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THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 RAMADAN 16, 1434 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Queen meets Pakistan’s new In football-crazy Britain’s new hero Burka Iraq, pitches Emsak: 03:23 baby prince Avenger hit by attacks Fajer: 03:33 Dohr: 11:54 Asr: 15:30 Maghreb: 18:45 9 15 20 Eshaa: 20:12 Appeals Court disqualifies Max 47º Min 36º 3, reinstates 4 candidates High Tide 01:52 & 13:08 Interior mobilizes 11,000 security men; Prosecution frees 2 Low Tide 07:31 & 20:18 40 PAGES NO: 15880 150 FILS By B Izzak conspiracy theories KUWAIT: The Appeals Court yesterday reinstated four candidates and allowed them to run in the July 27 elec- Touched my tion after it overturned a decision by the Administrative Court to disqualify them. The original decision was issued by the Interior Ministry because the candidates did not fulfill conditions for running in election. The Appeals Court however upheld the Administrative Court’s ruling to disqualify three other By Badrya Darwish candidates. The same court rejected an appeal by candi- date Hani Hussein calling to stop the election on sus- pected procedural flaws, confirming perhaps for the last time before the election that the polls day remains [email protected] intact. In a related development, the Administrative Court is scheduled to issue today rulings on four election peti- esterday was the last day of girgian - a holi- tions challenging the candidacy of four candidates run- day that resembles the celebration of ning in the election. The petitions are against candi- YHalloween in the west when children collect dates Saud Sahoud, a well-known businessman under sweets going from house to house. As soon as investigation on alleged vote-buying, and former mem- could hear the door bell ring, I rushed to open for bers of the scrapped Assembly Nabeel Al-Fadhl, the girls and boys wearing national costumes. The Abdulhameed Dashti and Khaled Al-Shatti. If the court girls were dressed in tiny dara’a with shiny head- accepts the petitions, the candidates will be barred cover carrying girgian bags on their shoulders. The from contesting but they can still have the right to chal- boys were dressed in dishdashas with golden rims. lenge the ruling before the Appeals Court. They were all wearing the traditional old style The public prosecution yesterday freed on bail two Arabic dress. KUWAIT: Supporters listen as Kuwaiti parliamentary candidate Rakan candidates after interrogating them on allegations of Our girgian always falls in the middle of the holy Al Nisif (inset) addresses a rally during his electoral campaign yester- buying votes. month of Ramadan when it is full moon. Then all day. — Photos by Fouad Al-Shaikh Continued on Page 15 the paths in the villages would be well-lit from the moonlight. The custom goes like this: when the kids come to your doorstep before you give them sweets they should sing special lyrics for the occa- Back-story overshadows elections sion. The songs are usually in praise for the people of the house. They also ask God to bless the people KUWAIT: From boycotting ballots to the internal pressures on Kuwait’s Kuwait’s stability as a critical link in the polls three times (since February last in the house. Sometimes the kids ask what name storming parliament, each time Kuwait Western-backed ruling dynasty. The chal- Pentagon’s military array against nearby year). It’s humiliating.” you want to be mentioned in the song. Then they heads into parliamentary elections the lenges come from an emboldened oppo- Iran. Kuwait hosts thousands of US sol- Last December, there was an election go home with a bag full of goodies. back-story seems to overshadow the sition that includes groups ideologically diers in the largest deployment of boycott by an unusual alliance of We are lucky that we have preserved this special vote. Yet the revolving-door series of elec- linked to Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood on American ground forces in the region. Islamists, tribal factions and Western-ori- tradition to this day, though many people try to tions could have an impact not only on the one hand, and on the other, liberals The main test is whether the election ented liberals. Before voting in February spoil it and modernize it by commercializing gir- this tiny, oil-rich state, but also on fellow angered by crackdowns such as prison outcome will restore credibility to a 2012, Arab Spring-inspired tensions had gian. They prepare expensive packages and send nations in the Gulf and the rest of the sentences over social media posts. political system that appears stuck in a grown so high that Kuwait’s ruler dis- them with messengers to their friends’ houses. This region. Gulf Arab partners are closely watch- cycle of disputes. “I think there is not banded parliament after opposition-led kills the spirit of girgian. Thank God, there are still For the election Saturday to pick a new ing the moves by Kuwait’s Islamists, con- much enthusiasm for the elections in protesters stormed the chamber. But families who have preserved the tradition and let 50-seat parliament - the most empow- sidered by the United Arab Emirates and general,” said Saad Bin Tefla, a Kuwaiti Kuwait represents the boldest Gulf children knock on doors to sing. The feeling is just ered elected political body in the Gulf - others as part of wider networks seek- professor and political analyst. experiment in permitting political influ- different. there might be another boycott, but the ing to bring down their pro-Western fra- “Counting the upcoming elections, the ence outside palace walls. Last night I was so happy to give sweets away to real question is whether the vote will ease ternity. Washington is deeply vested in people of Kuwait will have gone to the Continued on Page 15 the kids around me. I noticed that near the gate a cute boy about four-years-old was sitting on a wheel chair. He was looking at the kids dancing on Ramadan Kareem my doorstep. Suddenly my mood changed. I approached him and found myself out of words. I How to worship just rubbed his head with my hand and my tears started falling down. I didn’t want him to see my By Dr Teresa Lesher tears so I went away. I know you might think I am a silly woman. There he Quran states that God has created us to worship are sick children with disabilities all around us espe- Him. What is worship? How can people from every cially with the increasing number of wars around Ttime, every location and every manner of living real- us. But it is different when you face a child with dis- ize their purpose, the purpose of their creation, which is worship? The Quran tells us how to worship our Creator: abilities. I could still see his beautiful eyes and his With remembrance: “I have chosen you, so listen to what is curious look as I am writing my story. I can’t read revealed. I am God [alone]! There is no god but Me, so what is in his mind. That look is still in front of me. It serve Me and keep up prayer to remember Me by.” (20:14) touched the deepest of my heart. WITH GRATITUDE: “You who believe, eat any wholesome Maybe he was asking himself: “Why can’t I jump things We have provided you with, and thank God, if it is He and dance with the rest of my peers?” That is life. whom you serve.” (2:172) “He is the One Who has furnished We have to take it the way it comes. These are the you with hearing, sight and intellect; yet seldom are your moments when we should appreciate life and grateful.” (23:78) health and have more tolerance and patience to be WITH GLORIFICATION: “Have you not seen how every- better human beings and to try to do all we can to one in Heaven and Earth glorifies God, even to the birds help others and open our hearts for many people lined up in flight. Each knows its prayer and how to glorify on earth. Him. God is Aware of whatever they do.” (24:41) Girgian this year was a very different experience WITH SUPPLICATION: “God is the One Who has granted for me. you the Earth to settle down on, and the sky as a canopy, and has shaped you. He has made your shapes handsome KABUL: An Afghan man carries watermelons to break the day’s fast during the holy month of Ramadan in and provided you with wholesome things. Such is God, Bahrain policemen Kabul, Afghanistan. — AP your Lord; so blessed is God, Lord of the universe. He is the Living; there is no deity except Him, so appeal to Him sin- recapture inmates cerely, making religion exclusively His. Praise be to God, Egypt Islamists enraged Lord of the Universe!” (40: 64-65) DUBAI: Bahrain police said yesterday they recap- WITH OBEDIENCE: “Say, I have been forbidden to serve tured two men suspected of attacks on security those you appeal to instead of God, since clear proofs have forces, two months after they escaped from custody as army calls for rallies reached me from my Lord, and I have been ordered to com- along with other detainees. The pair, who were mit myself to obey the Lord of the Universe.” (40:66) arrested late Tuesday, were accused over “a number WITH LOVE: “Yet there are some people who adopt part- of terror acts,” including setting a car ablaze near the US halts of F-16s to Egypt ners beside God whom they love just as they should love kingdom’s Formula One circuit, and detonating a car CAIRO: Egypt’s military chief yesterday called on his Morsi three weeks ago, the ousted president’s Islamist God. Those who believe are firmer in their love of God.” (2:165) bomb near Manama’s Financial Harbour, police said countrymen to hold mass demonstrations to voice their supporters have taken to the streets vowing to continue in a statement. They were also suspected of being WITH RELIANCE ON HIM: “If God supports you, there is support for the army and police to deal with potential protests until he is restored. Clashes have erupted mul- no one who will overcome you; while if he should forsake behind a bombing that killed a policeman, and an “violence and terrorism,” a move that signals a stepped tiple times between the Islamists and Morsi opponents attack on a police station outside Manama, the state- you, who is there to support you? On God should believers up campaign against supporters of the ousted Islamist or security forces. rely.” (3:160) ment added. president. Gen Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, addressing a gradu- Each side accuses the other of starting the violence. Authorities had said on May 19 that several WITH SINCERITY: “O mankind, worship your Lord, who ation ceremony for a class of military cadets, urged Dozens have been killed, mostly from the pro-Morsi created you and those before you, that you may become detainees held over security issues escaped a prison Egyptians to take to the streets tomorrow, saying a mas- side, including more than 50 who were killed by troops righteous. He Who made for you the earth a bed [spread van that was smashed into by two cars whose occu- sive turnout would give him a “mandate” and an “order” during clashes at their Cairo sit-in. Throughout, the mili- out] and the sky a canopy and sent down from the sky rain, pants helped them to flee. Bahrain has been shaken to do what is “necessary” to stop bloodshed. tary and its allied media have depicted the protesters as and brought forth thereby fruits as provision for you. So do by protests by the Shiite majority against the regime A Muslim Brotherhood-led alliance of factions a dangerous armed movement. The Muslim not attribute to God partners while you know [that there is of the Sunni Al-Khalifa dynasty since February 2011. opposed to the military’s July 3 coup that toppled Brotherhood and its allies say their protests are peace- nothing similar to Him].” (2:21-22) Attacks have increased lately, including a car bomb Mohammed Morsi said El-Sisi’s call was an “open invita- ful. The group accuses troops or thugs hired by the With total dedication: “Say, ‘My prayer and my devo- that exploded outside a Sunni mosque, close to the tion” to civil war. It called on Egyptians to boycott the Interior Ministry, which is in charge of the police, of tions, my living and my dying, all belong to God, Lord of royal court in Rifaa, south of Manama, which caused pro-military rally. The alliance is planning marches of its attacking pro-Morsi rallies. the Universe; no partner has he; with that I am no casualties. — AFP own tomorrow. Since the military removed Mohammed Continued on Page 15 Continued on Page 15 THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 LOCAL Organized crime gangs behind cable thefts Losses ‘at millions of dinars’

KUWAIT: Minister of Electricity and Water Abdul- her. The victim was taken to Farwaniya hospital Aziz Al-Ibrahim confirmed earlier reports that and police are investigating. organized groups specialized in stealing cables that feed areas with electricity from main trans- Family dispute formers are responsible for blackouts reported A citizen who had a verbal exchange with his since the beginning of Ramadan. Moreover, he cousin following a family dispute was beaten reiterated that coordination is in place with the severely. He went to the hospital and produced a Interior Ministry to arrest suspects and monitor medical report and then went to Abu Halaifa MEW facilities. police station and filed a complaint. Police are “It requires special technical knowledge for investigating. someone to enter transformers and cut cables used to transfer high voltage power”, Al-Ibrahim Murder suspect told Al-Rai Tuesday as he explained that the A wanted suspect for attempted murder was thefts are the work of organized crime. He reiter- sent to criminal detectives after his arrest. A ated in the meantime that the ministry has so far security source said a police patrol suspected a faced no troubles meeting demand on energy car and asked the driver to stop, but he attempt- since the beginning of summer, adding that con- ed to escape. When his ID was checked, he was sumption rates recorded this month were less found wanted for attempted murder, so he was than expected “which helped maintain power sent to detectives. during the hottest days”. The Ministry of Electricity and Water KD 1,200 theft announced before the summer that it increased An Egyptian expat filed a case against an production capacity to meet the projected “unknown” person for breaking into his room demand that usually hikes simultaneously with and stealing KD 1,200. The Egyptian went to the increasing temperatures which hit 50 C Khaitan police station and complained. Police degrees on multiple occasions this month. Cable are investigating. thefts have been blamed as the cause for black- outs reported since the beginning of Ramadan Suicide case in Sulaibiya, Mishref, Riqqa, Fintas, Jleeb Al- An Asian hanged himself inside his room in a Shuyoukh and Adailiya. The ministry held a press Jahra stable for unknown reasons. A guard said conference on the issue Tuesday during which he was surprised because there were no indica- Undersecretary Assistant for Transport Networks tions on his intentions to put an end to his life. Saleh Al-Mislem confirmed that power trans- formers around Kuwait have been targeted by Vice den “vicious attacks” from cable thieves. Cases about Five Asian prostitutes were arrested after cable thefts have been reported in the past few their apartment was stormed. The arrest came years with losses estimated at millions of dinars. following tips about an apartment where Asian women were practicing prostitution. When the Brave Filipina flat was stormed, the women tried to hide in a A Filipina who attempted to prevent an SUV storage area, but were found and arrested. driver from stealing her purse was dragged for meters causing extensive injuries. A security Hiteen fire source said the Filipina was leaving a Khaitan Fire broke out in the house of a citizen in clinic when a black 4WD approached her and a Hiteen area when a gas cylinder exploded. person attempted to snatch her handbag, but Neighbors rushed with fire extinguishers, and Zain draws Girgian smiles she held on to it. The driver sped off dragging got all those in the house out. The fire was put the victim for more than 15 meters and injuring out and no injuries were reported. on the faces of patients Minister speaks on increased prices KUWAIT: The current situation in countries referred to the public prosecution for prices KUWAIT: Zain, the leading telecommunications Jahra hospitals with the company expressing its people within the communities it serves. that export vegetables and other food increased unjustifiably. company in Kuwait, announced that volunteers heartfelt appreciation to all the parties involved This year, Zain is providing an extensive array items to Kuwait is a main reason for the Saleh answered reporters’ questions from the company have visited children’s units in in organizing the visits including hospital staff, of programs during the Holy Month, including notable increase in prices recorded before during a ghabqa that the Kuwait Fire hospitals to share the joys of Girgian with them, in officials, and the volunteers themselves, who all the distribution of daily Iftar meals; the distribu- and after the beginning of Ramadan, a sen- Services Directorate Sunday night, which line with Zain’s Corporate Social Responsibility helped draw a smile on the faces of the children. tion of 2,000 “Machla” boxes; visitations to chil- ior government official said during a recent was also attended by Minister of State for program during the holy month of Ramadan. The Zain highlighted that the purpose of under- dren, elderly, and special needs care centers; as gathering. Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Al- company’s volunteers visited the children during taking the annual hospital visits is part of the well as the hosting of a Girgai’an event at 360 Minister of Commerce and Industry Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah. this special time of year to distribute gifts and cel- company’s commitment to celebrating the holy Mall. Anas Al-Salah indicated in the meantime He indicated that the government does ebrate the occasion in a family atmosphere full of month of Ramadan through ongoing social To find out more about Zain Ramadan initiatives that the ministry continues to monitor not have plans currently to increase por- joy and happiness. activities that generate a sense of generosity and and programs, interested parties are directed to vis- prices in order to detect price gouging, tions of foodstuff sold to citizens at subsi- The annual hospital visits were extended to caring. As a responsible telecommunications it the company’s website on www.kw.zain.com, or adding that a number of cases were dized prices or add new items to the list. Ibn Sina, Amiri, NBK, Farwaniya, Al-Razi, Zain, and company, Zain looks to improve the lives of the visit the company’s social media channels. Drug gang in custody

By Hanan Al Saadoun

KUWAIT: Drugs fighting men arrested a gang of two men and two women for having a quarter kilogram of different drugs including cocaine, shabow and marijuana, 10 sticks of hashish and a gun with bullets. Earlier information indicat- ed that two men and two women were active in drugs trading. They were kept under close surveillance and necessary legal action was taken to arrest them. The two Asian women were arrested with 30 gm of shabow, 50 gm of marijua- na, and four sticks of hashish. They con- fessed about their supplier, an Arab expat and another Asian. The two men were arrested with 50 gm of cocaine, 60 gm of shabow, 70 gm of marijuana and six sticks of hashish, in addition to a gun without license and bullets. After interro- gation, they said the drugs were for trad- ing and the gun was for self defence. Both suspects and materials were sent to concerned authorities. Good opportunity to lose weight

By Nawara Fattahova The outdoor atmosphere is better than prayers. “People should leave a gap of at indoors. “By the seaside and outdoors in least two hours after eating iftar to go jog- KUWAIT: Many people take the holy general is the best place for jogging. ging, so it should be after 9:00 pm, but month of Ramadan as a good opportuni- Indoor areas such as health clubs are air- they will not burn the same quantity of fat ty to improve their health and lose weight conditioned, so the body retains water as before iftar - they will burn about 30-45 as well. Also, working hours are shorter so due to the cold atmosphere, while the percent,” stressed Dawe. people have more time to practice hob- outdoors have natural weather which is For those working to strengthen their bies or . It has also become a habit best for the body,” added Dawe. He further muscles, the late evening hours are the for most people to exercise before iftar, advised lovers: “People should be best for them. “Bodybuilders can work out especially jogging or playing football. walking with stable steps. Also they at night between 10:30-12:00 midnight as Many football tournaments are held dur- should not drink cold water on an empty the body is in top form. During fasting ing Ramadan every year. Walking paths in stomach, as it may cause cirrhoses. And of and even after iftar, the body is unbal- residential areas are full of people walking course, I advice people not to eat much anced and lethargic. After 10:00 or 10:30 and jogging before iftar. In addition, the food during iftar,” he pointed out. Those pm, the body will be in full power. And seaside is also very popular for walking, who don’t have time to exercise before then eat the suhoor meal,” he concluded. especially for the sea breeze and view. iftar can also walk in the evening after Isha During the past few years, people have started walking in shopping malls, espe- cially when the weather is hot, humid or KPC mulls new gas pipeline dusty. As this became a common habit in KUWAIT: Kuwait, some malls started organizing The Kuwait National between 3 to 6 months. In other news, events related to exercising in malls, such Petroleum Company (KNPC) is coordi- Al-Jarida daily reported KPC is study- as the 360 Mall that is holding a nating with its parent company the ing the option of scrapping the Oil walkathon to fight obesity at the mall dur- Kuwait Petroleum Corporation to go Sector Services Company which pro- ing the month of Ramadan and is inviting ahead with a new KD 400 million natu- vides safety and security services to celebrities every day to encourage more ral gas pipeline after recent oil discov- KPC and its subsidiary companies. people to walk and lose weight. eries, Al-Rai reported yesterday, quot- Sources familiar with the matter According to Yasser Al-Dawe, Manager of ing KNPC CEO Mohammad Al-Mutairi. commented that the plan if OSSC is Stretch Club, the best time to practice “The KNPC studied several scenarios to scrapped is to have every company sports in Ramadan is about an hour before iftar. “Between 5:00-6:00 pm is the decide the project’s fate, which con- responsible to provide the services best time to walk or jog as it’s near iftar cluded that the new gas pipeline is that the OSSC provides, while distrib- time, otherwise if the fasting person exer- required in light of huge optimism uting its 1,700 employees to KPC com- cises a long time before iftar, it may cause that the Kuwait Oil Company will panies. The OSSC was established in low blood sugar or other health problems. increase its gas production in the 2005 with a KD 75 million , and Also this time is the best to get best future,” he said. He added that proce- consists mostly of Kuwaiti security results as the body burns between 75-80 dures that precede the process of men and firefighters deployed at oil percent of fat and loses weight faster,” he preparing the project’s tender takes facilities around Kuwait. told Kuwait Times. THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 LOCAL Audio, video evidence introduced in vote buying investigations Identity of women trio revealed

KUWAIT: Audio and video evidence were to make arrests based on thorough investi- introduced during interrogations on gations that lasted for days”, Assistant Tuesday in three vote buying networks Undersecretary for Criminal Security Affairs busted recently; a new technique which Maj Gen Abdulhameed Al-Awadhi saidi. could help the prosecutor’s case to convict “Cases have been referred to the Public suspects arrested in the operations. The Prosecution before detectives went back to Interior Ministry had referred cases of irreg- detect an irregularities in electoral cam- ularities detected during past elections paigns”. campaigns, but lack of evidence led for the Oppositionist former MP Falah Al- majority of cases to end up without any Sawagh in the meantime accused “influen- proper actions. tial people” of being involved in a heated During investigations in vote buying feud which they translated into attempts to networks busted in the third, fourth and push certain candidates through vote buy- fifth constituencies last week, criminal ing. He further added that the “widespread investigators provided audio recordings of vote buying” operations serve as an extra women apparently discussing the terms of motivation to boycott the elections which vote buying deals. “The Public Prosecution the opposition had shunned after the also received video footage showing Constitutional Court last month upheld the women inside the campaign headquarters emergency decree that changed the voting of one of the detained candidates”, said a mechanism in the electoral law. security source familiar with the investiga- Al-Sawagh made these statements to Al- tions. Rai shortly after the appeals court acquit- The Interior Ministry still has a long way ted him along with former MP Khalid Al- to prove that the new evidence is connect- Tahous and member of the dissolved KUWAIT: Kuwaiti citizens from the second constituency gather in Abdullah Al Salem area during the campaign meeting of Marzouq Al-Ghanim, ed to vote buying cases “as a lawyer argued assembly Badr Al-Dahoum of charges of ex-MP and candidate for the forthcoming parliamentary elections recently. that the video does not contain audio that undermining the status of HH the Amir. could prove the claims, while the remarks “We were confident about our innocence heard in the audio recordings indicate because we know that we have not violat- negotiations for salaries and rewards paid ed the constitution... and the prosecutor to volunteers in electoral campaigns”, failed to provide any evidence that convict according to the source. us”, he said. Meanwhile, the source who spoke to Al- He further indicated that the opposition Qabas on the condition of anonymity plans to resume public activities after the added that the Criminal Investigations elections “through sit in strikes, civil dis- General Department has for the first time obedience or any activity that the constitu- revealed the identity of three women it had tion allows”. sent undercover and helped bust the third Separately, former MP Khalid Al-Sultan constituency network that police say commented on statements for fellow oppo- worked for candidate Saud Sahoud. sitions and former lawmaker Mohammad Sahoud, along with fourth constituency Hayef, who had urged citizens to vote as a candidate Meshari Al-Husaini and fifth con- way to tackle corruption which otherwise stituency candidate Saud Al-Subaiei, have he suggested would bolster under the been summoned for investigations on opposition’s boycotting. charges of buying votes which the three of “Participating in a parliament elected as them have reportedly denied. per the single-vote system is the most of all Meanwhile, a senior Interior Ministry corruptive actions because it gives said par- officials refuted allegations that operations liament legitimacy that otherwise is taken targeting vote buying and other irregulari- away by boycotting”, Al-Sultan told Al-Rai. He ties have toned down since the beginning also reiterated earlier remarks made by lead- of this week, insisting that work on that ing oppositionist and former parliament regard is ongoing until election day on July speaker Ahmad Al-Saadoun when he said 27. “The Criminal Investigations General that a new constitution is necessary to Department have been working restlessly achieve political reform. —Al-Qabas & Al-Rai Kuwaiti prisoners can’t vote in polls KUWAIT: Lawyers share the fact that to voting violates Article 34 of the Kuwaiti Kuwaiti prisoners are not entitled to vote in constitution as a defendant is innocent parliamentary elections as per the coun- until proven guilty,” he said. try’s law. But, they rejected the expansion The law professor cautioned against an of the ban on Kuwaiti prisoners’ rights in expanded ban or it would be a clear-cut order to avoid allegations that prisoners are violation of prisoners’ rights. denied all rights in Kuwait. Abdullah Al-Nasser Al-Alaj, a lawyer, said A team of Kuwaiti lawyers said pieces of the electoral process is a political right that legislation should be adopted in this should be ensured to individuals according respect or the current election law be to the law and constitution. revised, allowing prisoners who are not He stressed individuals’ rights of voting, involved in serious crimes to cast their bal- running for election, adding that the law lots. According to the election law, Kuwaitis should cope with new developments. who are involved in criminal or honor-bear- In line with Article II of the National ing crimes cannot vote in elections unless Assembly election law No 35/1962, all they get rehabilitated, they said. those involved in criminal crimes or crimes Dr Bandar Sharar, a professor of law in related to honor or trust cannot take part in Kuwait University, said Kuwaiti citizens the electoral process. have no right to vote pursuant to Article II But, should a prisoner get rehabilitated, of the National Assembly election act No then he or she can vote in the elections, he 35/1962. said, citing Article 34 of the Kuwaiti But, those who are remanded in custody Constitution. are entitled to cast their ballots since no For his part, Saleh Al-Ajmi, another final rulings are issued against them, he lawyer, said prisoners are denied all rights, said, echoing a constellation of jurists. including political participation, according But, this ban becomes scrapped if pris- to law. But, he called for allowing prison- oners get rehabilitated, he said, adding that ers to choose their members of parlia- the law cannot ban those remanded in cus- ment, and amending the country’s elec- tody from balloting. “Denying them access tion law. — KUNA

Voters voice divergent views on visits to diwaniyas

KUWAIT: A number of Kuwaiti eligible vot- much influence on voters who can directly ers have different viewpoints on visits by see candidates and listen to their views, candidates to diwaniyas (common social platforms and plans. Some candidates still gatherings) or visits by voters to electoral have to visit diwaniyas of elderly in order to headquarters. spare them sufferings and pains under this They differed over the best way for both awfully hot weather in Kuwait, he pointed sides to communicate with each other out. Ahmad Al-Fadhli, a voter from the ahead of the forthcoming parliamentary Third Constituency, said many hopefuls elections due in Kuwait on Saturday. The prefer to make field visits to diwaniyas and fact that the electoral race coincides with houses with a view to having face-to-face the holy month of Ramadhan for the first meetings with voters and listening to their time in Kuwait’s electoral history makes this suggestions. Many voters often put into situation more complicated as Kuwaiti peo- account social habits and customs which ple often exchange visits in the fasting necessitate commitment to promises and month, a thing which could give an words to candidates, he said. impression that candidates’ visits to But, candidates’ reliance upon field visits diwanyias are destined for nothing but to diwaniyas could be insignificant for sev- electoral gains. eral reasons and considerations, primarily Jarrah Al-Mutairi, an eligible voter from tight time and inability to cover most of the Fourth Constituency, said it is very nor- diwaniyas in their constituencies, he mal for voters to be influenced by positions believed. The prevalence of social network- and opinions in most cases, especially with ing communications could lead to better wide-scale modern social networking com- results for campaigning and electioneer- munications like Facebook and Twitter. “On ing, Al-Fadhli added. the occasion of the parliamentary election, Elections in Kuwait are different from a candidate can invade any house elections in other world countries in view through modern social networking com- of criteria and standards in general as social munications. It’s now the Internet age as relationships play a key role in influencing many candidates, especially young ones, voters’ views and convictions. Inter-family are much interested in such social commu- relationships, friendship, acquaintances nications due to tight time and the month and political and ideological orientations of Ramadan,” he said. It is important for are also involved, he noted. However, many candidates to call on voters in their houses voters prefer to go to candidates’ head- and diwaniyas while voters, comparatively, quarters so as to listen to their views on should visit electoral headquarters and national issues and matters before choos- tents, he added. But, Al-Mutairi maintained, ing their own members for the coming par- electoral campaigns and meetings have liament, Al-Fadhli believed. — KUNA LOCAL

THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 Naranj hosts Ghabqa for media

Courtyard by Marriott Hotel holds KUWAIT: Naranj restaurant held a restaurant hosted their dear guests to the year 2014. The restaurant prides Ramadan Ghabqa for the media and celebrate this Holy month of Ramadan itself having first-class chefs specialized ‘Arabian Night’ Ghabqa for the media press members at the “Olympia” branch offering them the finest Arabian hospi- in Levant food, passionate for their job as an appreciation and gratitude from tality in the beautiful Ramadan spirit, and always aiming to satisfy different KUWAIT: The Courtyard by Marriott activities undertaken by the Courtyard wraps, saj, ouzi, koushari, dry fruits, the restaurant’s management for their where they can spend a lovely time at tastes. The restaurant’s management Hotel Kuwait City held an exclusive by Marriott Hotel. The guests were wel- katayef and many more. Also available presence, on-going support and cover- Iftar, Ghabqa, and Sohoor rich with the also offers the highest quality standards Ramadan Ghabqa for members of the comed by George Aoun, Cluster General were the special Moroccan station, age of all activities and special offers. most luscious Ramadan plates. in customer service. press at its Atrium Restaurant on the Manager along with the entire team at burger and ice-cream corners. “Ghanija restaurant concepts” the Nidal also revealed the expansion In this holy month, the restaurant 2nd floor. The panoramic eight storey Kuwait Marriott Hotels. George Aoun, Cluster General franchise owner of Naranj restaurants’ plan for Naranj restaurant for the year management converted “Naranj” table high restaurant was transformed into a The guests enjoyed shisha with dif- Manager of Kuwait Marriott Hotels said: CEO - Nidal Al-Maghrabi and a team of 2013 which includes opening a second to a Ramadan table where families and beautiful Ramadan tent set in mystical ferent flavors, traditional Ramadan “The Holy month of Ramadan is truly an administrators hosted the attendees branch in Hilton Hotel - Mangaf as to friends gather around it to enjoy the Arabian settings. The event was spon- drinks served during the holy month inspiring month of spiritual reflection upon their arrival, offering them mouth- cover different areas in Kuwait, in addi- Rich Iftar buffet which consists of the sored by American Express, Yacoub and much more. In the background a and bonding with the community. For watering dates, oriental desserts, tion to the decided openings in Jordan most unique, appetizing traditional Behbehani and Sons, Samsonite travel delightful instrumental Arabian music that, it gave us great pleasure in hosting Ramadan drinks and Arabic coffee. followed by UAE and other countries in food and Ramadan drinks. accessories, IKEA, Home Selection, Nail band played authentic Arabic numbers our media partners for acting as pillars Nidal welcomed the guests, passed on Works Spa and Salon, L’Oreal and Kefan for the audience. The restaurant was of support over the year. Ramadan wishes for the Holy month of Ramadan Optics which contributed in the exciting transformed into an authentic, luxurious Mubarak to all the residents and expatri- and wished them a pleasant time at raffle draw with valuable gifts for the Arabic tent setting complete with rich ates in Kuwait and we invite all to join us Naranj. lucky guests. drapery, comfortable cushions and seat- during this auspicious month to experi- The guests enjoyed their time whilst The Ramadan Ghabqa was organized ing. The guests enjoyed a lavish oriental ence authentic Arabic hospitality in a listening to the music playing in the to thank the members of the press for and international buffet in addition to relaxing ambience at our hotel during background and the delicious food that their continuous support towards all live cooking stations serving shawarma Iftar and Sohour.” was prepared by the chefs. The buffet satisfied all tastes with a large variety of salads, cold and hot appetizers, main dishes, desserts and shisha. Nidal once again thanked everyone for attending this lovely evening and highlighted the restaurant’s keenness on organizing this spectacular gathering to meet media and press members again. Naranj

16) The Farewell Circumambulation is..

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THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 Zain hosts Girgian celebration for children with cancer

KUWAIT: Zain, the leading telecommunica- Al-Khashti continued, “Zain’s volunteers tions company in Kuwait, hosted its annual delighted the children by distributing Girgai’an celebration in cooperation with Girgaian and gifts while also organizing Al-Amal club for children suffering from many fun activities including a show, cancer and blood disorders. The company traditional dancing, and a face painting ses- celebrated the occasion with children in an sion. Zain remains committed to bringing a atmosphere filled with happiness and little happiness to the lives of children suf- goodwill. The event, which was hosted at fering from cancer and the Holy Month of Al-Amal club’s headquarters at Khalidiya, Ramadan is an apt time for us to further was attended by a large number of Zain intensify our efforts. This is why we contin- volunteers, members of the Women ue to visit hospitals and care centers as well Cultural Association, as well as by popular as to initiate social programs for vulnerable actress Muna Shadad. members of society, especially during the Waleed Al-Khashti, Zain’s Corporate Holy Month.” Communications and Relations Manager This year, Zain is providing an extensive said, “Zain always looks to spread the spirit array of programs during the Holy Month, of joy to all children. Ramadan presents a including the distribution of daily Iftar great opportunity to achieve this, and it is meals; the circulation of 2,000 “Machla” also a suitable time for our organization to boxes; visitations to an orphanage, elderly communicate and interact with people as care center, and special needs center; as part of our Corporate Social Responsibility well as the hosting of Girgaian events at and charity programs.” 360 Mall.

BBQ Yogurt Marinated Chicken

KUWAIT: The Commercial Bank of Kuwait celebrated ‘girgian’ with children at the Kuwait Cancer Control Center, featuring special programs that include competitions, songs and girgian giveaways. Assistant General Manager - Public Relations and Media Department Amani Al-Wara reiterated that the annual event comes as part of CBK’s comprehensive social program for the holy month of Ramadan, which include visits to children in hospitals and 1 cup yogurt people with special needs in social care homes. 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp rosemary 1 Tbsp thyme 1 tsp salt to taste 1/2 tsp black pepper 4 chicken thighs/breasts

Mix all the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Then, add the chicken breasts or thighs into the marinade. Cover them all over and allow marinade for 2-4 hours in the refrigerator. Cook them over the barbeque grill until both sides are cooked. Discard the leftover marinade. Serve hot preferably with a side dish or salad. Butcher’s Meatballs

2 lb ground beef 1 tsp salt to taste 1 onion, grated 2-3 cloves of garlic, smashed 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped 1/2 tsp thyme 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Knead until the ground beef absorbs the ingredients. Grab egg size or bigger pieces and make balls rolling them in between your palms. Then, flatten the meat balls as seen in the picture. Cook both sides over the grill until they get browned. Serve with salad and/or greens. THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 LOCAL

kuwait digest kuwait digest Booby-trapped I fear for elections their safety By Abdullah Al-Naibari

By Dr Hassan Abdullah Jowhar don’t think anyone imagined that vote buying would become as widespread as it has during the current hat if the upcoming National Assembly elec- Ielections as reported in daily newspapers. So far, a tions due on July 27 was annulled making this vote-buying network has been busted in each of the Wthe third annulment in less than two years? third, fourth and fifth constituencies, and it is sad to read How would the government that called the people for in reports that many female citizens were arrested in the elections by wrong procedures react, especially after operations. huge numbers of voters respond in order to support Vote buying is a problem with very dangerous democracy as well as to express a public will amidst a dimensions as it takes away Kuwaitis’ ambitions of push- ing democratic development forward through fair elec- very tense political atmosphere with which the state’s tions that produce a parliament that truly represents the structure seems to be eroding and weakening? people. Instead, it opens the door to having a parlia- ment with a majority of members who ‘bought’ their Our biggest fear is of the way in. And vote buying wouldn’t have spread this much if people involved did not find a green light to do constant attempts to get peo- what they did. In addition to its effect on the parliament, vote buying feeds immoral behavior and hurts patriot- ple disbelieve in democracy ism in society. A candidate buying votes or a citizen sell- and political practices, espe- ing his or her vote cannot be trusted after they sell out their country’s interests. cially after some efforts suc- Vote buying is not the only problem damaging the constitutional, democratic system this year. There is also ceeded in losing public trust the case of disqualifying candidates for failing the ‘good and getting the people reputation’ requirement for elections. A committee assigned to investigate candidates’ files recommended destroy each other in the that 27 candidates be disqualified, including those pre- viously convicted and former MPs accused of involve- name of sectarianism and ment in the multimillion-dinar deposits case. The Interior Ministry disqualified only 10 candidates, categorical and geographical and the administrative court approved the disqualifica- differences. tion of 8 of them. This leaves the door open for candi- dates accused in the deposits case to return to the par- kuwait digest liament after some of them returned in the scrapped The first 2012 parliamentary annulment could be parliament. perceived as a mine put by the government to get rid of The predicted disappointing outcome of the upcom- the opposing majority. The second annulment could be Vote buying ‘big crime’ ing elections are the result of the single vote system, perceived as another mine planted to defuse the first and designed in a way that serves the government’s one after a reconciliation was made with most tribes By Mustafa Al-Sarraf interests. But amid these disappointing news, we found and they were lured to take part in the coming elec- hope in the Interior Ministry’s commendable efforts led tions. The recently annulled parliament was utilized as a here are those who think that differences. Administrative corrup- by Maj Gen Abdulhameed Al-Awadhi, which led to raid- tool to tell the tribes that ‘Those are not my friends’, the vote buying crime is differ- tion and influence became wide- ing homes used by candidates to facilitate vote buying, which was greatly successful in fragmenting the opposi- Tent from the rest of crimes list- The law is the law spread, and competent citizens were and multiple arrests made through a precise plan done tion that had already given in to some marginal provok- ed in Kuwait’s penal code, and it is deprived from administrative posts in cooperation with the public prosecution. ing and unacceptable headlines and slogans that even- not like murder, adultery, theft, as long as it is they deserved, and how those MPs And with hope that the cases will take their legal tually cost it its popularity and political momentum. bribery, breach of trust and other became rich through using their routes without outside interference, then Maj Gen In both annulled elections, many credible constitu- crimes related to the state’s internal issued by the legal influence at the expense of public Awadhi and his team in addition to all Interior Ministry tional experts and politicians warned of many mistakes and external security. Rather it’s an authority, and that funds. Even the education sector was officials deserve gratitude. in calling for the elections as well as of manipulating act during which the seller receives not spared from damage, as well as In the meantime, I hope that their efforts continue until police reveal the people behind funding vote buy- necessity decrees, which all proved to be right com- the price of his vote for a certain can- authority issued it health and security. ing operations, who according to reports have set up pared to the opinions of hypocrite semi-experts who didate, and this is equal to not going The rates of other crimes were rewarded by positions and money for their politi- out of necessity to multimillion-dinar funds for this goal. I can’t help but to vote like many citizens who are on increased, and nonlethal and lethal feel worried for Awadhi and his team since judging from cal hypocrisy. voter lists but do not use their rights, preserve the socie- arms spread among the youths. The past experiences in Kuwait, all honest effort are fought Today, when we are so close to a new polling process, so this issue does not affect his con- ty and the coun- worst crime that harms the society by the rampant corruption in the country. it seems that this election will be booby-trapped as well science! and the country is the crime of sell- While those who stand in the face of corruption end and that the coming parliament is doomed to be There is no doubt that whoever try’s entity, and ing and buying votes, and this is why up victims - even of assassination attempts - corrupt annulled since the government has made no effort to thinks like this is wrong, because it is criminalized around the world, individuals continue to escape punishment and reap the straighten things up. Some Arab constitutional experts whoever commits such a crime actu- whoever does not but despite this, there are still those fruits of their thefts. - Al-Qabas were alienated and excluded when they said that there ally commits all the crimes that are who commit it in a discreet way as were some serious loopholes in calling for the new elec- mentioned above, because the can- care for the coun- the case is in Kuwait. Abroad, the tions, which was also confirmed by many local constitu- didate who commits the vote buying try and the society crime is hidden because those soci- tional experts. crime is a criminal and does not com- eties find it strange just like the kuwait digest Our biggest fear is of the constant attempts to get ply with the law. is the most danger- crimes of honor, theft and murder, so people disbelieve in democracy and political practices, The law is the law as long as it is ous criminal. When only certain gangs commit it like especially after some efforts succeeded in losing public issued by the legal authority, and America’s business lobby or the Debate over trust and getting the people destroy each other in the that authority issued it out of neces- such candidates Zionist organization IPAC or some name of sectarianism and categorical and geographical sity to preserve the society and the parties like the Muslim Brotherhood Egypt grant differences. All this comes in preparation to spend bil- country’s entity, and whoever does reach the legisla- in Egypt. lions of the Kuwaiti people’s wealth under the illusionary not care for the country and the soci- tive authority, they Some countries set the amount of By Saad Al-Rushaidi slogan of achieving development and having it ety is the most dangerous criminal. money that must not be exceeded in he $12 billion grant that Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and approved by a group of annulled or rubberstamp MPs. When such candidates reach the leg- will work on legis- spending on election propaganda, or United Arab Emirates gave to Egypt became a top- I do not expect our government to be bold enough islative authority, they will work on lations that will placing the money in a special Tic of much debate regarding the real role of Gulf to review the technical and legal details that led to post- legislations that will harm the society account so that it can be supervised. states in fueling the military coup against the elected poning the elections in order to constitutionally and and the country, and will negatively harm the society But here - and as it is clear in the cas- president Mohamed Morsi, as well as their expected role organizationally rebuild the state. It had postponed the affect the life of citizens over years es that are caught - things were done in redrawing future policies in the Arab region. previous elections for six months. So will we have anoth- and generations, and it makes no dif- and the country, in the open and the seller does not The grant has also drawn reactions inside the three er parliamentary elections within a few months? Well, ference to them as long as their find it a problem to say that he sold Gulf states with people split between those supporting and will negatively and opposing it. Some people argue that the grant’s wish you many happy returns.-Al-Jarida reaching the authority serves their his vote for a certain amount of mon- timing is a clear indication of how badly their govern- own interests at the expense of pub- affect the life of cit- ey, or that he is ready to sell his vote ments wanted the end of the Muslim Brotherhood’s rule, lic interest. izens over years for one who pays more. The media and that the grant was a form of political support to the We felt previously how the society and preachers should intensify their opposition in Egypt so that they can successfully take kuwait digest deviated into backwardness follow- and generations. awareness campaigns to educate over the post-Morsi period. These arguments are often ing laws that hindered the country’s people on the graveness of this supported by the relatively uneven position of the Gulf What sides are development, and caused strife and crime. - Al-Qabas states regarding Syria. Knowing the historical background of the region at you taking? The grant has also drawn By Dr Bader Al-Daihani In my view reactions inside the three Gulf eople anywhere in the world have a right to states with people split peacefully object to decisions and government ‘Unstudied’ decisions between those supporting and Ppolicies they believe would have negative impacts on their lives and future. They also have the right to By Abdelaziz Al-Towaijri opposing it. Some people argue peacefully object to laws they see as unfair or those they that the grant’s timing is a clear believe are selectively and tyrannically applied, which ecisions taken by the government seem to be against the elections, which means getting into a new crisis indication of how badly their leads to demonstrations, protests and sit-ins in many unstudied sometimes, and the burden falls on the which Kuwait can do without”. Others believe that the call citizen’s shoulders in general, then the govern- for elections should be corrected as soon as possible, democratic countries. D governments wanted the end of ment gets out of it without any instead of the call of the higher With this in mind, voters have the full right, even after loss. A recent example of this is national committee which was the Muslim Brotherhood’s rule, the constitutional court explanation that enhanced the what happened with the higher later annulled by the constitu- and that the grant was a form political conflict severely, to boycott the elections in committee of the municipal There is no doubt that we tional court. This haphazardness order to weaken the political and public legitimacy of council elections, which were strongly respect the consti- will make people lose confi- of political support to the the coming parliament that is the outcome of the one- cancelled by the constitutional dence in their government first, opposition in Egypt so that they vote election system which breached the political court. tutional court’s decision, then reduce the importance of process rules and democratic principles. This cancellation came at the the municipal council, especially can successfully take over the Meanwhile, boycotters this time may not be as many end of the nomination period, and we hold the govern- since the relationship between post-Morsi period. as those who boycotted the previous elections done and this means candidates ment responsible for its the people the municipal council began preparing for their elec- is instable due to the council’s according to the one-vote electoral system for many least in the modern era makes the position of Saudi reasons such as the constitutional court explanation, tion campaigns, and spent repercussions and harm the marginalization. Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE understandable. severe sectarian polarization, utilizing state institutes much money in the form of ads Along with other writers, I It is enough to point out statements by head of the and launching millions in funds to buy votes and and preparation of elections candidates suffered, spoke about the attempts of foreign affairs committee in the Consultative Assembly encourage participation. headquarters. because it should have shrinking its role, and the myste- of Saudi Arabia Abdullah Al-Askar, when he said “the However, we will still have a considerable number of This is apart from the moral rious and unclear legal relation problem with the Muslim Brotherhood is that their ide- and social aspect and loss of between members of the munic- boycotters since the majority of political powers that been careful about the ology is limitless, and that they do not believe in nation- enthusiasm of the candidates, ipal council and minister of really have public backgrounds, most effective youth al identity but instead in an Islamic identity, in addition besides the worry that was cre- issue beforehand. This deci- municipality, and those mem- to having an outreach in several Gulf states”. and social movements are boycotting the elections and ated by the cancellation. I bers resorting to Article 14. But aside from the conflicting opinions on the grant, they intend taking the same attitude while demanding believe the government bears sion compelled the govern- There is no doubt that we judging from the strategic changes that happened in radical political and democratic reforms. responsibility because it was ment to approve a decreed strongly respect the constitu- the region recently, we can understand that the grant The new thing about the coming elections, which supposed to finish its work tional court’s decision, and we has important indications that the Gulf states now play could make it easier for voters to decide whether or not legally from the start, otherwise law proposal to form the hold the government responsi- a significant role in the small decision making circle in they would take part, is that the previous experience is what do its huge amount of ble for its repercussions and the region. The grant reflects the fact that the Gulf states still very fresh in minds because the coming one-vote employees and legal advisors municipal council, and it harm the candidates suffered, have become main players in the Arab decision making parliament will not be different in any way from the one do? This is considered a disre- because it should have been process, especially since the outcomes of the Arab also approved a proposed Spring became impossible to predict. annulled on June 16 which was a useless rubberstamp gard to people’s efforts and careful about the issue before- minds, and not paying attention hand. This decision compelled I personally believe that Egypt deserves more than a one as some of its members confessed. decree to form a committee $12 billion support. It needs huge financial and political to their responsibilities and the government to approve a Therefore, the decision is up to voters themselves to carry out the municipal support to get out of the crisis that it faces along with all whether they want to take part in elections that would commitments. decreed law proposal to form the people in the region who became divided the same way result in a parliament without any constitutional moni- The court’s decision, which council’s responsibilities. municipal council, and it also Egyptians have become. toring or legislative powers, or to boycott and thus we respect of course, is now a approved a proposed decree to Something that raises optimism regarding the Gulf take a civilized political attitude that rejects breaches subject of debate, and what the form a committee to carry out states’ grant is the fact that despite the economic crisis media said is correct that “there the municipal council’s responsi- of the political process and turning the parliament into that Egypt is currently going through, leading econo- are those who believe that as soon as the committee is bilities, which means that they previously wanted to reduce a nominal one. So, which side are you taking dear vot- mists still believe that the Arab republic’s chance to cancelled, the call for municipal council elections becomes the council into governorate councils, and today it has achieve reform is not farfetched given elements of eco- ers? — Al-Jarida unconstitutional, because it is possible to file petitions become a committee, even if a temporary one! - Al-Qabas nomic growth that it has.-Al-Rai THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013

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CAIRO: An Egyptian man passes by a burnt out cars near Cairo University yesterday, where supporters of Egypt’s deposed president Mohamed Morsi are holding an open sit in. Egypt’s army chief called for mass rallies to back a crack- down on “terrorism and violence”, in comments a senior Islamist quickly slammed as a “threat,” vowing to press protests. — AFP Egyptian street artists rein in their outrage Rap, graffiti helped inspire protests vs Mubarak, Mursi

CAIRO: Egyptian rappers and graffiti detractors: “If you don’t like it, you can depicting an Egyptian woman wearing artists who captured the spirit of the take them down.” “Now is not the right an elaborate beaded necklace, her face youthful rebellion that toppled presi- moment to direct our message at the painted in shimmering gold like the dent Hosni Mubarak are toning down army or any one party, because we don’t Pharaonic-era statues of queens and their outrage as the path to democracy think average people are on one side or goddesses. has become more complicated. the other,” he told . Abo Bakr said his work reaffirmed Three weeks since the military oust- Art against the army, left over from Egyptians’ continuity with an ancient ed Mubarak’s elected successor, the the 16 months of military rule following past spurned by the Islamists. Ahmed Islamist Mohamed Mursi, street artists Mubarak’s fall in 2011, has mostly been Nagy, 27, from the poor Cairo suburb of who want neither religious nor military defaced. Only in a few forlorn alleys can Giza, started rapping and writing poetry rule see little place in today’s exhausted you still see sprayed slogans such as: after a friend was shot by police during Egypt for their once defiant world view. “Down with the field marshal!” - refer- anti-government protests in 2011. “Emotions are high. The country is ring to Hussein Tantawi, the army chief His lyrics from the time evoked the divided...it’s too soon,” said Cairo rapper who ruled Egypt immediately after pain of his loss and the unfairness of Mohammed al-Deeb whose lyrics once Mubarak’s ouster. poverty. He says the protests that top- tapped into growing discontent with life The demonstrations that led to the pled Mubarak made him feel fulfilled as under Mursi’s Muslim Brotherhood. toppling of Mubarak were accompanied a citizen and as a person for the first Last year, al-Deeb rapped: “Trials by an explosion of daring new art that time. These days, though, he’s wary of slowing down, corruption is rampant, it challenged the norms of a conservative backing any side and keeps politics out stinks like armpits, the police execute Arab country. of his rhymes. “I’m not with the Salafists, orders like Robocop.” But paintings of martyred youths I’m not with the liberals or the army, so Now that the Brotherhood is out of and grimacing leaders fading on Cairo’s who am I with?” he said. “The people power and its supporters hold massive walls are now relics of past upheaval, no don’t want a military dictatorship or rule sit-ins and rallies that have repeatedly longer rallying cries for action. by Islamic fascists.” led to deadly clashes with the military Walking Cairo’s streets with a paint But the sense of caution felt by many and with other Egyptians, his hopes for spattered satchel and matching bright street artists may border on self-censor- peace have muted the raps that once green shirt and shoes, graffiti artist ship. Graffiti artist Omar “Picasso” Fathy aimed to provoke. Ammar Abo Bakr said it was now time created a well-known piece near the “We still don’t know where this is for more reflection. “We already lived Ittihadiya presidential palace depicting headed. The army is in power. We have a through the bloodiest days and painted the faces of ousted rulers Mubarak, Field temporary president. We have to put martyrs covered in flowers,” he said. Marshal Tantawi and Mursi, one behind our revolutionary feelings away, at least “It’s not time to say the things we’ve the other in a series. for now,” he said. said before. We’ve passed this period of It ended with a white question mark Sculptor Alaa Abdel Hameed, 27, has suffering. It’s time for dialogue and to in a black-silhouetted face wearing an stopped a provocative art project he preserve Egyptian identity, not just talk army beret, suggesting that the military began last month: gluing onto street politics,” he said. would seize power next. But he later walls brightly coloured plaques of the Abo Bakr is sceptical about the June revised the mural, smoothing away the eagle from the armed forces’ insignia, 30 demonstrations which toppled the beret. upside down. Islamist president, seeing them as a set- “I didn’t want to ruin the happiness After the military toppled Mursi on tling of old scores between remnants of of the people around Ittihadiya, who at July 3, many of the eagles were ripped Mubarak’s government and Mursi’s that time wouldn’t understand my point off by passers-by who chastised him for Muslim Brotherhood. Still, he insists it of view,” Picasso wrote on Facebook. insulting the symbol of those they see was no coup. “But I’m still convinced of what was as the nation’s saviours. His latest work, by a parking garage, in the (original) picture ... Maybe I’m Abdel Hameed relented, telling is a mural in shades of soft sky blue wrong. I hope I am.” — Reuters 9 killed as Iraq police station hit by shells MOSUL: Militants attacked a police “Security forces are continuing explosives-laden vehicle attacked an station in north Iraq yesterday with their (deployment) in the areas sur- army patrol in the northern city of mortar rounds and automatic rounding the two prisons,” interior Kirkuk, killing a soldier and wounding weapons, killing nine police, while sev- ministry spokesman Saad Maan said, seven other people. en people died in other violence, secu- adding that a “large number” of And on a highway in Anbar rity officers and doctors said. escapees had been apprehended, province, west of Baghdad, militants in The violence comes a day after an without specifying a figure. vehicles mounted with machineguns Al-Qaeda front group claimed brazen Wednesday’s assault on the police attacked an army checkpoint and a assaults on two prisons in Iraq that station, which occurred about 60 kilo- joint army-police convoy in an appar- killed more than 40 people, among metres (37 miles) south of the north- ent attempt to free a captured senior them 20 security forces members, and ern city of Mosul, also left two police- Al-Qaeda member who was being car- saw hundreds of inmates, including men wounded. It was followed by a ried in the convoy. The attack left four senior militants, escape. roadside bomb explosion as emer- militants dead, while a soldier and a Security forces are hunting the pris- gency personnel travelled to the militant were wounded. Iraq has faced oners who escaped during the scene, wounding another two people. years of attacks by militants, but ana- assaults that began on Sunday night In a separate incident, gunmen lysts say widespread discontent and continued into Monday, to pre- killed a soldier in Mosul itself, while among members of its Sunni Arab vent them rejoining the ranks of the armed men shot dead a man in minority, which the government has militants and carrying out further Baquba, another city north of failed to address, has fuelled the surge attacks. Baghdad. A suicide bomber driving an in unrest this year.—AFP THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Global gangs rake in $870bn a year: UN official

GENEVA: Police find it hard to compete tive clout would rank them among the But funding is just part of the prob- ments in terms of organised crime,” he trade, meanwhile, concerns focus on the with international crime syndicates who world’s top economic players. Crisis-era lem, Fedotov explained, as law enforce- added. rising number of designer drugs. rake in $870 billion a year via activities cuts have widened a longstanding finan- ment agencies struggle to keep up with Cybercrime is a major growth area, he Fedotov also flagged worries about ris- from drug trading and human trafficking cial gulf between criminal gangs and shape-shifting networks that move explained, given that around one third ing drug trafficking via the troubled to identity theft, a top UN official said those who fight them, Fedotov said. faster than the traditionalist mafias of of the world’s population now has active Sahel and West Africa-notably through yesterday. “Gangs are better funded than any the past. access to the Internet. The annual pro- lawless Guinea Bissau, which he dubbed “This is an enormous amount of mon- law enforcement institution. That is “Contemporary organised crime is ceeds of online identity theft alone are the “weakest link”. The trade through the ey,” Yury Fedotov, head of the United clear, and especially if we compare the also sophisticated and highly adaptive,” estimated at $1.0 billion, he noted, region has been stoked by notoriously Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, told huge amount of illicit revenues with lim- Fedotov said. “We should be more flexi- though that is still outstripped by $20 violent central American cocaine-run- AFP in an interview. If crime syndicates ited budgets of many law enforcement ble, and not only follow the flow, but billion generated by trafficking in ning gangs whose north American mar- were classed as an industry, their collec- institutions,” he said. also prevent and anticipate develop- endangered species. In the narcotics kets have shrunk. — AFP Qatar joins calls for Morsi’s release Voices concern over developments in Egypt DOHA: Qatar, a strong backer of Arab Spring interim president. The Qatari foreign ministry over Morsi’s arrest.Meanwhile, Doha-based Al- uprisings and supporter of ousted Egyptian official, who was not named, called for “a politi- Jazeera news channel, which has been criticised president Mohamed Morsi, has joined interna- cal solution based on national unity dialogue” to by Morsi’s opponents for sympathising with the tional calls for his release from detention while resolve the political crisis in Egypt. Muslim Brotherhood in its coverage, denounced expressing concern at violence sweeping Egypt. But this “cannot be achieved in the absence what it said was a “smear campaign” against it in State news agency QNA late Tuesday quoted of one of the parties in the dialogue and the Egypt. Al-Jazeera “condemned the Egyptian a foreign ministry official as saying Qatar had continued arrest of its symbols,” the official said. authorities’ continued pressures on the net- voiced “concern over the developments in Egypt, The toppling of the Islamist president has work’s team using various means for the third especially with the increasing number of civilian sparked violence in Egypt in which more than week in a row,” the channel said on its website. victims”. 100 people have died. It also warned that the smear campaign by PARIS: Syria’s new opposition leader Ahmad Jarba (R) shakes hand with France It said it was “surprised by the continued Much of the unrest has involved street clash- the Egyptian media “poses dangers on the safety President Francois Hollande as he arrives for a meeting at the Elysee presidential detention of elected president Mohamed Morsi es between Morsi’s opponents and supporters of and freedom of the network’s employees”. palace yesterday in Paris. Jarba asked France the day before for military aid to boost which threatens the achievements made by the his Muslim Brotherhood movement, which is The channel said its reporters were banned the forces fighting the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.— AFP 25 January (2011) revolt” that forced former backed by Qatar. The United States, , on Monday from covering official news confer- Egyptian ruler Hosni Mubarak out of office. the United Nations and the European Union ences in Egypt and its teams have been “threat- Since the army deposed him on July 3, Morsi and have all called for Morsi’s release. ened” and are “prosecuted over fabricated Syria’s chemical weapons: several of his top aides, including leaders of the “It is now of utmost importance that Egypt charges”.”Al-Jazeera is preparing to file com- Muslim Brotherhood, have been held in deten- embarks on a transition, allowing a transfer of plaints against several institutions which will lat- A mysterious arsenal tion. Egypt’s interim leaders have said Morsi is power to a civilian-led and democratically elect- er be announced,” its spokesman Ghassan Abu being kept in a “safe place” for his own good. ed government,” EU foreign ministers said on Hussein said in a statement. NICOSIA: Syria maintains an arsenal of An analyst at the non-proliferation and Qatar, under its previous ruler Sheikh Hamad Monday.They listed demands, including “the He denounced the continued detention of chemical weapons that is considered one disarmament programme of the bin Khalifa al-Thani, provided key political and release of all political detainees, including cameraman Mohammed Badr and an “assault by of the biggest in the Middle East, but its International Institute for Strategic Studies financial support to Morsi’s government. Last Mohamed Morsi”. unknown” attackers against producer makeup and size remain guesswork as few (IISS), says Syria has the biggest chemical month Sheikh Hamad abdicated in favour of his The UN’s High Commissioner for Human Mohammed Farhat in Cairo that left him in facts have emerged. weapons programme in the Middle East, son Sheikh Tamim. Soon after Morsi’s ouster, Rights, Navi Pillay, summoned Egypt’s ambassa- intensive care for two weeks. He said authorities Britain, France and the United States launched with the goal of counterbalanc- Qatar cautiously welcomed Adly Mansour who dor to Geneva this month and wrote to the new have not yet returned Al-Jazeera’s equipment have accused the Syrian army of limited ing Israel’s nuclear programme. was appointed by the Egyptian army as the authorities in Cairo demanding explanations that were confiscated on July 3. — AFP use of chemical weapons against opposi- The analyst says important information tion forces since an uprising broke out on the programme has been collected fol- against President Bashar al-Assad’s rule in lowing the defection of several Syrian mili- Yemen journalist March 2011. tary officers, but that the information is “far” Russia, which backs the government, from complete. pardoned after said earlier this month that it had proof According to a specialist at the that rebel fighters had employed Sarin Monterey Institute for International Studies three years in prison nerve gas in March near Aleppo, in north- in the United States, Syria has “hundreds of SANAA: A Yemeni journalist and expert on al Qaeda has ern Syria. tonnes” of diverse chemical agents. A been released after serving three years of a five-year sen- The Syrian regime acknowledged for the French specialist at the Foundation for tence for aiding the Islamist militant network in Yemen, the first time on July 23, 2012, that it had Strategic Research said: “Their armoury of president’s office said yesterday. chemical weapons and threatened to use chemical agents is quite strong. US President had personally intervened them in case of a Western military interven- “The Syrians have managed to master to keep freelance journalist Abdulelah Haider Shai in jail in tion, but never against the Syrian popula- the synthesis of organophosphorus, that’s 2011 after reports that he was about to be released. Shai is tion. the last generation, the most efficient and known for his expertise on Islamist militancy and his con- The government and the armed opposi- most toxic of chemical weapons. In this tacts with al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP). tion accuse each other of having used family, one finds sarin and VX, as well as ... “Abdulelah Haider was released from political security chemical weapons during the 28-month mustard gas,” he said in July 2012. prison as part of a presidential pardon,” the Yemeni conflict. Syria is one of the few countries On January 30, the Israeli air force Journalists’ Association said in a statement late on Tuesday. not to have signed the Chemical Weapons bombed a ground-to-air missile battery An official at President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi’s office Convention and is believed to have a large and adjacent military complex near confirmed the pardon, but said Shai would not be allowed stockpile of sarin and other nerve gases. Damascus suspected of holding chemical to travel outside Sanaa, the capital, for two years. The Syrian programme was launched in weapons, with Israel saying it feared their Shai, 37, had often appeared on international media as the 1970s with the help of Egypt and the transfer to Lebanese Shiite militant group an al Qaeda analyst, and in early 2009, he interviewed then . In the 1990s Russia pro- Hezbollah, according to a US official. Anwar al-Awlaki, a radical US-born Muslim preacher who vided support, followed by Iran since 2005, According to The New York Times, the was killed by a U.S. drone strike in Yemen in September according to the Nuclear Threat Initiative raid could have damaged Syria’s main 2011. The interview was broadcast by the pan-Arab televi- (NTI), an independent organisation track- research centre into biological and chemi- sion station Al Jazeera. JERUSALEM: Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida (L) listens to Israeli Prime ing data on weapons of mass destruction. cal weapons. — AFP The original charges against Shai included having links Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a joint press conference following a meeting at to Awlaki, but these appear to have been dropped, as they the Prime Minister’s office in Jerusalem yesterday. Kishida is on a two-day visit in the were not mentioned when he was sentenced. Yemeni jour- region. — AFP nalists and activists had staged a number of protests demanding Shai’s release, accusing the United States of exerting pressure on the authorities to keep him in prison. In February 2011 Obama “expressed concern” in a tele- Palestinians, Israelis differ phone call with then-President Ali Abdullah Saleh over reports that Shai would be released, the White House said on peace deal at UN at the time. Shai was briefly detained by security agents in Sanaa in UNITED NATIONS: The Palestinian UN final status negotiations between the July 2010 for questioning about his alleged links to al envoy said Israelis and Palestinians are at “a Palestinians and the Israelis.” Qaeda. He was arrested again and imprisoned the follow- turning point” in resolving their decades- Kerry said top negotiators for the two ing month. —AFP long conflict. Israel’s UN Ambassador said sides would come to Washington soon to his country is willing to take risks for peace. begin preliminary direct discussions to for- But the two diplomats, speaking at a malize the deal. The Palestinians want to UN Security Council meeting Tuesday, laid establish a state in the West Bank, Gaza Putin to visit Iran out very different visions of what a peace Strip and east Jerusalem, territories Israel deal would look like. Their contrasting ver- captured in the 1967 Mideast War. for nuclear talks sions signaled a tough road ahead follow- Abbas has sought a commitment from ing U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s Netanyahu that Israel’s pre-1967 border : President is to visit Iran in announcement Friday night that progress will serve as a baseline for negotiations. August to try to restart talks on Tehran’s controversial has been made toward a resumption of Israel has been insisting that that peace nuclear drive, a Russian newspaper reported yesterday. long-stalled Israeli-Palestinian negotia- talks resume without preconditions and Putin’s visit is planned for mid-August, shortly after tions. that all issues should be resolved through Iran’s moderate new president Hassan Rowhani takes Palestinian observer Riyad Mansour dialogue. Mansour told the council that office on August 3, Kommersant reported, citing said a two-state solution “is irreconcilable” Palestinian leaders have never placed con- sources in the Kremlin and the Iranian foreign ministry. with Israeli settlement construction. He ditions on the peace process but have Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov told AFP: “I can- reiterated the Palestinians’ longstanding called for international law and U.N. resolu- not so far confirm this”. Iranian foreign ministry position that a solution must be based on tions to be respected. spokesman Abbas Araqchi told the ISNA news agency: pre-1967 war borders with Jerusalem as a “Such respect is what will ensure that “I do not confirm the report regarding Putin’s visit,” shared capital, positions rejected by Israel. the negotiations to resolve all final status which would be his first to Iran since 2007. He said there must also be “a just, agreed issues - Jerusalem, refugees, settlements, Moscow hopes the visit will provide impetus to solution for the Palestinian refugee ques- borders, security, prisoners and water - restart the currently stalled talks on Iran’s nuclear pro- tion.” Israel’s UN Ambassador Ron Prosor ultimately result in conclusion of the just, gramme, Kommersant reported. It cited a source in the said Israel is willing to take risks to end the lasting peace we have sought for decades,” Iranian foreign ministry as saying the trip would take conflict. He reiterated his country’s vision he said. place August 12-13. It said a Kremlin source confirmed of “two states for two peoples - one Arab Mansour also stressed “the imperative the trip, but said it was not yet decided whether it and one Jewish - living side-by -side in of clear parameters and a set time frame would last one or two days. peace and security.” The Palestinians have for the conduct and success of the (peace) Western governments have expressed cautious not accepted that premise. process.” Robert Serry, the UN special coor- hopes for a change in tone in talks after the June elec- Israel made peace with Egypt and dinator for the Middle East peace process, tion of Rowhani, a centrist cleric who has vowed to Jordan, Prosor said. “But peace requires told the Security Council that “nobody else leaders who will reject terror and embrace but the parties themselves can make the engage constructively with the international commu- partnership; leaders who oppose incite- hard choices required to achieve peace, nity in a bid to ease the burden of EU and US sanctions ment and promote tolerance; leaders who but the international community and the on Iran’s economy. will raise their people up, rather than tear region should cooperate in a concerted Russia is a member of the so-called P5+1 group Israel down.” and committed manner to drive the peace made up of the five UN Security Council permanent He pointed to a doubling of Palestinian process forward.” members plus Germany that has for years been attacks against Israelis between 2011 and He said the UN is “unequivocal” that engaged in talks with Iran to try to persuade it to curb 2012 - with 2,736 attacks last year, includ- Israeli settlements violate international law sensitive nuclear activities. ing shootings, rockets, improvised explo- and Israeli commitments. He expressed After the last round in Almaty in April, the talks sive devices and Molotov cocktails. regret that despite earlier reports of were put on hold as Iran prepared to choose a succes- Kerry made six frenetic trips to the Israeli restraint, there have renewed steps sor to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Middle East in as many months to cajole in settlement planning over the past Ahmadinejad’s eight-year term was marked by a Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu month, both in the West Bank and East SANDEFJORD: Norwegian Marte Deborah Dalelv (R) gestures upon arrival at defiant expansion of the Iranian nuclear programme, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Jerusalem. “Continuing settlement activi- Sandefjord Airport Torp yesterday. Marte, who was convicte of alcohol use, sex out- which fuelled Western suspicions that it masked a into returning to the negotiating table. His ty would not be conducive to creating a side of marriage and to have made a false statement about rape, has been pardoned drive for a weapons capability. —AFP effort resulted in a deal which he said favorable environment for negotiations,” by the Amir of Dubai. — AFP “establishes a basis for resuming direct Serry said. — AP THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Queen meets Britain’s new baby prince Queen ‘thrilled’ about the latest addition to family : Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II paid a pri- Royal Air Force search-and-rescue helicopter The first public appearance by the new family vate visit yesterday to Prince William and his wife pilot in , and the couple are expected to caused a storm on social Kate to meet their newborn son, her great- take some time away from the cameras. media, with Twitter counting more than grandson who will one day inherit the throne. “This is now private and quiet time for them 18,000 tweets a minute-a testament to the glob- The 87-year-old spent just over half an hour at to get to know their son,” a palace spokesman al fascination with the couple since their fairy- Kensington Palace in London where the still said on Tuesday. tale wedding in 2011. unnamed infant, the third in line to the throne, Royal aides said the couple had no immedi- The first photographs of Britain’s new prince was spending his first day after leaving hospital. ate plans to hire a nanny, and Kate is expected to dominated newspaper front pages on The queen had said Tuesday she was “thrilled” rely on her mother for support in the early Wednesday, with many noting the similarities about the latest addition to the family. The Duke weeks. After visiting the baby, first-time grand- between William and Kate’s appearance and that and Duchess of Cambridge revealed the new mother Carole Middleton had pronounced the of William’s parents, Charles and Diana, following SOFIA: Protesters face Bulgarian riot policemen making way for lawmakers and par- prince to the world on Tuesday when they left St baby “absolutely beautiful”, while Charles said his birth at St Mary’s in 1982. liament staff leaving in a bus during an anti-government protest in Sofia late on Mary’s Hospital in London to huge cheers and a his grandson was “marvellous”. Kate was wearing the sapphire engagement Tuesday. Twenty people including three police officers needed hospital treatment in roar from the international media massed out- But they gave no clue as to what the couple ring that belonged to Diana, while her empire- Bulgaria after long-running protests against the government in the EU’s poorest side. will call their baby, with bookmakers favouring line dress, a bespoke design by Jenny Packham, country turned violent overnight, medical sources said yesterday. — AFP Wearing a cornflower-blue polka-dot dress, a George and James as names fit for a king. “We also drew strong comparisons with that worn beaming Kate, 31, said the couple were “very are still working on a name so we will have that three decades ago by the princess, which also emotional” following the birth of their first child as soon as we can,” William said. had a polka dot pattern. Fresh Bulgaria turmoil on Monday. William, also 31, said they were still Under British law, the couple have up to 41 Congratulations have poured in from around choosing a name for the child dubbed Baby more days to register the birth of their child with the globe for the baby, who is set to one day Cambridge and revealed he had already local authorities-for which they will need a reign over Britain and 15 other countries includ- as violence flares changed his first nappies. name. Royal tradition suggests there could be a ing Australia, Canada and New Zealand. The baby behaved impeccably, raising a tiny wait ahead. William’s name was not revealed Chinese fortune tellers predicted the baby SOFIA: Calls grew for fresh elections in the every evening since June 14 by thousands hand above his white blankets his first royal until a week after his birth, while when Charles will grow up to be determined but introverted- EU’s poorest country Bulgaria yesterday of people fed up with poverty and corrup- wave of a lifetime that will be spent in the public was born in 1948, the suspense went on an and a big hit with the ladies. The child is born in after a 40th straight day of anti-govern- tion and calling for the government to eye. William’s father Prince Charles and his wife entire month. The baby will be titled His Royal the Chinese Year of the Snake, but is under the ment protests turned violent, leaving at resign. Until now they have been peaceful. Camilla, and Kate’s parents Carole and Michael Highness, Prince (name) of Cambridge. sign of Cancer in the western Zodiac. — AFP least 20 people injured. The government, backed by the Middleton visited the hospital on Tuesday to The clashes broke out overnight as riot Socialists and headed by non-partisan meet their new grandson. police tried to bring out a bus to evacuate Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski, has only Yesterday’s meeting was the first between some of the 109 ministers, MPs, journalists been in office following elections on May the queen and her new heir, and she became and others trapped inside parliament dur- 12. The previous right-wing administration the first British monarch to meet a third-genera- ing a blockade by some 2,000 protesters. of Boyko Borisov resigned in February, tion direct heir since Queen Victoria a century Shouting slogans such as “Mafia”, the brought down by nationwide protests that ago. The monarch, wearing a turquoise floral demonstrators hurled stones and water saw eight people set themselves on fire, six outfit, made the visit without her husband bottles at the bus, smashing several win- of whom died. Prince Philip, 92, who is convalescing following dows which were lined with police shields, The new premier has so far resisted calls exploratory surgery on his abdomen last month. an AFP reporter at the scene said. to resign and call yet another round of Outside the hospital, the baby had remained Several hours later and after repeated elections, saying doing so would exacer- peaceful, seemingly oblivious to the deafening attempts the stately parliament building in bate the crisis and further damage the frag- cheers from well-wishers and shouts from jour- downtown Sofia was finally emptied at ile economy. But analyst Tsvetozar Tomov nalists who had camped for three weeks outside around 5:00 am (0200 GMT) after police told AFP that fresh elections now seemed the hospital. with helmets, shields and batons broke up inevitable, though the result would most “It’s a special time,” said Kate. “I think any new the crowd into smaller groups. likely be similar to the May 12 vote. parent would know what this feeling feels like.” Eighteen people, including three police “This would exacerbate the crisis,” Wearing jeans and a casual blue shirt, William officers-one of whom suffered a concus- Tomov said. “There is a political war being told reporters: “He’s got her looks, thankfully,” as sion-were treated in hospital for head waged between the people and those in his wife laughed and interjected, “No, no, no, I’m injuries and bruises. Several others were power.” not sure about that.” Their son was born at 4:24 treated at the scene. Heavy construction The head of the Socialists, Sergey pm (15:24 GMT) on Monday weighing a healthy machinery moved in to tear down barri- Stanishev, slammed “the ugly scenes” out- eight pounds six ounces (3.8 kilogrammes), and cades made of park benches, garbage con- side parliament and urged the prosecution William described him as “a big boy, he’s quite LONDON: A television crew broadcasts from outside the entrance to The Lindo Wing at St tainers and paving stones as protesters dis- and interior ministry to punish the instiga- heavy”. “He’s got a good pair of lungs on him, Mary’s Hospital in Central London yesterday. Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate were persed, clearly outnumbered by police by tors and guarantee the normal functioning that’s for sure,” William joked. The prince is taking spending their first day at home with their newborn son, a day after the world got its first daybreak. Protests have been held in Sofia of the legislature. —AFP two weeks of paternity leave from his job as a glimpse of the little boy destined to become king. — AFP Russia denies parole to punk band member

MOSCOW: Russia yesterday denied parole to Berezniki on July 12 to participate in the in the letter coordinated by rights group Her earlier request for parole was turned a jailed member of punk band from parole hearing. . down after a prison official said she was unen- her two-year sentence for a protest against However yesterday she was denied a per- Wearing a striped dress and black head- thusiastic about doing chores and did not President Vladimir Putin in a Moscow church. sonal presence in the courtroom, speaking to scarf yesterday, Alyokhina complained in the repent for her crime. Alyokhina went on Maria Alyokhina, 25, had requested parole the judge via a video link. Her lawyers suspect fuzzy video feed that she had not been hunger strike over the prison authorities’ for the second time at a regional court in that she will be transferred to a different penal brought to the courtroom despite being trans- refusal to allow her to attend the May hearing Perm, an industrial city more than 1,100 kilo- colony after the hearing to serve out the rest ferred to a nearby prison, and had not been in person, instead transmitting her testimony metres (680 miles) east of Moscow, after a dis- of her sentence. able to read legal papers. via video link. trict court ruled to keep her in jail in May. The convictions of the women on charges More than five hours into the hearing, The second jailed Pussy Riot punk Alyokhina is one of three members of Pussy of hooliganism motivated by religious hatred Alyokhina protested that she wanted to pull , 23, is serving her Riot who were sentenced to two years in have been denounced as disproportionate by out and turned away from the camera. “I sentence in a prison colony in the region of prison after they sang a “Punk Prayer” against many liberal Russians and public figures announce that I am leaving this process since Mordovia some 500 kilometres (300 miles) the Russian Orthodox Church’s close ties with around the world, from music legend Paul my rights are fundamentally breached here,” southeast of Moscow and is due to attend a Putin in Moscow’s central Church of Christ the McCartney to Myanmar’s democracy icon Alyokhina was quoted as saying by political art parole hearing in the regional capital of Saviour in February 2012. Aung San Suu Kyi. group Voina, which followed the hearing in Saransk tomorrow. Alyokhina and a bandmate were convicted More than 100 famous musicians including court, on its Twitter feed. Tolokonnikova also had a parole request and sentenced to jail in August 2012, while the Madonna, Elton John and Sting signed an She then asked a prison guard to lead her turned down in April because of reprimands third woman was given a suspended sentence open letter released on Monday appealing for away. But the court ruled that the hearing issued in the colony and her refusal to repent. on appeal. the women to be freed. would continue with Alyokhina’s lawyer Irina The third Pussy Riot member to be convicted, Observers had expressed some hope that “While understanding the sensitivities of Khrunova representing her. “Alyokhina’s trial is Yekaterina Samutsevich, 30, was freed on the Perm court would free Alyokhina, who has protesting in a place of worship, we ask that a real mess. As usual,” Russian opposition appeal with a suspended sentence after her a young son at home, because she was unex- the Russian authorities review these harsh protest leader , who was tem- lawyer argued she was grabbed by guards in pectedly told to pack her belongings and sentences, so that you may return to your chil- porarily freed from prison last week after the Moscow church before she could actually Maria Alekhina moved out of her penal colony in the town of dren, your families and your lives,” stars wrote being convicted of fraud, wrote on Twitter. take part in the protest. —-AFP

Ivory Coast reconciliation at ‘dead end’

ABIDJAN: A bid to reconcile hardened enemies in Ivory Coast has all but broken down, according to participants and observers, and time is running out for a commission set up to heal the wounds of bitter strife. More than two years after a political and military crisis that claimed at least 3,000 lives in the west African country in the wake of disputed elections, statements by rival sides reveal their deep differences. Yet the word “reconciliation” is still on many lips in politi- cal circles. Supporters of President Alassane Ouattara make it an article of faith. So do members of the opposi- tion Ivorian Popular Front (FPI) of former president Laurent Gbagbo, who triggered the crisis by refusing to accept defeat at the polls in November 2010. In an early July tour of the cocoa-rich north, his electoral stronghold, Ouattara urged the FPI to “ask pardon of the victims” of the bloodshed, which lasted from December 2010 to April 2011 in a country already weakened by civil war and partition. The FPI this week curtly rejected the call to “repent”. Many in the party still consider Gbagbo their champion, though he is detained by the International Criminal Court in The Hague facing charges of crimes against humanity. His supporters argue that Ouattara’s side was to blame for the post-electoral violence. Created by Ouattara in September 2011, a national Dialogue, Truth and Reconciliation Commission (CDVR) with a two-year mandate has endeavoured to resolve dif- ferences and has joined in the debate. “In what happened to Ivory Coast, the wrongs are shared,” said the commission chairman, former prime min- ister Charles Konan Banny, closing a forum last week on the “profound causes” of a decade of hostilities. “It’s up to all those who committed violations of human rights to acknowledge them and make an act of repen- tance,” he added, but the commission has less than three months to complete an enormous task. Banny has indicated that he might ask for an extension of the commission’s mandate. “A time limit (is) not the best” of solutions, he told AFP, suggesting that two years are not enough for the work to be done. —AFP THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 INTERNATIONAL NYC mayor candidate again in sex chat scandal

NEW YORK: When a heckled, harried campaign. “I want to bring my vision to had a chance to redeem himself, and if lasted six months. Weiner used the alias not comment Tuesday. Weiner said his Anthony Weiner resigned from Congress the people of the city of New York. I he did it twice, he really betrayed the “Carlos Danger,” but she knew she was last sexting exchange happened “some- and apologized for the explicit messages hope they are willing to still continue to public’s trust again,” said Jeremy Green, a talking to the former congressman, she time last summer, I think,” after he and that had destroyed his career, a key fig- give me a second chance,” a collected New Yorker. “I think he’s past the point of said. The exchanges posted on The Dirty his wife sat down for a glowing People ure was notably absent: his then-preg- Weiner said. Then he went on to talk pol- no return.” consist of sexually explicit fantasizing magazine profile in which they said they nant wife, Huma Abedin. icy at a candidate forum on gay men’s Weiner and Abedin, however, sought about various sex acts, and the site ran a had gotten past their troubles. On Tuesday, there was Weiner, the issues, where he was warmly received. to cast the newly revealed messages as pixelated photo of what it said were Weiner told the Daily News of New mayoral candidate, again, Weiner, 48, has been near the top of nothing really new. “I said that other Weiner’s genitals. At one point, the man York in May that at one point, he making a public mea culpa for a new- most polls since his late entry into the texts and photos were likely to come reported to be Weiner wrote, “I’m deeply checked into a Houston psychiatric clinic found sexting scandal that erupted amid race in May. The latest disclosures could out, and today they have,” Weiner said. In flawed.” The woman said Weiner to have his behavior evaluated, but “it the run he hopes will rewrite his political severely test voters’ willingness to for- a sign of how much he was projecting exchanged nude photos of himself with wasn’t an addiction thing.” future. But the Democrat was there to give him. The New York Times and some taking the messages in stride, he added her, engaged in phone sex with her, Mayoral candidates Public Advocate stay in, not bow out - and Abedin was by of his mayoral rivals called on him to that he was surprised that more hadn’t promised to help her get a job at the and former City his side. “I love him, I have forgiven him, drop out of the race. But Abedin’s visible come out sooner. political website Politico and suggested Councilman Sal Albanese, both I believe in him,” and the sexting matter support may help him win voters’ Abedin said her husband had made meeting in a condo for a tryst. Democrats, and billionaire John is “between us,” she said, a message that approval, too. some “horrible mistakes both before he “This was a bad situation for me Catsimatidis, a Republican, called on could prove important to shaping voters’ “I don’t think it’s a good sign” that resigned from Congress and after” but because I really admired him. Even post- Weiner to quit the race: “Enough is views as they digest his latest admission. Weiner’s behavior continued even after insisted she and her husband discussed scandal, I thought he was misunder- enough,” de Blasio said. Another Abedin, a longtime adviser to former his resignation, said Manhattanite “all of this” before he jumped into the stood. Until I got to know him,” the Democratic mayoral hopeful, city Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Andrew Taub, 22, who works in the ven- mayor’s race in May. Seeming a bit woman was quoted as telling the web- Comptroller John Liu, stopped short of Clinton, has played a large and visible ture capital arena. “But I do believe for choked with emotion, she noted that site. She said he later asked her to calling for Weiner to bow out but sug- role in Weiner’s mayoral campaign. some people looking for a sign, for she had chosen to stay in the marriage, destroy the evidence of their chats. She gested his “propensity for pornographic After the gossip website The Dirty something to bolster his campaign, (the but “it was not an easy choice.” insisted that she never had sex with selfies is a valid issue for voters.” posted X-rated text messages and a fact that Abedin is staying with him) says Weiner said in a July 2, 2012, inter- Weiner or received any payment from The other leading Democratic candi- crotch shot that it said the former con- a lot.” Still, the disclosure suddenly puts view with People magazine that he’d him. The woman said her relationship dates, including City Council Speaker gressman exchanged with an unidenti- Weiner’s indiscretions, judgment and “tried to become a better person” every with Weiner “fizzled” in November 2012. Christine Quinn and former City fied woman, Weiner acknowledged candor back in the forefront of his cam- day since the sexting scandal. And yet She said she last heard from him this Comptroller Bill Thompson, did not sending such messages as recently as paign, and political analysts say it could the latest indiscretion appears to have past April, when a New York Times immediately comment. In an editorial last summer, more than a year after he be damaging: “It makes it tougher to started just days after he gave that inter- Magazine profile revealed he was eying posted online Tuesday, The New York resigned from Congress because of simi- believe this is behind him,” said view. a mayoral run. Times said, “the serially evasive” Weiner lar behavior with at least a half-dozen Democratic former state Assemblyman The woman involved in newly dis- Weiner said that not every allegation “should take his marital troubles and women. With Abedin smiling at his side, Michael Benjamin, now a political con- closed messages told The Dirty that she the woman made was true but that he personal compulsions out of the public he said at a news conference that “this is sultant. And some voters who were was 22 when she began chatting with was not going to dispute specific claims. eye, away from cameras, off the Web and entirely behind me,” and both made it open-minded about a second chance Weiner on a social networking site in The lawyer for The Dirty’s founder, Nik out of the race for mayor of New York clear they were moving ahead with his may not be able to stomach a third. “He July 2012, and that their interchanges Ritchie, said his client was ill and would City.” — AP Pope decries money ‘idol’ in Brazil mass Over 15,000 people packed the basilica for the mass APARECIDA: Pope Francis led yesterday his first the crowd and announced he would return in His arrival on Monday saw crowds swarm his mass since returning to his native Latin America, 2017, the 300th anniversary of the statue’s dis- car and touch him. Later that night, police used warning the faithful against “ephemeral idols” covery by three fishermen. tear gas to disperse hundreds of people protest- like money and power at Brazil’s most revered “Pray for me, I need it. God bless you. May the ing the $53 million spent on his visit. shrine. Lady of Aparecida take care of you,” he said. Then Tuesday, Rio’s subway broke down, Some 200,000 pilgrims who braved rain and The pope had arrived from Rio by plane and causing chaos for throngs of pilgrims heading to cold cheered when the pope arrived at the helicopter and went through the crowd in an a mass inaugurating the weeklong World Youth Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida in Sao Paulo open-top jeep. Day festivities. state and entered its grandiose basilica. “Long live the pope, long live the pope,” the Brazil’s ability to handle this week is seen as a “What joy I feel as I come to the house of the crowd chanted. Pilgrims had spent the night in test of its capacity to host the football mother of every Brazilian, the Shrine of Our Lady the streets despite the foul weather, hoping for a next year and the in 2016. of Aparecida,” he said in his homily after receiv- glimpse of the Argentine pontiff. “We want the After mass, the pontiff will board his jeep to ing and holding in his arms a black statue of the pope to tell us there is hope for a better world,” cover the more than two kilometers (1.2 mile) venerated Virgin Mary. said 47-year-old Jose Antonio Rocha. “We also separating the shrine and the Bom Jesus semi- MARYLAND: US President Barack Obama salutes military personnel as he boards Air The 76-year-old pontiff, who arrived in Brazil want Francis’ example to bring renewal to the nary where he will rest and have lunch. Force One at Andrews Air Force Base yesterday in Maryland. Obama is traveling to on Monday for a weeklong Catholic youth event, Church which sorely needs it.” Last year, 10 million pilgrims visited Our Lady Illinois and Missouri to speak about the economy. — AFP is seeking to re-energize his young flock on his Tereza Souza, 62, said it was very important of Aparecida, which was proclaimed Brazil’s first overseas trip since becoming Latin for her to see him because “he is such a nice patroness in 1930 and is celebrated on October America’s first pope in March. man, very simple, a saint.” The pope’s visit to 12. Francis will become the third pope to visit The region is home to 40 percent of the Aparecida followed a tumultuous start to his trip the shrine-after John Paul II, in July 1980, and Anniversary hike ends in world’s 1.2 billion Catholics but Brazil has seen to Brazil. Benedict XVI, in May 2007. — AFP its flock dwindle while Evangelicals gain ground. tragedy near scenic spot In his homily, he urged pastors, parents and educators to “pass on to our young people the SALT LAKE CITY : They left their two for some reasons on the way back, they values that can help them build a nation and a young children with relatives and set off to end up getting lost.” The Bervels, of Mesa, world which are more just, united and fraternal.” celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary at Ariz., lost their way on a three-mile cross- “It is true that nowadays, to some extent, one of the most beautiful hiking destina- country route back to a trailhead, forcing everyone, including our young people, feels tions in the Southwest. them to spend extra hours under blazing attracted by the many idols which take the place Months earlier, the luck of a draw had sun in 90-degree temperatures and humid- of God and appear to offer hope: money, suc- brought Anthony and Elisabeth Ann Bervel ity, he said. Officials said Elisabeth Bervel’s cess, power, pleasure,” he said. coveted hiking permits for The Wave, a legs gave out hiking in soft sand, and her “Often a growing sense of loneliness and region of richly colored sandstone patterns husband kept going to find a cellphone emptiness in the hearts of many people leads near the Utah-Arizona border. signal to call for help. them to seek satisfaction in these ephemeral But just hours into Monday’s trek, 27- He appeared to be in no danger from idols,” the pope said in this pilgrimage town of year-old Elisabeth Bervel died of cardiac the heat or exertion. But Kane County offi- 35,000 people. arrest, becoming the third hiker in a month cials said he was distraught when he sat “Always know in your heart that God is by to succumb to the brutal summer heat and down Monday night to recount the your side; he never abandons you. Let us never disorienting open country where no tragedy. A phone listing for Anthony Bervel lose hope,” he went on as the mass was beamed marked trail shows the way. had been disconnected Tuesday. on large screens to crowds outside. The deaths have prompted officials to “This event once again demonstrates The pope has a special connection to reassess the dangers for people who make the inherent risks associated with hiking in Aparecida. It was here in 2007 that the then car- the hike and perhaps seek an outside southern Utah’s desert country,” the Kane dinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio led a bishops’ panel investigation of the risks, said Kevin Wright, County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. that drafted a document with a strong social and manager of Vermilion Cliffs National “Even though the Bervels had tried to make political appeal for the poor in Latin America. Monument. sure they were prepared for this hike, the An estimated 15,000 people packed the basil- “We’re considering everything at this elements proved to be stronger.” ica for the mass while another 200,000 gathered point,” he said. Only 20 hikers are granted The latest death led to further questions outside, with 5,000 police and soldiers providing SAO PAULO: Pope Francis (R) kisses a replica of Our Lady of Aparecida before officiating mass permits each day, a limit defended as nec- about the lottery system that makes it hard security. Last Sunday, authorities found an at the Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida, Brazil’s most revered Catholic shrine, in Aparecida, essary to protect the rock formations and to land a permit for the hike that starts in explosive in a parking lot bathroom but the Sao Paulo State, yesterday. The first Latin American and Jesuit pontiff is in Aparecida to lead preserve a sense of wilderness around the Utah before reaching The Wave in Arizona. Vatican said it was no cause for concern. his first big mass since arriving in the country for a week-long visit of which highlight is the signature rock formation said to be one of More than 48,000 people applied last year After the mass, the pope stepped out to bless huge five-day Catholic gathering World Youth Day. — AFP the most photographed spots in North for 7,300 available permits, officials said. America. Hikers are given plenty of warn- Half of the 20 daily permits are doled ings about how to survive. They also get out on a walk-in basis at a visitor’s center in pictures of prominent landmarks and Kanab, with as many as 100 people show- Last 2 female victims in Ohio slayings identified access to eight guides who can lead the ing up to get a permit for the next day. The way. “It’s not like going to Zion National rest are awarded through an online lottery, EAST CLEVELAND: All three women whose prayers and told WEWS-TV that her daughter’s murder and kidnapping in the slayings. He is a Park and hiking on an asphalt trail,” said with winners given a specific hiking date bodies were found wrapped in trash bags in a death “has been really, really” hard on her. registered sex offender who served four years in Kane County sheriff’s Sgt. Alan Alldredge. months in the future. For many, it’s a life- dilapidated northeast Ohio neighborhood have Shetisha Sheeley was arrested June 30, 2012, on prison beginning in 2002 for attempted rape “Once you hit the slickrock, nothing distin- time opportunity, and the difficulty in get- been identified, families and authorities said. a charge of firing a weapon from a vehicle but and attempted possession of drugs. guishes the trail.” “It seems to go well for ting permits prompts some people to go in The last two victims were identified Tuesday. the case was dismissed three months later. Her Madison was moved from the East Cleveland people going to The Wave,” he added. “But the heat of the summer.—AFP One of them was 18-year-old Shirellda Helen court-appointed attorney, Michael Nelson, said jail Tuesday to Cuyahoga County Jail. East Terry, the teen’s grandmother told The there were no witnesses who saw her firing the Cleveland police responded to a call about a foul Associated Press. Officials identified the other weapon. Nelson told The Associated Press that order on Friday and discovered a body in a victim as Shetisha Sheeley, 28, of Cleveland. Sheeley came from a troubled family back- garage. Within hours they identified Madison as Their bodies were found last week along with ground and never got help posting her $1,000 a suspect and went to his mother’s house where that of another woman in a dilapidated East bond, keeping her locked up while the case he was arrested after a brief standoff. —AP Cleveland neighborhood dotted with aban- moved through the courts. doned houses. “She lived on the edge,” said Nelson, who Rosetta Terry said authorities notified the recalled her as unemployed, living in an apart- family Tuesday that her granddaughter was one ment alone and vulnerable as she struggled to of the victims. She said Shirellda was last seen make a life. The first known victim was identified July 10, leaving a Cleveland elementary school by police on Monday as Angela Deskins, 38, of where she had a summer job. Cleveland, whose body was found Saturday. Rosetta Terry described her granddaughter a Norton said in brief remarks that he realized on caring person who would frequently attend hearing her name that he knew her family and Bible study groups and called and texted her went to school with some of her relatives. mother. “She was a good girl; she was a hugger,” The Deskins’ family supported Angela and said Rosetta Terry. “We used to tease her that we provided a place for her to live, the mayor said. were gonna put her on a hug diet.” The county “She always had a place to rest her head, they medical examiner’s office did not confirm always assured that she had money to live with,” Shirellda Terry’s identity, saying the family had Norton said. “And just when she trusted herself - asked for time to inform relatives. Earlier she was a very trusting person - entrusted her- Tuesday, East Cleveland Mayor Gary Norton self to someone who had the worst of inten- identified Sheeley as among the victims. tions, then and only then did this fate befall her.” The identification was made through finger- Her family said in a statement that she was prints and information from the tattoos, which much loved, WEWS-TV reported. “She was a MOSCOW: Lawyer Anatoly Kucherena (L) opens the door inside the terminal F of “permitted the comparison” that led to her iden- wonderful daughter, sister and aunt who truly OHIO: This undated family photo provided by Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport, yesterday, after his meeting with US National tification, said Thomas Gilson, Cuyahoga cared about her family and friends. She is loved the Cleveland police shows Shirellda Helen Terry. Security Agency (NSA) fugitive leaker Edward Snowden. The Russian lawyer helping County’s medical examiner. so much and will be missed by everyone who Terry, 18, on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 was identi- Edward Snowden said yesterday he would give the US fugitive a copy of Fyodor Gilson said his office hoped to release infor- knew her. Our family would appreciate privacy fied as the third victim of a man charged with Dostoyevsky’s novel “Crime and Punishment” as he prepares to leave the Moscow mation on how the women died within a few during this time.” Michael Madison, 35, is in cus- killing three women whose bodies were found airport where he has been holed up for a month. — AFP days. Sheeley’s mother, Kim Sheeley, asked for tody facing preliminary charges of aggravated wrapped in trash bags in northeast Ohio. — AP THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 INTERNATIONAL India police arrest school principal after 23 pupils die ‘We will punish those who are guilty’

PATNA: Police yesterday arrested the head of a The chief minister also denied opposition claims nourished. But children often suffer from food poi- school in eastern India where 23 children died after that medical delays led to a higher number of soning due to poor hygiene in kitchens and occa- eating a free meal laced with pesticide, an officer deaths. “The response times were the quickest sionally sub-standard food. said. The children, aged four to 12, died after eating possible and the doctors tried their best to save Twenty children were hospitalised last Friday the lunch of lentils, potatoes and rice cooked at the lives,” he said. Free lunches are offered to some 120 after they ate lunch at school in the state of Goa. school in a poverty-stricken village in Bihar state on million schoolchildren throughout India in what is They were released after treament. The tragedy July 16. the world’s largest school feeding programme. has sparked concern about the midday meal pro- “The principal surrendered... and we have Bihar is one of the country’s poorest and most gramme, with reports from some schools of chil- arrested her for questioning,” said Sujeet Kumar, densely-populated states. dren dumping their meals in bins or refusing even police chief of Saran district where the incident Educators see the midday meal scheme as a to touch them. The state government has occurred. “We need to talk to her first before fram- way to increase school attendance, in a country announced plans to pay compensation of nearly ing charges,” the official said by telephone. where almost half of all young children are under- $4,000 to families who lost their loved ones. — AFP Police have been searching for the teacher, Meena Devi, since the tragedy in Gandaman vil- lage, which also left some 30 children ill in hospital and sparked angry street protests. NEW : In this photograph taken on December 29, 2012, Indian protes- Oil used to cook the food contained an agricul- tors hold placards as they take part in a rally in front of a statue of Mahatma tural insecticide that was five times the strength Gandhi in Lucknow, after the death of a gangrape victim from the Indian sold in the marketplace, a subsequent forensic capital New Delhi. An Indian court is expected to deliver the first verdict this report found. Police raided Devi’s home in the vil- week on one of five suspects tried over the fatal gang-rape of a student, lage last week where ingredients for the meal and which triggered outrage and protests across the country.— AFP cooking oil were kept, in a bid to deterime how the poisonous chemicals could have been mixed with the meal. First verdict due in Anguished parents buried many of the children on a playing field next to the primary school, in a India gang-rape case protest against the tragedy. Some of the poverty- stricken parents told how they had only sent their NEW DELHI: An Indian court is expected to ing sentences for rapists, while public soul- children to the school to ensure they received at deliver the first verdict this week on one of five searching sought answers to the rising tide of least one meal a day. suspects tried over the fatal gang-rape of a stu- violence against women. Others have said their children survived after dent, which triggered outrage and protests The adults and the juvenile were charged refusing to eat the food because of its foul odour. across the country. with murder, rape, kidnap, robbery and con- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar promised a thor- A juveniles’ court in New Delhi has finished spiracy. The trial of the four adults continues in ough investigation into the “sad tragedy”. “The PATNA: In this July 17, 2013 file photograph, Indian children who fell sick after eating hearing the case of the youngest suspect, who a separate court and is expected to wrap up in police have formed a special investigation team... a free school lunch lie at a hospital in Patna, India. A police official said authorities was 17 at the time of the horrific assault on the the next few months. They face possible death we will punish those who are guilty,” Kumar told a have arrested the principal of a school in eastern India where 23 children died last 23-year-old woman on a moving bus in the sentences if convicted. The fifth adult, alleged news conference in the state capital Patna. week after eating lunch prepared with contaminated oil. — AP capital. ringleader Ram Singh, died in jail in an appar- Principal Magistrate Geetanjli Goel had ent suicide in March. been expected to announce the verdict to a If found guilty, the teenager, a runaway who Afghan woman governor packed court on July 11, but deferred her deci- reportedly left home aged 11, can be sent to a sion on the case until today. correctional facility for a maximum three-year wins Magsaysay award The victim’s family has called for the teenag- term, which includes the time he has already er to be tried as an adult, alongside five men spent in custody. : Afghanistan’s first and only female gover- province despite working in a violent and impover- initially arrested over the assault on December The teenager, the youngest of six children nor and a humanitarian worker from Myanmar’s ished environment in which discrimination is perva- 16. “He committed the worst crime and even if according to his mother, was employed to Kachin minority are among this year’s recipients of sive, the foundation said. Public education and the he is a minor, the accused should not be clean the bus allegedly used for the attack and the Ramon Magsaysay Awards, often regarded as ratio of female students have increased in her allowed to walk free after three years,” the vic- often slept rough or inside the vehicle, reports Asia’s version of the Nobel Prize. province, where more women are taking up careers tim’s father told AFP this week, referring to the say. He has denied any involvement in the The Manila-based Ramon Magsaysay Awards that were forbidden under the 1996-2001 Taliban maximum sentence the juvenile could receive. crime. The maximum sentence of three years is Foundation announced yesterday that it had selected regime. “In the face of widespread hostilities toward The physiotherapy student was allegedly likely to cause further outrage in India, where three individuals and two organizations as this year’s women assuming public roles, her courage and deter- beaten, raped and tortured with an iron rod by the suspects are public hate figures. Earlier this awardees, including a Filipino doctor, an independent mination are outstanding,” the foundation said of six people, after getting onto the bus with a month a court found the juvenile guilty of rob- commission eradicating corruption in Indonesia and a Sarabi, a member of an ethnic and religious minority friend as they made their way home from the bing a carpenter who had boarded the same civil society organization in Nepal created and run by in Afghanistan. cinema. bus as the student earlier in the evening. human trafficking victims. Lahpai Seng Raw, a 64-year-old widow, was select- She died two weeks later from internal Public prosecutor Madhav Khurana said The awards, named after a popular Philippine pres- ed for helping rehabilitate damaged communities in injuries inflicted during the attack, a crime that that the robbery case was separate from the This undated photo released by the ident who died in a 1957 plane crash, honor people Myanmar amid ethnic and armed conflicts. The emer- brought simmering anger about endemic sex alleged gang rape. “He (the juvenile) has been Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation and groups who change their societies for the better. gency relief, health care and sanitation projects of the crime in India to the boil. found guilty in the robbery case but the verdict shows 2013 Ramon Magsaysay Habiba Sarabi, 57, was chosen for helping build a civil society group that she helped found in 1997 in Several weeks of sometimes violent protests on the gang rape case will be on July 25,” he awardee Habiba Sarabi, 57, from functioning local government and pushing for educa- then-military-ruled Myanmar has today reached over spurred parliament to pass a new law toughen- told AFP.—AFP Afghanistan. —AP tion and women’s rights in Afghanistan’s Bamyan 600,000 people across the country. —AP Afghans flee to India, but life remains tough

NEW DELHI: Sharifa Jan fled Afghanistan ing Australia. to India with two small suitcases packed for India last year when the Taleban killed There were more than 18,000 Afghan with clothes, infant formula and baby her husband and threatened her six chil- refugees in India as of December 2011, bottles. The family settled into a two- dren. New Delhi’s chaos baffled her but according to the foreign ministry. It is bedroom flat in a by-lane of Bhogal, a the city also provided a safe haven. unclear how many more unregistered New Delhi neighborhood tightly packed But like thousands of other Afghan Afghans are living here. Last year the with Afghan residents, who have turned refugees and asylum seekers in India largest number of refugees worldwide - it into a tiny version of their homeland. her security comes at a price: Jan’s fami- 2.6 million in 82 countries - were from Afghan men in knee-length white tunics ly is trapped in limbo. The Afghans don’t Afghanistan, according to a report buy flatbread from a corner stall run by have work permits. Many have trouble released by the United Nations in June. refugees. In another Afghan populated enrolling their children in school. They Afghanistan has been the main source neighborhood, streets are crowded with can’t even get a local phone. of refugees for over three decades with the “Kabul-Delhi Restaurant,” a travel “If today there is no education, no numbers fluctuating from 500,000 in agency for Kabul-based Kam Air and good food and drink, no good living 1979 to more than 6.3 million at the pharmacies with signs written in conditions, then what will they become peak of the conflict in 1990. Ninety-five Afghanistan’s Dari dialect. in the future?” Jan, 40, said of her chil- percent of Afghan refugees are in In 2012, India said it would issue dren. “They won’t become anything.” Pakistan and Iran, where many of them long-term visas and work permits for all With their blue United Nations refugee live in squalid camps. legal refugees in the country, coveted cards, the Afghans do little more than Jan’s odyssey to India began last documents that would give them access to good jobs and education. So far how- ever only refugees from Myanmar and Somalia have received the documents, said Ipshita Sengupta, a U.N. refugee official. “The process is slow and it is not clear how long it will take for all refugees registered with UNHCR to obtain them.” Indian government officials contact- ed by The Associated Press declined to comment on the status of Afghan refugees. Without the documents, refugee children have no guarantee of admission to public schools. Without work permits, adults are confined to low-paying informal jobs at neighborhood shops. “I think that it would be a bit unrealistic to expect NEW DELHI: In this Thursday, July 4, 2013, photo, Afghan Sharifa them to have upward mobility,” said Jan looks into the camera as her children pass the afternoon day in Montserrat Vihe, the UNHCR chief of their small two-room flat in Bhogal in New Delhi, India. Jan and her mission to India. “Making ends meet, children fled Afghanistan for India last year when the Taleban killed finding a job, finding a house, school for her husband and threatened her six children. New Delhi’s chaos the children, those are the challenges,” she said. baffled her but the city also provided a safe haven.— AP India and Afghanistan have historic just survive. The Afghan refugees “need August when her husband, Mohammad ties. Bollywood movies are hugely pop- help and more attention,” said M. Ashraf Rahim, was kidnapped as he traveled in ular in Afghanistan and Afghan Haidari, deputy chief of mission of the Afghanistan’s Helmand province selling President Hamid Karzai attended uni- Afghan embassy in India. goods, she said. The Taleban called her versity in India. The two countries Sayeed Habib Hadat, who has and demanded a $25,000 ransom. When signed a strategic partnership agree- degrees in English and information Jan told them she couldn’t pay, they ment in 2011 that calls for the Indian technology, survives by working infor- demanded she turn over her children. military to train Afghan forces. India has mally as a translator at pharmacies for Her husband told her to flee. “These invested more than $2 billion in Afghan Afghan patients. “We just solved one of people aren’t about to release me. Don’t infrastructure, including highways and our problems, that is, our lives are saved. come here with the children,” Jan hospitals. It also is helping rebuild the But here are a lot more problems,” said recalled him saying before the call end- Afghan police, judiciary and diplomatic Hadat, 28, who fled Afghanistan last ed with sounds of him being beaten services. When Karzai visited in May, he year. His family has applied for resettle- and crying out in pain. asked for Indian help in strengthening ment in Australia in hopes they can Two days later, Jan was serving lunch his security forces ahead of the with- finally start building their future. to her children when the Taliban called drawal next year of most international Australia recently vowed to resettle all to announce her husband was dead. troops. refugees who arrive in the country by She wailed his name, and then fainted, Jan’s family is the latest in a line of boat on the island nation of Papua New her 16-year-old son, Shazaib Rahimi Afghan refugees streaming to India Guinea. The move is seen as a way to said. In the following days, Jan kept her since the Soviet occupation of deter an increasing number of asylum children home from school. She got Afghanistan that lasted from 1979 to seekers. Afghanistan is among the passports, visas, and plane tickets, sold 1988. They are cash-strapped and only largest sources of asylum seekers reach- her furniture and gold jewelry and flew can afford two meals a day. “—AP THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Haze returns in Indonesia amid more fires

JAKARTA: Authorities warned yesterday recorded level of air pollution. parts of Malaysia over the past three days. Bambang Yudhoyono issued a public set as a cheap way to clear land and take that clouds of thick smog from fires set by The air quality in Riau province has But the government’s air pollution index apology to his neighbors. Hundreds of action against plantation owners who slash-and-burn farmers could peak next been worsening since Monday, forcing recorded unhealthy levels only in one schools were forced to close after the violate the law. month, with choking smoke increasing flight delays to and from Pekanbaru, the northern town Wednesday, while other smoke drifted across the sea from Slash-and-burn practices destroy this week in western Indonesia and forc- provincial capital, Nugroho said. Three places had milder readings. Neighboring Sumatra. huge areas of Indonesian forest every ing flight delays. helicopters have led water-bombing Singapore has been spared from any haze Air quality has since improved, but the summer during the dry season, angering Satellite pictures detected about 185 efforts since Monday to help more than this week, with officials saying the winds countries will remain vigilant through ear- surrounding countries, causing massive fires in plantations mostly in Sumatra 370 firefighters on the ground. Planes also were blowing the smoke north to ly October for a possible return, Nugroho economic losses and contributing to the island’s Riau province yesterday, said began conducting cloud-seeding runs Malaysia. said. He said dry weather between August country’s carbon dioxide emissions, the Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Wednesday to try to chemically induce Indonesia dispatched planes and heli- and October could bring more thick third largest in the world. The fires are Sutopo Purwo Nugroho. Last month, rain as heavy white smoke blanketed Riau copters last month to battle widespread smoke from Sumatra and Borneo islands, often set to clear land for farming, corpo- wafting acrid smoke blanketed Malaysia and parts of the nearby Malacca Straits. fires that upset both Singapore and and the government plans to increase rate development or oil palm planta- and Singapore, which suffered its worst Air quality has deteriorated in many Malaysia, and Indonesian President Susilo campaigns to stop illegal fires from being tions. —AP Indonesia searches for missing Australia-bound boat people Nine dead and dozens missing

CIDAUN: Rescuers searched for more ed refugee status. other rescuers. rescue agency was alerted to the inci- survivors off Indonesia’s Java island yes- Instead, they could be resettled in Chief of the rescue operation dent by Australian authorities on terday after an Australia-bound boat poverty-stricken Papua New Guinea. Rochmali, who goes by one name, said Tuesday evening, Rochmali said. carrying asylum-seekers sank, leaving Before the new policy announced the asylum-seekers had been given The boat was headed for Australia’s at least nine dead as 189 were saved. Friday, new arrivals were already being food and water and would later be Christmas Island when it began taking Five children, including an 18- taken to PNG or Nauru for processing questioned by immigration officials. on water, 42-year-old Sri Lankan sur- month-old baby, and a pregnant of their asylum claims. “We have to do proper checks, but they vivor Obijet Roy told AFP. woman were among the nine con- An AFP reporter who spoke to sur- say they’re from Iraq, Iran and Sri Speaking in broken English, he firmed dead, local police spokesman vivors said a group of 38, including Lanka,” he said. described how terrified passengers Achmad Suprijatna told AFP. women and children, had swum for Boats carrying rescued survivors jumped into the sea. “Water from bot- West Java province police their lives in darkness for up to four continued to reach the shore off the tom of the ship is going up and then spokesman Martinus Sitompul said hours in high seas to reach the shore small fishing village of Cidaun in the the passenger panic. Then they down to the sea,” said Roy, who said he was with three friends. PHNOM PENH: This photo taken on October 13, 2009 shows Cambodian Some asylum-seekers were wearing Prime Minister Hun Sen (L) posing with his son, Hun Manet (R), during a cer- life vests, while others were clinging to emony at a military base in Phnom Penh. Two of Cambodian Prime Minister pieces of wood when the boat went Hun Sen’s sons have received military promotions, adding to speculation down, he said. According to Roy, 250 that they are being groomed to succeed the long-ruling strongman, it was asylum-seekers, mostly Sri Lankans, reported yesterday. —AFP had travelled to Cianjur from a shelter in Bogor city on six buses to make the treacherous boat journey. Cambodian PM’s sons Villager Harun, 49, said he had seen the distressed asylum-seekers coming ashore in Cidaun. “It was a shocking win military promotions sight to see clusters of migrants at the beach. More and more came swim- PHNOM PENH: Two of Cambodian Prime deputy commander of Hun Sen’s personal ming to the shore,” he said. Minister Hun Sen’s sons have received mili- bodyguard unit. Last month the 35-year-old Australia’s Daily Telegraph newspa- tary promotions, adding to speculation that was promoted to the rank of lieutenant gen- per quoted a man named Soheil as they are being groomed to succeed the eral, according to a copy of the royal decree saying he was the only survivor of a long-ruling strongman. signed by King Norodom Sihamoni. group of 61 Iranians he was travelling The award of the ranks of lieutenant gen- Second son Hun Manith, 31, the deputy with. “We have problem with motor eral and brigadier general-made in royal head of a powerful military intelligence unit, after two hour. For three hours, we try decrees seen by AFP yesterday-comes as has been promoted from an army colonel to to come back (to shore),” he said, Hun Sen seeks to extend his 28 years in a one-star general, according to a separate adding the boat began to fall apart. power. The former Khmer Rouge fighter’s decree. Soheil said the -whom he critics fear he is building a political dynasty Defence ministry officials could not be said was a Sri Lankan man using a through his three US-educated sons, the reached for comment. Hun Sen is one of Malaysian crew-abandoned them. “The youngest of whom is running for a parlia- Southeast Asia’s longest-serving leaders. His captain go to small boat,” he told the mentary seat in Sunday’s general election. Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) won the last Telegraph. “He no help me, he no help “I think this is a plan for Hun Sen and his two polls by a landslide amid allegations of children, he no help baby.” children to continue controlling the power fraud and election irregularities. CIANJUR: A police officer carries a child who appears to be unconscious after a boat carrying Asked about the tragedy, Australian within his Cambodian People’s Party,” said But he faces an opposition reinvigorated asylum seekers sank off Java island, in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, yesterday. Rescuers were Prime Minister Kevin Rudd Wednesday Ou Virak, president of the Cambodian by the recent return from exile of its newly- searching yesterday for dozens of asylum seekers still believed missing after their boat sank in defended his policy, aimed at stem- Centre for Human Rights. pardoned leader Sam Rainsy. Hun Sen’s Indonesian waters on the way to Australia. More than 150 survivors were brought to safety and ming the number of asylum-seekers “The timing of the promotions... with the youngest son, Hun Many, 30, is an official in three bodies were recovered. —AP arriving in the country by boat. A national elections in just four days, shows a his father’s cabinet and aiming to join parlia- record 15,000 landed in 2012 and more clear attempt by Hun Sen to guarantee sup- ment after the weekend polls, which are 189 had now been rescued. He esti- Tuesday night. late afternoon. “We are still waiting for than 15,000 have arrived so far this port for the CPP (ruling party) within the mil- expected to be won by the CPP. mated around 200 people had been Ragunada, 30, from Sri Lanka said two boats to return. We will continue to year. itary and can be seen as a show of strength.” Hun Sen, who will turn 61 in August, has aboard the boat that began sinking he and his children had used floats search until sunset,” Rochmali said, He told reporters it was “about The outspoken premier’s oldest son, Hun ruled the country since 1985. In May he said Tuesday evening, but a survivor said they found on the boat to help them adding the search would continue in sending a very clear message to peo- Manet, is already the chief of the ministry of he would try to stay in power for another the number was closer to 250. swim to shore. the morning. ple-smugglers that if you try to come defence’s anti-terrorism unit, as well as decade. —AFP The boat left Indonesia just days “I tried to save my children. They The boatpeople had set off from to Australia by boat you’ll not be set- after Canberra announced a tough used floats and then tried to swim. southwestern Java before the vessel tled in Australia”. Hundreds have new policy-that asylum-seekers who After three or four hours, we arrived at sank, Rochmali said, adding fishermen drowned making the journey-as arrive by boat will no longer be reset- the village,” he told AFP. Others were had reported the incident and tried to recently as last week a boat sank, killing Spike in violence tests tled in Australia, even if they are grant- plucked from the sea by fishermen and save the asylum-seekers. Indonesia’s four people. —AFP Thai peace efforts NARATHIWAT: A spate of bomb and gun 2004 but talks between the Thai authorities attacks in southern has left eight and some rebel groups including the Hundreds protest ’s people dead including teachers and police Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) have officers, officials said yesterday, despite a brought tentative hopes of peace. tentative deal to curb violence. Thailand’s National Security Council chief Malaysia-which is facilitating peace talks and lead peace negotiator Paradorn ‘bullying’ of between the Thai government and Muslim Pattanatabut said dialogue with the BRN rebels from the region-announced on July would continue. He said insurgent attacks MANILA: Hundreds of people in the Philippine about 500, which sang nationalist songs, yelled to disputed territories in the sea, which is home 12 that the two sides had agreed to try to were still down sharply compared with last avoid bloodshed during Ramadan. year’s Ramadan. capital protested yesterday against China’s claims anti-China slogans and held up placards that to busy shipping lanes and is potentially rich in oil But after a period of relative calm, vio- “I can reassure you that the talks haven’t to much of the vast South China Sea, saying read: “China stop bullying” and “China get out of and gas deposits. Many fear the disputes could lence spiked Tuesday with the deaths of six failed,” Paradorn told reporters. “Whenever ’s intrusions into other countries’ territories the West Philippine Sea.” eventually spark Asia’s next major armed conflict. people, including two police officers visiting violence occurred we asked the BRN and would tarnish its image as it becomes a world The West Philippine Sea is a new name the Washington has declared that the peaceful a local market to gather intelligence in they said through the facilitator that it was power. Philippine government has adopted for the dis- resolution of the disputes and freedom of naviga- Narathiwat Province, according to the Thai the work of small, uncontrollable groups Waving Philippine flags and blowing horns, puted body of water that has been the site of tion in the disputed waters are in the U.S. national authorities. The other victims were a couple who oppose the peace dialogue,” he said. the protesters massed in front of a building hous- recent confrontations involving Chinese military interest. in their early 50s shot and killed while driv- Under the “Ramadan Peace Initiative”, ing the Chinese consulate in Manila, blocking and civilian surveillance ships and those from the A small group of Vietnamese joined in ing home and two Muslim villagers who Thai authorities have removed a number of noontime traffic. The Chinese consulate closed its Philippines and . Wednesday’s protest in Manila, waving an anti- died after gunmen sprayed bullets at a tea roadblocks and the military has withdrawn visa office due to the protest. Six governments - China, the Philippines, China banner. They said they could not easily shop. And yesterday two female teachers its personnel from some villages in a bid to Anti-riot police closely watched the crowd of Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia and Taiwan - lay claim stage protests in their country because of state were killed in a roadside bomb blast, while a ease tension. restrictions on such public assemblies. third was seriously wounded, police said. An After the initial drop in violence, the Thai “I take this as a golden chance to be here and insurgency in the Muslim-dominated region government raised the idea of reducing to raise our voice,” said 24-year-old Ngo Van Kha, has claimed more than 5,700 lives since troop numbers in the region. —AFP who is from Hanoi. “We Vietnamese like to stand beside you in this struggle against an aggressive China.” Ally of Pakistan’s Sharif Also taking part in the rally was former Philippine Interior Secretary Raffy Alunan, who said Beijing’s aggressive claims have brought it seen as new president bad publicity and led to a US decision to ISLAMABAD: Mamnoon Hussain, a veteran toral college made up of members of the two reassert its presence in Asia. Pakistani politician and Prime Minister Nawaz houses of parliament and members of assemblies “It’s important for China to understand that if Sharif’s trusted ally, is expected to win next week’s in Pakistan’s four provinces - Punjab, Sindh, Khyber it is not seen as a troublemaker and seen as a presidential election after being nominated by the Pakhtunkhwa and Baluchistan. country that is out to dominate other nations, ruling party as a candidate in the largely ceremoni- In the May 11 general election, Sharif’s PML-N effects like the (US) Asian pivot and the building al vote. Ousted in a bloodless military coup in won 124 of a total 272 seats, with its nearest rival, of coalitions to deal with China on territorial dis- 1999, Sharif swept back into power in a May 11 Zardari’s Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), winning 31. putes will not be happening, including our general election that marked the first transition Zardari is not standing for president again. The protest,” Alunan said. between civilian governments in a country ruled PML-N also has an absolute majority in Sharif’s The protesters were divided on whether the by the military for more than half of its turbulent home province of Punjab and a majority in the U.S. military should be allowed to reassert a history. southwestern province of Baluchistan. Opposition greater presence in Asia. “In our struggle against Traditionally presidents have been figureheads parties hold more seats than the ruling party and China’s expansionism, we’re batting not for a in Pakistan although incumbent President Asif Ali its allies in the provinces of Sindh and Khyber return to the embrace of the US, but an inde- Zardari, whose term expires in September, wielded Pakhtunkhwa, but their numbers are not large pendent and truly pro-Filipino foreign policy,” considerable influence under the previous admin- enough to create a hurdle in the way of Hussain said Risa Hontiveros of the left-wing Akbayan istration. Hussain, an active member of Sharif’s entering the president’s house. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party Hussain was governor of the Sindh from June group. since the 1960s, is seen as the front-runner to to October 1999 when Sharif’s government was Henry Samonte, a former commercial pilot replace Zardari in the July 30 vote. overthrown in a bloodless coup led by General who joined the protest wearing huge placards “The president is meant to be nonpartisan, the Pervez Musharraf. He has been loyal to Sharif for MANILA: Protesters donning cut-out fish costumes carry anti-China placards during a that read “China go home,” said the Philippines protest in front of the building housing the Chinese consular office in the financial whole country’s president,” Hussain told reporters decades. “When Nawaz Sharif was in exile after the was too poor to modernize its anemic military outside the Islamabad High Court where he sub- coup, Hussain remained very loyal to him and real- district of Manila yesterday. Hundreds of Filipino activists gathered outside China’s and could only invite foreign powers to fill the mitted his nomination papers on Wednesday. “God ly endeared himself to Nawaz,” said a party insider consulate in the Philippines yestersday, in a noisy, but peaceful protest to denounce power vacuum in an Asia that’s currently domi- willing, I will be every Pakistani’s president.” involved in discussions to pick the presidential can- what they called bullying in the South China Sea. —AFP nated by China. —AP Presidents in Pakistan are elected by an elec- didate. —Reuters THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 INTERNATIONAL Families still separated 60 years after Korean War

GYEONGSAN: Hong Jong Soon gazes out during the chaos of the Korean War, which Gyeongsan, a small city about 330 kilome- because the two sides signed an armistice, went to war. her window for hours each day, past a small ended 60 years ago Saturday. Hong, who ters (205 miles) southeast of Seoul. or truce, but there’s no formal peace treaty. Hong travelled around , garden where sesame and red peppers never remarried, lives in the same place they Six decades after the fighting stopped, Family reunions were one of the major inter- looking for anyone who could tell her more grow, past an iron gate and low wall, hoping shared as newlyweds, because she doesn’t elderly Koreans separated from their loved Korean cooperation projects that occurred about her husband’s fate. She visited to witness the return of a man she hasn’t want him to get lost when he comes home. ones face an agonizing question: Will they during the detente, beginning two months famous fortune tellers and shamans, stop- seen or talked to in 63 years. “I won’t have any regrets if I can see him see their relatives on the other side of the after a landmark summit between the lead- ping only in the late 1950s after a fortune Her husband disappeared after being before I die, even if it’s only just once,” the 88- divided peninsula before they die? ers of the two Koreas in June 2000. teller she considered reliable said that her conscripted into the South Korean army in year-old woman said in a faint voice during Millions of families have been separated Each of the reunions brought together husband was living well in the North. 1950, taken, she believes, to North Korea an interview this week at her home in since the 1950-53 war, which saw huge weeping family members who embraced She turned her attention to raising her movements of refugees in both directions. each other, desperate for details and news. two children as a single mother, but her Most don’t even know whether their rela- They were separated again a few days later. son said he often saw his mother cry alone tives are still alive because the two countries No Korean has received a second chance to in her room. She earned a living by growing bar citizens from exchanging mail, phone meet their relatives, according to South and selling mulberry, apple and peach calls and email. Korean Red Cross officials. seedlings, and sent both her children to About 22,000 North and South Koreans The dramatic scenes, which were shown university, an uncommon occurrence at the have had brief family reunions - 18,000 in on television, also affected those like Hong time, said the son, a retired veterinarian. person and the others by video - during a who weren’t chosen in the lottery. Hong’s family said she became seriously period of detente, but they ended in 2010 She and her husband, Park Jong Won, ill after watching a weeks-long South when tensions rose again. A proposal earlier married in 1943 at the age of 18 in a match Korean television program in 1983 about this month to discuss resuming reunions arranged by their families. She saw him separated family members. Her longing for quickly fizzled. briefly before their marriage, when he her husband has deepened with age, her “The little bit of hope I had was shat- dropped by her home with a relative. “I felt son said, because she knows she doesn’t tered,” said Cho Il Woong, 81, who left good,” she said. “Everyone in our neighbor- have long to live. behind his mother, sister and brother when hood thought he was handsome.” He said the family began holding tra- he and his father fled to the South to avoid During the interview this week, Hong ditional annual memorial services for his being drafted into the North Korean army. looked at a black-and-white photo of her father, starting five years ago, partly as an “People say time cures everything. Time has husband dressed in a jacket and tie. By her effort to get Hong to stop waiting for passed, but it hasn’t cured anything.” side, her gray-haired and bespectacled son him. But his mother refuses to attend the Time is running out too. South Koreans said his mother has often told him that his services. who want to meet relatives must apply for a father was quiet and liked to drink and eat Hong has repeatedly told her son not to permit, and applicants are then chosen by with friends. sell the family’s orchard, so it can be given lottery. The South Korean Red Cross, which Park was a university student when he to his father when he returns home. She GYEONGSAN: In this July 21, 2013 photo, South Korean Hong Jong administers the program with its North was conscripted in August 1950, two says it doesn’t matter that her husband Soon, 88, right, and her son Park Yong Ho look at their family photos Korean counterpart, is still accepting appli- months after North Korea invaded the would see a face furrowed by old age if near a portrait of her husband Park Jong Won, bottom center, during an cations, even though the program has been South. Hong had no word about him until they’re reunited, a face far different than interview at their house in Gyeongsan, South Korea. Hong gazes out suspended for three years. one of his friends showed up at her village that of the dark-haired woman in a tradi- her window for hours each day, past a small garden where she grows Most of the people applying for permits after the war and told her that he and Park tional Korean dress he last saw. It doesn’t sesame and red peppers, past an iron gate and small wall, hoping to see are over 70, and already nearly 56,000 of the had been held at a prison camp, either in matter to her if he’s remarried. “I just want roughly 129,000 applicants have died. The China or North Korea, according to the son, to tell him: ‘I waited for you; I waited for you a man she hasn’t seen or talked to in 63 years walk back home. —AP Korean Peninsula remains technically at war Park Yong Ho, who was five when his father until now.’ “ —AP Ex-China politician Bo’s The N Korean raid to ‘cut trial to begin this week Park Chung-Hee’s throat’ SEOUL: Kim Shin-Jo has no doubt planned to corner and execute Park, the were out cutting wood. According to where the mission went wrong-a crucial military strongman who had seized pow- Kim, a fierce debate ensued over Courts preparing materials for Bo trial miscalculation that prevented his team er in a military coup in South Korea seven whether or not to kill the villagers. For BEIJING: The trial of disgraced Chinese politi- pledges of transparency,” he said, referring to ers. But his populist ways and crime clean-up of 31 elite North Korean commandos years earlier. His assassination would, reasons never entirely explained, they cian could begin as early as this week, a the lack of any confirmation from the govern- were welcomed by many of ’s 30 assassinating then South Korean presi- Pyongyang hoped, trigger a popular opted to offer the four some on-the-spot source with direct knowledge of the matter ment about what exactly is happening in the million residents, as well as others who hoped dent Park Chung-Hee 45 years ago. insurrection against the government and ideological training, and then let them said yesterday, marking the beginning of the case or when the trial will start. Still, Bo is that Bo could take his leftist-shaded policies “Had we killed them all, no alert would the US armed forces in the South and, go with a stern warning not to raise the end of China’s most sensational scandal in unlikely to be given the death sentence, nationwide. have been raised and I suspect we would eventually, a full-scale conflict. The team alarm. The villagers promptly went to the decades. despite the severity of the charges he is facing, China’s party-run courts rarely find in have been able to achieve our objective,” had cut through the wire fence of the police and the alarm was duly raised. The The trial is most likely to take place in the Li added. favour of defendants, especially in politically- Kim told AFP. The “them” were four South heavily-mined demilitarised zone (DMZ) commandos still managed to get within eastern city of Jinan, said the source, speaking “They’ve long since ruled out executing sensitive cases. But some leftist sympathisers Korean villagers the commandos that divides the two Koreas shortly a few hundred meters of the Blue House on condition of anonymity to avoid repercus- him. He’s most likely to get life in jail.” Bo was have insisted Bo is the victim of a political plot. encountered on January 19, 1968, some before midnight on January 17, within before they were confronted by South sions for talking to a foreign reporter about ousted as Communist Party chief in the south- “It’s very hard to believe these accusations. 36 hours into what remains the most 30 meters of a manned US military posi- Korean security forces. A vicious gunbat- elite politics. western city of Chongqing last year after Bo is a great man who knew how to get things daring cross-border raid carried out in tion. tle broke out and the commandos scat- Bo has been charged with accepting Heywood’s murder. done,“ said Sima Nan, a well-known defender the six decades since the end of the The infiltration went smoothly and tered, only to be picked off in a series of bribes, corruption and abuse of power, the Before that, he had been widely tipped to of Bo’s policies who makes a living appearing 1950-53 Korean War. they made rapid progress towards the encounters that lasted more than a week source added. Hong Kong’s South China be promoted to the party’s elite inner core. His on television entertainment shows. The commandos’ target was the pres- South Korean capital when they sudden- as South Korean troops swept the sur- Morning Post, citing unidentified sources, said downfall came after his estranged police chief, “What he did, to radically transform idential Blue House in Seoul where they ly came across the four villagers who rounding countryside. —AFP details of the charges against Bo had been read Wang, fled briefly to a U.S. consulate in the Chongqing from the undeveloped backwater out at meetings of government officials in his neighbouring city of Chengdu in February last it was, was quite amazing.” Bo was suspend- former power base of Chongqing and other ed from the party’s top ranks in April 2012, cities. when his wife Gu was named as an official sus- One of Bo’s lawyers, Li Guifang, contacted pect in the murder of Heywood, a long-time by Reuters, said it was “inconvenient to speak”. friend of the couple who also helped their son He later turned off his mobile telephone. “I settle into study in Britain. have not received any notice about this case,” In August last year, Gu, formerly a powerful an official at the propaganda department of lawyer, was given a suspended death sen- the Intermediate People’s Court in Jinan said by tence, which effectively means life in prison, telephone. for murdering Heywood. Wang was then However, a Jinan government official with jailed for 15 years over charges that indicated knowledge of the case, who asked not to be Bo tried to stifle a murder inquiry, in the first identified by name, said the city was one of official linking of Bo with a criminal case. After several in China where courts were preparing first helping Gu evade suspicion of poisoning materials for a Bo trial. He did not elaborate. Heywood, Wang hushed up evidence of the Bo’s wife, , and his former police murder, according to the official account of chief, , have both been jailed over Wang’s trial. In late January 2012, Wang con- China’s biggest political scandal in years, which fronted Bo with the allegation that Gu was sus- stems from the murder of British businessman pected of killing Heywood. But Wang was Neil Heywood in November 2011. “angrily rebuked and had his ears boxed”. In September last year, the government Since Bo was sacked, he has disappeared accused Bo of corruption and of bending the Chongqing party from public view and has not had a chance to law to hush up the murder. It also accused him secretary Bo Xilai respond publicly to the accusations against of “improper sexual relations with multiple him. At a news conference days before his dis- women”, a common charge levelled against year and accused Bo’s wife of poisoning missal as Chongqing party chief, Bo scorned as officials suspected of graft. Heywood. nonsense unspecified accusations of misdeeds China’s prosecutors and courts come under Bo, a former commerce minister, used his by his wife and said unnamed people were Communist Party control and are most unlikely post as Communist Party chief of Chongqing pouring “filth on my family”. to challenge its accusations, though formal from 2007 to 2012 to cast the sprawling, haze- Rumours have swirled in China about Bo’s charges have yet to be publicly announced covered municipality into a showcase for his fate, but the government has given no defini- and the trial is likely to be conducted, at least mix of populist policies and bold spending tive word on progress into the investigation partly, in secret. plans that won support from leftists yearning against him since late last year. Another Hong But that would be natural if the case touch- for a charismatic leader. Wang had spearhead- Kong newspaper, the Beijing-backed Ta Kung es upon what China considers sensitive mat- ed Bo’s controversial campaign against organ- Pao, reported in January that Bo was about to ters which may be considered state secrets, ised crime, a prominent plank in Bo’s barely be tried in the southern city of Guiyang, said Li Weidong, a former magazine editor concealed campaign to join the topmost which sent dozens of reporters flocking to who has followed the scandal around Bo. ranks of the Communist Party. the courthouse. The report turned out to be “Still, this is not good for the government’s His brash self-promotion irked some lead- untrue. —Reuters Chinese vice president to visit North Korea

BEIJING: China’s vice president will visit North Korea this week for North Korea also frustrated Beijing by refusing to agree to high- Korean War commemorations following a period of strained rela- level meetings and incensed the Chinese public after a Chinese tions between the communist neighbors. fishing crew was detained. The bad blood led to an unusual half- Vice President Li Yuanchao will be the highest ranking Chinese year gap in high-level contacts that ended in May when official to visit North Korea since Kim Jong Un took over as leader Pyongyang dispatched one of Kim’s close allies to Beijing to reaf- of the impoverished hard-line communist state upon his father’s firm to close traditional ties and commit North Korea to eventually death in December 2011. rejoining six-nation nuclear disarmament talks hosted by Beijing. The trip lasting Thursday through Sunday affirms a warming Despite the improvement in ties, policy toward the North trend in relations between a deeply isolated Pyongyang and remains one of the most debated issues among the Chinese for- Beijing, its only real ally and key source of economic assistance. eign relations establishment, with some scholars going so far as The statement posted yesterday on the Chinese Foreign calling for Beijing to end its economic and diplomatic support for Ministry’s website said Li will visit for 60th anniversary commemo- Pyongyang. rations of the end of the 1950-53 Korean War, in which China Yet North Korea remains a crucial buffer between China and fought on the North’s side against UN forces led by the United the 28,000 U.S. troops based in South Korea, and Beijing wins cred- States. That shared history, in which troops sent by Mao Zedong it internationally by exercising what influence it has over the likely saved the North Korean regime from annihilation, has been regime to moderate its behavior. the default fallback for the sides through periods of ambivalence That means China will retain its support for Pyongyang, even bordering on animosity. while becoming more critical of some of its actions, wrote Ren Most recently, Beijing was deeply offended by Pyongyang’s Xiao, director of the Center for the Study of Chinese Foreign Policy actions following Kim’s ascension, including conducting rocket at Fudan University in . launches, a nuclear test and other saber-rattling that spiked ten- “China is bound to adjust its North Korean policies, but it does- sions with South Korea and the US. n’t mean Beijing will side with the U.S., , and South Korea. Beijing considered the moves an affront to its interests in Rather, it will respond to the North’s extreme moves that offend regional stability and showed its displeasure by joining with the US China’s interests and will make the North correct those moves,” Ren to back UN sanctions and cut off dealings with North Korea’s wrote in a recent essay for the Washington-based Center for Foreign Trade Bank. Strategic and International Studies. —AP THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 ANALYSIS14

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ike second marriages, attempts by the United States to promote a peace agreement between Israel and Lthe Palestinians represent a triumph of hope over experience. But Secretary of State John F. Kerry, who has engaged in his own version of shuttle diplomacy in recent weeks, deserves credit for bringing the two sides back to the bargaining table. He announced Friday that Israeli and Palestinian negotiators would meet in Washington for ini- tial talks within a week or so. Of course, this initiative could unravel. On Sunday, a Palestinian spokesman warned that talks would be “condi- tioned on many clarifications about core issues” and that several “sticking points” remained unresolved. But Kerry obviously was confident enough to go public with the announcement, and there are indications that he has been able to finesse objections from both sides that have previ- ously blocked the resumption of talks. For example, while Israel may not formally agree to suspend settlement activi- ty in the West Bank, in practice it may be willing to exercise restraint. The outlines of a so-called final-status agreement have Southern Europe awaits German election in fear, hope been obvious for decades and can be found in dusty brief- ing books dating to the Clinton administration. The By Julien Toyer issuance and accept a full-fledged banking Rajoy and Greece’s Antonis Samaras share a bankers are convinced different winds are Palestinians would finally get an independent state in the union, unlocking credit in the recession-hit common appetite for closing ranks behind blowing in Berlin, ordinary citizens have yet West Bank and Gaza Strip, in exchange for recognizing ike the coming of the messiah, nation. Merkel as she tops the polls 60 days to the to be persuaded. The efforts deployed by Israel and relinquishing the dream of a universal “right of depressed southern Europe nations vote. Earlier this month, they flocked to Berlin Merkel and her finance minister Wolfgang return” for the descendants of those displaced when Israel Lawait Angela Merkel’s likely victory in WISHFUL THINKING? to cheer her at a summit on youth unemploy- Schauble to support governments in the was created after World War II. Germany’s September election with a mixture While market turmoil has eased in the ment in Europe which many saw as a mere struggling countries and restore Germany’s (If exiled Palestinians are to return to the region, it will of hope and trepidation. Four years into the euro zone and last year’s massive capital out- political show for her campaign. Centre-right damaged public image have had little or no be to the new Palestinian state, although there might be euro zone debt crisis, people in debt-laden flows from southern Europe to safe-haven governments in , Portugal, Greece and effect so far. financial compensation for some refugees.) Jerusalem Spain, Italy, Greece, Portugal and Cyprus are Germany have started to reverse, more needs Cyprus hope to bank on a new political land- The dominant feeling remains that would be the capital of Israel, but the city’s Arab sector deeply worried that a third term in power for to be done. The correction pace of imbal- scape in the European Union after the depar- Germany was too slow to respond to the debt would serve as the capital of Palestine. The border the conservative chancellor may only bring ances in the European Central Bank’s Target 2 ture of France’s Nicolas Sarkozy and Italy’s crisis and when it did, it pursued only national between Israel and Palestine would generally track the them more austerity and pain. cross-border payments system, a key indica- Mario Monti, Merkel’s closest allies in the con- objectives such as indirectly bailing out its Green Line that served as a boundary between Israel and The five countries that implemented tor of financial stress within the single curren- tinent. banks exposed to southern Europe, and the Jordanian-ruled West Bank before the 1967 war, but Merkel’s anti-crisis recipes and cut spending cy zone used by ECB President Mario Draghi New French President Francois Hollande shielding its own taxpayers. An anti-Merkel with exchanges of land that would bring major Jewish set- massively in areas such as health and educa- to monitor monetary policy, remain slow. and Italian Prime Minister Letta, both from sentiment has grown in these nations as she tlements under Israeli rule. tion, have been in or close to recession since Continued German support will be key to the centre-left political family, while working imposed unpopular austerity policies in It is true that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin 2008. Unemployment tops 27 percent in keep the fever down. Senior government on their relations with Merkel do not enjoy return for financial support, adding to histori- Netanyahu has always been skeptical of a two-state solu- Spain and Greece. Their leaders, however, dis- sources in these countries insist Merkel has the close ties of their predecessors. “Hollande cal animosity towards Germany dating back tion, and that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud agree. Confident that Merkel will tone down signaled flexibility on these issues in recent will always be there of course but Germany from World War Two. Abbas is a weak and unpopular leader (who does not even her budget cutting mantra and accept more private talks. But she has given no public indi- needs a very strong ally in the south and that “I just hope it’s not true that treating us control the Gaza Strip, which is ruled by Hamas). But these burden-sharing within the euro zone, they cation of such a U-turn and many in Berlin should be us,” said a senior Spanish govern- badly makes her more popular in Germany,” complications needn’t be fatal to a resumption of negotia- are positioning themselves as close allies of caution it is highly unlikely to happen, warn- ment source who talked to Reuters on condi- said Teresa Reis, a technology student in tions. For the Palestinians, an agreement would mean not Europe’s main paymaster. ing against wishful thinking. tion of anonymity. “No effort should be Lisbon. “That would mean something is seri- only a long-dreamed-of state but an unprecedented infu- “I think we will see a different Mrs Merkel “Many people are waiting for the elections spared in gaining this place we already ously wrong with Germany and Europe. But sion of economic and technical assistance. —MCT after the elections,” said Cypriot President then hope, expect ... a change in the German enjoyed in the nineties.” anyway, we all need better leaders and I hope Nicos Anastasiades, echoing a view shared by position. This is not what I would expect,” Rajoy is not alone in pushing this line. Germany gets one too.” The tune is the same most of his fellow southern European leaders. German European Central Bank executive Samaras, Passos Coelho and Anastasiades are in where, on the occasion of Unfolding China In Greece, where crunch time for plugging a board member Joerg Asmussen told Reuters also jockeying for a “special relationship” with Schauble’s visit last week, a group of women budget gap with a third bailout of the coun- in an interview this month. Noting that other Merkel which they say will help secure their unfolded Greek flags and chanted “Nazi, Nazi” gradual descent try starts at the end of September, hopes are countries such as the , , countries better bailout deals. Although outside the finance ministry. high that debt issues can finally be sorted out and shared Berlin’s doubts, results have been limited, they intend stick- One of the protesters, 34-year old Efi ne of the most important economic stories of the after the German election, maybe through a he said: “It’s easy to hide behind Germany... ing to their game plan after the Sept 22 elec- Anestopoulou who has been unemployed era is unfolding in China, and every American new debt write-off. It’s a group of countries, it’s not only tions. “Irrespective of how harsh she was since the crisis began, told Reuters: “I’ve been Oshould hope for a happy ending. The world’s sec- In Italy and Portugal, where austerity has Germany.” What’s more, a good part of towards us, she is a capable leader both of unemployed for three years and my pockets ond-largest economy is slowing down from its 30-year not yielded many positive results, policymak- Merkel’s post-election crisis response will Germany and of Europe,” Anastasiades said, are empty. I don’t even have money to buy dash. A formula based on exports, cheap credit, heavy ers believe Merkel will accept a more bal- depend on which party she needs to team up adding that Merkel’s leadership was behind food. “I didn’t rob anyone, I didn’t steal any manufacturing and infrastructure investment has run its anced model for managing the economic cri- with to secure a majority. recent successes by the euro zone in tackling money to deserve this... It’s our politicians course - after, it should be noted, helping to lift hundreds sis if she wins. In Spain, where banks were res- the debt crisis. who don’t want us to revolt against the of millions of people out of poverty. China’s economy cued with 42 billion euros of European mon- PARTNERS German visitor,” she said in a trembling voice, grew 7.5 percent in the second quarter this year, far below ey, expectations are that the chancellor will Anastasiades, Portugal’s Pedro Passos ‘NAZI, NAZI’ showing her empty pockets to a policeman the double-digit gains of the recent past. Clued-in econo- lean towards common euro zone debt Coelho, Italy’s Enrico Letta, Spain’s Mariano But while politicians, businessmen and trying to disperse the small group.— Reuters mists such as Zhiwei Zhang at Nomura predict that growth will fall below 7 percent in 2014. When China slows, the world feels it. To an extent, Mali to remain ‘on life support’ after election business activity in the U.S., Europe and Japan will be con- strained. That might sound like a problem, but it could By Stephane Barbier driving down Malians’ already low purchas- Nearly half of its 15 million people live tions. The MNLA sided with a French-led turn out to be a big plus in the long run. Here’s why: China ing power. All of the key economic indica- below the poverty line, the average life military offensive which reclaimed most of is embarking on an ambitious plan to overhaul its giant eserted by tourists and foreign tors were in the red, the document said, expectancy is 53 and the fertility rate is the lost territory from the Islamists, but economy and provide for sustainable growth in the investors, wracked by instability and leading to “the closure of many hotels and among the highest in the world. Mali’s eco- much of Mali has been left in ruins, neglect- future. Its leaders recognize that the Asian giant needs to Dbeset by crippling poverty, Mali is tourist establishments and other tertiary nomic emergency has been exacerbated ed or destroyed in the fighting. In the north, be rebalanced so that consumer spending and domestic struggling to emerge from its worst crisis in structures, the slowdown in the secondary by the urgent need for rebuilding after the over 90 percent of health centres closed demand set the pace. China’s economy must consume living memory despite pledges of massive sector, particularly the public buildings and conflict which followed a rebellion by the during the crisis, as well as numerous more of what it produces. It needs an economy, in other aid. The international community and works sector, and decreased foreign direct ethnic Tuareg National Movement for the schools, the report to the donor conference words, more like ours. politicians at home have sold the presiden- investment”. Liberation of Azawad (MNLA). noted. Public buildings across the north To achieve that end, the country that gave us Mao tial election next Sunday as a crucial turn- Mali, with its mainly agricultural econo- The Tuaregs seized key northern cities were destroyed, especially in Timbuktu and Zedong’s communist revolution has to embrace free mar- ing point but analysts warn that the impov- my based on cotton, cattle and food crops, before being sidelined by their Al Qaeda- Gao, whose governors have been forced to kets. It has to allow its currency to float more freely based erished west African nation’s woes are just was ranked 182nd out of 187 countries in linked allies who imposed a harsh version of function from private homes, their official on economic conditions. It has to allow its interest rates beginning. 2012 on the United Nations Development Islamic law in towns under their control, car- residences and offices destroyed. Numerous for loans and deposits to rise and fall. Protected sectors of Economic growth is at a 10-year low Program’s Human Development Index. rying out amputations and summary execu- roads criss-crossing the vast desert are no its economy have to be opened. Any workable new for- after a separatist rebellion and coup last longer passable while health centers and mula will involve greater competition, and less state con- year which toppled the elected president drinking water distribution centers have trol. There is no blueprint to follow. This isn’t like replicat- and allowed Islamists to occupy the north been destroyed by the Islamists. “Mali has ing an American factory, or copying a Chicago-style sky- before being ousted by a French-led mili- recently received significant announce- scraper. Beijing’s policy pronouncements so far have been tary intervention. The finance ministry said ments of funds to rebuild the country. But broad and general: Chinese officials, for instance, have a “good agricultural season” and the fact everything is urgent,” said Gao councilor said they want to clamp down on unregulated lending, that Mali remains the third largest gold Mamadou Maiga. but also keep plenty of capital flowing. The details will be producer in Africa have buffered some of “The problem is how to quickly release tricky to implement, especially given a huge expansion in the worst effects of the crisis. But govern- these funds, and start rebuilding in a cli- Chinese debt over the past five years. On Friday, China ment data shows GDP declined by 1.2 per- mate of insecurity in parts of the country.” scrapped some controls over interest rates on bank lend- cent last year, the first contraction in the While the Islamists were largely killed, ing. It was a modest step in the right direction.—MCT economy since 2001, and following a year arrested or flushed out of northern Mali’s of 4.3 percent growth in 2011. towns and villages, security is still a press- The coup resulted in the suspension of ing issue, with militants hiding out in the almost all of the official development assis- desert and regrouping. “The situation is All articles appearing on these tance, except emergency aid and direct aid under control for the time being but the pages are the personal opinion of to the population. At a donor conference in reality is this: terrorism is not yet complete- Brussels in May, Mali secured pledges of 3.2 ly defeated,” said a Malian security official. the writers. Kuwait Times takes no billion euros ($4.2 billion) from internation- Faced with the ongoing instability, responsibility for views expressed al partners including France and the United many humanitarian groups have suspend- therein. Kuwait Times invites read- States, giving the government a little ed their activities in the north and those breathing room. A recovery plan presented who stayed on are impeded by tight securi- ers to voice their opinions. Please to the donors said, however, that the coun- ty restrictions. “The next President of the send submissions via email to: opin- try had been plunged into recession in Mali’s interim president Dioncounda Traore (right) exchange gifts with Republic of Mali is bound to be a transition- 2012 after “the resources of the state al president. His task will be difficult,” said [email protected] or via snail Tuareg National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA) delegation mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. decreased by 30 percent and overall spend- social scientist Mamadou Samake. “Not ing by 33 percent”. leader, Ibrahim Ag Assaleh, in Bamako. Tuareg rebels held talks with Mali’s only should he have the tact necessary to The editor reserves the right to edit The balance of payments deficit interim president, discussing possibilities for peace and reconciliation, but lead the country, but he will also have to be any submission as necessary. amounted to $99 million last year and infla- tensions remained high as a homemade bomb was found in flashpoint city strong. I think that, for a while, Mali will tion rose from 3.5 percent to 5.3 percent, Kidal a week from a crucial presidential vote. — AFP remain on life support.”— AFP NEWS THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013

Pakistan’s new hero Burka Avenger

ISLAMABAD: Wonder Woman and Supergirl now have a Pakistani counterpart in the pantheon of female superheroes - one who shows a lot less skin. Meet Burka Avenger: a mild-mannered teacher with secret martial arts skills who uses a flowing black burka to hide her identity as she fights local thugs seeking to shut down the girls’ school where she works. Sadly, it’s a battle Pakistanis are all too familiar with in the real world. The Taleban have blown up hundreds of schools and attacked activists in Pakistan’s northwest because they oppose girls’ education. The militants sparked worldwide condemnation last fall when they shot 15-year-old schoolgirl activist Malala Yousafzai in the head in an unsuccessful attempt to kill her. Action in the “Burka Avenger” cartoon series, which is scheduled to start running on Geo TV in early August, is much more lighthearted. The bungling bad guys evoke more laughter than fear and are no match for the Burka Avenger, undoubtedly the first South Asian ninja who wields books and pens as weapons. The Urdu language show is the brainchild of one of Pakistan’s biggest pop stars, Aaron Haroon Rashid - known to many as simply Haroon - who conceived of it as a way to emphasize the importance of girls’ education and teach chil- dren other lessons, such as protecting the environment and not dis- criminating against others. This last point is critical in a country where Islamist militants wage repeated attacks on religious minorities. “Each one of our episodes is centered around a moral, which sends out strong social messages to kids,” Rashid told The Associated Press in his first interview about the show. “But it is cloaked in pure entertainment, laughter, action and adventure.” The decision to clothe the superhero in a black burka - also often spelled burqa, a full-length robe commonly worn by conservative Islamic women in Pakistan and Afghanistan - could raise eyebrows because some people view the outfit as a sign of oppression. The Taleban forced women to wear burkas when they took control of ISLAMABAD: Pakistani schoolgirls, Shazil Ishtiaq, 12 (right) and Aysha Huma, 9 (center) attend a Karate class at Shotokan Afghanistan in the 1990s. Karate School in Islamabad, Pakistan. Wonder Woman and Supergirl now have a Pakistani counterpart in the pantheon of The version worn by the Burka Avenger shows only her eyes and female superheroes - one who shows a lot less skin. — AP fingers - though it has a sleeker, more ninja-like look than the bulky school in Halwapur so he can pocket the money a charity gave him to dastardly plan with a deep, evil laugh, one of his minions butts in and robes of an actual burka. Rashid, who is certainly no radical Islamist, run it. He finds a willing accomplice in Bandook, whose beliefs echo says, “But how will we get visas to go to all those places?” - a reference said he used a burka to give a local feel to the show, which is billed as those of the Taleban and many other men in conservative, Islamic to how difficult it can be for Pakistanis to travel, given their country’s the first animated series ever produced in Pakistan. Pakistan. reputation. A group of orphans who were provided an early screening “It’s not a sign of oppression. She is using the burka to hide her “What business do women have with education?” says Bandook. of the first episode at an orphanage on the outskirts of Islamabad identity like other superheroes,” said Rashid. “Since she is a woman, we “They should stay at home, washing, scrubbing and cleaning, toiling in laughed and cheered as the Burka Avenger vanquished her enemies. could have dressed her up like Catwoman or Wonder Woman, but that .” Bandook padlocks the gate of the school and orders the Ten year-old Samia Naeem said she liked the crusading heroine probably wouldn’t have worked in Pakistan.” The series is set in crowd of young girls outside to leave. Ashu steps forward to resist and “because she saved kids’ lives, she motivated them for education and Halwapur, a fictional town nestled in the soaring mountains and ver- delivers a defiant speech about the importance of girls’ education - school.” Rashid, the pop star, funded much of the program himself, but dant valleys of northern Pakistan. perhaps marking her as a future activist. “The girls of today are the also had help from an outside donor who preferred not to be credited. The Burka Avenger’s true identity is Jiya, whose adopted father, mothers of tomorrow,” says Ashu. “If the mothers are not educated, He leveraged his musical background in the process. Each of the 13 Kabbadi Jan, taught her the karate moves she uses to defeat her ene- then future generations will also remain illiterate.” episodes completed so far contains songs written and performed by mies. When not garbed as her alter ego, Jiya does not wear a burka, or Bandook is unmoved, but the Burka Avenger appears and fights off him and other major Pakistani rock stars, such as Ali Azmat and Ali even a less conservative headscarf over her hair. The main bad guys the magician’s henchmen with martial arts moves reminiscent of the Zafar. are Vadero Pajero, a balding, corrupt politician who wears a dollar sign- movie The Matrix. Using his magical powers, Bandook disappears in a Rashid is producing an album of 10 songs and music videos that shaped gold medallion around his neck, and Baba Bandook, an evil puff of smoke. The Burka Avenger hurls a flying pen that breaks open will be broadcast alongside the show. He has also created a Burka magician with a bushy black beard and mustache who is meant to the padlock on the school’s gate as the children cheer. The show, which Avenger iPhone game and a fully interactive website that will accom- resemble a Taleban commander. is slickly animated using high-powered computer graphics, does a pany the show’s launch. In one of the music videos, Rashid and local Caught in the middle are the show’s main child characters: Ashu good job of mixing scenes that will entertain children with those that rap star Adil Omar sing in praise of the Burka Avenger, while standing and her twin brother Immu and their best friend Mooli, who loves even adults will find laugh-out-loud funny. in front of a pair of colorfully decorated Pakistani trucks festooned with nothing more than munching on radishes in the company of his pet In one episode, Bandook builds a robot to take over the world’s bright lights. “Don’t mess with the lady in black, when she’s on the goat, Golu. In the first episode, Pajero wants to shut down the girls’ major cities, including London, New York and Paris. As he outlines his attack,” they sing. — AP

Egypt Islamists enraged as army calls for ... Back-story overshadows elections

Continued from Page 1 session was chaired by Mohamed ElBaradei, Egypt’s top Continued from Page 1 years, and the ICM has expanded its political reach, reform campaigner who was named vice president after leaving Kuwait at odds with many Gulf partners that At the same time, Islamic militants have stepped up Morsi’s ouster. Kuwait’s ruling family controls all key government strongly oppose any presence of the Brotherhood as a attacks on security forces in Sinai Peninsula since Morsi’s fall, The July 3 coup that ousted Morsi followed four days of positions, yet nowhere else in the Gulf can elected law- potential threat to their rule. killing nearly 20 soldiers and policemen and raising fears of a mass protests by millions of Egyptians demanding that he makers block initiatives or question officials, calling in At a political rally in Kuwait last week, hundreds of wave of militant violence. Yesterday, suspected militants killed step down. Morsi’s supporters insist he must be reinstated, Cabinet ministers for grilling over alleged mismanage- ICM members denounced Kuwait and other nations two soldiers and wounded three others in four separate branding his ouster as a coup against democracy. The for- attacks in Sinai. In the early hours yesterday, a bomb went off mer president was Egypt’s first freely elected leader, but his ment and other issues. The escalating friction has that have pledged money to the new Egyptian govern- outside the main police headquarters in the Nile Delta city of opponents say he concentrated too much power in his own turned Kuwaiti politics into a complicated web of legal ment. “This coup is a disgrace,” said Jamaan Al-Harbish, Mansou6ra, wounding 19 people. Presidential spokesman hands and his Islamist group, the Muslim Brotherhood. challenges, boycotts and crackdowns over Internet a leading member of the ICM, referring to the military’s Ahmed El-Muslemani called the attack an act of terrorism. El-Sisi said yesterday that he had no intention, “not a for a posts deemed insulting to the Amir, Sheik Sabah Al ouster of the Egyptian president. “To the brave Egyptian The Mansoura bombing is a possible sign that a militant second,” to go back on a political road map he announced Ahmed Al Sabah. people, we say this: You are today facing the tyrants of campaign could be spreading to Egypt’s heartland, where so the day he ousted Morsi, which entailed parliamentary and The timing of Saturday’s election underlines the our nation. All the tyrants in our nation want you to be far the violence has been restricted to street clashes between presidential elections by early 2014 and a referendum extent of the crisis - holding the vote during the Islamic defeated. Never give up.” the two sides. The youth movement Tamarod, or “Rebel,” before that on a new constitution or amendments to the which spearheaded the campaign to topple Morsi, said it will one drafted by Morsi’s Islamist backers. holy month of Ramadan and its dawn-to-dusk fasting, a That is not the only challenge that could escalate participate in the demonstrations called by El-Sisi to He promised foreign observers from the UN and the rare occurrence in the Muslim world. The election was after the election. Rights groups and media watchdogs denounce what it called terrorism and bring Morsi to account European Union would be invited to monitor the elections. called after Kuwait’s top court dissolved parliament in have stepped up denunciations of Kuwait’s social media for “the crimes he committed against the people.” “We are ready for an election to be supervised by the whole June. But it let stand the Amir’s decree changing the clampdowns, part of wider Gulf efforts to punish Twitter El-Sisi’s address yesterday in the Mediterranean coastal city world,” he said. El-Sisi was a member of the military council voting rules to one vote per person. Previously, each users and others for posts considered insulting to rulers. of Alexandria was a strong sign that the top general is the that ruled Egypt for nearly 17 months after the ouster in voter was allowed four votes that could be spread over Last week, an Appeals Court in Kuwait upheld a 20- source of real power in Egypt, despite his assertions that 2011 of autocrat Hosni Mubarak. He was the chief of military several candidates. Critics claimed that encouraged month sentence against an online activist for “offend- authority has been handed completely to the civilian govern- intelligence at the time. Morsi named him defense minister vote-buying and bolstered clan-run political blocs. ing” the Amir. ment set up after Morsi’s fall. El-Sisi called for rallies tomorrow and military chief in August 2012. to be as large as those on June 30, when millions took to the Yesterday, El-Sisi sharply criticized Morsi and the Late Tuesday, the Kuwait’s Constitutional Court On Sunday, New York-based Human Rights Watch streets to demand Morsi’s ouster, and July 3, when millions Brotherhood, repeating assertions he has frequently made rejected an appeal to postpone or cancel the election denounced the sentence and urged Kuwait to “tolerate again celebrated his ouster. He promised police and troops in the last three weeks that they were driving the country over claims the government did not have the full this kind of criticism, not persecute people who dare would guard the rallies. toward civil strife and imposing their own brand of Islam to a authority to set the date after parliament was dissolved. express it.” Kuwaiti authorities have also targeted oppo- The call for demonstrations is likely to be matched by mostly resistant population. He said he had never shied The Amir’s edict on the voting rule changes ignited sition figures. In February, a court sentenced three for- similar calls by Morsi’s supporters, raising the specter of vio- away from speaking his mind to Morsi. “Don’t ever think that widespread outrage, spawning street clashes and the mer opposition lawmakers to three years hard labor for lence tomorrow. “Tomorrow, every honorable and honest I deceived the former president. I repeatedly told him that formation of another odd alliance of pro-reform liberals insulting the country’s ruler during speeches at political Egyptian must come out. Come out and remind the whole the army is the army of all Egyptians and stands at an equal world that you have a will and resolve of your own,” El-Sisi distance from all parties. I told him that the army is under his and conservative Islamists pledging to sit out the elec- rallies. said. “Please, shoulder your responsibility with me, your command because he had an electoral mandate,” he said. tion in protest. Liberals joined the boycott over anger Appeals Court this week overturned the sentences, army and the police and show your size and steadfastness in Meanwhile, President Barack Obama has decided to halt that the Amir used a decree to change the voting rules but Kuwait’s government can still challenge the deci- the face of what is going on,” said the US-trained general. El- the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Egypt for an undeter- rather than go through parliament. sion. Another former lawmaker, Musallam Al-Barrack, Sisi cautioned that his call for mass demonstrations should mined period due to the “current situation” on the ground The boycott front appears to unraveling, but stand- refused to surrender this spring when a court sentenced not be taken as an invitation to violence. there, the Pentagon said yesterday. “Given the current situa- ing firm is Kuwait’s version of the Muslim Brotherhood, him to five years for a speech that accused the Amir of Commenting on El-Sisi’s address, Essam El-Erian, a senior tion in Egypt, we do not believe it is appropriate to move the Islamic Constitutional Movement, or ICM. Dismay pushing Kuwait toward an “autocracy.” The sentence Brotherhood leader, made it clear that the Morsi camp forward at this time with the delivery of F-16s,” Pentagon intends to stick to its guns. “There is no solution except spokesman George Little told reporters, adding Obama’s over the toppling of Egyptian President Mohammed was later dropped on appeal, but his case remains in rescinding the coup and the return of legitimacy,” he told Al- decision was made with the unanimous consent of his entire Morsi and his Brotherhood-led government - and the court. A hearing is set for early September. Jazeera Mubasher Misr. Morsi’s Muslim Brotherhood yester- national security team. Violence has surged in Egypt since backing by Kuwait and other Gulf nations of the new Shafeeq Ghabra, a Kuwait-based political science day boycotted the inaugural session of a reconciliation con- the military overthrow of Mohamed Morsi, Egypt’s first dem- military-led leadership there - has widened the rifts professor, said the new election “postponed inevitable ference sponsored by interim President Adly Mansour. The ocratically elected president. — Agencies between the ICM and Kuwait’s rulers. There is also the clashes,” but risks remain that opposition groups may possibility of even more aggressive protests and oppo- stop considering parliament the best place to make sition by the group after the election. their voices heard. “People will resort to other means if Appeals Court disqualifies 3, reinstates 4... The ICM denies any direct connect with Egypt’s they stop believing in the parliament, and that’s slowly Muslim Brotherhood. They had a near-break after many becoming the case,” Ghabra said. “People will resort to Continued from Page 1 The ministry said that voting will start at 8.00 in the Brotherhood members outside Kuwait backed Iraq’s their tribes and sects, and this only makes it worse for morning until 8.00 pm and it will not stop during Iftar 1990 invasion of Kuwait. Ties have improved in recent Kuwait.” — AP The prosecution freed member of the scrapped time in the evening. Voting will be held at 105 centers Assembly Mishari Al-Husseini on a KD 10,000 bail and with each center having a number of polling stations. new candidate Saud Al-Subaie on KD5,000 bail but barred The Ministry of Health said it will set up around 100 clin- them from leaving the country. ics at polling centers and provide 50 ambulances for How to worship Courtesy TIES Center, a leading non-political NGO pro- moting relations between Westerners and Muslims The prosecution also released a number of workers for emergencies. With the election campaign coming to end Continued from Page 1 the candidates after interrogating them on their alleged today, a number of leading candidates made what seems through dialogue, friendship and cultural exchange. For involvement in organizing vote-buying operations. The to be their last bid for winning a seat in the next commanded, and I am the first of the Muslims (i.e, those more information. www.tiescenter.net new move came hours after police conducted two raids Assembly. who submit to Him).’” (6:163) late Tuesday night on suspected homes being used for Speaker of the scrapped Assembly and former MP Ali If the purpose of life is worship, and if remembrance, grati- vote-buying. A large number of citizens and at least one Al-Rashed reiterated his total support for the regime and tude, glorification, supplication, obedience, love, reliance, sin- candidate were detained and sent to the Public the ruling family, saying that “we want the regime and cerity and total dedication are parts of worship, then every- Prosecution. It was not immediately known whether the ruling family for no selfish interest but because they one, no matter when or where or how he lived, could worship those candidates will be allowed to run in the election. ensure the stability of the country”. Former deputy his Creator. And if someone without the resources, relations, But even if they continue to run and win seats in the next speaker Abdullah Al-Roumi also said that the Kuwaiti and opportunities to enact positive changes in the world JULY 25, 2013 Assembly, their results can be challenged in court. people want the ruling family to continue and they never could at least worship his Creator, then he would have lived Authorities in the meantime is gearing up for the elec- challenged their rule, but they also want the family to fully, and he would be acknowledged by the only Power that tion day with the Interior Ministry saying it has mobilized appoint competent family members in key posts. really matters. around 11,000 security men to ensure security of the Speaking at an election campaign, constitutional election process. The Justice Ministry said over 800 expert Mohammad Al-Maqate warned that there is a Question: Why did Allah create us? judges will supervise the election and counting of votes great possibility the next Assembly will be scrapped which will remain manual because it is the most trusted again by the Constitutional Court due to flawed constitu- way in determining the outcome of the polls. tional procedures leading to the election. THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 SPORTS

Bekele driven by father’s legacy Baptista heads to Cruzeiro Thorpe eyes Rio Games

ITEN: When Kenyan Peter Some, who friends say runs like Ethiopian great MADRID: Former Brazil international Julio Baptista is quitting Malaga : Australian swimming great Ian Thorpe has not ruled out a crack at Kenenisa Bekele, races in next month’s Moscow world championships, he and will return home to join Cruzeiro after an injury-disrupted two and a competing at the next Olympics in in 2016 despite not qualifying will be thinking of his late father. “I’m motivated by my father’s memory,” half years in Spain, the La Liga club said yesterday. for last year’s London Games. Some told Reuters in Iten, a small village perched on an escarpment in The five-times Olympic champion, who made his Olympic debut as a Kenya’s Rift Valley, a region that has become a global hub for middle and “Julio Baptista and Malaga reached an amicable agreement on Friday to terminate the striker’s contract,” Malaga said on their website teenager at Sydney in 2000 and will be nearly 34 by the time Rio comes around, long distance runners. “My father was also an athlete. I’m following in his is back in training under Russian coach Gennadi Touretski in Europe. “I am pret- (www.malagacf.com). footsteps,” added Some, who won the 2013 Paris Marathon. Some Muge, ty old but to be honest, I haven’t made a decision about another Olympics,” who died in 1997, won a bronze medal at the 1983 IAAF world cross coun- “Malaga would like to wish the Brazilian the best of luck for the future Thorpe told News Ltd after a fundraiser for the Lifeline this week. try championships and later bagged a bronze over 10,000 meters at the All- and his new career with Cruzeiro,” the Qatar-owned club added. “In saying that, as you get older it does get harder but you can look at guys Africa Games. His son also started his career competing in Known as “the beast” due to his muscular frame and robust playing like (Aleksander) Popov and others who have proven you can cross country events, representing Kenya as a junior in style, Baptista, 31, joined Malaga from AS Roma in Jan. 2011 and netted keep swimming and competing into your thirties. the 2008 IAAF World Cross Country Championships, nine goals in 11 games to help them avoid relegation. “It’s not something I have made a decision on but at before making a jump to marathon. With most of However, he was sidelined for more than a year with a broken bone in the moment I’m back in training so we’ll see what hap- Kenya’s established marathon runners out of his foot and a ruptured Achilles tendon before returning to help Malaga pens.” Touretski was instrumental in the rise of multiple Moscow, including double world champion Abel to the Champions League quarter-finals last season. Olympic champion sprinter Popov, who was in his Kirui and Olympic bronze medallist Wilson Kipsang, His first European club was Sevilla and he later had stints at Real thirties when he qualified for the 2004 Olympics in 23-year-old Some is part of an inexperienced team Madrid and English Premier League side Arsenal. In an interview with Athens but failed to reach the final of either of his bidding to replicate the 2011 Daegu world champi- individual events. Thorpe retired in 2006 citing wan- onships success, where Kenya’s men won gold and sil- Reuters in February, he said he was hoping to win a place back in the Brazil team and add to the two Copa America crowns he won in 2004 ing motivation and made a comeback early in 2011 ver. But Some said there is no less pressure on the ath- but failed to make the Australian team for London at last and 2007. He last played for his country under coach Dunga at the 2010 letes despite lower expectations among the general year’s trials. —Reuters public. —Reuters World Cup in a 0-0 draw with Portugal. —Reuters Red Sox see off Rays

BOSTON: Jon Lester matched his season high with eight strikeouts and overcame homers by Wil Myers and Evan Longoria as the remained in first place with a 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. The Red Sox moved 11/2 games ahead of the Rays in the AL East and stayed atop the division for the 58th consecutive day. The loss ended the Rays’ six- game winning streak and was just their third in 21 games, a surge that began when they were in fourth place, trailing the Red Sox by seven games. Jose Iglesias hit a two-run single for Boston, which is 3-4 since its four-game winning streak. Lester (9-6) gave up two runs and seven hits with no walks in 6 1-3 innings. Four Red Sox pitchers combined for 13 strike- outs. Roberto Hernandez (5-11) allowed three runs in five innings.

YANKEES 5, RANGERS 4 In Arlington, Eduardo Nunez hit a tying triple, Brent Lillibridge followed with a go-ahead single and SAN FRANCISCO: Jay Bruce No. 32 of the Cincinnati Reds scores on an RBI triple from New York rallied against All-Star closer Joe Nathan in the ninth inning to beat Texas. Todd Frazier No. 21, beating the tag of Buster Posey No. 28 of the San Francisco Giants BOSTON: Jose Molina No. 28 of the Tampa Bay Rays drops the ball as Stephen Drew No. 7 of in the fifth inning. —AFP The Yankees’ comeback got started when Vernon Wells drew a one-out walk against Nathan (1-1), who the Boston Red Sox scores in the 8th inning at Fenway Park. —AFP had converted 15 consecutive save chances and 31 of McAllister (4-6) took the loss. Clete Thomas with his second big league homer and Giants down Reds 32 this season. Texas had been 51-0 when leading Wedge remained in the hospital following dizzy Minnesota’s first grand slam since Mauer’s shot off after eight innings. spells during batting practice Monday. Bench coach Kansas City’s Luke Hochevar last Sept. 1. No. 9 hitter Mariano Rivera, who set up Nathan’s save in the Robby Thompson improved to 2-0 as the Mariners’ fill- Pedro Florimon capped the rally with a two-run shot SAN FRANCISCO: Pablo Sandoval hit a ing a to Andrelton Simmons on All-Star game a week earlier, struck out two in a per- in manager. The Indians have dropped four of five fol- against Billy Buckner. Albert Pujols and Mark Trumbo two-run double to help Bruce Bochy earn the second pitch of the game, in his second fect ninth for his 32nd save, extending his career lowing the All-Star break. homered for the Angels. Mauer was scratched just his 1,500th win as a manager, and the San start of the season, pitching out of trouble record to 640. Joba Chamberlain (2-0) got help in his before gametime and left the team to be with his wife, Francisco Giants split a straight double- in the first four innings. perfect eighth when center fielder Brett Gardner ASTROS 5, ATHLETICS 4 Maddie, who went into labor with twins. header with the Cincinnati Reds with a 5-3 Medlen lost his third straight start, giv- made two incredible catches. In Houston, Jonathan Villar scored the winning run All-Star closer Glen Perkins (2-0) allowed the tying victory in the nightcap Tuesday. ing up four runs and seven hits in 5 1-3 The Rangers erased a 3-0 deficit with four from second base in the ninth inning on a throwing run in the ninth on a bases-loaded walk to Erick Aybar Hunter Pence hit an RBI single, Gregor innings. He dropped to 4-1 in 18 outings unearned runs in the sixth after Lillibridge’s error at error by catcher Derek Norris to give Houston a come- before retiring J.B. Shuck on an inning-ending double Blanco had a sacrifice fly, and Brandon Belt against New York. third base. Texas led 4-3 after Mitch Moreland greeted back win over Oakland. The Astros improved to 1-10 play. reliever Boone Logan with a two-run homer. added an RBI groundout in San Francisco’s against the A’s this season and ended a six-game skid overall. Houston trailed 4-2 entering the ninth before INTERLEAGUE first win in six tries against the Reds this MARLINS 4, ROCKIES 2 TIGERS 6, WHITE SOX 2 Matt Dominguez hit a two-run homer off closer Grant DODGERS 10, BLUE JAYS 9 season after being outscored 34-6 in the In Denver, rookie Jose Fernandez tossed In Chicago, Rick Porcello pitched four-hit ball over Balfour (0-2). That ended a franchise-record streak of In Toronto, Adrian Gonzalez hit a three-run homer, first five meetings - including 11-0 on seven strong innings and Christian Yelich seven scoreless innings, Jhonny Peralta homered and 44 straight saves for Balfour, the sixth-longest run in Andre Ethier and Jerry Hairston Jr. added solo shots Monday night and 9-3 in the opener went 3 for 4 with two RBIs in his major Detroit took advantage of four errors in a victory over major league history. It was his first blown save since and the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers beat Toronto Tuesday. The Reds had 10 hits after com- league debut, lifting Miami to a victory Chicago. With MVP and Triple Crown winner Miguel April 29, 2012. Villar, playing his second big league for their fifth straight victory and 22nd in 27 games. bining for 32 in the first two games. over Colorado. Cabrera sidelined by a sore hip, the AL Central leaders game, doubled with one out and Jose Altuve walked. Gonzalez, Ethier and Mark Ellis each had three RBIs as The teams were forced to make up a Fernandez (6-5) baffled the Rockies all again got all the help they needed from Chicago. One Altuve got hung up between first and second when the Dodgers won their ninth straight road game, July 4 rainout at Great American Ball Park. evening as he pitched out of several jams night after matching what was a season high with Norris blocked a ball in the dirt, but the catcher’s low matching their longest streak since July 2004. three errors and giving up five unearned runs in a 7-3 Cincinnati batted last and wore home uni- and limited one of the league’s top-hitting throw to first skittered into right field. Villar hustled Hairston homered in the sixth and Gonzalez loss to the Tigers, the White Sox managed to outdo around and scored with a headfirst slide. erased an 8-6 deficit with a drive to center off Darren forms as the visiting team. teams to five hits and two runs. He also themselves. Brandon Moss put Oakland on top 4-2 with a two- Oliver (3-2) in the eighth, his 15th. One out later, Ethier struck out eight. The four errors matched their highest total since a run homer in the eighth. Josh Fields (1-1) pitched a went deep for the seventh time. CARDINALS 4, PHILLIES 1 Giancarlo Stanton provided some insur- game at Kansas City on April 6, 2011, and gave them scoreless ninth for the win. Former Blue Jays right-hander Brandon League (4- In St. Louis, Shelby Miller threw six ance with a solo homer in the eighth and 68 in all - two shy of last year’s total. They also 3) got two outs for the win. Kenley Jansen allowed JP shutout innings and Allen Craig drove in a Adeiny Hechavarria had an RBI double for matched a season high by falling 19 games below TWINS 10, ANGELS 3 Arencibia’s RBI single in the ninth but finished for his pair of runs to lead St. Louis to a win over the Marlins, who have taken two straight in .500. Peralta hit a solo drive off Hector Santiago (3-6) In Anaheim, Chris Herrmann, making an emer- 12th save, getting Brett Lawrie to fly out to the warn- Philadelphia. the four-game series. in a three-run sixth. Porcello (7-6) won his third gency start behind the plate for expectant father Joe ing track in left with two on. Miller (10-6) gave up three hits while Jhoulys Chacin (9-5) was hit in the upper straight start after dropping three in a row. Mauer, hit his first career grand slam in a seven-run Jose Reyes, Jose Bautista and Mark DeRosa home- striking out six and walking one. He is the leg by a line drive early, but stayed in the 10th inning that sent Minnesota past Los Angeles. red for the struggling Blue Jays, who closed their club- ROYALS 3, ORIOLES 2 Ryan Doumit snapped a 3-all tie in the 10th with an house for a players-only meeting before the game but third St. Louis starter to reach double-digits game. He pitched seven solid innings, In Kansas City, Bruce Chen tossed six strong RBI double against closer Ernesto Frieri (0-2). couldn’t hold onto an 8-3 lead after six innings. in wins, joining Adam Wainwright (13-5) allowing three runs and eight hits. innings, Greg Holland pitched out of a ninth-inning Herrmann followed a one-out intentional walk to Toronto has lost six straight and 13 of 17.—AP and Lance Lynn (11-5). jam and Kansas City held on to end Baltimore’s sea- The Cardinals have won four of five and PADRES 6, BREWERS 2 son-best five-game winning streak. 10 of 13. Philadelphia lost its third straight In Milwaukee, Nick Hundley and Will Holland, who earned his 25th save in 27 chances, MLB results/standings game. Edward Mujica picked up his 29th Venable each homered, and Tyson Ross gave up a leadoff single in the ninth to Nick Markakis save in 31 opportunities. won for the first time in over a year as San and an RBI triple to Adam Jones. Holland preserved Cincinnati 9, San Francisco 3; Pittsburgh 5, Washington 1; LA Dodgers 10, Toronto 9; Boston 6, Tampa Bay 2; Yadier Molina and David Freese also Diego beat Milwaukee. the victory by striking out Chris Davis and retiring JJ NY Mets 4, Atlanta 1; NY Yankees 5, Texas 4; Detroit 6, Chicago White Sox 2; Kansas City 3, Baltimore 2; San Hardy and Henry Urrutia on grounders. Chen (4-0), drove in runs for the Cardinals. Jonathan Hundley was 3 for 4 with three runs bat- Diego 6, Milwaukee 2; Houston 5, Oakland 4; St. Louis 4, Philadelphia 1; Miami 4, Colorado 2; Arizona 10, making his second start since replacing Luis Mendoza Chicago Cubs 4; Minnesota 10, LA Angels 3 (10 innings); Seattle 4, Cleveland 3; San Francisco 5, Cincinnati 3. Pettibone (5-4) allowed three runs on seven ted in for San Diego, which won back-to- in the , limited the Orioles to three hits and hits over five innings for the Phillies. back games for the first time since June 20- American League National League one run, retiring his final 10 batters. Manny Machado Eastern Division Eastern Division 21. Ross (1-4) earned his first victory since homered for Baltimore. Jason Hammel (7-7) gave up W L PCT GB Atlanta 56 44 .560 - PIRATES 5, NATIONALS 1 May 14, 2012. The right-hander gave up 10 hits in six innings for the second straight start. Boston 61 41 .598 - Philadelphia 49 51 .490 7 In Washington, Gerrit Cole pitched sev- just two hits and one run. He struck out six Tampa Bay 59 42 .584 1.5 Washington 48 52 .480 8 en strong innings to end a personal three- and walked two in a season-high six MARINERS 4, INDIANS 3 Baltimore 57 44 .564 3.5 NY Mets 44 52 .458 10 game losing streak and added an RBI single innings. In Seattle, Kyle Seager had three hits, Mike Zunino NY Yankees 53 47 .530 7 Miami 37 61 .378 18 to lead Pittsburgh over Washington. Milwaukee starter Donovan Hand (0-2) drove in the go-ahead run for the second straight Toronto 45 54 .455 14.5 Central Division night and surging Seattle beat Cleveland for its eighth Central Division Cole (5-3) turned in the best outing of worked four innings before he left with a St. Louis 60 37 .619 - straight victory. Detroit 55 44 .556 - Pittsburgh 59 39 .602 1.5 his young career, allowing a run on two hits bruised right hand after being hit by a Cleveland 52 48 .520 3.5 Playing without ailing manager Eric Wedge for a Cincinnati 57 44 .564 5 in his eighth career start. Pedro Alvarez pitch. Kansas City 46 51 .474 8 second consecutive game, the Mariners took advan- Chicago Cubs 44 54 .449 16.5 homered and singled, and Russell Martin tage of defensive miscues by the Indians and received Minnesota 43 54 .443 11 Chicago White Sox 39 58 .402 15 Milwaukee 41 58 .414 20 had three hits for the Pirates, who won DIAMONDBACKS 10, CUBS 4 solid pitching to extend the longest current win streak Western Division their third straight game. In Phoenix, AJ Pollock doubled, tripled in the majors. The last time Seattle won nine in a row Western Division Oakland 58 42 .580 - LA Dodgers 52 47 .525 - Wilson Ramos homered for Washington, and drove in three runs, and Patrick Corbin was 2003. Arizona 52 48 .520 0.5 Erasmo Ramirez (1-1) pitched 5 2-3 innings for the Texas 55 45 .550 3 which had just three hits. The Nationals scattered four hits over six innings to help Seattle 48 52 .480 10 Colorado 48 53 .475 5 have lost five straight and 10 of 12. Arizona beat Chicago. win. Tom Wilhelmsen worked out of a jam in the ninth San Francisco 46 54 .460 6.5 for his 23rd save thanks to a baserunning blunder by LA Angels 46 52 .469 11 Houston 34 65 .343 23.5 San Diego 45 56 .446 8 Washington’s Taylor Jordan (0-3) allowed Corbin (12-1) allowed one run, struck Drew Stubbs that led to an unlikely double play. Zach five runs, four earned, in 7 2-3 innings. out six and walked three for the Diamondbacks, who won for the second METS 4, BRAVES 1 time in five games since the All-Star break In New York, pitched six to remain a half-game behind the first- Vettel aiming for victory in Hungary impressive innings as a fill-in starter and place Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West. had an RBI single, Ike Davis had a go-ahead Eric Chavez also tripled and had three BUDAPEST: Sebastian Vettel had 2007 after a debut as a stand-in with structure with 2013 compounds to times in the last eight years but are double in a three-run sixth and New York RBIs. Martin Prado homered and Paul never won in July before this year’s BMW-Sauber. produce less degradation, at currently a long way from where they beat Atlanta. Goldschmidt added a run-scoring double German Grand Prix. That box ticked, “It was my first race with the Red Silverstone last week although his want to be. John Buck had a run-scoring single and for Arizona, which reached 10 runs for the Red Bull’s triple Formula One champi- Bull family. Let’s hope I can add to my main race rivals were absent. “We have a number of challenges Juan Lagares a sacrifice fly in a sixth inning first time since June 21. In a matchup of All- on now has a Hungary hoodoo to memories by winning there for the Mercedes, who were not allowed to overcome,” said Mercedes motor- that helped the Mets beat Atlanta’s Kris Stars on the mound, Cubs lefty Travis Wood overcome on Sunday. first time before I go on holiday.” to test at Silverstone as punishment sport head Toto Wolff. “We will need Medlen (6-10) for the first time in eight (6-7) started strong but faded late, giving If the German can triumph for the Ominously for Vettel’s rivals, on for a ‘secret’ test with Pirelli in June, to do extra homework on Friday to starts. up four runs on eight hits and a pair of first time in seven visits on what previous form he is likely to get even will have to wait and see but their understand how the new tyres work Torres (1-1) gave up seven hits, includ- walks in 5 2-3 innings.—AP promises to be a sweltering weekend stronger in the second half of the strength in qualifying up to now with our car. in Budapest then he will go into season so every point they can take should stand them in good stead. “Then we will have to get to Formula One’s summer break well on off him now could be vital. Lewis Hamilton is chasing his third grips with the high temperatures, the way to a fourth successive title. The championship leader has hit pole in a row with Mercedes and has a demanding circuit and the soft Ennis-Hill back in action This year has already seen the 26- his stride already, scoring 157 points won three times in Hungary but that and medium compound Pirelli year-old break new ground. He has from nine races compared to 100 last was with McLaren, who have won six tyres.—Reuters LONDON: Britain’s Jessica Ennis-Hill set a done, it just hasn’t happened, unfortunate- won his home race for the first time, year, and won four races after taking personal best in the javelin at a European ly.” Ennis-Hill, whose left ankle was heavily savoured a first victory in North just one by this stage in 2012. He is Athletics Permit event at Loughborough on strapped, threw 48.33 metres in the javelin America and shown his ruthless 34 points clear of Ferrari’s Fernando Tuesday but remains a doubt for next - her previous best was 47.49 - to finish streak in defying team orders. Alonso. And in the last three seasons, month’s world championships. The 27-year- fourth and also won the long-jump compe- Hungary is one of only two races Vettel has come back refreshed after old, who has been dogged by injury since tition. But she will not decide whether to remaining on the current calendar the summer break and put his foot winning heptathlon gold at the London compete at the worlds in Moscow, which that Vettel has not won - the other down to win at least three more races Olympics last year, said she was still feeling get underway on Aug. 10, until she is cer- being Austin, Texas - and a victory in - four last year and five in his most pain in her Achilles tendon. “It’s pain. It’s tain she can compete for the title. The hep- the heat of the Hungaroring would dominant 2011 campaign. one little bit that’s really painful,” she was tathlon starts on day three. mean he has won half of the season’s The introduction of new Pirelli quoted as saying by British media. “When I “I want to be competitive, I don’t want races so far. tyres this weekend, after a spate of compress it and when I’m pushing off it it to go to just enjoy it,” she said. “I want to “Hungary has some interesting blowouts at last month’s British hurts. “If I had one event to prepare for, contend for the gold medal. The standard is memories for me,” he said this week, Grand Prix led to emergency changes then maybe it would have been a bit easier. not really amazing at the moment but casting his mind back to only the sec- in Germany, could help him further. But having to train for seven events and get (world champion Tatyana) Chernova’s com- ond race of his F1 career when he Vettel was fastest in a test of the all the work done that I needed to get ing into form. I want to be ready.”—Reuters joined Red Bull-owned Toro Rosso in new tyres, which marry the 2012 Sebastian Vettel of Germany in action in this file photo. THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 SPORTS

Muirfield moments and a British Open to remember

GULLANE: On the day after a British John Cook, Lanny Wadkins, and even a Muirfield, and the lowest by an Open “I don’t want anybody to hand it to was in the group ahead and shot 74. Open that will be talked about for years, young Californian named Mickelson. champion since Justin Leonard shot 65 me,” Mickelson said. “I want to go out This wasn’t a meltdown like Scott’s last it was time for Muirfield to return to Muirfield has the greatest collection at Royal Troon in 1997. The greatest and get it. And today, I did.” Muirfield year at Royal Lytham & St. Annes, or normal. Workers dismantled the green of winners of any major championship - final round in a major? Not quite. also provided another chance to handi- Nick Watney and his 81 at Whistling seats in all the grandstands. Trucks car- only two of its 16 champions aren’t in Just about anything will be tough to cap Woods and his pursuit of the record Straits in the 2010 PGA Championship, ried out supplies from the tented vil- the Hall of Fame (one is Ted Ray, who beat Jack Nicklaus with a 65 at the 1986 18 majors by Nicklaus. Woods is back to or Dustin Johnson’s 82 at Pebble Beach lage. The blue name plates of players should be). Every great course is due to Masters when he won his sixth green winning more than everyone else, but in the US Open. were removed from the lockers. have a dud for a major champion. jacket and 18th professional major at all he can say about the majors is that This was more like a slow bleed. The Still towering over the 18th green Oakmont had Sam Parks Jr. Medinah 46. Johnny Miller will tell you - he prob- he’s back to contending in them. bandage started to come undone on was that enormous, glorious, yellow had Lou Graham. There was no way that ably already has - that his 63 at He has left a mark in five of the last the seventh tee. There was the sound of scoreboard with all the letters and num- was going to happen at Muirfield. Oakmont in 1973 was pretty good. He is six majors - either a share of the 36-hole a camera clicking on Westwood’s 9-iron, bers in place. “Well done, Phil. See you Of the nine players who had at least the only major champion with a 63 on lead or close enough on Sunday to pay perhaps from the gallery. Westwood at Royal Liverpool.” an outside chance on the back nine, it Sunday. For pure theater, there was Tom attention to that red shirt - but he has only turned to glare after his ball came On the left side of the board were was a toss-up between Stenson and Watson’s 65 at Turnberry when he beat yet to be a serious contender. He says up short and headed into a pot bunker. the names, numbers and memories of Hunter Mahan of those who had the Nicklaus by one shot in the “Duel in the he has been in “probably about half the It didn’t seem to be that big of a deal, Muirfield. Phil Mickelson with a red “3” least credentials. Stenson has won .” What made this so compelling was majors on the back nine on Sunday but his reaction was the first sign of next to his name, the only player under Players Championship and a World Mickelson. with a chance” since his last major in frayed nerves. He was tentative on par. Henrik Stenson. Lee Westwood, Ian Championship. Mahan has two WGC A four-time major champion, he had 2008. some birdie chances on the back nine. Poulter, Adam Scott. Zach Johnson, titles and was playing in the final group only contended twice in the British That’s a stretch. Contention is best Westwood made 12 birdies and an Hideki Matsuyama and - at the bottom - at his second straight major. Open. Muirfield has a short history of defined as having a chance in the final eagle going into the final round. He Tiger Woods. That set the stage for Mickelson to players winning the claret jug with help hour. That hasn’t been the case since his made one birdie on Sunday. Of the top Four players had a share of the lead play what he believes to be the best from other’s misfortunes. That’s often downfall. It would be foolish to dismiss five players on the leaderboard, he was Sunday. Twice as many looked as round of his career. By numbers alone, it true in majors to some degree, but not his chances of at least catching the only one without a birdie on the though they might walk away with the was his lowest final round of a major. this one. Mickelson seized it with four Nicklaus, but this won’t be easy. At this back nine. This would have to fall under claret jug. It might have been one of the On a course that didn’t yield a single birdies on the last six holes, and a stage, the bigger threat to him is not the category of “missed opportunity” best, deepest leaderboards in the final bogey-free round all week, Mickelson momentum-saving par on the 16th how good he is, but how much better more than “blown opportunity.” But at round of a major in 20 years. Last one: only dropped a shot at the 10th hole. when he used his 60-degree wedge for everyone else is. 40, those opportunities might not come Inverness in the PGA Championship, The scoring average for Sunday was just a shot so many others would have Westwood doesn’t feel as though he along as often. For Mickelson, who cap- when Paul Azinger beat Greg Norman under 73.5. Mickelson shot 66, match- putted - a thin lie, up a steep slope to a played badly, and while he closed with tured the third leg of the career Grand in a playoff, and the contenders includ- ing the lowest score of the tournament. green with a false front to 8 feet to set a 75, that was not a disgrace. Mahan Slam, the U.S. Open can’t get here soon ed Nick Faldo, Vijay Singh, Tom Watson, It was the lowest final round ever at up a tough putt. also had 75 in the last group. Woods enough.—AP Griffith, elegant boxing champion, dies at 75 NEW YORK: Inside the smaller theater at Madison Square Garden about five years ago, shortly before a world title fight, Emile Griffith was introduced one more time to the crowd. He rose shakily from his seat, waved ever so briefly and then sat down. The applause kept going. Revered in retirement perhaps more than during his fighting days, Griffith died Tuesday at 75 after a long battle with pugilistic dementia. The first fighter to be crowned world champion from the US Virgin Islands, Griffith required full- time care late in life and died at an extended care facility in Hempstead, NY. “Emile was a gifted athlete and truly a great boxer,” Hall of Fame director Ed Brophy said. “Outside the ring he was as great a gentleman as he was a fighter.” An elegant fighter with a quick jab, Griffith’s brilliant career was overshad- owed by the fatal beating he gave Benny “The Kid” Paret in a 1962 title bout. The outcome darkened the world of boxing, LelMakasa win, Pinocho sent packing even prompting some network televi- LOS ANGELES: In this Oct. 18, 1969 file photo, challenger Emile Griffith sion stations to stop showing live fights. (right) battles welterweight champion Jose Napoles in a title fight at the By Abdellatif Sharaa match ended in a tie during regula- through Garcia. Pinocho did not give It also cast him as a pariah to many Forum in Los Angeles. Napoles successfully defended his title with a 15- tion time. The two teams resorted to up and scored its third goal, but time inside and outside the sport. He went on round unanimous decision.—AP KUWAIT: Fans of Kuwait Mini World penalty kicks, and LelMakasa’s goal- ran out with the score at 4-3, and to have a successful career after that Futsal Club Tournament saw Egypt’s keeper was able to block Al-Sadd Santiago joined Misr LelMakasa in the fatal fight, but Griffith acknowledged lat- The Paret fight left a cloud over the should have been allowed in the ring Misr LelMakasa defeat Qatar’s Al-Sadd shots while its players scored three semis. er in life that he was never the same box- sport for many years. NBC halted its live after a brutal loss to Gene Fullmer three on penalties after drawing 1-1 in reg- times, taking the team to the semifi- Meanwhile, a high ranking delega- er. He would fight merely to win, piling boxing broadcasts, and then-New York months earlier - Griffith would eventual- ulation time. Meanwhile, Spain’s nals. tion from the Asian Football up the kind of decisions that are praised Gov. Nelson Rockefeller created a com- ly move up to middleweight. He Santiago sent Argentina’s Pinocho In the second match, Spain’s Association arrived in Kuwait to by purists but usually jeered by fans mission to investigate the bout and the knocked down Dick Tiger for the first packing after a very strong match Santiago played well and boosted attend the final matches of KMWFCT, hoping for a knockout. sport. The referee that night, Ruby time in his career and claimed the title that ended 4-3. Al-Sadd began very their chances to win the title after which is being held under the patron- Griffith often attended fights in his Goldstein, never worked another fight. with a narrow but unanimous decision. strongly and imposed its style on its passing the difficult hurdle of age of HH the Prime Minister Sheikh later years, especially at the Garden, The fight became the basis for the Griffith would go on to lose twice Egyptian opponent, which was forced Argentine’s Pinocho. The match was a Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah. Chairman where he headlined 28 times. He was 2005 documentary “Ring of Fire: The during a thrilling trilogy with Nino to adopt a defensive strategy to stop marathon as all players fought hard of the Higher Organizing Committee also a frequent visitor to the boxing Emile Griffith Story.” One of the final Benvenuti, his lone victory coming at the advances. Al-Sadd made several and showed their determination to Sheikh Talal Al-Mohammad wel- clubs around New York City, and made scenes shows Griffith embracing Paret’s Shea Stadium in 1967, and lost two attempts and almost scored if it was win. Santiago scored its first goal in comed Futsal Director Ali Zada and the pilgrimage most years to the sport’s son. “I was never the same fighter after bouts against the great middleweight not for the Egyptian goalkeeper. Al- the sixth minute through David Director of Referees Development Hall of Fame in Canastota, NY. that. After that fight, I did enough to win. Carlos Monzon. Griffith would finally Sadd scored in the 4th minute Mulas. Pinocho was able to equalize Department Hisham Badrol to Kuwait. “He always had time for boxing fans I would use my jab all the time. I never retire in 1977 after losing his last three through Sami Waheed, adding to the in the 9th minute through its player Misr LelMakasa’s coach Khalid when visiting the hall on an annual wanted to hurt the other guy,” Griffith fights. pressure on the Egyptian team. Lucas, which gave Pinocho’s players Mahmoud was happy to qualify for basis,” Brophy said, “and was one of the said. “I would have quit, but I didn’t He was inducted into the Hall of Al-Sadd attempted to add to the great confidence. They were able to the semifinals. He said, “Al-Sadd is most popular boxers to return year after know how to do anything else but fight.” Fame in 1990 with a record of 85-24-2 score, but the Egyptian defence was maintain relative control and scored among the strong teams and the year.” And fight he could. Known for his over- and 23 knockouts. Griffith would go on able to prevent any more goals. their second goal through Gianelli, match was difficult for us because That outpouring of love that he whelming speed and slick style - certain- to train several champions over the Meanwhile, LelMakasa restored its and the first half ended 2-1. they know our players as much as we received late in life stood in stark con- ly not his punching power - Griffith was years, including Wilfred Benitez and Juan composure in the second half and The second half saw Santiago know theirs”. “We know that our next trast to the way he was received after a prodigy from the moment he stepped Laporte, among the most popular box- had total control and forced Al-Sadd return to form and pressed Pinocho opponent is among the best in the March 24, 1962, when he fought Paret in Hall of Fame trainer Gil Clancy’s gym ers in Puerto Rican history. His humor to retreat. The Egyptian team relied and it was in the fourth minute when world, but we are Egypt’s champions, before a national TV audience at the in Queens, N.Y. Griffith had been work- and generosity buoyed those close to on deep penetrations and individual David Pazos scored the second goal and we are heading to play in the Garden. Griffith knocked out his bitter ing in a hat factory when, as the story him as his health deteriorated in later skills of its players, until Ayman and followed it by the third, making African champions league. Our play- rival in the 12th round to regain his own goes, he took off his shirt on a hot day years. He would regale fans young and Abdelqader equalized in the 24th things interesting and more exciting. ers have enough experience, besides welterweight title, and Paret went into a and the factory owner noticed his mus- old with tales of his fights, even though minute. The two teams played cau- Pinocho tried hard to add a third goal, we have studied them very well and coma and died from his injuries 10 days cles. Under the watchful eye of Clancy, details often became hazy, the result of tiously after the equalizer, as each but a quick counterattack allowed we will have the plan that will stop later. Griffith blossomed into a New York the many blows during his career. team did not want surprises, and the Santiago to add a fourth goal them,” he added. Sports Illustrated reported in 2005 Golden Gloves champion and eventually Griffith had four sisters - Eleanor, that Griffith may have been fueled by an turned professional. He easily defeated Gloria, Karen and Joyce - and three anti-gay slur directed at him by Paret the likes of Florentino Fernandez and brothers - Franklin, Guillermo and Tony. during the weigh-in. Over the years, in Luis Rodriguez during an era when it He is also survived by his adopted son, books and interviews, Griffith described was common to fight every couple of Luis Griffith. Funeral arrangements are himself at various times as straight, gay weeks. pending. “Emile was courageous in and and bisexual. He quickly earned a title shot against out of the ring, a true champion and a “People spit at me in the street,” Paret in 1961, winning the welterweight legendary figure that fought an amazing Griffith told The Associated Press in belt with a knockout in the 13th round. 28 times at Madison Square Garden,” 1993, recalling the days after Paret’s Griffith would lose it to Paret in a said Joel Fisher, executive vice president death. “We stayed in a hotel. Every time rematch five months later. After winning of MSG Sports. “Our thoughts and there was a knock on the door, I would back the title during their controversial prayers go out to his family and run into the next room. I was so scared.” third fight - many believe Paret never friends.”—AP

Youth Account from Burgan Bank sponsors bank’s employee at Jet Ski USA World Finals

KUWAIT: Burgan Bank announced yes- terday that its Youth Account has spon- sored international Jet Ski rider, and the bank’s employee AbdulWahab Al Essa, at the upcoming Jet Ski USA World Finals in Arizona, which is scheduled to take place during October this year. The initiative is in line with the bank’s comprehensive approach of employee engagement, which aims to nurture a culture of open dialogue, harnessing skills, and creating credible brand ambassadors. Abdul Wahab Al Essa Al Essa participated in more than twelve competitions over the past year and personal development, along with free prepaid card and an ATM card across Kuwait, the UAE, the United its social obligation of nurturing local which entitle them to discounts at States and Thailand. He is well on his talents across a wide range of fields. select merchandisers. To find out more way to take part in one more race in Burgan Bank’s Youth Account was about Burgan Bank’s Youth Account as Qatar to prepare for the international launched for young individuals, around well as the latest promotions, cus- event, where he aims to achieve 1st the ages of 15 to 25, who seek to attain tomers are required to visit their near- place. Sponsoring such events rein- a successful future. There is no limit to est Burgan Bank branch or contact the forces Burgan Bank’s commitment open an account, and no minimum call center on 1804080. For more infor- towards its employees, working closely balance required to maintain it. mation, customers can visit the bank’s with them to encourage their career Furthermore, account holders receive website on www.burgan.com THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 SPORTS

Sri Lanka stop SA in the rain Photo of the day COLOMBO: Rangana Herath took two Earlier, fast bowler Morne Morkel crucial as Sri Lanka defeated claimed 3-34 as the hosts were restricted in the rain-affected one- to 223-9 in 49.2 overs after they won the dayer in Colombo on Tuesday, taking a 2- toss and elected to bat. 0 lead in the five-match series. Sri Lanka’s stand-in captain Dinesh South Africa, set a revised target of Chandimal and opener Tillakaratne 176 from 29 overs, were 104-5 in 21 overs Dilshan top-scored with 43 apiece before when a heavy downpour at the heavy rain ended the innings with four Premadasa stadium forced the match to deliveries still to be bowled. be called off. South Africa regrouped after the With 121-5 being the par score at that heavy defeat in the first match to keep stage, the Proteas lost by 17 runs to suf- the free-stroking Sri Lankan batsmen in fer their second defeat in the series fol- check on the slow . lowing the 180-run loss in the first match Sri Lanka lost opener Upul Tharanga last Saturday. in the fourth over before a second wicket Left-arm spinner Herath trapped stand of 59 between Dilshan and Kumar opener Alviro Petersen leg-before for 24, Sangakkara helped them recover to 66-1 and had caught behind to in the 18th over. reduce the Proteas to 69-5 by the 14th Sangakkara, who smashed a career- over. best 169 on Saturday, hit six boundaries David Miller (22 ) and Ryan in his 37 before he mistimed a drive off McLaren (14 not out) put on 35 runs for left-arm spinner Aaron Phangiso and was the unbroken sixth wicket before rain caught in the covers. ruined their hopes of pulling off an South Africa pegged the hosts down upset. to 123-4 in 30 overs as Mahela South Africa were dealt another blow Jayawardene was bowled by Robin as star batsman injured his Peterson for 17 and Dilshan was caught left knee while fielding and was rushed behind off Morkel soon after. Chandimal to hospital for precautionary scans. boosted the total with four boundaries in Amla, who had been sidelined for the his 51-ball innings. Chandimal, who was first match due to a strained back, was named man of the match, said he would unable to bat and faces a race against be happy to hand the captaincy back to time to be fit for the third match in Angelo Mathews, who served out a two- Pallekele on Friday. match ban for slow over-rates during the South African captain AB de Villiers tri-series in the West Indies. vowed his team will fight back in the “Angelo will be back for the next series. “It’s not over yet, there are three game, hopefully we can seal the series Mike Whiddett performs at the NZ Drift Series Final in Taupo, New Zealand.— www.redbullcontentpool.com big games coming for us now,” he said. there,” said Chandimal. “I knew the wicket “This was a much better game for us was a bit slow, so it was better to bat than the previous one. The bowling did first.” Two Sri Lankan umpires officiated okay, but the batting let us down. after Australia’s Rod Tucker, who was due Captain Kohli’s ton leads “Hopefully we will get Amla ready for the to stand at one end, fell ill before the next match. The injury is not too serious.” start.—AFP India to win in Zimbabwe

HARARE: Virat Kohli scored a century at more than a run a ball as India cruised to a six-wicket victory in the first one-day international against Zimbabwe in Harare yesterday. Set 229 to win, the visitors started their chase slowly but accelerated with captain Kohli at the crease. He raced to 115 off 108 balls before being caught at long on. Kohli put on 159 for the third wicket with debutant Ambati Rayudu (63 not out) in India’s total of 230 for four. “The way I batted pleased me; the ball was doing a bit and it was about playing it out and playing percentage ,” Kohli said. “The ball did quite a bit in the morning and our bowlers put it in good areas, so we created a bit of pressure.” India won the toss and elected to bowl, but they might have regretted that decision when Zimbabwe put on 72 for the first wicket. Pakistan-born opener Sikandar Raza struck a career-best 82 and Elton Chigumbura 43 not out as Zimbabwe reached 228 for seven. Leg spinner Amit Mishra was the pick of the Indian bowlers with three for 43 in his 10 overs. “We could have been a little more proactive, instead of letting them just bowl at us and tie us HARARE: Indian fielder Suresh Raina attempts a run-out against Raza Butt of Zimbabwe as wick- COLOMBO: South African cricket captain AB de Villiers (right) is watched by Sri down, I think we could have taken the game to etkeeper Dinesh Kathik looks on during the first of the five ODI cricket series matches. —AFP Lankan wicketkeeper as he plays a shot during the second One them more,” Zimbabwe skipper Brendan Taylor Day International (ODI) cricket match. —AFP said. Chawla, Rajesh Kalra, Sunil Dara, Manmohan and Dara. Chawla is believed to be in Britain and “Against a quality side like India you have to Khattar, and Kishan Kumar of cheating and crim- Khattar in the United States and police said they post 270 plus, the wicket dried out nicely and it inal conspiracy, according to PTI. The men were would begin pushing for their extradition. In SCOREBOARD made it very difficult for us to defend.” The sec- accused of being bookies, PTI reported. May, police arrested three Indian cricketers over ond game in the five-match series is at the same Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Amit Bansal allegations of spot-fixing during the Indian Scoreboard from the second one-day international between Sri Lanka and South issued summonses for October for Kalra, Kumar Premier League.—Agencies Africa at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Tuesday: venue tomorrow. Sri Lanka innings South Africa innings Meanwhile, a case accusing deceased South U Tharanga c R Peterson b Morkel 3 A Petersen lbw b Herath 24 African cricketer and several SCOREBOARD T Dilshan c de Villiers b Morkel 43 R Peterson b Malinga 3 bookies of conspiring to fix matches, was per- HARARE, Harare Province: Scoreboard at the end of the first one-day international between K Sangakkara c A Petersen b Phangiso37 JP Duminy c Sangakkara b Perera 15 mitted by a New Delhi court. Zimbabwe and India on yesterday: The case was accepted a day after police filed M Jayawardene b R Peterson 17 AB de Villiers lbw b Dilshan 12 Zimbabwe India L Thirimanne lbw b McLaren 13 F du Plessis c Sangakkara b Herath 8 a 93-page charge sheet relating to 13-year-old V. Sibanda lbw b Mishra 34 R. Sharma c Taylor b Chigumbura 20 D Chandimal c DuPlessis b Morkel 43 D Miller not out 22 allegations of match-fixing, according to the S. Raza b Mishra 82 S. Dhawan c Waller b Jarvis 17 J Mubarak c & b Duminy 8 R McLaren not out 14 Press Trust of India. S. Williams b Raina 15 V. Kohli c Sibanda b Utseya 115 H. Masakadza b Mishra 11 T Perera c sub (C Ingram) b Morris 11 Extras: (lb-2 w-4) 6 However, the court suspended the proceed- A. Rayudu not out 63 ings against Cronje, the former South Africa cap- B. Taylor c Raina b Unadkat 12 R Herath run out 13 Total: (five wickets, 21 overs) 104 M. Waller b Ahmed 2 S. Raina c Raza b Utseya 0 S Eranga not out 7 Fall of wickets: 1-7 2-39 3-55 4-67 5-69. tain, because he died in a plane crash in 2002. E. Chigumbura not out 43 D. Karthik not out 8 L Malinga not out 0 Did not bat: H Amla, A Phangiso, C The police charges accuse the men of conspiring T. Mutombodzi c Dhawan b Vinay Kumar 8 Extras (1lb, 5w, 1nb) 7 Extras: (lb-6 nb-2 w-20) 28 Morris, M Morkel. to fix matches between South Africa and India in P. Utseya not out 8 Total (4 wkts), 44.5 overs) 230 India in March 2000, according to PTI. India won Extras (2b, 7lb, 4w) 13 Fall of wickets: 1-26 (Dhawan), 2-57 (Sharma), 3-216 Total: (nine wickets, 49.2 overs) 223 Bowling: Malinga 3-0-17-1 (1w), Eranga Total (7 wkts, 50 overs) 228 Fall of wickets: 1-7 2-66 3-106 4-120 5- 4-0-21-0 (2w), Perera 4-0-23-1, Herath 4- the series 3-2. The charges accuse Cronje of tak- (Kohli), 4-216 (Raina). ing 12 million rupees ($200,000) for fixing Fall of wickets: 1-72 (Sibanda), 2-105 (Williams), 3- Did not bat: R. Jadeja, A. Mishra, Shami Ahmed, R 143 6-167 7-192 8-205 9-220. 0-16-2 (1w), Dilshan 5-0-20-1, Mubarak 1- 119 (Masakadza), 4-162 (Taylor), 5-166 (Waller), 6- Bowling: R Peterson 10-0-39-1, Morkel 0-5-0. matches. 176 (Raza), 7-205 (Mutombodzi). Vinay Kumar, J. Unadkat. 10-0-34-3 (5w), Morris 7-0-38-1 (2w), Result: Sri Lanka won by 17 runs (D/L Cronje’s teammates, and Did not bat: K. Jarvis, T. Chatara. Bowling: Jarvis 8-0-40-1, Chatara 9-0-30-0, Chigumbura 5-0-30-1, Utseya 10-0-34-2, McLaren 9.2-0-45-1 (6w, 1nb), Phangiso method) Sri Lanka lead the five-match Nicky Boje, who have also been accused of fixing Bowling: Vinay Kumar 9-1-57-1, Shami Ahmed 10-1- 45-1, Unadkat 10-1-39-1, Jadeja 10-3-33-0, Mishra Mutombodzi 7.5-0-65-0, Williams 3-0-18-0, 10-0-52-1 (7w, 1nb), Duminy 3-0-9-1. series 2-0. matches, were not targeted in the charge sheet. The charge sheet also accused Sanjeev 10-1-43-3, Raina 1-0-2-1. Masakadza 2-0-12-0. Former MLB boss expects WADA targets drug cheats LONDON: World Anti-Doping Agency banned steroids, was at the center of the (WADA) president John Fahey has vowed to BALCO doping program which included sev- hefty doping ban for A-Rod introduce measures to help catch the coach- eral high profile athletes like Marion Jones es, agents and physiotherapists who help and Tim Montgomery. NEW YORK: Former (MLB) ing overturned on a technicality after his 2011 MVP drug cheats, The Independent newspaper A steroid specifically designed to fool Commissioner Fay Vincent is not privy to details of season with Milwaukee, is the first of more than a reported yesterday. testers, dubbed tetrahydrogestrinone (THG), the latest doping sweep overshadowing the sport dozen players linked to a Florida anti-aging clinic Ten days after the athletics world was was produced and distributed by BALCO. but he has a feeling Alex Rodriguez could be in for that distributed performance-enhancing drugs to rocked by the news that former double Two other important components in some harsh treatment. be punished. world sprint champion Tyson Gay and for- WADA’s new code were the requirement for Vincent abhors doping cheats and what they Rodriguez, who admitted before the 2009 sea- mer world 100 meters record holder Asafa “full menu testing” and a proposal for bans are doing to sports in general and believes his suc- son with the Yankees that he had used steroids ear- Powell had failed doping tests, Fahey out- to be doubled to four years for the more cessor, current MLB chief Bud Selig, may decide to lier in his career, may have more evidence stacked lined WADA’s proposed new and tougher serious doping offenses. make an example of the famed New York Yankees against him than the MLB probe unearthed on code. “Some anti-doping organisations are slugger. Rodriguez, MLB’s active home run leader Braun, according to various media reports. “It’s a much more effective code as it’s undertaking testing and not ticking the and highest-paid player, has been implicated in the “Bud may be asking himself, ‘why do I ever let one for the entourage as well - picking up square for testing, say, steroids,” Fahey said. same performance-enhancing drugs scandal that him back?’” suggested Vincent. “The interesting the coaches, agents and physios,” Fahey told “That will be eliminated in the code. This is resulted in former National League MVP Ryan thing there is the Yankees won’t really squawk. The Independent. “It says they can be dealt part of ensuring we have the best machin- Braun being suspended Monday for the rest of the There’s too much money at stake.” with in the same fashion as an athlete.” ery to beat the cheats. who turns 79 this month. 2013 season. Rodriguez, who turns 38 later this month, is The code, which will be presented in “The real cheats are going to get four- Vincent said resolution of the cases tied to the Braun did not challenge the case made against guaranteed about $100 million on a deal that runs November and, if ratified, will come into year bans, the ones with steroids and now-shut Biogenesis clinic in South Florida was an him by MLB investigators and accepted a 65-game through 2017, with an additional $30 million in a effect in 2015, will also target athletes who human growth hormone in their system, important step in the fight against doping. ban, plus any potential playoff games, in baseball’s series of home-run milestone bonuses due if he have used coaches and advisors found and that’s a big jump from the current two “The performance enhancing drug problem is a version of a plea deal. reaches them. guilty of doping in the past. years. threat to all of competitive athletics, from the “Seems to me A-Rod is trying to make a deal like “I can see a very, very tough result for A-Rod “These aren’t registered people but what “The thinking is that not a lot of people Olympics to cycling to all sorts of sporting events Braun. I think he’s trying to make a good deal. I that may be cushioned a little bit by a deal on the we’re saying is that athletes who use that come back from four years. OK, Justin Gatlin that are threatened to the extent we let people use don’t think a good deal is do-able,” Vincent, 75, told money side. But I don’t see Bud giving A-Rod much person will suffer the sanctions of an anti- did, but there aren’t many.” American sprint- performance enhancing drugs,” he said. Reuters in a telephone interview on Tuesday from of a deal,” Vincent said. doping violation,” Fahey said. er Gay, who has run the fastest three 100 “This is not a baseball problem alone. It’s a big his Connecticut home. “I think he’s got to send a message that one of “We can do that. Here I’m talking about meters of the year, on July 14 pulled out of problem for baseball, but it’s a big problem for “My guess is he’s going to be out for a very long these days I’m going to throw someone out for life the Victor Contes of this world, an admitted next month’s Moscow world championships everybody.” “As (his predecessor as MLB commis- period of time. It may be that his case is worse and we’re not going to have this anymore. cheat that’s done time. So it’s increased after failing an out-of-competition dope sioner) Bart Giamatti used to point out, games are (than Braun) and if it is, they may be telling him he “That would be a very popular move and I think penalties to include the entourage.” test. Later that same day, Powell tested posi- all about rules. You have rules about what you can may be out for good. That’s a deal he can’t make.” it would really go a long way to putting his legacy American Conte, jailed in 2005 after tive for the stimulant oxilophrine at last do and what you can’t do,” Vincent said.—AP Braun, who had a 50-game suspension for dop- in very strong shape,” added Vincent about Selig, pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute month’s Jamaican championships.—Reuters THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 SPORTS19 Liverpool beat Melbourne

MELBOURNE: Goals from captain Steven Gerrard and newly-signed striker Iago Aspas earned Liverpool a 2-0 win over a A- League side Melbourne Victory in a pre-season friendly yesterday watched by more than 95,000 fans. Despite dominating from the outset with numerous shots on goal, Liverpool was unable to find the net until Gerrard fired in a powerful shot in the 32nd minute at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. A tiring Melbourne did well to hold on for most of the second half as Liverpool made wholesale substitutions in the 72nd minute, including the intro- duction of striker Luis Suarez, SAN FRANCISCO: Trimmer James Dagg (right) and grinder Winston Macfarlane reportedly the target of Premier (second from right) run to the other side of Emirates Team New Zealand as skip- League rival Arsenal. per Dean Barker (left) watches during an America’s Cup challenger series sailing The Uruguayan made an race against Luna Rossa Challenge of Italy. —AP immediate impact, culminating in a deft pass for Aspas’ stoppage time goal moments before the Kiwis clinch round-robin stage final whistle. The bulk of the vocal MCG SAN FRANCISCO: Emirates Team New round-robin phase of the challenger crowd were clearly there to sup- Zealand defeated Luna Rossa Challenge series. They have accumulated a maxi- port Liverpool, offering up a on Tuesday to clinch the round-robin mum of seven points from their seven booming rendition of Anfield stage of the Louis Vuitton Cup, the selec- races, four of which they have won on anthem ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ tion series to decide the challenger for forfeit. before the kickoff and cheering the America’s Cup. The Italians remain second with three every touch from big names MELBOURNE: Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling (right) fights for the ball with Melbourne Victory’s Jason The New Zealanders completed the points while the Swedish entrant, Gerrard and Suarez. Geria (left) during their football friendly match. —AFP 15.43-nautical-mile course in San Artemis Racing, has no points after sit- The inclusion of Brad Jones in Francisco in 46 minutes 53 seconds, ting out the round-robin stage. the Liverpool lineup gave the quality saves in each half. Gerrard rifle the ball home from just ing the ball to Aspas for a tap-in. comfortably ahead of an Italian team By winning the round-robin stage Melbourne crowd even more to scored after working a one-two inside the box. Suarez created the Liverpool will conclude its Asia that were deemed not to have finished New Zealand has the option of cheer for, with the Australian with fellow midfielder Joe Allen, second goal with a skillful spin Pacific tour with a friendly in because they were more than five min- advancing directly to the Louis keeper forced to make some and gathering the return pass to around a defender before feed- Bangkok later this week.—AP utes behind. Vuitton Cup Final or picking an oppo- New Zealand’s win ensured they will nent for the semi-final round, starting finish at the top of the standings in the Aug. 6.—Reuters Celtic, Steaua in CL third round

LONDON: Celtic moved into the Champions League third qualifying round with a 2-0 vic- tory in their second leg against Cliftonville at Parkhead on Tuesday and now face Swedish side Elfsborg. The Scottish champions, who reached the last 16 earlier this year having enjoyed a famous group stage win over Barcelona, beat Irish League champions Cliftonville 5-0 on aggregate. Former European champions Steaua Bucharest also booked a place in the third round with a 2-1 win at Vardar to secure a 5-1 aggregate victory over the Macedonian side in Skopje. Romanian champions Steaua next play Georgians Dinamo Tbilisi, former winners of the European Cup Winners’ Cup, who beat Faroe Islanders Streymur 3-1 away for a 9-2 aggregate win. Celtic’s Efe Ambrose scored after 16 min- utes and Greece striker Giorgos Samaras SPAIN: Hungary’s Marton Szivos (right) vies with Serbia’s Zivko Gocig (left) dur- added a second in the 70th to put the 1967 ing the preliminary round match yesterday of the men’s water polo competition European Cup winners through against the at the FINA World Championships. —AFP part-timers. Swedish champions Elfsborg won 4-0 at Efe Ambrose Latvia’s Daugava Daugavpils to wrap up an Munich last term, lost 1-0 at Kazakh side HJK Helsinki after the first leg was goalless. Just another day emphatic 11-1 aggregate victory in their sec- Shakhter Karangady to exit 2-0 on aggregate. Dinamo Zagreb also advanced with a 1-0 ond qualifying round match. Ole Gunnar SolskjÊr’s Molde beat Sligo win over CS Fola Esch thanks to Andrej Maccabi Tel Aviv will face Swiss champions Rovers 2-0 after a 1-0 win in Ireland thanks to Kramaric’s late penalty for a comprehensive 6- at open water and last season’s Europa League semi-finalists goals from Martin Linnes and Aliou Coly as 0 aggregate win and the Croatians now play Basel, who lost to eventual trophy winners they aim to reach the group stage after a 14- FC Sheriff of Moldova. BARCELONA: They tossed around elbows “There are no secrets,” Okimoto said Chelsea, by beating Gyor 2-1 for a 4-1 aggre- year gap. There are four more second qualifying that would’ve made an NBA player proud. through a translator. “We’ve got support gate win. Czech champions Viktoria Plzen earned a round, second leg ties on Wednesday with 10 They whacked each other with wind- now from our sponsors and our federation, FH of Iceland beat Ekranas 2-1 to wrap up a milling arms. They bumped into each other so all we have to do is keep training and hard-fought 2-1 win at Zeljeznicar Sarajevo to third qualifying round matches scheduled for 3-1 aggregate success and set up a tie with as if this were a NASCAR race or something. training for 2016.” go through 6-4 on aggregate and set up a tie July 30 and 31 with the return legs on Aug. 6 Nope, just another day at open water. The winning time was 1 hour, 58 min- Austrian champions Vienna, who like with Estonian champions JK Nomme Kalju. and 7. Brazilians Poliana Okimoto and Ana utes, 19.2 seconds on a day when the air Basel enter the qualifiers in the third round. Kalju celebrated their first win in Europe The winners of those qualifiers will reach Marcela Cunha went 1-2 in the 10-kilome- temperature rose into the mid-80s but the Bate Borisov, the Belarus club that finished with goals from Yankuba Ceesay and the playoff round which offers a route into the ter race at the swimming world champi- water measured about 78 degrees before third in a group that contained Bayern Damiano Quintieri giving them a 2-1 win over lucrative group stage.—Reuters onships Tuesday, a rough-and-tumble the start, not a problem for a sport still event that two-time winner Keri-Anne dealing with the fallout from American Payne described as “absolute carnage.” Fran Crippen’s death nearly three years ago Awarding World Cup to Qatar Organizers say Okimoto and Cunha pulled away from in a race held in the sweltering Middle East. the pack after making the final turn on the Elsewhere on Day 4 of the champi- was blatant mistake — Zwanziger franchises happy palm tree-lined course set up in Barcelona’s onships, China kept up its expected domi- to sign up Indians dazzling harbor. Okimoto, who narrowly nation of with two more gold BERLIN: Awarding the 2022 soccer the World Cup finals. lost her first event of the championships to medals at the atop Montjuic, which World Cup to Qatar was a “blatant mis- The English Premier League, despite NEW DELHI: The organizers of an upcoming franchise- American Haley Anderson, reached up to gives fans and competitors a stunning view take” FIFA executive committee mem- not having a winter break, has repeat- based badminton league in India say the hefty sums slap the timing device just 0.3 seconds of the city below. ber Theo Zwanziger said yesterday, edly voiced its strong disagreement received by local players in an auction this week are a ahead of her countrywoman. won her second world title in the adding that staging the tournament in with moving the tournament to the sign of their rising profile internationally and will only Germany’s Angela Maurer took third, women’s 1-meter springboard, edging winter would be just as big a problem. winter months. increase interest in the tournament. one second behind the winner after a race Tania Cagnotto of Italy by 0.10 points after German Zwanziger’s attack on the “A winter World Cup would mean “I’m disappointed that top players like Boonsak that took nearly two hours to complete. executing a nearly flawless final dive. The Ponsana and Kenechi Tago were not bid for,” Indian Payne, who was world champion in this margin was the smallest to decide a gold decision to give the tiny energy-rich public viewing with ice skating boots Gulf state the world’s biggest single in freezing temperatures,” said Badminton League chief executive Ashish Chadha told event in both 2009 and 2011, faded to medal in men’s or women’s diving at any The Associated Press yesterday. “But the franchises are 14th. The British swimmer’s chances ended worlds. “I wish diving wouldn’t be that sports event comes after FIFA presi- Zwanziger. “If the decision was really a dent Sepp Blatter repeated his view mistake it should be lifted and should happy to have bought Indians who have been pulling when she got mauled in a group trying to close because it hurts,” said Cagnotto, a off some creditable wins in big tournaments.” that the finals could not be played in not become an even bigger burden for negotiate one of the tight turns around a perennial runner-up who came up just shy The league will be played from Aug. 14-31 in a mixed buoy. of He’s winning score of 307.10. “Of course I the traditional summer slot. those who are not involved by chang- format featuring six franchise teams - , “I’m so disappointed that girls can be am a little disappointed because I don’t “It was a blatant mistake,” ing it to the winter.” Hotshots, Masters, Pune Pistons, that rough during the race and get away know if I will have more chances like this to Zwanziger, formerly head of the Moving the World Cup to January or Awadhi and Banga Beats. with it,” said Payne, who wound up more win a world championship.” Wang Han of German football federation (DfB) told February would also have an impact Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia, the world’s top-ranked than 6 seconds behind the winner. “It was China took bronze with 297.75. American Sportbild magazine, referring to the on attendances and television viewing man, was the most expensive buy at the auction on absolutely brutal.” Deidre Freeman finished 11th. decision taken by world soccer’s gov- figures for other sporting events like Monday, going to Mumbai for $135,000. With swimmers competing together in a Qin Kai and He Chong followed with a In the absence of Chinese players, who were not pack, unlike the neatly divided lanes of victory in men’s 3-meter synchronized erning body in December 2010. the Australian Open tennis tourna- Zwanziger, who joined the FIFA execu- ment, skiing and the Winter Olympics. released by their national federation for the tourna- pool events, open water can look more like springboard, giving China five of six diving ment, Indian woman player got the sec- roller derby in the water as competitors jos- golds so far. Russia’s Evgeny Kuznetsov and tive the following year, also said shift- Blatter said a month after the deci- ing the tournament to the winter sion was taken that he expected the ond highest bid of $120,000 from Hyderabad. Juliane tle for position. Payne said things got out Ilia Zakharov claimed silver, and Mexico’s Schenk of Germany, ranked a place below Nehwal at months would put the unity of tournament to be moved to the win- of control as 53 swimmers - more than Jahir Ocampo and Rommel Pacheco number four, was signed by Pune for $90,000, while twice as large as an Olympic field - compet- earned bronze. German football in danger. ter. Last week he said a summer World Asian junior women’s champion P.V. Sindhu of India was ed on a narrow course roughly the shape of The US duo, four-time Olympian Troy “Changing the World Cup to the Cup in Qatar was out of the question. taken by Awadh for $80,000. However, the likes of a “U” with a series of sharp turns. Dumais and Michael Hixon, settled for fifth. winter is going deep into the struc- Temperatures in Qatar in June and Ponsana, Tago and Denmark’s Mathias Boe went unsold “I got hit in the face. I got pushed over. I Cunha barely missed qualifying for open tures of European national federations July regularly hit 40C (104f) or higher in the bids, which had a cap of four foreign players per got swum over,” Payne said. “The referees water at the London Olympics, where the and also amateur football in with 45C (113f) recorded last month. team. calling the race said they were going to be only events were at the 10K distance. Germany.” “A change in playing sched- “You can cool down the stadiums but Boe, who won a doubles silver at the London really strict. But I don’t think they were “In just two years, I have improved a lot,” ules does not only affect the you can’t cool down the whole country Olympics, expressed disappointment on his Twitter han- strict enough, to be honest. I don’t think she said. “Today I’m the second-best swim- dle. “After next year I will never set my feet the race should be won by who’s got the mer in the world, just behind another Bundesliga but continues affecting and you can’t simply cool down the lower divisions due to the link with ambience of a World Cup,” Blatter told in India or support any events from their side,” Boe biggest elbows or who can dunk some- Brazilian athlete.” tweeted, using the hash tag “unprofessional” . body, you know what mean? It should be Maurer, who turns 38 on Saturday, promotion and relegation. The game a conference in Austria. pyramid is in danger and so is the uni- “The players must be able to play in Chanda said: “We’d have liked all the top players in done on skill and agility. Maybe that’s just earned the sixth world medal of her long the league because that would have raised its profile. the part I’m not very good at. I’m not good open water career but the first in the 10K ty of German football.” the best conditions to play a good We worked hard to get them on board but then in the at fighting people.” The Brazilians had no since 2003, when the championship also Moving the World Cup to the winter World Cup.” Blatter had previously end it was a transparent process of bidding in the pres- complaints. was held in Barcelona. would have a seismic effect on soccer stressed that any request to change ence of media.” They are hoping to use worlds as a “I’m very surprised,” she said. “I did not scheduling in Europe. Many leagues the timing of the 2022 World Cup The league will be played with the for- springboard to a strong showing at their plan today to get a medal.” Defending outside Britain have a winter break but would have to come from the organis- mat on a home and away basis, with an extra men’s sin- home Olympics, the 2016 Rio Games. Olympic champion Eva Risztov of Hungary would need a hiatus of at least six ers but said last week that the FIFA gles replacing the women’s doubles. The series will now Okimoto and Cunha have been on the led after the first two laps of the four-lap weeks to accommodate national executive committee would meet to see two men’s singles, a women’s singles, a men’s dou- podium in the first two women’s events, race, and she was still in the mix going to bles and a mixed doubles match in each tie.—AP taking silver and bronze in the 5K. the final sprint before fading to ninth.—AP teams preparing for, and playing at, discuss the issue in October.—Reuters Captain Kohli’s Liverpool ton leads India beat to win in Zimbabwe Melbourne

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STANFORD: Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia serves to Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium during their match on Day 2 of the Bank of the West Classic. (Inset left) Samantha Stosur of Australia serves to Olga Govortsova of Belarus. (Inset right) Urszula Radwanska of returns a shot to Christina McHale during their match. — AFP Govortsova tops Stosur in Classic

STANFORD: Olga Govortsova figured a few play my game and not worry about her rank- Stosur had 10 double faults, including two “Why make it easy when I can make it com- point came at the 2008 US Open, where she extra matches the past week led to an extra ing.” in a row at one point. “That didn’t set a good plicated?” she said. “Physically she’s very strong, reached the third round, while she made the special win. Govortsova, ranked 83rd in the Govortsova earned her ninth win over a top- tone for the match,” she said. “It is inexcusable and I always enjoy the challenge from her side second round at Wimbledon four times. world, ended a frustrating streak with a con- 20 opponent and her first since beating to get that many in one match.” of the court.” Wickmayer, ranked No. 56, But the 29-year-old, who made five WTA sin- vincing 6-2, 6-4 victory over No. 2 seed Agnieszka Radwanska via retirement at New Seventh-seeded Urszula Radwanska reached the semifinals of last year’s Classic. She gles semi-finals, saw her progress hampered by Samantha Stosur in the second round at the Haven last year. This is also the first time she has downed American Christina McHale, 6-1, 6-3, in is 0-6 against Hantuchova. two serious knee injuries. She has endured a Bank of the West Classic on Tuesday night. reached a quarterfinal round this season. the final match of the night, Daniela In other matches, sixth-seeded American miserable season in 2013, with her ranking Govortsova won back-to-back matches for “When I lost my serve at 5-2, I got a little Hantuchova beat Yanina Wickmayer 6-2, 4-6, 6- Varvana Lepchenko beat qualifier Michelle slumping to 285. the first time this season. She had lost seven of nervous,” Govortsova said. “She had nothing to 0, in their first-round match. Larcher de Brito of Portugal 6-2, 6-4; qualifier Keothavong, who reached a career-high her previous eight entering the tournament. lose and was going for her shots. When it was “I’ve played for a long time but not for Coco Vandeweghe, a finalist last year, downed ranking of 48 four years ago, has decided to go “It helped that I had the extra match and I 5-4 and at break point, I served pretty well.” myself until now,” Hantuchova said. “I’m very Romania’s Monica Niculescu 6-0, 6-3; Austria’s into media work and is joining BT Sport as part played four matches in World Team Tennis last Stosur, ranked 13th, reached the third round relaxed, playing for myself and enjoying the Tamira Paszek was ahead 6-1, 6-7(4), 3-0 and of their team to cover the WTA Tour. weekend,” Govortsova said. “I don’t think she at Wimbledon. The Australian was knocked out pressure. I can see the results on the court.” advanced when Russian qualifier Alla “I have given my decision a lot of thought has played since Wimbledon.” in the first round for the first time since early Even a first-round loss at Wimbledon Kudryavtseva retired during the third set; and and I believe this is the right time to move on to The 25-year-old player from Belarus, who May - a span of five tournaments. couldn’t dampen her spirits, acknowledging Russian qualifier Vera Dushevina topped New the next stage of my career,” said Keothavong, beat Germany’s Julia Goerges in straight sets in “She was playing quite well and I wasn’t able Klara Zakopalova just played better. “I had a Zealand’s Marina Erakovic 6-2, 6-1. whose final match came at Wimbledon in a the first round on Monday, improved to 8-13 to combat what she was able to do,” Stosur said. good two weeks of fitness and training,” Meanwhile, former British number one Anne Centre court loss to Garbine Muguruza. this year. “Things were slowly turning around, and I had a Hantuchova said. “I felt I played pretty well.” The Keothavong announced her retirement from “I have had some magical moments along “I was so happy to win this match,” break to go 5-5. I gave myself a chance to get 46th-ranked Hantuchova, once ranked as high tennis yesterday. Keothavong in 2009 became the way and I would like to thank my family for Govortsova said. “I knew I had to be aggressive back into the match but I had to win that last as No. 5, played to the full three sets for the the first British woman to reach the world’s top their unwavering support and encourage- and I kept going for my shot. I was trying to game, obviously.” 269th time since 2000. 50 for 16 years. Her other major career high ment.” — Agencies In football-crazy Iraq, Ahly hold Zamalek 1-1 pitches hit by attacks JOHANNESBURG: Title-holders Al-Ahly The atmosphere was carnival rather fought back to draw 1-1 with arch-rivals than tense with some fans using red and BAGHDAD: Umm Ibrahim stood series of attacks, there was no longer a Zamalek yesterday in an all-Egyptian CAF blue umbrellas to shield the mid-after- weeping near a symbolic gravestone at place for children to play, lamented Champions League match day 1 clash. noon sun, and hundreds of balloons the football pitch in Baghdad where Abu Amir. He called on security forces The result took the Cairo clubs to the top added to the colourful occasion. her 13-year-old son was killed in one of to “protect the fields from criminals”. two places in Group A on goals scored Zamalek went ahead when Ahly goal- a spate of recent deadly attacks on Iraq has been plagued by the worst after Orlando Pirates of South Africa and keeper Sherif Ekramy fumbled an angled Iraqi grounds. “Why did they kill our violence to hit the country since 2008, AC Leopards of Congo drew 0-0 in free kick and after he blocked two goal- children? They have nothing in this life killing more than 2,900 people so far Soweto last weekend. mouth attempts, Gaafar fired home. The Zamalek, chasing a first win over their football was typically cagey as Ahly grad- but playing football,” said Umm this year. Football pitches and even 102-year rivals since 2007, started bright- ually established a territorial edge, but Ibrahim, which means “Mother of cafes broadcasting matches have ly and were ahead after just eight min- the record seven-time African champions Ibrahim”. become a target for attacks by mili- utes when Ahmed Gaafar netted from took 27 minutes before threatening to Her son was one of 18 people killed tants, and the violence has taken a toll close range. But Ahly gradually took con- score. Close passing created a chance for in February when a suicide bomber on the much-loved sport in Iraq. trol in the Red Sea resort El Gouna and Abou Trika and when goalkeeper Abdel detonated an explosives belt at the FIFA, football’s governing body, 35-year-old playmaker Mohamed Abou Wahed El Sayed failed to hold his sting- football pitch in the Shuala area of barred Iraq from hosting international BAGHDAD: Iraqi youths play football in a working-class neighborhood of Trika levelled from an early second-half ing shot, the ball was scrambled clear. Baghdad, followed by a car bomb that friendlies due to the spike in unrest Baghdad on July 4, 2013 as players try to increase security measures fol- penalty kick. A pre-match surprise was Abou Trika, back in the all-red Ahly exploded nearby. after having lifted the ban just a few lowing a wave of attacks targeting stadiums. — AFP the presence of supporters from both strip after a short loan spell with a United Eighteen headstones, some of them months before. died. prominent Shuala resident who works clubs after authorities and organisers CAF Arab Emirates (UAE) club, lifted a close, bearing pictures of the victims and And violence also pushed the man- And this year, during the current for Iraq’s Olympic committee. “Children demanded the fixture be staged behind curved free kick over a ‘wall’ soon after, small fluttering Iraqi flags, have been ager of Iraq’s top local football side to surge in unrest, Iraqis tuned in to see are far from politics and conflicts.” closed doors for security reasons. but it landed off target. placed as a symbolic memorial at one quit after refusing to travel to Baghdad their team place fourth in the Under-20 Abboud said that the number of Heightened political upheaval after As pressure mounted on the Zamalek end of the football pitch, near the spot over fears of attacks. World Cup. people coming to the field in Shuala to the ousting of President Mohamed Morsi defence, striker Ahmed Abdel Zaher just where the bomber struck. In Iraq, football is one of the few Football is a small bright spot amid play football fell after the attack, and and related deadly violence led to the failed to connect with a low Ahmed Fathy Abu Amir, a retired army sergeant unifiers among the country’s divided the myriad of difficulties-ranging from sometimes no one came to watch the cancellation of the almost-complete cross and the Algerian referee ignored who lost three of his nephews, aged religious and ethnic communities. deadly attacks to severely lacking basic children play. national domestic season this month. claims for an Ahly penalty. But the ‘Red 11, 12 and 15, in the attack, was also Iraq’s national team won the Asian Cup services and widespread corruption- He called on the Iraqi government Watersports centre El Gouna lies 450 Devils’ did not need to appeal seven min- visiting the site. “These children are in 2007, providing a unifying source of that Iraqis face. to curb the spiralling violence. “The kilometres from original match venue of utes after half-time as Abdel Zaher was Cairo and was selected because officials ‘sandwiched’ by two defenders and Abou innocent victims; they don’t have any pride during the height of bloody “Targeting the people, and especial- bloodshed must stop... Killing one child believed its remoteness would lessen Trika placed the spot kick into the corner guilt,” he said. Sunni-Shiite sectarian violence in ly the children, is an ugly crime against might topple a whole government in chances of trouble. of the net. — AFP With Iraq’s football grounds hit by a which tens of thousands of people humanity,” said Abdulamir Abboud, a another place,” he said. — AFP Euro zone bounces back to growth as China stalls Page 22

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HUAIBEI, China: A laborer is seen working in a textile factory in north China’s Anhui province yesterday. — AFP Feeling the heat from China slowdown Employment sub-index at lowest in more than four years

BEIJING: China’s manufacturing engine lost further momentum in all index of business conditions fell to 47.7 from June’s final read- Some analysts note China is also hostage to the health of down has hit just as sales were recovering from last year,” Chief July and the job market weakened, a survey showed yesterday, ing of 48.2, a third straight month below the watershed 50 line global markets. “China cannot change its weak economic growth Financial Officer Toshizo Tanaka told an earnings briefing. complicating a transition to consumer-driven growth and boding which divides expansion from contraction, and the weakest level situation due to still weak external demand and overcapacity In the United States, Apple reported quarterly revenues from ill for so many leveraged to the world’s second-largest economy. since August 2012. problems in the domestic market,” said Wang Jian, a senior Greater China dived 43 percent from the previous quarter, and fell The knock-on effects are already being felt farther afield - from a The employment sub-index slid to 47.3 in July, the weakest researcher with the China Society of Macroeconomics, a research 14 percent from the same time last year - an abrupt turnaround for slowdown in Japanese export growth despite a weaker yen to since the depths of the global financial crisis in early 2009. “This body affiliated with the National Development and Reform the Silicon Valley giant which has come to count on endless Apple Inc lamenting a rare drop in Chinese demand for its premi- print could reignite fears of a Chinese hard landing,” said Annette Commission (NDRC). “China’s economic growth rate will probably growth in the world’s biggest smartphone market. The country um brand of gadgets. “China’s slowdown is starting to become Beacher, head of Asia-Pacific research at TD Securities in fall below 7 percent in the fourth quarter this year and may fall accounted for 13 percent of all Apple’s April-June sales, up 10-fold more dangerous,” warned Yasuo Yamamoto, a senior economist at Singapore. “We expect economic growth to continue moderating under 6 percent in some quarter next year,” Wang wrote in the in the past four years but down from nearly 19 percent in the pre- Mizuho Research Institute in Tokyo. towards 7 percent.” China’s economy grew 7.5 percent in April-June China Securities Journal yesterday. vious quarter. The same goes for commodity exporters. China con- Since taking office in March, China’s new leaders have said from a year earlier, the ninth quarter of slowdown in the past 10 While that’s at the extreme end of market forecasts, China has sumes around half of the world’s iron ore and coal and 30-40 per- they are prepared to tolerate tamer growth and push a restructur- quarters. While top leaders have stressed in recent weeks that become such a major importer of goods that any weakness in cent of global production of base metals such as copper. London ing of the economy toward domestic consumption, but there have reform is the priority - the latest being President Xi Jinping - they demand is increasingly felt worldwide. Japan on Wednesday copper futures briefly fell from 1-month peaks in the wake of yes- been mixed messages on how much of a slowing they would tol- were also at pains to assure investors that Beijing would not allow reported annual growth in its exports to China eased to 4.8 per- terday’s China data, while the Australian dollar took a knock as erate. The flow of data suggests their task of changing the shape of the economy to slip too far. Yesterday, the industry ministry said it cent in June from 8.3 percent in May, and camera maker Canon Inc China is the country’s single biggest export market. “It adds to the the massive economy will only get harder. Wednesday’s flash was putting a priority on restructuring and reforming traditional trimmed its sales targets and annual profit forecast, blaming the concern about the outlook for demand, and brings into question HSBC/Markit Purchasing Managers’ Index showed output, employ- industries such as steel, shipbuilding, cement and aluminium, China slowdown. “Chinese consumers tend to be very fond of cam- just how strong Chinese commodities demand will be,” said ment and new orders all declining at a faster pace in July. The over- once drivers of growth, but now plagued with overcapacity. eras, especially high-end ones such as SLRs, but an economic slow- Alexandra Knight, economist at National Australia Bank. — Reuters Biden urges India to open up

MUMBAI: US Vice President Joe Biden urged India yes- terday to improve investment conditions and remove obstacles faced by American companies which restrict trade between the world’s biggest democracies. Biden, the first US vice president to visit India in three decades, listed intellectual property concerns, requirements to buy local content and inconsistent tax treatment as wor- ries for foreign investors. “These are tough problems, but they have to be negotiated and worked through to meet the potential of this relationship,” he said in a speech at the Bombay Stock Exchange focused on COLOMBO: Sri Lanka Ports Authority Chairman Priyath Bandu Wickrama speaks to boosting annual trade from its current level of nearly reporters at the new Colombo South Harbour, announcing a $1.4 billion plan to reclaim $100 billion. He also noted that India’s “instinct to pro- land next to the port and build a new port city yesterday. — AFP tect your industries is understandable. But we need to be candid with each other about the obstacles which exist when economies do business”. Chinese firm to build Biden is the most senior US official to visit India since President Barack Obama in 2010, and the four-day visit MUMBAI: US Vice President Joe Biden (second right) talks while Chairman of Indian software $1.4bn Lanka complex is designed to revive flagging momentum in relations. firm Wipro Azim Premji (left), Boeing India President Pratyush Kumar (second left) and Ratan Problems on both sides have soured ties, leading many Tata former chairman of Tata Group, India’s largest conglomerate, look on after a round table COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has signed a deal with a on the reclaimed land. The CCCC will be given analysts to conclude that a relationship described by discussion with corporate leaders yesterday. — AFP Chinese company to build a $1.4 billion city 50 hectares of the land on a 99-year lease. Obama as one of the “defining partnerships of the 21st complex on reclaimed land near the harbour of Several international hotels, including century” is far from fulfilling its potential. Biden also India, where the government has been trying to intro- of generic drugs, highlighted recently when Swiss giant the capital Colombo, an official said yesterday. Hong Kong-based Shangri La are building alluded to looming friction at a meeting of the World duce pro-business reforms to boost the sluggish econo- Novartis lost a high-profile case to extend a patent on its The state-run Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) hotels in Sri Lanka to cash in on the island’s Trade Organisation in Bali in December over India’s my. After his speech, the vice president held talks with a leukaemia drug Glivec. India in turn has been alarmed will reclaim 230 hectares next to the new post-war growth after troops crushed Tamil highly protected farming industry. “We need to find a small group of corporate leaders including Ratan Tata, by proposals in the US Congress to curb visas for high- Colombo South port, said SLPA chairman rebels and ended 37 years of ethnic war in May way forward to address India’s... legitimate concern former chairman of the sprawling Tata conglomerate, tech workers, which are feared to hit employees of the Priyath Bandu Wickrama. He said the SLPA 2009. Chinese companies have emerged as key about food security without distorting global trade. It is and Azim Premji, chairman of IT outsourcing giant flagship Indian outsourcing industry who work for finalised a deal under which China infrastructure partners and have already built a difficult problem but it must be addressed,” he said. Wipro. “There was an honest discussion about how both American firms in the US. Communications Construction Company air and sea ports, highways and railroads in the Despite a nuclear energy deal in 2008 championed by governments... could be productive in reducing some of While red tape, weak infrastructure and regulatory Limited (CCCC) will invest $1.43 billion to build Indian Ocean island, which is strategically the United States, Washington has been left embittered the barriers that impact on trade and commerce,” Biden uncertainty have deterred many companies, India’s a “Port City” that will change the coastline in located along East-West trade routes. after its companies lost out to French and Russian com- told reporters. “There’s no reason why trade, commerce government is eager to attract foreign investors. the capital. The first phase of a $500 million container petitors in the race to sell new reactors. In the retail sec- and intercourse between our countries can’t increase Finance Minister P Chidambaram and Commerce “We are moving towards the sea to reclaim port next to the main Colombo harbour is due tor, US supermarket chain Walmart has been unable to exponentially over time.” Minister Anand Sharma were in Washington this month land and build a mini city,” Wickrama said dur- to open next month and bring Sri Lanka on a open new stores because of local sourcing rules that India’s left-leaning government has already opened to pitch for greater investment and express readiness to ing a visit to the port. “We have finalised the par with port facilities in Singapore and Dubai, require it to buy 30 percent of its products from small- up or proposed opening up the banking and insurance, open talks on a bilateral investment treaty. Biden deal with CCCC and construction will begin by Wickrama said. China Harbour Engineering will airline, energy and media sectors to foreign investors, arrived in Mumbai late Tuesday after holding talks with September. We hope to complete the land have control over the new Colombo South scale Indian industries. Walmart, which said last year it reclamation within 39 months,” he added, with- Harbour for 35 years and it will compete with wanted to launch its first supermarket within two years, but has imposed conditions. Experts have said some of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other political out saying when the deal was struck. He said the existing state-run facilities as well as pri- has told the government it is unable to meet the the conditions, designed to protect local industries and leaders in the capital on economic issues and the secu- the SLPA planned a new 22-floor headquarters, vately-owned container terminals within the demand, according to press reports on Tuesday. counter criticism India is “selling out” to foreign multina- rity situation in Afghanistan. Today he will visit hotels, apartments and recreational activities large Colombo port. —AFP Officials have pointed to Biden’s visit as a chance to tionals, are too restrictive. In the US, pharmaceutical Mumbai’s Indian Institute of Technology before leaving improve the investment climate between the US and companies have been lobbying against India’s backing for Singapore. — AFP THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 BUSINESS China’s hunger for wheat to lift prices, curb supply

SINGAPORE: Soaring Chinese wheat pur- crop, equivalent to Australia’s annual stocks at the end of the 2013/14 crop year corn is likely to widen to $2.0-$2.5 a bushel in ing is felt most, the price of wheat that will chases due to weather-related crop damage exports. China has already booked more would drop to their lowest since 2009. The the coming months from $1.30 as corn pro- be harvested in December is already trading at home could lift global prices of the grain than 3 million tonnes of wheat shipments in United Nations’ food agency, though, duction recovers and Chinese imports buoy at a premium to US prices. “We have excel- by about 10 percent in the next few months, the year to June 2014 - matching total played down the risks to global supplies for wheat demand. Two traders contacted by lent prices despite the fact that we have a survey of traders showed. The rush to imports for all of last year - and is estimated now but said Chinese buying could under- Reuters forecast an 8-10 percent rise in such a big crop coming in,” said Stefan secure wheat overseas by top consumer to need 10 million tonnes of imports for the pin wheat prices. “It could give some sup- Australian standard wheat prices over the Meyer, a manager for cash markets at bro- China is prompting farmers in the world’s year, which would be more than the 9 mil- port to wheat prices which have been next few months, while a third saw a 5 per- kerage INTL FCStone in Sydney. “We are second-biggest exporter Australia to hold lion that Egypt, the world’s top buyer, is falling like all the other grains,” said cent gain. A fourth forecast 10-15 percent trading on a positive basis as China has back sales of the grain to traders in hopes of expected to purchase. Abdolreza Abbassian, senior economist at gain for U.S. soft red winter wheat, which is come in and bought wheat.” higher prices, curtailing supplies. China’s “Farmers are very cautious to sell for- the Food and Agriculture Organization in what China has been buying and is compara- China is expected to take between 2 mil- buying spree is also driving up costs for lead- ward,” said Tom Puddy, head of marketing at Rome. “(China) had the frosts and that had ble to the Australian variety. Another trader lion and 3 million tonnes of Australian wheat ing wheat importing nations in Asia and the CBH Group, Western Australia’s bulk grain some impact, so there is a greater need for predicted US wheat prices will rise at least 5 this year, up from the 500,000 tonnes to 1 Middle East. handler. “They are seeing China’s interest in quality wheat.” percent. million tonnes it typically buys, forcing its tra- The push for the imports comes as buying, so they are waiting to see how the Wheat prices are down about 15 percent The soft red winter wheat is being ditional customers to seek alternative sup- Reuters interviews with farmers and new crop progresses.” Benchmark Chicago so far this year, tracking corn which has offered at around $280 a tonne, free on plies. Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Yemen are analyst forecasts showed damage from frost wheat futures have risen 1 percent this declined on forecasts that record US produc- board, for December shipment, up from key buyers of Australian wheat in the Middle and rains was estimated to have ruined as month after the US Department of tion will ease three years of tight supplies. $265 in the spot market this week. In East. In Asia, top importers are Indonesia, much as 20 million tonnes of China’s wheat Agriculture (USDA) estimated global wheat The spread between Chicago wheat and Australia, where the impact of Chinese buy- Japan and South Korea. —Reuters

Euro zone bounces back Dairy firm Almarai to growth as China stalls eyes hybrid sukuk DUBAI: Saudi Arabian dairy producer was targeting 15.7 billion riyals ($4.2 billion) Almarai Co has chosen four banks to of capital spending over five years to fund Knock-on effects already being felt widely arrange the sale of a hybrid Islamic bond, or its expansion. This followed the acquisition sukuk, banking sources said yesterday, in in Dec 2011 of Argentine farm operator LONDON/BEIJING: Euro zone pri- my. “China’s slowdown is starting been above the 50 mark that bornly below the 50-mark for the what would be a first for the kingdom’s debt Fondomonte to secure supplies of animal vate industry unexpectedly to become more dangerous,” said divides growth and contraction 17th month at 48.8, although still market. The Gulf’s largest dairy firm has feed. bounced back to growth this Yasuo Yamamoto, a senior econo- since Jan 2012. an improvement on June’s 47.4. mandated the investment banking arm of However, Gay said in May it was looking month but its recovery risks being mist at Mizuho Research Institute The upbeat surveys come after China’s overall PMI of business Banque Saudi Fransi, BNP Paribas , HSBC’s to raise the cash from international derailed as China’s huge manufac- in Tokyo. official data showed French conditions fell to 47.7 from June’s Saudi Arabian unit and Standard Chartered investors, rather than the local debt market. turing engine is losing steam, sur- Knock-on effects are already industrial morale was at its high- final reading of 48.2, a third to arrange the transaction, two bankers There are positive and negatives with both veys suggested yesterday. The being felt widely - from a slow- est in over a year in July while straight month below the water- said. The offering, which is not imminent, is currency options, the Saudi-based banker likely to be denominated in Saudi riyals, said. The local debt market is extremely liq- euro zone results will provide wel- down in Japanese export growth Italian retail sales rose on a shed 50 line and the weakest level although the company could opt to issue in uid and Almarai could achieve better pric- come reading for European despite a weaker yen, to Apple monthly basis for the first time in since Aug 2012. The employment dollars instead, four bankers said, speaking ing because of the guaranteed high Central Bank policymakers who lamenting a rare drop in Chinese 14 months. “Better-than-expected sub-index slid to 47.3 in July, the on condition of anonymity as the - demand. Although, international investors weakest since the depths of the tion is private. A spokesman for Almarai was would be more comfortable with the hybrid global financial crisis in early not reachable for comment. structure, given that such deals have been 2009. “This print could reignite “Both dollars and local currency are on sold by corporates in other parts of the fears of a Chinese hard landing,” the table,” said a Saudi-based banker who world. said Annette Beacher, head of pitched for the deal but whose institution Traditionally, Saudi companies have Asia-Pacific research at TD was not selected. Hybrid structures are rare relied on bank loans and retained earnings Securities in Singapore. “We in the Gulf region, although two banks in to finance their expansion. But many are the United Arab Emirates have tested mar- now diversifying their financing require- expect economic growth to con- kets with hybrid sukuk since last year. Majid ments into the bond market. Almarai was tinue moderating towards 7 per- Al Futtaim, a UAE conglomerate, met last in the market in March with a 1.3 billion cent.” investors in May ahead of a possible corpo- riyals Islamic bond - its second local curren- China’s economy grew 7.5 per- rate hybrid bond but unfavourable market cy sukuk. Earlier this month, Almarai posted cent in April-June from a year ear- conditions stalled the sale. Hybrids are usu- a 4.9 percent year-on-year rise in second- lier, the ninth quarter of slow- ally accounted for as subordinated debt on quarter net profit on the back of growth in down in the past 10 quarters. a firm’s balance sheet, and contain some its core business. The 398.2-million-riyal fig- While Chinese leaders have equity characteristics. ure narrowly missed the average forecast of stressed in recent weeks that Almarai’s Chief Financial Officer, Paul nine analysts. Its shares have gained 16.9 reform is their priority, they are Louis Gay, told reporters in May it could opt percent year-to-date and are trading at their to issue a hybrid Islamic bond in the next 12 highest level since February 2006. The stock also at pains to assure investors months to help fund its ambitious growth offers a diversification play away from the that Beijing will not allow the plans, with a target amount of around $500 Kingdom’s dominant banking and real economy to slip too far. China’s million. Almarai announced in May 2012 it estate sectors. —Reuters moderating economic expansion nonetheless far outstrips any- thing the ECB could dream of Abu Dhabi banks beat estimates engineering. Markit said the latest PMIs tentatively pointed to 0.1 DUBAI: Abu Dhabi lenders First Gulf Bank (FGB) of Abu Dhabi on Tuesday missed expectations but percent gross domestic product and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) beat forecasts still increased profit by 15.8 percent. Net profit at (GDP) growth in the 17-nation with second-quarter net profits yesterday, under- FGB, majority-owned by Abu Dhabi’s ruling family, scoring a strong reporting season for lenders in the was boosted by a 9 percent increase in net interest bloc in the current quarter, in line United Arab Emirates. Both registered strong and Islamic financing income, and a 34 percent with a Reuters poll taken earlier growth in income from fees and commissions, jump in fees and commissions. For ADIB, fee and this month. reflecting an improved environment for business commissions - up 40.4 percent year-on-year - also The euro zone economy prob- as the region’s economy picks up. FGB, the second- supported earnings and loan growth was also ably stagnated last quarter, only largest lender by market value in the UAE, reported strong. Loans and advances at the end of the June HUAIBEI, China: A worker welds steel in a factory in north China’s Anhui province yesterday. just scraping out of the recession profit of 1.17 billion dirhams ($318.5 million), up 15 were 9.8 percent higher than the end of 2012. Over it has been mired in since late percent from the corresponding period in 2012, the same period, lending growth at FGB was 7 per- China’s manufacturing activity contracted to a 11-month low in July, an HSBC survey showed, the the company said in an emailed statement. cent. first evidence of the Asian economic giant losing further momentum in the third quarter. —AFP 2011. Figures today are expected to show more buoyant GDP Seven analysts polled by Reuters had estimated Tirad Mahmoud, CEO of ADIB, said the strong have promised to do whatever it demand for its premium brand of PMI figures clearly support the growth in Britain last quarter and an average quarterly profit of 1.085 billion dirhams. asset growth in the opening half of this year Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank said net profit was 371.4 meant the bank has a ‘moderately positive’ outlook takes to help the economy products. Still, Markit’s flash notion that the euro zone econo- a succession of positive news million dirhams, compared with 322.6 million a for the rest of the year, although global economic emerge from the longest reces- Eurozone Composite PMI, based my as a whole is leaving recession from the United States suggests year ago, also beating forecasts. Two analysts volatility remained a potential risk. For FGB, expan- sion in its history. But while on surveys of thousands of com- behind,” said Martin van Vliet at the world’s largest economy is polled by Reuters had predicted a 370 million and sion into Asia in the coming quarters was a key European manufacturers boosted panies across the region and a ING. “(But) recent weakness in the well on the road to recovery. 301 million. Banks in the UAE were expected to focus for the bank, its CEO Andre Sayegh said. Last the private sector back to growth reliable indicator of growth, Chinese manufacturing PMI is a Manufacturing growth in the US report strong second-quarter earnings thanks to an month, the bank bought the credit card business in July for the first time in more jumped to an 18-month high of reminder that a strong euro zone gathered pace this month while economic recovery in key sectors, primarily real of investment firm Dubai Group for $164 million to than a year and a half, China’s fac- 50.4 in July from 48.7 in June. That export recovery is unlikely.” new home sales picked up in estate, and lower provisions as the Gulf state recov- expand its customer base in the UAE. Shares in tories lost further momentum, smashed even the most opti- Germany’s composite reading June, data from the US was ers from debt troubles at Dubai’s state-linked enti- FGB and ADIB were down 0.3 and 0.6 percent boding ill for those exposed to mistic forecast in a Reuters poll rose to a five-month high of 52.8 expected to show later yester- ties. respectively at 0723 GMT. Both have gained the world’s second-largest econo- and is the first month the PMI has but in France the index held stub- day. —Reuters On Monday, Emirates NBD beat estimates with around 50 percent in 2013 as part of a wider mar- a 50 percent hike in net profit, while National Bank ket rally in the UAE. —Reuters EXCHANGE RATES

Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. UAE Exchange Centre WLL Thai Bhat 9.270 Sierra Leone 0.0000729 0.0000759 Syrian Pound 4.105 Singapore Dollar 0.2216634 0.2278834 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.0021282 0.0021702 ASIAN COUNTRIES Nepalese Rupees 3.040 COUNTRY SELL DRAFT SELL CASH Malaysian Ringgit 89.395 Thai Baht 0.0088500 0.0094500 Japanese Yen 2.860 Australian Dollar 266.71 264.000 Indian Rupees 4.819 Canadian Dollar 280.02 279.000 Arab Pakistani Rupees 2.832 Swiss Franc 308.54 305.000 Bahrain Exchange Company Srilankan Rupees 2.168 Bahraini Dinar 0.7506027 0.7591027 Euro 379.32 378.000 Nepali Rupees 3.004 Egyptian Pound 0.0380985 0.0401285 US Dollar 285.40 288.400 COUNTRY SELL CASH SELLDRAFT Singapore Dollar 226.040 Ethiopeanbirr 0.0127448 0.0192448 Hongkong Dollar 36.817 Sterling Pound 440.16 437.000 Europe Ghanaian Cedi 0.1451126 0.1469026 Japanese Yen 2.91 3.000 Bangladesh Taka 3.661 British Pound 0.4317460 0.4407460 Iranian Riyal 0.0000794 0.0000799 Bangladesh Taka 3.685 3.700 Philippine Peso 6.603 Czech Korune 0.0066103 0.0186103 Iraqi Dinar 0.0001836 0.0002436 Indian Rupee 4.787 5.040 Thai Baht 9.230 Danish Krone 0.0465142 0.0515142 Jordanian Dinar 0.3969703 0.4044703 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.171 2.800 Irani Riyal 0.271 Euro 0.3722076 0.3797076 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.0000000 1.0000000 Nepali Rupee 3.013 3.600 Irani Riyal 0.273 Norwegian Krone 0.0444524 0.0496524 Lebanese Pound 0.0001751 0.0001951 Pakistani Rupee 2.839 2.970 Scottish Pound 0.4251990 0.4326990 Moroccan Dirhams 0.0222774 0.0462774 GCC COUNTRIES UAE Dirhams 77.77 78.300 Swedish Krona 0.0401705 0.0451705 Nigerian Naira 0.0012136 0.0018486 Saudi Riyal 76.190 Bahraini Dinar 759.61 762.100 Swiss Franc 0.3001955 0.3071955 Qatari Riyal 78.505 Egyptian Pound 40.15 40.500 Omani Riyal 0.7302884 0.7412884 Omani Riyal 742.110 Jordanian Dinar 406.18 411.700 Qatar Riyal 0.0777370 0.0785200 Australasia Saudi Riyal 0.0755733 0.0762133 Bahraini Dinar 758.870 Omani Riyal 742.22 749.000 Australian Dollar 0.2545287 0.2665297 UAE Dirham 77.810 Qatari Riyal 78.81 79.200 Sudanese Pounds 0.0464049 0.0469549 New Zealand Dollar 0.2197776 0.2297776 Syrian Pound 0.0019450 0.0021650 Saudi Riyal 76.24 76.600 Uganda Shilling 0.0001126 0.0001126 ARAB COUNTRIES Tunisian Dinar 0.1707195 0.1767195 Egyptian Pound - Cash 41.700 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd UAE Dirhams 0.0762766 0.0777266 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 40.106 America Yemeni Riyal 0.0012876 0.0013876 Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.333 Canadian Dollar 0.2701401 0.2791401 Tunisian Dinar 173.200 Colombian Peso 0.0001452 0.0001632 Rate for Transfer Selling Rate Jordanian Dinar 403.480 US Dollars 0.2832500 0.2854000 Al Mulla Exchange US Dollar 287.400 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 1.917 Canadian Dollar 274.760 Syrian Lier 3.104 Asia Sterling Pound 428.985 Currency Transfer Rate (Per 1000) Morocco Dirham 34.327 Euro 370.385 Bangladesh Taka 0.0036198 0.0036746 Currency Transfer Rate (Per 1000) Cape Vrde Escudo 0.0031662 0.0033962 US Dollar 285.000 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Swiss Frank 298.000 Chinese Yuan 0.0454764 0.0504764 Euro 379.400 US Dollar Transfer 285.600 Bahrain Dinar 760.910 Eritrea-Nakfa 0.0164933 0.0195933 Pound Sterling 440.850 Euro 379.710 UAE Dirhams 78.225 Guinea Franc 0.0000443 0.0000503 Canadian Dollar 278.700 Sterling Pound 440.680 Qatari Riyals 78.890 Hg Kong Dollar 0.0342376 0.0373376 Canadian dollar 278.230 Saudi Riyals 77.505 Indian Rupee 4.775 Turkish lira 150.160 Jordanian Dinar 405.140 Indian Rupee 0.0047403 0.0048053 Egyptian Pound 40.105 Swiss Franc 305.780 Egyptian Pound 40.249 Indonesian Rupiah 0.0000230 0.0000281 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.167 Australian Dollar 265.320 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.198 Jamaican Dollars 0.0028518 0.0038518 Bangladesh Taka 3.660 US Dollar Buying 284.400 Indian Rupees 4.713 Japanese Yen 0.0027790 0.0029590 Philippines Peso 6.605 Pakistani Rupees 2.870 Kenyan Shilling 0.0032144 0.0034444 Pakistan Rupee 2.830 GOLD Bangladesh Taka 3.690 Malaysian Ringgit 0.0851582 0.0921582 Bahraini Dinar 759.700 20 Gram 251.000 Philippines Pesso 6.562 Nepalese Rupee 0.0028449 0.0030449 UAE Dirham 77.700 10 Gram 127.000 Cyprus pound 705.016 Pakistan Rupee 0.0028048 0.0028448 Saudi Riyal 76.200 5 Gram 66.000 Japanese Yen 3.836 Philippine Peso 0.0061495 0.0066195 *Rates are subject to change THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 BUSINESS Apple wobbles in China as rivals offer more for less

SAN FRANCISCO/HONG KONG: A sharp research firm Canalys. Even without cent of Apple’s sales, or $5 billion, in April- ating system in many Samsung phones) is growth, but said he remained bullish on drop in Apple Inc’s China revenue in April- releasing a new product, Apple sold 31.2 June - down from nearly 19 percent in the much better than Apple, and in that peri- that market. The “economy clearly doesn’t June underscores the challenges it faces million iPhones in its fiscal third quarter, previous quarter. Hong Kong was a partic- od Samsung released at least five phones help us, nor others,” he told analysts. He in its second-largest market as the tech- around a fifth more than analysts had ularly weak spot. “It’s not totally clear and tablets.” Nicole Peng Luping at said, however, that the revenue numbers nology gap with cheaper local rivals nar- predicted. But revenue from all Apple exactly why that occurred,” CEO Tim Cook Canalys said: “China is a very diverse mar- don’t tell the whole story. Apple books rows and as Samsung Electronics keeps products in Greater China, which includes said on a conference call with analysts. “In ket so you need to have very diverse revenue when it sells to resellers, who up a steady stream of new models across products to serve different levels of cus- then sell the products to consumers. Sales all price ranges. While investors marked tomers - and that’s the weakness for to consumers - or sell-through - slipped up Apple shares as the company sold Apple.” just 4 percent in Greater China from a year more of its iPhones than expected, the In the first quarter, Apple ranked 5th in ago. By that same measure, mainland stock rally may prove short-lived as China with 9.7 percent market share, well Chinese sell-through sales actually rose 5 demand for its products fades in China. behind leader Samsung with 17.7 per- percent year-on-year, though that was a Analysts predict Apple will lose market cent, and lagging, among others, Lenovo deceleration in growth, Cook said. share in the world’s leading smartphone Group Ltd and Huawei Technologies, Beyond the Asia weakness, Apple’s sector. which said yesterday it was on track to hit sales of its iPad - the device that catapult- “There’s some cannibalisation of 10 percent revenue growth this year. ed tablet computing into the mainstream Apple’s market share from competitive Nomura’s Huang expects Apple’s China - underperformed. Apple shipped 14.6 mid-tier models that cost a lot less and market share to slip 1-2 percentage million tablets in April-June, some way perform as well, from vendors such as points in the coming quarters as the nov- below rough estimates. Some investors Xiaomi and Vivo,” said Huang Leping, an elty of the iPhone 5 fades and as new argue that Apple’s hold on a market it cre- analyst at Nomura in Hong Kong, refer- buyers opt for cheaper smartphones. ated is likely to slip as rival smartphone ring to rival Chinese models. Salespeople The global battle for mobile suprema- makers as well as Google and at several electronics shops in Hong Kong cy is not just between Apple and Amazon.com Inc pile in, but Cook noted said South Korea’s Samsung was a bigger Samsung. Huawei and ZTE Corp are that usage data shows the iPad still com- hit with consumers as it offers more prod- growing across their Chinese home base, mands a dominant share of Web traffic. ucts. Some display counters didn’t carry and South Korea’s LG Electronics said yes- “iPad accounts for 84 percent of the Web any Apple devices. “Samsung products terday it sold a record 12.1 million smart- traffic from tablets,” he said. “So if there have enjoyed greater sales than Apple as phones in April-June, more than double are lots of other tablets selling, I don’t many mainland (Chinese) tourists tend to its year-ago sales. As high-end smart- know what they are being used for.” buy Samsung due to a greater variety of phone sales hit a plateau, the $2 trillion Given the pressures and increasing models with a wider price range,” said a BEIJING: Staff wait for customers inside an Apple store at the Wangfujing industry - telecom carriers, handset mak- competition, Apple’s stock rally should saleswoman at a Hong Kong computer shopping street yesterday. —AFP ers and content providers - is buckling up not be seen as proof that concerns over centre. “That’s why we stock more for a bumpier ride as growth shifts to its outlook have abated, some analysts Samsung products.” Hong Kong and Taiwan, slumped 43 per- the past three months, the number of emerging markets, primarily in Asia. said. “It’s nice to see a bit of a beat for a In the first quarter of this year, Apple cent from the previous quarter and was mainland Chinese consumers of Apple Even excluding China, Apple’s revenue change,” said Hudson Square Research ranked top in Hong Kong with 46 percent down 14 percent from a year earlier - wor- products dropped about 50 percent,” said in Asia Pacific fell 35 percent quarter-on- analyst Daniel Ernst. But “earnings are still market share in smartphones, though rying in a region where smartphone pen- Sunny Tang, a salesperson at another quarter. CEO Cook, who has seen Apple down year over year”. “It’s going to take a that was down from 54 percent in the last etration is still low. Hong Kong electronics store that sells stock fall by more than a fifth so far this new product introduction before we see quarter of 2012, according to market Greater China accounted for 13 per- Apple products. “Android (Google’s oper- year, blamed China’s slowing economic earnings turn positive.” —Reuters Jeans and shoes show Wells Fargo becomes criminal underbelly world’s biggest bank SHANGHAI: The Industrial & sector supported the recovery of Wells interbank market sent the interest rates Practice costs EU taxpayers billions Commercial Bank of China, a symbol of Fargo,” said Lu Zhengwei, an economist banks charge to lend to each other to the country’s financial might, has been with the Industrial Bank, which has no record highs. deposed as the world’s largest bank by connection to ICBC. San Francisco-based The development raised worries over ROME: The importer, a front man for over Chinese-made solar panels, also payment is deferred to a country of market capitalisation by Wells Fargo, Wells Fargo has retained the top spot the health of the financial sector and the Calabrian mafia, tells the Chinese reflect an inconsistent approach to final destination within the EU that data showed yesterday. ICBC’s six-year since taking it over on July 12. The bank sent banking stocks into a tailspin. seller, who speaks fluent Italian and fighting undervalution. maybe has no sea port, such as the reign as the world’s biggest bank began is the biggest retail mortgage lender in Chinese authorities had refused to pump lives in Rome, that he wants to fix a In Europe, this kind of fraud is con- Czech Republic or Austria, and the in July 2007, and its value peaked at the United States, with 9,000 branches fresh money into the financial markets in lower price on the next shipment. Their ducted mostly by small companies VAT is never paid, said Murphy. Five $374 billion in November that year and 270,000 employees worldwide. The an effort to rein in risky lending practices. business is not drugs or weapons, but headed by Chinese nationals living in Austrian forwarding agents acted on thanks to China’s rapid economic expan- shift comes at a time when China, the China’s benchmark Shanghai Composite Chinese T-shirts, jeans and shoes. The Europe in collaboration with local behalf of Chinese clients to shuttle sion. But Wells Fargo & Co. of the United world’s second largest economy, is losing Index has fallen more than 10 percent buyer for the mob in Italy’s impover- companies which operate below the clothing through customs, handing it States is now worth $236 billion, accord- steam. China’s gross domestic product this year on worries over the slowing ished south wants to declare a falsely radar, the EU’s anti-fraud investigative over afterward to a network of ing to the New York Stock Exchange, expanded 7.5 percent year-on-year in domestic economy. Beijing last week low price to reduce the customs duties body OLAF said. “Valuation fraud main- Chinese distributors and retailers in where it is listed, while Chinese figures the April-June period, slowing from 7.7 also announced a long-awaited interest he must pay because, as he says in a ly involves criminal organisations. It’s several European countries. show ICBC’s value has fallen to around percent in the previous three months. A rate liberalisation, removing a floor on wiretap, “it goes to the state”. This police the bottom end of the market, and When the Chinese company run- $223 billion. liquidity crunch last month also exposed banks’ lending rates, but the move recording offers a glimpse of the crimi- outside the normal commercial cir- ning the scam in Vienna was raided by “As the US economy recovered after risks in the Chinese banking system, sparked worries that narrower interest nal underbelly of trade between the cuits,” David Murphy, head of the trade authorities, they found sophisticated the crisis, the rebound of the real estate when a shortage of funds on China’s margins could erode earnings. —AFP European Union and China, whose customs fraud unit at OLAF, told equipment used to copy and print mind-boggling size - worth well over 1 Reuters. “For a fraud investigation false invoices, transport documents billion euros a day - makes it fiendishly agency, it’s very difficult to get to grips and certificates of origin, OLAF said. hard to police. Making matters worse, with it. When you do engage with it, it “We’re talking about billions overall,” the EU is a single market of 300 million either melts away or moves some- Murphy said, referring to customs people but which has 28 national cus- where else.” fraud in general. “In my experience, I toms authorities with differing priori- OLAF is currently investigating six would say it’s much higher than it’s ties. undervaluation cases, some already estimated.” Italy offers an indicative Italy, a high-fashion Mecca and known to involve Chinese nationals, number. The state collected Ä3.7 bil- home to a culture obsessed with ele- but most cases are tackled by local lion more in customs duties in the gant appearances, was the top EU authorities. China is the world’s biggest decade that followed its campaign importer of low-cost Chinese clothing a exporter, with EU imports from there against the fraud compared with decade ago, before Italian customs worth Ä289.7 billion ($380.6 billion) what it collected in 2003, before the agents cracked down on the illicit prac- last year, Eurostat data show. Total EU- squeeze, even though volumes tice of undervaluation. Criminal groups China trade hit Ä433.6 billion. EU decreased. trying to evade tariffs by lying about imports of Chinese shoes and textiles, After Italy, for many years Germany the real value of clothing sold in the EU, which are the goods targeted by crimi- was the top importer of Chinese cloth- China’s biggest export destination, had nal groups practising undervalution ing, though it was never more than the singled out the southern Italian port of fraud, were worth Ä36.4 billion in 2012. third-biggest collector of duties on Naples as their entry point. There they Though many of the world’s most pop- garments, data show. Many of the were declaring pairs of jeans for as little ular brands sell clothing made in same companies that were caught as a euro each and T-shirts for 50 cents. China, the fraudsters who practise practising valuation fraud in Naples “The profit margins are high, the undervaluation mainly supply a more moved to Hamburg, Burdo said, citing volumes are huge and the laws are lax,” informal retail market. investigations carried out by his office said Rocco Burdo, the top intelligence In Rome’s growing Chinatown, and prosecutors. Now Britain is emerg- officer at the Italian customs agency’s there are as many as 10 clothing or ing as the main importer of Chinese anti-fraud unit. “Undervaluation is a shoe shops per city block, selling textiles, though it is no more than the grave threat to all of Europe, and so EU jeans for Ä20, T-shirts for Ä10 and fifth-biggest collector of duties on the integration should be accelerated to shoes for as little as Ä15. But it is in goods. Some countries have taken make a unified fight against fraud open-air markets across the capital time to wake up to the fraud and use across the region,” he told Reuters at where Chinese dresses, jeans, shirts, computer systems to spot irregularities his office’s headquarters on the out- underwear and shoes are sold at a in customs declarations, letting the skirts of Rome. frantic rate every day, and it is gangs off the hook. “As each country After the crackdown led by Burdo, through these kind of flea markets, became aware of the problem and the savvy dealers simply re-routed common all over Europe, that the applied risk parameters in their auto- goods through other EU ports such as criminal groups make their biggest mated declaration system, then the Hamburg. Italy dropped to number six profits. Also common in the open-air operators would move elsewhere. as importer of Chinese clothing in the markets is the sale of counterfeit They are very, very mobile,” Murphy region, but it became the top collector brand-name clothing at heavy dis- said. of textiles duties, customs data show. counts compared with the real thing, Italy’s Burdo and OLAF’s Murphy say National authorities collect customs like rip-off Converse Chuck Taylor bas- the EU could do more. “Europe, when duties, which vary but amount to 12 ketball sneakers for Ä20. taken together, is a significant player in percent of the value of a pair of denim Investigators say counterfeiting the world economy and in world trade, jeans or cotton T-shirts made in China, often accompanies valuation fraud to but the EU countries do not play as a but hand three-quarters of the revenue boost margins further, and in 2011 team, and this shows in trade with to the EU’s central budget. three quarters of all fake goods seized China,” Thomas Rosenthal, an econo- Europe has become a bonanza for at European borders came from mist who heads the research depart- trade gangs which exploit the free China. “I was surprised at the volumes ment at the Italy-China Foundation in movement of goods within the EU by that you can shift through these mar- Milan, told Reuters. Customs fraud, and importing where there are fewest con- kets,” OLAF’s Murphy said. “Initially I undervaluation in particular, is made trols. The increasingly sophisticated thought of it as kind of a minor prob- easier because each country has its practice of undervaluation costs tax- lem, but in fact vast volumes go own customs agency, and because payers billions in lost duties, and it is through there and vast profits are some countries are wary of imposing often accompanied by counterfeiting generated as well.” There are no offi- any kind of trade restrictions while oth- and value-added tax (VAT) evasion. cial estimates on how much EU tax- ers value them. Undervaluation accounts for only a payers lose to overall customs fraud For instance Italy, the EU’s second- small fraction of overall customs fraud, or to valuation fraud, but an investiga- biggest manufacturer whose goods and European officials stress that crimi- tion coordinated by OLAF offers some often compete with Chinese imports, nal gangs, not the Chinese govern- insight. In conjunction with investiga- favours curbs while Germany, the ment or state-owned companies, per- tors in several EU states, OLAF dis- biggest and a major exporter to China, petrate this type of fraud. mantled two major Chinese organ- appears reluctant to confront an impor- Nevertheless, it illustrates broader ised crime groups operating out of tant client. The EU needs to overcome trends in an often difficult trade rela- Austria, Italy and Hungary in 2008 and such national interests. “There should be tionship, where China’s aggressive 2009. Total losses in duties alone were a further stimulus to political union to business strategy has brought on more put at Ä100 million, while VAT losses become a real global player,” Rosenthal than 50 EU trade defence measures for from national budgets amounted to said. In Italy’s street markets, most of the unfair practices. Duty-dodging is made Ä200 million. Chinese clothing has been brought by easier by the Chinese strategy of con- As with counterfeiting, VAT avoid- truck from the ports of or trolling both production and distribu- ance is a common byproduct of valu- Hamburg, where it entered the EU, tion to maximise profit. Diverging ation fraud. After paying falsely low Burdo said. “If there was a single cus- opinions between EU countries on customs duties at the port of entry, toms service it might function better,” trade disputes, such as in a recent row such as Hamburg in Germany, VAT OLAF’s Murphy said. —Reuters THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 BUSINESS Egypt drops 1.7% on army call for rallies

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DUBAI: Egyptian shares tumbled yesterday after increase in violence, at least in the short term. benchmark index lost 1.7 percent to 5,360 index, 28 stocks declined. lion), but that was slightly below analysts’ the army chief called for mass rallies at the week- “What’s driving the panic is the speech by the points, retreating from a two-month high. It rose In the United Arab Emirates, a bout of estimates of 1.29 billion dirhams on average. end to give him a mandate to confront street vio- army - violence will probably escalate on Friday,” more than 20 percent from a late June low as it profit-taking hit the markets. Dubai’s index Some other large-cap banks posted esti- lence following the overthrow of president said Amr Reda, assistant vice-president of the for- became clear Morsi would be ousted, raising fell 1.8 percent from a near five-year high. mate-beating results but still declined. “Abu Mohamed Morsi. At least nine people were killed eign sales desk at Pharos Securities in Cairo. “The hopes for better economic management, but it “Although today was a pullback, volumes Dhabi bank results were solid overall and jus- in Cairo on Tuesday during clashes between oppo- Muslim Brotherhood will not stop easily and there faces major chart resistance at 5,470 points, weren’t remarkably high, which is a good tify the current valuations,” Khan said. nents and supporters of Morsi. The army chief will be blood spilt.” which it repeatedly tested and failed to break in sign,” said Amer Khan, fund manager at Technically, markets in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and called for the rallies this weekend in a public Local investors were net sellers on the bourse May. Small-caps dominated trading with Palm Shuaa Asset Management. “It seems the Qatar remain medium- and long-term bullish address; his strategy of bringing more of his sup- yesterday, while foreigners were net buyers by a Hills Development Co and Amer Group falling retails were selling today and they tend to be after breaks in recent weeks of resistances porters into the streets appeared to risk a further small margin, exchange data showed. Cairo’s 6.5 and 5.7 percent respectively. On the 30-stock fairly short-term, but the sticky money hasn’t dating back months or years. really budged.” Construction firm Drake and In Doha, Commercial Bank of Qatar shed Scull lost 3.5 percent, easing off an all-time 3.4 percent after an earnings miss. The Gulf high after it soared on speculation - which state’s second largest lender by market value has not been confirmed - that it might said its second-quarter profit dropped 5.6 become a takeover target. percent to 518 million riyals ($142.3 million), Abu Dhabi’s benchmark snapped a 13- which trailed average estimates of 530.6 mil- session rally, retreating 0.6 percent, but is still lion riyals. Doha’s index slipped 0.2 percent, up 47.9 percent in 2013. Aldar Properties easing off a 58-month high. In Saudi Arabia, shed 0.8 percent, accounting for nearly half the index slipped 0.3 percent, extending of the market’s trading volume. National declines from Monday’s 15-month high. Bank of Abu Dhabi, the largest lender by Investors booked gains in the two major sec- market value in the UAE, slipped 2.6 percent; tors; petrochemical and banking sector it reported a 15.8 percent rise in quarterly indexes dipped 0.3 and 0.5 percent respec- net profit to 1.21 billion dirhams ($329.4 mil- tively. —Reuters

SHANGHAI: An investor looks at the stock price monitor at a private securi- ties company yesterday. —AP European growth lifts shares, China disappoints

LONDON: Evidence of growth in the euro zone MSCI’s world equity index had only edged up and strong smartphone sales by technology giant 0.2 percent as Asian shares were held back by con- Apple lifted European shares and the euro yester- cerns over China’s outlook. The renewed worries day, offsetting the signs of a steady slowdown in over China stemmed from a survey of its vast man- China’s giant economy. Initial estimates of manu- ufacturing sector which found activity had slowed facturing activity across the 17-nation currency to an 11-month low in July, suggesting the already bloc showed the region on course to end its 18- slowing economy was still losing momentum. month old recession, led by an upsurge in activity China’s slowdown, which has raised the chance of at German and French factories. The data sent the a hard landing for the world’s second largest econ- euro to a one-month high against the dollar past omy, has hit other emerging market shares and $1.3250, extended a rally in European shares and currencies hard as investors eye the better oppor- saw German bond futures fall 0.5 percent. “It looks tunities in the developed markets, especially the like moderate growth for Europe,” said Andrew US. “In America we’ve got the best of all possible Milligan, head of global strategy at Standard Life worlds which is confidence in an economic recov- Investments. “But an acceleration is not very likely ery and a central bank not unduly trying into bring at the moment, and there is the potential for a this to a halt,” said Milligan. political event happening which might make turn The better prospects for the US economy sup- investors cautious again.” ported the greenback which rose 0.6 percent to The European Central Bank’s latest quarterly around 100 yen, moving away from a one-week bank lending survey, also out on Wednesday, low of 99.13 yen touched on Tuesday. The dollar added to the need for caution, pointing to a fur- index extended its gains as well, adding 0.3 per- ther toughening up of lending standards though cent to 82.153 after skidding to a one-month low consumer credit was getting easier for the first of 81.926 on Tuesday. Some commodities were time since 2007. Nevertheless, by midday Europe’s also getting battered from the weak Chinese data broad FTSEurofirst 300 index was 0.9 percent high- as it has been a major importer of raw materials, er, while the euro zone’s blue chip index had supporting prices in recent years. “It adds to the gained 1.1 percent. The gains were bolstered by a concern about the outlook for demand, and brings 1.0 percent rise in technology stocks on the back of into question just how strong Chinese commodi- Apple Inc’s forecast-beating results posted after ties demand will be,” said Alexandra Knight, econo- the U.S. market closed on Tuesday. Demand for mist at National Australia Bank. Apple shares when trading resumes later in the Brent oil was down 75 cents to $107.67 a barrel day was expected to lead to higher start on Wall and US crude had fallen 23 cents at $107 by 1200 Street. Shares in British chip designer ARM GMT, after ending 29 cents higher. The Australian Holdings, which designs chips for use in mobile dollar, heavily exposed to Chinese demand, computers and telephones including Apple’s slipped 0.4 percent to $0.9254, down from a near iPhone, also benefited, rising 5.0 percent. one-month high of $0.9320. —Reuters Global completes restructuring KUFPEC signs $750m loan

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Global Investment Kuwait’s state oil company said yesterday House said yesterday that it had complet- it had signed a $750 million, five-year syn- ed a $1.7 billion restructuring plan, the dicated loan which it will use to increase second at the firm since the global finan- liquidity and support its global opera- cial crisis. Under the plan, Global separat- tions. Kuwait Foreign Petroleum ed its core fee business from other parts of Exploration Company (KUFPEC) said five the company which were spun off into banks - Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, HSBC, special purpose vehicles (SPV). Global was JP Morgan Chase, National Bank of Kuwait one of several Kuwaiti investment firms hit and Royal Bank of Scotland - had hard by the crisis. It used short-term debt arranged the loan, according to a state- to invest heavily in local real estate and ment cited by state news agency KUNA. stocks whose values later slumped. Global No other details about the facility were created two SPVs under the plan. One provided. holds company assets, along with debt, KUFPEC is active in exploration, devel- worth $1.3 billion. opment and production of crude oil and The other took part in a capital increase natural gas in Africa, Middle East, Asia and for the parent company, in which Global Australia. It is planning to increase pro- offered 122.2 million Kuwaiti dinars ($429 duction capacity to 200,000 barrels of oil million) of new shares to creditors, leaving equivalent per day and boost its reserves them owning 70 percent of the invest- to 650 million barrels by 2020, the KUNA ment firm. Shares in Global, which were statement said. OPEC member Kuwait pro- delisted from Kuwait’s stock exchange in duces around 3 million barrels of oil per June, had not traded in Kuwait since Dec day. It wants to increase that to 4 million 2011, when the bourse suspended the by 2020. KUFPEC began marketing the stock after the company accumulated loan in April, offering to pay 140 basis losses exceeding 75 percent of its capital. points over the London interbank offered Meanwhile, the international arm of rate (Libor). —Reuters THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 BUSINESS For new US homes, no more mailman at the door

WASHINGTON: Under a cost-saving dropped at their curbside mailboxes. Representative Darrell Issa, a California its business model and raise revenues or or cluster box delivery, agency spokes- plan by the US Postal Service, Americans But the Postal Service, which is buckling Republican who has spearheaded Postal risk requiring a bailout of nearly $50 bil- woman Brennan said. The Postal Service moving into newly built homes will not under massive financial losses, sees sav- Service reforms, has introduced a bill lion by 2017. The Postal Service’s efforts now makes that determination based have mail delivered to their doors and ings in centralized mail delivery. Door- that would also completely do away to require cluster boxes for new resi- on what it considers to be more effec- will instead have to trek to the curb or to-door delivery costs the Postal Service with door delivery and require curbside dences are being received with trepida- tive. The Postal Service has also been neighborhood cluster boxes. The Postal about $353 per address each year. or cluster boxes for existing residences tion. Cranberry Township, 25 miles north asking shopping malls and business Service began the change in April, and Curbside delivery costs $224, and clus- with an exemption for people with dis- of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, earlier this parks to voluntarily convert to central- Congress is considering an even bolder ter boxes cost $160 per address. With abilities. month received a letter from the local ized delivery. Some in the mailing com- shift that would also affect existing cluster boxes, mailboxes for individual The legislation was to be considered postmaster saying that all new homes munity such as the Greeting Card houses. It’s unclear if delivery to the addresses are grouped together at a yesterday by the House Committee on would be serviced by cluster box units Association support a switch to a cluster door will eventually be eliminated central neighborhood location. The Oversight & Government Reform. A sen- rather than door-to-door or curbside box system. entirely. “Converting delivery away from move is one of many cost-cutting steps ior committee staffer said the legislation delivery. Most new residential construc- But others such as the National door delivery to either curb line or cen- the Postal Service is trying as it contin- could realize annual savings of $4 billion tion plans have already been approved Association of Letter Carriers and the tralized delivery would enable the ues to plead with Congress for permis- from switching to curbside and $6 bil- and the change would require going American Postal Workers Union Postal Service to provide service to sion to overhaul its business and avert a lion from cluster boxes. The Postal back to the drawing board, said Ron oppose it. Sally Davidow, spokes- more customers in less time,” Postal bailout. Service last year lost $16 billion, mostly Henshaw, the town’s director for com- woman for APWU, said that moving to Service spokeswoman Sue Brennan said The agency also proposed eliminat- due to dwindling mail volumes and munity development. “Our board super- cluster delivery would put the Postal Tuesday. ing Saturday mail delivery but was massive payments into a mandatory visors who actually run the township are Service at a competitive disadvantage More than 30 million American forced to back off that plan earlier this fund for its future retirees’ healthcare. very concerned about this,” he said. against its main competitors, FedEx homes get door-to-door delivery and year after lawmakers and some indus- The agency, which does not receive tax- Since April, residential developers and UPS , which continue to deliver at another 50 million get their mail tries balked at the proposal. payer funds, is under pressure to modify can no longer choose between curbside the door. — Reuters Obama kicks off economy tour as fiscal fight looms Republicans are dismissive

WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama hits Republicans control the lower house, while Congress. “The ground beneath our feet is a little the road this week to drum up support for his Democrats hold a slender majority in the Senate. firmer than it was, but we’ve got a long way to economic program as rival Republicans warn of The White House would like to replace the go before middle class families feel secure,” a new showdown over the government’s debt austerity measures it says are harming the econ- Obama said. ceiling. Stymied by hostile Republicans in omy with a mixture of smaller spending cuts and But Republicans are dismissive. “Yes, on Congress and faced with the danger of his tax hikes on the wealthy, anathema to Wednesday, the president will deliver his Democratic Party losing control of the Senate in Republicans. But the failure of the administra- umpteenth iteration of a speech the White next year’s mid-term elections, Obama has tion’s recent attempt to toughen gun control House concedes he’s been giving for eight years returned to the core of his domestic agenda. legislation in the wake of a series of shooting now,” said Boehner’s spokesman Brendan Buck. “I’ve got a little over 1,200 days left in office,” he massacres has shown up its weakness in the face Yesterday, Obama was to give an address at said Monday, in a preview address to political of congressional opposition. The White House Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, and then at DETROIT: Firefighters protest outside the Theodore Levin United States Courthouse allies in Washington. “I’m going to spend every says this week’s speeches in Illinois, Missouri and the University of Central Missouri, in yesterday. — AP waking minute of every one of those days think- Florida will include new ideas to restart the Warrensburg. Today he heads to Florida, where ing about and then acting upon any good ideas economy and create jobs, as well as a defense of he will give a speech at the Jacksonville Port out there that can help ordinary Americans suc- Obama initiatives that are already stalled in Authority. — AFP Detroit bankruptcy fight ceed,” he promised. But Obama could face another fiscal standoff begins in federal court with Republicans who have warned they will not extend the government’s borrowing authority DETROIT: A showdown over the biggest cy petition be put on hold, according to legal without parallel spending cuts. “We’re not going municipal bankruptcy filing in US history was experts. Laura Bartell, a law professor at to raise the debt ceiling without real cuts in to begin in a federal court yesterday morning Wayne State University in Detroit, said Judge spending. It’s as simple as that,” House Speaker as creditors challenge its legality. Attorneys Rhodes was not likely to permit interference John Boehner told reporters on Tuesday. “I for Kevyn Orr, a corporate bankruptcy lawyer from Michigan judges. “I personally think the believe the so-called Boehner rule is the right tapped by Michigan officials in March as argument that a bankruptcy filing violates the formula for getting that done,” he added, refer- Detroit’s emergency manager, want US Michigan Constitution is specious and will be ring to the rule that matches new debt authority Bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes to put on quickly dismissed by Rhodes,” she said. Ken with dollar-for-dollar spending cuts. Obama and hold a flurry of lawsuits claiming the Chapter Schneider, a bankruptcy attorney with his fellow Democrats have refused to discuss 9 bankruptcy filing violates the state constitu- Detroit-based Schneider Miller PC, predicted such an exchange, accusing Republicans of play- tion. Rhodes agreed on Monday to an expe- the city’s bankruptcy case will proceed. “The ing politics with the country’s credit rating. “We dited hearing requested by Orr that seeks to federal constitution preempts state law,” he are not negotiating on the debt ceiling,” extend Chapter 9’s automatic stay of litigation said. Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to lawsuits filed against Governor Rick Snyder, A 2012 Michigan law that governs emer- said. “I don’t know how many more times we Michigan Treasurer Andy Dillon, and Orr by gency managers like Orr who are selected by need to say that.” Detroit workers, retirees and pension funds the state to run fiscally troubled local govern- Obama hopes to negotiate a new fiscal com- that are pending in state court in Michigan’s ments gives the governor the final say on promise by October - the end of the current fis- capital city of Lansing. whether to file for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy cal year - in order to head off the threat of a gov- Those lawsuits were halted by a Michigan opponents could attempt to appeal to the ernment shutdown that could further damage Appeals Court panel on Tuesday in response federal district court any order by Judge the already sluggish economic recovery. Last to State Attorney General Bill Schuette’s Rhodes enforcing the stay of litigation against month, the International Monetary Fund warned request to stop proceedings while he seeks to Detroit. But, because such an order would not that cuts already imposed on US government overturn orders issued by a lower court judge be considered a final judgment under bank- funding had been “excessively rapid and ill- hearing the cases. One of those orders directs ruptcy laws, the federal court could decline to designed” and cut its annual US growth forecast Orr to withdraw the bankruptcy petition on hear the appeal. In a declaratory judgment on for this year to a meager 1.75 percent. The cuts state constitutional grounds. The federal Friday, state Judge Rosemarie Aquilina were imposed when Obama failed to reach a MARYLAND: US President Barack Obama boards Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base yes- court in Detroit is expecting an overflow ordered Orr to withdraw the bankruptcy peti- budget deal with the bitterly divided Congress. terday. Obama is traveling to Illinois and Missouri to speak about the economy. — AFP crowd of media, attorneys, labor union repre- tion, saying the state law that allowed Snyder sentatives and others participating in or wit- to approve the bankruptcy filing violated the nessing the unfolding of the historic drama. Michigan constitution. The governor cannot EU launches Detroit, a former manufacturing power- take actions that would violate constitutional Morocco, EU sign house and cradle of the US automotive indus- protections covering retirement benefits for try and Motown music, has struggled for public workers, she said. plan to cap decades as companies moved or closed, Aquilina’s order was in response to a law- creditcard fees crime became rampant and its population suit filed this month by a Detroit worker and fishing rights deal shriveled by almost two thirds since the 1950s retiree. Two other lawsuits are also pending, BRUSSELS: The European Commission RABAT: Morocco and the European Union signed part of its territory, despite a separatist movement to about 700,000 now. The city’s revenue one backed by the United Auto Workers launched draft legislation yesterday to cap failed to keep pace with spending, leading to union and another filed by the city’s general a new four-year agreement yesterday allowing seeking independence. banking fees on credit and debit cards for European fleets to fish the North African king- European lawmakers originally suggested that years of budget deficits and a dependence on retirement system and police and fire retire- consumers, blamed for hiking prices. The borrowing to stay afloat. Concerned that ment system. To remain in bankruptcy court, dom’s coastal waters in exchange for Ä40 million a new deal should be struck that does not include proposals by the EU executive would apply retirement benefits will be slashed, the Detroit must prove that it is insolvent and ($53 million) a year. The agreement, announced in the waters off Western Sahara, but Moroccan a 0.3-percent ceiling on credit-card inter- American Federation of State, County and that it made a good faith effort to negotiate a Rabat press conference, must be approved by Agriculture Minister Aziz Akhannouch confirmed Municipal Employees Council 25, which rep- with its creditors, including its employee pen- change fees and a 0.2-percent limit on deb- the European parliament, which in December to journalists the accord included the whole coast- resents about 70 percent of Detroit’s civilian sion funds, over the city’s more than $18 bil- it-card fees, as well as electronic and mobile 2011 declined to renew an earlier Ä36 million-per- line. Morocco reacted angrily to the expiration of workforce, on Monday filed an objection to lion of debt and unfunded liabilities. That payments, officials said. year deal. The parliament said at the time that the the old accord, with the foreign ministry threaten- pushing the lawsuits aside. They said if they includes $5.7 billion in liabilities for healthcare These fees are paid by the banks deal was unprofitable, allowed the exploitation of ing to “reevaluate” relations with the EU. Losing the were stopped, Orr, Michigan’s governor and and other retiree benefits and a $3.5 billion involved in a card transaction and are then stocks and didn’t help the people of the Western income from the accord came at a bad time for others would be able to continue to operate pension liability. charged to the retailer. The Commission Sahara, off whose coast most of the fishing Morocco, with the economy hit by the global beyond state constitutional authority. Union officials on Monday contended believes fees paid by businesses are then occurred. slowdown and the government increasing spend- In a June 14 proposal to creditors, Orr some of the city’s 48 bargaining units were passed on to consumers. The caps will ini- “I can be optimistic, and I hope the European ing to placate social unrest brought on by the called for “significant cuts in accrued, vested shut out of pre-bankruptcy negotiations, tially only apply to cross-border, consumer Parliament can understand the difference from Arab Spring. The new accord will authorize 126 pension amounts for both active and current- although Orr’s spokesman said Orr was not transactions and only after two years in the previous one,” said Maria Damanaki, the fishing boats as opposed to the 137 in the previ- European commissioner for maritime affairs. She ous agreement and 14 million euros of the money ly retired persons”. Bill Wertheimer, an attor- obligated to engage in collective bargaining operation, to domestic payments. stressed that the new accord was sustainable and will be dedicated to improving Morocco’s own ney handling one of the retiree lawsuits, said negotiations with the unions under the 2012 The legislation foresees a review to check pension benefits “are sacrosanct under state state emergency manager law. The argu- only fished Morocco’s surplus stocks. The money fishing sector and the management of its stocks. “I that benefits are being passed back to con- from the deal would benefit the local population, think the new accord is more balanced and we can law”. “The state has certain powers that the ments over eligibility could take a long time sumers after four years. Commission data federal government cannot superimpose as the unions challenge the legality of the fil- she said. “There has to be respect for international defend it in front of the two parliaments,” said suggests the caps would almost halve the law so the local population has to get the profit of Akhannouch. There is no set timetable for when itself on, unlike a normal bankruptcy,” he said. ing. In the case of Stockton, California’s bank- total fees levied, which vary widely between Rhodes could rule immediately that all the ruptcy case, the eligibility determination took the agreement we signed,” she added. Morocco the accord will be ratified but the officials said it member states. It says combined savings annexed Western Sahara in 1975 and considers it would be a matter of months. — AP litigation seeking to derail Detroit’s bankrupt- a year. — Reuters could run to Ä730 million ($965 million) each year. The EU has long fought with cred- it card operators such as MasterCard and Visa Europe on the issue, taking action on grounds of anti-competitive behaviour. Commission legislative proposals require the backing of EU member states and the European Parliament before they can become law. Internal Market Commissioner Michel Barnier told a press conference he believed the necessary approvals could be secured by March next year. The plans would outlaw what the Commission said would amount to 95 percent of extra fees levied by certain retailers, notably online for low-cost flights. The goal is to create a level playing field for card, internet and mobile payments, but not all cards are covered on these extra fees - exceptions including American Express and Diners. Consumer bodies backed the plans, but Barnier hit out at Mastercard for what he called an ìoutrageous’ lobbying campaign. Mastercard argued yesterday that the effects of the proposals could harm small merchants and inconvenience con- RABAT: Maria Damanakis, the European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries and This handout image received yesterday from the Bank of shows a concept sumers. — AFP Aziz Akhannouch, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, sign documents as part of bilateral image of a new ten pound note featuring late British author Jane Austen. — AFP fisheries partnership agreements in this Moroccan city yesterday.— AFP THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 BUSINESS Commercial Bank of Qatar delivers solid H1 net profit

DOHA: Commercial Bank of Qatar (“Commercial deposits by 7 percent and 13 percent, respectively, by 11 percent to QAR 503 million in 2013 com- 85.4 billion at 30 June 2013 compared with QAR pletion of its acquisition of a 70.84 percent share- Bank” or “the Bank”) announces its financial results since the end of last year.” pared with QAR 455 million in the six months end- 73.6 billion at the end of June 2012, and up by 7 holding in Alternatifbank A.S. (“ABank”) in Turkey for the half-year ended 30 June 2013. The Bank Net operating income increased by 14 percent ed 30 June 2012. Staff costs were 7 percent higher percent since the end of December 2012. The from Anadolu Endustri Holding A.S. (“Anadolu”). delivered a solid first half net profit of QAR 1.024bil- to QAR 1.6 billion in the first half of 2013, up from than the first half of 2012, and up by 3 percent in increase in total assets from the end of 2012 was The completion follows approvals from the regula- lion, up 1 percent against the same period in 2012. QAR 1.4 billion achieved in the same period in the second quarter compared with the first quarter due to growth of QAR 3.4 billion in lending to cus- tors in Qatar and Turkey. Commercial Bank Net profit for the second quarter of 2013 was up by 2012. of 2013. General and Administrative expenses, and tomers and QAR 1.2 billion in balances due from announced its intention to acquire a majority stake 2.5 percent to QAR 518 million compared with the Net interest income was QAR 914 million for Depreciation, were also up reflecting investment banks and financial institutions. in ABank in March 2013. As part of the transaction, first quarter of 2013. the half-year ended 30 June 2013, 3 percent lower made in the Bank’s infrastructure. Loans and advances to customers were up by Commercial Bank will launch a mandatory tender Abdullah Bin Khalifa Al Attiyah, Chairman of the than in the same period in 2012, reflecting growth The Bank’s net provisions for loans and 18 percent to QAR 52.0 billion at 30 June 2013 offer to acquire the 4.16 percent of ABank’s shares Board of Directors of Commercial Bank said, in lending to customers offset by the impact of a advances were QAR 194 million for the six months compared with QAR 44.2 billion at the end of June that remain in the public domain. The transaction is “Commercial Bank, through both its Retail and reduction in the net interest margin which ended 30 June 2013, up from QAR 32 million pro- 2012, and up by 7 percent from QAR 48.6 billion at based on two times the book value of ABank at 30 Wholesale businesses, is positioned to capture the declined to 2.54 percent in the second quarter of vided in the same period for 2012. Net provisions 31 December 2012. The growth in lending since 30 June 2013 and expands Commercial Bank’s inter- opportunities offered by Qatar’s rapidly changing 2013 compared with 2.64 percent forthe first quar- and non-performing loans have been impacted in June 2012 has been generated, mainly, in the national footprint to four regional markets: Qatar, economy as it transitions away from its traditional ter. Although the average cost of funds for both the second quarter of 2013 by a prudential provi- Services, Commercial, Contracting and Real Estate UAE, Oman and Turkey. Anadolu will retain a 25 hydrocarbon-based growth. The Bank’s acquisition deposits and other borrowed funds reduced in the sion taken on a domestic real estate loan; the first Sectors across both the Wholesale and Retail busi- percent stake in ABank in addition to board repre- of Alternatifbank in Turkey underpins our strategy period, a further decline in average lending yields half of 2012 included the recovery of provisions of nesses. Due from banks and financial institutions sentation. of diversifying our revenue streams and will facili- due to market pricing pressure led to the lower net QAR 89 million. The non-performing loan ratio has increased due to higher placements with, and Andrew Stevens, Commercial Bank’s Group tate growth for all of the banks in the Commercial interest margin. increased to 3.49 percent at 30 June 2013 com- lending to, banks. Chief Executive Officer, said “The second quarter of Bank Alliance. We look forward to Alternatifbank Non-interest income was up 47 percent to QAR pared with 1.39 percent at the end of March 2013 Customers’ deposits were QAR 46.9 billion at 30 the year has seen Commercial Bank continue to making a positive contribution to Commercial 684 million in the first half of 2013 compared with due, mainly, to the newly provisioned domestic June 2013, an increase of 16 percent compared deliver against its strategy. The Qatari market Bank’s growth strategy.” QAR 464 million for the same period in 2012. The loan. with the end of June 2012 and up 13 percent since remains highly competitive yet our strong and Hussain Al Fardan, Commercial Bank’s higher level of non-interest income reflected Provisions for impairment on the Bank’s invest- 31 December 2012, as the Bank continues to man- diversified funding base has enabled us to target Managing Director, added “Commercial Bank deliv- improved net fee and commission income up by ment portfolio were QAR 21 million for the half- age its balance sheet to optimise its funding mix new lending and income streams. “Our affiliate ered a solid set of results in the second quarter of 17 percent mainly due to higher levels of loan-relat- year ended 30 June 2013 compared with QAR 27 and reduce cost of funds. banks, United Arab Bank and the National Bank of the year continuing the growth seen in its underly- ed and trade service fee income, an increase of 8 million in 2012. Net profit was up 1 percent to QAR The Bank’s capital position remains strong with Oman, delivered good growth with a combined ing business during the first quarter. Despite the percent in foreign exchange income and the reali- 1,024 million in the first half of 2013 from QAR the capital adequacy ratio at 15.7 percent as at 30 profit of QAR 146 million, up 18 percent, compared continued competitiveness of Qatar’s banking sec- sation of gains from the Bank’s investment portfolio 1,017 million for the same period in 2012 with the June 2013 compared with 17.0 percent at the end with the first half of 2012. “The acquisition of ABank tor, the Bank improved its profitability in the sec- which were up by QAR 122 million compared with second quarter’s profit also up, by 2.5 percent, of 2012, well above the Qatar Central Bank’s in Turkey will increase the scale of Commercial ond quarter by 2.5 percent compared with the first the first half of 2012. compared with the first quarter of the year. The required minimum level of 10 percent. Bank’s international operations and diversify its rev- quarter of the year, and has grown lending and The Bank’s total operating expenses were up Bank’s total assets increased by 16 percent to QAR On 18 July 2013, the Bank announced the com- enue streams generating long-term growth.”

Al Mulla honours employee for his long service KUWAIT: Al Mulla Group, the exclusive distribu- tors for Mitsubishi Motors in Kuwait, honoured one of its employees for his long service which has spanned over 40 years in the company and which was filled with success on an individual and group level. Al Mulla Group took this opportunity to reaf- firm the importance of honouring its staff for their achievements, as this reflects the strategy and vision of the senior management which val- ue the human resources in the company. The company also explained how this award cere- mony would act as an encouraging factor for the group and help the company achieve its goals, vision and employee expectations. The ceremony to honour Rammi Ghandi who joined Al Mulla Group in 1972 in the oil changing department, is part of the company’s endeavour to encourage its employees to excel Rammi Ghandi while performing their duties and to show that field, he was promoted in 2007 to the position of Jaguar C-X75 showcases the company takes pride in its loyal employees Assistant Director of Logistics and Inventory in all departments and reconfirms the important Control. He has always excelled in his field of role of the employees in the company’s growth. work and has been able to control and manage Anwar Al Mulla, Vice President of Al Mulla the inventory successfully. technology of the future Group, honoured Ramy Ghandi and gave him a Finally, this commemorative ceremony certificate of appreciation and a commemora- acknowledges ideal employees throughout the years due to their immense contribution and KUWAIT: Following the highly successful intro- X75 would not enter full production, it was clear pack in the world, capable of delivering more tive shield as a symbol of gratitude for his efforts encourages them to continue in succeeding duction of the C-X75 supercar to the media for that it was a powerful showcase for Jaguar’s than 300kW over the full state of the charge win- throughout his years of service, for his continu- and perfecting their performances in order to test evaluation in June 2013, Jaguar is releasing a world-leading expertise in lightweight vehicle dow. ous loyalty to the group where he is still a high motivate the staff and encourage them to con- behind-the-scenes film of the car’s development: construction and the ideal test-bed for the com- The C-X75 can sprint from 0-100mph in less achiever. tribute more. C-X75 - a hybrid supercar prototype without pany’s innovative research into high-perfor- than six seconds, thanks to its advanced 7-speed Given Ghandi’s extensive experience in his equal. The film features contributions from the mance, low-emission powertrains. automated manual transmission that allows car’s lead programme engineers and reveals the The great achievements in the development gearshifts in under 200 milliseconds. The very Four KD 5,000 winners in challenges overcome in developing a vehicle of C-X75 prototypes - including cutting-edge first C-X75 prototype exceeded 200mph in test- with a 220mph top speed but that is also capable hybrid technologies, carbon composite materi- ing with ease, and the car has a theoretical maxi- of producing less than 89g of CO2 per kilometre als and advanced design solutions pioneered in mum velocity of 220mph. The car’s deployable NBK’s Al Jawhara draws and can even run with zero emissions for up to association with Williams Advanced Engineering aerofoil and underfloor aerodynamics create KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) customers. Not only is it an interest-free account 60km. - will be utilised in other areas of research and more than 200kg of downforce at 200mph, and announced the four lucky winners in Al Jawhara with regular deposit and withdrawal privileges, it When Jaguar unveiled the C-X75 concept in development, innovative future products and active systems enhance its high-speed stability. weekly draws during the month of July. NBK has also entitles account holders to enter the weekly, 2010, it was the beginning of a new chapter in next-generation engineering for the Jaguar and Thanks to the most extreme PHEV specifica- re-launched Al Jawhara account by offering cus- monthly and quarterly Al Jawhara draws. Each innovation and technological advancement that Land Rover brands. tion of any mobile battery in development, the tomers more chances to win bigger prizes; KD KD 50 in an Al Jawhara account entitles the cus- would see the car evolve from a design study to a The C-X75 has a combined power output in C-X75 will also run for 60km in pure electric vehi- 5,000 weekly, KD 125,000 monthly and a grand tomer to one chance in any of the draws. All fully working prototype in just two years. In that excess of 850bhp and 1000Nm of torque, thanks cle mode and its CO2 emissions fall below prize of KD 250,000 quarterly. Minor Zainab Khaled prizes are automatically credited to the winners’ incredibly short timespan, Jaguar and develop- to its state-of-the-art, Formula 1-inspired, 1.6- 89g/km. The C-X75 project allows Jaguar to Bader Farhan, Khaled Majed Sultan Buresly, accounts the day after the draw. The more mon- ment partner Williams Advanced Engineering litre dual-boosted (turbocharged and super- stake an even stronger claim as the UK’s most Shaikha Mubarak Al Mutairi and Abdou Saad ey held in Al Jawhara account, the greater the have created an all-wheel drive, plug-in parallel charged) four-cylinder powerplant which gener- significant investor in innovative technology. Abdel Kader El Sayed each won KD 5,000. The win- chances of winning. Al Jawhara account is avail- hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) with the world’s ates 502bhp at 10,000 rpm. It is allied to the The results of the C-X75 programme, in particu- ners expressed their gratitude and thanked NBK able to both Kuwaitis and expats and can be highest specific power engine and Jaguar’s first highest torque and power density electric lar in advanced powertrain technologies and for its great services and promotions. opened at any of NBK’s branches in Kuwait. For carbon composite monocoque chassis. motors in production, which generate a further lightweight composites, demonstrate Jaguar’s Al Jawhara is one of Kuwait’s leading cash further information visit www.nbk.com, or call Although the decision was taken in 2012 that 390 horsepower. The battery pack in the C-X75 is technical leadership at the very cutting-edge of prize accounts offering numerous benefits to its Hala Watani at 1801801. as a result of the global economic climate the C- the highest continuously rated power PHEV automotive development and manufacturing. Toyota continues to lead the market with record H1 sales

KUWAIT: Toyota yesterday announced innovations that exceed customer ling reputation once again selling exterior design and distinctive indi- a steady growth in sales performance expectations, has consolidated our 44,114 units to post a 22 percent viduality which also blends well with in the Gulf Region, selling 310,761 market leadership within the automo- growth in sales in the first half of this an urban environment, continues to units in the first half of 2013, a 10 per- bile industry. The steady growth in year in comparison to the same peri- be a popular SUV choice for the dis- cent growth as compared to the same sales that Toyota has achieved in the od in 2012. Corolla’s legendary reputa- cerning Middle East customer. On the period in 2012. In the SUV category, first half of 2013 as compared to last tion for providing excellent value for other hand the 2013 RAV4, a bold Toyota’s sales during the same period year, augurs well for the future growth money, low operating costs and reli- reinvention of the world’s original grew by 15 percent year-on-year with of our company and serves as a testa- able trouble free motoring have made crossover SUV, with its sophisticated 123,737 units* sold, with the Land ment of product and brand apprecia- it the affordable choice of family car and strong styling, refined, premium- Cruiser continuing to lead the seg- tion from our valuable customers. across the region for customers. Its quality interior design, and a new ment in the Gulf Region with 35,634 With our in-depth knowledge and legacy of dependability stemming Dynamic Torque Control 4WD, in addi- unit sales. In the Levant and Yemen, understanding of the ever-changing from quality engineering, along with tion to providing a more engaging Toyota posted a strong performance regional market and customer needs, its outstanding city comfort continues and fun drive, made a great impact on as well, achieving a 39 percent growth Toyota will continue to delight cus- to be a big draw for customers. regional customers posting a signifi- in vehicle sales. tomers across the region who have In the SUV category, the Toyota cant increase in sales as compared to According to Nobuyuki Negishi, placed their trust in our brand with PRADO and the new look 2013 RAV4 last year with sales of 5,795 units. Chief Representative of Middle East & our superior product value proposi- registered solid performances record- Customers have been impressed by North Africa Representative Office, tion backed by our superb after-sales ing sales growth of 22 percent and 38 the new-generation RAV4, which is a Toyota Motor Corporation, “Toyota’s service.” percent respectively. With 35,195 model that signifies Toyota’s ambition renewed focus and commitment to The Corolla which is one of Toyota’s units sold, the Toyota PRADO with its and spirit to give them the best com- new and exciting design and product best-selling models lived upto its ster- strong off-roading capabilities, refined pact SUV in the market. THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 technology Technology for cars to talk to each other urged

WASHINGTON: The government should else holds great promise to protect lives accident and to make safety recommen- was based on an exam by a chiropractor between 53 mph to 58 mph in a 45 mph set performance standards for new safe- and prevent injuries,” NTSB Chairman dations. Findings from the previously instead of the driver’s regular physician, speed zone, investigators said. Also, a ty technology that allows cars and trucks Deborah Hersman said. That was partic- concluded Florida accident investigation investigators said. series of problems with the truck’s to talk to each other and then require ularly true of crashes at intersections like were also considered because of the The driver didn’t disclose several of brakes reduced the effectiveness of the the technology be installed in all new the two school bus accidents, she added. similarities in the two crashes. the prescription medications he was tak- vehicle’s braking by 32 percent, they vehicles, a federal accident investigation But an auto industry official said the The New Jersey accident was caused ing to the chiropractor, and the chiro- said. The 85,000-pound truck was also board recommended yesterday. board was acting precipitously. by the school bus driver’s failure to note practor wouldn’t have had enough train- about 5,000 pounds overweight, making The National Transportation Safety “The technology is still being the oncoming dump truck when he ing in the side effects of drugs to deter- it harder to stop and the impact of the Board made the recommendation in assessed,” said Gloria Bergquist, vice pulled into the intersection, the board mine their impact on the driver’s fitness, crash more severe. response to fatal school bus accidents at president of the Alliance of Automobile said. The bus driver had stopped part investigators said. The board called on regulators to intersections in New Jersey and Florida Manufacturers. “It’s too early to call for a way into the intersection to get a better It’s likely that if the driver had dis- require trucks used for hauling, like last year. mandate.” From 2002 to 2011, nearly view of traffic coming from the left - the closed the medications, and if the med- dump trucks and garbage trucks, to be Vehicles equipped with the technolo- 87,000 people were killed in accidents at direction from which the dump truck ical examiner had better knowledge of equipped with onboard weight monitor- gy can continuously communicate over intersections, accounting for 22 percent was traveling - and should have been prescription drugs, the driver’s medical ing systems to alert drivers when vehi- wireless networks, exchanging informa- of overall traffic fatalities, investigators able to see the truck, investigators said. certificate wouldn’t have been renewed cles are overweight. The board also tion on location, direction and speed 10 said. In the New Jersey accident in Instead, the driver proceeded fully and he would have been unable to legal- repeated a previous recommendation times a second. The vehicle’s computer February 2012, a dump truck slammed into the intersection. The board conclud- ly drive commercial vehicles, investiga- that large trucks be required to have analyzes the information and issues dan- into the rear left side of a school bus at ed that the bus driver experienced “inat- tors said. brake monitoring systems that alert driv- ger warnings to drivers, often before an intersection near Chesterfield, spin- tention blindness” - he saw, but didn’t In response, the board reiterated sev- ers when brakes need to be serviced. they can see the other vehicle. ning the bus around until it collided with register that he was seeing, a truck com- eral recommendations - some dating New Jersey and Florida are two of The technology is effective up to a a pole. An 11-year-old girl was killed and ing, because he was suffering from back more than a decade - calling for the only six states that require new school range of about 1,000 feet. The National five other students were seriously fatigue and the sedating effects of sever- Federal Motor Carrier Safety buses to have seatbelts, and both buses Highway Traffic Safety Administration injured. al prescription medications. Administration to develop a better sys- were equipped with lap belts. But some has been road-testing the technology in The next month in Port St. Lucie, Fla., The driver reported that he had only tem for ensuring that commercial bus students weren’t wearing their belts, Ann Arbor, Mich., for the past year. NHT- a semi tractor-trailer truck hit a school five hours of sleep for each of the pre- and truck drivers receive thorough med- contributing to the severity of SA officials have said they hope to make bus on a side toward the rear, spinning ceding three nights, investigators said. ical exams from qualified examiners. injuries, the board said. Also, injuries a decision on whether to proceed to set- the bus around. One student was killed A little over a month before the acci- The dump truck driver and the truck- would have been reduced if the seat- ting standards or whether to continue and four others were seriously injured. dent, the driver’s medical certification ing company he worked for also con- belts were shoulder harness and lap their research by the end of this year. The board was meeting to determine allowing him to drive commercial vehi- tributed to the severity of the accident, belts rather than just lap belts, investiga- “This technology more than anything the probable cause of the New Jersey cles had been renewed. But the renewal the board said. The truck was traveling tors said. — AFP 3G void limits West Bank’s smartphone revolution Applications largely unusable RAMALLAH: Like many young Palestinians, include the price of a phone in their monthly connections there to have full access to their Amir was excited to get his first smartphone, packages, adding to the expense. smartphone features-though some such as digi- despite the heavy price tag. But he did not keep Sabri Saidam, telecommunications adviser to tal maps are not updated for West Bank resi- it long after realising the lack of 3G network Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas, said Israel dents, meaning the usefulness of the smart- meant its applications were largely unusable. “I had repeatedly refused to grant 3G access to phone is limited, said Omar. sold my iPhone because I just couldn’t use it Palestinian phone companies for “security” rea- 3G “would be nice to have, but we have more when I was out and about,” said the Internet cafe sons. important problems here”, he said. worker, who asked to be given a pseudonym. “Over the past few years several requests A campaign launched by an IT expert during “It’s expensive to buy a smartphone, so without have been made and have been denied” to a visit by US President Barack Obama in March to the full benefits there’s no point having one,” he import the technology and get access to the fre- draw attention to the lack of 3G in Ramallah was added. quencies needed for 3G, he said. dismissed by some commentators as potentially With the latest Samsung Galaxy or iPhone “Israel persistently refuses the application for overshadowing more crucial political issues. costing $400 (300 euros) it is a considerable 3G on the basis of security,” Saidam said. Ruba Abu Roqqti, visiting her local phone investment, but for those keeping pace with “This is even though there are Israeli compa- shop, said what was more important was having developments on Twitter and Facebook, a smart- nies illegally operating in the Palestinian territo- Internet access at all, let alone on the move. phone has become the tool of choice. ries providing 3G for their customers,” he said, “If you’re disconnected from the web it As telecom companies in the Middle East pre- referring to the more than 500,000 Israeli settlers means you’re half-dead,” she jested before ask- MADRID: Conservation expert of the Reina Sofia Museum Humberto Duran monitors pare to launch the next generation of high- living in the West Bank and annexed east ing what 3G actually was. a robot taking pictures of a Miro’s painting in Madrid yesterday. In the basement of speed mobile phone Internet services, common- Jerusalem. “If it were available, that would be good,” she Madrid’s Reina Sofia museum a giant robotic machine painstackingly scans a paint- ly known as 4G, the Palestinian territories still But despite being a nuisance for those who said, “but it’s not a big problem, I hadn’t even ing by Catalan surrealist artist Joan Miro, slowly snapping hundreds of microscopic have no access to 3G, meaning they are unable want to use 3G, the issue for most Palestinians is heard of it.” shots. — AFP to fully use their smartphones on the go. primarily political. Hamdi Awad, a teenage student, said it could As a result, most mobile phone owners sim- Mobile phone shop worker Alaa Qawasmi, 27, be “good for flirting with girls” in real time. Spain museum uses robot ply do not use 3G. And many feel the cost of a said he was more angry about what the Israeli “You could add them on Facebook and go smartphone is hardly worthwhile. stranglehold on 3G represented. from there,” he laughed. “I can’t get 3G with a Palestinian provider, so I “The main reason we don’t have 3G is Though the 3G issue looks far from being to help restore works have to have two contracts, one Palestinian and because of the occupation,” he said. “Meanwhile, sorted, the Palestinians did celebrate a more sig- MADRID: In the basement of Madrid’s to help prepare an exhibition of works by one Israeli, which is cumbersome and expen- the technology Israeli phone users have is far nificant web-based victory in May, as Internet Reina Sofia museum, a giant robotic the Catalan artist which will travel to the sive,” said 27-year-old Jeryes, who runs a book- better, and there are so many services we can’t giant Google recognised their upgraded UN sta- machine painstakingly scans a painting by United States next year. shop in Ramallah. use.” But the obstacle can be overcome, thanks tus, placing the name “Palestine” on its search Catalan surrealist artist Joan Miro, slowly “We can know with great precision what Israel’s refusal to give Palestinian mobile com- to wireless technology. engine instead of “Palestinian Territories”. snapping hundreds of microscopic shots. state a painting is in, what its layers are like, panies access to the necessary frequencies for “It doesn’t affect me much,” said Omar, an IT Posters on the way into Ramallah from the The pictures taken by the machine, what problems exist” or simply how the 3G means West Bank residents must sign up worker in hospitals who did not wish to give his Israeli-controlled Qalandia checkpoint in the which uses infrared and ultraviolet photog- work was created, said the Reina Sofia’s with an Israeli company to get mobile Internet, real name. West Bank urged Internet users to “log on” to raphy, will help experts determine the con- head of conservation, Jorge Garcia. but calling rates are more expensive in the terri- “Almost everywhere has wireless Internet.” Google.ps and support the Palestinian cause of dition of the 1974 oil on canvas painting The museum, housed in a remodelled tories. Palestinian mobile operators do not Mobile users can sit in cafes or at home, using achieving full independent statehood. — AFP called “Women, Bird in the Night” in 18th century hospital which is home to unprecedented detail. works by Salvador Dali and Francis Bacon, The device lets restorers see cracks, teamed up with Spanish telecommunica- scratches and creases as well underlying tions giant Telefonica to develop the New apps offer preparatory sketches and all subsequent machine, which cost around 150,000 euros touch-ups that would be otherwise unde- ($195,000). information tectable. The robot moves with a precision of 25 “We can see countless details which we microns, or 25 thousandths of a millimetre, could not see with the naked eye,” said and it can be programmed to take pictures proactively Humberto Duran, 47, the restoration com- from closer or further away from the paint- DETROIT: A new type of mobile app is departing from puter technician who oversaw the design ing depending on the shot needed. a long-standing practice in computing. Typically, com- of the robot. “With this Miro work we have Its design, according to Garcia, means puters have just dumbly waited for their human opera- already seen a series of touch-ups and that “no matter how many mistakes may tors to ask for help. But now applications based on stains that were completely hidden,” added occur, the device will never touch the machine learning software can speak up with timely Duran, wearing a white lab coat as he sat painting”. information even without being directly asked for it. before the computer he uses to control the The robot can work unsupervised They might automatically pull up a boarding pass for machine. round-the-clock and can be controlled by a your flight just as you arrive at the airport, or tell you The robot has been nicknamed “Pablito” computer from a remote location. that current traffic conditions require you to leave for since the first work it tackled was the mod- It was specially designed so that it could your next meeting within 10 minutes. ern art museum’s top draw-Pablo Picasso’s be assembled in front of “Guernica” and The highest-profile of these apps is Google Now, immense canvas “Guernica”, a depiction of spare the delicate painting from having to which is a feature of the latest version of the Android the carnage of the Spanish Civil War. make the risky move to the basement con- mobile operating system and was recently added to The machine, which is nine metres (30 servation laboratory. the Google search app for the iPhone. Google Now is feet) long and 3.5 metres high and weighs In most cases though, paintings are tak- trained to predict when a person is about to take cer- RAMALLAH: A Palestinian woman checks the display window of a mobile phone shop about 1.2 tonnes when it is assembled at its en to the lab to be analysed by the tain actions and offer help accordingly. It can also learn full size, took 22,000 pictures of Picasso’s machine. Museum art experts say the infor- yesterday in the West Bank city of Ramallah. As telecom companies in the Middle East about an individual to fine-tune the assistance it offers. prepare to launch the next generation of high-speed mobile phone Internet services, black-and-white masterpiece last year. mation the robot provides about a painting Google Now’s algorithms use the data in a person’s Those images are currently being makes the job of restoring art works easier. commonly known as 4G, the Palestinian territories still have no access to 3G, meaning Google e-mail and calendar accounts and Web search- they are unable to fully use their smartphones on the go. —AFP analysed by the restoration department at “It’s a tremendous help. You have to es. The app learns where you live and work and when the museum, which received 2.5 million know what you have before you work on it,” you commute so that it can offer a virtual index card visitors last year. said Carmen Muro, a 58-year-old chemist showing traffic or transit information. Other cards offer Since then, the robot has been used on who works in the museum’s restoration boarding passes and other handy information at Logging life with a Lapel camera about a dozen other works, mostly by Miro, department. — AFP appropriate times. Bill Ferrell, founder and CEO of LINKPING: We want to provide people 30 and 35 things that have happened dur- Osito, a company with an iPhone app that offers simi- with a perfect photographic memory,” says ing your day, displayed as stacks of photos lar functions, calls this idea “predictive intelligence.” Martin Killstrim, CEO of Memoto. His start- in a smartphone app or on the Web. Hours Osito’s system foretells a person’s actions and needs up, based in Linkping, Sweden, is creating a in front of a computer add up to one from location, e-mail, and calendar data and uses tiny clip-on camera that takes a picture moment, a quick coffee break to another. those predictions to go beyond offering just advice. It every 30 seconds, capturing whatever you Each is represented by a single sharp, color- also presents ways for a person to take action. A flight are looking at, and then applies algorithms ful frame-if possible, one with people in it. reminder will include a button to summon a cab, for to the resulting mountain of images to find “It allows you, in the app, to see the good example. Now that the first generation of this type of the most interesting ones. parts of your day with the boring parts hid- app has been well received, engineers at Google, Just 36 by 36 by 9 millimeters, the den,” says Killstrim. Osito, and elsewhere seek to wring more insights from inconspicuous plastic camera has a lot It’s this clever filtering system, Killstrim the data they collect about their users. Osito’s engi- crammed inside. The most important com- believes, that makes the Memoto more neers are working to learn more from a person’s past ponent is a five-megapixel image sensor than just a camera. He calls it a “life log- location traces to refine predictions of future activity, originally designed for mobile phones. An ging” device that will help people remem- says Ferrell. Google Now recently began showing the ARM 9 processor running Linux powers a ber what they’ve seen and experienced, or weather in places it believes you’re headed to soon. It program that wakes the device twice a even keep a record for their descendants. can also notify you of nearby properties for sale if you minute; takes a picture and a reading from “I’d like to be able to put in my will what have recently done a Web search suggesting you’re the GPS sensor, accelerometer, and magne- parts of my life log are going to be avail- looking for a new home. tometer; and promptly puts the device able for people that come after me,” says Machine learning experts at Grokr, a predictive app back to sleep. Killstrim. “I’ve always been fascinated by for the iPhone, have found they can divine the ethnici- Later, a user can transfer the pictures to ways to effortlessly document life.” ty, gender, and age of their users to a high degree of a computer or upload them to Memoto’s Killstrim, a 37-year-old software devel- accuracy, says CEO Srivats Sampath. “That can help us cloud storage service. The pictures are then oper, came up with the Memoto concept in predict places you might like to go better,” he says. The fed through an image-processing algo- 2011 and began working on it full time the information will be used to fine-tune the recommen- rithm that starts to sort out the events in next year with partner Oskar Kalmaru and dations Grokr offers for restaurants and music events. your day. The images are clustered by their product designer Bjorn WesÈn. Last fall, the These apps benefit from improved data-mining predominant colors, and then “we get a team raised $550,189 from the public on techniques, but they’re also succeeding partly because diagram of how varied the colors are over the crowd-funding site Kickstarter, where NEW YORK: A worker works on the roof of a zero net energy home at The Preserve at of how they are presented to users. the day,” says Killstrim. That processing they promised a camera to anyone who Mountain Vista in New Paltz yesterday. —AP turns your photos into “moments”-between paid $279 up front. THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 HEALTH & SCIENCE Kids ‘hearing voices’ may be at high suicide risk

NEW YORK: Among teens in a new study from Ireland, those who reported hearing voices were at greatly elevated risk of attempting suicide within the year compared to their peers with or without mental disorders who did not experi- ence voices. Considered a symptom of psychosis, hearing voices was linked to a nearly 70-fold higher like- lihood of a suicide attempt over the course of a year in the study of 13-to-16 year olds. That could make the symptom a valuable early-warn- ing sign for parents to act on, according to the study’s authors. FDA considers tightening The relationship between suicide and these symptoms had not previously been known, lead rules on menthol cigarettes author Dr Ian Kelleher, of the department of psy- chiatry at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin, told WASHINGTON/GENEVA: The US Food and A spokesman for Altria, David Sylvia, Reuters Health. Drug Administration said on Tuesday it may said the company had just received the He and colleagues used data they gathered place restrictions on menthol cigarettes fol- FDA’s report and was reviewing the infor- for a larger European study to follow 1,112 Irish lowing a scientific review that showed the mation. The tobacco industry has previous- adolescents for one year, checking in with them products are likely to be more addictive ly acknowledged the inherent risks of all three times over the year and asking them to than regular cigarettes. The FDA published tobacco products, the FDA said, but the report any psychotic symptoms or suicide preliminary results from a study it conduct- industry has raised the possibility of a black attempts. At the first assessment, 77 of the teens ed that suggests “menthol cigarettes pose market in menthol cigarettes emerging reported having some psychotic symptoms - these individuals will never attempt suicide,” else hears don’t usually tell their friends or fami- a public health risk above that seen with should a ban be imposed. which include hearing voices or other sounds Kelleher said. ly, but trained doctors can usually get young non-menthol cigarettes.” At least some tobacco company analysts that are not there. Just having a psychiatric illness is not a good people to open up Kelleher said. “These are clini- The report found that while menthol interpreted the tone of the report as posi- Of the kids who had such auditory hallucina- indicator that someone will attempt suicide, but cal symptoms that a doctor should carefully cigarettes, which account for about a quar- tive for the industry in so far as the FDA did tions, seven percent reported a suicide attempt that in combination with hearing voices is an assess in patients presenting with psychiatric ill- ter of all cigarettes sold in the United not immediately recommend an outright by the next check-in three months later, com- excellent way to identify high-risk groups, he ness, just as a doctor would assess for (irregular States, are no more or less toxic than regu- ban. An advisory committee to the agency pared to one percent of the kids without psy- said. “While it’s not surprising that people with heart rhythms) in a patient presenting with lar cigarettes, menthol’s cooling and anes- had recommended in 2011 that they be chotic symptoms at the first assessment. At one psychotic symptoms are at higher suicide risk, shortness of breath,” he said. thetic properties can reduce the harshness removed from the market. The agency is year, 20 percent of the kids who heard voices what’s really noteworthy in this study is the Even with these striking new results, predict- of cigarette smoke, increasing their appeal under no obligation to follow the panel’s reported a suicide attempt compared to 2.5 per- magnitude of the increase in risk,” said Ian ing who will attempt suicide remains very diffi- to new smokers. “Menthol smokers show recommendations. cent of the other kids, according to the results in Colman, who researches mental health epidemi- cult, Colman said. “Suicidal behavior is strongly greater signs of nicotine dependence and “We believe it’s unlikely that menthol JAMA Psychiatry. ology and suicide risk at the University of linked to mental illness, so one of the best things are less likely to successfully quit smoking,” will be banned,” said Bonnie Herzog, an The group at highest risk was kids who had Ottawa in Canada. we can do to prevent suicide is to encourage the FDA said. analyst at Wells Fargo Securities, in a other psychiatric illnesses like anxiety, depres- According to the paper, more than half of children and their parents to seek treatment if The FDA is seeking public comment on research report. “We see this as a buying sion or obsessive compulsive disorder, and also teen suicide attempts could be prevented if they are concerned about their mental health,” whether a limit could be set on the amount opportunity as we expect the stock to reported hearing voices. Thirty-four percent of “hearing voices” could be unilaterally cured, said he said. “More generally, we can try to create of menthol in cigarettes. It is also seeking recover as investors digest this report,” she them reported a suicide attempt by the one- Colman, who was not involved in the study. environments in our homes, our schools and our information on how menthol cigarettes are said, referring to Lorillard shares. The FDA’s year mark. “The important thing here is that we There is evidence that many factors contribute communities where adolescents feel comfort- marketed to young people and minorities. move comes during a trade dispute in know that individuals with psychiatric illness are to hearing voices, including genetics or a history able to come forward if they are struggling with Anti-tobacco groups said the FDA has which Indonesia has charged that the at higher risk of suicidal behavior than the rest of of physical or sexual abuse in childhood, he said. their mental health or thinking about suicide,” he enough evidence in hand to ban menthol United States illegally allowed menthol cig- the population but still the large majority of Kids who hear voices or sounds that nobody said.—Reuters cigarettes and should not need additional arettes to remain on the market while ban- input from companies or the public. ning the import of clove-flavored cigarettes “This additional delay will simply pro- from Indonesia. Health at diagnosis long the disease and death caused by men- In 2012, the World Trade Organization thol cigarettes, with particularly adverse ruled that the United States should either may drive breast consequences for youth and African- end its ban on Indonesia’s imports or Americans who smoke menthol cigarettes impose a ban on US menthol cigarettes. So cancer survival gap at disproportionately higher rates,” said far the United States has stopped short of a David Dobbins, chief operating officer at ban. Legacy, a tobacco research and public “The United States has been clear that NEW YORK: Differences in the health and tumor characteristics of white and health advocacy organization. it would comply with the WTO findings in black women with breast cancer at the time of their diagnoses may be large- Shares of Lorillard Inc, which makes the a way that is appropriate for the public ly to blame for the disparity in survival between the two groups, a new study Newport brand of menthol cigarettes, fell health,” said a statement from Andrea suggests. Disparities in treatment quality are not the main problem, the as much as 5 percent while shares of Altria Mead, a spokeswoman for the Office of researchers conclude, after finding that if differences in the women’s overall Group, which makes a menthol version of the United States Trade Representative, health and the degree to which the cancer had advanced at the time of diag- its Marlboro brand, fell as much as 3 per- which negotiates with foreign govern- nosis were eliminated, the survival gap would shrink dramatically. cent. Lorillard Chief Executive Murray ments to create trade agreements and “The remarkable thing we found is that three-year disparity went down Kessler said in a statement that the compa- resolve disputes. The US has until to about one year,” said Dr Jeffrey H Silber, the study’s lead author and the ny is “encouraged” by the FDA’s “science- Wednesday to comply with the WTO rul- Nancy Abramson Wolfson Endowed Chair in Health Services Research at The based approach.” “It is Lorillard’s long-held ing. Lorillard’s shares were down 4.3 per- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. belief that the best available science cent in afternoon trading to $44.36 on the Currently, the US National Institutes of Health estimates that about 12 Epilepsy drugs in demonstrates that menthol cigarettes have New York Stock Exchange. Earlier they fell percent of women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and about 89 per- the same health effects as non-menthol as low as $43.77. Altria’s shares were 2.4 cent of them can be expected to be alive five years later. Previous studies, cigarettes and should be treated no differ- percent lower at $35.98, after dropping as however, have found large differences in the five-year survival rates of black pregnancy tied ently,” he said. low as $35.73.—Reuters and white women diagnosed with breast cancer. In an attempt to find a cause for that gap, Silber and his colleagues used a new statistical model to compare one group of 7,375 black women with to kid’s delays Better healthcare for less breast cancer to three separate groups that each included 7,375 white women with breast cancer. All the women were in Medicare, the US govern- NEW YORK: Women with epilepsy verbal skills, mannerisms, aggression ment-run health insurance for the elderly and disabled, and all were over 65 who take anti-seizure medication and other traits. money, if you can find it years old when they were diagnosed between 1991 and 2005. while they are pregnant are more like- Among the women in the study, NEW YORK: Consumers intrigued by the new discover where your caregiver falls on the The researchers found the five-year survival for black women with breast ly to later report delays in their child’s 634 had epilepsy and 333 of them model of accountable healthcare - which spectrum. cancer was about 56 percent. That compared to about 69 percent for white development and autism symptoms, took epilepsy medication while they promises better-coordinated care that could Find out if your primary care doctor is women with breast cancer who were matched to the black women by age according to a new study from were pregnant - that translated to save lots of money - are going to have to going to be responsible in some way for your and year of diagnosis. That overall difference between racial groups Norway. The findings probably won’t about 46 percent of the children of actively seek out participating providers. A overall care, either by meeting shared savings remained virtually unchanged during the 15-year period analyzed. But when change the conversation too much epileptic mothers having been tenet of accountable care is better quality: goals or quality benchmarks. Seek out a doc- the researchers compared the black women to a group of white women between women and their doctors in exposed to one or more of the med- doctors are paid to keep patients healthy, tor who has a stake in keeping you healthy matched for general health and tumor characteristics at time of diagnosis, terms of managing epilepsy during ications. Children whose mothers took rather than for treating them when they are and who is going to shepherd you through the survival gap shrank from 12.9 percentage points to 4.4 percentage pregnancy, because it’s already under- epilepsy drugs while pregnant were sick. Some programs even penalize providers the healthcare system, Muhlestein says. points. And within that comparison, when the researchers also matched the stood that the medications carry some more likely to score outside the nor- for too many hospitalizations or not keeping Another marker to look for is accreditation by women for the treatment they got, the gap further shrank by less than one risks, said Dr Lewis Holmes, director of mal range on several developmental overall costs down. the National Committee for Quality percentage point. Based on the findings, Silver said that focusing on ways to the Antiepilepsy Drug Registry at measurements, the researchers report The changes are being driven by the Assurance, an independent non-profit group improve black women’s overall health and the characteristics of their tumors Massachusetts General Hospital, who in the journal Epilepsia. Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as that certifies healthcare organizations. But at the time of their diagnoses would do more to reduce the gap in survival was not involved in the research. For instance, 3.3 percent of three- Obamacare, which calls for experimentation this is not widespread, Gandhi says. rates, compared to improvements in treatment. However, studies like this are badly year-olds whose mothers did not have in cost-cutting for Medicare. The narrowest The best of today’s accountable care mod- “It appears that the presentation is far more important than the disparity needed, he added, because women epilepsy did not meet milestones for definition of an accountable care organiza- els have changed their way of doing business in treatment,” he said. Dr Jeanne Mandelblatt, who co-wrote an editorial are often asking about risks to their physical skills, whereas 7.5 percent of tion is one that is on a list of about 250 offi- and take extra steps to monitor patients and accompanying the new study in the Journal of the American Medical children’s development, and “it hasn’t kids exposed to epilepsy drugs in cially participating in a Medicare pilot pro- provide preventive care. For instance, Association, said the report has several limitations that may underestimate really been mapped out.” The utero failed to meet these milestones. gram. But not all are at the same stage of CareMore, a California-based system now the effect of improving treatment in black women. “What I’m concerned researchers could not prove that the In addition, 4.8 percent of three- implementation, and there is also a growing owned by WellPoint Inc, monitors the weight about is that women will take away the message that treatment isn’t impor- anti-epileptic drugs are to blame, but year-olds whose mothers did not have list of others adopting the model. of patients who might suffer from congestive tant, and that’s the wrong message,” she said. “The major limitation of this the findings add to other evidence epilepsy scored abnormally on their What it means for patients is that they heart failure via wireless scales. At the other study is that the authors didn’t have data on hormonal therapy. So, I think linking the medications to effects on ability to form sentences, while 11.2 have one caregiver looking out for them. The end of the spectrum are those accountable they underestimated the impact of treatment,” said Mandelblatt, associate children’s development. percent of the children whose moth- difference from seeing a doctor on a tradi- healthcare organizations that have just director for population sciences at the Georgetown University’s Lombardi Seizure medication taken during ers took anti-seizure medication were tional fee-for-service plan was immediately altered their payments to insurance compa- Comprehensive Cancer Center in Washington, DC. Silber, however, said that pregnancy is already tied to a higher delayed in their sentence skills. The apparent to Dennis Chitwood, a 71-year-old, nies or the government. other research has found little difference between Medicare-aged black and risk of physical malformations in the kids whose mothers took epilepsy retired salesman who lives in St Louis. His cur- white women with breast cancer and whether they receive hormonal thera- baby, and the drugs are linked with a medication while pregnant were also rent insurer, Essence Healthcare, a Medicare Cost savings py. “We agree with Dr Mandelblatt that treatment is very important. We greater chance of complications dur- more likely to have autistic traits - 6 Advantage service provider, is an independ- The attention Chitwood’s doctor now pro- would never want to see a disparity in treatment. —Reuters ing pregnancy and childbirth. One percent - compared to just 1.8 percent ent accountable care organization. vides has translated into fewer office visits study from Denmark earlier this year of the kids who mothers did not have The first thing Chitwood noticed was that because he can get a lot of his concerns also found that women who took the epilepsy. A mother’s epilepsy itself his doctor spends more time with him during answered via email - and hence fewer copays. epilepsy drug valproate during preg- did not appear to contribute to the appointments, and readily handed over his He says his health is being managed better nancy were three times more likely to heightened risk. Mothers with the email address and cell phone number. “It’s overall, meaning fewer illnesses. But how have a child with an autism spectrum condition who did not take any med- like having a personal trainer or coach,” says much money accountable care efforts save disorder. ication were no more likely to have a Chitwood. “Nothing seems to be too small for nationally is harder to determine. First-year “The risk of other effects on fetal child with delays than mothers with- him to talk about.” results of the Pioneer program released last development, that is, development out epilepsy. Dr Cynthia Harden, a The number of consumers touched in week showed 13 of the 32 participants and behavior, is less clear,” said Dr Gyri neurology professor at Hofstra-North some way by accountable care models adds reported costs savings of $87.6 million in Veiby, lead author of the new study Shore LIJ School of Medicine in up to 43 million, or about 14 percent of the 2012, and two reported losses, while the and a researcher at the University of Hempstead, New York, said it’s possi- market right now, according to Niyum remainder basically broke even. Bergen in Norway. She said that ble the findings could be explained Gandhi, an associate partner at consulting Consumers may not see any direct cost among all pregnancies, about three to in part by something called “selec- firm Oliver Wyman. Some 230 ACOs operate savings at first, says Muhlestein, because it five women out of every 1,000 use tion bias.” under Medicare’s Shared Saving Program, and will take years for insurance companies and anti-epileptic drugs during pregnancy. Mothers who take epilepsy med- 32 were in its experimental Pioneer program the government to pass along savings via “It is reasonable to assume that most ication while pregnant, for example, launched last year. The number continuing to lower premiums. Yet, there is some evidence (anti-epileptic drugs) have the poten- might be more concerned and there- the second year is in flux.There are also some that just encouraging more active patient tial to harm the developing fetus. On fore looking out for developmental 50 to 60 are publicly-announced private involvement lowers their costs. Studies by the other hand, seizures should also be delays, so they could be more likely to groups, and dozens of others that follow simi- Judith Hibbard, a professor of health policy avoided during pregnancy,” Veiby report them. But Harden also said it’s lar methods but don’t necessarily align them- at the University of Oregon, show that wrote in an email. “In order to assess possible the drugs themselves have a selves with any formal program. patients who are actively engaged in their whether antiepileptic drug treatment negative effect on babies’ develop- Overall, there were 449 ACOs and ACO-like own care have achieved costs savings of 8 during pregnancy is justified, we need ment. “There might be something real entities in March, which is up from about 10 to 21 percent. Jim Hansen, vice president of to know as much as possible about the going on here, but it’s possible that in 2010, according David Muhlestein, director the Accountable Delivery System Institute potential risks for the fetus,” she said. the magnitude of the effect is exag- of research for consulting firm Leavitt of Lumeris, which provides the technologi- Veiby and her colleagues examined gerated by selection bias,” said Partners. cal backbone for Essence Healthcare (and is data from a large survey of mothers Harden, who is also the director of the owned by the same private holding compa- across Norway. More than 108,000 Comprehensive Epilepsy Care Center Model numbers ny Essence Group Holdings Corp), says that women filled out a questionnaire ask- at North Shore-LIJ Medical Group in There is no easy way for consumers to the groups with which he deals are consid- ing about the behavior and develop- Great Neck, NY. Holmes said the find- identify accountable care groups - even the ering incentives and bonuses like gift cards ment of their children at 18 and 36 ings support parents taking action on experts have a tough time tracking them - for patients who make cost-saving deci- months of age. The survey included cues that their child might have a but there are a few questions you can ask to sions.—Reuters questions about social, physical and delay.—Reuters THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 HEALTH & SCIENCE Elderly with diabetes 50% likelier to have disability

PARIS: Older adults with diabetes are catch down to 26 studies that compared Anna Peeters said the association rapid and worsening muscle wasting,” she Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology. between 50 and 80 percent likelier to have like with like. Most of the people in these between diabetes and disability was long said. “The complications associated with According to the UN’s World Health a disability compared to people without studies were aged over 65 — an age cate- known but until now poorly identified. diabetes, such as heart disease, stroke, Organisation (WHO), 347 million people the disease, according to a review pub- gory in which Type-2 diabetes, also called The causes remain mysterious, she said. and kidney disease, can all result in dis- around the world have diabetes, a disease in lished yesterday. Researchers at the Baker adult onset diabetes, predominates. “It’s possible that the high blood glucose ability. “As the world’s population ages, which the body fails to break down glucose IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute in Disability was defined as either concentrations experienced by people and diabetes becomes more common, it in the blood through the hormone insulin. Melbourne, Australia, trawled through crimped mobility or an impaired ability to with diabetes might lead to chronic mus- seems clear that we will see an increased Ninety percent of these have the Type 2 more than 3,200 previously published perform daily activities such as bathing, cle inflammation, eventually resulting in need for disability-related health form of the disease, which typically shows studies that explored the link between eating, using the phone, shopping and physical disability, and some studies have resources.” up in adulthood or late childhood, driven by diabetes and disability. They narrowed the using transport. Lead epidemiologist shown that diabetes is associated with The paper appears in the journal The obesity and a sedentary lifestyle.—AFP First lady asks for Latinos’ help on health care

NEW ORLEANS: Michelle Obama urged Latino his desk,” she said. Benjamin Hernandez, a Houston about the health insurance marketplaces opening activists on Tuesday to help sign people up for her resident who works for the city’s Department of Oct 1. After the conference visit, Mrs Obama toured husband’s health care overhaul, especially the mil- Health and Human Services, said he was thrilled Sterling Farms, a suburban New Orleans grocery lions of younger, healthier people the system will that the first lady encouraged Latinos to sign up for store opened by actor Wendell Pierce. It’s intended need to offset the cost of caring for older, sicker health insurance. as a way to provide better food access and jobs for consumers. The first lady said that, starting July 31, “We have a lot of challenges in terms of obesity residents. Pierce, a New Orleans native, has been consumers can create an account at www.health- and chronic disease, so the more we get people on leading an effort to open grocery stores in under- care.gov , or www.cuidadodesalud.gov , its these programs, the more we get them on the served neighborhoods impacted by Hurricane Spanish-language equivalent, so they can get health insurance exchanges, the better it is for the Katrina. Mrs Obama shook hands with shoppers ready to sign up for health insurance in the fall, entire population,” he said. Mrs Obama’s remarks and told several children there to be sure to eat starting on Oct 1. “Simply passing the Affordable are part of a determined effort by the administra- their vegetables. Care Act was not the goal,” Mrs Obama said at the tion to inform the public about the health care law Before her arrival, a New Orleans police officer annual conference of the National Council of La and its benefits as Oct 1 nears. on a motorcycle was struck while he was in the Raza, a Latino advocacy group. “The goal is to get On Monday, Obama dropped in on a private procession of Mrs Obama’s motorcade, said Garry folks to sign up for the insurance so they have the White House meeting with celebrities including Flot, a police spokesman. “The officer was taken to care they need to stay healthy.” singer Jennifer Hudson and actors Amy Poehler a hospital and his injuries are not life threatening,” She emphasized “the need to reach out to our and Kal Penn. The White House said the artists said Flot, who did not release the officer’s name. young people” since their participation is key to the expressed interest in helping spread the word The accident remains under investigation.—AP law’s success. The Obama administration is looking for about 7 million people to sign up for health insurance through marketplaces that are supposed to become available online starting Oct 1. More than 2.6 million younger enrollees are needed to keep costs down for the overall pool, the White NEW ORLEANS: First lady Michelle Obama speaks about childhood obesity, House has said. Nearly one-third of these young Tuesday at the annual meeting of the National Council of La Raza.—AP photos people live in California, Texas and Florida. “So we need to send them to those websites Transition Therapeutics acquires which have all the information they need about health reform,” Mrs Obama said. In the remarks, the rights to Lilly’s arthritis drug first lady tied the push to get the uninsured to sign up for health care to her campaign against child- NEW YORK: Canadian biopharmaceutical study results. In such a scenario, Transition hood obesity, which she said is seriously affecting company Transition Therapeutics said it is eligible for milestone payments of about the health of Latino children. She called the epi- acquired development and marketing $130 million and a high single-digit per- demic a policy, public health, family and communi- rights for Eli Lilly’s experimental drug for centage royalty on sales of products con- ty issue, and urged families to make the right diet arthritis pain. US-listed shares of Transition taining TT-601. and exercise choices for children who don’t know rose 21 percent after the bell on Tuesday. Transition said if Lilly does not exercise enough to make the smart decisions on their own. Transition said the experimental drug, TT- this option, the US company would be eli- “We know better. And that is one of the greatest 601, has completed preclinical develop- gible for a low single-digit percentage roy- gifts we can pass on to our children. This is a gift,” ment and it expects to start human trials in alty. An estimated 27 million Americans live she said. The first lady also mentioned immigration the first half of 2014. with osteoarthritis, with almost one third of policy, saying President Barack Obama is working Osteoarthritis is a common form of people over the age of 65 affected, the and fighting “every step of the way” on what is a arthritis characterized by the breakdown of company said. priority issue for the president and for the group. the cartilage in joints. Lilly retains the Transition’s Alzheimer’s drug was grant- The Senate has passed an immigration bill, but option to reacquire all rights to the drug ed a fast-track status by the US Food and prospects in the House are less clear. after a review of clinical proof-of-concept Drug Administration last week.—Reuters “But do not give up, because I promise you that NEW ORLEANS: First lady Michelle Obama greets customers at Sterling Farms Grocery my husband won’t give up until a good bill gets on Store in Marrero. WHAT’S ON THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013

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Indian Embassy sets up helpline he Indian Embassy in Kuwait has set up helpline in order to assist T Indian expatriates in registering any complaint regarding the govern- ment’s ongoing campaign to stamp out illegal residents from the country. The embassy said in press release yesterday that it amended its previous statement and stated if there is any complaint, the same could be conveyed at the following (as amended): Operations Department, Ministry of Interior, Kuwait. Fax: 22435580, Tel: 24768146/25200334. It Family, friends and well-wishers gathered at the Dapo’s residence in Hawally to celebrate with him on the occasion of the naming ceremony of his new born baby said the embassy has been in regular Abdulmuiz Omogoriola Yussuff. May Allah guide and protect him as he grows to be a blessing to the family. contact with local authorities regarding the ongoing checking of expatriates. The embassy has also conveyed to them the concerns, fears and apprehensions of the David Harnois promoted to community in this regard. The authorities in Kuwait have conveyed that strict instructions have been issued to ensure Area Executive Chef - ME that there is no harassment or improper treatment of expatriates by those under- adisson Blu Hotel, Kuwait is Blu Hotels. The French chef Career jour- David in the team, Said Philippe Pellaud, taking checking. “The embassy would like delighted to announce the promo- ney with Radisson Hotels started in 2001 General Manager. to request Indian expatriates to ensure Rtion of David Harnois to Area as Opening Executive Chef in Radisson David Said, I am glad and excited that they abide by all local laws, rules Executive Chef - Middle East. In this new SAS Royal Hotel in St. Petersburg and has about the new position, and this is a and regulations regarding residency, traf- position, he will continue to manage the been with the company since. David great opportunity for me to expand my fic and other matters,” the release read. It food and drinks operation at the hotel, joined Radisson Blu Hotel Kuwait 2003 to career horizons and take it in a new trend would be prudent to always carry the while taking on the additional responsi- 2007. From 2007 till 2009 he was the and more challenge. David has graduat- bilities for the Implementation of F&D opening executive chef for Radisson Blu ed from Ecole HÙteliËre in St. Meen Le Civil ID and other relevant documents initiatives and concepts, Enhancement of Tunisia and then he joined Radisson Blu Grand, France, gaining formal culinary such as driving license, etc. In case an culinary delivery in restaurants, culinary Abu Dhabi Yas Island and Park Inn where training. Also holds a degree from St. Indian expatriate encounters any improp- training, Procurement liaison, he was the Opening Executive Chef, and Joseph College, in Loudeac, France.He er treatment during checking, it may be Contribution to increased departmental came back to Kuwait in 2012. brings rich experience in various interna- conveyed immediately with full details profitability. In that long time practice he has tional 5 star hotels such as The Palace and contact particulars to the embassy at Chef David brings with his experience proven he has the skills and experience Sun City in South Africa, Spread Eagle the following phone number 67623639. a world of knowledge and skills to persist to lead the culinary team, and we are Hotel in England, and Astoria Hotel in St. Chef David Harnois These contact details are exclusively for the excellence that is notable of Radisson extremely pleased to have someone like Petersburg, Russia. the above-mentioned purpose only.

Issue of online visa by Indian embassy IKFS president meets president oreigners requiring visas for India need to apply it online from 16th F June 2013. Applicants may log on to of al-Azhar University the Public portal at www.indianvisaon- line.gov.in. After successful online sub- mission, the hard copy, so generated, has to be signed by the applicant and submit- ted with supporting documents in accor- dance with the type of visa along with the applicable fee in cash at any of the two outsource centres at Sharq or Fahaheel. It is essential that applicants fill in their per- sonal details as exactly available in their passports. Mismatch of any of the person- al details would lead to non-acceptance of the application. Fees once paid are non- refundable. All children would have to obtain separate visa on their respective passports.

8th Expo Pakistan to commence in September he 8th Expo Pakistan will be held from September 26 to 29 in T Karachi. Held annually, Expo Pakistan is the biggest trade fair in the country showcasing the largest collec- ndo-Kuwait Friendship Society for aggression or injustice. Those who are tion of Pakistan’s export merchandise President Dr. Ghalib Al-Mashoor met trying to describe Islam as a religion of and services. IDr Ahmed Omar Hashim, a worldly extremism and violence are wrong,” he Foreign Exhibitors also use the event known Islamic Scholar and Chairman of asserted. On the other hand he has to launch their products. Expo Pakistan Al Azhar University, during the “Gabka praised the efforts of the Government of 2012 was visited by delegates from 52 Event” organized by Ministry of Awqaf & Kuwait under the leadership of the H.H. countries and generated a business of Islamic Affairs at Crowne Plaza Hotel on Shaikh Sabah Ahamed Al-Sabah for its 23rd July 2013. Dr. Hashim has arrived in over $ 518 million. A 16 member delega- support to all over the world. Kuwait by the invitation of Ministry of Dr Hashim expressed his thanks and tion from Kuwait including reputable Awqaf. gratitude to Dr. Adel Al-Falah, for arrang- companies like Al-Yasra Foods also took Various Community Leaders, ing such a generous welcome and hospi- part in the last exhibition. Ambassadors, Islamic Scholars and tality and said that relations between the Expo Pakistan 2013 is being held under Imams also attended in the event. Dr Al- State of Kuwait and Islamic world espe- the auspices of the Trade Development Mashoor also met Dr. Adel Falah, the cially Egypt are historical and lauded the Authority Pakistan. Details about the Undersecretary of Ministry of Awqaf & role of Kuwait in the service of Islam and event can be viewed Islamic Affairs and Waleed Al-Ammar, Muslims. www.expopakisan.gov.pk. Further infor- Director of Foreign Relations, Mohamed IKFS Patron Sayid Nasir Thangal, A K S Ali Abdullah, Supervisor of Community Abdul Nazar, General Secretary and IKFS mation and details of sponsorship can be Dept at Grand Masjid and Ministry of Executives Engineer Sayid Fadal Nizar obtained from the office of Commercial Awqaf. Dr. Hashim said in his inaugural and Sayed Zoheb also accompanied the Secretary, Pakistan Embassy, Jabriya speech that Islam is a religion of peace, delegation. (25356594) during office hours. tolerance and stability. “It does not call KDMCA elects new office bearers for 2013-2014

Write to us he meeting was inaugurated by K.J new office bearers for the year-2013- Johan KDMCA Advisory Board 2014. Jose Thomas as President, Manju Send to What’s On Tmember. KDMCA President Maxy Sona as Vice President, Jojo Mathew as Mani and Boby Pattani controlled presid- General Secretary, Tomy Jacob as Joint upcoming events, birthdays or ium. General Secretary Shibu John pre- Secretary, Manoharan Nayar as celebrations by email: sented the central committee report and Treasurer, Jibu George as Joint Treasurer. Treasurer Daiju Kuncheriya presented Jaison Joseph, Johnson Sebastion, [email protected] financial report. and Mathew Pappadi delivered felicita- Fax: 24835619 / 20 Kuravilangad Deva Matha College tions. Shibu John delivered the vote of Alumni Association (KDMCA) elected its thanks. WHAT’S ON THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 Embassy Information

EMBASSY OF AUSTRALIA The Australian Embassy Kuwait does not have a visa or immigration department. All processing of visas and immigration matters in conducted by The Australian Consulate-General in Dubai. Email: [email protected] (VFS) [email protected] (Visa Office); Tel: +971 4 355 1958 (VFS) - +971 4 508 7200 (Visa Office); Fax: +971 4 355 0708 (Visa Office). In Kuwait applications can be lodged at the Australian Visa Application Centre 4B 1st Floor, Al-Banwan Building Al-Qibla Area, Ali Al-Salem Street, opposite the Central Bank of Kuwait, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Working hours and days: 09:30 - 17:30; Sunday - Thursday. Or visit their website www.vfs-au-gcc- com for more information. Kuwait citizens can Mishref Co-op Society organized a girgian celebration at the Aquapark which was attended by shareholders, area residents and their families. Competitions gir- apply for tourist visas on-line at gian giveaways and other activities were featured during the event. —Photos by Fouad Al-Shaikh www.immi.gov.au/e visa/e676.htm. n n n n n n n

EMBASSY OF CANADA The Embassy of Canada in Kuwait does not have a visa or immigration depart- ment. All processing of visa and immi- gration matters including enquiries is conduct- ed by the Canadian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Individuals who are interested in working, studying, visiting or immigrating to Canada should contact the Canadian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, website: www.UAE.gc.ca or www.going- tocanada.gc.ca, E-mail: abdbi-im- [email protected]. The Embassy of Canada is located at Villa 24, Al-Mutawakei St, Block 4 in Da’aiyah. Please visit our website at www.Kuwait.gc.ca. The Embassy of Canada is open from 07:30 to 15:30 Sunday through Thursday. The reception is open from 07:30 to 12:30. Consular services for Canadian citizens are provided from 09:00 until 12:00, Sunday through Wednesday.

n n n n n n n EMBASSY OF GREECE The Embassy of Greece in Kuwait has the pleasure to announce that visa applica- tions must be submitted to Schengen Visa Application Centre (VFS office) located at 12th floor, Al-Naser Tower, Fahad Al-Salem Street, Al- Qibla area, Kuwait City, (Parking at Souk Watia). For information please call 22281046 from 08:30 to 17:00 (Sunday to Thursday). Working hours: Submission from 08:30 to 15:30. Passport collec- tion from 16:00 to 17:00. For visa applications please visit the following website www.mfa.gr/kuwait. n n n n n n n

EMBASSY OF INDIA During the holy month of Ramadan, the office timings of the Indian Passport and Visa Service Centres of BLS International Visa Services Co., Kuwait, situated at (i) Emad Commercial Centre, Basement Floor, Ahmed Al Jaber Street, Sharq, Kuwait, and (ii) Mujamma Unood, 4th floor, Office No. 25-26 Makka Street, Fahaheel, Kuwait, will be from 8am to 3pm from Saturday to Thursday (i.e. six days a week). Tokens for submission of applications will be issued till 2pm only. Delivery of Passports and Visas will be from 11am onwards till 3pm. Embassy of India, Kuwait, will maintain its usual working hours.

n n n n n n n EMBASSY OF UK As of July 22, the British Embassyís Visa Application Center (VAC) will be extend- ing opening hours to be from 08:00 to 15:00 (previously from 09:30 to 14:30). This will generate more appointments in addition to the ones created from the Iftar opening time from 20:00 - 22:00. This step comes in response to the increasing number of applicants during summer.

n n n n n n n EMBASSY OF US Parents of Kuwaiti citizen children may drop off their sons’ and daughters’ visa applications - completely free of an inter- view or a trip inside the Embassy. The chil- dren must be under 14 years of age, and addition- al requirements do apply, but the service means parents will no longer have to schedule individual appointments for their children, nor come inside the Embassy (unless they are applying for them- selves). The service is only available for children holding Kuwaiti passports. To take advantage, par- ents must drop off the following documents: Child Visa Drop-off cover sheet, available on the Embassy website (http://kuwait.usembassy.gov/child_visas.htm) - Child’s passport; The Child’s previous passport, if it contains a valid US visa; 5x5cm photo of child with eyes open (if uploaded into DS-160, photos must be a .jpg between 600x600 and 1200x1200 pixels, less than 240kb, and cannot be digitally altered); A completed DS-160 form; Visa Fee Receipt from Burgan Bank; A copy of the valid visa of at least one parent. If one parent will not travel, provide a visa copy for the traveling parent, and a passport copy from the non-traveling parent with a letter stating no objection to the child’s travel. - For chil- dren of students (F2): a copy of the child’s I-20. Children born in the US (with very few excep- tions) are US citizens and would not be eligible for a visa. Parents may drop off the application packet at Window 2 at the Embassy from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, Monday to Wednesday, excluding holidays. More information is available on the U.S. Embassy web- site: kuwait.usembassy.gov/child_visas.html

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EMBASSY OF VENEZUELA Working hours of the Embassy of Venezuela during the holy month of Ramadan 09.00 till 13.30. TV PROGRAMS THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013

02:00 Seinfeld 11:20 MasterChef Australia 13:15 Street Patrol 15:00 Live PGA European Tour 02:30 Friends 11:45 Tareq Taylor’s Nordic Cookery 13:40 Forensic Detectives 18:00 12:10 Come Dine With Me 14:30 On The Case With Paula Zahn 19:00 ICC Cricket 360 13:00 Planet Cake 15:20 Real Emergency Calls 19:30 Live Cricket Friends Life T20 14:35 Border Security 13:25 New Scandinavian Cooking 15:45 Who On Earth Did I Marry? 22:30 WWE NXT 15:05 Auction Hunters 13:50 Bargain Hunt 16:10 Disappeared 23:30 UFC The Ultimate Fighter 15:30 Auction Kings 14:35 Cash In The Attic 17:00 Solved 05:15 Brandy & Mr Whiskers 16:00 License To Drill 15:00 Cash In The Attic 17:50 Forensic Detectives 06:00 Austin And Ally 16:55 James May’s Man Lab 15:25 Antiques Roadshow 18:40 On The Case With Paula Zahn 06:25 Suite Life On Deck 17:50 Mythbusters 16:20 Extreme Makeover: Home 19:30 Dr G: Medical Examiner 06:45 Shake It Up 00:00 Super Rugby Highlights 18:45 Sons Of Guns Edition 20:20 Nightmare Next Door 07:10 A.N.T. Farm 01:00 AFL Premiership 19:40 Deconstruction 17:00 Phil Spencer - Secret Agent 21:10 Couples Who Kill 07:35 Jessie 03:30 NRL Full Time 20:05 How It’s Made 17:55 Baking Made Easy 22:00 On The Case With Paula Zahn 07:55 Good Luck Charlie 04:00 World Cup of Pool 20:35 Auction Hunters 18:25 Hairy Bikers’ Bake-ation 22:50 Serial Killers 08:20 Good Luck Charlie 05:00 World Cup of Pool 21:00 Flip Men 19:15 New Scandinavian Cooking 23:40 I Almost Got Away With It 08:45 Doc McStuffins 06:00 Golfing World 21:30 Sons Of Guns 19:45 Come Dine With Me 09:00 Minnie’s Bow-Toons 07:00 Golfing World 22:25 Nothing Personal 20:35 Extreme Makeover: Home 09:05 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 08:00 Total Rugby 23:20 Hellriders Edition 09:30 A.N.T Farm 08:30 NRL Premiership 00:15 Sons Of Guns 21:20 Antiques Roadshow 09:55 A.N.T Farm 10:30 World Cup of Pool 01:10 Nothing Personal 22:15 Bargain Hunt 10:15 Jessie 11:30 World Cup of Pool 23:00 Phil Spencer - Secret Agent 10:40 Jessie 12:30 Total Rugby 23:55 Cash In The Attic 11:05 Good Luck Charlie 13:00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 13:00 ITU World Triathlon Series 00:20 Cash In The Attic 12:15 Shake It Up 15:00 Live The Dream: As Seen On 15:30 NRL Full Time 00:50 Come Dine With Me 12:35 Shake It Up Screen 16:00 Cricket Friends Life T20 01:40 MasterChef Australia 13:00 Austin And Ally 16:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 19:00 World Cup of Pool 02:10 How Not To Decorate 14:20 Gadget Show - World Tour 13:25 Austin And Ally 17:00 60 Minute Makeover 20:00 World Cup of Pool 14:45 How Tech Works 13:45 A.N.T. Farm 18:00 Emmerdale 21:00 Live Darts 15:10 Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger 14:10 Jessie 19:00 Coronation Street 16:00 Ten Ways 14:35 Shake It Up 20:00 Coach Trip 16:55 Kings Of Construction 15:00 That’s So Raven 20:30 Come Dine With Me Ireland 17:45 Da Vinci’s Machines 03:00 Unique Sweets 21:00 Agatha Christie’s Marple 15:25 Good Luck Charlie 00:00 NHL 18:35 NASA’s Greatest Missions 03:25 Food Wars 23:00 Case Histories 15:50 Jessie 02:00 Porsche GT 3 Cup 19:30 Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger 03:50 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 00:00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 16:10 Shake It Up 03:00 Ping Pong World 20:20 Oddities 04:15 Unique Eats 01:00 60 Minute Makeover 16:35 A.N.T Farm 04:00 US Bass Fishing 20:45 Oddities 04:40 Chopped 17:00 Austin And Ally 05:00 NHL 21:10 Gadget Show - World Tour 05:30 17:20 That’s So Raven 07:00 WWE NXT 21:35 How Tech Works 06:10 Challenge 17:45 Suite Life On Deck 09:00 Ping Pong World 22:00 Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger 07:00 18:10 Good Luck Charlie 10:00 US Bass Fishing 22:50 Oddities 07:25 Unwrapped 03:00 Waiting For Forever-PG15 18:30 Shake It Up 11:00 NHL 23:40 Gadget Show - World Tour 07:50 Andy Bates American Street 05:00 Three Inches-PG15 18:55 Austin And Ally 13:00 WWE Vintage Collection 00:05 How Tech Works Feasts 07:00 Brave-PG 19:20 Jessie 14:00 WWE Bottom Line 00:30 Patent Bending 08:15 Unique Sweets 09:00 The Tourist-PG15 19:40 A.N.T. Farm 15:00 Porsche GT 3 Cup 01:00 Sport Science 08:40 Reza’s African Kitchen 11:00 Take Shelter-PG15 20:05 A.N.T. Farm 16:00 Mobil 1 The Grid 01:50 Sport Science 09:05 Jonathan Phang’s Caribbean 13:00 StreetDance 2-PG15 20:30 Shake It Up 16:30 Triahlon UK Cookbook 15:00 The Big Year-PG 20:50 Suite Life On Deck 17:30 Mass Participation 09:30 Amazing Wedding Cakes 17:00 The Tourist-PG15 21:15 Austin And Ally 19:00 WWE NXT 10:20 Extra Virgin 18:45 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 21:40 That’s So Raven 21:00 Katy Perry The Movie: Part Of 20:00 UFC The Ultimate Fighter 10:45 14:00 The Glades 22:00 Jessie Me-PG 11:10 Charly’s Cake Angels 15:00 The Mob Doctor 22:25 A.N.T. Farm 23:00 The Woman In Black-PG15 16:00 Emmerdale 22:50 Good Luck Charlie 11:40 Unique Sweets 00:45 Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of 16:30 Coronation Street 23:10 Wizards Of Waverly Place 12:00 Shadows-PG15 17:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 23:35 Wizards Of Waverly Place 12:50 Have Cake, Will Travel 00:00 Hannah Montana 13:15 00:00 World’s Greatest Motorcycle 18:00 The Glades Rides 19:00 Switched At Birth 00:20 Hannah Montana 13:40 Barefoot Contessa 00:45 Brandy & Mr Whiskers 14:05 Tyler’s Ultimate 01:00 Off Limits 20:00 Fairly Legal 07:00 The Darkest Hour-PG15 01:05 Brandy & Mr Whiskers 14:30 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 02:00 Departures 21:00 Suits 09:00 Muhammad And Larry-PG15 01:30 Emperor’s New School 14:55 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 03:00 Globe Trekker 23:00 Grimm 10:00 Gandhi-PG 01:50 Emperor’s New School 15:20 Guy’s Big Bite 04:00 Inside Luxury Travel - Varun 00:00 The Mob Doctor 13:15 Enter The Phoenix-PG15 02:15 Replacements 15:45 Chopped Sharma 01:00 Switched At Birth 15:00 Beware The Gonzo-PG15 02:35 Replacements 16:35 Barefoot Contessa 05:00 Bizarre Foods America 17:00 Barefoot Contessa 17:00 The Decoy Bride-PG15 06:00 Eden Eats BEWARE THE GONZO ON OSN CINEMA 17:25 Reza’s African Kitchen 19:00 Something Borrowed-PG15 17:50 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 21:00 Now Is Good-PG15 03:00 Friends 18:15 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 23:00 Cowboys & Aliens-PG15 03:30 The Simpsons 18:40 Guy’s Big Bite 01:00 The Decoy Bride-PG15 14:30 Style Star 04:00 Seinfeld 19:05 Jonathan Phang’s Caribbean 15:00 Keeping Up With The 04:30 The Tonight Show With Jay Cookbook Kardashians Skipping breakfast could Leno 19:30 Amazing Wedding Cakes 16:00 Keeping Up With The 06:00 All Of Us 20:20 Chopped Kardashians 04:00 Dead Lines-PG15 06:30 Arrested Development 21:10 Chopped 17:00 What Would Ryan Lochte Do? 06:00 Burden Of Evil-PG15 07:00 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon 22:00 Staten Island Cakes 08:00 The Scorpion King 3: Battle 08:00 Seinfeld 17:30 What Would Ryan Lochte Do? increase heart attack risk 22:50 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 18:00 E! News For Redemption-PG15 09:30 Modern Family 23:15 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 19:00 THS 10:00 Nacho Libre-PG 10:30 Arrested Development 23:40 Food Wars 20:00 Kourtney And Kim Take Miami 12:00 Men In Black 3-PG ATLANTA: Another reason to eat breakfast: Skipping it 11:00 The Tonight Show With Jay 00:05 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 21:00 Married To Jonas 14:00 One Angry Juror-PG15 may increase your chances of a heart attack. A study of Leno 00:30 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 21:30 Fashion Police 16:00 The Scorpion King 3: Battle 12:00 All Of Us 00:55 Unique Eats older men found those who regularly skipped breakfast 22:30 E! News For Redemption-PG15 12:30 Seinfeld 01:20 Unique Eats had a 27 percent higher risk of a heart attack than those 23:30 Chelsea Lately 18:00 Alpha And Omega-PG 13:00 Seinfeld 01:45 Staten Island Cakes who ate a morning meal. There’s no reason why the 00:00 Dirty Soap 20:00 Snow White And The 13:30 Arrested Development Huntsman-PG15 results wouldn’t apply to other people, too, the Harvard 14:00 The Simpsons 00:55 Style Star researchers said. Other studies have suggested a link 01:25 THS 22:15 Barricade-PG15 15:00 Modern Family 00:00 The Scorpion King 3: Battle between breakfast and obesity, high blood pressure, dia- 15:30 The Daily Show For Redemption-PG15 betes and other health problems seen as precursors to 16:00 The Colbert Report 02:00 One Angry Juror-PG15 00:30 Dr G: Medical Examiner heart problems. “But no studies looked at long-term risk 16:30 All Of Us of heart attack,” said Eric Rimm, one of the study authors 17:00 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon 01:20 A Haunting at the Harvard School of Public Health. 18:00 New Girl 03:15 Cooked 02:10 Kids 18:30 Family Tools 03:40 Cash In The Attic 03:00 Deadly Affairs 19:00 Community 04:05 Cash In The Attic 03:45 I Almost Got Away With It 04:00 The Man Inside-PG15 HEART ATTACK RISK 19:30 2 Broke Girls 04:30 Bargain Hunt 04:30 Dr G: Medical Examiner 06:00 Courageous-PG15 Experts aren’t certain, but here’s what they think: 20:00 The Tonight Show With Jay 05:15 Daily Cooks Challenge 05:20 A Haunting 08:15 The Da Vinci Code-PG15 People who don’t eat breakfast are more likely to be hun- Leno 05:45 How Not To Decorate 06:10 Nightmare Next Door 10:45 Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The grier later in the day and eat larger meals. Those meals 21:00 The Daily Show 06:30 Cooked 07:00 Mystery Diagnosis Cradle Of Life-PG15 mean the body must process a larger amount of calories CONCORD: A chili mango-beef salad is shown 07:50 Street Patrol 21:30 The Colbert Report 07:00 Daily Cooks Challenge 12:45 Ice Road Terror-PG15 in a shorter amount of time. That can spike sugar levels in served on a plate in Concord, NH. — AP 08:15 Street Patrol 14:30 The Da Vinci Code-PG15 22:00 Malibu Country 07:30 Planet Cake the blood and perhaps lead to clogged arteries. 22:30 The Neighbors 08:40 Real Emergency Calls 17:00 Ice Quake-PG15 07:55 Baking Made Easy But is a stack of syrupy pancakes, greasy eggs and lots 23:00 The Office 08:20 Phil Spencer - Secret Agent 09:05 Who On Earth Did I Marry? 18:45 Ice Road Terror-PG15 The researchers surveyed nearly 23:30 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon 09:05 Bargain Hunt 09:30 On The Case With Paula Zahn 20:30 Soldiers Of Fortune-PG15 of bacon really better than eating nothing? The 00:30 The Daily Show 09:50 Antiques Roadshow 10:20 Solved 22:15 The Crazies-18 researchers did not ask what the study participants ate 27,000 men about their eating 01:00 The Colbert Report 10:40 Extreme Makeover: Home 11:10 Disappeared 00:00 Meskada-PG15 for breakfast, and were not prepared to pass judgment 01:30 Seinfeld Edition 12:00 Mystery Diagnosis 01:45 Soldiers Of Fortune-PG15 on whether a fatty, sugary breakfast is better than no habits in 1992. About 13 percent of 12:50 Street Patrol breakfast at all. Other experts agreed that it’s hard to say. them said they regularly skipped “We don’t know whether it’s the timing or content of breakfast that’s important. It’s probably both,” said breakfast. They all were educated Andrew Odegaard, a University of Minnesota researcher 08:00 Lemony Snicket’s A Series Of who has studied a link between skipping breakfast and health professionals - like dentists Unfortunate-PG health problems like obesity and high blood pressure. 10:00 Larry Crowne-PG15 and veterinarians - and were at 12:00 Lying To Be Perfect-PG15 “Generally, people who eat breakfast tend to eat a health- 14:00 Police Academy 3: Back In ier diet,” he added. The new research was released least 45. Over the next 16 years, Training-PG15 Monday by the journal Circulation. It was an observation- 16:00 Larry Crowne-PG15 al study, so it’s not designed to prove a cause and effect. 1,527 suffered fatal or non-fatal 18:00 While You Were Sleeping But when done well, such studies can reveal important 20:00 The Giant Mechanical Man health risks. heart attacks, including 171 who 22:00 Jack And Jill-PG15 The researchers surveyed nearly 27,000 men about had said they regularly skipped 00:00 Stakeout-PG15 their eating habits in 1992. About 13 percent of them 02:00 The Giant Mechanical Man- PG15 said they regularly skipped breakfast. They all were edu- breakfast. cated health professionals - like dentists and veterinari- ans - and were at least 45. Over the next 16 years, 1,527 percent, taking into account other factors like smoking, suffered fatal or non-fatal heart attacks, including 171 drinking, diet and health problems like high blood pres- who had said they regularly skipped breakfast. In other sure and obesity. As many as 18 percent of US adults reg- 09:00 The Beaver-PG15 words, over 7 percent of the men who skipped breakfast ularly skip breakfast, according to federal estimates. So 11:00 Footloose-PG15 had heart attacks, compared to nearly 6 percent of those 13:00 Too Late To Say Goodbye- the study could be important news for many, Rimm said. PG15 who ate breakfast. “It’s a really simple message,” he said. “Breakfast is an 15:00 The Beaver-PG15 The researchers calculated the increased risk at 27 important meal.” — AP 16:45 The Evening Star-PG15 19:00 Across The Universe-PG15 21:00 The Vow-PG15 23:00 Departures-PG15 01:15 The Debt-18

00:00 Inside The PGA Tour 00:30 Trans World Sport 01:30 Rugby League State Of Origin 03:30 Trans World Sport 04:30 NRL Premiership 06:30 PGA European Tour Weekly 07:00 Cricket 10:00 Super Rugby 12:00 Super Rugby 14:00 Inside The PGA Tour 14:30 PGA European Tour Weekly 15:00 Darts World Match 20:00 Super Rugby Highlights 21:00 PGA European Tour Weekly 21:30 Inside The PGA Tour 22:00 Live PGA Tour

02:00 Cricket Friends Life T20 05:00 PGA European Tour Weekly 05:30 Inside The PGA Tour CONCORD: Photo shows a plate of pancakes with blueberries and granola mixed in the batter in Concord, 06:00 Trans World Sport NH. A study of older men found those who regularly skipped breakfast had a 27 percent higher risk of a 07:00 Darts heart attack than those who ate a morning meal. — AP SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE ON OSN ACTION HD 12:00 Cricket Friends Life T20 Classifieds

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CROSSWORD 261 STAR TRACK

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

There may be several times today where you could be in a position to guide Emotional security, a sense of belonging and nurturing are strongly felt young people. Perhaps several new young people are helping in the workplace for a few now. You can be very commanding. You have great confidence and a “take charge” sort of man- weeks. This could mean taking inventory or rearranging inventory. You have a natural sense for ner. You are a great doer — once you make up your mind about your choices. Others accept communicating with others, especially those younger than yourself. They just tend to follow your decision making and support you in your decisions. You are a good leader as well as a you around like the creatures that followed the “pied piper.” gathering and exchanging infor- good team player. You enjoy working hard and you exercise discipline in anything that affects mation becomes a more important part of your life these days. There is much interest in new your career and reputation. This is a perfect combination for excellent manager material. You techniques and equipment ... A very educational experience. This evening neighbors or sib- can find support from all sides when it comes to writing, speaking or any other form of com- lings have a lot to say about a subject you may wish you had not brought up for discussion — munication. There is obviously a lot of mental activity today. You average more accomplish- listen anyway. ments than most.

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

Outer circumstances are favorable for whatever you want to accomplish. A new or alternate life style and new ways in which to make a living has Things may seem almost magical in the way they work out in your favor. You are so grateful for your interest today. You are economy minded, always able to salvage and this fine day that you may do a little shopping for someone else during your noon break. This is redeem anything. You like to tend and care for people and things. You relax by working. It may a great time to organize and get things accomplished. Quick answers, great wit and an excess be difficult for you to lollygag around your living area but it is time you consider the possibility. of insights are available. Continual discovery, persistent search and change keep you on the All work and no play tend to make one a bit dull and eventually you are going to want more move and growing. You are able to get to the very heart of any difficulty. This evening you may friends. Consider belonging to an exercise group and enjoy a swim or workout on the exercise come across some games you played in the past. If you remember how to play these games equipment. You might enjoy a walk or bicycle trip through the neighborhood with a new you might come up with some fun ideas for a party. You have some cool recipes for a gathering friend. You are on the right track with your search for professional experience and success — this coming weekend. now take care to enjoy new friendships.

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

As a phenomenal worker, you pour yourself into any task with absolute You are a very feeling person and can sense the drift of a situation without a determination. You are responsible to the extreme and take on obligations as lot of analysis. You radiate energy and information and you may have to just though you just cannot get enough. Your drive to succeed is strong and although you have accept the fact that people like to learn from you. People may gather around you when you are made some progress in creating a balance for your life — there is still work to be done. talking about statistics, probabilities and simple insight into what had previously been thought ACROSS skill or knowledge. Comedy relief and books on organization may be the avenue of balance. You enjoy strong difficult. You have a sense of justice and an innate ability to understand the law, whether natu- 1. Primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly 85. A bag used for carrying money and small community relations and may find yourself joining in some group discussion or voting to make ral or artificial. Showing others how to find a way through or beyond problems becomes easy. You sense how to manipulate the opportunities of life through healthy avenues. You are nurtur- aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems personal items or accessories (especially by some positive contribution to your neighborhood. You set a good example and have good ideas; do not hold back from expressing them. General good feelings and a sense of support ing and able to cultivate and nurture almost any object of your desire. This is a good time to use and roots and leaves. women). your imagination and creative ability. 5. A citizen who has a legal right to vote. 86. The 17th letter of the Greek alphabet. and harmony make this a cheerful time. 12. A liquid used for printing or writing or draw- ing. DOWN 15. The Judeo-Christian God. 1. By bad luck. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 16. A Powhatan Indian woman (the daughter of 2. (Norse mythology) Trickster. CAPRICORN Powhatan) who befriended the English at 3. At surface level. Legal work, not necessarily problems, may come into play today. Perhaps 4. An accessory or adjoining anatomical parts or An unexpected career opportunity presents itself today. Moneymaking ideas Jamestown and is said to have saved Captain come pouring out of your brain. If you find yourself in a professional meeting, you will there is someone near you who needs your guidance. Your very fine verbal skills John Smith's life (1595-1617). appendages (especially of the embryo). find yourself taking the lead in the decisions-making area. Obviously, your creative side is on fire. If and a natural sense of justice make legal work a distinct possibility. If you are not a lawyer, you 17. Of inferior or mixed breed. 5. Pierce with a sharp stake or point. you are an artist or you are in the advertising business, this is the time to present your ideas. If you are may have decided to take the dictation in courts. After all, where else would you be able to 18. A Kwa language spoken in Ghana and the 6. (Greek mythology) The father of Odysseus. not involved in these professions, now is the time to make yourself known. You will know just the right hear about the mystery before it ever goes to book. You also have a great interest in ideas, the Ivory Coast. 7. The 7th letter of the Greek alphabet. thing to say or do in order to get what you want. A social setting this afternoon is just the thing to help truer and lasting the better. Your love of job and practical skills makes you a fine manager and 19. Relating to or resembling or made of or 8. Any of several tropical American palms bear- you relax. You gain as much as you give and the interaction between friends is sweet. A loved one, businessperson. A family member who runs a successful business wants you to play a part in ing corozo nuts. who would move mountains for you, needs your understanding tonight. the business—instead, you may want to consider acting as a mediator. You may find yourself adorned with pearls or mother-of-pearl. entertaining this evening. 20. The capital and largest city of Bangladesh. 9. English inventor who published the first book 22. Orange liqueur with lemon juice and brandy. illustrated with photographs (1800-1877). 24. A religious belief of African origin involving 10. (informal) Being satisfactory or in satisfactory witchcraft and sorcery. condition. Leo (July 23-August 22) Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 11. A unit of absorbed ionizing radiation equal 26. (astronomy) The angular distance of a celes- Your timing should be perfect today; the right words, good choices and to 100 ergs per gram of irradiated material. There is a lot of enthusiasm for disciplined work; you have found a new tial point measured westward along the celestial spontaneity are easy. There are lots of communication, investigation and research, with prob- 12. A federal agency that supervises carriers that pathway to gain the results you want quickly and are looking forward to showing off your new equator from the zenith crossing. ing questions. You are not afraid of saying the truth and you seldom pull any punches. You may transport goods and people between states. ideas. Fun conversations during the noon break may create opportunities to meet away from 27. Praise, glorify, or honor. find yourself laughingly involved in some sort of work that requires digging, searching, investi- work to merge ideas and make a great presentation. Later today there is more business to con- 13. The back side of the neck. gating and getting beneath the surface of a situation. You are fascinated by social interchange 28. Relating to or included in the zodiac. template and if you pace yourself you will be pleased with your progress. You are able to enjoy 14. A village of huts for native Africans in south- but should be careful to not let yourself become surface-oriented. No matter who has prob- 31. Unknown god. your own life situation today. Someone visiting in your home this evening may compliment ern Africa. lems, you seem ready, willing and able to help. You enjoy variety and change. Thinking, writing, 33. American novelist (1909-1955). you on your belongings. If there are children visiting you, you may find yourself creating an 21. A genus of Platalea. researching and sciences are good. Consider taking a creative writing class at a nearby junior 34. Type genus of the Otariidae. area where they can play in harmony with each other, each doing some form or art. Supply lots 23. Showing self-interest and shrewdness in college — you have lots to say. 35. (nautical, aeronautical) Situated at or toward of fun snacks. dealing with others. the stern or tail. 25. An agency of the United Nations affiliated 37. A metallic element having four allotropic with the World Bank. forms. 29. The bureau of the Treasury Department Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) 39. The capital and largest city of Yemen. responsible for tax collections. 42. (music) A curved line spanning notes that 30. A historical region of southwestern India on Visitors to your company or new avenues for you to explore in your job If you are not on vacation this week, you should be. This is a most pleasant are to be played legato. the west coast. may find you very appreciative of your background experience, education and practical skills. time to travel. If you have no inclination or opportunity to travel the universe may be pushing 45. Widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical 32. Streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if Memories are present regarding travel and expeditions. You might enjoy solving puzzles and in the direction of change. Give yourself options to drive a different route to a regular destina- regions for its fragrant flowers and colorful in a current of air. problems, finding solutions, etc. There is a renewed appreciation for your work, which is proba- tion or plan a weekend visit to a new tourist attraction or new store. Sign up for a continuing fruits. 36. Of or relating to o occurring in a tube such as bly apparent to your superiors — in fact, to everybody. Rewards are possible; certainly you education class; one that will tweak your imagination — take a friend. In the working world you may face some challenges with direction or authority. Although you are most persuasive when 48. A Kwa language spoken by the Yoruba peo- e.g. the fallopian tube or eustachian tube. should watch for opportunities of advancement. A business deal needs a last minute nudge you want to be, this time it may be more swaying to sit back and let someone discover person- ple in southwestern Nigeria. 38. A pale rose-colored variety of the ruby and then you will get what you want from it. Someone in your family is facing what he or she 49. A small cake leavened with yeast. thinks might become a difficult situation. You get this person to relax and to talk—a favorable ally whatever it is you have been saying. You enjoy working hard but now it is time for some fun spinel. outcome is certain. and relaxation. 50. Having a sole or soles especially as specified. 40. Jordan's port. 52. The capacitance of a capacitor that has an 41. Wild sheep of northern Africa. equal and opposite charge of 1 coulomb on 43. Marked by excessive enthusiasm for and each plate and a voltage difference of 1 volt intense devotion to a cause or idea. Word Search Yesterday’s Solution between the plates. 44. A soft silver-white ductile metallic element 54. An Arabic speaking person who lives in (liquid at normal temperatures). Arabia or North Africa. 46. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a 55. A region of Malaysia in northeastern Borneo. skewer usually with vegetables. 57. An amino acid that is found in the central 47. Mild yellow Dutch cheese made in balls. nervous system. 51. A mouth or mouthlike opening. 58. (Greek mythology) Ancient god of the sun. 53. Small terrestrial lizard of warm regions of 61. A winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as the Old World. of the ash or elm or maple. 56. Genus of herbs of Eurasia and the Americas. 63. A public promotion of some product or serv- 59. An awkward stupid person. ice. 60. (Judaism) A period of seven days of mourn- 64. The longer of the two telegraphic signals ing after the death of close relative. used in Morse code. 62. Disparaging terms for the common people. 65. A Tibetan or Mongolian priest of Lamaism. 66. Essential oil or perfume obtained from flow- 67. A compartment in front of a motor vehicle ers. where driver sits. 68. A mythical Greek hero. 70. An independent state within the British 69. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Commonwealth located on the Fiji Islands. Chad. 76. Slightly open. 71. The battle in 1806 in which Napoleon deci- 78. Green with growing things. sively defeated the Prussians. 80. Imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of 72. A theocratic republic in the Middle East in the time) from 206 BC to 221 and expanded its western Asia. boundaries and developed its bureaucracy. 73. Young sheep. 81. A collection of facts from which conclusions 74. (used of count nouns) Every one considered may be drawn. individually. 82. A lack of vitality. 75. (prefix) Within. 83. A legal document codifying the result of 77. 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Portman McBride to JoinCooper in to direct Cameron Crowe?s next movie 1st film in Jerusalem anny McBride Confirmed to Join Bradley being kept under wraps and while the foul- Cooper in Cameron Crowe’s Next Movie. mouthed star of HBO’s “Eastbound & Down” may sraeli film officials say Israeli-American actress Natalie DHot off a hilarious turn in Sony’s “This Is strike some as an odd choice to work with Portman will direct her first feature film, based on an auto- the End,” Danny McBride has signed on to join Crowe, the director has gambled on funny Ibiographical novel by celebrated Israeli writer Amos Oz. Bradley Cooper in Cameron Crowe’s next movie, actors before, casting Jay Mohr in “Jerry Yoram Honig of the Jerusalem Film Fund and a publicist for TheWrap has learned. Emma Stone and Rachel Maguire” and Jason Lee in “Vanilla Sky.” McBride the film said yesterday that Portman wrote the screenplay and McAdams also star in the Sony film, which Scott will soon be seen reprising his beloved role as will also star in the movie as Oz’s troubled mother. They say Rudin is producing with writer-director Crowe. Kenny Powers on the final season (for real this Portman is to arrive in October in Palestine to cast local actors. The project is rumored to be a revamped ver- time!) of “Eastbound & Down,” as well as in HBO’s The movie will be filmed in Jerusalem in early 2014. It’s not sion of Crowe’s old script “Deep Tiki,” which had original movie “Clear History,” which stars Larry decided if the film will be shot in Hebrew or English. Honig’s been slated to star Ben Stiller. An individual David and Jon Hamm. He’s also been busy fund is providing $400,000. The film is based on Oz’s 2002 familiar with the project tells TheWrap that behind the camera, serving as executive pro- autobiography, A Tale of Love and Darkness, about his youth Cooper will play a defense contractor supervisor ducer on David Gordon Green’s “Joe” starring during Israel’s founding years. The publicist spoke on condi- assigned to oversee the launch of a weapon Nicolas Cage and Rick Alverson’s Sundance tion of anonymity to discuss the project. satellite from Hawaii. Stone will play his Air movie “The Comedy.” He’s repped by CAA. The Force liaison-a pretty, ambitious pilot-and news was first reported by the Huffington Post’s together the duo become convinced by mysti- Christopher Rosen in an interview with Cooper cal island forces and a talking computer to help to promote the DVD release of “The Place scuttle the satellite’s orbit. McBride’s role is Beyond the Pines. Travolta Tatum to bring ‘Magic to reunite with Kirstie for new show Mike’ to Broadway

ohn Travolta is reuniting with his former on-screen wife Kirstie Alley for her forth- hanning Tatum is bringing ‘Magic Mike’ to and co-producers Gregory Jacobs and Nick Jcoming TV series. The 59-year-old actor Broadway. The 33-year-old actor-turned-pro- Wechsler. Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey have been worked with the brunette beauty in the 1989 ducer has confirmed the comedy drama assigned to write the songs, while Roberto Aguirre-

bringing one-man C ugh Jackman is hanging up Wolverine’s claws and break- comedy film ‘Look Who’s Talking’ and two movie about male strippers is to become a musical Sacasa - who created ‘Spider-Man: Turn Off the ing out the tap shoes on behalf of the Motion Picture & sequels, in which they played Mollie and in New York’s famous theatre district. Posting on Dark’ - will pen the script. The team are keen to get HTelevision Fund. The Oscar nominee and Tony winner will James Ubriacco, and he is “excited” to be his website, Channing - whose own stripping past the musical up and running, while also preparing transplant his critically acclaimed one-man show from Broadway working with Kirstie again 24 years later. John inspired the 2012 film - wrote: “You knew you were the movie sequel, which Channing previously to Los Angeles for a one-night-only performance benefiting the said: “I’m excited about working with Kirstie getting a sequel, but now you’ll also soon be able claimed would be more “crazy and fun” than the Hollywood non-profit. “Hugh Jackman...One Night Only” will take again, in addition to such terrific talent on the to check out the LIVE stage version ... of ‘Magic first film He said: “It will be a road trip movie, and it place Saturday, October 12, 2013, at The Dolby Theatre and marks show. It’s always a treat to be surrounded by Mike’, The Musical’! Your favourite sexy male strip- will essentially be the movie that everyone thought Jackman’s first time performing the evening of show tunes in people you respect so much both personally per story is hitting the stage and bringing with it the first one was going to be - crazy and fun and Southern California. The event is co-chaired by Jim Gianopulos, and professionally.” Kirstie, who plays lead the best of Broadway. (sic)” The show is being less slice-of-life and less drama. The first one, we chairman and CEO of 20th Century Fox, and his wife Ann, both of character Madison Banks in the series tenta- directed by Channing and his partner Reid Carolin, had to make not so cheesy and campy; this one we whom are longtime supporters of MPTF. This is not the first time tively titled ‘Kirstie’s New Show’, is also an along with the film’s director Steven Soderbergh are going to swing for the fences.” Jackman has helped out the organization. In 2007 he performed executive producer for the new comedy series and co-hosted the organization’s “A Fine Romance” evening of and also cannot wait to work with John again. entertainment. The MPTF offers a long list of charitable programs The 62-year-old actress wrote on Twitter: for industry veterans, such as financial assistance for rent, mort- “John Travolta is gonna be on our new show gage, food and extraordinary healthcare issues. “Through Jim KIRSTIE!!!!!! SOOO excited to work together Gianopulos I became aware of MPTF’s deep roots in Hollywood again!!! We are gonna have a BALL!! (sic)” The Levine texted ex-girlfriend show focuses on the life of Madison who is Jackman and their amazing work helping entertainment industry col- show to LA for MPTF benefit leagues in need and the simple concept of taking care of our shocked when the son she gave up at birth own,” Jackman said in a statement. “Films, television and theatre comes back into her life. Producers will begin about engagement shooting scenes in early August and the show have brought me great success throughout my career and it is dam Levine informed ex-girlfriend will debut on December 4 on TV Land, with one of my greatest pleasures to give back by putting on a show Nina Agdal of his engagement via John’s appearance coming later in the season. as a benefit to support MPTF.” Atext message. The Maroon 5 singer - who announced he will marry Victoria’s Secret babe Behati Prinsloo last week - left the model “heartbroken” after she learned of his impending nuptials through an impersonal note, according to the New played a ‘dirty York Post newspaper. Adam, 34, briefly Bullock dated the 21-year-old beauty earlier this year after he and Behati ended their one- year romance in May. ‘The Voice’ USA gypsy child’ in mother’s operas coach was spotted on holiday with Nina in Los Cabos, Mexico, in June, but quickly andra Bullock always played a “dirty gypsy child” in her mother’s operas when she reunited with Behati following the get- was growing up. The 48-year-old actress regularly accompanied her singer mum away after realising he still had feelings for SHelga Mathilde Meyer on her European opera tours and, although she couldn’t sing, the Namibian model. Adam was reported- Sandra would often make it on to the stage as a poor character. She revealed: “I was raised ly not “serious” about his relationship with in a household of musicians, opera singers between Europe and the States and you know Nina and decided to win Behati back. A when you embark on a craft you either commit to the craft and you work hard or you don’t source said: “The Nina thing was not that do it. I didn’t really sing. There was always a dirty gypsy child in every opera if you look, serious and was not going to last. After there was always one, and that was always me.” Sandra - whose father was John W. Bullock, Adam broke up with Behati, he couldn’t an employee of the US Army and part-time voice coach - admits she loved being on stop thinking about her. He knew he real- tour with her German-born mother. The Oscar winner - who took her three- ly loved her and wanted to be with her.” year-old son Louis with her on her promotional tour for new movie ‘The Heat’ The singer’s 24-year-old fiancÈe recently - says life backstage at the opera and on the road was a “fantasy” existence. said she was “so happy” about becoming During an appearance on UK TV show ‘Daybreak’, she explained: “To me it the future Mrs. Levine and revealed that was just life, I got to hang out backstage with the seamstress or the make- Adam proposed on a traditional bended up artist. It was fantasy, the little kid where it was make believe constantly knee. She said: “I am so happy and excited happening and my mother was this gorgeous singer who just worked and still can’t believe it’s true! It was a one- very hard and it was just our way of life.” knee thing! It was serious, it was very old school!” — Agencies LIFESTYLE37 THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 MUSIC & MOVIES Bollywood star Salman Khan charged with homicide n Indian court yesterday charged Bollywood case has dragged on for almost 11 years, and star Salman Khan with culpable homicide blamed the legal system in part for delays. “It has Aover a 2002 hit-and-run case that could land been unduly delayed and today, when almost 11 him behind bars for 10 years, his lawyer and reports years have passed by since the date of the incident, said. Khan, 47, is alleged to have rammed his Toyota In this the charges have been framed by the competent Land Cruiser vehicle onto a pavement and over five photograph court,” Memon said. Petitioner Abha Singh, who was sleeping homeless people in suburban Mumbai, taken on present in the courtroom, told media outside the killing one and injuring four others. Khan, wearing a September 26, court that the judge, while framing the charges, grey shirt and black trousers, pleaded not guilty to 2003, Indian said “Salman Khan’s blood contained 30 mg of alco- charges including culpable homicide not amount- police officers hol, according to that he was drunk.” ing to murder in a Mumbai sessions court, the Press escort Bollywood Mumbai’s laws prohibit anyone from driving or Trust of India (PTI) news agency said. film actor Salman attempting to drive a vehicle if their blood alcohol Prosecutor Shankar Erande asked the judge to Khan to a city levels exceed 30 milligrams per 100 millilitres of frame the charges yesterday, rather than adjourn court in Mumbai, blood. the long-running case, as the actor was going for a hearing in a Singh has filed a separate petition questioning abroad for two months, which could further delay it hit-an-run case in the decade-long delay in trying Khan. Khan-known going to trial, PTI said. The judge then read out the 2002 in which the for his muscular physique and off-camera fits of charges, which carry a maximum sentence of 10 actor was temper-has been a controversial figure since he first years in prison. Khan was earlier being tried under involved that broke into Bollywood in the late 1980s in the lesser charges of rash and negligent driving but killed one romance film “Maine Pyar Kiya” (I Fell in Love). In prosecutors filed an application for the charges to homeless man 1998, he spent more than a week in prison for be upgraded, which the court upheld this February. and injured four killing endangered Indian gazelles in the northern Khan’s lawyer Majeed Memon told reporters the others. — AFP state of Rajasthan. — AFP Punk, rap, flamenco: Crisis protest songs rock Spain

US actress Sharon Stone talks during a press opportunity in Villa Borghese on July 22, 2013. — AFP Sharon Stone in musical hailing

Gorbachev’s Green Cross Spanish musician Mala Rodriguez performs on the stage of the Mulafest Festival. — AFP photos haron Stone and Cat Stevens will but only if we act now,” Stone said in a n a dark bar, Diego Rodriguez and his friends rap. The first single from it, “La Rata”, alludes to take part in a musical in September statement. are thrashing out some of the wildest, angriest what she calls a “crisis of values” in the country. Shonoring an environmental group Stone will function as the storyteller in Imusic in Spain: blistering guitars, keening “There’s the prime minister, that bastard, why did founded by former Soviet leader Mikhail the piece, guiding the audience back punk vocals, barking saxophone and trumpet. we vote for him?” she moans, dropping her con- Gorbachev, organizers said yesterday. The through time from 2050 to today, show- This is protest music, Spanish style-and after five sonants in her sultry Andalusian accent as the rap musical “2050: The Future We Want” will ing how to resolve some of the critical years of on-and-off recession, it has an enthusias- mounts to a climax. “I have heard a lot of musi- be performed on September 3 at the challenges facing the world, including cli- tic audience here in the working class Madrid cians in Spain who are politically engaged and United Nations in Geneva to mark the 20 mate change and poverty, the statement suburb of Vallecas. Dressed in black, young fans not afraid to express their anger,” said Rodriguez, years since Gorbachev, a Nobel Peace said. pogo on the dance floor, slamming into each 34, known as “La Mala”, or “Bad Girl”. Prize laureate, founded Green Cross The musical is being co-produced by other as the band rampages through “Familia Y “Rap was the only way I found to do it when I International to address environmental Green Cross and Peace Child Real”, its anthem against Spain’s increasingly was young,” she told AFP. “Right know, in hard issues as well as poverty and insecurity. International, which began setting up unpopular monarchy. times when things are tight, you see who is The US actress and the British musi- musicals during the Cold War in an “An illegal system, imposed by the sons of fas- armed for the fight.” Observers say the main- cian, who since the late 70s has gone by attempt to bring young people from the cism! The Bourbon king is robbing me from dawn stream music industry is resisting the wave of his Islamic-convert name Yusuf Islam, will United States and the Soviet Union to dusk!” Diego sings, breaking off to lay on a protest, however. “La Rata” has made no mark on be joined by a cast of 40 youths from together to help resolve the conflict. The catchy Caribbean ska rhythm with his trumpet. “It a Spanish top-40 chart dominated by interna- around the globe, aged eight to 25, and a cast will begin two weeks of intensive is a very direct form of music, which deals with tional stars such as Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna. 100-strong choir. “I can’t wait to start rehearsals on August 18 in Geneva, the social issues,” says Diego, 32, a teacher by profes- La Mala’s new album is “an invective against com- working with young artists from all over organizers said, adding that they aimed sion but currently unemployed, with brown hair placent cultural attitudes towards the crisis our the world who, 20 years after president to make the show available to schools down to his tattooed shoulders. “Ska punk wasn’t country is undergoing”, according to the editor- Gorbachev launched his global mission, and organizations after the September 3 very popular in Spain until about 10 years ago. in-chief of the Spanish edition of Rolling Stone are showing that there is a way forward, performance. — AFP But I think slowly people are starting to appreci- magazine, Beatriz G. Aranda. ate the spirit of punk,” he adds, smoking wearily “The groups that grab the attention of the after an hour roaring and hopping about on media and public have a naive and individualistic stage. vision of the world,” the editor told AFP. “The Spanish musician Mala Rodriguez performs “A lot of our songs are about how bad the jobs protest song has taken on pejorative connota- on the stage. situation is, and the political system that we don’t tions in Spain and that has not helped.” believe in. We try to focus the songs on our own Flamenco: Spain’s original protest music new album of protest songs later this year. Since ‘Despicable Me 2’ experiences: being unemployed, earning no Known for rapping on social themes, Mala the early 1990s he has fused flamenco vocals money, having to pay the mortgage.” Like much Rodriguez is proud of her roots in her native with blues and rock ‘n’ roll, singing poignant satir- alternative music in Spain, the songs by Diego’s southern Andalusia-one of the parts of Spain ical ballads in a gravelly voice with soaring cho- band Oferta Especial-currently planning a new hardest hit by the recession. She says her style of ruses. His new album will mix in funk, rock and album-echo the mass street protests in Spain rap is influenced by flamenco, the traditional Latin styles, with lyrics about corruption scandals denied release in China over recent years. Like the demonstrators, singers gypsy lament native to her home region and and the evictions of ruined homeowners that complain of social injustice, economic hardship itself an age-old form of social protest. have sparked outrage in Spain. “The songs are and political corruption, outraged by scandals “Flamenco, like rock, is a music form created by about protest, the crisis, the cuts, the war of the that have even touched the conservative Prime those excluded and marginalized in a capitalist rich against the poor,” says, Ocana, 56, recalling Minister Mariano Rajoy. society,” explained Aranda. “Flamenco has been his own deprived upbringing in the south. “I’ve At the hip hop end of the spectrum, June saw politically engaged since the beginning.” been a child of crisis since I was born,” he says. the release of a new album by Mala Rodriguez, Another Andalusian musician with flamenco “When nothing is being done, you have to make the Latin Grammy-winning princess of Spanish roots, Chico Ocana, says he plans to release a something happen. That is why I sing.”— AFP Soderbergh donates $10K to Lee’s Kickstarter project

pike Lee thanked Steven Soderbergh in a recent interview for doing the right thing by supporting independent film- Smaking. The “Old Boy” director, who is trying to raise $1.25 million on Kickstarter for his newest joint, told Next Movie that Soderbergh was one of three backers who have pledged $10,000 to the project, which has racked up just espicable Me 2” has been denied a percent, according to data by China’s State under $105,000 total. The generous theatrical release in China, TheWrap Administration of Radio, Film and Television. donation earns Soderbergh the top “Dhas learned. It is not clear why the China has been a particularly difficult mar- prize: A dinner and basketball date with country rejected the film and whether it had to ket for Universal to crack in recent months. The Lee. do with censorship issues, but the Universal studio did manage to secure a berth for its “I’m taking him to dinner and we’re film - a juggernaut at the global box office - other summer blockbuster “Fast & Furious 6,” going to the game together,” Lee said. Fight Club gets a sequel t will not get a chance to crack the second but the film will not open in China until this Lee, an avid New York Knicks fan, calls largest film market in the world, according to a Friday, almost two months since its US debut the incentive the “playa-playas” award, time as graphic novel Chinese film executive. in the United States-and that could be trouble because recipients will have to honor to The rejection potentially denies the film for the film, which is not in 3D. huck Palahniuk is planning to follow- comic in an email on his site: “About the sit in his wife Tonya’s seat “front row in up his 1996 “Fight Club” book - and it graphic novel, it’s true. Chelsea Cain has tens of millions of dollars of box-office rev- Films that are made in 2D need to hit the the best house at the world’s most enue. Universal declined to comment. The China market as close to their premiere in oth- Cwill arrive as at least one graphic been introducing me to artists and cre- famous arena - Madison Square Garden.” decision continues what is shaping up to be a er countries or they run the risk of competing novel, likely more. The original book, of ators from Marvel, DC and Dark Horse, and Soderbergh has, apparently, not yet course, was adapted into a movie in 1999, they’re walking me through the process. It summer of frustration for Hollywood when it with pirated versions of themselves, according Spike Lee requested which NBA opponent he’d comes to China, where authorities turn down to the Chinese film executive. Even without its directed by David Fincher and starring will likely be a series of books that update like to see the Knicks take on. “I don’t even know if he likes Brad Pitt and Edward Norton. Palahniuk’s the story 10 years after the seeming end high-profile films like “World War Z” and send release in China, “Despicable Me 2” has gener- sports, so I’m gonna pick the game for him,” Lee added. “But I’m promotional activities into a nosedive. ated nearly $600 million worldwide and “Fast & original announcement fell somewhat of Tyler Durden. Nowadays, Tyler is telling giving a huge shout-out to my man Steven Soderbergh for the under the radar during the craziness that the story, lurking inside Jack, and ready to Earlier this month, Disney was forced to Furious 6” has racked up more than $700 mil- support and I’m really humbled with Steven coming on board cancel a visit by star Johnny Depp and produc- lion globally. was Comic-Con. He mentioned it during launch a comeback. Jack is oblivious. and doing that. Thank you, Steven.” the “Ode to Nerds” panel with fellow writ- Marla is bored. Their marriage has run er Jerry Bruckheimer to China to promote “The There’s a reason why studios are desperate The movie Lee hopes to make with the money fans are willing Lone Ranger” after its release date in the coun- to break into the country, however. Among the ers DC Pierson, Patrick Rothfuss, Cory aground on the rocky coastline of middle- to provide does not have a title yet, but the director described it Doctorow, Austin Grossman and Robyn aged suburban boredom. It’s only when try became a moving target. Though China’s films did secure Chinese releases this year, on his Kickstarter page as being a “funny, sexy, and bloody” tale film market has continued to grow more than “Iron Man 3” has brought in $121 million from Schneider, according to their little boy disappears, kidnapped by about “human beings who are addicted to blood.” “And it’s not ChickPalahniuk.net. Tyler, that Jack is dragged back into the 35 percent through the first half of 2013, rev- the country while “The Croods” grossed $63 ‘Blacula,’” Lee assured. — Reuters enue from imported films has shrunk by 21.3 million. — Reuters Now he has confirmed the coming world of Mayhem.” —Reuters lifestyle THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 FEATURES

During summer, Ramadan and Eid periods: Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort offers breezy stays for Kuwaitis

azagan Beach & Golf Resort, the leading Wide range of international dining options tourism destination in the Arab World, has The resort has recently strengthened its F&B Munveiled family summer packages for positioning the world of culinary delights with the Kuwaiti visitors until 30 September2013. The resort opening of “Fauchon”, a French brand offers fresh is offering tailored packages including stay 4 nights products, pastries, catering services, unique prod- pay 3 and stay 7 nights pay 5 plus extra benefits. ucts, corporate gifts, tray meals as well as a cafÈ and The packages are in response to the rising a lunch counter. This was aimed at offering unbeat- demand from Kuwaiti high end tourists for luxury able guest experience, especially for Arab guests. stays, attracted by breezy beautiful weather during The resort is attracting more hospitality service summer time.

The package includes: A stay in a double room for two adults and two kids under the age of 12 Breakfast buffet for 2 adults and 2 kids. Meals for kids Access to Baby Club, Kids Club and Club Rush Access to leisure and wellness activities including biking, tennis, archery, fitness centre and hammam steam room Airport shuttle transfers by scheduled shuttle year. This boom is expected to continue as the entire service North Africa region has gained reputation as an ide- Ramadan at Mazagan al place for holidays, because of its cool climate and Moreover, Mazagan has announced its Ramadan safe environment. offers with a special focus on family tourists from Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, located 90 km Kuwait. The resort’s Ramadan offers Iftar for one in south of Casablanca in El- Jadida, is a coastal desti- an enchanting Arabian ambiance. The offer also nation resort overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Set incorporates complimentary access for children. around a magnificent internal courtyard, the resort’s Mazagan offers various relaxing and entrainment 500 rooms boast unspoilt views of the ocean, attractions and experiences including Mazagan Spa lagoons, golf course, landscaped gardens and a and special entertainment activities at Kids Club and stunning swimming pool in the center. Mazagan Club Rush and quality dining experiences at a vari- encompasses a 250-hectare site including an 18- ety of dining options and bars offering Moroccan hole golf course designed by Gary Player, a 7km and Oriental cuisines, seafood specialties, stretch of beach, a variety of restaurants and bars, a Mediterranean, Italian, Asian and French cuisines. nightclub designed by Jeffrey Beers, an award-win- Eid specials providers to support strong demand from GCC visi- ning spa, a wide range of sport and leisure activities Kuwaiti tourists are welcomed at Mazagan this tors during festivals taking place in North Africa. and one of the largest conference centers in the year with half board offers and kids for free with Mazagan, the ideal Arab destination region. 67 luxurious villas are situated alongside the rooms starting from USD 165 for one person per Mazagan,managed by Kerzner International, is golf course with fantastic views of the Atlantic coast- room per night between 8 till 12 August 2013. attracting a large number of Kuwaiti families every line. 5 free things on Hatteras Island, NC atteras Island along North Carolina’s ships, an idea that other military leaders of Ferry from Hatteras to Ocracoke Outer Banks is a fickle but alluring the time openly ridiculed. In September At the end of Hatteras Island, near the Hplace. The island juts into the Atlantic, 1923, Mitchell’s bombers sank two obsolete museum, you can take a free ferry from making it a bull’s-eye for high winds, waves warships off Cape Hatteras from the air to Hatteras Island to Ocracoke Island, which is and the occasional hurricane. Cautious vaca- prove his point. The local airfield is named still part of the national seashore. The ferry tioners listen to weather reports regularly to after him. Admission is free; donations are takes about 40 minutes. make sure they don’t need to evacuate encouraged. On Ocracoke, you can visit a British ceme- ahead of an approaching storm. In August tery and the Ocracoke Lighthouse, built in Bird walks, moving islands and more 1823 and noted for its white exterior. The The US Fish and Wildlife Service offers Ocracoke cemetery has four of the 34 victims numerous opportunities to learn about from the HMS Bedfordshire, which a German nature, many of which are free. One new pro- torpedo struck and sank on May 12, 1942. A gram teaches visitors (and maybe some resi- fifth body washed up on Hatteras Island and dents) about barrier island migration and is buried there, next to a British sailor from why the ocean keeps cutting into NC the merchant vessel San Delfino, which was Highway 12, creating new inlets. About 400 also torpedoed by the Germans. — AP species of birds live in the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, and the USFWS offers free tours three days a week from late spring to mid-autumn and at least once a week the rest of the year. This Aug 24, 2011 file photo shows a ferry from Ocracoke Island arriving in Hatteras, NC. 2011, Hurricane Irene closed the only road the beach. The best part about Hatteras? Lighthouses across a bridge to the island, NC Highway 12, Most of what makes it special is free. The National Park Service charges admis- for weeks, and Superstorm Sandy did the sion to climb both the Cape Hatteras and same again last fall. Without the road, get- The beach Bodie (pronounced bah’-dee) Island light- ting to and from the island requires two ferry The Cape Hatteras National Seashore houses. But nothing stops visitors from look- rides - one from the mainland to Ocracoke makes up much of Hatteras Island, meaning ing at the lighthouses and admiring them Island, and a second one from Ocracoke to there’s no development except in the seven from the ground. Hatteras. villages - Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Bodie Island just underwent a $5 million And yet the island’s appeals are irresistible Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras. Some beaches makeover and was opened to the public in - its beauty, its serenity, its calm. Yes, you can are so narrow that waves lap under homes, April for the first time in its 141-year history. Image provided by the National Park find plenty to do, such as fishing and wind while others are so wide that you’re out of The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, recognized Service shows the renovated Bodie Island surfing. But Hatteras also is the place to sit breath by the time you get to the water, even by its famous black-and-white barber pole This 2011 image provided by Jeff Lewis Lighthouse on North Carolina’fs Outer on the beach, walk on the beach and nap on if you’re lucky enough to stay in an ocean- Banks. stripes, is the tallest brick lighthouse in the shows a black skimmer at the north end of front home. Vehicles are generally allowed United States. It was moved in 1999 to pro- Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, located on the beach, although not on the beaches tect it from beach erosion. on the north end of Hatteras Island, NC. in front of the villages during tourist season. Rules protecting birds and turtles mean driv- ing is banned along some popular fishing areas at times so be sure to check.

Graveyard of the Atlantic museum Some 600 shipwrecks litter the Hatteras coastline, giving rise to its nickname, Graveyard of the Atlantic. Most of the wrecks have been blamed on Diamond Shoals, an area of shifting sand bars that extends 14 miles (22.5 kilometers) into the Atlantic. The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras is dedicated to local seafaring histo- ry. The museum’s focal point is a 12-foot-tall (3.6-meter) lens made in 1854 for the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. It’s known as the first-order Fresnel lens (first order refers to size, Fresnel was the name of its designer). Other artifacts include an Enigma machine from a German U-boat, This image provided by the NC Maritime Museums shows an exhibit that opened last used to encrypt and decode messages, and a month at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum on Hatteras Island, NC, on the role of a display about Billy Mitchell, who proved in ship called the Cutter Mercury in the War of 1812. — AP photos the 1920s that airplanes could sink battle- File photo shows a woman walking along the beach in Frisco, NC on Hatteras Island. lifestyle THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013 FEATURES Artist creates wearable art in her home

urrounded by the steady chirp of bird- song, Laverne Zabielski, an artist and Swriter, wraps a pole with fabric and string at her house in the wavy green hills of Wayne County, Ky. Later she will apply dye inspired by a combination of color theory and walks in the foothills surrounding her home, which is miles from Monticello. It will form a pattern on the fabric while drying. Then the fabric will be unspooled, a process Zabielski compares to unwrapping a gift: She never knows exactly what she’ll unfurl. That’s what makes Zabielski’s shibori dyeing unique. Her hand-crafted process includes scouring the fabric to prepare it, dying it, Some of deciding what kind of garment to make Laverne from the fabric, then sewing the fabric into Zabielski’s that piece of clothing. wearable art, Zabielski wears a sleeveless jumper she including this made. Its colors are peachy rust and cream bolero, is and deep yellow. The palette looks as if the featured in warm humid day outside has taken up resi- Laverne Zabielski, wearing a dress she made herself, took the rope off a roll of fabric her home. dence on Zabielski herself. That’s the way she had dyed using the Shibori technique in her home. Zabielski, 66, wants her wearable art to look in tune with the seasons. Zabielski studied Japanese shibori silk dyeing with renowned fabric artist Arturo Alonzo Sandoval at the University of Kentucky. In 1998 a friend sug- gested that she learn to dye silk so she could make the handmade books from which she read during performance readings.

Laverne Zabielski and Larry Vogt’s house is nestled in the woods near Monticello, Kentucky. — MCT photos

art, equipment for dyeing, sewing machines and musical instruments. A pot of chicken soup simmers on the stove. Two dogs, big and slow and sweet-tempered, seek pats on their heads. “We don’t know if we live in our studio or work in our home,” Zabielski said. “I’m always working and never working. ... It’s not a lot of work. It’s not like I’m huffing and puffing.” But it is a lot of tactile manipulation of the fabric, zipping up and down the stairs of the three-level cabin. The three shades of green she will get by mixing a dark yellow with a little black will yield a wearable jacket. Zabielski likes her designs to flow, which is not possible if an item is too closely fitted. Some of Laverne Zabielskiís wearable art is featured Size-specific items are difficult to sell for a in her home. craftsman who keeps a limited inventory, Zabielski decided to focus her artistic tal- and space is at a premium in the cabin. ent on the silk dyeing when she was waiting Zabielski is not worried about having her in the hospital after her 26-year-old son had designs copied, she said. Each of her items is a paralyzing accident. “I had to simplify what unique and handmade. The wearable art I was to learn; there were so many colors, so business pays for itself and yields some extra many techniques,” she said. “I made another money, she said. She and Vogt try to lead a decision: to focus on one technique. One simple life. palette. I chose arashi shibori, a palette of In the cabin’s sleeping loft, which shades, and created, not silk covers for my includes sewing machines and a of gar- books, but also wearable art for my perform- Zabielski’s wearable art. ments, a jacket flutters in the breeze. It is ances.” her husband, musician Larry Vogt. Before green with a strand of light rust and is cut at Arashi means storm in Japanese, and the returning to Kentucky in 2008, the couple the bottom into individual strips of fabric palette yields fabric patterns that look as if had lived in Texas, where she had been the that seem to whisper as they move. And Some of they have been lashed with color. She uses editor and publisher of the Motley County while it’s not a canvas or a sculpture, you Laverne three colors for example, rust, red and pur- Tribune. Between them, the couple has 11 would be hard-pressed to deny that it is art. Zabielski’s ple “because that’s how I get depth and children. “It’s very simple, and it’s very tribal,” Zabielski wearable art. movement.” Zabielski shares her cabin with The Zabielski-Vogt household is a mix of said of her design process. — MCT LashFood natural eyelash conditioning system ashFood’s revolutionary Eyelash conditioning system consists of Ltreatment cosmetics that restore and grow longer, thicker and stronger lashes and/or brows, naturally. The brand is the newest division of JB Cosmetics Innovative Eyelash Solutions - the leading developer and manufacturer of pharmaceutical-grade eyelash treat- ments. Cosmetic scientists created this Laverne Zabielski, wearing a dress she made herself, holds her meticu- Laverne Zabielski stands behind a roll of fabric that had been dyed lash-enhancing conditioner by conduct- lous notes about the colors she has used to dye fabric in her home. using the Shibori technique on the porch of her home. ing clinical tests on chemical alternative solutions to lash growth; thereby prov- ing the efficacy of LashFood eyelash enhancers. By infusing Nano-Peptide Technology with natural plant extracts, biotin and soy protein, the break- through results proved that lashes could be transformed into longer, thicker, stronger and healthier ones; in just 3 to tive categories. All LashFood products 6 weeks. are made with natural ingredients in the Hollywood’s choice for natural eye- USA is dermatologist tested & approved; lash conditioners, LashFood has been and has passed consumer skin sensitiza- recently named Marie Claire’s 2010’s tion patch studies (with 0 subjects Top-10 Beauty Solutions. reporting any type of irritations). LashFood is safe, effective, and no With over half a million bottles sold, prescription is required. Its distinction in LashFood can be found in luxury depart- the lash-enhancing market lies in its ment stores, medical offices, fine salons, drug-free and natural cosmetic alterna- and spas, worldwide. Some of Laverne Zabielskiís wearable art is featured in her home. Some of the dye used by Laverne Zabielski to dye her fabric into wearable art. Bollywood star Salman Khan charged with homicide

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A conservator walks over a curtain yesterday in the painting workshop of the Semper Opera House in Dresden, Germany. The curtain was reconstructed in 1984 after the original design by Ferdinand Keller and now needs to be cleaned after almost 30 years. The original from 1878 was burned in the bombing of Dresden on February 13, 1945. — AFP In a small space, think of your walls as giant canvases

f your walls could talk, what would they say? Mine would scream and ask for a towel, because they’re Inaked. There is a never-ending list of possibilities Giant yellow when it comes to wall decor, but that list seems to shrink automatically when the walls belong to a dorm or rent- ed space. When I stepped into my college dorm, I was duck to debut greeted by four white walls. I was excited to be there and was full of ideas for the room, but over time I felt like the bare walls were closing in on me. in Taiwan Empty walls are as unattractive as walls with too much going on. Walls are giant canvases waiting to be filled, and decor allows you to run wild with it. Here are a larger version of the giant inflatable yellow duck few simple tips and rules for covering your walls in a that captivated Hong Kong will grace a port city small space. Ain Taiwan later this year, officials said yesterday. Keelung city council speaker Huang Jing-tai said he Rental/dorm agreement: has signed an agreement with Dutch artist Florentijn To start, be sure your room agreement allows you to Hofman to create an 18-metre-tall (59-feet) version, decorate your walls. Painting or drilling holes might not which is expected to go on public display around mid- be allowed, so be sure to keep the rules of your agree- December and will remain permanently in Taiwan. ment in mind. Some leases say tenants may paint as Huang expects duck fever to sweep Taiwan as it did long as the walls are returned to their original color, but Hong Kong and to draw many tourists to Keelung, not paying attention to the contract will come back to which borders the capital Taipei. haunt you when move-out inspection rolls around. Hong kongers cheered when Hofman’s original 16.5-metre-tall duck, a giant replica of a bath toy, was Wall decals: towed into the harbor in May. Shops sold numerous Removable wall decals frequently will be the best models of it, restaurants created special duck dishes choice for anyone looking to decorate. They come in any used correctly, can give the illusion of a larger space. and thousands turned out to admire it. Taiwanese shape and size imaginable, and may be removed, saved travel agencies got into the act by touting “visiting and reapplied wherever you go. They may be made at Mirrors increase the visual space of a room, but any reflective surface will do. I found a long frameless mirror yellow duck” trips to Hong Kong, while copies home, too, using any design or pattern printed on appeared in several cities in mainland China. The duck removable self-adhesive vinyl. at Wal-Mart and used a circle mirror kit from Target to embellish around it with a few smaller mirrors. I used the even became embroiled in mainland politics in the In the dorms, I made my own decals using vinyl from run-up to the 24th anniversary on June 4 of the Hobby Lobby; in my off-campus space, I chose a large, rest of the kit for other spaces around the room. My room looked larger instantly. Tiananmen suppression of pro-democracy activists by three-dimensional wall decal from Target. One secret to making a small space look larger is China’s army. Budget watch: the strategic use of mirrors. Internet searches on the mainland for “yellow duck” Back to color scheme: were banned after users circulated a mocked-up Decorating can get pricey, especially when it comes online at Craigslist to find functioning decor within a Choose art that integrates and strengthens the color image of a famous 1989 photo, with tanks replaced by to wall decor, but it does not have to cost a fortune to student’s budget. Hanging nail polish or jewelry collec- plan. My color scheme is black, white and turquoise, and plastic ducks. More than 700 messages were left within cover bare walls. Most students don’t have a lot of mon- tions can add shimmery attraction to your room and my wall decals should complement and reflect my color two hours on a Facebook page entitled “Rubber Duck scheme. There are limitless ways decor could do this. ey, so buying from thrift stores like Goodwill or consign- unclutter your jewelry box. ment shops could fit into their budget, Ison says. Your Welcome to Keelung” created by Huang’s office, Rebekah Ison, assistant professor of interior design at although some expressed concern that the harbor was wallet will thank you for it. Embrace personal tastes: the University of Kentucky, says good decor has colors not clean enough for its visitor. “I hope there won’t be Stay true to your style and your preferences because that complement and add to a scheme. any strange smell when I go to see the duck,” wrote Functioning decor: there is no formula for great wall decor. Dwayne On the decal I purchased, I liked the greens and dark- one. “I hope Keelung port will become clean and fresh,” er colors in the leaves and branches because they com- Dual-purpose items are the friends of small spaces. Anderson, co-owner of House by JSD, says everyone is echoed another. Since 2007 the original duck has trav- plemented the turquoise in my room. This type of wall decor mixes style and functionality, different, so what works for one person’s style might not elled to 13 different cities in nine countries ranging making them win-win purchases. I am partial to analog work for someone else. Putting up photo collages of from Brazil to Australia in its journey around the world. Mirror tricks: clocks. I think it adds a vintage sophistication to my friends and family or hanging inspirational posters and Hofman has said he hopes it will act as a “catalyst” to Here’s a trick I learned from my mother’s house in space and it keeps me running on time. wall decals can brighten your corner and turn it into connect people to public art. — AFP Tennessee: Mirrors and other reflective items, when Ison suggested visiting places like Ikea or shopping home. — MCT

In this photograph taken yesterday, Irma Octavia learns to read the Quran during Quran lesson for children at the At Taubah mosque in Jakarta as Islam’s holy month of Ramadan A man stacks enters its second week. Arabic sweets at Indonesian children some as a his shop during young as four years old begin the Muslim fasting the practice of fasting as self month of sacrifice that is taught at home Ramadan, in and at school. Throughout the Baghdad City month, devout Muslims must yesterday. abstain from food and drink Muslims fast in from dawn until sunset when the month of Indonesians break the fast with Ramadan by “berbuka puasa” meal. abstaining from Ramadan is time for Muslims to food and drink purify the soul, refocus from dawn till attention on God, practice self dusk. — AFP sacrifice and charity. — AFP