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THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 RAJAB 21, 1438 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Saudi Crown GOP frontrunner The Real Saul stunner Prince urges Trump vows Fouz: DIY gives Atletico closer security ‘America First’ remedies for advantage cooperation2 foreign policy7 better37 skin over20 Bayern Kuwait firm in support Min 21º Max 41º of coalition against IS High Tide 04:20 & 14:40 Low Tide Concern for humanitarian conditions in Iraq, Syria 09:23 & 22:14 40 PAGES NO: 16858 150 FILS

KUWAIT: Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Jarallah confirmed yesterday Kuwait’s unequivocal support of Kuwait targeted the global coalition to counter the so-called Islamic State (IS). In a speech opening the fourth meeting of the by US over lax officials from the member states of the coalition, Jarallah said “Kuwait backs the international community copyright laws in its efforts to bring stability to liberated areas from the grip of terrorist organizations,” adding that Kuwait also WASHINGTON: Kuwait, China, Russia and India are supports the international community in seeking to dry among 11 countries targeted by the Obama adminis- up sources of funding terrorism, repelling electronic tration for leaving American producers of music, hacking attacks and staving off the influx of foreign movies and other copyrighted material open to ram- fighters to conflict areas. pant piracy. The US is placing the 11 countries on a He told the meeting that Kuwait’s support involved, “priority watch list” that subjects them to extra scruti- among other things, providing logistical support to the ny and could lead to sanctions if the US brings cases efforts of the international community as well as taking to the World Trade Organization. Also on the list again part in meetings such as yesterday’s. He noted that are Algeria, Argentina, Chile, Indonesia, Thailand, Kuwait has hosted numerous conferences on fighting Ukraine and Venezuela. terrorism and has demonstrated its abidance of UN res- Ecuador and Pakistan were removed from the list olutions regarding terrorism. this year. Ecuador reinstated criminal penalties for Jarallah said yesterday’s meeting was taking place in large-scale counterfeiting. Pakistan set up intellectual the shadow of continuing threats by terrorist organiza- property courts. The United States studied 73 trading tions to the peace and security of the world, so much partners for the annual Special 301 Report. In addi- that these threats had moved from countries rife in con- tion to the 11 countries on the priority list, another 23 flicts to peaceful countries with no such conflicts. For made the “watch list” and need to address problems this reason, he said the international community should protecting intellectual property rights, the US Trade double its efforts at fighting this universal threat. “We as Representative’s office said. Switzerland, for example, nations bear a historical responsibility to ensure a safe “is generally a strong partner” on intellectual property and secure world as codified by the UN resolution No. KUWAIT: US special presidential envoy for the global coalition to counter Islamic State (IS) Brett McGurk issues, but has become a haven for websites that sell 2253 that urges combating terrorism and drying up its (left) speaks as Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Khaled Al-Jarallah looks on during a meeting yes- counterfeit goods. — AP sources of funding in every shape and form,” he said. terday. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat Continued on Page 13 MPs blame graft for flying gravel Only Kuwaitis excluded from power price hike By B Izzak contractors who did not carry out the projects up to required specifications. KUWAIT: MPs yesterday strongly lashed The issue dominated the local press UAE mulls new out at ministry of public works officials coverage during the winter season when and road contractors, blaming corrup- many Kuwaiti streets were found to be fire safety laws tion and lack of supervision for the prob- defected and resulted in releasing gravel lem of flying road gravel that damaged that damaged the windshields of thou- DUBAI: Dubai will supervise construction crews windshields of hundreds of vehicles dur- sands of vehicles. Omair said the ministry more strictly and monitor the material they use after ing the rainy season. Lawmakers, who has taken legal action against those a series of skyscraper fires, including a New Year’s demanded a special debate on the prob- involved by referring the issue to the Eve blaze that made headlines around the world, a lem, called on Minister of Public Works public prosecution to investigate sus- top civil defense official said yesterday. Speaking to Ali Al-Omair to take legal action against pected corruption that led to the poor AP, the director-general of Dubai Civil Defense said ministry officials and engineers who quality roads. authorities in the United Arab Emirates have been supervise road contracts and also against Continued on Page 13 working on new fire safety regulations following the ABU DHABI: Palestinian writer Rabai Al-Madhoun poses for a picture with a copy Dec 31 inferno at the 63-storey The Address of his novel “Destinies: Concerto of the Holocaust and the Nakba” upon receiv- Downtown Dubai. ing the international prize of Arabic fiction for it on Tuesday. — AFP While trying to downplay the danger, Maj Gen Rashid Thani Al-Matrooshi acknowledged that at least 30,000 buildings across the nation have Palestinian writer wins cladding or paneling similar to the kind that safety and construction experts have blamed for the rapid top Arab fiction prize spread of the fires. “There won’t be any radical changes, but instead we’ll come up with simple ABU DHABI: A Palestinian author has won and the right of return” for Palestinians. solutions that won’t affect the owners or traders,” al- the International Prize for Arab Fiction for Madhoun was born in British-mandate Matrooshi said, speaking outside a fire safety tech- the first time for a novel about the Palestine in 1945 and fled with his family nology seminar. “We’re finding solutions with the Palestinian exodus in 1948 and the to Gaza. He later became a British citizen. lowest costs on people, so that everyone benefits.” Holocaust. Rabai Al-Madhoun received the The novel has “stories from five While some types of cladding can be made with $50,000 award, known as the “Arabic Palestinian cities”, Madhoun said after win- fire-resistant material, experts say those that have Booker,” for “Destinies: Concerto of the ning the award, which is supported by the caught fire in Dubai and elsewhere around the Holocaust and Nakba” late Tuesday in Abu Man Booker Prize, referring to cities now in world weren’t designed to meet stricter safety stan- Dhabi, which sponsors the competition. Israel. “It took me to my hometown, Al- dards and often were put onto buildings without Nakba, or catastrophe, refers to the exodus Majdal in Ashkelon. I roamed Haifa. I any breaks to slow or halt a possible blaze. Since of Arabs from British-mandate Palestine shouted from Mount Kermel: Oh, how did 2012, a spate of fires has struck Dubai and other following the creation of Israel in 1948. we lose this country!” he said. Madhoun’s emirates in the UAE. Though some ignited different- Madhoun’s novel is described as being previous novel “The Lady from Tel Aviv”, ly, the infernos all behaved the same way, rushing divided into four parts “simulating concer- about a returning Palestinian exile’s up and down the sides of the buildings, fueled by to moves”. It features four narrations that chance encounter with an Israeli actress the external panels. are said to “meet at the end and address on his flight home, was shortlisted for the Continued on Page 13 KUWAIT: Minister of Public Works Ali Al-Omair speaks during a parliamentary issues related to the Nakba, the Holocaust same prize in 2010. — AFP session at the National Assembly yesterday. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat Unease over undercover Tehran morality police

TEHRAN: Tehran resident Sousan Heidari has stopped letting Critics fear the unit’s main focus, however, will be enforc- her headscarf slip casually down over her neck and shoulders ing the government-mandated Islamic dress code, which while driving in the Iranian capital. These days, the 22-year- requires women be modestly covered from head to toe. They old with a taste for bold makeup makes sure to pull it tightly see it as the latest flashpoint in the struggle between relative over her dark hair, fearful of running afoul of a newly estab- moderates such as President Hassan Rouhani and establish- lished undercover division of the morality police. “Every sin- ment hard-liners who fear looser social norms will weaken gle man or woman could be a member of the unit,” she cau- the Islamic Republic’s values and priciples. tioned. “I don’t know. Maybe some plainclothes agents have Iranian women these days, particularly younger ones, already reported me because of heavy makeup.” often forego the traditional long black long veil known as the Tehran police chief Gen Hossein Sajedinia recently chador and opt instead for trendy dresses and fashionable announced his department had deployed 7,000 male and headscarves. More and more, they are daring to let their female officers for a new plainclothes division - the largest scarves slip down to their shoulders while driving. Influential such undercover assignment in memory. Authorities say the ayatollah Mohammad Ali Movahedi Kermani alluded to division, which started work last week, will patrol major those concerns about moral erosion during a recent Friday Tehran streets and intersections, policing transgressions sermon in Tehran, saying that a woman driving without a including harassment against women and excessive car veil, “cannot be called freedom”. TEHRAN: Iranian women walk past youths playing music on the sidewalk in downtown Tehran on Tuesday. — AP honking and engine noise. Continued on Page 13 THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 LOCAL UN envoy, Yemeni rivals discuss agenda

KUWAIT: UN Special Envoy to Yemen Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Ismael Ould Cheikh Ahmed yesterday met Abdulmalik Mikhlafi, the agenda of consul- separately with Yemeni parties participat- tations in light of positive results achieved ing in UN-sponsored talks held in Kuwait earlier on Tuesday. The peace talks focus on since last Thursday in a bid to reach con- the implementation of UN Security Council sensus on political, security and economic Resolution No 2216, ongoing efforts to issues ahead of direct negotiations. augment the ceasefire agreement that took The UN envoy discussed with head of force on April 10, as well as a peaceful General People’s Congress delegation, Aref process in Yemen as per the GCC Initiative Al-Zouka, head of Ansarullah group delega- and the outcome of the Yemeni National tion Mohammad Faletah, and Yemeni Dialogue. —KUNA

UN-Habitat sign MoU with KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem and Zimbabwean Parliament Speaker Jacob Mudenda. — Amiri Diwan and KUNA photos Dubai Real Estate Institute

KUWAIT: The United Nations Human Amir meets state officials, Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) announced yesterday that it has suc- cessfully signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Zimbabwean Parliament Speaker Real Estate Institute to offer and advo- cate real estate solutions to profession- KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh als in the MENA region . Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah The MoU press conference held at received His Highness the Crown Prince the United Nations building aims to Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah strengthen the collaborative role of at Bayan Palace yesterday. His Highness both organizations in continuously also received National Assembly Speaker offering educational and leadership Marzouq Al-Ghanem, accompanied by programs that are in-line with interna- Zimbabwean Parliament Speaker Jacob tional standards throughout the com- Mudenda; who is on an official visit to the ing years. country. His Highness also received Acting The collaboration between the two Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign parties will be implemented with a Affairs Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al- focus on jointly organizing training Sabah. Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled later met workshops, urban campaigns, urban research on city prosperity and afford- separately with the Zimbabwean Speaker, Dr Tarek El-Sheikh in attendance of Head of Kuwaiti- able housing and urban competitions Zimbabwean Parliamentary Friendship that promote positive change in cities Committee MP Faisal Al-Shaya and Kuwaiti and housing communities for better inclusive, and well planned cities. Ambassador to Zimbabwe Bader Al-Houti. quality of life. A campaign geared to create a place Also yesterday, His Highness the Crown for urban innovators to share their Prince received Ghanem, Sheikh Sabah Al- MoU Objectives inventions into their local areas to serve Khaled, Deputy Prime Minister and (a) Awareness raised on Sustainable and foster communities in cities of the Defense Minister Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Development Goals and its application Gulf. Al-Sabah, as well as Minister of Social in Gulf Cities Affairs and Labor and Minister of State for (b) City Prosperity initiative introduced Achieve Planning and Development Affairs Hind Al- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with Minister of in at least six gulf cities; UN Habitat and Dubai Real Estate Subaih. — KUNA Social Affairs and Labor and Minister of State for Planning and Development Affairs Hind Al-Subaih. (c) Housing Profile for Gulf countries Institute will jointly collaborate to raise produced; awareness and build capacities for the (d) Housing practitioners capacity development of sustainable cities and developed on new trends in access to communities through: adequate housing; (a) Undertaking joint workshops and (e) Urban competition among young media Awareness events on Sustainable Gulf professionals launched; Development Goals and its application (f) World Urban campaign and the city in Gulf Cities with Gulf states City we need materials localized and dissem- authorities; inated (b) Carrying out City Prosperity initia- Mahmoud Al- Burai, The Managing tives training for the six gulf cities; Director of Dubai Real Estate Institution (c) Preparing Housing Profile for Gulf stated that UN -Habitat and Dubai Real countries in collaboration with the gulf Estate Institute recently organized the Cooperation Council; Urban Thinkers Campus that discussed (d) Holding Seminars for Housing practi- the regions aim for the city they need tioners on new trends in access to ade- from a real estate sector perspective. quate housing; It is now the right time while we are (e) Jointly organizing Urban competi- preparing to go to the United Nations tion among young Gulf university Conference for Housing and Urban Students and; development next October in Quito to (f) Preparing localized World Urban be ready with a plan to implement the Campaign and the city we need materi- RIYADH: The Interior Ministers from the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), (from left) Bahraini Rashid bin Abdullah Al-Khalifa, UAE’s Saif new Urban Agenda once adopted in the als in Arabic. bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Qatari Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Thani, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, Kuwaiti Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Sabah, Gulf States, continued Burai. It is worth mentioning that there is a Omani Hamud bin Faisal Al-Busaidi and GCC Secretary General Abdelatif Zayani during their 27th ordinary meeting yesterday in Riyadh. — AFP Dr Tarek El-Sheikh, Director at UN- growing consensus about the need to Habitat, said that Dubai Real Estate work together to address the impact of Institute has been active in collaborat- climate change and achieve the sustain- Saudi Crown Prince urges closer ing with UN Habitat in promoting the able development goals as stated in the New Urban agenda elements and GOP meeting in Paris last September. advancing the World urban Campaign It is expected to start our first activi- Gulf security cooperation that advocate the Sustainable ties with our collaberative partners in the Kuwait Engineering Association and RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin aims at boosting cooperation among the GCC enables us to overcome all challenges and Development Goal 11, and we are going the Arab Towns Organization (ATO) Naif bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier and Minister countries in the security field, and at assessing obstacles thrust upon us,” Sheikh Mohammad to work together to raise awareness on of Interior, said yesterday that it is imperative for the latest security regional developments. Al-Khaled added. Sustainable Development Goals and its based as well as with Kuwait University the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member Moreover, Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled application in Gulf Cities. Faculty of architecture in launching states to beef up and bolster security coopera- Vision 2030 said that the ongoing meeting of GCC interior The city prosperity initiative will be design competition for the World urban tion due to regional chaos. In the meantime, Sheikh Mohammad Al- ministers has yielded new mechanisms of infor- discussed and how it can contribute Campaign for GCC; (I am a city He made the statement during the 17th con- Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah congratulated Saudi mation exchange amongst GCC security appa- tremendously in at least six gulf cities Changer). sultative meeting of the GCC Interior Ministers, Arabia Wednesday on the Kingdom’s ‘Vision ratuses. Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled also and organize an urban competition This is in line with UN Habitat plan of including Kuwait’s Deputy Prime Minister and 2030,’ a package of reforms designed to curb the revealed that a planned civil joint exercise among young gulf professionals on safe, action in Kuwait to hold a series of Minister of Interior Sheikh Mohammad Khaled country’s dependence on oil exports. “The peo- dubbed, “Security of the Arab Gulf 1” will take connected, integrated, healthy and regional workshops for the Gulf States Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. The Saudi Prince, who head- ple of Saudi Arabia are capable of bringing that place by year’s end, a move aimed at bolstering resilient cities and develop training in Kuwait supported by Gulf and Kuwait ed the meeting, appreciated the great role of all vision to fruition for further development and GCC defense capabilities. courses in different countries on hous- based institutions and organizations to GCC security agencies in safeguarding regional prosperity,” Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled said. Terrorism has become a global threat, and ing and real estate. advance sustainable urban develop- security and stability and thwarting enemies’ Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled also congratu- “our fight with terrorism is a long and arduous ment. schemes. lated the Kingdom on the success of the “North one,” Kuwait’s Interior Minister noted. Sheikh City Changer UN Habitat believes creating partner- Meanwhile, GCC Secretary-General Abdullatif Thunder” exercises, which he called “a testament Mohammad Al-Khaled also thanked the Saudi The MoU signed will support the “I’m ships play a crucial role in the overall Al-Zayani stressed the significance of such gath- to the rigid alliance between Saudi Arabia and leadership for their hospitality and for hosting a City Changer” campaign which is an development of societies and lays out erings that are mainly meant to promote and its Islamic and Arab neighbors.” the meeting. The Saudi Cabinet on Monday advocacy and partnership platform the final goals for nations to work reinforce inter-GCC cooperation and coordina- “I affirm our unwavering support of Saudi announced the country’s ‘Vision 2030,’ a series under UN-Habitat to raise awareness together in order to achieve all other tion. Zayani also spoke highly of the successes Arabia as it staves off regional threats as peace in of economic and social programs formed to about positive urban change in order to goals which is part of goal 17 under the and achievements made by GCC security agen- the Kingdom is peace for all of us,” he noted. help lessen the Kingdom’s reliance on oil SDG. cies for protecting Gulf societies. The meeting “Our fates have become intertwined, which exports. —KUNA achieve green, productive, safe, healthy, Global coalition gaining ground against IS at different levels: McGurk

KUWAIT: The Global Coalition against so-called back to help people return to their homes in against IS on social media, he said, and for Islamic State (IS) is gaining ground against the the city. McGurk said the coalition wanted to every pro-IS twitter feed there were about six terrorist group both on the ground in Syria and build on the experience of Tikrit and imple- anti-IS countering messages constantly. “We Iraq, and on social media while rebuilding liber- ment it in recently-liberated city of Ramadi. He have to shrink territory they (IS) control, in Iraq ated areas, a US official said Tuesday. noted that the Stabilization Fund was very criti- and Syria, but also the global networks and the The areas controlled by IS in the north of cal as the coalition wanted to maintain the affiliate they are trying to establish around the Iraq and Syria in the summer of 2014 are now $100 million sum inside the fund in order to world,” he said. “rapidly shrinking,” and the coalition’s airstrikes restore electricity and water as well as enforce backed by forces on the ground are contribut- security in streets. Significant meetings ing to the liberation of more lands from IS grip, The coalition, he explained, was also using McGurk said the meetings in Kuwait were Brett McGurk, US Special Presidential Envoy for another funding facility, with another $100 mil- “significant.” He added that Kuwait hosted the Global Coalition to Counter IS, said. lion, for enhanced stabilization. This facility, he some of the earliest meetings of the coalition He said the area east of the Ephurates in added, was used to extending power lines from when the situation “was very dark ... and we Syria was totally liberated from IS, while road Haditha to Ramadi. came a long way.” The coalition, in which networks between Raqqa in Syria and Mosul in Kuwait is a member, has been fighting IS with Iraq - which used to be free passage for IS mili- Multiple levels the ultimate objective of eliminating it through tants in 2014 - have been cut off some four McGurk said IS was recruiting on multiple military campaign, intelligence assets, having months ago. The coalition, once helping in the levels: one in joining what they depict as a his- military advisors on the grounds as well as hav- liberation of IS-occupied areas, helped in toric movement yet it was only a “phony ing a combat medical care. But McGurk said “it restoring electricity and water as well as securi- caliphate ... that is something we need to is not about defeating Daesh (IS) but what ty in streets to enable people return to their aggressively counter.” “They do recruit on reli- comes after it. We have identified about 22 pri- homes. gious base messaging,” he said, and “our part- ority projects in areas liberated from Daesh, like This is very critical for people because they ners in the Gulf” like Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the Euphrates valley of Anbar province, where can go back to their homes, McGurk said in an the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were exerting Iraqi forces and locals in Anbar are working to interview with Kuwait News Agency (KUNA). He great efforts to countering these religious mes- liberate the areas .” “We have some momentum KUWAIT: Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Jarallah met yesterday with visiting US cited the Iraqi city of Tikrit, where the coalition sages by highlighting moderation and toler- but to sustain it the coalition need to coordi- Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter Daesh (IS) Brett used its Stabilization Funding Facility, a $100 ance. “We think this has been very effective.” nate and see where we are making progress,” McGurk. The meeting came within the framework of the fourth meeting of officials million instrument, to get water and electricity The coalition is also stepping up the war said the official.— KUNA from the member states of the Coalition. — KUNA THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 LOCAL

Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah, Sara Akbar local keynote speakers at ‘Women in the Corporate World’ Conference

KUWAIT: Alghanim Industries and Officer and Co-founder of Kuwait Gulf Bank are proud to announce Energy, one of the leading inde- Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah and Sara pendent oil and gas exploration Akbar as keynote speakers at the and production companies in the ‘Women in the Corporate World: Middle East. As one of the first Beyond the Glass Ceiling’ confer- women to hold a leading position ence, taking place on Wednesday, in the oil and gas industry, she has May 4, 2016 at Jumeirah Messilah held a number of senior positions Beach Hotel. As two influential local in Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) and leaders, these keynote speakers will Kuwait Foreign Petroleum (KUF- discuss the importance of gender PEC). Akbar gained a Bachelor of diversity in the workplace. Science degree in Chemical The ‘Women in the Corporate Engineering from Kuwait University World: Beyond the Glass Ceiling,’ is and has a wealth of knowledge in a non-profit conference which will projects relating to leadership, Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah Sara Akbar bring together key influential inter- strategic development, portfolio national, regional, and local leaders Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah is for being the “Inspirational Woman management and strategic relation- to discuss the important issue of presently the Undersecretary of the of the Year” in 2015. Al-Sabah has ships. For information about the gender diversity in the workplace. Ministry of State for Youth Affairs. earned a Master of Fine Arts degree conference and registration, please The conference will include Prior to this, she co-founded Eagle from the University of Southern visit: www.womeninthecorporate- keynote speakers and panel discus- Vision Media Group KSCC, serving California’s School of Cinematic Arts world.com and follow Instagram sions, providing a networking plat- as Chairperson and Managing and a Bachelor of Science degree in account: @GDC2016 For inquiries form to exchange various ideas on Director. Sheikha Al-Sabah worked journalism from Boston University. and partnership opportunities, achieving success in the corporate at ABC News in New York City, and The second keynote speaker, please contact environment. received the Arab Woman Award Sara Akbar, is the Chief Executive [email protected] KUWAIT: (From Left) Ahlam Naeem, Fayza Al-Misbah, Nada Al-Shaiji, Shereen Bushehri and Humoud Al-Shaiji. Creativity key for development Readership Q8 participates of literary writing: Writer in charity fair, exhibition By Athoob Al-Shuaibi Humoud Al-Shaiji. “Our reading club SHARJAH: Kuwaiti Writer Nermin works starts with asking a number with summarizing what he or she ucts reach the hands of the reader ‘Readership Q8’ strongly believes that kids Al-Houti has underlined the impor- of questions (how, where and saw and what he or she read about. to read his or her new ideas. KUWAIT: For the second year in a row, are the nucleus of communities. If we offer tance of creativity in the develop- why?) and answering them. The writer must also have a cre- The Sharjah Children Reading Readership Q8 participated in an annual them a proper care and education, they will ment of different literary writings, Each writer has his or her own ative imagination to produce a Festival brings together a large charity fair and exhibition held by the become a better citizens in the future.” especially fiction. way for creativity, and even if the high-quality literary piece, she said. number of authors of children’s Kuwait National Society for Protection of Ahlam Naeem, another member of the Speaking at a symposium, approach of some writers may be She stressed that the writer must books under one roof and is a cul- Children (NSPC). The event took place in book club, mentioned also that all the pro- themed ‘Writers’ Journey Towards similar in certain features, they are read much about the topic he or tural gathering for more than 120 Arraya complex between the 25th and the ceeds of their book sales will go to the soci- Creativity’ and held on the sidelines always unique and closely related she wants to write about and do publishers globally and locally to 27th of April, under the patronage of ety in order to help in educating children in of the Sharjah Children’s Reading to the artist himself/herself, she the necessary research as well as offer their books for reading, she Sheikha Aida Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, and need. Festival (SCRF), Houti stated that said. She noted that a writer’s jour- interacting with different segments said, noting that the event would participation of the head of the NSPC Dr The Readership Q8 initiative, which was the journey of a writer for a creative ney towards creativity must begin and parts of the society. conclude late this month. Siham Al-Furaih. “We were warmly invited first founded in 2014, runs monthly book “All these are only the informa- The Sharjah Children’s Reading by the society to participate for the second discussion Meet-ups. More information tion stored in his or her mind and Festival (SCRF) is a fun-packed, year in this exhibition, which was entitled about Readership Q8 can be found on recalled it when he or she thinks entertainment-filled 11 days of dis- with ‘Together we care of them, so they live Twitter (@q8_readership) and Instagram about it and starts writing.” covery, creativity and excitement. happily’,” said Readership Q8 member, (@readershipq8). Some of the world’s best children’s Clear purpose authors descend upon the Sharjah Houti said that the writer begins Expo Centre, reading their popular Sheikha underlines importance his or her writing journey with a works and meeting their fans; clear purpose in mind or to imitate alongside more than 120 interna- of Arab-African cooperation the reality. She added that the tional and local publishers who writer when he or she depicts char- offer their books for sale. The aim of CAIRO: Chairperson of the Arab Tanzania and Zanzibar all the way to acters of the literary work must SCRF is to promote a love of read- Businesswomen Council Sheikha Hessa Yemen, she said. Sheikha Hessa said lack of introduce them through three ing amongst young and old, show- Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah underlined information about African needs and diffi- dimensions, namely physical, social case Arab literature to the world Tuesday the importance of promoting culties facing money transfer transactions and psychological. Creative writers and give illustrators and artists alike Arab-African cooperation. Addressing an as well as lack of sustainable economic and are those who draw their charac- the chance to feature their intricate international conference on empowering financial policies, were the result of politi- ters in an attractive way to convey works. The SCRF also provides a African woman, Sheikha Hessa said geo- cal instability despite the economic poten- their idea to the reader, she said. great place for fellow authors and graphical and environmental closeness tials. She called for curbing custom restric- between the Arab and African regions tions, increasing technical cooperation in SHARJAH: Kuwaiti Writer Nermin Al-Houti (right) attends a sympo- She noted that the writers’ jour- publishing houses/publishers to ney ends when their literary prod- network and interact. — KUNA have created many similarities. Merchants trade policies and improving investment sium held during the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival. — KUNA were using land transportation to reach atmosphere. — KUNA THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 LOCAL

In Brief MPs head to Brussels Youth discussion KFSD holds workshop panels in Farwaniya KUWAIT: Kuwait Fire Services Directorate (KFSD) KUWAIT: A Kuwaiti parliamentary delega- KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Youth (PAY) launched held a workshop that discusses the procedures of tion eaded MP Abdullah Al-Mayouf yester- yesterday the first of a series of discussion panels with the violations, common mistakes and how to avoid day left for Brussels, Belgium to take part in youth in Farwaniya governorate, in a bid to prop up sup- them. It took place in cooperation with the Interior the official visit of the Gulf parliamentary port of the youth, attended by Farwaniya Governor Sheikh Ministry’s Criminal Investigations Department, and committee, which aims at boosting ties with Faisal Al-Humoud Al-Malik Al-Sabah and Director General in presence of Acting KFSD Deputy Director the European Parliament. — KUNA of PAY Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi. — KUNA General for Prevention Affairs Brig Khalid Fahad. Detective Ibtihal Al-Ali lectured in the workshop. Photo of the day

KUWAIT: A butterfly sits on flowers at a garden outside the National Assembly’s building in Kuwait City. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat Amir’s sponsorship of 1,000 Projects Expo embodies care for youth: Minister

KUWAIT: Minister of State for Cabinet He added that the remarkable event Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Al-Abdullah proves that caring for youth tops the Al-Sabah underlined His Highness the agenda of state officials and institutions. Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber The government spares no effort and Al-Sabah’s sponsorship of 1,000 Projects employs all potential to provide youth Exhibition embodies the Amir’s keen- with all their needs to develop and ness to increase youth’s contributions to progress in various domains, he said. national economy. Sheikh Mohammad noted that the Speaking at the opening ceremony future would be for youth who have the of the fourth edition of the exhibition desire to have their own enterprises. He on Tuesday, Sheikh Mohammad urged Kuwaiti youth to set their future expressed his pleasure by the progress plans and goals and to specialize in cer- made since the launching of the first tain domains that match their inclina- edition. He boasted the steady growth tions and skills and to take the initiative of participants. This growing participa- and join private sector to pave the way tion shows that Kuwaiti youth have for creativity and innovation. changed their concept about working in He expressed delight after touring KUWAIT: Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Al-Abdullah the private sector and launching their the expo and meeting the participating Al-Sabah inaugurates the 1,000 Projects Exhibition. — KUNA photos own businesses, he said. youth who opted to have their own businesses. He pointed out that the event encourages Kuwaiti youth to develop their skills and make the best use of the experience of their peers to create their own businesses. On Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman’s announce- ment of the Saudi Kingdom’s vision of 2030 Tuesday, Sheikh Mohammad said that the vision reflected farsightedness that indicates a safe and prosperous future for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its people. He hailed this comprehensive vision as involving all sectors and institutions and embodying genuine participation future and sustainable development. He mercial and economic hub. He wished between the State and people as well as noted that His Highness the Amir Saudi Arabia continued progress, pros- relying on human development as the unveiled several years ago the state’s perity and stability under its wise lead- basis for building a new promising 2030 vision to turn Kuwait into a com- ership. — KUNA 7th dermatology forum opens

KUWAIT: Assistant Undersecretary of the keen on holding this annual event regu- keep abreast with the world’s latest Ministry of Health for Medical Services larly in keeping with the strategy of the achievements in this domain,” he Affairs Dr Jamal Al-Harbi inaugurated the Ministry for improving the health servic- affirmed. seventh annual dermatology forum on es. Meanwhile, Dr Mohammad Fayhan Dr Otaibi thanked the Minister of Tuesday. The three-day annual gathering, Al-Otaibi, the general coordinator of the Health Dr Obaidi for his patronage of the being held under the auspices of Minister forum, said the successful holding of the event which “reflects the keenness of the of Health Dr Ali Al-Obaidi, provides a plat- event over the last seven years made it Ministry on building the capacity of the form for local and foreign experts to dis- the largest forum in the Middle East in medical personnel. He added that the cuss 18 researches on the latest develop- this specialty. participants in the forum will be granted ments in this specialty, Dr Harbi said. “The forum has established a good 24 credit-hours of the continuing med- “They will review the latest scientific regional reputation thanks to its in-depth ical education (CME) from Kuwait and technological achievements in the scientific agenda, including the sideline Institute for Medical Specialization treatment of skin diseases, including the workshops and training courses, which (KIMS). — KUNA applications of phototherapy and laser therapy,” he told reporters on the side- lines of the opening ceremony. “The participants will also discuss the ways of training the cosmetic dermatolo- gists in the use of botox injections and wrinkle fillers. During their stay here, the global experts will visit the dermatology and venereology departments to inspect the patients and share experience with the local dermatologists,” he pointed out. “The Ministry of Health has intro- duced a small highly-effective multi-pur- pose laser appliance which is very helpful in the early detection of skin cancer; the appliance is now available at the primary health centers and hospitals of the Ministry,” Dr Harbi revealed. The forum is co-organized by the Ministry and the board of dermatology KUWAIT: Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health for Medical and venereology departments, he said, Services Affairs Dr Jamal Al-Harbi tours an exhibition held as part of the noting that the organizing committee is seventh annual dermatology forum. — KUNA THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 LOCAL

Kuwait not obliged to naturalize 4,000 bedoons annually: Jarrah

By A Saleh Egypt. Separately, the criminal court yester- day sentenced citizen Abbas Ghloum, also KUWAIT: The Ministry of Interior’s Assistant known as Abbas Al-Shaabi, and another per- Undersecretary for Citizenship and Passports son to one year in prison with labor for tak- Affairs Major General Mazen Al-Jarrah ing part in an unlicensed rally and refusing stressed that the ministry has not stopped security instructions to leave the place. holding citizens with dual citizenships accountable, and urged anybody with infor- IS sympathizer mation about such citizens to report to the The suspect currently on trial for deliber- ministry. Jarrah added that the government ately running over security men at a check- is not obliged to grant citizenship to 4,000 point during the national anniversary cele- bedoons (stateless) annually as the parlia- brations yesterday repeated his confessions ment demands. “Citizenship is not a means before the court, confirming that he had pre- of public transportation,” he pared for his crime. “Yes, I ran said sarcastically, noting that them over, attempted to kill some women of Indian, them and prepared for what I British, American and other did,” he said. origins had been granted Notably, a policeman was Kuwaiti citizenship, creating killed, four others injured and KUWAIT: A citizen’s sports-utility-vehicle (SUV) yesterday fell from the second floor of a multi-storey parking building outside Mishref Co-op, what he described as a one stabbed when the sus- said security sources. No injuries were reported. — By Meshaal Al-Enezi ‘strange social mix.’ pect, who admitted to be an IS sympathizer, drove his vehi- MP demands apology cle into a checkpoint and On another concern, and stabbed a policeman after Philippine embassy repatriates 143 in response to earlier state- being arrested. ments made by Jarrah, MP Ali Sheikh Mazen Al-Jarrah Also yesterday, the public Al-Khamees urged the interi- prosecutor yesterday referred housemaids through Kuwait’s AVRP or minister to hold Jarrah accountable for the state security case filed against MP describing lawmakers as ‘voters’ representa- Abdulhameed Dashti over charges of slan- By Ben Garcia tives’. “If you are annoyed by the word rep- dering Saudi Arabia to the criminal court, resentatives, we are all representatives in which set May 18 to hear it. Notably, the KUWAIT: The Philippine Embassy in Kuwait service of the people,” the minister replied, public prosecutor had issued an order in repatriated 143 runaway housemaids to Manila but Khamees added that Jarrah uses the absentia to detain Dashti for 10 days at the on Tuesday evening through Kuwait govern- word in an insulting manner and that he central prison. ment’s Assisted Voluntary Repatriation Program had a camera in his office to videotape MPs In other news, the court of misdemeanor (AVRP). With this scheme, repatriated workers processing people’s transactions. “He must yesterday fined former MP Faisal Al-Mislem are sent straight to the airport without passing apologize,” he insisted. KD 150 for slandering Sheikh Nasser Al- through the deportation center (Talha). The Mohammed on his Twitter account. The repatriated workers were temporarily housed at Courts’ roundup same court meanwhile seconded an earlier the embassy’s shelter in Hateen for various rea- The criminal court yesterday acquitted verdict to fine Sheikh Khalifa Al-Ali KD 1,000 sons ranging from maltreatment to sexual and former MP Nasser Al-Duwailah and media in a case filed against him by retired verbal abuse. Around 300 more remain at the figure Talal Al-Saeed in a case filed against Lieutenant General Abdul Fattah Al-Ali for two embassy shelters in Faiha and Hateen await- them jointly over charges of slandering insulting him. ing repatriation. The repatriated workers are the biggest batch of returnees so far this year. “Thank God, I can go back to my family in one 60 vehicles impounded for piece,” Mila, a repatriated worker, told Kuwait Times. “I was verbally and physically abused by driving on right shoulder my female employer, but I had to stay at the embassy because the employer would not want to cooperate and filed a case against me,” she By Hanan Al-Saadoun km/hour in both directions. KUWAIT: A number of runaway housemaids prepare to travel to Manila through Kuwait gov- added. Some of the housemaids expressed 1- King Abdulaziz Road from Sixth Ring ernment’s Assisted Voluntary Repatriation Program (AVRP). KUWAIT: The Interior Ministry’s General Road to Third Ring Road, and back. hope and great aspirations for the positive Traffic Department carried out a cam- 2- King Fahad Road from Sixth Ring Road change of leadership in the Philippines after the tary repatriation program helps decongest the He said all distressed OFWs who wish to go paign against people who illegally drive until 1st Ring Road and back. presidential election on May 9. shelter tremendously. “The good thing about home can register their names at the embassy, on the right shoulder of Abdelkareem Al- 3- King Faisal Road from Sixth Ring Road “I hope the next president will pay due atten- AVRP is that we were able to facilitate finger- whose basic policy focuses primarily on the safe- Khatabi road during the morning rush until Fourth Ring Road and back. tion to our plight. I am now very happy because printing in the comfort of the embassy unlike ty and security of all Filipinos in Kuwait. hour. The crackdown resulted in issuing 4- Ghazaly road from Sixth Ring Road I am finally heading home after five months. But the normal repatriation procedure where house- There are an estimated 200,000 Filipinos in 74 citations and impounding 60 vehicles. until Fourth Ring Road and back. I still have a few friends left behind who couldn’t maids are asked to present themselves in the Kuwait, more than one third of whom are The department released a statement 5- Sheikh Zayed Road (5th Ring) from go home because of some cases filed against immigration area, AVRP or not,” explained engaged in domestic work. Around five to sev- appealing to the public not to use the right King Abdulaziz Road with Sheikh Zayed them by their employers. I hope the next presi- Nerida. en housemaids run away from their employers shoulder at all, and comply with the timings of until Andalus crossroad. dent will look after their needs and if possible “The immigration authorities of Kuwait are daily. According to Philippine Ambassador to using the left shoulder, which are as follows: 6- Sixth Ring Road from King Abdulaziz temporarily stop sending OFWs to the Middle extremely supportive of the program, and some- Kuwait Renato Pedro Villa, the Philippines along From 6:00 am until 10:00 pm, provid- crossroad until Farwaniya hospital East,” said Annalyn, another repatriated worker. times the only problem is the availability of with two other nations in Africa are the only ed that the speed does not exceed 45 crossroad. Ramon Nerida, head of the Assistance to flights back home because of periodic peak sea- remaining labor-exporting countries sending Nationals Unit of the embassy, said the volun- sons,” Philippine Consul General Raul Dado said. housemaids to Kuwait. THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 FROM THE ARABIC PRESS

Al-Anbaa Political accord Al-Qabas ‘Actuarial’ and Acts of violence ‘strategic’ siblings By Khalid Al-Tarrah By Thaar Al-Rasheedi here is no convincing justification for the deci- he most two widespread bluffs in Kuwait’s histo- sion of the Cabinet to refer acts of riot and vio- ry that the government has been excessively Tlence to the permanent committee for national Tusing are the ‘payroll strategic alternative’ and days celebration instead of the interior ministry, as ‘actuarial deficit,’ though nobody has so far accurately such issues are the core of the ministry’s work and not defined either of them. The former was used as an the committee, and requires strict security measures. entry to achieve vocational justice and the govern- Behaviors that aim at harming state facilities, citizens, ment promoted it through ‘well-informed sources’ visitors and expats, as what took place during the speaking to the press. This payroll strategic alternative national days’ celebrations lately, is not a new Kuwaiti is supposed raise the salaries of low-paid employees phenomenon, rather it is a phenomenon that was giv- and achieve equality amongst all public servants, from en a blind eye for years. ministers to cops to cashiers. Decisiveness in implementing the law is the con- The government has been promoting this ‘alterna- cern of the interior ministry, and this matter should tive’ for two years now, but nobody agrees on a unified not be subject to courtesy, because the permanent definition of it. As a matter of fact, nobody even knows celebrations committee is not a security authority, and what it is exactly. All what we know is that this ‘alterna- does not have legal powers to face violence and chaos. tive’ was based on studying 24,000 job titles in the The interior ministry did not fall short during the government sector in order to unify salaries paid for national days’ period, and elevated the readiness level the same job titles in all government bodies. As far as I to face any danger that could threaten the country’s know, this study is not yet complete and thus the security, and it is sad that Corporal Torky Al-Enezi paid Al-Anbaa strategic alternative is nothing but a study comparing with his life while on duty due to a Daesh monster, and government employees’ salaries without even men- recklessness that injured several policemen of various tioning how and when it would be put into practice. age groups. What is even funnier is that the government has Youth and children of chaos and violence did not been enclosing this ‘strategic alternative,’ that it has Panel to study unions’ follow this shameful behavior spontaneously, rather it not yet finished studying, as a major element of its is with the blessing of some families, fathers and economic reform document. mothers who found joy in roaming the streets and The question here is: How can the government demands for two weeks harming others. These are not strange events in the present its economic reform plan while an integral society, because several incidents preceded these, in part of it is still being studied? Should the government KUWAIT: While discussions continued with representatives union Salah Al-Marzouq said the committee includes the which citizens and expats challenged civilized behav- not finish the study and then present its full vision of of workers in the oil sector with the tri-party committee head of the fatwa and legislation department, council of iors and also the law! an economic reform plan?! The government formed by the Cabinet entrusted to study the benefits of ministers’ secretary general and supervision from the office Meanwhile, coinciding with this, financial auditors announced that the ‘alternative’ is an integral part of those workers until the late hours of Monday, official oil of His Highness the Prime Minister. were beaten, as was mentioned in the media, by a its economic reform plan that has been submitted to sources said that it was decided to freeze the initiatives of He said it was agreed not to deduct the strike days’ salaries sheikh who has a post of general manager, who found the parliament. This means the reform plan itself is rationalization in the oil sector for two weeks and form a from workers, adding that all agreements and verdicts in favor that answering with the hand is the best way to pre- nothing but another governmental propaganda and neutral legal committee to discuss the merits of the dispute of workers are not subject to discussion because they are bind- vent financial auditing. Does not the Cabinet have the will accordingly not pass or come to light through the between oil unions and Kuwait Petroleum Corporation ing rights. He said the benefits were not given by court rulings, right to question parallel to the legal procedures?! parliament, not even in 2035. (KPC). President of Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) workers’ and that is why they are being negotiated. — Al-Anbaa Does not this incident, if it really happened, deserve The economic reform plan will be dismantled into suspension of the sheikh from work until investiga- smaller bills to get them passed in parliament, such as tions are over, and deter anyone who may think that privatization, so whenever the government does so for the language of violence and attacking employees any profit-making company or vital public facility, the who seek to protect public funds is the shortest means idea would be publically accepted or passable. to deal with financial issues? — Translated by Kuwait Times We appeal to His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak to activate accountability so that chaos and attacks do not become a normal behav- ior for those who think that they are above the law. Crime — Translated by Kuwait Times Report Burgan Bank announces Maid accused of beating toddler Value account draw winner KUWAIT: A female citizen accused her domestic helper of beating her two-year-old daughter and lodged a com- KUWAIT: Burgan Bank announced Mohammed Sharif plaint at Adan police station. A security source said the Abdulnazir as the winner of its Value Account draw. The citizen heard her daughter crying hysterically, and when lucky winner took home a cash prize of KD 4000 which was she went to see what happened, she discovered the presented to him by Haneen Al-Rumaihi, Assistant General domestic helper had beaten her and left bruises on her Manager - Marketing and Product development. body that were mentioned in the medical report. Police The Value Account has been re-launched with more are investigating. added value features that have been designed for expatri- ates living in Kuwait. Account holders can now obtain a free credit card for one year, apply for a loan, and receive a Fraud chance to win KD 4,000 on a quarterly basis. All expatriates A young man and his two sisters established bogus with salaries between KD 150 and KD 400 are eligible to be accounts on social media in the name of Social Reform a Value account holder. Society and asked people to donate for the Syrian peo- Zain participates in Entrepreneurship Burgan Bank’s Value account presents a range of merchant ple. The trio collected KD 240,000 from donors in discounts to the clients. Opening a Value account is simple, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, from which they repaid their Master Class competition customers are required to visit their nearest Burgan Bank loans and deposited the rest of the money in their per- branch, or simply call the bank’s Call Center 1804080 for more sonal accounts. Banks got suspicious over the large KUWAIT: Zain, the leading telecommu- local community. cation sectors, and with the help of details. For further information visit www.burgan.com. amounts of money deposited and how the loans were nications company in Kuwait, partici- The Entrepreneurship Master Class qualified and dedicated volunteers, paid, so they contacted detectives, who exposed the pated in the Entrepreneurship Master (EMC) competition aimed at encourag- INJAZ delivers educational programs fraud. The criminal court postponed the ruling on this Class competition organized by INJAZ, ing young students, from across on entrepreneurial and leadership case until June 28 against the trio, who are citizens. where the company’s employees men- Kuwait’s public middle schools, to con- skills aimed at inspiring and educat- tored and guided middle school stu- sider a business career and to educate ing future generations. INJAZ Kuwait dents in a professional setting. them about the opportunities and skills is operated by INJAZ Al-Arab. Since Car owner, mechanic fight Zain’s participation in the competi- associated with establishing a business 2005, INJAZ-Kuwait reached over Police broke up a fight between two men, Kuwaiti and tion came in line with the company’s and becoming young entrepreneurs. 40,000 students, through 3000+ vol- Syrian, on Zeena St in Shuwaikh because of a dispute over strategic partnership with INJAZ INJAZ Kuwait was founded in 2005, unteers at 60+ schools and universi- a car repair. A security source said the two were taken to Kuwait, and in line with its Corporate as a non-profit, non-governmental ties to provide students with knowl- Shuwaikh police station, where the Kuwaiti car owner said Social Responsibility and Sustainability organization, driven by Kuwait’s pri- edge and experience that will assist that the Syrian mechanic made a mistake while repairing strategies, which aim at developing the vate sector. Through strategic partner- them in their personal and career his car. The mechanic denied the accusations, adding that youth and education sectors within the ships with Kuwait’s business and edu- development. the defect was in the car before he brought it. Metro project to be finished in 23 years Shell contract model Scam to be generalized A citizen who expected to make profit from sheep trading discovered that his business partner took the KUWAIT: A letter recently sent by the money and left for a Gulf country, so he filed a com- Partnership Technical Bureau (PTB) to an plaint against him at Sabahiya police station. He said unspecified state department showed that he and his partner contributed KD 8,000 each, and that the Kuwait metro project is still his partner bought sheep and kept it in his pen for sev- under consideration, and that its execu- eral months and used to sell from them without telling tion is supposed to go through five him. This continued until then he discovered that the phases to build 160 km. partner had sold the entire herd and left the country. The project is expected to be entirely He phoned him, but he said he was on vacation and finished in 23 years starting from the date denied that he owes him any money. Police are work- of commencing construction. The PTB did ing on the case. not give the exact cost of the project but it KUWAIT: Informed sources said Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) implied that according to the feasibility plans to generalize the concept of advanced technical serv- study, the cost of the first phase would be ices contracts to develop oil fields, and that after the Public KD 5 billion, to be fully provided by the Prosecution recently shelved Shell contract’s case due to Harasser at large company executing the project. Women sought the help of security when a cross-dresser lack of evidence suggesting irregularities in the deal. The PTB also explained that the pro- harassed them and wanted to enter a clinic, but escaped KOC CEO Jamal Jaafar said in a letter to employees that ject’s feasibility study was prepared by before police arrived. Investigations went underway in the contract to present developed technical services with international consultants specialized in search for the suspect. Shell is unique, adding that the concept was invented by means of public transportation that facilitate its execution and operation as process. Further, the authority stressed the company in cooperation with its advisors and others had been approved by the state’s rele- well as to deal with all contingencies that once completed, each phase and abroad. He said the contract’s form is unique and was Fugitive runs into police station vant bodies. The PTB added that the such as resolving any traffic conges- would be assessed by the project con- not used before by any company, regional or international, A fugitive could not find a place to escape other than a project was divided into five phases to tions resulting from the construction sultants. — Al-Qabas in similar projects. — Al-Rai police station. A security source said a 23-year-old citi- zen went to the police station in the capital and told officers that his car, which is registered in his mother’s name, was stolen, but policemen were surprised by criminal detectives entering and arresting the citizen, telling them he had run away from them. — Al-Rai

Clean fuel financing deal signed today

KUWAIT: Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) is set today to sign contracts to finance the clean fuel project with National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) and Kuwait Finance House (KFH). The deal is considered the largest bank finance operation in the history of Kuwait. The value of financing the deal reaches KD 1.1 billion, sources said. They added that KD 600 million will be financed by traditional banks led by NBK, while KD 500 million will be financed by Islamic banks led by KFH. In addition to local financing, the deal requires financing from foreign banks and agencies. KNPC will finance 30 percent of the project which has an estimated cost of KD KUWAIT: Major General Adeeb Al-Suwaidan, Director General of the Interior Ministry’s Service Centers’ Department visited the diwaniya of the ministry’s retirees during 4.68 billion. — Al-Anbaa their weekly gathering last Tuesday. THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 Female suicide Ex-US House speaker gets 15 months for sex abuse bomber wounds 13 in Turkey Page 9 Page 8 Trump, Clinton press closer to showdown Trump vows US allies would pay for defense • Cruz to name Fiorina as his No. 2 WASHINGTON: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump were a giant Trump, a real estate magnate, also said he would use US eco- step closer to their parties’ presidential nominations Wednesday nomic leverage to persuade China to rein in North Korea’s after crushing their respective Democratic and Republican rivals nuclear program. “China respects strength and by letting them in a string of presidential primaries. Clinton has now virtually take advantage of us economically we have lost all their cleared the way to become the Democratic nominee in the respect,” he said. Trump said he would call separate summits of November presidential election, the first woman in US history to NATO and Asian allies to discuss a “rebalancing” of the US finan- reach that milestone. The former secretary of state won four out cial commitment to their defense. He was stern in charging that of five primaries Tuesday in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland and American allies have benefited from a US defense umbrella but the night’s big prize, the battleground state of Pennsylvania. have not paid their fair share. “The countries we defend must She conceded only the small state of Rhode Island to rival pay for the cost of this defense. If not, the US must be prepared Bernie Sanders in a near sweep that gives her an almost insur- to let these countries defend themselves. We have no choice,” mountable delegate lead. Clinton now has 2,168 delegates, Trump said. Trump said he would develop a plan to halt the including more than 500 “super-delegates,” against Sanders’s spread and reach of Islamic State militants but that more would 1,401, with about 1,000 more to be distributed in the 14 be needed beyond the use of military force. “Events may require remaining nominating races. She needs 2,383 delegates to win the use of military force. But it’s also a philosophical struggle, the nomination. “What a great night,” Clinton told a thrilled like our long struggle in the Cold War,” he said. crowd of supporters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 68-year-old former first lady telegraphed her eagerness VP Pick to shift toward the general election and a showdown with (Left) Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump delivers a speech about his vision for foreign policy at the Separately, Cruz yesterday was expected to announce that Republicans. “Let’s go forward, let’s win the nomination, and in Mayflower Hotel yesterday in Washington, DC. (Right)Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton addresses former business executive Carly Fiorina will be his vice presi- July let’s return as a unified party,” she said. Clinton’s strong supporters during a primary night event in Philadelphia after winning the Pennsylvania state primary. — AFP dential running mate if he wins his party’s nomination, ABC showing heaps pressure on the well-funded Sanders, a self- affiliate WMUR reported, citing unnamed sources. The report by styled democratic socialist senator from Vermont who vowed to The 69-year-old billionaire extended his lead in the dele- Asia take on more of the financial burden for their defense, or WMUR, an ABC station in Manchester, New Hampshire, fol- battle on until the California primary on June 7. gates who will officially choose the Republican nominee at the they would be left to defend themselves. In a major speech, lowed a statement from Cruz that he would make a major “The people in every state in this country should have the party’s convention in July. “For weeks, the stop Trump, dump Trump delivered a withering critique of Barack Obama’s for- announcement. Fiorina, 61, endorsed Cruz, a 45-year-old US right to determine who they want as president and what the Trump movement has tried to puncture” his rise, James Morone, eign policy, saying the Democratic president has let China senator from Texas, for the nomination in March, one month agenda of the Democratic Party should be. That’s why we are in a political science professor at Brown University, told AFP. take advantage of the United States and has failed to defeat after dropping out of the Republican race herself. this race until the last vote is cast,” Sanders said in a statement. “Today’s results overwhelmingly tell you it’s not working.” Islamic State militants. The announcement of a running mate at this point in the “That is why this campaign is going to the Democratic National Trump also offered a preview yesterday of what a Trump- Trump pledged to “shake the rust off America’s foreign poli- campaign would be unusually early. Traditionally, the winners Convention in Philadelphia with as many delegates as possible Clinton matchup would look like, repeating on CNN his asser- cy” and said he would seek better relations with China and of the Republican and Democratic nominating contests to fight for a progressive party platform.” tion that Clinton is “playing the woman card left and right”. But Russia. Trump, who was also critical of policies of the last announce their running mates for November’s general election at her victory party in Philadelphia, Clinton told supporters that Republican US president, George W. Bush, said he would use at their parties’ summer national conventions. Picking a running ‘Presumptive Nominee’ “if fighting for women’s healthcare and paid family leave and America’s strength sparingly. He said he would build up the US mate could be seen as part of a bid by Cruz to recover from Trump swept all five presidential races held Tuesday, equal pay is playing the woman’s card, then deal me in”. Trump military to keep pace with Chinese and Russian military pro- Tuesday’s crushing loss to Trump. strengthening his grip on the Republican race. He demolished recently faced criticism when a top aide revealed the candidate grams but would use American armed forces only when The choice of Fiorina, a former Hewlett-Packard Co chief his rivals Ted Cruz and John Kasich in Connecticut, Delaware, was preparing to reshape his image, but Trump insisted yester- absolutely necessary. executive, could help Cruz with women voters, a group the Maryland, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island - a stunning show of day morning he was not undergoing a makeover. “I’m not going “I will not hesitate to deploy military force when there is no pugnacious Trump has had difficulty winning over to his out- force by a candidate seen as a populist political savior by mil- to be changing. I’m presidential anyway,” he told CNN. alternative. But if America fights, it must fight to win. I will never sider campaign. Trump criticized Fiorina earlier yesterday as a lions despite being loathed by the party establishment. “I con- send our finest into battle unless necessary - and will only do so potential Cruz vice presidential pick. “I think it would be a bad sider myself the presumptive nominee,” the real estate mogul Foreign Policy if we have a plan for victory,” Trump said. With U.S.-Russian rela- choice,” he said, “not because she’s a woman but because she told a crowd at Trump Tower in New York, despite still being Later yesterday, rolling out a foreign policy that he said tions strained over numerous issues including Moscow’s sup- did not resonate at all with people. It’s too early to do it. And short of the 1,237 delegates required to win the nomination would always put America first, Trump vowed yesterday that port for Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, Trump said “an easing frankly, he’s wasting his time because he’s not going to be the outright. “As far as I’m concerned, it’s over.” if elected president, he would make US allies in Europe and of tensions with Russia from a position of strength” is possible. nominee.” — Agencies INTERNATIONAL THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 Iran parliament in balance in election runoffs

TEHRAN: Nearly a quarter of Iran’s parlia- wipeout that saw the reformist faction - Unlike the vote two months ago, there president will likely be able to muster sup- his landslide election win in June 2013 - mentary seats are at stake Friday in an known as the List of Hope - win all 30 has been little attention on Friday’s elec- port from key backers across Iran’s politi- his hopes for a more pro-government par- election in which reformists want to con- seats. Despite that loss, the conservatives tion, which has been overshadowed by cal spectrum and create a working majori- liament could founder. The conservatives solidate their recent comeback and mini- held on nationally, winning 103 seats concern in Tehran that no benefits are ty when the new parliament is sworn in have not changed tack since February’s mize the clout of hardline lawmakers. against 95 for their reformist and moder- being generated by the nuclear deal. The next month. voting, keeping up pressure over what The second round run-offs were trig- ate rivals in the 290-member parliament. agreement between Iran and six powers - The election gave him more leverage they say is a silent agenda among gered because no candidate in 68 con- But the split result - other seats were Britain, China, France, Russia and the to push for reform-minded legislation, reformists to give up the principles of the stituencies managed to win 25 percent won by nominally independent candi- United States, plus Germany - became and economic changes, including new 1979 Islamic revolution. of votes cast in the initial nationwide bal- dates and minorities -meant no faction possible because supreme leader laws to encourage foreign investment and “We hope that people in this round lot on Feb 26. Reformists who backed the won a majority. Friday’s contest, which Ayatollah Ali Khamenei backed Rouhani’s privatization of state industries, are can have a parliament in line with the country’s moderate President Hassan sees the top two candidates in initial vot- government. expected. The most dramatic outcome in goals of Imam and the leadership by Rouhani made big gains in the first ing stand for the remaining seats in cities February’s election, however, was the electing principlists,” said Gholam-Ali round following Iran’s implementation of such as Tabriz and Shiraz, as well as Nuclear Deal in Dispute resurgence of the reformists, a political Hadad Adel, head of the conservative a nuclear deal with world powers, which dozens of smaller towns, could change However Khamenei and top officials camp largely silenced after a disputed coalition. He was referring to revolution- lifted sanctions blamed for long hob- that. A run-off in the city of Isfahan has have since warned that the United States election in 2009 saw Rouhani’s hardline ary leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini bling the economy. been postponed to a later date. is not keeping its side of the bargain and predecessor, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and his successor Khamenei, who is Iran’s Conservative MPs, including vehement Mohammad Reza Aref, leader of the pro- is instead erecting barriers for European returned to office. That vote was followed ultimate authority. From a population of opponents of the West who openly criti- Rouhani List of Hope, has set a target of at banks seeking to work in Iran. February’s by bloody street protests in which dozens almost 80 million - 60 percent of whom cized the landmark agreement that reined least another 40 seats, reiterating that voting came less than six weeks after the of people were killed. are aged 30 or under - 62 percent of 55 in Iran’s atomic program, lost dozens of February’s poll showed Iranians want nuclear deal formally came into force. If conservatives perform more strongly million eligible voters cast ballots in seats. In the capital, even the head of the change and greater influence in parlia- Although Rouhani’s reformist and moder- on Friday amid concern over the nuclear February. Around 17 million people are conservative coalition was ejected, in a ment would make reforms more likely. ate allies didn’t win the most seats, the deal - Rouhani’s main achievement since eligible to vote on Friday. — AFP Artificial limbs offer Syrians new chances Technicians at the clinic are all refugees

REYHANLI, Turkey: Every time 3-year-old Seif wears his new prosthetic legs, the toddler puts up a fight. He has already made peace with walking on his stumps, but there is no dodging his daily rehabilitation session at a prosthetic clinic in southern Turkey. In a small clinic in the dusty border town of Reyhanli, dozens of wounded Syrians come to be fitted each month with prosthetic limbs, their best shot at restoring a semblance of a normal life. QALANDIA: Palestinians argue with Israeli security forces at the Qalandia checkpoint Treatment at the clinic is free and only for between Jerusalem and Ramallah in the Israeli occupied West Bank, after two Syrian civilians and fighters who have lost body Palestinians were shot yesterday. — AFP parts in the Syrian conflict. Workers at the clinic manufacture prosthetic body parts while patients are in therapy. Seif, whose last name Israeli forces kill 2 wasn’t disclosed, was riding in the back seat of a car in the Syrian city of Aleppo in February, when a rocket struck the car blowing off his two Palestinian siblings legs and the leg of his older brother. Their par- ents, who were sitting in the front, survived with JERUSALEM: Israeli police shot dead a bus driver who said he witnessed the inci- minor injuries. Palestinian woman and her teenage broth- dent, told Reuters the pair appeared to be The family recently crossed into Turkey so er on Wednesday, saying they were armed unfamiliar with crossing procedures and that the brothers could be fitted with artificial with knives and tried to carry out an attack were swiftly challenged at the checkpoint. limbs at the National Syrian Project for at a checkpoint in the occupied West Bank. “As soon as the two crossed, (Israeli forces) Prosthetic Limbs (NSPPL), a Syrian-run venture REYHANLI, Turkey: Three-year-old Seif smiles as he tries to walk using his two new prosthetic In the last half year, Palestinian attacks have started screaming ‘Go back, go back’, and supported by three agencies: Syria Relief, SEMA, limbs with the help of his mother on April 20, 2016 at a clinic in this Turkish border town where killed 28 Israelis and two visiting US citi- then they began shooting. The first one and Every Syrian. “The number of wounded peo- hundreds of wounded Syrians come in every week to receive prosthetic limbs. — AP zens. Israeli forces have killed at least 193 they shot was the girl ... the boy tried to go ple is growing,” said Raed Al-Masri, who has been Palestinians, 130 of whom Israel says were backward, when they fired seven bullets at running the clinic since it opened in February and fit it on a patient. The rehabilitation process formed after being fitted with artificial limbs. assailants. Many others were shot dead in him,” Soboh said. 2013. He’s unsure what is causing the spike in can stretch from one week to several months “Before I had a prosthetic limb, I would get clashes and protests. Factors behind the bloodshed that numbers. “Perhaps it is the Russian bombing or depending on the condition and morale of the annoyed sometimes because I couldn’t get Police said the woman, holding a knife, began in October include Palestinian bitter- maybe people have become more aware of the patient. “People who have prosthetic limbs are in things for myself,” said the lightly-bearded for- and a man walked rapidly towards police ness over stalled statehood negotiations center,” he told AP. By his count, more than a very difficult psychological state, so what mer fighter. “I would need my brother or sister and other Israeli security guards in a vehi- and the growth of Israeli settlements in the 50,000 Syrians are amputees in need of treat- about the people who have no limbs, or have a to get it for me. After ... my life became - I can’t cles-only lane at the Qalandia checkpoint West Bank, stepped up Jewish access to a ment. The clinic works on an average of 100 cas- handicap?” Masri said. “They are in a different say 100 percent - but 90 to 95 percent good.” outside Jerusalem. “Police called on them disputed Jerusalem shrine, and Islamist-led es per month. category, in an even more difficult state.” For Seif, who comes to the clinic dressed in several times to stop. When they kept calls for Israel’s destruction. The pace of The technicians working at the clinic are all Those in the clinic are the lucky ones and, prim shorts and shirt, the transition is impossible advancing ... the officers neutralized the what had been near-daily Palestinian stab- Syrian refugees. They largely learned their craft generally, they know it. Ahmed Abdullah, a 30- to put into words. The routine starts with tears terrorists,” a police statement said. The bing, shootings and car-ramming attacks on the go, but training has brought personnel year-old rebel who lost both legs in 2012 while but ends in a burst of laughter as he takes his Palestinian Health Ministry identified the has slowed, although a suicide bombing on up to European standards, Masri said. It takes fighting against Syrian President Bashar Al- first steps with the help of his mother. “He’s hap- two dead as Maram Abu Ismail, 23, and her a Jerusalem bus that wounded 15 people on about five days to manufacture a limb, test it Assad’s government, said his life was trans- pier,” she said. — AP 16-year-old brother, Ibrahim Taha. April 18 has fuelled Israeli security concerns. Police, who have been on high alert dur- Israel attributes the fall-off in incidents part- ing the current Jewish Passover holiday ly to tighter cooperation with Palestinian Back to the future as South week, issued a photograph of three knives security forces in the West Bank and more on the ground which they said the two had stringent monitoring of social media to been carrying. Alaa Soboh, a Palestinian identify potential assailants. — Reuters Sudan old rivals ‘end war’

JUBA: The metal gates are still twisted where either Kiir or Machar. Jok Madut Jok, who heads lion people in need of aid and more than two troops in Dec 2013 stormed the house of South the Juba-based Sudd Institute think-tank, million forced to flee this homes, aid agencies Sudan’s now new Vice President Riek Machar, as warned the return was only one of many steps. who are struggling to support them said they war erupted leaving tens of thousands dead. But “The people of South Sudan may be holding welcomed any move towards peace but that the on Tuesday, just a stone’s throw away in his heav- their breath for the war to end... but I think they crisis was far from over. ily-guarded state house, President Salva Kiir should also be cautious not to let down their “Though the peace process resolves some called the matter an “incident” as he welcomed guard,” Jok said. Both Kiir and Machar are former national level political disputes, it does not the rebel chief turned “brother” Machar back to rebel leaders who rose to power during Sudan’s resolve escalating humanitarian and protection Juba, saying his return marked “the end of the 1983-2005 civil war between north and south - a needs on the ground,” said Victor Moses, who war and the return of peace and stability”. conflict in which two men fought each other - runs the Norwegian Refugee Council aid agency Peace doves were released, and after Machar before South Sudan won independence in 2011. in the country. Others warned that without jus- was sworn into office, the two men stood along- Jok warned the old rivals “may disagree on tice to address the horrific abuses carried out by side each other with hands on hearts, as a red- several things along the way of the implementa- all sides, reconciliation would not be possible coated band played the national anthem, “God tion, and that could easily return the country to a and hatred would fester. bless South Sudan.” Hopes are high but the chal- very messy situation”. Machar’s return to a coun- John Prendergast, who played a key role in lenges - and the expectations the new govern- try awash with weapons was stalled for a week drumming up US-backing for South Sudan’s ment will swiftly solve them - are huge, analysts by arguments that at one point came down to a independence in 2011 and who now runs the warn. Many are cautious, pointing out that the dispute over some two dozen rocket-propelled Enough Project campaign group, warned the pair have previously fallen out, fought, made up grenades and machine guns that his security root causes of the conflict remained unad- and fought again. Machar, who returned to the detail was allowed to have. dressed. “Forming a government with the same BURSA, Turkey: A woman gives first aid to an injured woman following a bombing post of vice president that he was sacked from actors responsible for the collapse of the econo- yesterday. — AFP five months before war broke out, said he want- ‘Give Peace a Chance’ my and atrocities holds open the possibility that ed to work for “full implementation” of an August The pair now face far bigger problems. The grand corruption will return to its pre-war pat- 2015 agreement “to make sure peace breaks out economy is in ruins, inflation has eroded savings terns,” Prendergast said. “Without an emphasis Female suicide bomber all over the country”. and salaries, and without another round of mas- on consequences for gross corruption and sive international support there is little cash to atrocities, it’s unlikely the deadly patterns will wounds 13 in Turkey ‘We are Tired’ rebuild and prove that the profits of peace are be broken,” he added. But it is the best chance For now, the war-weary population appears to better than those of war. With more than five mil- yet for peace. —AFP be breathing a sigh of relief that for once, there is ANKARA: A suicide bomber blew herself up and hearing problems following the strong in the Turkish city of Bursa yesterday, wound- explosion, he added. some hope for peace. “We want the killing to ing 13 people in the latest attack to strike the Yesterday’s attack came just a day after the stop,” said Teresa Nyadet in Juba, a 58-year-old country, officials said. The bombing took US embassy in Ankara issued a new security mother of eight, one of over 180,000 living place near Bursa’s 14th century Grand alert for Turkey. “The US government contin- behind the razor wire protection of UN bases Mosque, a historic symbol of the city that was ues to receive credible indications that terror- across the country. “We women, we want peace the first capital of the Ottoman empire. “A ist groups are seeking opportunities to attack in South Sudan, and Machar must make sure the woman packed with a (bombing) mechanism popular tourist destinations throughout kind of life we are in stops.” believed to be a suicide bomber blew herself Turkey,” the embassy said on its website. “The The next few weeks will be critical for per- up. Seven citizens were injured according to US embassy reminds US citizens that foreign suading people the country has turned a corner. initial findings,” said a statement from the tourists in Turkey have been explicitly target- “I am happy that Riek Machar has come, as this local governor’s office. ed by terrorist organizations, and advises US means that we are now going to get out of the Security sources confirmed that the blast citizens to be mindful of the potential for camp,” said Elizabeth Akol, a mother of four, also was a “suicide attack”, while Turkish media danger in crowded public areas and at popu- at a UN base in Juba. “We are tired and have suf- identified the bomber as a 25-year-old woman. lar tourist destinations.” fered a lot.” The conflict, which has torn open eth- Nobody has yet claimed responsibility for the Bursa, once a major stop on the Silk Road nic divisions, has been characterized by horrific blast. But Turkey remains on high security alert trade route linking Asia to Europe, is an rights abuses, including gang rapes, the whole- after a series of deadly attacks since last sum- industrial hub and Turkey’s fourth largest city sale burning of villages and cannibalism. mer blamed on the Islamic State (IS) jihadist with a population of 2.7 million. It lies across group and Kurdish rebels. The powerful explo- the Marmara Sea from Istanbul, the largest Deep Suspicions Remain sion smashed the windows of shops near the city in Turkey that has often been the target Ensuring that the sides work together in a uni- mosque, and television footage showing the of attacks. Ankara launched an offensive ty government, and that the thousands of rival injured being treated in ambulances. Police against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ armed forces now in separate camps inside the sealed off the area for investigation. Health Party (PKK) after the collapse in 2015 of a capital keep their guns quiet, will be an even big- Minister Mehmet Muezzinoglu said 13 people two-year ceasefire in a renewed conflict that ger challenge. Both sides remain deeply suspi- had been injured, none of them critically. Most has left many dead in the mainly Kurdish cious, and there is continued fighting between JUBA, South Sudan: A resident reads a daily newspaper yesterday reporting on the arrival and of the injuries were wounds from broken glass southeast of the country. —AFP multiple militia forces who now pay no heed to swearing-in of rebel leader Riek Machar, a day after his return. — AFP INTERNATIONAL THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 Clinton rules in battle for Hollywood support, cash Bernie-Hillary divide has grown heated

LOS ANGELES: Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders’ positions on fracking, free tuition and breaking up big banks wouldn’t sound out of place in an Oscar winning-actor’s acceptance speech. But in famously liberal Hollywood, long used as an ATM by Democratic campaigns, Sanders’ message is not resonating as loudly as in other pro- gressive bastions. The more moderate Hillary Clinton has far outpaced the Vermont senator in fundraising and has a deep line-up of A-list stars and top executives among her backers. Celebrities don’t sway votes, but they can per- suade people to listen to a candidate’s message, said historian Steven Ross, author of “Hollywood Left and CHICAGO: Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert leaves the Dirksen Federal Court Right: How Movie Stars Shaped American Politics”. “It House in a wheelchair after his sentencing yesterday. — AFP puts a candidate on their radar,” he said. Hollywood actors, studio executives and other employees of the film, TV and music industries have donated at Ex-US House speaker gets least $8.4 million to Clinton’s campaign and the independent Super PAC that supports her bid, 15 months for sex abuse Priorities USA Action, according to a Reuters analysis of campaign finance data through March 31. WASHINGTON: Former US House speaker mitted three decades ago. Statutes of lim- A pair of Clinton fundraisers held by actor PHILADELPHIA: US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton addresses supporters during Dennis Hastert was sentenced to 15 itations have long passed on the abuse, George Clooney this month, at which tickets went a primary night event on Tuesday in after winning the Pennsylvania state primary. —AFP months in prison Wednesday for paying so he was only charged with breaking for as much as $353,000 per couple, is not included hush money to a victim who said the for- financial laws. in that total, but were reported by Deadline about two-thirds of Clinton’s industry support comedians as supporters, including Danny DeVito, mer high school wrestling coach abused Federal prosecutors say Hastert paid the Hollywood to have raised an additional $15 million. through March coming from just three donors. Bill Maher and Sarah Silverman. him as a boy, US media reported. As part of man a total of $1.7 million - a little less than By contrast, Sanders’ campaign had raised about $1 Haim Saban, CEO of Saban Capital Group, con- “Bernie is not for sale,” says Silverman, a one- a sentence that also includes two years of half the agreed amount - between 2010 million from entertainment industry donors tributed $3.5 million, while DreamWorks Animation time Clinton backer, in a pro-Sanders video viewed supervised release, US District Judge and 2014 in regular payments that only through March 31, according to the campaign CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg and director Steven more than 32 million times on Facebook. “This is a Thomas Durkin in Chicago also recom- stopped when the government started finance data. The Vermont senator, who called the Spielberg donated $1 million each to Clinton and once-in-a-lifetime candidate who genuinely repre- mended that Hastert participate in a treat- investigating him. The victim who received price of the Clooney event “obscene”, is not associat- funds supporting her. But it is the celebrity backers sents the people.” Schnur finds Sanders’ support ment program for sex offenders, according those payments, identified as “Individual A” ed with a Super PAC and says he does not court who make headlines for a candidate, even if they’re among some comedians understandable. “If you to the reports. in last year’s federal indictment against wealthy donors. All Republican presidential candi- not making hefty contributions. decide to perform comedy for a living, you’ve prob- Just before the sentence was handed Hastert, filed a lawsuit Monday seeking the dates combined collected $460,000, roughly 5 per- Pop singer Demi Lovato performed at a Clinton ably got a little bit of an anarchist streak,” he said, down, Hastert admitted for the first time $1.8 million still missing under their agree- cent of entertainment industry donations, the data campaign rally, and “Scandal” star Kerry Washington and Sanders “challenges the establishment.” that he sexually abused boys when he ment. That lawsuit claims that Hastert “vio- showed. Clinton’s support in Hollywood can be recorded radio and TV ads for the former secretary taught and coached at Yorkville High lated the special trust” the victim placed in traced back to strong ties her husband built during of state. “I really believe in her capacity to deliver on The Bernie-Hillary Split School in Illinois from the 1960s to the ear- him by “sexually molesting and abusing his first presidential campaign in 1992, said Donna her messages,” Washington said in an interview. At times the Sanders-Clinton divide in Hollywood ly 1980s. Prosecutors have provided details plaintiff in a motel room” on a wrestling Bojarsky, a Democratic public policy consultant Sanders welcomed the band Vampire Weekend has grown heated. When actor Susan Sarandon, a of abuse of at least five boys as young as team trip. who worked as national entertainment coordinator onto a stage in Iowa, where they joined the candi- Sanders supporter, said in an MSNBC interview last 14, and said Hastert’s conduct was wide- for Bill Clinton’s campaign. Bill Clinton connected date to sing “This Land Is Your Land.” The Red Hot month that she wasn’t sure she could vote for spread. “What I did was wrong and I regret ‘I Trusted Him’ deeply with Hollywood, she said, in part because Chili Peppers performed at a Sanders fundraiser in Clinton if she was the Democratic nominee, the reac- it,” Hastert said after being pressed by the At Hastert’s sentencing hearing, another “he showed a real respect for and appreciation of Los Angeles. tion in Hollywood was intense. Her comments were judge and finally admitting the abuse. victim took the stand and revealed his pop culture. He followed it, and he enjoyed it”. Clinton’s celebrity support skews toward older seen as lending support to Trump. Actor Jamie Lee “They looked to me and I took advantage identity. Scott Cross said Hastert violated Another reason for Hillary Clinton’s success in men and women, and she attracts more minorities, Curtis, a Clinton supporter, tweeted that she respect- of them,” he added, according to comments him when the two were alone in a Hollywood is the backing of executives. While busi- while younger personalities gravitate to Sanders, ed but disagreed with Sarandon, calling her position reported by the Chicago Tribune. wrestling room. Hastert “told me he could ness people in Hollywood may be liberals, they are said Dan Schnur, director of University of Southern “dangerous 2 women, minorities & migrants.” Durkin, the judge hearing the case, help me lose weight by giving me a mas- less likely to embrace a candidate who attacks cor- California’s Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics and a Debra Messing, one of the stars of NBC sitcom donated a total of $1,500 to Hastert’s cam- sage,” Cross was quoted as saying in his tes- porations, said Ross, the historian. Sanders former Republican political strategist. These lean- “Will and Grace,” also joined the Twitter fray, criticiz- paign in 2002 and 2004, according to feder- timony. “I trusted what he was saying and describes himself as a democratic socialist who ings reflect those of voters in general, Schnur said, ing Sarandon for representing “the Bernie or BUST al records. took him at his word.” When the abuse wants higher taxes on wealthy people and corpora- though there are plenty of exceptions. position which is so dangerous for our country”. But it was President Barack Obama, a started, “I was stunned by what he was tions to help pay for college, healthcare, and other Ninety-year-old actor Dick Van Dyke, a Sanders Sarandon, who has donated $2,700 to Sanders, said Democrat, who appointed Durkin to his doing - I jumped up,” Cross said. Hastert programs. “Corporate Hollywood is about business supporter, is happy to buck the trend. “People in my her comments were reported incorrectly. “Of course I post. Last year, Hastert pleaded guilty to resigned from Congress after allegedly and the bottom line,” Ross said. generation are set in their ways,” Van Dyke said in an wouldn’t vote for Trump,” she said in an interview illegally structuring bank withdrawals to turning a blind eye to a scandal involving interview. “Some people are afraid he might get a with Reuters. She is unrepentant in her support for avoid reporting where he was sending another former lawmaker - Mark Foley - Dick Van Dyke for Sanders little too drastic, that he might do something to Sanders. “We have to do something more than incre- funds as part of a $3.5 million settlement who sent sexually explicit or suggestive The biggest Hollywood contributors to date are upset the apple cart.” Sanders, not known for his mental change,” Sarandon said. Sanders is “about real over the abuse, said to have been com- messages to teenage pages. — AFP behind-the-scenes figures rather than stars, with sense of humor, has also attracted a number of change, progressive change,” she said. —Reuters

INTERNATIONAL THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016

Paris attacks suspect extradited to France Surge in EU immigrants

PARIS: Salah Abdeslam, believed to be the sole sur- vivor among a group of Islamist militants who killed 130 people in Paris in November, was extradited to fuels Brexit campaign France from Belgium yesterday. Abdeslam, 26, was Europe’s most wanted fugitive until his capture in Brussels on March 18 after a four-month manhunt. He was taken by helicopter to Paris under armed guard No integration - they have their shops, speak their language and then driven to the capital’s main law courts. French Justice Minister Jean-Jacques Urvoas said PETERBOROUGH: In cities like Peterborough, who have rebelled against Prime Minister Abdeslam would be held in a high-security prison in a recent surge in immigration by mainly East David Cameron to support a British departure the Paris region. European workers is giving momentum to from the EU, or “Brexit”. “It’s the pace of change His capture in March came four days before sepa- “Brexiters” in the campaign ahead of Britain’s that’s concerned so many people and the rate suicide bomb attacks by Islamist militants at referendum on EU membership in June. “The impact on public services,” he said. Pete Reeve, Brussels international airport and on a metro train EU won’t stop all the immigrants coming in a local councilor for the anti-EU UK which killed 32 people. Frank Berton, a high-profile and we can’t cope,” said John Fovargue, a resi- Independence Party said that residents “really French criminal lawyer, said he would lead Abdeslam’s dent of the city of 184,500 people in eastern experience the darker side of being in the EU”. defense and had visited his client for more than two England-one of the country’s most euroscep- hours last week in his prison cell in Belgium along tic areas. Ginge Tuttlebee, out shopping on a ‘One big melting pot’ with Abdeslam’s Belgian lawyer, Sven Mary. rainy day in the town centre said that the new The picture is different in east London, Investigators say Abdeslam told them he arranged arrivals “don’t have the same values that we where comparably high levels of immigration logistics for the multiple suicide bombings and shoot- once were able to have”. have not resulted in anything like the same ing attacks in Paris and had planned to blow himself “They don’t seem to want to integrate too anti-EU backlash. up at the Stade de France sports stadium before back- much-they’ve got their own shops, they speak Clapton FC, a lowly local football club, in ing out at the last minute. their own language,” the pensioner said, echo- the London borough of Newham has been He is suspected of having rented two cars used to ing complaints in many towns that have seen rejuvenated with the help of the local immi- transport the attackers to, and around, the French cap- a sharp increase in arrivals. Almost half of grant population. Toiling away in the 17th lev- ital. “He told me naturally that he has things to say and British voters, and nearly three-quarters of el of English football, the 138-year old club he will say them. He wants to talk,” Berton told BFM TV. those who want to leave the European Union, were recently playing in front of “one man and “What counts and what matters for us as his lawyers is identify immigration as the single most a dog” at their home ground, according to simply that he gets a fair trial, that he is sentenced for important factor in making their decision, LONDON: Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron leaves 10 Downing Street for the club chief Vince McBean. things he did and not things that he didn’t do. That’s according to a recent poll by Opinium. House of Commons to attend his weekly Prime Ministers Questions in London yes- Home matches now attract hundreds of vital because he is the sole survivor.” Abdeslam’s elder Peterborough has a history of immigration terday. — AP fans and reverberate to pro-refugee chants, brother Brahim, with whom he used to run a bar in the stretching back decades but it recorded its June 23 referendum. “British people are gener- Joseph Downing said concerns about strains Italian anti-fascist song “Bella Ciao” and bawdy Brussels district of Molenbeek, blew himself up in a highest ever level in the decade from 2001 to ally positive about individual immigrants, but on public services were “legitimate” but that hymns celebrating Polish lager Tyskie. At a suicide bomb attack on one of several Paris cafes tar- 2011, with 24,166 newcomers arriving. when it comes to the idea of immigration as a this should be more than balanced out by the recent game against Romania FC-a team com- geted by a group of assailants armed with AK-47 rifles The town’s Lincoln Road has been the focal whole, they would rather reduce it,” said taxes paid by EU migrants. prising Eastern European expats-fans held a and suicide vests. point of immigration by Italians, Poles, South Prochal, who moved to Britain three years ago “We’ve had a lot of migration from Eastern banners reading: “Welcome Romania and Salah Abdeslam’s confession to investigators sug- Asians and the Irish since World War II, and from Krakow in southern Poland. Europe, and those people have contributed Bulgaria”. “They are all unified together in one gested he may have been the 10th man referred to in now hosts Polish station Radio Star, nestled quite a lot in terms of tax receipts,” he said. big melting pot,” said McBean. “It brings a an Islamic State claim of responsibility for the multi- among Eastern European supermarkets. Gosia ‘Darker side’ of EU “We’ve been bad at turning that into infra- refreshing aspect to our club.” An Italian fan pronged attack on the stadium, bars and the Bataclan Prochal, a DJ at the station said there were Net migration into Britain-the difference structure investment.” said: “You have Italians, Spanish, Polish, concert hall. Police found an abandoned suicide vest “lots of Polish people” integrated into British between those coming in and those leaving That has led to resentment in communities English; it doesn’t matter where you are from, in a rubbish bin in a Paris suburb after the attacks, society who had “obvious concerns” about a the country-has reached 336,000 people a like Peterborough, where local MP Stewart it matters what you think. It 100 percent fuelling speculation that it may have belonged to British departure from the EU ahead of the year. London School of Economics academic Jackson is among the Conservative lawmakers reflects the local area.”— AFP Abdeslam, who escaped by car back to Belgium hours after the attacks. Abdeslam had been held in a prison in the Belgian town of Bruges. Last week, he was charged in Belgium over a shootout with police in an apartment in southern Brussels where his fingerprints were found days before his arrest. Belgian police have arrested a number of his asso- ciates, including Mohamed Abrini, wanted over the Paris attacks and also a suspected Brussels attacker. Sven Mary, Abdeslam’s main defense lawyer in Belgium, said in a newspaper interview he had been subjected to verbal and physical assault since taking up a case that he might now drop. Mary, who described Abdeslam as “gold dust” on the grounds that he was willing to talk, distanced himself from his client, telling France’s Liberation: “He’s a little jerk from Molenbeek, from a world of petty criminals - more of the follower than a leader, with the brains of an empty ash-tray.”— Reuters Immigration puts Swedish schools to the test

STOCKHOLM: Sweden’s schools were already struggling with demoralized teachers and declining test scores before the arrival of masses of young migrants whose needs have put unprecedented strain on the system. Of the roughly 245,000 migrants who have arrived in the Scandinavian country since 2014, 70,000 are under the age of 18. The majority of these youngsters are Syrians, Afghans and Iraqis who have been robbed of a proper schooling by war and exile. Their standard of education often lags far behind their Swedish peers’ and, in addition to learning a new lan- guage and alphabet, they must also adapt to new ways of thinking and learning. “It’s a real challenge,” Education Minister Gustav Fridolin said in an interview with AFP. The Swedish school system already faces major challenges including an acute shortage of qualified teachers — 60,000 more are needed by 2019 — and declining scores in stan- dardized international tests. The quality of education can also vary significantly from school to school. A UNICEF report published in April showed that Sweden, along with neighboring Finland, is the country where school results declined most between 2006 and 2012. The Swedish National Agency for Education blames the decline in school performance on the large number of foreign students who they say drag down results because of language issues. In 2014, 14 per- cent of students had results too low to qualify for the sec- ond part of secondary school (for students aged 16 to 18), a 10 percent deterioration on the 2006 level. The lower level of pupils qualifying for further educa- tion was due to the rising number of students who migrat- ed to Sweden after school starting age-six-years-old in Sweden-who struggled to catch up as a result, according to the report. Fridolin said that it is “much more costly” for society to pay for a school system that has failed migrants than it is to give them a good education in the first place. More than 20 percent of people born abroad are unem- ployed in Sweden, compared to around five percent of those born in the country, according to Statistics Sweden.

Segregation concerns The far-right Sweden Democrats party, which regularly criticizes the government for its handling of the migrant influx, sees the declining school scores as a consequence of growing segregation in Sweden. In the Sodertalje municipality south of Stockholm, 37 percent of residents are born abroad. Three years ago, authorities decided to assign two teachers to each primary school class to ensure students got the attention they needed. “The students get more help, the classes can be adapted to their needs and the teachers feel less stressed,” said Sodertalje’s head of schools, Monica Sonde. The gamble seems to be paying off, with the number of students qualifying for upper secondary school on the rise. At the Wasa primary and middle school, 90 percent of stu- dents speak Arabic and almost one in five students arrived in Sweden in the past two years. But Mark Khoazzoum, an 11-year-old whose father was a doctor in Aleppo, Syria, needed just three months in an adaptation class before he was ready to move into regular lessons. He now speaks good Swedish. But the language “is still an obstacle when I want to describe things,” he said. The scale of the chal- lenges facing new immigrants varies depending on their country of origin. “Syria has a pretty adequate school sys- tem while countries like Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia have very weak school systems, which means that students from these countries may not have attended school before arriving in Sweden,” said Anders Auer, a policy analyst at the country’s education agency. — AFP INTERNATIONAL THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 Danes face smuggling charges for giving migrants a lift

COPENHAGEN: Already under fire for ordering At first, police did try to do that. But as the “It is a scandal that DSB (the state railway) didn’t cases are being processed. Although the govern- police to seize jewelry from asylum-seekers, migrant numbers swelled, authorities decided to let feel the consequences of their acts. What they did ment said it was in line with rules for unemployed Denmark is seeing its humanitarian credentials once them travel to Sweden, one of the most popular was human smuggling, no discussion. ... But there Danes seeking welfare benefits, critics denounced again being questioned as it presses smuggling European destinations for migrants. Denmark’s was no political will to pursue them.” the law as degrading and inhumane. As of mid- charges against people who gave migrants a ride to state railroad company even let them cross the Denmark’s justice and integration ministers April, there had not been a single seizure of valu- neighboring Sweden. Denmark’s public prosecutor’s country for free. Danish authorities haven’t didn’t respond to requests seeking comment. Tens ables. Some Danes have called for changing the law office says 230 people have been charged for help- explained how they tracked down individual of thousands of migrants showed up on Denmark’s to differentiate between human trafficking for profit ing people transit through the country illegally at offenders. But the bulk of those fined were people southern border with Germany in September. Most and aiding people in need. Others, though, have no the height of Europe’s migrant crisis last fall. who spoke publicly about how they helped of them wanted to travel through the country to sympathy for the volunteers who are being prose- Prosecutors note that Danish trafficking laws don’t migrants. Many of the volunteers who offered Sweden to seek asylum there, or continue to cuted. “They must take what comes when breaking distinguish between smuggling people for financial migrants a ride by car or boat feel it’s unfair that Norway or Finland. More than 160,000 people the law,” said Ingrid Holst, a 46-year-old office assis- gain and doing it for humanitarian reasons. they are being punished when the railroad compa- applied for asylum in Sweden last year, eight times tant in Copenhagen. “I don’t feel any pity for them. I But critics say it’s shameful to go after Danes who ny was essentially doing the same thing. more than in Denmark. wouldn’t have done it myself.” were touched by images of exhausted migrants Lisbeth Zorning Andersen and her husband Michela Bendixen, head of the Refugees Some say the crackdown stands in contrast to walking along Danish highways, and just wanted to drove six Syrian migrants across Denmark and Welcome volunteer group, said she was stunned by how Danish citizens helped thousands of Jews lend them a hand. “This is far away from the idea I served them coffee and buns on Sept 6. “Those days Denmark’s crackdown on those who gave migrants escape the Nazis during World War II, by shuttling had of our society, a humane society where we care were chaotic,” she recalled. “When I stood there with a lift. “I find authorities have taken a very stringent them in boats from German-occupied Denmark to about others,” said Calle Vangstrup, who in a family boarding my car, there were three police and much harsher approach than I ever could have neutral Sweden. September crossed the narrow strait between officers and they didn’t stop me or tell me it was imagined,” Bendixen said. Zorning Andersen, though, said “the two things Denmark and Sweden four times with up to 20 against the law.” In March, Zorning Andersen and “We are not talking about people-smugglers cannot be compared” because the Danes who Syrians. He and three sailor friends were charged her husband were fined 22,500 kroner ($3,330) who do it to make money but private people who helped Jews risked their own lives. Also, today’s with people-smuggling and are awaiting a trial date. each. They have appealed the ruling. “I believe it is act for humanitarian reasons.” Earlier this year, migrants aren’t at risk of persecution in Denmark. Under European Union border agreements, Danish good that these people got fined. They broke the Denmark made international headlines when a law Leo Goldberger, a New Yorker who escaped with his authorities were supposed to stop the migrants at law,” said Peter Kofod Poulsen of the populist, anti- was passed requiring asylum-seekers to hand over family from Denmark to Sweden in a fishing boat the southern border with Germany and ask them to immigration Danish People’s Party that is the coun- valuables worth more than 10,000 kroner ($1,500), on Oct. 2, 1943, is an outspoken critic of Denmark’s seek asylum in Denmark or turn back. try’s second-largest political group in Parliament. to help cover housing and food costs while their approach to the migrant crisis. —AP Justice delayed, justice denied on Pacific’s remote Kiritimati Lack of judges, lawyers means cases drag for months

KIRITIMATI ISLAND: When Joao Goncalves Kee-ree-bahs) lies nearly 3,300 km (2,000 miles) guards and a chain-link fence keep the inmates limped into Kiritimati Island’s vast lagoon in the to the west - about three weeks by boat. from freedom, though it’s more than a day away central Pacific Ocean earlier this year, his yacht No lawyers are based on Kiritimati and the by boat to the nearest island. damaged by storms while sailing from Tahiti, High Court only comes once or twice a year to Across the 33 islands of Kiribati, there is just relief at finding a safe haven was short-lived. clear a backlog of the most serious cases, bring- one lawyer for every 12,593 people, according to Goncalves, a surfer and hotel owner from the ing a public lawyer for defendants who can’t a 2011 survey by the South Pacific Lawyers Portuguese town of Peniche, was raided by afford their own. Other cases are heard in a local Association. That compares with one lawyer for police who found a small quantity of marijuana magistrates court, where defendants usually every 351 in Australia or 418 in the United and $20,000 that had not been declared on his appear without legal representation. Katokiau Kingdom. Mikarite Temari, a development minis- customs form. Maruai, a 35-year-old father of three, received a ter for the string of atolls and low lying islands He was locked up in a rudimentary prison on seven-year prison sentence from the local mag- scattered along the Equator, said the govern- one of the world’s most remote islands for more istrate on three domestic violence-related ment plans to establish a lawyer’s office “maybe DHARAMSALA: Sikyong (Prime Minister) of the Central Tibetan Administration Lobsang than three weeks, his boat impounded and offences last year, his first time in trouble with this year or next year”. While the marine life is Sangay speaks during a press conference after the announcement of the Tibetan govern- access to his funds and property restricted. the law, he says. “No, no, no - no lawyer,” Maruai rich, infrastructure is basic and legal services are ment election results in the Indian town of Dharamshala yesterday. — AFP Months later, Goncalves, 41, remains trapped on told Reuters inside the prison when asked about not the only thing in short supply on Kiritimati, the island in a judicial limbo that is all too com- legal representation. “There are no lawyers here. which is home to around 10,000 people. mon on isolated and poor islands across the They live on Tarawa.” The ship which delivers most of the island’s Exiled Tibetans re-elect leader Pacific: A shortage of lawyers and judges is hin- food hadn’t been sighted for several months and dering access to legal representation and pre- Day to freedom the weekly flights are also sometimes cancelled, to spearhead autonomy drive venting timely processing of cases for both visi- While inmates in the prison have regular most recently earlier in April. For Goncalves, the DHARAMSALA: Tibetans in exile have re- competing assertions over his successor, have tors and locals alike. access to visitors and no complaints about their Portuguese surfer, the cancellation of the flight elected a Harvard-educated lawyer as their reinforced Tibetans’ need for a leader “Our research has shown a serious lack of treatment, conditions inside are poor. Prisoners - was a bitter blow. Having been bailed to a local political leader to spearhead a campaign to endowed with democratic legitimacy. Exile lawyers in the South Pacific,” said Ross Ray, the numbering around 50 men, plus one woman hotel for several months, he was eagerly await- press China to grant Tibet autonomy, a groups say they seek genuine autonomy for chair of the South Pacific Lawyers’ Association. and her baby - complain about the inadequate ing the arrival of his lawyer and the judge so his Tibetan government-in-exile said yesterday. Tibet, rather than independence. China says “This is of concern as lawyers are critical to sup- water from the well; the shortages of food; the case could be heard. The next High Court hear- Lobsang Sangay, who has led the 150,000- Tibet already has genuine autonomy, and porting the justice system.” Kiritimati (pro- cramped, hot communal sleeping conditions ing in Kiritimati is due, perhaps, in June, so odd Tibetan diaspora since 2011, when reli- that exile groups seek to split the country. nounced Christmas) is a far-flung outpost of the and the single latrine that often overflows. Goncalves is trying to get his case moved to the gious leader the Dalai Lama gave up political Tibetan Buddhism holds that the soul of a Republic of Kiribati. The world’s largest coral atoll, Flooding El Nino rains earlier this year left water capital Tarawa. “I need to be at a place that I can power, won 57 percent of nearly 60,000 votes senior lama is reincarnated in the body of a Kiritimati has just one flight a week to either Fiji almost knee-deep in the coral rubble yard, be judged,” said Goncalves, his face etched by cast, Tibetan officials said in the Indian hill child after he dies. China says it must sign off or Hawaii, four-and-a-half hours in either direc- where inmates make fishing nets and handi- sun and worry. “All I want at this moment is to be town of Dharamsala. “I voted for him because on the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama, who tion. Tarawa, the capital of Kiribati (pronounced crafts for a little income. Only a handful of judged. It’s impossible.”— Reuters of his educated background,” said Choezin, a fled to India in 1959 after a failed uprising. 53-year-old crimson-robed monk who fled Sangay will head the Central Tibetan Tibet in 1985 to settle in Dharamsala, the Administration (CTA) for five years. No coun- Australia immigration turmoil; exiled government’s base. “His Holiness wants try recognises the body, and China has somebody who can continue the work he has declined to talk to it. done. He has said Sangay is the right man.” Tibetans accuse China of eroding their The Dalai Lama, 81, has sought to build a deeply Buddhist culture by clamping down Papua New Guinea closes camp democratic system of government for exiled on religious practice and flooding the region Tibetans strong enough to hold the commu- with ethnic Han Chinese. China says it has nity together and negotiate with China after brought development to what was a back- SYDNEY: Australia’s hardline immigration policy his death. Question marks over what happens ward region and accuses the Dalai Lama of was thrown into turmoil yesterday after Papua New when the Nobel Peace Laureate dies, amid seeking independence. —Reuters Guinea ordered a processing camp to close, leaving the fate of hundreds of asylum-seekers hanging in the balance. The move to shutter the Australian- funded Manus island facility follows a Supreme Court ruling on Tuesday that detaining people there was unconstitutional and illegal. Piling further pressure on Canberra, just weeks out from an expected election campaign, an Iranian refugee set himself on fire during a visit by UN officials to Nauru, the other Pacific nation where Australia sends boatpeople. Four others on the tiny outpost reportedly attempted suicide by drinking washing powder on Tuesday. “Respecting this (court) ruling, Papua New Guinea will immediately ask the Australian govern- ment to make alternative arrangements for the asy- lum-seekers currently held at the Regional Processing Centre,” Prime Minister Peter O’Neill said of the Manus camp. Papua New Guinea’s former opposition leader Belden Namah had challenged the Manus arrangement in court, claiming it violat- ed the rights of asylum-seekers. In a 34-page finding on Tuesday, the Supreme MANUS ISLAND: This file photo shows bunk beds under assembly at Australia’s regional pro- Court found that detaining them on the island was cessing centre on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea. — AFP “contrary to their constitutional right of personal In this file photo, members of the Youth Wing of the Indonesian Communist Party liberty”. Despite this, Australian Immigration (Pemuda Rakjat) are watched by soldiers as they are taken to prison in Jakarta fol- Minister Peter Dutton remained adamant that none lowing a crackdown on communists after an abortive coup against President of the 850 or so men held there would come to his Philippines’ Aquino vows Sukarno’s government earlier in the month. The Indonesian government’s decision country and that the government’s policy — to investigate massacres in 1965 is being met with wariness by rights groups, some designed to deter others wanting to make the risky of which are refusing to share information about mass graves until the government journey by boat-would not change. “As I have said, to ‘neutralize’ Abu Sayyaf shows how it will conduct the probe. — AP and as the Australian government has consistently MANILA: Philippine President Benigno Aquino the southern Philippines and about 600 kilometers Indonesia’s search for mass acted, we will work with our PNG partners to vowed yesterday to launch a military assault aimed from Jolo. The Abu Sayyaf is also believed to be address the issues raised by the Supreme Court of at “neutralizing” Islamic militants who beheaded a holding a Dutch birdwatcher kidnapped from a PNG,” he said in a statement after O’Neill’s decision. Canadian hostage and are holding more than 20 southern Philippine island in 2012, as well as 18 graves met with skepticism “It is also the case that the government has not other foreigners. “Casualties are to be expected. But Indonesian and Malaysian sailors abducted over resiled from its position that people who have what has to be of utmost importance is neutraliz- the past month. Aquino said the captives were JAKARTA: The Indonesian government’s Wednesday he was involved in mapping attempted to come illegally by boat to Australia and ing the criminal activities of the ASG,” Aquino said under the control of Radullan Sahiron, one of the decision to investigate anti-communist 16 burial sites nearly a decade ago, mainly who are now in the Manus facility will not be set- in a statement, referring to the Abu Sayyaf militant Abu Sayyaf’s founders who is famous for losing massacres in 1965 is being met with wari- in central Java, and at the time had infor- tled in Australia. “We will continue discussions with group by a commonly used acronym. one arm in battle against the military. ness by rights groups, some of which are mation about hundreds of other sites the PNG government to resolve these matters.” Aquino released the statement after the sev- reluctant to share information about mass including on Bali, now Indonesia’s top Canberra currently has an arrangement with ered head of Canadian John Ridsdel, kidnapped ‘Smash’ the Abu Sayyaf graves until the government shows how it tourist island, and Sulawesi. Cambodia, along with Papua New Guinea, to reset- seven months ago from aboard a yacht, was He said Sahiron had consolidated his forces will conduct the probe. President Joko But he said for his group to share its tle those found to be refugees, although only a dumped Monday on a street on Jolo, a remote around himself and the captives in Sulu, a small “Jokowi” Widodo instructed security minis- information, the government must handful have taken up the option. Australian media southern island that is one of the Abu Sayyaf’s Muslim-populated archipelago about 1,000 kilo- ter Luhut Pandjaitan this week to investi- announce a clear and highly specific plan have reported that it is also trying to negotiate main strongholds. “This murder was meant to ter- meters from Manila. Jolo is the biggest island in gate the killings by the military and reli- for the investigation. Thirty to 40 groups deals with Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. rorise our whole population. The Abu Sayyaf Sulu. “This presents both a problem and an gious groups and gather information throughout Indonesia have information The court ruled that Australia and Papua New thought they could instill fear in us. Instead, they opportunity. It is a problem because of the size- about mass graves. His directive followed about graves, Azhar said. Guinea must “take all steps necessary to cease and have galvanised us even further to ensure justice able force surrounding Sahiron and the captives, a conference earlier this month that broke “From our side, we decided not to give it prevent” the continued detention of asylum-seekers is meted out,” Aquino said. “We have always been but it is also an opportunity because smashing a half-century taboo on public discussion to them if there’s no clear agenda on what and transferees on Manus. O’Neill did not set a open to talks with those who desire peace, but these forces is within our grasp,” Aquino said. of an atrocity that historians say killed half they will do with the data,” he said. The timeframe for the closure. He said he did not antici- those who commit atrocities can expect the full The Abu Sayyaf is a radical offshoot of a a million people. killings began in October 1965, shortly pate asylum-seekers being kept for so long at the might of the state.” Muslim separatist insurgency in the south of the But Pandjaitan, a retired army general, after an apparent failed coup in which six Manus camp, which was reopened in 2012 by He did not give a timeframe for the assault. The mainly Catholic Philippines that has claimed has not instilled confidence that a gen- right-wing generals were killed. The dicta- Australia after being closed five years earlier when Abu Sayyaf militants, whose leaders have pledged more than 100,000 lives since the 1970s. It is uine investigation will take place, saying tor Suharto, a largely unknown major gen- the then Labor government abandoned offshore allegiance to the Islamic State group, are holding believed to have just a few hundred militants but the government would never apologize eral at the time, filled the power vacuum processing.Offshore processing, and the use of more than 20 other foreigners captive. These has withstood repeated US-backed military and that the death toll is wildly exaggerat- and blamed the assassinations on Manus, was first introduced in 2001 as a deterrent include another Canadian, a Norwegian man and offensives against it, surviving by using the ed, and demanding that advocacy groups Indonesia’s Communist Party, which was to people-smuggling by Australia’s former conser- a Filipina who were abducted at the same time as mountainous, jungle terrain of the southern prove that mass graves exist. Haris Azhar then the largest outside the Soviet Union vative government of John Howard in a punitive Ridsdel at a marina near Davao, the biggest city in islands to its advantage. — AFP of advocacy group Kontras said and China, with 3 million members. — AP scheme known as the “Pacific Solution”. —AFP NEWS THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016

A crowd gathers around the massive carcass of a whale at a popular California surfing spot on Tuesday, in San Clemente. Authorities are trying to decide what to do with the rotting carcass. — AP

MPs blame graft for flying gravel UAE mulls new fire safety laws Continued from Page 1 there was no quorum to vote on the recommendations for Continued from Page 1 he said. “I’m sure there was some taking advantage of the the government. The Assembly decided to vote on them in absence or the lack of regulation and the regulators were The minister said that the government does not have a the next session. Police said that faulty wiring sparked the blaze at not familiar with this product.” sword to “chop off” heads and hands of officials and contrac- In another development, the electricity and water min- The Address Downtown Dubai fire, which happened as Under the yet-to-be formalized fire safety laws, Dubai tors and all it could do under the law was to refer the sus- istry explained yesterday that only Kuwaiti citizens residing onlookers awaited a New Year’s Eve fireworks show on would work with builders to test construction material pected violations to the judiciary. Several MPs however in villas or apartments are excluded from the law to hike the towering Burj Khalifa. However, the cladding on the and supervise to make sure the same material went up charged that certain contractors have people inside the min- power and water charges. The ministry said that neither building provided kindling for the fire. Dubai’s rapid on buildings, al-Matrooshi said. Officials will also work istry who help them and turn a blind eye to whatever they bedoons (stateless persons) nor Gulf citizens are exempted growth, corner-cutting builders and regulators with owners of buildings already standing to mitigate do, and demanded an investigation. Other lawmakers from the new charges and they have to pay like other unaware of the danger the paneling posed made it “an the danger, though it’s unclear what that will mean, as expected that those referred to the public prosecution will expatriates. unfortunate victim” for the fires, said Thomas Bell- retrofitting the structures could prove expensive. be acquitted because the referrals have legal loopholes that The Assembly on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed the law force the judiciary to clear them. to increase electricity and water charges, which will become Wright, the CEO and chief technical officer at the But the danger of doing nothing always looms large MP Adnan Abdulsamad claimed that the contractors’ effective on expats 15 months after the publication of the law Dubai-based fire-safety tester Thomas Bell-Wright among firefighters. Stephen Little, a battalion chief with influence inside the ministry allowed some contractors to in the official gazette. The increase also applies to commercial International Consultants. the Chicago Fire Department who spoke at the seminar, increase costs from KD 200 million to as much as KD 500 mil- activities, industrial and agricultural sectors and government “This was a collision of a massive building boom that offered the 1871 Great Chicago Fire as an example. “We lion through variation in orders. The minister said that the offices. For electricity, the new charges for apartments are 5 fils was going on here and at the same time an attractive didn’t have really strict fire codes and as a result, we ministry is prepared to carry out the necessary maintenance for the first 1,000 kilowatts, 10 fils for the second 1,000 kW and architectural finished product ... came on to the market,” burned the city down,” he said. — AP of the affected roads, but it needs funding and as long as it 15 fils per kilowatt for consumption above 2,000 kW. The does not get the budget, it will not be able to do the repairs. charges are calculated on a monthly basis and therefore the He said that the ministry’s technical department has tested bills in the summer months will be extremely high. new pavement materials and was going to use it on many For water, the new prices are as follows: For the first 3,000 Kuwait firm in support of coalition... roads. A ministry official told the debate that 74 percent of gallons, KD 2 per 1,000 gallons; for between 3,000 and 6,000 Kuwait’s highways and 44 percent of all roads need mainte- gallons, KD 3 per 1,000 gallons, for consumption above Continued from Page 1 community to keep tabs on the humanitarian situation nance and without financial allocations, the ministry will not 6,000 gallons, KD 4 per 1,000 gallons. The current price for in these two countries in line with the pledges made at be able to carry out the repairs. But at the end of the debate, water is 800 fils per 1,000 gallons regardless of consumption. Moreover, he indicated that the international com- the London donors’ conference in February towards munity was closely watching such meetings to obtain helping Syrian refugees. The statement noted that IS cues from it as to what ought to be done decisively to still remained a “threat” despite its recent losses and Unease over undercover Tehran morality... defeat the ideologies and activities of terrorist organiza- scaling back of its terrorist activities, stressing that tions. However, he cautioned that “all religions and defeating IS was “an arduous and long” task. Continued from Page 1 the criticism by saying that “demands by the people” faiths, among them Islam, espouse love, peace and tol- The statement emphasized the group’s commitment led to the creation of the new unit and that concerned erance, and eschew violence and extremism, and in that to supporting civil and military undertakings to free the Avoiding sartorial trouble in Iran has been fairly citizens could contact police about any ambiguities. vein it would be inappropriate to link terrorist organiza- areas in Iraq and Syria currently occupied by IS, rehabili- straightforward up until now. Police assigned to the They have found support from hardliners, including tions with a particular religion or race of people.” tate them and help the freed populations there to get morality-enforcement beat normally wore the same female parliamentarian Fatemeh Rahbar - who said the Speaking at the meeting also was special presiden- back on their feet. Moreover, the statement said the dark green uniform of regular Iranian police, and previous practice of uniformed morality police was too tial envoy for the global coalition to counter IS Brett group would stick by UN resolutions condemning and were stationed out in the open at major squares and easy for violators to spot and evade. “The police are McGurk, who commended Kuwait’s role in the coali- fighting terrorism and would seek to dry up funding for crossroads. They would take a range of approaches to thinking about a more precise, more effective and tion. “We express our gratitude to our host, the State of IS, its recruitment of foreign fighters and illegal trade. enforcing dress codes, including handing out scarves more functional method since the previous open Kuwait, for its important role in the coalition and as a The group welcomed the establishment of coalition as gifts, giving verbal warnings or having female offi- method did not bear fruit,” she said. On Sunday, the leader in the area of humanitarian support to the Iraqi centers that deal with fighting IS electronically cers physically remove excessive makeup. spokesman of the hard-line dominated judiciary, and Syrian people, recognizing that it has to date host- through the use of the Internet and the social media At worst, offenders would be sent to court and Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejehi, added his voice of sup- ed three donor conferences for Syria, co-hosted the networks, among other hi-tech methods. The coalition face fines of up to $250 or hauled to the local police port, saying the “judiciary definitely supports the police February 4, 2016 donors conference for Syria in said that removing landmines and explosives from lib- station until their family members gave a written plan to confront open social corruption”. London and pledged $200 million for humanitarian erated areas from the grip of IS and training of local promise that they would never commit the same Tehran-based political analyst Saeed Leilaz aid in Iraq,” he said. law enforcement were important in rehabilitating believes the new unit is a reaction to the resounding offense again. Azizeh Shirazi, a mother of two col- Referring to IS specifically, he said: “We welcome the these areas. lege-aged daughters, said last week’s announcement defeat of hard-line and conservative candidates in momentum we have witnessed in recent months The statement affirmed the coalition’s support of the of the new force has left her worried that something Tehran during recent parliamentary elections. A bloc against Daesh (IS) in Iraq and Syria. Daesh continues to Iraqi government particularly as it is confronting the dif- might happen to them on the way to university. led by moderates and reformists won a majority of lose territory as well as control of strategic resupply ficulties of coping with lower oil prices, rising cost of “When the girls do not answer my phone calls during seats around the country, but captured all 30 seats routes and resources.” He added “Daesh continues to be fighting terrorism and the pressing need to look after the day, my heart beats faster,” she said. representing the capital in the 290-seat parliament. A degraded in other significant ways. It has been losing its the internally displaced. On Syria, the statement said The outcry over the new undercover police force runoff election for 68 remaining undecided seats will extends to senior officials. Shahindokht Molaverdi, be held Friday. leaders at a high rate and has lost large numbers of the coalition backs all efforts for a political transition of vice president for women and family affairs, criticized Leilaz noted that these new plainclothes units fighters. Its resource base is drying up as coalition power in that country in line with the Geneva declara- the decision and expressed concern that it would be have only been announced for Tehran, not for any strikes have lowered Daesh’s oil production by at least tion of 2012 and UN Security Council Resolution 2254. “limited to giving warnings to women over improper other major Iranian city. “This is part of the establish- 30 percent and destroyed millions of dollars stored in The statement urged for cessation of hostilities in attire,” according to local media reports. Molaverdi ment’s reaction toward Tehran residents’ attitude in bank vaults and other locations.” Syria, ending sporadic bombings, continuing to fight IS said many citizens have complained to her about the the election,” he said. “It’s an expression of discontent McGurk added: “Mindful of the many challenges there and the starting of a peace dialogue under the police decision, and she vowed that the Rouhani and taking revenge, as well as applying efforts in Daesh (IS) poses in diverse regions, we remain commit- auspices of the UN, this being the only way to keep the administration will review the proposed force. restricting President Rouhani.” Leilaz said the new ini- ted to sustaining the momentum of the global coalition country unified and with recognized sovereignty. As for Even the popular Hamshahri daily, which is linked to tiative suggests previous hard-line dress code poli- to counter Daesh,” noting that the next meeting of the Libya, the statement said the coalition was willing to conservative opponents of Rouhani’s government, cies have failed. And he questioned how effective the coalition was planned for July 2016 in Washington. help the government of national unity in its efforts at raised questions about the plan in an editorial, asking new division would be. “The plan, as usual will have a In its statement later, the coalition stressed its contin- broadening the work of Libyan institutions and agen- why it was necessary now and whether there would be short-term limited impact. Soon people will return to uing “deep concern” over the humanitarian situation in cies to bring lasting peace and stability to the country any way to verify the unit’s reports. Police responded to their routines,” he said. — AP Iraq and Syria. The statement urged the international and defeat IS there. — KUNA THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 ANALYSIS

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By Lucie Godeau

rom the 1912 sinking of RMS Titanic to the Chernobyl nuclear accident 30 years ago, technolo- Fgy has repeatedly confounded the confidence of its creators. But it is still somehow a surprise today when we are led astray by our closest technological companions - mobile phones, GPS navigators, self-driving cars, or soft- ware that mimics human speech to interact online with people who want a chat. “We are increasingly surround- ed by machines that are meant to make our lives easier,” said French philosopher Jean-Michel Besnier of the Paris- based National Centre for Scientific Research. “The autonomous car, for example, is supposed to improve traffic, safety and give us more time. But man may feel increasingly that he is losing the initiative, that Afghan forces draw on past mistakes he is no longer at the controls and, because of it, no longer responsible.” There is no end of GPS mishaps to attest to this. In March last year, a bus driver taking 50 By Josh Smith restore residents’ confidence in local forces, after panic set in fighting, according to the most conservative estimates. “This Belgian tourists to a French ski resort in the Alps selected last year causing thousands to flee. “Last time people were not is not how normal life should be,” said Jawad Azadzoy, whose the wrong ‘La Plagne’ out of three similarly named loca- ullet-ridden bunkers and signposts shredded by rockets sure if the government could defeat the Taleban,” he told cousin was wounded when a makeshift bomb went off out- tions on his GPS. At no point, apparently, did he lose faith bear witness to dozens of Taleban attacks this month on Reuters in Kunduz. “This time I see more confidence. We took side his shop in downtown Kunduz on Monday. “Life has not in the machine as it led him 600 km in the wrong direc- Bpolice posts around Kunduz, the northern Afghan city the fight to the insurgents.” Tahir Zarang, a local official with been normal for a long time.” tion until passengers could spot the Mediterranean. that fell briefly in September in the insurgents’ biggest victory the World Food Programme, is one of those who agree. “Before Masoom Baha, a senior doctor at the city’s public hospital, to date. Unlike that short yet humiliating blow to Afghan secu- this attack (in April) we were all worried that the city could fall said medical staff were barely able to keep up with casualties Bloody Clashes rity forces and the NATO troops deployed to support them, this again,” he said. “But this showed that the Taleban have lost of the fighting, mainly from rockets and artillery fire. Adding to Four months later, a 59-year-old bus driver said he time the main checkpoints held firm, in a sign that some les- some of their power.” the strain on emergency services, a US air strike in Kunduz on was just following his GPS when he drove a trans- sons of the recent past have been learned. Oct 3 killed 42 people and destroyed a hospital run by European bus with 58 passengers under a low bridge in “Last year the army didn’t do anything and Taleban infiltra- For How Long? Medecins Sans Frontieres, in what the US military has since northern France, shearing off the top and seriously injur- tion into the city took us by surprise,” said police major Abdul Wahab, the police major, tempers his enthusiasm with a called a “tragic mistake”. ing six people. Last month, two Israeli soldiers using the Wahab. Now, he said, the army, police and Afghan intelligence note of caution. “We are not able to hold the city by ourselves,” mobile phone navigating app Waze, which relies on were working closely together. While his comments reflect he said. “If the army doesn’t clear the whole area, then the Infiltrators Thwarted? users for real-time updates, mistakenly drove into a recriminations that flew between different branches of Taleban will come back.” That raises the question of how long To prevent the city from falling again, Afghan troops have Palestinian refugee camp, sparking bloody clashes. Waze Afghanistan’s fledgling security forces immediately after the Kabul can sustain reinforcements in Kunduz at current levels tried to secure main roads leading into Kunduz, including said the drivers were to blame for deviating from the fall of Kunduz, the fact that police and soldiers are coordinat- while troops in the south of the country are struggling to keep Highway 3 to the east, after supply lines were cut during the suggested route and turning off a setting that warns of ing closely is a significant shift. the Taleban at bay in the militants’ traditional stronghold. 2015 siege, slowing efforts to regain control. Taleban fighters dangerous areas. Reinforcements of regular Afghan soldiers and commandos Since NATO wound down its Afghan combat operation at maintain strongholds close to the thoroughfares, however, and Indeed, our adaption to new technology is frequently have been sent to the area, an acknowledgement by the gov- the end of 2014 only a fraction of the force remains, and that is during recent skirmishes, some police checkpoints on Highway blamed for mishaps and even serious accidents, rather ernment in Kabul that holding on to the city should be a priori- set to shrink further as the United States considers cutting its 3 were overrun. In the early hours of Wednesday, Afghan forces than the technology itself. The World Health ty. As part of a new strategy to go after the enemy rather than troop numbers to 5,500 by next year from 9,800 now. That backed by coalition aircraft conducted raids on a district to the Organisation warns that drivers using a mobile phone wait for militants to strike first, Afghan army commandos have would effectively put an end to the train-and-assist mission southwest of the city, witnesses said. are four times more likely to be involved in a crash. In carried out at least 10 operations against them around the city that has focused on helping Afghan forces to prevent the Both provincial police chief Mohammad Qasim Jangalbagh other circumstances, too, the results of such distraction since mid-March, and more are planned. country descending into all-out war. and Afghan Local Police commander Dawood, who like many can be fatal. In Spain’s famed Pamplona bullrun, a 32- “Last year Afghan forces learned that sitting back and being The fall of Kunduz, if only for a few days, was a symbolic Afghans goes by one name, agree that communication and year-old man was killed in August last year while he defensive is not working,” said US Army Colonel Paul Kreis, top triumph for the Taleban, who have just launched a spring mutual support between security agencies had improved. That filmed the running of the bulls with his mobile phone NATO adviser to acting Defence Minister Masoom Stanekzai. offensive and claimed responsibility for a major attack in has helped intelligence officers identify enemy infiltrators in and was surprised by one of the animals, which gored “This time they are being more manoeuvrable, more on the Kabul that killed 64 people. The Taleban say they stalled their the city, whose presence in late 2015 contributed to the sud- him from behind. offensive,” he told Reuters on a recent visit to the city. Taleban Kunduz assault this month, because they had captured four den collapse of police and army positions. fighters bent on overthrowing the government still surround “important points” outside the city and wanted to avoid Officials also announced the capture on Sunday night by Deadly Train Crash much of the city and say they have delayed an all-out assault in harming civilians. “Local residents are now gradually leaving Afghan special forces of Qari Salim, a senior commander of In one of the worst disasters blamed in part on order to minimize civilian casualties. for safer places and the moment our fighters get approval local Taleban units and a shadow governor in Kunduz province. mobile phone distraction, the driver of a Spanish train But Afghan commanders believe the changes introduced from central leadership, they will start (the) advance,” said Twenty minutes’ drive from the city, in an area still under that crashed on July 24, 2013 outside the northern city of mean their forces are better placed to defend Kunduz and oth- the group’s main spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid. Taleban control, residents are waiting for signs of progress. Santiago de Compostela was speaking on a mobile to a er cities targeted by insurgents, who have grown stronger over Uncertainty over which side has the upper hand lingers in One man, who asked not to be named for fear of reprisals, said colleague onboard just before the train flew off the the last 16 months since NATO’s main combat mission ended. the streets of Kunduz, where memories of last year’s deadly locals were too afraid to venture out after dark. “When the two tracks and ploughed into a concrete siding, killing 79 Stanekzai said battlefield successes in recent weeks had helped rout are fresh. Nearly 300 civilians were killed in the main sides fight, it is the common people who lose.” — Reuters people. One day, car drivers are supposed to surrender the wheel altogether. Net yet, though. Google took part of the blame in February after a self-driving car manoeu- Saudi reform plans flirt with social change vred around some sandbags and was hit at low speed by a bus in Mountain View, California. By Angus McDowall used in Saudi Arabia, under which this year is Cultural Tussling education, a process started under King “This accident is more proof that robot car technolo- 1437. When he presented his plan, the prince Saudi Arabians are avid consumers of Abdullah who died last year. Prince gy is not ready for auto pilot,” Consumer Watchdog priva- eforms promised by a young Saudi gathered clergy, intellectuals and journalists Western media and culture. Despite the cine- Mohammed has sworn to create “an educa- cy project director John Simpson said at the time. Such prince are couched in references to the from across the spectrum. But the govern- ma ban, Hollywood films and recent televi- tion system aligned with market needs”, a far risks cannot be blamed only on immature technology, Rkingdom’s Islamic tradition but include ment’s recent decision to increase curbs on sion series are widely watched at home and cry from schooling that still draws heavily on said Valerie Peugeot, who looks into future develop- ideas likely to upset some conservatives, risk- the religious police, and continued support discussed. Saudis view YouTube more than Quranic teachings. ments at French telecoms leader Orange’s research and ing future ruptures over the direction of soci- for women working, have prompted conser- any other nationality, measured per capita, Traditionally, one way the Al Saud had of development network, Orange Labs. “We delegate to ety. Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin vative anger, showing how sensitive the cul- and both liberals and conservatives use social persuading the clergy to accept change was technology choices that historically were human choic- Salman’s “Vision 2030” plan, which the 31- tural struggles are. A video posted on media to spread their views. Slick, often fun- to spend money on a big religious projects, es,” she warned. year-old announced on Monday, largely aims YouTube before Prince Mohammed ny, online videos produced by young Saudis thereby demonstrating their continued sup- to transform Saudi Arabia’s economy in an era announced the reforms was titled “Before the score millions of hits on YouTube and the port for Islam in Saudi Arabia. While one Racist Insults of low oil prices and made few specific Catastrophe” and portrayed a society riven by 2012 movie Wadjda - the work of a female aspect of the new plan was for a huge Islamic Even the world’s biggest technology firms can get it pledges of social change. the moral degeneracy of the West before suc- Saudi director about a young girl navigating museum, even that may cause friction: horribly wrong. Last month, Microsoft had to withdraw However, it also stepped into areas that cumbing to chaos and violence. religious strictures - won awards at a number Wahhabi doctrine holds the display of ancient “bot” software, named Tay, that it had designed to have long been cultural battlegrounds in a of international film festivals. artefacts, even those associated with the respond like a teenage girl to written comments from country defined by its religious conservatism. Wary Steps of Change So when Prince Mohammed promises Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) to risk commit- other users on Twitter. “Unfortunately, within the first 24 Presenting the plan, Prince Mohammed bat- The Al Saud have always stepped warily land for cultural and entertainment projects, ting idolatry. With his plan predicated on cut- hours of coming online, we became aware of a coordi- ted away the question of whether women with the clergy, aware that the most danger- and support for “talented writers, authors and ting the indiscriminate spending of the past, nated effort by some users to abuse Tay’s commenting would soon be allowed to drive. Instead, he ous challenges to their rule in the kingdom’s directors”, he seems to point towards a rever- however, and with a new age of austerity skills to have Tay respond in inappropriate ways,” a turned to the usual formulation of Saudi 70-year history have come from aggrieved sal of the ban on cinemas, but without explic- looming due to cheap oil, Prince Mohammed Microsoft official said. After being led down the wrong rulers that their society was not yet ready for religious conservatives. However, they have itly doing so. But potentially most explosive might be denied the luxury to stage cultural path by other users, Tay’s tweets ranged from support for this, but he appeared to raise the possibility also traditionally balanced that caution by of all is the renewed commitment to reform warfare with petrodollars. —Reuters Nazis and Donald Trump to sexual comments and insults of change elsewhere. giving space to the Westernized business aimed at women and blacks. “C U soon humans need Seemingly anodyne promises to invest in elite, and to those liberal intellectuals who sleep now so many conversations today,” Tay said in its cultural events and entertainment facilities, have historically backed Al Saud rule, to push final post on Twitter. — AFP to encourage sports and promote ancient social boundaries and nudge the kingdom heritage and Saudi national identity, are high- towards change. ly controversial among conservatives. In Under a pact between the Al Saud and the Saudi Arabia, cinemas are banned and Wahhabi clergy dating back to the 18th cen- All articles appearing on these women’s sports are discouraged as promot- pages are the personal opinion of ing sin. The pre-Islamic era is dismissed as the tury, the princes had responsibility for gov- age of ignorance, its relics deemed ungodly, erning and the clerics for religion. Over the the writers. Kuwait Times takes no and some clerics even see patriotism as tanta- centuries, however, the definition of where mount to idolatry. each of those spheres of influence begins and responsibility for views expressed “When he talked about quality of life, ends has shifted, often marking the boundary therein. Kuwait Times invites about entertainment, he is aware of the of cultural battlegrounds. In recent years changes in our culture and that’s what people changes to education, which is shifting from readers to voice their opinions. understood him to be talking about. But at the domain of the clergy to that of govern- Please send submissions via email the same time, he showed reluctance,” said ment, to law, in which proposed reforms have Jamal Khashoggi, a leading Saudi journalist. encroached on clerical prerogatives, and to to: [email protected] or Prince Mohammed has presented himself as the public role of women, have dominated the face of Saudi youth, devoutly Muslim but internal disputes. via snail mail to PO Box 1301 in a way different from the older generation “If you do it too fast, it has a negative Safat, Kuwait. The editor reserves of clerics, being more open to the outside impact. Reform in Saudi Arabia always has a world and more accepting of its cultural influ- precondition: It has to come from inside, it the right to edit any submission ences. As a mark of the internationally-orient- has to be gradual and it has to take into as necessary. ed nature of Prince Mohammed’s ambitions, account what people believe is right,” said Vision 2030 used the Western calendar in its Abdulaziz Al-Sager, head of the Gulf Research Two men sit on wall overlooking the Red Sea at a popular cafe in the northwestern title, not the Islamic Hijri calendar officially Centre based in Jeddah and Geneva. Saudi town of Al-Wajh on April 25, 2016. — AFP THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 SPORTS

Clippers lose Paul Ronaldo set to miss Sri Lanka restores for rest of playoffs Real Sociedad game Jayasuriya as selection boss MADRID: Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo faces a race LOS ANGELES: The Los Angeles Clippers were hit with a double whammy against time to be fit for the Champions League semi-final COLOMBO: Sri Lanka yesterday brought back former skipper Sanath on Tuesday. Point guard Chris Paul underwent surgery on his broken hand second leg with Manchester City on May 4. Ronaldo was sur- Jayasuriya to be the chief of a new panel of cricket selectors, following the in Los Angeles and will miss the rest of the NBA playoffs. The team also prisingly omitted from the squad for Tuesday’s first leg in country’s abortive defence of the Twenty20 World Cup. The four-member announced that forward Blake Griffin will be out for the remainder of the Manchester an hour before kick-off. Coach Zinedine Zidane panel was brought in to replace a previous ad-hoc committee headed by postseason with a quad injury. In one day, the Clippers went from a team explained after the goalless draw that Ronaldo felt a recur- former Test player Aravinda de Silva, which was set up just hours that saw a golden opportunity open in front of them when Golden State rence of a thigh strain a day earlier in training. Ronaldo was before the team was due to leave for India. The World T20 tour- Warriors guard Steph Curry went down with a knee injury to one that likely photographed entering a private clinic in Madrid on nament last month saw reigning champions Sri Lanka crash will have to fight just to reach the next round of the playoffs. Paul left Wednesday for tests and according to Spanish press reports out at the group stages. Two selectors, Romesh Monday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers in he has not torn the muscle, but will be unavailable against Kaluwitharana and Ranjith Madurasinghe, have been the third quarter and did not return. X-rays showed a frac- Real Sociedad on Saturday. Until injuring his thigh against retained in the new panel while the fourth man is Eric tured third metacarpal bone. Clippers coach Doc Rivers Villarreal last Wednesday, Ronaldo had started every game in Upashantha, also a former player and selector. Jayasuriya said all the team can do at this point is to move on and La Liga and the Champions League, but is now set to miss a previously headed the selection panel from prepare for Game Five in the Western Conference first- third game in a row. The former Manchester United forward is January 2013 to March 2015. “The new (selec- round series on Wednesday night in Los Angeles. The the top scorer in the Champions League with 16 goals in 10 tion) committee will take office on May 1, series is tied 2-2. “We don’t have to be the best team. games and has 31 goals in La Liga, three fewer than leading 2016,” Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement. We just have to be the best team tomorrow,” Rivers said. marksman Luis Suarez. Ronaldo’s mother Dolores Aveiro said Sri Lanka tours England in May and June “And then we have to figure out how to do it one more she was hopeful he would be fit for the semi-final second leg and will play three Tests, five One-Day time.” —Reuters in Madrid.—Reuters Internationals and one T20 match. — AFP

Indosat Ooredoo & PSG Football Academy - Dery Ridwansah Ooredoo and PSG host football academies in Middle East, N Africa and SE Asia

KUWAIT: Ooredoo and Paris Saint-Germain grounds of the legendary club Etoile de are successfully conducting the third annual Sahel. In addition, 30 coaches took part in “Paris Saint-Germain Academy brought to you the programme, learning training and devel- by Ooredoo” coaching programme, reaching opment skills that will enable them to teach out to more countries than ever before. young players. Started in 2014, the “Paris Saint-Germain Most recently in April, the “Paris Saint- Academy brought to you by Ooredoo” initia- Germain Academy brought to you by tive is designed to encourage young people to Ooredoo” arrived in Jakarta and Palembang, get involved in sport, offering training and Indonesia, offering young Indonesian foot- development opportunities for aspiring young ballers the chance to get involved. During the footballers. sessions, which were offered for free for Over the past six months, sessions have selected children and schools from across the taken place with Ooredoo Kuwait, Ooredoo country, Paris Saint-Germain’s top coaches Qatar, Ooredoo Tunisia, Ooredoo Oman, and taught football-related skills to more than most recently with Ooredoo Indosat in 200 children. Each of the training sessions Indonesia. Another academy will take place in closed with the traditional ceremony that the Maldives shortly. sees every participant receive an official cer- The first leg of the programme was organ- tificate from the Paris Saint-Germain ised in Kuwait in December 2015 and Qatar in Academy and have the chance to take photos February 2016, providing training for hun- with their coaches. dreds of boys and girls in those countries. Sheikh Saud Bin Nasser Al Thani, Group The next stage was organised at the Oman CEO, Ooredoo, said: “Our partnership with Club in Al Khuwair, Oman, in March. The elite Paris Saint-Germain continues to promote clinic provided Omani footballers with the sportsmanship and healthy living in conjunc- chance to hone their skills and find out exact- tion with the Ooredoo brand to thousands of ly what it takes to be a champion under the young players. These camps not only teach guidance of the French Ligue 1 leader’s discipline and the rules of the game, but expert coaches. show young footballers that Ooredoo sup- More than 200 young Tunisian footballers, ports them, and hopes to help them achieve offers education and motivation for aspiring footballers learn a host of key skills in each Saint-Germain in September 2013, working selected from training clubs and schools pro- their football dreams and aspirations.” young football players, and helps them in a session, such as tactical and defensive play- together to develop youth and community grammes across the country, participated in The “Paris Saint-Germain Academy range of key areas, including match prepara- ing, stamina training and the rules of football. support across Ooredoo’s footprint in the the next phase in Sousse, Tunisia, at the brought to you by Ooredoo” programme tion and effective training methods. Young Ooredoo began its partnership with Paris Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. Sutton quits as British Cycling chief amid row

LONDON: British Cycling technical director the allegations, said his departure was in the showing at the Olympic Games in Rio. Shane Sutton resigned yesterday after being best interests in British Cycling. “The develop- They first surfaced in a newspaper interview engulfed in a row about sexist and discriminato- ments over the past few days have clearly by Varnish in the Daily Mail. The former ry remarks he is alleged to have made. become a distraction. It is for this reason that I European sprint champion said Sutton told her Australian Sutton was suspended on Tuesday believe it is in the best interests of British Cycling to “move on and have a baby” and that her “ass” pending the results of two internal investiga- for me to step down from my position as techni- was too big. British Olympic cyclists Victoria tions into reports that he made derogatory com- cal director,” he said. Pendleton and Nicole Cooke backed her claims ments about rider Jess Varnish and, separately, “It is important that the review announced by of sexism in British Cycling. para-cyclists, who British media, citing multiple British Cycling and UK Sport now takes place, sources, alleged he had called ‘gimps’ and ‘wob- and I will obviously co-operate fully with this. NEW ROW blies’. In a statement issued by the governing The claims have left the sport in turmoil 100 Yesterday, a new row blew up over body on Wednesday, Sutton, who has denied all days before it is expected to put up a strong Paralympians when Darren Kenny, one of Britain’s most decorated para-cyclists, told the Daily Mail: “The term used to refer to us was gen- erally ‘gimps’ with another word in front of that. “I don’t think we were considered to be elite ath- letes in all honesty by certain people and since I’ve left I’ve not seen or heard of any change towards equality.” The paper also quoted a source saying: “They were referred to as wob- MOUDON: Germany’s Marcel Kittel of Etixx-Quick Step team reacts as he celebrates blies. It was an in-joke used to describe para- winning the first stage of the 70th Tour de Romandie cycling race, 100 km between cyclists.” In yesterday’s statement, Sutton denied Mathod and Moudon, yesterday, in Moudon, western Switzerland. — AFP the allegations made against him. “I have made clear that I reject the specific claims that have been made against me in recent days, and I look forward to taking a full part in the review Kittel takes process so I can respond to the allegations in detail.” His departure is a blow to British Cycling. The 58-year-old, who joined the organisation in Romandie sprint 2002, played a major part in the Olympic success of Chris Hoy and Bradley Wiggins before taking over the top job from Dave Brailsford. MOUDON: German sprinter Marcel ahead of Niccolo Bonifazio of Italy. They British Cycling chief executive Ian Drake Kittel won the second day of racing in reeled in a late move by Michael Albasini thanked Sutton for his work with British Cycling the Tour of Romandie yesterday after the of Switzerland, who placed third. Izagirre and “the part he has played in our success. course was shortened because of retained his six-second lead over “I understand and respect Shane’s decision to overnight snow and slippery roads. Dutchman Tom Dumoulin. Britain’s stand down. His primary focus has always been Jon Izagirre of Spain, who won Geraint Thomas moved up a place to LONDON: This file photo taken on August 5, 2012 shows Shane Sutton, observing a race in the the athletes, and this decision is something he Tuesday’s prologue, kept his overall lead third, trailing Izagirre by seven seconds. London 2012 Olympic Games men’s omnium 1km time trial cycling event, at the Velodrome in has taken to allow them to focus on their prepa- after stage one of the six-day race. A sec- Today’s stage two is a 173.9-kilometer the Olympic Park in east London. Shane Sutton resigned yesterday as technical director of ration for Rio,” said Drake. He added that pro- ond-category climb and 60 kilometers (108-mile) ride to Morgins ski station, British Cycling following allegations he had used sexist and discriminatory language towards grammes director Andy Harrison would take (37 miles) of racing were removed yester- home of 2010 Olympic downhill champi- team riders. — AFP over Sutton’s role. — Reuters day. Kittel finished a wheel’s length on Didier Defago. — AP THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 SPORTS

S Korea seeks Zika protection in Rio, Brits go patriotic

LONDON: South Korean athletes will mosquito-borne Zika virus, linked to designed by fashion brand Bean Pole. in.” In London, Britain presented a patri- McCartney also helped design. make their Rio Olympics entrance cov- numerous cases of the microcephaly “We designed the uniform with long otic, lightweight kit its athletes will com- It features plenty of logos and ered up in long sleeves and trousers, uni- birth defect in Brazil, has spread in Latin sleeves, long pants and socks so that it pete in at the Aug. 5-21 Olympics. British emblems, including a new British coat of forms its designers say were made to America and the Caribbean, causing pan- protects the entire skin down to the fashion designer Stella McCartney arms designed as “a unifying symbol” for protect them from Zika-carrying mosqui- ic and leading some athletes to consider ankles,” Kim Soo-jung, a designer at Bean unveiled the gear in the Union Jack’s red, the Olympic and Paralympic teams. toes. With 100 days to go until the Games whether to attend the Games. Olympic Pole, said. white and blue, alongside Olympic The new designs drew some negative start in Rio de Janeiro, South Korea’s medallists including taekwondo com- After the fashion show, Lee added: medallists such as Jessica Ennis-Hill and reaction. “I’m not a fan of the new Team Olympic Committee unveiled yesterday petitor Lee Dae-hoon strutted down a “The uniforms that used to be short- Tom Daley dressed in the sportswear. GB Olympic kit. Too busy,” former hep- the uniforms its athletes will be dressed short catwalk in blue jackets and white sleeved ended up with long sleeves The kit is said to be 10 percent lighter tathlete and Olympic medallist Kelly in when they arrive in Brazil and take trousers as well as white and blue and because of the zika virus ... But (they are) than the one worn by Team GB at Sotherton tweeted, adding that she part in ceremonies. An outbreak of the white and brown zip-up tracksuits, comfortable to wear and move (around) London’s 2012 Olympics, which would still be proud to wear it.— Reuters

RIO DE JANEIRO: Picture taken during a sports event to mark the 100-day-countdown to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, at the Central do Brasil train staion in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, yesterday. Greece yesterday handed the Olympic flame over to Rio Games officials setting off the 100-day countdown to the August 5 opening ceremony. — AFP US to top medal table, China and Russia next

RIO DE JANEIRO: If the Rio de Janeiro issue updates again in June, July and August, Gleave has gone several steps beyond. He gold in the 100- and 200-meter butterfly and tage of being the host nation. Argentina will Olympics were held today, the United States just days before the Aug 5 opening. He expects tracks world championships, grand prix events, the 200-meter individual medley. He’s had to win only two medals, its worst performance would win the most medals - and the most a few minor changes, but nothing major. grand slams and even some continental cham- guess on which relays Phelps will swim, but he since 1992 in Barcelona when it won only one. golds. And American swimmer Michael Phelps Gleave is picking the United States to top the pionships - then gives more weight to the picks him for gold in the 4x100 medley and Spain’s medal total will fall for the fourth would collect five more gold medals and a table with 42 gold and 102 overall. China will most recent events, and the most important 4x200 freestyle. And he figures he’ll get bronze straight Olympics. The predictions are fun for bronze, bringing his overall total to 28 with a be second with 31 gold and 78 overall, which is events. Although Gleave has Russia placing in the 4x100 freestyle. “We are speculating to fans, but they also make money. career gold-medal haul of 23. the same 1-2 order as London four years ago. third in the gold-medal and overall standings, an extent on the relays,” Gleave said. “But I Gleave said Gracenote sells its data to Simon Gleave has been crunching the The next teams in order of gold are: Russia (22), some Russian athletes could be banned from don’t think that it’s a wild thing to guess.” A national Olympic committees, including the Olympic numbers for four years, putting them Australia (18), Britain (17), Germany (15), Japan the games over a doping scandal. “It’s a bit dif- few other highlights from Gleave’s predictions: United States, Australia and Britain. It also sells through a data-processing program as the (12), South Korea (12), France (10) and the ficult to know with Russia at the moment,” American gymnast Simone Biles will win four to media clients like the American television head of analysis for US-based Gracenote, a host-country Brazil (9). Gleave said. “We don’t know the sports they are gold medals, and one silver. network CBS, and Canada’s CBC. sports and entertainment data provider. “You could look at this as if these are the going to be competing in with all the stuff Australian swimmer Emily Seebohm will “We provide them with data, and they use “In terms of medal-count and order, it’s stories before they happen,” Gleave said in an that’s been going on around Russia.” win three golds and a silver. Chinese table-ten- it in their decision-making,” Gleave said. Gleave going to be close to what we have,” said interview with The Associated Press. For years, nis star Ma Long will win two golds. American laughed when he was told he was taking all Gleave, who in 2012, using a less sophisticated Italian Luciano Barra has predicted the medal WORST PERFORMANCE swimmer Katie Ledecky will take four gold the suspense out of the Olympics. “As we all program, predicted within four medals the count, basing his results on world-champi- Gleave also has Phelps down for six more medals. Brazil will set a national record with 25 know, sport doesn’t always work the way we results of 16 of the top 20 teams. Gleave will onships results leading up to the games. medals - five gold. He’s picking him to win medals overall and nine gold, taking advan- expect it to,” he said. — AP Rio shrugs off Olympic Games doubts for 100 day countdown

RIO DE JANEIRO: Rio de Janeiro yesterday launched the 100 day countdown to hosting South America’s first Olympic Games with gov- ernment and global sports leaders insisting they can overcome Brazil’s political meltdown and troubled preparations. Countdown events were held around the world and Rio organizers were to take the Olympic flame in Athens for the start of its long journey, involving some 12,000 torchbearers, through Latin America’s biggest country to the Maracana stadium in Rio. New Zealand athletes staged a sunrise tradi- tional haka dance on an Auckland beach to mark the day. Britain unveiled its Olympic uniform designed by Stella McCartney. Despite the insistence of the Brazilian govern- ment and International Olympic Committee that the Games will be ready, storm clouds are gath- ering. President Dilma Rousseff appears likely to ATHENS: Hellenic Olympic Committee President Spyros Kapralos (C) holds the torch be suspended from office through impeach- with the Olympic flame prior to passing it to the Rio 2016 organising committee ment in the next few weeks. Even her vice presi- president during the handover ceremony at Panathinean stadium in Athens, yester- dent, Michel Temer, who would normally take day. — AFP over-and whom she accuses of mounting a coup-could face action. The economy is in deep decline for the sec- Rio gets Olympic flame ond straight year, unemployment has shot up to RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian Sport Minister Ricardo Leyser answers question during an interview 10.2 percent and Olympic organizers have had with AFP in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on April 24, 2016. — AFP ATHENS: The Olympic flame was handed peoples of South America,” he told a crowd to slash budgets. Despite this, they say that the to organizers of the Rio de Janeiro Games of several thousand Athenians. stadiums are 98 percent ready. years on Rio Olympics construction projects. Switzerland before arriving in Brazil’s capital yesterday, 100 days before the opening cer- In a highlight of the Greek torch relay, “It’s a frightening number,” said Robson Leite, Brasilia on May 3. emony. the flame made a symbolic stop Tuesday at DEADLY CITY inspector for the labor office in the Rio de Torchbearers will then carry the flame Dressed as a high priestess, actress a United Nations-run refugee camp in Crime remains out of control and Brazil’s Janeiro state, who said only eight workers were through Brazilian towns and cities ahead of the Keterina Lechou led the brief ceremony at Athens. The torch was carried by Syrian human rights record came under fire yesterday killed during construction of sites for the whole opening of the Games at the Maracana football the Panathenian Stadium, a horseshoe- refugee Ibrahim Al-Hussein. with a demand by Amnesty International for 2014 World Cup. stadium. On Tuesday, Ibrahim al-Hussein, a shaped marble venue where the first mod- After yesterday’s ceremony, the flame action over rising police killings, particularly in Syrian swimmer who lost part of his leg in a ern Olympics were held in 1896. will travel to Switzerland, where it will visit Rio’s favela shanty towns. The rights group said DOWN TO LAST DETAILS bombing carried the torch through Eleonas Lechou, who lit the flame in Ancient the United Nations building in Geneva and 11 people were killed in police shootings in Rio IOC president Thomas Bach has predicted Rio camp in Athens, where some 1,600 asylum seek- Olympia last week, used a torch to light a the Olympic Museum in Lausanne. The in just the past month and at least 307 people will lay on an “excellent” Games and Brazil’s ers are being given temporary shelter. cauldron inside the Athens stadium. The flame will reach Brazil next Tuesday, start- were killed by police in the city last year- Sports Minister Ricardo Leyser insisted to AFP flame, placed in a lantern, was handed over ing in the capital of Brasilia. Organizers say amounting to 20 percent of all homicides. that the political crisis will have no impact on OLYMPIC SCANDALS to Greek Olympic Committee president it will reach most of the vast country’s 200 “Despite the promised legacy of a safe city for the event. The Olympics themselves are dealing with Spyros Kapralos, who, in turn, passed it to million population, covering 20,000 kilo- hosting the Olympic Games, killings by the “From the point of view of preparing the controversy. Russian athletics, facing one of the Rio Games organizing head Carlos meters (12,000 miles) by road and 16,000 police have been steadily increasing over the Games, the crisis has no effect at all,” Leyser said biggest doping scandals in sporting history, is Nuzman. kilometers (10,000 miles) by air to reach past few years in Rio,” said Atila Roque, head of in an interview declaring himself “at ease” with suspended from competition and not sure to be Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, who hundreds of cities and towns in a giant Amnesty International Brazil. Murders and vio- the remaining duties. reinstated for Rio. Russia’s women’s Olympic high is fighting impeachment over allegations of effort involving 12,000 torchbearers. lent muggings in even the most heavily policed, “The main expenses have been met and now jump champion Anna Chicherova is training erroneous budget figures, declined an invi- The torch will reach Rio’s Maracana well-off parts of Rio in the last few weeks have we are starting to deal with thousands of smaller without knowing whether she will go to Rio. And tation to visit Greece for the lighting cere- Stadium for the opening ceremony on fed growing concern is for the safety of the esti- issues. Our planning and execution plan was tru- she acknowledged the strain. “There are times mony and start of the Olympic torch’s six- Aug 5. “We will take the Olympic experi- mated half to one million tourists expected to ly very good.” when you don’t know where you’re going, when day journey around Greece. ence to every corner of our country, to flood the city. Terrorism is another worry, Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos and you lose sight of the goal,” Chicherova, 33, told During the Aug. 5-21 Games, Nuzman every state capital,” Nuzman said. “When although Brazilian officials say a high-tech cen- Rio 2016 Organizing Committee chairman Carlos AFP. The International Association of Athletics said, Brazilians would come together in cel- you arrive in Rio there will plenty of music, ter to coordinate international security teams Nuzman were attending the handing over of the Federations (IAAF) suspended Russia in ebration. “Our mission, dear friends, is big- poetry and excitement. ... Rio is ready to will be up to the task. Rio authorities also admit- Olympic flame in Athens at about 1530 GMT. November and will not decide on whether Russia ger than Brazil itself. We represent all the deliver history.” — AP ted that 11 people have died over the past three The flame will make a short stopover in can return for the Rio Olympics until June. —AFP THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 SPORTS

Japan’s Uchiyama flattened as record hopes vanish

TOKYO: Japan’s Takashi Uchiyama suf- punches to flatter the champion. Corrales, who put Uchiyama out of his ically finished him off. “I didn’t see those has a record of 24 wins — 20 of them by fered a shock defeat by Panama’s Jezreel Uchiyama, who won the belt from misery with a vicious left hook. punches coming,” said a stunned KO-against one defeat and one draw. Corrales yesterday, a brutal second- Mexican Juan Carlos Salgado in 2010, Corrales entered the ring with a Uchiyama, who refused to comment on On the undercard, Ryoichi Taguchi round knockout dashing his hopes of a had been looking to overhaul Yoko skeleton mask and the fight quickly his future. defended his WBA light flyweight crown 12th defence of his WBA super feather- Gushiken’s Japanese record of 13 title turned into a horror story for Uchiyama, “I hadn’t even got warmed up. I tried for a third time after battering weight title. defences between 1976 and 1981. who was caught flush on the chin by the to stay calm and fight back but then he Venezuela’s Juan Landaeta in the 11th The 36-year-old Uchiyama, consid- But the Nagasaki-born tough guy, southpaw early in the first round. caught me again. That’s what happens in round. ered Japan’s best pound-for-pound box- dubbed “Knockout Dynamite” by Corrales knocked Uchiyama down this game.” Super flyweight champion Kohei er in recent years, had never tasted Japanese fans and media, was sent again with a left hook at the start of the Corrales, 12 years Uchiyama’s junior Kono followed suit by outpointing Thai defeat in his professional career-until crashing to the canvas three times in the second and with the Japanese star still at 24, improved his professional record challenger Inthanon Sithchamuang for Corrales unleashed a violent flurry of second round by top-ranked challenger wobbly on his knees, the challenger clin- to 20 wins against one loss. Uchiyama his third title defence. — AFP Rams eye quarterback, future at NFL draft

LOS ANGELES: The Los Angeles Rams aim Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers- to land a franchise quarterback capable of and challenging for the Super Bowl. leading them into a bold new era today All of which circles back to Thursday’s when the NFL draft gets under way with all draft, and the Rams’ potentially pivotal eyes on the California team’s first pick. choice between Goff and Wentz. The Rams, whose move back to Los “If you do this pick right, it’s the gift that Angeles from St Louis was confirmed in keeps on giving for a decade,” veteran January, stunned the league earlier this agent Leigh Steinberg told NFL.com, month after completing a trade with the reflecting on the potential upside of pick- Tennessee Titans to secure the No.1 pick in ing the right quarterback. the draft. Yet NFL history is littered with infamous The deal means the Rams are all but cer- examples of No.1 picks who have spectacu- tain to select a rookie quarterback for next larly failed to live up to expectations. season, with the choice expected to fall Moreover, when the first two overall between the University of California picks of the draft have been quarterbacks- Berkeley’s Jared Goff and Carson Wentz of as are Goff and Wentz-rarely if ever have North Dakota State. both players gone on to establish them- Both players have been interviewed by selves among the elite. the Rams ahead of Thursday’s D-day in The broader history of second choice Chicago, but officials have so far stayed quarterbacks in the draft also highlights tight-lipped on who they plan to entrust the risks. Recent second quarterback picks with the task of running their offense for include Tim Tebow, Johnny Manziel and years to come. Jake Locker. All are no longer attached to a “We’re probably going to take an offen- team. Both Wentz and Goff are loaded with sive player,” Rams coach Jeff Fisher quipped pros and cons. at a press conference in Los Angeles on Wentz has the physical attributes and MANCHESTER: British heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury (L) poses alongside Ukrainian heavyweight Wladimir Klitschko, during a press conference Tuesday. The stakes could not be higher for arm of an elite quarterback but naysayers to publicise their forthcoming world heavyweight title fight, at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, north-west England yesterday. Wladimir the Rams, who are desperate to hit the point to the fact that his college career was Klitschko has insisted he was “glad” to have lost his world heavyweight titles to Tyson Fury in December 2015, ahead of a re-match with the ground running on their return to Los spent at North Dakota State, regarded as a British boxer on July 9, 2016. — AFP Angeles, which has been without an NFL “small school”. presence since 1994. Goff meanwhile has earned plaudits for The Rams will play their home games his speed, footwork and mentality but Klitschko ‘glad’ of Fury defeat next season in the Los Angeles Memorial questions persist about his arm strength Coliseum, the iconic venue for the 1984 and physique. Olympics, before moving into a gleaming Les Snead, the Rams general manager, LONDON: Wladimir Klitschko has insisted he “After a while, you get used to defending and the United States, the World Boxing Council’s new $1.8 billion 80,000-seat venue in 2019. insisted however he did not feel overbur- was “glad” to have lost his world heavyweight not conquering the man in front of you. It will be heavyweight king. It is part of a long-term strategy by team dened by pressure as he weighed a deci- titles to Tyson Fury in December ahead of a re- different on 9 July.” “Before, it was clear: one champion, one fami- owner Stan Kroenke, who also owns sion which could have long-lasting implica- match with the British boxer. Klitschko, beaten just four times in 68 bouts, ly name,” said Klitschko. “When the chef is not in English Premier League side Arsenal as well tions for the franchise. The 40-year-old Ukrainian, world champion had not lost for more than 11 years until he the kitchen, the belts get lost-Fury, Wilder, as NBA and NHL teams in Denver, to estab- “You don’t feel pressure because at the for nine years, is now set to face Fury again in faced Fury, unbeaten as a professional. “If you Joshua. “When the chef leaves, the rats dance lish the Rams as an international brand. end of the day-and I’m not being political- Manchester, northern Englad, on July 9. “Losing want to destroy a person, give him five years of on the table. I want to show who the chef is in both players are very good,” Snead said feels good,” he told BBC Radio Five. “I’m glad that success. I had no failures for 11-and-a half-years,” the kitchen.” BUILDING A TEAM Tuesday. “They’re both going to have good my hand was not raised that night. said Klitschko. After beating Klitschko, Fury was stripped of The key component of that strategy careers. And I can tell you that we wanted “Failure is not an option unless it is the only “After a while it’s OK to make a mistake and I the IBF title because he would not face manda- however will be building a team capable of to get to number one (pick) so that we way to get better, and I had to get better. I need- made a mistake against Fury. I want to make that tory challenger, Vyacheslav Glazkov. The IBF belt emerging from the powerful NFC West- would have a choice to pick one of the ed a push to get better and I got it. I feel it.” clear in my revenge and it is what I’m looking was won this month by London 2012 Olympic which also contains the Arizona Cardinals, two.” —AFP Klitschko, was then the World Boxing forward to.” When Klitschko’s brother Vitali super-heavyweight champion Joshua in only his Association, International Boxing Federation and retired in 2013, the pair held all the major heavy- 16th professional fight. “There are so many World Boxing Organisation champion, suffered a weight titles between them. champions but that’s no disrespect to Anthony unanimous points loss in Dusseldorf, with Fury’s Joshua, because I’ve always been a fan,” said victory considered an upset by some pundits. “I ‘CHEF IN THE KITCHEN’ Klitschko. “He’s a talented guy that will conquer didn’t show my full potential in the fight,” But following Wladimir’s loss to Fury, the belts the division for a long time. Klitschko said. “Physically I was in one of my best are now spread far and wide, with Fury holding “He still has a lot to learn, but I’m putting a lot shapes, but mentally I wasn’t there, not present the WBA and WBO titles, fellow Briton Anthony of hope in him. He will represent the heavy- in the ring. Joshua the IBF champion and Deontay Wilder of weight division better than Tyson Fury.” —AFP Australia eye S Africa great Donald as bowling coach

MELBOURNE: South Africa fast bowling great Allan Donald will join Australia as bowling coach for their tour of Sri Lanka this year, local media reported yesterday. The 49-year-old, who took 330 test wickets CHICAGO: Ohio State’s Ezekiel Elliott kneels as he laughs with other athletes during at an outstanding average of 22.25, could then an NFL Play 60 event at Grant Park, yesterday, in Chicago before today’s first round stay on as part of the top-ranked test nation’s of the NFL football draft. — AP coaching team for series against Pakistan and South Africa in the coming home summer, News Ltd media said. Cricket Australia declined to comment on Taylor replaces Malinga in the report but a team spokeswoman said the governing body hoped to have the Mumbai Indians IPL team coaching set-up for Sri Lanka settled within a “week or so”. NEW DELHI: West Indies fast bowler the World Twenty20 earlier this month Craig McDermott, who helped guide Jerome Taylor yesterday signed for the when the Caribbean side clinched the title Australia to victory in last year’s World Cup and Mumbai Indians, replacing Lasith Malinga for the second time, defeating England in a 5-0 whitewash of England in the last Ashes who was ruled out of this season’s Indian the final. Taylor has played in previous IPL series on home soil, stepped down as bowling Premier League (IPL) with a knee injury. editions, representing the Kings XI Punjab coach after the World Twenty20 in India. The 31-year-old Taylor will join the Ricky and the former Pune Warriors franchises. Donald, nicknamed ‘White Lightning’ during Ponting-coached side for the rest of the Sri Lankan veteran Malinga returned to a 72-test career from 1992-2002, stepped down Twenty20 tournament after the required Colombo after the first three IPL matches as bowling coach of South Africa a year ago, paperwork was completed, India’s cricket without having played in the tournament after four years mentoring the Proteas’ feared board said in a statement. to recover from the lingering injury that HARARE: This file photo taken on August 12, 2014 shows South Africa’s bowling coach Allan pace battery of Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander The Jamaican played just one match for also kept him out of the World T20 held in Donald on day four of the one-off Test match between South Africa and host Zimbabwe at the West Indies, in the group stages, during India. — AFP and Morne Morkel. Harare Sports Club. Donald is set to join the Australian team as temporary bowling coach, After Australia’s two-test tour of Sri Lanka in including for a series against the Proteas, a report said yesterday. — AFP July and August, Donald was expected to remain in the post for a one-day series in South Africa, News said. Darren Lehmann remains Australia’s head Nadal to be Spain’s flag-bearer at Rio coach across the three formats but the make- up of his staff remains unsettled. Batting coach MADRID: Rafael Nadal is getting a second Rio. The tennis player has been a longtime Michael Di Venuto departed last month to take chance to be Spain’s Olympic flag-bearer. Four enthusiast of the Olympics and stayed with up a post with England county side Surrey, with years ago, Nadal was selected to carry the the other athletes in the Olympic Village at Spanish flag at the opening ceremony of the previous games. former test batsman Greg Blewett stepping in London Olympics, but had to pull out of the The announcement came as Nadal defends temporarily. games with an injury. The honor went to NBA himself against unproven doping allegations. Justin Langer, widely tipped to be star Pau Gasol instead. This week, he filed a lawsuit against a former Lehmann’s successor, is to guide the side dur- Yesterday, Nadal was chosen as Spain’s flag- French minister who accused him of doping ing a one-day tournament against West Indies bearer for the games in Rio de Janeiro. The and asked the International Tennis Federation and South Africa in June to give Lehmann a announcement was made at an event in to reveal all of his drug-test results to show break before the Sri Lanka tour. Madrid marking the 100-day countdown to that he is clean. Blanco said recently that Langer will be assisted by Western Australia the Aug. 5 opening ceremony at Rio’s Nadal deserved to be the flag-bearer in Rio in bowling coach Adam Griffith and former Maracana Stadium. “This is a great honor,” part because of what he had to go through England batsman Graeme Hick in the Nadal, winner of 14 Grand Slam titles, told following the doping allegations made in Caribbean. local media. “I’m very excited. I hope the France. Roselyne Bachelot, former minister for Cricket Australia also announced yesterday games will be great and that the entire health and sport, said on French television the country’s top men’s coaches, including Spanish team can do well.” that Nadal’s seven-month injury hiatus in 2012 Langer, Blewett and Hick, would head to the Nadal won the singles gold medal in 2008 was “probably due to a positive doping test.” United States at the end of June on a study trip at the Beijing Games and also played in the Her remarks outraged Spaniards and to learn from leading sports teams, companies 2004 Athens Olympics. “Spanish sport was in prompted Nadal to take legal action to defend KOLKATA: In this photograph taken on April 2, 2016, West Indies’ Jerome Taylor and media outlets. debt to Nadal,” Spanish Olympic Committee his “image as an athlete” and to keep “any pub- bowls in nets during a training session on the eve of the World T20 cricket tourna- Apart from Major League Baseball’s San president Alejandro Blanco said. “He gave us a lic figure from making insulting or false allega- ment final match at The Eden Gardens Cricket Stadium in Kolkata. West Indies pacer Francisco Giants, the coaches will also engage lot more than results.” Nadal will lead a tions against an athlete without any evidence Jerome Taylor was yesterday signed in as replacement for injured Lasith Malinga in with Silicon Valley giants Apple, Google and Spanish delegation of about 300 athletes in or foundation.”—AP the Indian Premier League franchise Mumbai Indians. — AFP Facebook. — Reuters THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 SPORTS

CRISTIANO RONALDO INTERVIEW FOR SACOOR BROTHERS I feel young, strong as a footballer: Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo with his golden boot awards. JOURNALIST - If you could walk I’m not an actor in that film, but I’m not down the street without being recog- closing the doors on the future. nised, what would you do? CRISTIANO RONALDO - I’d go to a JOURNALIST - Are you seduced by shopping centre, for example. I’d buy a American society? bag of popcorn, a Coke. I’d go with my CRISTIANO RONALDO - Of course. friends and spend two or three hours It’s a very interesting country. It’s no there having fun and see a movie. After accident that I’ve been going there on the cinema, I’d buy some clothes... holidays for ten years now and I really like it. And Real Madrid’s pre-season TORONTO: Avisail Garcia #26 of the Chicago White Sox hits a single in the seventh inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays JOURNALIST - Do you feel a need to training is usually in Los Angeles, at least on Tuesday at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. — AFP be able to go unnoticed? it was for three years in a row. And it’s CRISTIANO RONALDO - I’m used to also the place where films are given it now. I don’t look at it like that any- more importance. So, it’s a world I’ll be more. Obviously, at the beginning, it was spending a lot of time in when my Sale extends perfect start a bit strange because very often, walk- career is over. ing along the street without being recognised is complicated. Even more so JOURNALIST - Having had such a now. But in the past, in my first or sec- long and successful career, what still as White Sox down Blue Jays ond year, I could still go unnoticed. But motivates you in football? there came a time when that became CRISTIANO RONALDO - It’s the com- impossible. But, I’m used to it now. petition. It’s enjoying it and doing what I TORONTO: Chris Sale pitched eight innings, have lost three straight and 11 of their last 15. Pittsburgh center fielder hit three home runs love most, playing football. And I feel Avisail Garcia, Dioner Navarro and Adam Eaton and drove in five runs Tuesday night, leading the JOURNALIST - How do you spend good, I feel young, strong. So I want to hit home runs, and the Chicago White Sox RANGERS 10, YANKEES 1 Pirates to a 9-4 win over the Colorado Rockies. It your days? keep going. I don’t set time limits for defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1 on Tuesday. It was only a matter of time before the Texas was McCutchen’s second career three-homer CRISTIANO RONALDO - I like doing myself as a footballer. My body will tell Sale, who matched a career best by winning his Rangers starting hitting and scoring runs again, game. The other was Aug. 1, 2009, against the my work well, both on the pitch and off me, and my mind too. I want to enjoy it first five decisions to open the season, had a according to their manager. That time came on Washington Nationals. He joined Hall of Famers it. Whether that means going to the and win more, both as a team player one-hitter until Edwin Encarnacion hit his third Tuesday. The Rangers snapped a four-game los- Willie Stargell, Ralph Kiner and Roberto gym, warming up to music, being sur- and on my own. If everybody had the homer of the season with one out in the seventh ing streak while overpowering the New York Clemente as the only Pirates to have multiple rounded by people who make me feel chance to do what they like doing, I inning. Sale (5-0), who had pitched 22 innings Yankees 10-1 at Globe Life Park. three-homer games. good, in a tranquil environment, a hap- think the world would be a much better without allowing an earned run before PHILLIES 4, NATIONALS 3 py environment. I think that’s part of me, place... but that’s not possible. Encarnacion’s home run, also started the 2014 CUBS 4, BREWERS 3 Maikel Franco hit a tiebreaking double in the not just in football... For example, today, season 5-0. The White Sox left-hander allowed Addison Russell went 2-for-4 with a two-run seventh inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies when I’m recording, I’m with the people JOURNALIST - Do you worry about four hits, two walks and one run while striking triple in the sixth inning to help the Chicago beat Washington 4-3 Tuesday, ending the I get on best with and they’re also the the time when you’ll have to hang up out six as Chicago (15-6) extended their winning Cubs to a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee streak to five games. Nationals’ eight-game home winning streak. The people I work with. The Spanish enjoy your football boots? Franco double scored Andres Blanco, who dou- Brewers on a frigid Tuesday night at Wrigley having a good time and that’s what I CRISTIANO RONALDO - In a way, bled off Oliver Perez (1-1) for his third hit of the Field. Russell’s triple, his first of the season, drove always try to do. that motivates me to keep on working ATHLETICS 5, TIGERS 1 in Kris Bryant and Ben Zobrist to break a 1-1 tie. Rich Hill tossed seven shutout innings and game. Franco came up limping after the hit but harder and better and continuing in my Adam Warren (2-0) worked two relief innings Marcus Semien hit a two-run homer, leading stayed in the game. JOURNALIST - You’ve released a film area, which is football. The longer I am at and struck out three to pick up the win for the Oakland past Detroit at Comerica Park. Hill (3-2), about you. Do you see yourself acting in the highest level, the better the future CARDINALS 8, DIAMONDBACKS 2 Cubs (15-5). The Brewers (8-12) dropped their a Hollywood film? will be because it brings more things a journeyman left-hander on his seventh major league team, allowed just four singles and didn’t St Louis first baseman Brandon Moss had four fourth in five games. CRISTIANO RONALDO - Why not? with it, more contracts, everything. issue a walk while striking out eight. He has hits, including a three-run homer, and Carlos It’s not my goal at the moment, but I’ve That’s why I know that I get a lot out of recorded 37 strikeouts in his five starts and has Martinez pitched eight scoreless innings in the TWINS 6, INDIANS 5 had some invitations. Because of my being at a high level in football. That’s Cardinals’ 8-2 victory over the Arizona not allowed more than three earned runs in any Miguel Sano’s RBI single with one out in the extremely complicated schedule of my major motivation, because I know Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Tuesday. Moss’ of his starts. bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Minnesota training and games and the tourna- homer, his fifth of the season, capped a five-run that when football is over for me, I’ll Twins to a 6-5 win over the Cleveland Indians on ments I’m in, it’s been complicated. But inning that snapped a scoreless tie. He also dou- have plenty to do. RAYS 3, ORIOLES 1 I’m not closing any doors. That’s an area bled and scored in a three-run seventh inning Tuesday night at Target Field. Following a one- Tampa Bay are back at .500 for the first time out double by Brian Dozier, Joe Mauer was that I actually like. JOURNALIST - And always with the and singled in the second and ninth innings. since the opening week of the season, winning intentionally walked, setting up Sano, who hit a intention of helping others... their third straight game on Tuesday thanks to JOURNALIST - When the opportuni- CRISTIANO RONALDO - I’ve always PIRATES 9, ROCKIES 4 1-1 fastball off Indians closer Cody Allen (0-2) ty arises, will you play a tough guy? Kevin Kiermaier’s two-run homer in a victory A day off revived Andrew McCutchen. The into center field.— Reuters done that and I will keep on doing it over Baltimore at Tropicana Field. CRISTIANO RONALDO - No. I would- because, when I do, God always pays me n’t want to be a lead or supporting The Rays got out of all kinds of jams-turning MLB Results/Standings back twofold. Obviously, you can’t help three double plays, another runner picked off- actor. I’d like to do small parts. I’d like to everybody but my team and I decided learn, to be surrounded by good actors. and received production from the bottom of the to help with the basics and that make us Philadelphia 4, Washington 3; Chicago White Sox 10, Toronto 1; Oakland 5, Detroit 1; Tampa Bay 3, Baltimore 1; That’s the only way to learn, as it’s an order for the second game in a row. Boston 11, Atlanta 4; NY Mets 4, Cincinnati 3; Chicago Cubs 4, Milwaukee 3; Texas 10, NY Yankees 1; Minnesota 6, feel good. It’s something that makes me area I’m not familiar with because it has Cleveland 5; Pittsburgh 9, Colorado 4; St. Louis 8, Arizona 2; LA Angels 9, Kansas City 4; Seattle 11, Houston 1; Miami happy. nothing to do with football. But I think I RED SOX 11, BRAVES 4 6, LA Dodgers 3; San Francisco 1, San Diego 0. could get there, with practice. David Price recovered from one of the worst JOURNALIST - There’s a very curious American League National League starts of his career to match his career high with Eastern Division expression in English, “the meaning of Eastern Division JOURNALIST - An athlete’s exposure 14 strikeouts and help Boston hand Atlanta their W L PCT GB Washington 14 5 .737 - at this level involves a bit of acting... life”. What is your meaning of life? seventh straight loss. Price did not resemble the Baltimore 11 8 .579 - NY Mets 12 7 .632 2 CRISTIANO RONALDO - In my opin- CRISTIANO RONALDO - To keep same pitcher who allowed a career-high-tying Boston 11 9 .550 0.5 Philadelphia 10 10 .500 4.5 going as I am, to keep on with my work eight earned runs in his last start. In improving Tampa Bay 10 10 .500 1.5 Miami 8 11 .421 6 ion, acting is a different kind of work. Toronto 10 12 .455 2.5 at the highest level. Maintaining this lev- his record to 3-0, Price pitched eight innings and Atlanta 4 16 .200 10.5 It’s very complicated. I think it’s a very NY Yankees 8 11 .421 3 Central Division el over so many years is extremely com- allowed two runs on six hits and two walks. Central Division interesting, but difficult, profession. Chicago Cubs 15 5 .750 - plicated. You can count on your fingers Chicago White Sox 15 6 .714 - That’s why, as I said, I’m sure that soon- Pittsburgh 12 9 .571 3.5 Kansas City 12 8 .600 2.5 er or later I’ll be on the cast of some the number of top world footballers METS 4, REDS 3 St. Louis 11 9 .550 4 who were able to maintain the demand- Pinch-hitter Yoenis Cespedes tied the score Cleveland 9 9 .500 4.5 film or other. I have no doubt about Detroit 9 10 .474 5 Cincinnati 9 12 .429 6.5 that. But I’ll just do small things to ing level at the top for six, seven, eight, with a three-run homer on the first pitch he saw Minnesota 7 14 .333 8 Milwaukee 8 12 .400 7 begin with, to get used to it, to gain nine, ten years and stay at the top for so in four days and David Wright laced the go- Western Division Western Division experience. Then we’ll see. The future is long. I feel very privileged to be one of ahead RBI single three batters later as New York Seattle 11 9 .550 - LA Dodgers 12 9 .571 - Oakland 11 10 .524 0.5 Arizona 11 11 .500 1.5 bright. I’ve just finished making my those. Leaving football aside, it means stormed back in the seventh inning to beat Cincinnati at Citi Field. The Mets (12-7) have won Texas 11 10 .524 0.5 San Francisco 11 11 .500 1.5 film and things went well. But when it’s doing what I enjoy most and as there is LA Angels 10 11 .476 1.5 Colorado 9 11 .450 2.5 your own film, it’s natural, it’s not fake. so much, I’ll choose what’s best for me. four in a row and 10 of their last 12. The Reds Houston 6 15 .286 5.5 San Diego 7 14 .333 5 Raptors stun Pacers, Atlanta trounce Celtics

LOS ANGELES: DeMar DeRozan returned to Pacers star Paul George had a game-high turnovers in what rapidly became a rout. form with 34 points as the Toronto Raptors 39 points including eight rebounds and The victory means Atlanta lead 3-2 in the overturned a double-digit deficit to defeat eight assists while George Hill added 15 best-of-seven series heading into Game Six the Indiana Pacers 102-99 and seize control points and Myles Turner had 14. in Boston on Thursday. of their best-of-seven playoff series on George bemoaned the Pacers’ failure to It was a night to forget for Celtics point Tuesday. hang on for what would have been a poten- guard Isaiah Thomas who was jeered at every DeRozan, who had entered the game tially pivotal road victory. turn by a fiercely partisan Hawks crowd. averaging just 13.3 points, turned on the “We didn’t make enough plays, that is Thomas, who finished with dismal num- style as the Raptors fought back from 13 what it came down to in the fourth quarter,” bers of seven points from 3-of-12 shooting, points down to seal a win which gives them said George. “We have to put this (game) limped off the court in the fourth quarter a 3-2 lead. away. Friday (Game 6) is a new day and we after appearing to roll an ankle. “I felt like my normal self,” said a relieved have to get a win-it’s a must win. It’s awful to A rollercoaster series has seen Boston DeRozan, who admitted Toronto had strug- have a chance to win on the road and then repeatedly claw back big deficits to overhaul gled to concentrate as the Pacers took an come back home, but we failed to live up to Atlanta. But their luck ran out on Tuesday as early lead. “Me and the guys weren’t thinking the moment.” Atlanta cut loose in the second and third too hard. It’s all about patience, you can’t get The Pacers had appeared to be firmly in quarters to leave Boston scrambling to flustered, you can’t get frustrated, you’ve got control after opening up a 61-52 halftime recover. The Celtics had started brightly, to stay the course. And that’s what we’re lead. Indiana had looked the more polished compiling a healthy 29-19 lead at one point going to continue to do, whatever it takes to side throughout the opening half, with in the first half. But a 28-10 run by the Hawks win,” DeRozan said. George scoring 22 of his points in the first helped the home team into a 47-39 lead at Toronto had found themselves staring two quarters. Toronto had lagged 35-20 after half-time. Boston attempted to get back into down the barrel of a home defeat after the first quarter following Indiana’s freescor- the contest after the break, but Kyle Korver, Indiana raced into a 90-77 lead in the third ing start. George led the Pacers scoring with Scott, Paul Millsap and Dennis Schroder all quarter. But a 15-2 Raptors points blitz in the 12 points and four assists in the quarter drained threes during a frenzied burst of opening 5 mins 29 sec of the fourth quarter while Hill added nine points. scoring to put Atlanta 22 points clear. hauled the home side back into the contest In Tuesday’s other game, Atlanta also took “It was a good team win,” Hawks coach with rookie Norman Powell scoring a mon- a 3-2 series lead after a blowout 110-83 win Mike Budenholzer said. “All up and down the ster dunk to tie it 92-92. against the Boston Celtics. roster, guys playing well on both ends of the DeRozan then stepped up to drain a Atlanta’s Mike Scott top scored after court. Now, we just have to take this same TORONTO: Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) picks up a foul against Indiana Pacers’ three-pointer to give the Raptors their first weighing in with 17 points off the bench as type of mentality, same type of effort and Monta Ellis (11) during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA first-round playoff basketball lead as Toronto held on for a pulsating win. the Hawks hassled the Celtics into 19 take in the road.” —AFP series, Tuesday, in Toronto. — AP THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 SPORTS Infantino brings vision of new FIFA to Asia

SEOUL: FIFA President Gianni Infantino day but while the Swiss was keen to press dangled the carrot of more World Cup his case for an enlarged 40-team tourna- spots for Asia during a visit to Seoul yester- ment, he will not try to twist anyone’s arm. Infantino, who arrived in South Korea earlier in the day to meet with sponsors Hyundai Motor Group, said his visit was FIFA boss wants aimed at rebuilding trust with corporate partners and presenting his vision of a ‘new North-South FIFA’. World football’s scandal-hit governing Korea friendly body is in the midst of the worst crisis in its 112-year history, with more than 40 indi- SEOUL: FIFA President Gianni viduals and entities, including many former Infantino said yesterday he was willing FIFA officials, charged with corruption- to try and set up a football match related offences in the United States. between North and South Korea as a Infantino, elected in February to replace way of easing hostility on the divided the disgraced Sepp Blatter, told reporters peninsula. that adding eight more teams to the World On a visit to South Korea which Cup from 2026 was “perfectly justified”. coincided with a recent upsurge in ten- “Football is not only Europe and South sions between Seoul and Pyongyang, America. Football is the world,” he said. Infantino said such a match would “I’m not a dictator so I can’t impose highlight the spirit of football as a anything but I’m trying to convince game “beyond borders” that can unify everyone. I believe we have to increase rather than divide. the number of teams... because we have “We should bring everyone togeth- to be more inclusive.” er around a football pitch... I’m ready to Asia currently has four automatic spots help and assist in whatever way is nec- at the World Cup, with a fifth up for grabs in essary,” Infantino told reporters. an inter-confederation playoff, and Military tensions have been running Infantino said that number could rise to at high on the peninsula following North least six under an expanded format. Korea’s nuclear test in January and a FIFA has struggled to find new sponsors ballistic missile test staged a month lat- since the current crisis erupted and Asia’s er. Cross-border relations have sunk to financial muscle could see the region play a their lowest level in years, with almost bigger role. VILA-REAL: Liverpool’s players run during a training session at the Madrigal Stadium in Vila-real yesterday on the eve of the UEFA Europa all official communications cut off. The Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors League semifinals first leg football match Villarreal CF vs Liverpool FC. — AFP two Koreas last held a friendly match in Corp., South Korea’s two largest automak- Seoul in 2005. Before that they played ers and affiliates of the Hyundai conglom- two consecutive games in October erate, have extended their partnership with FIFA until 2022. Manager Klopp seeks brave 1990, in Seoul and Pyongyang, under the title “Inter-Korea Unification” China has also shown its ambition on matches. the global football stage with Dalian Sporting exchanges pretty much Wanda Group, the country’s biggest com- Liverpool against Villarreal halted, along with other ties, as rela- mercial property developer, becoming tions soured. “Sometimes imagination the first Chinese top level sponsor of FIFA VILA-REAL: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp in English legal history. Villarreal have final when they travel to face Shakhtar Donetsk can come true. Sometimes dreams can last month. called for bravery from his players if they are to announced they will mark the decision with a in the first leg in Ukraine. come true. These things can become a A source close to the deal said the overcome Villarreal to reach the Europa League tribute to the victims before the game. The match will be played in the western reality,” Infantino said. 15-year sponsorship agreement with final and maintain their hopes of Champions However, once the action gets underway, the Ukrainian city of Lviv as Shakhtar have defied The FIFA boss also defended moves Wanda would be worth “hundreds of League football next season. Yellow Submarine are intent on causing an upset their exile from war-torn Donetsk to reach the to increase the number of teams par- millions of dollars”. Klopp’s men produced a sensational second- to reach their first ever Cup final. “Maybe last four. “We fully respect them and we know ticipating in the World Cup to 40, Infantino said the nature of football took half comeback from 3-1 down to beat his old Liverpool could be considered favourites the difficulties they will pose,” said Sevilla mid- beginning in 2026. the sport beyond borders to new frontiers side Borussia Dortmund 4-3 at Anfield to reach because of their history as a club,” said Villarreal fielder Vicente Iborra. “I believe that it’s important to and that the organisation could work as a the last four. However, the German warned coach Marcelino. “They are an experienced team with a mix- increase the number of teams on the vehicle to bring people together, though against complacency as, despite their lack of “But we don’t consider ourselves in any way ture of Ukrainians and Brazilians, they are quick World Cup because we have to be his suggestion for a goodwill match European pedigree compared to the English inferior to them and we think we can beat a and have the quality to surprise us.” Sevilla have more inclusive,” he said. between the two Koreas fell somewhat flat. giants, Villarreal are enjoying a great season. team as legendary as Liverpool.” good memories of facing Shakhtar as an amaz- “Eight more teams will be perfectly “FIFA went through a difficult time... but They sit fourth in La Liga behind perennial It is 10 years since Villarreal came excruciat- ing stoppage-time equaliser from goalkeeper justifiable,” he said, adding he was con- times have changed,” he added. “This is a powerhouses Barcelona, Real Madrid and ingly close to reaching the Champions League Andres Palop sent their last-16 tie into extra time sidering six more berths for the Asia new FIFA.” Atletico Madrid. “We have to play brave football,” final against English opposition as Jens before the Spaniards went on to win the compe- region. — AFP Infantino will next travel to Bangkok on Thursday to take part in the Thai FA’s 100th Klopp told UEFA.com. “We are now in the semi- Lehmann saved Juan Roman Riquelme’s last- tition in 2007. “Hopefully, the luck that helped anniversary celebrations. — Reuters finals. We got there because we deserved it, and minute penalty to send Arsenal to the final 1-0 Sevilla in 2007 will be on our side this time,” said now we have to show we are strong enough to on aggregate. Shakhtar boss Mircea Lucescu. — AFP go through. “They are having a wonderful sea- However, Marcelino believes having almost son, they are a wonderful club in a small city. sealed their place in next season’s Champions “It is clear there are a lot of smart people League already through La Liga, his players have behind their success.” Klopp will be without a no pressure on them to reach the final. number of players crucial to Liverpool’s upturn “The context is similar (to 10 years ago), but Matches on TV in fortunes over recent weeks. we are convinced that we can eliminate (Local Timings) French defender Mamadou Sakho didn’t trav- Liverpool,” he added. el to Spain on Wednesday as he awaits the result “It is a privilege to play this semi-final. There UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE of a UEFA investigation into an alleged failed was much more pressure in the previous ties doping test. Emre Can, Divock Origi and captain and now we have a great chance to make history Shakhtar Donetsk v Sevilla20:00 Jordan Henderson are also sidelined by injury. in this club.” beIN SPORTS 3 HD The build-up to the game has been overshad- Villarreal v Liverpool 21:00 owed by the ruling that the 96 Liverpool fans GOOD MEMORIES that died at the Hillsborough tragedy 27 years Sevilla continue their quest to win a third beIN SPORTS 2 HD ago were unlawfully killed in the biggest inquest consecutive Europa League in the other semi-

SEOUL: FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a press conference in Seoul yesterday after meetings with FIFA Partners Hyundai Motor Group and Korea Man City ‘not afraid’ of Football Association (KFA) ahead of the country hosting next year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup. — AFP Real Madrid: Pellegrini Simeone banned MANCHESTER: Manchester City manager game and it was impossible, so we need to play Manuel Pellegrini vowed that his team would ‘GOOD OLD-FASHIONED RUMBLE’ on Sunday. “But we trust in what we are going to for 3 matches play with no fear in their Champions League “We hope that they can both be in the sec- do and we are sure we will give all we can to semi-final second leg against Real Madrid fol- ond leg,” he said. Pellegrini was more pessimistic arrive to the final.” lowing a 0-0 first-leg draw. about David Silva’s chances of gracing the Hart was typically bullish, buoyed by two late MADRID: Atletico Madrid coach Diego Football Federation justified its ruling in a Missing the injured Cristiano Ronaldo, Madrid Bernabeu after the Spaniard suffered a ham- saves that saw him thwart Casemiro and then, Simeone must watch his team’s remaining statement, applying law 101.2 of its disci- created the better chances in Tuesday’s game, string injury in a first-half challenge on Gareth brilliantly, Pepe from point-blank range. “We’ve La Liga matches from the stands after plinary code which refers to “a grave alter- but substitute Jese saw a header hit the bar and Bale that earned him a booking. “It is quite set it up for a good, old-fashioned rumble at the being handed a three-game touchline ban cation of the order of play”. The disciplinary City goalkeeper Joe Hart produced late saves to tough for him to recover in one week,” Pellegrini Bernabeu,” said the England international. for allowing a ball to be thrown onto the code also states that “in a case where the thwart Casemiro and Pepe. City, appearing in said. “We will have a clearer picture tomorrow.” “We are not disappointed with the result. pitch during Atletico’s 1-0 win over Malaga suspect cannot be identified, the coach will their first semi-final, did not work visiting goal- The City manager also expressed a measure Bring it on.” on Saturday. The Spanish Football be sent off for allowing an act which goes keeper Keylor Navas until Kevin De Bruyne of annoyance that his side will have a day less to Bale, meanwhile, backed the Bernabeu crowd Federation’s Competition Committee against the rules and will be sanctioned found the target with a stoppage-time free-kick, recover for the return fixture due to the schedul- to make their presence felt. “We’re quite happy announced the ban on Wednesday and with a minimum of three games”. but Pellegrini said that his side would show a ing of their Premier League game at with it,” the former Tottenham Hotspur winger said Simeone would be fined 3,005.00 According to newspaper AS, Atletico greater cutting edge in next week’s return leg in Southampton on Sunday. “Unfortunately for us, told BT Sport. “We’re very, very strong at home. euros ($3,399.86) and Atletico 1,050.00 President Enrique Cerezo said the club the Spanish capital. we are going to have one day’s less rest than The crowd gets behind us. It’s going to be a diffi- euros. Simeone was sent off at the end of would appeal against the decision, which “I don’t think they are favourites,” said the Real Madrid (who visit Real Sociedad on cult game, we know that, but one we’re confi- the first half of Atletico’s game with Malaga prohibits Simeone from taking charge of Chilean, who was sacked after only one season Saturday),” he said. “We tried to change our dent about and looking forward to.” —AFP after a ball was thrown on to the pitch from the team for the final matches against Rayo as Madrid head coach in 2010. the home side’s technical area just as Vallecano, Levante and Celta Vigo. All three “We have the same option as Real Madrid. Of Malaga launched a counterattack nearby. are crucial to Atletico’s bid to win the La course they have the advantage to play the first Simeone said the ball was thrown by Liga title. Atletico are second in the table, game away, so they try to manage the tempo of one of the ball boys, although replays show level on 82 points with leaders Barcelona, the game. “After that they finish at home. But the coach appearing to encourage the boy who are top because of their superior this team play away very similar to how we play to toss the ball onto the pitch. The Spanish head-to-head record. — Reuters at the Etihad. We had good results playing away against Paris Saint-Germain, against Dynamo Kiev and against Sevilla. “We are not afraid to go to the Bernabeu and we will see which team plays better in that game.” Pellegrini claimed that his side had shown the “most intent to win the game” and that Madrid had arrived at the Etihad Stadium “with a result in mind”. His opposite number, Zinedine Zidane, contested the claim, asserting that his team “always go out to win”, but he agreed that neither side had procured an out- right advantage. “We could have scored a goal, but even with scoring a goal we would not have been sure of being in the final,” said the Frenchman, whose memorable volley against Bayer Leverkusen inspired Madrid to Champions League glory in 2002. “I think it is still 50-50. We have got a game at home. We know what we are capable of. Right until the death it will be the same. We are going to have to work hard.” Both teams have fitness concerns ahead of the second leg, but Zidane was upbeat about MADRID: Atletico Madrid’s Argentinian coach Diego Simeone gestures during the both Ronaldo, who missed out with a thigh VILLENEUVE D’ASCQ: Angers’ Congolese defender Arnold Bouka Moutou (C) vies with Lille’s UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg football match Club Atletico de Madrid strain, and Karim Benzema, who went off at half- French midfielder Morgan Amalfitano (R) during the French L1 football match Lille vs Angers vs Bayern Munich at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid yesterday. — AFP time due to a knee problem. yesterday at the Pierre Mauroy stadium in Villeneuve d’Ascq northern France. — AFP Sutton quits Rio gets as British Cycling Olympic chief amid row flame

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MADRID: Atletico Madrid’s midfielder Saul Niguez (C) vies with Bayern Munich’s Spanish midfielder Javi Martinez (R) and Bayern Munich’s Austrian midfielder David Alaba during the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg football match Club Atletico de Madrid vs Bayern Munich at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid yesterday. — AFP Saul stunner hands Atletico lead over Bayern MADRID: A sensational solo effort from Saul Niguez in the previous two seasons to Real Madrid and to create clear-cut chances against an Atletico side that the bench despite his 31 goals in all competitions this handed Atletico Madrid a precious 1-0 advantage over Barcelona on their way out of the competition. now hasn’t conceded at home in their last seven season. The future Manchester City boss eventually Bayern Munich from the first leg of their Champions And they couldn’t have made a worse start once Champions League knockout ties. called upon the German World Cup winner and Franck League semi-final at the Vicente Calderon yesterday. more in the Spanish capital as, roared on by a vociferous Alaba shot wide from distance, while Douglas Costa’s Ribery in search of a vital away goal. The Spanish under-21 international skipped past four support, Atletico flew out of the blocks early on. free-kick nearly caught out Jan Oblak at his near post. Costa came close again seconds after Mueller’s Bayern players before firing into the far corner to give Niguez had already had a long-range effort saved by Yet, it was Atletico who squandered a big chance to arrival as his attempted lob over Oblak dipped just over Atletico the perfect start after 11 minutes. Bayern domi- Manuel Neuer before he opened the scoring in stun- make it 2-0 before the break when Antoine Griezmann’s the bar. Oblak was called into action again to parry an nated for long spells thereafter, but the closest they ning style. The 21-year-old picked the ball up near shot from a narrow angle was turned behind by Neuer. Arturo Vidal piledriver from distance. came to a vital away goal was a thunderous long-range halfway and skipped past four half-hearted Bayern chal- Bayern were completely dominant after the break as Yet, once more Atletico had the best chance to put effort from David Alaba that came back off the crossbar. lenges before curling a left-footed shot in off the inside Atletico tired and dropped deeper towards their own the tie beyond the German champions in the final Atletico will travel to Bavaria for the return next of the far post. Atletico nearly gifted Bayern an equaliser goal. Alaba smashed a wonder strike off the underside stages as Fernando Torres hit the post from Griezmann’s Tuesday looking to complete the job to reach their sec- immediately as Jose Maria Gimenez’s miscued clearance of the bar from fully 35 yards before Javi Martinez’s fine through ball and Neuer saved Koke’s follow-up ond final in three years and exact revenge for their pinballed around the area before the Uruguayan powerful header from Costa’s corner was gratefully effort. Oblak made simple saves from Mehdi Benatia defeat to Bayern in the 1974 final. atoned for his initial error by clearing off the line. grasped by Oblak low to his right. and Vidal in stoppage time as Atletico held out to Bayern lost the first legs of their semi-finals in Spain Bayern were dominant in possession, but struggled Guardiola had controversially left Thomas Mueller on record their 33rd clean sheet of the season. — AFP

Liverpool unites for Hillsborough tribute Kyrgios to face Coric in LIVERPOOL: A bell tolled in Liverpool to com- memorate the Hillsborough disaster victims yes- Estoril quarter-final terday as the city paid tribute after a landmark inquest found 96 Liverpool football fans were ESTORIL: Last year’s finalist Nick “But that doesn’t mean that I’m not unlawfully killed in the 1989 stadium crush. Kyrgios got his delayed clay season going out there to fight and to try and The Liverpool Municipal Buildings bell was off to a winning start yesterday to win.” Coric looked like advancing in struck 96 times from 3:06pm-the time the match set up an ATP showdown with straight sets against 101-ranked Dutra at Hillsborough was stopped-as thousands of Croatian teenager Borna Coric at the Silva, but he lost his way as he dropped sympathisers in the city prepared to pay tribute. Estoril Open. serve to trail 4-5 in the second set after The commemorations came a day after a jury The Australian, who has not compet- earning the first. The Brazilian levelled said police blunders caused the crush, raising ed since an April 1 Miami semi-final, at a set each but faded in the third as the pressure for criminal prosecutions of those made his Portuguese return as he beat Coric fought back to stake his claim on responsible following the two-year inquest. Spain’s Inigo Cervantes 7-6 (7/4), 7-5 in victory through five aces and the same “Their search for justice has been met with the second round following a bye. He number of service breaks. obfuscation and hostility instead of sympathy earned the victory in 72 minutes on his Coric stands just 13-11 this season and answers... This whole process took far too 21st birthday to set up the high-profile despite finals in Chennai and long,” Prime Minister David Cameron told parlia- first-time meeting with Croatian 19- Marrakech. In the first round, Spanish ment. Two criminal investigations into year-old Coric. wild card Fernando Verdasco, who Hillsborough should conclude by the end of the Kyrgios is back at this seaside resort replaced injured Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, year and prosecutors will then consider whether outside of Lisbon after winning the first made only a token 58-minute showing charges can be brought. One probe is looking at trophy of his career in February in as he lost his first-round match to the lead-up to the tragedy and the day of the Marseille. The world number 20 claimed eighth seed Pablo Carreno Busta 6-1, 6- match itself. The second is investigating the his 15th victory of the season as he 3. Verdasco, ranked 51st after once alleged cover-up attempt afterwards. Possible broke in the 11th game of the second standing inside the ATP top 10, only offences included gross negligence manslaugh- LIVERPOOL: Youth team players from the Liverpool and Everton football clubs prepare to set and finished a game later on the arrived on Tuesday after winning a rain- ter, perverting the course of justice and perjury, lay 96 single red roses, representing the 96 victims of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, on first of his three match points. He ended delayed final in Bucharest on Monday Home Secretary Theresa May told parliament. the steps of St George’s Hall in Liverpool. — AFP with nine aces. for the seventh title of his career. The inquest heard evidence of how the “completely duped” and was “appalled to discov- Coric had to go the two-hour dis- “Conditions here were difficult and POLICE ‘LYING FOR 27 YEARS’ police-at the height of English football hooligan- er the police had been lying for 27 years”. There is set to be a particular focus on the ism-tried to minimise their role in the tragedy. In tance as he held off a charge from Pablo put me under a lot of pressure. I role of David Duckenfield, the officer in charge the wake of the disaster, The Sun and several ‘YOU’LL NEVER WALK ALONE’ Rogerio Dutra Silva 6-3, 4-6, 6-1. The did what I could but it would have been of policing the Hillsborough ground in Sheffield, other newspapers published allegations-long Opposition Labour home affairs spokesman sixth-seed duplicated his showing from tough for me to win today,” the northern England, on the day of the disaster. since retracted-about the conduct of Liverpool Andy Burnham was instrumental in the a year ago on his debut when he Spaniard said. He ordered the opening of a perimeter gate fans. They were based on a Sheffield news Hillsborough justice campaign. moved into the last eight. “When you are not at 100 per cent to relieve pressure outside the ground. That agency report quoting senior police officers, and He urged that those responsible for the “I was happy with how I played in and are facing a good player, these enabled 2,000 fans to surge into already over-full a local MP reiterating their claims. unlawful deaths and for a “27-year cover-up” be the first set,” said the winner. “But in the things can happen. Coming here so late terracing pens, causing the fatal crush. They included that drunken fans picked the held to account. May told parliament that fami- second set his level rose and I realised I after the final did not help me.” Spain’s Duckenfield, now 71 and retired, admitted at pockets of victims, urinated on police officers lies had faced “attempts to cover up what really was playing too passively. “In the third I fifth seed Guillermo Garcia-Lopez the inquest he told a “terrible lie” in the immedi- and attacked an officer giving the kiss of life. happened”, and “most of the general public... went back more offense. The quarter- advanced into the quarters as he ate aftermath of the disaster by claiming fans Kelvin MacKenzie, who edited The Sun at the believed the stories that they read about the final with Nick will be tough and I’m not defeated Stephane Robert of France 6- had stormed the gate. time, told BBC television Wednesday that he felt fans.— AFP favoured. 3, 7-6 (7/3). — AFP Qatar Airways urges Airbus to resolve A350 jet ‘issues’ Page 22

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BEIJING: Visitors look at an Arcfox-7 electric sports car by Chinese automaker BAIC on display at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing yesterday. — AP Tech drive sees ‘connected car’ link-ups in China Automakers racing to offer ‘connected’ car services

BEIJING: China has the youngest premium car access, entertainment systems, and easy inte- foreign technology companies, Apple and the country’s hugely popular messaging service upmarket DS range. PSA will also equip some buyers in the world, and their tech-savvy gration with smartphones, traffic lights, and oth- Google are facing many regulation barriers WeChat, to allow location sharing in vehicles. “In cars with a wi-fi hotspot in collaboration with demand for “connected cars”- coupled with er vehicles. The global market for such connect- placed by Chinese government in recent China, it’s very common to send your location Alibaba, and offer an app to remotely check the Communist regulations-is driving international ed-car technologies will be worth about 123 bil- years,” Celina Li, senior analyst at IHS (to your friends) in your WeChat: you will use it vehicle’s location and petrol levels. automakers into the arms of the country’s lion euros by 2021, according to consultancy Automotive, said in a note. in your car, and have your destination automati- Chinese buyers have lower privacy concerns Internet giants. Growth is slowing and competi- PwC. With more than 600 million smartphone That leaves the field clear for local players cally sent if you want,” said Intakhab Khan, Audi’s than elsewhere, and are the most willing in the tion intensifying in the world’s number one car users, China’s consumers particularly prize such such as Chinese Internet giants Baidu, Alibaba director of electronics in China. world to share their data, McKinsey found in a market, but it also boasts Mercedes Benz buyers features. As many as 60 percent of Chinese driv- and Tencent, Li added. Audi will start integrating 2015 study. “The Chinese want up-to-date inter- with an average age of 37, and Audi’s customers ers would switch car brands solely in order to “Baidu CarLife” into some of its models in China ‘Tough competition’ active maps showing places of interest like even younger at 36. In contrast, the average have complete access to data and applications this year, it says, while Volkswagen and GM have Global and local players are vying for restaurants and shops,” said Celine Le Cotonnec, Mercedes buyer in the US was over 54, accord- inside their vehicle, according to consultancy also announced plans to adopt the China-spe- Chinese market share over price, quality, and PSA’s China head of connected services, digital ing to IHS Automotive. McKinsey, compared to only 20 percent of cific operating system. A locally-designed rival innovative offerings. “I can tell you, on marketing and mobility. “They are also really China’s “Internet savvy” cohort is the Germans. to Apple and Google software, Baidu CarLife autonomous driving, on connectivity, and on into social messaging and games,” which offer youngest premium customer group in the offers music streaming, smartphone integration, electric cars, competition is going to be very relief from the tedium of traffic jams, she world, Hubertus Troska, China chief for Baidu vs Google and access to Baidu maps-the dominant player tough. You cannot be complacent,” said Carlos added. But while the large tech companies are Mercedes’ parent Daimler, said at the Beijing Whereas Apple’s Carplay and Google’s in China. Ghosn, CEO of Renault-Nissan. BMW has working with carmakers for now, some may Auto Show this week. “We really want to be at Android Auto are taking off in the rest of the Fellow domestic giant Alibaba, which in 2014 enabled some vehicles to use several popular soon become auto competitors themselves as the forefront of connectivity and telematics in world as the leading car smartphone apps, purchased Chinese interactive mapping and Chinese apps, including microblogging plat- the lines between the two industries begin to this country, so we’re going with the best tech- China requires certain “adaptations”, Daimler’s navigation firm Autonavi for $1.5 billion, is col- form Weibo. And all vehicles sold by French blur. At the Beijing auto show, Alibaba and nology that we have,” he added. Troska said. For a start, many Google services- laborating with China’s leading auto manufac- automobile maker PSA Peugeot-Citroen in Baidu displayed their own self-driving cars, Automakers are racing to offer “connected” including its crucial maps application are turer SAIC. Audi also announced at the weekend China will be connected via 4G SIM card by while online video giant LeECO unveiled an car services, which include in-car internet blocked in the Communist-ruled country. “As it will be working with Tencent, which operates 2020 - compared to 20 percent of its current electric car. — AFP

Apple revenue streak ends Venezuela enforces public SAN FRANCISCO: Apple has reported its first- Dawson at Jackdaw Research. Dawson said ever drop in iPhone sales since launching the Apple managed to boost sales in a slow-grow- sector leave on 3 weekdays smartphone in 2007 as the tech giant’s long ing market with its large-screen models, but streak of rising revenue ended. Apple said that it is unclear if it can regain momentum. CARACAS: Venezuela’s government has announced lence that have erupted as the measures were imple- iPhone sales dropped year-over-year for the enforced leave for public sector employees three mented in the western city of Maracaibo, where first time, slipping to 51.19 million units in the Boosting share buy-back workdays a week, in a bid to tackle an electricity attacks on businesses and at least one food-transport- recently ended quarter compared with 61.17 Apple also announced that its board has shortage that is causing power cuts and protests. ing truck have taken place, media reports said. million in the same period a year ago. authorized $35 billion more to be spent on “There will be no work in the public sector on “Whoever attempts violence during circumstances Profits fell as well: Apple reported net buying back shares, along with money for the Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, except for fun- such as these... will be hit with the fullest weight of the income of $10.5 billion in the fiscal quarter to dividend to be increased to 57 cents per damental and necessary tasks,” Vice President law, because they are committing serious crimes March 26 from $13.6 billion last year. With share. Apple has been making inroads into Aristobulo Isturiz said on television Tuesday. It is the against security and the homeland,” he said. iPhones the main driver of sales for the com- wearable technology with its Apple Watch latest drastic measure by the government as it grap- Maduro’s latest announcement comes after the SAN CRISTOBAL: A power generator remains pany, revenue fell on a year-to-year basis for and moving into services such as music sub- ples with an economic crisis that has left government cut reduced the workday for public sec- outside stores in the border state of San the first time since 2003: $50.6 billion from scriptions, but remains largely dependent on Venezuelans queuing for hours in shops to buy tor employees to six hours and put them on paid Cristobal, Venezuela, 600 km west of $58 billion a year earlier. Apple shares dove the iPhone for profit and revenue. “While Wall scarce supplies. leave on Fridays until June 6. His vice president also Caracas. Recession-hit Venezuela will turn more than eight percent to $95.90 in after- Street was disappointed with Apple missing President Nicolas Maduro said the new reduction said Tuesday that primary and high schools would off the electricity supply in its 10 most popu- market trades that followed release of the core revenue and earnings numbers, we in workdays, which affects the country’s two million now be closed on Fridays. The government blames lous states for four hours a day for 40 days to earnings figures. Sales of iPhones, the heart of aren’t talking about a company in trouble,” public sector employees, would last “at least” two the power shortage on a drought caused by the El deal with a severe power shortage. — AFP Apple’s mobile age money-making machine, said Patrick Moorhead, president and princi- weeks, as he addressed the nation in his weekly state Nino weather phenomenon, which has caused the Maduro blames the collapse on an “economic war” were down 16 percent, according to the earn- pal analyst at Moor Insights and Strategy. television program Tuesday. As part of its energy- country’s hydroelectric dams to run low. Venezuela is by capitalists. The president is under growing pres- ings report. “Apple is still driving iPhone market share saving push, the government on Monday launched hoping for a lot of rain over the coming weeks to sure from the center-right opposition, which vowed Apple chief executive Tim Cook said of the in nearly every region, and we will shortly a rationing plan with power cuts of four hours a day replenish the reservoirs while the restrictions are in to oust him when it took control of the legislature in slump that “this too shall pass.” Analysts said it know if the iPhone SE enables continued mar- for 40 days in towns and cities across multiple states- place. Critics say the shortage is the result of eco- January after winning an election. His opponents was not surprising to see the drop given the ket share gains in the mid-range.” The analyst but not in Caracas. nomic mismanagement and inefficient running of advanced Tuesday in their mission to drive him from saturation of the global smartphone market. noted that Apple rivals Samsung, LG, HTC and The move raised discontent among citizens the energy network. Last week, the government also office when electoral authorities gave them authori- “Following a rapid expansion into new mar- Huawei have “dramatically amped up their already suffering from shortages of medicines and said it was shifting its time zone forward by 30 min- zation to take initial steps seeking a recall referen- kets over the years from 2007-2011, Apple smartphone games” and the effect of that basic goods such as toilet paper and cooking oil. “I ask utes to save power by adding half an hour of day- dum. The National Electoral Board said it would was approaching saturation of the available should be seen in the current quarter. Apple for greater understanding, support, solidarity, action light. hand over the paperwork allowing them to seek distribution channels, and many of those last month went small, cutting prices as well and awareness,” Maduro said of the new energy-sav- Venezuela’s economy has plunged along with nearly 200,000 signatures needed as a first step already in the smartphone market who could as screen size with the introduction of a new ing measures. He also rejected the protests and vio- the price of the oil it relies on for foreign revenues. towards calling a referendum. — AFP afford to buy an iPhone had one or one of its iPhone and iPad aimed at first-time buyers high-end Android competitors,” said Jan and customers in emerging markets. —AFP BUSINESS THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 Saudi’s Flynas to decide on Boeing v Airbus order Bombardier CS300 ruled out; not tested in Mideast climate

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s Flynas will decide whether to that will see the long-term future of Flynas. That feeling its impact. “The optimism of 4-5 months ago order Boeing 737MAX or Airbus 320NEO planes door is wide open to both.” Ultimately, with Flynas has dampened down as we’re seeing a lot of extra before the start of the holy month of Ramadan in in the process of phasing out its leased Airbus fleet, capacity in the market, a lot of state carriers flexing early June, the airline’s chief executive said yester- whichever manufacturer it chooses will over time their muscles and dumping capacity with no real day. The low-cost carrier is considering an initial become the sole supplier. Byrne was quoted earlier plan,” said Byrne. Competition is expected to order of 60 planes, with the possibility of a further this year as saying the airline was also considering increase as Saudi Arabian Airlines launches its new 40, as it seeks to replace its existing fleet and Bombardier for the potential order. However, yes- low-cost carrier, Flyadeal. expand. Flynas currently leases Airbus A320s so terday, he said it had decided against the Canadian Beginning services in mid-2017, it could have up choosing Boeing would create complications such manufacturer as its new CS300 aircraft had not to 50 planes flying by 2020, a senior executive said as retraining staff to work on the US firm’s aircraft, been flown by a Middle Eastern carrier in the on Monday. Flynas, 65-70 percent of whose flights Paul Byrne told reporters on the sidelines of an region’s harsh climate. are domestic, also faces caps on fares imposed by The All New Z7 now at industry event in Dubai. the Saudi government. These would remain in place “To switch ourselves, they (Boeing) have to do a Competition for at least the next five years, Byrne said, although phenomenal deal for us. That deal will have to cov- Flynas, which turned a profit for the first time in the limits would be eased on an annual basis. He Al Mulla Showrooms er that pain of transition, as it will be painful,” said 2015, was expected to do so again this year, Byrne argued these charges were unfair on Flynas as, Byrne. “We are open to that argument, we see said. But while he welcomed increased competition unlike flag-carrier Saudi Arabian Airlines, it was not KUWAIT: Al Mulla Motors (Maseelah Trading ed manner thanks to the back sports door them as a player and what we want is something in the regional airlines industry, he said the firm was subsidized by the state. — Reuters company) has announced the arrival of the all topped with an elegant sports pavilion. The new family car CMC Z7 2016, which redefines new Z7 is able to traverse rough bumpy roads the concept of comfort through its cabin that and to face all obstacles with ease. It also fea- can accommodate seven passengers and with tures width that allow it to be steady during its technical evolution and advanced technol- maneuvers and when driving at high speeds. ogy. The new Z7 is a family car in every sense of the word since it can transport family mem- Spaciousness and grandeur bers and friends in total comfort thanks to the “Z7” is characterized from the inside with a spacious cabin and the seven luxurious seats gorgeous design combining between ele- allowing passengers to extend their legs, in gance, roominess and spaciousness, with sev- addition to the large storage capacity consid- en comfortable seats, in addition to the ered the best option for collective comfort option of folding the third or second row of and for sharing the joy of spending time seats for more storage space. Spaciousness is together during short and long trips. The new also provided thanks to the large wheelbase Z7 differs than the remaining family cars with while tranquility is provided with the sleek its sporty design that provides space, comfort, design, the comfortable driving position and a strong performance and high fuel consump- creative and modern driving board, as well as tion, providing customers with a great high an innovative and organized dashboard that is quality family car. easy to use by the car driver and that is easily accessed while driving. Powerful engine Z7 is equipped with a Japanese fuel engine Modern techniques from Mitsubishi Motors Corp which supervised Z7 features additional comfort technologies the manufacturing of this car in full, powered such as the air conditioning system, independ- with a 2.4-liter capacity, 4 cylinders, 16 valves ent rear AC, central info display, CD player, USB and 136 horsepower, in addition to the 5-speed Port, and many storage spaces, namely the automatic transmission specifically designed to sunglasses and glove box and storage space guarantee an easy drive on all types of terrain. tray in doors and carriers for cups.

Sporty design Safety features The new Z7 design is considered more The all new Z7 2016 provides a wide range attractive and elegant by any standards. The of standard safety features in all categories, sporty independent design shows characteris- including the bodywork and the internal tically and coherently clear features such as department, in addition to advantages repre- engine carved car hood and large HID crystal sented either by the protection of children, headlights, which beside its attractive design either by the safety features while driving or grants a broader lighting, front fog lamps and a upon having an accident. Safety in “ Z7 “ is network of ventilation made of chrome where guaranteed by the following full system: safety Z7 logo stands in the middle with a neat measures, Japanese techniques which includes bumper emphasizing the sporty character, in the outer steel structure, dual SRS airbags, anti- addition to soft side lines and elegant side mir- lock brakes, electronic brake distribution sys- rors. As for the rear design, Z7 is characterized tem, as well as the steel chassis that provides a by the modern crystal rear lamps powered by stable and comfortable ride at the same time, BANGALORE: Indian employees of the Namma Metro Rail carry out inspection work near a tunnel that will connect two major parts of Bangalore. light-emitted diode (LED) covered with high not to mention the additional safety features Namma Metro is scheduled to inaugurate south India’s first 4.8km underground line, with the first commercial run taking place on April 30. — AFP definition lenses, which appears in an integrat- including the reversing sensors.

Qatar Airways urges India may become net importer Airbus to resolve of sugar; drought dries fields A350 jet ‘issues’ MUMBAI: India is likely to become a net our village to cultivate cane,” said Baban Swami, importer of sugar in 2016/17 as back-to-back a farmer standing in a parched field in the Latur DUBAI: Gulf carrier Qatar Airways said yesterday it had drought years dry irrigation channels and ravage district of Maharashtra, around 500 km south- some “issues” with the A350 passenger jet and it was put- cane fields, with output in the country’s biggest east of Mumbai. That could help push overall ting pressure on planemaker Airbus to resolve the prob- producing state seen dropping over 40 percent. output below consumption for the first time in lems. “We have some issues with the A350, which was That would mark the first time the nation has seven years. “Next year, Maharashtra’s produc- expected because it’s a new program. However, we feel been a net importer of the sweetener in four tion could drop below 5 million tons. This may that Airbus is losing steam in resolving these problems years, with the switch likely to support global pull down the total output to 22.5 million tons,” with the A350,” chief executive Akbar Al Baker told a travel prices that have already been rising this year. It said BB Thombre, president of the Western India conference in Dubai. would also give rival producers such as Pakistan, Sugar Mills Association. Next season’s local con- When asked what issues Qatar Airways had with the Thailand and Brazil the chance to boost ship- sumption is pegged at around 26 million tons. A350, Al Baker declined to comment, other than to say they ments from their ports. The world’s biggest sugar consumer is set to related to the supply chain. Deliveries of A350s are being “India will need to import next year due to a churn out 25.7 million tons in the current sea- delayed due to shortages of cabin equipment, sources told production shortfall,” Ashok Jain, president of son, with Maharashtra contributing 8.5 million Reuters this month. The comments come after Al Baker ear- lier this week also voiced criticism over the latest variant of the Bombay Sugar Merchants Association tons. Indian mills are contracted to export nearly Airbus’s A320 narrowbody jet. A spokesman for Airbus said (BSMA) said. “Drought has severely affected cane 1.5 million tons this season. “I think there is a it had no comment ahead of the group’s quarterly results plantations in Maharashtra. The government possibility we could see imports to India next on Thursday. Qatar Airways is the largest customer of the should stop exports now to reduce import year,” said Tracey Allen, a commodity analyst at A350, a mid-sized carbon-composite jetliner designed requirements in the next season.” The El Nino Rabobank in London. Indian imports have in the to compete with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the weather phenomenon, which brings dry condi- past boosted global sugar prices, traders said. larger Boeing 777. It has ordered 80 A350s and has tak- tions to many regions, has stoked the worst “The global supply deficit is going to rise with en delivery of the first eight. A person familiar with the drought in decades in some parts of India, with the Indian shortfall. This could trigger a rally, matter said Qatar Airways had raised concerns over the thousands of small-scale sugar cane growers in although a lot depends on how much sugar reliability of parts and equipment supplied by UTC Maharashtra state failing to cultivate crops for India needs to import,” said a Singapore-based Aerospace Systems (UTAS) on both the A350 and the the next marketing year, starting October. dealer with a global trading firm. He declined to Boeing 787. —Reuters “Even for drinking water we are relying on be identified as he was not authorized to speak water tankers. It wasn’t possible for anyone from with media. —Reuters

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RATNAPURA, Sri Lanka: A Sri Lankan gem dealer holds a palmful of rough precious and semi precious RATNAPURA, Sri Lanka: A Sri Lankan gem miner washes stones in Kalu River in Ratnapura district, stones in Ratnapura district, some 100 kilometers southeast of Colombo. — AFP photos some 100 kilometers southeast of Colombo. Fake stones threaten to undermine Sri Lanka’s gem trade

RATNAPURA: From the Queen of Sheba to Our reputation is at stake,” said Nissanka there is a temptation to sell treated stones as he won’t disclose how much he paid for it. Ratnapura where he and dozens of others line Britain’s Duchess of Cambridge, Sri Lanka’s Weerasena, who owns a chain of upmarket natural ones.” Problems are particularly com- On the banks of the Kalu river that flows up every morning waiting for buyers, there are sapphires have adorned royalty through the jewelry stores in Sri Lanka. “These colored mon along Sri Lanka’s southern coast, a popu- through Ratnapura, hundreds of young men concerns that artificial stones are scaring away ages, but a flood of cheap imitations is threat- pieces of glass im lar tourist draw. “We are seeing a new trend of pan for gems, hoping that they too might one buyers. “I meet the miners directly and buy ening the island’s reputation for the precious ported by the kilo are killing the market for cheating, especially along the coastal tourist day strike it rich. from them. That is to make sure I don’t get stones. Ceylon sapphires, known after the gems.” Stories of buyers getting conned into belt,” said a senior Sri Lankan police officer Officially, there are 200,000 miners caught out by fakes,” Jayatillake said. “Imitation island’s colonial-era name, enjoyed a huge buying fakes are legion. National Gem and who spoke to AFP on condition of anonymity. employed in the industry, but another half a stones are giving everyone a bad name.” boost five years ago when it was revealed that Jewelry Authority chairman Asanka million are believed to be working illegally. The Gem and Jewelry Authority says it can’t one formed the centerpiece of the engage- Welagedara recalled how one Australian buyer Illegal miners Eranga Kumara, 22, is an illegal prospector stop the import of artificial stones, which are ment ring Prince William gave Catherine who spent $14,000 only discovered that nearly Geologists say more than four-fifths of Sri who dives between 10 and 15 feet (three and necessary for the low-end costume jewelry Middleton. half the stones he had been sold were fakes Lanka’s 65,000 square kilometer land mass 4.5 meters) to the river bed to look for stones. industry. But it is taking steps to prevent fraud They are renowned as the best sapphires in when he had them tested by the state-run could contain underground gems. The best- “Usually we get a few stones and I make about by vetting dealers and giving them a stamp of the world, but gem traders say artificial regulator-by which time it was too late. know mining area is Ratnapura, or the City of 10,000 rupees ($70) a day,” Kumara said on the approval that buyers can trust. stones-colored glass that to the untrained eye Another scam is to heat treat opaque, semi- Gems, where a stone thought to be the largest banks of the Kalu river as his friends kept a For 500 rupees ($3.50) it will issue a certifi- are virtually indistinguishable from sapphires- precious stones to give them the color and blue star sapphire in the world was discovered look out for police. “But we can only work dur- cate of authenticity, which its chairman are being passed off as the real thing to unsus- clarity of a real sapphire. “The technique of last year. Blue star sapphires, so called because ing the dry season, from January to March.” Welagedara says is the “best guarantee against pecting buyers. They fear that is tarnishing the heat treating semi-precious stones originated they reveal a six-line star when placed under Dulgalage Jayatillake acts as a middleman fraud”. Gem expert Rohan Pitigala said it was image of the gems, seen as a major potential in Thailand, but our people have now perfect- light, are particularly sought after. The owner-a between these small-time miners and the difficult for the untrained eye to spot an imita- income stream for an economy still recovering ed the art,” Welagedara said. “There is a 10-fold Sri Lankan gem dealer who told AFP he wanted merchants who come to Ratnapura from tion gem stone, but not impossible. “If you see from decades of civil war. price difference between a heat-treated blue to remain anonymous for fear of being robbed- Colombo and elsewhere in search of gems. At a stone which is flawless it is too good to be “This is the biggest threat to our industry. sapphire and a natural stone, so naturally has valued the stone at $300 million, although a makeshift exchange on a bridge in true,” he said. — AFP China stronger industrial profits add to economic recovery hopes Chemical, agri-food sectors post best gains

BEIJING: Profits earned by Chinese industrial companies rose 11.1 percent in March from a year earlier, adding to signs that the country’s economic slowdown may be bottoming out. Industrial profits rose to 561.24 billion yuan ($86.50 billion) in March, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on its website yesterday. That brought total first-quarter profits to 1.34 trillion yuan, up 7.4 percent from a year earlier and improving from a 4.8 percent rise in the Renault Al Babtain sponsors January-February period. The data covers large enterprises with annual revenue of more than 20 the Bey2ollak Comedy Show 3 million yuan from their main operations. The first-quarter gains were largely led by chemical companies and agricultural and food processing companies, which posted 20.8 per- cent and 12.1 percent growth compared with the same period a year earlier. But heavy indus- try and mining continued to struggle, with fer- rous metal smelting and rolling firms seeing profits fall 15.8 percent in the quarter and profits for coal miners slumping 92.6 percent. Oil and gas producers posted a loss. Debt at Chinese industrial companies increased 5.2 percent on a BEIJING: A child stands in the middle of the car as passengers ride a train in Beijing yesterday. — AFP yearly basis to 55.22 trillion yuan as of end- The curbs implemented by the exchanges which also followed a frothy run-up. March, the bureau said. seemed to be having the desired effect, said “If prices in China go too far off from funda- China’s economy grew 6.7 percent in the first Wang Di, analyst at CRU consultancy in Beijing. mentals, markets in China could lose credibility, quarter this year from a year earlier, its slowest “What they’re trying to do is minimize too much similar to what had happened in the stock mar- pace in seven years, but beter-than-expected speculation, especially from the retail investors.” ket,” Citigroup analysts said in a report. 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The theatre play star- Al Babtain is also keen to stay in touch profits from investment and non-core activities ring Akram Housni, the number one star with its clients, which is best presented “increased dramatically”, and that the rise in prof- in Egypt known as ‘Sayid Abu Hafitha’, in the after-sales-service. The company is its was not seen across the industrial spectrum. In Russia’s Detroit, layoffs are along with other popular standup come- aware of the fact that its relation with The bureau said that 30.5 percent of industrial dy actors including Mina Nader, Alaa the customers is not limited on sales profits in March stemmed from investments and blamed on foreign interlopers Elsheikh, and Waleed Abulmagd. only, thus it goes beyond that to provide non-core activities. “The pickup in March indus- Renault Al Babtain is keen to be pres- all means of comfort. trial profits was partly due to an improving econ- TOGLIATTI: In the heartland of Russia’s strug- saloons churned out from the Avtovaz plant, omy, but it was not a balanced and stable recov- gling car-making industry, people blame for- there is a more immediate reason to dislike for- ery,” NBS official He Ping said in a statement eigners for their economic hardship, not their eign influence. Bo Andersson, the Swedish head Egypt Central Bank ‘expected’ accompanying the data. Slowing demand, high country’s rulers. The Volga river city of Togliatti is of the firm until he was removed last month, had inventories and financing difficulties still trouble the nearest there is to a Russian version of been on a drive to weed out inefficient suppliers, to hold interest rates steady the sector, he added, and it remains to be seen Detroit, and it was hit hard when Russia’s econo- in some cases giving the contracts instead to for- whether the increase in profits is sustainable. my slowed down, aggravated by a fall in global eign firms. That program contributed to the shut- CAIRO: The Egyptian Central Bank’s mone- vious hike before embarking on its next Producer prices in March fell 4.3 percent from a oil prices and Western sanctions over Russia’s down of the biggest Avtovaz supplier, tary policy committee is expected to hold move, in our view,” he said. year earlier, extending their decline to a full four role in the Ukraine crisis. Avtovazagregat, and two Avtovaz subsidiaries, interest rates steady today as it continues Annual urban consumer inflation eased years, but at a slower rate than a median forecast Russian consumers responded to the slow- leading to thousands of lay-offs. At the same time, to assess the impact of last month’s rate for the third consecutive month in March to in a Reuters poll of a 4.6 percent decline. down by cutting their biggest item of discre- Andersson was laying off staff at Avtovaz itself, a hike of 150 basis points, a Reuters poll 9 percent from 9.1 percent in February. Economists said the slower fall in producer tionary spending, and for most people that process that accelerated as sales of Lada cars showed. Eight out of 10 contributors to the Economic and political instability since the prices was driven by recovering global commod- meant putting off buying a new car; a body blow plummeted. Sales last year were 40 percent lower Reuters poll said they expect the commit- popular uprising in 2011 that toppled auto- ity prices and also an uptick in construction for a city where car-making underpins the local than in 2013. In 2008, Avtovaz employed about tee to keep rates unchanged on April 28. crat Hosni Mubarak contributed to compar- activity at home. Premier Li Keqiang said at a economy. Thousands of staff at Avtovaz, the 110,000 people, or around one in seven of Egypt has been facing a foreign currency atively slow growth of around 4.2 percent State Council meeting last week that China will company that dominates the city about 1,000 Togliatti’s population. By the end of February this shortage since the 2011 uprising drove in the last fiscal year. The government take steps to boost exports, including encourag- km (600 miles) southeast of Moscow, lost their year, the number was down to about 44,000, away tourists and foreign investors, both expects growth of around 5 percent this fis- ing banks to boost lending, expanding export jobs, and a web of businesses that depend on according to Sergei Zaitsev, an Avtovaz union major sources of hard currency. Reserves cal year. Bankers said a black market for credit insurance and raise tax rebates for some the auto industry saw their revenues drop. boss who also sits on the company’s board. more than halved from 2011 to $16.56 bil- dollars has sucked up foreign exchange liq- firms. Profits at China’s state-owned firms fell Residents share an opinion about who is to In a newspaper interview shortly before he was lion in March. uidity from banks and put pressure on the 13.8 percent in the first quarter from a year earli- blame: the Renault-Nissan alliance which holds a removed, Andersson said tough economic times On March 14, the central bank devalued pound. But the central bank has been tak- er, though the rate of decline eased slightly from controlling stake in Avtovaz, and the foreign man- required difficult decisions and Avtovaz share- the pound to 8.85 pounds per dollar from ing measures to divert liquidity back into the first two months of the year, the Ministry of agers the owners hired. “The company’s foreign holders had given him carte blanche to take the 7.73. Two days later it strengthened the cur- the banking system. Finance said on Tuesday. owners are doing nothing to protect the workers,” decisions he deemed necessary, including on lay- rency slightly to 8.78 per dollar as it adopts In March, it eased capital controls that local member of parliament Leonid Kalashnikov offs. The redundancies are standard Western cor- a more flexible exchange rate policy. In an were imposed a year earlier. Egypt’s top Iron ore, steel wrote in an election pamphlet. “It’s not surprising porate practice. But they collided with a different attempt to curb inflationary pressures after two state banks, the National Bank of Egypt Meanwhile, Iron ore and steel futures in China that today Togliatti is on the very brink of a social culture in Russia, one that views the auto industry the devaluation, the central bank exceeded and Banque Misr, began offering Egyptian fell again yesterday as authorities raised trading explosion.” Avtovaz declined to comment on as a source of national pride and tends to avoid expectations and raised its overnight pound investment certificates with a 15 costs to deter speculative investors believed to accusations that it was damaging the domestic job cuts in favor of cutting pay and working hours. deposit rate to 10.75 percent from 9.25 per- percent yield in return for foreign currency. be behind last week’s big spike in prices and vol- auto industry or mistreating workers. “Avtovaz is being wrecked more than anything cent and the overnight lending rate to Two economists expected the central bank umes, which had raised fears of a destabilizing by Bo Andersson and his henchmen, by the 11.75 percent from 10.25 percent. to defend the Egyptian pound further by crash. The Dalian Commodity Exchange said it Culture clash invaders,” said Oleg, a jobless former Avtovaz “The central bank increased interest hiking rates at today’s meeting. “The central would double the transaction fees on steelmak- Blaming foreigners for Russia’s misfortune is a employee who was standing in a line at a labour rates by an aggressive 150 basis points at bank would have to raise rates to attract ing raw materials coking coal and coke futures common theme under the rule of President exchange in Togliatti last month. Yevgeny, a former the last meeting as a preemptive move deposits,” said Angus Blair, chairman of from Thursday, the fourth increase in a week. Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin promotes the view procurement specialist who lost his job at Avtovaz, against likely inflationary pressures follow- business and economic forecasting think- Dalian has also raised the transaction fees on that the economic crisis is in part a Western plot said foreign producers were wrecking Avtovaz so ing the March 14 devaluation of the tank Signet Institute. “The pressure to iron ore futures twice this week as the exchange, to punish Moscow for standing up to the United they could then take its market. “It’s obviously sab- pound,” said Mohamed Abu Basha, econo- attract deposits remains and we expect an along with other commodity platforms in States. In Togliatti, a city of more than 700,000 otage,” he said. They declined to be identified by mist at EFG Hermes. “We don’t see another increase in interest rates with the goal of Shanghai and Zhengzhou, imposed curbs to named after a former Italian communist leader their full names because they did not want to hike as likely at this meeting. The central doing so,” he added, expecting a 100 basis restore calm in markets after a week-long surge where the roads are filled with the boxy Lada jeopardise their job prospects. —Reuters bank needs to assess the impact of the pre- point hike. — Reuters unsettled global investors. BUSINESS THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 Sour Apple results hit tech shares Spanish bonds underperform as voters face new election

LONDON: European shares followed Asia’s after first-quarter revenue lagged expecta- Several, including Barclays and Santander, Apple and Twitter results dragged index $1.4640 hit on rising expectations lower yesterday, as technology stocks fell after tions. The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 reported lower first-quarter profits. However futures lower. Britons will vote in June to stay in the worse-than expected results from Apple and index fell 0.3 percent in early trade. Austria’s Barclays shares rose nearly 4 percent and The dollar fell 0.3 percent against a European Union. The weaker dollar Twitter, while a weaker dollar before a US AMS fell 2.4 percent, though Dialog Santander 2.85 percent. Earlier, MSCI’s broad- basket of currencies as investors waited helped lift oil prices. Brent crude , the monetary policy decision kept oil close to Semiconducter and ARM reversed early est index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan for a Federal Reserve decision on US international benchmark, rose 61 cents 2016 highs. Apple shares dropped nearly 7 declines. retreated 0.7 percent. Australian shares closed rates at 1800 GMT. No change in rates is to $46.35 a barrel, within a whisker of percent in after-hours US trade on Tuesday Japan’s Nikkei index closed 0.4 percent down 0.6 percent. Banks fell there after weak expected, but the Fed may signal its Tuesday’s 2016 high of $46.49. after company reported a decline in iPhone lower and Taiwan shares fell 0.2 percent as inflation data revived prospects for a rate cut intention to tighten policy later this year. Copper fell for a third consecutive sales and its first drop in revenue in more than shares of suppliers of parts for iPhones fell. as early as next week. On Tuesday, the S&P Economists polled by Reuters expect two day as the benefits of a weaker dollar a decade. Twitter lost more than 10 percent Banks helped support European shares. 500 index closed up 0.2 percent, but the increases this year, although futures were outweighed by worries over prices show traders do not expect rates demand for China. The metal fell 0.9 to rise until late 2016, according to CME percent to $4,917, close to Tuesday’s Group’s FedWatch. “On a risk/reward one-week low. Gold edged up about 0.1 basis there is more scope there for a percent to $1,245 an ounce. In euro- hawkish surprise, because the market’s zone debt markets, German 10-year been pricing itself for more dovishness benchmark yields held steady at 0.29 for a very long time,” said Rabobank cur- percent. Spanish equivalents edged up rency strategist Jane Foley. after a final round of talks on forming a The euro rose 0.3 percent to $1.1327 Spanish government failed on Tuesday, while the yen gained 0.1 percent to meaning a new election will be held in 111.15 per dollar. The Bank of Japan June. “The problem markets have not announces its policy decision today. The really digested is that polls point to a Australian dollar was the big mover, similar election outcome to what we falling 1.7 percent to $0.7618. Sterling saw in December,” said DZ Bank strate- held close to Tuesday’s 12-week high of gist Christian Lenk.— Reuters

NEW YORK: People walk past the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York. Nasdaq reports financial results yesterday. — AP Oil hits 2016 high Saudi, Kuwaiti oilfield outage supports Brent LONDON: Oil hit its highest level this year US West Texas Intermediate crude futures yesterday, driven by a falling dollar and evi- rose 86 cents to $44.90 a barrel. Brent dence of declining US supply, putting the received extra support from news that Saudi price on course for its strongest monthly per- Arabia and Kuwait appear no closer to formance since last April. The prospect of an restarting their jointly operated Khafji oil- agreement among the world’s largest field, which produced 280,000 to 300,000 exporters to limit production, which had pro- barrels per day before environmental prob- vided the catalyst for a 55 percent rally since lems forced a closure in October 2014. WTI mid-February, evaporated almost two weeks was further bolstered after the American ago when a meeting between OPEC mem- Petroleum Institute reported a draw of near- bers and their non-OPEC counterparts ended ly 1.1 million barrels in US crude inventories in stalemate. Since then, Brent has hit its last week. Analysts had expected a 2.4-mil- highest since November and, aided by further lion-barrel build. evidence of declining output anywhere from The dollar was down on the day, having the US shale basin to the North Sea, attracted fallen about 5 percent against a basket of cur- fresh investment cash. rencies since the start of the year, even as US “There was definitely a bit of a turning interest rates are expected to rise. The Federal point when we had the initial sell-off after the Reserve’s policy-setting committee meets producer meeting,” CMC Markets strategist yesterday but is not expected to announce Jasper Lawler said. “That got reversed and any change in rates, leaving traders to scour went on to show that (a production freeze) the post-meeting statement for any clues on was a fairly small part of what had been sup- the outlook. A weaker dollar cuts the cost to porting the price and really, it’s the supply non-US investors of buying dollar-denomi- outlook for the US coupled with the dollar nated assets such as oil futures. “A weaker US that is really driving returns.” Brent crude dollar and expectations of stronger funda- futures were up $1.03 at $46.77 a barrel by mentals drove crude oil prices higher. 0835 GMT, having risen nearly 20 percent in Sentiment continues to improve, with major April, their largest one-month gain in a year. producer BP suggesting the markets may The international benchmark earlier hit a rebalance by the end of the year,” ANZ bank 2016 high of $46.81. said. — Reuters

Gold rises as US dollar weakens

LONDON: Gold rose for a third straight unchanged economic outlook and a session yesterday as weaker-than- more balanced assessment of the risks expected US data weighed on the dol- should enhance the Fed’s confidence lar ahead of the Federal Reserve’s poli- to proceed with further normalization,” cy decision later in the day. The Fed is it said. likely to keep rates steady, and the Gold is highly sensitive to rising focus rests squarely on the tone of its rates, which lift the opportunity cost of statement and any timing for an even- holding non-yielding bullion, while tual rate hike. The US central bank boosting the dollar, in which it is raised rates in December for the first priced. Bullion has rallied 17 percent so time in nearly a decade. Spot gold was far in 2016 on speculation that the Fed up 0.2 percent at $1,245.80 an ounce may not raise rates this year amid by 1006 GMT. “The gold market is on uncertainty over the global economy. hold before the Fed meeting ... but OCBC Bank said the Fed “could strike a nobody thinks the Fed will hike rates careful balance between calling for today and June is hardly an option, gradual policy normalization and mak- which should be negative for the dollar ing sense of the recent spate of mixed and positive for gold,” Danske Bank economic data amid slightly stronger senior analyst Jens Pedersen said. crude oil prices”. Data on Tuesday showed orders for A slump in demand from key Asian long-lasting US manufactured goods consumers will likely push gold prices rebounded far less than expected in lower in the short term, GFMS analysts March, implying that business spend- at Thomson Reuters said in a report on ing and economic growth were weak Tuesday. Global gold demand tumbled in the first quarter. Another report by 24 percent year-on-year to 781 tons showed an ebb in consumer confi- in the first three months of the year, its dence in April. “Gold ground higher, weakest quarter in seven years, GFMS continuing to trade in a tight range. said. Among other precious metals, sil- The weaker dollar has supported ver rose 1.1 percent to $17.34, while demand, but investors remain wary platinum added 0.9 percent at $1,017 heading into the central bank meet- and palladium gained 0.4 percent to ings,” ANZ said in a note. “An $603. — Reuters BUSINESS THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 Households wary of Hollande’s ‘going better’ claim News French jobless claims fall most in over 15 years in brief Tunisia plans to issue $500 PARIS: If France’s latest consumer confidence figures nevertheless raise some questions.Much million bond within weeks figures are anything to go by, President Francois of the decline was due to people dropping out TUNIS: Tunisia plans to issue a $500 million bond within a Hollande is failing to convince voters that the of the tally because they had not updated their few weeks after securing a US loan guarantee and has economy is turning the corner as decisively as job-seeker status. That could be a sign they postponed a previously planned issue of a bond dominat- the deeply unpopular leader says it is. A year found work. However, with the average time ed in euros, two government sources told Reuters yester- away from a presidential election in which people stay unemployed at a record 580 days, it day. The sources said the government decided to delay the Hollande has yet to say whether he will run, could also be down to people giving up hope of planned 1 billion euro-denominated bond until the second household confidence stagnated in April versus finding a job and so not bothering to update half of the year after obtaining the $500 million US loan March at an eight-month low, data from the their status. Going by INSEE’s survey, house- guarantee, which will give it more favorable rates on the US INSEE statistics agency showed yesterday. The holds are not yet buying into the idea that a sus- market. “In two to five weeks, Tunisia will issue a $500 mil- monthly survey of households also found tained recovery in the labor market is taking lion bond on the US market after getting the loan guaran- expectations for their standard of living over the hold. Unemployment fears rose in April to the tee,” one of the sources said. A second source confirmed next 12 months declined for the fourth month highest level since October. the details of the dollar-denominated bond and the deci- running, reaching the lowest point since “There are not a lot of people that believe (in sion to push back the euro-denominated issue until the January 2015. a recovery)”, said Francoise Escoffier, a lawyer, second half of 2016. That jars with comments this month from told Reuters TV ahead of the data. “There’s no Hollande on prime-time television in which he reason to expect a decrease in unemployment Nintendo sinks into a said that his polices were bearing fruit and and a stronger economy.” The government bigger quarterly loss things were at last improving. “Things are going expects the economy to grow 1.5 percent this TOKYO: Japanese video-game maker Nintendo better,” he said. “Things aren’t getting better yet. year, but a Reuters poll this month of private Co reported a 24 billion yen ($216 million) loss for We’ll have to see in a few months or so, but I’m economists showed that on average they January-March yesterday, bigger than the loss it not sure that it’s getting better now,” said Franck expect 1.2 percent - the same as last year. reported the previous year. Nintendo also said Puget, a 45-year-old worker in the insurance Economists estimate anything less than 1.5 per- yesterday that its new game platform codenamed industry, stopped in a central Paris street by cent growth would not be enough to get NX will be launched globally in March next year. MONTPELLIER: People wait in a branch of France’s national employment agency Pole Emploi Reuters TV. Hollande can take some relief in unemployment falling sustainably, which would Some game fans had expected the machine where a board read “Reception without appointment” in Montpellier, southern France. A monthly jobless figures yesterday which be bad news for Hollande since he has said he might be shown at the annual E3 electronics show relief for the French government in a tensed social context: unemployment decreased in showed that the number of people out of work will not run for re-election unless joblessness in Los Angeles in June. Quarterly sales fell 26 per- March by -1.7%, to reach 3.53 million of job-seekers without any activity. — AFP fell in March by the most in over 15 years. The comes down. — Reuters cent on-year to 78.8 billion yen ($708 million) as overseas revenues were hurt by a stronger yen. Nintendo racked up a nearly 18 billion yen quar- terly loss the previous year. The Kyoto-based com- Eastern Libya ships pany behind Pokemon and Super Mario games German consumer said yesterday it expects to recover to a 35 billion first oil cargo in yen ($314 million) profit for the fiscal year ending in March 2017. For the fiscal year just ended, it defiance of Tripoli earned 16.5 billion yen ($148 million), down 61 morale on the rise percent from the previous fiscal year. BENGHAZI: A government based in eastern Libya has shipped its first cargo of crude in defiance of authori- ties in the capital Tripoli, a bold move that could deep- Public sector strike grounds over 1,200 flights en the divisions that have brought chaos since the fall FRANKFURT: Consumer confidence in Germany is on the rise In Munich alone, 740 flights were scrapped a spokesman of Muammar Gaddafi. The Tripoli authorities asked the again as households feel that economic recovery will gather for the airport said. And in Frankfurt, more than 390 flights UN Security Council on Tuesday to blacklist the India- pace in the coming months, a poll found yesterday. were cancelled, a spokesman for airport operator Fraport said. flagged tanker Distya Ameya, which left the eastern “Consumers are working from the assumption that the More than 90 flights were cancelled taking off or landing at Libyan port of Hariga overnight carrying oil they said German economy will regain momentum again in the months Cologne/Bonn airport and 54 in Duesseldorf, and passengers could not be lawfully sold. to come,” market research company GfK said in a statement. faced delays at the airports of Hanover and Dortmund. The eastern government has set up its own “Economic expectations rose in April, pulling up income Germany’s biggest airline Lufthansa took the brunt of the National Oil Corporation (NOC) to act in parallel to expectations and consumers’ willingness to spend from strike with more than 900 flights cancelled and 87,000 passen- the Tripoli-based NOC that is recognized internation- already very good levels,” the statement said. gers grounded. ally as the only legitimate seller of Libyan oil. The Looking to May, GfK’s headline household confidence A spokesman for rival Air Berlin said that 87 domestic tanker departed Hariga carrying 650,000 barrels of index was forecast to rise to 9.7 points from 9.4 points, the flights were hit. Lufthansa has been repeatedly hit by strikes crude late on Monday bound for Malta, said institute said. The rise “confirms the GfK’s forecast that private over the past year in wage disputes of its own, with both Mohamed Al-Manfi, a spokesman for the eastern MAPUTO: Fishing boats from ‘Ematum’ and 8 speed- consumption will rise by around two percent in this year, after pilots and cabin staff staging a number of walkouts over pay NOC. Maltese national TV said the ship was in inter- boats, belonging to Mozambican state company growth of 1.9 percent last year,” it continued. With the econo- and early retirement provisions. It slammed the stoppages by national waters near Malta. The island’s Port ‘Proindicus’ are seen on a quay at the Maputo Harbor my projected to grow by 1.6 percent overall, domestic Verdi as unacceptable, insisting that it was not involved in the Directorate said the tanker was not authorized to in Maputo. — AFP demand would remain one of the main pillars of recovery, dispute this time. Yesterday’s strike follows similar stoppages dock there and requests would be refused. supported by rising employment, increasing income and very Verdi has recently organized in other institutions, including The ship last reported its position through the moderate inflation, GfK said. hospitals, town halls and child care centers. Mozambique explains publicly available AIS tracking system earlier on Verdi is demanding pay increase of six percent for more $1.4 bn ‘hidden debt’ Tuesday as still in Libyan waters. Libya’s economy Public sector strike than two million public sector works around the country. MAPUTO: Mozambique said most of $1.4 billion in previ- depends almost exclusively on oil export revenue and Meanwhile, walkouts by members of Germany’s biggest Unions and management could also be on confrontation ously hidden loans had been used to fund maritime securi- the fight over who controls those funds has driven services sector union, Verdi, led to the cancellation of more course in other sectors, with giant engineering sector union IG ty and shipyards, a week after the IMF suspended the coun- chronic instability and civil war since long-serving than 1,200 flights into and out of the country’s main airports Metall demanding wage increases of five percent for its mem- try over the undisclosed sum. The Washington-based autocrat Gaddafi was toppled and killed by Western- yesterday, with flag carrier Lufthansa among the hardest hit. bers. France is set to see industrial action hit flights today with International Monetary Fund last Wednesday called off a backed rebels in 2011. Parallel parliaments and gov- staff mission to Mozambique, one of the 10 poorest coun- Six airports are being targeted by Verdi members working in the civil aviation authority DGAC saying carriers should pre- ernments have operated in Tripoli and the east since tries in the world. Maputo “did not inform (the IMF) at the air safety control, ground services, at check-in counters and in pare to reduce services out of Orly south of Paris by 20 per- 2014. Much of the country is in the hands of dozens of time” of its debt, government spokesman Mouzinho Saide engineering workshops at the airports. They are so-called cent after the CGT union threatened industrial action over armed groups loyal to one or other government, while said yesterday. The Mozambican state was guarantor for a “warning” strikes intended to increase the pressure in a battle controversial labor reforms. A spokesman said the Charles de small areas are controlled by Islamic State fighters. $622-million loan taken out by the public capital enterprise the union is fighting over public sector wages with local and Gaulle main hub north of Paris would see delays rather than Political division, labor disputes and security Proindicus in 2013 and another loan of $535 million to federal governments. cancellations. threats have reduced Libya’s oil output to less than a Mozambique Asset Management in 2014, Saide said. quarter of the 1.6 million barrels per day produced Proindicus was created in 2012, primarily to protect areas before the uprising. A UN-backed unity government, where offshore gas is drilled, as well as fighting piracy, ille- which arrived in the capital last month, includes fig- gal immigration, drug trafficking and illegal fishing. ures from across Libya’s divides but has not yet been Mozambique Asset Management supports two shipyards in fully accepted by either of the two loose alliances the country, providing maintenance services to public and fighting for power since 2014. private vessels.

UN resolutions Etihad Airways net It was not immediately clear how the eastern NOC profit hits $103 m could conduct a sale given the international opposi- ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways said yesterday its net tion. One possibility might be to attempt a ship-to- profit for 2015 surged 41 percent to $103 million ship transfer in international waters. “We are con- on the back of rising passenger numbers and car- cerned about purchases of Libyan oil outside of legiti- go volumes. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier said its mate channels,” US State Department spokesman consolidated revenues reached $9.02 billion, com- John Kirby said on Tuesday, emphasizing that all sales pared with airline-only revenues of $7.55 billion should go through the Tripoli-based National Oil the year before. Revenues from partner compa- Corporation. The United States has stopped unautho- nies amounted to $1.38 billion, compared to $1.13 rized sales of Libyan oil in the past, sending special billion in 2014. Etihad acknowledged that the forces in 2014 to board a tanker off Cyprus loaded inclusion of non-airline revenues, such as catering with crude shipped by a group pressing for more and ground handling, in the 2015 figures meant autonomy in eastern Libya. The US troops forced that they were not directly comparable with the previ- ship to return. Another senior US official declined to ous years. The carrier said it transported 17.6 mil- be drawn on whether Washington might undertake a lion passengers in 2015, up 18.9 percent from the similar operation, saying it would “look at all appropri- year before, while cargo tonnage increased to ate mechanisms to address the situation.” SYDNEY: Shoppers visit a shopping arcade in the central business district of Sydney yesterday. — AFP 591,000 tons from 569,000 tons in 2014. “Our If the shipment went through, it could spark mandate is to build a sustainably profitable airline. copycat sales that would further shrink the unity government’s revenues. “That’s very bad for Libya Australia’s quarterly CPI and very threatening, potentially, to the viability of Kia Motors Q1 profit any Libyan government,” the second US official said up on SUV demand on condition of anonymity. Among US concerns are sees first fall since 2008 SEOUL: Kia Motors Corp, South Korea’s second-largest that such oil sales could fund arms purchases by automaker, posted a solid first-quarter net profit yesterday those resisting the unity government’s authority. The SYDNEY: Australian consumer prices fell in January-March for but the latest figures had the underlying measures of trimmed on the back of a weaker Korean won and strong demand for official said the United States and other nations the first time since 2008 during the global financial crisis, data and weighted mean at 1.7 percent and 1.4 percent in the year its SUVs and motorhomes. Net profit stood at 944.6 billion could impose sanctions on those found to violate UN showed yesterday, putting pressure on the central bank to cut to March. “Today’s data puts the RBA in a difficult position,” won ($822.7 million) during the January-March period, up Security Council resolutions on Libya, though he did interest rates and sending the local dollar tumbling. The statis- Masters said. “The inflation pulse is weak and it now seems 4.6 percent from a year earlier, the company said in a regula- not provide details. tics bureau said the consumer price index (CPI) fell 0.2 percent likely that underlying inflation will remain below the policy tory filing. “Profits have greatly increased thanks to the won’s The eastern NOC has long been trying to sell its in the quarter from the previous three months-when prices target band for some time. “That said, domestic activity looks depreciation, popularity of new models such as Sportage own oil, but until now those efforts have been had risen 0.4 percent - as plunging world oil prices sent the solid at the moment, although the RBA would be cognizant (SUV) ... and a greater share of RVs (motorhomes) in our blocked by the NOC in Tripoli, with the support of cost of fuel lower. The Australian dollar sank from 77.66 US that some of the tailwinds are likely to fade in the second half product line-up,” it said. Operating profit jumped 23.8 per- Western countries. The NOC in Tripoli says any sale by cents to 76.54 cents soon after the figures were released as of this year.” cent on-year to 633.6 billion won on sales of 12.65 trillion its eastern rival would breach UN Security Council res- traders bet on a fresh cut in interest rates. Chris Weston, chief market strategist at IG in Melbourne, won, up 13.2 percent from the previous year. Kia Motors, olutions and put the future of Libya’s economy at risk. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has already slashed said inflation had now become “a major headache” for the along with the country’s largest automaker Hyundai motor, NOC Tripoli officials said on Tuesday they had notified borrowing costs to a record low of two percent as authorities central bank. However, TD Securities said it still expected the forms the world’s fifth-largest automaking group. Hyundai on Tuesday posted an 11.6 percent on-year drop in net profit the United Nations, countries with naval forces in the try to shore up the economy which is exiting an unprecedent- RBA to keep interest rates at 2.0 percent when it holds its next for January to March. Mediterranean and a unity government now working ed mining investment boom at a time of tumbling commodity policy meeting on Tuesday. “The RBA board does not tend to in Tripoli that the shipment had not been authorized prices. For the year to March, inflation came in at just 1.3 per- jump at shadows, and will no doubt next week discuss at and should be stopped. “We have done our job and cent, well down from the 1.7 percent hike over the year to length the details of the report,” it said in a note. The Tuesday December. ANZ senior economist Jo Masters said the figures RBA meeting comes on the same day Treasurer Scott Morrison we are waiting for them to do theirs,” said spokesman Total austerity diet were “extremely weak, with both headline and underlying releases the national budget. Canberra is looking to spur Mohamed al-Harari.—Reuters limits the Q1 losses inflation well below expectations”. growth as it seeks to rein in a budget deficit that last year bal- PARIS: French oil giant Total yesterday unveiled first The RBA has targeted an underlying rate of 2.0-3.0 percent looned to Aus$37.4 billion.— AFP quarter net profits down 40 percent on lower oil prices yet better than forecast on higher production and cost cuts. Net income fell to $1.6 billion (1.4 billion euros), Barclays reveals profits dip, move to sell its French unit better than the $1.2 billion consensus of a panel of analysts consulted by Bloomberg albeit down from LONDON: Troubled British bank Barclays posted sliding profits ahead of Britain’s crucial referendum on European Union mem- Barclays will continue to operate its corporate and investment $2.66 billion for the same period last year. Net adjusted yesterday, hit by losses in non-core assets flagged for disposal, bership on June 23. banking activities in France. “Accelerating the disposal of our non- results, stripping out elements such as stock, dropped adding it was in exclusive talks to sell its French retail division. The bank added it has entered “exclusive discussions” with core unit is the key to creating a simpler, more focused Barclays, 37 percent to $1.6 billion on sales of $32.8 billion, Earnings after taxation declined seven percent to £433 million AnaCap Financial Partners over the possible sale of its French retail and to eliminating the drag on the performance of our strong down 22 percent. In the face of persistently weak oil ($630 million, 558 million euros) in the three months to March, banking activities, in a move which would mark its exit from conti- core business,” said chief executive Jes Staley. “Today’s announce- prices Total has embarked on austerity to slash costs Barclays said in a results statement. That compared with net profit nental European retail banking. No possible price tag was given ment, together with the sale of our Asia Wealth operations and said it would be ramping down investments in of £465 million last time around. for the French division, which employs around 1,000 people announced earlier this month, represent significant steps forward, 2016 with organic investments below the $19 billion Revenues slid 13 percent to £4.6 billion in the reporting period. according to a company spokeswoman. The talks are part of and are tangible evidence of the progress we continue to make. announced in February, which was already down on Pre-tax profits sank 25 percent to £793 million, hurt also by rising Barclays’ ongoing efforts to shed non-core assets, as it attempts to “This transaction, once completed, would effectively finish our $23 billion for 2015. “Operating costs are decreasing as credit impairment charges and a poor performance by its invest- recover from several scandals. The French operations include its exit from Continental European branch-based retail banking,” said planned with the objective of achieving $900 million ment banking arm. That undershot market expectations of £846 network of 74 branches, life insurance business, and wealth and Staley, adding that the French unit “no longer fits” with the group’s in savings during the year,” Total said. million. The group meanwhile stressed its “cautious” outlook investment management operations. strategic ambitions.—AFP THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 BUSINESS

Jazeera Airways net profit up 33 percent

KUWAIT: Jazeera Airways yesterday announced its in line with our sector’s seasonality. While the exces- In-flight broadband financial results for the first quarter of 2016. The sive overcapacity on the sectors we operate poses a Starting Q1 2017, Jazeera Airways’ fleet will be company registered a net profit of KD 4.0 million, an downward pressure on our yields, we expect to equipped with cutting-edge broadband internet increase of 33.0% from the same quarter last year. counter this pressure in the peak summer season technology from Rockwell Collins, who have chosen Q1 2016 Highlights: Operating revenue: KD11.9 mil- and close the year with growth in our operational Jazeera Airways to be the launch customer for this lion, less 7.8% from Q1 2015; Net profit: KD4.0 mil- profits and our bottom line.” new service. In 2017 Jazeera Airways travelers will lion, up 33.0% from Q1 2015; Passengers: up 5.1% have the opportunity to live stream their favorite TV from Q1 2015; Load factor: up 2.4% from Q1 2015; The Next Big Thing shows, movies, news, and sports on any personal On-time Performance: 90.9%. The Next Big Thing is a series of new ambitious device. Jazeera Airways Chairman, Marwan Boodai, said: and game-changing initiatives that will boost “We’ve had a busy and exciting quarter as we lay Jazeera Airways’ offering, reinforce its brand, and Jazeera Airways Long-Haul the ground-work for the growth and expansion of attract and retain more customers in 2016 and Jazeera Airways is currently looking to expand our offering in 2016 and beyond. Soon we will start beyond. Below is a glimpse into the four new initia- where they can proceed directly to passport con- its network to include key long-haul destinations by flights to Taif, our third destination in Saudi Arabia, tives and how they will transform Jazeera Airways’ trol, thus completely bypassing the hassle of navi- partnering with an international operator. Though with the first flight scheduled for June 7th. On the offering. gating Kuwait International Airport’s parking and still in its early stages, the airline confirms the new product development front, we kicked-off various check-in congestion. routes will be non-stop and offered through a true construction programs for initiatives that fall under Remote check-in partnership with a global airline. our ‘The Next Big Thing’ strategy, launched in Jazeera Airways is constructing a state-of-the-art Exclusive lounge February of this year, and we are on track to deliver check-in facility located two minutes away from the Starting Q3 2016, Jazeera Airways Business Class Jazeera Airways Terminal starting with the dedicated business class at Kuwait airport to serve as a second option for flight check- travelers will enjoy exclusive access to what will be The airline is in an advanced planning stage to International Airport and the remote check-in and in. Operational by end of 2016, the facility is a sin- the newest lounge at Kuwait International Airport, establish a dedicated terminal at Kuwait long-term parking facility. gle-stop remote check-in facility with valets for and the only lounge at the airport with a direct and International Airport, which will help Jazeera Both initiatives are in development today and both short-term and long-term parking and lug- unobstructed view of the tarmac. High-speed inter- Airways better serve its travelers and help relieve are set to launch in the third quarter of this year. gage assistance. Once travelers and their luggage net, comfortable seating, food, and drinks will be the congestion at the country’s single-terminal air- “Our outlook for the year remains unchanged and are checked in, they will be shuttled to the terminal offered at the lounge. port. Investors want mutual funds to get tougher on CEO pay packages Polls underscore a growing angst over CEO pay

BOSTON: Individual investors are angry about CEO pay, and like they’re in cahoots with each other,” Hartz said in a tele- US companies and focused on executive compensation mat- they want their mutual fund firms to do something about it. phone interview. ters in 45 percent of those meetings, he said. Vanguard Top money managers such as BlackRock Inc and Vanguard Asset managers hold about 30 percent of US corporate spokeswoman Linda Wolohan said via email that executive Group oversee trillions of dollars for individuals, but the firms stock, giving them great influence over executive compensa- pay “is a matter on which people have a wide variety of views rarely challenge CEO pay in their proxy votes on behalf of tion and other corporate governance issues. Retail investors (as supported by your survey results).” Pay is just one factor investors. That practice may not match well with the views of have about 89 percent of the nearly $16 trillion held in mutual Vanguard considers in its proxy voting and it often addresses their clients. When asked directly, most investors in American funds, according to trade group Investment Company pay issues with company boards privately, she said. fund firms are critical of CEO pay packages, according to a Institute. All of the five large firms - BlackRock Inc, Vanguard Fidelity spokesman Charlie Keller said that its funds “are national Reuters/Ipsos poll. Group, Fidelity Investments, State Street Corp and T. Rowe managed with one overriding goal: To provide the greatest Among respondents, 59 percent said chief executives at Price - emphasize that executive pay should be linked to com- possible return.” Spokespeople for T Rowe Price and State S&P 500 companies were paid “too much,” and 56 percent said pany financial performance. Their voting history, however, Street declined to comment. Publicly-traded US companies mutual fund firms “should challenge executive pay more shows that they rarely use their ballots to challenge compen- were required to submit the pay of their top executives for often.” The survey was conducted between March 22 and sation packages for perceived underperformance. advisory votes by their investors under the 2010 Dodd-Frank March 31. It included 1,024 people who said they invested Last year, the firms cast their advisory “say on pay” votes in financial reform act. With thousands of votes to cast each year with one or more of five top asset managers and 722 people support of senior executives 96 percent of the time or more at through electronic platforms, the companies each have their who said they had at least some understanding of what a S&P 500 firms, according to research firm Proxy Insight. That own governance specialists to oversee their voting decisions. fund manager is. It has a credibility interval of about 4 per- level of support was typical for recent years, as median pay Retired Massachusetts congressman Barney Frank, one of centage points. among S&P 500 CEOs rose to $11.3 million in 2014 from $9.4 the act’s creators, has suggested that funds with highly paid Win up to 15 Kilos of The poll results underscore a growing angst over large- million in 2010, according to pay consultant Farient Advisors. executives make poor overseers of CEO pay. BlackRock CEO company CEO pay, which now runs more than 300 times that Big fund firms are facing more questions about their pay votes. Laurence Fink, for instance, made $25.8 million last year. of US rank-and-file workers, according to a study by the AFL- BlackRock faces a shareholder proposal that calls for the Several leaders of union and state pension funds, which Gold this festive CIO, the largest US federation of unions. Many CEOs at major world’s largest asset manager to report on how it might bring vote against executive pay more often, said the companies have pay packages worth $10 million or more. One its voting practices in line with its stated support of linking pay Reuters/Ipsos poll results suggest that most investors want season at Malabar poll participant, Fargo, North Dakota cabdriver Brent Hartz, and performance. BlackRock calls such a report unnecessary. funds to take a harder line. “Ultimately, it has got to be driv- said CEO pay is often “ridiculous” and worries that managers of BlackRock spokesman Ed Sweeney said the firm believes en by their clients,” said Mike McCauley, a governance offi- Gold & Diamonds funds he owns - such as the $50 billion Vanguard Growth that talking privately with company officials is the best way to cer for the Florida State Board of Administration, which Index Fund - are too cozy with corporate chiefs. “It’s almost address pay issues. Last year, the firm engaged with about 700 manages $178 billion.—Reuters KUWAIT: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the leading jewelry retailer unfurled the details of its much awaited campaign to celebrate this festive season. This campaign will run at all Malabar Gold & Diamonds outlets in Middle East & Far East from 27April 2016 to 14 May, 2016. The customers get unprecedented opportunities to win a total of 15 kilos of gold. A true shopper’s delight, Malabar Gold & Diamonds will capti- vate the customers by exhibiting eye catching designs in gold, platinum, diamonds and precious stones from different parts of the world to flaunt any occasion or event and are well priced too. For every purchase of gold jewelry above KD150, the cus- tomers get a ‘Scratch & Win’ coupon through which they can win a guaranteed gold coin or up to 250 gold coins instantly. The customers will get guaranteed pearl jewelry on every dia- mond jewelry purchases. Customers also have a great oppor- tunity to pay 10% of the value on their desired jewelry and get gold rate protection until 14May, 2016, during this festive sea- son. The customers also get a fabulous chance to buy 22K 8 gm gold coins with absolutely no making charges from any of New Mercedes-Benz compact Malabar Gold & Diamonds outlets in GCC during this period. To add more glitter to this season, the brand has also unveiled the latest collection of jewelry specially designed for the festive season in gold, diamonds and precious gems to models launched in Kuwait suit the tastes of their multicultural and multinational cus- tomers. Moreover, the customers can update any of their old ornaments purchased from GCC with the brand new enticing KUWAIT: Athletic, modern, urban, powerful - this is just a effortlessly masters all challenges while being tough enough for CLS-Class, whose design concept has spawned more than its collection of Malabar Gold & Diamonds without any loss. Any glimpse of the Mercedes-Benz compact cars made for the new rough terrain. The GLA is highly manoeuvrable around the city, fair share of imitators since its debut in 2003. With its frameless 22K old gold ornaments purchased from GCC can be generation seeking design and performance and the chance lively on the open roads beyond the metropolis, and dynamic doors, the coupÈ adopts the design of the Concept Style exchanged with Malabar Gold & Diamonds designs by paying to own a Mercedes-Benz. The A-Class, GLA and CLA offer more and efficient on the busy streets and highways. CoupÈ into series production. The newcomer features a radar- only making charges ensuring they don’t lose any value on driving pleasure and emotional appeal than ever before in the The high-quality elements, developed with attention to detail, based braking system (COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST) as the rate of gold. All these offers will be valid at their outlets in compact car segment, and thanks to the authorised General and the flexible interior clearly position the GLA as a premium standard which is able to warn the driver of an obstacle from a GCC until 14 May 2016. Distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Kuwait, Abdul Rahman crossover with a young spirit- making it the most recent model in speed of 7 km/h and to initiate precision braking when the Albisher & Zaid Alkazemi Company, the cars are now available the new entry level segment that is widening the world of driver steps on the brake pedal. in Kuwait with variant engines that will make every car enthu- Mercedes-Benz for customers in the region. As a versatile day-to- Following overwhelming response to the Concept Style Dragon City launches siast’s dream come true. day companion the GLA has a flexible and variable interior. The Coupe and feedback to “please put this car into series produc- rear seat backrests can not only be folded down completely, but tion” the CLA-Class has arrived, with its sporty design expected to ‘Monday Wholesale, The new A-Class are also adjustable for angle if required (optional). The large lug- attract a new target group of drivers and owners. The CLA is a The new-generation A-Class from Mercedes-Benz reconciles gage compartment (421 - 1235 litres) is well laid-out and can be style rebel and, although serially avant-garde, it remains true to Offer & Order’ the conflicting aims of sporty performance and enhanced com- loaded without difficulty thanks to the low loading sill and the Mercedes-Benz core values by setting new standards in aerody- fort: Mercedes-Benz has increased the range of available wide tailgate, which opens and closes automatically as an option. namics, efficiency and technology. Its unique design idiom and engines with an A 250 that produces a peak output of 155 kW Delivering even greater performance, the Mercedes-AMG exceptional performance holds strong appeal - even for those MANAMA: Dragon City will conduct a series promo- (211 hp) and maximum torque of 350 Nm. With its dramatic GLA 45 holds the pole position with regard to driving dynamics: who hadn’t expected to drive a Mercedes-Benz. tion action in the coming May and June - where a design in the style of the successful MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS it accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and reaches a Offering an even greater level of performance, the dynamic special weekly event will be launched to local retail- Formula 1 team, the special “Motorsport Edition” model will par- top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited). Thanks to the CLA 45 AMG is a perfect representative of the AMG’s Driving ers and group buyers, which is called “Monday ticularly appeal to racing fans. The Mercedes-AMG A 45 4MATIC combination of standard-fit performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC Performance brand claim: with a peak output of 265 kW (360 hp) Wholesale - Offer & Order”, where all Bahrain busi- also benefits from the model update. With a peak output of 280 all-wheel-drive and the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports and maximum torque of 450 Newton meters, its turbocharged nessmen are invited to bargain with the Dragon City kW (381 hp) and maximum torque of 475 Nm, the entry-level transmission, the GLA 45 impresses with its equally sporty and engine is the most powerful four-cylinder unit in series produc- tenants for the best wholesale price. The 1st Event model from Mercedes-AMG is the world’s most powerful mid- efficient drive system concept. The design of the GLA 45 exudes tion in the world. The performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all- will be started on Apr. 25, 2016, Monday morning sized sports model. The revised gear ratios, aerodynamic fine- fascination with its powerful and distinctive character. As the wheel drive of the CLA 45 AMG similarly sets a new benchmark in between 10.00 am to 2.00 pm, and each Monday will tuning and the new DYNAMIC SELECT driving modes raise powerful AMG top-of-the-line model of the GLA class, the high- its competitive segment. have the same Offer. overall performance to a higher level, underlining the claim to performance crossover combines the hallmark sensual clarity of “The current line-up of Mercedes-Benz compact cars is the “According to statistics of footfall of the Dragon leadership in this market segment. Mercedes-Benz as an expression of modern luxury with muscular strongest and most exciting to date. Not only are these compact City Mall, Dragon City has received over 1 million visi- elements exclusive to AMG. sports cars the most powerful, they are also the most agile mod- tors since the past four months, and especially GLA: Fit for rough terrain els in their class, making every one highly appealing for our cus- attracted more and more visitors from KSA and Progressive in design, the Mercedes-Benz GLA is a trusted Instinctively different tomers in Kuwait,” said Michael Ruehle, CEO A.R Albisher & Z Kuwait,” said Patrick Zheng, G Manager of the day-to-day motoring companion ready for any adventure, and The CLA sets a new segment, with world-leading aerody- ALkazemi Co. The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class, GLA and CLA are Chinamex Bahrain Management Company. “But this with good off road capability to match. Whether in the city, to the namics (Cd = 0.22), avant-garde coupÈ design and 4MATIC all available in A.R. Albisher & Z. Alkazemi Company’s Shuwaikh is not the Dragon City’s goal”, he added. “Dragon City office or on the beach it reinterprets the crossover segment and wheel drive. As a new four-door coupÈ it follows the idea of the showroom now. is aiming to act as a wholesale and re-export busi- ness hub in the Region, it is a different business mod- el than the other shopping malls. To tell its special business model, Dragon City will commence a series of business promotion actions in the coming months, and people especially the busi- nessmen will see something new.” Dragon City was grand opened on Dec 27, 2015, under the patronage of His Highness Prime Minister. Till today, nearly 600 shops have initiated their trade business in Dragon City, and 90% are from China, serving the local con- sumers and retailers with tens of thousands cate- gories of selected products from building materials to house hold products and children products. THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 TECHNOLOGY

Kaspersky Lab experts discover why it’s so easy to make an ATM obey hacker commands

DUBAI: Almost any ATM in the world could inside the ATM, or to the network cable con- els and this makes them unprepared for be illegally accessed and jackpotted with or necting the machine to the Internet. By criminals actively challenging the security of without the help of malware. According to gaining even partial physical access to the these devices. This is today’s reality that research conducted by Kaspersky Lab ATM, criminals potentially can: causes banks and their customers huge experts, this is because of the widespread Install specially programmed microcom- financial losses. From our perspective this is use of outdated and insecure software, mis- puter (a so called black box) inside the ATM, the result of a longtime misbelief, that takes in network configuration and a lack of which will give attackers remote access to cybercriminals are only interested in cyber physical security for critical parts of the ATM. the ATM; Reconnect the ATM to a rogue pro- attacks against Internet banking. They are For many years the biggest threat to the cessing center. A fake processing center is interested in these attacks, but also increas- customers and owners of ATMs were skim- software that processes payment data and is ingly see the value in exploiting ATM vulner- mers - special devices attached to an ATM in identical to the bank’s software despite the abilities, because direct attacks against such order to steal data from bank card fact that it doesn’t belong to the bank. Once devices significantly shortens their route to magstripes. But as malicious techniques the ATM is reconnected to a fake processing real money,” - said Olga Kochetova, security have evolved, ATMs have been exposed to center, attackers can issue any command expert at Kaspersky Lab’s Penetration more danger. In 2014, Kaspersky Lab they want. And the ATM will obey. The con- Testing department. researchers discovered Tyupkin - one of the nection between ATMs and the processing Although the security issues listed above first widely known examples of malware for center can be protected in various ways. For most probably affect a lot of ATMs around ATMs, and in 2015 company experts uncov- example, using a hardware or software VPN, the world, it doesn’t mean that the situation ered the Carbanak gang, which, among oth- SSL/TLS encryption, a firewall or MAC- cannot be fixed. ATM manufacturers can er things was capable of jackpotting ATMs authentication, implemented in xDC proto- reduce the risk of attack on cash machines through compromise banking infrastruc- cols. However, these measures are not often by applying the following measures: ture. Both examples of attack were possible all ATMs are PCs running on very old ver- unlimited capabilities in terms of control implemented. When they are, they are often Firstly, it is necessary to revise the XFS stan- due to the exploitation of several common sions of operation systems such as Windows over that ATM: it can turn the PIN pad and misconfigured and even vulnerable, some- dard with an emphasis on safety, and intro- weaknesses in ATM technology, and in the XP. This makes them vulnerable to infection card reader into a “native” skimmer or just thing that might only be discovered during duce two-factor authentication between infrastructure that supports them. This is with PC malware and attack via exploits. In give away all the money stored in the ATM, an ATM security assessment. As a result, devices and legitimate software. This will help only the tip of the iceberg. the vast majority of cases, the special soft- upon a command from its hacker. criminals don’t have to manipulate the hard- reduce the likelihood of unauthorized money In an effort to map all ATM security ware that allows the ATM’s PC to interact In many cases observed by Kaspersky ware, they just exploit insecurities in the net- withdrawals using trojans and attackers gain- issues, Kaspersky Lab penetration testing with banking infrastructure and hardware Lab researchers, criminals don’t have to use work communication between the ATM and ing direct control over ATM units. Secondly, it specialists have conducted research based units, processing cash and credit cards, is malware to infect the ATM or the network of the banking infrastructure. is necessary to implement “authenticated dis- on the investigation of real attacks, and on based on XFS standard. This a rather old and the bank it’s attached to. That is possible pensing” to exclude the possibility of attacks the results of ATM security assessments for insecure technology specification, originally because of the lack of physical security for How to stop ATM jackpotting via fake processing centers. Thirdly, it is neces- several international banks. As a result of the created in order to standardize ATM soft- the ATMs themselves - a very common issue “The results of our research show that sary to implement cryptographic protection research, the experts have demonstrated ware, so that it can work on any equipment for these devices. Very often ATMs are con- even though vendors are now trying to and integrity control over the data transmit- that malware attacks against ATMs are possi- regardless of manufacturer. Should malware structed and installed in a way that means a develop ATMs with strong security features, ted between all hardware units and the PCs ble due to several security issues. First is that successfully infect an ATM, it receives almost third-party can easily gain access to the PC many banks are still using old insecure mod- inside ATMs. Encryption row spotlights fears on security, privacy

WASHINGTON: Has encryption technology given the bad guys a way to operate in the dark? Or has the new tech age gifted law enforcement with unprece- dented surveillance powers? A weeks-long show- down between the FBI and Apple ended last month without a clear winner, but the debate rages on over government access to encrypted data in an era of evolving mobile technology. Some worry new forms of encryption are creating dark corners for criminals and terrorists to conspire in secret, while others contend just the opposite-that it has led to a golden age for snooping on citizens. On both sides, the passions run deep. The US government dropped its legal battle to compel Apple to help unlock an iPhone used by one of the shooters in the December killing rampage in San Bernardino, California, after saying it had found a means to do so without Apple’s help. But those involved say it’s only a matter of time before a new case emerges which tests the bound- BERLIN: German transport minister Alexander Dobrindt gets into a BMW I3 electro aries of law enforcement and data protection. “This drive after a joint press conference with finance minister and economy minister on a has created one of the most difficult policy dilemmas national strategy of promoting electric vehicles by giving purchase subsidies to buy- of the digital age, as encryption both improves securi- ers, in Berlin yesterday. — AFP ty for consumers and businesses and makes it harder for governments to protect them from other threats,” court order. We need strong encryption to protect hearing. “In just about everything we do, we leave an said a policy paper from the Information Technology personal data, but we also need to know when terror- incredibly insightful digital breadcrumb trail.” US looks into Google and Innovation Foundation, a Washington think tank. ists are plotting to kill Americans.” Yoran said law enforcement “has an overwhelm- “There is no way to square this circle, so any choice Meanwhile a broad coalition of technology com- ing volume of information readily available to it, cre- will come with tradeoffs.” panies and activists backing Apple have argued ating challenges to efficiently manage and fully lever- edge on Android: Report against any rules to allow “special access” for law age it.” GOING DARK? enforcement, claiming these would create vulnerabil- Chris Calabrese of the Center for Democracy and SAN FRANCISCO: The US is looking into Competition Commissioner Margrethe For years the debate on encryption, privacy and ities that could be exploited by hackers or repressive Technology argued the smartphone has become a whether free Android mobile software is Vestager says the Silicon Valley giant has security had been simmering, amid warnings from governments. highly personal device that includes users’ most pri- giving an unfair advantage to other Google used practices such as making manufactur- the FBI and others that law enforcement was “going vate thoughts and conversations. offerings such as its search engine, the Wall ers pre-install its market-leading search dark” in an age of new mobile technology, where tra- DIGITAL ‘BREADCRUMB’ TRAIL “We’re not saying that the government should Street Journal reported Tuesday. Federal engine as the default in phones to “abuse ditional tools like wiretaps don’t always work and Critics of the FBI claim the government’s com- never be able to look at your phone,” Calabrese said. Trade Commission (FTC) staffers have met its dominant position.” wrongdoers can increasingly operate unseen. But plaints about “going dark” are disingenuous-saying “What we’re saying is that the phone is incredibly sen- with companies in recent months about Brussels believes such practices breach revelations from former US intelligence contractor the digital age has made more data available, but that sitive. It is perhaps one of the most private spaces that concerns that Alphabet-owned Google is EU competition law. The EU has accused Edward Snowden stoked fears that electronic surveil- law enforcement is failing to use its tools productive- exist today and has ever existed in America. abusing the dominant position of Android Google of obstructing innovation by giving lance has on the contrary become pervasive and in ly. “We live in a ‘golden age’ of surveillance, more so “Therefore, it deserves a commensurate high level of software for powering smartphones or unfair prominence to its own apps, espe- some cases spun out of control. than in any other point in history,” said Amit Yoran, security and we need really good arguments for why tablets, according to the Journal. cially its search engine, in deals with mobile Moves by Apple and Google to step up encryp- president of the security firm RSA, at a congressional that security should be breached.” —AFP Concerns at issue are similar to some manufacturers such as Samsung and tion, making it impossible for the companies them- targeted by European Union regulators, Huawei. Google must now respond within selves to use “keys” to unlock data, made the debate and the FTC is even interested in learning three months to avoid sanctions which all the more urgent. about evidence being used to back a case could amount to fines of up to 10 percent So did reports that attackers in last November’s Packing a punch online, there, it reported. Citing people familiar of the group’s annual global sales or $7.4 Paris massacre may have used encrypted communica- with the matter, the newspaper said the billion based on their 2015 results. tions to avoid detection. More recently, WhatsApp Daily Mail moves for Yahoo FTC’s move extends a probe that began last Google has sought to downplay it’s anti- said it had implemented “end to end encryption” that year. Google and the FTC declined to com- trust battle with the European Commission would allow only those sending and receiving mes- ment on the report. The Android operating and stressed in a recent blog post that peo- sages to view the content. “No one can see inside that LONDON: Shortlisted as a potential buyer of says it is the most viewed online newspaper in system accounts for about 80 percent of ple who buy Android-powered devices can message. Not cybercriminals. Not hackers. Not oppres- US Internet giant Yahoo, the Daily Mail has English, with more than 200 million hits a the world market for mobile phones, far change applications such as “search” that sive regimes. Not even us,” said the Facebook-owned made an online empire out of the kind of con- month, divided equally between Britain, the ahead of Google’s closest rival, Apple. EU are pre-loaded on devices. — AFP messaging service with a billion users worldwide. Its tent readers can’t resist clicking on. United States, and the rest of the world. move has drawn fierce criticism, with US Senator Tom The parent company of the tabloid found- Cotton calling it “an open invitation to terrorists, drug ed in 1896, Daily Mail and General Trust CHALLENGE OF VIDEO Germany to subsidize electric dealers, and sexual predators to use WhatsApp’s serv- (DMGT), confirmed this month that it is in The online content often differs from the ices to endanger the American people.” talks with interested parties regarding a bid Daily Mail and is generated by a separate team cars to help own auto industry for the struggling Yahoo. of 800 people. ABSOLUTE PRIVACY? Though DMGT boasts revenue of some “It’s like a factory. They take material from BERLIN: Germany’s auto industry risks million euros will be used to procure elec- David Bitkower, a senior official in the Justice £1.8 billion ($2.6 billion, 2.3 billion euros), it is loads of different sites,” Beckett said, adding being overtaken by foreign competitors tric vehicles for the government’s own fleet Department criminal division, notes a tendency “to still short of Yahoo’s $5 billion. that it has young and speedy workforce. Yet unless it receives greater domestic support, and 300 million euros will be invested in understate the risks to public safety from the imple- But experts told AFP that the British group although the site generated nearly £73 million the country’s economy minister said electric charging stations. mentation of warrant-proof encryption”-a term cited has cleverly expanded into the online world in revenue last year, mainly through advertis- Wednesday, announcing a 1 billion euro Gabriel said the goal was to increase the by the FBI and others to describe encryption so tough already through its Internet portal MailOnline, ing, DMGT admits the freely accessible site is ($1.13 billion) plan to subsidize electric cars number of electric cars in Germany tenfold that investigators cannot access data with a court while keeping the circulation of its paper ver- not yet profitable, saying it needs to tip the that are seen as the technology of the to 500,000 by 2020 - still only half the origi- order. sion at a respectable 1.6 million copies daily. £100 million mark. Online advertising also future. Electric vehicles have had a sluggish nal target. While foreign car manufacturers Bitkower, speaking at an ITIF forum, argued that “The MailOnline is quite different to the faces the road bumps of ad-blocking software start in Germany, the country where the will be able to benefit from the subsidy, it’s not clear “end to end” encryption will make people newspaper in most respects,” said London and the smaller space available on smart- combustion engine-powered automobile too, if they agree to contribute their share safer than prior generations, when companies stored School of Economics professor Charlie phones and tablets. was born. A government plan to get 1 mil- of the rebate, the only automakers that data that could be requested under court order. “It’s Beckett. “It’s much more about celebrity... peo- Competition is fierce from sites such as lion e-cars on the streets by 2020 is far have signed up so far are Volkswagen, very important to recognize there are tradeoffs to be ple don’t go there for a sort of serious informa- Buzzfeed and Vice, which have proved to be behind schedule, with just 50,000 sold so Daimler and BMW. Given German buyers’ made,” he told the forum. FBI director James Comey tion, they go there as a snack. “They are going highly skilled in creating video content-a rap- far. “After a long debate we have agreed to tendency to purchase domestic brands, the also warned of dangers from these new tools. “I love there usually for five or 10 minutes during idly growing area. a subsidy program that aims to show on country’s car industry is likely to benefit strong encryption. It protects us in so many ways their working day, or when they are bored.” “Integrating video is very expensive but the home market that we can master these most from the program. from bad people,” he told a group of students in Ohio MailOnline has on occasion crossed a line. A people want more and more of it,” said new drive trains, from plug-in hybrid to “This country will only have a chance to recently. “Many of us like the idea of a storage space in row broke out after US actor George Clooney Lechevallier. “We’re in a kind of race that battery-powered vehicles, and make them preserve its social, ecological, cultural stan- our lives that no one can get into. But it takes us to a accused the newspaper of fabricating an arti- makes this business model totally unstable.” suitable for the mass market,” Economy dards if it remains a successful industrial place-absolute privacy-that we have not been to cle about his then-fiancee Amal in 2014. MailOnline “is definitely ahead of the others Minister Sigmar Gabriel said at a news con- nation,” Gabriel said, noting the success of before... No matter how you feel about it, you have to The online newspaper has also been but it still doesn’t have the perfect business ference in Berlin. the program to create a European aircraft understand there are costs to this new world.” accused of bigoted language in its coverage formula”. Making a move to buy Yahoo can be Starting in May, buyers will get 4,000 manufacturer, Airbus, decades ago. The next key chapter in the debate is set to play of the migrant crisis in Europe-particularly explained by the fact that the maturing euros ($4,514.80) toward the purchase of Japanese automaker Toyota has been out in Congress, where a proposal that would require with a cartoon published in the wake of the Internet continues to reward research and an all-electric vehicle, while plug-in hybrids commercially successful with its plug-in tech firms to enable law enforcement access has November attacks in Paris that showed a cari- analysis services, which could help MailOnline will receive a subsidy of up to 3,000 euros. hybrids for years, while California-based been drafted. Similar measures are under considera- cature of Muslims entering Europe along with to grow. The US Internet giant has also itself The cost will be shared equally by the gov- Tesla is considered the cutting edge of tion in Britain, France and other countries. rats. Pascal Lechevallier, media consultant at absorbed new gems such as microblogging ernment and industry. all-electric vehicles. “Now we’re in a simi- “No entity or individual is above the law,” said What’s Hot, told AFP that MailOnline has a site Tumblr and the image sharing website Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble lar position,” said Gabriel. “The reinven- Senator Dianne Feinstein, a Democrat sponsoring the “populist and popular” recipe for success that Flickr, which the British group could hope to said he would set aside 600 million euros tion of the automobile is currently being measure with Republican Richard Burr. “Today, terror- gives people “what they are looking for on the leverage to drive more traffic to its site-while for the rebates, which will be available on a driven by companies that aren’t based in ists and criminals are increasingly using encryption to Internet: entertainment”. relying on the large assets of Yahoo to first come, first serve basis. Another 100 Europe.” — AP foil law enforcement efforts, even in the face of a Its audience speaks for itself: MailOnline achieve economies of scale. — AFP THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 HEALTH & SCIENCE

Last year, a Chinese national report said adult obesity rates had reached The percentage of overweight boys in China had grown from 0.7 percent to A leaflet on a table at a McDonald’s outlet in Shanghai. 9.6 per cent in 2012, more than doubling in a decade. — AFP 16.4 percent, and girls from 1.5 percent to nearly 14 percent. Junk food is fattening rural Chinese children

PARIS: Researchers raised the alarm yesterday 16.4 percent, and girls from 1.5 percent to nearly people eat more and are less physically active Surveillance had found that 4.3 percent of boys that rural China should not be neglected in about an obesity explosion among children in 14 percent, it found. The study used different than they were in the past. The traditional and 2.7 percent of girls frequently enjoyed soft obesity interventions. We need to educate chil- rural China as a Western-style diet high in sugar measures of Body Mass Index (BMI) for over- Chinese diet has shifted towards one that is high drinks. Nearly 13 percent of boys and 4.3 per- dren on healthy eating and physical activity, and carbohydrates starts taking its toll. A 29- weight and obesity than the World Health in fat and calories and low in fibre.” cent of girls spent more than two hours per day and monitor their weight to check if these year survey of kids in China’s eastern Shandong Organisation (WHO) standard. playing computer games. “The adoption of efforts are making a difference.” province revealed that 17 percent of boys BMI is a ratio of weight-to-height squared. For Fat will ‘cost lives’ Western foods, notably American junk food high Last year, a Chinese national report said adult younger than 19 were obese in 2014, and nine the UN’s health body, a BMI of 25-29.9 is classi- The WHO says being overweight is a major in calories and sugary drinks, is the cause of this obesity rates had reached 9.6 percent in 2012, percent of girls-up from under one percent for fied as overweight, and from 30 upwards obese. risk factor for heart disease and stroke, diabetes, phenomenon,” observed French obesity expert more than doubling in a decade. A study in the both genders in 1985. The study authors used a stricter cut-off of 24- and some cancers. “China is set for an escalation David Nocca. Journal of the American College of Cardiology in “This is extremely worrying,” the European 27.9 for overweight, and 28 and above for obese. of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and the The authors warned the findings had impli- March 2015 said three out of four people in Society of Cardiology’s Joep Perk said of the This means it would be difficult to compare the popularity of the Western lifestyle will cost lives,” cations for the entire nation, with almost half China were in poor cardiovascular shape. study published in the European Journal of numbers to other countries, but does not invali- said Perk. The study found that the trend was of its 1.36 billion population living in rural Cardiovascular disease has become the leading Preventive Cardiology. “It is the worst explosion date the fattening trend observed within China growing faster in children aged seven-12 than in areas in 2014. “The rises in overweight and cause of death in China, and the prevalence of of childhood and adolescent obesity that I have itself, said Perk. “China has experienced rapid adolescents. And they speculated that the high- obesity coincide with increasing incomes in diabetes has more than doubled in 10 years. ever seen.” The data comes from six government socioeconomic and nutritional changes in the er prevalence among boys could be the result of rural households and we expect this trend to China’s expansion is part of a global one: a surveys of some 28,000 rural school children past 30 years,” study co-author Ying-Xiu Zhang of a “societal preference” for males which “could continue in the coming decades in Shandong major survey in April, published in The Lancet (aged 7-18) in Shandong. The percentage of the Shandong Centre for Disease Control and result in boys enjoying more of the family’s province and other regions of China,” said medical journal, said one in five adults in the overweight boys had grown from 0.7 percent to Prevention said in a statement. “In China today, resources”. A 2005 National Youth Risk Behaviour Zhang. “This is a wake-up call for policymakers world could be obese by 2025. — AFP English junior doctors hold second day of all-out strike LONDON: English junior doctors staged an all- percent of respondents blamed ministers for the out strike for a second day yesterday in a bitter dispute, compared with nine percent who row with the government over a new contract, blamed the BMA. A further 27 percent blamed forcing more than 13,000 operations to be both equally. There are 53,000 junior doctors- postponed. The strike, from 0700 GMT to 1600 graduates with years of experience but who GMT, is the fourth industrial action by doctors have yet to complete their training-in England’s since the start of the year but the first to be National Health Service (NHS). extended to hospital emergency units. Some The taxpayer-funded NHS, which is adminis- 21,600 junior doctors took part in the first day tered differently in Wales, Scotland and of the strike on Tuesday — 78 percent of the Northern Ireland, was established in 1948 and is number who had been due to work. Prime one of Britain’s most respected institutions, pro- Minister David Cameron condemned the strike viding largely free medical care. While it has called by the British Medical Association (BMA) been shielded from austerity cuts to public serv- union as the “wrong thing to do”, but public ices, experts warn it still faces increasing finan- support remains strong. cial strain due to factors like rising treatment A new YouGov poll for The Times found 52 costs and an ageing population. —AFP Protest planned to support Argentine woman jailed for miscarriage BUENOS AIRES: Women’s and abortion told her, she said, that she was miscarrying rights groups will march demanding the at five months pregnant. “Then a male release of a woman sentenced to eight nurse brought me the fetus in a little box, years in jail following a miscarriage. The and insulted me. I told him that was not woman, 27, called Belen in press accounts, mine, and he said ‘look here, this is your has become a symbol of the lamentable child,’” Belen told the court. state of women’s rights in Argentina, where She was taken from the hospital straight BOGOTA, Colombia: A Center for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, pathologist Brigid Bollweg works in Colombia’s National Institute abortion is legal only in cases of rape or if to jail to await trial. Rights groups say that of Health in Bogota. — AFP the mother’s life is in danger. Belen had the woman’s rights have been violated. been jailed for two years following the mis- “After being sentenced arbitrarily, and with carriage in 2014 in the northern province of no crime proven, we demand the immedi- Brazil: Zika outbreaks tops 91,000 cases Tucuman. ate release of Belen who has been in jail Last week, she was sentenced to an since 2014,” said Raquel Vivanco, director of BRASILIA: Brazil’s outbreak of Zika-which has known about the virus-how long it can hide virus, which in most people causes only mild eight-year jail term for “homicide aggravat- rights organization MuMala. Center-left been linked to the devastating microcephaly out in the human body, the degree of risk via symptoms-a rash, joint pain or fever. ed by betrayal and the bond.” The woman, lawmaker Victoria Donda said the woman birth defect in newborns-has topped 91,000 sexual transmission, the full list of diseases and Among the infected to date have been whose real name was not disclosed, was had been subjected to degrading treat- cases, health officials said on Tuesday. disorders it may cause, and all the mosquito 2,844 pregnant women. “So far, it is not possi- admitted to a hospital in her home ment. “Back alley abortions are the number Between January 3 and April 2, 91,387 sus- types capable of transmitting it. Recent scien- ble to determine what percent of Zika-positive province in March 2014 complaining of one cause of death of mothers in Argentina. pected cases of Zika were reported, with a dis- tific consensus is that Zika causes micro- pregnant women may have babies with micro- stomach cramps. She claimed after the fact This is something that happens at all proportionate share (30,286) in the poorer cephaly, a form of severe brain damage in cephaly,” said Infectious Disease Monitoring that said she did not know at the time that income levels, but poorer women are pay- northeast of the country, the Health Ministry newborns, and adult-onset neurological prob- director Claudio Maierovitch. Meanwhile, she was pregnant. The hospital gave her a ing with their lives,” Donda said. About 100 said. Three people have died of the mosquito- lems such as Guillain-Barre Syndrome, which dengue cases surged to 802,429 — 13.7 per- sedative, and then sent her to the obstetric women die every year in Argentina, where borne virus, it said. can cause paralysis and death. cent more than in the same period a year earli- unit where officials accused her of carrying an estimated 500,000 abortions are carried Despite a flurry of research, very little is There is no vaccine or treatment for the er, government data showed. — AP out an illegal abortion on herself. A doctor out annually, NGOs say. — AFP Construction is bustling at Florida’s first ‘sustainable town’ ‘Preservation and responsible growth can work together’

PUNTA GORDA, United States: With deep pockets and an environmentalist’s zeal, retired American football player Syd Kitson dreamed up a plan to build the United States’ first solar- powered town on a vast swath of rural land in southwest Florida. Now, nearly a decade after he first purchased the 91,000 acres (37,000 hectares) known as Babcock Ranch, construc- tion is bustling at what developers say will be the nation’s first eco-friendly city, built from the ground up, with enough room for some 50,000 people. No homes have been built yet, but the first residents will move in by early next year says

PUNTA GORDA, United States : A solar farm under construction in Punta Gorda, Florida PUNTA GORDA, United States : Wetlands restored around Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda. where enough energy will be produced to power 21,000 homes. — AFP photos he purchased the land. The real estate market panther habitat. “Here we have conservation,” Kitson, 57, who played professional football restaurants, hiking trails and lakes for kayak- took a dive, and construction stalled. Some said Eric Draper, executive director of the for five years-first with the Green Bay Packers ing. Eventually, residents may use their smart local residents have opposed the plans, fear- Audubon Society environmental group. Kitson and later, the Dallas Cowboys-before he phones to hail driverless cars to shuttle them ing harm to the environment and the eventual “stepped in at a critical moment” to protect became a real estate developer. “We are build- from one area to another. loss of their rural lifestyle. The Sierra Club-a the water and wildlife in the area, he said. ing a new town together. It is just remarkable,” Housing options will include condomini- leading grassroots environmental group- Kitson told a crowd of several hundred visitors ums and larger homes with front porches, threatened to file a lawsuit to block Kitson’s ‘Never been done’ at an Earth Day event last week to show off priced between $200,000 to $800,000, purchase of the land from the Babcock family, There were also doubts about the feasibili- plans for Babcock Ranch to the public. “It is our designed to accommodate residents both owners since 1914. But Kitson overcame ty of making solar energy affordable. “A city mission to prove that preservation and young and old, Kitson says. The first phase of opposition by buying the 91,000 acre ranch that is powered by the sun? It had never been responsible growth can work together.” 1,100 homes is to be complete by 2017. The and selling most of it — 73,000 acres-back to done before, anywhere in the world,” said Eric entire town aims to use the latest in green the state of Florida for a wildlife preserve. Silagy, president and CEO of the state utility The big idea technologies, and will be certified as sustain- Kitson bought the family-owned corpora- company Florida Power and Light (FPL). Upon Rather than build another gated communi- able by the Florida Green Building Coalition. tion that held the land, Babcock Florida meeting the real estate developer for the first PUNTA GORDA, United States : Real estate ty or a cluster of homes far away from a city Company, for about $700 million and sold the time nine years ago, Silagy told him about the developer Syd Kitson addresses a crowd of center, Kitson’s idea was to build an eco- Many hurdles Babcock Ranch Preserve to the state of Florida high price of solar, explaining why Kitson’s several hundred people on the latest plans friendly town that contains most of the neces- Along the way, Kitson faced a steady for $350 million, his spokeswoman told AFP. vision was just too costly. “Syd was dutifully for Babcock Ranch, a sustainable city being sities for modern life. Plans allow for a public stream of obstacles, beginning with the global Since then, wetland areas have been restored paying attention and he said ‘Ok. We’ll just built from the ground up. school, a downtown area with shops and financial crisis which struck in 2007, just after and some farmland has been converted to give you the land,’” Silagy recalled. —AFP THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 HEALTH & SCIENCE ‘Pioneer’ commuters go electric in polluted Mexico City

MEXICO CITY: Martin Vazquez glides silently through the pandemonium of rush hour in Mexico City, drives his sky-blue scooter up to a charging station and plugs it in. When Vazquez, a 28-year-old professional, moved to the Mexican capital a year ago, he drove here by car. But the city’s notorious traffic soon convinced him to sell it and look for ways to cut through the gridlock. He tried cycling to work, but even- tually settled on the sky-blue electric scooters rented out by the half-hour by a company called Econduce. “It’s the easiest, fastest way for me to get around,” said Vazquez. WONJU, South Korea: Dogs sit in a cage during a publicized rescue event involving “I have to go to work in a shirt and tie. When I the closure of a dog farm organized by Humane Society International (HSI) in biked, I would show up all sweaty. On a scooter, Wonju. — AFP photos you just sit and accelerate. It’s like a car, but with the size and ease of a bike.” Electric vehicles are Korean dog meat gaining a foothold in this sprawling megacity of 21 million people and 5.5 million cars. Many early adapters of the technology are, like Vazquez, seek- farmers seek fresh start ing a less painful commute. But as an added bonus, these vehicles are not adding to the polluting WONJU, South Korea: “It’s a dying busi- good, a farmer receives up to $60,000 — emissions spewed by fuel-powered vehicles-which ness,” Gong In-Young said yesterday as he depending on the number of dogs being have surged back into the headlines just as the city watched US activists clear out the cages of bred-that can be used as seed money for a was starting to shed its smog-choked image. the South Korean dog meat farm he has more “humane” farm, growing anything Authorities declared an air pollution alert in been running for the past decade. Close to from blueberries to green peppers. Mexico City last month-the first in more than a 200 dogs, including Golden Retrievers, Through its well-publicized rescues, HSI decade-and have imposed strict limits on car Siberian Huskies, Rottweilers, Japanese seeks to raise awareness about the cruelty use. The temporary measures take 20 percent of Tosas and Korean Jindo dogs, paced in cir- of dog meat farms and “initiate a conversa- the city’s cars off the road each day. On April 6, cles inside the small wire cages, barking tion with South Korean policymakers,” the the smog was so bad officials doubled the furiously at their rescuers. The dogs in group’s campaign manager Andrew restriction, ordering 40 percent of cars off the Gong’s farm, one of thousands across the Plumbly said. South Korea is preparing to road-as well as, for the first time, 40 percent of country, were bred specifically for con- host the 2018 Winter Olympics, and motorcycles. The ban caused chaos on the over- sumption and confined in their cages from Plumbly said the global publicity surround- stretched public transportation system. birth until slaughtered for their meat. ing the event provided an opportunity to South Koreans are believed to consume push for change. Bike-share with vroom somewhere between 1.5 million-2.5 million But it was a boon for Eduardo Porta, the dogs every year, but the meat farming Olympics spotlight entrepreneur behind the Econduce scooters, industry is in decline, with little demand “Part of the spotlight will touch on the who says his clients increased by 50 percent. The among the younger generation. Gong’s dog meat trade so they may feel pressure 33-year-old industrial engineer launched the business is the fifth and the largest dog in that regard and hopefully they will company last year, modeling the service on meat farm to be closed down by the US- respond constructively,” he said. The South bike-sharing programs in cities like Paris, Berlin, based Humane Society International (HSI), Korean authorities are sensitive to the neg- New York and, since 2010, Mexico City itself. The and Gong said he was happy to get out. “In ative publicity attached to the dog meat company has a network of charging stations the past, people ate dogs because there was industry, and dog restaurants in Seoul were throughout the city, enabling users to pick up a MEXICO: Commuters in Mexico city search for ways to beat the morning gridlock. — AFP nothing else to eat but nowadays, young shut down ahead of the 1988 summer scooter near home and drop it off near work. They can go up to 30 kilometers per hour and cars has expanded, but it is still not enough, said people don’t have to eat it,” Gong said. “It’s Olympics. Gong, who stumbled into the “We are pioneers worldwide. The only similar cover up to 60 kilometers with a single battery Fausto Cuevas Mesa, head of the Mexican becoming weird for people,” he added. dog meat industry after many failed busi- service is in San Francisco (‘Scoot,’ which charge. “Since the air pollution alert was Automobile Industry Association. ness attempts, admits he was “never proud” launched in 2012). We wanted to tackle the dou- declared, interest has soared. Sales have dou- And there are no tax incentives for people to Changing tastes of his farm, which only ever earned him a ble problem of traffic and pollution,” Porta told bled,” said electric bike salesman Daniel Cruz of a buy electric, he said. “There could be greater A poll conducted by Gallup Korea last modest living. In a normal year, he would AFP. The scooters go up to 55 kilometers (35 local firm called Prodecotech. interest in electric cars, but the issue is people’s year showed that only 20 percent of men in sell around 200 animals, with an average miles) per hour. A half-hour trip costs a little over “Electric bicycles don’t require an intense pocketbooks. They cost two or three times their 20s consumed dog meat in the past price depending on size-of about $200. 50 US cents with a monthly subscription fee of physical effort. You don’t sweat, you don’t get more,” he said. At a Chevrolet dealership in an year, compared to half of those in their 50s “I realized the dogs will become a lot $11. In a year, the company has expanded from tired and you don’t have to inhale so much air.” upscale neighborhood, electric car specialist and 60s. Gong also noted that the increas- happier if I changed my mind,” Gong said, five charging stations to 37 and tripled its initial The mayor’s office has launched an e-transport Vicente Cuevas admits the typical client reaction ing popularity of dogs as domestic pets while Snow, his pet Spitz, sauntered fleet of 50 scooters. It now has 1,800 users. task force. However, officials say more money is upon learning what the vehicles cost — $22,000 had played a large part in reducing between rows of crates with dogs awaiting needed to make the city’s bus fleet electric and for an entry-level model-”is not favorable.” But demand for their meat. The HSI rescued a their departure. Running a dog farm in Pocketbook test expand the number of electric taxis from around “with the new anti-pollution measures, people total of 225 dogs last year, closing down South Korea requires no special license, Then there are electric bicycles, which give 20 to a target of 1,500. And it is still early days for are starting to view our vehicles with greater four farms in what they call a “constructive although Gong said there were regular gov- users a battery-charged boost as they pedal. electric cars. The infrastructure for recharging interest,” he said. — AFP and collaborative” approach to phase out ernment checks to ensure neighbors weren’t an industry that has long been criticized by being disturbed and dog waste was being international animal welfare groups. Most properly disposed of. Asked to compare the of the dogs are flown to the United States living conditions of Snow and the dogs in Cambodia firm to reduce elephant and Canada for adoption. the cages, Gong admitted: “It’s the differ- In return for shuttering his business for ence between heaven and hell.” — AFP work hours after heatstroke death

PHNOM PENH: A Cambodian tour operator blood pressure and a heart attack,” he said. recent months where elephants have killed said Tuesday it would reduce work hours for The elephant had been working around 45 their handlers or attacked tourists. A peti- elephants during high temperatures follow- minutes, walking 2.1 kilometers carrying tion on Change.org calling on Cambodian ing the collapse and death of an animal tourists, before she collapsed on her way to authorities to end elephant rides at Angkor which had been ferrying tourists in 40C heat. an enclosure. had garnered 24,500 signatures by Tuesday The female elephant, aged between 40-45, He added that the company was “regretful afternoon. “There is no such thing as cruel- died by the roadside on Friday after carrying and felt pity” and would now let the 13 ty-free elephant rides,” it stated. tourists around Cambodia’s famous Angkor remaining elephants work fewer hours until Handlers and tour operators have long Wat temple complex outside Siem Reap. temperatures drop. The Greater Mekong argued that tourism provides much need- Photos were widely shared on social media, region is experiencing its hot and dry season ed income and employment for people- prompting calls for Cambodia to reform the where temperatures of 40C (104 Fahrenheit) and for domesticated elephants that would already controversial elephant ride industry. are not unusual. This year has seen particu- otherwise risk abandonment and starva- Oan Kiri, manager of Angkor Elephant larly hot spells. tion. But Jack Highwood, from the Company, told AFP Tuesday that vets Animal rights groups have long com- Elephant Valley Project, a Cambodian eco- believed heatstroke was the cause of death. plained that elephants which give rides to tourism group, said the country only boast- “Veterinarians concluded that the ele- tourists across the region are routinely over- ed about 70 domesticated elephants-”too phant’s death was caused by the hot temper- worked and brutally broken in during train- small a number not to regulate their use to WONJU, South Korea: Members of the Humane Society International (HSI) load dogs atures which caused stress, shock, high ing. Thailand has seen multiple cases in protect their health and welfare.” — AFP onto a truck during a publicized rescue event. WHAT’S ON THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016

(From left) Egkw’s founder Osama Galal, Egyptian Ambassador Yasser Atef and UETC owner Hussein Jouhar. A man dances to patriotic music. Egkw organizes recreational day at Shaab Park

By Hassan Abdel Bari members of the Egyptian community in port the fund, adding up the total donation Towards the end of the day, a draw was the sponsors that included Western Union, Kuwait, where UETC allocated 10 percent of value to 25 percent. made and many visitors won various valu- Al-Mulla, Egypt Air, Al-Anbaa, Musaed Al- nder auspices and with the atten- the tickets’ value to the ‘Long Live Egypt’ Starting early in the afternoon, the recre- able prizes including flight tickets, TVs, Saleh Travels, Muzaini, Mastoura and Four dance of the Egyptian Ambassador fund. ational day included various folkloric dance, iPhones, iPads, electrical appliances, watch- Media for their role in making the activity a Uto Kuwait Yasser Atef, and in collabo- Speaking on the occasion, board chair- music shows, and concluded by a special es and diamond sets. successful one. He promised to organize ration with the United Entertainment and man of Kuwait Commercial Markets concert in the evening where the audience Also speaking on the occasion, Egkw’s similar events after the summer break. Tourism Company (UETC), the Egyptians in Complex Company (KCMC) and UETC owner enjoyed many Egyptian patriotic songs until founder and the head of the organizing Kuwait website (www.egkw.com) recently Hussein Jouhar announced allocating fur- midnight, while children enjoyed playing committee Osama Galal thanked organized a special recreational day for ther 15 percent of the tickets’ value to sup- with the park’s games. Ambassador Atef, UETC, Al-Shaab Park and

The Egyptian ‘Tannura’ dance. A view of the audience. A winner receives her gift.

A Kuwaiti participant wins a flight ticket. Egkw’s founder Osama Galal welcomes kids at the event. A participant receives a smart phone during the event. Think Green, Live Green celebrated at IISM’s KG

hink Green, Live Green was celebrated recently with a great deal of enthusiasm and activities by Tthe school. Kindergarten (KG) students and teach- ers actively took part in the various activities. The main aim of the event was to motivate and spread awareness among the students about some ways to save the ailing Mother Earth. Then a speech was given by the KG Head Nilofar Qazi guiding the tiny bubbies to work for the environment and gave valuable information on how to preserve natural resources without polluting them. Our Director was happy to be a part and parcel of this ‘Green celebration - the need of the hour. He insist- ed that it was time for all of us to sit back and think ways of protecting our Earth. F M Basheer, our Principal, Vice Principal and other Vice Principals also accompa- nied the Director and graced the occasion. The cheerful students of KG sang songs in the morn- ing assembly. They were shown flash cards on conserva- tion of nature, banners and colorful charts, reading ‘Think Green, Live Green’ and ‘Plant a tree today’ were put up. Children learnt the importance of preserving the planet earth. The students were sensitized about the importance of saving the environment. A play ‘The Earth Story’ was organized to motivate all to keep the planet as beautiful as ever. Students took a pledge to donate their used toys to poor children and made recy- clable paper bags. They were reinforced about the NSH conducted employee engagement program importance of trees and recycling. Overall, the event was a great success inspiring the SH conducted their employee cant impact on the employees of NSH, and ise, and is committed in the employee The engineers said that on-going effort students to adopt simple ways that will improve the engagement program recently. In that all employees have an opportunity to engagement to promote the culture of of NSH with a paternalistic approach to deteriorating condition of mother earth due to Nhis inaugural address, Corporate HR achieve their full potential in an environ- excellence.” make the employees realize their potential increased human activities causing pollution. Manager Pani J Anthony said: “Our learning ment that is respectful and challenging. The subjects like communication, lead- will enhance them to contribute at the and development initiatives empower our The multinational business conglomerate ership, positive thinking, time manage- maximum, and lead them to a professional Happy Birthday people, as we work together to increase NSH places priority on employee learning ment, aware of health hazards were dis- growth. the efficiency. It is designed to have signifi- and development to offer a good expert- cussed in the session.

Ibrahim Kamal recently celebrated the birthday of his son Seif. Congratulations! WHAT’S ON THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 Agility issues 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility Report CSR leader in supply chain, transportation industry

KUWAIT: Agility, a leading global logistics 16% of logistics and transportation providers. Disaster Relief agement is “local” in every country in which it provider, released ‘Deepening Impact,’ a detailed Agility has won 24 CSR and sustainability awards • Response to more than 40 natural disasters operates. A quarter of the Agility workforce is report that showcases its commitment to ethical in recent years. around the world in support of humanitarian female (30% of management positions are held business conduct, employee rights, workplace Agility’s 2016 report highlights achievements in: partners. by women). safety, community investment and the environ- • Logistics support in the aftermath of emer- • An overview of Agility’s global health and ment in more than 100 countries where it oper- Sustainability gencies in Bangladesh, Chile, China, Democratic safety program, based on the best practices of ates. The report is Agility’s third comprehensive • Major reduction of carbon emissions, cost Republic of the Congo, Haiti, India, Indonesia, award-winning HSE programs developed by its look at its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and time in supply chains of large, global cus- Iraq, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Libya, Myanmar, Agility Chemicals and Agility Project Logistics efforts. It was put together using the tomers, including an oil major, sports apparel Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Samoa, South Sudan businesses. The program has reduced workplace Sustainability Reporting Guidelines developed giant and leading telecom provider. and the United States. injury rates by more than 80%. Agility’s record- by the Global Reporting Initiative, an independ- • Free carbon reporting for customers. able injury rates and lost work day incidents ent international organization that is the gold • Greening of Agility operations through Community Involvement rates are among the lowest in the industry. standard for reporting on corporate efforts to reduction of electricity use and packaging waste; • A decade of investments in nearly 1,400 address climate change, human rights, anti-cor- internal CO2 reporting; sustainable construction community projects that have reached more Ethics ruption initiatives and other issues. and upgrades to warehouses and logistics facili- than 1 million people in 80 countries. • Agility’s Code of Business Conduct and oth- In 2015, EcoVadis, an independent group that ties; ISO 14001 certification; and employee • Community contributions with a strong er key initiatives, such as its voluntary commit- analyzes CSR programs based on their environ- awareness. Since 2010, Agility has cut emissions focus on education. The report offers details on ments to the World Economic Forum’s mental and social practices, put Agility in the top by 10% through these initiatives. construction of six preschools in Cambodia serv- Partnership Against Corruption Initiative. Agility ing 400 children a year; an Afghan school (200 employees have taken more than 82,000 manda- children/year); a school in Indonesia (200 chil- tory ethics courses over the last three years. dren/year); a trade school in India offering night • Monitoring and enforcement mechanisms classes (600 young people to date); secondary that give Agility employees the opportunity to school scholarships in Ghana for 100 girls a year; report ethical concerns in person, by email, or and mentoring for more than 1,500 young peo- through an anonymous hotline answered by an ple in Kuwait through a global youth empower- independent third-party company. “We are On the environmental front, the company ment program. proud of what we have achieved, and we look hopes to improve data and data collection about Details on volunteer efforts by Agility’s forward to doing more,” said Agility CEO Tarek • resource consumption and emissions from its 22,000-strong global workforce. More than 20% Sultan. “All of the initiatives we have undertaken operations. It will work with carriers, vendors, of Agility employees volunteer in CSR activities to better our company and our communities can customers, NGOs and industry groups to further each year. be advanced. I am particularly proud of our reduce emissions and other impact on the envi- employee volunteers, who have had an enor- ronment. Fair, Diverse, Safe, Healthy Workplaces mous impact on communities around the world.” Agility remains committed to the work it does An in-depth look at Agility’s fair labor pro- • in response to natural disasters and other catas- gram, which focuses on addressing human rights Looking Ahead trophes. It has pledged to continue working with challenges in the supply chain, particularly Agility plans to expand its global subcontrac- international institutions, relief groups and migrant worker rights in high-risk regions. Since tor management program, which includes stan- industry partners to better prepare for disasters 2011, Agility has trained nearly 7,000 workers in dards for ethics, environmental responsibility and provide humanitarian assistance in their the Middle East, Asia, and Africa in the compa- and fair labor practices. In health and safety, it is aftermath. Community projects, driven by Agility ny’s fair labor principles. Its training program will working to provide better tools and encourage volunteers around the world, will continue to continue to roll out through 2016. change designed to bring about improvement at emphasize initiatives aimed at education, train- A snapshot of Agility’s highly diverse work- the local level. Agility also will expand its human • ing and health for girls and women, especially in force. Eighty percent of employees are based in rights and fair labor program by training addi- Africa. emerging markets. Agility employs more than tional workers and auditing its local operations 120 nationalities, and the vast majority of man- in Africa and Asia. Al-Muhallab Mall Launches its first ‘Fitness Donation Program’

l-Muhallab Mall announced the are pleased to focus our efforts into giv- to serve the people of Kuwait in the best those in need in FSRI. launch of its first ever fitness pro- ing back to our community in a mean- way possible. We are pleased to have It is worth mentioning that FSRI is a Agram where donations are dedi- ingful way and to engage all segments joined forces with Al-Muhallab Mall and pioneer in providing the highest quality cated to Fawzia Sultan Rehabilitation of the community in one competition Flare Gym to not only engage the socie- of compassionate rehabilitation care in Institute (FSRI). The announcement was for one social cause. We hope this cam- ty in a noble cause, but rather to create Kuwait, which optimizes function and made through a press event organized paign leads to more awareness, bigger a social bond of sympathy and compas- improves the quality of life for the peo- by the mall and in collaboration with donations, and to help improve the sion.” Moreover, other speakers at the ple of Kuwait and the GCC Region by Flare Gym and Fawzia Sultan quality of life of others in the communi- event included Youssef Al-Shaye’a, engaging qualified clinicians and sup- Rehabilitation Institute (FSRI). The event ty.” Moreover, Sara Al-Omar, Al-Muhallab Managing Partner at Flare Gym, who porting research and education. witnessed an overwhelming participa- Mall’s Manager, commented on the emphasized on the importance of Al-Muhallab Mall’s recently refur- tion by prominent media representa- campaign saying: “We at Al-Muhallab focusing on a healthy lifestyle and the bished brand identity and corporate tives and social media influencers who Mall pledge to launch initiatives that well-being of the community as a strategy aims at engaging with the gen- were informed and educated about the work on familiarizing the public with whole. eral public through specially designed upcoming program which starts today the benefits of maintaining a healthier The ‘Fitness Donation Program’ monthly activities and events that and lasts until December 31st, 2016 , lifestyle in an interactive and informa- invites all sects of the community to col- would meet the needs of every segment aiming to help participants lose weight tive manner in collaboration with recog- lectively lose 300,000 Calories until the of the society. while presenting the monetary reward nized entities. Therefore, this initiative end of the year, through running on the To know more about Al-Muhallab to those in need. will hopefully be a beginning of many track in the 1st floor, every Tuesday from Mall, follow the Mall’s social media The launch ceremony featured a more to come.” 5-7 pm, while timings in Ramadan will channels on Instagram: speech by Shaikhah Al-Fadhalah - Meanwhile, Dr Elham Al Hamdan, be everyday on weekdays before Iftar @AlmuhallabMall, Twitter: Senior Marketing Officer at Al-Muhallab Director of Fawzia Sultan Rehabilitation timing. After jointly accumulating @AlmuhallabMall , or Facebook: Mall, explaining Al-Muhallab Mall’s phil- Institute (FSRI) said: “Such community 300,000 Calories, the participants will be Almuhallab Mall. Al-Muhallab team with Dr Elham Al Hamdan, Director of Fawzia Sultan anthropic initiative. Fadhalah said: “We interactions further reinforces our ability able to donate 3,000 Kuwaiti Dinars to Rehabilitation Institute.

Al-Najat Private High School held an honoring ceremony yesterday for 11th grade students. Talal Islam Al-Sharaa celebrated his graduation with honors with his family and friends. p32.qxp_Layout 1 4/27/16 8:26 PM Page 1

THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 TV PROGRAMS

12:30 Culture Express With Morgan Freeman 01:50 Top Tables, Top Cities 13:00 Africa Live 10:23 Invent It Rich 02:15 Sara’s New Nordic Kitchen 14:00 News Update 11:08 How The Universe Works 02:40 Tom’s Istanbul Delight 14:30 Dialogue 11:53 Mega Builders 03:05 Glamour Puds 15:00 News Update 12:38 Mythbusters 03:30 Glamour Puds 00:00 Once Upon A Time 00:25 Rob Roy 15:15 China 24 13:23 Through The Wormhole 03:55 David Rocco’s Dolce India 01:00 Marvel’s Agents Of 02:40 Behind Enemy Lines 16:00 News Update With Morgan Freeman 04:20 Maximum Foodie S.H.I.E.L.D. 04:10 The Hills Run Red 16:15 Global Business 14:10 Ecopolis 04:45 Maximum Foodie 02:00 The Flash 05:40 Death Rides A Horse 17:00 News Update 14:57 Food Factory 05:10 Food School 03:00 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 07:35 The Night They Raided 17:15 World InSight 15:20 Food Factory 05:35 Rustic Adventures Italy 04:00 Good Morning America Minsky’s 18:00 Asia Today 15:44 How The Universe Works 06:00 Rustic Adventures Italy 06:00 Once Upon A Time 09:15 The Magnificent Seven 18:30 Culture Express 16:31 Mega Builders 06:25 Carnival Eats 07:00 24 11:20 The Indian Fighter 19:00 News Update 17:18 Ecopolis 06:50 George Clarke’s Amazing 08:00 Prison Break 12:50 One Summer Love 19:30 The Heat 18:05 Mythbusters Spaces 09:00 The Voice 14:30 The Beast Of Hollow 20:00 Africa Live 18:50 Secret Space Escapes 07:40 Top Tables, Top Cities 10:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show Mountain 21:00 Global Business 19:40 How The Universe Works 08:05 Sara’s New Nordic Kitchen 11:00 24 15:50 The Crocodile Hunter: 21:30 Dialogue 20:25 Through The Wormhole 08:30 Tom’s Istanbul Delight 12:00 Prison Break Collision Course 22:00 News Update With Morgan Freeman 08:55 Glamour Puds 13:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 17:20 Empire Of The Ants 22:15 China 24 21:15 Ecopolis 09:20 Glamour Puds 14:00 Live Good Morning America 23:00 News Update 22:00 Secret Space Escapes 09:45 David Rocco’s Dolce India 18:50 The Man In The Iron Mask 16:00 Marvel’s Agents Of 23:15 World InSight 22:45 How The Universe Works 10:10 Maximum Foodie 21:00 Breaking Bad S.H.I.E.L.D. 22:00 Dracula 2000 23:35 Mythbusters 10:35 Maximum Foodie 11:00 Food School 17:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 11:25 Rustic Adventures Italy 18:00 Prison Break 11:50 Rustic Adventures Italy 19:00 Minority Report 12:15 Carnival Eats 20:00 The Flash 12:40 George Clarke’s Amazing 21:00 Blindspot Spaces 22:00 Empire 00:00 Violetta 00:45 Mountain Monsters 00:00 The Edge 13:35 Bondi Rescue Outback 23:00 Mr. Robot 00:45 The Hive 01:40 In Search Of The King 00:30 The CNBC Debate Adventure 00:50 Sabrina Secrets Of A Cobra 01:00 U.S. Squawk Alley 14:30 Tom’s Istanbul Delight Teenage Witch 02:35 Tanked 02:00 Asia Squawk Box 14:55 Glamour Puds 01:15 Sabrina Secrets Of A 03:25 Queens Of The Savannah 05:00 Asia Street Signs 15:25 Glamour Puds Teenage Witch 04:15 Gator Boys 07:00 Capital Connection 15:50 David Rocco’s Dolce India 01:40 Hank Zipzer 05:02 Treehouse Masters 08:00 Squawk Box Europe 16:20 Maximum Foodie 02:05 Binny And The Ghost 00:45 Predator 2 05:49 In Search Of The King 11:00 Europe Street Signs 16:45 Maximum Foodie 02:30 Violetta 02:45 The Malay Chronicles: Cobra 12:00 Worldwide Exchange 17:15 Grandma’s Boy 03:15 The Hive Bloodlines 06:36 Swamp Brothers 13:00 U.S. Squawk Box 17:40 Rustic Adventures Italy 03:20 Sabrina Secrets Of A 04:45 Metro 07:00 Swamp Brothers 16:00 Squawk On The Street 18:10 Rustic Adventures Italy Teenage Witch 07:00 Need For Speed 07:25 My Cat From Hell 18:00 U.S. Squawk Alley 18:35 Carnival Eats 03:45 Sabrina Secrets Of A 09:30 Northmen: A Viking Saga 08:15 In Search Of The King 19:00 Fast Money: Half Time 19:05 Glamour Puds Teenage Witch 11:30 Pearl Harbor Cobra Report 19:30 Glamour Puds 04:10 Hank Zipzer 15:00 The Prince 09:10 Treehouse Masters 20:00 U.S. Power Lunch 20:00 David Rocco’s Dolce India 04:35 Binny And The Ghost 17:00 Need For Speed 10:05 Tanked 22:00 U.S. Closing Bell 20:25 Maximum Foodie 05:00 Violetta 19:30 X-Men: Days Of Future Past 11:00 My Cat From Hell 20:50 Maximum Foodie 05:45 The Hive 22:00 Swelter 11:55 Bondi Vet 21:15 Grandma’s Boy 05:50 Mouk 12:25 Bondi Vet 21:40 Rustic Adventures Italy 06:00 Lolirock 12:50 In Search Of The King 22:05 Rustic Adventures Italy 06:25 Sofia The First Cobra 22:30 Carnival Eats 06:50 Gravity Falls 13:45 Gator Boys 22:55 George Clarke’s Amazing 14:40 Treehouse Masters 07:15 Miraculous Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 15:35 Tanked 00:00 I Escaped My Killer 00:00 The Five Year Engagement 16:30 Queens Of The Savannah 07:40 Jessie 02:15 UHF 01:00 The Haunting Of... 08:05 Shake It Up 17:25 River Monsters (Best Of 02:00 The Haunting Of... 04:00 The Preacher’s Wife Series 1-5) 08:30 Shake It Up 06:15 Garfield’s Fun Fest 03:00 Cursed: The Bell Witch 08:55 Hannah Montana 18:20 Ten Deadliest Snakes With 04:00 I Escaped My Killer 00:20 Deadly Instincts 08:00 The Devil Wears Prada Nigel Marven 09:20 Hannah Montana 10:00 The Preacher’s Wife 05:00 The Haunting Of... 09:45 Girl Meets World 01:10 Man And The Wild 19:15 Tanked 06:00 I Didn’t Do It 02:00 Africa’s Creative Killers 12:15 Rush Hour 2 20:10 Animal Cops South Africa 10:10 Girl Meets World 14:00 Bottle Rocket 07:00 Britain’s Biggest Heists 10:35 A.N.T. Farm 02:50 I, Predator 08:00 Crime Stories 03:45 Caught In The Act 16:00 The Devil Wears Prada 11:00 A.N.T. Farm 18:00 The Bounty Hunter 09:00 Frenemies 11:25 Jessie 04:40 Outback Wrangler 09:30 Frenemies 05:35 Africa’s Creative Killers 20:00 Dumb And Dumber To 11:50 Jessie 22:00 For A Good Time, Call 10:00 Fred Dinenage: Murder 12:15 Whisker Haven Tales With 06:30 I, Predator Casebook The Palace Pets 07:25 Caught In The Act 11:00 The First 48 12:20 Miraculous Tales Of 08:20 Outback Wrangler 00:25 Eastenders 12:00 The FBI Files 09:15 Race Of Life 00:55 New Tricks Ladybug And Cat Noir THE BOUNTY HUNTER ON OSN MOVIES HD COMEDY 13:00 I Didn’t Do It 12:45 Fish Hooks 09:40 Race Of Life 01:55 New Tricks 14:00 Crime Stories 10:10 Nordic Wild 02:50 Silent Witness 13:10 Austin & Ally 15:00 Fred Dinenage: Murder 13:35 Austin & Ally 13:50 Jake And The Never Land 18:00 E! News 10:10 Get Your Act Together 11:05 Animals Gone Wild 01:00 One Last Look 03:45 Waking The Dead Casebook 12:00 Monster Fish 03:00 Short Term 12 04:40 Eastenders 14:00 Liv And Maddie Pirates 19:00 House Of DVF 11:05 Coach Trip 16:00 Britain’s Biggest Heists 14:25 Cars Toons 14:15 The Lion Guard 20:00 Keeping Up With The 11:35 Harry’s South Pole Heroes 12:55 Intimate Enemies 05:00 Foreverland 05:10 Doctor Who 17:00 The First 48 13:50 I, Predator 07:00 1911 06:00 Doctors 14:30 Liv And Maddie 14:40 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 12:30 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute 18:00 The FBI Files 14:55 Dog With A Blog 15:10 Miles From Tomorrow Makeover 14:45 Caught In The Act 09:00 The Truth About Emanuel 06:30 Doctors 19:00 I Didn’t Do It 15:40 Dangerous Encounters 11:00 Foreverland 07:00 Eastenders 15:20 Dog With A Blog 15:35 Jake And The Never Land 13:25 Emmerdale 20:00 Crime Stories 15:45 Miraculous Tales Of Pirates 13:50 Coach Trip 16:35 Race Of Life 13:00 Short Term 12 07:30 Stella 21:00 Fred Dinenage: Murder 17:00 Race Of Life 15:00 Barefoot 08:15 The Paradise Ladybug And Cat Noir 16:00 Sofia The First 14:20 Coronation Street Casebook 16:10 Violetta 16:25 Jungle Cubs 14:45 The Jonathan Ross Show 17:30 Nordic Wild 17:00 The Truth About Emanuel 09:10 Doctor Who 22:00 Bill Cosby: The Women 18:25 Animals Gone Wild 19:00 Nightcrawler 10:00 Doctors 17:00 The Next Step 16:50 Aladdin 00:00 Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives 15:35 The Queen’s Worst Year Speak 17:25 Alex And Co 17:15 The Lion Guard 16:30 Black Work 19:20 Caught In The Act 21:00 Blood Ties 10:30 Eastenders 23:00 The Jail: 60 Days In 00:30 Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives 20:10 Dangerous Encounters 23:30 Suite Francaise 11:00 Death In Paradise 17:50 Dog With A Blog 17:40 Goldie & Bear 01:00 Chopped 17:25 Autopsy: The Last Hours 18:15 Best Friends Whenever 18:05 Miles From Tomorrow Of... 21:00 Race Of Life 11:55 Stella 02:00 Cutthroat Kitchen 21:25 Race Of Life 12:45 The Paradise 18:40 Liv And Maddie 18:30 Sofia The First 03:00 Man Fire Food 18:20 Emmerdale 13:40 Doctor Who 19:05 Evermoor Chronciles 19:00 Jake And The Never Land 03:30 Man Fire Food 18:45 Coach Trip 14:30 Doctors 19:30 Violetta Pirates 04:00 Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives 19:10 Coronation Street 15:00 Eastenders 20:20 The Next Step 19:30 The Lion Guard 04:30 Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives 19:35 The Queen’s Worst Year 15:30 Death In Paradise 20:45 Good Luck Charlie 20:00 Goldie & Bear 05:00 Guy’s Grocery Games 20:30 Black Work 01:00 Eight Below 21:10 Good Luck Charlie 20:30 Sofia The First 21:25 Autopsy: The Last Hours 03:00 Mulan 16:25 Dickensian 00:20 Fast N’ Loud 06:00 Chopped 21:35 H2O 21:00 Jungle Cubs Of... 04:45 The Mighty Ducks 17:15 Doctor Who 01:10 You Have Been Warned 07:00 Man Fire Food 00:30 The Muppets 22:00 Binny And The Ghost 21:25 Aladdin 22:20 Coronation Street 06:45 Oz The Great And Powerful 18:00 Doctors 02:00 Troy 07:30 Man Fire Food 01:00 Breaking In 22:25 Sabrina Secrets Of A 21:50 Gummi Bears 22:50 Emmerdale 09:00 Ice Princess 18:30 Eastenders 02:50 Superhuman Science 08:00 Chopped 01:30 Comedians Teenage Witch 22:20 Lilo And Stitch 23:15 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute 11:00 Tinker Bell And The Legend 19:05 Death In Paradise 03:15 Superhuman Science 09:00 Barefoot Contessa: Back To 02:00 The Big C 22:50 Sabrina Secrets Of A 22:50 Zou Makeover Of The NeverBeast 20:00 Holby City 03:40 GI Dough Basics 02:30 Louie Teenage Witch 23:05 Henry Hugglemonster 13:00 The Shaggy Dog 21:00 Stag 04:05 Storage Wars Canada 09:30 Barefoot Contessa: Back To 03:00 The Carmichael Show 23:10 Hank Zipzer 23:20 Calimero 15:00 The Gabby Douglas Story 21:55 Silent Witness 04:30 Auction Hunters Basics 03:30 Living With Fran 23:35 Binny And The Ghost 23:35 Zou 17:00 Night At The Museum: Battle 22:50 Orphan Black 05:00 How Do They Do It? 10:00 The Kitchen 04:00 $#*! My Dad Says 23:50 Loopdidoo Of The Smithsonian 23:50 Doctors 05:30 Fifth Gear 11:00 Trisha’s Southern Kitchen 04:30 The Tonight Show Starring 19:00 Treasure Planet 06:00 Outback Truckers 11:30 Trisha’s Southern Kitchen Jimmy Fallon 21:00 First Kid 06:50 Wheeler Dealers 12:00 Chopped 05:30 Suburgatory 23:00 The Gabby Douglas Story 07:40 Fast N’ Loud 13:00 The Pioneer Woman 00:10 Brain Games 06:00 The Bernie Mac Show 08:30 GI Dough 00:05 Art Attack 13:30 The Pioneer Woman 01:00 Cesar To The Rescue 06:30 I Hate My Teenage 08:55 Storage Wars Canada 14:00 Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives 02:00 Supercar Megabuild Daughter 00:00 Charlie Rose 00:30 Henry Hugglemonster 06:00 Boyster 09:20 Auction Hunters 14:30 Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives 02:55 Secrets Of The King Cobra 07:00 Late Night With Seth Meyers 01:00 Bloomberg West 00:45 Calimero 06:10 Super Matrak 09:45 How Do They Do It? 15:00 Man Fire Food 03:50 Brain Games 08:00 $#*! My Dad Says 02:00 First Up With Angie Lau 01:00 Zou 06:35 Super Matrak 10:10 Fifth Gear 15:30 Man Fire Food 04:45 24 Hours In A&E 08:30 Suburgatory 03:00 First Up With Angie Lau 01:15 Loopdidoo 07:00 Star vs The Forces Of Evil 10:35 You Have Been Warned 01:30 Art Attack 16:00 Chopped 05:40 Filthy Riches 09:00 The Carmichael Show 04:00 Trending Business 07:25 K.C. Undercover 17:00 The Kitchen 09:30 The Last Man On Earth 00:00 The People vs Larry Flynt 11:25 Troy 01:55 Henry Hugglemonster 07:50 Supa Strikas 06:35 Mega Factories 18:00 Trisha’s Southern Kitchen 07:30 Showdown Of The 10:00 Playing House 02:30 A Beautiful Mind 08:15 Annedroids 18:30 Trisha’s Southern Kitchen 10:30 I Hate My Teenage 05:00 Boyhood 08:40 Lab Rats Unbeatables 19:00 Chopped 08:25 Building Wild Daughter 08:00 Belle 09:10 Kirby Buckets 20:00 Guy’s Grocery Games 11:00 The Tonight Show Starring 10:00 Evita 09:35 Pokemon Series Xy: Kalos 09:20 24 Hours In A&E 21:00 Private Chef 10:15 Supercar Megabuild Jimmy Fallon 12:30 A Beautiful Mind Quest 21:30 Private Chef 12:00 Your Family Or Mine 15:00 Dr. Strangelove 10:00 Rocket Monkeys 11:10 The Yard 22:00 Valerie’s Home Cooking 12:05 Dirty Rotten Survival 12:30 $#*! My Dad Says 17:00 Merchants Of Doubt 10:25 Ultimate Spider-Man: Web 22:30 Valerie’s Home Cooking 13:00 Suburgatory 19:00 Jersey Boys Warriors 13:00 Building Wild 23:00 Iron Chef America 14:00 Showdown Of The 13:30 I Hate My Teenage 21:30 The Sixth Sense 10:50 Boyster Daughter 23:30 Jayne Mansfield’s Car 11:20 Boyster Unbeatables 15:00 Megastructures 14:00 Living With Fran 11:45 Pair Of Kings 14:30 The Last Man On Earth 12:10 Pair Of Kings 16:00 Supercar Megabuild 17:00 The Yard 15:00 Playing House 12:35 Lab Rats 15:30 The Muppets 13:00 Lab Rats 18:00 Dirty Rotten Survival 19:00 Mine Kings 16:00 Breaking In 01:00 The Lovers 13:30 Phineas And Ferb 00:20 Shipping Wars 20:00 Supercar Megabuild 16:30 Your Family Or Mine 03:00 Some Girls 13:55 Phineas And Ferb 00:45 Shipping Wars 20:50 The Yard 17:00 Late Night With Seth Meyers 05:00 Metallica: Through The 14:20 Kickin’ It 01:10 Lost In Transmission 21:40 Dirty Rotten Survival 18:00 My Big Fat Greek Life Never 14:45 Kickin’ It 02:00 Ice Road Truckers 22:30 Megastructures 18:30 Living With Fran 07:00 So Undercover 15:10 Disney Mickey Mouse 02:50 Ax Men 23:20 Filthy Riches 19:00 Mad Love 09:00 Godzilla 15:15 Rocket Monkeys 03:40 American Restoration 19:30 Mad Love 11:00 The Rewrite 15:40 Guardians Of The Galaxy 04:05 American Restoration 20:00 The Tonight Show Starring 13:00 Jack And The Cuckoo Clock 16:05 Mighty Med 04:30 Pawn Stars Jimmy Fallon Heart 16:30 Kirby Buckets 05:00 Lost Worlds 21:00 The Muppets 14:45 Philomena 16:55 Gamer’s Guide To Pretty 06:00 Mountain Men 21:30 Breaking In 16:30 Insurgent Much Everything 06:50 Swamp People 22:00 Comedians 18:30 Avengers: Age Of Ultron 17:25 K.C. Undercover 07:40 Ax Men 22:30 The Big C 21:00 Poltergeist 17:50 Supa Strikas 08:30 Shipping Wars 00:10 Dream Cruises 23:00 Louie 23:00 Ex Machina 18:15 Lab Rats 08:55 American Restoration 01:00 George Clarke’s Amazing 23:30 Late Night With Seth Meyers 18:40 K.C. Undercover 09:20 American Restoration Spaces 19:05 Cars Toons 09:45 Banger Boys PREDATOR 2 ON OSN MOVIES HD ACTION 19:10 Annedroids 10:35 Counting Cars 19:35 Phineas And Ferb 11:00 Counting Cars 20:00 Kirby Buckets 05:00 Trending Business 12:15 Superhuman Science 02:05 Calimero 11:25 Lost Worlds 01:30 Mamma Moo And Crow 20:25 Gamer’s Guide To Pretty 06:00 Asia Edge 12:40 The Carbonaro Effect 02:20 Zou 12:15 American Pickers 03:00 Marco Macaco Much Everything 07:00 Bloomberg West 13:05 GI Dough 02:30 Loopdidoo 13:05 Storage Wars 04:30 True Story Of Puss’n Boots 20:55 K.C. Undercover 08:00 Countdown 13:30 Storage Wars Canada 02:45 Art Attack 13:30 Storage Wars 06:00 Miffy The Movie 21:20 Pickle And Peanut 09:00 Countdown 13:55 Auction Hunters 03:10 Henry Hugglemonster 13:55 Fifth Gear 08:00 Dixie And The Zombie 21:30 Pickle And Peanut 09:30 On The Move 14:20 Outback Truckers 03:20 Calimero 14:45 Shipping Wars Rebellion 21:45 Lab Rats 10:00 On The Move 15:10 Wheeler Dealers 03:35 Zou 15:10 Shipping Wars 10:00 Worms 22:10 Mighty Med 11:00 The Pulse 16:00 Fast N’ Loud 03:45 Loopdidoo 15:35 Shipping Wars 11:30 Saving Santa 12:00 Bloomberg Surveillance 16:50 Fifth Gear 04:00 Art Attack 16:00 Mountain Men 13:00 Marco Macaco 13:00 Bloomberg Surveillance 17:15 How Do They Do It? 04:25 Henry Hugglemonster 16:50 Swamp People 14:30 Pim And Pom: The Big 14:00 Bloomberg Go 17:40 Salvage Hunters 04:35 Calimero 17:40 Ice Road Truckers Adventure 15:00 Bloomberg Go 18:30 For The Love Of Cars 04:50 Zou 18:30 Lost Worlds 16:00 The Heart Of The Oak 16:00 Bloomberg Go 19:20 What On Earth? 05:00 Loopdidoo 19:20 American Pickers 18:00 Worms 17:00 Bloomberg Markets 20:10 Storage Wars Canada 05:15 Art Attack 20:10 Pawn Stars 20:00 The Adventurer: The Curse 18:00 Bloomberg Markets: 20:35 Auction Hunters 05:35 Henry Hugglemonster 00:00 Keeping Up With The 20:35 Pawn Stars Of The Midas Box European Close 21:00 Salvage Hunters 05:50 Calimero Kardashians 21:00 Duck Dynasty 22:00 Pim And Pom: The Big 19:00 Bloomberg Markets 21:50 For The Love Of Cars 06:00 Zou 00:55 The Grace Helbig Show 21:25 Duck Dynasty Adventure 20:00 Bloomberg Markets 22:40 Ed Stafford: Into The 06:20 Loopdidoo 01:25 Keeping Up With The 21:50 Pawn Stars 23:30 The Heart Of The Oak 21:00 Bloomberg Markets Unknown 06:35 Art Attack Kardashians 22:15 Pawn Stars Australia 22:00 Bloomberg Markets 23:30 Wheeler Dealers 07:00 The Hive 02:20 E! News 22:40 Grave Trade 23:00 What’d You Miss? 07:10 Zou 03:15 Christina Milian Turned Up 23:30 Duck Dynasty 07:25 Loopdidoo 04:10 Christina Milian Turned Up 23:55 Duck Dynasty 07:40 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 05:05 Christina Milian Turned Up 01:00 Premier League Darts 08:05 Sofia The First 06:00 Keeping Up With The 04:30 Golfing World 08:30 Goldie & Bear Kardashians 05:30 Live PGA European Tour 08:45 Jake And The Never Land 06:55 Keeping Up With The 07:30 The PGA Tour Champions 00:00 News Update Kardashians Highlights 00:30 Dialogue 00:20 Through The Wormhole Pirates 09:10 Sheriff Callie’s Wild West 07:50 Style Star 08:30 Inside The PGA Tour 01:00 News Update With Morgan Freeman 00:10 Get Your Act Together 09:20 Doc McStuffins 08:20 E! News 09:00 European Tour Weekly 01:15 China 24 01:08 Invent It Rich 01:05 Emmerdale 09:35 Doc McStuffins 09:15 Giuliana & Bill 09:30 Live PGA European Tour 02:00 The Heat 01:55 How The Universe Works 01:30 Coach Trip 10:00 Sofia The First 10:15 Giuliana & Bill 12:30 Golfing World 02:30 News Update 02:42 Ecopolis 02:00 Coronation Street 10:30 Goldie & Bear 11:10 #RichKids Of Beverly Hills 13:30 The PGA Tour Champions 03:00 Global Business 03:29 Mythbusters 02:30 The Jonathan Ross Show 10:55 Minnie’s Bow-Toons 11:35 #RichKids Of Beverly Hills Highlights 04:00 News Update 04:16 Invent It Rich 03:25 Murdoch Mysteries 11:00 Jake And The Never Land 12:05 E! News 14:30 Inside The PGA Tour 05:00 News Update 05:03 How The Universe Works 04:20 Murdoch Mysteries Pirates 13:05 WAGs 15:00 Live Snooker World 06:30 Dialogue 05:50 Mega Builders 05:15 Harry’s South Pole Heroes 11:25 The Lion Guard 14:05 Botched Championship 07:00 News Hour 06:37 How Do They Do It? 06:10 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute 11:50 Handy Manny 15:00 Keeping Up With The 19:00 The PGA Tour Champions 08:00 Global Business 07:00 How Do They Do It? 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Aries (March 21-April 19) Libra (September 23-October 22)

In-depth discussions and probing conversations in the workplace find you Your boss wants action and you are the one to make things happen. Your at your mental best. Get some good business ideas from co-workers. A ideas and thoughts will impress others, especially if you have the power to mold your moneymaking idea has merit. It will not happen overnight-be patient. Don’t over stress ideas into a firm plan. Very productive conference calls will draw out the adjustments that yourself with imaginings. Someone may remind you of what you thought humanity was need to be made on budgeting or advertising or some other important matter. Fresh doing to improve life on the planet earth. You may be reassessing the goals of your coun- challenges and initiatives light your enthusiasm now, as a new cycle begins-there is a try and wondering how we got to where we are now. You may feel we have moved away powerful urge to be first or to come out on top. Away with the old and on to the new-let from the respect of life and land and want to do something to help guide the world in a nobody and no thing stand between you and your objective! Headstrong impulses and more positive direction. The clock will only hold so many minutes, similar to you only rash courage may create mistakes so pay attention to your motivation. You and your fami- being able to exert so much effort . . . One thing at a time. ly may talk about a summer vacation.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Scorpio (October 23-November 21) You may be finishing up some long-term projects soon but your mind is Self-confidence is increased and so is your capacity for leadership. You have already whirling around with plans for a few new activities. You keep quite busy and could increased concentration and perception into the motives of others in your workplace. This even be a believer that a busy mind is most healthy. You are good at networking and period is favorable for any research or for revealing hidden factors and inhibitions. If there today is full of opportunities to make new and helpful contacts that will be beneficial to all are secret manipulations, or conspiracies, they can surface where you can gain control. for a long time to come. After the noon break, you set your consciousness to focus on the Older people and those in positions of power tend to give you their approval and trust. day-to-day events and you enjoy the results of good teamwork. This is a personal high- Your status in the working world is very important. You want to achieve as much as possi- cycle time. You are inspired and you are ready, willing and able to handle whatever comes ble. Your chance of winning in competitions is good and you could find yourself involved your way. Your activities this afternoon are fun and lean toward the creative. Enjoy the in a competitive game this afternoon. Taking a little time to relax before you get into bed activities of celebration. this evening will help you sleep well.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)

It is easy for you to get your message across to others today. You can Making and keeping appointments has you busy much of today. You find demonstrate your abilities to compromise and may need to do so before the afternoon is that you can really use your mind to make clear choices. If there is an urge over. Your ideas can change things for the better in the workplace but others may not be for change, it would be a time to review your routine, if you have a routine. Perhaps set- ready to merge their ideas with yours. You are constantly in pursuit of new and different tling down to a half-day routine would be a beginning point for you as you seem to desire ACROSS DOWN ways to improve moneymaking abilities. This may be a good time to consider a business a break from the same patterns each day. A business venture with a friend looks profitable 1. An informal term for a father. 1. Lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise. of your own-perhaps an antique store. Your charm and outgoing personality will draw at this time-especially if a legal advisor is consulted. The beauty and scent of freshly cut 5. So lacking in interest as to cause mental 2. A river in north central Switzerland that others to your viewpoint. The feeling of being constrained this evening may find you eat- flowers, in your home or office, can be enjoyed today-to the max! You make your way weariness. runs northeast into the Rhine. ing dinner out. An irritating neighbor will become more considerate if you build a better through ideas and concepts. Your ability to converse well is a big help to others. Consider 12. Thickening of tissue in the motor tracts of 3. English theoretical physicist who applied relationship through common communication. keeping a journal so as to find where you can make changes and bring about a balance. the lateral columns and anterior horns of relativity theory to quantum mechanics the spinal cord. and predicted the existence of antimatter 15. A barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and and the positron (1902-1984). ) supports. 4. Surveying instrument consisting of the Cancer (June 21-July 22 Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 16. Cooked in hot water. upper movable part of a theodolite You are hopeful concerning money matters today. There is a desire to excel 17. The facility where wild animals are housed including the telescope and its attach- in the workplace. When you work with others, you can be very effective. You develop a Today has much to do about money-how you feel about it and how you pro- ments. knack for being in the right place at the right time-and that can win you the admiration of tect and use it. Taxes, investments and other financial ties or obligations grab your atten- for exhibition. tion. Put your mind to work and take care of any details that need your attention, for men- 5. A medicinal drug used to evoke vomiting others. Noon time may find you at a library, researching ways in which to beautify or 18. Reach a destination. tal discipline should come easily. Problems and obstacles that were previously a problem update the furniture in your home. Be prepared for unexpected changes in the home this 19. Informal terms for a mother. (especially in cases of drug overdose or should find easy explanations under your keen examination. Your attitude to life and the 20. The state of being without clothing or cov- poisoning). afternoon. With self-confidence you are able to create good luck all around you. You rule way you live is in the process of changing for the better. You have been more relaxed and over your own territory this evening and there is much pleasure to be enjoyed with the ering of any kind. 6. An artificial language for international use less frustrated by outside circumstances than most. Sympathy and understanding are that rejects rejects all existing words and ways in which your ideas have taken shape. Combined interests between you and your emotional qualities that take on greater importance with friends at this time. It’s wisdom, 22. A small ball with a hole through the mid- partner may find you both planning a trip. dle. is based instead on an abstract analysis of not knowledge, that counts. Relax this evening. 23. Wearing or provided with clothing. ideas. 25. Apathy and inactivity in the practice of 7. God of love and erotic desire. 8. Any of a number of fishes of the family virtue (personified as one of the deadly Leo (July 23-August 22) Aquarius (January 20- February 18) sins). Carangidae. 9. A midwestern state in north central United Changes could occur in your environment this day. You could find yourself 26. Tropical American tree producing cacao This day is a great time to work with others. Have faith in yourself and your States in the Great Lakes region. working to make contacts with city officials to change things in a positive way-others will beans. talents. Working for the pleasure of a job well done is a good motivation, but aiming for 10. Something that is a source of danger. help if you ask. Working with-rather than against-the flow should be easy this afternoon. 28. Small tropical American tree bearing edi- the highest success and prosperity is better. Your management abilities are in high focus. 11. Give an education to. You are moved by high achievers and may learn some new technical procedure through ble plumlike fruit. There are intensely favorable conditions for professional progress all throughout this 12. (chemistry) Relating to or containing the some of your high-achiever friends. Others are impressed by your productivity today. Your month. You may be inclined to overdo your physical activities and work stress may 29. The square of a body of any size of type. azido group N3. nature may be stoical this evening, as you take a serious attitude to just about all aspects increase as well. It should be easy to relieve work tension with a little humor. A friend from of your life. Balance your activities between your sense of duty to the world and your 31. The capital and largest city of Bangladesh. 13. The basic unit of money in Lesotho. the past has found you and is looking forward to a visit. Communicating feelings and 33. The 7th letter of the Greek alphabet. sense of duty to yourself. This is an excellent time to sit down alone and get many personal showing a positive reception for this friendship is important for the two of you-satisfaction 14. Erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifo- projects accomplished. 36. A guided missile fired from shipboard liate leaves and purple to pink flowers. and appreciation rule. There is new music to enjoy. against an airborne target. 21. A period of 10 years. 38. The (prehensile) extremity of the superior 24. A long narrow inlet of the sea in Scotland limb. (especially when it is nearly landlocked). Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) 41. Swelling from excessive accumulation of 27. A high-crowned black cap (usually made New ways to share with others make conversations and interactions go serous fluid in tissue. of felt or sheepskin) worn by men in There is a great deal of progress in the workplace today. Continue to tie up 43. A disease of cattle and sheep attributed to well at this time. You may find yourself more talkative and easy going than usual. A light- unfinished work this morning. There may be some recognition surrounding Turkey and Iran and the Caucasus. hearted dialogue with an older person may take place this morning. A connection with a dietary deficiency. 30. Having the surface damaged or disfigured. your work. Be quick to compliment your co-workers when you see accomplishments wor- 46. A Hindu prince or king in India. people on a grand scale-lectures, convention activities and business travel-begins to play thy of compliments. You will be pleased with the long-term effects. You can improve your 32. An association of people to promote the a bigger part in your life; there is much activity and involvement now. Your communica- 48. A feeling of strong eagerness (usually in welfare of senior citizens. relationship with co-workers by taking at least one day out of the week to communicate tion with others has a way of outlining new directions in your life. This is a time when you during the noon meal or visit with those that work near you. This afternoon an acquain- favor of a person or cause). 34. Affect with wonder. should enjoy a professional success. Being in the spotlight is common to you during this 49. The mountain peak that Noah's ark landed tance will ask you for money. Your generosity is commendable; however, some people 35. An irrational but irresistible motive for a time and you should realize that it is also a good time to be humble and help others. This need to learn how to handle money and a loan from you might not help-think first-things on as the waters of the great flood reced- belief or action. is truly a mentally and socially active period. may not be as they seem. If asked, you could do some excellent counseling. ed. 37. English economist noted for his studies of 50. A soft heavy toxic malleable metallic ele- international trade and finance (born in ment. 1907). Word Search 51. A soft silvery metallic element of the alkali 39. Tag the base runner to get him out. Yesterday Solution earth group. 40. A person who announces and plays popu- 53. A type of submachine gun that is lar recorded music. designed and manufactured in Israel. 42. The twelfth month of the civil year. 54. A tricycle (usually propelled by pedalling). 44. Any plant of the genus Eryngium. 57. Any place of complete bliss and delight 45. Male red deer. and peace. 47. Away from the mouth or oral region. 60. A rare silvery (usually trivalent) metallic 52. Taken before a meal as an appetizer. element. 55. A state in southeastern United States. 62. A gradual decline (in size or strength or 56. A city in southern Turkey on the Seyhan power or number). River. 63. A genus of orb-weaving spiders including 58. A metallic element having four allotropic common garden spiders and barn spi- forms. ders. 59. (anatomy) Opposite to or away from the 67. An Asian temple. mouth. 71. A person being ordained. 61. American Revolutionary patriot. 73. A loose sleeveless outer garment made 64. Offensive or even (of persons) malicious. from aba cloth. 65. Issue or terminate (in a specified way, 74. A former unit of electric current (slightly state, etc.). smaller than the SI ampere). 66. Having or showing knowledge and skill 77. One of two pieces of armor plate hanging and aptitude. from the fauld to protect the upper 68. In bed. thighs. 69. Port city in northwestern Belgium and 78. (in Scotland or Ireland) A mountain or tall industrial center. hill. 70. A woman hired to suckle a child of some- one else. 79. An Indic language. 72. A network of intersecting blood vessels or 81. Uncastrated adult male sheep. intersecting nerves or intersecting lymph 82. A condition (mostly in boys) characterized vessels. by behavioral and learning disorders. 75. The 21st letter of the Greek alphabet. 83. North American evergreen with small 76. Bulky grayish-brown eagle with a short pinkish bell-shaped flowers and oblong wedge-shaped white tail. leaves used formerly for shinplasters. 80. A hard gray lustrous metallic element that 84. Up to the present time. is highly corrosion-resistant. Yesterday’s Solution

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AMMAN: Hamed Sinno, 24, lead singer and song writer of the Lebanese group Mashrou’ AMMAN: Arab fans of the Lebanese group Mashrou‘ Leila cheer as the band performs in the ancient Roman amphitheater on Sept. 14, 2012. Leila performs with the band in the ancient Roman amphitheater on Sept. 14, 2012. — AP photos Jordan bans Lebanese band, says songs contradict religion

ordan has banned a performance by a popular three Abrahamic faiths, Judaism, Christianity and the group, “just because they didn’t understand pressure will make it “very tough for us to ever play Lebanese rock band on religious grounds, Islam. their message.” in Jordan again,” he said. Jspurring criticism of the Western-allied king- Media analyst Hosni Ayesh said the decision to The governor did not respond to phone calls A conservative backlash against the liberal dom, which portrays itself as an island of tolerance prevent Friday’s performance at the last minute after his initial comment on the matter. Jordanian ideas of the Arab Spring uprisings of 2011 has led in a turbulent region. The band Mashrou’ Leila reflects a rise in religious conservatism in Jordan. government spokesman Mohammed Momani was to a “catastrophic” rise in suppression of the arts, (“Leila’s Project”) is known internationally for violin- “The government wouldn’t ban this band if the not immediately available for comment. The band is he said, adding that the band’s “fame or notoriety” laced pop music with catchy Arabic lyrics. Songs society was more open and tolerant,” Ayesh said. on a global tour promoting their latest album “Ibn has made them a target. “It’s really a very sad often tackle controversial subjects such as corrup- “The government fears the society and some ele- El-Leil” (“Son of the Night”), which boasts a cover thing what is going on in the Arab world these tion, censorship, state violence and sexual freedom. ments in the government are as conservative as image of a man with wings and a wolf mask. days,” he added. Jordan’s Antiquities Department initially said it the society.” Some local media in Jordan blasted the imagery The band’s lead singer, Hamed Sinno, posted would not permit a show at the Roman Theater in Sara Qudah, a commentator at the Jordanian as Satanic. Other Jordanians are organizing a what he said was a comment from his mother, a the capital, Amman later this week because it newspaper al-Ghad, said that “some forces in protest over the cancelled concert. Guitarist Firas Jordanian, on his Facebook page. The post said that would contradict the “authenticity” of the ancient Jordan reject new and open cultures, and this Abou Fakher, 28, said Wednesday that the band was she is proud of her son, his band and “the courage venue. However, Amman district governor Khalid stream is growing in our society.” She said both surprised to learn of the permit being denied. He behind every song.” — AP Abu Zeid told The Associated Press yesterday that Muslim and Christian lawmakers and clerics had said the band had played at the same site three the band’s material “contradicts” the beliefs of the apparently urged the Amman governor to ban times before, as well as across Jordan. The current Instagram pics of Hermes bags may be costly for Thai actress launting one’s wealth is a popular avocation among Thailand’s well-to-do, but one actress may find it as Fcostly as a few high-fashion handbags. Pechaya Wattanamontri posted photos of herself on Instagram with nine boxed Hermes handbags that she purchased abroad. A video also circulated of her purchasing one of the luxury bags, which cost upward of $3,000 apiece. It wasn’t long before people raised a few awkward questions, such as whether she paid the 30 percent BEVERLY HILLS: Vashti Whitfield, widow of actor Andy Whitfield, poses at the premiere of the film “Be Customs duty on such items and whether celebrities get Here Now (The Andy Whitfield Story)”. — AP special treatment. The Customs Department chief told inquiring reporters that the actress has been contacted to clarify the matter. The photos have been deleted from Instagram, but in their captions Pechaya called the bags she bought in ‘Be Here Now’ film Singapore a pre-birthday gift to herself. The actress on a number of Thai television dramas and soaps turns 27 next week. Customs Director-General Kulit Sombatsiri said if duties still needed to be paid, then the tariff plus a fine follows ‘Spartacus’ will be levied. “There are over 1,000 flights arriving a day so we can’t check everyone,” he was quoted as saying in Friday’s edition of The Nation newspaper. But as to any special treatment, he said, “We don’t observe double standards here.” star’s cancer fight Pechaya could not be contacted Friday, but her father Supat said her purchases were not a problem and the issue ndy Whitfield found himself on the fast track in were with us, that it took you out of fear, it took you would be clarified next week at a news conference to be Hollywood in 2010, thanks to a starring role in out of some of the thoughts that weren’t necessarily held at an orphanage. — AP Athe Starz series “Spartacus: Blood and Sand.” supportive to being in the moment. Then he was diagnosed with cancer. He attacked the The posts that got Thai Actress Pechaya Wattanamontri in trouble disease with the same tenacity he brought to the AP: What do you hope viewers will take away “Spartacus” role, ultimately undergoing 11 rounds of from the film besides Andy’s courage in fighting chemotherapy for Hodgkin’s lymphoma. cancer? Whitfield also saw a greater opportunity. He and Foster: The love story. This incredible interplay his wife, Vashti, allowed cameras to follow the highs that he and Vashti have with one another. They’re and lows of what was to come. “It was kind of like extremely funny and I really wanted to capture that handing it over,” said Vashti Whitfield. “And so we just because I just thought it leapt out at me, so one of the continued on, you know, with the journey day by day, things about the film is the story of the caregiver, and month by month.” that’s Vashti. And that’s rarely told in stories like this, Whitfield died in 2011, 18 months after he was or under-told in many ways. So it’s really about the diagnosed with cancer, leaving behind his wife and two of them and this journey that they go on. two young children. He was 39. Vashti decided to let Courtney: I think what we’re separating here is, the documentary, called “Be Here Now,” move for- you know, how he and Vashti decided to handle the ward. A Kickstarter fundraiser to finish the film circumstances. Cancer doesn’t discriminate so the became the third most successful campaign in the way they were able to create something out of a situ- crowd-sourcing site’s history. ation and do something extraordinary with it, is testa- “A new beginning formed,” said Vashti. “And so it ment to their, you know, incredible force. felt just as appropriate and in fact even more impor- tant as Andy’s legacy to share the continuum of his AP: Vashti, what’s it like to watch the film now? kids and our, I guess, healing. And moving on with Whitfield: Look, for anybody that’s been through life.” Vashti Whitfield, director Lilibet Foster and family losing somebody and understands the kind of differ- friend, actor Jai Courtney (“Insurgent”), talked about ent layers of grief, it’s not linear. So, on one side, it’s “Be Here Now,” playing in limited release, in recent interesting because your whole nervous system interviews with The Associated Press. responds to you now seeing something visually that recalls something that could almost make you feel Associated Press: Vashti, were there any points like you literally want to burst into tears or throw up, during Andy’s cancer battle that you wanted to it’s so evocative, the memory. But that’s actually for stop filming? me subsided now, and so now when I watch the film Whitfield: There were moments for me where, I’m able to see all these different layers to it. You honestly, I would’ve rather kind of, you know, plucked know, I’m able to enjoy hanging out with my husband out my own eyelashes at the thought of the interview and listen to his voice for two hours. — AP coming up. But I also knew that every time we did a one-on-one interview and all the times the cameras lifestyle THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016

Features Is ‘Becky with the good hair’ designer Rachel Roy?

By Thari F AlRashed Songstress eyonce’s new visual album She captioned a now deleted image posted Beyonce “Lemonade” has set the world on fire. on Instagram with “Good hair don’t care, but BNot only has it taken the spotlight off we will take good lighting, for selfies, or self of the death of singer Prince, it has also lead truths, always”. her “beehives” (what Beyonce’s fans call The reason why Solange Knowles themselves) to go on a manhunt to take attacked Jay Z in that infamous elevator revenge on who they believe was involved encounter back in 2014 has long been in an illicit affair with Jay Z. rumored to be that he was having an inap- Within 24 hours of the album’s release propriate relationship with Roy. Rachel’s on iTunes, it reached the top spot in 25 Instagram post was taken as proof of guilt countries. And that’s only on iTunes! In by the beehives and led them to activate short, the album is doing very well obvi- full-attack mode on all of Rachel’s social ously, no shocker there. The shocker was media accounts. Examples of these attacks that Beyonce used her new platform to included insults sent to her and bombard- declare that her husband has been unfaith- ing her feed with bee and lemonade emo- ful to her, allegedly. The lyrics of the song jis, which lead the designer to privatize her “Sorry” (the fourth song listed on the accounts after she claims she felt bullied album) ends with the lyrics “He better call by them. Becky with the good hair”. Rachel has released a statement to Us Speculation on who this “Becky” is started Weekly magazine denying all the rumors, right after the song aired on Beyonce’s HBO but it is a little too late for that now. She has special that also had the same title as the become the beehives’ number one enemy. album. The beehives did not have to search Beyonce has yet to make any public com- that long. Designer Rachel Roy took the ment since the release of her sixth album opportunity to claim the “Becky” title less and she isn’t expected to, since she usually “Designer” Rachel Roy than 24 hours after the album was released. does not make any statements to the press. DIY remedies for better skin

ow annoying is it when you’re getting ready for a huge vinegar and 3 parts water to your face using a cotton pad after occasion, let’s say your friend’s wedding, birthday din- you’ve washed your face. Hner or whatever it is, and you get yourself the most beautiful gown and booked your appointment at the salon to Honey and Cinnamon get all dazzled up and a day or two before your event you You might never have mixed those two together, let alone notice a huge zit appearing on your face, or worse, on your apply them both to your skin, but believe it or not cinnamon nose or forehead, so obvious and out there that no makeup and honey combined will literally wipe all the bacteria out of can hide that bump! I hate when that happens especially that your skin, as they’re both antimicrobial. Apply the mixture as a you feel like you can’t do much about it, when a matter of mask for 15mins then rinse off with warm water. fact is that you actually can. We tend to always go for the extreme measures when- Egg whites ever we want to solve a problem, especially when it’s Many have tried this homemade remedy and are crazy related to our skin and appearance. Most girls would about it as it helps improve both your acne and acne scars to usually start playing around with the pimple trying to disappear due to the fact that they’re fully stacked with pro- either burst it, or cover it with makeup to a point where teins and vitamins that stop bacteria from piling up as well as they’re actually highlighting the area rather than covering renews your skin cells. Separate the white from the yolk of 2-3 it correctly, however, not a lot of girls nowadays would changes, and different chemicals and products. eggs, let them sit for a few minutes then use your fingers to consider hitting the kitchen for that quick and organic So! I’ve decided to share with you some home remedies apply them on your face, apply around 3-4 layers on the areas remedy that might save them. that you can do by yourself in the comfort of your own home which you want to focus on. Leave it on for around 20 minutes Many times we forget that all the chemicals we and on the kitchen counter to kill that stubborn pimple or then wash off with warm water. apply on our skin, whether it was makeup, moisturizers help your skin heal from any acne scars. Try them out, and you Always try looking for new remedies to try out for your or skin-related products, harm our skin more than will start understanding what works better with your skin type skin, you’ll be amazed by how healthy and helpful it is to use improving it, and by trying on all of these products but most importantly, make sure you’re not allergic to any of organic and natural face masks as we are always looking for we are actually neglecting our skin. I’ve also noticed those ingredients before applying them on your skin! the next “it-product” or the newest makeup brands and so that recently girls have been suffering from skin forth, but all these chemicals will take a toll on your skin and issues in a later stage in life, usually our skin acts out Apple Cider Vinegar your skin is literally what keeps you together, you take it as a during our teenage years up until we hit our early Apple Cider can be used for many things, some people use package with you till you’re older, and the more you take care 20’s, but now girls have been suffering from the same it on their scalp even, but when you apply it on your skin of it the more you’re skin will be capable to go through what issue but in a later phase, such as mid-late 20’s, which you’re actually balancing the Ph level of your skin and almost you put it through. shouldn’t be the case but our lifestyles has changed completely killing the bacteria that are usually the ones that drastically, were exposed to more sun, weather cause these break outs to happen. Apply a mixture of 1 part

Judge rejects Cosby’s bid to dismiss underage sex abuse case

sexual battery lawsuit filed by a woman who accuses Bill dismissed,” Huth’s attorney Gloria Allred wrote in a statement. Cosby of sexually abusing her at the Playboy Mansion “We did not believe that there was a valid basis for denying Awhen she was underage will proceed, a judge has ruled. Ms. Huth her day in court. We are very happy that the Court Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Craig Karlan’s ruling allows agreed and we will continue to vigorously fight for a just most of Judy Huth’s lawsuit against Cosby to proceed while dis- result for our client.” missing a negligent infliction of emotional distress claim. Huth An email sent to Cosby’s spokeswoman Monique Pressley will still be able to argue that Cosby intentionally inflicted emo- was not immediately returned. Cosby’s former attorney has tional distress on her. Huth sued Cosby in December 2014, say- accused Huth’s former lawyer of attempting to extort Cosby for ing that he forced her to perform a sex act on him in a bedroom $250,000 before filing her lawsuit. Cosby’s attorneys will have of the Playboy Mansion around 1974 when she was 15 years other chances to seek the case’s dismissal before trial. Karlan old. Cosby’s lawyers had challenged the case on various proce- has ruled that Cosby and Huth do not have to give additional dural grounds, including that Huth had waited too long to sue sworn testimony to give the comedian more time to resolve a the comedian. sexual assault case filed in Pennsylvania. Cosby’s lawyers had also argued that Huth’s claims should Dozens of women have accused Cosby of sex abuse, but be dismissed because her former attorney did not follow the most of the claims are barred by the statute of limitations. proper procedure for filing a lawsuit alleging underage sexual Several women, including model Janice Dickinson, have abuse. “The court is not, at this time, willing to dismiss plaintiff’s sued Cosby for defamation over his lawyers’ denials that he potentially meritorious claims against defendant based upon abused them. — AP mistakes attributable to her former counsel,” Karlan wrote. “The decision is a vindication of our position that this law- LOS ANGELES: Music producer Phil Spector and his wife Rachelle Spector, arrive at the Los Angeles County Superior suit should be permitted to proceed to trial and should not be Court for a discovery hearing on March 28, 2008. — AP Lawyer for Phil Spector’s wife calls divorce heartbreaking n attorney for Phil Spector’s wife called a divorce filing merged beautiful vocal harmonies with lavish orchestral by the imprisoned music producer heartbreakingly arrangements to produce such pop hits as “Da Doo Ron Ron,” Abizarre and said she has provided the best possible care “Be My Baby,” “He’s a Rebel” and the Righteous Brothers’ version for him. Attorney Aaron Abramowitz wrote in a statement of “You’ve Lost that Loving Feeling.” Tuesday that Rachelle Spector has been devoted to her hus- Abramowitz said Rachelle Spector obtained her pilots band and has been providing him support and the best possi- license to make it easier to visit her husband. The Spectors met ble care while he is incarcerated. at a Hollywood restaurant in 2003, shortly after he was arrested “This whole situation is heartbreakingly bizarre,” in the shooting death of Lana Clarkson. The producer was later Abramowitz wrote. “It is regrettable that Mr. Spector has failed convicted of killing Clarkson and is serving sentence of 19 to recognize the efforts made by Rachelle in spending tens of years to life. thousands of dollars on his medical and dental costs while The pair married in 2006, and Rachelle Spector has been incarcerated.” Court records in Stockton, California, show running her husband’s businesses while he is imprisoned. She Spector filed for divorce on March 18. A copy of his filing, also obtained a private investigator license to assist with her which was first reported by celebrity website TMZ, was not husband’s appeal of the conviction. Phil Spector’s attorney, immediately available. John H. McKinley, had no immediate comment on Spector, 75, is housed at a prison facility in Stockton that Abramowitz’s statement Tuesday. — AP provides medical and mental health care to the state’s sickest inmates, including those with chronic conditions. He is famous LOS ANGELES: Model Janice Dickinson, left, who is also suing Bill Cosby, and her attorney Lisa Bloom talk to reporters for revolutionizing rock music with his “Wall of Sound” that outside Los Angeles Superior Court after a judge ruled her defamation lawsuit against Bill Cosby should move forward on March 29, 2016. — AP lifestyle THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016

Gossip Bobbi Kristina Brown turned to drugs to help her cope with Whitney Houston’s death

ccording to Nick Gordon, Bobbi was a “social” drug user before happy as they would be. “I gave them somebody to trust to, to talk to, to Whitney drowned in a bathtub in 2012 following a massive heart be there, someone genuine.” And he was especially scathing about Aattack caused by years of cocaine abuse but things soon spiralled Bobbi’s father Bobby Brown, saying: “(Bobby) hurt his own daughter, not out of control. He told Dr Phil that Bobbi’s “social” drug use became “really me. I was the one there for her while she was dealing with him not being bad” and added: “It’s unfortunate but at the time it’s the only way we there. He’s not a reasonable person so I’m not planning on talking to him knew how to deal with what happened.” Nick also hit out at those who and I really don’t want to.” have blamed him for the deaths of Whitney and Bobbi, who passed away in similar circumstances, three years apart. He said: “Regardless of what everybody thinks, I made Krissy and Whitney’s last few years on earth as

Alicia Keys is to Prince was ‘paranoid’ perform at the UEFA to make a will Champions League he ‘Purple Rain’ hit maker died at the switched teams of business professionals, age of 57 last week and didn’t leave he did have a group of trusted advisers. Tinstructions as to how his assets However, they are described as “beautiful, final in Milan should be divided, and insiders say that his 20-something women, all models with no advisors had found it “virtually impossible” experience in anything.” Prince’s sister Tyka he New York-born singer will form a central part to get him to sign any legal documents in Nelson filed legal documents stating her of the revamped pre-game ceremony on May 28, the last five years. Sources told TMZ the brother didn’t leave a will. She has request- Tand has revealed she will be debuting music reclusive star felt “screwed over” by people ed to open a probate case and ask a judge from her brand new album at the Stadio Giuseppe who had made him sign various deals to appoint a “special administrator” - some- Meazza in Italy prior to the start of the showpiece soc- when he was younger, and as a result he one who is appointed when there is no cer match. Alicia said: “I’m extremely excited to share was “paranoid” about putting his signature executor named in a will - to oversee her my new music at the UEFA Champions League final, an to any legally-binding paperwork. Such brother’s affairs. She stated in her docu- event that is celebrated in every corner of the world was Prince’s distrust, he changed lawyers ments: “I do not know of the existence of a “This is going to be a powerful moment in history and almost every year, sometimes more often. will and have no reason to believe that the one that represents the spirit of all the similarities we One professional who once worked with decedent executed testamentary docu- share no matter where we live and who we are. I’m the singer received a call out of the blue ments in any form.” Tyka has requested honoured to be a special part of such a beloved expe- from him to engage his services, prompt- Bremer Trust, National Association, to rience.” The Champions League final is the most- ing him to ask Prince for his business files. serve as the official administrator because watched annual sporting event in the world, and Guy- The singer replied: “I don’t know, they’re they provided financial services to Prince Laurent Epstein, UEFA’s marketing director, said Alicia’s out there somewhere.” The professional for several years. participation will “further the appeal of the match and never received the documents. Though the consequently will reach a broader audience demo- ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ hit maker frequently graphic”. The soccer match will be broadcast in more than 220 countries and will reach a TV audience of more than 180 million viewers.

Megan Fox is considering calling off her divorce he ‘Transformers’ actress is currently divorce just yet, but it’s heading in that expecting her third child with direction. They are both very excited Testranged husband Brian Austin about a new baby and having it together.” Green who she split from last year and Megan, 29, and 42-year-old Brian tied the Megan is reportedly thinking about get- knot in Hawaii in 2010 and already have ting back together with her ex following a sons Noah, three and Bodhi, two, together. recent Hawaiian vacation. A source told Us She filed for divorce last August, six Weekly: “Megan was the one that wanted months after they split but the impending the divorce and Brian has done everything arrival has brought them back together. to try to convince her otherwise. He They are currently renting a home togeth- Kendall Jenner wants to planned this trip back to Hualalai, where er in Bel Air. they got married. “It was great and Megan be married with children is coming around. She hasn’t called off the within the next 10 years he 20-year-old model admires the “chill but ly fortunate and blessed lives seems like exactly what I extremely fortunate” lives of Cindy Crawford and would want.” And as well as wanting to have “a couple” TGisele Bundchen and hopes to find herself in a of children, Kendall - who is believed to be dating Los similar happy position in the coming years. She wrote in Angeles Lakers player Jordan Clarkson - is also keen to a post on her website: “Hearing Kylie mention what she have pets in her household. She continued: “Even sees her life like at 30 - on a farm with kids - got me though I love dogs, I don’t want to be overwhelmed so thinking about my own life in 10 years, which weirdly I’d probably just have one. “I’d definitely want a horse, gave me a strong urge to play ‘The Sims’. “If I were build- too, so I could ride whenever I wanted.” The ‘Keeping Up ing my perfect world on the game, this is how it would With the Kardashians’ star is currently kept busy with look: I’d have a beautiful, secluded house in Malibu with her modeling commitments and family TV show, but a gorgeous husband and a couple of kids. “Seeing mod- plans to slow down as she gets older. She said: “I envi- els like Cindy Crawford and Gisele live chill but extreme- sion the decades ahead as super nice and relaxing.” Melissa McCarthy believes in ghosts Channing Tatum received he 45-year-old actress, who stars alongside Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon in the new female-led ‘Ghostbusters’ the ‘best birthday gift Tmovie, has claimed she has “felt” paranormal activity in her everyday life. Melissa shared: “I think they do exist. I don’t know in what form. “But I think there are things out there. I think we’ve all felt a presence or an energy where for no rea- ever’ from his wife son something just feels different in a place we’re familiar with.” The Hollywood star also thinks her spirit will linger after he star turned 36 on Tuesday and a sunset ride. (sic)” Meanwhile, Jenna she dies and claimed still she talks to her deceased grandpar- couldn’t contain his delight at receiv- wished her spouse a happy birthday on her ents. Speaking at the TIME 100 Most Influential gala at New Ting the majestic brown animal as a own Instagram page with a loving mes- York City’s Lincoln Center, Melissa told TIME magazine: “I also present from his spouse, actress Jenna sage. The 35-year-old beauty described the don’t think when we’re done we just float away. I think we’re Dewan with whom he has two-year-old ‘Magic Mike’ star - who she married in 2009 still around. I still talk to my grandparents all the time. I don’t daughter Everly. Taking to his Instagram - as her “lifer” and quoted an ancient think of them as ghosts, but I do talk to them a lot in my car. I account to share a series of photographs of Chinese philosopher, Lao Tzu, to describe don’t know if that makes me crazy.” Asked why she experi- the new addition to their family, whom he how “deeply” in love she is with her hus- ences paranormal activity in her car, the actress added: “I has named Cajun, the star captioned a pic- band. She gushed: “To love someone guess that’s when I’m alone. We have really in-depth conversa- ture of the horse saddled up and grazing deeply gives you strength. Being loved by tions.” Melissa was joined at the star-studded event in New beside their trailer: “Best birthday gift ever someone deeply gives you courage.’ - Lao York by a number of her fellow TIME100 Most Influential hon- from my wifey.” And alongside a sweet Tzu. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY LIFER.(sic)” orees, including Caitlyn Jenner, Trevor Noah, Ricardo Tisci, video in which the actor’s face was covered Lewis Hamilton and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Honorees Nicki Minaj in bright paint, he wrote: “Braveheart paint and Ariana Grande performed for the audience. by Evie, new rescue horse named Cajun on lifestyle THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016

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STRASBOURG, FRANCE: Entertainment workers, known in French as “intermittents du spectacle”, prepare banners as they occupy the Theatre National de Strasbourg (TNS) yesterday. — AFP Six French theatres occupied as pay protest spreads

ntertainment workers were occupying Strasbourg without disrupting performances. six theatres across France yesterday as There were a series of similar short-lived Eprotests grew against a bid to cut occupations last week across France by “inter- their pay. Protesting actors and technicians mittents”-artists and culture workers who took over part of the Comedie Francaise in benefit from a generous unemployment sys- Paris Tuesday, forcing the management to tem to compensate for their erratic incomes. cancel performances on France’s most hal- Employers last month agreed cuts of 185 mil- lowed stage. lion euros ($208 million) to a national pay And the curtain also stayed down on the fund with three of the smaller unions in the hit production of “Phaedra” starring Isabelle sector, but most “intermittents” are fiercely Huppert at the Odeon theatre in the city’s resisting the change. But with long-running Left Bank, which has been occupied since the talks over their pay and status in deadlock, weekend. The latest flare-up in the long-run- protests have grown more radical. — AFP ning row was sparked by riot police clearing hundreds of demonstrators from the square in front of the Odeon on Monday. But several dozen remain inside the build- ing, a hugely symbolic venue which was also occupied by students during France’s May PARIS : Entertainment work- 1968 protests. Protesters have also taken over ers, known in French as “inter- parts of major regional theatres in Lille, mittents du spectacle”, occupy Bordeaux, Montpellier and Caen, and briefly la Comedie Francaise on staged a symbolic protest on Tuesday night in Tuesday. — AFP Michael Strahan’s ‘Live’ Exit Just Melissa Etheridge, Priscilla the Latest in Morning Anchor Drama he network morning shows are in the Gold, VP and director of programming Renea share songwriting secrets midst of a musical-chairs moment that research for Amplifi U.S., a media-buying enti- Tis as much about positioning for the ty that is part of Japan’s Dentsu. elissa Etheridge and songwriter Priscilla into this reality and create a rhythm and a tone experienced technology’s evolution throughout future as it is about the day-to-day battle for Renea had never met before sitting down that makes the whole tribe dance. There’s just her career (“My first record was on vinyl and cas- ratings and bragging rights. ABC’S strategy Mto discuss their craft, and within an hour, nothing like it. It’s magic.” sette”), but only recently embraced it. Etheridge ABC set off a shuffle-and a kerfuffle-with ABC’s surprise move with Strahan is clearly they were spontaneously harmonizing together. Etheridge has won two Grammys and an collaborated with various artists at their home news last week that “Live With Kelly and aimed at shoring up “GMA” as it brawls with Etheridge plucked a guitar from the wall of Academy Award for her music. Renea recently studios to make her most recent album, 2014’s Michael” co-host Michael Strahan would “Today” to remain No. 1 in the 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. electrics and acoustics hanging in the front room wrote a song that earned a Grammy nod: Carrie “This is M.E.,” rather than taking her traditional move to “Good Morning America” full-time in slot-a crown “GMA” won in 2012 after “Today” of her suburban home. As she strummed a bluesy Underwood and Miranda Lambert’s 2014 hit duet, route of writing an album’s worth of songs the fall. Meanwhile, NBC’s “Today” is mulling had enjoyed an unprecedented 16-year win- rhythm, Renea sat beside her and began to sing. “Somethin’ Bad.” Renea’s other credits include the before spending two straight weeks in a record- shifts in its 9 a.m. anchor team as it looks to ning streak. This season, “Today” has beaten “Just want to write a song,” they suddenly sang Pitbull and Kesha hit “Timber,” Rihanna’s ing studio. see who clicks with whom. “GMA” in the demo most coveted by advertis- together, laughing underneath. “All of my prob- “California King Bed” and tracks for Madonna, Digital recording advances mean “you can ers-viewers aged 25 to 54 — for eight months lems will be solved when I write a hit song.” Demi Lovato and Mariah Carey. have these small studios and you can create right running. For the season to April 15, overall Though Etheridge released her first album the She sheepishly confessed to singing there,” she said. But she still writes lyrics longhand. viewership of “GMA” dipped 8% compared year that Renea was born (1988), each has penned Etheridge’s “Come to My Window” over and over “I like to write it and then scratch it out,” Etheridge with the year-earlier period, while its 25-to-54 her share of hits. They’re set to perform and share again since learning about her meeting with said. “Because if I erase it, it’s gone forever, and crowd fell 13%. (Meanwhile, “CBS This stories about their experiences in the music Etheridge for this interview. Etheridge said she sometimes I want to go back to that idea.” Morning” has gained ground over the past industry at the ASCAP “I Create Music” songwrit- researched Renea’s work and admired her “beauti- As the two songwriters chat, their mutual two years with a focus on hard news, though ing expo in Los Angeles on Thursday. Renea plans ful songwriting” on “California King.” admiration grows. After their mini jam session, it continues to lag behind its broadcast rivals.) to sing “Purple Rain” in tribute to Prince. The “It’s one of those things like: god, I wish I’d they make plans to work together.Both said Sky-High Stakes The morning TV sector is three-day conference also promises appearances written that,” Etheridge said. Inspiration often there’s no way to know which songs will healthy, with overall ad spending growing by Timbaland, Pat Benatar, singer Andra Day and strikes in the shower, Renea said. Etheridge become hits, and because no manual exists for $1.24b Ad dollars spent on network morning Matchbox Twenty front man Rob Thomas. agreed it usually happens whenever she doesn’t how to make it in the music business, artists talk shows in 2015. 10.7% Increase over 2014 But on this sunny afternoon at Etheridge’s have a pen or a guitar. When it comes to actually just have to keep on creating. “You just never ad spend 13%. “Good Morning America” drop home in a quiet, gated community in the San writing music, Etheridge is old-school and Renea know, so you just have to do what you love,” in 25-54 viewership over same period last Fernando Valley, she and Renea are casually chat- is high-tech.”I got discovered on YouTube,” the 27- Etheridge said. “Do your best, do what you love year. 8% “Good Morning America” drop in ting about their creative approaches when it year-old said. and put it out there.”— AP overall viewership over same period last year becomes clear that despite their differences in She composes music and lyrics on her comput- ABC no doubt hopes Strahan will help tackle age, experience and use of technology, they er or iPad with an app called MasterWriter where NEW YORK: Anchors Kelly Ripa and “Today,” which could gain fresh momentum in speak the same language of songwriting. “you can flip back and forth between screens and Michael Strahan appear to have made weeks to come: NBCUniversal’s coverage of The secret, they said, is being open to inspira- do voice notes and sing your melodies.” Renea up on Tuesday while co-hosting ‘Live’ the Olympics this summer is sure to draw mil- tion and fearless in its expression.”I think our job also keeps a running file of song ideas to plumb again together after the drama they lions of viewers, and could lend the NBC as songwriters is to catch the inspiration when it when she’s feeling inspired. went through last week. morning stalwart a big boost. “The Olympics comes,” Etheridge said. “If you exercise your right Etheridge, on the other hand, said she’s “not have always been a boon to ratings,” said a brain, you can find that and you can bring it back a computer kind of person.” The 54-year-old has person familiar with the show. “Today” won’t The moves are all part of the ongoing be shy about trumpeting its connection to nuclear war in the a.m. between the net- the event. On April 27, the “Today” crew will works, each eager to conquer the early- and start a countdown, taking to the plaza outside mid-morning crowd. Willie Geist, who co- its studio to note that the opening ceremony anchors the 9 a.m. hour of “Today,” was dis- is just 100 days away. patched earlier this month to host a Perhaps Strahan will slow that Olympics revamped Sunday edition of the program. charge. “We got a chance to have Michael a Even CBS stalwart “Sunday Morning” is facing couple of days a week, and now we are look- a generational shift as the network tries to set ing forward to having him on the team full up a successor to Charles Osgood, who has time,” said Tom Cibrowski, senior VP of ABC anchored the program since 2004 and is said News Programs, News Gathering and Special to be negotiating his exit. In the process, the Events, in an interview. Morning-show battles TV news units will try to figure out which of aren’t going away, he added. The programs their members will, over time, make for suc- “bring in a lot of viewers and a lot of eyeballs, cessors to mainstays like Matt Lauer and and they start the day on the television net- Robin Roberts. works. It’s a very important time period, and At stake is a growing pot bubbling with for our purposes, we always want to field the advertising dollars. Sponsors spent more than strongest team.” If executives have devised a $1.24 billion on network morning talk shows plan to weave Strahan in and out of the last year, according to Kantar Media-an show’s usual flow, Cibrowski wasn’t willing to increase of 10.7% over the $1.12 billion spent spill the details. Could there be more moves in the category in 2014. “Most advertisers buy in the offing? In TV news circles, there are all three morning-news telecasts, but being perennial rumors about whether each side’s ahead of your competition is always the best team will remain intact. vantage point and usually translates into a bigger piece of the ad-dollar pie,” said Billie HIDDEN HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Singers Melissa Etheridge, right, and Priscilla Renea pose for a portrait. — AP photos Is ‘Becky with the good hair’ designer Rachel Roy?

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ABU DHABI: Palestinian writer Rabai al-Madhoun (C) reacting upon receiving the international prize of Arabic fiction for his novel Destinies: Concerto of the Holocaust and the Nakba, on Tuesday. — AFP

French billionaire he French billionaire and art collector The museum will open by the end of 2018 in Pinault, who made his fortune in the luxury Francois Pinault has announced the the former Bourse du Commerce close to the goods industry, opened a museum in Tcreation of a new contemporary art Louvre museum and the newly-renovated Venice’s Palazzo Grassi a decade ago. He museum in central Paris. Les Halles shopping complex. The elegant owns one of the world’s largest private col- to create new art Pinault described the project as “a circular building from the 18th century, lections of contemporary art. — AP dream come true” in a news conference crowned by a dome, will be restored by museum in Paris yesterday with Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo. renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando.

Cannes: M-Appeal Daytime Emmys Preview: Soaps Keep Boards Bruce LaBruce’s Audiences With Long-Term Characters Feminist Terrorists Movie t’s debatable that there are any “new viewers” The “Days” submission also includes Susan with outstanding writing, directing and perform- out there willing to commit to watching a net- Seaforth Hayes’ character Julie advising step- ances and are an excellent representation of one of Iwork soap five days a week. However, the granddaughter Ciara on the hazards of shoplifting- our most impactful stories from the past year,” says ‘The Misandrists’ remaining four broadcast soaps have a strategy to a poignant beat as Julie had been busted herself exec producer Jill Farren Phelps. erlin-based M-Appeal has boarded Bruce LaBruce’s “The maintain their existing audiences, and ward off the for trying to swipe a mink stole from a local depart- Drawing new viewers continues to be a chal- Misandrists,” a film about a cell of feminist terrorists, as a threat of cancellation, which has claimed their ment store in the show’s 1965 premiere. lenge as budgets for promotion, like resources for Bco-producer, and will be selling the project at the Cannes rivals in recent years: Shine a spotlight on beloved, “That’s the riches of this medium,” says Seaforth the soaps themselves, continue to be cut. However, Film Festival. LaBruce, who is currently shooting the film in Berlin long-term characters. Hayes. “I was delighted that someone remembered Angelica McDaniel, CBS executive VP of daytime and the surrounding countryside, launched a Kickstarter cam- That strategy is evident in the episodes each that Julie has a past and got to share that with programs and syndicated program development, paign yesterday to finance production and post-production of the four surviving soaps (“The Bold and the Ciara. Our audience hasn’t melted away. It’s the recently launched “Not Safe for Daytime,” a series of costs. It is the first time he’s used crowd-funding to support one Beautiful,” “Days of Our Lives,” “General Hospital” stalwarts who remember us.” digital videos promoting the daytime lineup. of his films. and “The Young and the Restless”) selected as Half-hour sudser “The Bold and the Beautiful” “We’re realistic to the evolution of how viewers The movie stars Susanne Sachsse, who has featured in several submissions for the Daytime Emmys drama exercised its option to submit two sets of back-to- consume TV, and how many distractions there are” of LaBruce’s films, including “Raspberry Reich,” the prequel to series prize. back episodes instead of merely submitting two says McDaniel. “We all live in a multi-screen world. “The Misandrists.” The Misandrists refers to a secret cell of femi- Both “General Hospital” submissions are loaded half-hour episodes. Executive producer/head ‘Not Safe For Daytime’ lets us thank our 28 million nist terrorists that is planning to liberate women, overthrow the with veteran players, but couldn’t be more different writer Bradley Bell says the show’s material-featur- weekly viewers by giving them more content in a patriarchy, and usher in a new female world order. The group is in terms of content. An anniversary episode, featur- ing the romance of transgender character Maya fresh, fun and irreverent way.” led by Big Mother (Sachsse), who operates a school for wayward ing black and white segments, harkens back to the Avant and legacy character Rick Forrester-was wor- “It’s very innovative of Angelica and the folks at girls in the countryside as a front for her terrorist cell. When a show’s early days. The episode resolves the “Fluke” thy of the added time. “It really gives a sense of sto- CBS to come up with this,” says Bell. Additionally, young man, a radical leftist, who is running from the police, hap- storyline, explaining Luke Spencer’s bizarre behav- ry, the arc,” says Bell. “We thought we should go for web serial nominees Martha Madison pens upon this remote female stronghold, one of the girls takes ior and how his parents died. it. Social issue stories have been a part of daytime (“Winterthorne”) and Lilly Melgar (“The Bay”) reach pity on him and hides him in the basement. His presence eventu- “The anniversary episode was a concept that since the beginning. You see that everyone is out to soap fans on the TradioV.com show ally disrupts the household and reveals a number of unexpected (head writer) Ron Carlivati came up with,” says exec human, trying to navigate this thing called life.” “SoapBox With Martha and Lilly.” “We target secrets, as the film moves towards its climax. producer Frank Valentini. “I was completely blown Carol Shure, a two-time Emmy-winning produc- younger soap fans and we have direct access to our “The Misandrists,” the director’s 10th feature film, is produced by Jurgen Bruning Filmproduktion. M-Appeal chief Maren away by it. It was a fun episode to do and it made er of the departed soap “As the World Turns,” guests’ online social media following,” says Kroymann said: “Bruce’s new film promises to be a fun and the past the present and the present the past. We applauds “Bold” for its social issues but notes that Madison. “When we had Kirsten Storms (“General important commentary on feminism, so it will be a great fit for loved it on paper, loved it when we shot it, and the voters used to see more ground-breaking content Hospital”) on we got almost four times our regular our Raspberry & Cream label. We’ll be co-producing one of his fans loved it on-air.” in Emmy submissions. “Over the years, soaps went viewership. She has a huge social media presence.” projects for the first time in addition to handling international The second “GH” episode involves high-stakes from being topical, daring and nervy to being more There’s universal agreement as to the one thing, distribution, and by having represented a number of his titles as drama set against a charity gala backdrop and fea- cautious,” Shure says. Why the shift? “Perhaps in addition to veteran characters, that will both sales agent in the past, we’re looking forward to deepening our tures a musical performance by India Arie. “There because of the way the country was moving, more hold audiences and also likely earn Emmy gold. relationship with him and Jurgen Bruning, his long-time produc- were a lot of great legacy characters in that towards conservatism.” “Good story drives tune-in,” says Phelps. Corday er, with whom we frequently collaborate.” episode,” says Valentini. “The Young and the Restless,” daytime’s top echoes: “Great storytelling with layered characters LaBruce’s film “Gerontophilia” was in Venice Film Festival in “Days of Our Lives” also opted for an anniver- soap, has kept its core veteran cast intact for years, that the fans root for are the hallmark of any suc- 2013, and “Pierrot Lunaire” screened in Berlin Film Festival’s sary episode, which features a sentimental flash- which is exemplified in its Emmy submissions. The cessful soap.” — Reuters Forum section last year. LaBruce was president of Cannes’ Queer back using late original cast members Macdonald back-to-back episodes highlight the reactions of Palm jury in 2014. — Reuters Carey and Frances Reid. “From the writing to the the Newman and Abbott clans to the revelation acting to the directing, these shows were capti- that Adam Newman, the late Delia Abbott’s hit- vating drama and we are very proud of them,” says and-run driver, was alive. exec producer Ken Corday. “These episodes showcase an umbrella story