts are at the moment,” Kate, 32, was suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum, an he said. acute morning sickness which causes severe nausea and vomiting and requires supplementary hydration and nutri- Scottish impact ents, a condition that led to her hospitalization in the early The announcement of the pregnancy came on the day months of pregnancy with her first child. A spokeswoman British newspapers carried front page stories saying the 88- said Kate had not needed hospital treatment this time, but year-old queen was growing increasingly concerned about was under the care of doctors at Kensington Palace, the cou- the possibility Scotland will vote for independence in a ref- ple’s London residence. Her future engagements, including erendum in 10 days. An opinion poll in the Sunday Times her first solo overseas trip to Malta, would be reviewed on a newspaper put support for independence on 51 percent case by case basis, the spokeswoman said. against 49 opposed to the breakaway. The monarchy, riding a wave of public support on the back of William and Kate’s Congratulations wedding, received another boost from George’s birth, and George was born amid an international media frenzy, the pregnancy could be a boon to the ailing anti-indepen- underlying the global popularity of the young British royals. dence campaign. Since his birth, George has graced the cover of Vanity Fair “I’m quite sure that all that is completely above politics,” and his few public appearances have garnered huge media Alistair Darling, the former British finance minister and attention. There had been speculation this year that leader of the pro-union Better Together campaign, said with Britain’s press regulator labeled ‘sham’ by victims

LONDON: A new regulator for times unruly press. Some newspa- Commission-yesterday. But retired Britain’s press started work yesterday pers, including the Guardian and the senior judge Alan Moses, who is following a scandal over journalists Financial Times, have declined to heading the body, insisted he was hacking the phones of celebrities sign up, saying they will manage committed to ensuring its inde- and crime victims, but was immedi- their own regulatory systems for pendence. He said he had had ately dismissed as a “sham” by cam- now. extensive contact with Hacked Off paigners. The Independent Press Hacked Off’s executive director and had “only lost my temper twice” Standards Organization (IPSO) was Joan Smith described IPSO as “sub- but understood their “frustration”. “I set up after the 2012 judge-led standard”. “Neither we, nor victims want to show that they’re wrong,” he Leveson inquiry into media stan- of press abuse, nor the wider public told BBC radio. “The mere fact that dards following the hacking scandal will accept a sham regulator that you’re the source of money doesn’t at the now-closed News of the fails to meet the Leveson criteria of mean to say you’re in control.” IPSO World tabloid, which was owned by independence and effectiveness says it will be able to force newspa- Rupert Murdoch. and which refuses to be subject to pers to print a correction in the But it is funded by the newspaper the audit that Lord Justice Leveson event of a complaint against them industry and faces claims from cam- said was vital to prevent a repeat of being upheld. In the case of “system- paign group Hacked Off, which is the disastrous failures of the past,” atic” or “grievous” breaches of the backed by actor Hugh Grant and the she said. Hacked Off was due to hold guidelines, it can impose fines of up parents of the missing girl a protest outside IPSO’s offices-in to £1 million (1.2 million euros, $1.6 Madeleine McCann, that it will not the same building as its discredited million) and kick publications out of be tough enough on Britain’s some- predecessor, the Press Complaints IPSO if they do not pay up. — AFP TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 INTERNATIONAL AU troops rape women in Somalia

NAIROBI: Some African Union troops in ties, the report said. girls interviewed were internal refugees Somalia sexually exploited or raped One 15-year-old girl went to the from south-central Somalia. women and girls who are internal Burundian contingent’s base to get medi- Somalia with the help of the African refugees, a new report by an international cine for her sick mother late 2013, the Union troops is attempting to emerge human rights group alleged yesterday. report says. A Somali interpreter told her from decades of conflict which has led to Human Rights Watch said it interviewed to follow two Burundian soldiers to get occasional famine. Both the famine and 21 women and girls since 2013 who medicine. They took her to a remote area conflict has displaced tens of thousands of described being sexually abused or sexu- and one of the soldiers raped her, Human women and girls from their communities, ally exploited by Burundian or Ugandan Rights Watch said. “First he ripped off my and from their family and clan support military personnel in two bases in hijab and then he attacked me,” she is networks, the report says. “Without Mogadishu. quoted saying. As she was leaving, the employment options and basic resources, Ten separate incidents of sexual abuse, second Burundian soldier gave her $10, many must rely completely on outside including rape and sexual assault, and 14 the report says. assistance and are forced into exploitative cases of sexual exploitation were docu- Human Rights Watch urged troop-con- and abusive situations to sustain them- mented during the period, the rights tributing countries, the African Union selves and their children,” said the report. group said. Four of the rape cases and one Mission in Somalia and donors to urgently The African Union Mission in Somalia sexual assault involved girls under 18. The address these abuses and strengthen pro- did not have an immediate comment youngest victim was a 12-year-old girl cedures inside Somalia to seek justice. about the allegations. AU troops in who was allegedly raped by a Ugandan “Some African Union soldiers have mis- Somalia have been previously accused of soldier. used their positions of power to exploit sexual abuses. In August last year African Several women said the soldiers Somalia’s most vulnerable women and Union mission said it was investigating refused to wear condoms, causing the girls,” said Liesl Gerntholtz, women’s rights allegations of rape made against its sol- women to catch sexually transmitted director at Human Rights Watch. “Somalia diers in the Somali town of Maslah. The infections as a result, according to the has many intractable problems, but the findings of the investigations were not report. Several also described being Somali and African Union leadership made public. Since those allegations the slapped and beaten by the soldiers who could end sexual exploitation and abuse African Union mission has held workshops MOGADISHU: A Somali soldier stands near the wreckage of civilian vehi- forced them to have sex. Only two out of by pressing troop-sending countries to to encourage officers to prevent sexual cle destroyed by a suicide car bomb attack near the Elasha Biyaha set- the 21 women and girls interviewed filed hold abusers responsible.” Human Rights exploitation and abuse in the peacekeep- a complaint with Somali or other authori- Watch said all of the Somali women and ing operations. —AP tlement yesterday. —AP Congenial new Iraq leader wins allies Iran and US support Abadi

BAGHDAD: It is no coincidence that as well as Washington and Tehran, year old leader of Sunni anti-govern- Iraq’s new prime minister is more have given him their backing. But the ment demonstrations Maliki tried to likeable than his predecessor. Haidar prime minister designate, who has crush last year, said Abadi must dis- Al-Abadi was handpicked last month yet to be sworn in to office, has tance himself from his predecessor. to detoxify a political system poi- already hit obstacles, with politicians “Abadi should let the Sunnis feel soned to the point of collapse under using brinkmanship to pressure him, that they are first class citizens, not the dour and mercurial Nuri Al- said another Western diplomat. “The like Maliki, who made them feel that Maliki. A former engineer widely honeymoon is officially over.” In his they are not part of this country.” He described as an amiable and witty own public remarks, Abadi, a reli- said Abadi will fail to woo the Sunnis pragmatist, Abadi is expected to vin- gious Shiite who spent two decades unless he can disband the Shiite mili- dicate supporters at home and in exile in Britain during the rule of tias that Maliki first opposed but in abroad this week by wooing Sunnis, Sunni dictator Saddam Hussein, has the past year increasingly relied on to Kurds and members of his own divid- emphasized the importance of rec- defend Iraqi cities when the army ed Shiite majority to form a unity onciliation among Iraq’s sects and proved incapable. “Maliki was government. ethnic groups. stronger than him and he couldn’t do Diplomats and politicians from In an interview with Reuters in it,” Bashari said, adding that Sunnis across Iraq’s political spectrum say June when Islamic State had just would never fight against Islamic they believe Abadi is far better suited begun its lightning advance through State as long as they see the Sunni to bridging differences than Maliki, northern Iraq, he stressed a need for Islamist fighters as protectors against who was pushed out of office last the government in Baghdad to woo the Shiite militias. month with a third of his country in back Sunnis who had reluctantly “The tribes will never fight any the hands of Islamic State. But embraced the fighters. “These group which defended their cities, ANBAR: Iraqi security forces and Sunni tribesmen pose next to the body of an alleged Islamic State (IS) behind the scenes, many say it will alliances between (IS) and others including the Islamic State. Without fighter after an attack at a military post. —AFP take more than a change in personal- have a strategic fault line that is start- them, we would be slaughtered by ity at the top to save Iraq from col- ing to crack,” he said. While Maliki is the militias which the government lapse. known for emphasizing the impor- brought to Anbar, Salahuddin and A senior Kurdish politician listed tance of consolidating power, Abadi Diyala” provinces. the tasks, which include winning spoke of decentralization: “There is a Sunnis back from armed revolt, per- huge central authority that is unnec- Kurdish demands suading Kurds not to break away and essary,” he told Reuters. While Maliki’s relations with convincing Abadi’s own Shiites that Despite having had two brothers Sunnis proved catastrophic, his deal- he has the steel to protect them from executed under Saddam, he ings with Iraq’s other big minority, fighters bent on their annihilation. acknowledged a need to reform a the Kurds, were little better, with offi- “He has to make Maliki happy. He has law banning members of former dic- cials in the Kurdish region increasing- to make the (Shi’ite religious leader- tator’s Baath Party from state posi- ly discussing the possibility of seek- ship) happy. He has to make the tions and the military. “The law in ing independence. The senior Sunnis happy to turn them against IS. implementation was far from just.” He Kurdish politician, who asked not to He has to make us very, very happy. called for “wide-ranging amnesties”, a be identified to allow him to speak He has to make the Americans happy, key demand of the Sunni community freely about Abadi, said the change he has to make the Iranians happy.” for the thousands from their sect in personalities from Maliki was wel- “Can he? I don’t think so.” jailed for years on blanket terrorism come, but would not be enough by charges, first by the Americans and itself to win over Kurds. Disputes with Honeymoon is over then the Iraqi security forces. Maliki were political in nature, not a The new leader takes office with “Everyone agrees now we need to factor of his personality, he said. the public good will of nearly all of do something about this - short of “Our problems with Maliki were Iraq’s major political groups, as well (freeing) criminals.” Yet despite his not personal. So how is Haider Al- as the two most influential outside conciliatory manner, politicians from Abadi going to form an inclusive powers, Iran and the United States, rival groups say Abadi has never power-sharing government and who both pulled the plug on Maliki veered from the party line of his own guarantee he’s not going to commit as the army collapsed in the face of Shiite Islamist faction, the Dawa the same mistakes Maliki was com- an onslaught by Islamic State mili- Party, until now firmly led by Maliki. mitting in the last ten years?” He tants. Before Abadi was picked as In 2010, when there was a dispute described Abadi, longtime head of leader, a former US diplomat who over the formation of the govern- parliament’s financial committee as worked in Baghdad identified him as ment, Abadi participated in a press “one of the hawks within the Dawa someone with the right tempera- conference accusing Maliki’s secular party” in Baghdad’s dispute with the ment: less conspiratorial and guard- opponents of terrorism. Kurds over their share of Iraq’s oil rev- ed than Maliki and less inclined to enues, which led to Baghdad halting take disagreement personally. The First class citizenship for Sunnis such payments in January. diplomat described watching Abadi The most urgent task for the gov- The Kurds would demand from tell a joke at the start of a meeting, ernment is tackling the insurgency Abadi their rightful share of the budg- disarming a tense atmosphere in a by Islamic State. Maliki’s opponents, et, a referendum over control of disput- way that would have been impossi- both inside Iraq and abroad, accused ed territories and a law, in limbo for ble for Maliki. the outgoing leader of making the seven years, defining the rights of Mowaffak Al-Rubaie, a former Iraqi problem worse by excluding Sunnis national, regional and local govern- national security advisor and leading from the political process, alienating ments over oil resources. “He has to do Shiite politician, said Abadi was them to the point that they the opposite of what Maliki did. already off to a good start by ensur- embraced the fighters. Sheikh Whatever Maliki did, if he can do the ing that political groups inside Iraq, Mohammed Saleh Al-Bashari, a 52- opposite,” the politician said. —Reuters

Israel rejects NZ’s ambassador

WELLINGTON: Israel has rejected New Zealand’s new Wellington said in a statement that the matter was ambassador because he is also an envoy to the “totally unconnected to the good relations between the Palestinian Authority, officials said yesterday. New two countries.” New Zealand Prime Minister John Key Zealand officials said that since 2008, its ambassadors in said he was trying to gather more information on the Turkey have been responsible for covering a large swath issue. Asked whether Israel was trying to send New of territory. But Israel has refused to accept their latest Zealand a message, Key said: “I don’t know. Maybe. I appointment to the post, Jonathan Curr, who was due to wouldn’t want to read too much into it. Let’s see.” travel to Jerusalem in the coming days to present his Key said his government was likely viewed interna- papers. tionally as being pro-Israel before 2012, when it became “A few days ago, Israel advised New Zealand that it one of 138 countries that voted in favor of giving would not accept as ambassador a person who was also Palestine nonmember observer status at the UN Since a representative to the Palestinian Authority,” Foreign that vote, Key said, New Zealand has been viewed as Minister Murray McCully said in a statement. An Israeli being more neutral. “Our long-standing view has been foreign ministry spokesman in Jerusalem said the deci- that there has to be peace in the Middle East, and in the sion reflected the ministry’s practice of not accrediting end we want a two-state solution,” he said. foreign diplomats who are also accredited to the New Zealand’s ambassador in Turkey is also charged Palestinian Authority. “We have a well-known policy,” with taking care of diplomatic relationships with Jordan, said the spokesman, Emmanuel Nahshon. “It’s not aimed Georgia and Azerbaijan. Key said it would “obviously be at New Zealand.” pretty inconvenient” if it couldn’t continue such an Nahshon said Israel had taken no action against the arrangement and that McCully would be investigating two previous New Zealand ambassadors, also accredited what next steps needed to be taken. “We don’t have to the Palestinian Authority, because it had been massive representation in that part of the world,” Key unaware of their accreditations. The Israeli Embassy in said. —AP TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 International9 Morocco-born French minister files suit after ‘Arabic letter’ PARIS: France’s Morocco-born education minister said yesterday The letter circulated widely on social networks in France, espe- who is the first woman to hold the office of education minister, has she would take legal action after a false letter circulated on the In- cially on Twitter, over the weekend. “The education ministry files found herself the target of attacks from the far-right for her Moroc- ternet advising towns to offer a weekly Arabic language class. The suit every time there is a case of identity fraud,” said a spokesman can roots. Last week, far-right weekly Minute sparked a firestorm of memo, complete with fake letterhead and signature, says an official for Vallaud-Belkacem. The apparent forgers made a series of errors, controversy by describing her as a “Moroccan Muslim” and calling from the education ministry will contact town halls shortly “to of- notably with the description of the ministry itself, which they called her appointment a “provocation”. fer a voluntary hour per week to discover the Arabic language.”“I the “Ministry for National Education”, instead of the full title of “Min- While born in Morocco, Vallaud-Belkacem grew up in northern strongly advise you to give the green light to this activity which istry for National Education, Higher Education and Research.” France and holds dual nationality. She has described herself as a aims at breaking down the linguistic barriers that our children In addition, it does not fall within the ministry’s purview to offer “pure product of the Republic”, an example of “happy integration” could encounter in the near future,” reads the document signed in extra-curricular activities, as these are organized at a local level, the in a country which is home to the largest Muslim population in Eu- the name of the 36-year-old minister, Najat Vallaud-Belkacem. ministry stressed. Vallaud-Belkacem, a rising star in French politics rope. — AFP Peace deal doubtful in Scramble to ‘save’ UK after Lesotho, Zuma mediates MASERU: Lesotho’s prime minister told The LCD’s leader, Deputy Prime Minis- Scotland referendum shock AFP yesterday that he would not reopen ter Mothetjoa Metsing, is accused of be- parliament, calling into question a South ing in league with the army in staging the African-brokered peace deal which al- failed coup, a charge the party denies. As Queen ‘horrified’ by break-up lowed him to return to the mountain part of last week’s agreement Zuma has kingdom after an attempted coup. South deployed South African police to protect African President Jacob Zuma will now Thabane and some of his key allies, but travel to Maseru on today to try rescue Lesotho’s leaders are now calling for a the deal agreed just a week ago, diplo- more robust force to hunt renegade gen- matic sources in Lesotho and South Africa eral Kamoli. said. Lesotho’s army commander Lieuten- Prime Minister Tom Thabane said the ant General Maaparankoe Mahao told actions of an army general—who refuses AFP on Sunday that military action was to step down and has seized weapons— now the only option. “Negotiations have made it impossible to hold a parliamenta- failed as far as we are concerned. At this ry session. “The situation in the country is point in time I think we are left with no not stable, how do we re-open parliament option but military operations.” The army under these conditions?” the prime min- chief was frank about the difficulties he ister told AFP. “We have a renegade army would face in taking on Kamoli, who has general who has gone rogue with some taken to the mountains with a seized weapons from the country’s armoury and cache of weapons including artillery, refuses to submit to authority, this is not mortars and small arms. the time to re-open parliament.” General However, “it would definitely be very Tlali Kamoli is accused of being behind helpful” to get military support from the the August 30 putsch, which forced Tha- Southern African Development Com- bane to flee to South Africa. munity, a 15-nation regional bloc. “I have asked the relevant body in SADC to con- Setback to peace deal sider coming to our assistance,” Mahao Thabane’s comments present a serious said. But Zuma has rejected such a call setback to hopes of peacefully ending the once already since the crisis began. Any crisis in the small nation surrounded by thought of military action comes with the South Africa. During last week’s talks Tha- baggage of 1998, when SADC troops— bane appeared to succumb to months of led by South Africans—marched into opposition pressure to re-open the leg- downtown Maseru, ostensibly to tame islature, which was closed in June as he post-election violence. looked poised to lose a non-confidence Heavy-handedness led to more than vote. He had agreed to reopen parliament 60 deaths and vast property destruction. on September 19. Thabane’s political foes “The parties consider military interven- in the Lesotho Congress for Democracy tion to be a measure of last resort,” said have accused him of already reneging Dimpho Motsamai, an analyst with the on that deal. “Mr Zuma will arrive in the Institute for Security Studies in Pretoria. EDINBURGH: British MP and former Finance Minister Alistair Darling (center) is pictured as he campaigns for the pro-union ‘Better To- country tomorrow, as we reported to (re- But according to Lehlohonolo Chefa, di- gether’ campaign yesterday. - AFP gional bloc) SADC that our prime minister rector of Lesotho’s Policy Analysis and Re- LONDON: Supporters of the United Kingdom of “panic” in the unionist camp. His deputy, fell to under $1.62 yesterday, its weakest since is not adhering to the conditions of the search Institute, this may already be the began a fightback yesterday to stop Scotland Nicola Sturgeon, told the BBC yesterday that November. Against the euro, it fell to 80.26 road map,” said party member and Com- last resort. “We need a foreign interven- voting for independence in next week’s refer- the pro-independence campaign was “still... pence, a three-week low. Scotland-based fi- munications Minister Selibe Mochoboro- tion to arrest the mutineers, because we endum after an opinion poll put the separat- the underdog in the referendum, but there’s nancial institutions also suffered in early trad- ane. “While he may address other issues... don’t have capacity to do this ourselves,” ists ahead for the first time. The shock survey no doubt the momentum is towards ‘Yes’. We ing, with Royal Bank of Scotland, Lloyds Bank- I believe the PM’s refusal to re-open par- he said. “We don’t want anyone to die, but put the “Yes” campaign two points ahead after will continue to work flat out over the remain- ing Group and Standard Life shares falling by liament is the main issue.” Kamoli should be brought to justice.”—AFP months of a strong lead by unionists, caus- ing ten days of the campaign.” more than two percent. ing the pound to slump to a 10-month low on fears that a break-up of the 300-year-old ‘Ten days to save UK’ ‘Utter catastrophe’ union was now a real possibility. The leader of This weekend’s poll has shaken up a cam- The poll has increased the pressure on Brit- Hollande faces the Better Together campaign, Alistair Darling, paign that until just a few weeks ago looked ish Prime Minister David Cameron, who agreed insisted that other polls put the unionist cam- almost certain to end in defeat for the in- to a referendum but has been accused of fail- paign ahead but admitted it was “clearly very dependence campaign. The YouGov poll in ing to fight hard enough to keep Scotland in fresh pressure tight” ahead of the September 18 vote. The Sunday Times newspaper gave the “Yes” the UK. Media reports suggest that some law- “We’re in the position now where every vot- PARIS: France’s embattled President majority, with 290 MPs in a chamber of camp 51 percent support compared to the makers in his Conservative party are discuss- er in Scotland could potentially tip the balance Francois Hollande is poised to face 577. “No” camp’s 49 percent, excluding undecided ing whether to call a vote of no confidence in in this referendum. But I am confident that we fresh calls for decisive action to haul In addition, there is the possibility voters. Six percent said they had not made up the premier in the event of a “Yes” vote. How- will win,” the former finance minister told BBC the country out of a deep political and that disgraced former trade minister their minds. The two-point gap is still within ever, Cameron has insisted he has no intention radio. The unionists are planning this week to economic crisis when parliament re- Thomas Thevenoud, who lasted just the margin of error but Peter Kellner, the presi- of resigning and will lead the Tories into the publish a “plan of action” to give more powers convenes today. Hollande, the most nine days in the job before resigning dent of the YouGov pollsters which carried out next British general election in May next year. to Scotland, detailing a timetable and process unpopular president in modern French over tax irregularities, may also have the survey, said it was a major development. Cameron spent the weekend with Queen to give further tax and spending powers to the history according to the polls, is be- to step down as an MP, further slim- “The ‘Yes’ campaign has not just invaded Elizabeth II at her Scottish summer retreat devolved government in Edinburgh. ing urged from all sides of the political ming the majority. To get through the ‘No’ territory; it has launched a blitzkrieg,” he in Balmoral, where the referendum is likely Senior politicians from the opposition Labor spectrum to do something to extract vote of confidence, Hollande and Valls wrote in a blog posting. The poll finding was to have been a topic of discussion. Officially party, including former Prime Minister Gordon France from its malaise. “Change poli- will have to rely on the support of 40 front-page news on British newspapers yes- the monarch has remained neutral, although Brown, will also hit the campaign trail yester- cies completely, dissolve (parliament), or so Socialist rebels on the left wing of terday, with many running the same headline: some newspapers quoted royal sources as say- day amid signs that growing support among resign, it’s up to the president to choose the party, who disagree with their eco- “Ten days to save the union.” Amid continued ing she is “horrified” at the prospect of a break- their voters for independence is driving the his exit strategy,” said Francois Fillon, nomic policy, believing it to be a shift uncertainty about the effect that indepen- up of the UK. London Mayor Boris Johnson, a narrowing of the polls. Scottish First Minister a former prime minister and leading to the right. dence would have on the British economy, Conservative, warned in a newspaper article figure of the conservative opposition Alex Salmond, the leader of the pro-indepen- including whether an independent Scotland yesterday that independence would be “an ut- dence Scottish Nationalist Party (SNP), warned UMP party. But even those on the left ‘No authority’ would be able to use the pound, the currency ter catastrophe for this country”. — AFP of French politics are sniping at Social- Hollande has had a truly terrible few ist leader Hollande, with the head of weeks with figures showing growth stag- the CFDT union, Laurent Berger, saying: nant and unemployment at record highs. Elderly Italian nuns raped, murdered “Adding to the economic and social Added to that was a sudden political cri- BUJUMBURA: Three elderly Italian nuns were ing in the same parish, said after the first two crisis, we now have a hateful political sis in August that forced him to sack two raped and murdered in twin attacks in their nuns were killed, Boggia had called him in the climate which is adding to the social rebel ministers and pull together a hasty convent in the capital of Burundi, police said middle of the night reporting that she had desperation.” The most immediate risk reshuffle. Then came the bombshell of yesterday as a hunt was launched for their heard a noise in the convent. for Hollande is a vote of confidence in his former partner Valerie Trierweiler’s kiss- killers. Police initially reported that two nuns the government of his Prime Minister and-tell memoirs, which depicted him as were stabbed to death on Sunday afternoon. ‘Barbarity’ Manuel Valls on September 16.Hol- insincere and cold—and most damaging The killer then battered one of the two with “The body of Sister Bernadette was found lande’s Socialist Party holds a razor-thin of all—scornful of the poor.­— AFP a rock, before fleeing the convent. Italian au- lying in a pool of blood, her head decapitated, thorities named the first two killed as Olga Ra- and her face bore signs of beating,” he told AFP schietti, 83, and Lucia Pulici, 75, both Roman in shock. “The perpetrators had abused her, as Catholic nuns. they had violated the other two sisters earlier.” But in the early hours yesterday, another Burundian Vice-President Prosper Bazomban- nun in the same convent was killed, her body za said the government was “appalled by such beaten and head hacked off. Colleagues barbarity”, and promised police would do all named her as Bernadette Boggia, aged 79. they could to arrest the killers. “After the discovery of the two nuns who were “No one can understand how a third sister brutally killed... the decapitated body of the was killed late at night... Burundi’s govern- third nun was found,” Deputy Director General ment promises to shed light on this matter as of Police Godefroid Bizimana told AFP. quickly as possible,” he added. Italian Foreign Pope Francis issued his condolences. “The Minister Federica Mogherini condemned the Holy Father begs the Lord to welcome into his attacks. “Once again we are witnessing the kingdom of peace and light these three faith- sacrifice of people who, in total commitment, ful and devout nuns,” he said in a statement. have spent their lives to relieve the suffering According to the diocese of Parma in Italy, still on the African continent,” she said. they were killed during a botched burglary at- The suspected killer in the first attack was tempt. But Burundi’s police said the motive of seen fleeing the convent with a knife in his the killing was not clear, pointing out that no hand, said Damien Baseka, a local govern- money was taken. ment administrator in Bujumbura. Police PARIS: A file picture shows French President Francois Hollande waiting at the Police spokesman Colonel Helmegilde sources suggested the third nun was killed by KAMANGE: This picture shows Italian nun Olga entrance of the Elysee Palace. —AFP Harimenshi said all three were raped. Father an accomplice who had hidden in the con- Raschietti (center), who was killed in Kamenge, Mario Pulcini, an Italian Catholic priest work- vent. —AFP a northern district of Bujumbura. —AFP TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 International10 US weighs security needs at overseas embassies WASHINGTON: The Obama administration is directing all US diplo- Censored version agency says much in the Senate committee’s report is inaccurate. matic posts overseas to review security and the State Department Concern about possible fall-out from release of the report has says it will give additional help to embassies and consulates in need. been particularly acute as the two-year anniversary approaches of Sensitive areas This initiative comes as the Senate Intelligence Committee edges the attack on the US diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya that killed The agency insists some detainees subjected to the interroga- toward releasing parts of a report documenting CIA abuses of terror Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans. Thursday tions produced solid intelligence that helped US authorities to ap- suspects after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. The CIA has contested the also marks 13 years since the Sept 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the prehend other terror suspects and break up attacks. It is prepared conclusions of the report. United States. However, legislative aides say a censored version of to acknowledge its interrogation and detention program was badly The department’s disclosure of the move to tighten security was about 500 pages of the 6,600-page review won’t be distributed this managed in the early years, and point out that three successive made in a recent letter to Sen Jim Risch of Idaho. The department week. It could be made public later this month. CIA directors have repudiated the techniques as inconsistent with indicated in the letter that each American diplomatic post was re- The CIA contests the report’s findings, particularly its broad con- American values. But it won’t accept the criticism that its methods viewing security to protect American personnel, facilities and inter- clusions that waterboarding and other “enhanced interrogation proved useless. Most of the intelligence committee’s Republicans ests, including those of private citizens and businesses. The State techniques” failed to product valuable information and that the support the agency in that regard. In their July 30 letter to Secre- Department said a public presentation of harsh interrogation meth- intelligence agency misled the Bush administration, Congress and tary of State John Kerry, the Republican lawmakers raised the ques- ods, including what Senate investigators describe as cases of tor- the public about the value of the harsh treatment. The CIA also em- tion of even suspending embassy operations or closing diplomatic ture, could lead to a “range of reactions” worldwide. ployed unauthorized techniques on detainees and improperly held posts in particularly sensitive places. Risch and other Republicans had earlier expressed concerns others, and never properly evaluated its own actions, according to “The men and women who work at these installations are patri- earlier about publicly releasing the summary and conclusions of legislative aides and report findings leaked in April. ots, often doing so at great personal risk in some extremely danger- the so-called “torture report,” fearing “another Benghazi-like” event Those findings are consistent with what senators have detailed ous and harsh circumstances,” they wrote. “Their security should be “Based on these ongoing discussions with our posts overseas, we about the investigation since its 2009 inception and what a host of our utmost priority.” Kreikemeier’s response didn’t outline any such are prepared to respond to requests for additional security sup- news reports, human rights organizations and various governmen- drastic steps. “Protecting our people and our facilities is a top prior- port,” Chad Kreikemeier, the State Department’s legislative point tal and non-governmental studies have suggested in the decade ity,” he said. “While we can never eliminate all risk, we are continu- man, said in an Aug 29 letter to Risch. A copy was obtained by The since the CIA’s program started coming to light. President Barack ally and actively engaged in identifying and mitigating potential Associated Press. Obama has likened the harsh interrogations to torture, but the spy threats.” - AP

Yosemite wildfire Ukraine’s president visits leads to evacuations embattled city of Mariupol Blaze burns 700 acres Confirms handover of POWs started under ceasefire terms

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK: A wild- Mariposa. The 300-acre blaze was 70 MARIUPOL/DONETSK: Ukrainian President fire burning for weeks in the back- percent contained, and an evacuation Petro Poroshenko visited the eastern port of country of Yosemite National Park order already has been lifted for the Mariupol yesterday and promised to deal a grew unexpectedly, forcing the heli- 300 homes most threatened by the ‘crushing defeat’ to pro-Russian rebels massed copter evacuation of about 100 park fire, the California Department of For- on the edge of town if they tried to advance visitors. Park spokeswoman Kari Cobb estry and Fire Protection said. in violation of a ceasefire agreement. “I have said some of the evacuees Sunday in- A portion of Highway 49, a main en- ordered (the military) to secure the defense cluded hikers who had climbed the trance into the park, was briefly closed. of Mariupol with howitzers, multiple rocket park’s iconic Half Dome peak, rising The fire broke out Friday afternoon and launchers, tanks, anti-tank weapons and air nearly 5,000 feet above Yosemite Val- threatened a total of 700 homes and cover,” Poroshenko told a crowd of steel work- ley. Others had to be airlifted from five businesses. Steep terrain in the ers in the port on the Sea of Azov near the Rus- campgrounds and hiking trails in the area and the dry conditions brought sian border. area. Roads into the park remained on by California’s drought initially The ceasefire, which took effect on Friday open, but several trails were closed. hampered firefighters, one of whom evening, is part of a peace plan intended to Firefighters had monitored and con- received a minor injury Friday, officials end a five-month conflict the United Nations’ trolled the lightning-sparked fire that said. Meanwhile, in far Northern Cali- human rights envoy said had killed more than started several weeks ago between fornia, firefighters increased their con- 3,000 people. It has also caused the sharpest Little Yosemite Valley and Half Dome, trol over a blaze that broke out nearly confrontation between Russia and the West Cobb said. But the flames were fueled a month ago and despite it growing to since the Cold War. The truce was largely hold- by strong winds and high tempera- 151 square miles. US Forest Service of- ing yesterday, though each side accused the tures Sunday. ficials said Sunday that no structures other of sporadic shelling, including in Mari- “We just got unbelievable crazy have been damaged, and the fire was upol, a city of about half a million, shortly after winds and unexpected hot condi- 30 percent contained. The Siskiyou the president’s arrival there. tions,” Tim Ludington, the park’s chief County Sheriff’s Department on Sat- The Organization for Security and Coopera- MARIUPOL: Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko raises the fist as his sings the Ukranian of roads and trails, told the Fresno Bee. urday night issued an evacuation ad- tion in Europe (OSCE), which is monitoring the hymn at the end of his speech during his visit in the key southeastern port city of Mariupol “The fire behavior totally changed.” visory for an undetermined number ceasefire, urged the two sides to seek a po- yesterday. - AFP The fire burned at least 700 acres, with of residents in a neighborhood newly litical “breakthrough”, though they remain far no containment established. Cobb threatened by the fire. The residents apart on the future of eastern Ukraine, home alone was not sufficient, adding: “The different sian companies will apply to firms that have said firefighters were hampered by the weren’t required to leave but advised to much of the country’s heavy industry. The actors must really push for a (political) break- turnover of more than 1 trillion roubles($26.95 rugged, inaccessible terrain. About 15 to prepare to evacuate. Forest Service rebels refuse to accept rule from Kiev. through”. billion) and half of that is generated from the miles southwest of the park, firefight- officials estimate that $54.7 million has “Mariupol was, is and will be Ukrainian,” sale or transport of oil, the diplomat said. The ers were slowly gaining the upper been spent and nearly 2,700 people Poroshenko declared. “The enemy will suf- Sanctions sanctions will enter into force after being pub- hand on a wildfire near the town of used to fight the fire. —AP fer a crushing defeat,” said Poroshenko, who Earlier, Ukrainian military spokesman An- lished in the official journal of the EU, which agreed to the ceasefire and a wider peace plan driy Lysenko told a news briefing in Kiev that could happen at midnight. after the rebels - backed, Kiev says, by Russian Ukrainian forces were observing the ceasefire firepower - made sweeping battlefield gains. except in self-defense and had remained in “Fascists” Russia denies involvement. In the earlier days their positions since Friday evening. In rebel- In Donetsk, authorities declared yesterday of the uprising, rebels seized partial control of held Donetsk, eastern Ukraine’s industrial hub, a public holiday to mark the expulsion of “fas- Mariupol, occupying some buildings includ- ‘prime minister’ Alexander Zakharchenko of cists” from the heavily industrialized, mainly ing a police station. Some offices were badly the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic Russian-speaking Donbass region. The sepa- damaged or burnt down. Since the rebels fired similar accusations against the Ukrainian ratists have used the word “fascist” to denote were driven out by Ukrainian forces, sentiment side, adding: “We have shown the whole world the central government in Kiev since Porosh- appears to have swung more in favour of the we are not terrorists, we are ready for talks and enko’s predecessor Viktor Yanukovich, who government. we can listen.” came from eastern Ukraine and was backed Residents built a fortification around the Kiev and its Western backers accuse Russia by Moscow, fled to Russia in February after town, whose port is vital for Ukraine’s steel of sending troops across the border and arm- months of anti-government protests in the exports, and set up a militia. Shops have re- ing the rebels, charges Moscow denies. Lysen- Ukrainian capital. Yesterday afternoon a Re- opened and Ukrainian flags are widely visible. ko said yesterday Ukraine had seen no sign of uters reporter heard renewed mortar fire near Mariupol was the scene of fierce fighting be- Russian troop movements over the border in to the government-held airport north of Do- fore the ceasefire, when rebels advanced in the past 24 hours. Russian Prime Minister Dmi- netsk. an attempt to retake it, and also saw the most try Medvedev said Moscow would respond Most residents of Donetsk blame Kiev for serious violation of the ceasefire on Saturday to any new Western economic sanctions im- the conflict, after months of heavy bombard- night when government forces there came posed over its role in Ukraine, adding it might ment of the city by government forces, but under artillery attack. A woman was killed and target flights over Russia. four people injured in that shelling. The cities The European Union put Russia’s top oil some had harsh words also for the separatists of Donetsk and Luhansk, strongholds of the producers and pipeline operators Rosneft, and few expected the current ceasefire to last. rebellion, remain in rebel hands. Transneft and Gazprom Neft on its list of Rus- “The ceasefire is not holding, that’s clear from Poroshenko, who received a warm wel- sian state-owned firms that will not be allowed just the few days I have been back in the city,” come in Mariupol, said the rebels had so far to raise capital or borrow on European mar- said Yevgenia, who has taken refuge with rela- handed over about 1,200 prisoners-of-war kets, an EU diplomat said. EU sanctions, how- tives in western Ukraine. “We came back for to the Ukrainian side under the terms of the ever, did not encompass the gas sector and in warm clothes and are leaving right away. It’s ceasefire accord. However, OSCE chair Swit- particular state-owned Gazprom, the world’s so sad to see the city empty, deserted, armed CALIFORNIA: Smoke from a fire rises above Little Yosemite Valley near Yo- zerland described the ceasefire as “shaky” and biggest gas producer which is also the big- people with cars crossing at red traffic lights, semite National Park in this photo. —AP said the next few days would be crucial. Swiss gest gas supplier to Europe. In general, the EU kidnapping people or taking away their cars. President Didier Burkhalter said the ceasefire sanctions on raising money in the EU for Rus- What good can they build here?” — Reuters diplomat in laundering probe Khalilzad played key role in Afghan transition

VIENNA: Zalmay Khalilzad, who served as US blogger found documents while rummaging He took center stage organizing the tradi- ambassador to Afghanistan, Iraq and the Unit- through a garbage container used by the state tional grand councils, or loya jirgas, that would ed Nations under President George W Bush, prosecutor’s office in Vienna. The magazine eventually approve Afghanistan’s constitution. is being investigated by American authorities said several bank accounts owned by Benard In the private sector, Khalilzad is founder and for suspected money laundering, Austrian of- were ordered frozen in February - a ruling president of Gryphon Partners, which advises ficials said yesterday. that is under appeal. Benard’s lawyer, Holger companies and wealthy individuals on busi- State prosecutor Thomas Vecsey confirmed Bielesz, told Profil that US authorities have yet ness opportunities in several industries and a report in the Austrian weekly Profil about the to express “reasonable grounds for suspicions.” regions, including high-risk territories. investigation of Khalilzad, who played a key Khalilzad was born in Afghanistan and went He sits on the boards of the National En- role in the political transition in Afghanistan to the United States as an exchange student. dowment for Democracy, America Abroad after the 2001 US-led invasion and the fall of He later became a professor and a favorite of Media, the Mideast studies center at Rand the Taleban. According to the magazine, the Republican presidents, especially Bush. Khalil- Corp, the American University of Iraq and the investigation centers on the alleged transfer zad was the US special presidential envoy to American University of Afghanistan. He also is of 1.15 million euros ($1.5 million) in May 2013 Afghanistan from 2001 to 2003, then US am- a counselor at the Center for Strategic and In- to an account in Vienna owned by Khalilzad’s bassador there until 2005. He was the ambas- ternational Studies, and writes about foreign wife, Cheryl Benard. The money came from sador to Iraq from 2005 to 2007, and the US policy issues and frequently appears on US business activities in Iraq and the United Arab permanent representative to the United Na- Emirates, it reported. Vecsey would not elabo- tions from 2007 to 2009. news shows. Khalilzad holds bachelor’s and rate on the allegations, nor did the magazine’s Many Afghan officials and foreign observers master’s degrees from the American Univer- report. saw Khalilzad as the country’s de-facto ruler in sity of Beirut, as well as a doctorate from the Profil said the case became public after a the initial months after the Taliban’s collapse. University of Chicago. —AP Zalmay Khalilzad TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 INTERNATIONAL

India stays execution of ‘House of Horrors’ killer

NEW DELHI: India’s Supreme Court stayed the many as 19 girls are feared to have been raped mark ruling by the Supreme Court last week that The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) execution yesterday of a self-confessed cannibal and killed. Koli has already been convicted of five said every death-row convict had the “fundamen- began a probe when 69 plastic bags with human who was found guilty of carrying out a series of cases of murder, rape and cannibalism while a tal right” to a fresh appeal in an open court. Koli remains were dredged from sewers around the murders of young girls at a bungalow that further 14 cases are still pending, although the had confessed to having sex with his dead vic- property in the suburb of Noida. Bungalow own- became known as the “House of Horrors”. Judges death sentence only relates to the killing of tims and also eating some of their body parts. er Maninder Singh Pandher was also charged HL Dattu and AR Dave announced in a written Rimpa. “Considering the urgency of the matter, Koli was set to be hanged anytime between with first degree murder in the same case but he order that they were suspending the imminent we stay the execution of the death sentence of September 7 and 12 in the northern city of was acquitted in 2009. Indian courts can only death sentence of former domestic worker applicant/petitioner for a period of one week Meerut in Uttar Pradesh state, according to his sentence convicts to death if the crime qualifies Surinder Koli for a week. from today,” said the court order after Koli’s lawyer Indira Jaising. Now his petition will be as a “rarest of rare case”. The last person to be exe- Koli, 42, had been sentenced to death for mur- lawyer argued that he deserved a fresh appeal, heard by a special three-judge bench. “The open cuted in India was a local Kashmiri man last year dering 14-year-old Rimpa Halder in 2005 at a according to the Press Trust of India news agency. court will now decide whether his death sen- over a deadly 2001 attack on the national parlia- bungalow on the outskirts of New Delhi where as Yesterday’s stay of execution follows a land- tence can be reviewed or not,” Jaising told AFP. ment in New Delhi. — AFP

Pak opposition in talks with govt to end protest

ISLAMABAD: Leaders of Pakistani the prime minister has categorically protests demanding Prime Minister refused to step down. Umar said the two Nawaz Sharif’s resignation are making sides had decided to chalk out five progress in talks with the government, demands before discussing Sharif’s resig- officials said yesterday, trying to find a nation. “Both sides have an irreconcilable solution to a crisis that has destabilized position on Nawaz’s resignation,” he said. the coup-prone nation. Anti-government “So the negotiating teams are talking protests turned deadly last month, with about all the other demands first and thousands trying to storm Sharif’s house this (demand that Sharif resign) is some- in an outburst of violence which has thing that Imran and Nawaz may have to prompted fears that the army might figure out one on one.” Islamabad how- intervene and even topple Sharif. ever is full of speculation that the oppo- After weeks of deadlock, protest lead- sition might drop their demand for his ers Imran Khan, a former cricket star, and resignation and agree to end their anti- Tahir ul-Qadri, a firebrand Sufi cleric, are government campaign. Finance Minister now in talks with government officials. Ishaq Dar, who is heading the govern- Negotiations, which went on through ment’s negotiating team, said the gov- the weekend, revolve around six ernment was making all possible efforts demands that Khan has made, including to end the crisis. “We want to see the end that the prime minister step down, fresh of this crisis so that the country’s econo- elections be held and electoral reforms my can be brought back to its path,” he carried out. “We are going clause by told reporters late on Sunday. PAKISTAN: Locals use a boat to rescue flood-affected residents at Jalalpur Bhattian in the Hafizabad district in Punjab province. — AFP clause, line by line, on all points,” said Some ruling party officials have lawmaker Asad Umar from Khan’s party, accused the military of instigating the minutes before he went into talks with unrest as a way of unsettling Sharif and the government team. “Initially, we had exerting supremacy over him. The army, India, Pakistan leaders lower differences on almost all points but in which has ruled Pakistan for more than the last three days, we have been making half its turbulent history, has denied it is progress and issues are being resolved. meddling in civilian affairs. Few com- cudgels as floods ravage 239 We think that the government is finally mentators think the army wants to seize serious about this.” power again this time but the conflict Qadri and Khan have taken an inflexi- has already significantly weakened ble stand on their demand that Sharif Sharif, who is likely play second-fiddle to Mutual offers of help follow ‘mango diplomacy’ quit, and it was unclear what kind of the army on key security and foreign pol- solution would suit all the parties since icy issues. — Reuters SRINAGAR/MUZAFFARABAD: The prime min- Nawaz Sharif, according to excerpts released by and incidents of drowning,” said Akram Sohail, isters of India and Pakistan have offered to help his office. “In this hour of need, I offer any assis- the head of the organization. “Over 29,406 peo- each other in efforts to alleviate flood havoc in tance that you may need in the relief efforts ple have been affected in around 120 villages.” the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, low- that will be undertaken by the government of When he took office in May, Modi invited Sharif ering tension between the rival nations after Pakistan. Our resources are at your disposal.” to Delhi in an unprecedented gesture that weeks of army clashes and heated rhetoric. Pakistan’s foreign ministry reciprocated, say- raised hopes of progress to resolve the nuclear Kashmir is divided by one of the world’s dead- ing the government was “ready to help in what- armed countries’ differences over Kashmir. liest and most heavily militarized borders. Both ever way possible to mitigate the suffering of The mainly Muslim region, known for its nat- the Indian and Pakistani sides have been rav- the people affected by the floods” in Indian- ural beauty, was divided soon after independ- aged by floods that have killed at least 239 peo- controlled Kashmir. It is unlikely either side will ence from British rule and partition in 1947 cre- ple as rivers burst their banks after heavy rain. accept the other’s offer of help, given the mili- ated the separate states of India and Pakistan. The disaster, which left large parts of tary sensitivities in the region, where hundreds The two nations have fought three wars and Srinagar, the capital of Indian-administered of thousands of troops have faced off for came close to a fourth in 2001. Sometimes fatal Kashmir, deep in water, comes weeks after decades. Both prime ministers flew over their skirmishes between the two armies are com- Prime Minister Narendra Modi cancelled high- respective areas of Kashmir on Sunday to mon along the Line of Control, as the de facto level peace talks and accused Pakistan of fight- review the extent to the flooding. border is known. In an apparent bid to thaw ties ing a “proxy war”. The Hindu nationalist leader’s At least 175 people have been killed by flash again, Pakistan last week sent 15 boxes of man- tone was more conciliatory in a letter to his floods and landslides on the Indian side of the goes to Modi. “They were delivered to the prime Pakistani counterpart on Sunday. de facto border, while Pakistan’s Kashmir State minister’s office on Wednesday last week,” said a “It is a matter of great distress that the Disaster Management Authority said 64 deaths spokesman for the Pakistan High Commission in retreating monsoon rains have played havoc in had so far been reported. “Most deaths have New Delhi. “He must have eaten some of them many parts of our two countries,” Modi wrote to been caused by houses collapsing, landslides by now.” — Reuters India says will not Abdullah insists he won block sick Italian marine’s treatment disputed Afghan election NEW DELHI: India’s government indicated yesterday KABUL: Afghan presidential candidate and negotiations on the unity government that it would allow an Italian marine detained for the Abdullah Abdullah insisted yesterday that he have also ground to a halt. “The election 2012 killing of two fishermen to fly home on medical won the country’s disputed election, dim- turned into a disaster because of election grounds after he submitted a request to the Supreme ming hopes that a power-sharing deal could commission treason, which the government Court. A day after Italy’s foreign minister urged soon be agreed to end the prolonged politi- was also a part of,” Abdullah said.”The com- authorities to grant Massimiliano Latorre permission cal crisis. Abdullah repeated claims that mas- mission was not interested in revealing fraud, to head home for treatment, a Supreme Court panel sive ballot-rigging had denied him victory because it was part of it. “Today the political headed by Chief Justice RM Lodha asked the Indian over his rival Ashraf Ghani in the race to lead process has reached a deadlock.” government to deliver its response by their next Afghanistan as US-led NATO troops withdraw scheduled hearing on Friday. from their long war against Taleban insur- Security, economy at risk “The application... is in court, we are not opposing gents. The bitter stalemate over alleged fraud The United Nations had said that the audit in the June 14 vote has raised fears of results would be finalized this week and the it,” Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj told reporters renewed ethnic violence as the 13-year inter- delayed inauguration held soon thereafter, soon afterwards. “If the courts allow him to go home national military and civilian development though Abdullah’s stance threw that on humanitarian grounds, we will not oppose it,” she effort winds down. timetable further into doubt. Afghan politics added. Swaraj’s comments came after the marines’ “We were the winner of the elections, we has been in virtual paralysis since election counsel had told the court that the Italian ambassa- are the winner of elections based on the real campaigning began in February, with outgo- dor would sign an undertaking assuring Latorre’s and clean votes of the people,” Abdullah said ing President Hamid Karzai admitting the COLOMBO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie Abe pose for pho- return after two months. in a speech, his voice choking with emotion. impasse over results was damaging the coun- tographs with Buddhist monks during a visit to the historic Kelaniya Rajamaha tem- The court also exempted 47-year-old Latorre, who “We do not accept fraudulent election results, try’s fragile security and economy. Street ple. — AFP has just been discharged from hospital in New Delhi, and we will not accept a fraudulent govern- protests by loyalists from either team risk from appearing before a police station in the capital ment for one day.” In a deal brokered by US spilling into violence because Abdullah draws Japan PM’s Lanka trip as stipulated in his current bail conditions. Latorre Secretary of State John Kerry, the feuding his support from Tajiks and other northern and fellow marine Salvatore Girone are currently candidates had agreed to a UN-supervised Afghan groups, while Ghani is backed by barred from leaving India pending a possible trial and audit of all eight million votes, and to form a Pashtun tribes of the south and east. ends with temple visit have been living at Italy’s embassy. national unity government together whoever Abdullah was careful yesterday to avoid call- They are accused of shooting the two fishermen emerged as winner. But Abdullah, who was ing for protests by his supporters, some of COLOMBO: Japanese Prime Minister In talks with President Mahinda Rajapakse while serving as part of an anti-piracy mission on an far behind Ghani in preliminary results from whom have urged him to form a “parallel gov- Shinzo Abe offered flowers and wor- on Sunday, the two leaders agreed to forge Italian-flagged oil tanker, the Enrica Lexie, off the the runoff vote, has pulled out of the audit ernment” unless he wins power. — AFP shipped yesterday at a historic Buddhist stronger maritime links between their southern Indian state of Kerala in February 2012. The temple outside Colombo as he wrapped up countries in a move seen as countering his two-nation South Asian tour that also China’s influence in the region. Italian sailors say they mistook the fishing boat for a took him to Bangladesh. Abe, accompanied “It is my intention to increase coopera- pirate vessel and fired what were intended to be by his wife, spent 40 minutes at the tion (with Sri Lanka) in the maritime area warning shots. Kelaniya Rajamaha temple which Buddhists for open and safe seas,” Abe told a business Latorre wants to be allowed to return to Italy to believe was visited by the Buddha himself forum in Colombo attended by leaders of continue his recuperation following his hospitaliza- more than 2,500 years ago. several high profile Japanese companies. tion in New Delhi with ischaemia-a restricted blood During his overnight official visit, Abe He also urged Sri Lanka to engage the supply that can lead to a stroke. Although he was dis- had paid tribute to a former Sri Lanka international community in addressing charged from hospital on Sunday, the outgoing President Junius Jayewardene, who was allegations that its troops killed at least Italian Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini has said cremated at the temple grounds in 1996. 40,000 Tamil civilians in the final stages of Latorre’s chances of a full recovery would be Jayewardene had made an impassioned the island’s separatist war that ended in increased by being allowed home. plea on behalf of Japan at the 1951 Peace May 2009. Abe is the first Japanese premier Criminal proceedings against the pair were sus- Treaty signing in San Francisco which offi- to visit Sri Lanka in 24 years, and follows his pended in March when judges agreed to consider a cially ended World War II, and demanded grandfather and then prime minister, challenge to prosecutors’ jurisdiction in the case and war reparations. Jayewardene declined Nobusuke Kishi, who paid an official visit in a request for the marines to be allowed home pend- compensation from Japan, which had car- 1957 to the island then known as Ceylon. ing its outcome. The marines were granted a home ried out several aerial bombing raids in Abe’s visit comes ahead of an official tour of visit to vote in national elections last year but India Colombo and the eastern port city of India and Sri Lanka by Chinese President Xi was furious when the Italian government initially said Trincomalee, a strategic staging post for Jinping expected next week. China is they would not send the men back. A subsequent u- allied troops. After the San Francisco treaty, increasingly asserting its influence in the turn which followed intense Indian diplomatic pres- Tokyo became a strong political and eco- Indian Ocean, with Sri Lanka a midway KABUL: US Secretary of State John Kerry, left, speaks as Afghan presidential candi- nomic ally of the island and is still Sri point on one of the world’s busiest interna- sure triggered the resignation of Italy’s then-foreign dates Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai, center, and Abdullah Abdullah listen during a joint Lanka’s largest single donor of foreign aid. tional shipping lanes. — AFP minister. — AFP press conference. — AP TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 INTERNATIONAL Thai rights groups denounce martial law

BANGKOK: Rights activists yesterday allows the detention of dissidents for ous violations... of fundamental human one in three judges in a military court fully... by security agencies and not for renewed calls for an end to martial law up to seven days without charge and rights”. The release of the study, “The has to have a law degree and the rest political reasons”. Prayut says he was imposed since Thailand’s coup, accus- permits trials in a military court. In the Human rights Situation 100 Days After are simply commissioned officials who forced to take power after months of ing the military of overseeing a judicial days and weeks following the coup the Coup”, was scheduled last week but may not even have any legal back- protests against then-premier Yingluck “twilight zone” following their power more than 570 people were ordered to authorities warned its authors to post- ground,” it added. Shinawatra’s government left 28 people grab. Army chief General Prayut Chan- report to authorities, according to a pone publication. Last week the United Nations said it dead and hundreds wounded. O-Cha introduced the draconian law report submitted by the Thai lawyers for The report expressed particular con- was “seriously concerned” about the He has ruled out holding new elec- two days before the May 22 coup which Human Rights to the interior ministry. cern over trials in military courts and worsening human rights situation in tions before October 2015, despite he led swept the elected government It said more than 260 people were the use of a controversial royal defama- Thailand. Junta spokesman Winthai international appeals for a return to from power. He cited the need to arrested with 87 now facing legal tion law to protect key members of the Suvaree said the report was “one-sided” democracy, vowing first to oversee restore peace and order after months action, 61 of them in military courts. monarchy. Fourteen people have been adding “we don’t understand their (the reforms said to be aimed at cleaning up of protests. Prayut is now also prime Martial law “is tantamount to a twilight charged under the strict ‘112’ defama- report authors’) intentions”. He also politics and society. Critics say the coup minister and is due to lead the first zone of judicial process during which tion law since the coup, according to denied anyone detained in the post- is a smokescreen for a purge of the meeting of a military-stacked cabinet the officials have broad powers without the study, which said the jurisdiction of coup period has been tortured, as influence of Yingluck’s divisive older on Tuesday. checks and review”, the report said, military courts has also been widened alleged in the report, adding that lifting brother, the self-exiled billionaire for- Martial law bans political gatherings, adding such powers may lead to “seri- to hear some lese majeste cases. “Only martial law was being “considered care- mer premier Thaksin Shinawatra. —AFP

US official in Beijing to prepare for Obama visit

BEIJING: The White House’s top national tain its rising power. On Aug. 19, a Chinese security adviser began talks in Beijing yes- jet made several close passes near a Navy P- terday with top Chinese military and diplo- 8 Poseidon plane, coming within 30 feet (9 matic officials on bilateral challenges such meters) of it at one point. The incident took as a recent close encounter between their place about 135 miles (220 kilometers) from air force planes over the South China Sea. Hainan, which is home to naval airfields and Susan Rice met with China’s top diplomat, a highly sensitive submarine base. China State Councilor Yang Jiechi, on a trip to rejected American accusations that its pilot pave the way for a visit by President Barack acted recklessly and unprofessionally and Obama to Beijing in November. Rice said says it will continue responding to U.S. sur- that among all the other issues facing the veillance flights off its coast. An editorial United States, Obama still considered last week from the official Xinhua News China to be a priority and that her primary Agency referred to the encounter as an reason for coming to Beijing was to ham- example of Washington’s resorting to mer out the agenda for the November “provocations out of fear for Beijing’s grow- meeting between Obama and Chinese ing economic prowess and regional clout.” President Xi Jinping. At the sprawling “What is also worrying is that the US Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in western leadership has apparently followed a bad Beijing, Yang told her that the countries tradition of taking China as scapegoat for its needed to “truly respect each other’s core own messy domestic and foreign policies, interests and major concerns and construc- while overlooking the big picture of China- tively manage our differences and sensitive US relations,” the editorial said. Rice also issues.” He said they would discuss military drew Chinese ire with her harsh criticisms of relations, counter terrorism, the Middle Beijing’s approach to the crisis in Syria while East, North Korea, South Sudan, Iran and serving as US ambassador to the United other topics of mutual concern. Rice is Nations, although the Xinhua editorial said scheduled to meet today with China’s she has since matured in her approach to defense and foreign ministers before China. “Thus, Rice’s first China trip in her cur- departing tomorrow. rent position comes at a particularly critical The countries’ relationship has been test- time when it is of great urgency for the ed by US allegations of Chinese military United States to reaffirm its commitment cyberspying and Obama’s stated pivot to and sincerity to Beijing by treating it as a Asia, which China sees as an effort to con- true partner,” Xinhua said. —AP ZHUJI: This file picture shows students at Hailiang International School lighting candles to pray for the passengers on the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in China. —AFP Sorrow, anger, frustration of MH370 families 6 months on Intensified search to start in two weeks

BEIJING: Grieving family members massive air, sea and underwater were aboard MH370, said she was plane’s whereabouts.”I think this of passengers aboard MH370 held search has so far failed to find any among those who had been case is strange,” said a man sur- an emotional gathering in Beijing wreckage. An intensified search will detained. “We don’t understand it; named Zhen, the brother of a miss- yesterday, six months after the start in about two weeks, focusing we’re just ordinary people,” she said. ing passenger. “Technology and plane disappeared, demanding on a dauntingly vast stretch of “Some of us want to take our own information is already very devel- answers and accusing Chinese ocean measuring 60,000 square lives-climb up a tall building and kill oped. Half a year has gone by and authorities of turning against them. kilometers (23,000 square miles). ourselves,” she whispered. “We’re absolutely no news. It’s really hard Chinese passengers account for being bullied so much. Our country to accept.” Later, the family mem- about two-thirds of the 239 people Harassment is not protecting us at all. How can bers gathered on benches to eat aboard the Boeing 777, which van- As plainclothes and uniformed we live?” steamed buns and fruit, while near- ished on March 8 en route from police looked on in Beijing, several The mistreatment represents a by temple visitors burned incense Kuala Lumpur to China’s capital, at giant cauldrons. Some had BEIJING: US National Security Advisor Susan Rice (left) gestures as she walks with dozens of their relatives donned blue-and-white T-shirts with Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi before a meeting at the Diaoyutai reportedly beaten and arrested in reading “MH370, return home safe- State Guesthouse yesterday. —AP recent months. About 30 family ly”, which they had worn to earlier members convened on Beijing’s demonstrations. Several rested their Lama Temple, a popular Tibetan heads in their hands, distraught. “At Buddhist site, to vent their frustra- the very least, this kind of thing Killings by China anti-terror tion and pray for the missing on a shouldn’t happen,” Zhang said day that marks both the six-month when asked about the abuse at the authorities raise concerns anniversary of the flight’s disap- hands of authorities. “We relatives pearance as well as China’s tradi- are all suffering. They shouldn’t BEIJING: When attackers from China’s minority dead, arresting one. In June, police gunned tional Mid-Autumn Festival, a day make us suffer even more.” Uighurs killed 37 people in a July rampage in far down 13 “mobsters” who allegedly attacked a for families to reunite. “In China, western Xinjiang, police responded by gunning local police station. In April, checkpoint police today is Family Reunion Festival, ‘We are in limbo’ down at least 59 of them. When three Uighurs fatally shot a teenage Uighur motorcyclist after Mid-Autumn Festival,” said a 55- Meanwhile in Malaysia, Selamat allegedly killed a top state-appointed Muslim he allegedly attempted to grab their guns. In year-old woman who gave only her Umar, 60, whose son Mohamad cleric, police shot dead two of them. When secu- many cases, the government’s accounts of vio- surname, Zhang, and whose daugh- Khairul Amri was onboard the ill-fat- rity forces led a raid on 10 suspected Uighur ter- lence are wildly divergent from overseas ter was aboard the flight. BEIJING: This frame grab from video shows relatives of those ed airliner, said he held special rorists, they fatally shot all but one. The inci- reports. Of the June incident, Uighur exiles said “Every day is torture, but today onboard missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 grieving as they vis- prayers attended by about 100 peo- dents are part of a pattern raising concerns that Uighur residents were simply protesting outside we’re suffering even more,” added it Yonghe Temple, also known as the Lama Temple yesterday. —AFP ple Sunday for “Allah to protect my Chinese police are excessively using deadly the police station when police fired at them and Zhang, who is from the far north- son and bring him back”. “It is force in their bid to prevent more attacks by their truck, setting off a fire. In the teenager’s eastern city of Harbin but has been family members related stories of sharp turnaround by Chinese breaking my heart that we still do Uighur militants, who have killed dozens of civil- case, RFA reported that he had been shot after staying in Beijing since the plane’s harassment by Chinese authorities, authorities, who initially voiced sup- not have any information about ians in train stations and other public places running a red light. disappearance. “I’m calling on the such as one episode earlier this port for the relatives and even MH370,” he said. “There is no peace over the past few years. In some cities, patrolling Who’s to say what really happened? kind people of the world to hurry summer when more than a dozen granted rare permission for them to of mind for me at all.” Jacquita SWAT units have already been authorized to Xinjiang authorities operate with a “deeply dis- up and rescue my child,” said anoth- family members were arrested hold demonstrations outside the Gonzales, 52, the wife of inflight shoot dead suspected terrorists without warn- turbing” lack of accountability, said Sophie er woman, who declined to give her including children aged six and Malaysian embassy. Upon arriving supervisor Patrick Gomes, said it ing. An Associated Press review of articles by Richardson, China director at Human Rights name. “Rescue my child. We can’t four-and some beaten after seeking at the Lama Temple, several of the was “daily torture for us not know- China’s official Xinhua News Agency and other Watch. “If the use of force is justified, the live on.” Australia has been spear- answers from the Malaysia Airlines relatives burst out in anger at their ing where they are”. “Six months on state media has found that at least 323 people Chinese government should be allowing inde- heading the hunt for the plane, office in the capital. Dai Shuqin, a treatment and the lack of answers, we are no closer to the truth, we are have died in Xinjiang-related violence since pendent, credible experts to review the evi- which is believed to have crashed in 61-year-old worker from Beijing with some continuing to espouse no closer to any closure. We are in April last year, when the unrest began to esca- dence,” she said. “It should be making that evi- the southern Indian Ocean. But the whose younger sister and her family conspiracy theories about the limbo,” she said. —AFP late. Nearly half of those deaths were inflicted dence public.” Experts in policing, terrorism and by police - in most cases, by gunning down human rights, meanwhile, point to several alleged perpetrators who are usually reported aspects of the authorities’ crackdown that make as having been armed with knives, axes and, it all too easy for security forces to open fire Aquino to seek Europe’s occasionally, vaguely-defined explosives. unnecessarily. China doesn’t have comprehen- Beijing’s tight controls and monopoly on sive laws defining terrorism and how authori- the narrative make it difficult to independently ties should respond. The Chinese leaders’ use of assess if the lethal action has been justified. war-like rhetoric risks inflaming patriotic fervor help in China sea issue And Chinese authorities prevent most report- instead of clear-headed rationality in the securi- ing by foreign journalists inside Xinjiang, mak- ty forces. Above all, the ongoing “strike hard” ing it nearly impossible to confirm the state campaign prioritizes tough, swift action over MANILA: President Benigno Aquino will seek China Sea,” when he visits Spain, Belgium, frontation between vessels from the two media numbers. Uighur exile groups and the legal protections. European support for Philippine efforts to France and Germany from September 13 to 20, countries in 2012. U.S.-government funded broadcaster Radio “Under the terms of the ‘strike hard’ cam- resolve maritime territorial disputes with she said. Such support can be “tacit” and did While the poorly-equipped Philippine mili- Free Asia report far more violent incidents than paign, they can dispense with the usual consid- China during a week-long visit to EU nations not need to be contained in a formal docu- tary cannot match China, Aquino has resorted to Chinese state media do, and in some cases, erations about legality,” said Willy Lam, an including France and Germany, a foreign min- ment, she added. diplomatic and legal means including an arbitra- higher death tolls and police shootings of expert on Chinese politics at the Chinese istry official said yesterday. Aquino will also China claims almost all of the South China tion case before a UN tribunal. However China Uighur protesters. But those reports are similar- University of Hong Kong. “They don’t have scru- raise his proposal to stop China from further Sea, a vital shipping lane and fishing ground has refused to participate in the proceedings. ly hard to verify. ples about shooting to kill suspects and they escalating tensions in the strategically-vital that is believed to hold vast mineral resources. Collinson said the Europeans have previously appear to be using disproportionately heavy South China Sea, assistant foreign secretary This conflicts with the territorial claims of the supported the Philippines in seeking a “peaceful ‘Deeply disturbing’ force and firepower.” The trend has alarmed Zeneida Collinson said. “In all the meetings Philippines as well as Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan resolution of conflict”. During his meetings with To understand just how tough it can be to overseas Uighur activists, who say many inno- starting with Spain, we will seek their contin- and Vietnam. In recent years, tensions European leaders, Aquino will also bring up his determine whether China’s hand is being forced cent Uighurs may have been killed. “The use of ued support on the Philippine position in the between the Philippines and China have risen “triple action plan” calling on China and other - or whether officials are recklessly lashing out at force by the Chinese security against Uighurs is West Philippine Sea,” she told reporters, using as Beijing has aggressively pressed its claim, claimants to halt all provocative actions, she those who resist them - consider this recent really like it’s against foreign enemies,” said Alim the local term for the South China Sea.”It’s citing “historical facts” and occupying and for- added. While in France, Aquino will meet with series of confrontations in Xinjiang: On Aug 1, Seytoff, President of the Uyghur American important for our president to have the tifying outcrops and islets. Last month, the French President Francois Hollande and Prime police cornered a group of alleged terrorists in Association in Washington, DC. “The extrajudi- opportunity to apprise these world leaders Philippines protested at China’s increasing Minister Manuel Valls and discuss improving an abandoned house and shot nine of them cial use of lethal force is rampant.” —AP directly on what is happening in... the South patrols in the Reed Bank, the site of a con- defense relations, Collinson said. —AFP NEWS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

A Palestinian man plays with his baby on a beach on Sunday in Gaza City. — AFP Fear, loathing mar Fatah-Hamas ties

RAMALLAH: Leaving home for the first time in weeks, Abu Jihad joined Islamic Jihad,” said a man calling himself Abu Iyyad, explain- was hit by a hail of bullets. His crime? Breaking the house arrest ing that Hamas would never attack an Islamic Jihad member. order imposed on him by Hamas. Abu Jihad is a 27-year-old mem- On July 9, the second day of the 50-day war with Israel, four Khamenei has prostate surgery ber of Fatah, the Palestinian nationalist movement headed by armed men dressed in black, their faces masked, turned up at president Mahmud Abbas whose power base is in the West Bank. Ibrahim’s house. “My 12-year-old daughter was terrified. She wet Continued from Page 1 Mashhad on Sunday, was due to fly on to Kazakhstan But he lives in the Gaza Strip which is under the de facto control of herself because she was so panicked when the fighters came in,” but instead returned to Tehran to be at the hospital, a Hamas, Fatah’s Islamist rival. After nine bullets raked his leg, Abu he recalled, visibly upset. Refusing to identify themselves, the men “This does not mean that prayers are not welcome... political aide said. Official pictures showed the pair at Jihad was transferred for medical treatment to the West Bank and handed over a paper bearing the official emblem of the Ezzedine but it is a normal operation,” he added. the leader’s bedside, with Rouhani solemnly kissing it was from his hospital bed there that he told his story, using a al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’s armed wing, on which was written: As Iran’s supreme guide, Khamenei has the final word Khamenei’s forehead as he lay in bed wearing a blue pseudonym to conceal his identity. “Never in my life did I think I “For your own security, you are asked not to leave your home for on all matters of state and his authority far exceeds that gown with his eyes closed but still wearing his specta- would be attacked by Hamas or by any other Palestinian group,” the duration of the war.” There was no other allegation or explana- of the country’s elected politicians, including President cles. Speculation about the leader’s health has previous- he said. “I never thought I would be attacked just because I belong tion. “Our only crime is belonging to Fatah,” he snapped. Hassan Rouhani. Khamenei’s powers include direct con- ly circled during periods of public silence from him but to Fatah.” Abu Ahmed, 23, also believes he was targeted because of his trol of the regime’s media apparatus - through state tel- in recent weeks he has made numerous speeches and membership of Fatah. He was shot 19 times in the legs. “They held Back in Gaza, where Hamas seized control in 2007 after forcibly evision and radio - and thus he would have personally public appearances. ousting its Fatah rivals in days of bloody battles, he and others me up against a wall, started shooting and shouted: ‘This is our taken the decision to publicize his surgery. As an exam- He was particularly vocal this summer in condemn- would never have dared to speak out. From people on the streets present to Fatah’,” he told AFP from his hospital bed in the West to senior officials, no one allied with Fatah will agree to speak on Bank city of Ramallah. For Abu Jihad, the physical attack on him ple of his overriding influence, Khamenei made a ing Israel’s military action in Gaza, which he described the record, fearing the consequences after 300 of their number and others by Hamas gunmen was a move to literally cripple any speech on July 7 listing Iran’s demands under any as genocide. Khamenei has also regularly lambasted the were placed under house arrest by Hamas. Dozens who failed to future resistance from Fatah. nuclear deal with the West, while confidential negotia- United States with whom Iran’s relations have long respect the order were shot and wounded, among them Abu “They are doing the same thing as they did during the coup in tions were ongoing. been close to zero but which were hoped to improve Jihad. Another Fatah member, a student who gave the name 2007,” he told AFP, referring to the wave of fighting when Hamas Just two weeks later a deadline for an agreement following Rouhani’s election last summer. Before being Ibrahim, says there is no support for those living in Gaza, not even forced Fatah loyalists out of the coastal enclave. “Back then, they between Iran and six world powers was ultimately appointed as head of state 25 years ago, Khamenei from the Fatah leadership in the West Bank. “At best, they send us shot hundreds of Fatah members in the knees and legs to cripple missed, requiring talks between the two sides to be served as president for almost eight years during the a message for a quick recovery but they don’t dare confront them so that they couldn’t physically stand up to Hamas,” he said. extended for four months. Yesterday’s announcement Iran-Iraq war. In 1981, he survived an assassination Hamas,” he said. Such is the fear that many Fatah members have “If Hamas has any doubts about us, why don’t they just execute us was the first time that official information has been giv- attempt which left his right arm paralysed. even sought to protect themselves by signing up to become like they recently did with 18 people accused of collaborating en on Khamenei’s health. In recent years, there have Khamenei’s powers in military matters are particular- members of Islamic Jihad, Hamas’s smaller, armed rival. “To avoid with Israel?” he asked. “Why not put us on trial and hold an investi- been widely circulated rumours that he had prostate ly important, as he can pronounce peace or declare war being attacked by Hamas, a large number of party members have gation?” — AFP cancer. Khamenei’s website quoted Dr Alireza Marandi, by mobilising the armed forces of which he is effectively head of the leader’s medical team, as saying: “This suc- commander-in-chief. Iran’s Assembly of Experts, com- Crown Prince hails UN honor for Amir... cessful operation was performed during half an hour & prised of 86 religious figures elected by the people, is not under general but local anaesthesia.” responsible for appointing the supreme leader and Continued from Page 1 bility and respect of human integrity and rights. Patients undergoing such a procedure tend to stay in monitoring his actions. The head of state is granted an “His Highness lent many wonderful humanitarian mer- hospital for between three and five days afterwards, he indefinite term but the assembly has the power to dis- “His Highness’ relentless hard work, political initiatives its to the diplomatic action through many initiatives, proj- told state television. “This is true for him,” said Marandi, miss him. The group met in Tehran last week but its and diplomatic efforts on all levels have majorly con- ects, funds and conferences, which reflects His Highness’ a former health minister. “His health is totally good,” president, Ayatollah Mohammad Reza Mahdavi Khani, tributed to mending gaps and reaching conciliations,” he human and courteous sense,” concluded HH the Deputy though the effects of surgery will affect the leader’s an 83-year-old cleric, was absent due to his ill-health. He said. “His Highness the Amir founded a new philosophy for Amir, wishing everlasting prosperity, advancement and work rate for several weeks, he added. is in a coma and has been hospitalised since June 4 diplomatic action, which is driven by responsibility, credi- safety for Kuwait, its leader and people. — KUNA Rouhani, who was in the northeastern city of after suffering a stroke. — AFP TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 ANALYSIS

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By Richard Ingham

hat prompts ordinary people to commit acts of evil? The question has been debated by philosophers, Wmoralists, historians and scientists for centuries. One idea that carries much weight today is this: you, me - almost any- one - is capable of carrying out atrocities if ordered to do so. Commanded by an authoritarian figure, and wishing to conform, we could bulldoze homes, burn books, separate parents from children or even slaughter them, and our much-prized con- science would not as much as flicker. Called the “banality of evil,” the theory has been proffered as an explanation for why ordinary, educated Germans took part in the Jewish genocide of World War II. Now psychologists, having After Gaza war, Palestinian infighting flares reviewed an opinion-shaping experiment carried out more than 50 years ago, are calling for a rethink. “The more we read and the By Sara Benhaida, Adel Zaanoun Bank has slumped since the war. A recent opinion The Gaza war was a chance for Hamas to der, has sparked a major economic crisis. A more data we collect, the less evidence we find to support the poll found that if a presidential election were held show through its military prowess that it was dispute over who should pay Hamas employ- banality of evil idea, the notion that participants are simply he war with Israel may be over, but now the now, Hamas’s former premier Ismail Haniya would still relevant, Awkel said, following charges it ees after Haniya’s government stood down in ‘thoughtless’ or ‘mindless’ zombies who don’t know what they’re fight is turning inward with bitter rivalry easily win, taking 61 percent of the votes compared had signed the reconciliation deal “from a June proved to be the first crack in the unity doing and just go along for the sake of it,” said Alex Haslam, a Tbetween Fatah and Hamas threatening to with 32 percent for Abbas. During the fighting, position of weakness.” deal. Fights broke out at banks after the professor at the University of Queensland in Australia. “Our sense shatter a fragile Palestinian unity deal. In the latest Hamas was seen as the only Palestinian force willing In the months leading up to the unity deal, Palestinian Authority’s Gaza-based staff were is that some form of identification, and hence choice, generally spat between the factions, president Mahmud to stand up to Israel, squaring up to its military Hamas was so broke that it could not even paid but Hamas employees were not. —AFP underpins all tyrannical behaviour.” Their detective work focused Abbas accused Hamas of running a “shadow gov- might and firing rockets on Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. pay its own 45,000 employees. Israel’s eight- on legendary experiments conducted in 1961 by Yale University ernment” in Gaza, prompting the Islamist move- year blockade of the territory, compounded psychologist Stanley Milgram. Volunteers, told they were taking ment to accuse him of trying to “destroy” the unity by an Egyptian lockdown on its southern bor- part in an experiment on learning, were led to believe they were agreement they signed in April. The deal ended sev- administering an electric shock to a man, dubbed the “learner” en years of rival Palestinian administrations - with who had to memorise pairs of words. Abbas’s Fatah party which dominates the Palestinian Fragile victory for Putin Authority, ruling the West Bank, and Hamas’s own Evil of Eichmann government ruling Gaza. Under the deal, the two By Max Delany something Moscow has been pushing for - it offers rebel areas “temporary Every time the learner made a mistake, the “teacher” was told sides agreed on the formation of a national consen- special status” that would see “local self-government in specific districts”. by a stern-faced, lab-coated official to crank up the shock, start- sus government of technocrats which took office on he fragile ceasefire between government forces and pro-Moscow For some that represents a concession to Kiev, with no explicit mention ing with a mild 15 volts and climaxing at a lethal 450 volts. The June 2. But after just over a month in office, every- rebels that has stemmed the bloodshed in east Ukraine is a victory for made of independence for the insurgent regions. But following the sign- experiment was fake - the learner was an actor and the shocks thing was put on hold as Israel and Hamas fought a TRussian President Vladimir Putin but does not guarantee an end to ing, top rebel leader Igor Plotnitsky insisted that the separatist regions never happened. The teacher could hear, but not see, the learner. deadly 50-day war in and around Gaza. Throughout the fighting, analysts said. Kiev and separatist representatives on Friday were still set on breaking away from the rest of Ukraine. Frighteningly, in one test, nearly two-thirds of volunteers contin- the conflict, Hamas and Fatah put up a united front, inked a twelve-point plan in Minsk mapping out a roadmap to resolving And the room left for argument could see the conflict frozen into a fes- ued all the way to “lethal” voltage, even when the learner plead- working side-by-side in indirect truce talks with five months of brutal conflict but the truce has already been shaken by spo- tering territorial dispute similar to other Russian-backed breakaway areas ed for mercy, wept or screamed in agony. Israel in Cairo, which resulted in an open-ended radic shelling on the ground. The deal came after Ukraine and the West said in ex-Soviet Georgia’s Abkhazia and South Ossetia and Moldova’s These experiments became enshrined in textbooks as an ceasefire that took effect on Aug 26. But any illusion the Kremlin sent its troops across the border to lead a counter-offensive, a Transdniestr. For respected Russian daily Vedomosti the vague agreement illustration of how the conscience can be put on hold under of harmony has quickly evaporated. “Hamas has tak- gambit that turned the tide on months of government advances and represented a “masterpiece of diplomacy” that will make it tough to hold orders. The findings meshed with a landmark book by the writer en us back to square one, to the days of division,” a forced Kiev to talk to the rebels. either side accountable to long-term commitments. “It is beneficial to all Hannah Arendt on the 1961 trial of Adolf Eichmann, an architect Fatah official based in Gaza told AFP, speaking on “With serious help from Russia, the ‘pro-Russian’ forces have achieved sides in the conflict as it does not oblige anyone to do anything,” the news- of the Holocaust. Far from the monster she had expected, Arendt condition of anonymity. military superiority. This military superiority is being transformed into politi- paper said in an editorial Monday. found that Eichmann came across more like a petty bureaucrat, cal superiority,” said independent Moscow-based political analyst Maria In the short-term the deal calls for the “immediate” exchange of prison- prompting her to coin the term “banality of evil” to suggest how ‘War of Words’ Lipman. “This was Putin’s aim from the beginning: to have leverage to be ers held by the warring parties and demands the withdrawal of “illegal ordinary people, by conforming, could commit atrocities. Gaza-based political analyst Talal Awkel said: able to dictate his conditions to Ukraine not only for the situation in the armed groups, military hardware and all fighters and mercenaries” from The new research, published in the British Journal of Social “We’re now seeing a war of words and mutual accu- east but overall politically.” Weakened by military losses and the threat of a Ukraine. But some analysts believe that the ceasefire will just give the two Psychology, took a closer look at Milgram’s “teachers”. A team sift- sations being exchanged between Fatah and full-scale conflict with Moscow, Ukraine had to sit down with the leadership sides a chance to consolidate their positions ahead of fresh clashes. “The ed through a box in the Yale archives that contained comments Hamas.” The latest faceoff has likely scuppered elec- of the two rebel regions therefore giving legitimacy to foes Kiev has until maximum that we can achieve in the framework of the ceasefire is a pris- written by the volunteers after they were told the purpose of the tions that were supposed to take place by the end of now dismissed as “terrorists”. “Putin got what he wanted as (Ukrainian oner exchange,” Volodymyr Gorbach, an analyst with the Institute for Euro- experiment, and that the torture had been fake. Of the 800 par- the year, under the terms of the April agreement. In President Petro) Poroshenko had to talk to the Donetsk People’s Republic Atlantic Cooperation in Kiev. “The ceasefire was needed for both side, ticipants, 659 submitted a reaction. Some said they had felt a statement last week, Fatah accused Hamas of plac- and Lugansk People’s Republic and recognise them as negotiating part- including Ukraine. We suffered the greater losses and need time to prepare unease or distress during the tests, but most reported being pos- ing 300 of its members in Gaza under house arrest ners,” said Stanislav Belkovsky, from the Moscow-based National Strategy for a new phase in the conflict.” itive about the experience, some extremely so. during the seven-week conflict, and wounding Institute. Beyond setting up the ceasefire as a first step, the deal struck in After suffering severe defeats at the hand of Russian military units dozens who dared challenge it. It also accused the Minsk contains a number of contentious clauses on the future of the rebel fighting alongside the rebels, Putin’s truce offer was a deal that Kiev simply ‘Unconscionable Things’ Islamist movement of “stealing” aid bound for ordi- areas that leaves the door open to further conflict. couldn’t refuse, others said. “The ceasefire is undoubtedly beneficial for “To be part of such an important experiment can only make nary people in Gaza in order to “distribute it to its Kiev as the alternative to the truce could be full-scale Russian aggression one feel good,” said one. “I feel I have contributed in some small supporters or sell it on the black market.” Hamas dis- ‘Special Status’ with the risk of the conflict spreading to other regions,” said Kiev-based way toward the development of man and his attitudes towards missed the statement as a smear campaign organ- While it avoids calling for Ukraine to be turned into a federation - analyst political analyst Volodymyr Fesenko. —AFP others,” said another. “If it [is] your belief that these studies will ised by a movement whose popularity in the West benefit mankind then I say we should have more of them,” said another. Were these happy comments spurred by relief, after volun- Politics trump promises on immigration teers learned they had not, in fact, hurt anyone? No, suggests the paper. A sense of pleasure, of duty fulfilled, of having served a higher calling, pervaded the comment cards. Milgram had also By Josh Lederman Marco Rubio said Sunday. Added Democratic Rep Luis Gutierrez, withdrawing support for legislation allowing people brought given the volunteers a dose of mission-priming before the exper- a prominent immigration advocate: “Playing it safe might win an into the US illegally as children to stay, telling Latino elected offi- iment. Without saying what it entailed, he told them that what or years, US President Barack Obama berated Republicans election ... but it almost never leads to fairness, to justice and to cials in Florida, “The need hadn’t changed. The only thing that they would do would advance the cause of knowledge. for putting their own political interests ahead of good poli- good public policy that you can be proud of.” For Obama, the had changed was politics.” Participants’ awe of Ivy-League Yale played a role, too - obedi- Fcy on immigration. In two successive presidential cam- decision to delay presidential action on immigration laid down a ence levels were higher there than when experiments were con- paigns, he held up Washington’s failure to act on immigration as new marker in his evolution from the young presidential candi- Rationale ducted in offices in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Milgram “was a skil- a prime example of the cynical decision-making he said must date who in 2008 vowed to put an end to a political system in As signs emerged in recent weeks that Obama would likely ful dramatist as well as a psychologist,” said Kathryn Millard, a end in Washington. Now that he is delaying his own Washington driven by self-interest. That aspirational delay his immigration plans, White House officials struggled to professor at Macquarie University, Sydney. Far from supinely immigration plan until after Election Day, Obama has message helped galvanize support from a find a rationale that didn’t come down to pure midterm calcula- obeying the lab-coated overseer, volunteers escalated the shocks opened himself to charges from Democrats and younger and increasingly diverse electorate - tions. At first, Obama suggested he wanted to preserve any believing they were acting for a noble cause - science, argues the Republicans that he’s just as guilty of playing including millions of Hispanics. prospect for immigration legislation after the election, telling paper. “The ethical issues here (are) more complex than com- politics. But as president, Obama has found reporters that “hope springs eternal”. Then White House officials monly supposed,” Haslam told AFP by email. “It is apparent The president’s about-face, reversing a that promise among the most difficult started connecting executive action on immigration to the crisis Milgram assuaged participants’ concerns by making them promise to take action near the end of sum- to deliver - on more than immigra- on the border. The administration has made progress in curbing believe in a noxious ideology - namely, that it is acceptable to do mer, has left him with few allies going for- tion. Over time, he’s eased his the numbers of unaccompanied children arriving from Central otherwise unconscionable things in the cause of science.” ward on an issue he had hoped would own prohibitions on rais- America, and officials said they were concerned if Obama acted Stephen Reicher, a professor at the University of St Andrews become a core component of his ing money for super PACs now, the numbers might go back up. in Scotland, said the implications were far-reaching. It showed legacy. Immigration groups are and on lobbyists serving When the delay became public over the weekend, White that ordinary people could commit acts of extraordinary harm, decrying what they see as a in government, in each House officials argued the goal wasn’t to protect vulnerable but that thoughtlessness was not the main motivator, he said. cravenly political move that puts instance confronting Democrats but to ensure that any Democratic losses this year “We argue that people are aware of what they are doing, but that their best interests yet again on the reality that chang- couldn’t be used as a future excuse for lawmakers to avoid tak- they think it is the right thing to do,” he said. “This comes from the back burner. Republicans are ing an entrenched sys- ing tough votes on immigration. After all, delaying action identification with a cause - and an acceptance that the authority far from appeased; they’re accus- tem of government could hurt some Democrats this year if it discourages Latinos is a legitimate representative of that cause.” —AFP ing Obama of ducking accountabil- requires more than ideal- from voting. ity because he still plans to act, just ism and good will. “There’s “The driving motivation here is take action in a way that is not until after voters go to the polls. an aspiration when you’re sustainable and successful,” said Dan Pfeiffer, Obama’s senior Democrats, for the most part, are trying running that you can really adviser. “Taking action in the hothouse of the political season All articles appearing on these their hardest to stay out of it. seize a bureaucracy by the could end up being a major setback for the cause of fixing our Obama’s explanation for his decision to scruff of the neck, but it’s a lot immigration system.” Eager to deter the notion he was putting pages are the personal opinion of delay - that a summer surge in Central harder to do than you think,” off progress for good, Obama set himself another deadline: The the writers. Kuwait Times takes no American children crossing into the US ille- said Douglas Brinkley, a presi- White House now says executive action will come by the end of responsibility for views expressed gally had poisoned the atmosphere for dential historian at Rice 2014. immediate action - did little to quell specu- University. “Once you get to the But for a president who had hoped to be remembered as an therein. Kuwait Times invites read- lation that Obama had actually yielded to White House, you deal with the agent for change, even a few months could alter the way ers to voice their opinions. Please midterm politics. After all, nervous red- milieu the best you can.” Obama’s leadership is perceived. “In and of itself, a delay of a few send submissions via email to: opin- state Democrats had been complaining Even as he ran for re-election in weeks on this one issue is not that big of a deal,” said Janet [email protected] or via snail throughout the summer that voters would 2012, with Washington still firmly Murguia, president of the National Council of La Raza, in an punish them if Obama took provocative, jammed by partisanship, Obama pre- interview. “But the lens the Latino community looks at this mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. unilateral executive action now, such as dicted his re-election would “break through is since before 2008, when promises were made that The editor reserves the right to edit deferring deportation for millions of immi- the fever” because Republicans would just have not been kept throughout this administration. All of any submission as necessary. grants. know he’d never be on the ballot this does end up affecting how Latinos in the end will view his “It’s definitely politics,” Republican Sen. again. He blasted the Republicans for legacy.” —AP TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 SPORTS

Lahore Lions off to India Seoul edge Pohang again; World No1 Djokovic with a message of love blunt Steelers’ title push to skip Davis Cup tie

LAHORE: Pakistan’s domestic Twenty20 champions the Lahore Lions received their SEOUL: Brazilian forward Everton Santos struck four minutes from NEW DELHI: World number one Novak Djokovic will not play for Serbia in the Davis Cup World Group playoff tie against India in Bangalore this weekend, team coach Indian visas yesterday, ending doubts over their participation in the Champions time as FC Seoul inflicted more misery on title chasing Pohang Bogdan Obradovic said yesterday. “I spoke to Djokovic last night and he said he will League as captain Mohammad Hafeez vowed to spread love across the border. Steelers with a 1-0 win in their K League Classic encounter on not be coming to India,” Obradovic was quoted as saying by Fielding a virtual Pakistan ‘A’ side, the Lions are set to depart today and will enter the Sunday. Seoul’s narrow victory came less than two weeks after four-team qualifying round in Raipur starting from September 13. the Press Trust of India in the southern Indian city where they edged Pohang on penalties in their AFC Champions League Apart from ex-Pakistan skipper Hafeez, the Lions boast the tie opens on Friday. Djokovic, who claimed his sev- quarter-final last month, which finished 0-0 after two legs. Just as national players Umar Akmal, Ahmed Shehzad, Wahab enth Grand Slam title in July when he won the latest clash between the teams looked set for another draw, Riaz, Nasir Jamshed and fringe international Aizaz Wimbledon, was stunned by Japan’s Kei Everton Santos, who joined the club in July, found some space Cheema. They face the Mumbai Indians in their open- Nishikori in the US Open semi-final on ing encounter before taking on Sri Lanka’s Southern and flicked a right foot shot into the corner of the net to grab all Saturday. Serbia won the Davis Cup in 2010. But Express and New Zealand’s Northern Districts. The top three points. That win left Seoul, who face Western Sydney they were relegated to the play-offs for the first two teams from the qualifying rounds will join eight Wanderers in the last four of the ACL, in sixth place and allowed time since 2007 when, playing without Djokovic, teams in the main rounds, starting from September Jeonbuk Motors to open up a three point gap on Pohang at the they lost to Roger Federer’s Switzerland in the World 17. Hafeez said his players would act as ambassadors top after they beat Sangju Sangmu on Saturday. First half goals by Group first round in February. Djokovic’s loss is a fur- of Pakistan. “We are going there with a message of Lee Ju-yong and Lee Seung-gi gave Jeonbuk a first victory in three ther blow to the Serbs who are already depleted by love and I know how much they love Pakistan and the after their title push was dented by back-to-back defeats by injuries to Janko Tipsarevic and Viktor Troicki. He is cricketers from our country,” Hafeez told reporters. Jeonnam Dragons and Seoul. Seongnam moved away from the likely to be replaced for the tie by Ilija “Our aim is not only play good cricket in the field relegation places with a 2-0 home success over Incheon United, Bozoljac. The 61st-ranked Dusan Lajovic, aged but also do good acts off the field. —AFP their first league win since July. — Reuters 24, will be the main singles player. —AFP

Hawks owner under Royals spoil Jeter’s day with 2-0 win fire over ‘racially insensitive’ remarks MLB CAPSULES

ATLANTA: The owner of the Atlanta Hawks announced NEW YORK: Yordano Ventura and the Kansas City gle in the first put Cleveland ahead. Carlos Santana 12) was tagged for seven runs and nine hits in 1 2-3 on Sunday he would sell his controlling interest in the Royals turned Derek Jeter Day into another disappoint- added a run-scoring groundout in the eighth. Scott innings. National Basketball Association franchise because of ing defeat for the New York Yankees’ captain in the Carroll (5-10) held the Indians to two runs in eight-plus racially insensitive remarks he made, in an echo of a scan- dwindling days of his career. Ventura pitched three-hit innings, but received no help from his offense. Chicago CARDINALS 9, BREWERS 1 dal involving the former owner of the Los Angeles ball into the seventh inning, and the AL Central leaders scored two runs in the series and has lost 14 of 18. Adam Wainwright pitched a seven-hitter for St. Clippers NBA team. Hawks owner Bruce Levenson said Louis, and Peter Boujos had a key two-run triple. The fans have a right to be angry about an internal email he beat the Yankees 2-0 Sunday on a pair of unearned wrote two years ago about the need to boost arena runs for their second shutout in the three-game series. RANGERS 1, MARINERS 0 Cardinals took three of four in the series at Miller Park attendance and how black and white fans differed in Kansas City scored due to errors by pitcher Shane Derek Holland pitched seven impressive innings in to open a five-game lead on Milwaukee. The Brewers what they preferred to see at Hawks’ games. Greene (4-3) in the second inning and right fielder his second start off the disabled list as Texas beat have lost 11 of 12. St Louis grabbed a 4-0 lead with four “In trying to address those issues, I wrote an e-mail Carlos Beltran in the third. The Royals, who won 1-0 Seattle to end an eight-game losing streak. The runs in the fourth against rookie Jimmy Nelson (2-7). It two years ago that was inappropriate and offensive,” Friday night on an unearned run following an error by Rangers gave interim manager Tim Bogar his first victo- was more than enough support for Wainwright (17-9), Levenson said in a statement released by the team. “If third baseman Chase Headley, went 4-3 against the ry in his third game since Ron Washington resigned. who is tied for the major league lead in victories. The you’re angry about what I wrote, you should be. I’m angry Yankees this year to take the season series for the first Seattle, which had won five in a row, finished a 5-2 road right-hander struck out three. at myself, too. It was inflammatory nonsense. We all may time since 1999. Ventura (12-9) won his third straight trip. Shawn Tolleson worked the eighth, and Neftali have subtle biases and preconceptions when it comes to start, leaving after a leadoff walk in the seventh. With Feliz completed the seven-hitter for his eighth save. NATIONALS 3, PHILLIES 2 race, but my role as a leader is to challenge them, not to closer Greg Holland sidelined by a strained right tri- Feliz pitched out of trouble after a walk and Kyle Adam LaRoche homered twice as Washington avoid- validate or accommodate those who might hold them,” ceps, Aaron Crow, Kelvin Herrera and Wade Davis com- Seager’s single put runners on first and third with one ed a series sweep. Scott Hairston hit a go-ahead sacri- he added. bined for one-hit relief. Pitching on his 29th birthday, out. James Jones popped out and pinch-hitter Justin fice fly off Philadelphia ace Cole Hamels (8-7) in the His e-mail to team general manager Danny Ferry, Davis got his second save of the series - and his big Smoak flied out. Texas scored on Adrian Beltre’s sixth- sixth inning. Hairston started in place of Bryce Harper which addressed ways to boost the number of season league career. Jeter, who is retiring at the end of the inning sacrifice fly against starter James Paxton (5-2). because of his stellar numbers against the left-hander, ticket holders, delved into racial makeup of fans at the season, went 1 for 3 with a first-inning single and a Leonys Martin had three hits, including a triple, and who combined with three relievers for a no-hitter Hawks arena and suggested that southern white men third-inning walk. Before the game, he was honored scored the only run. Holland (1-0) allowed six hits and against Atlanta in his previous start. Gio Gonzalez (8-9) might not be comfortable in an arena with a high per- during a 45-minute ceremony on the field that includ- no walks while striking out five. He missed the first five allowed two runs in six-plus innings for the Nationals, centage of African American fans. Levenson’s announce- ed NBA great Michael Jordan and baseball ironman Cal months of the season following offseason knee surgery. who had lost five straight against the Phillies. ment came just over four months after NBA Ripken Jr. Washington pushed its NL East lead over Atlanta back Commissioner Adam Silver, in an unprecedented move, to seven games. Drew Storen pitched a perfect ninth banned then Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling ROCKIES 6, PADRES 0 from the league and fined him $2.5 million for making ANGELS 14, TWINS 4 Nolan Arenado homered and Franklin Morales for his second save. racist remarks. Sterling had been heard, in taped private Mike Trout hit his 32nd homer and CJ Wilson recov- pitched six spotless innings for his first win in two comments, imploring a female friend not to associate ered from a slow start as Los Angeles completed a sea- months as Colorado defeated San Diego. Jackson ASTROS 4, ATHLETICS 3 with black people. son sweep of Minnesota. Howie Kendrick, who had Williams hit his first major league home run for the The Astros scored two runs in the ninth without a The Levenson episode was especially striking as it three hits and four RBIs, and CJ Cron also homered for Rockies, who swept a three-game series for the first hit, including Dexter Fowler’s bases-loaded walk for the unfolded in one of the nation’s largest majority-black Los Angeles. The AL West leaders had a season-high 19 time since June 13-15 in San Francisco. Colorado has tiebreaking run. Jose Veras (4-0) pitched 1 2-3 scoreless cities, a center of African-American culture, wealth and hits and completed their fifth four-game sweep this won four straight, its longest streak since winning five innings as the Astros (63-80) took the rubber game of political power and the birthplace of slain civil rights season, extending a franchise record. They finished 7-0 in a row against Atlanta and the Giants in June. It was the weekend series. The victory means Houston’s streak leader Martin Luther King Jr. The Clippers saga ended last against the Twins. Wilson (11-9) walked three straight the Rockies’ first three-game sweep at home this sea- of 100-loss seasons ends at three. Nate Freiman hit a month when former Microsoft chief executive officer batters to start the second. All three came around to son. Padres starter Tyson Ross (13-13) allowed three two-run homer in the seventh to give the A’s a 3-2 lead. Steve Ballmer took over as the new owner of the fran- score, giving Minnesota a 3-1 lead, but the left-hander runs and seven hits while striking out seven in 5 2-3 Oakland went on to load the bases but Veras wiggled chise after completing a $2 billion purchase. Prior to that retired 13 of his next 14 hitters. Trout hit a two-run sale, the Clippers were ranked by business magazine homer in the third off rookie Logan Darnell (0-2). Forbes as the 13th most valuable NBA team with a value Kendrick had a two-run triple in the fifth, and Cron of $575 million in January. By contrast, the Hawks ranked launched a two-run shot off reliever A.J. Achter in a six- 27th among the 30 NBA teams, with a value in January of run sixth. $425 million and total revenue of $119 million. TIGERS 6, GIANTS 1 HARMFUL MESSAGE Rookie Kyle Lobstein earned his first major league NBA Commissioner Silver said in a statement Levenson had notified the league in July of his August win, and Miguel Cabrera homered for the third time in 2012 e-mail, and the NBA then launched an independent two days in Detroit’s victory over San Francisco. The investigation into the circumstances of the remarks. “Prior Tigers beat the Giants for just the second time in 10 to the completion of the investigation, Levenson notified games, including San Francisco’s sweep of Detroit in me last evening that he had decided to sell his controlling the 2012 World Series. Torii Hunter, getting a rare interest in the Atlanta Hawks,” Silver said. While he com- chance to face a starting pitcher older than he is, had mended Levenson for reporting the e-mail and for coop- three hits against Tim Hudson (9-10). Lobstein (1-0) has erating with the league in its investigation, Silver also criti- a 2.11 ERA in three starts since moving into the rotation cized the remarks themselves as in “stark contrast to the to replace Anibal Sanchez. He allowed one run in 5 2-3 core principles of the National Basketball Association.” innings, giving up four hits and two walks and striking Levenson, in describing his own remarks, said his out three. Four relievers finished, with Phil Coke - who words went against his public views on racism, adding took the loss in Game 4 in the 2012 series - pitching the that by focusing on race he had sent an unintentional and ninth. Hudson, pitching in Detroit for the first time in harmful message that white fans were more valuable 11 years, gave up three runs and eight hits in six than black fans. He said his e-mail also trivialized fans by innings. making clichÈd assumptions about their interests in music and having black versus white cheerleaders, and DODGERS 7, DIAMONDBACKS 2 stereotyped their perceptions of one another in suggest- Adrian Gonzalez hit a pair of three-run homers to ing white fans might be afraid of blacks. Hawks’ CEO Steve reach 100 RBIs for the seventh time as the Los Angeles Koonin, who will oversee team operations during the sale Dodgers beat Arizona after Trevor Cahill held them hit- process, said he would work in partnership with the NBA to ensure “a new ownership team will be put in place that less for more than five innings. Zack Greinke (14-8) is united and committed to the Atlanta community.” gave up two runs and six hits before he was lifted for a Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed decried Levenson’s pub- pinch-hitter during the Dodgers’ three-run sixth. The DETROIT: Detroit Tigers’ Andrew Romine steals second base under the tag of San Francisco Giants second lished remarks as contrary to “the city of Atlanta’s history 2009 AL Cy Young Award winner is 5-0 with a 1.59 ERA baseman Joe Panik in the seventh inning of a baseball game on Sunday, Sept 7, 2014. — AP of diversity and inclusion” and hailed the “NBA’s efforts to in his last six starts against the Diamondbacks. Dee enforce a no-tolerance policy” against discrimination. Civil Gordon ended Cahill’s no-hit bid with a one-out double rights leader the Rev Al Sharpton issued a statement in the sixth. Hanley Ramirez walked on four pitches and encouraging Silver “to continue vetting all (NBA) owners.” Gonzalez smacked a 3-1 delivery over the center-field innings. Morales (6-7) scattered four hits and walked out of the jam. Ryan Cook (1-3) got the loss, walking Last season, the Hawks finished eighth in the 15-team fence. Gonzalez, whose six RBIs tied a career high, two. He had been 0-3 with five no-decisions since beat- three of his four batters. Josh Fields struck out Josh Eastern Conference standings with a win-loss record of made it 6-2 in the seventh against Oliver Perez with his ing San Diego on July 8. Donaldson for his third save. 38-44. Their attendance record is among the lowest in the 22nd homer. Matt Kemp homered on Perez’s next league. The franchise won its only NBA championship in pitch. Cahill (3-11) yielded three runs, two hits and four ORIOLES 7, RAYS 5, 11 INNINGS BLUE JAYS 3, RED SOX 1 1958 as the St Louis Hawks.- Reuters walks in 5 2-3 innings. The right-hander went 0-4 in Nelson Cruz hit his second homer of the game in the Jose Bautista hit a three-run homer and RA Dickey four starts against the Dodgers this season, allowing 20 11th inning and drove in seven runs as AL East-leading pitched into the eighth inning, carrying Toronto to the earned runs in 17 innings. Los Angeles won the season Baltimore avoided a three-game sweep. After Nick victory. Adam Lind added three hits for the Blue Jays, series 15-4. Hundley drew a one-walk in the 11th, Cruz drove the who dropped the first two games of the series after five next pitch from Cesar Ramos (2-6) over the wall in cen- consecutive wins. The Blue Jays moved within five MARLINS 4, BRAVES 0 ter for his 39th homer. Cruz has 101 RBIs this season. games of Seattle for the AL’s second wild card. Xander Brad Hand pitched six sharp innings and Jarrod Brad Brach (6-1) worked a scoreless 10th before Bogaerts had an RBI single for the Red Sox. Dickey (12- Saltalamacchia drove in two runs to lead Miami over Andrew Miller got three outs for his first save. Baltimore 12) allowed one run and six hits. Casey Janssen tossed Atlanta. Hand (3-6) gave up five hits and struck out increased its margin in the division to 9 1/2 games over a perfect ninth for his 22nd save. Boston’s Rubby De La three. Donovan Solano and Marcell Ozuna each drove the New York Yankees, who lost 2-0 to Kansas City. Evan Rosa (4-6) gave up three runs and seven hits in four- in a run for the Marlins, who won two of three in the Longoria, James Loney, David DeJesus and Kevin plus innings. The right-hander is 0-2 with a 6.20 ERA in series. Atlanta starter Julio Teheran (13-11) allowed Kiermaier homered for the Rays. his last five starts. four runs and eight hits in 5 1-3 innings. In a tight race for the second NL wild card, the Braves have lost four of PIRATES 10, CUBS 4 METS 4, REDS 3 five and been shut out four times in their past eight Andrew McCutchen hit one of Pittsburgh’s four Curtis Granderson and Anthony Recker homered as games. homers as the Pirates moved into the second NL wild- the Mets scored four unearned runs. Zach Wheeler (10- card slot. The Pirates swept the three-game series 9) pitched six solid innings, improving to 7-1 with a INDIANS 2, WHITE SOX 0 against the last-place Cubs to improve to 12-4 against 2.21 ERA over his last 13 starts. The right-hander Carlos Carrasco came within one out of his first com- Chicago this season, including 7-2 at Wrigley Field. allowed one run and five hits. The Reds began the day plete game as Cleveland finished a three-game sweep Coupled with Milwaukee’s 9-1 loss to St Louis, they with a major league-low 62 errors. But center fielder of Chicago. Carrasco (7-4) allowed four hits, struck out moved a half-game ahead of the Brewers for the last Billy Hamilton dropped a fly ball in New York’s three- eight and didn’t walk a batter in 8 2-3 innings, extend- wild card. Neil Walker hit a two-run shot in the first and run sixth, and first baseman Jack Hannahan flubbed DETROIT: Detroit Tigers’ Andrew Romine steals sec- ing his remarkable turnaround since rejoining the rota- Jordy Mercer and McCutchen connected in consecutive Granderson’s foul popup in the eighth. Granderson ond base under the tag of San Francisco Giants sec- tion last month. Cody Allen entered with two on and at-bats in the second. Even pitcher Gerrit Cole (8-5) got then hit a solo shot for his 18th homer. Jenrry Mejia ond baseman Joe Panik in the seventh inning of a retired Conor Gillaspie for his 19th save. Carrasco is 4-0 into the act, belting a two-run drive in the seventh for worked a rocky ninth for his 24th save. Mat Latos (5-5) baseball game on Sunday, Sept 7, 2014. — AP and has allowed three earned runs in 38 2-3 innings his first major league homer. Chicago had won three in struck out five in six innings for Cincinnati. He allowed over six starts since Aug 10. Michael Brantley’s RBI sin- a row before the visit from Pittsburgh. Travis Wood (8- three runs and seven hits. — AP TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 SPORTS

Castleford win keeps first-ever Shield dream alive

LONDON: Castleford’s win over Wakefield on Sunday enough to give them the title. But Powell admits just to like a team in play-off mode, then for 50 minutes we “I can’t be too critical of the guys because at the ensured that the race for the Super League Leaders’ be in contention for top spot in the table is a victory for were absolutely terrible. “We did well to win the game. I end of the day, they put the club in a good spot under Shield will go down to the final weekend and Tigers his side. “Obviously going away to Catalan is a tough thought we’d get beaten actually. They were playing hot. a reasonable amount of adversity. “Unfortunately we coach Daryl Powell admits he cannot quite believe it. game,” said Powell who played for Balmain and Gold But you have to commend the character of our team.” saved the off night for what could have been a great The Tigers lost in the Challenge Cup final last month to Coast between 1988-91. For Saints, they were put to the sword by Warrington occasion for our fans but I’ve still got a lot of faith in local rivals Leeds but their league form has not taken a “Pretty much everybody has struggled over there, so on Thursday in a 39-12 defeat at home that denied the guys that we can recover from this. “We generally hit, and with table-toppers St Helens losing on Thursday, it’s going to take a big effort from us to win that game. them a chance to celebrate a first Leaders’ Shield since recover from these losses well.” Meanwhile, Widnes the Tigers came into Sunday’s clash knowing a win “But to have that opportunity is a special thing for us. 2008. Joel Monaghan crossed twice for the in-form Vikings secured their first play-off berth in the club’s would keep them in the hunt for a first-ever Shield. Nobody would have thought we would go down to the Wolves and Saints must now head to Huddersfield and history with a 32-12 win over Bradford Bulls, Stefan They had to do it the hard way however, letting a 22- last game of the season with a chance of winning the claim at least a draw to be guaranteed the silverware. “It Marsh running in a hat-trick. And head coach Denis 0 lead slip before holding on late on to see off the League Leaders’ Shield. “We’re obviously delighted we’ve was not the performance we were looking for. We strug- Betts could not hide his delight after their record- Wildcats 26-22. On the final round of the regular season got the two points - that was the most important thing - gled in a few areas and their dummy-half runners breaking effort. “It’s a fantastic achievement for the Castleford head to France to take on Catalan knowing but, from a performance point of view, we were miles off caused us quite a lot of trouble,” said head coach team to be certain of being in the top eight and in that only a victory, and a defeat for Saints, will be in the second half. “I thought for half-an-hour we looked Nathan Brown. charge of our own destiny,” he said. — AFP

Benn, Bravo-inspired Windies tighten grip

KINGSTOWN: Sulieman Benn claimed five Kemar Roach and Jerome Taylor in the hour wickets and Darren Bravo snared five catches they faced to the lunch interval, Mominul and as the West Indies routed Bangladesh for just Shamsur Rahman (35) revived the Bangladeshi 182 to take a 302-run first innings lead at effort in the afternoon session with a 68-run stumps on the third day at Arnos Vale Stadium third-wicket partnership. But Shamsur fell to in St Vincent on Sunday. After the home side Benn and Mominul departed for 51 to the last declared their first innings at 484 for seven 80 ball before tea, caught behind down the leg- minutes into the day’s play, only topscorer side off Shannon Gabriel.Mushfiqur was the Mominul Haque (51) and captain Mushfiqur only one left to offer any futher resistance but Rahim (48 not out) offered any substantial he was helpless as the wickets tumbled at the resistance as first the fast bowlers and then other end, Blackwood joining in the harvest Benn, with the unexpected support of with the part-time off-spinners. Jermaine Blackwood (2 for 14), swept through Needing to accelerate the scoring consider- the tourists’ batting order. ably following pedestrian progress on the rain- Benn finished with five for 39, sealing the affected second day, the West Indies batsmen “fiver” by having last man Al-Amin Hossain tak- displayed greater adventure in the morning. en by the safe hands of Bravo, who became just That proved beneficial for Taijul Islam, the debu- the second West Indian fielder after Darren tant left-arm spinner reaping significant Sammy (against India in Mumbai in 2013) to rewards for his perseverance, taking three of the take five catches in a Test innings. The dismissal four wickets to fall to finish with five for 135 off just before the close of play means the West 47 overs. He began by removing obdurate Indies will be left to ponder overnight on opener Kraigg Brathwaite to a top-edged whether they should enforce the follow-on or sweep to short fine-leg, the 21-year-old’s bat a second time. marathon innings of 212 coming to an end after After losing their first two wickets cheaply to 554 minutes at the crease.—AFP Dhoni wants India to learn from England experience BIRMINGHAM: India captain Mahendra Singh from what we experienced here, at home to Dhoni said he hoped the younger players in the West Indies and in Australia,” said Dhoni, CAPE TOWN: In this file photo, Australia’s Mitchell Johnson bowls to South Africa’s Alviro Petersen during the third day of the third test in Cape Town, his side would learn from their time in England whose side will warm-up for the World Cup South Africa. Just three fast-bowlers are named in the test squad - Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Starc and Peter Siddle - and both captain Michael Clarke after a tour of mixed fortunes ended with a with a tri-series against the co-hosts, also fea- and allrounder Shane Watson have been included in the Australia test squad to play Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates next month. — AP dramatic Twenty20 defeat. It looked as if India, turing England, in January. “If we can imple- who lost the five-match Test series 3-1 but ment these learnings there, we will be satis- recovered to win the one-day internationals by fied.” Having been on course for victory at 131 the same margin, would finish with a flourish for two in the 15th over on Sunday, India lost Clarke still a doubt at Edgbaston on Sunday. However, they fin- their way when Virat Kohli fell for 66 — his best ished on 177 for five in pursuit of a target of score against England in any format on an oth- 181 in the lone Twenty20 international, with erwise disappointing tour.—AFP Dhoni unable to hit what would have been a for Pakistan series match-winning six off the last ball, from Chris Woakes. A five-Test series was previously unheard of for this India team and the one against Clarke named captain of test, ODI despite injury England was squeezed into just 42 days. “Overall, there were many youngsters on this MELBOURNE: Injured captain Michael Clarke has he’s played, over 100. “He’s got a great track record “They both rely on accuracy rather than huge tour,” said Dhoni. “Five tests are tough. None of been named in Australia’s test and one-day squads of getting up for tests. “I’m sure he’ll be right amounts of turn... That’s another reason he was our players had played five Tests (in a series for next month’s series against Pakistan but because there’s no more dedicated bloke in get- chosen.” Batsman George Bailey, who made his before).” India, however, made an encouraging remains a doubt to be fit for the start of the tour in ting his rehab in than Michael. test debut against England at home last year but start with a drawn first Test at Trent Bridge fol- the United Arab Emirates. Australia’s top batsman, “He will not want to miss any test matches, was dropped for the South Africa series after lowed by a 95-run victory in the second Test at Clarke flew home from Zimbabwe last week after even if that means he has to miss some one-day- struggling with the bat, has also been named in Lord’s. But a 266-run defeat in the third Test at aggravating his left hamstring during a one-day ers and I’m not suggesting that.” All-rounder Shane the squad with top-order batsman Phil Hughes. Southampton turned the tide, with India sub- international tournament and has not been Watson has been named in all three test, one-day Hughes, who has been in and out of the sequently innings losses inside three days in cleared to play in the two-test series and three and T20 squads, after missing the one-day tourna- Australian team during his 26-test career, would both the fourth and fifth Test at Old Trafford ODIs. Australia’s selectors are clearly hedging their ment against Zimbabwe and South Africa, having travel to the UAE earlier than his team mates to and The Oval respectively. “We did well in the bets of a recovery, however, and named Clarke rolled an ankle when he stepped on a ball at train- spend time working on his batting against spin first two matches, but the last three we could captain of the 15-man squad for the tests and also ing. Top-order batsman David Warner, who was with the team’s coaching consultant, former Sri not do well,” said Dhoni. skipper of the 14-member ODI squad released on rested from the Zimbabwe tour, has also been Lanka test bowler Muttiah Muralitharan. Selectors Then came the one-dayers where India, the Monday. recalled in all three squads. Selectors have includ- have also named uncapped New South Wales fast reigning world champions, were a transformed After a one-off Twenty20 match on Oct. 5, ed left-arm orthodox spinner Steve O’Keefe and bowler Sean Abbott in both the one-day and T20 team as they showed they will be one of the Australia play Pakistan in the three one-dayers all-rounder Mitchell Marsh in the test squad. squads, with exciting young paceman Pat sides to beat when they defend their 50-over over the following week before the first test starts Pakistan struggled last month against another Cummins named in the T20 squad and set for his title at the World Cup in Australia and New Oct. 22 in Dubai. The second starts Oct 30 in Abu left-arm spinner in Sri Lanka’s Rangana Herath, first international cricket in two years following a Zealand starting in February. “It was important Dhabi. “No. Not confident,” selector Rod Marsh told who took 23 wickets in the home series, a record serious back injury. “Pat has worked incredibly to do well in the ODIs and we did do that,” said a media conference in Sydney on Monday when for a two-test series. “Pakistan haven’t had a great hard to come back from injury,” Marsh said. “We the 33-year-old Dhoni, a rare figure among asked of Clarke’s chances to be fit for the first test. record against left-arm orthodox spinners,” Marsh would love to see him perform well in the UAE and modern captains of major international side in that he leads his country in all three formats- “You can’t be confident about Michael but I’ll tell told reporters. “Herath is not a big turner of the put his hand up for further opportunities this sum- India’s captain MS Dhoni you what, he hasn’t missed one in however many ball; Stephen O’Keefe’s not a big turner of the ball. mer.”— Reuters Tests, ODIs and T20. “It’s important to learn Women sidelined as Saudi Arabia picks all-male team

SINGAPORE: Saudi Arabia has failed to include a single female Reuters. “Some of the west Asian countries have started send- athletes at the London Olympics for the first time, have both Last month, Saudi Arabia also failed to select a single athlete in its 199-strong team for the upcoming Asian Games ing (women) and we encourage it. “The women athletes of the picked female competitors for the Asian Games. Of the 45 female athlete for its team at the Youth Olympics in China, in South Korea, saying its women are not sufficiently competi- region have been doing extremely well in Olympic Games and competing countries at the multi-sports event - which sports even though it had done so four years earlier when Dalma tive. The Saudi stance sparked criticism from Human Rights world championships, and their numbers in Asian Games have the slogan “Diversity Shines Here” - only Saudi Arabia failed to Rushi Malhas won an equestrian bronze medal. Minky Worden, Watch, which condemned its all-male line-up, saying the ultra- also gone up.” Qatar and Brunei, which also included female include both genders. director of global initiatives at Human Rights Watch, called on conservative state was shutting the door on female athletes, the IOC to act, saying Saudi females should be able to compete having previously shown signs of wanting to break down barri- at the Asian Games to help prepare for the Olympics. “The next ers. Saudi authorities were widely applauded for including two summer Games are only two years away and it would be a real women in their team for the 2012 London Olympics, a symbol- failure for the IOC and global sport if there is another crisis of ic first for the Islamic kingdom. women’s participation,” she told Reuters from New York. “That But just over two years later, the oil-rich nation has opted is something the IOC can and must act on now.” not to pick any females for the 17th Asian Games, to be held in Incheon, South Korea, from Sept 19 to Oct 4. Mohammed Al- SOCIAL REFORMS Mishal, the secretary-general of Saudi Arabia’s Olympic Human Rights Watch has closely monitored the state of Committee, told Reuters that Saudi Arabia was committed to women’s sport in Saudi Arabia and welcomed the introduc- sending female athletes to the next Olympics, but said they tion of social reforms. A year ago King Abdullah appointed were not yet competitive enough for Asian Games. 30 women to the 150-member Shoura Council. Last year, “Technically, we weren’t ready to introduce any ladies and the the world’s top oil exporter officially lifted a ban on sports in new president of our Olympic committee (Prince Abdullah bin private girls’ schools - a groundbreaking rule for a state Musaed bin Abdulaziz) rejected sending women to only partic- where women are banned from driving and need formal ipate, he wanted them to compete,” said Mishal. permission from male relatives to leave the country, start a “We will be having women in Rio de Janeiro on a good job or open a bank account. Saudi Arabia’s appointed scale, but not at the Asian Games.” Mishal said Prince Abdullah, Shoura Council, which advises the government on policy, who was appointed Saudi Arabia’s General President of Youth also asked the education ministry to look into including Welfare this year, had discussed his country’s plans with the sports for girls in state-run schools with the proviso they International Olympic Committee (IOC). “He doesn’t like seeing should conform to sharia rules on dress and gender segre- them (female Saudi athletes) being always the last (place). He gation. wants to do it right and he already communicated this to (IOC But the country’s cautious social reforms to improve President) Thomas Bach,” said Mishal. “We are obliged for Saudi women’s rights have also been met with resistance from ladies to participate and we will do our duty in a manner that religious conservatives, who fear the kingdom is losing its doesn’t contradict with the major rules of the kingdom.” Islamic values in favor of Western ideas. Adam Coogle, a Saudi Arabia researcher for Human Rights Watch, said NO COMMENT progress was being made but was slow. “There are a lot of The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), which organizes the serious reformists who want to see change but it takes a lot Asian Games, said that while it fully encouraged the participa- of time, months and years, to get the smallest changes,” he tion of women, it did not comment on team selections. “OCA said. “But more or less, things are moving in the right direc- clearly wants as much female participation as possible in Asian JAKARTA: Men doubles badminton player Hendra Setiawan and Mohammad Akhsan (center front and back) of Indonesia tion and I think international pressure does have an impact. Games. We try to encourage all countries to send their top practice with three other players on 2 against 3 in Jakarta in preparation for the 17th Asian Games in Incheon from They are starting to care more about what people think female athletes,” OCA secretary general Randhir Singh told September 19 to October 4. Indonesia is targeting their medal hopes on badminton in the top Asian sporting event. — AFP about them but it’s a tight balancing act.”—Reuters SPORTS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 Factbox - Asian Games in Incheon

SWIMMING Incheon with India once again opting to skip the tourna- times since it was introduced in 1958, though South Korea, World Cup in France earlier this year. China, who now have a The swimming events will take place at the Munhak Park Tae- ment. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are the only test playing China and 2010 silver medallists Malaysia will also fancy their squad of 20 full-time professionals, Japan and Hong Kong will hwan Aquatics Center, named after South Korea’s 2008 nations who are sending teams for both medal events, while chances this year. China’s women will seek a fourth consecu- also be strong having played at the IRB World Series qualifying Olympic 400 meters freestyle champion, over five days from another, Pakistan, will compete in just the women’s competi- tive gold after winning a tense penalty shoot-out with South tournament in mid-September. Sept 21-26. There will be a total of 38 gold medals on offer - tion. Both events start with group play but Hong Kong, Sri Korea in the final of the 2010 Guangzhou Games. 19 each for men and women. China have dominated swim- Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh have been given a bye SAILING ming at recent Asian Games and have a powerful squad led to the quarter-finals of the men’s tournament, with Japan, Sri JUDO The Sailing disciplines will take place at the new Wangsan by Olympic champions Sun Yang, Ye Shiwen and Jiao Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh receiving the same in the The judo events will take place at the Dowon Gymnasium Sailing Marina with six medals up for grabs for both men and Liuyang. Japan also have a strong team, winning seven golds women’s. Cricket made its debut in Guangzhou four years from Sept 20-23. Boasting world class judokas from the mar- women with a further two in mixed events. China topped the at the recent Pan Pacific championships. Park, who won three ago with Bangladesh taking the men’s title and Pakistan the tial art’s global superpowers, the judo tournament is always a sailing medals table at the last Asian Games but face competi- gold medals at the last Games, will spearhead the home women’s. highlight of the Asian Games and is likely to be fiercely con- tion from the hosts and Japan to repeat that performance in team. tested. A total of 16 golds are on offer, with eight different the Sept 24-Oct 1 event. Traditionally strong sailors Singapore CYCLING categories each for men and women. Japan topped the have opted for a youthful lineup in Incheon with 12-year-old DIVING There are 18 cycling medals up for grabs with the 10 track medal standings at Guangzhou, with their seven golds just Raynn Kwok amongst their 17-member lineup. Diving will also take place at Munhak Park Tae-hwan events taking place in the unusual setting of an outdoor pipping South Korea’s six, but their failure to win more in Aquatics Center from Sept 29-Oct 3. There are 10 golds on velodrome that is 83 metres longer than the traditional their native sport was considered a national disgrace. China SEPAKTAKRAW offer. China has won every gold since they started competing indoor 250m venues used for major competition. Hong and Uzbekistan are also likely to be strong contenders for Thailand have dominated sepaktakraw since it was intro- at the Asian Games in 1974. Kong, who have raised issues about the track venue, and medals. duced at the 1990 Beijing Games, winning 18 of the 27 golds hosts South Korea, won four golds at the last Games where awarded. There are six golds on offer in Incheon. The sport, SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING China topped the medals table with seven wins. London KABBADI native to Southeast Asia, sees players use any part of their Also scheduled to take place at the Munhak Park Tae- Games silver medalist Guo Shuang of China and Hong Kong’s The kabbadi tournament will take place at the Songdo bodies except hands and arms to send a rattan ball into the hwan Aquatics Center, from Sept. 20-23. There are three Olympic bronze winner Lee Wai Sze are set to renew their Global University Gymnasium from Sept. 28-Oct. 3 with a gold opposing court. There are different versions throughout the golds at stake. track rivalry in the women’s keirin and sprint events. The two each for the men’s and women’s events on offer. A team sport region, including one in Myanmar called ‘Chinlone’ where BMX events will take place at the Ganghwa Asiad Track, while born in India, no other nation has upset the game’s creators there is no opposing team and the object is to keep the ball in WATER POLO the road races will head through the Songdo business dis- who have won all six of the men’s tournaments dating back to the air. The competition at the Asian Games will take place Water polo will take place at the Dream Park Aquatics trict and the university area of the city. The mountain bikers 1990 and the sole women’s title at its Guangzhou debut. The from Sept. 20 to Oct. 3 at the Bucheon Gymnasium. Centre. There are seven teams in the men’s event, where will compete for gold at the Yeongjong Baegunsan course. other medals have generally gone to the other handful of Kazakhstan are defending champions, and six in the nations that take the game seriously, like Pakistan and SHOOTING women’s, where China are looking for back-to-back triumphs. EQUESTRIAN Bangladesh, but Iran’s men were a bolt from the blue at The shooting competition will take place from Sept 20-30. The equestrian events take place at the Dream Park Guangzhou before getting thrashed by India in the final. The The Ongnyeon International Shooting Range will host the rifle, ATHLETICS Equestrian Venue over eight days from Sept. 20-30, including women’s tournament is likely to be more open, at least for the pistol and running target events, while the shotgun events will The athletics events take place at the Incheon Asiad Main three rest days. There will be a total of six golds on offer, with minor medals, with Thailand and Iran expected to challenge. take place at the Gyeonggido Shooting Range. The discipline, Stadium over seven days. There will be a total of 47 golds on women and men competing on equal footing in individual which was first incorporated in the 1954 Asian Games, will offer, 24 for men and 23 for women, who do not compete in and team competitions in dressage, eventing and jumping. KARATE have 44 gold medals on offer in Incheon, 26 for men and 18 for 50km walk. China, who have world class quality in the field History suggests a showdown between the hosts and Japan Karate, meaning ‘empty hand’, is a striking martial art women, which is the second-most after athletics (47). China events and race-walking, will again be expected to take for the titles but Saudi Arabia won both jumping titles in developed in Okinawa, Japan and uses punching, kicking, took 21 of the 44 golds on offer in Guangzhou four years ago, home the most medals, while Qatar’s world indoor high Guangzhou four years ago and the Gulf nation should again knee strikes, elbow strikes and open hand techniques. A and won 45 shooting medals overall. South Korea were their jump champion Mutaz Essa Barshim is the standout athlete be strong over the obstacles. The first death of an athlete in karate practitioner is called a karateka. The Karate competi- nearest challengers on 13 golds. China are once again expect- taking part. There will also be plenty of eyes on Japanese competition in the history of the Games came in Doha eight tion will take place at the Gyeyang Gymnasium from Oct. 2-4 ed to dominate the ranges with the South Koreans set to pro- teenager Yoshihide Kiryu, who has a 100 metres personal years ago when South Korea’s Kim Hyung-chil was crushed and there will be 13 golds up for grabs, seven for men and six vide the main competition for gold. best of 10.01 seconds, in the blue riband sprint. by his horse in a heavy fall. for women. Unsurprisingly, Japan have been the power- house in the sport since it was introduced at the Hiroshima SOCCER ARCHERY FENCING Games in 1994, emerging as the most successful nation at The men’s and women’s football tournament will kick-off In addition to the Olympic style recurve competition, the Fencing takes place at the Goyang Gymnasium in each edition since its inclusion with 36 medals in total, on Sept 14, five days before the opening ceremony, and run Asian Games will also feature a compound archery tourna- through until Oct 2 with matches played at six venues - three ment for the first time. The compound bow differs from its in Incheon and one in Ansan, Goyang and Hwaseong. The recurve equivalent in that it incorporates a lever system that women’s event has no age limit but the men’s is for under-23 uses pulleys and cables to help draw back the limbs, making players with each squad allowed to pick three over-aged ‘wild- the process of drawing and aiming less strenuous. The com- cards’, but some of the best players are missing because the petition will take place at the Gyeyang Asiad Archery Field tournament falls outside of the FIFA international calendar and from Sept. 23-28 with a total of eight golds on offer. South clubs are not required to release them. Japan won both events Korea are the leading lights of recurve, with 2012 Olympic four years ago with the men beating the United Arab Emirates champion Oh Jin-hyek and world number one Lee Seung- and the women ending North Korea’s bid for three consecu- yun headlining the men’s team, while Jung Dasomi, ranked tive golds. number two in the world, spearheads a strong women’s team. South Korea have won 33 of the 44 archery golds SQUASH awarded since the sport was officially included at the 1978 Malaysian squash superstar Nicol David will be in the hunt Bangkok Games, with Japan a distant second with seven. for her fourth singles gold medal in Incheon. Malaysia have won seven of the 10 golds awarded since squash was intro- BADMINTON duced at the 1998 Bangkok Games. There will be four golds Badminton promises to be one of the highest quality awarded in Incheon-men’s and women’s singles and team events with the region providing a majority of the world’s events. The Sept. 20-27 tournament will be held at the best players. Taking place over 10 days at the Gyeyang Yeorumul Squash Courts. Gymnasium, badminton offers seven gold medals in total with three each for men’s and women’s events as well as the TABLE TENNIS mixed doubles. Global powerhouse China has won 36 of the China are unlikely to loosen their vice-like grip on table ten- 90 golds awarded in Asian Games history, ahead of Indonesia nis and will be looking for a repeat of their remarkable (24) and South Korea (15), although India and Malaysia will Guangzhou performance when they swept all seven golds be sending strong teams this time in the hope of gatecrash- four years ago. The Chinese have won 55 of the 91 gold ing the party. Based on a single-elimination tournament, medals awarded since table tennis was introduced in 1958 at each match is played as the best-of-three games with the Tokyo. They have topped the table tennis medal standings at first to reach 21 points winning a game. A player must win by every Games since 1974. The competition takes place from at least two points or be the first to 30 points. Rally scoring is Sept. 27 to Oct. 4 with seven golds up for grabs at the Suwon used, meaning a player does not need to be serving to score. Gymnasium.

BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TRIATHLON Baseball will be played at two venues, the Munhak Triathlon, which made its debut in Doha in 2006, will be Baseball Stadium and the smaller Mokdong Baseball held on Sept. 25-26 at Songdo Central Park, which is where Stadium. There are eight men’s teams competing. Baseball South Korean singer Psy filmed his “Gangnam Style” video. In was introduced in 1994, with Japan winning the inaugural addition to the men’s and women’s individual events, there tournament. South Korea are the defending champions. JAKARTA: Indonesian sepak takraw players take part in a practice session in Jakarta ahead of the 17th Asian will also be mixed relay team event consisting of two men and Softball will be held at the Songdo LNG Baseball Stadium. Games in Incheon from September 19 to October 4. Indonesia is targeting their medal hopes in sepak two women. The individual events feature 1.5km swimming The sport was introduced four years earlier than baseball, in takraw in the top Asian sporting event. — AFP followed by 40km cycling and 10 km running. Japan won both 1990. China won the first three tournaments and Japan have the individual golds at Guangzhou in 2010. won the last three. There are six women’s teams competing Gyeonggi Province over six days. There will be a total of 12 including 23 golds. Iran and Malaysia are next on the all-time this time. golds on offer, six each for men and women with individual table with the Iranians bagging nine golds among their 22 TENNIS and team events for both sexes in foil, epee and sabre. South medals, while the Malaysians have taken home six golds in a Seven golds will be up for grabs in tennis and seven more BASKETBALL Korean hopes of home success will be high with the Olympic 26-medal haul. in soft tennis. Tennis runs from Sept. 20-30 and soft tennis The basketball tournament will be split between the champion men’s sabre team and women’s individual sabre from Sept 29 to Oct 4. There will be singles, doubles, and team Samsan World Gymnasium and the Hwaseong Sports gold medallist from London, Kim Ji-yeon, out to add to their MODERN PENTATHLON events for both men and women. There are no mixed doubles. Complex. There are 16 teams in the men’s competition and medal collections. The modern pentathlon comprises five disciplines held in In the team events, each tie will consist of three matches - two 11 in the women’s. The men’s basketball dates back to 1951, one day with participants competing in fencing, swimming, singles and a doubles. Hosts South Korea are expected to when the Philippines won the first of four straight titles. GOLF equestrian, and the final combined event of shooting and dominate soft tennis, which is played with a softer rubber ball, China are the defending champions and have won seven of The golf events take place at Dream Park Country Club, running. A staple of the Olympic Games since 1912, the and will be played at Yeorumul Tennis Courts. the last nine titles. Women’s basketball was introduced in from Sept 25-28. There will be a total of four golds on offer, event has appeared at the Asian Games in 1994, 2002 and 1974. Japan won the first tournament while China have won one individual medal each for men and women and one 2010. The combined event is a handicapped start with the VOLLEYBALL the last three. each for the men’s and women’s team competitions. The rankings leader starting first in a 3,000m run broken up by There are two golds on offer in the volleyball competition, competition will be run under the stroke play system with three shooting sections at five targets. The first competitor to which will be held from Sept. 20-Oct. 3 at the Songnim BOWLING two-men teams and three-women teams playing 18 holes cross the line at the end of the combined event wins gold. Gymnasium and Ansan Sangroksu Gymnasium. Japan won Bowling was first held in 1978. The sport was left off the each day. The hosts and China are expected to fight for gold The rankings are determined based on the total amount of the men’s event and China the women’s four years ago. Beach program in 1982 and 1990 but has been a permanent inclu- in the women’s event, where South Korean Lee So-young will points from the three pervious disciplines and four medals volleyball, which runs from Sept. 20-29, will also offer two sion since. There are 12 gold at stake - six each for men and be looking to backup last month’s victory at the Youth are being offered at the Asian Games, in both men’s and golds. China won both the men’s and women’s events at the women. The sport’s traditional powers include South Korea, Olympics, while Japan will also be strong in the men’s event. women’s team and individual events. The competition is due last two Asian Games. Malaysia and Singapore. The competition will be held at the to take place on Oct 2-3 at four venues within the Dream Anyang Hogye Gymnasium. GYMNASTICS Park complex with two medals awarded on each of the days. WEIGHTLIFTING Gymnastics is divided into three separate disciplines - South Korea, China and Kazakhstan have accounted for the China won more than half of the golds on offer from BOXING artistic, which involves both men’s and women’s competitors, gold medals in the event, with the hosts claiming six of the weightlifting when they hosted in Guangzhou in 2010 and are Since its 1954 introduction in Manila, boxing has featured rhythmic, which is solely for women and involves choreo- 12 handed out since its inclusion. again expected to put up a strong show in Incheon. Taking at every Asian Games and 13 golds - 10 for men and three for graphed use of apparatus to music, and trampolining. All place over seven days from Sept. 20-26 at the Moonlight women - will be up for grabs. South Korea have won the three competitions will be held at the 8,800-seater Namdong ROWING Festival Garden, the weightlifting competition will have 15 most medals (56), but China dominated in front of a home Gymnasium. The artistic competition will be held from Sept Asian Games rowers could be forgiven for feeling a little events - eight categories for men and seven for women. The crowd when they hosted the Games in Guangzhou four years 21-25 with 14 gold medals up for grabs in the teams, individ- isolated from their team mates in other sports as they will be athletes will have three attempts in two categories - snatch ago, winning five of the 13 titles. The events, scheduled from ual all-around and individual apparatus competitions. Men competing at a venue situated the furthest away from the and clean and jerk - and the lifters will be ranked according to Sept 24 to Oct 3 at the Seonhak Gymnasium, will see male will compete in six individual apparatus finals - floor, pommel hub of the action. While the Chungju Tangeum Lake the highest aggregate of the two categories. The sport, which boxers trading punches without the headgear following a horse, rings, vault, parallel bars and horizontal bar, while the International Rowing Center in North Chungcheong has had its problems with doping violations in the past, has decision taken last year by the International Amateur Boxing women have four - vault, uneven bars, beam and floor. China province is a fantastic venue that hosted the 2013 World been part of every Asian Games, except the 1962 Asiad in Association (AIBA). Women’s boxing, which was introduced in have been the dominant force in artistic gymnastics since it Rowing Championships, it is located more than 100 km from Jakarta, since its inception in New Delhi in 1951. Guangzhou and made a popular Olympic debut in the 2012 was introduced at the 1974 games in Tehran, winning 123 of Incheon. Once racing gets underway in the six days of com- London Games, will continue its growth story in South Korea the 175 gold medals awarded. Trampolining will be held on petition from Sept. 20-25, 14 golds will be awarded in an WRESTLING in three Olympic weight classes. In the men’s competition, Sept. 26 with two gold medals for men’s and women’s indi- even split of events between men and women rowers. China The wrestling events offer a total of 20 golds - 16 for men bouts consist of three rounds of three minutes each, while it vidual performances on offer. The rhythmic gymnastics has a virtual monopoly on the success in regional rowing and four for women - and will be held over five days at will be four rounds of two minutes each for the women. team’s event will be held on Oct. 1 and the individual all- competitions and is expected to dominate again after bag- Dowon Gymnasium. The men will compete in eight weight around competition on Oct 2. ging 74 of the 86 gold medals awarded in the history of the categories in both the freestyle and greco-roman formats. CANOEING AND KAYAKING sport since it was introduced in 1982. Women will compete only in the freestyle category. Japan top The canoeing and kayaking competition will be held at HANDBALL the medals table, winning 62 of the 221 gold medals up for the Hanam Misari Canoe/Kayak Centre about 60 kilometres The handball events will take place at the Seonhak RUGBY SEVENS grabs since wrestling was first added in 1954. Iran put up a east of Incheon. The venue was used at the 1988 Seoul Handball Gymnasium and the Suwon Gymnasium from Sept Rugby sevens was introduced with just men’s teams in strong showing in Guangzhou four years ago, winning seven Olympics. There are 12 medals up for grabs in the sprint 20-Oct 2 with one gold on offer for both the men’s and 1998 in Bangkok, Thailand with South Korea beating Japan in of the 18 events. events, which will be held from Sept 27-29, and are complet- women’s events. South Korea have dominated both since the the final. Women’s teams first played in 2010 at Guangzhou. ed over 200, 500 and 1,000 metres. There will be four medals sport joined the Games in 1982, winning 11 of the 14 golds The rugby sevens competition will consist of 13 men’s and 11 WUSHU up for grabs in the men’s and women’s K1 and C1 slalom awarded. The hosts will also fancy their chances again, with women’s teams and be held from Sept 30-Oct 2 at the 5,000- Wushu, a collective term for the martial arts that originat- events, which will be held on Oct 1-2. China has dominated their women finishing just outside the medals at the London seat Namdong Asiad Rugby Field. Japan, Asian rugby’s heavy- ed and were developed in China, was introduced at Beijing in events, though paddlers from Uzbekistan are also competi- Olympics and the men also qualifying as Asia’s best. weights, have won the past two men’s titles, though the 1990. The competition will offer 15 golds - nine for men and tive. International Rugby Board’s World Sevens Series core side six for women - and will include both sanda (sparring) and HOCKEY were upstaged by Hong Kong and South Korea at the Asian taolu (routine-based) events, which will be staged over five CRICKET The hockey events will take place at the Seonhak Hockey sevens tournament in August. Kazakhstan won the inaugural days from Sept. 20-24 at the Ganghwa Dolmens Gymnasium. The men’s and women’s Twenty20 cricket events will take Stadium from Sept. 20-Oct. 2 with one gold on offer for both women’s title in Guangzhou and are the strongest side in China won nine of the 15 golds on offer in Guangzhou are set place from Sept. 20 to Oct. 3 at the Yeonhui cricket ground in men and women. Pakistan have won the men’s event eight Asian women’s rugby having competed at the women’s 15s to dominate again. — Reuters TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 SPORTS

NFL Capsules Falcons fly past Saints 37-34 in OT Bengals take big step forward in AFC North

ATLANTA: Matt Bryant kicked a 51-yard field Robert Griffin III threw for 267 yards, but rushed up the middle and appeared stopped, goal on the final play of regulation, then booted Washington was done in by two second-half but slipped a few would-be tacklers on his way a 52-yarder in overtime to give the Atlanta fumbles in Jay Gruden’s debut as an NFL head to the end zone. A 2-point conversion failed, but Falcons a 37-34 victory over the New Orleans coach. the Jets held on to win their season opener. Saints. In another thriller between the NFC Geno Smith threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to COLORADO: Billy Horschel of the United States poses with the BMW trophy South rivals Sunday, Matt Ryan threw for a fran- VIKINGS 34, RAMS 6 Chris Johnson as the Jets sent the Raiders to and JK Wadley trophy (right) after his two-stroke victory at the of the BMW chise-record 448 yards, leading the Falcons to Wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson ran for their 14th straight loss in the Eastern time zone. Carr held his own in the first half, but the Jets Championship at the Cherry Hills Country Club. —AFP just their fourth victory over the Saints in the last 102 yards on three carries with a 67-yard scoring 17 meetings. This one was particularly sweet for run off a simple pitchout and the Vikings pressured him throughout the final two quar- Atlanta (1-0) coming off a miserable 4-12 season, opened impressively under new coach Mike ters. He finished 20 of 32 for 151 yards and Unflappable Horschel grabs its first losing campaign since 2007. The teams Zimmer. The Rams handled Adrian Peterson, lim- touchdown throws to Rod Streater and James combined for 17 points in the final 2:50 of the iting the star runner to 75 yards on 21 carries. Jones. fourth quarter to force overtime. The Saints (0-1) They had zero luck with Patterson, who had BMW Championship title got the ball first, but Marques Colston fumbled three touchdowns rushing as a rookie. Rams PANTHERS 20, BUCCANEERS 14 after catching a pass over the middle. The quarterback Shaun Hill lasted one half as the Derek Anderson filled in nicely for injured COLORADO: Ice-cool American Billy spotlight as he kept his closest chal- Falcons recovered at the Saints 38; after three stand-in starter for Sam Bradford, missing the Cam Newton, throwing for 230 yards and two Horschel withstood an early challenge from lengers at bay, twice relinquishing the plays gained only 4 yards, Bryant booted rest of the game with a thigh injury and leaving touchdowns. Despite rallying with two late Ryan Palmer and a late charge by Bubba outright lead before regaining it quickly through another long field goal. Watson to win his second PGA Tour title by on both occasions. Three ahead of the two shots at the BMW Championship on chasing pack overnight, he maintained BILLS 23, BEARS 20, OT Sunday. Putting superbly when the pres- that advantage as he and playing partner Fred Jackson set up Dan Carpenter’s field sure was at its most intense, Horschel fired Palmer both birdied the driveable par- goal in overtime with a 38-yard run to the 1, and a one-under-par 69 at Cherry Hills Country four opening hole. Horschel bogeyed the the Bills stunned the Bears. The Bears (0-1) had Club to hold off his closest pursuers in the second after ending up in the right rough just punted to open the extra period and Buffalo PGA Tour’s penultimate FedExCup playoff off the tee to slip back to 13 under. Both took over on its 22. The Bills (1-0) got to the event. players birdied the par-four third before Chicago 39 when Jackson turned toward the left The 27-year-old American, who clinched Palmer cut the deficit to one by picking side and broke off his big run, pushing safety his maiden victory on the U.S. circuit at the up another shot at the tricky fifth, where Chris Conte out of the way twice inside the 10 2013 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, sank he hit a superb approach to five feet. before being knocked out of bounds at the 1. clutch par putts from eight feet at the 15th Horschel then bogeyed the par-three Carpenter won it with a 27-yarder. and 16th holes on the way to a 14-under sixth after finding a greenside bunker off total of 266. Horschel safely two-putted for the tee to make it a two-way tie at the top STEELERS 30, BROWNS 27 par on the 18th green, then gave a little fist at 13 under. Shaun Suisham drilled a 41-yard field goal as pump in celebration before being warmly A 23-foot birdie putt at the seventh time expired. The Steelers blew a 24-point half- embraced by his caddie. “It just means a restored the outright lead for Horschel, time lead as the Browns rallied behind quarter- lot,” a smiling Horschel told NBC Sports and he did well to remain one ahead by back Brian Hoyer, but escaped thanks to some after climbing into second place in the saving par at the 10th where he sank a 22- great plays from Ben Roethlisberger and wide FedExCup standings ahead of next week’s footer after splashing out from a poor lie receiver Markus Wheaton. Roethlisberger hit Tour Championship finale in Atlanta. “I in a bunker. Palmer again caught Horschel Wheaton twice on the winning drive, including a haven’t had the greatest season but I had with a birdie at the par-five 11th before 20-yarder that put Suisham in range to send the my game today,” he added. “I made some he bogeyed the 12th and ran up a double Browns to their 10th straight season-opening big putts and I could rely on my putter at the 13th, where he shanked his second loss. Roethlisberger passed for 365 yards and a because I am a good putter inside 10 feet. shot into a creek, to leave his title chal- touchdown. Hoyer threw for 230 yards and a This feels good.” lenge in tatters. Once again three ahead, score and played brilliantly at times in the sec- Masters champion Watson, five strokes Horschel maintained composure over the ond half in a performance that should strength- off the pace heading into the final round, last five holes, parring them all as he en his grip on the starting job over rookie TEXAS: Dallas Cowboys tight end Gavin Escobar (89) is brought down by San surged into contention for the title with rebounded from his runner-up spot on Johnny Manziel. Francisco 49ers strong safety Antoine Bethea (41) in the first half of an NFL football four birdies on the back nine as he closed Monday at the Deutsche Bank game on Sunday, Sept 7, 2014, in Arlington. —AP with a third successive 66 to secure out- Championship where he dumped his sec- BENGALS 23, RAVENS 16 right second place. American Morgan ond shot on the final hole into a hazard. AJ Green caught a 77-yard touchdown pass Hoffmann fired a 63 to finish third at 11 “After last week, a lot of people on from Andy Dalton, and the Bengals blew a 15- untested Austin Davis in charge. Hill’s last pass TDs, it was an ugly debut for the Bucs (0-1) under while Northern Irish world number Twitter and out there wanted to call me a point lead before bouncing back. Green got was intercepted by Josh Robinson with 1:09 to under coach Lovie Smith. The defense applied one Rory McIlroy four-putted the par-three choker,” said Horschel. “I didn’t choke, I behind cornerback Chykie Brown, who was go in the half, setting up Matt Cassel’s 8-yard little pressure on Anderson, and an offense 12th hole for a second day in a row on the just made a bad swing at the wrong time. pressed into a starting role for the injured pass to Greg Jennings for a 13-0 lead. that was among the worst in the NFL in 2013 way to a 66 and a tie for eighth place at I was coming from behind. You don’t Lardarius Webb. The ball popped from Green’s showed few signs of improvement until mid- eight under par. Spaniard Sergio Garcia, choke coming from behind. “To lead this grasp before he gathered it in. That TD, along TITANS 26, CHIEFS 10 way through the fourth quarter. With Newton helped by an eagle and four birdies in the thing, to have a three-shot lead and to with the 2-pont conversion, came 48 seconds Jake Locker threw for 266 yards and two cheering from the sideline after being held first 15 holes, briefly got to 12 under but hold on means a lot ... it means a lot to after Baltimore newcomer Steve Smith caught touchdowns, while Alex Smith was intercepted out because of a rib injury suffered in presea- tripled-bogeyed the 17th after chipping his have finally got a victory.” The top 30 play- an 80-yard touchdown pass from Joe Flacco. three times. Locker picked apart a defense that son, Anderson completed 24 of 34 passes with ball across the green into water to close ers on the FedExCup points list, led by Following Green’s score, Flacco took the Ravens lost linebacker Derrick Johnson and defensive no interceptions and one sack. The 10th-year with 67 and finish in a share of fourth, five American Chris Kirk, advanced to next to the Cincinnati 16 before he was sacked on tackle Mike DeVito to Achilles tendon injuries. pro tossed threw for TDs of 5 yards to Greg off the pace. week’s Tour Championship at East Lake fourth down. Mike Nugent kicked five field goals Locker was 22 of 33 and found eight targets, Olsen and 26 yards to rookie Kelvin Benjamin where overall playoff honours and the for a 15-0 halftime lead and the Bengals ended a including former Chiefs wide receiver Dexter for defending NFC South champion Carolina Commanded spotlight eye-popping bonus of $10 million will be four-game losing streak in Baltimore. McCluster. Kendall Wright and Delanie Walker (1-0). Horschel, however, commanded the on the line. —Reuters DOLPHINS 33, PATRIOTS 20 Knowshon Moreno rushed for 134 yards and NFL results/standings a touchdown, Ryan Tannehill threw for two scores and the Dolphins overpowered New Atlanta 37, New Orleans 34 (OT); Cincinnati 23, Baltimore 16; Buffalo 23, Chicago 20 (OT); England after halftime. The Dolphins (1-0) Houston 17, Washington 6; Miami 33, New England 20; Tennessee 26, Kansas City 10; NY Jets 19, outscored New England 23-0 in the second half. Oakland 14; Philadelphia 34, Jacksonville 17; Pittsburgh 30, Cleveland 27; Minnesota 34, St. Louis Tannehill had touchdown throws to Lamar Miller 6; San Francisco 28, Dallas 17; Carolina 20, Tampa Bay 14. and Mike Wallace as Miami debuted a faster- paced offense. The Dolphins’ defense made four American Football Conference National Football Conference sacks, all in the second half, and recovered two AFC East fumbles. Tom Brady threw a scoring pass to Rob NFC East W L T OTL PF PA PCT Gronkowski, and Shane Vereen had a TD rushing Philadelphia 1 0 0 0 34 17 1.000 Miami 1 0 0 0 33 20 1.000 for New England. It was New England’s first loss NY Giants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NY Jets 1 0 0 0 19 14 1.000 in an opener since 2003, and marks the first time Washington 0 1 0 0 6 17 0 Buffalo 1 0 0 0 23 20 1.000 the Patriots (0-1) will not be at least tied for the Dallas 0 1 0 0 17 28 0 New England 0 1 0 0 20 33 0 AFC East lead since Week 3 of 2012. NFC North AFC North EAGLES 34, JAGUARS 17 Minnesota 1 0 0 0 34 6 1.000 Cincinnati 1 0 0 0 23 16 1.000 Nick Foles threw a 68-yard touchdown pass Detroit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pittsburgh 1 0 0 0 30 27 1.000 to Jeremy Maclin in the fourth quarter and the Chicago 0 1 0 1 20 23 0 Cleveland 0 1 0 0 27 30 0 Eagles rallied from a 17-0 second-half deficit. Baltimore 0 1 0 0 16 23 0 Green Bay 0 1 0 0 16 36 0 Chad Henne threw two touchdown passes to rookie Allen Hurns in the first quarter and the AFC South NFC South Jaguars (0-1) dominated the defending NFC East Tennessee 1 0 0 0 26 10 1.000 Carolina 1 0 0 0 20 14 1.000 champion Eagles (1-0) in the first two quarters. Houston 1 0 0 0 17 6 1.000 Atlanta 1 0 0 0 37 34 1.000 But whatever Chip Kelly said to his players at BARCELONA: The ball is seen in the basket during the 2014 FIBA World bas- Indianapolis 0 1 0 0 24 31 0 New Orleans 0 1 0 1 34 37 0 halftime worked. The Eagles scored TDs on their ketball championships round 16 match Turkey vs Australia at the Palau Sant Jacksonville 0 1 0 0 17 34 0 Tampa Bay 0 1 0 0 14 20 0 Jordi in Barcelona. —AFP first two possessions in the third quarter. Cody Parkey hit a 51-yard field goal on his first career AFC West NFC West attempt in the fourth quarter to tie it 17-17. Denver 1 0 0 0 31 24 1.000 Seattle 1 0 0 0 36 16 1.000 Then Foles made a perfect deep throw to a Brazil book quarters San Diego 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 wide-open Maclin for the longest pass of his San Francisco 1 0 0 0 28 17 1.000 Oakland 0 1 0 0 14 19 0 career to put the Eagles ahead 24-17. Arizona 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BARCELONA: Raulzinho Neto had a game-high Bogdan Bogdanovic enjoyed an effervescent Kansas City 0 1 0 0 10 26 0 St. Louis 0 1 0 0 6 34 0 21 points as Brazil avenged their defeat four years afternoon with a game-high 21 points, as play- TEXANS 17, REDSKINS 6 ago by Argentina and progressed to the quarter- maker Milos Teodosic engineered a flowing effort Rookie Alfred Blue blocked a punt and finals of the basketball World Cup with an 85-65 in which centre Miroslav Raduljica also thrived, returned it for a touchdown and J J Watt lived up had TD catches for the Titans, and Ryan Succop 49ERS 28, COWBOYS 17 victory on Sunday. Argentina’s golden generation racking up 16 points and six rebounds. to his massive new contract to help Texans snap was perfect on four field-goal attempts against Colin Kaepernick threw two touchdown pass- are coming to the end of the road and while they Greece had won all five group stage games a 14-game losing streak. The Texans led 7-6 after the team that released him last weekend. Smith es to Vernon Davis, one right after the first of took the first quarter in Madrid, with a lead of while Serbia squeezed into the knockout stage a 76-yard touchdown reception by DeAndre was 19 of 35 for 202 yards and a touchdown for three interceptions of Tony Romo. The 49ers (1- eight points, it was downhill from there against with a 2-3 record but having endured strong criti- Hopkins in the second quarter. Blue blocked a Chiefs offense missing suspended wide receiv- 0) also got a 35-yard fumble return on the sec- Brazil who are fancied for a podium finish at the cism from the pundits, the Serbs hit top gear at Washington’s punt on the next drive, scooped it er Dwayne Bowe and right tackle Donald ond play of the game when Chris Culliver picked tournament in Spain. crunch time and will meet Brazil in the quarter- up and returned it 5 yards for a touchdown to Stephenson. up a loose ball stripped from DeMarco Murray. Luis Scola led Argentina to victory over Brazil finals. “This is a big win for us and after some push the lead to 14-6 in Bill O’Brien’s first game They led 21-3 after the first quarter despite run- in the Last 16 of the 2010 World Championships modest celebrations this evening, we will turn as an NFL head coach. Watt had a sack, blocked JETS 19, RAIDERS 14 ning just four offensive plays. Coming off a spot- in Turkey and they had come out on top the pre- our attention to the quarter-final game,” Teodosic an extra point, recovered a fumble and swatted Chris Ivory burst through a few tackle ty preseason for his offense, Kaepernick was effi- vious four times they met but with Brazil’s impos- told reporters. “We played as if there is no tomor- down a pass in his first game since signing a six- attempts for a 71-yard touchdown run midway cient if not prolific, going 16 of 23 for 201 yards ing frontcourt they were able to hurt the under- row and we don’t want to stop now, we will be year, $100 million contract Monday. First overall through the fourth quarter, and the Jets’ defense without an interception. Romo was playing his sized Argentine squad. “It was a very difficult ready for whoever comes our way in the last pick Jadeveon Clowney had a tackle for a loss in clamped down on Oakland rookie quarterback first meaningful game for the Cowboys (0-1) game which we expected but it worked out well eight.” the first half before leaving with a knee injury. Derek Carr. With still a one-score game, Ivory since back surgery in December. —AP for us. We now have a lot of hope but also know An Emir Preldzic-inspired Turkey scraped past there is a lot of work to do,” Neto told reporters Australia 65-64 and now face Lithuania in the after his starring role. Pablo Prigioni notched up next round who survived a spirited comeback F1: Mercedes reject ‘conspiracy theory’ 18 points for Argentina who still had a 36-33 lead from New Zealand to run out 76-71 winners. It at the break but then Brazil improved their defen- was only in the fourth quarter that Turkey found MONZA: Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff has rejected all post-race conspiracy talk sur- the title race to 29 points after Hamilton retired. sive intensity and a 15-3 run helped them take a their rhythm and they began to seriously cut rounding Formula One’s leading team in the aftermath of Lewis Hamilton’s victory in Hamilton’s win on Sunday trimmed the lead to 22 points as Rosberg came home 48-39 advantage. back Australia’s lead. With just over a minute left Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix. Wolff said suggestions that Mercedes had wanted to see second in a Mercedes one-two. Wolff said it was virtually impossible for a team to have Brazil stretched their lead with the first seven Turkey trailed 64-59 but then the Fenerbahce for- championship leader Nico Rosberg miss his braking point at the first chicane and so executed what happened in the race deliberately. He said: “Only a paranoid mind could points of the fourth quarter and ran out comfort- ward Preldzic notched up a three-pointer and hand the race leadership, and victory, to the Briton were entirely groundless. British come up with such an idea... If it had been our idea, it would have been bloody well able winners in the end. Brazil next face Serbia, with just five seconds left he buried another to media had made much of speculation that the German had been following possible done! “There was lots of pressure on Nico because Lewis was so quick in qualifying and who struggled in the group stages but against close out the match. “I hope I can do this on every team orders to ensure that Hamilton profited from his first pole position in eight races. you could see that in the race.” Wolff added that there was no technical reason to old rivals Greece they produced their best per- birthday,” Preldzic, who was 27 on Saturday, told The latest conjecture came just two weeks after the pair had collided on the second lap explain why Rosberg went down the escape road twice in the race, but he explained formance of the tournament after nailing nine- reporters. “There is nothing better than delivering of the Belgian Grand Prix in an accident that resulted in Rosberg enlarging his lead in that the brake balance on his car had been changed twice. —AFP three pointers from 17 attempts. Shooting guard when the team needs you most.” —Reuters TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 SPORTS FIFA’s President Blatter Photo of the day to stand for re-election Blatter optimistic about Russia 2018, Qatar 2022

MANCHESTER: The prospect of Sepp eral, took over. Before the World Cup independent of UEFA’s backing and Blatter continuing as FIFA president started in Brazil in June, five of FIFA’s might well be cancelled now Blatter into his early 80s came a step nearer six confederations - the exception has declared his interest. yesterday when he confirmed he was being UEFA - gave Blatter their sup- standing for a fifth term of office next port to continue as president and it is Improve football year. Blatter, who will be 79 when the almost inconceivable that he will not Blatter said that if he were re-elect- votes are cast next June and who was be re-elected when voting takes place ed he would like to give coaches the first elected 16 years ago, confirmed at the FIFA Congress in Zurich next right to challenge refereeing decisions. his candidature for another term as June. He first mooted the idea at the FIFA president in a recorded interview Last month Michel Platini ended Congress in June, but expanded on it transmitted to delegates at the speculation about his bid for the presi- at Soccerex. “I will propose it to the Soccerex Global Convention. dency when he said he would not International Board (the game’s law- “You see a mission is never finished stand for election - instead he will seek making body),” he said. “They (coach- and my mission is not finished,” he said another term as the president of es) should have the right maybe once in the 42-minute interview, adding European soccer’s ruling body, UEFA. or twice in a half, the means to chal- that he would officially tell members Blatter said he knew of Platini’s plans lenge a refereeing decision, but only of FIFA’s executive committee of his in advance of the Frenchman’s when the game is stopped.” Blatter candidature in Zurich at the end of this announcement in Monte Carlo on also said he was confident that the month. “I got (from) the last (FIFA) con- August 28. “I was not surprised 2018 World Cup in Russia and the 2022 gress in Sao Paulo not only the impres- because in private conversations I World Cup in Qatar would both go sion but the support of the majority, a have had with Michel Platini before ahead as scheduled and that calls huge majority of national associations during and after the World Cup he has from some European bureaucrats to boycott the World Cup in Russia or remove it from the country because of Mohammad Alattar performs with Mujahid Habib at the Red Bull Parkour Project 2014 in Rampur. the crisis in Ukraine were misguided. —www.redbull.com “We are monitoring that situation but not interfering,” he said. “For the time being we are strong to maintain the organization of the World Cup in Russia and in Qatar in 2022. Kolarov blast helps “Concerning the one in 2018, in Russia. There are already some voices coming out about 2018 talking about a boy- cott - a boycott in sport never has had Serbia hold France any benefit. “Let us wait and see the geo-political situation and FIFA shall not intervene with politics. But for the BELGRADE: A makeshift France side his preferred 4-2-3-1 formation at Portugal, where the Gibraltar fans time being we are working with were held to a 1-1 draw by Serbia in a times looked unconvincing at the that made the trip were in full voice Russia. I have been there three weeks friendly after Aleksandar Kolarov back and lacked spark in midfield. for their national anthem and did ago and I have had the report on the drilled in a ferocious free kick for the “Everything can be better but bear- their best to rally the players. There stadium work they are doing and they home side to cancel out a Paul Pogba ing in mind it was our first game since was a positive mood from the are on a route.” opener on Sunday. Having beaten I took over (in July), I think it was a sol- Gibraltar camp ahead of the game, Concerning Qatar, he re-iterated FIFA President Sepp Blatter Spain 1-0 in Paris on Thursday, France id performance and a good result,” he encouraged by their first victory over the World Cup would not be played in dominated long spells of the match said. “We are still lacking a bit of cohe- Malta in June and they did not ever the summer heat of 2022 but empha- on a warm evening after their coach sion and bite so we will have to pon- give up. asking ‘Please go on, be our president confirmed he would not be a candi- sized that no new date had yet been Didier Deschamps fielded seven fresh der in the next few weeks whether to also in future.’ “Now I would make an date, but that there would be a con- fixed. Regarding the allegations of starters. A dour opening came to life start with a more creative midfield or Germany see off official declaration definitely in tender.” corruption surrounding the 2022 when versatile midfielder Pogba fired stick with the present battling outfit in spirited Scotland September (to stand). “I will inform the “And I think he is a reliable man World Cup decision taken in the French ahead in the 13th minute, the centre of the pitch.” The Serbs Meanwhile, World champions executive committee. It’s a question of when he is not only speaking col- December 2010, he said: “We still tapping in at the far post Yohan open their 2016 European champi- Germany got their Euro 2016 qualify- respect also to say then to the football league to colleague but friend to await the report of FIFA’s ethics com- Cabaye’s low corner which bobbled onship qualifiers away to Armenia and ing campaign off to a shaky start with family, ‘Yes I will be ready. I will be a friend even if we are not always at the mittee who have made an in-depth past a static Serbian defense. at home to Albania in October, with a nervy 2-1 win over Scotland in candidate.’” same idea in football by saying he investigation and we are awaiting the The home team’s keeper Vladimir Advocaat praising the latter after their Dortmund on Sunday. Germany lost The news comes as little surprise as would not stand.” Platini, a former results of this, this month or next Stojkovic then kept out a stinging shock 1-0 win at Portugal. “The result 4-2 against Argentina in a friendly on Blatter had dropped strong hints he long-time supporter of Blatter, said in month. “In the rotation of the World effort by Remy Cabella, one of says enough how strong Albania can Wednesday but a goal in each half would stand again and if he sees out June he no longer backed him as FIFA Cup it was obvious that one day we Deschamps’s most impressive replace- be and it just confirms that there will from Bayern Munich attacker Thomas his potential four-year term he will be president and but UEFA has so far not should give the World Cup to the ments, having also parried a Pogba be no easy games in our group.” Mueller ensured they won their first 83 by the time of the next planned put forward a candidate to stand Arabic world. It was a decision taken shot with France looking sharper early competitive fixture since the World election in 2019. In the last 40 years against him. The only other declared by a democratic vote now we have to in the second half. But the visitors Poland crush Gibraltar 7-0 Cup. Scotland delivered a spirited FIFA has had just two presidents. Joao candidate is the former FIFA deputy make the best of it in order to show a fizzed out in the last 30 minutes and Robert Lewandowski hit four goals performance though and they were Havelange ruled from 1974 until 1998 secretary general Frenchman Jerome small country can also host the World their goalkeeper Hugo Lloris was in the second half as Poland swept rewarded for a positive second-half when Blatter, his former secretary gen- Champagne, although his campaign is Cup-but it is a challenge.” —Reuters powerless when Manchester City left aside Gibraltar in their first ever com- approach when winger Ikechi Anya back Kolarov unleashed a scorcher petitive game 7-0 in Euro 2016 quali- raced clear to equalise on 66 minutes. from 30 metres into the bottom left fying Group D on Sunday. There was But the visitors failed to clear a corner with 10 minutes left. to be no fairytale for the newcomers corner four minutes later and Mueller River Plate breathe new Serbia missed an injury time sitter in a tough group also including world capitalized to thump home his 24th to turn the match on its head when champions Germany, Ireland, international goal. Mueller’s winner Lloris palmed away a ricochet from a Scotland and Georgia. Kamil Grosicki, denied Gordon Strachan’s side what life into Argentine game goalmouth scramble. “We should have who opened the scoring on 11 min- would have been a precious point in been 2-0 up and having missed two utes, coolly took his second at the a group that also includes the BUENOS AIRES: River Plate are reaping the rewards of Argentina, whose national team is nearly all European- good chances, we struggled in the start of the second half and the flood- Republic of Ireland, Poland, Georgia putting their faith in coach Marcelo Gallardo, who as a based, in the last two decades has led to an impover- closing stages,” Deschamps told a gates opened. Lewandowski, Poland’s and Gibraltar. “At 1-1, I genuinely player was steeped in the club’s attacking ethos, after a ishment of the domestic game. “Not only have we suf- news conference. “Kolarov scored a captain, quickly hit two and Lukasz believe we can win the game at that run of five consecutive wins. With Boca Juniors recover- fered the exodus of players, but ideas too. Argentine beautiful goal but we could have Szukala headed in the fifth. In the point,” Strachan said. “I’ve seen play- ing from a poor start to the Argentine championship football - passes, associations, dribbling, risk, daring - is done better. We played well defen- final stages the unforgiving Bayern ers at that point playing with no fear after a change of coach, there is the prospect of a revival not played here,” he had written previously. Gallardo sively and some of the players who Munich striker slotted in two more. of the game. “The longer the game of all that is best in the Big Two’s great rivalry. River’s 2-0 won league titles with River and Monaco and was the stood in for starters this evening may Gibraltar’s rocky enclave has a popu- we went on, the more of a threat we home win over Tigre at the Monumental on Sunday, most attack-minded midfielder in Daniel Passarella’s have a bright future but they will have lation of just under 30,000 and their got. We really should be proud. All with goals from Uruguayan striker Rodrigo Mora, kept Argentina squad at the 1998 World Cup in France. to work hard.” Dutchman Dick Victoria Stadium fails to meet UEFA we have to do is work on the first 20 them top of the table with 16 points out of a possible One of a long line of creative midfielders at River Advocaat drew some positives from standards. The game was therefore minutes. Get that sorted out and we’ll 18. “With each successive match we’re showing the faith that down the years has included the likes of Alfredo di his debut as Serbia’s coach although played at the Algarve stadium in be fine. We’ll be good.” —Agencies the coach puts in us. This present reality is no miracle, Stefano, Omar Sivori, Ermindo Onega, Norberto this is (the fruit of) hard work, we had a good pre-sea- Alonso, Andres D’Alessandro and Pablo Aimar, Gallardo son,” Mora, who was on loan to Universidad de Chile has not been afraid to build his team in that image. when River won the title under Ramon Diaz last season, Boca have won both their matches under Rodolfo told reporters. Arruabarrena, another young coach breathing new life With the league’s six-goal top marksman Teo into the Argentine game who took over from Carlos Gutierrez missing on international duty with Colombia, Bianchi after the record title winner had lost his touch. Mora took on the scoring mantle with goals either side Seven points off River’s pace, Boca will be eagerly of halftime for a championship tally of three. “River’s looking forward to the “superclasico” derby against coach likes the ball, to take the game to the opposition their arch rivals at the Monumental in less than a and play in their half of the field: a daring style,” wrote month’s time as a chance to reel them in. After striker former Boca and Argentina midfielder Diego Latorre Emmanuel Gigliotti had headed Boca’s late winner at recently in his regular column in the sports daily Ole. Olimpo on Sunday, their World Cup midfielder “When you talk to a player about the ball and tell him Fernando Gago said: “There’s time, and mathematically you want to attack, his self-esteem grows because you we can still (catch up with River).” Velez Sarsfield are in are putting your faith in him,” the pundit added. second place with 13 points having dropped five points in their last two matches, a 3-1 defeat at Boca Damaging exodus followed by a 0-0 draw with third-placed Newell’s Old Latorre says that the exodus of talent from Boys. —Reuters Deposed Nigeria football leaders return to work

ABUJA: Ousted Nigeria Football back in the office,” Olajire said. He return from the World Cup in Brazil Federation officials are returning to also said the NFF would send a let- in July and the NFF was being run work, a federation spokesman said, ter to FIFA to inform it that officials then by a sports ministry-appoint- after FIFA threatened to suspend were returning. FIFA said it could ed official, leading FIFA to suspend the country from international soc- not comment while it was “verifying Nigeria for nine days. Maigari was cer for the second time in two the respective information concern- re-instated briefly but was again months if they weren’t re-instated ing the Nigeria Football detained by security forces while by Monday. NFF spokesman Federation.” Giwa and others were elected to Ademola Olajire said general secre- FIFA did not recognize the Aug. replace the NFF leadership, FIFA tary Musa Amadu and others were 26 elections that were overseen by said. FIFA wants Maigari to be “back in the office” at the federation the Nigerian sports ministry and allowed to oversee new elections. headquarters yesterday after they replaced NFF president Aminu Nigeria’s squad arrived in Cape were removed at a government- Maigari with Chris Giwa. FIFA rules Town yesterday to prepare for the endorsed meeting last month. do not allow governments to inter- South Africa game following a 3-2 FIFA’s ultimatum put Nigeria, the fere in football. Olajire said Maigari loss to Republic of Congo over the African champion, at risk of being wasn’t yet back at work but “can weekend to open its African Cup banned and having to forfeit an return at any time.” “The persons qualifying campaign. The federa- African Cup of Nations qualifier claiming to be elected at the con- tion indicated that the game against South Africa on Wednesday, gress on 26 August are not around,” would go ahead, although it said and possibly its place at next year’s Olajire said. coach Stephen Keshi would only continental championship. “What I The Aug. 26 elections removed join the squad on Tuesday as he see and know is that the general Maigari for the second time in two was dealing with “pressing person- BELGRADE: Serbia’s Nemanja Matic (left) challenges with France’s Blaise Matuidi during their interna- secretary and the management are months. He was arrested on his al issues.” —AP tional friendly soccer match in Belgrade on Sunday, Sept 7, 2014. —AP Falcons fly Albania pile past Saints misery on 37-3418 in OT 19sorry Portugal TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Women sidelined as Saudi picks all-male team Page 16 Serena wins third US Open in row, 18th Slam

NEW YORK: A couple of months before Serena Williams A few weeks shy of her 33rd birthday, making the capped her dominant run to a third consecutive US American the oldest major champion since Navratilova Open championship and 18th major singles title was 33 at Wimbledon in 1990, Williams powered this Sunday night, she sat down with coach Patrick way and that in her black-and-pink hightops. Wozniacki Mouratoglou to decipher why the season had been is the one training for the New York City Marathon, but such a struggle by her standards. At the time, Williams she was tuckered out by the end. Wozniacki may as well was coming off a third-round loss at Wimbledon, which have been an extra in this Williams highlight reel. Points followed a second-round loss at the French Open, were directed by Williams, via serves that reached 120 which followed a fourth-round loss at the Australian mph (194 kph), forceful returns that backed Wozniacki Open - and, when Grand Slam success defines a legacy, into a corner when not producing outright winners, that simply wouldn’t do. The quest to match Chris Evert unreachable groundstrokes or the occasional volley. and Martina Navratilova at 18 was weighing on her. “From a different planet,” said Wozniacki’s father, Piotr, “It was definitely on my shoulders,” Williams could who also coaches her. “Come on, there’s no chance.” Yes, acknowledge after that burden was gone. “It was defi- this was all about Williams. At times, it felt as if nitely like, ‘Oh, get there. Get there. Get there.’” She Wozniacki were there because, well, someone needed knew, of course, there was one more big event left in to be on the opposite side of the net. 2014, and a finite amount of time to turn things around They’ve been pals for years, and they hung out before heading to Flushing Meadows. In some ways together in Miami - heading to the beach, watching an starting from scratch, Williams regrouped and stopped NBA playoff game - after both lost early at the French her mini-slump, never dropping more than three games Open in May. Wozniacki says Williams helped her get in any set, including a 6-3, 6-3 victory over close friend over the end of her engagement to golf star Rory Caroline Wozniacki in Sunday’s final. McIlroy. Williams said she planned to invite Wozniacki “When Serena is on her game,” said the 10th-seeded along for Sunday night’s championship celebration. Wozniacki, who admitted she was nervous in her sec- “We’re both going to do anything possible to win the ond Grand Slam title match, “there’s not much we can match,” said Wozniacki, a 24-year-old from Denmark do.” Williams matched Evert’s total of six US Opens and who reached No 1 in the rankings in 2010, a year after became the first woman to win three in a row since losing to Kim Clijsters in the US Open final. “After the Evert’s four-title run from 1975-78. Add in Williams’ five match, we’re friends again.” Mouratoglou noted the titles apiece at Wimbledon and the Australian Open, obvious: It didn’t matter one bit to Williams who she plus two at the French Open, and only three players was facing. “Yeah, they’re friends,” the coach said, “but have more Slams: Margaret Court with 24, Steffi Graf on the other side, believe me, Serena has zero friends.” with 22, and Helen Wills Moody with 19. The last time she was at a major, Williams followed Ranked and seeded No 1, Williams let Wozniacki her early Wimbledon singles exit with an odd episode in keep things competitive for about five games but doubles, appearing disoriented and quitting after three wound up compiling a hard-to-believe 29-4 edge in games because of what she called a “bug.” “After winners. Until a cross-court backhand in the final game, Wimbledon, I was just so disappointed,” Williams said. “I the only winners registered by Wozniacki came on aces. also realized I just needed to relax a little more. I put a When it was over, Williams dropped to her back behind lot of pressure on myself. I don’t have to put pressure on the baseline, covering her hands with her face. Her first myself.” When she met with Mouratoglou after major trophy also came in New York, in 1999, when she Wimbledon to discuss how to proceed, he recalled was 17. This time, Williams earned $4 million, a record in Sunday, “She coached me. She told me, ‘Look, you are a tennis - $3 million for the title, plus a $1 million bonus guy who likes challenges. I am so low. You should be for having had the best results during the North motivated by that.’” Since that chat in Paris, Williams has NEW YORK: Serena Williams of the US holds the US Open trophy after defeating Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark American summer hard-court circuit. won 19 of 20 matches and three titles — AP during their US Open 2014 women’s singles finals match on September 7, 2014. — AFP OPEC’s pain threshold in view with oil below $100

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DUBAI: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, descends the stairs of an Emirates A380 cargo flight on arrival at World Central-AlMaktoum International Airport in Dubai. Dubai’s ruler has endorsed a $32 billion expansion plan for the city’s second airport that officials envision will eventually become the world’s biggest, the Middle Eastern commercial hub’s airport operator said yesterday. —AP Dubai to spend $32bn on airport expansion Second airport gears to handle 200m people annually DUBAI: Dubai will spend $32 billion on expanding its mega-projects. The emirate is now reviving development been growing at double-digit rates and hit 66.4 million working through a large debt burden, the legacy of its second airport to handle over 200 million people annual- plans as its real estate market recovers and its safe haven people last year. Further expansion is planned to permit 2009 financial crisis, but its strong economy has allowed ly next decade, roughly triple the current level of passen- status in the turbulent Middle East attracts heavy inflows traffic of almost 100 million passengers by the end of it to borrow cheaply from international markets in the ger traffic through the emirate, airport authorities said of money. 2020, but that is still too small to accommodate addi- past 18 months. yesterday. Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al- tional business which Dubai expects to attract through Dubai Airports estimated the broad aviation sector, The expansion could allow Dubai’s fast-growing flag- Maktoum has approved plans to enlarge Al-Maktoum its role as a travel and tourism hub. including tourism and related businesses, would sup- ship carrier Emirates to shift its operations to the new so that it can eventually accommodate more than 200 port over 322,000 jobs in the emirate and contribute 28 facility by the mid-2020s, airport officials said. That might million passengers, Dubai Airports said in a statement Building brand percent of its gross domestic product by 2020. Big inter- prompt other international airline operations in Dubai to yesterday. The expansion is expected to be the biggest “With limited options for further growth at Dubai national carriers, including Emirates, have so far not follow suit because of business ties to the Emirates airport project in the world, the company said. It would International, we are taking that next step to securing indicated any plans to move to Al-Maktoum, with just a group. take place in two phases over six to eight years, with the our future by building a brand new airport that will not handful of airlines currently operating out of the facility. Al-Maktoum International Airport began accepting entire development covering an area of 56 square kilo- only create the capacity we will need in the coming Authorities have not said what will happen to Dubai passengers in October last year and currently has a meters (22 square miles). decades but also provide state of the art facilities...” said International if the big airlines do leave it. Emirates, one capacity of only about 5 million people per year. It The emirate’s current main airport, Dubai Paul Griffiths, Dubai Airports’ chief executive. Dubai offi- of the region’s largest operators and the biggest cus- opened some four years later than originally planned International, is already one of the biggest in the world cials have not said how they will fund the project. Dubai tomer of the Airbus A380 superjumbo, flew 44.5 million after a financial crisis forced Dubai to revise some of its and has a capacity of 75 million passengers. Traffic has lacks the big oil resources of its neighbors and is still passengers in its fiscal year to last March. — Reuters

Leading economies stuck on ‘stable’ growth path: OECD

PARIS: Growth is stuck on a stable growth path strong action last week to inject cash into the in advanced economies, with the United States, economy in the hope this will boost growth and Canada and Britain on a steady rise but push up prices. Germany and Italy are showing signs of slowing The French economy, widely seen as being down, the OECD said yesterday. There is wide- at risk of returning to recession, is showing “sta- spread concern that the 18-member euro-zone ble” growth momentum, the OECD said in its economy is flagging at a level of weak growth, monthly survey of composite leading indica- and the latest leading indicators from the tors. The French government recently halved its Organization for Economic Cooperation and outlook for growth this year to 0.5 percent and Development showed that the single currency is looking desperately for ways of raising the zone is stuck on this growth path. growth rate. This will be seen as disappointing since gov- The OECD provides research and policy ernments and economists are looking for signs advice to 34 advanced democracies which form that the weak euro-zone recovery is picking up its membership, and its index of the leading speed. The lack of overall signs that the world indicators covers mainly their economies. economy, and notably the most advanced Leading indicators are regarded as a reliable TOKYO: People cross a street in Tokyo yesterday. Japan’s economy contracted at an annualized rate of 7.1 percent in the April-June economies, are gathering speed will also be guide to the future performance of economies, quarter after companies and households slashed spending following a tax hike. — AP seen as disappointing. and particularly to turning points upwards or Christine Lagarde, the head of the downwards in activity. Dubai lays out plans for Legoland, other parks International Monetary Fund which produces The OECD said that the latest data continued benchmark forecasts, hinted in the Les Echos “to signal stable growth momentum in most DUBAI: A property development company con- Hollywood characters to life. Plans also call for a gether in the wake of the global financial crisis. newspaper in Paris yesterday that the organiza- major economies.” The figures for “the United trolled by Dubai’s ruler is outlining plans for the central retail and dining plaza and family-friend- The financial downturn hit heavily indebted tion could lower its outlook for world growth States, Canada and United Kingdom continue first phase of an entertainment and resort com- ly hotel at the complex, located in Dubai’s Jebel Dubai particularly hard, sending property prices this year. to point to stable growth momentum,” it said. plex in the city that promises the Middle East’s Ali area, which is best known for hosting the tumbling and forcing the emirate to accept “We are in the process of updating our fore- But the data for Japan “continues to indicate first Legoland theme park. The project is part of region’s largest seaport and the second of the multibillion-dollar emergency aid packages casts. World growth should be just above three an interruption in growth momentum though a broader push by the Arab world’s commercial emirate’s palm-shaped islands. The Expo will be from its oil-rich neighbor, Abu Dhabi. percent this year, between 3.0 and 3.5 percent,” this may be related to one-off factors.” The signs hub to ramp up its hotel and tourism offerings held nearby, alongside a new airport that offi- The local economy has recovered consider- Christine Lagarde told the newspaper. The IMF for Germany, with the biggest economy in the as it prepares to host the World Expo in 2020. cials envision will one day become the world’s ably since the crisis came to a head in 2009, had previously forecast global growth at 3.4 euro-zone, continued “to point to slowing Meraas Holding said Sunday initial work busiest. though the emirate and its state-linked compa- percent for this year, and will release new pro- momentum,” it said. began in February on the $2.7 billion Dubai Tourism plays a growing role in Dubai’s trade nies still shoulder tens of billions of dollars in jections on October 7. Regarding leading emerging economies Parks and Resorts project, and that the first and transportation-dependent economy. Dubai debt. The International Monetary Fund has outside the OECD area, the index showed that phase should be done by 2016. The company is aims to host 20 million visitors annually by 2020, warned that a sharp rebound in real estate France stable the Indian economy continued to gain momen- backed by Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin up from 10 million in 2012. Dubai developers prices could lead to another property bubble. Lagarde said world growth was “too weak, tum, while growth in China and Russia was sta- Rashid Al-Maktoum. previously laid out plans for Legoland and Officials in Dubai last year announced plans for a fragile and uneven”. The fragile state of the bilizing, and there were “tentative” signs that In addition to the Legoland park, that initial Universal Studios parks as part of a broader $1.6 billion island development that would euro-zone, and the increasing threat of defla- activity in the Brazilian economy was picking phase will include a Bollywood-themed park cel- complex known as Dubailand in a different part include the world’s biggest Ferris wheel and a tion, led the European Central Bank to take up. — AFP ebrating the Indian film industry and another of the emirate. Those plans, along with scores of $7.3 million park dedicated to the Quran, Islam’s known as Motiongate Dubai promising to bring other projects, were shelved or scrapped alto- holy book. — AP BUSINESS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 OPEC’s pain threshold in News in brief

Egyptian pound steady view with oil below $100 on official market CAIRO: Egypt’s pound held steady at a central bank dollar sale yesterday, with the bank saying it sold Delegates blame oversupply for price drop $37.6 million at a cut-off price of 7.1401 pounds per dollar, unchanged from Thursday’s rate. In the unoffi- LONDON/DUBAI: Oil’s slide below $100 a “But the geopolitics is there and cold get and prices still need to fall further to in August, although no evidence of this cial market, the pound was trading at 7.30 to the dol- barrel yesterday brings prices closer to lev- weather is approaching, which will support be outside an acceptable zone cited by happening has come to light. lar, slightly stronger than last Thursday’s 7.38, one els where more OPEC countries face finan- prices,” the delegate added. The United Saudi Oil Minister Ali Al-Naimi in June, One analyst did not see current prices trader said. The rate for dollar sales has stayed in a cial worries, prompting some in the pro- States shale oil boom is inflating global when he said oil at “$100, $110, $95 is a as putting OPEC countries’ budgets under tight range since the beginning of June, after the ducer group to voice concern about too supplies. Within OPEC, Libyan output has good price.” Estimates from the strain and did not expect to see any unilat- bank allowed the pound to weaken in May. The cen- much oil in the market. Brent crude fell risen and Iraqi exports have mostly contin- International Monetary Fund indicate that eral export cuts by Saudi Arabia, given that tral bank offered $40 million yesterday. The rates at below $100 a barrel for the first time in 14 ued flowing despite conflicts in those while current prices are comfortable for Riyadh reduced its official selling prices which banks are allowed to trade dollars are deter- months, hit by concerns about slower eco- countries, while output has edged up in OPEC’s core Gulf members, they are below (OSPs) for crude last week. nomic growth and ample supply. Top OPEC Nigeria and Iran. levels members including Iran, Algeria and “I am not sure it is really a line in the mined by the results of central bank sales, giving the exporter Saudi Arabia favors oil at $100, Another OPEC delegate said prices were Iraq need in 2014 for their fiscal balance to sand. At $90 to $100 a barrel it will be fine, bank effective control over official exchange rates. which many others in the 12-member under pressure from too much oil, some- be zero. but if you go down to $75 it’s another group also support. thing some member countries were watch- The group has a nominal target to pro- issue,” said Olivier Jakob, analyst at For now, Organization of the Petroleum ing. However most OPEC officials contact- duce 30 million barrels per day and in Petromatrix. StanChart PE invests $35m Exporting Countries delegates said yester- ed by Reuters continued to see the price August, pumped more than that level, “What Saudi Arabia did with the OSPs is in Jordan poultry producer day they were not alarmed, expecting win- drop as short-lived. “The fall in prices is a according to a Reuters survey, due in part significant. I take it as a sign that they want DUBAI: Standard Chartered Private Equity (SCPE), the ter demand to support prices. But still, temporary thing. They are still within the to a rise in Libya. OPEC is not scheduled to to keep market share and are not planning signs of concern are emerging about the acceptable range. There is no real worry,” meet to review its output policy until late to cut exports.” Gulf Arab oil ministers private equity arm of Standard Chartered Bank , said it level of supplies. “As with concern about said a delegate from one of OPEC’s Gulf November. gather on Thursday for an annual meeting had spent $35 million to buy a minority stake in the drop in oil prices it was a result of weak members. Still, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the and while this typically does not include Jordanian poultry producer Al-Jazeera Agricultural Co, demand and oversupply mainly from the United Arab Emirates could trim supply discussions on output targets, they may its first investment in Jordan. SCPE said it would obtain US, recovery in Libya, Nigeria and Iran,” said No price target informally such as to make room for a fur- take the opportunity to comment on price two seats on the board of Al Jazeera, Jordan’s only ful- an OPEC delegate. OPEC does not have a official price tar- ther recovery in Libya, an OPEC source said levels. —Reuters ly integrated poultry producer and distributor with products including fresh and frozen chicken, hatching eggs and chicks, and chicken feed. The investment will support Al Jazeera’s expansion in the region, SCPE said in a statement yesterday without specifying the size of the minority stake or giving other details.

Ryanair orders 100 Boeing 737 planes NEW YORK: Irish budget airline Ryanair agreed to buy 100 aircraft from Boeing for $11 billion, with an option to purchase another 100 planes from the aerospace giant, the companies announced yesterday. The order covers the 737 Boeing MAX 200, which Boeing touts as a fuel-efficient vehicle for the important single-aisle civilian market. The planes will accommodate up to 200 seats, up from the 160 in other single-aisle planes. Ryanair said the giant order will enable it to meet its growth targets, which calls for it to expand from 82 million customers in 2014 to more than 150 million in 2024, which marks the end of the delivery stream of the planes under yesterday’s order. “It’s going to change the game for low-fare air travel,” Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary said at a news conference. “It’s also going to change the game in Europe.” O’Leary said Ryanair plans to use the jets to enter new markets TUNIS: French Prime Minister Manuel Valls (center), Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal (second left), Moroccan Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane in Europe and challenge incumbent carriers. “I hope it (right) and Tunisian Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa (second right) and Tunisian Foreign Affairs Minister Mongi Hamdi (left) attend the opening session of the will hasten a new era of price wars in Europe over the “Invest in Tunisia, Start-up Democracy” international conference yesterday. —AFP next 10 years,” he said. Foreign investors urged to join Tunisia democratic ‘startup’ Dubai’s ICD buys $300m

TUNIS: Tunisia yesterday urged tatives of around 30 countries, 20 political crisis and social unrest stake in Dangote Cement foreign investment in its democrat- international institutions and since Tunisia’s 2011 revolution. ic “startup”, three years after the dozens of private companies on 22 Tunisia’s growth rate for the first LAGOS/DUBAI: Sovereign fund We believe this bodes well for future in July, traded flat at 223 naira yester- country set the ball rolling on the major projects costing 12 billion half of 2014 fell to 2.1 percent, low- Investment Corp of Dubai (ICD) has investments into Nigeria from the day, valuing Nigeria’s biggest compa- bought a 1.4 percent stake in Dangote Middle East,” Akinbamidele Akintola, ny at about 3.97 trillion naira ($24.5 Arab Spring uprisings that swept dinars (more than 5 billion euros, er than for the same period of last Cement, Nigeria’s biggest company by an Africa equity sales executive at billion). Dangote Cement faces com- away longtime dictators. $6.5 billion). The construction of a year and not enough to absorb market capitalisation, for $300 million, Renaissance Capital, said. petition in Africa from French cement “To invest in Tunisia, in this start- deep-water port in Enfidha, south growing unemployment in a cash- a Dangote spokesman said yesterday. Dangote Cement, owned by maker Lafarge which is combining its up, is to invest in democracy,” of the capital, and a dam in north- strapped country. Authorities Dangote Cement spokesman Carl Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, is Nigerian and South African businesses Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa told west Tunisia figure among the proj- vaunt the “success” of Tunisia’s Franklin confirmed the sale, but pro- expanding and plans to roll out to accelerate growth on the continent. vided no further details. cement plants across Africa to reach Last year, Dangote Industries sold a an international investment confer- ects. political transition, pointing to the Stockbrokers in Lagos told Reuters an annual 62 million tons capacity by 1.5 percent of its 95 percent stake in ence in Tunis. His visiting French Tunisian authorities say the adoption of a constitution and a 243 million shares of Dangote Cement 2017, up from a projected 42 million Africa’s biggest cement producer to counterpart, Manuel Valls, backed main goal of the conference is to “national dialogue”, following polit- were transferred to ICD, which holds tons this year. It reported pretax profit South Africa’s Public Investment the appeal. “At a time when chaos restore investor confidence ical assassinations and attacks on stakes in some of the emirate’s top of 107.1 billion naira ($659.4 million) in Corporation (PIC) for $289.3 million. threatens Libya, when barbarity is through the government’s “strate- security forces which rocked the companies, at 200 naira each, a 12 per- the first half, down 0.57 percent from a Middle East companies are rampant in Iraq and Syria, Tunisia gic vision” of structural economic country last year. A government of cent premium to Dangote Cement’s year ago, on revenues of 208.9 billion expanding in Africa. Last week, price of around 223 naira yesterday. naira. Qatar National Bank (QNB) bought a needs all our support to continue reforms. “We forgot about the technocrats has been running “ICD is diversifying its portfolio ... Shares in Dangote cement, which 12.5 percent stake in pan-African on the path of democracy,” he told economy over the past three years Tunisia since January, ahead of leg- into the West African market through make up a third of Nigeria’s stock mar- lender Ecobank for about $200 mil- participants. but the economy did not forget us,” islative and presidential elections a minority stake in Dangote Cement. ket and hit a record high of 250 naira lion. — Reuters Tunisia was to inform represen- said Jomaa, referring to instability, in October and November. —AFP EXCHANGE RATES

Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. UAE Exchange Centre WLL Syrian Pound 2.860 Philippine Peso 0.006429 0.006709 Nepalese Rupees 3.895 Sierra Leone 0.000070 0.000076 Malaysian Ringgit 91.005 Singapore Dollar 0.224679 0.230679 ASIAN COUNTRIES COUNTRY SELL DRAFT SELL CASH South African Rand 0.020618 0.029118 Japanese Yen 2.723 Chinese Yuan Renminbi 46.750 Australian Dollar 242.43 239.43 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001906 0.002486 Indian Rupees 4.736 Thai Bhat 9.910 Canadian Dollar 266.30 267.30 Taiwan 0.009421 0.009601 Pakistani Rupees 2.797 Turkish Lira 131.285 Swiss Franc 316.40 314.40 Thai Baht 0.008616 0.009166 Srilankan Rupees 2.192 Euro 378.15 379.15 Nepali Rupees 2.953 US Dollar 285.20 288.20 Arab Singapore Dollar 228.760 Sterling Pound 476.30 479.30 Bahrain Exchange Company Hongkong Dollar 36.897 Bahraini Dinar 0.751633 0.759633 Japanese Yen 2.77 2.79 Bangladesh Taka 3.687 Egyptian Pound 0.037849 0.040949 Bangladesh Taka 3.685 3.955 COUNTRY SELL CASH SELLDRAFT Philippine Peso 6.545 Iranian Riyal 0.000079 0.000080 Indian Rupee 4.724 5.024 Thai Baht 8.929 Europe Iraqi Dinar 0.000182 0.000242 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.191 2.626 Irani Riyal transfer 0.271 Belgian Franc 0.007432 0.008432 Jordanian Dinar 0.398987 0.406487 Irani Riyal cash 0.273 Nepali Rupee 2.952 3.487 British Pound 0.466810 0.475810 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.000000 1.000000 Pakistani Rupee 2.798 2.790 Czech Korune 0.005478 0.017478 Lebanese Pound 0.000138 0.000238 GCC COUNTRIES UAE Dirhams 77.572 78.18 Danish Krone 0.046213 0.051213 Moroccan Dirhams 0.023111 0.047111 Saudi Riyal 76.284 Bahraini Dinar 759.08 761.15 Euro 0.369080 0.377080 Nigerian Naira 0.001156 0.001791 Qatari Riyal 78.601 Egyptian Pound 39.89 40.49 Norwegian Krone 0.042036 0.047236 Omani Riyal 0.736308 0.741988 Omani Riyal 743.110 Jordanian Dinar 405.90 411.55 Romanian Leu 0.085069 0.085069 Qatar Riyal 0.077792 0.079005 Bahraini Dinar 759.800 Omani Riyal 741.70 749.00 Slovakia 0.008236 0.018236 Saudi Riyal 0.075577 0.076277 UAE Dirham 77.905 Qatari Riyal 78.76 79.31 Swedish Krona 0.036683 0.041683 Syrian Pound 0.001773 0.001993 Saudi Riyal 76.18 76.58 Swiss Franc 0.303790 0.313990 Tunisian Dinar 0.161142 0.169142 ARAB COUNTRIES Turkish Lira 0.131981 0.138981 Turkish Lira 0.131981 0.138981 Egyptian Pound - Cash 42.00 UAE Dirhams 0.076831 0.077980 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 39.908 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd Australasia Yemeni Riyal 0.001289 0.001369 Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.335 Australian Dollar 0.257057 0.268557 New Zealand Dollar 0.232030 0.241530 Tunisian Dinar 164.580 Rate for Transfer Selling Rate Jordanian Dinar 403.970 Al Mulla Exchange US Dollar 285.000 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 1.919 America Canadian Dollar 263.455 Syrian Lira 2.038 Canadian Dollar 0.256584 0.265084 Sterling Pound 473.415 Currency Transfer Rate (Per 1000) Morocco Dirham 34.001 US Dollars 0.281700 0.286400 Euro 379.460 US Dollar 286.200 US Dollars Mint 0.282200 0.286400 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Swiss Frank 312.305 Euro 374.200 Bahrain Dinar 758.565 Pound Sterlng 471.200 US Dollar Transfer 285.950 Asia UAE Dirhams 78.020 Euro 377.740 Bangladesh Taka 0.003306 0.003906 Canadian Dollar 265.750 Sterling Pound 472.680 Qatari Riyals 79.160 Chinese Yuan 0.045009 0.048509 Indian Rupee 4.730 Canadian dollar 262.820 Saudi Riyals 76.265 Hong Kong Dollar 0.034786 0.037536 Egyptian Pound 40.010 Turkish lira 131.770 Jordanian Dinar 402.555 Indian Rupee 0.004490 0.004891 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.190 Swiss Franc 312.860 Egyptian Pound 39.805 Indonesian Rupiah 0.000020 0.000026 Bangladesh Taka 3.690 Australian Dollar 266.650 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.190 Japanese Yen 0.002640 0.002820 Philippines Peso 6.534 US Dollar Buying 284.750 Indian Rupees 4.718 Kenyan Shilling 0.003223 0.003223 Pakistan Rupee 2.798 Pakistani Rupees 2.815 Korean Won 0.000270 0.000285 Bahraini Dinar 762.150 GOLD Bangladesh Taka 3.678 Malaysian Ringgit 0.087378 0.093378 UAE Dirham 77.950 20 Gram 245.000 Philippines Pesso 6.511 Nepalese Rupee 0.002948 0.003118 Saudi Riyal 76.450 10 Gram 124.000 Cyprus pound 700.020 Pakistan Rupee 0.002721 0.003001 *Rates are subject to change 5 Gram 64.000 Japanese Yen 3.740 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 BUSINESS Japan Q2 economy shrinks more than thought

TOKYO: Japan’s economy shrank more Monday’s weak figures could force Japanese economy had three prob- Japan’s current account surplus for July Fukushima disaster. than estimated in April-June, revised Tokyo to reassess a second tax increase lems in the July-September quarter- fell 30.6 percent from a year earlier to But the July surplus reversed a June data showed yesterday, piling pressure planned for next year. “Expectations slack personal spending, slow growth 416.7 billion yen ($4.0 billion) with deficit of 399.1 billion yen. “The current on the government to delay another will likely strengthen for further mone- in factory output and dull foreign higher fuel imports. Japan’s imports of account surplus may widen further in sales tax hike, while the central bank tary easing by the Bank of Japan and demand. fossil fuel have remained high with the coming months as domestic demand faces calls to expand its stimulus. The more spending by the government,” Meanwhile, separate data from the country’s nuclear reactors all still will probably remain sluggish,” Capital figures will come as a blow to Prime said Junichi Makino, SMBC Nikko finance ministry yesterday showed offline more than three years after the Economics said in a note. —AFP Minister Shinzo Abe as his program Securities chief economist. aimed at rejuvenating growth strug- gles to gain traction. Questions over second tax hike Second-quarter gross domestic The BoJ is expected to act at its product (GDP) shrivelled 1.8 percent October 31 policy meeting, while the from the previous three months, worse government is thought to be compil- than the previously estimated fall of ing an extra spending plan worth 1.7 percent, the Cabinet Office said. around five trillion yen ($48 billion) as The latest statistics confirmed the early as autumn, he told Dow Jones world’s third largest economy had suf- Newswires. The government and the fered its steepest quarterly drop since BoJ have maintained the impact on the the 2011 quake and tsunami disaster. economy of the sales tax hike from 5.0 On an annualised basis-if the perform- percent to 8.0 percent has been mini- ance was replicated over a 12-month mal. period-GDP contracted 7.1 percent, After a policy meeting last week, the compared with 6.8 percent in the pre- bank decided against unveiling any liminary estimate. That makes it the new stimulus measures, with governor worst performance since early 2009, at Haruhiko Kuroda sticking by his rosy the height of the global financial crisis. view of the economy. The disappointing result was largely The government is expected to caused by the negative impact of decide by the end of the year whether April’s sales tax hike, the first for 17 it will go ahead with raising the tax years, which was introduced to lift rev- rate to 10.0 percent in October 2015, as enue and reduce the country’s massive planned. Capital Economics said it national debt. Prior to that the econo- expects a modest recovery in the sec- my had been on the upswing as Abe’s ond half of the year. While the headline growth blitz, dubbed Abenomics, GDP figure was broadly in line with helped sharply weaken the yen, giving expectations, the details were rather a lift to exporters’ profitability and driv- discouraging, Capital Economics said, ing a stock market rally last year. A noting corporate capital investment huge monetary easing campaign by was revised from a fall of 2.5 percent to the Bank of Japan (BoJ) was a corner- a 5.1 percent drop. stone of the program. However, the ini- “Overall, we still expect the recovery tial enthusiasm that greeted to resume in the second half of the Abenomics has given way as the effect year. That said, output will probably of the cheaper yen has petered out rebound only modestly in the third TOKYO: Cranes (left) transfer containers onto a ship (right) at the container yard in Tokyo port yesterday. Japan’s while doubts have emerged over Abe’s quarter,” Capital Economics’ Japan economy shrank more than estimated in April-June, revised data showed yesterday, piling pressure on the gov- willingness to press on with the struc- economist Marcel Thieliant said in a ernment to delay another sales tax hike, while the central bank faces calls to expand its stimulus. —AFP tural reforms Japan needs. note. Credit Suisse argued the US pay to stagnate as workers face dim future, says survey Over 40% respondents foresee lower pay, benefits

WASHINGTON: US workers face a dim future, pre-recession levels, according to estimates by The survey drew on responses from 1,947 with stagnant or falling pay and fewer openings Sentier Research. The median income was Harvard Business School graduates, ranging in for full-time jobs. That’s the picture that emerges $54,045 in July, about 4.6 percent lower than age from 26 to 98. Among the respondents who from a survey of Harvard Business School alum- when the recession began in late 2007. are working, 40 percent said they had a title of ni. The survey suggests that incomes aren’t likely chief executive or its equivalent. The economic More than 40 percent of the respondents to increase much anytime soon. Forty-one per- recovery has left many executives feeling more foresee lower pay and benefits for workers. cent of respondents see lower wages and bene- optimistic about the competitiveness of the US Roughly half favor outsourcing work over hiring fits ahead; just 27 percent expect pay raises. economy compared with the first survey of staffers. A growing share prefer part-time The survey’s responses run counter to some alumni taken three years ago. Slightly less than employees. Nearly half would rather invest in traditional economic models. Historically, a half say the economy is becoming less competi- new technology than hire or retain workers. At falling unemployment rate - the US rate has tive relative to other countries. That marks an the same time, it’s becoming harder for the exec- dropped steadily to 6.1 percent - tends to spur improvement from 71 percent who said so in utives to find skilled workers, according to the competition among employers for workers and 2011 and 58 percent who did in 2012. survey results being released yesterday. leads them to raise wages and salaries. These executives have reasons to be more PARIS: French rogue trader of the Societe Generale bank, Jerome Kerviel (right) Jan Rivkin, one of the survey’s lead authors, The survey found that many companies are upbeat. The Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index smiles as he walks in a street with his lawyer David Koubbi yesterday. —AFP suggested that a failure by companies to devel- reluctant to add jobs if other alternatives exist. closed last week at a record high. Stock gains op a skilled workforce could ultimately hurt Only 25 percent said they preferred investing in have been fueled in part by solid profits from Kerviel: ‘Ordinary’ guy behind those companies and the competitiveness of the employees, compared with 46 percent who publicly traded companies. And the median US economy. “The bleak picture facing middle would rather spend on technology. Forty-nine compensation for a chief executive at a publicly France’s record rogue trade and working class Americans are the canary in percent favored outsourcing work over hiring. traded company topped $10.5 million last year, our coal mine,” said Rivkin, a Harvard business The companies have become more depend- according to an analysis by the Associated Press. PARIS: Rogue trader Jerome Kerviel, accused him of “duplicity” in reassuring professor. “Eventually, that will come back to ent on part-timers in the past three years and But the survey results indicate that such who lost his bank nearly five billion his employers that all was well. haunt business.” say it’s harder to fill skilled positions. The survey gains might ultimately be unsustainable. The survey reflects the unevenness of the report notes that companies could invest more Without educated workers and rising standards euros, paints himself as a simple soul recovery from the Great Recession. Since the in education to improve workers’ skills. of living, the economy faces a greater risk of caught up in an orgy of greed, who fur- ‘Lost morals’ recession officially ended more than five years Companies tend to donate to schools for com- stagnating. The results indicate that doubts nished his modest suburban flat. The Kerviel was born in the small town of ago, many of the gains in employment, income puters, backpacks and scholarships, rather than about the economy have faded during the 37-year-old, who nearly brought Pont l’Abbe, Brittany, to a father who and wealth have failed to circulate through the programs that might better prepare students for recovery but that the economic divide poses a Societe Generale-one of Europe’s taught metalwork and a mother who entire economy. Few workers have received careers. Only 27 percent of respondents said longer-term challenge to continued growth. biggest banks-to its knees with wildly was a hairdresser. He once ran for meaningful pay raises. Median household their companies have partnerships with commu- “One way to think about it: The ship is sinking incomes, adjusted for inflation, are below their nity colleges. more slowly,” Rivkin said. —AP risky trades, walked free from a French municipal office as a candidate from ex- prison yesterday after just over four president Nicolas Sarkozy’s conservative months behind bars. UMP party but was not elected. He told Electrolux to boost US His first thought was for his mother, the newspaper Liberation that as a child whom he said he “couldn’t wait” to ring. he wanted to be a vet. presence with $3.3bn “I am super happy to leave today ... I Instead, Kerviel trained in economics GE Appliances buy want to rebuild my life. I want to have a and finance at universities in nearby normal life with my loved ones, start a Quimper and in Nantes and Lyon, where STOCKHOLM: Sweden’s Electrolux said yesterday it family and finally be able to enjoy life,” his teachers said he graduated with sol- would buy General Electric Co’s appliances business for $3.3 billion in cash to double sales in North Kerviel told reporters as he left the id but not exceptional grades. America and take on rival Whirlpool Corp in its biggest prison. He joined Societe Generale in 2000 ever deal. Electrolux said in August it was in talks to Branded a crook by his ex-employer and, five years later, was promoted to the buy the unit to tap into a market where it has lacked and a scapegoat by his apologists, “front office” to trade futures on scale and that is growing faster than Europe. Kerviel has insisted his bosses knew European share indices-effectively bet- Reuters reported earlier this month a deal was near what he was doing and turned a blind ting on the direction of the stock market. completion. “GE’s premium, high-quality appliances eye to possible breaches of rules as long Colleagues at the time described him complement our own iconic brands and will enhance as the profits kept rolling in. Even as he as a quiet loner. Journalists have likened our presence in North America,” Electrolux Chief Executive Keith McLoughlin said in a statement. racked up billions for the bank in its sky- the fresh-faced ex-trader to the film star “The acquisition, which is our largest ever, strength- scraper in Paris’s La Defense business Tom Cruise. ens our commitment to the appliance business and district, Kerviel lived modestly in a small He liked the music of R and B singer also provides Electrolux with the scale and opportuni- suburban flat and took the train to Alicia Keys and was a big film fan, admit- ty to accelerate our investments in innovation and Brittany during the holidays to visit his ting that he cried at the end of the 3D global growth.” Electrolux, which sells under brands widowed mother. fantasy “Avatar”. Kerviel spent 38 days in such as Frigidaire, AEG and Zanussi as well as its own “I am an ordinary person. I am not custody after his arrest in 2008 and later name, is already the world’s second-largest home crazy,” he said during investigations into took up a job at a small IT company in a appliance maker after Whirlpool, but has its strongest market position in Europe. the scandal after Societe Generale was suburb of Paris. In 2013, western Europe accounted for 28 percent driven to unwind 50 billion euros of risky He said ahead of his initial trial that he of group sales while North America represented 32 deals that it blames on him. hoped it would teach people the lessons percent. Organic growth in North America was 7 per- “I didn’t earn millions (in salary) and I of the global financial crisis. “Respect for cent while in Europe it was 0.4 percent. didn’t drive a Porsche,” said Kerviel, who work, solidarity, honesty-I grew up with The purchase of GE’s Appliance’s business - includ- was paid 50,000 euros a year plus tens of these notions. But when I became a trad- ing cookers, refrigerators, air conditioners and water thousands more in bonuses when the er, I lost part of these morals.” heaters - will more than double Electrolux’s sales in the scandal erupted in January 2008. In a bid to raise awareness, he US market from the 31.9 billion crowns ($4.5 billion) it had in 2013. Last year, GE’s Appliance business had “Have you seen my apartment? Forty- embarked on a trek from Rome to Paris sales of $5.7 billion, 90 percent of which were in North five square meters (485 square feet), no to highlight the “tyranny of the markets”, America, with earnings before interest, tax, deprecia- masters’ paintings,” he added. Some even securing an audience with Pope tion and amortization of $390 million in 2013. commentators have interpreted his big Francis. Electrolux said the deal would be financed by a risk-taking as motivated by the desire to His new arrangements will suit a bridge facility and that it would undertake a rights prove himself, a young man from a modest man. Under the terms of his issue corresponding to approximately 25 percent of PITTSBURGH: H J Heinz Company CEO Bernardo Hees (left) stand with modest background, among the ranks release, he must wear an electronic tag- the consideration following completion of the Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald after the unveiling of a display of high-flying traders from elite schools. ging bracelet that will track his move- acquisition. The transaction is expected to generate annual cost depicting a giant ketchup bottle made of over 400 actual ketchup bottles at Societe Generale says he worked out ments and he has to be at home savings of around $300 million and to be earnings the preview for the opening of the H J Heinz Co exhibition at the Senator how to circumvent complex risk-control between the hours of 8:30 pm and 7:00 accretive from the first year. —Reuters John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh. The new Heinz exhibition highlights mechanisms and its lawyer Jean Veil am. —AFP the 145-year history of the company started in Pittsburgh. —AP BUSINESS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 Scotland split jitters send sterling to new low

LONDON: Sterling fell to a 10-month low while poll showed the “Yes” to independence campaign Though the uncertainty was largely confined fall in imports raised concerns about tepid The euro also steadied at $1.2943, holding British shares and government bonds showed on 51 percent versus 49 percent in the “No” camp. to the UK, it gave the rest of Europe a chance to domestic demand in the world’s second above last week’s 14-month low of $1.2920. strains yesterday, as a poll put the campaign for Though it excluded those who would not vote cash in on some of the previous week’s strong largest economy. In contrast to sterling’s Net short positions in the euro ballooned in Scotland to split from the rest of the UK in the lead and did not know how they would vote, it over- gains. The European Central Bank’s new salvo of sharp moves, other major currencies were the week ended Sept 2, rising to their largest for the first time-just 10 days before the final vote. turned the 22-point lead the unionist campaign support measures announced on Thursday con- treading water. The dollar was steady on the in more than two years, according to With a ceasefire in Ukraine tentatively holding and had just a month ago and showed the momen- tinued to weigh on the euro and kept core euro day at 105.09 yen, remaining shy of its near Commodity Futures Trading Commission markets underpinned by Chinese stimulus hopes tum now being carried by the split side. zone bond years hovering at all-time lows. six-year high of 105.71 touched on Friday. data released on Friday. — Reuters and last week’s salvo of ECB support measures, It rattled sterling which saw its biggest fall in European investors were left mulling a potentially 13-months on the dollar in Asia to $1.6169, Delicate China messy divorce in the UK that, up until now at least, though there was little movement beyond that in Risk sentiment was also generally supported most had viewed as an unlikely risk. early European trading. London’s FTSE, however, after Friday’s lacklustre US jobs report was inter- Oil falls under $100 Another eye-catching mover was Brent crude was the region’s worst performing bourse down preted as suggesting the Federal Reserve may opt as it fell below $100 a barrel, having posted its 0.4 percent with 6 of its 10 biggest fallers based in to hold off on hiking US interest rates anytime LONDON: Brent crude oil fell below that tepid domestic demand exacerbat- third weekly drop in four weeks last week. Traders Scotland while bond markets saw UK yields tick soon. The S&P 500 hit a fresh closing high on Friday $100 a barrel for the first time in 14 ed by a cooling housing market is fingered disappointing Chinese data which stoked up. and high-flying emerging market stocks, which months yesterday as Chinese and US increasingly weighing on the economy. speculation about whether authorities would “The pound is predictably taking a hit, my base tend to be highly sensitive to US monetary policy data pointed to slower-than-expected Oil prices are now too low for many have to loosen policy further to revive demand in case is still that there won’t be a split but should predictions, made 0.2 percent gains on Monday in- growth in the world’s top oil consumers. OPEC countries to cover all their spend- the world’s second biggest economy. there be a yes vote the pound will look vulnerable line with the Nikkei in Japan. Weak economic growth combined with ing needs, analysts and economists say. But in Europe, attention was focused on because of the 12-18 months of uncertainty that Chinese markets were closed yesterday but ample supply has pushed oil prices Although the cost of getting oil out of Scotland’s Sept. 18 vote on whether to break away would lie ahead,” said Neil Williams, chief econo- Chinese trade data was released that supported down from a high for the year above the ground is low in most countries in from the rest the United Kingdom. A weekend mist at UK-based fund manager Hermes. bets on new stimulus from Beijing. An unexpected $115 hit in June. the cartel, growing social spending and Saudi Arabia and other OPEC produc- ambitious infrastructure plans mean ers have said they prefer oil above $100. many oil producers now earn less from Prices below this level will put pressure their oil sales than they need to fund on the budgets of many exporters, and their budgets. could encourage some producers to But oil producers have limited room pump less in an attempt to support the for manoeuvre. Some analysts have sug- market. Brent fell to a low of $99.76 a gested that Saudi Arabia, the biggest barrel, down $1.06 and its lowest since producer in OPEC, may be reluctant to June 2013, before recovering slightly to cut output to support pries if it means trade around $99.95 by 0845 GMT. The losing market share. “The fall in prices is benchmark fell $1.01 to settle at $100.82 a temporary thing. They are still within a barrel on Friday, recording its third the acceptable range,” an OPEC delegate weekly drop in four. from a Gulf country said. US crude slipped 60 cents to $92.69 a “We are now approaching winter so barrel after settling at $93.29 on Friday the prices are expected to rise,” said the for its sixth weekly drop in seven. The delegate, who declined to be identified. price fall followed data showing China’s Investors kept a close eye on geopolitical import growth fell unexpectedly for the concerns in Europe and the Middle East, second consecutive month in August, especially on the impact the tensions posting its worst performance in over a could have on European demand. A year as domestic demand faltered. ceasefire in Ukraine was largely holding, It was the second straight month of although there had been sporadic fire weak import growth, raising concerns overnight. — Reuters TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 Business25 CB poses challenge for independent Scotland UK parties reject Salmond’s bid to keep pound LONDON: Scotland’s nationalists may have to do if it did not have a monetary authority of Institute to oversee the banking sector and add the creation of a central bank and a cur- its own. collect data. Institutions such as the Interna- rency to their plan to build a new country, if Salmond has said an independent Scotland tional Monetary Fund would be able to help. they win next week’s independence referen- would not join the euro. The British govern- Croatia and Slovakia, which were born from dum. The Plan A of Alex Salmond’s Scottish ment seized on Rehn’s comments to renew bigger nations, set up central banks smoothly. National Party has long been for an indepen- its attack on the nationalists’ proposals. Rehn’s Wim Boonstra, chief economist at Dutch dent Scotland to share the Bank of England view has been challenged. Andrew Hughes bank Rabobank, said Scotland, with its long PARIS: (From L to R) Uniliver’s Chief Executive Officer Paul Polman, International with the rest of the United Kingdom, along Hallett, a member of the Scottish govern- history of producing leading economists, Movement ATD Fourth World Director General Isabelle Pypaert Perrin, EU Com- with the pound as a joint currency. ment’s council of economic advisors, said would have no problem finding the right peo- missioner for Development Andris Piebalgs, Junior minister for French speaking Britain’s three big political parties say they Scotland could set up an embryonic central ple. “In a technical sense, if there is a transition countries Annick Girardin and Convergences Chairman Jean-Michel Severino at- are not bluffing when they rule out such a cur- bank of its own and argue that it was out- period of two years, of course you can estab- tend the session “Ownership of the new development goals: involving all actors rency union. The question of what money an sourcing its functions to the Bank of England, lish a central bank,” said Boonstra, who teaches in the post-2015 agenda” at the World Forum Convergences in Paris yesterday.—AFP independent Scotland would use is the big- even if there were no currency union. money and banking at the Free University in gest point of contention ahead of the vote on “You have to have the paraphernalia of a Amsterdam. Sept 18, which opinion polls show is too close central bank in place so you can signal that If Scotland chose to launch its own curren- Banks hit as Scottish freedom to call. you can go into the euro, should you choose cy, the most likely option would be to peg it to Unless British leaders do a U-turn and agree to do so,” said Hughes Hallett, who teaches the UK pound. James Mirrlees, a Nobel prize- supporters take lead in poll to a currency union after a vote for secession, economics at George Mason University in the winning economist who advises the Scottish Scotland would face the choice of adopting United States and St Andrews University in government and favours a formal UK-Scotland LONDON: Shares in Edinburgh-based present a significant risk to their business- the pound unilaterally or creating a currency Scotland. currency union, said Scotland could follow the Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank es, impacting their funding, tax and com- run by a central bank of its own. “But there is no requirement that you go example of Hong Kong which pegs its dollar of Scotland fell yesterday after support- pliance costs. Analysts at Credit Suisse said If it took the latter route, some economists into the euro.” He pointed to EU member to the US dollar. ers of Scottish independence took their that a vote for independence would result say, the oil-producing country could struggle Sweden which has so far not been required He also said Scotland would be able to first opinion poll lead since the referen- in complex legal issues and additional to build up sufficient reserves despite Sal- to make good on its commitment to join the borrow to build up reserves to back up a new dum campaign began. Lloyds’ shares costs for both Lloyds and RBS, whose regis- tered offices are in Edinburgh. mond’s hopes of creating a Norwegian-style euro zone. currency, despite warnings from London that were down 2.5 percent by 0845 GMT and They also said a “yes” vote could com- sovereign wealth fund. Such arguments may one day be heard in it would face higher borrowing costs, espe- Royal Bank of Scotland’s down 2.3 per- plicate the privatization of Lloyds and RBS. Using the pound without an agreement the European Court of Justice and they would cially if Scotland shuns its share of UK debt in cent. Shares in TSB, which does a quarter The government pumped a combined 66 with the rest of the United Kingdom would probably run into opposition from within the response to a refusal by the UK to share the of its mortgage lending in Scotland and billion pounds ($106.7 billion) into the raise major questions about the ability of Scot- bloc, not least from EU member Spain. Madrid pound. Ronald MacDonald, an economics pro- is majority-owned by Lloyds, were down banks to keep them afloat during the 2008 land to provide support for its banks and steer is worried that a smooth Scottish accession fessor at Glasgow University, said building up 2.8 percent. Scotland will vote on Sept 18 whether financial crisis. The British government its economy. would embolden Catalan nationalists. reserves could be more problematic, some- to stay in the United Kingdom. Economists holds a 25 percent stake in Lloyds, hav- A former top European Union official thing which would raise questions about the have questioned whether an independent ing sold 13.5 percent of the shares over warned last week that it would also kill Scot- New country, new currency? Scottish nationalists’ public spending promis- Scotland would be able to host such large the past year and had hoped to sell more land’s chances of the joining the EU, something A simpler option, many economists say, es. Similar-sized Nordic countries each held on banks. Banking industry sources told Re- this month if Scots voted against indepen- which is central to Salmond’s independence is to create a new Scottish currency under a average around 40 billion pounds of reserves uters last week that Lloyds is considering dence. Those plans will be put on hold if plan. Olli Rehn, monetary affairs commissioner new central bank, giving the new nation more while Scotland’s share of the United King- moving its registered offices to London there is a “yes” vote. The government also in Brussels until July, said Scotland would have freedom to pursue its own policies. The task of dom’s reserves would be only around 6 billion if Scots vote for independence. RBS is ex- holds an 81 percent stake in RBS whose to commit to joining the euro-zone as a con- creating a central bank itself is not a big prob- pounds, he wrote in the Financial Times. “To amining its options. The two banks have shares are trading below the price it paid dition for accession to the broader EU, some- lem. The Edinburgh government has already generate sufficient reserves would require an warned that Scottish independence would for them.—Reuters thing he said the country would be unable to proposed the creation of a Scottish Monetary austerity program,” he said.—Reuters

IMF chief sees world growth at ‘just over 3%’ PARIS: The head of the International not to use the current low level of infla- next year but this looks increasingly dif- Monetary Fund yesterday hinted that the tion as an excuse to put off its efforts at ficult given stagnant growth in the euro- global lender could downgrade its fore- deficit reduction. “Even if inflation is zone’s second largest economy. cast for world economic growth this year weaker than usual, it cannot be used as a France’s government has predicted a when it releases new figures next month. screen to put off the necessary efforts on deficit of “around four percent” of gross “We are in the process of updating our spending,” Lagarde emphasized. domestic product this year, an upwards forecasts. World growth should be just Last week, in an exclusive interview revision from the 3.8 percent forecast above three percent this year, between with AFP, French Finance Minister Michel previously. 3.0 and 3.5 percent,” Christine Lagarde Sapin hinted France might not meet its President Francois Hollande’s plan to told French business daily Les Echos. budgetary targets due to a low level of get the French economy moving again, The IMF had previously forecast global inflation. known as the Responsibility Pact, sees growth at 3.4 percent for this year and will “We can’t have the same targets with some 50 billion euros in spending cuts up release new projections on October 7. La- an inflation that is becoming very low,” until 2017. On the other side of the led- garde said world growth was “too weak, Sapin told AFP, in response to a question ger, Hollande plans to offer businesses 40 fragile and uneven” and there were “sev- on whether the target of cutting 21 bil- billion euros in tax cuts in return for cre- eral geopolitical risks” stemming from the lion euros ($28 billion) in public spending ating 500,000 jobs before 2017. Lagarde crises in Ukraine and the Middle East. next year could be jeopardized. France said that the impact of this plan on the The IMF chief urged France to “contin- has promised to get its public deficit economy is “contained” given that the ue the path of budgetary consolidation” down to the European Union ceiling of cuts in public spending are largely com- and appeared to warn French authorities three percent of gross domestic product pensated by tax breaks. —AFP PARIS: IMF chief Christine Lagarde posing on the sideline of a press conference, at her law- yer’s office in Paris.— AFP British unions see Ownership of UK gold no recovery for EU’s Barnier seeks up for negotiation living standards result of probe into LONDON: An independent Scotland first opinion poll lead since the referen- LIVERPOOL: British trade unions bosses said declining could lay claim to a part of the United dum campaign began, with a YouGov living standards will be the battleground for next year’s Kingdom’s 310-tonne gold reserves if survey for the Sunday Times newspaper general election after lashing out against the govern- banker allowances votes go in favor of the “Yes” campaign putting the “Yes” to independence cam- ment’s austerity measures at their annual conference this month, with ownership of Britain’s paign on 51 percent against the “No” this week. The nation’s unions chief Frances O’Grady LONDON: Banks use of so-called al- portant to show a collective, proac- bullion hoard up for negotiation along camp on 49 percent. warned that Europe-wide austerity measures, imple- lowances to soften a European Union tive stance on this important matter with other assets. Former British Prime Minister Gordon mented in the wake of the global financial crisis, were cap on bonuses could face a “coordi- and address the claims made that the “The distribution of the UK’s assets Brown has faced persistent criticism for counterproductive, hit living standards and damaged nated policy response”, the EU’s finan- spirit - if not the letter - of union law is in the event of Scottish independence disposing of almost 400 tonnes of the economic growth in the long run. cial services chief Michel Barnier has being disregarded,” Barnier said in his would be subject to negotiation between United Kingdom’s gold via a series of auc- “Living standards will be centre stage for the elec- warned, prompting bankers to argue letter to EBA Chairman Andrea Enria an independent Scottish Government tions between 1999 and 2002, when pric- tion,” said O’Grady, eight months before Britons head to politicians should steer clear of pay. and made available to the media. and the continuing UK government,” a es were at their lowest in around 20 years. the polls in May 2015. “People are saying to the govern- The EU imposed controls on banker “I would therefore be very grateful spokesman for the United Kingdom Trea- Gold prices surged over the following ment: you keep talking about economic recovery but we bonuses, blamed for encouraging risk- if you could share with us the results sury said yesterday. The United Kingdom, decade, topping out in September 2011 are not feeling it?” taking by staff whose year-end haul of your work on this issue as soon as whose reserves are worth 7.84 billion at $1,920.30 an ounce, nearly five times The Trades Union Congress (TUC), the umbrella was linked to their revenue-generat- possible and at the latest by the end of pounds ($12.6 billion) at today’s prices, is their end 2002 level. Brown returned to group for unions representing 6.2 million workers, be- ing record, after taxpayers were forced September, in order to ensure that we currently the world’s 18th largest official frontline politics this year to campaign gan its annual meeting on Sunday in Liverpool, north- to shore up lenders whose shaky fi- can address any concerns in a timely sector gold holder. for the preservation of Scotland’s 307- west England, with attacks on the policies of the Con- nances were suddenly exposed in the manner through a coordinated policy A decision to break away from the year old union with England. Spot gold servative-Liberal Democrat coalition government. The financial crisis of 2007-2009. response,” Barnier said. United Kingdom when Scotland’s voters was at $1,265 an ounce yesterday, little organization is using this year’s meeting to urge an end The controls limit payouts to the go to the polls on Sept. 18 would be fol- changed from Friday. Sterling-denomi- to the squeeze on public sector spending and pay that equivalent of an employee’s fixed sal- Starting point lowed by negotiations with London over nated gold outperformed as the pound has been imposed since the coalition won power from ary, or twice that amount with share- Barnier, who did not say what this a raft of assets, including the pound and sank to a 10-month low versus the dollar, Labour in 2010. holder approval. Barnier on Sunday coordinated response might consist North Sea oil. Supporters of Scottish in- and was up 0.8 percent at 784.96 pounds The TUC also called on the government to lift the min- asked the EU’s banking watchdog, the of, has the power to propose amend- dependence over the weekend took their an ounce at 1022 GMT. —Reuters imum wage to £10 ($16, 12.5 euros) per hour. It is due to European Banking Authority (EBA), ments to EU law if he thinks it is be- rise to £6.50 next month. Trade unions have threatened to wrap up by the end of September ing circumvented by bankers, a step disruptive public sector strikes in Britain in the run-up to its probe into whether quarterly and some regulators say privately would Britain’s election. monthly role-based allowances being be needed to make any changes. A The economy is staging a strong recovery so far this paid by banks such as HSBC, Barclays, spokeswoman for the EBA said: “When year, growing by 0.8 percent in both the first and second Citi should be allowed under the bo- we have deadlines we comply with the quarter of this year, in stark contrast with the stagnating nus cap rule. deadlines. There will be interaction euro-zone. But banks insist allowances are part with the commission on these find- At the same time however, recent data showed that of fixed pay and reject accusations ings. “Once we gather the findings and average weekly wages excluding bonuses grew by just from some European Union lawmak- see where the problem is, then that’s 0.6 percent in the three months to June. ers and others that they are simply the starting point for defining clear That was significantly below inflation during the pe- stealth bonus payments. criteria for allocating the allowances riod, meaning that the purchasing power of wages actu- “Ultimately we think that decisions to fixed or variable pay.” ally fell in real terms. about pay is a matter for shareholders Britain’s top banking supervisor, and not politicians,” the British Bank- Bank of England Deputy Governor ‘Living standards under attack’ ers’ Association said yesterday. The Andrew Bailey, said in April that al- “People feel that this government doesn’t really un- EBA had said it would complete its lowances were being used to soften derstand what it is like to have year after year of real probe into allowances and report back the blow of the bonus cap but were pay cuts, where prices are still rising,” O’Grady told AFP by the end of the year, with possible the “least worst alternative”. Barnier’s in an interview. “Working people across Europe are see- new guidance for banks before the intervention came ahead of his sched- ing their living standards under attack,” she said, adding: cap takes effect on awards handed out uled departure from his post at the “Many people see the European political class as be- early in 2015 for performance cover- end of October, when a new commis- ing 2014. sion takes over. It also came on the eve ABIDJAN: The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Donald Ka- ing out of touch with their concerns.” “And increasingly, But Barnier published a letter in of a hearing in the bloc’s top court on a beruka (center) attends a flag raising ceremony yesterday in Abidjan, marking people understand it is bad economics too. If people which he asked the EBA to speed up challenge to the cap mounted by Brit- the return of the AfDB headquarters in the Ivorian capital. The African Develop- don’t have money in their pockets, how are they going its timetable for the probe. “It is im- ain.— Reuters ment Bank had been relocated to Tunisia for more than a decade due to political to spend in local shops and businesses and ensure that instability in Ivory Coast. —AFP the recovery such as it is sustainable.”—AFP TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 Business26 Qatar continues to diversify economy country posts double-digit non-hydrocarbon growth QNB REPORT

DOHA: QNB Group has published its Qatar Eco- economy hits significant supply bottlenecks. nomic Insight, 2014 report. The report analyzes how the economy continues its diversification Inflation phase through double-digit non-hydrocarbon The government has ramped up budgeted cap- growth, which is expected to accelerate through ital spending, driving overall investment and eco- 2016. nomic growth, while the fiscal surplus increased to According to the report, the economy has start- 15.6 percent of GDP in the fiscal year that ended ed a new diversification phase as large investment March 31, 2014 (2013/14). spending in the non-hydrocarbon sector acceler- Lower hydrocarbon revenue and rising capi- ated growth to 6.5 percent in 2013 (6.1 percent tal spending could narrow the fiscal surplus from in 2012) while growth in the hydrocarbon sector 8.5 percent of GDP in 2014/15 to 5.3 percent in slowed. 2016/17. The government has recently earmarked The report forecasts real GDP growth to acceler- $182bn for project implementation over the next ate from 6.8 percent in 2014 to 7.8 percent in 2016 five years, of which $27.4bn is in 2014/15. as hydrocarbon production grows moderately while the non-hydrocarbon sector expands at a Fiscal balance double-digit pace on higher investment spending Banking asset growth slowed to 9.4 percent and a growing population. The share of the non- in the twelve months to end-June 2014 on lower hydrocarbon sector in GDP is projected to grow public sector borrowing; non-performing loans from 49.0 percent in 2014 to 57.2 percent by 2016. (NPLs) were low at 1.9 percent of gross loans at end-2013 and banks remained well capitalized, Real GDP Growth with the average capital adequacy ratio well above Inflation has slowed since mid-2013 (CPI infla- the QCB requirement under Basel III. Bank lending tion averaged 2.8 percent in H1 2014) as rising is expected to rise by an average 10.7 percent in rents were offset by lower global food prices. Nev- 2014-16, increasingly driven by the expanding ertheless, overall inflation is projected to increase population and steady deposit growth averaging moderately to 3.4 percent in 2014 and 3.5 percent 12.5 percent. Low provisioning requirements and in 2015 as rising rents outweigh lower food prices. efficient cost bases will support continued strong There are risks, however, of higher inflation if the bank profitability.

Demographic crisis MAN repeats commitment at ME empties out Japan’s Natural Gas Vehicles Summit countryside AYUKAWA, Japan: The tiny Japanese ber of young women in remote areas. community of Mishima was desperate But it is not only an issue for the coun- to reverse its shrinking population so tryside, as overpopulated cities suffer officials came up with what they hoped from worsening social services, warned would be a game-changing plan: free Hiroya Masuda, a former internal affairs cows. Anyone willing to pack up and minister and the policy council’s chair. move to the remote southern village of The exodus has seen younger peo- 379 residents would get a no-cost calf ple flock to bigger cities, including or 500,000 yen ($4,900) in cash. Osaka and the capital Tokyo, whose Mishima’s bovine brainwave has metropolitan area is home to about 30 fallen well short of expectations, how- million people, or nearly one-quarter ever. “The program has been going for of the nation’s population. “The coun- more than 20 years, and so far there has try is going to lose its balance if Tokyo only been one person who took us up is overcrowded and there is no one in on the cow, and that was two decades the countryside,” Masuda said. ago,” village official Shingo Hidaka told “We have to look at this issue as AFP, adding the cash had only a hand- today’s problem.” Case in point is Nan- ful of takers. moku village, 100 kilometres (62 miles) The town’s plucky bid to reverse its northwest of Tokyo, home to the coun- demographic drain may be unusual, try’s oldest population. but it is not alone. A record 57 percent of its residents industry stakeholders to chart an energy road- In an effort to lure newcomers, small are 65 or older, and the government ABU DHABI: MAN Truck & Bus reaffirmed its 2014 edition of the IAA Commercial Vehicles map that will lead the region towards a more communities across Japan are offer- estimates that there will be just 700 commitment to sustainable transport solu- Fair in Hanover. sustainable future,” Pedro Teixeira, the new ing new arrivals everything from sacks people living in Nanmoku by 2040, tions on the eve of the upcoming Middle East MAN is now using its proven technology Head of Bus Sales at MAN Middle East said. of rice and school lunches to no-cost plummeting from just over 2,200 now. Natural Gas Vehicles (MENGV) Summit 2014 in credentials and experience to transform the He added, “Given the focus on the environ- medical care and free entry at the local The village is offering free school Abu Dhabi which takes place from September trucking industry as well. Recently, MAN Latin ment, regional countries are looking at mea- hot spring-a hugely popular pastime. lunches and student medical care to 8-10, 2014 at the Le Royal Meridien hotel. As America conducted the successful trial run sures to reduce emissions while evaluating But the mostly ineffective moves have anyone willing to move to the area. countries in the region look to reduce their of a VW truck 100% powered by Compressed alternative fuel deployment scenarios. Within proved no match for the twin threats of Hida in central Japan is giving new- energy dependence in terms of fuel consump- Natural Gas (CNG) in Brazil. The state-of-the- the region, the UAE leads the way when it a rapidly ageing population and one of comers an annual gift of 60 kilograms tion as well as invest in cleaner sources of fuel, art truck reduces CO2 emissions by 20% and comes to NGV deployment. As well as convert- the world’s lowest birthrates. (132 pounds) of rice for a decade, while the summit will be a leading platform for the delivers greater comfort to drivers, with the ing a growing percentage of its public trans- As a result, Japan’s countryside is Nikaho in the north will hand out free global and local Natural Gas Vehicles commu- new engine significantly reducing cabin noise port fleet into NGVs, the country is rapidly emptying out at an alarming rate, in a admission to the local hot spring. nity to discuss the factors that are driving their levels. building the infrastructure necessary to sup- demographic shift that by government “But the situation has been getting industry. In the Middle East, MAN Truck & Bus had port future needs. Strong policy support plays estimates will see the population drop worse and worse-we haven’t found the A pioneer in the introduction of cleaner earlier been commissioned by Abu Dhabi’s public transport solutions to the Middle East Department of Transport to conduct extensive a crucial role in encouraging the use of natural to 86 million over the next four decades kind of radical steps needed to stop the gas as a fuel, and the UAE is a prime example of from about 127 million now. A whop- trend,” a Nanmoku official said. region, MAN Truck & Bus is looking forward to trials of its Lion’s City CNG Bus. The bus oper- contributing to the debate on policies and ac- ated for eight months in the UAE along with how having a big-picture vision can help align ping 40 percent of the population is national goals with environmental targets.” expected to be over the age of 65 in ‘Dying out’ tions that can accelerate the growth of NGVs regular diesel-powered buses to achieve a di- (Natural Gas Vehicles) in the region at the sum- rect comparison; the result showed a higher Natural gas presents an effective and viable the coming decades, up from around a The once bustling whaling town of alternative to gasoline and diesel, offering tre- quarter now. Ayukawa is now a shell of its former self mit. MAN Truck & Bus can point to the experi- exhaust gas quality compared to diesel buses mendous advantages to fleet owners in terms The problem has left some com- after a ban on commercial whaling dec- ence of a quarter of a century in natural-gas- and less nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxides of environmental sustainability, safety, and munities overwhelmingly populated imated the economy, with the popula- powered buses and the company’s experience and particles in the air. Additionally, the bus cost efficiency. Worldwide, natural gas vehicles with public transport authorities across the complied with the strictest security standards by elderly people or on the brink of tion plummeting by 75 percent since have been witnessing consistent growth. globe has conclusively proven the viability of worldwide - including the ECE-R110 guideline “Although the NGV industry in the region becoming ghost towns. School rolls its peak in the mid-1950s. “Those were CNG as an alternative fuel choice. - setting a new standard of road safety in the is still at a nascent stage, the environmental are badly diminished and local services the good old days,” said Kinji Suzuki, a are increasingly too costly to maintain In August 2014, the MAN Lion’s City GL CNG region. benefits and cost savings offered by technolo- 77-year-old retired whaler, as he stood gies such as CNG are persuading public trans- due the shrinking tax base, while the bus wowed a panel of trade journalists from “As the leading manufacturer of eco-friend- on the town wharf with a whale-tooth port agencies to look at NGVs as a sustainable problem hurts the wider economy and across Europe in this year’s ‘Bus Euro Test’ to ly natural gas-powered vehicles, MAN is com- necklace dangling from his neck. and commercially viable method of reducing exacerbates an already severe public claim its place as ‘Bus of the Year 2015’. The mitted to providing our customers with highly “Without whaling, people will leave carbon emissions. As this trend gathers mo- debt crisis. 18.75 metre long natural gas-powered articu- reliable and technologically superior transpor- and this town will die out.” Prime Min- mentum, we believe NGVs will gradually make lated bus cruised past the competition at full tation solutions that contribute to the reduc- the transition from being a niche market to ‘Today’s problem ister Shinzo Abe has pledged to unveil throttle to claim this prestigious accolade. The tion of the global carbon footprint. We look the preferred choice for fleet owners in the re- The privately-run Japan Policy an action plan by the end of this year trophy will be awarded in September at the forward to engaging with policy-makers and gion,” Pedro Teixeira said. Council warns that by 2040 about half to halt the decline and stabilise Japan’s of Japan’s communities-from the big- population at around 100 million. Abe gest cities to tiny hamlets-are at risk last week shuffled his cabinet, creating Kerzner International, Sevens Holding of tipping into an irreversible decline, a new ministerial job dedicated to re- mainly due to sharp drop in the num- vitalising local economies.—AFP plan new One&Only resort in Bahrain MANAMA: Kerzner International Holdings destination. More and more visitors are dis- carefully preserving space for adults only as Limited, which through its subsidiaries, is a covering Bahrain for both leisure and business well. 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These new project is scheduled to be completed in lection, One&Only Bahrain will place an em- seven properties include the iconic One&Only 2016. phasis on privacy with a variety of accommo- Reethi Rah in the Maldives; One&Only Le Saint With approximately 150 luxurious guest dation including exclusive luxury villas, as well Géran in Mauritius; One&Only Royal Mirage rooms and suites as well as villas and estates, as secluded estates that are perfect for large in Dubai; One&Only Ocean Club in The Baha- world-class dining and retail options, plus a families. The resort will evoke a ‘sense of place’, mas; One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico; One&Only Spa, the resort is set to become a showcasing the country’s rich history and re- One&Only Cape Town in South Africa and destination for both business and leisure. The flecting the local culture with a design appeal One&Only The Palm in Dubai. One&Only Hay- property will be strategically located in Seef, to attract the contemporary traveller seeking man Island on The Great Barrier Reef will open on the northwestern coast of Bahrain, and will ultimate luxury. The stylish resort will also in July 2014. One&Only has also announced Local residents at Ayukawa port in Ishinomaki City after the nation’s 2011 command an enviable private beachfront. In be home to a variety of boutiques from the plans to develop a resort in Sanya, China, as quake-tsunami disaster. The whaling town of Ayukawa on Japan’s northeast addition, the resort will boast extensive meet- world’s leading brands, offering the very lat- well as One&Only Portonovi in Montenegro, coast used to bustle with activity as fishermen brought their massive catch ing facilities and strong accessibility. est in retail indulgence. As with all One&Only the first property for the collection in Europe back to port, supporting a community of nearly 14,000 people. —AFP “I am thrilled we are able to partner with properties, this resort will offer innovative and OneOnly Jeddah, the first One&Only in Sevens Holding to develop this world-class programming for families with children whilst The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 Technology27 As ‘Outlander’ starts strong, Starz plays the niche TV game LOS ANGELES: A period drama set in the Scottish ain who finds herself transported back to 1700s Thrones” and PBS Masterpiece’s “Downton Abbey.” The network previously gained attention for Highlands, with a sassy female lead caught in a Scotland during a second honeymoon trip to the “There’s an appetite for audiences who are will- original shows such as historical gladiator series star-crossed time-travel romance may prove to be Highlands. ing to go to places that take them out of their day- “Spartacus” and regal saga “The White Queen.” a turning point in the evolution of premium cable “We’re focused on not trying to be everything to-day reality and into another world,” said “Out- In the past year, Starz debuted historical fantasy network Starz, as it faces an uphill climb against its for everybody, but trying to have a couple of lander” creator Ron Moore. “Da Vinci’s Demons” and pirate tale “Black Sails,” well-heeled rivals. things that are really important to every demo- In “Outlander,” as Claire attempts to return to both of which skew towards young males, Al- As basic cable and premium networks such as graphic group that we have,” said Starz chief ex- her own time, she must rely on her wits to survive brecht said, while gritty New York drama “Power” Twenty-First Century Fox Inc’s FX Networks, Time ecutive Chris Albrecht. among male-dominated Scottish clans, although serves African-American viewers. Warner Cable Inc’s HBO, CBS Corp’s Showtime and Starz made “Outlander” available on its on- she finds herself falling for Jamie, a rugged young The 2015 slate also targets key demographics, Netflix Inc’s online streaming service ramp up orig- demand platforms a week ahead of its Aug. 9 pre- warrior. with comedy “Blunt Talk” from “Family Guy” creator “It’s quite unusual that we have a strong female Seth MacFarlane starring Patrick Stewart, ballet inal programming to lure viewers, Starz is gaining miere, drawing 3.7 million total viewers, the largest character at the center of the show,” said actress drama “Flesh and Bone” and baseball series “Survi- a footing with the genre-bending “Outlander.” multi-platform audience in the network’s history. Caitriona Balfe, who plays Claire. “She’s an every- vor’s Remorse.” A romance based on books by Diana Gabaldon, The show has averaged nearly 3 million viewers woman.” “As shows grow and stay on a few seasons, “Outlander” is Starz’s key product in drawing fe- per episode since, and its second season has been The Starz network, founded in 1991 as the En- they’ll expand to demographics that didn’t think male viewers and part of its strategy aimed at de- greenlit. core Movie Group, has evolved into multiple pre- they would appreciate it. There are going to be veloping niche audiences. Demand for period dramas was fueled by Em- mium cable channels airing movies and original more men watching ‘Outlander,’” Albrecht add- Environmental It follows Claire, a married nurse in 1940s Brit- my-winners such as HBO’s fantasy series “Game of programming, reaching 23 million homes. ed. — Reuters Think you can solve Apple feeding frenzy disasters Colombia’s 50-year war? Reach for your mouse with selective silence BOGOTA: Colombians will soon be reintegration of rebel fighters into so- able to sit around a virtual negotiat- ciety are the outstanding issues on the Big phones, smart watches and high expectations ing table as Marxist FARC rebels or the agenda. government to thrash out an end to 50 Ending the conflict has eluded a SAN FRANCISCO: It is a marketing strat- years of war in a video game mirroring dozen successive governments since egy that few experts would recommend and complex real life talks to restore peace the FARC formed in 1964 out of a peas- even fewer companies can pull off. But the to the country. ant movement seeking land reform. less Apple says about its eagerly anticipated “Adios a las Armas,” or “Farewell to Two previous attempts at peace talks event today at a performing arts center in Sili- Arms,” a finalist in a government com- broke down acrimoniously, the last in con Valley, the more frenzied the speculation petition in July for non-violent video 2002. becomes. In keeping with its style, Apple has games, aims to raise awareness about Colombians re-elected President revealed little about what is expected to be a peace deal being negotiated in Cuba Juan Manuel Santos in June to a sec- the unveiling of the company’s first “big thing” which voters will back or reject in a ref- ond four-year term on his promises to since the death of legendary co-founder and erendum. ink a historic deal at the talks, which he driving force Steve Jobs nearly three years ago. The game will be launched early launched in late 2012. Invitations sent out to a select crowd had next year and may be adapted for on- Santos, who succeeded the hardline only the date and the cryptic message: “Wish line play on social networks and mobile Alvaro Uribe as president, must strike a we could say more.” Apple is a proven master phones as well as being sent to schools delicate balance between making con- of getting more attention by saying nothing cessions to the rebels and alienating an and peace-promoting institutions in a than most companies do by pouring money country striving to end the long con- already-skeptical electorate wary of a into marketing campaigns. As long as Apple flict. sell-out to a group many see as terror- keeps cranking out must-have devices, silence “People think resolving the war is ists. simpler than it is in reality ... (but) nego- Uribe, who intensified attacks on the and selectivity should remain potent weapons tiations take place in a complex context FARC during his two terms in power, in its marketing arsenal, experts say. “There where each actor has many interests thinning the rebels’ ranks and pushing is the culture of secrecy, which fuels a lot of and responsibilities to their support- them into remote jungle areas, oppos- speculation about what they might be doing,” ers,” the game’s inventor, Javier Corre- es the peace talks. Reticle Research principal analyst Ross Rubin SAN FRANCISCO: The Apple logo is seen in this Sept 11, 2012 file photo at the Yerba Buena dor, a psychology professor at Univer- Corredor first invented a paper ver- said. “And there is this expectation that the Center for Arts.— AFP sidad Nacional, told Reuters. sion of the game as an educational tool products they introduce are going to change With parallels to the popular board when the last peace talks collapsed, the game. Backing it up is a really incredible Apple Underdog Past few products amazingly well, while controlling game Risk, “Farewell to Arms” players perceiving that many Colombians who track record dating back to the Apple II (com- Some say that Apple’s inclination to lock everything from hardware to operating soft- represent either the government, FARC were critical of the process failed to puter).” secrets behind its campus walls stretches back ware and content. Apple even started making rebels, right-wing paramilitaries or ci- grasp the complexity of the interests at The strategy of letting rumor mills crank to when Jobs in 1997 returned to the helm its own chips for mobile devices. And it dares vilians, and compete for territory on a stake. up expectations puts pressure on Apple to re- of a company that was on the ropes with the to shake things up with dramatic changes, like map of Colombia. He commissioned Eleven Produccio- peatedly wow the world - or risk having events world ready to count it out. A pair of longtime dumping smartphone keyboards in favor of They play cards and roll dice - virtu- nes, a Bogota-based software produc- branded as disappointments. But Apple has Apple engineers once suggested to AFP that touch screens, according to Rubin. “In contrast ally via the computer - to pursue inter- er, to make a demo version that won been known to reach out behind the scenes to the marketing technique stemmed from Zen to many other companies, Apple is not afraid a $48,000 grant in the technology and ests on the same topics being negotiat- temper grandly unrealistic speculation. Apple Buddhism studied by Jobs, and the notion that to leave the past and legacy technologies be- ed in Cuba and gain seats in Congress, communication ministry’s competition is even seen as becoming slightly more open media attention is naturally compelled to fill hind,” the analyst said. with the winner the first one to take in July for it to be turned into a finished after the departure in May of Katie Cotton, a mass-market product. the void left by the company remaining mum. Apple is also carefully calculating when it more than half of the parliament. communications executive who firmly man- The competition was devised by The practice has been a winner for Apple. No comes to entering new markets. There have aged the company’s precious image. In the FIVE-DECADE CONFLICT Vice-Minister Maria Carolina Hoyos venue seems big enough for its launch events, typically been five or so years between new past two weeks, traditionally taciturn Apple The real talks in Havana have to expand the market for engaging and it grabs headlines in weeks leading up to “big things”. “There is so much anticipation be- achieved partial deals on FARC involve- but non-violent video games while was quick to release statements after hackers and following announcements. cause Apple doesn’t enter a new product cat- ment in politics, land reform and drug boosting the local software indus- swiped nude photos of celebrities from iCloud People rush to snap up new Apple gadgets. egory every day,” Rubin said. “They take their trafficking. Victim compensation and try.—Reuters accounts and in response to a report critical of Reasons that Apple thrives while being aloof time with the intention of getting it right with one of its suppliers in China. include the technology titan’s focus on doing a the first try.”— AFP Building a giant? Rocket bets big on new online markets SINGAPORE/MOSCOW/BERLIN: Germany’s Rocket In- ternet faces daunting logistical challenges and rising lo- cal competition from Lagos to Laos as it races to capture customers in emerging markets before e-commerce ti- tans Amazon and Alibaba can catch up. That spells mounting losses as the venture capital company gears up to launch an initial public offering (IPO) this month that will help provide the war chest it needs to build and defend what it hopes will be the larg- est online shopping empire outside the United States and China. Chief Executive Oliver Samwer, who founded Rocket Internet in 2007 with his brothers Alexander and Marc, sees huge opportunities for digital businesses in emerg- ing markets, noting that the cities with the most active Facebook users are Bangkok, Jakarta and Istanbul - with no U.S. city in the top 10. “We like to collect countries, small markets that to- gether can create a giant,” he told a retail conference in June. But while Rocket Internet has launched about 70 companies - ranging from online fashion to food deliv- ery and marketplaces for real estate - in more than 100 countries, many in the last couple of years, it is still far from being a giant. Nikon unveils high-performance Rocket’s top eight e-commerce ventures in emerg- ing markets - including Lamoda in Russia, Dafiti in Brazil and Zalora in Southeast Asia - together made sales of D810 DSLR to capture stunning video 539 million euros ($708 million) in 2013 and an operat- ing loss of 351 million, according to figures from major DUBAI: Building upon its videography success in oth- Yoshida added, “We are keen to tapin to the region- Nikkor lenses Swedish investor AB Kinnevik. er markets, Nikon Middle East FZE today launched the al videography market not just by providing the best The D810 puts incredible power and flexibility in the That compares with the $2.54 billion revenue that high-performance D810 full-frame digital SLR camera in equipment, but also extending support though events hands of videographers, enabling recording of Full HD 15-year-old Chinese e-commerce juggernaut Alibaba the Middle East, designed to produce high-definition, such as the upcoming Nikon Videography Summit and 1080p movies at 60 frames per second (fps).It has been reported for the quarter ended June 30. Alibaba’s net high-quality images and video. Nikon Film Festival, and on-going Nikon School initia- designed to meet the needs of photography enthusiasts income attributable to ordinary shareholders nearly The D810 offers the ability to record stunning Full tive. The ultimate aim of our ‘I AM A MOVEMENT’ cam- and professionals alike, who demand a DSLR that deliv- tripled to $1.99 billion. HD video, while a 36.3-megapixel sensor and wide ISO paign is to provide platforms for the local community to ers the ultimate blend of clarity, sharpness, and rich co- The Rocket businesses are growing fast - revenue was range combine to offer unrivalled images rich in tone meet and acquaint with professionals from the fraternity lours for any shot. The new model features a 36.3-mega- up 74 percent in 2013 - and they have succeeded in at- and definition. In addition to delivering fabulous shots, and exchange information and ideas whilst competing pixel sensor and an ISO range of 64 to 12800, giving tracting over 1 billion euros in capital from a raft of high- the camera offers outstanding versatility to enable it to for the coveted title and support videographers and the camera the capacity to maximise the full potential profile investors - most recently German service pro- excel in a wide range of environments and situations. film-makers in their endeavor to create high-quality, of Nikon’s wide range of NIKKOR lenses. The full-frame vider United Internet AG and Philippine Long Distance “Nikon has experienced great success in the DSLR exciting content.” Commenting on the evolution of the D810 is a step up from the successful D800, boasting an Telephone Company. market in Middle East and Africa over last few years, and camera, Narendra Menon, Regional Head Sales and Mar- effective pixel count of 36.3 million, enabling images to But they face a rocky road, not least due to competi- we hope to continue the trend with the launch of the keting, Nikon MEA, said,” The new Nikon D810 builds on be enlarged without degrading quality. The image sen- tion from Alibaba itself as the Chinese firm - soon to be D810, the latest addition to our extensive regional port- the performance of the acclaimed D800, and has been sor is designed without an optical low-pass filter to en- bolstered by funds from a bumper listing - looks for new folio,” said Takashi Yoshida, Managing Director Nikon designed to produce breath-taking images and video. sure images appear sharp while retaining rich tonality. opportunities outside its home market. MEA, “We are continuously listening to our customers, The camera’s raw power maintains the integrity of ev- It also packs the power of the EXPEED 4 image-process- The Samwer brothers have gained notoriety for clon- both in region and across the world, and incorporating ery frame, blending incredible picture quality with the ing businesses pioneered in Silicon Valley in new mar- their needs into our innovations. The D810 is a perfect ability to capture clear Full HD video, while giving pro- ing engine that delivers high-speed processing, which along with the camera’s wide range of ISO sensitivities, kets - most notably German online auction site Alando example of that, where we have advanced our video fessionals complete creative control over the image. Its which they sold to eBay, the site it was modelled on; and offers further creative control for shooting in less-than- recording capabilities to meet the finest industry stan- high megapixel count and wide ISO range ensure rich Amazon Zappos-copy Zalando, now Europe’s biggest dards, while also improving our photography function”. and sharp images regardless of shooting conditions.” optimal conditions. online fashion site which is on track to list soon. — Reuters TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 HEALTH & SCIENCE

Peachy keen: Ancient pits reveal origin of peach domestication WASHINGTON: Peaches fresh from the tree or in The researchers compared peach pits, also called good candidate for domestication. has a significant role to play in Chinese culture,” said treats like pie, jam and ice cream have been enjoyed stones, from six Chinese locations, covering a period It is relatively quick maturing - producing fruit in Crawford, adding that conventional wisdom had by people for a long, long time. But, until now, it was of roughly 5,000 years. An analysis of pit size from just two to three years - as well as being responsive been that the peach originated somewhere else in not clear just how long it has been. each location showed that peaches were growing to breeding for size and sweetness, among other China. Scientists said on Monday an analysis of well-pre- steadily larger as time passed in the Yangtze valley, qualities. It was a capable Chinese culture called the served ancient peach pits traces the domestication illustrating that people there had been domesticat- “It’s also tasty and produces a lot of fruit. They are Kuahuqiao that seems to have begun peach domes- of this sweet fruit back at least 7,500 years to China’s ing this fruit. rich in vitamins A and C and have a lot of energy - tication. Rice domestication was already under way lower Yangtze River Valley in the vicinity of Shanghai. It took perhaps 3,000 years before the domesti- calories - per fruit,” Crawford added. “The flavor is in the area. Indeed, peaches were among the first tree fruits cated peaches came to look like peaches grown now. amazing. I like eating them raw mostly, but peach “They were settled in small towns, had a broad to be domesticated as early human societies Peach pits, almost indistinguishable from today’s, pies and peach crumble are right up there.” spectrum of foods and other resources, had dugout embraced horticulture, the study indicates. date back about 4,300 to 5,300 years, the researchers Radiocarbon dating of the pits showed peaches canoes and were burning areas of the landscape for “There is a long history of peach cultivation in said. split from their wild ancestors as long as 7,500 years managing the local ecosystems,” Crawford said. China,” said one of the researchers, Yunfei Zheng of Gary Crawford, a University of Toronto ago. Peaches went from being small with very little They also raised pigs, kept domesticated dogs, the Zhejiang Provincial Institute of Relics and Mississauga anthropology professor who took part in flesh to a robust fruit like we see today. Crawford said stored large amounts of acorns, used wooden tools Archaeology in Hangzhou, China, noting that China the study published in the journal PLOS ONE, said the wild ancestor of the peach apparently is extinct. and made high-quality wheel-turned pottery, still leads the world in peach production. there were many reasons why the peach tree was a “In China, the peach is a symbol of long life and Crawford said. — Reuters

Taiwan gutter oil scandal spreads to Hong Kong

HONG KONG: Pineapple buns and removed pineapple buns from their dumplings have been pulled from the shelves over the weekend after confirm- shelves in Hong Kong as authorities ing they had used oil from Chang Guann, check whether they contain Taiwanese the Taiwanese oil manufacturer at the “gutter oil” which has sparked a growing heart of the scandal. regional food safety scare, officials said The chain said there was no evidence yesterday. the lard oil used to make the buns con- An investigation was launched after tained tainted products, but it was oil from a Taiwanese company accused of removing them anyway “to be ultra cau- using illegally recycled products-includ- tious on food safety”. It has since ing fat collected from grease traps-was switched to a Dutch supplier. exported to the southern Chinese city. Dumpling eatery chain Bafang Yunji Taiwanese authorities say a factory in also pulled its curry dumplings, local the south of the island illegally used 243 broadcaster RTHK reported, while super- tonnes of tainted products, often market Wellcome removed two products. referred to as “gutter oil”, to mix with lard In Macau, the city’s Food Safety Centre oil in a case that has reignited regional said 21 bakeries and food manufacturers concerns about food safety. had bought oil from Chang Guann LONDON: An undated handout photograph LIVERPOOL: An undated handout photograph obtained in London on September 7, 2014, shows The lard oil-a clear oil pressed from pig through a local importer. obtained in London on Sunday, shows author Dr Jari Louhelainen, senior lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University, posing for pictures fat-was supplied to at least 900 restau- Chang Guann has apologised for the Russell Edwards (L) and Karen Miller, a direct while testing a shawl that was found at the murder scene of Jack the Ripper’s fourth victim rants and bakeries in Taiwan. The owner scandal but said it was unaware the oils descendant of Jack the Ripper’s fourth victim Catherine Eddowes on September 30, 1888. Jack the Ripper, one of the most notorious serial of the factory was arrested Sunday. were recycled. Catherine Eddowes, who was killed on killers in history, has been identified through DNA traces found on a shawl, claims a sleuth in a The scare has now spread to Hong It is the second food safety scare to hit September 30, 1888. — AFP book to be published today. — AFP Kong, with local chains forced to pull Hong Kong this summer. In July products from their shelves and experts McDonald’s suspended sales of chicken ramping up spot checks. nuggets and several other Philip Ho, an officer from the Food items after admitting it imported food Jack the Ripper identified and Environmental Hygiene Department, from a US-owned firm in China at the told RTHK radio Monday that dozens of centre of an expired meat scandal. food samples had been taken with Shoppers in Hong Kong said they results expected in the next few days. were increasingly concerned about the through DNA traces: Sleuth The government’s Centre for Food safety of food, especially imported prod- Safety is also conducting tests on moon- ucts. cakes from retailers across the city. The “It’s definitely a problem as it could be Infamous killer was a Jewish emigre from Poland pastries are consumed in vast numbers really bad for your health,” remarked during the Mid-Autumn festival now Simon Cheung, a 50-year-old father of LONDON: Jack the Ripper, one of the most noto- stored it unwashed in a box. It briefly spent a few Kosminski was born in Klodawa in central being celebrated across China. two. “I reckon the problem is not small rious serial killers in history, has been identified years on loan to Scotland Yard’s crime museum. Poland on September 11, 1865. His family fled Popular bakery chain Maxim’s Cakes even if they (retailers) say so.” —AFP through DNA traces found on a shawl, claims a Edwards sought to find out if DNA technolo- the imperial Russian anti-Jewish pogroms and sleuth in a book out today. gy could conclusively link the shawl to the mur- emigrated to east London in the early 1880s. He The true identity of Jack the Ripper, whose der scene. Working on the blood stains, Doctor lived close to the murder scenes. grisly murders terrorised the murky slums of Jari Louhelainen, senior lecturer in molecular at Some reports say he was taken in by the Thyroid, kidney cancers Whitechapel in east London in 1888, has been a Liverpool John Moores University, isolated seven police to be identified by a witness who had mystery ever since, with dozens of suspects that small segments of mitochondrial DNA, which is seen him with one of the victims, and though a up in kids but still rare include royalty and prime ministers down to passed down through the female line. positive identification was made, the witness bootmakers. They were matched with the DNA of Karen refused to give incriminating evidence, meaning CHICAGO: Children’s kidney and thyroid children to eight per million children in But after extracting DNA from a shawl recov- Miller, a direct descendant of Eddowes, confirm- the police had little option but to release him. cancers have increased in recent years, and 2009. ered from the scene of one of the killings, which ing her blood was on the shawl. Meanwhile He entered a workhouse in 1889, where he though the diseases are rare, experts won- For kidney cancer, the total was 426 and matched relatives of both the victim and one of stains exposed under ultra-violet light suggest- was described on admission as “destitute”. He der if the rising rates could be related to the rate climbed from 0.5 cases per million the suspects, Jack the Ripper sleuth Russell ed the presence of seminal fluid. was discharged later that year but soon ended obesity. to 0.7 cases per million. Edwards claims the identity of the murderer is Doctor David Miller, reader in molecular up in an insane asylum. The rate for all childhood cancers com- Studies showing increases in both kinds now beyond doubt. andrology at the University of Leeds, managed He died from gangrene in an asylum on bined, 171 cases per million children, of cancer in adults have suggested causes He says the infamous killer is Aaron to find cells from which DNA was isolated. March 24, 1919 and was buried three days later remained stable from 2000 to 2009 might include rising obesity rates. Kosminski, a Jewish emigre from Poland, who With the help of genealogists, Edwards found at East Ham Cemetery in east London. although slight increases were seen in Childhood obesity also has increased in worked as a barber. a descendant of Kosminski through the female Some have cast doubt on Edwards’ findings. blacks and adolescents, according to a recent years and whether that has con- Edwards, a businessman interested in the line, who offered samples of her DNA. The research has not been published in a report from researchers at the federal tributed to the rising cancer rates needs to Ripper story, bought a bloodstained Victorian peer-reviewed scientific journal, meaning the Centers for Disease Control and be determined, the authors of the new shawl at auction in 2007. Calls for peer review claims cannot be independently verified or the Prevention. study said. They used Study co-author Dr. The story goes that it came from the murder Louhelainen was then able to match DNA methodology scrutinised. Professor Alec Jeffreys, During the years studied, there were David Siegel emphasized that the increas- scene of the Ripper’s fourth victim, Catherine from the semen stains to Kosminski’s descen- who invented the DNA fingerprinting technique about 120,000 new cancer diagnoses es were relatively small and that children’s Eddowes, on September 30, 1888. Police acting dant. For Edwards, this places Kosminski at the 30 years ago this week, called for further verifica- among infants and children aged 1 overall risks for developing cancer are low. sergeant Amos Simpson, who had been at the scene of Eddowes’ gruesome murder. Eddowes, tion. through 19. Siegel worked on the study while at the scene, got permission from his superiors to take 46, was killed on the same night as the Ripper’s “An interesting but remarkable claim that Mostly stable rates of leukemia and CDC but has since moved to Emory it for his dressmaker wife-who was subsequently third victim. An orphan with a daughter and two needs to be subjected to peer review, with brain tumors, among the more common University and Children’s Healthcare of aghast at the thought of using a bloodstained sons, she worked as a casual prostitute. detailed analysis of the provenance of the shawl types of childhood cancer, contributed to Atlanta. shawl. She was found brutally murdered at 1:45am. and the nature of the claimed DNA match with the overall trend. He said the researchers used data Her throat was cut and she was disembowelled. the perpetrator’s descendants and its power of For thyroid cancer, the diagnosis total through 2009 because more recent data Victim disembowelled Her face was also mutilated. discrimination; no actual evidence has yet been was almost 5,000 cases, and the rate contained inconsistencies. The report was It had hitherto been passed down through The belief is that the shawl was left at the provided,” Jeffreys told The Independent news- climbed from nearly six cases per million published yesterday in Pediatrics. —AP the policeman’s direct descendants, who had crime scene by the killer, not Eddowes. paper. — AFP France announces British boy Ashya flies second artificial to Prague for treatment heart transplant

MALAGA: Ashya King, the five-year-old The case dominated British news, with therapy, a treatment that was unavailable PARIS: France last month carried out the second transplant of cancer patient whose parents sparked an public opinion shifting from outrage to to him in Britain. a new-generation artificial heart, Health Minister Marisol international manhunt when they took sympathy for parents Brett King, 51, and Touraine said yesterday. Touraine said the transplant took him from hospital in Britain, left Spain yes- his wife Neghemeh King, 45. Proton beams place on August 5 at the university hospital in the western terday for treatment in Prague. The couple said they took their son Proton beam therapy is said to be more French city of Nantes and went well. A medical plane carrying Ashya took abroad to avoid radiotherapy treatment precise than traditional radiotherapy, The operation came nearly six months after the first recipi- off from Malaga in southern Spain for that they believed would turn him into a allowing doctors to deliver higher doses of ent, 76-year-old Claude Dany, who had been gravely ill with a Prague after health and legal authorities “vegetable”. They argue that such treat- energy to a tumour while better sparing heart condition, died two-and-a-half months after receiving finally sealed the formalities for his transfer, ment is too strong for a child. surrounding healthy tissue. the experimental device. “This intervention confirms that the Spanish hospital that treated him said British prosecutors at first suspected Peter Wilson, lead paediatrician at heart transplant procedures are entering a new era,” Touraine in a statement. them of cruelty but later dropped the case, Southampton hospital in southern said in a statement. She did not give other details. The doe-eyed boy has been in the mid- acknowledging that Ashya had been England where Ashya was treated for his The artificial heart, a unit implanted in the patient’s chest, dle of a legal saga that began when his properly looked after. tumour, did not believe that the alterna- uses soft “biomaterials” intended to lessen the risk of blood clots and rejection by the immune system. It is powered by a desperate parents took him out of a British Before moving him from hospital in tive therapy would help to rid the boy of belt of lithium batteries. Nearly 100,000 people in Europe and hospital against doctors’ advice on August Spain they had to wait for a British court to the type of tumour he has, however. the United States are in need of a heart transplant, according 28. That triggered a cross-border manhunt give up its legal custody of Ashya, which The Proton Therapy Centre (PTC) in to its maker, Carmat, which plans to test the device for feasibil- that saw the parents jailed for four days in had been imposed after they were Prague said its experts would fast-track ity on four people. — AFP Spain before being freed and emotionally detained. Ashya, who has undergone sur- their procedures for the young patient, reunited with Ashya at his bedside in the gery for a brain tumour, is now headed to who was expected to arrive in Prague early Maternity and Children’s Hospital, Malaga. a Czech centre specialising in proton beam Monday afternoon. “He will be transferred by ambulance Kuwait celebrates ‘World to our oncology and haematology clinic for initial tests,” Miloslav Ludvik, director of the Prague hospital, told journalists on Physical Therapy Day’ Monday. Jan Stary, head of the children’s haematology and oncology clinic, said KUWAIT: Kuwait is celebrating the ‘World Physical Therapy This therapy depends on understanding the correlation Ashya could begin to receive the therapy Day’ yesterday, where specialists work on bringing aware- between all body parts, and treating patients through a next week at the earliest. He estimated ness towards this kind of therapy and its role in the socie- series of physical excercises. that Ashya had a 70 percent chance of sur- ty’s wellbeing. Kuwait physiotherapy and rehabilitation hospital pro- vival if all the treatment went well. The physical therapy department in the Ministry of vides treatment for cases such as brain stroke, spinal cord According to the PTC, the procedure Health organizes a number of activities in different hospi- diseases, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), back and joints pain, costs about 1.8 million kroner (65,000 tals for this day. Moreover, the Ministry aims at encourag- osteoarthritis, arthritis, allergies and other diseases. euros, $84,000) in the Czech Republic, ing people to engage in physical activities and avoid early Moreover, the hospital receives people with special needs compared with 108,000 euros in the retirement. and some cases of cancer. United States. The Kings, who are The Ministry is also organizing seminars and handing Kuwait’s Physical Therapy Association (KPTA), estab- PRAGUE: Ashya King, 5, arrives for pre-cancer treatment examinations at Jehovah’s Witnesses, have said they will out brochures containing information and advice about lished in 2005, is a member of the World Confederation for the Motol hospital in Prague, Czech Republic, yesterday. A British boy who sell a home they own in Malaga to fund physical therapy. Physical Therapy (WCPT). KPTA aims to develop physical caused an uproar after being taken by his parents from a UK hospital with- Ashya’s treatment. Donations are also Physical therapy had been practiced since ancient therapy in the country and provide experienced specialists out doctors’ consent landed in Prague yesterday to get treatment for his reported to have flooded in from well- times, with benefits in healing or reducing the severity of in the field, while also organizing seminars, training cours- brain tumor. — AP wishers. — AFP some diseases including disabilities. es and awareness campaigns. — KUNA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 HEALTH & SCIENCE

No Saudi ban over Ebola for Nigerians going on haj

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia, which has barred pilgrims A further eight people have died in Nigeria, out take place in October. to worry about a few Ebola cases that have from Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea from the haj of 23 cases, and there has been one confirmed case The Arab News daily quoted Mohammed Al- occurred in Nigeria,” he said, referring to holy haj due to Ebola concerns, will allow Nigerians to in Senegal. There are no approved Ebola vaccines Khasheem, deputy health minister for planning sites in Saudi Arabia. attend, an official was reported yesterday as saying, or treatments. and development, as saying there was no need to “We have taken precautionary measures to pre- suggesting the smaller outbreak there was less Saudi Arabia said in April it would not issue visas worry about Nigerians coming on pilgrimage. vent an Ebola outbreak in the Kingdom during the worrying. for the 2014 haj to pilgrims from Sierra Leone, “We have not stopped issuing haj visas to haj season,” Al-Khasheem said. “We have made ear- Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone have been Liberia and Guinea due to the Ebola outbreak in Nigerians and we know that about 70,000 pilgrims ly preparations for the annual pilgrimage,” he said. worst hit by an outbreak of the disease in West those countries. come from the African country every year,” he was He said the ministry’s department for preventive Africa, with a combined death toll in those three Millions travel to Mecca each year for the haj pil- quoted as saying. medicine is in constant contact with the WHO on countries since March of 2,097, as at Sept. 5, the grimage that all Muslims must perform at least “The WHO knows the situation in Mina and the latest developments on Ebola and other infec- World Health Organization (WHO) says. once in their lifetime, if they are able. This year’s will Arafat during the haj season and there is no need tious diseases. — Reuters

Ebola map shows people in African regions more at risk

LONDON: Scientists have created the will take months to bring the epidem- newest map of places most at risk of ic under control and has warned there an Ebola outbreak and say regions could be a as 20,000 cases before it is likely to be home to animals harbour- stopped. ing the virus are more widespread Golding’s study, published in the than previously feared, particularly in journal eLife as a collaboration by sci- West Africa. entists at Oxford and University of Understanding better where peo- Southampton in Britain, Canada’s ple come into contact with Ebola- University of Toronto, and HealthMap infected animals - for example at Boston Children’s Hospital in the through hunting or eating bush meat - United States, did not seek to map and how to stop them contracting the potential human-to-human spread, deadly disease, is crucial to preventing but focussed on where there is a risk future outbreaks, the researchers said. of animals infecting people. The Ebola virus, which can have a It used data from the current out- human mortality rate of up to 90 per- break as well as previously unmapped cent, is thought to be carried by bats or infections in bats, primates and other other wild animals and believed to cross animals. into humans through contact with Previous studies have shown that FREETOWN: In this photo taken on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014, a health worker, left, uses a thermometer on a man outside the Youyi government blood, meat, or other infected fluids. the first patient in an Ebola outbreak buildings, part of measures to stem the spread of the Ebola virus, in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Doctors Without Borders shuttered one of its Ebola These jumps by viruses from ani- is very probably infected through treatment centers in Guinea in May. — AP mals into humans are known as contact with an infected animal. The “zoonotic events” and were also the so-called “index case” in the current cause of major human disease out- Congo outbreak was, according to Area of Ebola risk from breaks such as HIV and the H1N1 the WHO, a pregnant woman from swine flu pandemic. Ikanamongo Village who butchered a The new map, published on bush animal that had been killed and animals bigger than thought Monday as the death toll in the world’s given to her by her husband. largest Ebola outbreak in West Africa’s While the West Africa epidemic is PARIS: More than 22 million people live in was almost 2,100, found that large vast - the world’s largest ever - long- parts of Africa where conditions exist for the swathes of central Africa as well as the lasting and deadly, the scientists not- Ebola virus to jump from animals to humans, a western part of the continent, have ed that this is almost entirely due to bigger area than previously thought, traits of what the scientists called “the person-to-person spread, and said researchers said yesterday. zoonotic niche” for Ebola. Ebola outbreaks are still relatively While the actual risk of animal-to-human or uncommon events. “zoonotic” transmission is low there have been only 30 confirmed cases in the disease’s histo- To see the map, go to “Although the disease may be ry-the wide geographic spread boosts the https://www.dropbox.com/sh/h2dr found in animals across a wide area, potential for future human outbreaks, disease 8aj2b8gsnj9/AAAAUxXvOFFDGQhCdr outbreaks are still very rare; very few specialists wrote in the journal eLife. AcxW-ya?dl=0 animals in this region have People can in very rare cases contract the For stories on drugs and vaccines in detectable infections, and it is virus from touching or eating infected animals development, click on, and Nick extremely rare for humans to catch like bats, chimpanzees or gorillas, and then Golding, an Oxford University the disease from them,” said David infect other people. researcher who worked on the inter- Pigott, one of the lead authors of the Human-on-human transmission of the national mapping team, said it found study. haemorrhagic fever-causing virus, which has a significantly more regions at risk from To find areas most at risk, the team death rate of up to 90 percent, requires direct Ebola than previously feared. identified the predicted distribution contact with the body fluids of an infected per- “Up until now there hadn’t been a of bat species suspected of carrying son or corpse. huge amount of research, but there the disease. They also mapped envi- Countries that have never had a direct ani- was one paper in which the at-risk ronmental factors to find suitability mal-to-human infection, but are at risk, are area was much smaller,” he said in a for Ebola transmission from host ani- Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, the Central telephone interview. “It didn’t predict, mals to people. African Republic, Ethiopia, Ghana, Liberia, for example, the area in Guinea where These data were combined with Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, this current outbreak first started.” detailed data on locations where Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania and Togo, the team reported. CONAKRY: In this photo taken on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014, Doctor Tom Frieden, left, from the Previous Ebola epidemics have humans have been infected by wild Center for Disease Control and Prevention listens to staff from Doctors Without Borders as been in central Africa, and a current animals and where infected animals Countries where cases of zoonotic transmis- sion have been reported in the past were they talk about the Ebola virus at one of their care centers in Conakry, Guinea. — AP outbreak in Congo - separate from the have been identified. Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, the human population is greater, particularly in frequency of Ebola outbreaks appears to have one in West Africa - has infected “This work was a first step towards Guinea, Ivory Coast, South Sudan and Uganda. areas with poor healthcare infrastructure.” increased since 2000. around 30 people in recent weeks. understanding where outbreaks of “We have shown that the human popula- The current Ebola outbreak, the biggest in They urged stricter surveillance, including According to latest data from the the disease might occur in the future,” tion living within (the risk area) is larger, more the disease’s 40-year history, has killed more the testing of bats in high-risk countries, where World Health Organisation (WHO), Golding said. “To prepare for future mobile and better internationally connected than 2,000 people out of nearly 4,000 infected they act as virus reservoirs. almost 2,100 have died from Ebola in outbreaks and to deal with the cur- than when the pathogen was first observed” in in West Africa from December last year to “The increasing connectedness of the the current West Africa outbreak, rent one we need to understand how then-Zaire in 1976, the scientists wrote. August 31, according to the UN’s World Health African region means that EVD (Ebola virus dis- which has infected at least 4,000 peo- human movements cause the disease At-risk areas in 22 countries “are inhabited Organisation (WHO). ease) is now a problem of international con- ple in Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, to spread once it has entered the by 22 million people”. The current outbreak emerged in Guinea, cern,” they warned, while stressing an outbreak Nigeria and Senegal. The WHO says it human population.” — Reuters “As a result, when spillover events do occur, from where it spread to Liberia, Sierra Leone remained unlikely in western countries with the likelihood of continued spread amongst and Nigeria, said the study authors, adding the functioning health systems. — AFP WHAT’S ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

K T Muhammad Patanavedi holds theatre symposium, literary session

T Muhammad Patanavedi Kuwait, a forum of theatre Muhammad Riyas, Chessil Ramapuram, K P Balakrishnanan, writer Bergman Thomas introduced ‘Idavappathiyile Chemanchery Narayanan Nair and Odessa Satyan. lovers founded in the name of late theatre director Thomas Panicker, Jaison Joseph, Hameed Keloth, Iqbal Poomaram while social worker Abdullah Kolarath intro- Sunil Cherian, Hamsa Payyannoor, Basheer Batha, Kand playwright K T Muhammed, held a theatre sym- Kuttamangalam and Krishnan Kadalundy participated in duced the book ‘Veyil Paayunna Pathakal’ to the audience. Abdulfattah Thayyil, Dilip Naderi, John Mathew, Sabu Peter posium and a session for introducing two newly-published the discussion that followed. Both Kaipattoor Thankachan and Lissy Kuriakose were were among the others who attended the event that was Malayalam books. Two newly published Malayalam books - ‘Veyil honored on the occasion. held in United Indian School, Abbassiya. K T Muhammed Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Kuwait Chapter coor- Meyunna Pathakal’ (a collection of short stories) written by Biji Ramakrishnan conducted a quiz program on pseu- Patanavedi Kuwait Convener K K Ragesh welcomed the dinator Sajeev K Peter presented a paper on ‘The Relevance well-known Gulf Malayali writer Kaipattoor Thankachan donyms of popular Malayalam writers. Thomas Cherthala gathering while Babu Mabad proposed a vote of thanks. of K T Muhammed’s Writings to the Contemporary World’. and ‘Idavappaathiyile Poomaram’ (a collection of poems) and Shreekumar recited poems. Biju Thikkodi rendered a Patanavedi members Shyjith Aboobakkar, Hassan Koya, Well-known theatre activist Babuji Bathery moderated the written by Malayalam poetess Lissy Kuriakose, were intro- song. The meeting paid rich tribute to departed celebrities Mustafa Maithri, Kunjiraman, Aneesh, Santhosh, Bharathan symposium. V P Mukesh, Rajagopal Edavanath, duced to the readers in the second session. Malayalam such as Richard Attenborough, Prof U R Ananthamoorthy, and Ramakrishnan coordinated the event.

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Guided Tour: Grand Mosque Guided Tour: Arab Organization Headquarters 13 Sep 2014, 9:15 a.m. 27 Sep 2014, 9:30 am. For a rewarding, spiritual & informative experience. This is a This tour is a marvel of innovative architecture displaying mod- Summer Festival 11/2 tour of one of Kuwait’s most famous landmarks. Ladies are ern technology combined with traditional artisan craftsmanship required to cover - long sleeves and long ankle length skirt, from Tunisia, Syria, Morocco, Egypt & contributions from Kuwaiti on at EC until otherwise the mosque will provide a cloak. If you have your designers. This tour meets directly at the Arab Organization own scarf you’re welcome to bring it. Cameras are allowed. Headquarters. Cameras are welcome. Limited Seats. Advance September 13 Children are welcome. This tour meets directly at the Grand reservations are required at [email protected] Registration Mosque Deadline: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 ithin the activities of the summer festival currently going on at the Entertainment City, Guided Tour: House Of Mirrors Guided Tour: Bait Al Othman Museum Wthe Touristic Enterprises Co. (TEC)’s PR and 15 Sep 2014, 5 pm. 29 Sep 2014, 5 pm. media department manager, Sager Al-Bader stressed The House of Mirrors is home to the family of the late Inaugurated by the Amir of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Sabah that out of TEC’s keenness on providing various recre- renowned artist, Khalifa Al-Qattan. His wife has spent vast Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on April 8, 2013, this Museum hosts ational services and that the special summer offers on amounts of time creating scenes on the walls, the floors & even rare historical items & antiques for old Kuwaiti houses. Decorating admission tickets would go on until September 13. Al- the ceilings to showcase what can be done with broken pieces the walls of its Art Gallery are paintings & belongings of Kuwaiti Bader reminded this summer festival offers one free of mirror & glass when accompanied by an artists’ touch. Enjoy Artists. There are also the crafts & Kuwaiti dhow models on display. ticket with every three tickets of any category and a cup of tea, an artful snack & a guided tour to view the splen- Fee: KD 2 per person. Children below 14 years & Pets are not three free tickets with each five. He also noted that the dors of this ‘bedazzled’ home. Cameras are welcome. allowed. Limited Seats. Advance reservations required at city would receive visitors on its regular summer work- Fee: KD 3 per person. This is an adult only tour for 8 partici- [email protected] ing hours from 5:00 pm to 1:00 am and that Mondays pants. are allocated for ladies only. Advance reservations are required at Aware Short Lecture and Documentary [email protected] 30 Sep 2014, 7 pm. Hajj is an international pilgrimage to Mecca that attracts up to Diwaniya: Places to Visit in Kuwait three million Muslims annually. The speaker will discuss its histori- 16 Sep 2014, 7 pm. cal significance, describe the major rites that comprise the pil- Second annual Kuwait’s only good for shopping malls and restaurants, grimage, and share some of the sentiments that Muslims experi- right? Some people say there’s nothing to do here! However, ence in this trip of a lifetime. This 30-minute PowerPoint presenta- Military Logistics may be there are places of interest to visit that you don’t know tion will be followed by National Geographic’s 45-minute docu- of. Therefore, come along to AWARE’s Diwaniya to discover mentary film entitled, “Inside Mecca” which presents an intimate Kuwait summit known and hidden places of interests that you could visit after look at the annual pilgrimage by following three pilgrims from oving, maintaining and sustaining naval, air which you could send an Instagram postcard to friends & fami- very different backgrounds as they embark on a spiritual journey and ground forces officially supported by ly saying, “From Kuwait with love. that is both deeply personal and widely universal. Mthe Kuwait Armed Forces, represented by the Logistics & Supply Authority (J4), the 2nd annual Military Logistics Kuwait summit will take place on 23 and 24 September 2014 at the Radisson Blu, Salwa.

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GUST welcomes new students in style at the Annual Orientation 2014

he Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) op.” hosted its annual Orientation Day at its campus confer- Dr. Salah Al-Sharhan concluded the upper management Tence center organized by the Office of Student Life (OSL) speeches, and stated: “This is a new chapter for all our stu- in a collaboration with Al-Nowair group, to greet the new stu- dents and we are happy to be on this journey with them. The dents for the upcoming fall semester and give them an inside Planning and Development division works on the distinction look at the campus as well as pointers to go through their first of the university and its graduates through offering things dis- semester at the university with comfort, confidence and ease. tinct programs and distinct accreditations much like the mile- The vibe and atmosphere of the conference hall lit up with stone achieved with the recently attained ABET accreditation excited faces, excited students to start a new chapter of their for its Computer Science program. GUST is also on its way to education, excited parents that were happy to support their attain the accreditation for its College of Business children, and excited GUST staff who worked hard to make Administration programs, which will be another important this day as special and as memorable for the students and step.” their parents as possible. After the speeches, there was a Q&A session with various The first stop as a part of the reception was a walk through service departments including Registration, Athletics, the Al-Nowair No Worry Zone which emphasized the message Scholarship and the Foundation Program. GUST Student of positivity and enlightenment that the university wants to Association committee members then guided the freshman give the students, after all, it was a very exciting time and out of the hall and led them on a campus-wide tour. New stu- nerves might take over. Next the students got the chance to dents were eager to get aquatinted with university grounds write their feelings about starting their university career on and were excited to be shown around. the GUST walls, their messages were heart-warming: “Excited” GUST succeeded in welcoming its newest students to their “Positive” “Can’t Wait.” new home, answering their questions, and familiarizing with Next came the chance to meet and greet all the depart- the campus that they will be spending the next four years in. ments catering to students, including: Registration, Student GUST wishes its students the best of luck in their studies and Success Center, IT, Athletics, Library and so on. And the final hopes to assist the students in every way they can even after stop, and always a fun one, was the 14 student clubs, the new graduation. students found their niche quickly and were excited to be able to make new friends quickly through this. The official event then kicked off in the presence of Professor Donald Bates, GUST President, Sheikha Intisar Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, Al-Nowair Founder and Keynote Speaker, Dr. Sabah Quaddoumi, VP of Academic Services, Prof. Ghassan Aouad, VP of Academic Affairs and Dr. Salah Al-Sharhan, VP of Planning and Development along with the Directors and Deans of colleges and departments. Prof. Bates started with welcoming the students and telling them: “This is where you’re going to learn how to learn, which will allow you to always stay current and never obsolete. The most important piece of advice I could give you to succeed, is to get involved.” And he explained the importance of being and staying involved throughout their university tenure. Professor Bates was followed by two distinguished student speeches who talked about their experiences at the university and advised the students on the best ways to make the most of their time. Colorful Keynote Speaker Sheikha Intisar Salem Al-Ali Al- Sabah followed. She talked about her fears and aspirations and how she finally overcame her fear to change her life for the desire to leave a mark in the country. At the end, her main message to the students was to always be themselves and never give in to pressure to conform - because in being them- selves and expressing their personalities that’s how they’ll be their happiest. Vice President for Academic Services, Dr. Sabah Qaddoumi, later took the stage to assure the students and their parents: “We are all here for one reason, for our students and their par- ents; to prove to them that they made the right decision in choosing to pursue their education at GUST.” Professor Ghassan Aouad, VP of Academic Affairs, followed congratulating all the students on their acceptance into a very strong academic institution, the first private university in Kuwait, and noted: “Your university experience is not just about attaining your degree, it is about getting the most out of the experience through academics and activities to devel- TV PROGRAMS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

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Coming off his more 02:00 Hello Ladies 00:00 Disturbia 17:00 Cloudy With A Chance Of confrontational 2012 foreign-language Oscar nominee 02:30 Brickleberry 02:00 Jack Reacher Meatballs 2-PG “Monsieur Lazhar,” Canadian director Falardeau presents 03:00 Hot In Cleveland 04:15 Ghostbusters 19:00 Limitless-PG15 the Sudanese trauma with kid gloves, as if trying to pro- 04:30 The Tonight Show Starring 06:15 Disturbia 21:00 Django Unchained-18 tect young Western audiences from getting too vivid an Jimmy Fallon 08:00 Red 2 23:45 Machete Kills-18 idea of what they went through. 05:30 Men At Work 10:00 Abandoned Filming for his first time in English (as well as the Nuer 06:00 My Name Is Earl 12:00 Ghostbusters II and Dinka dialects) and using Sudanese actors with actu- 07:00 Late Night With Seth Meyers 14:00 Disturbia al ties to the events, the helmer rejects the gritty pseudo- 08:30 Men At Work 16:00 2 Fast 2 Furious 01:00 The Ugly Duckling And Me docu staging of pics like “Hotel Rwanda” or the hallucina- 09:00 Hot In Cleveland 17:45 Jack Reacher 02:30 Justice League: The tory brutality of this year’s “White Shadow.” Falardeau 10:00 Enlisted 20:00 Red 2 Flashpoint Paradox actually spent time filming in Sudan for a completely dif- 11:00 The Tonight Show Starring 22:00 Deep Rising 04:15 Emperor’s Secret ferent project back in 1994 before being forced to evacu- Jimmy Fallon 06:00 Dragon Hunters ate by the UN, but he consciously decides not to rub our 12:00 My Name Is Earl 08:00 Luke And Lucy: The Texas noses in tarted-up awfulness, opting for steady-footed 13:00 Men At Work Rangers lensing and subdued music, then trusting our imagina- 15:00 Enlisted 10:00 Happily N’Ever After: Snow tions to fill in the horrors. This also conveniently allows 15:30 The Daily Show With Jon White the pic to bring back characters we pessimistically might Stewart 00:00 Jack Reacher-PG15 11:30 Puppy In My Pocket: The have assumed to be dead. The family-like group of six los- 16:00 The Colbert Report 02:15 Ghostbusters-PG Movie es two members before reaching the refugee camp, and 16:30 My Name Is Earl 04:15 Disturbia-PG15 13:00 Justice League: The is forced to split up further after passing through customs 17:00 Late Night With Seth Meyers 06:00 Red 2-PG15 Flashpoint Paradox in New York. —Reuters 18:00 Hot In Cleveland 08:00 Abandoned-PG15 14:30 Krazzy Planet 18:30 Baby Daddy RED 2 ON OSN MOVIES ACTION 10:00 Ghostbusters II-PG 16:00 Ben 10: Race Against Time Classifieds

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

Discipline is no problem, but you may be too assertive during this time. It’s a time of refinement and tact, of an urge to please others that is so You are involved in a day that requires intense mental effort on your part. However, you strong it may make it hard to decide or act for fear of offending someone. You will quick- have a lot of energy to pour into career decisions. Later this afternoon others will find ly learn to balance this out, or you will discover that there is no peace in compromise-and you just plain witty and the ideas roll off your tongue. This is a real time for communica- this can be tough on close relationships-work or home. The trick is to find the win-win tion-by phone, by letter or in person. The mind is clear and you can be most persuasive solution and if anyone is ever up to it, you are at this time. You may benefit from other with others. The situation is a natural for self-expression and creates an opportunity to people’s money-perhaps through a loan or through some investment. This is certainly a develop your professional goals. Make it a point to take your breaks and be aware of your time to reassess your investments. It would be well worth your time to think about some energies during your breaks-relax! Exercise or take in a massage this afternoon. A good sort of travel or volunteer service that would enhance your understanding of human conversation with loved ones is enjoyed tonight, lots of laughter. experiences. This will have a strong effect on your life and career.

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

Taking care of business is a major theme where your emotional orientation An important relationship, maybe with a person who is older or in authori- is concerned this workday. There is intellectual creativity-expressing yourself well comes ty, may come into focus today. There could be some tension or sense of opposition to mean more to you now. Beating the odds through cleverness is appealing and this may requiring compromise or negotiation on your part. There is an opportunity for under- lead to an interest in all kinds of financial speculation. A conference with a friend or rela- standing and even growth. Competition seems to spur you into achieving things you tive may find you making decisions along these lines. You may be able to help a loved never thought you could accomplish. This afternoon you will continue the competitive one advance his or her own financial security now; teaching budget techniques is wise. edge through some sort of sports. Perhaps you are part of a team-expect the highest Young people may involve you in their activities after work. There is a chance to under- achievements. An early dinner this evening will give you plenty of time to attend a spe- stand those around you and to have a special time with someone you love. A sense of cial meeting or join a group. This evening, you are able to give examples of some ideas support and harmony makes this a happy time. and help to bring a group together.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) Independence, as well as anything unusual or different, is valued today. You got it . . . Another high-cycle day! You could come up with new solu- Information that you have been questioning will begin to take shape and tions or inventions. If something doesn’t work, you seem to know just who prove useful. This next period is one of action and embarking on new projects. You may to call that will be able to fix, change or update equipment or projects or most any other ACROSS 81. Filled with a great quantity. have a tendency to take refuge in duties and responsibilities rather than face issues that thing. You see a value on the way you make choices and you usually take care when mak- 1. A state-chartered savings bank owned by 82. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising might put you through some changes, but today is different. Puzzling questions are pres- ing decisions concerning finances. You will be teaching through example, the art of mak- its depositors and managed by a board of solely the razorbill. ent, and there could be a feeling of being tested. If you are never puzzled or challenged, ing choices regarding expenditures. You may even find that your way of economizing will you may never discover the extent of your intelligence. Perhaps this puzzle or challenge is trustees. help you achieve a better position in the workplace. Your transportation home this after- great enough to encourage you into further education or a special class in some particular 4. Mature fruiting body of an ascomycetous DOWN noon may be a little different in that someone needs a ride and you are not inclined to say skill you want to learn. Dinner away from home can be enjoyed this evening. fungus. 1. A master's degree in library science. no. This ride may be a fun opportunity to get to know a co-worker better. 12. The part of the nervous system of verte- 2. A detailed description of design criteria brates that controls involuntary actions of for a piece of work. the smooth muscles and heart and glands. 3. English monk and scholar (672-735). 15. Any of various primates with short tails 4. A legal document codifying the result of Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) or no tail at all. deliberations of a committee or society or Organizing a business conference or part of a business conference may be on This is a rewarding day-any reasonable investment, project or activity will 16. A literary language of Chinese legislative body. your shoulders today. After you have the plans in order you could ask for one or Turkestan (named for one of the sons of 5. North American evergreen with small prove quite successful. Your superiors at work are in a position to help you get ahead or two people to help in this process. There could be printing, technical equipment, memos, etc. Genghis Khan). pinkish bell-shaped flowers and oblong give you advice on the best ways to handle a business situation. Do not hesitate to use You will be glad to have some help. Your social connections will bring in a large crowd to hear 17. The last (12th) month of the year. leaves used formerly for shinplasters. them when you need them. Your life is fast paced, and planning some ways to relieve the the main speaker. This afternoon you may be chosen to look at both sides of an issue to figure 18. Having leadership guidance. 6. (astronomy) An indistinct surface feature stress is a very important part of maintaining good health. Perhaps a couple of your friends out resolutions to opposing views. You find it easy to work with sensitive material, touching of Mars once thought to be a system of or a family member will meet you after work at a health spa or a gym for an hour of exer- upon the more vulnerable areas of the mind or self. You are able to handle these delicate mat- 19. The property of being very small in size. cise this afternoon. This is one good way to bring family members or a loved one into parts ters without ever breaking stride as emotional and tender areas of the human psyche do not 20. A loose sleeveless outer garment made channels. of your life outside your work world. disturb you. from aba cloth. 7. Front consisting of the conical head of a 21. Someone who works (or provides work- missile or rocket that protects the payload ers) during a strike. from heat during its passage through the Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 23. The central area of a church. atmosphere. Leo (July 23-August 22) 24. (of complexion) Blemished by imperfec- 8. A stick that people can lean on to help You have a lot of energy to pour into practical decisions. You may appear There is a relentless drive to achieve the essentials that make your sense of tions of the skin. them walk. practical vision deep. You have a sense of how to manipulate sensitive areas of assertive. Right now, the key to career moves involves attending to nagging details-what- 9. Goddess of criminal rashness and its the public mind. Perhaps you work for a group that is involved in the study of statistical matters. 26. A city in the Saxony region of Germany ever you have neglected and put aside. Attention to matters of health and efficiency is on the Saale River. punishment. You may have come upon some answers lately that may be very important to a particular proj- also important. Good fortune and plain old luck surround you. It is easy for you to make ect. Research and statistics and writing your findings could be very important at this time. This 30. A white soft metallic element that tar- 10. The network in the reticular formation correct decisions, find the right path and move forward where career and success are con- that serves an alerting or arousal function. could be a mentally stressful day for you as there is much busy work. If you look at the far-reach- nishes readily. cerned. Life’s problems seem manageable. There is a feeling that anything is possible if ing advantages you have encountered today, you will want to record your studies. There is an 31. A region of northeastern France famous 11. A city in Tuscany. you set your sights high enough. There are optimism, faith and a tendency to take emphasis on close relationships and ideas of fairness and harmony concerning young people for its wines. 12. A city in southern Turkey on the Seyhan chances at the deepest emotional levels. You are a good mentor. this evening. 34. Any of numerous low-growing cushion- River. forming plants of the genus Draba having 13. The compass point that is one point rosette-forming leaves and terminal east of northeast. racemes of small flowers with scapose or 14. Any of a number of fishes of the family Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) leafy stems. Carangidae. 38. (plate tectonic theory) A hypothetical 22. God of wealth and love. You may be a little slow in getting started but once you get a focus on Job and family may take up most of your time now. You may find that friends continent including all the landmass of the 25. An assertion of a right (as to money or what the goal is for today you get a lot accomplished and can be a strong competitor if and many personal interests fall by the wayside. Perhaps there is a new member of the family in your household at this time. This marks a time when you look for a new career direction. You earth prior to the Triassic period when it property). the competitive opportunity should arise. You have begun to learn how to think outside 27. (informal) Of the highest quality. the box when it comes to helping customers, and if you are shunned or encounter any dif- may want to enter a request when it comes time for an employee review. If you see that you split into Laurasia and Gondwanaland. ficulty, you set a good example for problem solving or by letting a customer know he or would do better in public relations, or in some other department, start a project that would 40. Roman general who commanded the 28. A river that rises in northern Colombia help you show off your talents. When higher-ups recognize your potential, you may begin to and flows generally eastward to the she is right. One of the highlights of the day is a grateful customer or co-worker who fleet that defeated the forces of Antony expresses his or her appreciation. Something lost is found today and a neighbor becomes realize some moves up the success ladder, perhaps a move to a different environment. 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he Peoples’ Democratic Republic of Laos is located in the center of Indochina, sharing Tborders with China to the North, Myanmar to Northwest, Thailand to the West, Cambodia to the South and Vietnam to the East. With a total area of 236,800 square kilometers, around 70 percent of Laos’ terrain is mountainous, reaching a maximum elevation of 2,820 meters in Xieng Khouang Province. The landscapes of northern Laos and the regions adjacent to Vietnam, in particular, are dominated by rough mountains. The Mekong River is the main geo- graphical feature in the west and, in fact, forms a natural border with Thailand in some areas. The Mekong flows through nearly 1,900 kilometers of Lao territory and shapes much of the lifestyle of the people of Laos. In the South the Mekong reaches a breadth of 20 kilometers, creating an area with thousands of islands.

People and population l Population: 6.5 million. l Density: 23 people/square kilometer. l The population consists of 49 ethnic groups, in four main linguistic.

When to visit The weather is quite hot from January to Luang Namtha Province spring of the Nam Kaeng River for 1.600m pass- Phongsaly Province Phou Den Din NBCA April so bring light clothes in cotton and linen, The Eco-Tourism in Luang Namtha contains ing through large halls with heights of up to Farthest north in Laos is Phongsaly, which The large and very remote Phou Den Din sunglasses and a hat. Sunscreen and bug repel- activities such as trekking in the forests and 35m and widths of 20m. Visit the therapeutic shares borders with Yunnan (China) and Dien NBCA is accessible most easily by small boat up lant is also recommended. From November to though the minority’s villages of Luang Namtha baw nam hawn (hot springs) on the road to Bien (Vietnam). The climate is pleasant and the Nam Ou River. The trip is only for the most December, the cold season, it is a good idea to that make you become a partner for improving Phongsaly in Muang La to soothe aching mus- refreshing covering the endless mountains adventurous: You must be well prepared, and bring warm clothing such as sweaters and jack- people lives and preserving the wonders of the cles, or the Singkham Buddha Cave that was down to the canyon of the Nam Ou River, take food, light camping equipment and a ets for the morning and evening, and even Nam Ha National Protected Area (NPA). used to safeguard historical arte facts during biggest tributary of the Mekong. The forests guide which can be arranged from Phongsaly more so if you are visiting the mountainous Single or multi day trekking tours are led by the war. Ban Na Xieng Di has some interesting contain an abundance of animal, bird, insect Town. You are in the remotest part of Southeast regions of the North. From May to October, dur- trained local guides depart daily, including vil- archaeological sites believed to date back and plant life, and there are certainly many Asia in the most undisturbed areas of forest. ing the rainy season, it is best to have water- lage visits and home stays. Many other activities about 500 years. Also unique is the Buddha undiscovered species, new to science. Between proof clothing. It is best to wear easily remov- such as boat tours, special tours for wildlife footprint found in Bang Nong Nha. China and Laos, the territory of north-western The Nam Lan Conservation Area (NLCA) able shoes or sandals when visiting the temples. trekking and learning about rural lifestyles have Phongsaly and southern Yunnan once was the Covering over 22,000 hectors of dense forest- Laos has become popular with tourists for its been developed for visitors. The following pho- Creep around Chom Ong Cave independent Tai Lue kingdom of ed and very steep terrain, at between 600 relaxed style of living and for retaining elements to galleries show a list of Eco-Tourism activities. Hundreds of grottoes pock Laos’s moun- Sipsongpanna. meters and 1,850 meters elevation. Picturesque of the “original Asia” and in 2013, it had received tains, but few compare to the Chom Ong Cave the award of the World’s Best Tourism Oudomxay Province system located some 45 km from Xay Town. Destination” from the European Council on Tranquil, beautiful and hidden in the clouds, Spelunkers have investigated 13.5 km of the tourism and Trade (ECTT). The main attractions Oudomxay is located in the heart of northern roomy underground maze with overlaying for tourists include Buddhist culture and French Laos and is one of the most accessible of the far halls, which run along a 4 km long mountain architecture in Luang Prabang province which is a World Heritage site; gastronomy and ancient temples in the capital of Vientiane; backpacking in Muang Ngoi Neua and Vang Vieng; ancient and modern culture and history in The Plain of Jars in Xieng Khouang province which expected to be the third World Heritage site of Laos; spot- ting tigers and other wildlife in Nam Et-Phou Louey; caves and waterfalls near Thakhek; relax- ation, the Irrawaddy dolphin and Khone Phapheng Falls at Si Phan Don or, as they are known in English, the Four Thousand Islands; Wat Phu an ancient Khmer temple complex, the second place of the World Heritage site in Laos; Northern part of Laos

Bokeo Province Start by climbing the steep staircase to Wat Jom Khao Manilat across from the pier road and rest on its peaceful grounds. Constructed around 1880, the teak temple remains in pris- tine condition, and is joined by a sizeable gold- en stupa, majestic gong tower and wonderful view. Next, explore Fort Carnot, before the ascent to the small, hilltop Wat Pha Thad, origi- nally built in 1022. Also on the compound are a golden stupa and a row of eight golden Buddha images in different positions.

The Gibbon experience Laos’ hottest adventure takes you to tree-top sleeping quarters in the Nam Kan National Protected Area, and a network of canopy zip- lines for an aerial opportunity to spot rare black- cheeked crested gibbons. A one-hour walk from Ban Don Chai ends at tree houses, “hides” for watching canopy wildlife, and access to nature trails and the zip-line highway, with local guides ready to lead the way and prepare fire-cooked meals and snacks. The Gibbon Experience offers two and three-day adventures that include canopy accommodation with views overlooking river valleys, mountain tops, and a waterfall swimming hole. Northern provinces. The province’s three main ridge. Several side corridors remain un- The Golden Triangle’s secret rivers are Nam Ou, Nam Beng and Nam Tha, explored, though one that was rediscovered The remnants of a little known, 1.000 year Oudomxay is mainly populated by the Khmu, ends in an 18 meter drop to the Nam Kaang old Souvannakhomkham City quietly sprawl Hmong and lowland Lao, with a total of 23 eth- River, which flows through the lower areas of through a 10,000-hectare field some 50 km west nic minorities, each with their own languages, the cave system. of Houai Xay in the Golden Triangle. A massive cultural heritage and lifestyles. In Muang Xay, headless Buddha sits alone near the roadside, the provincial capital, visit the Chinese market Hike to hidden Nam Kat Waterfall and Ban Done That’s Visitor Centre displays the next to the Kaysone monument to see a variety You can follow to local guide on the high or Its bigger part went into Yunnan Province, villages, mostly growing lowland irrigated pad- ancient civilization‘s pottery and stone relics, of local products from Oudomxay as well as low path from Ban Faen village, but both one- China. The 45 minute hike up to its stupa on top dy flank part of the northern and eastern while kicking off a trail that winds around grass- imported Chinese goods. Take a walk outside of day treks lead to Nam Kat Waterfall buried in offers spectacular views of the mountains in the boundaries of the area. Ecotourism lodges are covered brick stupas to a timeless, seven-meter- town to see That Phouxaya a top the mountain old-growth jungle in the limestone outcrops far distance. The province offers a delicious vari- being set up in five of these villages. The attrac- tall Buddha, one of Laos’ largest. Continue to the overlooking Xay for a birds-eye view of the sur- east of Oudomxay Town. Massive boulders sur- ety of Lao and Yunnanese cuisine that consists tive little town of Boun Tai is a good base for vis- Nam Nyon Waterfalls for a swim, and visit the rounding valley. round Nam Kat’s 20 meter cascade, and create a of wild forest ingredients such as fragrant herbs, iting the NLCA. gold-plated princess sculpted into a boulder at a Chom Ong Cave is situated 45km from series of smaller cataracts. The easier 13km path bamboo and rattan shoots. Chinese-style green rest stop near Pak Ngao. Oudomxay near the Khmu village of Chom follows the stream, along which you can see a tea of Phongsaly receives worldwide recogni- Ongthai. Entering the cave you can follow the large variety of colorful small fish. tion for its highest quality and superb taste. LIFESTYLE37 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 Music & Movies

Music review BANKS’ luxurious vocals propel debut

he debut album “Goddess” from Los Angeles- piano-lead slow meander, “My Heart Is Open.” It’s based singer BANKS spells trouble for a lot of hard not to have overwhelming “Feelings” for this Tpeople. Namely, anyone she opens for on tour spotless album. and anyone who passed on signing her to their label. Jillian Banks sings that good and “Goddess” is easily Robert Plant crosses continents on album and suddenly one of the best albums of the year. Her There are the Robert Plant fans firmly in the why- luster-tinged voice is mature beyond her 26 years doesn’t-he-just-tour-with-Led Zeppelin camp. Then and it’s soulful and heart-wrenching in all the right there are those who admire the former rock god’s places. Her pitch-perfect highs and husky whispers post-Zep reign as a restless experimenter and global meld perfectly with troubadour with little use for nostalgia. The latter top-shelf production group will find much to appreciate on the stirring, ambience from often melancholic and thoroughly modern “lullaby SOHN on “Alibi” and and... The Ceaseless Roar.” It’s the first studio album Shlohmo on the with his versatile recent touring outfit, the catchy track “Brain.” Sensational Space Shifters. With players from various Much of the success continents and musi- here is due to gor- cal traditions, the geous down-tempo band follows effort- arrangements that lessly as Plant leads Director Antoine Fuqua, from left, actors Chloe Grace Moretz, Marton Csokas, and Denzel Washington pose set the stage for that the charge over the at a photo call for”The Equalizer” at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Sunday. —AP voice. It’s all very common ground This CD cover image released cool and understat- connecting American by Harvest Records shows ed until BANKS hits country and blues, “Goddess,” by BANKS. her vocal stride and English folk, African ‘Equalizer’s’ Denzel Washington —AP photos builds to a crescen- rhythm, riff-heavy do on “You Should rock and even elec- Know Where I’m Coming From,” a tender requiem tronica. The opener, explores his craft in Toronto about going into a warts and-all relationship with “Little Maggie,” is a eyes wide open. Quite frankly it’s the most beautiful This CD cover image reinvention of a tra- asing into filming, becoming too emotionally involved throughout and the film was a flop. Washington has received song I’ve heard this year. BANKS is the real deal and released by Nonesuch shows ditional Appalachian in a role, and the pros and cons of playing a fictional critical acclaim for his film work since the 1990s, including for “Goddess” is a perfect and emotional debut effort. “Lullaby and... The Ceaseless number popularized versus real person-acclaimed American actor Denzel his portrayals of real-life figures such as South African rights Come for the music. Stay for the pathos. Roar,” by Robert Plant. in the 1940s by the E Washington shared Sunday how he approaches acting. activist Steve Biko, Malcolm X, Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, and bluegrass duo the Oscar-winner Washington was at the Toronto film festival for Harlem heroin dealer Frank Lucas. —AFP Justin Townes Earle falls short on new LP Stanley Brothers. This time that twang isn’t a banjo, the premiere of “The Equalizer,” director Antoine Fuqua’s Contrasting these roles with fictional characters such as Justin Townes Earle, a guitar-wielding practitioner rather a one-stringed Gambian instrument called the adaptation of the 1980s television series that starred Edward McCall in “The Equalizer,” he said: “I didn’t try to imitate of bluesy folk music, comes up short on “Single ritti. The song ends with a surprising but smooth Woodward. The film about a loner who dispenses justice (Malcolm X) but (rather) capture the spirit in the materials Mothers,” 10 tracks of wordy Americana with imprac- transition to a trip-hop style electro beat. The heavi- from the barrel of a gun also stars Marton Csokas (“The available, in the speeches that he made, in (video) footage. tical melodies that are hard to care about. The son of est track, “Turn It Up,” features Tom Waits-style junk- Amazing Spiderman 2”) and Chloe Grace Moretz (“Kick-Ass”). Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Steve yard percussion and some distorted electric guitar Moretz is in two other Toronto film festival premieres this Fictional characters are easier Earle has earned his own way musically, releasing five workouts. “House of Love” - a warm ballad with a week: “Clouds of Sils Maria,” and “Laggies.” “In a film like this,” he said, “we are creating the character. albums. He plays a nice guitar and sings, passably at slow, booming rhythm - surveys “the damage done” At a press conference, the cast and crew shared insights So in some ways there’s more pressure playing a Malcolm X best, about nice topics. But something rings false following a shattered relationship. Good luck getting about their mÈtier, their successes and missed opportunities. ‘cause a lot of people thought they knew who he was, how about the delivery, that tune’s bittersweet melody out of your head. The Washington last collaborated with Fuqua on “Training Day,” he should be presented.” “With a fictional character, you can as though he’s per- album throbs with ambition and subtlety and which premiered in Toronto and went on to earn Washington do whatever you want to do.” Best known for heavy roles, forming out of his rewards replays. Who needs nostalgia? a best actor Oscar in 2001 for his performance as a rogue cop Washington said he would gladly try a lighter comedy or a genre and is merely in Los Angeles. children’s movie. “Yeah,” he said. “But nobody’s called me.” an artistic interloper. Dr John honors Louis Asked about getting lost in or separating oneself from The title track is Armstrong in vibrant CD Getting lost folding napkins characters, he said: “You take some of everything you do ostensibly about Many tribute albums fall flat, and star duets can A brief telephone exchange in which Washington told home. Unfortunately, my wife has to deal with it, ‘Oh who’s broken homes, but seem forced, but Dr John manages to avoid these Fuqua, “This is Robert McCall (the lead character in the film) coming in the door today. Oh it’s Malcolm X...’” Moretz added: it’s hard to tell amid traps in his wonderfully eccentric homage to Louis calling,” set the stage for a reunion. Washington spent the first “Sometimes it’s good for it to affect you personally, some- the overly verbose Armstrong. This is one of New Orleans’ finest paying day of filming “The Equalizer” folding napkins over and over times it’s okay for it to sink it, to understand it and have your lyrical plot line. tribute to one of the city’s musical founding fathers, for a scene. Fuqua said he got lost in the moment and let it own emotions become entwined with your character’s because that’s how you really understand (the role).” But “Wanna Be A and it’s as relaxed and joyful as can be. Instead of a go on to the point that producers had to interrupt and ask “are you going to (call) cut?” “He was just folding napkins... actors need to step away too and remember that “it’s a job,” This CD cover image Stranger” is similarly literal, note-by-note re-creation of some of (but) when I get to sit and watch Denzel up close that way, it’s or risk becoming lost in a character, she said. released by Vagrant Records afflicted. The music Armstrong’s most loved classics, this is a swinging powerful for me, and it gets me excited,” Fuqua said. Washington recalled how he “made the mistake” of turn- shows “Single Mothers,” by and pace is fine, and free-for-all, beauti- Justin Townes Earle. Fuqua likened the experience to the soothing rhythm of ing down the lead role for the 1997 dark thriller “Seven,” the lyrics themselves fully arranged, with music. “I started to (feel) that rhythm again.” Washington because he feared it would affect him. “It was just too much are nicely construct- horns that alternate- revealed that he likes to start slowly on new film projects in when I read it,” he revealed. The role went to Brad Pitt and ed. Earle just needs someone else to sing them. His ly punch and soothe. order to find his footing, “because you’re not sure.” Actors became a box office smash hit. Fuqua confided that he hand- effete, indie growl of a voice doesn’t touch your heart No one could suc- generally, he said, “are real fragile day one, and a director can ed off directing “Prisoners” with Jake Gyllenhaal and Hugh well enough to pull you in deeper. cessfully imitate really crush an actor in the first day” with overly harsh criti- Jackman to Quebec director Denis Villeneuve, because as a Armstrong’s voice, so cisms. parent he felt uncomfortable spending a year on a film about Maroon 5 choose ‘V’ for victorious the raspy Dr John He recalled a director with whom he worked who said “at child abduction. That film, which also premiered in Toronto, Maroon 5 must have made a pact with the devil to and his guests don’t 9:30 am on day one, ‘no, that’s not right’.” He declined to iden- was nominated at the Academy Awards last year for its cine- hit this high a ratio of memorable tunes on an album. even try. The styles tify the director but said it resulted in a bad performance matography. —AFP On the band’s fifth effort, “V,” they pack so many are diverse: The Blind catchy hooks, you’d think they’ve left all pirates in Boys of Alabama history defenseless. Going through the playlist, it This CD cover image released lend a gospel touch Al Pacino makes a splash feels like a well thought-out party, mixing the right by Concord Music Group to “What a amount of hip-swaying, eyelash batting and emo- shows “Ske-Dat-De-Dat: The Wonderful World,” tion. Although Spirit of Satch,” by Dr John. Mike Ladd brings a at Toronto film festival “Maps” is the lead rapper’s delight to a single, it is the least remarkable “Mack the Knife” and Cuban songstress adventurous and the Telmary strays far from any Armstrong influence in l Pacino was so excited to be promoting his latest film closest genetic link the sexy, mostly-in-Spanish “Tight Like This.” The “Manglehorn” at the Toronto film festival Sunday that he with their previous almost obligatory duet with Bonnie Raitt on “I’ve Aknocked over glass after glass of water at a press confer- works’ sound. The Got the World on a String” avoids cliche with rich ence. He appeared along with director David Gordon Green (“Pineapple Express”) and co-stars Holly Hunter (“The Piano,” rest of the tunes vocals and heartfelt, suggestive laughter at the end. “Saving Grace”) and writer-director and occasional actor leave it far behind. “It She’s played this flirty role with others, but makes it Harmony Korine (“Spring Breakers”). As Green was saying he Was Always You” is a sound fresh here. Like many of the vocals, it’s deliv- liked Pacino’s “unpredictable, playful quality... as an actor,” Pacino clever homage to ered with sly wit. Dr John stays in the background accidentally knocked over a glass on a table. Seal’s thumping on a number of songs, but his rendering of “That’s Moments later, another glass was knocked over accidentally, This CD cover image released “Crazy” in both spirit My Home” evokes the American South and its glo- and another, and another. Running off to grab towels to mop up, by Interscope shows “V” by and form; “Sugar” is ries in remarkable depth. The vocal is more comfort- Pacino’s distinctive voice could be heard shouting in jest: “I’m Moderator Elvis Mitchell, actors Al Pacino and Holly Maroon 5. a funk guitar riff in able than an old pair of boots, but that’s misleading: leaving, they destroyed the press conference! They threw stuff all search of a dance The arrangement is complex and precise. Not every- over the place!” “I’m just so excited (about the movie),” he said Hunter speak at the “Manglehorn” press conference dur- floor; and “Coming Back for You” is a pop promise ful- thing works. A slow version of “Sometimes I Feel when he came back. “Manglehorn,” a Texas-set story of a lock- ing the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival at TIFF filled between the music sheets. “Feelings,” which Like a Motherless Child” feels ponderous and the smith in a small town who lives alone with a cat and cannot for- Bell Lightbox yesterday in Toronto, Canada. —AFP highlights Adam Levine’s earnest falsetto, bubbles gospel “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen” seems get the love of his life, premiered last week in Venice before com- with an infectious pop rhythm, and “In Your Pocket” out of place despite a rousing performance. But ing to screens in Toronto. Pacino also appears in Barry Levinson’s know they’ll be supportive.” “That was ‘The Godfather.’ Francis simmers with a retro electro start that turns into a these are the exceptions. This CD works both as a “The Humbling,” which premiered at the festival this week too. Coppola wanted me in ‘The Godfather’ above everybody else; modern rhythm, high-heat boil. On the melancholic stand-alone piece and a celebration of Armstrong’s “I’ve been on so many red carpets,” Pacino said. “I started to like it. nobody else wanted me and he did, and he stuck with that and side of things, “Unkiss Me” starts like a noir rap and spirit - the brief final track, “When You’re Smiling Just the other day I thought, ‘Hey this ain’t bad.’ You can make he believed me. And I was in it knowing the whole time about turns into an enthralling ballad, with Levine caress- (The Whole World Smiles With You),” seems like a friends on it, you can meet different people, old friends come how supportive he was.” After 40 years in the film business, he ing words and letting himself be brokenhearted. And personal note of thanks to Louis.—AP together.” said he feels that he’s in the “luxurious position of being able to Gwen Stefani makes an appearance on the other More seriously Pacino on his role in “Manglehorn” comment- choose something I want to do. Pressed as to whether the new ed: “I believe when a director sees you in a role that you know film was deserving of a second Academy award the first was in you’re going to get involved with something that they see and I 1993 for “Scent of a Woman”-he quipped: “Of course!” —AFP

OSN campaigns win three honors at 35th annual Telly Awards midst stiff international competi- Promotion’ category. A series of endear- on CSR, ‘Go by OSN’ commercials pre- tion, OSN, the region’s leading ing commercials were created to pro- sented an interesting premise to Apay-TV network, clinched three mote the new premium online TV serv- demonstrate the remarkable breadth of honours at the 35th annual Telly Awards, ice of the network which was launched choices offered by ‘Go’ for anytime, any- the premier global recognition for out- in May this year. The 30-second commer- where TV experiences. We are delighted standing local, regional and cable TV cials featured a series of everyday to bring home these honours.” commercials and programmes, the finest objects that are neglected owing to OSN commercials won the honours video and film productions, and online their owners being totally absorbed in from over 12,000 entries from across the commercials, videos and films. watching OSN’s amazing array of enter- US as well as other countries. A presti- OSN’s corporate social responsibility tainment through ‘Go’ on their smart gious judging panel of over 500 accom- campaign, Live More, which aims to pro- devices. The winning commercial tells plished industry professionals, each a mote health and well-being across the the story of a pair of ‘Sentimental past winner of a Silver Telly and a mem- region, picked up two honours for its Sunglasses’ highlighting the overall cam- ber of The Silver Telly Council, judged ‘Drink Water, Live More’ on-air campaign paign message that ‘life will never be the the competition, upholding the histori- stressing the importance and benefits of same’ with ‘Go by OSN’. cal standard of excellence that Telly rep- drinking adequate amounts of water Hamad Malik, Chief Marketing Officer resents. through a series of hand-drawn anima- of OSN, said: “The Telly Awards are a Winners of the Telly Awards represent tions and infographics. OSN launched strong testament to the innovative and the best work of the most respected Live More in January this year and has insight-driven market outreach strategy advertising agencies, production com- invested in a series of educational on-air of OSN. Even as they set high creative panies, television stations, cable opera- promos aimed at encouraging viewers standards, our commercials also engage tors, and corporate video departments to make positive lifestyle changes. viewers for their powerful and relevant in the world. The Telly statuettes are The third award was for the ‘Go by messages. While our ‘Drink Water, Live designed by the same firm that makes OSN’ commercial in the ‘Media More,’ campaign demonstrates our focus the Oscar and Emmy awards. lifestyle TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Fashion

Colors take front row seat at NY Fashion Week

unday was a day for remembering and looking ahead as New casual and less expensive than her signature line, featured oversized York Fashion Week continued in Manhattan. Early in the day, one wool sweaters in red and ink blue geometric patterns paired with Sof fashion’s own (albeit a sharp-tongued one) was remembered pleated striped skirts, and red and blue nylon T-shirt dresses. There at Joan Rivers’ funeral. Among the guests: designers Carolina Herrera was also a black and white capsule of striped strapless tops paired and Michael Kors, and E! network “Fashion Police” co-hosts Giuliana with full skirts in black mesh. Some gold looks shimmered down the Rancic and Kelly Osbourne. runway too, like gold-plated nylon quilted cropped bomber jackets Victoria Beckham took a conservative approach to spring 2015; paired with a black viscose stretch short tube skirt or a gold-plated Joseph Altuzarra went for girly naivete inspired by Roman Polanski nylon quilted full skirt. The show opened with a one-minute film fea- and Stanley Kubrick. And Public School went coed. Nanette Lepore turing young New Yorkers talking about why they like the city. was inspired by the beaches of California and the south of France. Actress Victoria Justice, best known for starring in the Nickelodeon Among the highlights: TV series “Victorious” and a devotee of the brand, was in the audience. “I love DKNY so much. I am such a huge fan,” said Justice, who says she DKNY believes this is her third DKNY show. “It’s just like classic New York The DNA of DKNY has always been about New York. But Donna street chic and it’s edgy and it’s totally my vibe.” Justice acknowledges Karan paid homage to the city’s different cultures and neighborhoods there’s lots of pressure to look your best during Fashion Week, but through an explosion of bright patterns of reds, blues and yellows and she’s having fun too. “At the end of the day it’s just about feeling good a heavy dose of textures from mesh to viscose wool for her spring in the clothes and having fun and doing different things with your hair 2015 runway show on Sunday. In an interview after her show, Karan and makeup and taking risks and just being a girl and loving every said that her spring collection is about “the streets of New York. The second of it,” she added. people of New York. The art of New York. The energy of New York. The modernity of New York.” “It’s really the collective,” Karan said. “Thinking of high energy, what is tomorrow and celebrating the people ... from The DKNY Spring 2015 collection is modeled during all different cultures and walks of life. And giving them a freedom to Fashion Week, Sunday in New York. — AP/AFP photos have fun.” The result? The DKNY runway collection, which is more

PUBLIC SCHOOL It’s official - Public School is for girls, too. The fashion line, that is. Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, whose catchily named, heavily street-influenced menswear brand has had a meteoric rise the last few years, stepped wholeheartedly into womenswear Sunday with a spring 2015 collection divided equally between the genders. “It was actually even a little more women’s than men’s, which is obviously differ- ent for us,” Osborne noted with a smile after the show. The designers, who capped off a whirlwind few years by win- ning, in June, the Council of Fashion Designers of America menswear award over more established colleagues, noted that expanding into women’s clothes had opened up an exciting new range of ideas. “I think we have a wonderful opportunity to do something with our womenswear col- lection,” Chow said. “Playing with shapes and colors - you know, those things that sort of make womenswear fun to do.” The color palette included black, but also white and a bold electric blue. Shapes went from large and boxy, as in oversized jackets, shirts and vests, often paired with loose- falling shorts, to sleek, as in a striking black sleeveless dress with side cutout detail, worn over an electric blue shirt dress that peeked out underneath. Also striking: A long- sleeved women’s pullover sweater with “open sleeves,” leav- ing bare arms hanging freely in front, with the sweater sleeves almost like a train, and a silky electric blue blouse that fell almost to the knee. Shirt tails hung out defiantly. Hats were unisex; in a somewhat odd touch, both men and women wore what resembled military caps. “We had a lot of ideas so that was sort of the difficult part, trying to sort through it all,” Chow said afterward. “We really wanted to turn it up a bit, in terms of shape and silhouette.”

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VICTORIA BECKHAM pantsuits. But of course, being Beckham’s line, they were not There were lots of stripes, muted colors and sleek looks as exactly traditional; there was a long coatdress with a red belt, Victoria Beckham presented her spring/summer collection, a white accent stripe at the bottom and an asymmetrical which she says is a redefinition of her line. Beckham had her design that made for a clever, one-breasted panel. One black show in a cathedral-like hall off of Wall Street - an apropos set- dress had cut-out, exposed shoulders, and other coats and ting for her clothes, which looked like they were designed for dresses had cutouts that showed off sharp shoulder blades a stockbroker looking for something that was glamorous, sexy and minuscule waists. There were also sweater dresses and - but still workplace appropriate. In general, she would do well long layered skirts. Notables in the audience: husband David with Beckham’s collection, which, save for a few pink floral Beckham and Anna Wintour. In describing her line, Beckham outfits including a shirt dress, had a bit of a conservative tone. said the launch of her new retail space in London had made In a palette that mostly ranged from tan to taupe and black, her redefine her clothes with “the idea of creating an eclectic with accents of white or an occasional maroon, there were uniform in the form of an exact, yet wearable wardrobe that sleek solid coats of varying lengths, boxy dresses, and embodies the evolution of the collection.” — AP

Victoria Beckham Spring 2015 collection Colors take front row seat at 38NY Fashion Week TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

A visitor enjoys a work by Brazilian artist Thiago Martins de Melo, during the 31th Biennale of Sao Paulo at Ibirapuera park in Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 6, 2014. — AFP

Bethann Hardison: Champion of catwalk diversity Famous George Washington painting to be restored model turned New York agent turned devoted to promoting diversity in fashion. scourge of fashion industry prejudice, In 1973 she was one of 11 black models cho- ne of the most famous portraits of Conservators wanted to clean and ABethann Hardison pioneered the cam- sen to represent America in the Versailles fashion George Washington will soon get a restore the painting for many years, but the paign for diversity on the catwalk with the mes- face off, when the best French designers com- Ohigh-tech examination and face-lift museum was reluctant to take it off view. sage that fashion isn’t only white. She strutted peted with the best of the United States. New of sorts with its first major conservation The painting is in good condition but does the runway herself in the 1960s and 1970s, then York Times fashion photographer Bill treatment in decades. The Smithsonian’s have problems, including paint losses in carved out a career finding and promoting the Cunningham remembers Hardison wearing a National Portrait Gallery has begun plan- Washington’s black coat, said CindyLou coolest models of any skin tone, until in 1996 silk jersey dress and looking like an empress. ning the conservation and digital analysis Molnar, the museum’s head of conserva- she briefly moved to Mexico. Then the trend for “She shot the fiercest look she could possibly of the full-length “Lansdowne” portrait of tion. The biggest problem is the heavy yel- supermodels with individuality-some of them can at the crowned heads of Europe... They were the first president that was painted by low varnish that disguises details in the black-gave way to a uniform, almost entirely terrorized!” he told a New York event on Gilbert Stuart in 1796, museum officials painting. white look as designers shifted the focus from Wednesday. Strikingly dressed in a Moroccan told The Associated Press. The 8-foot-by-5- “It will take me quite a while to figure the girl to the clothes. Horrified to see so few tunic and an anklet, her large dark eyes gleam foot picture is considered the definitive out what it will take to safely remove the black models on the runway in Milan, London, with a slight hint of fatigue but also pride. She portrait of Washington as president after yellow resinous varnish and not disturb the Paris and New York, last year Hardison founded recalls how a magazine editor recently told her earlier images in military uniform. actual paint surface,” Molnar said. In 2001, the Diversity Coalition to publicly name and “you’re not cool if you don’t have girls of color in Work will begin in 2016 to delicately film X-rays of the painting revealed some shame the fashion houses who used only one or your advertising.” In the 1980s while running her remove a yellowed varnish to reveal the changes Stuart made in the picture. In one no model of color in their shows. own agency, she founded the Black Girl original colors and details intended by the case, he moved a quill ink pen on the table In a blaze of unwelcome publicity, many of Coalition alongside supermodels Iman and artist. The painting will remain on view until beside Washington. The images showed them, including some of the largest fashion Naomi Campbell to advocate and to support then. Once it’s taken to a lab, conservators how Stuart was having trouble adjusting houses in the business-Prada, Celine, Calvin African American models in the industry. will use digital x-rays and infrared imagery the figure and objects in his original por- Klein, Giorgio Armani and Jil Sander-scrambled In 1993, she took on the advertising industry, for the first time to examine Stuart’s work trait, Molnar said. New technology will pro- to diversify their line-ups for the fall/winter 2014 which “didn’t reflect the consumer that was and changes he made beneath the paint- vide a clearer image beneath the surface. shows in February. Around 30 models used in a Asian, Latin or black,” and told AFP that “within ing’s surface. Some of the work will be com- It’s not clear, though, whether any new dis- runway show, and some now use up to five two years that changed”. Campbell, the London- pleted within view of the public. coveries will be made. black or latina women. “Bethann really is a force born British supermodel, told AFP that she looks “We are preserving this painting forever, “Anything we can gain in terms of mate- and people listen to what she has to say,” says upon Hardison as “like a second mother”. “She is for posterity, and at this point in its history, rials and techniques that were used only legendary designer and president of the Council honest,” said Campbell when asked what she it needs some attention,” said chief curator adds to the picture of how Gilbert Stuart of Fashion Designers of America, Diane von liked most about Hardison. “It’s important that Brandon Brame Fortune. “It’s still very, very worked,” Molnar said. The premiere por- Furstenberg. The CFDA in June honored we spoke up with Bethann,” says Campbell of stable. But we want to be sure our visitors traitist of his day, Stuart packed symbols of Hardison with an award. “The response was her involvement in the Diversity Coalition. “It’s are seeing it looking its absolute best.” Bank American history into his depiction of good,” acknowledged Hardison in an interview simply wanting to have a conversation and just of America provided a recent grant to fund Washington. Furniture in the picture is with AFP at her art-studded home in Gramercy make people aware.”—AFP the conservation project, along with educa- carved with the US seal and eagles. Books Park, where a Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith tion programs around the picture. in the painting reference the Constitution, Haring grace the entrance. For most of her life- Former fashion model Bethann Hardison poses for a por- The 18-month conservation project will Congress and the Federalist papers. In the and Hardison is coy about her age-she has been trait in New York September 4, 2014 in New York. — AFP be part of a major “refreshing” of the gal- windows behind Washington, a rainbow leries that hold the nation’s presidential appears in the sky behind dark clouds. “The portraits to give more historical information storm clouds had to do with the passing of about each president’s achievements, chal- the American Revolution,” Fortune said, lenges and events from their time in office, “and the rainbow signified a new begin- New plan avoids mud said museum Director Kim Sajet. Plans call ning for the new republic.”— AP for the improvements to be completed in time for the museum’s 50th anniversary in dumping in Barrier Reef Park 2018. The Lansdowne portrait has been a centerpiece at the Smithsonian since 1968, he government of Australia’s Queensland disposal options due to a legal challenge by an and about 1 million visitors see it each year. state approved a plan yesterday that will environmental group against dumping the For his first full-length portrait, Tprevent 3 million cubic meters (106 million material at sea. Washington was dressed in a black velvet cubic feet) of seabed mud from being dumped Queensland’s port authority said proponents suit, his official dress for receiving the pub- in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The state- feared the court case could hold up the expan- lic as a civilian leader, rather than showing owned North Queensland Bulk Ports Corp, or sion of the port by up to two years. Outraged him as a soldier or king. It’s based on earlier NQBP, already has federal approval to dump conservationists say the already fragile reef European portraits of aristocrats and digni- dredged sediment in the marine park in order to would be gravely threatened by the dredging, taries. The president sat for Stuart in expand the Abbot Point coal port near the town which was to occur over a 184-hectare (455- Philadelphia and helped determine how he of Bowen, a decision that environmentalists say acre) area. Apart from the risk that the sediment would be portrayed. The resulting picture will endanger one of the world’s most fragile would smother coral and sea grass, the was celebrated in the US and Europe. It was ecosystems. increased shipping traffic would boost the risk of originally painted for the Marquis of But Queensland Premier Campbell Newman accidents, such as oil spills and collisions with Lansdowne, who had been a British sup- announced yestwerday that his Cabinet minis- delicate coral beds, environment groups argue. porter of the colonies during the ters had approved a new disposal plan that In a 2012 report, the UN’s cultural agency, Revolutionary War. would have the material reused on land. “(It) will UNESCO - which includes the marine park create a win-win situation. It will protect the among its World Heritage sites - expressed con- Quill ink pen unique values of the Great Barrier Reef and allow cern about development along the reef, includ- Stuart created three replicas of the por- for the staged development of the important ing ports. It warned that the marine park was at trait, one of which is held by the White port of Abbot Point,” Newman said in a state- risk of being included on a list of World Heritage House. It was made famous when Dolley ment. sites that are in danger. Madison saved the painting when the The state government has asked federal A decision to add the Great Barrier Reef to British burned the White House 200 years Environment Minister Greg Hunt, who approved that list has been held off for a year, after ago. The original Lansdowne painting the Abbot Point expansion in 2013, to fast-track UNESCO said in June that Australia had made remained in Britain for most of its history approval for the new plan. The government progress in protecting it. UNESCO’s World until the 1960s when it was loaned to the This image released by the National hopes the new disposal plan will ensure the Heritage Center has asked Australia to submit an Smithsonian. The Portrait Gallery then Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Abbot Point expansion can begin on schedule. updated report on the state of conservation of bought the painting in 2001 for $20 million shows the 1796 oil painting of George NQBP will carry out the dredging on behalf the site by February 2015. — AP with a donation from the Donald W Washington (The ‘Landsdowne’ portrait) In this Nov 2002 file photo provided by Queensland of proponents Adani and GVK Hancock. Adani Reynolds Foundation. by Gilbert Stuart. — AP Tourism, an unidentified woman snorkels on the Great wants the work to begin in June 2015. Last Barrier Reef off Australia’s Queensland state. — AP week, NQBP said it was looking at alternative