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12 Pages Price 10,000 Rials 38th year No.12599 Saturday JULY 16, 2016 Tir 26, 1395 Shawwal 11, 1437 Zarif: Lackluster Italy’s ANAS implementation signs deal to of JCPOA will build €3.6b make progress France in Horror north-south ‘elusive’ highway in Iran POLITICAL TEHRAN — The Ira- desknian foreign minister France declares three days of mourning The Iranian government has signed a has said that the July 2015 nuclear deal deal with Italy’s highway agency ANAS between Iran and the 5+1 group was a for the construction and management “triumph of diplomacy over coercion”. of a 1,200 km (745 miles) road project “Iran deal was triumph of diploma- that will cost 3.6 billion euros (3 billion cy over coercion. Same stark choice for pounds), ANAS said on Thursday. U.S. today, and reminder: old methods The first stretch of highway cover- produce same old failures,” Moham- ing 350 km will be completed by 2022 mad Javad Zarif tweeted on Friday. at a cost of 600 million euros, ANAS In another message on his Twitter said. account, Zarif said, “Progress will remain The project is to build a road linking elusive as long as short-sighted brag- the Persian Gulf port of Bandar Imam ging, lackluster implementation of obli- Khomeini to Bazargan on Iran’s border gations and tired slogans are preferred.” with Turkey. Italy has worked hard to “Mutual respect and fulfillment of secure lucrative deals in Iran following JCPOA obligations to ensure promised a deal last year to lift sanctions on Teh- dividends will open new horizons,” the ran in exchange for limiting its nuclear chief diplomat wrote on his Twitter in a activities. separate message. Iranian President Hassan Rou- In July 2015, Iran and the 5+1 group hani made Italy his first stop in (the five permanent members of the UN Europe in January as he sought to Security Council plus Germany) finalized drum up investment in the Iranian the text of the Joint Comprehensive Plan economy, while Italian Prime Min- of Action (JCPOA) in Vienna. The nucle- ister Matteo Renzi visited Tehran in ar deal took effect in January 2016. April with a large business delega- European Union foreign policy Reuters tion. chief Frederica Mogherini issued a An attacker at the wheel of a heavy truck 31-year-old Tunisian-born Frenchman, also ap- Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said 18 people were ANAS said the deal signed on statement on Thursday saying that the plowed into crowds celebrating Bastille Day in peared to open fire before officers shot him dead. in a critical condition after the attack on Thursday Thursday with the Iranian Ministry of EU will continue to support implemen- the French city of Nice, killing at least 84 people The man was not on the watch list of French in- night, when the white truck zigzagged along the Roads was a follow-up to a memo- tation of the JCPOA. and injuring scores more in what French Presi- telligence services, but was known to the police seafront Promenade des Anglais as a fireworks randum of understanding initialed in “The European Union will contin- dent Francois Hollande called a terrorist act. in connection with common crimes such as theft display marking the French national day ended February. ue to actively support the full and ef- (Source: Reuters) The driver, identified by a police source as a and violence, the source said. French Interior just after 10:30 p.m. (20:30 GMT). See page 3 fective implementation of the JCPOA throughout the lifetime of the agree- ment, as well as the UNSC Resolution 2231,” the statement said. ‘Terror acts in Turkey likely related to Turkish foreign policy’ Belgian art center ARTICLE Prime Minister Binali Yildirim Will it affect the security or the incident that caused the rup- By Engin Firat seeking close ties INTERVIEW Football head coach By Javad Heirannia announced onn WWednesdayednesday ththatat eeconomyconomy Of Turkey?Turke ture, it probably also was inevita- with Iran Ankara is seekingeking re-estabre-estab-- A: Although the rupture ble that these two states would TEHRAN — “Terrorist attacks in- lish good relationstions with Syria. ooff rrelationselations wwasa inevitable get back together. Underlying ARTTEHRAN — Bozar side Turkey very likely are related Yildirim said ggoodood ties with aafterfter ththee ffatalat incident their cooperation is the fact that Why I didn’t like desk-- Center for Fine to Turkish foreign policy,” a former Syria were neededeeded ““forfor the aatt sea six yeayears ago, the they are two of the three major Arts in Brussels is seeking to expand CIA official says. fight against tterrorism”errorism” in the ssameamee general rreasons that non-Arab states (Iran being the Euro 2016 as a coach relations with Iran. Paul Pillar, now a nonresident region. had eexistedx earlier third) in a region that is pre- senior fellow at the Center for Following iss the text ooff forfor TTurkey and dominantly Arab. A more im- ou have to divide the Euro Security Studies at Georgetown the interview with PPaulaul IsraelIsra to have mediate incentive for renewed 2016 in Sportive side and Mar- University and at the Brookings Pillar: cooperativeco cooperation is the prospect of Y keting side. From marketing Institution, tells Tehran Times, What mademade thethe relationsrel still increased exploitation of natural side the Championship was very suc- “Whereas Turkey earlier had con- ruling AKPKP exist.exx So with gas deposits in the Mediterra- cessful. doned the passage of militants party in Turkeyey thethh passage nean. The main direct effect of A total of 24 countries could see across the border with Syria, now it to drop someme ofo time and this development on Turkey will their teams, which brought a lot of is cracking down and trying better of its precondi-ndi- thet cooling be the positive economic effect new TV Records and better market- to control the border.” tions to recon-on- ofo emo- involving the gas. ing of commercials. And of course Also in a U-turn Turkish cile with Israel?ael? tions after 9 A view of Bozar -- Center for Fine Arts, more sponsoring etc. But from Spor- Brussels tive side we can’t say the same. The quality of this Championship was In a press release published on UNESCO registers Iranian qanats on World Cultural Heritage List low, most of the matches was bor- Thursday, the Islamic Culture and Rela- ing. In this tournament, for exam- tions Organization (ICRO) announced TOURISM TEHRAN — The UNESCO length and Hassan Abad Moshir qanat, which ple, I was able to talk on the phone that Paul Dujardin, the chief executive deskWorld Heritage Committee, its high volume and good quality of water, are while watching the game at the same officer of Bozar who is also the artis- meeting for its 40th session since July 10, in- also on the list. time, and I could read something. I tic director of the prestigious Belgian scribed eleven qanats in Iran on the World Her- Also on the list are Goharriz qanat, Akbara- was able to get out without missing art center, visited ICRO Deputy Di- itage List. bad qanat and Ghasemabad qanat from Ker- anything. rector Abbas Khameyar in Tehran last Throughout the arid regions of Iran, agricul- man Province. The first is registered for its water The increase of the European Wednesday and requested a boost in tural and permanent settlements are supported supply from fault and the two other for being Championship field to 24 teams had cultural relations with Iran. by the ancient qanat system of tapping alluvial twin qanats. not affected the quality of play at Euro Speaking at the meeting, Dujardin aquifers at the heads of valleys and conducting Three qanats from Isfahan Province are also 2016. Most of the matches had maxi- called Bozar a center that help the the water along underground tunnels by gravi- on the list; Moun qanat for being the only dou- mum 4-5 goal positions in 90 Minutes. world’s organizations expand cultural ty, often over many kilometers. bled-decked qanat in the world, Vazvan qanat And the next problem was the amount relations with Belgium. Two of the registered qanats are located in for using underground dam, Mozdabad qanat of matches for the players of the big Bozar can also play key role in the northeastern province of Khorasan Razavi; the Ghasabe qanat in Khorasan Razavi is the oldest of for using underground dam. teams. Players like Cristiano Ronaldo development of cultural relations be- Ghasabe qanats of Gonabad, the oldest qanat its kind in the world with more than 2,500 years old. Ebrahimabad qanat in central Arak or Antoine Griezmann play around tween Iran and Belgium, he added. in the world with more than 2500 years old and Province also amongst 11 registered items, 70-80 Matches every year. How they He said that the European Union Baladeh qanats of Ferdows for its complex wa- In Yazd Province, Zarch qanat, which are the which is registered for its conical shape of can recover? How the body can re- has asked Bozar to work as the agent ter distribution method. longest qanat in the world with 71 Kilometer the qanat. sponse on this pushing? How they can of the union and the government of motivate and concentrate all the time? Belgium in the expansion of relations They are not robots! with Iran. Khameyar also said that Pakistan seeking mechanism to resume banking transactions with Iran I think we have too much Foot- Iran has fond memories of 170 years Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce said Commerce Minister Khurram aforementioned mechanism and give their inputs. He said that ball now, every day is Football on of relations with Belgium and added, TV. That’s a overloading of football “Belgians have always respected Mus- has asked the central bank and Dastgir while talking to The Ex- would aid traders in opening their since Iran is not the member of private banks to come up with press Tribune on Thursday. LCs to trade with Iranian business- WTO, any agreement with Iran will for the fans. I enjoyed watching Ger- lims, Iranians and the numerous other many, Spain and Italy matches in this migrants living their country.” a mechanism that would allow He said that the ministry had men. be made keeping that in view. banking transactions between Pa- convened a special meeting re- He said that many steps have Besides, the minister said that edition. Germany and Spain con- kistan and Iran to be resumed. cently in Islamabad and had invit- been taken to jack up bilateral to improve the bilateral trade and trolled the games and create a lot of TEHRAN TIMES Despite the lifting of sanctions ed representatives of State Bank trade with Iran and in this regard investment, the two countries have goal chances; however Spain has not Iran’s Leading International Daily on Iran, trade between the two of Pakistan and private banks, a five-year bilateral trade roadm- committed various steps including the forwards like Barcelona has. They countries is still affected by a lack who have complained that bank- ap has also been developed and frequent holding of trade fairs and don’t have a perfect finisher at the Advertising Dept of mechanism that would allow ing channels are still facing diffi- the document was given to the exhibitions in each other’s coun- moment. banking transactions. culties. “The private banks have Iranian delegation on their visit tries. Otherwise, they would win the Te l : 021 - 430 51 450 “We have asked the State Bank particularly expressed the concern in March. Dastgir mentioned that Paki- Championship. Similar problem was of Pakistan and private banks to that they are facing challenges Besides, the minister said that stan will soon hold a single-coun- for Germany. After Gomez’s injury develop a consortium for evolv- in opening letters of credit (LCs) initial draft for the proposed Pa- try exhibition in Iran, whose dates they didn’t had any Central Forward ing a mechanism as sanctions on in dollars and even in euros with kistan-Iran Free Trade Agreement are to be finalized after consulting to replace him and Muller played a banking transactions are still there Iran,” said Dastigir. (FTA) has also been handed over the Iranian authorities. terrible Tournament. [email protected] from the international community,” The minister added that the to the Iranian authorities to see (Source: The Express Tribune) 11 I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y NATION 2 JJULYULY 116,6, 22016016 http://www.tehrantimes.com/international

MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS Iran condemns ‘criminal terrorist act’ Iranian energy minister upbeat on post-Brexit in France ties with London POLITICAL TEHRAN – The Ira- Earlier in November, there was a chain desknian Foreign Ministry of seven coordinated terror attacks in TEHRAN — Having returned from a visit to Lon- strongly condemned the deadly terrorist Paris carried out by militants, killing at don, Iranian Energy Minister Hamid Chitchian said act in the French city of Nice, calling it “a least 130 people. he is optimistic about business with England after it criminal terrorist act”. Iran stresses global unity needed

IRNA decided to leave the European Union. On Thursday night, an attacker while to fight terrorism “We think Brexit” will result in a “bigger share of driving a heavy truck plowed into crowds Also, Hamid Aboutalebi, a senior aide economic trade with England by some countries celebrating Bastille Day in the French city to President Hassan Rouhani, tweeted including Iran,” Chitchian explained. of Nice, killing at least 84 people and that an “international” and “integrated” Arriving in London on Monday for a three-day injuring scores more in what President action is required to fight terrorism, react- visit, Chitchian met a number of British officials, Francois Hollande called a terrorist act, ing to the terrorist attack in Nice. business owners and corporate executives to dis- according to Reuters. In a tweet on Friday he suggested cuss ways of expanding ties with Iran. Expressing sympathy for the victims of that the world should set aside differ- the incident, Bahram Qasemi, spokesman ences and launch an effective war on Australian trade for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, said, “Ter- terrorism. rorism is a heinous phenomenon which “The terrorist crime in Nice on [France’s] minister to pay call to can be uprooted only through interna- national day which is the symbol of Bastille’s Iran tional cooperation and consensus.” unity, honor and values shook the world. Qasemi also warned the global com- We should feel sympathy for the French munity against “negligence and double people,” Aboutalebi remarked. TEHRAN — Iranian Ambassador to Canberra standards on terrorism.” Tehran says terrorism is a heinous phenomenon He said that terrorism is not restrict- Abdolhossein Vahaji announced on Thursday that This is the eighth of a series to terror- which can be uprooted only through ed to one region, calling for abandon- Australian Trade and Development Minister Steven ist attacks hitting France over the past 18 ing policy of dividing terrorism into Ciobo will be visiting Iran in the near future, seeking months. international cooperation and consensus. “good” and “bad” ones. IRNA expansion of trade ties with Iran. The trip will make possible closer ties between Tehran and Canberra in a number of areas, includ- EU will continue to support JCPOA: Mogherini ing petrochemistry, water management, technolo- gy, renewable energies, tourism, etc. By staff and EU website of commitments by all sides is a necessary condition Prior to the imposition of international sanctions, A year after the conclusion of the nuclear deal between to rebuild trust and allow for steady and gradual im- Iran was Australia’s top economic partner in the Iran and great powers on Thursday European Union for- provement in relations between the European Union, Middle East, he said. eign policy chief Frederica Mogherini issued a statement its Member States and Iran as stated by the July 2015 stating that the EU will continue to support implementa- Foreign Affairs Council. tion of agreement, officially known as the Joint Compre- The European Union notes that its sanctions-relat- Tehran summons hensive Plan of Action. ed commitments under the JCPOA have been fulfilled head of Egypt’s “The European Union will continue to actively sup- in accordance with the agreed implementation plan. interest section port the full and effective implementation of the JCPOA On Implementation Day (16 January 2016), when the throughout the lifetime of the agreement, as well as the International Atomic Energy Agency verified that Iran office over MKO rally UNSC Resolution 2231,” the statement said. had implemented its nuclear-related commitments, TEHRAN — The Iranian Foreign Ministry has re- Iran and the 5+1 group - the United States, Britain, economic and financial nuclear-related sanctions were portedly summoned head of the Egyptian interest France, China and Russia plus Germany - finalized the lifted. On the same day, a comprehensive Information section bureau in Tehran after a number of Egyp- text of the JCPOA in Vienna on July 14, 2015. The JCPOA Note on the lifting of sanctions was issued in order to tian MPs participated in a rally staged by the MKO went into effect on January 16, 2016. provide clarity to EU business operators on the new with Iran in these areas and to provide technical assistance,

MEHR in Paris. Following is the full text of the statement published regulatory environment.[1] It is in the interest of the including on compliance with FATF requirements, and to The group had long been designated as a ter- by the EU website: European Union that the lifting of economic and fi- consider the use of export credits to facilitate trade, project rorist group by the EU and the United States. One year after the conclusion of the landmark nancial nuclear-related sanctions delivers benefits to financing, and investment. Tehran has condemned the move, describing it deal on Iran’s nuclear programme agreed in Vien- the Iranian people. The European Union reaffirms its commitment to as a “blatant intervention in domestic affairs of Iran.” na, the European Union is pleased to note that the The European Union acknowledges that clarity regard- further developing relations with Iran, in particular in “Egyptian officials are expected to act respon- Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is be- ing the lifting of sanctions is key to allow a full reengage- areas such as trade, energy, human rights, civil nucle- sibly and take steps which benefit stability in the ing implemented. This demonstrates that with po- ment of European banks and businesses in Iran. In this con- ar cooperation, migration, environment, fight against region,” said Hamid Reza Dehqani, an official with litical will, perseverance and multilateral diplomacy, text it notes the extensive guidance that was provided on transnational threats such as drugs, humanitarian co- the Iranian Foreign Ministry. workable solutions can be found to the most diffi- the scope of sanctions lifted and those that remain in place. operation, transport, research, education, culture and cult problems. The EU is committed to continue actively engaging with regional issues. In this regard it takes note of the final The European Union will continue to actively the private sector and encourages all parties to the JCPOA joint statement from the visit to Tehran of the High Zarif to brief support the full and effective implementation of the to continue their outreach efforts in this regard. For Iran to Representative with a group of Commissioners. The parliamentary JCPOA throughout the lifetime of the agreement, fully benefit from the lifting of sanctions, it is also important European Union supports a strategy of gradual en- as well as the UNSC Resolution 2231. The EU and its that it overcomes obstacles related to economic and fiscal gagement that is comprehensive in scope, coopera- committee on JCPOA Member States underline the need for Iran to strictly policy, business environment and rule of law. The Europe- tive where there is mutual interest, critical when there adhere to all its commitments under the JCPOA and an Union and its Member States stand ready to cooperate are differences and constructive in practice. As part to continue to cooperate fully and in a timely manner of that, the European Union intends to open an EU TEHRAN — Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The European Union Delegation in Iran. Zari will be briefing the Parliament National Security They also call upon Iran to refrain from activities that acknowledges that clarity The JCPOA is for the benefit of the entire region and and Foreign Policy Committee on the quality of the are inconsistent with UNSC Resolution 2231. The Euro- creates the opportunity for improved regional cooper- implementation of the nuclear deal, officially called regarding the lifting of

FARS pean Union confirms the support to the High Repre- ation that should be seized by all parties. The European JCPOA. sentative’s coordinating role of the Joint Commission sanctions is key to allow a full Union calls on all parties to work towards a cooperative According to Hajar Chenarani, a member of the foreseen under the agreement and calls for assistance reengagement of European regional environment and to help reduce tensions. The committee, the session will affect future decisions to the IAEA in its responsibility to monitor and verify EU reaffirms its commitment to help make an improved by the Islamic Republic regarding to the nuclear Iran’s nuclear-related commitments. The upholding banks and businesses in Iran. regional situation a reality. deal signed last year on July 14. The committee, she said, will do its utmost to brief the Majlis in a month on the deal on the basis of Zarif’s report. Iran will stand beside Syria: advisor Diplomat says Tehran firm to support Syria POLITICAL TEHRAN — Hos- plots” and no one can break their will, POLITICAL TEHRAN — Hossein was Iran’s point man for the Middle Three thugs killed in desksein Sheikholeslam, Sheikholeslam s aid. deskAmir-Abdollahian, an East for many years. a senior advisor to Majlis Speaker Ali He also said that Iran and Syr- advisor to Foreign Minister Moham- He added, “Continuation of secu- recent patrolling in Larijani, said on Thursday that Iran ia have had cooperation for a long mad Javad Zarif, has said that Iran will rity and military approaches against Kerman Province will stand beside Syria in fighting ter- time which will continue under any continue to strongly support Syria in its the Syrian people and political system rorism and reconstructing the coun- circumstances. war on terrorism. will lead to spread of terrorism and in- try. For her part, Abbas said Syria at- In an interview with Mehr news crease in migration to the West.” TEHRAN — Iranian intelligence officers killed three “The Islamic Republic of Iran is taches great importance to Tehran’s agency published on Thursday, he said He also said that Syrian President armed criminals in the southeastern province of ready to help the Syrian people political and economic supports for that Iran will support the “axis of re- Bashar al-Assad plays an important Kerman on Thursday night, according to provincial boost resistance against the Takfiri Syria. sistance” – a codename for resistance role in maintaining “national unity” and security officials. terrorists,” he said during a meeting She also called for expansion of against terrorists and Israel by Syria, “territorial integrity” in Syria. The clash broke out in mountainous areas near with Hadiyeh al-Abbas, the speaker parliamentary relations in order to Hezbollah and Hamas - in the region. The veteran diplomat said serious the Roudbar region. The operation is still underway of People’s Assembly of Syria, in Da- fight terrorism and Takfiri ideology. The axis of resistance is essential “fight against terrorism” and “political TASNIM and death toll is likely to rise. mascus. The two sides discussed ways to ex- to counter Takfiri terrorism and “dan- dialogue” with opponents are the only The incident comes after several successful op- The Syrian people are strongly re- pand parliamentary ties during the gerous plots” of the Zionist regime of ways ahead to bring five years of con- erations against terrorist groups along the Iranian sistant against “dominant-seeking meeting. Israel, remarked Amir-Abdollahian who flict in Syria to an end. borders. In a June clash in southern city of Khash, Kerman province, five members of a terrorist group were killed. Saudis to mull reparations to Iranian victims of haj stampede: Ohadi POLITICAL TEHRAN — Riyadh will consider to the dignity of Iranians.” French National deskpaying compensation to families of According to Ohadi, Saudis had included some addi- Assembly president’s hundreds of Iranian nationals killed in a haj stampede tional 11 articles, unlike contracts drafted for other coun- in September 2015 in the city of Mena, head of Iran’s Haj tries, and removed “security” from the document. trip to Iran delayed and Pilgrimage Organization said in remarks on Thurs- One of the articles had demanded the Iranian haj over Nice terror act day. caravan not to mount a flag, Ohadi gave as an example. After this year’s haj ritual, the Saudi Supreme Haj ‘Saudis must bring to judge two infamous TEHRAN — Slated for July 16, the trip to Iran of Committee will make decisions in this regard, Saeed officers’ Claude Bartolone, head of the National Assembly Ohadi quoted Saudi Haj and Umra minister as having Elsewhere in his remarks, the haj official referred to of France, and his accompanying delegation was said. two Saudi airport officers who molested two Iranian delayed over a bloody terrorist attack in the French However, Saudis have not given any specific date and teenage pilgrims, saying, “The two police officers have ILNA city of Nice. amount yet, Ohadi explained. committed an immoral crime which is considered a hei- A gunman at the wheel of a heavy truck plowed Iranian haj officials have vowed to follow up on the nously unethical deed worldwide and so, they have to into crowds celebrating Bastille Day in the French issue although they complain that Saudis refuse to act stand trial.” city of Nice, killing at least 84 people and injuring responsibly. Last year two Iranian teenage boys were sexually har- scores more in what President Francois Hollande Already at loggerheads over a number of regional ritual over security concerns expressed by Iran. assed by Saudi police in Jeddah Airport on their way called a terrorist act. issues, notably the Syrian crisis and the storming of Ri- Rounds of negotiations were held, coming to no tan- back to Tehran. The heinous act was strongly and widely No rescheduling has been announced yet. yadh’s diplomatic posts in Tehran and Mahsahd, Tehran gible results. They had come up with a draft contract condemned by people, religious and political leaders in and Riyadh failed to mend fences over this year’s haj which Tehran rejected as “discriminatory” and “contrary Iran. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y

http://www.tehrantimes.com/international JJULYULY 116,6, 20162016 INTERNATIONAL 3 Horror in France New cabinet peppered Truck attacker ploughs into French crowd, kills 84 celebrating Bastille Day with pro-Brexit politicians 1 it might strike again, again using alien- Britain’s new Prime Minister Theresa May wanted Britain According to one city official, the truck ated young men from the continent’s to stay in the European Union, but the government she careered on for up to two km (1.5 miles). Arab immigrant communities whom it has unveiled leaves little doubt that she intends to fulfill Several children were among the dead. has inspired to take up arms against their voters’ instructions and take Britain out of the 28-nation The attack seemed so far to be the home countries. bloc. work of a lone assailant. Nice, a city of 350,000, has a history May on Thursday finalized the details of the cabinet. Hollande said in a pre-dawn address as a flamboyant, aristocratic resort but is Leading eurosceptics such as former London mayor Boris that he was calling up military and police also a gritty metropolis. It has seen doz- Johnson and David Davis secured top international jobs, as reservists to relieve forces worn out by ens of its Muslim residents travel to Syria many members of predecessor David Cameron’s administra- enforcing a state of emergency begun in to fight, a path taken by previous ISIL at- tion were swept away. November after the Islamic State in Iraq tackers in Europe. When she was running for the Conservative leadership, and the Levant (ISIL/Daesh) gunmen and At Nice’s Pasteur hospital, medical May promised that “Brexit means Brexit”, and her appoint- suicide bombers struck Paris entertain- staff were treating large numbers of in- ments of Johnson, Davis and Trade Secretary Liam Fox ment spots on a Friday evening, killing juries. signal to European Union leaders that, no matter what her 130 people. France declares three days of own feelings on the matter may be, she will not be water- Only hours earlier he had announced mourning ing down Britain’s commitment to leaving the European the emergency would be lifted by the Meantime, France has declared three Union. end of July. Following the attack, he said days of national mourning after at least Johnson, Britain’s new foreign secretary said on it would be extended by a further three 84 people were killed in the city of Nice Thursday that it was an opportunity to be seized – “re- months. when an attacker drove a truck into a shaping Britain’s global profile and identity as a great “France is filled with sadness by this large crowd celebrating the country’s global player”. new tragedy,” Hollande said. “There’s no the 1789 revolutionary storming of the linked to the Paris attackers killed 32 peo- main national holiday. On her first full day in office, May removed Cameron allies denying the terrorist nature of this attack.” Bastille prison in Paris an attack on liberty ple in Brussels. French President Francois Hollande including former Chancellor George Osborne and Michael Major events in France have been by fanatics who despised human rights. Riders on the Tour de France, the top arrived in the city on Friday morning and Gove, the justice secretary, who himself had run for Conserv- guarded by troops and armed police Dawn broke on Friday with pavements event on the international cycling calen- visited victims at a hospital. ative leader. since the Nov. 13 attacks. But it appeared smeared with dried blood. Smashed chil- dar, observed a minute’s silence before Speaking after an emergency meeting In her first speech as prime minister outside 10 Down- to have taken many minutes to halt the dren’s strollers, an uneaten baguette Thursday’s 13th stage began. Security has on Friday, Prime Minister Manuel Valls ing Street on Wednesday, May said: “We will make Britain progress of the truck as it tore along and other debris were strewn about the been tightened for the three-week event, said the period of national mourning a country that works not for a privileged few, but for every pavements and a pedestrian zone. promenade. Small areas were screened which is watched by huge crowds lining would begin on Saturday. one of us.” One witness said she thought the at- off and what appeared to be bodies cov- the route. Valls also confirmed that a measure Some 52 percent of Britons who voted on June 23 wanted tacker was firing a gun as he drove. ered in blankets were visible through the United States President Barack Oba- extending the country’s state of emer- to leave the EU, responding to calls by leading Brexit - or A local government official said weap- gaps. ma condemned what he said “appears gency, which has been in force since the British exit - campaigner Johnson. But his appointment as ons and grenades were later found inside The truck was still where it came to to be a horrific terrorist attack.” Others November 13 Paris attacks, would go be- foreign secretary has caused some consternation around the the rented vehicle. rest, its windscreen riddled with bullets. joining him included German Chancellor fore parliament next week. world. Nice-Matin newspaper said on Twitter There had been no claim of responsi- Angela Merkel, Pope Francis, Spain, Swe- “Times have changed, and France is Gaffe-prone Johnson that police were searching the attacker’s bility on Friday morning. den, NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organ- going to have to live with terrorism, and Elsewhere, French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said home in the Nice neighborhood of Ab- The truck careered into families and ization) and the United Nations Security we must face this together,” he said. Johnson had lied to the British people during the EU referen- attoirs. It gave no source of the informa- friends listening to an orchestra or stroll- Council. There was no immediate claim of re- dum, and now had “his back against the wall to defend his tion. ing above the beach on the Mediterra- Turkey, where ISIL and Kurdish mili- sponsibility for what was the third major country and to clarify his relationship with Europe”. ISIL targets France nean Sea towards the grand, century-old tants have staged a number of attacks in attack to hit France in the past 18 months. Johnson is famous for distinctly undiplomatic, and at After the Paris attacks, ISIL terrorists Hotel Negresco. recent months, offered its condolences. Hollande said “Nothing will make us times racist, gaffes. group said France and all nations follow- Police told residents of the city to stay “For terrorist groups, there is no difference yield in our will to fight terrorism,”. In April, he suggested that United States President Ba- ing its path would remain at the top of indoors as they conducted further op- between Turkey and France, Iraq and Bel- As condolences poured in from rack Obama had an “ancestral dislike” of Britain because he its list of targets as long as they contin- erations. Officials in Italy, just 30 km (20 gium, and Saudi Arabia and the United around the world, more details emerged is part-Kenyan. Asked late on Wednesday whom he would ued “their crusader campaign,” referring miles) away, said frontier controls were States,” said President Tayyip Erdogan. about the attack that began shortly after apologize to first, Johnson said “the United States of America to action against the group in Iraq and being stepped up. On social media, ISIL supporters cele- the end of a firework display for Bastille will be at the front of the queue”. Syria. The Paris attack in November was the brated the high death toll. In 2014 an ISIL Day. In 2002, in a regular column for The Telegraph - a news- France is conducting air strikes and bloodiest among a number in France spokesman released an audio recording Footage showed a scene of horror up paper which urged its readers to vote for a Brexit - Johnson Special Forces operations against ISIL, and Belgium in the past two years. On encouraging “lone wolf” attacks, calling and down the promenade, with broken called black people “piccaninnies” and referred to the people as well as training Iraqi government and Sunday, a weary nation had breathed a on supporters to kill ““any infidel, French, bodies splayed on the asphalt - some of Congo as bloodthirsty “tribal warriors” with “watermelon Kurdish forces. sigh of relief that the month-long Euro American, or any of their allies.” piled near one another, others bleeding smiles”. “We will further strengthen our actions 2016 soccer tournament had ended with- Officials have warned of the continu- on to the roadway or twisted into unnat- On his first day in the job on Thursday, Johnson in Syria and Iraq,” Hollande said, calling out incident. ing risk of attacks in the region. Reverses ural shapes. struck a sober tone. He shrugged off Ayrault’s criticism, the tragedy on the day that France marks Four months ago, Belgian Islamists for ISIL in Syria and Iraq have raised fears (Source: agencies) saying the French minister had sent him a “charming letter ... saying how much he looked forward to working together”. He said Britain was quitting the EU but “that does not Gingrich calls for Muslim test, says Trump veep is probably Pence mean in any sense leaving Europe”. Hours after a truck ran down and killed at least 80 peo- of jihadists. “Let me be very clear. You have to monitor “There is a massive difference between leaving the EU and ple and injured scores more in Nice, Newt Gingrich the mosques,” Gingrich said. “I mean if you’re not pre- our relations with Europe which, if anything, I think are going called for a Muslim test. pared to monitor the mosques, this whole thing is a joke. to be intensified and built up at an intergovernmental level,” In an appearance on Fox News Channel’s “Hannity,” Where do you think the primary source of recruitment he said. Gingrich said that every person “who is of a Muslim is? Where do you think the primary place of indoctrina- Some said Johnson might surprise his many critics. May background” in America should face a test. tion is?” has given him the chance to live up to his potential - or to “We should frankly test every person here who is of Gingrich also suggested that not only should every fail spectacularly. a Muslim background and if they believe in Sharia, they “internet-based source of terrorism” be shut down, if “It is not without risks,” said Christopher Meyer, a former should be deported,” he told host Sean Hannity. that’s not possible, he called for more drastic action. British ambassador to the United States. “There may be “Sharia is incompatible with western civilization. “We should destroy them with kinetic power, using some mishaps.” Modern Muslims, who have given up Sharia -- glad to various weapons starting with predators and frankly just “But if Boris Johnson can realise his potential ... he will have them as citizens. Perfectly happy to have them next killing them,” he said. send that shot of adrenaline through the Foreign Office, door.” Gingrich also talked with Hannity about Trump’s run- that he was calling off Friday’s scheduled announcement through our diplomacy, that is so necessary right now,” Mey- Further, the act of visiting a website that favors the ning mate selection, saying he has not been told he’s of his vice president after the attack in Nice. He may er told Sky News. Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Daesh) terror- not Trump’s pick. “At least at the moment, it certainly not have spoken with Trump, but Gingrich did talk with Speaking to Al Jazeera, Harry Mount, a journalist, author ist group or al-Qaeda should be a felony, Gingrich de- looks like it’s going to be my good friend, Governor Pence. and friend of Johnson, said the new foreign secretary was clared. Mike Pence,” Gingrich said, adding, “We’re very close “We chatted for a while about how we’re going to help misjudged by many. “We are behaving as though we are insane,” he railed. colleagues.” each other whatever comes out of this because we’re both “He’s extremely clever,” Mount said. “He speaks four “We’re like sheep wondering why the wolves keep killing us.” Gingrich thought the announcement still might come committed to victory over Hillary Clinton,” he said. languages, he was largely brought up in Brussels because He also called for mosques to be monitored for signs on Friday or perhaps on Monday, although Trump said (Source: CBS News) his father was an MEP, he was born in New York because his father then worked at the World Bank. For someone who seems so quintessentially English, in fact, he’s very, very cosmopolitan.” Boris Johnson is a liar with his back to the wall, says French FM ‘Britain open for business’ David Davis, 67, is the new Secretary of State for Exiting France’s foreign minister has said his the wake of the referendum result, but British themselves.” the European Union. newly appointed British counterpart, Bo- did not put himself forward after key col- Reacting to the comments, Mr. John- One of the staunchest eurosceptics in British politics, he ris Johnson, is a liar with “his back against leagues withdrew support. son said it was “inevitable there will be will lead a new department charged with the complex work the wall”. His appointment as foreign secretary some plaster coming off the ceilings in of divorcing Britain from the bloc yet forging a new relation- In comments to Europe 1 radio, Jean- has surprised many politicians and com- the chancelleries of Europe. It was not the ship with it. Marc Ayrault said Mr. Johnson had lied to mentators around the world, who have result they were expecting and they are Davis has previously said Britain should take a “brisk but the British people during the recent EU recalled his history of undiplomatic or making their views known in a frank and measured” approach to exit talks with the EU, invoking Arti- referendum campaign and would now be offensive comments. free way”. cle 50 of the EU constitution - the formal trigger for two years under pressure “to defend his country”. Mr. Ayrault said: “I am not at all wor- But he added: “The French foreign of exit negotiations - by the start of 2017. The former London mayor led the ried about Boris Johnson, but you know minister has in fact sent me a charming EU leaders are pressing Britain to open formal exit talks campaign to take Britain out of the EU. his style, his method during the cam- letter just a couple of hours ago saying soon and warning that Britain cannot have access to the sin- He was booed at a reception at the paign - he lied a lot to the British people. “I need a partner with whom I can how much he looked forward to working gle European market of 500 million people without accepting French Embassy later on Thursday. “[He has] his back against the wall to negotiate and who is clear, credible and together and deepening Anglo-French the free movement of EU citizens, a sticking point for many ’Charming letter’ defend his country but also with his back reliable,” he added. co-operation in all sorts of areas, and that pro-Brexit Britons. Mr. Johnson was expected to stand against the wall the relationship with Eu- “We cannot let this ambiguous, blurred is what we want to achieve.” The foreign policy spokesman for German Chancellor (Source: BBC) for the Conservative party leadership in rope should be clear. situation drag on... in the interests of the Angela Merkel’s party in Parliament said that many current British suggestions for future relations with the EU were “un- workable”. Iraq: Thousands defy ban to protest against corruption European Parliament President Martin Schulz said the EU would “work constructively” with the new British gov- Thousands of Iraqis have defied a protest ban and rallied Sadr has led repeated protests in recent months, significant opposition from powerful political forces that ernment. in the heart of the capital, Baghdad, to demand an end some of them breaching the central Green Zone gov- rely on control of ministries for patronage and funds. Newly appointed Treasury Chief Philip Hammond, mean- to sectarianism and corruption. ernment and diplomatic compound. Some of Abadi’s cabinet nominees were approved in while, sought to reassure the markets. The demonstrators massed in Tahrir Square on Friday, Sadr has been calling for political and economic re- April, but in a blow to the prime minister, a court later Hammond acknowledged that the Brexit vote has had “a holding placards reading “Yes, yes to reform. No, no to forms, including the formation of a government of tech- scrapped the parliamentary session. chilling effect” on investment, saying the main “challenge is sectarianism. No, no to corruption”. nocrats, to put an end to what he says is a corrupt pow- Mowaffak al-Rubaie, Iraq’s former national security to stabilize the economy, [and] send signals of confidence The protest went ahead despite the security forces er-sharing system between the country’s rival sectarian adviser, said that he did not blame protesters for being about the future”. warning late on Thursday that the rally called by the in- and political factions. angry over the many problems the country was facing, “Britain is open for business,” he said. “We are not turning fluential Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr was “unauthorized” Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi first called for a new but cautioned against confrontations. our back on the world.” and would be treated as a “terrorist threat”. cabinet including technocrats in February but has faced (Source: agencies) (Source: agencies) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 4 ECONOMY JJULYULY 16,16, 22016016 http://www.tehrantimes.com/economy

NEWS British association to construct Iranian Mazandaran, Italian Marche provinces pen 4 MOUS on trade co-op 1,000 MW solar plant in Iran ECONOMY TEHRAN — The British Photovol- ECONOMY TEHRAN — Northern Iranian prov- desk desk taic Association (BPVA) will con- ince of Mazandaran and eastern Italian struct a €1.5-billion solar plant with the capacity province of Marche signed four agreements on tourism, of 1,000 megawatts in Iran, the association’s chair- agriculture and technology in Sari, the provincial capital man of the board Reza Sheibani announced, Shana of Mazandaran, on Thursday, IRNA reported. news agency reported on Friday. The contracts were signed by the Marche Gover- BPVA is the National Trade Association of the UK nor Luca Ceriscioli, who traveled to Iran heading a solar photovoltaic industry. It is a strong political and commercial organization. Explaining that the contract was signed between Iranian Energy Ministry and BPVA in London and in the presence of the Iranian Energy Minister Hamid Chitchian and a number of senior British officials, Sheibani added that besides building the said so- lar plant, the agreement also seeks establishing a factory at the value of €25 million to build solar panels and transferring technological know-how to the Islamic Republic. “Construction of the solar plant will be financed by attraction of foreign financial resources and in- vestments, while the solar panel factory, with the Marche Governor Luca Ceriscioli (L), Governor of Mazandaran capacity of 500 megawatts per annum, will be built province Rabi’ Fallah siging MOUs. via cooperating with Iranian companies,” he added. Iran, which sits on the world’s largest natural 50-member delegation, and Rabi’ Fallah the governor of gas reserve and also holds the fourth place glob- in renewable energy resources to improve energy bons, and meet its projected growth in electricity Mazandaran province. ally in terms of oil reserves, is also showing interest security, reduce internal dependence on hydrocar- demand. On the sidelines of the signing ceremony, Fallah un- derlined that Italy stands among the pioneer European countries who sought to reinvigorate their ties with the Islamic Republic after the withdrawal of the financial em- bargo, adding that his province is poised to attract for- Tehran-Berlin trade sees 7% rise in 4 months eign investments. ECONOMY TEHRAN — The merce on Friday. report said. revive our economic relations,” Sigmar The Italian official, for his part, called for the imple- desktrade volume between Thanks to the execution of Iran’s nu- Iran has paid off outstanding export- Gabriel, German economy minister and mentation of the signed contracts and expressed con- Iran and Germany registered a seven- clear deal, Germany tries to increase its credit debt to Germany, paving the way vice chancellor, said in a statement in late tent if Sari and Ancona, the provincial capital of Marche, percent growth in the first four months exports to Iran up to €5 billion in future. to open renewed trade ties between the mid-June. would be announced as sister cities in future. of 2016 (January-April) and stood at €807 If so, the Islamic Republic would stand two countries after last year’s nuclear Iran-Germany trade ties date back to In mid-April, simultaneous with Italian Prime Minis- million, Shana news agency cited Germa- among the 25 major destinations for the agreement scaled back sanctions on Iran. 142 years ago and that country has for ter Matteo Renzi’s trip to Tehran, Iran and Italy signed ny-Iran Chamber of Industry and Com- German products in the next 10 year, the “This is a further important step to long years been Iran's top trade partner. seven cooperation agreements, bringing the two coun- tries closer in cultural, industrial, and economic fields. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, Renzi and other sen- ior officials from the two countries attended the signing S. Korea’s June Iran crude imports surge nearly 115% y/y ceremony. South Korea's crude imports from Iran jumped Chemical to supply the company's new 110,000-bpd In one of the memoranda of understanding, National nearly 115 percent in June from a year earlier as splitter in Daesan on the country's west coast, which Iranian Gas Export Company and Italian oil and gas com- cheaper prices for Iranian condensate prompted would be completed in the second half of the year. pany Eni agreed to establish their ties. Other contracts Asia's major ultra-light oil buyer to boost purchases Hyundai Chemical is a joint venture between were on automotive industry, tourism, renewable energy, of the oil products last month. Hyundai Oilbank Co and Lotte Chemical. airport construction, railways, and exhibition staging. Seoul brought in 1.04 million tons of Iranian Hyundai Oilbank declined to comment on a term crude oil last month, or 254,653 barrels per day supply deal with the National Iranian Oil Company (bpd), more than two times higher than 485,182 (NIOC). tons imported a year earlier when sanctions were Overall, Asia's No.4 economy imported 11.26 mil- Greek-Iranian economic imposed on Tehran, its customs office data showed lion tons of crude last month, or 2.75 million bpd. co-op discussed between on Friday. The total was 5.5 percent higher than the 10.67 The world's fifth-largest crude oil importer million tons imported in June of 2015, the customs government VP, Iranian brought in 6.12 million tons, or 246,522 bpd, of data showed. Dep. FM crude from the Middle Eastern country in the first In the first half of this year, South Korea import- half of this year. That was almost 108 percent higher ed 70.99 million tons of crude, or 2.86 million bpd, Petrochemical Co were set to lift at least 6 million Greece can become an important bridge between Europe than 2.95 million tons in the same period in 2015, compared with 67.46 million tons, or 2.73 million barrels of Iranian South Pars condensate (SPC) in and Iran as a natural gateway to the continent, Govern- according to the data. bpd, in the same period in 2015. June, up from about 3 million to 4 million barrels in ment Vice-President Yiannis Dragasakis said on Wednes- South Korea's crude oil imports data usually in- Final data for last month's crude oil imports will April and May, according to trade sources. day as he received the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for cludes condensate, without giving a breakdown. be released by state-run Korea National Oil Corp More Iranian condensate imports are expected in European Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi. June's volume was expected to soar as two South later this month the fourth quarter if Iran signs a deal with Hyundai (Source: Reuters) Dragasakis said in periods of international tensions Korean buyers, refiners SK Energy and Hanwha Total caused by the Brexit and the refugee crisis, the answer to ensure the prosperity of nations can only be the closer cooperation between European countries and between Europe and neighboring countries. Asian gold consumers use price rally to cash in on holdings On his side, Takht-Ravanchi said his country has a very Consumers in Asia took profits on their pening," said Brian Lan, managing di- Local gold prices have fallen near- discount of about 75 cents this week special relationship with Greece due to their historical and gold holdings as a price rally last week rector at Singapore-based gold dealer ly 5 percent since hitting a peak of in Japan, compared with a $0.5-$1 per cultural ties. This opens the way for economic synergies in helped bullion hit its highest in more GoldSilver Central. 32,455 rupees per 10 grams last week, ounce discount last week. energy, shipping, food and pharmaceuticals, high technol- than two years, keeping new buyers "It is always like this in Asia, unlike its highest level in nearly three years. In top-consumer China, although ogy, tourism and the financial sector. at bay despite jewellers offering steep Europe or America where investors "As soon as gold prices went above gold demand improved slightly, higher (Source: balkaneu.com) discounts in second-top consumer In- chase the prices up." 30,000 rupees, investors started sell- prices deterred any major purchases. dia. Gold demand in the world's sec- ing," said Kumar Jain, a Mumbai-based Prices in China were seen at a pre- Gold has gained more than 25 per- ond biggest consumer India remained jeweler. mium of $1, versus a discount of $1-$2 cent so far this year and has been one subdued despite a correction in prices, India's gold imports in 2016 are like- per ounce last week. Oil falls on glut fears, but of the top performing commodities. with dealers offering a discount up ly to fall to 600 tons, the lowest level "Gold buying is generally low in July. As economic uncertainty over Brit- to $60 an ounce to the global spot since 2003 due to weak demand and Demand may start to increase towards China data curbs losses ain's vote to leave the European Union benchmark this week, although it was rising scrap supplies. the end of August but a lot depends rattled stocks, bonds and commodi- down from last week's record discounts Demand for new gold has been so on the economy and the gold prices," Crude futures dipped in Asian trading on Friday on renewed ties, investors have flocked to safe- of up to $100. weak in the past few months that In- said Ronald Leung, chief dealer at Lee concerns about a global oil glut, but losses were capped by haven assets such as gold. "Retail demand is unlikely to pick dia's imports over January-June halved Cheong Gold Dealers in Hong Kong. slightly better than expected Chinese economic data reflecting Bullion has risen over 6 percent post up unless prices correct sharply... They from a year ago to 200 tons, data from Premiums in Singapore were seen government efforts to stabilize growth. the Brexit vote on June 23. are delaying purchases expecting consultancy Thomson Reuters GFMS unchanged from last week at 60 cents, Brent crude futures were down 51 cents at $46.86 a barrel at "In Asia, when prices are high you prices to come below 30,000 rupees," shows. while Hong Kong prices were at a pre- 0650 GMT. On Thursday, they rose 2.4 percent, supported by see more selling, and more buying said Daman Prakash Rathod, a direc- Profit-taking was also seen in Ja- mium of 30-50 cents, versus a discount short covering, and were on track to be flat for the week. when prices are lower. I spoke to many tor at MNC Bullion, a wholesaler in the pan as consumers sold, especially gold of $1 in the week before. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures were down 47 refineries in Asia. That is what is hap- southern Indian city of Chennai. bars, a trader said. Prices were at a (Source: Reuters) cents at $45.21 a barrel having earlier fallen to $45.05. The con- tract rose 2.1 percent in the previous session and is heading for a weekly gain of 0.4 percent. European car sales Nikkei posts biggest Samsung Elec to buy Prices partly retraced their losses after China reported eco- new BYD shares for nomic growth of 6.7 percent in the second quarter from a year rise 6.5 percent in weekly gain in 6-1/2 earlier. The result was steady from the first quarter and slightly June despite UK dip: yrs; Line catapults on $449 million better than expected as the government stepped up efforts to ACEA debut stabilize growth in the world's second-largest economy. While fears of a hard landing in China have eased, investors European sales of Volkswagen cars dipped in Japan's Nikkei posted its biggest weekly gain in 6-1/2 South Korean electronics giant Samsung Elec- are concerned a further slowdown and any major fallout from June, a month of rising demand in most large mar- years after a fifth straight winning session on Friday, lifted tronics Co. Ltd. has agreed to buy new shares Britain's decision to leave the EU earlier this month would leave kets which helped rival volume brands Renault, Fiat, by Wall Street's record run and a sagging yen, while new- worth 3 billion yuan ($449.10 million) in Chinese the world even more vulnerable to the risk of a global recession. Mazda, Kia and Hyundai post double digit percent- ly-listed Line Corp ended 32 percent above its IPO price. automaker and electric vehicle battery maker At the same time, persistent oversupply of crude oil is not age sales gains. Index-heavy Fast Retailing Co. soared 18 percent to BYD, Korea Economic Daily reported on Friday. clearing as early as many had expected, reports from the Inter- Car registrations in Britain, Europe's second-big- its daily limit of 32,660 yen, and contributed a hefty 197 With the investment, Samsung Electronics has national Energy Agency and the U.S. official energy think tank gest car market behind Germany, fell 0.8 percent points to the Nikkei benchmark after the 'Uniqlo' clothing secured a 4 percent stake in BYD, which is also showed this week. in June, the second drop in more than four years, operator reported strong March-May results. backed by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway "Changes to our oil balances and OPEC crude oil produc- weighed by a 20 percent decline in VW sales and an The Nikkei share average rose 0.7 percent to Inc, the newspaper said. tion assumptions continue to show that very little implied global uncertain economic outlook. 16,497.85, its highest closing level since June 10. A Samsung Electronics representative declined stock change will occur from Q3 2016 until the end of 2017," BNP VW, Europe's largest carmaker, is grappling with In their closely watched Tokyo debut, Line shares to comment. Paribas said in a research note, which updated its scenarios for the biggest business crisis in its 78-year history after opened at 4,900 yen ($46.17), 48 percent above their IPO Through extremely complicated ownership supply and demand. admitting in September it cheated U.S. diesel emis- price of 3,300 yen and rose to as high as 5,000 yen after structure with some circular ownership it is a part "As such, the inventory overhang built from the start of 2014 sions tests for toxic nitrogen oxide and in November the Japanese messaging app firm raised 115 billion yen of the Samsung Group, accounting for 70% of the NEWS IN BRIEF will remain largely in place, and thus continues to represent an NEWS IN BRIEF that it also understated carbon dioxide emissions. from a dual New York-Tokyo listing. It closed at 4,345 yen. group's revenue in 2012. impediment to any price rally," BNP said. (Source: Reuters) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y http://www.tehrantimes.com JJULYULY 116,6, 22016016 HISTORY & HERITAGE 5

The best of Iranian theaters in NEWS China travel agencies offer Tehran; passion and plays refunds for trips to Nice Travel agencies in China have launched emergencies plans and started offering full refunds to tourists who want to can- Tehran boasts a vibrant but much-un- ing held most days of the week. The sec- is ubiquitous during the Islamic month of and drums are rhythmically beaten. cel their booked accommodation or trips to Nice or southern derrated theater scene, the produc- ond floor café is a great place to meet Ira- Muharram, which marks the anniversary The routine demonstrates a compel- France. tions of which have often been subject nian thespians and discuss the latest play of the Imam’s martyrdom. ling blend of rhythm, endurance, and July is the traditional to international acclaim and critical and playwrights making waves in Tehran. Performed publicly, popular venues creative flourish, and is often (though travel peak of Nice, a intrigue. From experimental perfor- Adaptations of Western plays are not include the Grand Bazaar, the Tajrish Ba- not always) open for public view. The popular destination fea- mance pieces to religious-themed zaar, and Park-e Daneshjoo (outside City Ayatollah Taleghani Zurkhaneh in turing spectacular view of passion plays, to creative fusions of Theater), although streets and squares Chizar neighborhood is one of Teh- sea, travel agencies said. the traditional and the modern, Iran’s across the city are also commonly con- ran’s best-known venues. Tourists in Nice have capital has a lot to offer drama-lov- verted into makeshift stages. been reminded to avoid ers. Here we explore some of the best Vahdat Hall going out by travel agen- venues, traditions, and opportunities Another notable cultural and architec- cies. available for enjoying the highlights of tural legacy from pre-revolutionary Iran Online travel opera- Iranian performing arts. is the Vahdat Hall (Talar-e Vahdat), the tor Ctrip has offered free Tehran City Theater (Teatr-e Shahr) capital’s only opera house. Completed in cancelation for accom- 1967, the Vahdat Hall was at the time one modation orders in Nice of the most state-of-the-art opera houses between today and July uncommon (Shakespeare is no stranger in the world, and still holds its own today. 21, and will adjust itinerar- An injured individual is seen on the here), although most productions are ies for tour groups who will ground after the deadly attack in Nice, domestic creations. Like the City Theat- France, when a truck ran into a crowd visit the port city depend- [Eric Gaillard/Reuters] er, Iranshahr is an important venue for It is located at Hashemi Aliya Street, ing on the real situation theater festivals, most notably, the Fajr In- Neda Square, Chizar neighborhood. and tourists’ will for safety ternational Theater Festival held annually. concerns. The place can be found in Park-e The travel agency has one tour group in Nice, and was not Honarmandan, Barforooshan Street, off affected, it said. Iranshahr Street. It warned tourists to avoid areas with big crowds and fol- Iran’s premier centre for the perform- Tazieh low the arrangement of tour guides. ing arts is to be found in the Tehran City Tourists who have booked tour products to Nice between Theater, right in the middle of the capital. today and July 22 can ask for a free change of schedule, and The cylindrical modernist building, which The main auditorium seats over 1000 a full refund will be offered if they want to cancel the trip, said opened in 1972, is itself an architectural spectators; though no longer accom- Tongcheng, another online travel operator. site to behold. Situated at the crossroads modating opera or ballet performances, It has reminded its tourists who will visit France over safety of Enghelab and Vali-e Asr Streets in Park- it remains an important centre for the issues. e Daneshjoo, the theater houses various performing arts, featuring regular plays Other traditional performance art Elong and Qunar have also promised to offer full refund arts festivals and a full schedule of locally as well as housing the Tehran Symphony Iran has a rich history of perfor- for air ticket or accommodation cancelation for tourists produced works. The main hall holds over Orchestra. mance art, many traditional forms of scheduled to visit Nice within seven days. 500 audience members and an impres- The hall is located on Shahriar Street. which are still practiced sporadically There is no report on casualties of Shanghainese tourists. sive revolving stage. A hub for young, Zurkhaneh-ye Ayatollah Taleghani around the city. Be sure to look out France was once the most popular European destination creative Iranians, you will often see street Tazieh is a form of performance art The Zurkhanehs (or “houses of for Kheymeh Shab Bazi – Iranian pup- among Chinese tourists for its beautiful cultural heritage, performers in the theater’s surrounding indigenous to the Islamic world, which strength”) of Iran are home to an an- pet plays: normally performed in small wine and delicacies, but a terror attack in Paris in November grounds. is often translated as ‘Shia passion play’. cient, performance practice, steeped chambers, the plays feature a dialogue last year that killed more than 150 people had severely af- Iranshahr Theater Particular to Shia communities, tazieh in Shia mysticism. The exclusively between the puppets, a narrator, and fected Chinese tourists’ enthusiasm to France, according to Iranshahr Theater is another industri- performances commemorate the 7th- male practitioners stand in a circular a musical performer. Also of note are Mafengwo, a travel website for travel notes and reviews. ous hub of dramatic activity, located cen- century martyrdom of Imam Hussein pit wearing a traditional uniform, and the dramatic storytelling performances The European Cup has boosted tourism to France again, but trally in Park-e Honarmandan. One of the (AS), the third Imam of Shia Islam. Per- perform a series of esoteric move- known as naqqali, in which a narrator the incident in Nice would deliver another heavy blow to the oldest theaters in Tehran, Iranshahr has formed in metered verse, tazieh has again ments whilst swinging heavy clubs. Si- recounts tales to music and dance. French tourism industry which was just slowly recovering, it said. two large stages with performances be- flourished under the Islamic Republic, and multaneously, Sufi chants are recited (Source: Culture Trip) (Source: shanghaidaily.com)

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6 INTERNATIONAL JULY 16, 2016 http://www.tehrantimes.com Can Britain’s new leader be a mender? After the country’s vote to leave the to heal. And if any country must mend ing prime minister David Cameron, her view and has announced no turning EU, and a leadership battle within itself right now, it is Britain after its vote words should be political balm. back. “Brexit means Brexit,” she says. the Conservative Party, Theresa May to leave the European Union (“Brexit”). Staying in EU May has other aspects of her back- might bring the right talents to heal To her credit as Britain’s best mend- Ms. May might have been speak- ground that might be helpful in the com- Britain’s big divisions. er at the moment, the UK’S Prime Min- ing to herself. She was in the minority ing negotiations with the EU while also Americans might be in awe if the ister, Theresa May, did ask her country of Conservatives who supported stay- keeping the UK itself from splitting apart. next U.S. president, after a hard-fought to drop labels. “I don’t think we should ing in the EU – although she did not Her political opponents find her campaign, were to say: “I don’t think see people as Brexiteers and Remain- lead that campaign – but now she will approachable and practical, even if we should see people as Republicans ers now.” At least for her ruling Con- be the chief negotiator with the EU in tough. She is frank, even to the point and Democrats now.” Yet a shedding of servative Party, which was wracked by setting the terms for Britain’s exit. She of once telling her own party that it is labels is often necessary for a country a leadership battle to replace depart- humbly gulped the loss of her point of perceived as “nasty.” 9

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Nice attack – the wider threat to France COMMENT With the death of the driver who plowed his truck through Why Obama must pardon dozens of French civilians in Nice, it may take a while for authorities to get to the bottom of what motivated the Gen. David Petraeus attack. The broader picture, however, looks unpleasantly Given the outcome of the Clinton email clear: mainland Europe, and France in particular, is facing scandal, fairness requires nothing less a vicious, repeated string of attacks that are hard to stop By Mike Galloucis and likely to produce evermore unpredictable political con- sequences. nyone who served in the military understands the underly- In France alone, well over 200 civilians have now been Aing principle of getting the bottom line up front. Because in killed since attackers targeted a kosher supermarket and a war zone there is always a chance the “messenger” might the offices of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Jan- not get to complete their report or dispatch due to hostile fire. uary 2015. And while the vast majority of deaths occurred The bottom line here is Pres- in just three events – that killing, the assault in Paris on ident Obama should pardon November 13 and now the Bastille Day truck attack in Nice Gen. David Petraeus imme- – it appears that much smaller, more limited but still often diately. Given the outcome of deadly strikes are also on the rise. the FBI investigation into Hillary It’s not just France, of course, but for now that country Clinton’s use of a private com- appears the most at risk. According to European securi- puter server during her four ty officials, the March 22 Brussels attack that left 35 dead, years as secretary of State, an- including three perpetrators, also had been intended for ything short of a full pardon by French soil. In response, the country has mobilized on an the president of Gen. Petraeus almost wartime scale, with troops on the streets and a na- should be considered unac- tional state of emergency. ceptable by every American — Only hours before the attack in Nice, President François er, although it is not clear whether he was directly linked to hundred killed by militants in Europe since 9/11. But the in- especially the 2.2 million men Hollande had ironically announced that the state of emer- any group. dividual death toll in each attack was invariably much lower, and women in uniform and gency imposed after November's attacks would be lifted at The deadliest single attack in Europe remains the 2004 and there was never a sustained tempo of mass casualty America’s 22 million veterans. the end of the month. Madrid train bombings claimed by Al Qaeda that killed 192. events like that now seen by France. Surely there are distinctions Progress has clearly been made – militant cells have Similar attacks on London’s mass transit system the year Even some of the smaller attacks have had a truly brutal between the two investigations. been rounded out and perhaps more importantly, disrupt- before took another 56 lives, including those of the four savagery. On June 13, a French police officer and his wife The classified material discovered in Gen. Petraeus‘ home and that ed. The fact that this attack appeared to have relied on a suicide bombers. But that momentum, crucially, was not were stabbed to death in their own home in a town out- he gave to an Army Reserve major with a secret clearance (his al- civilian truck might imply that there has also been some maintained despite multiple other attempts to blow up air- side Paris by a single attacker in an attack claimed by ISIL. leged paramour) was never accessed by hostile actors. In contrast, success in denying those who want to conduct attacks ac- liners and conduct other attacks. The attacker live streamed the attack on Facebook. French FBI Director James B. Comey briefed: cess to more conventional weaponry. The death toll in Europe remains a fraction of that in officials said he appeared to be acting on a recent general “We do assess that hostile actors gained access to the private We don’t know for sure whether Thursday’s attack was countries like Iraq, Pakistan, Syria or Afghanistan. Still, given order from the ISIL’s leadership to attack its enemies during commercial email accounts of people with whom Secretary Clinton directly related to Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) the savagery and death toll of recent attacks, it is fair to say the holy Muslim month of Ramadan. was in regular contact from her personal account She also used her terrorist group– although perhaps unsurprisingly, Islamic France is now on the receiving end of the most sustained Lone wolf attacks personal email extensively while outside the United States, including State and other terrorist-linked social media feeds were militant assault any Western state has yet faced. Such “lone wolf” attacks are much, much harder to stop. sending and receiving work-related emails in the territory of sophis- quick to rejoice in what had happened, implying that their In Europe, there are parallels with the campaigns waged Even before the attacks of the last two years, France was ticated adversaries. We assess it is possible that hostile actors gained supporters would at least like to believe there was a link. by Northern Irish Republican or Spanish Basque separatists struggling with serious social divisions, particularly around access to Secretary Clinton’s personal email account.” Even if that proves not to be the case, that will not dra- in the last three decades of the twentieth century. In total, the integration of residents--many of them Muslim--on Comey also said among the thousands of email chains exam- matically reduce the worry for European security chiefs. those had death tolls that run much higher than the several underprivileged estates on the outskirts of cities. That ap- ined, “Eight of those chains contained information that was Top Se- What the Bastille Day attacker successfully demonstrated pears to have become compounded with the West’s war cret at the time they were sent Seven email chains concern matters was just how much could be achieved with a single deter- Only hours before the with terrorist militancy in general and ISIL in particular. that were classified at the Top Secret Special Access Program level.” mined driver and large motor vehicle. attack in Nice, President Although the reality is rather more complex, it’s hard- Gen. Petraeus’s careers Vehicular assault ly surprising recent attacks have stirred up further public Gen. Petraeus had one of the most-distinguished careers of any This appears to have been at least the fourth politically François Hollande had discontent over migration and open borders, fueling the military officer in modern history. He led American soldiers at the or militant-inspired “vehicular assault” in France since 2014. ironically announced that limited but very real rise of Marine le Pen’s National Front. platoon, company, battalion, brigade, division, army and theater Two attacks took place with motor vehicles in December the state of emergency With presidential elections due in April and May next year, levels in peacetime and wartime. Gen. Petraeus positively impact- 2014 in the towns of Nantes and Dijon, killing one per- Hollande badly needs to look like he has a grip on the ed hundreds of thousands of American service members and their son and injuring more than 20. In January this year, an at- imposed after November's problem. families. His final military assignment from 2010-11 was serving con- tacker rammed four French soldiers who were guarding a attacks would be lifted at Whether that’s something that is genuinely possible, currently as the commander of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan and Inter- mosque in Valence, although none were killed. The attack- the end of the month. unfortunately, is a rather different question. national Security Assistance Forces — Afghanistan (ISAF). er was found to have terrorist propaganda on his comput- (Source: Reuters) 9 I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y

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NEWS IN BRIEF Zika outbreak expected to end Do bees have regional accents?

A British summer garden is not complete without the gentle in 2 to 3 years sound of bees, buzzing among the flowers. But up and down the country the insects may be humming The Zika outbreak rampaging through Lat- models of the virus, which has been shown a different tune. Scientists at the University of Cardiff are keen to in America will likely burn itself out in the to cause microcephaly, a birth defect discover if bees have accents, buzzing at a higher or lower pitch next two to three years, based on the fact marked by small head size that can lead to depending on their location. that people develop immunity to the virus severe developmental problems in babies. The buzz associated with after an initial infection, British scientists The connection between Zika and bees is produced by the fast said on Thursday. microcephaly first came to light last fall vibration of wings, and is The researchers, whose work is pub- in Brazil, which has now confirmed more most commonly heard lished in the journal Science, estimated than 1,600 cases of microcephaly that it when the insects are in mid- that infections from the mosquito-borne considers related to Zika infections in the flight. They tend to say silent virus will become so widespread in affect- mothers. while foraging in plants for ed countries that populations will develop The researchers compared data from pollen and nectar. what is called "herd immunity." This occurs Zika's transmission across Latin America to But bees also make a when a high percentage of a population data on similar viruses, such as dengue, to catalogue of other noises de- has become immune to an infection either create a model of projected Zika transmis- pending on what is happen- through developing natural immunity or sion. They forecast that large-scale trans- ing in the hive. When under through vaccination, making a wider out- mission will end in two to three years and attack, or if interrupted dur- break less likely. not resume for a decade. ing foraging, they buzz more That would prevent further transmis- Similar patterns have been seen in re- aggressively. They also make sion of the Zika virus for at least a dec- lated viral infections, including chikungu- a piping sound when they are getting ready to swarm. ade, with only smaller, intermittent out- nya, Ferguson said. Bees have also been known to rub their back legs together breaks, they said. The study was based on mathematical models of the "Slowing transmission between people to call missing insects back to the hive, and scientists now think "Because the virus is unable to infect means the population will take longer to they emit a low hum during "waggle dancing" – a figure of eight the same person twice — thanks to the im- virus, which has been shown to cause microcephaly, reach the level of herd immunity needed movement made on the wall of the hive which shows other mune system generating antibodies to kill a birth defect marked by small head size that can for transmission to stop. It might also mean members of the colony where the best flowers are growing. it — the epidemic reaches a stage where lead to severe developmental problems in babies. that the window between epidemics — Now researchers are inviting beekeepers to place recorders on there are too few people left to infect for which we predict may be over a decade — Birth defects their hives to pick up the sounds of the bees so they can pick up transmission to be sustained," study au- Health at Imperial College London said in could actually get shorter," he said. regional variations.Les Baillie, Professor of Microbiology, at Cardiff thor Neil Ferguson of the School of Public a statement. The study was based on mathematical (Source: CBCNews) said: “We are very interested in the sounds the bees make. (Source: The Telegraph) The diversity of life across much of Earth has plunged below ‘safe’ levels In an ambitious study that represents the latest merger Separate measurements A simple eye test could between big data approaches and the quest to conserve The researchers compiled 1.8 million separate meas- help diagnose Alzheimer's the planet, scientists have found that across a majority of urements of the abundance of species (39,123 of them) disease the Earth’s land surface — including some of its most im- at 18,659 locations across the globe — a volume of data portant types of terrain and its most populous regions — that an accompanying essay in Science, by ecologist Tom the abundance or overall number of animals and plants Oliver of the University of Reading, calls the “most com- Alzheimer's disease, the debilitating neurological disorder, is evi- of different species has fallen below a “safe” level identi- prehensive quantification of global biodiversity change to dently more than meets the eye. fied by biologists. date.” Researchers at the University of Minnesota used technology The reason is not exactly a surprise — from grasslands The researchers then extrapolated across the rest of to discover early signs of the condition in the retinas of mice, and to tropical forests, humans are using more and more land the planet, and compared the results to a “Biodiversity they're hopeful the same could be found in humans. for agriculture, to live on, to and build roads and infra- Intactness Index” to determine where species declines The University of Minnesota Center for Drug Design study structure upon. When we take over, we clear the land or were too great. was published in June in the journal Investigative Ophthalmol- otherwise convert it for our purposes. The research is based on a “planetary boundaries” ogy and Visual Science. This doesn’t always cause extinctions, but it does human development throughout history, but the cost concept that “attempts to set some sort of safe limit to The simple, noninvasive test involves examining retinas, the reduce the abundance of species and what research- to biosphere integrity has been high,” notes the study the amount of biodiversity we can lose, while biodiversity light-sensitive tissue that coats the back of eyes, through a camera. ers call the “intactness” of ecosystems — and when published Thursday in Science, which was led by Tim still supports important ecosystem functions,” said New- The retina and brain undergo similar changes due to Alzheimer's, biodiversity levels fall too low, it can mean that larger Newbold of the United Nations Environment Program bold, the study’s lead author. And it is important to note but the retina is much easier to see since it's more accessible. ecosystems lose their resilience or even, at the extreme, and University College London with a large group of col- that in the context of this analysis, safety actually means Indeed, researchers detected patterns in the retinas – cease to function. leagues representing several British, Australian, Danish safe for humans, in significant part. through changes in light reflection as early stages of amyloid “Exploitation of terrestrial systems has been vital for and Swiss universities and institutions. (Source: The Washington Post) plaque gathered – that signified the disease's progression. Amy- loid plaque is a key marker for Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease can currently only be identified after it's already formed, Dr. Robert Vince, director of the Center for Drug Design, said in Gonorrhea may soon become resistant Repeated stimulation treatment can a post on the University of Minnesota's website. to all antibiotics and untreatable restore movement to paralyzed muscles There's no definitive test for Alzheimer's – it's diagnosed based on symptoms – so the ability to see progression of the The Centers for Disease Control and Pre- Conducted at the BioMag laboratory at disease before symptoms appear could help experts test new vention reported Thursday that the wily the Helsinki University Hospital, a new preventive and treatment drugs. Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria may be patient study could open a new oppor- The eye test will enter human trials this month, and it will developing resistance to the only two tunity to rehabilitate patients with spinal be tested in both patients with and without Alzheimer's disease. antibiotics left that can cure the sexually cord damage. (Source: U.S. News & World Report) transmitted disease. Dr. Anastasia Shulga, a medical doc- The drugs, azithromycin and ceftri- tor specializing in neurology, led a study axone, are used in combination to treat in which two patients with spinal cord in- gonorrhea, a strategy experts hope will juries received a form of treatment that NASA spots giant hole prolong the period during which these combined transcranial magnetic stimula- enveloping sun critical drugs will work. tion with simultaneous peripheral nerve But a nationwide surveillance program stimulation given repeatedly for nearly This week, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured an in- showed rises in the percentage of gonor- six months. This was the first time that at- credible sight – a massive dark spot spreading across the sun’s rhea samples that were resistant to one or tempts were made to rehabilitate patients surface. The astronomical phenomenon, known as a coronal the other drug in 2014. paralyzed as a result of a spinal cord in- were diagnosed with it. "We observed strengthened neural hole, has captivated spectators for its apocalyptic appearance. In the case of azithromycin, there was a jury through long-term stimulation treat- People who are infected may have connections and partial restoration of A coronal hole is a low-density spot in the corona, which fourfold rise in the portion of samples that ment of this type. no symptoms, or may notice pain, movement to muscles which the patients is the plasma layer that surrounds our sun. It opens the sun’s were resistant. Both patients who participated in the burning, or discharge, in the sites of were previously entirely unable to use," magnetic field to interplane- The rates are still modest: the percent- study had spinal cord injuries caused infection. explains Dr. Shulga. tary space, creating solar wind age of samples resistant to azithromycin by trauma. One patient was paraplegic, Left untreated, it can cause infertility or The movement restored during the streams that shoot coronal rose from 0.6 percent to 2.5 percent, and paralyzed from the knees down, and the chronic pelvic pain in women, and in men, treatment was still present a month af- matter outward. for ceftriaxone it doubled, from 0.4 per- other was tetraplegic, with some volun- testicular pain and infertility in rare cases. ter the stimulation treatment had ended. Coronal holes are a natu- cent to 0.8 percent. But these are red flags tary movement of the hands but no ca- The bacteria can also get into the One of the patients is participating in ral phenomenon that occur for scientists tracking gonorrhea’s march pacity to grasp. Both patients had been blood, infecting joints, and on rare occa- a further study in which stimulation is sporadically, and they’re gen- through the antibiotic armamentarium. injured more than two years ago and Antibiotic resistance sions can move into the heart — which given more extensively and for an even erally not a cause for concern had received conventional rehabilitation can be fatal. longer period. despite their chilling appear- “It is low. But what we do know is that treatments throughout their recovery, Where resistance was seen to azithro- Dr. Jyrki Mäkelä, head of the Bio- ance. But some effects can still this bacteria has demonstrated the ability, and continued to do so during the stimu- mycin or ceftriaxone, the infecting strain Mag laboratory, points out that re- be felt “downstream,” on our repeatedly, to develop antibiotic resist- lation treatment. was still susceptible to the other drug Stimulation treatment habilitation of patients with chronic side of the Solar System. ance to the drugs that have been used for and the cases were cured, he said. But spinal cord injuries is highly challeng- “Downstream, you get it,” the first author of the report, Dr. Robert After approximately six months of the the specter of pan-resistant gonorrhea ing, and new treatment methods are the phenomenon known as Kirkcaldy, told STAT. stimulation treatment, the paraplegic looms large. sorely needed: coronal mass ejection (CME), Gonorrhea is common. In 2014, more patient could bend both ankles, and the (Source: statnews.com) (Source: EurekAlert) which is a giant plume of bil- than 350,000 people in the United States tetraplegic could grasp an object. lions and billions of tons of plasma that’s flowing from sun to Earth,” says Bob Weigel, director of the Space Weather Lab at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., in a phone interview with the Monitor. 'Extinct' volcano is waking up and entering a new eruptive cycle The resulting geomagnetic storms can interfere with radio signals, disrupt airline communication, and cause GPS errors. In A volcano near Rome thought to be extinct appears to be Colli Albani was thought to be extinct because there is neath the surface, making the ground swell. Between 1991 1989, a geomagnetic storm caused the Hydro-Québec power waking up and entering a new eruptive cycle, geologists no record of it ever erupting in human history. The volcano and 1995, there was a swarm of earthquakes around Rome network to crash. The resulting blackout affected 6 million peo- have said. While Colli Albani is not expected to erupt for at sits 19 miles from the centre of Rome, although suburbs of and, more recently, steam has appeared from a vent near least another 1,000 years, when it does it could be as de- the city can be found right up to its base. one of Rome's airports. ple and lasted nine hours. History of volcano Space weather also affects machines and humans outside structive as Mount Vesuvius, which destroyed the ancient The scientists worked out the dates of past erup- Earth's protective magnetosphere. Astronauts have strict expo- city of Pompeii in 79 DA. Publishing their findings in the journal Geophysical Re- tions from the age of rocks. They found that the erup- sure limits to protect themselves from solar particle radiation, The team, led by Fabrizio Marra, from the National In- search Letters, the researchers tracked the history of the tive cycle Colli Albani follows is due to the unusual ge- which spikes during coronal hole events. A large solar event did stitute of Geophysics and Volcanology in Rome, analysed volcano, finding it last erupted 36,000 years ago. They ology of the region. Normally, magma gathers below occur between the Apollo 16 and Apollo 17 missions – if the the risk of an eruption posed by the volcano after noticing also found the volcano operates on a 31,000 cycle of dor- Earth's crust and forces its way up through fractures timing had been off on either side, astronauts could have expe- the land around the volcano had been rising over recent mancy and eruption – meaning it is currently overdue an between two pieces of land – tectonic plate bounda- rienced “life threatening” particle radiation, according to NASA. years. This indicates there has been an injection of magma eruptive period. ries. However, at Colli Albani, the land is kept pressed The high-powered particles emitted from coronal holes can also "within the youngest plumbing system" of the volcano – Since 1993, scientists have observed uplift in the region together by the surrounding geology, preventing the shorten satellite lifespans. suggesting the volcano is waking up after a long period of Colli Albani of 2mm per year. In areas where volcanoes magma from rising up. of dormancy. are located, this often means magma is building up be- (Source: The CSM) (Source: International Business Times) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y http://www.tehrantimes.com/international JULY 16, 2016 WORLD IN FOCUS 9

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said he tion against the Islamic State in Iraq and has never faced pressure from Russia to the Levant (ISIL/Daesh) and the Syrian step aside, as United States Secretary of Assad says Russia not branch of al-Qaeda, al-Nusra Front (Jab- State John Kerry arrived in Russian capital hat al-Nusra). NEWS Moscow seeking to revive stalled peace In Paris before heading to Moscow, efforts. pressuring him to quit Kerry did not deny the report, but re- Romania: 38 held on Speaking to NBC News in Damas- fused to discuss the proposal in detail. suspicion of enslaving cus, Assad insisted his Russian counter- White House spokesman Josh Earnest part Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister said on Thursday that while there was young men Sergey Lavrov had never raised the issue “some speculation that an agreement of his departure or a political transition. may be reached”, it was “not clear that Romanian police have detained 38 people suspected of “Only the Syrian people define who’s that will happen”. holding dozens of vulnerable young men and boys like slaves going to be the president, when to come, “At present, the United States is not for years, chaining them up and forcing them to do various and when to go. They never said a single conducting or coordinating military op- types of work, or fight each other for entertainment. word regarding this,” he said. erations with Russia,” he said. The arrests took place on Thursday following large-scale Assad’s fate is a key question in efforts Kerry ‘extremely frustrated’ police raids the day before in Berevoesti, 170km north of the to bring about a negotiated settlement Moscow and Washington brokered capital, Bucharest. Five people, including two boys aged 10 to Syria’s five-year foreign-backed war. a landmark partial ceasefire in Syria in and 12, were freed after the raids. Hopes for the existing peace process February, but it has since all but col- The captives were “attached with chains and straps ... rest on the United Nations-backed blue- lapsed amid continued heavy fight- beaten [and] humiliated”, starved of food and fed on scraps, print sketched out by the 22-nation, U.S. ing. prosecutors from the Directorate for Investigating Organized and Russian-led International Syria Sup- Kerry’s spokesman John Kirby told Crime and Terrorism, (DIICOT) said. port Group. reporters his boss was “extremely They were “left fully naked, cold and hot water being Under this plan, signed by both Syr- frustrated” with the failure of peace thrown alternatively on them. Their hands and feet were tied ia’s ally Iran and Assad’s pro-rebel foe efforts and “his patience was growing and they were told to eat off the ground or to fight each the House of Saud regime, a nationwide thin”. other to amuse the suspects,” they said. ceasefire will precede Geneva-based ment that launched air strikes in support Kerry, according to a pool reporter at the In Washington, many observers have Since 2008, about 40 victims were “captured in pub- talks on “political transition”. of regime forces last September. start of the talks. criticized Kerry’s outreach to Russia on lic places, near churches or train stations, or at their But there has been little progress He met with Putin at the Kremlin and For his part, Kerry told Putin: “Hope- Syria, arguing he has been strung along homes” and forced to do household chores, look after towards a resumption of talks that had both said before the meeting they hoped fully we’ll be able to make some genuine by Putin as the latter seeks to protect his animals, beg in the streets, and do illegal logging, pros- been expected to take place this month. they could make progress on Syria. Kerry progress that is measurable and imple- client Assad. ecutors said. And the prospects for a political tran- was also to meet Lavrov on Friday. mentable and that can make a difference But Kirby insisted the administration is Some of the victims are believed to have suffered sexual sition beginning by August, as laid out in “I hope after today’s consultations in the course of events in Syria.” not being naive, and that Thursday’s visit abuse as well, prosecutors said. the plan, now appear slim. you’ll be able to advise [U.S. President The Washington Post reported on to Moscow, Kerry’s third this year, would “Their treatment was terrible,” said DIICOT spokeswoman Kerry arrived later on Thursday in Obama] of the progress made and pos- Thursday that Washington was to offer to “probe the sincerity” of Putin’s promises. Mihaela Porime. Moscow, a close ally of Assad’s govern- sible headway for us to make,” Putin told cooperate with Russia in joint military ac- (Source: agencies) Ninety people from Gamacesti, a Roma district within the municipality of Berevoesti, in the Arges region, were initially thought to have been involved. Ukraine conflict: UN accuses Poll: Most Americans fear Those freed on Wednesday “had visible traces of open wounds all over their bodies, particularly their scalps. They both sides of abuses election of Clinton or Trump appeared physically and psychologically traumatized,” Adrian Macovei, from the Romanian child protection agency, told local media. (Source: agencies)

Can Britain’s new leader be a mender?

6 And as a woman and the daughter of a Church of England vicar, she may find it easy to deal with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the EU’s most powerful leader whose father was a Lutheran pastor. May also knows plenty about the main issue for Englan- ders who voted for “Leave”: immigration. She was Home Sec- retary (interior minister) since 2010. The job, which is rarely an advantageous post to become Both sides of the conflict in Ukraine are civilian areas. The vast majority of Americans say they say they would feel regretful. Only 27 prime minister, put her on the frontlines of security concerns. guilty of indiscriminately shelling civilian The report claimed to have document- are afraid of at least one of the two ma- percent of Americans would be proud She is also admired for holding that job longer than any Brit- areas and carrying out summary execu- ed cases of Ukrainian servicemen intention- jor candidates - the Democratic Party’s of that choice, and 26 percent would be ish politician in more than a century. tions of both combatants and civilians, ally killed for revealing abuses by Ukrainian Hillary Clinton and the Republicans’ excited at her election. Steady hand according to a new report released by forces. The series of alleged crimes commit- Donald Trump - winning the United The poll was conducted after the FBI If any part of Britain now needs the certainty of a steady the United Nations. The two-year conflict ted by Kiev’s troops include one in which two States presidential election, according (Federal Bureau of Investigation) rec- hand, it is the economy. To appeal to Leave voters concerned in eastern Ukraine between government suspected rebels were kept in a dry well and to a new poll. ommended that Clinton should not face about globalization, May says she wants a “country that truly forces and Russian-backed rebels has then killed by “a drunken soldier” who threw a More than four-fifths (81 percent) criminal charges for her use of a private works for everyone.” That could mean more scrutiny of pro- killed up to 2,000 civilians, nearly 90 per- grenade down the shaft. of Americans say they would feel email account and servers as secretary posed foreign takeovers of British companies. cent of them in the shelling of residential The 26-month revolt against the afraid following the election of one of state. May herself has sometimes been dismissive of her per- areas, the report released by the office of pro-Western government in Kiev has of the two presumptive U.S. presiden- More than half of Americans said sonal qualities. the UN High Commissioner for Human killed nearly 9,500 people and plunged tial nominees, a poll by The Associat- they believed Clinton broke the law by “Showing that you can do something, that you’re in the Rights (OHCHR) said on Thursday. Moscow’s ties with the West into a post- ed Press-GfK said on Thursday. That using private servers and a private email job and doing it, is more important than the back-story,” she The report also cites executions by Cold War low, which has complicated figure includes a quarter who says it account for classified material. once said. In other word (Source: The CSM) both Ukrainian forces and rebel groups the resolution of other urgent matters does not matter who wins: they are In recent weeks, Clinton has started of “significant numbers” of people. such as the war in Syria. scared of both. to acknowledge that many voters simply The victims of execution include The Kremlin has repeatedly denied either The online poll of 1,009 adults was do not trust her. Why Obama must pardon people allegedly affiliated with or sym- plotting or backing the rebels in Ukraine in conducted between July 7 and 11. “I personally know that I have work pathetic to the opposing side, as well order to keep its western neighbor within a Three-quarters of voters say their to do on this front,” she said in Chicago Gen. David Petraeus as combatants who had surrendered or post-Soviet sphere of influence. pick for president is motivated by a last month. “You can’t just talk someone were out of action. The exhaustive study into the Ukraini- desire to cast their vote against Clin- into trusting you. You’ve got to earn it.” 7 Gen. Petraeus‘ bold leadership and strategies, es- “There needs to be a strong investi- an conflict by OHCHR was conducted be- ton or Trump, more than those who Still, for Clinton, there was some good pecially as the senior commander in Iraq during “The Surge” gation in order to identify perpetrators tween January 2014 and May of this year. say they are voting for the candidate news in the poll: Nearly two-thirds of in the midst of violent sectarian strife in 2007 and later in of crimes committed, to bring justice to Its report also noted that no arrests who shares their positions on the is- Americans think she will win the election. Afghanistan, helped spare thousands of American, Iraqi and the victims and their families to end the have been made in the shooting dead of sues or is the most qualified to hold Forty-seven percent of Trump’s Afghani lives. At his retirement ceremony, former Chairman continued suffering, and at the end of 13 policemen in the capital Kiev during the office. supporters consider him only slightly of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen compared Gen. the day to ensure there is accountability the final days of the massive street pro- Fifty-seven percent have an unfa- or not at all civil; 39 percent say he is Petraeus to Ulysses S. Grant and Dwight D. Eisenhower as one in this country,” Fiona Frazer, head of the tests that drove Ukraine’s Russia-friendly vorable view of Clinton, compared with slightly or not at all likeable; and 31 of the great battle captains in American history. After leaving UN human rights monitoring mission president to flee. The human rights of- 37 percent who have a favorable view. percent say he is only slightly or not at the military, Gen. Petraeus served as CIA Director from Oct. for Ukraine, told The Associated Press. fice also said that it was concerned that Sixty-three percent have a negative all qualified. Of those backing him, 14 11, 2011 to Nov. 9, 2012. He resigned from the CIA amid alle- The report said that the majority of authorities hadn’t conducted an effective view of Trump, compared to the 31 per- percent consider him at least some- gations of an affair. In April 2015, a federal judge in Charlotte, the incidents in question happened in investigation into the deaths of 48 people cent who think well of him. what racist. N.C. convicted Gen. Petraeus of the charge of unauthorized late 2014 and early 2015. in the city of Odessa on a day of clashes Fifty-six percent of Americans said But even while they voice concerns removal and retention of classified information. He was sen- A Ukrainian foreign ministry statement in 2014 between supporters of the new they would feel afraid and 48 percent say about their own candidate, vast major- tenced to two years’ probation and fined $100,000. said the country “highly values” the work pro-Western Ukrainian government and they would feel regret if Trump becomes ities of voters see the alternative as far The American people will ultimately decide whether there of UN human rights monitors in the coun- their opponents. Forty two of those died president - in contrast to just 22 percent worse. has been any injustice or inequity with how Clinton and Gen. try, but it focused blame on the rebels. The in a fire at a building where anti-govern- saying that a Trump win would make them Eighty percent of Trump supporters Petraeus were treated by our government. Here is what we ministry claimed that the report found the ment demonstrators had taken shelter. proud and 26 percent excited. and three-quarters of Clinton backers know. On a legal technicality having to do with “intent,” one majority of civilian deaths was due to re- Many believe the blaze was started by Clinton does not fare much better: If say a major reason for their support is senior person directly involved in a significant breach of bel artillery and said Ukrainian forces are firebombs thrown into the building. she is elected president, 48 percent say opposition to the other candidate. highly classified material walked away from a yearlong FBI banned from firing on rebel positions near (Source: Agencies) they would be afraid and 46 percent (Source: AP) investigation without being charged. The other senior per- son — who served our nation with distinction in uniform for 37 years (including nearly six years in a combat zone) and Terror acts in Turkey likely related to Turkish foreign policy: Paul Pillar another year as CIA director — had his sterling reputation sullied, was charged and convicted. Prior to the investigation 1 Why did Turkey reconcile with Russia crisis. The Turks also would need at least the tacit fighting in Syria. into his handling of classified material, Gen. Petraeus‘ integ- too? Will it affect Turkish security and AKP’s policy cooperation of Russia if Turkey were to take a more What will be the effect of these changes on rity was considered above reproach going back to his days in Syria? active military role in Syria. The reconciliation thus Turkey itself? Are the terrorist attacks inside Tur- as a West Point cadet in the early 1970s. Fair and reasonable A: With regard to the reconciliations with both Israel may have opened the door to just such a Turkish key linked to Ankara’s foreign policy? people know Gen. Petraeus paid dearly for his transgressions. and Russia, a Turkish motivation has been to bolster its intervention. A: Terrorist attacks inside Turkey very likely are re- Nonetheless, he now has a conviction. foreign relations generally and to avoid becoming any Why did Turkey’s zero problem foreign poli- lated to Turkish foreign policy. Whereas Turkey earli- At this pivotal point in our nation’s history, there is really more isolated than it already was becoming. Probably cy practically changed into mere tensions with its er had condoned the passage of militants across the only one outcome that is fair to this distinguished soldier — the most specific Turkish concerns motivating the recon- neighbors? border with Syria, now it is cracking down and trying statesman who wears 11 combat service bars on his right ciliation with Russia involve the war in Syria and dangers A: Some of the reasons have been at least partly better to control the border. This sort of move from sleeve and who defended our freedom and American way of of events there spinning out of control. outside Turkey’s control. The forceful interception by near-support to open opposition is the kind of policy life for nearly 40 years. He must be pardoned. The very event that had become a crisis in Rus- Israel of the ship with activists going to Gaza, for ex- that is especially likely to stimulate terrorists to attack, The American people recognize what fair and just treat- sian-Turkish relations--the brief overflight of Turkish ample, is not something that Ankara intended or had and that includes ISIS. As for other effects inside Tur- ment looks like when they see it. Likewise, the converse is territory by a Russian warplane and the shooting planned for. And with a conflict as complicated as key, it will be interesting to watch how foreign relations true. I am confident President Obama will do the right thing down of that plane by Turkey--was a demonstration the one in next-door Syria, it would be hard for Tur- may have an effect on the domestic Turkish political and pardon Gen. David Petraeus. Presumably the president of how fragile the situation there is. Restoring more key not to antagonize somebody. But other reasons scene. Erdogan still has ambitions regarding the cre- understands that action will not only convey the right mes- normal relations with Russia can increase Turkey’s are related to some inconsistent policies on the part ation of a strong executive presidency. He probably sage to our men and women in uniform and our veterans; security by enabling the two sides to manage any of the Turkish government. This is especially true of saw the shoring up of Turkey’s foreign relations as a it also will sends the right message to the American people. future incidents before they become a full-blown the approach toward ISIS and other Sunni militants necessary step in further pursuing his domestic goals. (Source: The Washington Post) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 10 SOCIETY JJULYULY 16,16, 20162016 http://www.tehrantimes.com/society

FOOD FOR THOUGHT Iran ranks 4th worldwide in preventing non-communicable diseases: official SOCIETY TEHRAN — Iran is their risk factors over a 10-year period from deskplaced fourth in man- March 21, 2015 to March 21, 2025 has been aging and preventing non-communicable drawn up, Larijani explained. diseases by the World Health Organization Larijani went on to say that the docu- (WHO) worldwide, the vice president of the ment is also approved by the Director-Gen- national committee for non-communicable eral of WHO Margaret Chan and WHO di- diseases, has said. rector for Eastern Mediterranean Regional Based on a ranking by the WHO regard- Office Ala Alwan. ing the countries’ performance in managing He suggested that “undoubtedly in or- non-communicable diseases, Iran holds the der to implement this plan many organ- fourth position worldwide and ranks first in izations along with the Health Ministry the region, Mohammad-Baqer Larijani said, must join hands.” Khabaronline reported on Thursday. The document is pursuing 13 main ob- Additionally, Larijani noted, Iran is jectives, he said adding, limiting trans-fatty among the 10 countries in the world which acids, road traffic injuries, drug addiction has a strategic plan to combat and stamp and improving mental health are of these If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun. out non-communicable diseases. objectives. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam “Based on the researches done on na- Unhealthy diet and lack of movement tional level Iran is in a good place in respect are of the factors which are seriously threat- of controlling non-communicable diseases,” ening the public health and consequently he said, warning, “though we are confront- diabetes and obesity are on the rise in Iran LEARN ENGLISH ing some serious challenges which need to and we need to alter our lifestyle to avoid be dealt with in no time as they are one of To succeed in preventing the prevalence Ministry a national document to prevent the potential future health hazards, he Getting a Marriage License the leading causes of death in the country,”. of such diseases in association with Health non-transmissible diseases and eliminate pointed.

Yves: Help me fill out this application for our marriage license. Iran ratifies Paris climate deal, bringing it closer to enter into force Vanessa: Can’t you do it? I’m really busy with work right now. Do as much as you can and just ask me if you don’t know SOCIETY TEHRAN — The Iranian cabinet of tiated by representatives of 195 countries at the 21st Con- something. deskministers, headed by President Hassan ference of the Parties (COP21) of the UNFCCC in Paris and Yves: Okay, I’ll try, but I’m reading through the requirements, Rouhani, ratified the Paris climate deal on Wednesday and adopted by consensus on December 12, 2015. and it’s a good idea for both of us to know what they are. brought the deal closer to enter into force. It was opened for signature on April 22, 2016 (Earth Vanessa: Okay, then just read them out loud to me. The Paris Agreement is an agreement within the Day) in a ceremony in New York City. As of June 2016, Yves: All right. We need to bring identification and it’s framework of the United Nations Framework Convention 178 UNFCCC members have signed the treaty; 19 of best to bring our birth certificates, just in case. We don’t on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the first-ever uni- which ratified it, which is not enough for the treaty to need blood tests and there’s no waiting period in this state. versal, legally binding global climate deal dealing with enter into force yet. Are you listening? greenhouse gases emissions mitigation, adaptation and The agreement still needs formal approval from 55 Vanessa: To every word. Go on. finance starting in the year 2020. countries representing 55% of global greenhouse gas Yves: For people who have been married before, they’ll The agreement sets out a global action plan to put the world emissions to come into force. In some cases, that means have to bring proof of divorce, death, or annulment. Okay, on track to avoid dangerous climate change by limiting global gas emission. The agreement is due to enter into force in 2020. a vote in parliament. since you’ve been married before, you’ll need to bring a warming to well below 2°C by cutting back on the greenhouse An agreement on the language of the treaty was nego- Iran has pledged to reduce its emission by 12 percent. copy of your final divorce decree. Did you hear that? Vanessa: Yeah, yeah. Yves: We can choose any qualified officiant and the mar- See ya later! Alligator captured on Woman cooks brisket in bathtub, riage license is valid for 90 days – that’s 90 days to get married and have the marriage recorded. We only have 90 Minnesota bike trail fire ensues days after we get the license to get married, got that? BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) — Vanessa: Sure, 90 days. No problem. People using Firefighters in Knoxville, Tennessee re- Yves: I’m starting to wonder. If you don’t have time to fill a lakeside bike trail in central Minnesota sponded to an apartment fire after a out our marriage license application, how will you make might expect to encounter some wildlife woman tried to barbeque a brisket in her time for our wedding? along the way. But not an alligator. bathtub, local news station WVLT reports. Vanessa: What? I’m really busy right now. Let’s talk about But that is what Crow Wing County When firefighters arrived on the scene, it later. Sheriff’s Lt. Joe Meyer’s department was they said they found a middle-aged Yves: Is it just me, or does this conversation not bode called upon to capture Saturday after- woman fanning smoke from her apart- well for our future marriage? noon on a trail southwest of Brainerd. ment because there had been a fire in the (Source: eslpod.com) Meyer says it was a department first. bathroom. Officials say that while cooking Words & phrases He tells the Star Tribune his deputies the brisket, the woman’s bathtub melted, marriage license: an official written document saying that weren’t keen to volunteer to capture the causing water damage to the apartment two people are allowed to get married 3-foot gator, especially as the reptile was below. The amateur chef had an open In a press release, Knoxville Fire Depart- out loud: in such a way that people can hear you; aloud aggressive. So the department asked the was taped shut. flame on the bottom of the tub and a ment Captain DJ Corcoran wrote, “This is identification: ID, official papers or cards, such as your nearby Safari North Wildlife Park to help Meyer says the alligator was probably wire rack resting on the edges, where the not a safe practice, and over 50 percent of passport, that prove who you are trap the reptile. an escaped or illegally released pet. meat was resting. residential fires involve cooking.” birth certificate: an official document showing when and The deputies later posed for a photo Brainerd is about 125 miles northwest Firefighters put out the existing flames (Source: www.wesh.com) where you were born, and your parents' names with the alligator, but only after its snout of Minneapolis. and melting fiberglass with the shower head. proof: facts, information, documents etc. that prove some- thing is true annulment: to officially state that a marriage or legal agree- ment no longer exists Konkur university final divorce decree: a final court order regarding a divorce, generally made under the authority of a family law judge entrance exam held officiant: a person, typically a priest or minister, who per- forms a religious service or ceremony TEHRAN valid: SOCIETY — The Iranian university en- a valid ticket, document, or agreement is legally or desktrance exam, also known as Konkur, is officially acceptable record: held every year in June or July nationwide and in some to write information down or store it in a computer other countries as well. This year, Konkur was held on or on film so that it can be looked at in the future Thursday and Friday. make time for something: to allow time for something in Used as one of the means to gain admission to higher ed- particular is it just me, or…: ucation in Iran the high school graduates take the stringent used when you're complaining about entrance exam seeking a place in one of the public universities. something, you start your complaint with "Is it just me, or..." The competition is fierce and the exam content rig- to find out if other people agree with your opinion bode well/ill: orous as the seats at the charge-free public universities to be a good or bad sign for the future is limited, although some opt for Azad universities which charge students with tuition. Every year at the beginning of the summer the exam will be held and students vie to get the best result possible QUIZ OF THE DAY as their future is mostly determined by how they perform at this exam. Their stressed out parents also stay out of the 183) I’m a bit short ____ cash; could you lend me some? universities where their children are taking the exam pray- a) at ing for them to do their best. b) of While the majority of the applicants for the exam are c) off aged 19 (the age when they graduate from high school d) to (Quiz No. 182 answer: a) in Iran) the youngest applicant of this year’s exam was a 15-year-old girl and the oldest was an 80-year-old man. This year, nearly 1.014 million individuals took part in the exam. PHRASAL VERB Vie with LEARN NEWS TRANSLATION

ﭘﺰﺷﻜﺎﻥ ﻣﺘﺨﺼﺺ ﺑﻴﻦ ﺍﻟﻤﻠﻠﻰ ﺑﺮﺍﻯ ﻣﻌﺎﻟﺠﻪ ﺟﺎﻧﺒﺎﺯﺍﻥ ﺑﻪ ﺍﻳﺮﺍﻥ ﻣﻰﺁﻳﻨﺪ Meaning: compete or rival with someone For example: The athletes vied with each other for first place. World renowned doctors to visit war disabled veterans in Iran ﻣﺪﻳﺮﻛﻞ ﺩﺭﻣﺎﻥ ﺑﻨﻴﺎﺩ ﺷﻬﻴﺪ ﻭ ﺍﻣﻮﺭ ﺍﻳﺜﺎﺭﮔﺮﺍﻥ ﺍﺯ ﺳﻔﺮ ﺳﻪ ﭘﺰﺷﻚ ﻣﺘﺨﺼﺺ ﺑﻴﻦ ﺍﻟﻤﻠﻠﻰ ﺑﺮﺍﻯ ﻣﻌﺎﻳﻨﻪ Three distinguished doctors will travel to Iran in the Iranian calendar months of Shahrivar and ﺍﻳﺜﺎﺭﮔﺮﺍﻥ ﻭ ﺟﺎﻧﺒﺎﺯﺍﻥ ﺩﺭ ﺷﻬﺮﻳﻮﺭ ﻭ ﻣﻬﺮ ﻣﺎﻩ ﺑﻪ ﺍﻳﺮﺍﻥ ﺧﺒﺮ ﺩﺍﺩ. -Mehr (August 22-October 21) to visit and examine war disabled veterans, the Martyrs and Veter ﺑﻪ ﮔﺰﺍﺭﺵ ﺍﻳﺮﻧﺎ ﺍﻳﺮﺝ ﻋﺮﺑﻰ ﮔﻔﺖ: ﭘﺮﻭﻓﺴﻮﺭ «ﻭﺍﻟﺘﺮ ﺍﺷﺘﻮﻣﺮ» ﻓﻮﻕ ﺗﺨﺼﺺ ﺟﺮﺍﺣﻰ ﻣﻐﺰ ﻭ ﺍﻋﺼﺎﺏ ﺍﺯ ﻛﺸﻮﺭ .ENGLISH PROVERB ans Affairs Foundation director general said ﺁﻟﻤﺎﻥ، ﭘﺮﻭﻓﺴﻮﺭ «ﺍﺳﺘﻔﻦ ﺁﻧﺘﻮﻧﻰ ﻭﻟﻒ» ﻓﻮﻕ ﺗﺨﺼﺺ ﺟﺮﺍﺣﻰ ﺗﺮﻣﻴﻤﻰ ﻓﻚ ﻭ ﺻﻮﺭﺕ ﻭ ﭘﺮﻭﻓﺴﻮﺭ «ﺟﻮﺍﺩ German neurosurgeon Walter Stuhmer, plastic and reconstructive surgeon Stephen Anthony ﭘﺮﻭﻳﺰﻯ» ﻓﻮﻕ ﺗﺨﺼﺺ ﺟﺮﺍﺣﻰ ﺍﺭﺗﻮﭘﺪﻯ ﺯﺍﻧﻮ ﻭ ﻟﮕﻦ ﺍﺯ ﻛﺸﻮﺭ ﺁﻣﺮﻳﻜﺎ ﺳﻪ ﭘﺰﺷﻜﻰ ﻫﺴﺘﻨﺪ ﻛﻪ ﻣﻮﺍﻓﻘﺖ ﺧﻮﺩ -He has enough who is Wolfe, and Javad Parvizi specialized in hip and knee orthopedics from the U.S. are the three doc ﺭﺍ ﺑﺮﺍﻯ ﻭﻳﺰﻳﺖ ﺍﻳﻦ ﺑﻴﻤﺎﺭﺍﻥ ﺍﻋﻼﻡ ﻛﺮﺩﻩ ﺍﻧﺪ. .content tors who agreed to examine these patients, IRNA quoted Iraj Arabi as saying ﻋﺮﺑﻰ ﺧﺎﻃﺮﻧﺸﺎﻥ ﻛﺮﺩ: ﺑﻨﻴﺎﺩ ﺷﻬﻴﺪ ﻭ ﺍﻣﻮﺭ ﺍﻳﺜﺎﺭﮔﺮﺍﻥ ﺑﻪ ﻃﻮﺭ ﻣﻌﻤﻮﻝ ﺍﺯ ﺍﺳﺎﺗﻴﺪ ﺑﻨﺎﻡ ﻭ ﻣﻄﺮﺡ ﺑﻴﻦﺍﻟﻤﻠﻠﻰ Martyrs and Veterans Affairs Foundation normally invites such doctors periodically to provide ﭘﺰﺷﻜﻰ ﺑﺮﺍﻯ ﺩﺭﻣﺎﻥ ﺍﻳﺜﺎﺭﮔﺮﺍﻥ ﺩﻋﻮﺕ ﺑﻪ ﻋﻤﻞ ﻣﻰ ﺁﻭﺭﺩ. .Explanation: a happy person needs nothing more war disabled veterans with proper treatment, Arabi noted I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y

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IIranran highesthighest rrankedanked FOOTBALL Cristiano Ronaldo undergoes ‘HBO’ in bid to overcome AAsiansian tteameam iinn FFIFAIFA rankingsrankings knee injury – report

SPORTS Iran still is the best Asian Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo has visited a clinic while on hol- deskteam in the latest FIFA world iday in Ibiza for hyperbaric oxygen therapy to speed recovery rankings were released on Thursday. from his current knee injury, according to a report in Marca. Team Melli remained unchanged at number Ronaldo picked up the injury after a challenge from France’s 39, followed by South Korea, Uzbekistan and Dimitri Payet early on in the Euro 2016 final in Paris on July 10. Japan. European champion Portugal moved The Portugal captain attempted to continue, but was soon up two places to No. 6 in the FIFA rankings, and stretchered off in obvious pain, although he returned to support Copa America winner Chile stays fifth. his teammates from the touchline in extra time and then lift the Argentina is still No. 1 despite losing to Chile trophy after Eder’s late winner. in the final for the second straight year. Neither the Portuguese FA nor Madrid have confirmed the Wales climbed 15 places to 11th after extent of the injury but it has been reported as a ligament strain booking a place at the Euro’s semis. in his left knee, and that it will see him miss all of his club’s pre- Belgium at No. 2, Colombia at No. 3 and season programme, including the UEFA Super Cup against Se- Germany at No. 4 are in an unchanged top villa in Trondheim on Aug. 9. five, while Euro 2016 runner-up France is Currently on holiday in Ibiza, where his luxury yacht was this seventh, up 10 places. Iceland is at best-ever week pictured close to that of Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, Ronaldo 22nd, up 12. has reportedly twice visited the Clinica Evidental -- a dental clinic Mexico leads CONCACAF nations at No. which according to Marca also provides the hyperbaric oxygen 14, and Copa America semifinalist United therapy treatment as an additional service. States moved six to 25th. Algeria is Africa’s best Marca’s story on the visit says that inside the hermetically at No. 32; and Oceania champion New Zea- sealed hyperbaric chamber the player breathes pure oxygen land has risen 54 places to No. 93. at high pressure, which helps increase the oxygen level in the A total of 228 ‘A’ internationals contribut- blood, and allows an injury to heal more quickly, but no real ed to the new order, with those big events in clinical evidence has yet proven it is actually useful. Oceania, Europe and the Americas especially “Thanks to hyperbaric medicine the regeneration of tissue important in propelling nations upwards. and recovery from injury is stimulated, reducing in this way the risk of future injury and physical deterioration,” an unnamed spokesperson for the clinic told Marca. “This speeds up the re- Iran’s Tasisat beats Almalyk at AFC Javad Nekounam announces covery time. Today this is one of the most effective complemen- tary therapies in injury recovery.” Futsal Club C’ship retirement from football Should Ronaldo miss Madrid’s matches against Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Bayern Munich during their U.S. SPORTS Hossein Tayebi and SPORTS TEHRAN — Former tour, and also not play against Sevilla, he will have taken part deskSaeid Abbasi scored deskIran captain Javad in no pre-season games ahead of the kick of the new La Liga braces as defending champions Tasisat Nekounam announced retirement from campaign. Daryaei of Iran wrapped up a 4-3 victory football on Friday. Ronaldo has suffered from a series of knee problems in the over Uzbekistan’s Almalyk FC in Group B The 35-year-old midfielder played at past, with a tendonitis problem during the 2013-14 club cam- of the AFC Futsal Club Championship at Qatari club Al-Arabi SC last season. paign and 2014 World Cup putting his career at risk, although Bangkok Arena on Friday. “As a football player, retiring is the more recently that issue appeared to have eased. The Iranian team has been sched- toughest decision you have to make The 31-year-old was hampered by a thigh problem before uled to face Lebanon’s Al Mayadeen on and I don’t make it lightly. When I was a May’s Champions League final, and appeared to be less than Sunday. kid, I didn’t know to hang up the shoes 100 percent fit during this summer’s Euro 2016 finals in France. “We had a very tough game, but the means you have to forget your dreams,” AS reported last month that he had asked Blancos president first game is always tough, and I think they Nekounam released a statement. Florentino Perez to take his personal physio onto the club pay- are one of the best teams in this tourna- Nekounam spent most of his pro- roll, due to his difficult relationship with Madrid’s current medics. ment. Both teams had lots of chances to fessional career with Pas and Spain’s (Source: Soccernet) score and their keeper was the best play- course we are not satisfied, but the condi- Osasuna, appearing in 197 official He has represented the Iranian na- er,” Tasisat coach Amir Shamsaei said. tions are always difficult in the first match. games and scoring 31 goals during his tional team 151 times, playing several “After scoring our second goal we got Each game is a final and we have passed two spells with the latter and also being major tournaments including two World Cups and four Asian Cups. more chances and in the end we won. Of the first test,” he added. team captain. Borussia Dortmund not ruling out re-signing Bayern Why I didn't like Euro 2016 as a coach Munich’s Mario Gotze 1 made by the Portuguese coach Fernando Santos in the Gignac, because Arsenal striker was like the playmaker Italy played great team work combined with fast changing final game. When he put Eder in, he changed the Game. and space opener for Griezmann. Borussia Dortmund remain coy about the return of Mario Gotze from Team Defence to Team Attack. Italian coach Anto- Now Portugal was able to control with this central forward Gignac is only a central forward, not creative like Gir- amid reports in German media that the Bayern Munich midfield- nio Conte does a great Job, but at the end the missing the ball on the French side and at the end he scored also oud. After this change Griezmann didn’t had any positive er is set to return to his former club this summer. individual quality in his team stopped them from making the Final Goal. At the same time, Didier Deschamps made situation anymore. But that’s football, and that’s why milli- Gotze, 24, joined Bayern from Dortmund three years ago a surprise. From a coach view, the biggest move was the mistake to change Olivier Giroud with Andre-Pierre ards of people like this sport so much. after the Bavarians activated a €37 million release clause in the Germany international’s contract. Once hailed as one of the most promising talents in world football, Gotze has often struggled to make an impact at the Al- Aleksey Lovchev no longer world’s lianz Arena, and struggled for game time for much of last season in a campaign disrupted by injuries. strongest man Although Gotze has entered the final year of his contract, German newspaper Bild reports that Bayern have not opened Russian Aleksey Lovchev, who was stripped of his 2015 Lovchev, who broke clean-and-jerk and total world re- any talks over a new deal, but instead made it clear to the attack- World Championships super heavyweight title and with it cords at worlds (264kg and 475kg, respectively), was pro- ing midfielder that his future is not at the Allianz Arena. the world’s strongest man title, had his four-year doping visionally suspended in December due to the failed test. Gotze vowed to fight for his place on the Bayern team un- ban appeal denied by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. In December, Russia sports minister Vitaly Mutko said the der new boss Carlo Ancelotti before heading off to Euro 2016, Lovchev, 27, tested positive for ipamorelin, a banned growth-hormone substance was in a medicine he had where he lost his place in Joachim Low’s starting XI after the growth hormone releasing peptide, at the 2015 World been cleared to use, according to The Associated Press. group stage. Championships. (Source: nbcsports) Bild reported on Friday that Dortmund have agreed personal terms with the player who helped them win back-to-back Bun- desliga titles in 2011 and 2012 under Jurgen Klopp, who had Ancelotti tells Man City: Kimmich is Kobe Bryant slimed after winning been strongly linked with bringing his former player to current not for sale Kids Choice prize club Liverpool. Dortmund were reportedly willing to pay €23m, €4m below Bayern Munich for Manchester City. award, an orange blimp with a bushy Bayern’s own valuation, but later on Friday Bild reported that the Reports have claimed that Pep mohawk, by American actress and singer two club’s had reached an agreement. Guardiola is keen on bringing the Zendaya in Los Angeles before four jets When asked if the deal is nearing its completion, Dortmund 21-year-old to the Etihad Stadium this emerged from the stage to douse the 18- CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke told Bild: “I don’t want to confirm it. summer. time All Star in slime. I don’t want to say more about it.” Kimmich was signed by the Span- Bryant brought down the curtain on his Gotze is currently on holiday in California, on a break with iard from RB Leipzig last and im- standout 20-year career with a 60-point Germany teammate Andre Schurrle and their respective part- pressed in his debut season in the showing in his final game against the ners. Wolfsburg forward Schurrle has also strongly been linked Bundesliga. Utah Jazz in April. with BVB in recent weeks. The midfielder was also one of Ger- He won five NBA Championships with (Source: Soccernet) many’s standout players at Euro 2016, the Lakers, two NBA Finals MVP awards even though he was played out of po- and two Olympic gold medals for the sition at right-back, but Ancelotti insists United States. Pep Guardiola is reportedly interested any possibility of a move away from Retired Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Former England soccer captain David Ancelotti tells Man City: in the 21-year-old but the Italian is ad- Bayern is out of the question. Bryant was given the traditional golden Beckham and ex New York Yankee short- amant that the player will be staying at “Kimmich is our player, he is very sliming at the Kids Choice Sport awards stop Derek Jeter are previous winners Kimmich is not for sale Bayern Munich this summer important for us. He will stay with us on Thursday after picking up the “Leg- of the Kids Choice ‘Legend’ prize that Carlo Ancelotti insists there is no 100 percent,” said the Italian. end” prize. comes with a gold sliming. Pep Guardiola is reportedly interested in the 21-year-old but the chance that Joshua Kimmich will leave (Source: Goal) The 37-year-old was presented with the (Source: Reuters) Italian is adamant that the player will be staying at Bayern Mu- nich this summer Carlo Ancelotti insists there is no chance that Joshua Kimmich will leave Bayern Munich for Manchester City. Champions League draw: Monaco get Fenerbahce, Celtic could meet Astana Reports have claimed that Pep Guardiola is keen on bringing Former Man Utd teammates Robin van league route of the qualification process. braltar in the first leg of their second-round Shakhtar Donetsk will take on Young Boys the 21-year-old to the Etihad Stadium this summer. Persie and Radamel Falcao are set to clash, Monaco were sitting second in the tie on Tuesday. and Anderlecht play Rostov. Kimmich was signed by the Spaniard from RB Leipzig last and while Brendan Rodgers’s men could be French top-flight for much of last season, If Celtic can turn the tie around next The first legs will take place on July 26 impressed in his debut season in the Bundesliga. paired with a side that made the 2015-16 but slipped to third in the final weeks of the Wednesday, they will face either Astana or and 27, with the return matches on August The midfielder was also one of Germany’s standout players at group stages campaign and have paid the price with a Zalgiris, who drew their first leg 0-0. 2 and 3. Euro 2016, even though he was played out of position at right- Fenerbahce will meet Monaco in the tough tie. Astana made the group stage in 2015- Winners of the third round make it to the back, but Ancelotti insists any possibility of a move away from Champions League third qualifying round. Celtic or Lincoln Red Imps, meanwhile, 16, something Celtic have not done in ei- final play-off round of qualification, where Bayern is out of the question. The Turkish Super Lig runners-up face a will take on Astana or Zalgiris Vilnius. ther of the past two years. sides such as Manchester City, Porto and “Kimmich is our player, he is very important for us. He will tough test against Monaco, who finished third Brendan Rodgers’ side suffered a humil- Elsewhere in the draw, Ajax meet PAOK, Roma enter the fray in the league route. stay with us 100 percent,” said the Italian. in Ligue 1, in the pick of the matches from the iating 1-0 defeat to the champions of Gi- Sparta Prague play Steaua Bucharest, (Source: Goal) (Source: Goal) b

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ARTTEHRAN — The Persian literary desk ARTTEHRAN — A center for Iranian monthly Bokhara honored deskstudies opened at Jinan University kamancheh virtuoso Ali-Akbar Shekarchi during a in China on Wednesday. ceremony at the Mahmud Afshar Foundation in Tehran The consul general of Iran in Guangzhou, on Wednesday. Alireza Salarian, and Jinan University President Hu The event opened with the speech delivered by an Jun attended the opening ceremony of the Center old friend of Shekarchi, Hossein Alizadeh, followed by a of Iranian Studies, the Persian service of IRNA message from prominent writer Mahumd Dowlatabadi, reported on Friday. and concluded with a live performance by Shekarchi, the Founded in 1906, Jinan University is one of the Persian service of ISNA reported on Friday. oldest academic centers in China. Tar virtuoso Alizadeh called Shekarchi a positive intellectual and said that if there were more like Shekarchi in Iranian music, the society of music and the musicians “Withdrawn” added would not be so vulnerable. to IndieCrete lineup “If the number of musicians and artists like Shekarchi were higher, we would have a much happier society and the music of Iran would not suffer from so many problems and would face fewer shortages,” he said. Referring to his long friendship with Shekarchi, CULTURE TEHRAN — Iranian director desk Alizadeh said, “When I look back, there were so many Alireza Mahmudzadeh’s short people with whom we worked but stopped at the very film “Withdrawn” was added to the lineup of the 1st beginning, and some continued without asking for help IndieCrete International Film Festival, which will be from any special organization or office. held in Crete, Greece from August 19 to 21. “Shekarchi was all alone and never received any The movie tells the story of an Iranian family that special support from anywhere. He continued on his way faces challenges over their daughter who suffers alone (of course along with his respected wife),” Alizadeh from autism. said. The festival will also screen “Sormeh”, another He added, “When one says Shekarchi, he remembers Ali-Akbar Shekarchi performs during a ceremony that Bokhara held at the Mahmud Afshar Foundation in Tehran on July 13, 2016 film from Iranian film by Azadeh Qochaq. a kind, pleasant man who is ready to sacrifice. What I to honor the kamancheh virtuoso. (ANA/Amid Farahi) say here is the outcome of all the years we have shared and exchange views, thoughts, kindness and love, sitting here are above all the rewards of my life. together.” especially when it is a program for honoring a person “I worked and continued to protect the music of In Dowlatabadi’s message recited by Bokhara who is alive. These things happen when people do not this land,” he concluded. The ceremony was brought WHAT’S IN ART GALLERIES Managing Director Ali Dehbashi, the writer had look at the dark side of that person and focus only on to an end with a live performance by Shekarchi and his mentioned his great respect for Shekarchi and his honesty positive aspects, and actually a positive perspective is a daughter Asareh. Illustration and his art, praising his great efforts in promoting the art precious gem,” he explained. Shekarchi’s latest audiovisual album teaching Mirza Dena Gallery is playing host to an exhibition of of kamancheh in the country. Addressing the participants, he continued, “I must Abdollah radifs for kamamnche will be released soon. illustrations by Negin Ehtesabian Afterwards, Shekarchi expressed his thanks to thank you that did not see my dark side and noticed The total collection of more than 200 gushehs -- entitled “Medusa and Stone Dehbashi for having organized the program in his honor. only the colors and the white things. I am so happy that traditional melodic modes -- in all 12 dastgahs is known Puppets”. “There is nowhere like Iran, where people get together I have lived with honor all these years, and all the people as the radif. The exhibit will run until July 20 at the gallery located at 4 Sussan Alley off Qarani St. Armenian festival showcases Kiarostami’s “Roads” Painting ARTTEHRAN — The Golden Apricot exhibits, but each time, I was attracted to new things An exhibition of paintings by Morteza deskYerevan International Film Festival and enjoyed them a lot,” he said. Ahmadi is currently underway at (GAIFF) held an exhibition of Abbas Kiarostami’s photo Harutyun Khachatryan, the Golden Apricot festival Mah Gallery. series “The Road” at the Dalan Art Gallery on July 12, director, regarded Kiarostami a friend and aide to the The exhibit titled the organizers announced last week. festival. “Conformation” will be running The exhibit was organized on the third day of the He added that this is the second time Kiarostami’s until August 2 at the gallery festival to pay tribute to the Iranian filmmaker and collection of photos has been displayed. The first time located at 26 Golestan Blvd., off photographer who died on July 4 at the age of 76. was in 2004 during the second edition of the festival, at Africa Ave. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Majid Barzegar, which time 40 photos were shown and later donated to the Iranian jury member of the Armenian Panorama the Parajanov Museum by Kiarostami. Paintings by Najva Erfani are on display in section of the festival, said that the world cinema has In addition, Kiarsotami’s 1997 film “Taste of Cherry, an exhibition at Tarrahan Azad lost a great filmmaker. which won the prestigious Palme d'Or at the Cannes Gallery. “I had known Kiarostami for the past 20 years. His Film Festival, was screened in the tribute section of the The exhibit entitled “Lion photos are very special, just like his films. They portray festival. Woman” runs until July 20 at the the nature of Iran. I have attended most of his photo A photo from Abbas Kiarostami’s series “The Road” The festival will be running until July 17. gallery that can be found at 5 Salmas Square, off Fatemi St. PICTURE OF THE DAY Honaronline/Gatha Ziatabari Multimedia New Delhi to A group of artists, including Tara Azarm, Leila Imani, Ghazaleh Bahirai, Fatemeh Bahman-Siahmard, Tarlan host Iranian Tabar, and Saman Khosravi, are displaying their work in various film festival forms of art in an exhibition at Aaran Gallery. ARTTEHRAN — A festival The exhibit titled “Pulp Narratives” will run until deskof Iranian films will July 20 at the gallery located at 12 Dey Alley, North open this evening at New Delhi’s Siri Fort Kheradmand St., off Karimkhan Ave. Auditorium-2 to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of cultural relations between India and Iran. A lineup of 14 films, including “Track 143” by Narges Abyar, “So Close, So NEWS Far” by Reza Mirkarimi and “Gold and Copper” by Homayun Asadian, will be David Bowie’s private art screened during the festival. The event has been organized by collection to go on display Iran’s Islamic Culture and Relations and sale Organization and India’s Directorate of Film Festivals. NEW YORK (Reuters) — David Bowie’s private art collection, Ronak, an Iranian ensemble, will including works by Henry Moore and Damien Hirst, will go on perform selections of Iranian traditional display to the public for the first time before heading for auction music at the opening ceremony later this year, Sotheby’s said on Thursday. festival, which will open with Mirkarimi’s The “Bowie/Collector” three-part sale in November will feature acclaimed drama “A Cube of Sugar”. around 400 items from the pop icon’s private collection and is An exhibition of Iranian artworks, seen fetching “in excess of 10 million pounds” ($13.24 million), a handicrafts and foods will be held on the sidelines of the event, which will run spokeswoman for the auction house said. The Iranian band Dang Show acknowledges the audience after a fusion concert at the Andisheh Hall of the Art Bureau in Tehran on July 14, 2016. Bowie, who died aged 69 in January, straddled the worlds of until July 19. music, fashion, drama and art for five decades, and was known for some of the most innovative songs of his generation. However his art collector side “was something he kept almost entirely hidden Iranian artist creates works at South Korean land art biennial from public view”, Sotheby’s said. ARTTEHRAN — Iranian been scattered under those that are find a tree,” Allahkhani told the Persian open to the public from August 26 to “Eclectic, unscripted, understated: David Bowie’s collection offers deskartist Karim Allahkhani hanging. service of ISNA on Friday. November 30. a unique insight into the personal world of one of the 20th century’s has created two works for the 7th The trunks shape a complete tree if Many artists from around the world The exhibit allows the visitors to greatest creative spirits,” Oliver Barker, Sotheby’s Europe chairman, Geumgang International Nature Art visitors view the land art from a certain are participating in the biennial, which observe how they interact with the said in a statement. Biennial in South Korea. point that Allahkhani has marked on a is being organized by Yatoo, the Korean natural environment. Among works to be featured is late American artist Jean-Michel One of Allahkhani’s works is “Here, nearby rock. Nature Art Association. Photo: This picture shows part of Basquiat’s “Air Power” painting, estimated between 2.5 million and a Tree” that features pieces of dried “The growth of technology has The artists live together for three “Here, a Tree”, a land art created by 3.5 million pounds, and Hirst’s kaleidoscopic “Beautiful, Shattering, trunks suspended from trees at the typically resulted in the destruction of weeks, creating their works at Ssangshin Iranian artist Karim Allahkhani at the Slashing, Violent, Pinky, Hacking, Sphincter Painting”, seen fetching international residence of the biennial. nature, which has led us to a situation Park. The works are scheduled to be 7th Geumgang International Nature Art 250,000–350,000 pounds. In addition, a number of trunks have where we need to search in order to showcased in exhibition, which will Biennial in South Korea.