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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 RABI AL-AWWAL 7, 1438 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Kuwait University Trump names Islamic finance ‘Walking Science Faculty Carson as gold guidance legend’ Brady celebrates 50th housing emphasizes seizes all-time anniversary4 secretary13 real25 deal win20 mark Kuwait football reels as Max 22º chief resigns, team quits Min 11º High Tide 02:37 & 17:07 Vague disciplinary rules blamed for latest chaos Low Tide 10:12 & 22:23 40 PAGES NO: 17072 150 FILS No surveillance By Ahmad Jabr KUWAIT: Kuwait football entered yet another dark tun- of private social nel Sunday night after the head of the football associa- tion resigned after just over three months in office and one of its top teams withdrew from league competition. media accounts Another team is expected to follow suit shortly. Both teams are dropping out after complaints regarding the MoI refutes reports league’s chaotic disciplinary system. KUWAIT: The Ministry of Interior has denied reports Fawaz Al-Hasawi, the owner of English Championship on social media claiming that a new surveillance law side Nottingham Forest, was appointed in August after dealing with these websites is in effect. “The reports authorities dissolved the are absolutely baseless and untrue,” a statement Kuwait Football Association issued by the ministry yesterday noted, adding that amid a clampdown on sports “there hasn’t been any new communication law governing bodies that trig- enacted” as these reports allege. gered strong international Moreover, the statement noted that the ministry is criticism. Hasawi announced committed to its security obligations without his resignation on Twitter late encroaching on personal privacies. The statement Sunday without giving a rea- also underscored that a new information technology son, but his decision came law in effect since Jan 12 has specified the penalties only hours after the competi- violators face, noting that the law does not authorize tions committee at KFA reject- the ministry to intrude on peoples’ privacies. It added ed complaints by two league Fawaz Al-Hasawi that social media users are free to utilize the platform teams over allowing two sides as they see fit, and will only face legal action for any to field suspended players. Social media reports late yes- infractions of state laws. terday said Hasawi had withdrawn his resignation, but Ministry Spokesman Mohammad Al-Awwash said this could not be immediately confirmed. in a later statement that the electronic media law reg- The controversy started two weeks ago, after Al- ulates the media profession and is not applicable to DOHA: Saudi King Salman (left) waves next to the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani during a wel- Arabi Sports Club filed an official protest to the KFA, personal accounts on social media. coming ceremony yesterday. King Salman is on a regional tour to the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait. — AFP claiming that rival Kuwait Sports Club fielded a Continued on Page 13 Continued on Page 13

Anti-austerity Opposition issues more MPs threaten warnings on ministers By B Izzak ple want to restore their seized constitu- reform plans tional and legal rights and want develop- KUWAIT: Opposition MPs yesterday ment without corruption. KUWAIT: A parliament packed with lawmakers who issued more warnings to the prime minis- Subaei also said the Kuwaiti people oppose wage cuts and taxes, and who want to keep ter against retaining a number of minis- also want measures to safeguard public Kuwait’s sumptuous welfare state intact, is threaten- ters in the new Cabinet, saying they will funds and legislation that require the pri- ing the government’s attempts to close a gaping spark tensions with the new National vate sector to shoulder its responsibility in budget deficit. Opposition candidates won about 24 Assembly. Opposition Islamist MP Waleed boosting the state’s resources instead of out of 50 seats last month in a parliamentary elec- Al-Tabtabaei yesterday added Finance those undermining the income of citizens. tion seen by Kuwaitis as a referendum on austerity Minister Anas Al-Saleh to a list of at least Opposition MP Riyadh Al-Adasani measures aimed at dealing with the 2016/17 short- six ministers who have already been urged the premier to form a government fall, forecast at KD 9.5 billion ($31 billion). rejected as potential “crisis makers”. capable of achievement and which will Citizens of the country, one of the world’s wealth- Tabtabaei said on his Twitter account seriously tackle all unresolved issues. He iest, have bristled at recent fuel subsidy cuts and that the return of the finance minister to said the latest government austerity utility price hikes that the government pushed the Cabinet will trigger a crisis between measures have overburdened the income ROME: Italy’s Prime Minister Matteo Renzi announces his resignation during a through the outgoing parliament with relative ease. the Assembly and the government over of citizens, and as such the economic and press conference at the Palazzo Chigi following the results of a referendum on con- But the new lawmakers say they are determined to his role in undermining the “pockets of financial reform package must be abol- stitutional reforms yesterday. — AFP protect basic services and jobs in a public sector, citizens” and for his major failures in man- ished, coupled with curbing squandering which employs more than 90 percent of workers. aging Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), of public funds and corruption. Governments across the Gulf - also trying to rein in the country’s wealth fund. Tabtabaei was Adasani said that any economic meas- Renzi packs his bags spending in an era of flagging oil prices - are watch- referring to accusations that Saleh is ure must not impact the income of citi- ing closely as the government tries to pass more responsible for a series of measures to zens and must not include imposing tax- after referendum rout reforms, including taxing corporate profits and cut- reduce subsidies and raise prices. es, reducing subsidies or raising prices. He ting government wages and benefits. Several MPs have already issued strong also called for restoring all citizenships ROME: Italian Prime Minister Matteo After a first meeting with President Kuwait’s opposition, which includes the Muslim objections to retaining the ministers of revoked for political reasons and not Renzi said his goodbyes yesterday after a Sergio Mattarella to discuss his depar- Brotherhood, liberals, tribal representatives and interior, health, justice, social affairs and revoke any citizenship in the future with- ruinous referendum defeat that was ture, Renzi posted a link on his Facebook independents, say the government should trim oth- labor and education among others. out a final court verdict. cheered by populist leaders and sent page defending his record since he came er costs first, including what it calls “wasted expens- Tabtabaei also charged that a majority of Meanwhile, the constitutional court shockwaves rippling around Europe. “My to power in February 2014. “1,000 diffi- es” such as an overseas medical allowance. By law, KIA board members have been in their yesterday received a new petition chal- experience of government finishes here,” cult but wonderful days. Thanks to every- Kuwaitis, who enjoy the fourth highest gross posts for the past 20 years as if there are lenging the general election on the basis said a downcast Renzi after accepting a one. Viva l’Italia,” he wrote. domestic product per capita in the world, can travel no replacements for them in the country. that the formation of the election com- defeat of almost 60-40 percent over his Renzi, 41, later arrived at the presiden- abroad for specialized medical treatment at the MP Al-Humaidi Al-Subaei called on the mittee to examine the candidates was not constitutional reform bid. The result, tial palace in Rome to formally offer his expense of the government. prime minister not to include any minister in line with the constitution. The court coming on the coattails of Brexit and resignation. Mattarella was expected to Opposition figures elected to the Assembly say that may cause problems with the had rejected a similar petition before the Donald Trump’s US election win, has either accept his resignation, ask him to the allowance, which costs an estimated KD 760 mil- Assembly, saying this will be understood elections were held on Nov 26. plunged Italy into a period of political stay on for a few days in order to pass the lion a year, is used to line the pockets of people with by the Kuwaiti people as a challenge to The court has already received a peti- uncertainty and cast a shadow over the country’s 2017 budget, or appoint a care- ties to government. their decision in the general election last tion challenging the election results in the short- and long-term future of the euro- taker leader until elections can be held. Continued on Page 13 month. He said the outcome of the elec- fourth constituency by candidate zone’s third-largest economy. Continued on Page 13 tion clearly indicates that the Kuwaiti peo- Continued on Page 13 Jayalalithaa dies after long illness

CHENNAI: Jayalalithaa Jayaram, the chief min- Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his O P Panneerselvam, a cabinet colleague, has ister of south India’s Tamil Nadu state and one condolences over her demise. “I will always stood in for Jayalalithaa in the past, but he has of the country’s most popular political leaders, cherish the innumerable occasions when I had repeatedly made it clear he is not replacing died after a prolonged illness, hospital authori- the opportunity to interact with Jayalalithaa ji her and pointedly refused to sit in her chair at ties announced late yesterday night. “It is with (honorific). May her soul rest in peace,” Modi cabinet meetings. “There is no second line of indescribable grief, we announce the sad said on Twitter. Her political party, AIADMK, on defense here, and these are emotive times. demise of our esteemed honorable chief min- Twitter said: “our beloved leader, the Iron lady There is a chance of violence,” said T R ister of Tamil Nadu ... at 11:30pm (local time) of India...Amma, is no more.” Ramachandran, an independent expert on today (December 5),” Chennai’s Apollo Hospital Jayalalithaa was introduced to politics by Tamil Nadu politics. said in a statement released to the media. her cinema screen partner, M G The Press Trust of India said police across Doctors had been treating the 68-year-old Ramachandran, another actor-turned politi- the state had been put on high alert to main- former film star, who enjoys an almost godlike cian, and went on to serve as chief minister of tain law and order, with 2,000 officers sta- status in Tamil Nadu. Hundreds of devotees Tamil Nadu five times. Jayalalithaa remained tioned at the hospital alone in case emotional have kept a round-the-clock vigil outside the hugely popular despite being jailed more than crowds of devoted supporters reacted strong- private hospital in the state capital Chennai once for corruption. The reclusive leader ran ly to further developments. Supporters have since she was first admitted in September suf- her party with an iron hand with no clear line been known to commit suicide in reaction to fering from a fever. Their numbers swelled of succession to govern a state that is home to bad news. Media reports said some Chennai since her condition worsened on Sunday. major auto and IT outsourcing firms. schools would remain closed, while the US “Nothing can kill Amma,” said one man hold- During her latest illness, her picture was put consulate in the city said it had suspended ing a picture of the leader outside the hospital. in a chair at the head of the table at state cabi- services and warned Americans to exercise To millions of her followers, the chief minister net meetings. Her ministers have on occasions caution. MUMBAI: Supporters hold a photograph of Tamil Nadu state leader Jayalalithaa was known simply as “Amma” (mother). been seen to prostrate themselves at her feet. Continued on Page 13 Jayaram as they offer prayers for her well-being at a temple yesterday. — AP LOCAL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 Tribal chief optimistic about GCC summit results

KUWAIT: The Amir of the Ajman tribe Sheikh Sultan bin Salman bin Hethleen stressed the importance of the 37th GCC Summit to be held in Manama, Bahrain today. The summit takes place after Donald Trump’s election as US President, which gives us new issues to be discussed, he indicated. “There are pressing issues waiting on the agenda, such as the political and secu- rity developments in Yemen and GCC coun- tries’ efforts to reach a political solution Sheikh Sultan bin Hethleen there, in addition to the security situation Shield a bigger role in the future.” in other parts of the Arab region including Bin Hethleen said the coincides with Syria, Iraq and Libya, as well as the efforts calls from our Gulf people towards boost- to fight terrorism and the Palestinian ing the GCC joint action “as the confederate His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah GCC Secretary General Abdullatif Al-Zayani cause,” he added. unity between GCC states has become Meanwhile, Bin Hethleen said that all urgent to face challenges and dangers in necessary measures should be taken in the region.” He urged GCC leaders to make light of the ‘escalating Iranian threats’ the Gulf confederation a reality in order to Amir leaves for Bahrain against GCC countries, and called for boost- protect “our Arabian Gulf from surrounding ing the joint policy in facing these joint dangers.” He further expressed high opti- risks “and to keep any external threats away mism that the summit would yield positive to attend GCC summit through unity and by giving the Peninsula results. Economy to feature high Summit is held amid challenges: Zayani on GCC Summit agenda GCC states along with other countries had Tension KUWAIT/MANAMA: His Highness the Amir MANAMA: Economy is highly anticipated huge public sector with low efficiency in pledged more than $7 billion to aid the Syrians. In the meantime, MPs of the Bahraini Council Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah will to be given a priority on the agenda of the some GCC countries, Malallah noted. He Kuwait had hosted three international confer- of Representatives have affirmed the impor- leave for Bahrain today leading a Kuwaiti official 37th GCC Summit in Manama, Bahrain, said there is dire need to reform, and apply ences grouping countries pledging support for tance of the upcoming GCC Summit in facing delegation to attend the 37th Summit of the which kicks off today amid the economic governance, to the public sector, as well as the Syrians affected by the war. A fourth one was the rising political, security and economic ten- GCC Supreme Council and GCC leaders’ meeting challenges the member states have been developing the private sector to attract held in London. sion in the region. The MPs agreed in various with British Prime Minister Theresa May. facing due to the fall in oil prices. national labor. Regarding Yemen, Al-Zayani said the GCC statements that the current unstable conditions The summit is held amid quite significant Through the GCC history, the bloc has Since the GCC was established, the countries had given substantial financial support in the Arab World, mainly the escalation of ter- regional challenges, affirmed Abdullatif Al- realized a multitude of economic and social member state have focused on building for the legitimate government to help it deliver rorism and the economic situation in the Gulf Zayani, the GCC Secretary General. These politi- achievements, but the sharp drops in crude their capabilities with openness and a relief supplies to those in need in the war-strick- countries due to the drop in oil prices, require cal, security and economic challenges warrant prices on the world markets since 2014, vision that set them among the advanced en nation. For its part, Saudi Arabia had estab- the GCC states to unite. solidarity and cooperation among all the GCC have forced the members to adopt ration- countries that mainly hold citizens’ rights lished King Salman Center for Relief and Creating unity between the GCC countries member states and relentless action to attain alization, or rather austerity measures to and interests, he said. Humanitarian Aid to coordinate humanitarian will prevent any outer intervention in the Gulf’s merger among them, Zayani said in an interview withstand the ensued repercussions. They This is the reason they concentrated operations in Yemen, with a special budget esti- own issues, said MP Nasser Al-Qaseer. The Gulf broadcast by the official Bahrain News Agency have been hard at work developing meas- most efforts on offering, and promoting, mated at one billion Saudi riyals. states have the ability to become one of the top (BNA) yesterday. ures to counter any potential deficit in their various services to people, besides building economic powers, as they possess huge financial He indicated that agenda of the GCC summit, budgets, and avoid borrowing. the human capital, and so they have come Integration abilities, strong infrastructure and opportunities due on Tuesday, includes various files related to Approaches to achieve the aspired goals to achieve remarkable progress in educa- Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Khalid bin for attracting foreign investments, he added. political, economic, security and social coopera- mainly focus on diversifying production tion, health and social services, the APIU Ahmed Al Khalifah yesterday expressed confi- MP Mohammad Al-Amadi said meanwhile tion, as well as examining reports filed by the and services, encouraging the private sec- chief said. He referred to the GCC agree- dence that the summit will come up with reso- that the GCC citizens are looking forward for the Ministerial Council, committees and the General tor and supporting youth to have their own ments, bilateral or multi-party ones, mainly lutions to promote the pan-GCC integration, outcome of the 37th summit, hoping the leaders Secretariat. enterprises. Over the years, the GCC leaders aiming to enhance economic and social and joint action. These will be topped with car- would take measures to create a Gulf union to have adopted several resolutions and taken development. rying on with implementation of Saudi King face the growing challenges and threats in the Challenges many steps to push ahead the wheel of But successful implementation usually Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud’s ‘Vision 2030’ for region. Sharing one language is a key factor to Current economic conditions constitute economy, industry, trade and develop- needs changes in the structure of the accelerating the pace of cooperation among the create a strong economic union, he said. some of the major challenges facing the GCC ment, to achieve pan-GGC integration. economies of the Gulf countries, including member states, and enhancing the bloc’s joint On this matter, he mentioned the successful states, he said. The GCC countries had already A major element of economic coopera- legislative and long-term economic poli- action, Sheikh Khalid Al Khalifah said in a press experience of the European Union (EU), despite taken steps at this level, endorsing the joint eco- tion among the GCC states has been the cies. Malallah, in the meantime, called for statement. countries of different languages and back- nomic treaty, setting up the common market Unified Economic Agreement of 1981 that encouraging the creative and innovative He noted that the GCC Ministerial Council in grounds. Meanwhile, MP Jamal Dawoud noted and the customs union. contributed a lot to the advanced stages of youth, offering financial and institutional 2016 approved measures for the completion of the importance of discussing means of resolving Elaborating, Zayani re-affirmed the GCC economic integration among GCC coun- support to small and medium-sized enter- the Monarch’s wise vision, and the leaders the unemployment issues among youth through states’ resolve to face security threats. “They will tries. In the meantime, the GCC has demon- prises (SMEs). endorsed the formation of a joint commission to executing joint-GCC economic projects. not hesitate to take all necessary measures to strated eagerness to promote ties with reactivate economic and development. safeguard their security, stability and defend trade and economic partners, through Reform initiatives The Bahraini chief diplomat pointed to the Unity their sovereignty and interests,” he stressed. numerous framework agreements and Amid the regional and international pivotal role the GCC member states play on the In the meantime, Bahraini Ambassador to The GCC countries have taken an unwavering trade and technical cooperation pacts. developments and escalating challenges, Saudi Arabia Sheikh Humoud bin Abdullah Al approach for upgrading their security and mili- regional and international scenes. The 37th one has to commend the ‘wave of reform Summit will be a good chance to consolidate Khalifa said that the Gulf Cooperation Council tary potentials for defense purposes and safe- Macroeconomic policies initiatives’ that has been worked out by the this role, and further boost security and stability (GCC) countries are heading towards a level of guarding achievements that have been made In order to secure success for econom- GCC members in the aftermath of the in the region, to maintain unity, development, unity and further development. He further throughout the years, Al-Zayani added. ic diversification, there is need for activat- severe falls in oil prices, Kuwait Economic and prosperity in the region. stressed the importance of the 37th GCC He rejected, anew, foreign intervention in the ing a host of macroeconomic policies Society (KES) Secretary General Muhanad Concluding the statement, Sheikh Khalid Al Summit to be held in Riyadh tomorrow, amidst regional countries’ affairs for such meddling con- with the aim of correcting the economic Al-Sane said. Khalifah praised the Saudi King’s presidency of the rising political, economic and security ten- tradicts with international laws and threatens path, Director General of the Arab The downtrend of oil prices over the the 36th Summit held in Riyadh in December sion in the region. The ambassador hoped the the Gulf security and stability, noting the UN Planning Institute (API) Dr Bader Othman past months has been the major challenge 2015, which has helped achieve remarkable summit will result in establishing the sought and prime role in this regard. Malallah said. for the Gulf area, producing pressing need steps for the GCC march, to continue with strong the long-awaited Gulf union to face the chal- On the Syrian refugees’ plight, he under- He urged restructuring the economies to diversify the sources of national income resolute in the Manama summit till the bloc real- lenges and threats and boost economy among scored the GCC countries’ efforts at the public of the member states, so that the private to lessen the impact on their deficits, Sane izes the aspired integration and unity. the GCC states. —KUNA and private levels to help them, noting that the sector could become a major partner in added. He underlined the necessity to production and employment; the govern- focus investments in infrastructure, educa- ment will no longer be the sole employer, tion, health and economy, and in the Key resolutions of GCC summits since 1981 consequently lessening the financial bur- meantime, cut unnecessary spending. den on state budget. More investments, Sane called for identifying the state’s pri- KUWAIT: Bahrain’s capital, Manama, official negotiations with the eco- must be complied with when moving ing foreign trade policies for the GCC both state and private, can be thus directed orities to meet housing demands till 2013 will host the GCC Summit on nomic group. hazardous waste across the borders of countries so as to enable them deal to the infrastructure, or the various sectors as a first phase, then till 2050 in a second December 6-7 to discuss several Manama Summit 1988: The member states. with the outside world as a single of production. one. He stressed the momentousness issues and relevant dossiers on the Supreme Council agreed on allowing Muscat Summit in 2001: The economic bloc. The challenge of economic diversifica- empowering youth, and luring foreign promotion of the GCC march and GCC citizens to own shares at joint- Supreme Council okayed the GCC Riyadh Summit in 2006: The tion is closely related to the volume of gov- investors through incentive legislations developments in the region. In this stock companies operating in eco- economic agreement as a replace- Council approved a law on GCC trade- ernment expenditure, which involves a and programs. —KUNA regard, the resolution taken in 1981 to nomic activities in accordance with ment of the unified economic one marks regulating trade relations and form the Gulf Cooperation Council equality and the proposed rules. endorsed in 1981. The council their registration measures. (GCC) member states was a quantum Doha Summit in 1990: The endorsed the implementation of the Doha Summit in 2007: The council leap and a real representation of sev- Supreme Council condemned the customs union on January 1, 2003, expressed its satisfaction over the eral bonds amongst member states. Iraqi occupation of and the reduction of the unified cus- launch of the Gulf Common Market, The resolution was also a key step to Kuwait and stressed the absolute toms tariff. with effect from January 1, 2008. The upgrade GCC relations and address support and solidarity of GCC govern- Doha Summit in 2002: The leaders council approved the development of several challenges. ments and nations with Kuwaitis to approved a document, which con- retail and wholesale in line with the This report reviews the key resolu- liberate their territories tains the petroleum strategy for the requirements of the joint Gulf market. tions taken by GCC summits between The council lauded steadfastness GCC states and ratified the Regional Muscat Summit in 2008: The GCC 1981-2015: of Kuwaitis and their rejection to the Emergency Plan for Petroleum leaders welcomed the coordinative Abu Dhabi Summit in 1981: The occupation as well as the abidance by Products of the member states. The council between Saudi Arabia and Gulf leaders announced officially the their legal government under the Gulf Customs Union becomes reality; Qatar on cementing and upgrading formation of Gulf Cooperation the bilateral relations. Council and stressed that guarantee- Kuwait Summit in 2009: The coun- ing stability in the region is related to cil approved the principle of equality achieving peace in the Middle East amongst GCC citizens in vocational through finding a “fair’ solution to the education and the GCC defense strat- Palestinian cause. egy as well as the development of the Riyadh Summit in 1981: GCC lead- Peninsula Shield Forces. ers agreed the economic agreement Abu Dhabi Summit in 2010: The with the aim of removing obstacles GCC allowed Gulf companies to inau- amongst member states and gurate branches in GCC states. strengthening bonds amongst the Manama 2012: The GCC approved region’s nations. the decision taken by the Joint Manama Summit in 1982: The Gulf Defence Council and the establish- council agreed on establishing the ment of a joint military command. Gulf Investment Corporation with a Kuwait Summit in 2013: The GCC capital of USD 2.2 billion and transfer- leaders decided to form a joint mili- ring the Saudi Arabian Standards tary command and asked the Joint Organization into a Gulf body tasked Defence Council to take the required with specifications and standards in measures for this purpose. They con- the GCC countries. leadership of the His Highness late under the union, which was to take demned strongly the continued Kuwait Summit in 1984: The Gulf Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber effect in January 2003, the GCC would genocides committed by Syria’s council approved the formula govern- Al-Sabah. become a “single customs zone” in regime against the Syrian people. ing the right of citizens’ possession in The council reiterated its call for which a unified 5 per cent tariff is Doha Summit in 2014: The GCC member states. Iraq to respect international conven- applied. Supreme Council endorsed recom- Muscat Summit in 1985: GCC lead- tions, charters and norms signed with Kuwait Summit in 2003: The war mendations and decisions by Interior ers agreed to set a deadline to imple- Kuwait, calling on it to withdraw from on Iraq was the top of the summit’s Ministers on establishing a Gulf police ment GCC economic activities and all Kuwaiti territories. agenda. The Council stressed its sym- apparatus in Abu Dhabi and the approved the unified agricultural and Abu Dhabi in 1992: The Supreme pathy and solidarity with Iraqis in acceleration of forming the joint mili- strategical policy of industrial devel- Council extolled the UN Security their distress because of security situ- tary command. The council stressed opment. Council Resolution 773 that stressed ations there. the GCC commitment to rejecting Abu Dhabi Summit in 1986: GCC the need to respect the Kuwaiti-Iraqi Manama Summit in 2004: The extremist though. approved recommendations on mili- borders, welcoming the steps taken council called on the UN to cooperate Riyadh Summit in 2015: The GCC tary cooperation and allowing GCC by the UN on the demarcation of bor- with the interim Iraqi government so leaders affirmed their support for Bahrain’s streets decorated with citizens to get loans from industrial ders between Kuwait and Iraq. as to return the Kuwaiti possessions finding political solutions to the GCC states’ flags ahead of Summit development banks and funds. Kuwait Summit 1997: The and the national archive controlled by Syrian crisis in accordance with the Riyadh Summit in 1987: The Supreme Council approved three sys- the former Iraqi regime during the Geneva-1, and to Yemen’s crisis based MANAMA: The Kingdom of Bahrain has slated for today. These flags have given a Supreme Council of GCC states tems for the preservation and promo- occupation. on the Gulf initiative. They called for decorated streets across the country spectacular scene to Bahrain’s streets, in endorsed the lending oil system tion of natural habitat, handling of Abu Dhabi Summit in 2005: The accelerating the steps of military and with national flags of the six countries of addition to the GCC’s flag which embod- amongst member states and the radioactive materials and waste man- council endorsed a document on security cooperation amongst GCC the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in ies the deep-rooted ties among the GCC council authorized ministers to start agement, including the measures that standard trade policy, aimed at unify- states. —KUNA preparation for the 37th GCC summit states. —KUNA LOCAL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 Alghanim Industries concludes activities in the 33rd annual NUKS - USA conference

KUWAIT: Alghanim Industries, one of ference, Head of the Corporate Program gives Kuwaiti employees the the largest private companies in the Communications Department at opportunity to develop their leader- region, concluded its sponsorship for Alghanim Industries, Abdullateef ship capabilities through the engage- the 33rd annual conference of the Abdulazeez Al-Sharikh, said: “We par- ment and counsel of the company’s National Union of Kuwaiti Students ticipate in this conference every year senior leaders. Building a strong (NUKS) USA branch, which took place because it is the largest gathering of Kuwait workforce is a strategic priority from 24 to 27 of November in San Kuwaiti students in the United States, for the company, and its participation Francisco, California, under the slogan and it gives us an opportunity to in the NUKS conference is an impor- ‘Youth Awareness for a Lasting Nation’. interact directly with these exception- tant part of these efforts. The conference was conducted al students. We at Alghanim Industries The sponsorship of the annual under the patronage of the Minister recognize the importance of educa- NUKS conference in the United States of Education and Higher Education, tion, and that is why we dedicate comes as part of Alghanim Industries’ Dr Bader Al-Essa, and was attended many of our Corporate Social Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by the Ambassador of Kuwait in the Responsibility initiatives towards it. program, which is committed to United States, Sheikh Salem Al- We also continuously train and devel- empowering the underprivileged, Sabah, as well as a number of promi- op our employees through our in- supporting education and encourag- nent media figures and representa- house learning and development ing entrepreneurship. It is worth not- tives from several private sector department. We wish all of our stu- ing that the company was the companies. dents in the United States the best of Strategic Sponsor for the fifth annual Alghanim Industries participated in luck during their studies and wish Tmkeen Youth Symposium, an initia- the career fair, where representatives them success in their professional tive that provides youth with valuable of the company hosted a workshop to careers. Our youth have huge poten- insights about entrepreneurship from help students build a strong resume. tial, and we would be happy to have industry leaders, academics and They were also present at the compa- them as Alghanim Industries interns experts, and was held under the ny’s booth during the fair to answer or employees in the near future.” patronage of the Emir, H.H. Sheikh students’ questions about the compa- The company has been actively Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah. The com- KUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with Head of ny and available job opportunities. working to increase its Kuwaiti work- pany is also the largest supporter for the Board of Trustees of the Arabian Horse Center Alaa Al-Roumi and members of the Board. —KUNA With the conclusion of the confer- force through a variety of initiatives. INJAZ-Kuwait, as it encourages its ence’s activities, Alghanim Industries One example is the Alghanim Future employees to volunteer regularly in held a draw as part of the “Night Leaders Program, which is a special INJAZ’s different programs. In addition Show”, and presented the winners program to develop the professional to being a platinum sponsor of Crown Prince meets Arabian with valuable gifts from X-cite. skills of talented Kuwaitis who have “ArabNet Conference” and providing Regarding Alghanim Industries’ recently graduated from college. In free event tickets to 100 university Horse Center members sponsorship of this year’s NUKS con- addition, the Kuwaiti Mentoring students in Kuwait.

KUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received yesterday at Bayan Palace Head of the Board of Trustees of the Arabian Horse Center Alaa Hamad Al-Roumi and members of the Board on the occa- sion of Kuwait National Arabian Horse Festival which was held last November 18-19. The meeting was attended by Chief of Protocol of His Highness the Crown Prince’s Diwan Sheikh Mubarak Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah. —KUNA Jordan ICT Minister inaugurates Zain Technology Conference

AMMAN/KUWAIT: Zain Group, a lead- leading technology solution providers. enabling environment in which we are ing mobile telecom innovator across Also in attendance was the President of able to continue deploying cutting eight markets in the Middle East and the Jordan Telecommunications edge technology.” Africa, announces the successful com- Regulatory Commission, Dr Ghazi Jbour; Gegenheimer concluded, “We oper- mencement of its sixth annual Zain Zain Group CEO, Scott Gegenheimer; ate in a highly competitive industry, Technology Conference (ZTC) yesterday Zain Jordan CEO, Ahmad Al-Hanandeh; where the margin between success and at Le Royal hotel in Amman, Jordan. and Zain Group CTO, Hisham Allam. failure is very thin. We are required to Held under the patronage of the In her opening keynote address, push ourselves constantly, and together Prime Minister of Jordan, Dr Hani Al- Majd Shweikeh said, “The holding of with trusted partners we devise new Mulki, the conference was inaugurated this important conference in Jordan by operating models to deliver the best by the Minister of Information and Zain Group, a regional telecom pioneer, quality service to customers. This is why Communication Technology, and reflects the Kingdom’s success in the events such as ZTC are so important in Minister of Public Sector Development, global digital arena and its ever-increas- aligning Zain’s ambitions to become a Majd Shweikeh who made an inspiring ing attraction as a regional hub for digi- digital lifestyle provider of choice with keynote address that was appreciated tal innovation. Jordan recognizes the our technology partners’ technology importance of the ICT sector as a key roadmaps and expectations.” driver of economic activity, and this conference’s ability to showcase the lat- Tailored solutions est digital innovations will support our Zain is utilizing the latest technolo- strategy and transition to become a gies in the development of tailored knowledge-based, digital economy.” solutions in areas such as Machine to She continued, “Over the last Machine (M2M) communications, Alghanim Industries’ team is pictured with Ambassador of Kuwait in the US Sheikh Salem Al-Sabah. decade, Zain has played an instrumen- Enterprise (B2B) offerings, and Smart tal role in bringing the latest technolo- City connectivity, in attracting and offer- gies to Jordan and across the region, ing its customers unique and business and we recognize the importance of enhancing mobile solutions. both the public and private sector “I would like to welcome all dele- working closely together to fully exploit gates to ZTC 2016 and to Jordan. There the potential of digitization for the ben- are numerous groundbreaking devel- efit of society at large.” opments taking place in this market The opening session also saw and over the coming days we look for- Zain Group CEO Scott keynote presentations made by Zain’s ward to detailing some of them with Gegenheimer speaks during primary technology partners, Ericsson, you. We hope you take this opportunity the ZTC 2016 conference. Huawei, and Nokia, each of which to network and exchange knowledge, showcased their strategic technology and the desire is for you to leave the offerings in support of Zain’s digital event reinvigorated by the prospects transformation aspirations. In addition, that lie ahead,” said Ahmad Al- renowned consulting firms Detecon Hanandeh, Zain Jordan CEO. and Strategy and made presentations Hisham Allam, Zain Group CTO said, focusing on the experiences of global “We are always enthusiastic to bring our operators in their digital transformation community of technology partners journey. The keynote address present- together to discuss industry develop- ed by Fadi Ghandour, the Co-Founder of ments in the context of Zain’s plans, courier company Aramex and Executive strategy, and ambitions, and we are Chairman of WAMDA Capital was well excited about this year’s event. The con- received and set the tone for the rest of verged communications space is an the conference. environment in constant flux, and the ability to take stock as well as peer Innovation ahead is crucial to succeeding now and Highlighting the significance of the into the future. I hope all participants event being held in Jordan and the grasp this opportunity.” Jordan’s ICT Minister Majd importance of innovation to the com- ZTC 2016 will comprise seven Shweikeh delivers her speech. pany’s overall strategy, Zain Group CEO, streams, which extend to Smart Scott Gegenheimer said, “Jordan is an Networks; Core Evolution; BSS and OSS; by all present. The theme of ZTC 2016 appropriate backdrop in which to host Digital Future; IT Evolution; Quality of is ‘Moving Forward’, and will focus on ZTC 2016, given the emphasis on inno- Experience; Service Innovation; and Zain’s strategy execution as it contin- vation that is driven from the Zain oper- Energy Efficiency and Site Optimization, ues to transform into a digital lifestyle ation in the country, notably the Zain with Zain’s three main technical part- Alghanim Industries’ team is pictured with the conference’s organizers. provider of the highest caliber, invest- Innovation Campus (ZINC), and from ners - Huawei, Ericsson, and Nokia - ing extensively in network and tech- which digital ideas are being injected offering technical sessions at the ZINC. nology upgrades to ensure its individ- into the Group in order to deliver A live stream of the opening and ual and enterprise customers receive unique digital mobile experiences for major presentations of the event is Kuwait Airways network the best and simplest digital mobile our customers.” being provided to 7,000 staff across all experience. The CEO continued, “I would like to Zain Group country operations. The The event saw the attendance of extend a special thank you to the Prime conference is being comprehensively increases to 37 destinations over 700 telecom professionals made Minister’s Office, as well as the Office of covered live on Zain’s social media up of Zain technology, innovation and Information and Communication channels covering many aspects of the New routes demonstrate demand for expansion product development personnel from Technology, and of Public Sector event and a dedicated website across its eight operations as well as Development for their unwavering sup- https://event.zain.com has been KUWAIT: Kuwait Airways, the national representatives from 60 of the world’s port of our efforts and the creation of an established. carrier of the State of Kuwait, announced yesterday that two new routes have been added to its network of international destinations, with the Munich route having already started (30th of October) and Najaf, Iraq, to be added from 1st December 2016. As part of the national carrier’s five- year transformation plan, Kuwait Airways recently announced that it had introduced a new “Winter Schedule”, which saw a revision to its departure and arrival timings across its network, increased frequencies on key routes, and is now seeing the addition of new en flights per week. Flights to Najaf, mercial demands of our passengers,” destinations. Iraq, will start from December 1 and said Rasha Al-Roumi, Chairperson and The addition of Munich has added offer a twice-weekly service, every CEO, of Kuwait Airways. to Kuwait Airways’ existing network Sunday and Thursday. “The addition of these new routes into Germany, served through “While we have stated that some of are part of a growth strategy towards a Frankfurt, and is now operating three the immediate priorities, within Kuwait profitable and sustainable business flights per week to the Bavarian capital. Airways’ five-year transformation plan, model, as well as contributing to posi- Including Frankfurt, this brings the are to consolidate and enhance our tioning the national carrier as the pre- total number of flights to the EU’s most existing network; a profitable airline ferred airline linking Kuwait to the A gift is presented to Jordan’s ICT Minister Majd Shweikeh. populous and largest economy to sev- must always be in tune with the com- world,” Roumi concluded. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 LOCAL

KUWAIT: (From left) Proffesors Redha Al-Hasan, Faiza Al-Kharafi, Mubarak Alobeidi, Ali Alshamlan, and Jassim Al- Professor Osman El-Desouqi, who has been teaching Actor Jamal Al-Radhan (left) and film producer Rashid Hasan. — Photos by Athoob Al-Shuaibi since the 1960s. Al-Mutawa. KU Science Faculty celebrates 50 years

By Athoob Al-Shuaibi through which expressed the special con- nection he has with the Faculty of KUWAIT: Kuwait University’s Faculty of Science. “The pioneers of science in the Science celebrated its golden jubilee at Arab world are in fact the reason why we the Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Theatre in sustain a passion for science - we learned Khaldiya yesterday. The celebration was it from them. I see this passion through held under the patronage of KU President the love and respect the students give us,” Prof Hussain Ahmed Al-Ansari and the he added. Boy scouts of Qais bin Abi Alas current Dean of the Faculty of Science School then performed, and the audience Prof Abdulhadi Bu-Olayan. cheered them by waving flags. Later, The ceremony began with a documen- member of the higher committee and tary depicting the journey of the faculty media committee Dr Arafat Al-Shuaibi since its inception, and how it was gave a vote of thanks. He gave special restored after the liberation of Kuwait, fol- thanks to Kuwaiti veteran actor Jamal Al- lowed by its vision of the future and the Radhan and theater and film producer aspiration to work at the new campus of Rashid Al-Mutawa for their outstanding Kuwait University in Shadadiya. This was voluntary work for the documentary. The followed by a speech about early pioneers ceremony ended with exhibitions of pho- presented by Dr Mustafa Marafi, who tography and student activities, followed made the audience laugh with a poem by lunch. Professor Mustafa Marafi delivers a speech. Professors Abdul Hadi Buolayan, Bader Alomar, and Mubarak Alobeidi.

Professor Faiza Al-Kharafi is honored. Professor Jassim Al-Hasan is honored. Professor Ali Alshamlan is honored.

Professor Fikry Khalaf, who has been teaching since the establishment of the faculty The boy scouts of Qais Ibn Abi Alas School. in 1966. First Deputy Prime Minister praises role of KFH in supporting society

KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and KFH for its pivotal role in supporting the stu- ing KFH is an example for other private institu- Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Sabah Al- dents and the activities of the university, indicat- tions to follow suit. Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah praised Kuwait Finance House (KFH) in recognition of its signifi- cant role in supporting the society. The praise came on the sidelines of the bank’s participation in the golden jubilee of College of Business Administration, Kuwait University in presence of former and current deans and pro- fessors, not to mention a huge number of stu- KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled dents. KFH was accessible through its own Al-Hamad Al-Sabah meets with the outgoing Peruvian Ambassador to Kuwait Heli booth in this carnival, in addition to a team of Castro. — KUNA Public Relations department. Jubilee celebration is a carnival where numerous booths were set up FM receives outgoing to display stellar academic achievements of the university. KFH’s participation affirms its ongoing contri- Peruvian envoy butions in serving the society, yet reflects the continuing cooperation between the university KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Latin American nation. The meeting was and KFH as part of the latter’s interest in improv- Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled attended by Assistant Foreign Minister for ing the educational process. Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received yesterday the the First Deputy Prime Minister and Meanwhile, Kuwait University President Dr outgoing Peruvian Ambassador to the Foreign Minister’s Office Affairs Hussein Al-Ansari, Dean of College of Business country Heli Castro. Sheikh Sabah Al- Ambassador Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser Al- Administration Dr Meshari Al Hajri and officials KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Khaled heaped praise on Castro for his Mohammad Al-Sabah and other senior at the university expressed their appreciation to efforts to enhance Kuwait’s ties with the Foreign Ministry officials. — KUNA Al-Hamad Al-Sabah honors KFH. LOCAL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 Only 1 MP submitted financial disclosure statement so far

By A Saleh maximum of 60 days after assuming new fine and up to one year in prison, while a positions and within six months for those delay beyond 90 days will subject an official KUWAIT: The Public Anti-Corruption already in service when the authority’s charter to a KD 3,000-10,000 fine and a possibility of Authority received financial disclosure state- was passed. dismissal. ments from various state officials on Nov 21 The statement should be updated within and remarked that the statements so far sub- 60 days at the end of three years in the same New students mitted are still less than 10, said informed position and within 90 days after leaving any Kuwait University Rector Dr Hussein Al- sources. The sources added that after the par- position. Officials who delay filing their state- Ansary announced that the university will liamentary elections, 50 new lawmakers ments will be subjected to penal measures accept 756 new students for the second assumed office, but only one statement was including a KD 500-3,000 fine for delaying the semester after it already accepted 5,913 stu- submitted by MP Abdul Kareem Al-Kandari. first statement. In case the delay exceeds 90 dents in the first semester for the academic The sources highlighted that the deadline for days following a warning, the official will be year 2016-2017. Ansary justified the lower all officials to submit their statements is May dismissed from office. On the other hand, number accepted for the second semester to 14, 2017, but newly-elected MPs and public delay in filing a statement update will subject the university’s limited capacity due to limited servants have to file their statements within a the concerned official to a maximum KD 3,000 space and being understaffed.

KUWAIT: This photo released by the Interior Ministry yesterday shows two suspects arrested for kidnap and rape yesterday, as well as drugs and ‘sorcery material’ found 2018-2019 development plan finalized with them. By Meshaal Al-Enezi development goals within the annual reports. Projects Ghaleb Al-Shemmari said Kuwait’s new airport will be one of the world’s best air- KUWAIT: Secretary General of the Supreme Session adjourned ports and will have outstanding facilities qual- Duo arrested Planning And Development Council Khaled For the second time since Nov 21, ifying it as a pioneer in design, conserving Mahdi said the secretariat teams responsible Municipal Council Chairman Muhalhel Al- energy and protecting the environment. He for the annual development plan have final- Khaled adjourned the council’s session yester- added that MPW is keen on using new ele- for kidnap, rape ized the fourth annual development plan day due to lack of quorum after five members ments in the project such as modern air-con- (2018-2019) as a part of the second five-year resigned to run in the parliamentary elections. ditioning systems, using natural light, recy- plan of 2015-2016/2019-2020. After attending cling water and reusing it in irrigation as well By Hanan Al-Saadoun Municipality inspections the annual meeting with UN organizations Diplomats acquitted as using solar power to generate 10 percent Hawally Municipality branch carried out operating in Kuwait, Mahdi explained that the The court of appeals acquitted two Kuwaiti of the airport’s electricity. KUWAIT: Hawally detectives arrested campaigns on stores to check their date of projects listed in the third annual plan 2017- diplomats at a Kuwaiti embassy on charges of Shemmari said that being a gigantic proj- two citizens who kidnapped and raped license. A total of 1,225 stores were inspect- 2018 will be the same in the fourth annual embezzling KD 299,422 yesterday. One of the ect, it needs time for preconstruction meas- a girl in Jabriya. The girl had reported ed while 123 tickets were issued. They plan 2018-2019, with the exception of proj- diplomats had been sentenced to seven years ures, which includes setting up temporary earlier to police about the kidnapping include 52 violations commencing work ects that are already completed. in jail and dismissal from office, while the oth- offices, topographic surveys and building the that took place near her house in before receiving a license, 44 for failure to Salmiya, saying that she was raped in renew the license, 15 for placing a sign At the UN organizations’ annual meeting, er had been sentenced to five years in jail and project’s perimeter. In addition, Shemmari Jabriya. Both suspects had drugs on without proper licenses, as well as two vio- Mahdi gave a presentation on the harmony dismissal from office, along with paying back said MPW has signed a contract to build a them along with material used in sor- lations for practicing work on the roof with- between Kuwait’s development plans and the the embezzled sum and twice the amount in new maternity hospital and that the project cery, the Interior Ministry said in a state- out a prior license, said Faleh Al-Otaibi, UN’s sustainable development goals. Mahdi fines. will start soon. He also noted that a tender will ment. The suspects were sent to con- director of inspections and municipality also disclosed the council’s secretariat gener- be offered for building a police hospital. “The cerned authorities. services follow up in Hawally. al’s suggestion to work on a methodology New airport ministry is also working on building a hospital which will oblige the private sector to include The Ministry of Public Works’ (MPW) for children and one for correctional facilities,” its achievements in the field of sustainable Assistant Undersecretary for Construction he explained. 38 percent early detection of colorectal cancer cases healed

KUWAIT: Head of the National Program for Better health Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer Dr Fahad In other news, an official at Dasman Al-Ibrahim announced yesterday putting the Diabetes Institute (DDI), a branch of Kuwait final touches on the research project dedicat- Foundation for Advancement of Science ed to identify the rates of benign and cancer- (KFAS), reiterated DDI’s keenness on establish- ous colorectal tumors in Kuwait. He added in ing partnerships with various Kuwaiti sectors remarks yesterday that this project will offer a to attain better societal health. comprehensive analysis of the cancer cases DDI holds various events in cooperation that underwent early inspection in all of the with state and private sectors, and schools in country’s governorates. order to raise public awareness in the Kuwaiti The rate of benign colorectal cancer cases society on the importance of healthy lifestyles who underwent early inspection reached 38 and diabetes prevention ways, said Dr Ebaa percent, as the cases were healed following Al-Ozairi, executive chairman for health sector lumpectomy through the colonoscopy. He in DDI. Ozairi made her remarks on the side- pointed to the high turnout in early inspec- lines of the “Diabetes and Middle Eastern Diet” tion of colorectal cancer since the beginning conference, held in cooperation with the of the program till now, as a total of 70,000 Italian embassy to mark the Italian cultural nationals were admitted for the detection week in Kuwait, and in presence of Italian from various governorates. Ambassador Giuseppe Scognamiglio. There are plans for establishing a special- Medical physicians and health specialists ized center to detect colorectal cancer with cannot change societies’ health habits as the capacity of 200,000 patients which is still much as the people themselves could, she under study in order to achieve total protec- said, noting that investing time and efforts in tion from such a disease. The aim of this raising public awareness on such health issues KUWAIT: Interior Ministry’s Undersecretary Lt Gen Suleiman Al-Fahad meets with Head of Iraqi Border Forces Command Hamid Ibrahim and his national program is to early detect the cancer- as diabetes by related organizations would, accompanying delegation. — Interior Ministry photo ous tumors and come up with a remedy eventually, result in positive and promising before it spreads all over the patient’s body, outcomes. he said. Ibrahim stressed the importance of DDI is keen on continued communication MoI commends security cooperation with Iraq introducing colorectal cancer risk factors and with various embassies in the country to bol- disease symptoms, along with the importance ster mutual cooperation, Al-Ozairi said, recall- KUWAIT: Interior Ministry’s Undersecretary Lt coordination, MoI said in a statement. Interior Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled of the early detection of this illness in its early ing one of the Institute’s special programs on Gen Suleiman Al-Fahad praised yesterday the Such meetings also aim at overcoming Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, pointing out the distinc- stages, which gives a great hope in total cure. growing healthy kids that was funded by the joint security cooperation between Kuwait obstacles and difficulties that hinder ways of tive Kuwaiti-Iraqi relations. Meanwhile, He appreciated the continuous cooperation US embassy. Meanwhile, the Italian and Iraq under deep and solid bilateral ties. cooperation between the two sides, in addi- Ibrahim expressed his gratitude and apprecia- and coordination between the primary health Ambassador stated that his country aims, Fahad made his remarks after meeting with tion to enhancing the security readiness levels tion of Kuwait for the generosity and well- doctors and digestive tract and endoscopy through the ongoing Italian week, to promote the visiting Head of Iraqi Border Forces in both countries in light of current security reception they received while in the country, units’ doctors in the hospital as well as the ways of cultural, health, environmental, and Command Hamid Ibrahim and his accompany- developments in the region, he said. and the friendly-cooperation atmosphere that programs’ policies of spreading awareness technological cooperation with various ing delegation, stressing the importance of Fahad conveyed to the visiting Iraqi delega- Kuwaiti officials provided for the visiting over such a disease in the society, he said. Kuwaiti sectors. — KUNA joint and regular meetings in boosting mutual tion greetings of Deputy Prime Minister and guests. — KUNA

WB seeks Kuwait’s aid to mold adept generation

KUWAIT: It is imperative to cooperate with Kuwait to revamp educational curriculums to create a new gener- ation capable of contributing to the development of a robust economy, the World Bank (WB) said yesterday. These remarks were made by WB Senior Education Specialist Dr Ayesha Vawda in a statement to the press after a workshop organized by the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the WB and a national center for the development of education. Moreover, Vawda noted that the pros and cons of an educational reform program have been pinpointed in this workshop, in addition to potential challenges that could encumber this plan. On Kuwait’s approach to educational reforms, she said that the country has developed solid curriculums on the elementary and middle school level, which have been formed with skill and efficiency. The WB Education Specialist also heaped praise on local school administrations for their efforts to usher in a series of educational reforms, as she noted that these schools belong to some of the world’s most preeminent educational systems. Speaking on potential challenges encountered by teachers, Vawda said some of them have not incorporat- ed new teaching methods in order to ensure a solid education, adding that teachers should be given firm support as they help bring this new curriculum to fruition. “I hope that this new educational reforms pro- gram will help pave the way for a vibrant job market and produce students that can meet the needs of the job market,” she said. The educational reforms program is a national proj- ect that aims to ameliorate education in the country, part of a broad development plan undertaken by the Ministry of Education. With a timeframe of five years, the project is at a total cost of KD 10.6 million, with an annual KD 2.12 million budget earmarked for educa- tional courses and workshops. — KUNA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 FROM THE ARABIC PRESS Crime Report The economy Al-Jarida A message to Camera lenses’ those I know thieves caught By Ali Mahmoud Khajah KUWAIT: Three Egyptians who stole camera lenses worth KD 50,000 were busted by criminal detectives e expect Kuwait’s young lawmakers to bring when they sold the lenses at low prices. A Ukrainian peace, joy, culture and art back to Kuwait told police about the missing lenses, and detectives Wthrough which our nation can prosper. Protect found the store was opened by a key and not broken all beliefs, specifically those opposite to yours. Don’t become a part of undecided conflict on power which into. They investigated other stores selling similar involves unfair methods. Osama Al-Shaheen was born in lenses, which led them to the accused. 1979, Rakan Al-Nisf was born in 1980, Omar Al-Tabtabae was born in 1980, Abdul Wahab Al-Babtain was born in 1985, Yousif Al-Fadhalah was born in 1981, Abdul Muggers arrested Kareem Al-Kandari was born in 1981, Ahmed Nabil Al- Fadhl was born in 1977 and Nasser Al-Doussari was born A bedoon and an Iraqi who attacked expats and in 1986. It is about these lawmakers who are below the stole their money and phones in Hawally and age of 40, that I am going to talk today regardless of Salwa were arrested in Salmiya following exten- their political, sectarian or tribal affiliations, if any exist. Relating to them is easier because I went to the same sive investigations. The victims identified the sus- school as they did in the same period. I might have even pects in a lineup. They will be sent to concerned studied with them at university or met them on a foot-

authorities for further legal action. Al-Jarida ball pitch or a park when we were young. We might have even sat a table apart in some restaurant during the 1990s. We might have even shopped from same stores. Harasser beaten We share a lot in common which makes it lot easier to address them today. A citizen beat a man who was harassing his wife in a Jahra Willingly or unwillingly, you now represent our mall, until police arrived. Both men were taken to the thoughts, aspirations and vision of our imminent coun- police station where two cases were lodged - one against try. Just like us, you expressed dissatisfaction with the Al-Anbaa current situations. We shared ups and downs together. the harasser, and another against the two for fighting. That is why I expect a different performance from you. Many people will try to twist your stances to their own Drugs No rights to abuse interests. They will treat you in ways you might surrender to them turning you into losers. The odor of drugs exposed a drug user wanted You will be intellectually intimidated on social media over a rape case. Ahmadi police noticed a car networks in attempts to direct your opinions in favor of By Salah Al-Sayer theirs. They will try to keep you busy with pettty issues parked near a checkpoint, and on approaching it, o what if you are my father. That does not in Los Angeles interrogated the famous Hollywood concerning tumults, prevention and conflicts that you the smell wafted through the open window. The have nothing to do with. Lead the country in the best mean you can rob me”, that was a famous star until he was proven innocent. It was almost suspect was arrested and taken to the proper possible way because people preferred you to many vet- line said by the iconic Egyptian comedian like the US was on the verge of mobilizing a flight authorities to face charges. “S eran iconic politicians, so that you could bring some Adel Imam to his father, Nazeem Sha’rawi in the carrier to prevent a father from beating his rebel- change. You will probably err and make decisions that famous 1970s ‘School Rioters’ play. Such a remark lious kid. won’t appeal to us, but only if you are not followers or Indecent acts might sound totally strange to the Arab world A friend once shared a story with me, saying that directed in such stances even if they were wrong, you whereas in America even inside their homes people when he was young, and whenever he committed a will be respected. Police arrested a couple in the parking lot of a mall are subjected to law. For example, a Muslim hus- mistake, news about it would reach his neighbors Kuwait will never face any regional threats if you after security men noticed a car shaking in an unusual band is held accountable if he assaults his wife even and he would receive double of the penalty he manage to unite the society instead of dividing it. No way. They called the police, who found a man and his after producing one thousand religious fatwas received from his father. This happened because the one will ever succeed in creating a ruckus, if you face allowing Muslim husbands to beat their wives. neighboring parents believed that they were such attempts firmly. Work with unity. Think and make girlfriend inside, who were arrested for indecent acts. decisions together. Your first priority should be our coun- responsible for disciplining all the children in the A while ago, news flew around about celebrity try’s future. You can make these dreams come true. Angelina Jolie’s child abuse accusations against her neighborhood. This meant that, as a child, you had Finally, I would like to point that the so-called boycotters KD 40 theft ex-husband Brad Pitt, and claimed that he had to put up with your parents’ double measures and have gone leaving no trace. The only remains were a few beaten up his son as a result of a fight between accept child abuse, which, according to WHO, has loyal individuals who still believe it is the only way of sal- A Bangladeshi man was attacked with a metal them on a flight. So, the FBI, the highest investiga- lifelong physical and psychological impact on chil- vation, while the others only boycotted showing up at pipe by his compatriot, who caught him stealing tion authority of that great country, got involved dren and can act as barriers to socio-economic polling centers but worked as campaign members for KD 40 from him. The injured was taken to and stated that it was gathering information about development in any country. whoever. Mubarak Hospital while the attacker was taken to the alleged incident. The child and family authority —Translated by Kuwait Times —Translated by Kuwait Times Salmiya police station. —Al-Rai and Al-Anbaa

Gulf Bank welcomes Red account’s draw winner KUWAIT: Gulf Bank welcomed Mohammad Faisal Mofarej Al-Hajeri, the 9th winner of the monthly cash draw for the Red Account 2016, at the head office at Gulf bank. Manal Barakat, Manager, Consumer Banking at Gulf Bank congrat- ulated him on winning the KD1,000. Commenting on his Burgan Bank supports Int’l win, Hajeri stated that “the draw took place on my birthday and I was pleasantly surprised to win the draw.” New Red Account customers who open or transfer their student allowance will be eligible to enter the monthly Day of People with Disabilities cash draws for a chance to also win up to KD 1,000. In addi- tion, the quarterly car draw will be for 1 lucky winner who will have a chance to win a new Escalade Cadillac. For fur- KUWAIT: Burgan Bank proudly announces its second spon- while the bank was there to show its solidarity and support It is worth mentioning that Burgan Bank’s support to this ini- ther information about Gulf Bank’s red account and other sorship of ‘The International Day of People with Disabilities’, for people with special needs in Kuwait. The event included tiative falls under its recently launched full-fledged community prize draws, visit one of Gulf Bank’s 56 branches, call the which is being organized by the “Ideal Education School” for displaying the special needs students’ handmade arts and program entitled ‘ENGAGE’ - Together to be the change. This Customer Contact Center on 1805805, or go online at students with special needs. This is an annual event being crafts which they have been working on during the year. program sheds light on important aspects affecting every seg- www.e-gulfbank.com. held with an aim to provide a frame for considering how Additionally, the event will be presenting an opportunity to ment of the society by promoting social welfare through educa- people with disabilities are included in the society by pro- people with disabilities to ensure that their rights, concerns tional, cultural, social and health initiatives. Burgan Bank’s moting the removal of all types of barriers. and contributions are fully taken into consideration; this is in approach to ‘ENGAGE’ begins with a vital principle that as a Modern Home 2016 The event involved the participation of students and their addition to helping in removing barriers to create an inclu- Kuwaiti financial institution, its conduct and policies should be kicks off December 21 parents in a series of programs and entertainment activities, sive and accessible society for all. aligned with the needs and interests of the Kuwaiti society. KUWAIT: Kuwait International Fair Company (KIFCO) start- ed preparations for a new edition of its ‘Modern Home 2016’ exhibition, which is due to be held in the period of December 21-30, 2016 at the Kuwait International Fairground in Mishref. Speaking on the occasion, the exhi- bition’s manager Mariam Al-Doussery stressed that modern household items including furniture, bedrooms, beds, mattresses, blankets, kitchens, kitchen accessories, security systems against Mariam theft and fires, smoke detectors and Al-Doussery surveillance cameras will be displayed during the exhibition. “The exhibition will be a good chance for companies to compete in displaying their products including furniture, kitchen equipment, gardening gear, aluminum shutters and windows, carpets, curtains, decoration materials, paintings, metal works, swimming pools and illumination from all over the world at very competitive prices,” Doussery added. She announced that registration to take part in the exhibition is still open, adding that a huge pub- licity campaign is planned to promote the event in various KUWAIT: Ahmadi Governor Sheikh Fawaz Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah honored Ahmadi rescue police department officers yesterday for their efforts in media outlets and social media networks. serving the governorate’s residents. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 11 die, 75 injured in Pakistan hotel fire Life and death - Defending land rights in India is dangerous job

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Islamic State loses Libya bastion

TRIPOLI: Forces loyal to Libya’s UN-backed government said yesterday they had seized full control of Sirte from the Islamic State group, in a major blow to the jihadists Sirte - from Gaddafi to IS and now to govt forces who battled for months to retain their bastion. The battle for the coastal city, which was the last significant territory TRIPOLI: Sirte, where Libyan pro-govern- attempt to seize the fields to fund its parliament there, but eventually gave up belong to four major tribes including the held by IS in Libya, cost the lives of hundreds of loyalist ment forces said yesterday they seized full North Africa operations. The United on his plans. Gaddafi was captured and Kadhadfa tribe of Gaddafi. troops as well as an unknown number of IS fighters. “Our control after more than six months of States on August 1 carried out its first air killed in the town on October 20, 2011. forces have total control of Sirte,” Reda Issa, a spokesman fighting, had been in the hands of Islamic strikes on the town, at the Libyan unity IS ouster for pro-government forces said. “Our forces saw Daesh (IS) State group jihadists since 2015. Here is government’s request, with President Black flags The forces of Libya’s internationally totally collapse.” background on the city: Barack Obama saying defeating IS there After Gaddafi’s ouster, Sirte was largely backed Government of National Accord Forces allied with the country’s unity government was in America’s national interest. US left to its own devices until it fell into the (GNA) launched an offensive to retake launched an offensive to retake the city on May 12, quickly Strategic importance warplanes, drones and helicopters con- hands of IS jihadists in June 2015. The Sirte on May 12 and were able to enter seizing large areas of the city and cornering the jihadists. Sirte is on the Mediterranean coast ducted more than 460 strikes. black flag of IS was raised over public the city on June 9. On August 11, pro- But IS put up fierce resistance with suicide car bombings, roughly half-way between Libya’s capital buildings and jihadists roamed the streets government forces captured IS’s head- snipers and improvised explosive devices. “Daesh has Tripoli in the west and second city Gaddafi’s birthplace in pickup trucks to check that people quarters at the Ouagadougou conference totally collapsed and dozens of them have given them- Benghazi in the east. A major port city, it Gaddafi, who was born in Sirte in 1942, were praying at the correct times and centre, which Gaddafi erected to host lies just 350 kilometers from the Italian made great efforts to turn his birthplace women were not venturing out of the international and African summits and selves up to our forces,” said a statement on the loyalist coast. It is also a mere 150 kilometers into the capital of his “Jamahiriya”-a “state home without a male minder. serve his pan-African policy. It was the forces’ official Facebook page. The capture of Sirte boosts west of Libya’s main oil-producing area of the masses” run by local committees. birthplace of the African Union with the the authority of the UN-backed Government of National and export terminals. Oil is a vital source He created a new province around the Population signing of the Sirte Declaration in 1999. Accord (GNA), which was launched in Tripoli last March but of income for Libya, and several groups town in addition to the three existing Sirte used to have about 120,000 resi- Loyalist forces pushed the jihadists into a whose legitimacy is contested by a rival administration have fought to control its wells and regions of Cyrenaica in the east, Fezzan in dents, most of them in the centre or handful of residential areas, gradually based in eastern Libya. pipelines since the fall of dictator the southwest, and Tripolitania in the spread along the coast. Loyalist forces taking them one by one in the face of The United States started a bombing campaign in Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. The presence north. In the 1990s, he ordered ministries said most had managed to flee following fierce resistance including a wave of sui- August at the request of the GNA to help local forces of IS in Sirte had raised fears it would to be created in Sirte, and even set up a the IS takeover. Most people in Sirte cide bombings. — AFP recapture the city, seized by jihadists in June 2015. As of December 1, US warplanes, drones and helicopters had conducted 470 strikes. Libya descended into chaos fol- lowing the NATO-backed ousting of longtime dictator Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, with rival administrations emerging and well-armed militias vying for control of the country’s vast oil wealth. The infighting and lawless- ness allowed extremist groups such as IS to seize several coastal regions, giving the jihadists a toehold on Europe’s doorstep.

Far longer than planned The fall of Sirte-Gaddafi’s hometown located 450 kilo- meters east of Tripoli-represents a major setback for IS, which has also faced a series of military defeats in Syria and Iraq. Iraqi forces are advancing on the IS stronghold of Mosul, while a US-backed Kurdish-Arab alliance last month launched an offensive to retake Raqa, the Syrian capital of the “caliphate” the jihadists proclaimed in 2014. “Losing it (Sirte) could cause a momentary loss of traction, but a lot will depend on what happens in Syria and Iraq and whether the ungoverned spaces in Libya will remain such,” said Mattia Toaldo, a Libya expert with the European Council of Foreign Relations. Toaldo said IS’s failure to hold Sirte was due in part to the group’s lack of resources in Libya. “They didn’t manage to seize any considerable source of revenue,” he said. “What they found in the banks in Sirte was not compara- ble to what they found in Mosul, nor was there an equiva- lent weapons stockpile.” The fight for Sirte took far longer than originally planned, but signs emerged in recent days that IS fighters were about to capitulate. The Pentagon last week said that IS holdouts were staging a “last stand” in their former stronghold. Pro-GNA forces on Sunday said they had even arrested several jihadists attempting to swim to safety. Almost seven months of fighting left nearly 700 GNA fighters dead and 3,000 wounded. Issa said in November that the final assault was held up mainly because it would “result in very intense street fighting and Daesh is deter- mined to defend its positions right down to the last square metre.” Claudia Gazzini, an analyst with the International Crisis Group think-tank, said that jihadists who escaped from Sirte had likely moved south to Sebha, closer to Libya’s borders with Algeria and Niger. Others from the group are believed to be operating in Benghazi and possi- bly in and around Tripoli. “Despite the demise of IS in Sirte we cannot rule out that they will continue to have cells in other parts of the country,” Gazzini said. — AFP INTERNATIONAL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 As Kurds eye statehood, a border takes shape

MAKHMUR: The sand berms and lands stretching across northern and hopes for talks on independence as trenches that snake across northern eastern Iraq - since the 2003 US-led early as next year. “It’s a bad marriage, Iraq stretch toward Syria, some accom- invasion. Article 140 of the Iraqi consti- let’s get a divorce,” he said. The panied by newly paved roads lit by tution says their fate should be decid- Baghdad government is staunchly street lamps and sprawling check- ed by a referendum, but such a vote opposed to Kurdish independence, points decked with Kurdish flags. The has yet to be held, and as the Iraqi and Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi fighters here insist it isn’t the border of army collapsed in 2014, the Kurds says he expects the Kurds to abide by a newly independent state - but in the moved in. They took control of the an agreement that they withdraw chaos of Iraq that could change. long-disputed northern city of Kirkuk from areas captured since the start of Construction began in 2014, when this that summer, ostensibly to protect it the Mosul operation in October. marked the front line between US- from IS. Since then, with the aid of US- “Some Kurdish politicians are say- backed Kurdish forces, known as the led airstrikes, the Kurds have taken ter- ing otherwise. But they are not peshmerga, and the Islamic State ritory equivalent to 50 percent of their responsible people and they are not group, which had swept across north- recognized autonomous region. controlling events on the ground,” Al- ern Iraq that summer, routing the “After the defeat of IS, Sunnis will Abadi said in an interview with The army and threatening the Kurdish dispute the Kurdish claims, the Shiites Associated Press last week. The two autonomous region. Since then, a in Baghdad will dispute both the sides have set the dispute aside as more permanent boundary has taken Sunni claims and the Kurdish claims, they work together to drive IS from shape as Kurdish aspirations for out- and the possibility of conflict there is Mosul, Iraq’s second largest city, but right independence have grown. real,” said Anwar Anaid, dean of social the construction along the frontier is sciences at the University of Kurdistan continuing. On one road south of Fault-line of new conflict Hewler. “What happens on the ground Mosul, peshmerga fighters were build- The frontier could mark the fault- depends on the circumstances. There ing cinderblock stairways leading to line of a new conflict in Iraq once the is a real Kurdish wish to go for inde- offices in trailers, as guard posts were extremists are defeated. A similar pendence.” Peshmerga commander being set up further along the line. process is underway in Syria, where Aref Taymour said that once IS is driv- Aware of the sensitivities, Iraqi sol- Syrian Kurdish forces have seized large en from the northern city of Mosul, diers and Kurdish fighters stationed swathes of land from IS. “It was our the Kurds will negotiate a new border along the frontier are reluctant to front line, now it’s our border, and we with Baghdad. speak about the matter. “You can’t will stay forever,” said peshmerga com- take pictures, and whatever you do, mander and business magnate Sirwan Liberated by blood don’t call this a border!” a peshmerga Barzani. He’s among a growing number But he added that “lands that have MOSUL: Iraqis who fled fighting between Iraqi forces and Islamic State militants wait next of their pickups to cross fighter said as he came sauntering out of Kurdish leaders, including his uncle, been liberated by blood, we have no to the Kurdish areas through a sand barrier created by Kurdish forces to demarcate their border, in the Nineveh of a checkpoint complex along the the Kurdish region’s President Massoud intention to give them back to the fed- plain, northeast of Mosul, Iraq. — AP frontier. He refused to give his name. Barzani, who say that lands taken from eral government.” Another Kurdish At a nearby army position, Iraqi sol- IS will remain in Kurdish hands. official, Dishad Mawlod, was even international laws, nor are we occupy- army to defend the country, after it by its Arabic acronym. “None of the dier Hussein Jassem acknowledged The Kurds have been at logger- more direct, describing the fortifica- ing anyone’s land,” he said. Barzani, lost nearly a third of it to IS two and a internal Iraqi issues have been that “there is a border between us and heads with the Baghdad government tions as the “future borders of the regional president’s nephew, said half years ago. “Of course there will be resolved,” he added, saying the Kurds the peshmerga.” He declined to com- over the so-called disputed territories - Kurdistan.” “We’re not violating any the Kurds no longer trust the Iraqi another Daesh,” he said, referring to IS “will be ready.” In the meantime, he ment further. — AP Fleeing the fighting, Syrians describe terrifying choices Civilians fear bombs in rebel enclave, arrest if they flee BEIRUT: As Syrian government forces advanced crossed the front line. He spoke to Reuters TV at For those remaining in districts held by into Aleppo’s rebel-held Al-Sakhour district, a disused cotton factory in Aleppo’s Jibreen area, rebels, conditions are worsening, aggravated by Hasan al-Ali said he faced the choice of staying one of two former industrial facilities opened by the shortage of basic goods and the constant put and being caught by the army, or fleeing the government to receive the displaced. danger of bombardment in civilian areas and into a shrinking rebel enclave under relentless The divergent paths chosen by Ali and fighting near the quickly shifting front lines. “We bombardment. A father of three children, he Ahmad illustrate the terrifying choices that had a lot of starvation. They were giving us every opted for the latter, though food, fuel, water and have faced civilians fleeing one of the most day or two days a bag of bread, so five loaves of medicine are running critically low in rebel-held ferocious battles of the Syrian war, with pitta bread,” said a woman who gave the name areas, such is his fear of the Syrian government President Bashar al-Assad poised for his biggest of Um Ali, or ‘Ali’s mother’, who had fled to the that insurgents have been trying to unseat for triumph of the conflict so far. Both the rebels government sector from her home in Jeb Al- more than five years. and the government have accused each other Qubba district. “I didn’t take anything with me. I took the of manipulating Aleppo residents’ fears to their After the army has finished checking the kids, ran to my car, and left... We took the deci- own advantage. The military say rebels spread identity papers of her and her family, she hopes sion at the final hour, because the army could false reports of government abuses to deter they can move in with her brother in a western have swooped in at any moment,” the 33-year- people from leaving rebel areas. Rebels in turn district of Aleppo that is in government hands. old said, speaking in eastern Aleppo. For Ali and say that people who speak of mistreatment by Many of those who chose to remain in rebel areas believe that checks of identity papers are a prelude to mass arrests, torture and extrajudicial killing, citing previous media reports of such action - all dismissed by Damascus as fabricated. The Observatory said on Wednesday the govern- ment had detained hundreds of people. A Syrian military source denied that, and said that while identities were being checked, nobody was being arrested. Khalil Halabi, 35, a pharmacist from Al-Shaar district near the new front line, moved with his wife and children to the rebel-held Old City after ALEPPO: Syrian pro-government troops walk on a street in Aleppo’s eastern Karm Al- what he described as 11 days of escalating bom- Jabal neighborhood as they advance towards Al-Shaar neighborhood yesterday dur- bardment. “The destruction is indescribable - the ing their offensive to retake Syria’s second city. — AFP limbs, burnt limbs. Buildings collapsed and were burned down, mosques were destroyed com- pletely,” he said. “We lost a lot of people... through In Aleppo, dreaming of home barrel bombs and rockets. Some of them died and some of them were permanently injured,” he but finding only the rubble said. Others from his district fled in the other direction, seeking shelter in government areas. ALEPPO: Kafa Jawish hadn’t slept in days, been pounded by the army since it began daydreaming of seeing her home in east an operation to recapture the city in mid- Escape Aleppo for the first time in four years, but November. As the bus edged closer to For the people Reuters spoke to in Aleppo, when she arrived she found little more Haydariya, Jawish’s smile dropped away, the decision to leave home, even in the face of than rubble. The 36-year-old was among and she and Ahmed fell silent. Along the such deprivation and after a war that began in hundreds of Syrians returning to east road, buildings were partially or fully col- Syria in 2011 and arrived in their city in 2012, Aleppo in recent days after the army recap- lapsed, windows long blown out and fur- HOMS: An opposition fighter from the Sham brigade guards a position on the front line during came as a wrench. Mahmoud Zakaria Rannan, a tured large swathes of the city from rebels nishings destroyed or looted. clashes with government forces in the village of Teir Maalah in Syria’s central Homs province tailor from the city’s Sheikh Najjar neighborhood and encouraged residents to visit neigh- The route itself was cratered in places, yesterday. — AFP who has six children and owned a small shop, borhoods and homes they left years earlier. and the bus bounced as Ahmed stared said his family finally decided to leave after he She could barely contain her excitement grimly out of the window, murmuring thousands of others in the areas that fell to the insurgents after fleeing their territory are acting was wounded when their house was shelled. “I as she sat on a government bus heading to prayers. Jawish tried to pick out places army in recent days, the danger and deprivation out of fear of authorities. had been in my home for 40 years, was I going her neighborhood of Haydariya in north- that held memories, spotting an area she of east Aleppo seem a safer bet than the impris- to leave it in one day?” he said. The family went east Aleppo, recaptured by the army earlier used to picnic with her husband. Growing onment or enlistment into the military that they Starvation to the Sheikh Khudr district and then to the Old in the week. “I left my house four years ago impatient with the bus’s slow, careful fear if they moved to government areas. But as Since the army swept through the northern City. But as clashes continued, they decided to and I’m just so happy to be going to see it, I progress, she tried in vain to convince her some fled deeper into Aleppo’s remaining rebel part of the rebel enclave a week ago, capturing join his brother in government-held Adamiya. haven’t slept for three days because I’m so husband to get out and walk the rest of districts, others decided instead to risk a perilous several large, populous districts, at least 30,000 “We have kids, and I’m injured... so we had to excited,” she said as the bus wound its way the way so she could get to her house crossing of the front lines into government-held people have fled across the front lines from the walk very slowly,” he said. His journey included a from western Aleppo. “I want to ululate quicker. But when they finally arrived, she parts of the city, seeing it as a safer option than rebel areas, the UN’s relief coordinator OCHA two-hour trek through the city starting at 4 am. with happiness when I see my house safe burst into tears at the sight of their build- staying with the outgunned rebels. said. Thousands of others - the numbers are “There was a big group with us. They even fired and sound,” she said, dressed warmly in a ing, parts of the length of one side of it “I hope Syria will return to the way it was, and more difficult to calculate because international on us at the airport highway.” Some of those black coat and headscarf that framed her completely gone, leaving the inside people get back security and peace like before,” bodies are not present in rebel-held east Aleppo trapped inside the rebel sector may still be hop- smiling face. exposed to the elements. said Abed al-Salam Ahmad, who crossed to the - retreated further into the insurgents’ sector, ing to escape through a deal between rebels and Stuffed into a bus crowded with other government sector with his wife and six daugh- including to the dense quarters of the Old City. the government, such as those that allowed passengers, she and her husband Tajeddin Old life ‘a memory’ ters after their house was hit by a shell. The for- OCHA estimates 5,000 had been displaced with- thousands to leave Daraya near Damascus for Ahmed discussed their plans to return Most of the windows were blown out, mer construction worker said conditions were so in eastern Aleppo. The UN envoy for Syria said insurgent-held Idlib after years of siege. “I will go home, after years living in the Syriac along with their frames, the front door was bad that even animals would not endure them, on Saturday there may still be more than to another area, I’ll take my family and seek Quarter in central Aleppo. “I’m going to go missing and a stack of broken tiles was and that inhabitants were badly treated by east 100,000 people in rebel-held areas. The Britain- refuge in another area, a liberated area that does- back to living in my house no matter what piled up in the doorway. Unable to enter Aleppo’s rebels - something the rebels deny. His based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said n’t have the regime. I have no trust at all in the condition it’s in,” she said firmly. “We’re tired the damaged building, the couple stood on family fled at dawn, braving gunfire as they it could be as many as 200,000. regime to stay in its areas,” said Ali. — Reuters of paying rent, we miss our house and our tiptoes to peer in through a ground floor families and our neighbors.” The couple fled window at their old apartment. “We were Haydariya in July 2012, when rebels so optimistic, I thought I was going to ulu- entered the city, leaving at dawn one late when we arrived, but now we’ve found Syrian raids kill dozens morning without any of their belongings it like this, uninhabitable,” she said tearfully. and moving into the ancient Syriac Quarter. “We spent years working to make a home, More than half of Syria’s population has buying things for it, bit by bit, until we had ALEPPO: Suspected Russian air strikes have killed photographer saw rescue workers and residents try- Aleppo and humanitarian access to residents been displaced internally or abroad by the a washing machine and a fridge, and now at least 46 people in opposition-held parts of Syria, ing to pull survivors from rubble at a market. trapped in the fighting. It remains uncertain conflict that began with anti-government there’s nothing in it and the house is a monitor said, as the UN Security Council prepares The monitor reported two additional deaths, whether Moscow will use its veto in the council to protests in March 2011 before spiraling into destroyed. Oh God.” to vote yesterday on a resolution demanding a one in an earlier strike on Maaret Al-Numan and torpedo the measure after it proposed a renew- a war that has killed over 300,000 people. She described the concerts that once temporary ceasefire in Aleppo. Syria’s government another in Al-Naqir, also in Idlib. It said six civil- able truce of only 24 hours, and for militant took place at their house, with people play- is waging a fierce offensive to recapture all of sec- ians, four of them children, had been killed in a groups such as the Al-Nusra Front to be excluded. Shocking destruction ing the lute and singing. “When I look at ond city Aleppo, and it has so far captured more government barrel bomb attack on the town of In east Aleppo, government forces advanced “I want to go back to the house that I the house I remember all those beautiful than 60 percent of eastern districts that fell to Al-Tamanah in the same province. Russia, a against rebels, taking three neighborhoods and lived in with my family and go back to liv- moments.” Ahmed appeared stunned as he rebels in 2012. In Idlib province, in northwest Syria, staunch ally of President Bashar al-Assad’s gov- pushing into a fourth, state media and the Russian ing together safely and happily,” said looked on, repeating over and over: “Thank at least 26 civilians were killed in suspected Russian ernment, began a military intervention in support defense ministry said. The army and allied forces are Ahmed, 45. “I’m really hoping we’ll find the God for our health and wellbeing.” “We sac- strikes on the town of Kafr Nabel, the Britain-based of Damascus in September 2015. Moscow says it nearly three weeks into an operation to recapture all house in good shape.” His phone rang as rificed so much to make this house our Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitor said. is targeting “terrorists” and has dismissed reports of the city, divided between regime and rebel forces they talked: An old neighbor who couldn’t home, how will we start over again?” Jawish An eyewitness told AFP warplanes hit several of civilian casualties in its strikes. since 2012. Tens of thousands of civilians have fled leave work asked Ahmed to check on his asked. “I know that our relatives will all be places in the town, including a market. The the offensive, which has made steady gains and house too. As the bus set out, Jawish in the same situation as us, who will help Observatory says it determines whose planes carry Army advances in Aleppo threatens to deal Syria’s opposition its worst expressed hope that her neighborhood us?” The couple left to walk through the out raids according to their type, location, flight pat- Following lengthy negotiations with a highly defeat in the five-year civil war. State television might be relatively untouched, reasoning it neighborhood, checking on the homes of terns and the munitions involved. The group said 18 resistant Russia, the UN Security Council will vote said late Sunday the army had captured the dis- was far from the frontlines that saw the their neighbors, all similarly damaged and people were also killed in suspected Russian strikes on a text-drawn up by Egypt, New Zealand and tricts of Karm Al-Tahan and Myessar and advanced worst fighting. East Aleppo has seen some gutted. Their old life, Jawish said, “has on the town of Maaret Al-Numan, where an AFP Spain-calling for a truce of at least seven days in into the Qadi Askar neighborhood. — AFP of the worst violence of the war, and has become just a memory”. — AFP TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 INTERNATIONAL After Castro death, Raul successor waits in the wings HAVANA: After burying Fidel Castro, more critical press and an opening of moniously, such as former vice presi- Cuba is 15 months away from seeing his the internet on the island, where a tiny dent Carlos Lage and former foreign brother, Raul, give up the presidency. fraction of the population has web minister Felipe Perez Roque. For the first time in almost 60 years, the access. “Today with the development of president won’t be named Castro. The social media ... and the internet, pro- Economy crucial man in line for the job is Vice President hibiting something is almost an impos- For Ted Piccone, a senior fellow at the Miguel Diaz-Canel, who is relatively sible pipe-dream. It doesn’t make sense,” Washington-based Brookings Institution young at 56, outside the small circle of the vice president once said. think thank, Diaz-Canel is the natural guerrilla war veterans and not a family Diaz-Canel, who is from the central political heir apparent. “I don’t see any member. The grey-haired Diaz-Canel, province of Villa Clara, gradually worked other rival. I don’t see any other sce- who favors jeans or more formal suits his way up the echelons of Cuba’s single nario, but we’ve also seen in the past and ties, has been a discreet communist party. In 2003, he entered the influential younger leaders groomed for leadership party operator who lacks Fidel Castro’s 15-member politburo, a key step for any and they’ve been eliminated or charisma and Raul’s military experience. official with higher aspirations. Six years removed from power,” he said. To help But he has been “a good soldier in later, Raul Castro named the former uni- his successor, Raul Castro needs to the shadows,” Christopher Sabatini, an versity professor as his higher education speed up the reforms to fix the troubled international policy lecturer at New minister. In March 2012, he became one economy, Piccone said. “The legitimacy York’s Columbia University said. of the eight vice presidents on the of the post-Raul government will President Raul Castro named Diaz-Canel council of ministers. He rose to the more depend on a much better economic as his deputy in 2013. While Raul Castro powerful post of first vice president on performance,” he said. looks healthy at 85, he has vowed to the council of state a year later, replac- Sabatini said Diaz-Canel faces “three step down in February 2018 during the ing veteran revolution fighter Jose competing pressures”: The old guard in HAVANA: Fidel Castro sits as he clasps hands with his brother, Cuban President next communist party congress, though Ramon Machado Ventura, 86. Since the politburo, the “younger generation Raul Castro (right) and second secretary of the Central Committee, Jose Ramon he would likely remain the party’s chief. then, Diaz-Canel has often traveled of party apparatchiks who want Machado Ventura, moments before the playing of the Communist party hymn His brother, who was buried on Sunday abroad, either with Raul Castro or as the change” and the military. But Raul during the closing ceremonies of the 7th Congress of the Cuban Communist after dying on November 25 at age 90, president’s representative. Castro would be watching over him, as Party, in Havana, Cuba, on April 19, 2016. — AP clung to power from 1959 until an ill- he would not be completely retired as ness forced him to hand the presidency New generation family, top military officers and Diaz- ator is Marino Murillo, 55, an economist party chief. “Raul’s and Machado’s sup- to Raul in 2006. But he is not the only member of the Canel outside the armed forces ministry who is in charge of the crucial but mod- port can prop him up” as president, said Tall and affable, Diaz-Canel lacks the younger generation to have risen in in Havana last week to watch Fidel’s ash- est economic reforms that Raul Castro Arturo Lopez-Levy, a Cuba expert at the oratory skills of Fidel Castro but Raul ranks in recent years. Foreign Minister es depart on a cross-country trip to his has implemented. Raul’s only son, University of Texas. “Once he is in this gave him a ringing endorsement when Bruno Rodriguez, 58, was a key player in burial place in eastern Cuba on Sunday. Colonel Alejandro Castro Espin, 51, is position, it will be up to him to navigate he named him vice president in 2013. the diplomatic rapprochement with the Rodriguez and Diaz-Canel were the also gaining influence in the interior successfully the task of building a con- “Comrade Diaz-Canel is neither a novice United States and the European Union. only members of the new generation of ministry. All of them are keeping a low sensus without humiliating any of the nor an improviser,” Raul Castro said. The In a sign of his growing influence, communist officials at the symbolic profile. Others who appeared too ambi- factions that form the Cuban leader- electronics engineer is an advocate of a Rodriguez appeared with the Castro farewell. Another relatively young oper- tious in the past lost their jobs uncere- ship,” he said. — AFP Democrats looking to reclaim Midwest US Democrats trying to rebuild political ‘blue wall’ DES MOINES: With the dust now settled from won the previous six presidential elections. electorate,” said Haley Morris, a senior adviser to the election, Democrats are looking to rebuild Trump also won Wisconsin, carried by Democrats Democrat Gary Peters’ Michigan Senate cam- the political “blue wall” of traditionally in seven straight tries, and Iowa, carried just once paign, among the Democrats’ few 2014 victories Democratic upper Midwest and Great Lakes by a Republican over the same period. In each, in the region. “We got walloped across the states that Republican Donald Trump captured Trump vastly outperformed 2012 GOP nominee Midwest in 2010 and 2014. Democrats had a with an appeal to white, working-class voters. Mitt Romney in rural areas, while also seizing glimpse of what the results could look like with- Hillary Clinton’s failure to hold key blocs of these more typically Democratic-voting small cities and out Barack Obama on the ticket and ignored it.” voters helped seal Trump’s stunning electoral vic- working-class suburbs. Should Democratic vot- Mark Jefferson, the Republican National tory and leaves Democrats with a gaping, per- ing continue to lag behind Republicans in Committee’s Midwest regional political director, haps long-term, hole in the party’s national bat- midterm elections, as it did in 2014, the results said the GOP consistently focused on “blue-collar tle front. could be devastating in two years when the par- Reagan Democrats, who were heavily trending Trump boasted of his accomplishment at a ty will defend Senate seats in Michigan, toward Trump.” County-specific, unofficial nation- post-election rally in Ohio. The president-elect Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, and try to retake al voting data tabulated by The Associated Press crowed: “We didn’t break it, we shattered that governorships in Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin. shows Clinton received fewer votes than Trump DENVER: US Rep Keith Ellison (D-Minn), addresses a forum on the future of the sucker. We shattered it, man. That poor wall is “Democrats suffered the consequences of in places Democrats had banked on for consecu- Democratic Party featuring candidates running to be the next chair of the busted up.” Trump carried Michigan and apathy and selective amnesia over the past tive elections, and even decades, such as Democratic National committee in Denver. — AP Pennsylvania, where Democratic nominees had midterms and arrogance over the presidential Dubuque County, Iowa. — AFP No statues for Fidel Castro, but his image is everywhere

HAVANA: While Cuban President Raul forced him to hand power to Raul in containing his ashes on a four-day trip Castro has promised that no monu- 2006. Generations of Cubans grew up from Havana to Santiago’s cemetery. ment will be erected in memory of watching him on television or in the Many call him a “father” of the Cuban Fidel, his brother’s image has been flesh at the massive rallies he held people. “His memory will cast a shadow plastered across state media since his across the island to deliver hours-long over Cuba for a long time,” said Ted death. Castro said the national assem- speeches. He was seen cutting sugar- Piccone, senior fellow at the bly would fulfill the late communist cane, showing off his pizza-making Washington-based Brookings leader’s dying wish by passing a law to skills, playing baseball and monitoring Institution think-tank. prohibit erecting statues or monu- emergency responses to hurricanes. ments in Fidel’s name, or naming After he was forced to hand power ‘I have him at home’ streets or parks after him.”The leader to Raul following emergency intestinal For his 90th birthday in August, the of the revolution rejected any mani- surgery in 2006, he remained a pres- island’s media launched a campaign festation of a cult of personality,” he ence through columns he wrote in the called “Fidel among us” with articles, told tens of thousands of people at a official newspapers. He sporadically pictures, documentaries and inter- rally Saturday night before his brother appeared in public or in pictures along- views related to Castro. One university was buried in the eastern city of side presidents visiting him at his developed an eponymous smartphone Santiago de Cuba. “His attitude was house. But since his death at age 90 on app providing biographical informa- consistent until the final hours of his November 25, his image has been tion, quotes and famous anecdotes-on life, insisting that once he died, his ubiquitous. Cuban television has aired an island with very limited internet name and his image would never be around-the-clock footage showing him access. Although none of Cuba’s 285 used to denominate institutions, during the various stages of his life museums is solely dedicated to him, plazas, parks, avenues, streets or other from his bearded rebel days to his Castro features in several of them, public places.” His ashes were aging years, including his famous including Havana’s Revolution Museum, entombed on Sunday inside a large, speeches. which contains a sculpture of the late round stone with a simple plaque Posters of the bearded revolution- comandante. One plaque in Havana reading “Fidel” during a private funeral ary adorn balconies, windows and with an image of Fidel Castro flanked by at a cemetery where other national walls. A song titled “Riding with Fidel” his comrades-in-arms adorns the corner icons are buried. by the popular singer Raul Torres con- of a building where he once gave a stantly plays on television and the speech, but that’s the closest thing to a ‘Eternal comandante’ radio. The communist party newspa- statue of him. Many Cubans support The sober funeral contrasted with per, Granma, called him the “eternal their maximum leader’s refusal to erect the week-long tributes and the larger- comandante.” Hundreds of thousands a statue of himself. “It was his wish than-life image Fidel Castro projected of people lined the streets of the island, because Fidel was a modest, humble from the time he swept to power in holding his picture and chanting “I am person,” said 61-year-old computer the 1959 revolution until an illness Fidel!” as a convoy took the cedar urn technician Tomasa Savatel. — AFP

CRUCES: A man with a tattoo of Cuba’a late leader Fidel Castro, waits for the arrival of the caravan carrying his ashes during a funeral procession that retraces the path of Castro’s triumphant march into Havana nearly six decades ago, in Cruces, Cuba. — AP TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 INTERNATIONAL What EU has prepared for Brexit talks

BRUSSELS: British judges may upset later and stay in. The view in London is like similarly anti-Brexit Scotland, end up government plans to start Brexit talks no but in Brussels most think it can.. better off out of the EU than in it. soon but whatever the Supreme Court decides after hearings this week, the EU The Brexit three-step Court cases has prepared its side of the unprece- Divorce, transition, future. Barring a Among a host of lower-profile issues dented process. “cliff edge” falling out, Britain and the EU to be settled will be agreeing how to would agree withdrawal terms by 2019 handle outstanding cases involving Timeline and the waiting and an interim deal to avoid needless Britain at the European Court of Justice. Theresa May’s formal notification of disruption during negotiation of a new British withdrawal from the EU treaty relationship that may take five more The negotiators under Article 50 is critical. EU counter- years. While there is a degree of consen- This is what in EU-speak is called parts rule out any negotiation before sus on what must be settled in the with- ‘Chefsache’ - German for ‘a matter for the that. Article 50 sets a two-year count- drawal treaty, which would need only bosses’. Theresa May and her 27 counter- down to Brexit. Without a deal Britain majority backing among EU states, much parts will take the final decisions. would be out of the EU but with many beyond that is unclear, mainly because it However, the details will first have to be loose ends. The deadline can be extend- is unclear what Britain will ask for. And worked on by legions of lesser officials. ed, but only if there is mutual consent. any transition deal would depend on Council President Tusk, a conservative May pledged two months ago to trigger having some idea what it was a transition former prime minister of Poland, will Article 50 by late March. That would suit to- and it would probably have to be hold the ring for the other 27 states, EU leaders who want a deal before an EU agreed by the 27 unanimously. Key parts assuming his mandate is renewed in parliament election in May 2019. But of a future relationship will be terms of May. He is expected to set up a Brexit London judges may upset the timetable, access to the EU single market for British- Working Group to keep national leaders which could revive speculation May based firms and how far Britain will LONDON: Anti-Brexit demonstrators protest outside the Supreme Court build- in the loop. President Jean-Claude might use her power to delay notifica- accept immigration from the continent, ing in London yesterday on the first day of a four-day hearing. — AFP Juncker’s European Commission will do tion to gain leverage in Brussels. arbitration by EU judges and to pay into EU staff or previously agreed but yet to ers’ hard line against a quick deal on this the heavy lifting of detailed negotiation After getting May’s letter, European EU budgets in return for access. be disbursed spending. The EU will shows reluctance to give up a politically and legal drafting. Michel Barnier, a Council President Donald Tusk would resist Britain getting a share of the value powerful card. French former minister who irked convene a summit of the other 27 The divorce of the EU’s property-it didn’t pay extra London when financial services commis- national leaders within a month or two These are the EU’s priorities for the when it joined, they say. The borders sioner, runs the Commission’s Brexit Task to deliver a response and agree a man- withdrawal treaty: The house, bank They need to settle customs meas- Force. His deputy is German trade expert date for the executive European accounts and pensions. The British state, The kids ures for goods and probably special Sabine Weyand. The European Commission to negotiate. One issue in businesses and citizens contribute to More than 3 million non-British EU arrangements for the only UK-EU land Parliament must approve any deal. It will arguments in Britain over how with- and receive from the EU budget. citizens live in Britain and more than a border, on the island of Ireland. EU lead- be represented in talks by Guy drawal can be triggered following the Negotiators need to divide the cash. million Britons live elsewhere in the EU. ers fear upsetting the Irish peace settle- Verhofstadt, a liberal former Belgian non-binding referendum in June is After leaving, London may need to keep Neither side thinks mass deportations ment. But are wary lest favours for the prime minister seen in London as an whether London could change its mind paying, for example to cover pensions of are desirable or likely. However, EU lead- Irish let the rest of the UK, or parts of it arch eurofederalist. — Reuters Some British communities ‘worryingly’ segregated New study exposes ‘uncomfortable truths’

LONDON: Some UK communities are “worryingly” segre- gated and government failure to tackle social and eco- nomic isolation, particularly among Muslims, is playing into the hands of extremists, a government-commis- sioned report warned yesterday. Louise Casey, a senior civil servant, said her study exposed “uncomfortable truths” about the impact of large-scale immigration, in particular discrimination against women in some South Asian communities. “Inequality within certain communities in these highly segregated areas is getting worse, not better,” she told the BBC. Casey highlighted issues in areas which had high VIENNA: Austrian Presidential candidate Alexander Van der Bellen celebrates with concentrations of Muslims of Pakistani and Bangladeshi supporters at a post-election event in Vienna. Austrian far-right candidate Norbert heritage. She admitted her findings would put further Hofer on Sunday congratulated his opponent in presidential elections after projec- pressure on Britain’s 2.8 million Muslims, amid concerns tions indicated that he had lost. — AFP about rising Islamophobia. But in a foreword to the report, she warned: “A failure to talk about all this only Austria, Italy elections - mixed leaves the ground open for the far-right on one side and Islamist extremists on the other. bags of emotions for populists “Every person, in every community, in every part of Britain, should feel a part of our nation and have every VIENNA: Europe’s populists greeted with like populists elsewhere, had stoked con- opportunity to succeed in it. There can be no exceptions glee yesterday the demise of Italy’s premier cerns about immigration and globalization, to that by gender, color or creed.” Government officials but their enthusiasm was tempered by the vowing to “get rid of the dusty establish- had reportedly sought to water-down the study, which failure of Austria’s Norbert Hofer to become ment” and fight “Brussels centralizing power”. LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May leaves 10 Downing Street in London was commissioned by former prime minister David the EU’s first far-right president. Topping off Experts said the winner, ex-Greens chief after attending a cabinet meeting there. — AP Cameron last year, because of its controversial findings. a 2016 that saw the shock election of Alexander Van der Bellen, exploited Hofer’s Casey said that people of Pakistani and Bangladeshi ori- Donald Trump as US president and Britain’s ambivalent stance on Austria’s EU member- gin were more likely to live in residentially segregated decision to leave the EU, Matteo Renzi quit ship in the wake of Brexit. Ghana’s candidates make communities than other ethnic minority groups, pointing Sunday after a crushing referendum defeat. “Trump and Brexit had a reverse effect in to areas where up to 85 percent of residents were Muslim. “My experience of government finishes Austria,” Carnegie scholar Stefan Lehne said. final push before election She warned that many people in those areas did not here,” Renzi told a press conference. Many “The idea of Austria’s possible EU exit scared have the same opportunities as others across Britain, mainstream politicians were uneasy about them and made them choose a candidate ACCRA: With just 48 hours left before voters ‘Winds of change’ often because they did not speak English, and also Renzi’s proposed constitutional reforms, who is not from the establishment per se but in Ghana head to the polls, presidential can- If neither the NDC or NPP win more than because cultural and religious practices held them back. while Italians fed up with the economy saw mainstream and much more pro-European.” didate Nana Akufo-Addo said the country’s 50 percent of votes, a presidential run-off This was particularly true of women, and Casey warned the vote as a chance to ditch him. But it was He said the election casts doubts on the democracy was in a “critical space”. Akufo- will take place later in December. Elections that domestic abuse, female genital mutilation and also a clear victory for Italy’s xenophobic “inevitability of the triumph of populism”. Addo accused the ruling party of fomenting in Ghana are often down to the wire-Akufo- forced marriage remained “all too prevalent” in some Northern League and the anti-establish- European Parliament president Martin violence as police turn a blind eye, casting Addo has lost narrowly twice before-but the communities. “It is the misogyny and the patriarchy that ment Five Star movement, whose leader Schulz tweeted that the result was a “heavy doubt on the country’s reputation as beacon economic crisis may swing voters his way. At has to come to an end. Leaders that are not Muslim and Beppe Grillo hailed Trump’s win as a “mas- defeat of nationalism and anti-European, of democracy in Africa. “We’re certainly in a a final NPP rally in Accra, there were echoes are Muslim need to unite around unity in this country,” sive screw you”. backward-looking populism”. French very critical space,” Akufo-Addo told of Barack Obama’s seminal 2008 campaign, she told the BBC. Grillo, who supports a referendum on President Francois Hollande said Austrians reporters at his house in Ghana’s capital with jubilant supporters waving huge blue Italy leaving the euro-zone-and therefore “chose Europe and open-mindedness”. Accra after a rally. “It’s important that these “hope” flags and blowing plastic horns. ‘Inflammatory, divisive’ potentially the EU-on Sunday demanded acts of violence being perpetrated by opera- Many in the crowd said they were “suffering” Communities minister Sajid Javid said the report was that elections be called “within a week”. Anti- Impossible to deliver promises tives of the ruling party are dealt with without jobs, describing Akufo-Addo as an a “valuable contribution”. “We need to take a serious look establishment figures across Europe, both But Hofer came close, winning 46.7 per- according to the rule of law,” Akufo-Addo “incorruptible” leader who could restore the at the facts and must not shy away from the challenges on the left and the right, hailed Renzi’s cent of the vote in the best ever national said. “We have definite reservations about economy and help Ghana compete with we face,” he said. But Mohammed Shafiq, chief executive demise. The result “adds another people to result for his Freedom Party (FPOe) after a the neutrality of the police.” Fears about the regional star Ivory Coast. of the Ramadhan Foundation, a Muslim lobby group, the list of those wanting to turn their backs bitter and polarizing 11-month race. Hofer erosion of Ghana’s democracy have dominat- “The winds of change are blowing the condemned it as “inflammatory and divisive”. “Sadly in on Europe’s absurd policies (that are) plung- called it a win for Austria’s “political system”. ed the presidential campaign, with claims of whole of Africa, all the corrupt leaders are today’s Britain, Muslims are seen as an easy target to ing the continent into misery,” said Marine He said he would stand as an MP in the next voter intimidation and questions over inde- being taken away,” said 40-year-old Bernard attack by politicians, commentators and parts of the Le Pen of the far-right National Front, who is elections and run again for the presidency-a pendence of the Electoral Commission. Owusu.”It happened in Gambia, it hap- media without any regard for the impact this has on expected to make it into the runoff in largely ceremonial but highly coveted posi- An exporter of gold, cocoa and oil, the pened in Nigeria, and other parts of Africa, communities,” he said. “There was no mention about the France’s presidential election in May. tion-again in 2022. “Yesterday we wrote his- West African country was once hailed as a and it’s time for Ghana.” When Akufo-Addo responsibility of the white community to help with inte- tory!”, said Freedom Party leader Heinz- regional growth model but has lost its lustre took the stage, the crowd unleashed an ear- gration, as many white families flee mixed areas as ethnic ‘Our time is coming’ Christian Strache, who has called German after taking on too much debt. During the splitting roar as fireworks popped over- minorities move into a particular area.” Brexit figurehead Nigel Farage tweeted Chancellor Angela Merkel “the most danger- bitter presidential campaign, New Patriotic heard. “NDC is corrupt,” said Margaret He also noted that the government had cut funding that the “vote looks to me to be more about ous woman in Europe” for her open-door Party (NPP) candidate Akufo-Addo criticized Darkwah, a 55-year-old decked out head- for English language classes-one of Casey’s recommenda- the Euro than constitutional change”. Far- refugees policy. incumbent John Mahama for mismanaging to-toe in NPP paraphernalia. “So we are tions to improve integration. The report also said immi- right Dutch MP Geert Wilders, topping polls “2017 will be the Freedom Party’s year! the economy and allowing corruption to throwing them out.” Mahama has worked to grants should take an oath of integration with British val- ahead of national elections in March, tweet- Our time is coming!” he said on Facebook. Le flourish. National Democratic Congress take the high road in the campaign, playing ues and society on arrival in the country, rather than wait- ed “Congratulations Italia!” Centre-left Pen congratulated Hofer for “fighting brave- (NDC) leader Mahama has painted a radical- the part of statesman. “Let’s continue to ing until their final citizenship test. Casey urged the pro- German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter ly” and said the FPOe would win the next ly different picture of Ghana, touting his ignore all forms of provocation,” Mahama motion of British laws, history and values within the core Steinmeier said that while Renzi “did the general elections, due in 2018 or perhaps government as an example of fiscal disci- said in a statement on Twitter over the school curriculum to build “integration, tolerance, citizen- right thing”, his topping is “not a positive sooner. Frauke Petry from the right-wing pline and promising that tackling corruption weekend, urging Ghana to vote and peace- ship and resilience”. She also called for greater mixing message to Europe at a difficult time”. populist Alternative for Germany (AfD), will be one of his priorities if reelected. fully “wait for the results.” — AFP among young people through activities such as sport, Mainstream politicians reacted with relief to which has won opposition seats in 10 of and efforts to raise employment levels among marginal- Austria’s eurosceptic Norbert Hofer failing to Germany’s 16 states ahead of federal elec- ized groups. — AFP become the EU’s first far-right president. Hofer, tions in 2017, said the same. — AFP Mladic a central figure in genocide THE HAGUE: Former Bosnian Serb military the tribunal, which is winding down its work Yugoslavia in the 1990s. According to the commander Ratko Mladic was a central figure after more than 20 years. Mladic, 74, faces up to Karadzic judgment, Mladic shared a goal to in the 1995 massacre of thousands of Muslims life imprisonment for two counts of genocide “permanently remove Bosnian Muslims and from Srebrenica, prosecutors said yesterday in and nine counts of crimes against humanity Bosnian Croats from Bosnian-Serb claimed ter- closing arguments in his genocide trial. Rather and war crimes. The final hearings run through ritory”. Tieger quoted Mladic as telling the than the “marginalized figure” his defense attor- Dec 15 and a judgment is likely in 2017. Bosnian Serb assembly in 1994 they had an ney made him out to be, Mladic helped orches- “If Mladic hadn’t come to Srebrenica my historic opportunity to create “not any kind of trate the killings, prosecutor Alan Tieger told son Nermin, whose birthday it is today, state, but an all Serbian state with as few ene- judges at the International Criminal Tribunal for would still be alive, all of our families would mies as possible”. the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY). “Mladic walked be alive,” Munira Subasic, a member of the Karadzic and Mladic were indicted shortly into Srebrenica and vowed that the time had Mothers of Srebrenica group, said outside before the end of Bosnia’s war, which claimed come to take revenge on the Turks,” Tieger said. the courtroom. Mladic was charged along- up to 100,000 lives, but spent more than a On July 11, 1995 Mladic promised to give side former Bosnian Serb political leader decade on the run in Serbia before their arrest. the city to the Serbian people. In the following Radovan Karadzic, who was sentenced to 40 When Mladic was caught in 2011 he was in days, nearly 8,000 “Srebrenica men and boys, years in prison in March. Prosecutors say poor health after a series of strokes, but the boys as young as 12 years old, had been sys- they masterminded a conspiracy to “ethni- court found he was fit to stand trial. Established tematically murdered,” he said. Prosecutors cally cleanse” large parts of Bosnia of in 1993, the tribunal indicted 161 individuals were making their closing arguments in Muslims and Croats and carve out a Serbian from all sides of the conflict and 83 have been ACCRA: A supporter rides a bicycle wearing outfit designed with colors of the opposi- Mladic’s trial, the last major war crimes case at state during the violent breakup of federal convicted. — Reuters tion New Patriotic Party during the grand campaign rally of the party in Accra. — AFP TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 INTERNATIONAL 11 dead, 75 injured in Pakistan hotel fire

KARACHI: A pre-dawn inferno at a four- fire said. Guests were left helpless, he said, star hotel in Pakistan’s Karachi killed 11 for hours. Police have said it took up to people yesterday and wounded 75, police three hours to bring the fire under control. said, with desperate guests jumping from “We have received 11 dead bodies and 75 windows and scrambling down knotted injured, four women were among the bedsheets to escape. The blaze at the dead,” Semi Jamali, a doctor at Karachi’s Regent Plaza Hotel in the centre of the port Jinnah hospital said. megacity broke out when many guests Many of the victims had suffered from were still asleep, with a lack of fire alarms smoke inhalation or suffocated, Jamali and emergency exits leaving many trapped said, but others had cuts or fractures suf- in their rooms. At least two Pakistani inter- fered as they leapt from the eight-storey national cricketers were among the guests, hotel’s upper floors to safety. Some one-dayers Sohaib Maqsood and Hammad trapped by the spreading blaze had knot- Azam, though they were not believed to be ted bedsheets together in a desperate seriously injured. attempt to climb out from their rooms, “The hotel had no fire safety system and with the makeshift ropes seen dangling no fire exit to evacuate people, they had no from windows at the site. fire alarm,” Karachi mayor Waseem Akhtar Police Senior Superintendent Saqib told reporters at the site. “Trapped people Memon confirmed the death toll and said Combo photo shows (Left to right) Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen, US President-elect Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping. With showed courage and made ropes of bed the cause of the fire was not clear, with an Trump’s latest tweets touching on sensitive issues, China must decide how to handle an incoming American president who relishes confronta- sheets and came out one by one, many investigation launched. Building fires in tion and whose online statements appear to foreshadow shifts in foreign policy. — AP people have been injured,” hotel guest Pakistan are often caused by faulty wiring Saeed ur Rehman, himself wounded in the or electrical short-circuits. — AFP Who collects costs for Trump’s Taiwan call? US-China cooperation at risk

BEIJING: There are many pressure points China nuclear program and on climate change, areas cians in Taiwan with trade and access deals, while can push to express its anger at Donald Trump’s that Trump has said he wants to revisit to get a excluding those from the ruling party. call with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen last better deal for the US. The status of Taiwan is an week, including luring away more of Taiwan’s unresolved issue from China’s civil war, when ‘Terrible precedent’ diplomatic allies and ramping up military defeated Nationalist forces fled there in 1949, The People’s Daily overseas edition said the deployments in the Taiwan Strait. China’s irrita- posing a pointed challenge to the Communist Trump-Tsai call set a “terrible precedent” for tion with the call, the first by a US president- Party’s claim to rule all of China. Beijing has nev- China-US ties and put a big question mark over a elect or president since President Jimmy Carter er renounced the use of force to bring what it smooth transition in the relationship. Jia switched diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to calls a “renegade province” under its control, and Qingguo, dean of the School of International China in 1979, has mostly been directed at the Taiwan estimates that China has hundreds of Relations at Peking University and a government self-ruled island China claims as its own. missiles targeting the island over the narrow advisor, said the incident would help Chinese But it could also make life difficult for the straits that separate them. leaders get past initial uncertainty about Trump KARACHI: Guests are gather outside a Regent Plaza Hotel following a fire in the United States and its allies in the region. Shi and better understand what his administration Pakistan’s port city of Karachi yesterday. — AFP Yinhong, head of the Centre for American Punishing Taiwan could mean for China, but “in a negative way”. Studies at Beijing’s Renmin University, who has The Global Times, an outspoken and influen- “Donald Trump is hurting the relationship, advised the government on diplomatic issues, tial tabloid published by the ruling Communist and that will also hurt US interests. If he contin- Beijing faces decision on how said China was still in a wait-and-see period Party’s official People’s Daily, said punishing ues this when he is in office, I assume we will when it came to Trump, noting Beijing’s reaction Taiwan was the best way to convey a message to have more frictions - over trade, over Taiwan. to respond to Trump’s tweets to the call had been quite restrained. But that Trump. “The Chinese mainland can let Taiwan This is bad for both countries.” Beijing also has to would change if Trump continued like this in lose one or two diplomatic allies as a punish- bear in mind the opinion of a Chinese public BEIJING: Chinese leaders face a challenge: apparently prompted by China’s response office, Shi said. “Without a doubt, if the Chinese ment as well as a warning. The mainland can brought up to insist on sovereignty over Taiwan. How to deal with Donald Trump. Weeks to Trump’s talk Friday with Tsai Ing-wen, the government judges a president Trump wants to also strengthen its military deployment,” it said “Taiwan is simply a province of our China,” said before taking office, the incoming first time an American president or presi- challenge the ‘One China’ principle followed in editorials in its Chinese and English editions. one user on Weibo, China’s answer to Twitter. American president is riling Beijing with dent-elect is known to have spoken to a since President Carter, China will definitely make The number of countries maintaining formal ties “Anywhere, anytime we can bring things to a confrontation and online statements that Taiwanese leader since the US broke off for- a very strong response.” with Taiwan, which until 1971 held China’s seat conclusion. Have no worries about that.” appear to foreshadow a tougher foreign mal diplomatic relations in 1979. That could include policy towards North at the United Nations, has since been whittled China and Taiwan have nearly gone to war policy toward China. China awoke yester- Korea, where China has been working with away by China to just 22, mostly poor nations in three times since 1949, most recently ahead of day to sharp criticism posted by Trump on Open hostility Washington to rein in Pyongyang’s nuclear pro- Latin America and the Caribbean. the 1996 Taiwan presidential election. Then, Twitter, days after Beijing responded to his So far, China has avoided responding gram, or in the disputed South China Sea. An unofficial diplomatic truce between China China carried out missile tests in waters close to telephone conversation with Taiwan’s presi- with open hostility. Yesterday, Chinese “Everything is possible,” he said. Beijing could, and Taiwan ended earlier this year after Tsai was the island, hoping to dissuade people voting for dent by accusing the Taiwanese of playing Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said for example, ease up on United Nations sanc- elected in January, when China established ties Lee Teng-hui, whom it suspected of harboring a “small trick” on Trump. China would have “no comment on what tions on North Korea, providing economic suc- with former Taiwan ally Gambia. Last week a large pro-independence views. Lee won by a land- Trump wrote, “Did China ask us if it was motivated the Trump team” to make the cor to a country developing missiles that could Chinese business delegation visited Panama, slide. In the intervening 20 years, Chinese wealth OK to devalue their currency (making it tweets, but said he believed both sides target the United States, or take a more aggres- another Taiwan friend. Tsai says she wants peace and power have grown. “China is much stronger hard for our companies to compete), heavi- would continue to support a “sound and a sive stance to US freedom of navigation patrols and stability with China, but China fears she now,” said Jia, the academic and advisor. ly tax our products going into their country stable bilateral relationship.” “For us, for in the South China Sea, where it has so far limit- wants to push the island’s formal independence, “Presumably a U.S.-China confrontation over (the US doesn’t tax them) or to build a mas- China, we do not comment on his personali- ed itself to verbal warnings. one of the core principles of her Democratic Taiwan would have a much more negative sive military complex in the middle of the ty,” Lu said. “We focus on his policies, espe- Washington and Beijing have also cooperat- Progressive Party. China could also step up its impact on the international order and relations South China Sea? I don’t think so!” That was cially his policies toward China.” — AP ed on the multilateral agreement to limit Iran’s divide-and-rule policy favoring pro-China politi- between the two countries.” — Reuters Life and death - Defending land rights in India is dangerous job MUMBAI: Bhupendra Vira, an activist who Of the 185 murders documented in 16 tried to expose political links to illegal countries, India was among the top 10, land dealings in Mumbai, was watching with six deaths last year. The cases involv- television at his suburban home one ing Vira and Sundar are just the better evening in October when he was shot known ones, say campaigners. “Crimes dead. Vira, 61, had sought information against city-based activists receive more under India’s Right to Information Act on attention, so we have heard more of the encroachments of public land and illegal professor and the Mumbai activist,” said land dealings in a city that has among the Colin Gonsalves, founder of the Human world’s priciest real estate. The arrest of a Rights Law Network. “But every day, many former civic official and his son in connec- more are risking their lives in villages, in tion with the killing shocked the city. forests. They are fighting against the state A couple of weeks later in another and powerful corporations, and it is only case, Nandini Sundar, a Delhi University going to get worse as our demand for professor, was charged in the killing of an land grows,” he said. India is home to more indigenous villager in the restive Bastar than 104 million indigenous people, the region. Sundar had just written a book on largest such population in the world. Its indigenous people losing land to mining fast-growing economy has led to firms in eastern Chhattisgarh state. The increased demand for land for infrastruc- ensuing outcry led the state to assure the ture and development, as well as for Supreme Court that those charged would resources to feed its industry. not be arrested before an investigation, Conflicts related to land and resources and that it would give advance notice to are the main reason behind stalled indus- them before proceeding. trial and development projects in India, The two cases highlight harassment affecting millions of people and putting and deadly violence against land rights billions of dollars of investment at risk, a activists in India, campaigners say. Land is report by the Tata Institute of Social increasingly sought in India for industrial Sciences said last month. “Unfortunately, use and development projects, as one of the government believes that activists who the world’s fastest growing major speak for land rights or defend tribal com- economies expands. “More land is being munities are obstructing development,” acquired for industry by the government, said Meenakshi Ganguly, South Asia direc- sometimes forcefully, while per capita tor at Human Rights Watch. “Instead of land available is declining,” said E A S addressing concerns and providing proper FREIBURG: Flowers and candles sit in front of a tree close to the Dreisam river in Freiburg, Germany, where the body of a student was found. A 17- Sarma, an activist and former bureaucrat rehabilitation and sustainable livelihoods year-old Afghan migrant, who entered Germany last year as an unaccompanied minor, has been arrested in connection with the killing. — AP who has campaigned against several to affected people, the state treats human land-acquisition projects. rights defenders as irritants ... (and) deems “Meanwhile, people are also more aware any criticism as anti-national,” she said. Afghan murder-rape arrest of their rights and civil society is more active, even as states introduce new laws to Atmosphere of fear speed up acquisitions. So the conflict level Sundar’s book, ‘The Burning Forest: has risen in recent years,” he told the India’s War in Bastar’, published earlier this reignites the refugee debate Thomson Reuters Foundation. Home min- year, details the decade-long conflict istry spokesman KS Dhatwalia said the min- between the state and Maoist rebels who BERLIN: The German government pleaded for as an unaccompanied minor, was arrested in the immigration,” he said. AfD co-chief Joerg Meuthen, istry is aware of the incidents, including claim to fight for the rights of poor farmers calm yesterday after the arrest of a teenage southwestern town of Freiburg on Friday after his whose party has made gains on rising discontent those involving Vira and Sundar, and “is tak- and landless indigenous people. Sundar Afghan asylum seeker for the alleged rape and DNA was found at the crime scene and he was over the flood of refugees, said: “We are shocked ing all necessary actions as per procedure”. was also a petitioner in an earlier suit that murder of a German student triggered fresh criti- identified on CCTV. The victim was found dead on by this crime and at the same time we see that our led the Supreme Court in 2011 to order the cism of the country’s liberal refugee policy. The a river bank on October 16. An autopsy found warnings about the uncontrolled arrival of hun- New battleground disbanding of state-backed vigilante group anti-migrant AfD party blamed the crime on the that she had drowned. News of the arrest trig- dreds of thousands of young men from Islamic- In the fight for land and the environ- Salwa Judum, which had been accused of “uncontrolled” influx of foreigners, while the head gered strong reaction on social media with some patriarchal cultures are written off as populist.” ment, which UK-based watchdog Global human rights violations against indigenous of a police union warned of the “dangers that people saying an ironic “thank you” to Chancellor Germany received 890,000 asylum requests in Witness calls “a new battleground for people in Chhattisgarh. This year, lawyers always go along with massive immigration”. Angela Merkel, whose open-door asylum policy 2015, although that rate slowed to 213,000 from human rights”, communities worldwide with a local legal aid group and journalists But Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel said the brought a record number of migrants and January to September 2016 following a deal with are locked in deadly struggles against were harassed into leaving Chhattisgarh, murder of the 19-year-old medical student should refugees into Germany last year. Turkey and a series of border closures on the governments, companies and criminal while chemicals were flung at activist Soni not be used to whip up hatred against all Balkan route. Public anger about the refugee gangs exploiting land for products includ- Sori’s face, campaigners said. “An atmos- refugees. “Such horrible murders already hap- ‘Warnings written off’ arrivals has been stoked by some high-profile ing timber, minerals and palm oil. In 2015, phere of fear has prevailed for many years pened before the first Afghan or Syrian refugee The chairman of the DPoIG police union, Rainer crimes involving migrants. During the last New more than three people a week were ... now, there’s an impunity that has arrived here,” Gabriel told the Bild newspaper. “We Wendt, said the killing could have been prevent- Year’s Eve celebrations, hundreds of women killed defending land, forests and rivers emboldened police and politicians,” said will not allow incitement after such violent ed. “We wouldn’t have this victim, and so many reported sexual assaults in Cologne and other against industries in the deadliest year on Supriya Sharma, who has reported on the crimes, no matter who commits them.” The 17- others, if our country had been better prepared for German cities, with the attacks blamed largely on record, according to Global Witness. region for more than a decade. — Reuters year-old suspect, who arrived in Germany in 2015 the dangers that always go along with massive Arab and North African men. — AFP TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 INTERNATIONAL News Abe to make historic in brief

Spain smashes fake police ring that robbed tourists MADRID: Spanish police said yesterday they had smashed trip to Pearl Harbor a criminal gang who preyed on tourists in Madrid by pos- ing as police officers. Eight suspected members of the gang, all of them Iranian and Pakistani nationals, were arrested on November 22, police said, describing a grab-and-game First Japanese leader to visit Pearl Harbor game to take cash, jewelry and smartphones. The gang would approach tourists and ask to see their documents TOKYO: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is to the value of Japan-US reconciliation.” and wallets “with the pretext of checking to see it they had become the first Japanese leader to visit Obama’s trip had sparked speculation drugs or counterfeit money,” police said in a statement. Pearl Harbor, announcing yesterday a trip that Abe could visit Pearl Harbor in “Once they had the wallet in their possession, they would to Hawaii this month for talks with US response, though the government previ- remove the cash or would yank any object of value and flee President Barack Obama. Abe, who will be ously denied that was under consideration. at great speed.” Police suspect the ring is behind at least 21 in Hawaii on December 26 and 27, will visit Abe’s wife Akie visited Pearl Harbor in robberies carried out in the Madrid region in recent months the site of the surprise Japanese attack on August and said on Facebook that she but say the number is likely higher many victims, visiting December 7, 1941, that began World War II offered flowers and prayers at the USS Spain briefly, did not file complaints. Among the loot recov- in the Pacific. The Hawaii visit comes after Arizona Memorial. On the day of the attack ered during the arrests in three suburban Madrid homes, Obama in May journeyed to Hiroshima, the 75 years ago, Japanese planes swept low included 10 high-end watches, 15 smartphones, jewelry as Japanese city where a US plane dropped over the US naval base, killing more than well as 1,000 euros ($1,070) in cash. the world’s first atom bomb in the closing 2,400 American troops and civilians, a date chapter of the war. Nagasaki was bombed which then-president Franklin Roosevelt several days later. In Hiroshima 140,000 declared would live in “infamy”. Sri Lanka to make heroes people died in the immediate blast on The two-hour bombardment of the US out of British-era ‘traitors’ August 6, 1945, or later from radiation Pacific Fleet at anchor sank or damaged COLOMBO: Sri Lanka announced plans yesterday to exposure. The Nagasaki bomb, dropped on some 20 ships and destroyed 164 planes. rescind a list of 19 nationals described as “traitors” for August 9, killed more than 70,000 people. Abe’s planned visit to Pearl Harbor was the leading an insurrection against colonial rule nearly 200 Obama gave a soaring speech in top item on public broadcaster NHK’s years ago. Keppetipola Disawe, a local leader, and his Hiroshima that, while it offered no apology, evening news bulletin, with social media in men were declared traitors over the 1817 rebellion was generally well received in Japan as it Japan reacting positively to the premier’s TOKYO: Local television news displays Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaking against British rule. “A recommendation was made to focused on the suffering of the atomic announcement. “I think it’s a good thing,” to reporters at his official residence in Tokyo yesterday. — AFP President Maithripala Sirisena to rescind the January bomb victims. “We come to ponder a terri- said @CNBLUE_6569 on Twitter. “After see- 1818 gazette which declared 19 nationals, including ble force unleashed in the not-so-distant quashing any possibility of an apology. But free world during his visit to Hiroshima ing President Obama’s visit to Hiroshima, I Keppetipola Disawe, as traitors and make a fresh past,” Obama said in his speech at a ceno- as a flame flickered behind him, he said remains etched into Japanese hearts,” Abe felt strongly that I wanted a Japanese proclamation making them national heroes,” Justice taph in the now thriving city, as a handful leaders had an obligation to “pursue a said. “I’d like to make it (meeting with prime minister to visit” Pearl Harbor. Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said in a statement. of surviving victims looked on. “We come world without” nuclear weapons. Obama) an opportunity to send a message “President Obama came to Hiroshima so The announcement came after the minister met hard- to mourn the dead.” Obama had insisted to the world that we will further strengthen Prime Minister Abe should go to Pearl line nationalists from the majority Sinhalese communi- before the trip that he would not revisit ‘Reconciliation’ and maintain our alliance towards the Harbor,” Twitter user @chikazoemakoto ty, who have pressed for the scrapping of colonial-era decisions made by then-president Harry Abe on Monday hailed Obama’s May future,” he said. “And at the same time, I said. “I think Abe made a really good deci- decrees against those who resisted British rule. Sri Truman at the close of the brutal war, thus speech. His “message towards a nuclear- want to make it an opportunity to signal sion.” — AFP Lanka, then known as Ceylon, won freedom in 1948, a year after Britain quit neighboring India. Scandal hearings put South Korean tycoons in hot seat SEOUL: South Korea lawmakers yesterday public humiliation, holding mock question kicked off an unprecedented series of hear- and answer sessions with aides and memo- ings that will see the country’s business elite rizing responses to sensitive issues. Some grilled over a corruption scandal engulfing researched subway and bus fares in case impeachment-threatened President Park they are asked to prove their common- Geun-Hye. The powerful heads of family-run touch credentials, while others sent man- conglomerates, or “chaebols,” such as agers on recces to the national assembly- Samsung and Hyundai will be among those timing the walk to the hearing room and testifying before a parliamentary investiga- working out routes to avoid the press, tion ahead of an impeachment vote to Chosun said. remove the president on Friday. Chaebol heads are unused to being The hearings opened on the back of a questioned or held accountable-even to series of mass anti-Park demonstrations in their shareholders. “It is part of the deep- Seoul that have seen millions of people take rooted, twisted corporate culture in South to the streets. Park is accused of colluding Korea to treat founding family members as if with her long-time friend, Choi Soon-Sil, to they are royalty,” said Shim Jung-Taik, an strong-arm giant corporations into “donat- author of several books on Samsung and its ing” nearly $70 million to two dubious non- corporate culture including a biography of OSAKA: Japanese Kuniyoshi Takimoto, who was a Japan Navy aircraft mechanic dur- profit foundations. Choi has been indicted its ailing chairman, Lee Kun-Hee.”None of DHAKA: Bangladeshi activists from an Islamic organi- ing Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941, looks on at the doorway of his home in for coercion and abuse of power, and is them would have attended these hearings zation protest against the treatment of Rohingya Osaka. — AFP accused of syphoning some of the donated in normal times. But the public fury shown Muslims in Myanmar, in Dhaka. — AFP funds for personal use. She denies all crimi- at recent mass rallies was too much to nal charges. ignore even for these royals,” Shim said. Dozens of Rohingyas Japanese veteran recalls Choi had been summoned for question- missing as boat sinks ing at the televised hearings, but made it Samsung woes DHAKA: Dozens are missing and feared drowned after a Pearl Harbor 75 years on clear yesterday she would absent herself, Samsung-the South’s largest business boat packed with Rohingya fleeing violence in Myanmar citing health grounds. Lawmakers said she group-made the biggest contributions of 20 and trying to reach Bangladesh sank in a border river yes- faced jail time for contempt if she failed to billion won ($17 million) to Choi’s founda- terday, reports and a Bangladeshi fisherman said. OSAKA: Navy aircraft mechanic Kuniyoshi misgivings about the risks of attacking the Thousands of Rohingya, a stateless ethnic minority, have Takimoto watched as Japanese planes US, Takimoto was proud to support the appear. Tuesday’s testimony will be devoted tions, followed by Hyundai, SK, LG and Lotte. to interrogating the corporate tycoons, Prosecutors have raided the headquarters of arrived in Bangladesh after an outbreak of violence in roared off the aircraft carrier Hiryu to attack pilots. “We built relations of trust that went western Myanmar, where the military is alleged to have Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The beyond words,” he said. Japan also attacked including Samsung group scion Lee Jae- Samsung and other groups for any evidence committed mass rape and murder and burned villages. A shock assault 75 years ago Wednesday in the Philippines, Hong Kong, Guam, Yong, Hyundai chairman Chung Mong-Koo that they received policy favors in exchange Bangladeshi fisherman said he had rescued one woman Hawaii sparked patriotic celebration in Japan Singapore, Malaya, Burma and the Dutch and seven heads of other conglomerates for their contributions. Samsung is sepa- who told him her “overcrowded” boat had sunk in the Naf but left Takimoto feeling uneasy. “I wondered East Indies, in one fell swoop overturning like LG, Lotte, Hanjin and CJ. They are rately accused of funneling millions of euros river after it was chased by a Myanmar army speedboat. if such a poor country would be all right what had seemed an eternal Western colo- among the wealthiest and most powerful to Choi to bankroll her daughter’s equestrian fighting such a big one,” the former real- nial order. But despite such initial success, the people in the country, but the “Choi-gate” training in Germany. As part of the widening “We heard a woman’s desperate cry for help in the morn- estate agent, now 95 and one of the few tide was fated to quickly turn-confirming scandal has taken the lid off simmering pub- probe, prosecutors are also investigating ing while we were fishing in the Naf. We quickly paddled to Japanese participants still alive said at his Takimoto’s fears. In June 1942 at the epic lic resentment over their influence and per- whether Samsung lobbied officials at the the spot and saw she was fighting to stay afloat,” fisherman home in Osaka. Battle of Midway a US aerial blitz engulfed the ceived sense of privilege at a time of slow- state pension fund for their support over a Suman Das said by phone. “The woman told us that their This attack brought America into World Hiryu in massive flames. A thousand crew ing economic growth. contested merger deal last year. Park has boat was overcrowded with Rohingya villagers who tried War II-though it was already well underway members died, while 500 survivors, including not been summoned for questioning by to cross the river to enter Bangladesh.” The woman did not for Europe, and China. This year’s anniver- Takimoto, were barely rescued by nearby Tycoon tutorials lawmakers. Yesterday’s session involved sev- know what had happened to the others and Das could not sary comes after President Barack Obama’s Japanese ships, a scene he described as “hell.” According to company sources cited by eral presidential aides who were grilled over say how many people were on the boat. visit in May to Hiroshima, the Japanese city the largest-circulation newspaper, Chosun some of the more lurid elements uncovered pulverized by a US atom bomb in the clos- Tunnel vision Ilbo, many of them have been going by the case-including the mass purchase by ing days of the conflict. Japan’s Pearl Harbor After Midway, US-led forces began to through frantic preparations to avoid any Park’s office of Viagra pills. — AFP Man fires rifle inside blitz fired up resolve in the US, with presi- reconquer the Pacific, island by island on bat- Washington’s eatery dent Franklin Roosevelt declaring the day tlefields in Guadalcanal, Saipan, the WASHINGTON: A man has been arrested after firing an would “live in infamy.” Philippines, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Japan assault rifle inside a popular pizzeria in Washington “It was just a start... and more or less a finally surrendered but only after the US that was the target of a fake news story during the deceptive attack,” Takimoto said, stressing dropped two atomic bombs-the second on presidential election campaign, police said. No one that given its surprise nature some success Nagasaki-and the Soviet Union declared war. was injured in the incident on Sunday at the Comet was virtually guaranteed. He and other crew Takimoto has no plans to personally com- Ping Pong restaurant in the upmarket Chevy Chase members were stunned when first informed memorate Pearl Harbor this year, calling it just neighborhood. A 28-year-old man from North of the mission after their flotilla departed one of many momentous episodes in the war. Carolina was taken into police custody. The pizzeria towards Hawaii. Reaching an area 460 kilo- For himself, he calls Midway “much more was the subject of a bogus report published in meters from target, the first wave of some important.” Indeed, Pearl Harbor draws little October that alleged it was at the center of a child sex 180 planes, including nimble Zero fighters, attention compared with annual events mark- ring organized by Democratic presidential candidate roared off the Hiryu and other carriers, fol- ing the atomic bombings, solemn, nationally Hillary Clinton. As the story spread online, fanned by lowed later by a second swarm. televised memorials attended by the prime right-leaning conspiracy theorists on discussion sites minister. Among the few instances of remem- 4chan and Reddit, the restaurant owner received hun- ‘Rolling the dice’ brance are brief fireworks in Nagaoka, the dreds of threatening messages on his Instagram Pilots and mechanics were phlegmatic hometown of Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, account. The eatery’s Facebook page also was flooded throughout, as aircraft took off one by one who masterminded the attack but was killed with negative comments. It was one of a number of minus any special rituals or even “banzai” after the US targeted his plane in 1943. In the fake news stories that emerged ahead of the cheers. “What you see in kamikaze movies US, meanwhile, every December 7 is National November 8 poll. The man arrested on Sunday told never happened on aircraft carriers,” Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, while the SEOUL: National Security Office chief Kim Kwan-Jin (left) and other presidential aides police he went to the eatery to “self-investigate” the Takimoto said firmly. “We had to do our jobs, atomic bombing anniversaries are not official- take an oath during a hearing on South Korean President Park Geun-Hye’s corrup- conspiracy theory dubbed “pizzagate”. rolling the dice against death.” Despite his ly commemorated. — AFP tion scandal at the National Assembly in Seoul. — AFP Popular New Zealand PM John Key resigns

WELLINGTON: Popular New Zealand His deputy Bill English, who led the secutive elections when the country votes tating earthquake in Christchurch in our lives are politics,” Little tweeted. Former Prime Minister John Key announced his party to its worst result in the 2002 elec- next year, but he said records were not a February 2011 which claimed 185 lives. Prime Minister Clark, now the head of the shock resignation yesterday, saying he tion, is widely seen as favorite to take over consideration. “If you’re staying for the The 55-year-old also steadied the UN Development Program, praised Key for was never a career politician and it was and was endorsed by Key, although he did record of the time you’re staying for the economy after the global financial crisis working “tirelessly to promote New the right time to go after eight years in not immediately confirm he wanted the wrong reason,” he said. “It’s been an without resorting to hard-line spending Zealand and its interests”. Key felt he was the job. The former Merrill Lynch curren- role. “Certainly, I wouldn’t stand if there incredible experience and it’s been a real cuts, instead taking a steady, pragmatic “going out on top”, and wanted to spend cy trader called it “the hardest decision wasn’t strong caucus support for me privilege and I’m going to die happy-I approach that saw the budget return to more time with his wife Bronagh and chil- I’ve ever made”, with no plans on what to standing,” he said, adding that since the hope that’s a long time in the future-but surplus in the 2015-16 financial year for dren Stephanie and Max. “It would be easy do next other than spend more time 2002 flop he had received “a masterclass I’m going to feel really proud of what the first time since 2008.When he heard to say I have made this decision solely to with his family. “Being leader of both the every day from John Key about how to do we’ve done,” he said. the news, Australian Prime Minister rediscover the personal and family life I party and the country has been an politics”. As discussion about Key’s deci- Malcolm Turnbull sent him a brief text once had, and that is a factor, but it is one incredible experience,” he told a regular sion to walk away swirled around social ‘Say it ain’t so bro’ message: “Say it ain’t so bro”, telling among many,” he said. “Over the years I weekly news conference. “But despite media, the down-to-earth politician-once Key came into politics relatively late, reporters in Melbourne he considered his have observed many leaders who, in a the amazing career I have had in politics, voted the leader most New Zealanders entering parliament in 2002 and assum- close friend “one of the most outstanding similar position, fail to take this step. I have never seen myself as a career would love to have a beer with-insisted he ing leadership of the National Party four national leaders in the world today”. New I can understand why. It is a hard job to politician.” Key recently marked his was “not the kind of guy that has to hang years later. By 2008 he had ended nine Zealand opposition Labor Party leader leave.” The New Zealand dollar dipped slight- eighth anniversary as prime minister and on to power for power’s sake”. years of Labor Party rule, ousting then- Andrew Little acknowledged Key’s popu- ly but economists expected it to be a short- 10th year as leader of the centre-right Opinion polls had consistently pointed prime minister Helen Clark. He won plau- larity but said he understood why he was term blip as Key’s endorsement of English as National Party, which is set to meet next to him becoming the first political leader dits for his leadership during a string of walking away. “Politics requires much sac- his replacement meant there would be little week to elect his successor. in New Zealand history to win four con- crises in his first term, including a devas- rifice. We may all be politicians, but not all change to economic policy. — AFP NEWS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 Jayalalithaa dies after long illness Trump names Carson Continued from Page1 cessful Tamil language film industry went on hunger strike to demand her release. Several of her supporters resorted to self-harm when The AIADMK and its bitter rival, the DMK, are the main she was briefly jailed in 2014 on charges of corruption. parties in Tamil Nadu, and both are built around a per- as housing secretary Jayalalithaa earned the loyalty of many voters in Tamil sonality cult of their leaders who are drawn from the Nadu with a series of highly populist schemes, including Tamil film industry. India’s two national parties, the rul- an “Amma canteen” that provides lunch for just three ing Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition Congress rupees (five cents). In 2014 she was briefly forced to step have little political presence in the state, despite Mogul meets former VP Gore down as chief minister after she was jailed on corruption decades of efforts. The death of Ramachandran, or MGR charges. Her conviction, later overturned on appeal, as Jayalalithaa’s mentor was known, sparked looting and WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump yesterday “I grew up in the inner city,” Carson told Fox News last sparked mass protests and even some reported suicides. rioting across Tamil Nadu by his grief-stricken supporters chose Ben Carson, the mild-mannered retired neurosurgeon month. “And have spent a lot of time there. And have dealt Thousands of directors, actors and producers in the suc- in 1987. — Agencies who challenged him for the Republican nomination, to turn with a lot of patients from that area.” Carson briefly led the around troubled US inner cities as secretary of housing and Republican presidential pack during the primaries, offering urban development. Carson, an African American who is a voters an unruffled, slow-talking persona that contrasted religious conservative, has no background in housing policy sharply with high-decibel slugfest around him. His bid, which Renzi packs his bags after referendum rout but has cited his poor childhood in Detroit as a qualification initially gained support among Christian conservatives, ulti- for the job. He is the first black selected by Trump for his team. mately fizzled as he stumbled presenting concrete policies and Continued from Page 1 the “Brexit” campaign, said it looked “more about the “Ben Carson has a brilliant mind answering questions about key issues. euro than constitutional change”. But former Bank of Italy and is passionate about strengthening The Seventh Day Adventist had Mattarella will then be charged with brokering the economist Lorenzo Codgno insisted: “The outcome of the communities and families within those presented himself as an alternative to appointment of a new government or, if he is unable to referendum is much more complex and nuanced than communities,” Trump said in a state- the bombastic Trump, preaching tol- do that, ordering early elections. ‘just another wave of protest across the globe’.” ment. “We have talked at length about erance and compromise but some- Initial market reaction was subdued. The euro briefly Giovanni Orsina, Professor of Politics at Rome’s Luiss my urban renewal agenda and our times unleashing blunt rhetoric. These sank to a 20-month low as investors fretted that political university, said four out of five voters had cast their vote message of economic revival, very included many references to Nazi instability could scupper efforts to resolve a long-running politically rather than on the merits of the reform. “The much including our inner cities.” Germany, such as his suggestion that banking crisis, and over the possibility of an election that vote has broad similarities with the Brexit and Trump Carson said: “I feel that I can make a Jews would have fared better in the could see anti-EU parties challenge for power. Italy’s FTSE phenomena,” he said. “The electorate voted against the significant contribution particularly by Holocaust had they been armed. MIB stock index fell 2.0 percent at the opening before establishment, against Brussels. They didn’t get into the strengthening communities that are Trump mercilessly mocked him on clawing back some ground, underperforming other subtleties.” most in need. We have much work to Ben Carson the campaign trail, accusing Carson of European markets. Italian bond yields rose slightly, hav- Poll data showed the No vote was strongest in areas do in enhancing every aspect of our having a “pathological” temper. ing already edged up prior to Sunday’s vote. with high unemployment, in the relatively poor south of nation and ensuring that our nation’s housing needs are met.” Carson nevertheless endorsed the real estate billionaire Traders were reassured in part by the result of Europe’s the country and amongst youth, pointing to a correlation Trump also met former Vice President Al Gore, an environ- after withdrawing from the race in March, describing his for- other crucial vote this weekend, which saw Austria reject with levels of disaffection. Most analysts see immediate mental activist who has devoted years to fighting climate mer rival as “a very intelligent man who cares deeply about a far-right candidate for president. “The next steps are far elections as unlikely, partly because all the main political change. “I had a lengthy and very productive session with the America”. He took Trump on a neighborhood tour of his from clear for Italy and traders are not panicking yet”, said parties have already begun discussions on revising the president-elect,” said Gore, who met earlier with Trump’s Detroit hometown in September at a time when the nomi- Craig Erlam, senior market analyst at Oanda. Some ana- country’s electoral laws. As things stand the two houses daughter, Ivanka Trump, but said he had spent the bulk of his nee was looking to boost his image with African-American lysts said the referendum could come to be seen as a of parliament would be elected by two different systems, time with Trump. “It was a sincere search for areas of common voters. And he came to Trump’s defense following the release landmark moment. Holger Schmieding, at the Berenberg which is seen as a recipe for a post-vote stalemate ground. ... I found it an extremely interesting conversation of a 2005 audiotape in which he bragged about groping private bank, said the risk that Italy could choose to leave nobody wants. and, to be continued.” women. — Agencies the euro, while still remote, had increased. Capital The most probable scenario is a caretaker administra- Economics said: “Italy has taken the first step along a path tion dominated by Renzi’s Democratic Party taking over that could lead it out of the eurozone.” to complete the electoral reform before an election that Populists across Europe rejoiced at Renzi’s downfall, has to take place by March 2018. The new administra- No surveillance of private social media... with the founder of Italy’s own anti-establishment Five tion’s most pressing priority will be finalizing the coun- Star movement Beppe Grillo calling for an election “with- try’s 2017 budget, which the European Commission has Continued from Page 1 Awwash said. On July 20, 2016, the ministry of informa- in a week”. Grillo said a snap election should be held on threatened to reject as too expansionary given Italy’s tion issued ministerial resolution 100/2016 stipulating the basis of a recently adopted electoral law designed to debt levels. Finance Minister Pier Carlo Padoan is the He denied allegations that the new law aims at tight- executive legislations of law 8/2016 regulating electron- ensure the leading party has a majority in the Chamber favorite to succeed Renzi as prime minister and the out- ening the noose on the freedom of Twitter users and ic media. The law, endorsed and published in the official of Deputies, despite having previously called for this to going leader may stay on as head of his party - which those with personal accounts on digital networks. gazette in February, stipulates freedoms of expression be changed. would leave him well-placed for a potential comeback to It is rather intended to complete the regulations of and access to information according to constitutional Observers varied widely in their interpretation of the frontline politics at the next election, whenever it is. the media, the press and the publishing professions, norms. — KUNA vote. Britian’s eurosceptic Nigel Farage, who spearheaded Padoan cancelled a trip to Brussels yesterday. — AFP Opposition issues more warnings... Kuwait football reels as chief resigns... Continued from Page 1 among the 10 winners. Former MP Mubarak Al-Waalan, who failed to win a seat last month, is planning to file a Continued from Page 1 be followed. As a result, the disciplinary committee Faraj Al-Arbeed, who came in the 11th place, saying petition to challenge the counting of votes and other rejected Arabi’s claim, the committee’s chief Saad Al- that the votes he received should have placed him things, he said on his Twitter account. suspended player during a match between the two Bughaili explained to the press. Salmiya Sports Club sides as part of the VIVA Football League. Kuwait won 2- also filed a very similar complaint against Jahra Sports 1. Kuwait’s defender Fahd Al-Hajri had received a red Club for fielding what it claimed were two ‘suspended card during a Nov 2 match between Kuwait and Kazma players’. The disciplinary committee rejected Salmiya’s Anti-austerity MPs threaten reform plans Sports Club, held as part of the Crown Prince Cup. Red complaint for the same reasons. Continued from Page 1 the economy, increasing the role of the private sector, cards result in an automatic one-game suspension, but After losing the appeal, Arabi announced on Sunday trying to get citizens to invest in public projects and because he argued with the referees, he was suspended that it was officially withdrawing from the VIVA League. “The Assembly wants the government to rationalize reforming the labor market. for an additional game. “We are convinced that honorable people in Kuwait’s unnecessary expenditures before heading to the citi- “Theoretically, the document is positive. ... But, prac- The automatic suspension was handed out accord- sports scene have become fewer, and therefore we offi- zen,” investment fund Kuwait Farabi’s CEO, Fouad Al- tically, the acceptance of it by the representatives of the ing to the KFA’s competition regulations. But the sec- cially announce withdrawing from the VIVA League,” Hadlaq, said. “The MPs were saying in their campaign Kuwaiti people is difficult, because there is waste in oth- ond-game suspension came from the KFA’s disciplinary said Abdulaziz Ashour, Arabi’s Vice President, who post- ‘we have no problem to pay money but we are not first er things,” Al Joman Center for Economic Consultancy committee, and was announced on Nov 6. The discipli- ed the withdrawal decision on the club’s official Twitter in the line... We want to see a rationalization from the general manager Naser Al-Nafisi said, calling the nary committee can choose from at least two different account. Salmiya is also expected to withdraw. highest (levels of officials)’.” amount spent on foreign medical treatment “an astro- clauses regarding the additional game suspension. One “Justice and equal opportunities do not exist in your Health Minister Ali Al-Obaidi has denied accusations nomical figure”. “How the government saves 150 million such clause bars Hajri from playing a second game in federation,” Arabi also wrote on its Twitter account that government officials siphoned off public money dinars from raising fuel prices that impacts every citizen any tournament. But another clause bars him only from addressing Hasawi. “Your presence in the temporary through contracts related to overseas medical treatment. ... and keeps quiet about the waste of 600 million a second game in the same tournament. committee tarnishes your sportive history.” Hasawi later He says a number of medical offices are to blame for dinars? This is not reasonable. The government is con- So a problem arose when Hajri played in the VIVA announced his resignation. Other KFA officials also “reported irregularities”, according to a statement carried tradicting itself,” he said. tournament. Arabi argued that Hajri was officially sus- resigned, including the vice president of the competi- last month by state news agency KUNA. Kuwait spends The impasse has implications for parliament too, pended and therefore they should be awarded the tion’s committee Abbas Dashti, as well as temporary KD 2.9 billion on subsidies, or about 15 percent of however. The constitution gives HH the Amir the right match as a walkover 3-0 win. But Kuwait argued that the management committee members Hussein Al-Khadri 2016/2017 public spending, down from KD 3.78 billion to dissolve the parliament. During the past 10 years, suspension was only applicable to the Crown Prince and Saleh Al-Enezi. last year, according to the finance minister in January. since Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah came Cup and doesn’t apply to the VIVA League. The KFA’s dis- The turmoil comes just months after the dissolution The National Assembly has the right to grill govern- to power, none of the parliaments has completed its ciplinary committee supported Kuwait’s position and of KFA’s previous board of directors. On Aug 28, the ment ministers, including the prime minister and block constitutional 4-year term. “It is impossible for the gov- agreed that the suspension is only applicable to the Public Authority for Sports dissolved the board and legislation and is frequently at loggerheads with the ernment to move ahead with the austerity program. Crown Prince Cup. appointed a temporary management committee led by Cabinet. The government has had a rare smooth ride And if the government insisted and wanted to face (par- KFA’s disciplinary committee said it has the sole Hasawi. FIFA suspended KFA and all Kuwaiti teams from since 2012, and has been trying for years to approve a liament), this will only bring about the destruction of authority to determine the type, duration and other international competitions on Oct 16, 2015, claiming new strategy aimed at diversifying the economy away Kuwait,” Kuwaiti Murabahat Investment’s Executive Vice effects of a suspension. It also pointed out that in case government intervention in the association and sports from oil. The strategy - known as “The Economic Reform President, Asset Management, Muhannad Uthman Al- of a conflict, the disciplinary committee’s decision is to clubs’ affairs. Document”, is an attempt to redraw the state’s role in Mesbah said. — Reuters TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 ANALYSIS

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Focus Trump advisors aim to privatize Indian reserves

ative American reservations cover just 2 percent of the United States, but they may contain Nabout a fifth of the nation’s oil and gas, along with vast coal reserves. Now, a group of advisors to President-elect Donald Trump on Native American issues wants to free those resources from what they call a suffocating federal bureaucracy that holds title to 56 million acres of tribal lands, two chairmen of the coalition told Reuters in exclusive interviews. The group proposes to put those lands into private ownership - a politically explosive idea that could upend more than century of policy designed to pre- serve Indian tribes on US-owned reservations, which EU suffers Italian blow, bigger tests loom are governed by tribal leaders as sovereign nations. The tribes have rights to use the land, but they do not own it. They can drill it and reap the profits, but only he resounding “no” from Italian voters to Prime They were encouraged to vote “no” by all of the major par- year countdown to Brexit - a timeline made all the more chal- under regulations that are far more burdensome than Minister Matteo Renzi’s referendum on constitutional ties in Italy outside of Renzi’s Partito Democratico (PD). His lenging by Europe’s heavy election calendar. those applied to private property. Treform was not a rejection of the European Union and defeat therefore, which came on the same day that Only a month later, the first round of the French election “We should take tribal land away from public treat- its single currency, as jubilant populists from across the bloc Austrian voters sent a far-right candidate to defeat in a will take place. Polls suggest that will produce a showdown ment,” said Markwayne Mullin, a Republican US claimed yesterday. But the vote, which pushes Renzi out of presidential run-off, looks less like a rejection of Europe between Le Pen and Fillon, the hardline conservative who is Representative from Oklahoma and a Cherokee tribe office, does represent a significant setback for Europe at a and the political establishment, and more like a serious advocating a radical overhaul of the French economy through member who is co-chairing Trump’s Native American time when its leaders are scrambling to mount a credible miscalculation on the part of Renzi. deep cuts in public sector jobs and the scrapping of the 35- Affairs Coalition. “As long as we can do it without unin- response to Brexit, the election of Donald Trump in the “When a prime minister who will always be remembered hour workweek. Fillon has proposed a total of five referen- tended consequences, I think we will have broad sup- United States and their stubborn economic woes at home. for taking office through an old-style party coup calls a dums: one to enshrine a balanced budget law in the constitu- port around Indian country.” Trump’s transition team In one fell swoop, it adds another country to the list of national referendum in a country that’s still struggling to tion, a second to overhaul French territorial authorities, a third did not respond to multiple requests for comment. EU members that are likely to be pre-occupied by domestic emerge from a triple-dip recession, he can expect an unfa- to unwind France’s generous pension regimes, a fourth on The plan dovetails with Trump’s larger aim of slash- politics in 2017, a year in which the Dutch, French, vorable result,” said Nicholas Spiro of Lauressa Advisory. immigration quotas and a fifth - in an echo of Renzi’s own ref- ing regulation to boost energy production. It could Germans, and possibly the British, will go to the polls. And erendum - to reduce the number of parliamentarians. deeply divide Native American leaders, who hold a it sends a warning to other European reformers like Crunch time Far more than the Italian referendum, the French vote is range of opinions on the proper balance between Francois Fillon, the conservative frontrunner for the French That won’t cushion the impact for Europe, whose leaders shaping up as a make-or-break moment for Europe and its development and conservation. The proposed path to presidency, who has promised no less than five referen- have promised to unveil their post-Brexit vision for the EU in political mainstream. Fillon, no doubt, will be watching what deregulated drilling - privatizing reservations - could dums to push through his domestic agenda if he is elected the Italian capital next March, the 60th anniversary of the is now unfolding in France’s southern neighbor as he girds for prove even more divisive. Many Native Americans view next spring. bloc’s founding Rome treaty. Who will host that summit is battle. “The French election will be the crucial test for Europe,” such efforts as a violation of tribal self-determination More immediately, despite the relatively calm reaction now an open question. The same month, Dutch voters will go said Dominique Moisi of the Institut Montaigne. “To counter and culture. of financial markets yesterday, the vote will deepen con- to the polls and British Prime Minister Theresa May is expect- Le Pen, Fillon may have to move to the center. He will have to “Our spiritual leaders are opposed to the privatiza- cerns about Italy’s under-funded banking sector and the ed to invoke Article 50 of the EU treaty, triggering a tight two- put quite a bit of water in his traditionalist wine.” — Reuters tion of our lands, which means the commoditization of economic prospects of the euro zone’s third biggest mem- the nature, water, air we hold sacred,” said Tom ber state. That, in turn, could complicate the calculus for Goldtooth, a member of both the Navajo and the the European Central Bank, which meets on Thursday to Relief and anger after Dakota tribes who runs the Indigenous Environmental decide on the future of its controversial bond purchase Network. “Privatization has been the goal since colo- program. “This won’t push Italy back into crisis for now,” nization - to strip Native Nations of their sovereignty.” said Marcel Fratzscher, head of the DIW economic institute bitter Austria election Reservations governed by the US Bureau of Indian in Berlin and a former top official at the European Central Bank. “But it means lost time for a country that faces huge Affairs are intended in part to keep Native American fter an ugly and deeply polarizing presidential 20, said he had been worried that after being asked to lands off the private real estate market, preventing problems with its banks, its enormous public debt levels and high unemployment. There is a significant danger that campaign in normally tranquil Austria, whooping vote no fewer than three times this year - and for what is sales to non-Indians. An official at the Bureau of Indian and relief on one side Sunday night was matched a largely ceremonial job - voter fatigue would set in. But Affairs did not respond to a request for comment. The the reform course will now slow.” A by disdain and anger on the other. Independent candi- not a bit of it. The result was “a big surprise because we legal underpinnings for reservations date to treaties date Alexander Van der Bellen had already won the con- all thought that Hofer will win because Austrians lost made between 1778 and 1871 to end wars between Brexit parallel Renzi, seen by his European partners as an anchor of sta- test once, back in May - the election had to be held again their trust in the election process. But now, after the first indigenous Indians and European settlers. Tribal gov- because of procedural problems - so in theory the 72- result, we are very happy.” ernments decide how land and resources are allotted bility in a country where political upheaval has been the norm for decades, won just over 40 percent of the vote in year-old could do it again. In fact, according to Van der Bellen, turnout was among tribe members. But a lot has happened since May to boost the confi- around 75-76 percent - higher than in May. Political ana- Leaders of Trump’s coalition did not provide details the referendum, a far worse result than polls had predicted. His defeat comes only days after deeply unpopular French dence of populists like his far-right rival Norbert Hofer, lyst Peter Hajek said that Van der Bellen’s supporters did of how they propose to allocate ownership of the land not least Britain’s shock decision in June to leave the EU a good job in the past few weeks getting people out to or mineral rights - or to ensure they remained under President Francois Hollande, also a leftist, bowed to political realities and announced he would not seek a second term. and Donald Trump’s US election victory last month. vote. Campaigners used Brexit and Trump to say to peo- Indian control. One idea is to limit sales to non-Indian “Today I was totally surprised because after Trump and ple “if you don’t want to end up also wondering what buyers, said Ross Swimmer, a co-chair on Trump’s advi- Renzi’s departure could lead to early elections in Italy next year. It increases the risks of the anti-euro 5-Star Brexit I was really not sure what this meant for Austria,” happened, then go out and vote, and vote Van der sory coalition and an ex-chief of the Cherokee nation diplomat Wolfgang Pietrisch, 69, said at Van der Bellen’s Bellen,” Hajek said. who worked on Indian affairs in the Reagan adminis- Movement gaining power, although the prospect of that remains slim. After the Brexit vote went bad for David election party. “I was hugely surprised and my confi- Sandra Edelmann, 30, a corporate consultant waving tration. “It has to be done with an eye toward protect- Cameron in June, it is the second time in half a year that dence, which was rather low in the past couple of days, a rainbow flag and wearing a “Fan der Bellen” T-shirt, ing sovereignty,” he said. the leader of a major EU member state tied his future to a went up - skyrocketed,” Pietrisch told AFP. said she had never given up hope. “I believed and referendum and lost, a development that was seized upon At the same event, artist Natalia Nadasma, 21, said hoped that Austria would be clever enough to vote Van $1.5 trillion in reserves by the region’s anti-EU firebrands. “The Italians rejected that Brexit and Trump had motivated many activists to der Bellen, and they were,” she told AFP. “In the last 11 The Trump-appointed coalition’s proposal comes Renzi and the EU,” Marine Le Pen of France’s far-right make sure that the Austrian election wasn’t yet another months I have been very active in the campaign. Last against a backdrop of broader environmental tensions National Front said on Twitter. “This vote looks to me to be political shock. “A lot of people from civil society decided night I was in the pubs til 2:00 am, talking to people, on Indian reservations, including protests against a more about the euro than constitutional change,” added to be active, to go onto the streets in order to convince motivating them,” said social worker Christoph petroleum pipeline by the Standing Rock Sioux tribe Nigel Farage of the UK Independence Party (UKIP). people to vote for liberalism, to vote for openness, to Krottmayer, 35. “I am very relieved. It was all worth it. and their supporters in North Dakota. On Sunday, But unlike Britain, polls show that a solid majority of vote for diversity,” Nadasma said. Student David Sheata, Later I think I might cry out of relief.” — AFP amid rising opposition, the US Army Corps of Italian voters are in favour of both the EU and the euro. Engineers on Sunday said it had denied a permit for the Dakota Access Pipeline project, citing a need to explore alternate routes. The Trump transition team has expressed support for the pipeline, however, and 5 things we learned from return of Woods his administration could revisit the decision once it takes office in January. Tribes and their members could potentially reap ive things we learned from the return of Tiger Woods has inspired friendship and admiration for who he is Tiger has a solid foundation vast wealth from more easily tapping resources to competitive golf at the Hero World Challenge invi- as a person. For someone who wondered a year His foundation does wonders giving kids beneath reservations. The Council of Energy Resource Ftational event at par-72 Albany Golf Club in the ago if he might never get out of bed easily opportunities who otherwise would not have Tribes, a tribal energy consortium, estimated in 2009 Bahamas: again, it’s nice to know you have them. Education. Dreams. His business world that Indian energy resources are worth about $1.5 tril- friends. is united under the TGR umbrella, and lion. In 2008, the Bureau of Indian Affairs testified Tiger Woods isn’t ready to win yet one venture was showcased this before Congress that reservations contained about 20 There were moments you wanted to fit him for another Tiger is a Trump-esque week. He’s a partner in Albany, the percent of untapped oil and gas reserves in the US. green jacket. There were moments you wanted him to give tweetmeister exclusive Bahamas area that is remote Deregulation could also benefit private oil drillers it up for good. Woods flashed brilliance and horror and fin- Woods fired off lots of tweets in but growing. Ernie Els helped start including Devon Energy Corp, Occidental Petroleum , ished on four-under par 284. He shot the worst round of his role as Ryder Cup assistant it. Justin Rose lives there. Joe BP and others that have sought to develop leases on anyone at 76. He led in birdies with 24. He fired a bogey- captain. One story told by a Lewis, whose Tavistock Group reservations through deals with tribal governments. free 65 in round two that was his best round since the last rival spoke of how players owns English football side Those companies did not immediately respond to time he won at the WGC event in Akron back in 2013. began tweet-comparing tro- Tottenham Hotspur, helped start requests for comment. — Reuters He needs more work. He will put in more work. He phy cases and Tiger chimed in it. And it just had a week of free needs to find consistency. He needs more events to be with the all-time winner, only to global advertising on golf tele- tournament fit and avoid fading late in rounds. He was able be told he didn’t count. There casts of Tiger’s comeback. He’s not to make great starts. That could put him ahead in some was a camaraderie built among worried about lunch money. ways if he can solve other issues. He’s older Tiger, not the players and Woods was big on tweet- All articles appearing on these pages Tiger of old. And Albany is not the typical US PGA Tour ing his thoughts. He even got a sup- Tiger’s body needs extra care are the personal opinion of the writers. stop. It’s not going to offer the tension of a Sunday in a portive tweet from US President-elect He’s taking cold baths. He’s not major. It’s 18 guys not a full field. It’s not many of those Donald Trump. running so much or lifting weights Kuwait Times takes no responsibility players that Tiger inspired that now block his path to a tri- It helped that he was unable to play so much - all those things he did for views expressed therein. Kuwait umphant return. at the Ryder Cup, so he could focus when he was younger that forced on players and holes and strategy rivals to do the same to keep up with Times invites readers to voice their Tiger had more friends than he knew to help the US victory. But as Tiger him. He’s going to face guys who can opinions. Please send submissions via “It blew me away.” That’s what Woods said about so becomes an elder statesman - he turns do those lifts and runs and can recov- many fellow pros offering their support, advice and even 41 on Dec 30 - he has a role on the er faster between rounds. And he email to: [email protected] or just company for a night out. After nearly 20 years of focus Ryder Cup committee and a new wants to win four more majors to catch via snail mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, and grinding, wins and an intimidating aura, Tiger has way to channel his competitive Jack’s record. He will have to figure out learned the man behind the 14 majors and 79 career wins golf nature. Beware Europe and you new ways of winning. You could see Kuwait. The editor reserves the right to has earned more respect and admiration from his rivals Presidents Cup Internationals as well. the process start this week as he edit any submission as necessary. than he ever imagined. Players gave their time to be in his Tiger might be more dangerous behind played up at times, trying new ways charity events that benefit his foundation. Beyond ‘Tiger the scenes than as a player in the team to negotiate the course and be suc- Inc’, beyond those who can make money with him, Woods events. cessful. — AFP TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 SPORTS

Steve Cook elated at Bilic set for talks Gudjohnsen offers to Liverpool redemption with owners: Reports play for Chapecoense

LONDON: West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic will meet SAO PAULO: Former Chelsea and Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen has LONDON: Bournemouth’s Steve Cook believes he has redeemed himself with a stel- club officials and owners following their 5-1 home drubbing offered to play for Brazilian team Chapecoense following the air crash in lar performance in Sunday’s seven-goal thriller against Liverpool following his error by Arsenal, British media reported yesterday. The loss left Colombia last week in which most of their players died. The 38-year-old Iceland against Arsenal last week. Bournemouth came from behind twice and scored four West Ham 17th in the Premier League table and Bilic ques- international is a free agent after being released by Norwegian club Molde in second-half goals to edge past Liverpool 4-3 in the Premier League contest against tioned the “intensity and dedication” of his squad. Striker August. “Out of respect i would play for @ChapecoenseReal if they have a place the Reds. Cook’s right-footed volley from the centre of the box levelled Andy Carroll, however, said the players had faith in their for me! If not just to play with @10Ronaldinho again,” Gudjohnsen said the score 3-3 in the 79th minute before Liverpool goalkeeper Loris on Twitter. Ronaldinho, Gudjohnsen’s former team mate at Karius spilled another Cook shot, allowing Nathan Ake to score the Croatian manager to steer them away from the relegation zone. “Everyone has stood by the manager and he is a great Barcelona, also wants to help the stricken club, Brazil’s Globo injury-time winner. “It’s nice for me because I made a mistake last Esporte news reported last week. Only three of the Chapecoense week so I’ve been dreaming about having an impact... and fortu- manager,” Carroll told the club website (www.whufc.com). “We are in this as a team together and all the lads are disap- players who flew north from Brazil for the Copa Sudamericana final nately I have done,” Cook told the club website (www.afcb.com). against Atletico Nacional survived the crash outside Medellin, The 25-year-old made a defensive error against Arsenal, allowing pointed with the result and the way things are going. I am very confident that we are going to pull ourselves out of Colombia, which killed 71 passengers and crew members. Brazil’s Alexis Sanchez to score the first goal in Bournemouth’s 3-1 away top-flight soccer teams have offered to loan players to the small this.” West Ham, who finished seventh last season, have gone loss. “We were poor in the first-half but it shows how far southern club for next season and have asked the Brazilian we’ve come. We feel that we can mix it with the best and five league games without a win and have not settled in Football Confederation (CBF) to give Chapecoense a three- we can keep pushing,” Cook said of Sunday’s match. “We their new home ground, London Stadium. Bilic joined West year exemption from relegation. Chapecoense have been want to finish in the top half this year and these sort of Ham from Besiktas in 2015, replacing Sam Allardyce. He has told they will be named Copa Sudamericana champions by results are definitely going to help that.” Tenth-placed also coached Croatia, with whom he reached the 1998 World South American football’s governing body CONMEBOL, the Bournemouth travel to Burnley for their next league Cup final as a player. West Ham travel to third-placed TV Globo website (http://globoesporte.globo.com) report- game on Sunday. — Reuters Liverpool on Sunday. — Reuters ed on Saturday. —Reuters

Renault Al Babtain main sponsor of 2016 NBK Walkathon

KUWAIT: Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al Babtain Co., the exclusive agent of Renault in the state of Kuwait was the main sponsor of the 22nd NBK walkathon titled, ‘We Are Stronger With each Step’. Organized by National Bank of Kuwait and sponsored by Renault Al Babtain for the second consecutive year, Renault Al Babtain took part in this initiative showing support of the organization’s passion for life, healthy living and sports. NBK’s Walkathon spreads excitement and encourages a healthy lifestyle. Al Babtain has always proudly worked with key local partners, who like them; share the responsibility of spreading awareness on the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Al Babtain was thrilled to sup- port the Walkathon, which is by far the most popular and awaited walkathon in the coun- try, that continues to grow year after year. Participants entered a draw for three excit- ing prizes three 2016 Renault Captur vehicles. The three lucky winners that won the 3 Renault Capturs offered are: Amira Noran Al Qina, Ofzar Yamaboa, and Engy Ahmed. The Renault models were displayed at the finish line with many valuable gifts that were given to the participants and their kids during the ceremony. The participants reached record numbers as over 8,000 people participated this year. Isam Al Sager, NBK Group CEO, Ms Shaikha Al Bahar, NBK Deputy Group CEO, Emad Ahmed Al Ablani, NBK General Manager, Human Resources Group, and Mohammed Al Othman, NBK’s Deputy General Manager, Consumer Banking Group attended the event from NBK’s management. On the other hand Saleh Abdul Mohsen Al Babtain, Al Babtain Group CEO, Mohammad Shalabi Al Babtain Group COO and Makram Khater Group General Manager Marketing from Al Babtain group. The sponsorship continues Al Babtain’s long- standing tradition of contributing to a wide variety of local sporting activities. Thousands viewed the event through Renault’s social media accounts which you can follow through Facebook and Instagram : @renaultkwt Hideki Matsuyama ends his year on a big roll

NASSAU: It started with a victory at home in way Hideki Matsuyama is playing, he might could win next week.” Winning must be double bogeys contributed to a 15th-place the Japan Open. It ended with another trophy wish the Masters started next week. Or exhausting for the 24-year-old Japanese star, finish in the 17-man field. in the Bahamas against a short but strong maybe not. “I’m kind of glad it’s not,” he said and no one has been more proficient at it The first time he heard of Woods was field. Five tournaments. Four victories. The with a broad smile, “because I don’t think I over the last two months. Even more alarm- when Matsuyama was 5 and watched video - ing is that Matsuyama is making it look easy, “over and over and over again,” he said - of although getting through the final nine holes Woods winning the 1997 Masters. Three years at the Hero World Challenge felt as heavy as later, Woods won 10 times around the world, walking through the beach sand of the including the final three majors in what is Bahamas. Coming off seven-shot victories in considered his best season. the HSBC Champions and the Taiheiyo “Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to see all Masters, he had a seven-shot lead over Henrik those wins because they didn’t have the Stenson going into the final round at Albany broadcast in Japan,” Matsuyama said. “But I Golf Club. Matsuyama didn’t make another knew Tiger was winning, and I knew he was birdie after the ninth hole, and his lead was very good. And I almost expected him to win reduced to two shots with two holes to play every tournament.” Perhaps he is starting to when he closed with two pars for a 1-over 73 appreciate what it’s like to get on a roll. and a two-shot victory. “I’m not even close to being mentioned in “I can’t say that I played well today,” he the same sentence as Tiger,” he said. “But I am said. “But I did win Tiger’s tournament, and working hard, and hopefully, little by little, I’ll what a great honor it is.” get better and better.” Matsuyama isn’t the Matsuyama said Tiger Woods has been his first player to get on a hot streak. Last year, golfing idol as long as he can remember, and Jason Day won four out of six tournaments NASSAU: Hideki Matsuyama, right, of Japan, poses with Tiger Woods and the trophy as much as he enjoyed winning, he was just against the strongest competition in the after winning the Hero World Challenge golf tournament Sunday, in Nassau, as happy to see Woods back in competition. world, including the PGA Championship and Bahamas. — AP Woods led the field with 24 birdies, but six a pair of FedEx Cup playoff events.—AP TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 SPORTS Formula One returns to France after 10-year absence

PARIS: The French Formula One Grand try’s most recent Formula One race was of Nice and a former car and motorcycle 2017 calendar for financial reasons, people that are going to be the promot- Prix will return in 2018 after a 10-year at Magny-Cours, in central France, in racer who finished fourth in the 1978 despite the country having world cham- ers.” France currently has two drivers on absence with the race scheduled to take 2008. France hosted the first recognised French 500cc Grand Prix at Nogaro, said pions in dominant Mercedes, but the starting grid, Romain Grosjean and place at the Circuit Paul Ricard in south- grand prix near Le Mans in 1906, and the event was likely to happen in the Hockenheim still has a contract to host Esteban Ocon, while French manufactur- ern France, regional politician Christian was also part of the first world champi- European summer. He declined to say the loss-making race in 2018. er Renault has its own team and pro- Estrosi said yesterday. “We and those onship season in 1950 with a race at how much it had cost to bring back Le Castellet, which features the long vides engines to former champions Red who are with me are very proud...it’s a Reims. The five-year deal was agreed motor racing’s elite competition, but Mistral straight, has been fully renovated Bull and Toro Rosso. great victory,” Estrosi told reporters. with the Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur said the contract was in the normal price and is now owned by Formula One The showcase Monaco Grand Prix, a Named after the local pastis alcohol (PACA) region in association with the city range for a grand prix in Europe. supremo Bernie Ecclestone’s family trust. few hours’ drive from Le Castellet, has magnate who financed it, and also of Toulon, department of Var and the “Losing the grand prix left a real scar The Briton told Reuters last week that been a fixture on the calendar since 1950 known as Le Castellet, the track last French motorsport association (FFSA). on the country,” Estrosi said. the trust was not involved in the race and the closest thing to a home race for hosted a grand prix in 1990. The coun- PACA president Estrosi, an ex-mayor Germany has been axed from the and would be leasing the facility to “the French drivers in recent years. —Reuters Doping increases Olympic threat

LAUSANNE: Weightlifting is buckling new,” said Jean-Loup Chappelet, a profes- under the burden of a drug-taking cul- sor at the IDHEAP Swiss Graduate School ture that has made it one of the most of Public Administration at the University notorious Olympic events. The sport that of Lausanne. He said Richard Pound, first first appeared at the Olympics in 1896 president of WADA, had spoken of accounted for 48 of the 104 positive tests excluding weightlifting from the detected in new analyses on samples Olympics before the agency was created from the 2008 Beijing Games and 2012 in in 1999. Chappelet, a specialist on the London. Olympic movement, said it would be It could get worse as not all the results possible if the IOC wanted to send a of the 1,243 samples have been revealed. “strong signal” against doping. But it Top of the sorry list was Kazakhstan’s Ilya would be difficult as weightlifting is so Ilyin, a four-time weightlifter of the year popular in Eastern Europe. “There are who was stripped of his Beijing and always people who would like to see London 94kg titles. The London 94kg weightlifting and some other sports podium has been devastated by doping. expelled,” IWF director general Attila Russia’s Alexandr Ivanov has had to hand Adamfi told AFP. “Yes weightlifting is in in his silver medal and Anatoly Ciricu of danger but I believe that weightlifting is Moldova his bronze. in danger just like every other sport.” The doping merry-go-round is now so But Adamfi said every sport is in dan- farcical that Saeid Mohammadpour of ger because the IOC’s Agenda 2020 rec- Iran, who came fifth, is now in line for ommends a bigger rotation of the sports, gold. The bronze medal could go to disciplines or events. “We know some Tomasz Zielinksi of Poland who came sports where manipulation and corrup- ninth on the day. “Weightlifting is clearly tion is an issue, so I think there are many a sport at high risk of doping,” said Olivier issues in many sports federations.” The Niggli, director general of the World Anti- IOC is to carry out a review from 2017 of Doping Agency (WADA). “This was clear- sports that will be included in the 2024 ly proved by the number of cases detect- Games. Events at the Rio Games this year, ed by the International Weightlifting as well as previous Olympics, will be con- OKLAHOMA: Oklahoma City Thunder guard Victor Oladipo, left, and New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) go after a loose ball during Federation with WADA at the 2015 world sidered. the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday. Oklahoma City won 101-92. —AP championships in Houston and by the The IWF anti-doping policies are retesting of analyses by the International bound to be studied. Marc Andrieux, Olympic Committee.” head of the French weightlifting federa- Westbrook’s fifth straight The IWF barred serial performance- tion, said several national chiefs had enhancing offenders Russia and Bulgaria been worried about the sport’s Olympic from competing at the Rio Games. The status four years ago when Tamas Ayan IWF said that Russia’s test results were was elected IWF president. Andrieux triple-double lifts Thunder “shocking”. It adopted a resolution in says that the Hungarian Ayan took many June that said any country which returns of the criticisms on board. OKLAHOMA: Russell Westbrook collected three or more positive drugs tests from “A lot of work has been done over the his fifth consecutive triple-double in lead- the reanalysis of samples from the last past four years. “At every world or ing the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 101-92 two Olympics would be suspended for a European championships, busloads of victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on year. cheaters are kicked out.” Sunday at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. But the IOC is keeping a close eye on Niggli said that the IWF has a “solid” Westbrook posted 28 points, 17 rebounds, the sport, according to experts close to anti-doping programme. “But it still has 12 assists and 10 turnovers in his 10th the Olympic movement. lessons to learn from the many recent triple-double streak of the season. His “Weightlifting’s problems are nothing doping cases,” he added. —AFP streak of five in a row is the longest of his career and the longest in the NBA since Michael Jordan posted seven straight in 1989 with the Chicago Bulls. Thunder center Enes Kanter recorded 17 points and 10 Gut storms to Lake boards. Victor Oladipo added 15 points for Oklahoma City (13-8). Anthony Davis led the Pelicans (7-14) with 37 points, 15 Louise Super-G win rebounds and four blocked shots. Rookie Buddy Hield broke out of a slump with 16 points, all in the second half. Jrue Holiday LAKE LOUISE: World Cup overall cham- Mountains with a pair of downhills fol- and E’Twaun Moore each scored 10 points pion Lara Gut claimed the season open- lowed by the super-G. for New Orleans. ing women’s super-G race at Lake Louise In the back-to-back downhills she fin- on Sunday, one day after finishing run- ished fourth on Friday and second on MAGIC 98, PISTONS 92 ner-up in the downhill. Gut, who won Saturday behind Ilka Stuhec. Serge Ibaka piled up 21 points, seven the bronze medal in the downhill at the “Yesterday and the last days, I had the rebounds, four assists, four blocks and three 2014 Sochi Olympics, clocked a time of feeling I was finally starting to build steals, and Orlando ended a seven-game one minute, 02.68 seconds, finishing 0.10 something,” Gut said. losing streak to Detroit. Nikola Vucevic sup- seconds ahead of Tina Weirather of “I wasn’t skiing really well at the top. plied 16 points and eight rebounds off the Liechtenstein. Italy’s Sofia Goggia was So I understood that I should change bench for the Magic, who hadn’t defeated third in 1:03.27. Overnight snow flurries something, and from the middle on I Detroit since Nov. 17, 2014. Jeff Green and poor visibility delayed the start of tried to keep a really straight line and be added 14 points, five rebounds and three, the race 75 minutes so organizers could aggressive. I’m happy it paid off.” assists and D.J. Augustin contributed 12 make sure the track was safe to ski on. Weirather skied from the fifth starting points and three assists for Orlando. Marcus Morris scored 16 of his team-high 21 points Gut had to plough through some thick position and set the early pace. She said in the first half for the Pistons, who saw snow for her win but it turned out to be her first podium finish of the young sea- their three-game winning streak snapped. the perfect storm for the 25-year-old son has given her a confidence boost. Detroit point guard Reggie Jackson had 18 from Lugano, Switzerland. She not only “I was pretty angry after yesterday, so I points and four assists in 23 minutes in his took advantage of the organizers’ deci- tried to put that anger into skiing today,” season debut. He had been sidelined since sion to shorten the super-G course she said of her ninth place finish in training camp with left knee tendinitis. because of the bad weather, but the flat Saturday’s downhill. “That helped me Andre Drummond added 10 points and 10 terrain-that makes Lake Louise one of the for sure and now the confidence is up rebounds. less demanding speed courses on the cir- and I hope to keep it going.” cuit-suited her game plan. Slovenia’s Stuhec, who also won KNICKS 106, KINGS 98 “I am finally leaving Lake Louise with a Friday’s downhill race, finished fifth in Derrick Rose and Carmelo Anthony full smile,” Gut wrote on her Twitter the super-G with a time of 1:03.42. scored 20 points apiece to lead New York account. “And the slope didn’t get any Sweden’s Kajsa Kling was fourth with a past Sacramento. Rose hit the 20-point LOS ANGELES: Indiana Pacers’ Myles Turner, top, defends Los Angeles Clippers’ Chris Paul during steeper, hehehe.” Gut showed steady time of 1:03.38. Kling placed a surprise mark for the third time in his past four the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, in Los Angeles. The Pacers won 111-102. — AP improvement as the first speed races of third in Friday’s downhill. The ladies now games. Brandon Jennings scored a season- the 2016-17 FIS Ski World Cup season head to Sestriere, Italy, for a giant slalom high 19 points, and Kristaps Porzingis con- kicked off in the Canadian Rocky on Saturday. — AFP tributed 15 points, 14 rebounds and four blocked shots for the Knicks, who are 9-3 at Southern California meets the Garden. Sacramento lost its third straight, all on the road. DeMarcus Cousins Penn State in 103rd Rose Bowl paced the Kings with 36 points, 12 rebounds and three blocked shots. It PASADENA: Southern California and Penn State College Football Playoff rankings, just ahead of marked the 10th time Cousins has poured followed two difficult paths to reach a remarkable Michigan. “How humbled and honored we are to in at least 30 points this season. He was 14 reunion eight years later in the Rose Bowl. The have this opportunity,” Franklin said. “I think this is a of 16 from the foul line, and he picked up Trojans will face the Big Ten champions on Jan. 2 in game and a bowl that players and coaches grow up his league-leading seventh technical foul. the 103rd edition of the Granddaddy of Them All. dreaming about having an opportunity to play in Rudy Gay added 22 points and nine The rematch of the 2009 game showcases two ven- and be a part of one day.” rebounds for Sacramento. erable football programs that have emerged from Helton’s Trojans have won eight games in a row, bad times since their last trip to this traditional capped by back-to-back victories over top rivals PACERS 111, CLIPPERS 102 postseason destination for their conferences. UCLA and Notre Dame. The Trojans barely missed Thaddeus Young scored 17 points, and “I can’t think of a better reward for our football out on the Pac-12 title game between Washington Paul George and Rodney Stuckey con- team after this season,” USC coach Clay Helton said. and Colorado - who were both beaten convincingly tributed 16 apiece, helping Indiana beat Los “These are the things you dream about as a little by USC - but overtook the Buffaloes in the final Angeles. George, who missed six of the pre- kid.” USC (9-3) will meet Penn State (11-2) in a playoff rankings to snag their record 34th Rose vious seven games with an ankle injury, also rematch of the Trojans’ 38-24 victory eight years Bowl berth. Penn State will make its fourth appear- collected seven rebounds and five assists. ago - the last trip to the Rose Bowl for either team. ance in the Rose Bowl, including three against USC. Jeff Teague added 15 points and Monta Ellis Since then, both programs were rocked to their The Rose Bowl berth is another milestone in the chipped in 14 for Indiana, which won for foundations by scandals and NCAA sanctions. But program’s revival after the scandal surrounding for- the third time in four games. All five Pacers both capped years of progress with breakthroughs mer defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky, who starters and two reserves reached double this fall, recovering from similarly slow starts to was indicted on 40 counts of sex crimes in 2011. figures. Blake Griffin scored 24 points and become two of the nation’s top teams. Coach USC has played in far more Rose Bowls than any grabbed 16 rebounds for the Clippers, who James Franklin’s Nittany Lions have won nine other team. The Trojans’ downtown campus is 15 fell for the fourth time in six games. Chris straight games, culminating in a 38-31 victory over miles from the stadium, which became the pro- Paul had 18 points and 11 assists for Los Wisconsin on Saturday night in the Big Ten champi- gram’s second home during the dominant years of LAKE LOUISE: Switzerland’s Lara Gut stands in the finish area following her win at the Angeles, while J.J. Redick scored 15 points onship game. Penn State finished fifth in the final coach Pete Carroll.—AP women’s World Cup super-G ski race in Lake Louise, Alberta, Sunday. — AP on five first-half 3-pointers. — Reuters TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 SPORTS

Jorge Mendes: From disco supremo to top soccer agent

PARIS: Two decades ago, he was a sim- of media organisations highlighted a tice has long been common notably in tacts, it is obvious now that the priority both of us,” said the man now in the Old ple entrepreneur making a living from huge data leak purporting to show that South America although the English is to preserve rapport of confidence with Trafford dugout who after leading Porto managing a video club and discothe- Ronaldo and others, including Jose Premier League and also UEFA leagues major European clubs,” he told Expresso to the 2004 Champions League took ques. That was then. Today, at the age of Mourinho, kept millions of earnings out have officially condemned it. newspaper in 2011 - ironically, one of several Portuguese stars with him to 50, Jorge Mendes operates in the rarified of the taxman’s reach in havens. the papers in the leak consortium. Chelsea. Another Gestifute client is upper stratosphere of the hyper-mon- Mendes, whose company, Gestifute SELF-MADE MAN “He works hard with players and Monaco’s Colombian star Radamel eyed world inhabited by top sportsmen International, is registered in Ireland, has Mendes appears to be an archetypal looks after them constantly,” Real Madrid Falcao. Mendes’ links with the as agent to the stars-including Cristiano vigorously denied any wrongdoing. Yet ‘self-made man.’ Born to an oil industry president Florentino Perez once said of Principality side go back to his working Ronaldo. That status has placed him at his methods have raised eyebrows in the worker in Lisbon he left the Portuguese Mendes in allusion to his dealing with on the transfer to the French top flight the eye of the storm of the “Football past and are being questioned again capital aged 19 to enter the business Ronaldo’s 94 million euro move from club of Portuguese international Leaks” media investigation into alleged after the data dump as reported by the world in the northern provincial town of Manchester United. Costinha in 1997. Asked about his style soccer corruption in the highest eche- European Investigative Collaborations Viana do Castelo. “I have every confidence in him. He is of doing business Mendes once said: “I lons of the world game. (EIC) media consortium. He was one of A video club which he opened like a big brother for me a father figure am not one of these agents who races Nicknamed “the shark” by rival the first to exploit player rights through became a successful venture and soon in the world of football and godfather to after players making promises....” adding agents, the diminutive Mendes has a third parties such as investment funds-a he would meet Portugal keeper Nuno my son,” said Ronaldo in a 2012 docu- that he represents players interests and penchant on the whole for being dis- practice FIFA has now made illegal. Espirito Santo in a disco he was also run- mentary which coincided with 15 years intervenes when clubs would prefer to creet-he rarely gives interviews. Mendes Quality Sports Investments, ning. A former semi-professional foot- of Mendes’ agency work. do deals behind their backs. When he does surface he is generally based in the tax haven of Jersey, offered baller himself, Mendes set about culti- Sometimes their (transfer) situation is seen phone in hand or clamped to his rich investors the chance to buy a per- vating close links to players, creating his MOURINHO A FAN almost sealed and they themselves ear wheeling and dealing for his stable centage of players’ “economic rights” own network and starting to look afer “Jorge Mendes is for me a great know nothing of it,” which is where he of some 100 players or coaches whose with a view to making a killing when their interests. He branched out beyond friend, more than an agent,” Jose comes in. As the controversy has gath- interests he manages. they were eventually sold on for a hefty Portugal as he progressively established Mourinho said of their relationship. ered pace since last Friday, Gestifute has Yet Mendes has been front page transfer fee in jurisdictions operating contacts with representatives of foreign “Our careers started at the same time rejected allegations of facilitating tax news since an international consortium ultra-low corporation tax. Such a prac- sides. “Having established good con- and happily things have gone well for evasion.—AFP

Blatter suffers one last defeat over FIFA misconduct LAUSANNE: Sport’s highest court yesterday year salary. “Accordingly, by approving a pay- rejected the appeal of former FIFA president ment of two million Swiss francs to Mr Platini Sepp Blatter against a six year ban signalling in 2011 for the balance of work carried out the end of his efforts to clear his name. The under the alleged oral agreement, Mr Blatter 80-year-old former football powerbroker was breached the FIFA code of ethics.” ousted over a two million Swiss franc ($2 mil- It said “the payment amounted to an lion/1.8 million euro) payment to UEFA boss undue gift as it had no contractual basis. “The Michel Platini which the Court of Arbitration panel further found that Mr Blatter unlawfully for Sport called an “undue gift” that could not awarded contributions to Mr Platini under the be justified. FIFA executive committee retirement scheme Blatter called the verdict “incomprehensi- which also amounted to an undue gift.” ble” but also acknowledged that he has come Blatter, who still uses his FIFA limousine, to the end of the road in his fight to clear his and Platini have now both had all appeals name. “I will not be appealing in a Swiss rejected by FIFA’s ethics court and CAS. court,” he told AFP, turning his back on what Blatter’s suspension has been reduced from would have been his last legal recourse. eight years to six and Platini from eight to Earlier, however, he maintained that guilt four years. had not been proven. “It is difficult to follow French football legend Platini has taken a it, because the principle of jurisdiction-culpa- case to the Swiss courts and Blatter could bility has to be proven by prosecution-was have done the same. But the civil courts are not applied,” Blatter said in a statement. reluctant to get involved in international dis- “Nevertheless I look back with gratitude to putes, according to experts, and Blatter has all the years, in which I was able to realise my decided against that option. ideals for football and serve FIFA,” added the FIFA and UEFA meanwhile have launched Swiss official widely condemned by critics campaigns to cleanse their tainted images during his 18 years as head of the world foot- under new leaders who have promised ball body. The payment made to Platini in reform. FIFA is now led by Gianni Infantino 2011 for work carried out a decade earlier who has embarked on major changes at the LOS ANGELES: Montreal Canadiens center Andrew Shaw dives for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Los without any contract led to the downfall of world football body including replacing many Angeles Kings, Sunday, in Los Angeles. — AP both men. Platini had been expected to take staff employed in the Blatter era. over from Blatter, but has also seen multiple FIFA said only that it had “taken note” of appeals rejected by tribunals and courts. the CAS verdict. Aleksander Ceferin has taken Blatter could face more trouble as he remains over at UEFA also promising a new era of Pacioretty propels Canadiens to under investigation by Swiss prosecutors over transparency. the payment and for the way in which the The air of corruption has not completely 2018 and 2022 World Cups were awarded to cleared however. More details of the commer- 5-4 shootout win over LA Kings Russia and Qatar, respectively. cial underbelly of sport are expected when US courts start sentencing 39 football and LOS ANGELES: Paul Byron scored the clinching him out four to six weeks. On the first shot of his ‘UNDUE GIFT’ marketing officials accused of involvement in goal in the fourth round of the shootout, and HURRICANES 1, LIGHTNING 0, OT first shift, he took a drop pass from Sam Bennett Blatter and Platini said they had an “oral more than $200 million of bribes for televi- the Montreal Canadiens avoided a winless swing Phillip Di Giuseppe scored his first goal of the and whipped a shot past Jonathan Bernier at contract” for the payment. This was firmly dis- sion and other commercial contracts. through California with a 5-4 victory over the Los season 1:26 into overtime, giving Carolina a win 2:09 to make it 1-0. Sixth in the NHL in scoring missed by the CAS which also said Blatter Blatter’s air of invincibility ended when Angeles Kings on Sunday. Max Pacioretty had over Tampa Bay. Viktor Stalberg assisted on Di last season, Gaudreau started off slowly this sea- must pay a 50,000 Swiss franc fine. Swiss police raided a Zurich hotel in May 2015 two goals and an assist for the Canadiens, who Giuseppe’s wrist shot from the right circle, which son with two goals in 14 games. But he was just The tribunal ruled that a written employ- to detain seven FIFA officials who are now won for just the second time in seven road ended a three-game skid for the Canes. It was beginning to heat up with three goals in three ment contract established between Platini among the defendants in the United States. games. Montreal had only one win in its previ- Carolina’s sixth straight home victory and games when a slash from Eric Staal against and FIFA in 1999 voided any oral agreement The arrests came on the eve of his reelection ous 11 games in California before scoring three snapped a three-game skid versus Tampa Bay. Minnesota on Nov. 15 sidelined him for 10 concluded between Blatter and Platini in as FIFA president and he was suspended times in the four-round shootout. Alexander The Hurricanes have won just two of their last 10 games. 1998 allowing for a one million Swiss franc a months later.— AFP Radulov and Andrew Shaw also scored and games against the Lightning. Tampa Bay, with- Carey Price made 27 saves for the Atlantic out injured star Steven Stamkos, lost for the fifth WILD 2, OILERS 1, OT Division-leading Canadiens. Jeff Carter and Drew time in six games. Its last regulation win was Mikko Koivu scored 3:11 into overtime and Doughty had a goal and an assist apiece for the over Philadelphia on Nov. 23. Hurricanes goalie Minnesota edged Edmonton. Charlie Coyle also Kings, who lost for only the second time in eight Cam Ward had 30 saves in his 25th career scored for the Wild (12-8-4), who snapped a games. Peter Budaj stopped 26 shots. shutout. Tampa Bay’s Ben Bishop stopped 29 three-game skid. Patrick Maroon had the goal for shots. the Oilers (14-10-3), who had won two straight. FLYERS 4, PREDATORS 2 Edmonton got on the board less than 3 minutes Wayne Simmonds scored two power-play FLAMES 8, DUCKS 3 into the game. Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk was goals and Philadelphia beat Nashville to win its Johnny Gaudreau had a goal and an assist in able to stop a point shot by Mark Fayne, but fifth consecutive game. Playing in front of a sell- his return from a broken finger, and Calgary couldn’t recover in time to stop Maroon from out crowd in Nashville, the Flyers earned their scored five times in a 6:04 span of the second scoring his eighth of the season on the rebound. second road victory in two days against a period to rout Anaheim. It was a surprise when it The Wild tied it with 55 seconds to go in the Central Division team. They defeated the was revealed in the morning that Gaudreau opening period. Coyle was able to muscle in a Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Saturday. The would be back in the lineup less than three rebound off Oilers goalie Jonas Gustavsson’s Predators lost in regulation for only the second weeks after surgery that was expected to keep skate for his ninth goal this season. —AP time in 12 home games this season. Simmonds, who leads the Flyers with 13 goals, scored twice against what had been a stingy Nashville penal- Eriksson to lead Shenzhen FC ty-killing unit at home. The Predators did not allow a power-play goal in their first 10 home SHENZHEN: Former England coach Sven- and went on to lead Manchester City and LAUSANNE: Matthieu Reeb, Secretary General of the Court of Arbitration for Sport, games, but have given up three in their last two Goran Eriksson yesterday took charge of sec- Leicester City. CAS, speaks to journalists during the release of the decision in the case between games. ond-division Chinese club Shenzhen FC, leav- Shenzhen FC thanked Seedorf for his con- Sepp Blatter and the FIFA in front of the CAS in Lausanne, Switzerland, yesterday. ing the top tier of China football for the chal- tributions but otherwise gave no reason for Blatter has lost his CAS appeal against a 6-year ban by FIFA. — AP JETS 2, BLACKHAWKS 1 lenge of lifting a team out of relegation. his departure. The team have languished in Andrew Copp scored the tiebreaking goal Eriksson, who has raised the fortunes of China’s second tier since being relegated in with 4:45 left, Bryan Little got his third goal in Chinese Super League sides Guangzhou R&F 2011. As a player, Seedorf won domestic and three games and Winnipeg edged Chicago. and Shanghai SIPG in his three seasons coach- continental titles in his native Netherlands, Trust urges clubs to back fight Copp beat Scott Darling on the stick side with a ing in the country, parted ways with SIPG last Spain, Italy and Brazil but his managerial shot from the right circle that slipped just inside month despite leading them to a third-place career has been less distinguished and he was for justice over abuse claims the left post. Chicago’s Artemi Panarin scored finish. After being introduced as Shenzhen’s dismissed by Milan in 2014 after just four with 6:54 remaining to tie it at 1, moments after skipper in a press conference in the southern months in the job. The CSL has a reputation MANCHESTER: The men behind an inde- Premier League and other stakeholders Copp hit the post, to spoil Connor Hellebuyck’s Chinese city near Hong Kong, the Swede said for abrupt managerial turnaround. pendent body launched yesterday in the support and donate to the trust. “We want bid for a second shutout against Chicago in less he wasn’t ready to leave China and the fast SIPG said in November Eriksson was leav- wake of football’s abuse scandal urged the to fight for justice. We want reform and be than a month. Panarin completed a give-and-go growth of football in the country. ing following “friendly discussions” and it clubs involved to apologise and support able to move forward to protect children in with Patrick Kane, beating Hellebuyck to the “I’ve been in China for three and a half quickly replaced him with former Chelsea and the fight for justice. The Offside Trust was all walks of life because we went through it. glove side. Hellebuyck finished with 25 saves years and I feel that I still want to work with Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas- launched to help victims of abuse and will We just want to help people.” and outdueled Darling, who started his second football in China,” he told AFP, calling Boas. Shanghai Shenhua last week named for- work separately from the English Football Walters revealed that neither he nor straight game for the Blackhawks in place of No. Shenzhen FC a “big club with big ambitions.” mer Uruguay international Gustavo Poyet as Association and Professional Footballers’ Woodward have been contacted by Crewe 1 goalie Corey Crawford. Darling made 30 saves, “Hopefully we will play good football and their new coach after cutting ties with his Association. since they decided to come forward. including three on breakaways. Little’s power- hopefully we will win a lot of football match- Spanish predecessor Gregorio Manzano The trust has been created by Andy play goal with 43.4 seconds left in the second es. That’s the target of course. Trying very, very despite a fourth-place CSL finish that earned Woodward, Steve Walters and Chris APOLOGY period was his fourth point in four games since hard to achieve the goal, and the goal is to go them an AFC Champions League spot. — AFP Unsworth, who were all the victims of his- “From Crewe there is nothing. They have missing 23 with a lower-body injury. up to Super league.” toric child abuse. Two weeks ago let us suffer all of our lives. You would not Eriksson replaces former Dutch interna- Woodward waived his anonymity to reveal believe how many there are to come out. RED WINGS 4, ISLANDERS 3, OT tional Clarence Seedorf, who took over at he was the victim of sexual abuse while a “The clubs have to take responsibility. To Danny DeKeyser scored 1:02 into overtime to Shenzhen in July but failed to win promotion youth player at Crewe in the 1980s. Since me to get an apology would make a hell of give Detroit a victory over New York. Mike Green to the Chinese Super League. Woodward came forward there have been a difference. scored twice and Henrik Zetterberg had a goal Shenzhen said it expected Eriksson’s “rich 18 police forces involved in investigations “Surely a football club who looked after and assist for Detroit, which improved to 4-1-2 in coaching experience, advanced football phi- concerning 450 alleged victims. children surely it’s their responsibility? A lit- its last seven games. Peter Mrazek stopped 32 losophy, and intimate knowledge of Chinese “An apology would be a start. At least tle statement, a bit of dignity. They have to shots to improve to 3-0-2 in his past five starts. football” to bring success. we have that and can move forward,” take their head out of the sand. Apologise.” Anders Lee, Johnny Boychuk and Josh Bailey Eriksson left Shanghai SIPG, one of China’s Woodward told reporters in Manchester at The Trust, which will be administered by scored for New York, which had won a season- biggest clubs, last month after two seasons in the launch. “The sheer size and scale of the the Manchester legal firm Prosperity Law high three straight. Jaroslav Halak finished with charge. SIPG were CSL runners-up in Eriksson’s problem is illustrated by the fact that over LLP, have asked for donations from the FA, 30 saves. Detroit’s Frans Nielsen had an assist first year at the club and reached the AFC 860 victims have come forward in the last Football League and the PFA, as well as urg- while facing his former team for the first time Champions League for the first time. few days. “It is clear that abuse has existed ing players and other commercial organisa- since leaving the Islanders for a six-year, $31.5 The made the last eight of the 2016 on a major scale for many years. This trust tions and stakeholders to support victims. million deal with the Red Wings last summer. Champions League competition but crashed will support all of those who are victims of Walters added: “We need more help and The 32-year-old Danish center was selected by out to the eventual champions from South abuse to include their families and children. publicity, support from high profile sports- the Islanders in the third round of the 2002 draft Korea Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, losing the “We also hope that those who benefit man. There is thousands of footballers, there and had 119 goals and 230 assists over 10 sea- second leg by an embarrassing 5-0. from sport to include the FA, the PFA, the are lots of people who can support us.” — AFP sons in New York. Eriksson coached England from 2001-2006 Sven-Goran Eriksson TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 SPORTS Qatar 2022 attacks ‘malicious’: Organiser

DOHA: Qatar’s much-criticised 2022 country”. a barrage of international criticism. tions always denied in Doha. jobs and travel. World Cup has been the victim of “mali- “We’ve responded to our critics for a These have mostly focused on cor- It was also accused earlier this year by In addition, last month the Supreme cious and unwarranted attacks”, a senior very long time to the detriment of the ruption allegations to secure the tourna- Amnesty International of using “forced Committee announced that it would tournament official in the Gulf said yes- local people and local media,” he told a ment in the first place and its poor labour” at one World Cup site. allow international trade union inspec- terday. Soccerex Asia forum meeting in Doha. human rights record, in relation to the Qatar has tried to counter such claims tions of tournament stadium sites from Nasser Al-Khater, assistant secretary “We were under a lot of criticism we almost two million migrant workers in by saying it is in the process of bringing next year. general of the Supreme Committee for were under, I would say, malicious and the Gulf state. in significant labour reforms. Khater added that he thought critics Delivery and Legacy, the body oversee- unwarranted attacks.” Qatar is the subject of an ongoing Later this month, the gas-rich state is were being silenced. “I think it’s time crit- ing the organisation of the tournament Since being controversially chosen to Swiss Attorney General investigation expected to announce the end of its ics started to listen to us. I think they are in Qatar, also claimed that many of the host football’s biggest event almost into corruption claims over the bidding controversial “kafala” laws, which place coming round to the fact that Qatar is country’s critics had not “set foot in the exactly six years ago, Qatar has received process for the 2022 tournament, allega- restrictions on workers’ ability to change not a bad idea,” he said. — AFP Flawless Atletico hunt perfect six at Bayern

BERLIN: Atletico Madrid can make club history at Bayern Munich today as the Spaniards look for a record sixth group stage win with both teams through to the last 16. Diego Simeone’s men arrive in Munich as the only side with a 100 percent record in Europe after five wins from five. The Group D leaders are six points clear of second-placed Bayern, who they beat 1-0 in Madrid in September, thanks to Yannick Carrasco’s first-half winner. Only five teams have achieved the feat of winning all six Champions League group stage games: Real Madrid (twice, 2011/12, 2014/15), AC Milan (1992/93), Paris Saint-Germain (1994/95), Spartak Moscow (1995/96) and MANCHESTER: Manchester City’s Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho (L) and Barcelona (2002/03). Manchester City’s French defender Bacary Sagna attend a training session at the City Bayern have their own record run to maintain Football Academy in Manchester, northern England, yesterday. Manchester City are in Munich as their 4-1 victory over PSV in due to play Cetlic in UEFA Champions League Group C football match today. — AFP October was their 14th straight home win in the Champions League-a competition best. The match at Munich’s Allianz Arena is a dead rubber and regardless of the result Atletico will Unsettled Manchester City progress as group winners with Bayern second. Regardless, Bayern want a good performance target Celtic reaction after their 3-2 defeat at Rostov last time out. “We want to play at a high level,” insisted MUNICH: Bayern Munich’s Italian headcoach Carlo Ancelotti attends a press conference in LONDON: Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City ROBERTS RETURNS Bayern midfielder Thiago Alcantara. “It’s not just Munich, southern Germany, yesterday, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League group D will look to turn the page on their turbulent Captain Vincent Kompany remains side- a matter of prestige, we want to decide the match between FC Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid. — AFP weekend defeat by Chelsea when they lined with a knee problem and Raheem game for ourselves.” Bayern also have a score to home on Saturday. The result leaves them nine Friday’s 3-1 win at Mainz. He switched Thomas entertain Celtic in their final Champions Sterling is not expected to feature, having settle after September’s defeat in Madrid and points adrift of runaway Spanish league leaders Mueller from the wing to the attacking midfield League group game today. City’s 3-1 loss missed the Chelsea game after taking a semi-final exit last season at the hands of Real Madrid. and opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, rather than on Saturday left them four points below knock to his knee. Atletico and Antoine Griezmann. Atletico have at least recovered their defen- his prefered 4-3-3, which paid off as Robert Chelsea, who top the Premier League table, But midfielder Fabian Delph is thought Atletico lost last season’s final to neighbours sive solidity with four consecutive clean sheets Lewandowski netted either side of an Arjen and saw Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho to be close to a return to first-team action Real in Milan on penalties having squeezed past following a 3-0 reverse to Real two weeks ago. Robben goal. It was a return to winning ways dismissed for losing their heads in stop- after over three months out with a groin Bayern in the semis. Madrid beat Bayern 1-0 at Simeone has named a full strength 20-man after Ancelotti admitted his side made too many page time. injury. Guaranteed to finish bottom of home and although the Germans won the squad for the trip to Germany, but key players mistakes in the defeat to Rostov and 1-0 league Guardiola’s side are already assured of a Group C, Celtic have only pride to play for, return 2-1 in Munich last May, Griezmann’s cru- like Diego Godin, Carrasco and Griezmann could loss at Borussia Dortmund last month. place in the Champions League last 16, but they will hope to bow out with a per- cial away goal knocked the Bavarians out on a be rested for their crucial La Liga match at “When we look at the stats, we haven’t con- while Celtic cannot even reach the Europa formance akin to their fine showing in their night when Thomas Mueller and Fernando Villarreal next Monday. ceded many goals, but there were many individ- League, but goalkeeper Willy Caballero says 3-3 draw with City in September. Torres had penalties saved. Having won the Bundesliga title for each of ual mistakes we made and we’re working on the hosts still have a point to prove. “Just The Scottish champions have not won a “The semi-finals were painful, but it’s a thing the last four seasons-a German league record- that,” said Ancelotti. hearing the anthem of the Champions game in Europe’s top-level competition of the past. Now we want a good performance,” Bayern find themselves in the unusual position The Italian says centre-back Jerome Boateng League is a big motivation. It is the most proper since October 2013, while the last of said Thiago. Atletico’s contrasting domestic and of second in Germany’s top flight, three points is out with a shoulder injury, while Arturo Vidal important competition in the world,” the their three victories in England dates back European fortunes so far this season continued adrift of leaders RB Leipzig. will feature at some point after returning from a Argentine said during a pre-match press to 2003. But they have had a memorable 10 as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Espanyol at Head coach Carlo Ancelotti experimented for leg injury he picked up playing for Chile. —AFP conference yesterday. days, claiming the Scottish League Cup to “With this, it is enough. We have to bring up a century of trophies, and go into respect this kind of game. We are going to the game on the back of a last-gasp 4-3 win play against a champion team and be at Motherwell on Saturday. focused and play in the same way we did “It was definitely a day to remember,” against Borussia (Moenchengladbach) and said Australian midfielder Tom Rogic, who Barcelona. “We lost at home. We need to netted a 90th-minute winner at Fir Park. recover the feeling of a winning team and “We are certainly champions for a reason the only way to do that is to win tomorrow.” and it is days like those when you are up Caballero is expected to start in goal in against it, it tests your character as a group place of Claudio Bravo as Guardiola rotates and as a unit and when you come through his starting XI for the Etihad Stadium it, it is pretty pleasing. encounter. With Aguero banned from “It was a new challenge and it showed domestic football until New Year’s Eve, the strength of the team.” One visiting play- Guardiola must decide whether to hand er hoping to catch the eye will be 19-year- him a last pre-Christmas run-out or give his deputy, Kelechi Iheanacho, a chance to get old winger Patrick Roberts, who joined up to speed. “There will be changes tomor- Celtic from City last February on an 18- row, definitely,” Guardiola said. “I am so month loan deal. happy to give minutes to people who Former City winger Scott Sinclair and deserved to play the last games. Whether left-back Kieran Tierney have been ruled Sergio will play or not, I will decide tomor- out due to hamstring and ankle injuries row.” Fernandinho received a three-game respectively. But manager Brendan domestic ban for manhandling Chelsea’s Rodgers said centre-back Erik Sviatchenko Cesc Fabregas and will not feature against and striker Leigh Griffiths “should be fine” Celtic due to a one-game European sus- after they sat out the trip to Motherwell pension. due to illness. —AFP Klopp defends Liverpool after Bournemouth shocker

BOURNEMOUTH: Jurgen Klopp has been certain aspects of Liverpool’s performance, MEXICO CITY: Alex Mina Ibarra (R) of America vies for the ball with Jairo Gonzalez of Necaxa during their Mexican Apertura 2016 tournament forced to defend Liverpool’s character and however - accusing his team of ‘opening the second leg semifinal football match at Azteca stadium in Mexico City, Mexico, on Sunday. — AFP title credentials after their incredible melt- door for Bournemouth’ in the latter stages of down in a stunning 4-3 defeat at a match in which Liverpool scored excellent Bournemouth. Liverpool’s shock loss on goals through Sadio Mane, Divock Origi and Sunday came at a time when they looked set Emre Can. But Klopp refused to place any to move to within a point of leaders Chelsea blame at the door of goalkeeper Loris Karius, United victims of double and go into the Christmas period as one of who spiled Steve Cook’s stoppage-time shot the favourites to finish as champions for the to gift Nathan Ake the winner - and was then first time since 1990. However, the nervous heavily criticised by television pundit and standards, says Mourinho manner of the team’s late collapse against a former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher for Bournemouth team who had never won his mistake. “No, I have no concern,” Klopp against Liverpool in their history, has opened insisted. “No problem. If you make mistakes LIVERPOOL: Jose Mourinho claimed he is being But, in any case, United had only themselves ting the results we deserve.” United defender up a debate over whether Klopp’s squad is you get criticised. That’s what happens in life. judged unfairly by critics after Manchester to blame for their latest disappointment as late Phil Jones, who continued his impressive recent ready for such pressure. Next weekend sees “I’m sure people criticised Jamie Carragher in United conceded a late Leighton Baines penalty substitute Marouane Fellaini tripped Idrissa form after returning from injury problems, artic- Liverpool face lowly West Ham at Anfield, but his career. It has no influence on what I do to in a damaging 1-1 draw at Everton. Gueye and Baines struck the equalising penalty. ulated the frustration in the visitors’ camp. “It’s the Christmas fixture list also throws up far my team. It says nothing about him as a goal- Mourinho’s team have won just twice in the Mourinho, whose side are 13 points behind happened too many times, we’ve dropped too tougher games against Merseyside rivals keeper. It happens. We go on.” league since the end of August, a run which has leaders Chelsea, did not take kindly to questions many points,” said Jones. “That’s four or five Everton and title rivals Manchester City, with In contrast, Bournemouth players are cel- featured numerous draws and has derailed about his decision to bring on the Belgian and games I can think of where we have completely star player Philippe Coutinho missing all of ebrating a famous victory, having never pre- United’s hopes of winning a title in their manag- said: “I thought you would know more about dominated and didn’t win. It’s happened again.” them because of an ankle injury. Klopp, viously beaten Liverpool in nine fixtures er’s debut season at Old Trafford. football than you do. “It is obvious. Everton is not United might have had greater problems had however, sees no reason for panic despite his going all the way back to 1927. However, Mourinho, who earned a reputation a passing team. They play direct. Everything is defender Marcos Rojo been dismissed in the first team conceding three goals in the last 14 The result takes them up to 10th, with for not always winning in the most attractive direct. “When a team is losing it plays direct, half, instead of earning a yellow card, for a horrif- minutes to turn a 3-1 lead into a 4-3 loss. “We matches against struggling Burnley and style when in charge of Chelsea, insists his side is when you have a player on the bench with two ic lunge at Gueye, although Everton manager have no attitude or character problem,” he Leicester next on the agenda. Their come- playing well and that he is being held to a dou- metres (height) you play that player in front of Ronald Koeman refused to criticise the said. “No-one is born a winner. Not in the first back was inspired by a match-winning per- ble standard. “You have to make a decision the defensive line to win the match.” Argentinian. two or three months. You have to learn it. “It formance from 22-year-old substitute Fraser, because when my teams are playing pragmatic “It’s difficult,” said Koeman who made three doesn’t feel too good right now but some- who only came on because of an injury to football and winning matches and winning EMOTIONAL excellent substitutions to rescue the point. times we need it. So I’m not angry. These teammate Junior Stanislas in the second half titles, you say it is not right and nice,” Mourinho Baines’s penalty cancelled out the opening “Maybe if the referee could watch it back, things happen and you cannot be champi- with his team trailing 2-0. The Scottish said. “When my teams play very, very well, there goal from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and a strong spell maybe it would be a red card. We always have ons in December. “I would say we were 100 winger won a penalty with his first touch, is a huge change in relation to the past two or from United who also saw Ander Herrera hit a discussions about red or yellow, if it’s a penalty, percent before now. Now we are 99 percent. scored Bournemouth’s second at 3-1 and set three years. Now you say what matters is to get post. “It was another game with a very good per- but finally it’s a fair result. Both teams didn’t But it’s quite simple to go back to 100 per- up his team’s equaliser as the game was result, no matter what. formance in a very difficult place to play,” said deserve to lose. “We can fight back, we showed cent. turned on its head. “At the moment teams are getting results, Mourinho. “A very emotional stadium against a that today. It was disappointing to go 1-0 down “Nothing happened today apart from los- Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe, defending with 11 players, keeping the ball and team with very good players. but we didn’t deserve to lose the match. ing three points. Everything else is ok.” whose team were playing in England’s fourth playing on the counter-attack. You have to make “We are playing very well at home, being “We showed that commitment and qualities tier as recently as six years ago, said: “I don’t a decision.” The last comment may have been a super dominant. We are playing very well away and the three subs had a big impact on the NO CONCERN think I’ll ever forget this game. It was a right thinly-disguised reference to Chelsea and their controlling matches and performing really well game. We deserved it because we were danger- Klopp did admit he wasn’t happy with contrast of emotions. —AFP current style of play. with some amazing performance but not get- ous in the second half.” —AFP TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 SPORTS

UEFA Champions League Tables

UEFA Champions League group tables ahead of this week’s final round of matches (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points):

Group A Paris SG 5 3 2 0 11 5 11 - qualified Arsenal 5 3 2 0 14 5 11 - qualified Ludogorets 5 0 2 3 4 13 2 Basel 5 0 2 3 2 8 2

Group B Napoli 5 2 2 1 9 7 8 Benfica 5 2 2 1 9 8 8 Besiktas 5 1 4 0 9 8 7 Dynamo Kiev 5 0 2 3 2 6 2

Group C Barcelona 5 4 0 1 16 4 12 - qualified Manchester City 5 2 2 1 11 9 8 - qualified Moenchengladbach 5 1 2 2 5 8 5 Celtic 5 0 2 3 4 15 2

Group D Atletico Madrid 5 5 0 0 7 1 15 - qualified Bayern Munich 5 3 0 2 13 6 9 - qualified Rostov 5 1 1 3 6 12 4 PSV Eindhoven 5 0 1 4 4 11 1

Group E Monaco 5 3 2 0 9 4 11 - qualified Bayer Leverkusen 5 1 4 0 5 4 7 - qualified Tottenham 5 1 1 3 3 5 4 CSKA Moscow 5 0 3 2 4 8 3

Group F Dortmund 5 4 1 0 19 7 13 - qualified Real Madrid 5 3 2 0 14 8 11 - qualified NAPOLI: Napoli’s defender from France Kalidou Koulibaly (L), Napoli’s defender from Romania Vlad Chiriches (2ndL), Napoli’s defender from Sporting Lisbon 5 1 0 4 5 7 3 Algeria Faouzi Ghoulam (2nd R) and Napoli’s defender from Spain Raul Albiol during a training session on the eve of the UEFA Champions Legia Warsaw 5 0 1 4 8 24 1 League football match SL Benfica vs SSC Napoli yesterday at the SSC Napoli training ground. — AFP

Group G Leicester 5 4 1 0 7 1 13 - qualified FC Porto 5 2 2 1 4 3 8 Napoli, Benfica, Besiktas FC Copenhagen 5 1 3 1 5 2 6 Club Brugge 5 0 0 5 2 12 0

Group H battle for last 16 slots Juventus 5 3 2 0 9 2 11 - qualified Sevilla 5 3 1 1 7 3 10 Lyon 5 2 1 2 5 3 7 PARIS: As Paris Saint-Germain joust with Anderson Talisca and Caner Erkin are on the Dinamo Zagreb 5 0 0 5 0 13 0 Arsenal for top spot in their group, Napoli, treatment table and set to miss out. Benfica and Besiktas will battle it out today for last 16 Champions League slots. The winner of Benfica-Napoli in Lisbon will Matches on TV The Group B trio all have everything to play qualify as group winners, while a draw would be (Local Timings) Premier League misery for in their final pool games as the only one of enough to send the latter through given their the eight first phase groups where no side has head-to-head edge. If Besiktas lose, both will UEFA Champions League for Toure, Mahrez, Mane yet secured a berth. progress regardless. Whereas Benfica warmed Portugal’s Benfica, European champions up for the game by losing their unbeaten record Paris Saint v Ludogorets 22:45 back in 1961 and 1962 in their halcyon days but in Portugal in slumping to unheralded Maritimo beIN SPORTS 6 HD JOHANNESBURG: African stars Yaya Toure Dortmund’s 4-1 win at home to Borussia who have underachieved since, should have at the weekend, Napoli broke back into the top of Manchester City, Riyad Mahrez of Moenchengladbach, which left him as the Basel v Arsenal 22:45 secured their passage on matchday five but four in Serie A when Slovakia midfielder Marek beIN SPORTS 7 HD Leicester City and Sadio Mane of Liverpool Bundesliga’s top scorer with 15 goals this threw away a three-goal lead at Besiktas. That Hamsik moved to within 11 goals of Diego suffered English Premier League misery at season. After Gladbach took an early lead, Benfica v Napoli 22:45 Turkish comeback, rekindling memories of Maradona’s record haul of 115 goals for the club beIN SPORTS 2 HD the weekend. ‘Auba’ showed great finishing to volley Liverpool’s historic 2005 Istanbul triumph, has after scoring in Friday’s 3-0 romp over Inter Ivorian Toure came off the bench as City home a seventh-minute equaliser after a Dynamo Kyiv v Besiktas 22:45 left the group outcome on a knife-edge with Milan. “As far as we’re concerned, we have to go beIN SPORTS 9 HD fell 3-1 at home to leaders Chelsea, five deft flick from Marco Reus. Reus and Besiktas knowing that a win at eliminated there looking for the win,” said Napoli coach days after he was charged with drink driv- Dembele then set up Aubameyang for his Manchester v Celtic 22:45 Dynamo Kiev will send them through. In con- Maurizio Sarri. “It will be a difficult game, but it beIN SPORTS 1 HD ing. Algerian Mahrez was substituted in an second on 68 minutes to cap an outstand- trast, the final round of games pits Benfica could be two games in one. For the first 70 min- embarrassing 2-1 defeat for Leicester at ing display from Dortmund’s star-studded Barcelona v Borussia 22:45 against a Napoli side who beat them 4-2 back utes it could all be normal, then go one way or beIN SPORTS 5 HD Sunderland while Senegalese Mane scored attack. on matchday two in Italy-while Besiktas were the other in the final 20 minutes.” before being taken off as Liverpool crum- Eindhoven v Rostov 22:45 dropping home points against Kiev. Beyond the tightest group of the season, the beIN SPORTS 8 HD bled to a shock 4-3 loss at Bournemouth. SALOMON KALOU (Hertha Berlin) The Turkish side’s subsequent win in Italy final round of games is all about securing pole The Ivory Coast striker netted a 91st- Bayern Munich v Atletico 22:45 threw the group wide open and the 14-time position and a theoretically softer second round beIN SPORTS 4 HD ENGLAND minute penalty to seal Hertha Berlin’s 3-2 national champions’ refusal to surrender against draw. It’s been tight at the top throughout in YAYA TOURE (Manchester City) comeback win at 10-man Wolfsburg to Benfica means they now fancy their chances. Group A where there is nothing to choose The Ivory Coast midfielder endured a keep his side third. Strugglers Wolfsburg, Besiktas will hope that their best previous between Arsenal and PSG, both through and the competition with a perfect record as they frustrating end to a bad week as City were who are just above the relegation places, showing-a 1987 European Cup quarter-final level on points ahead of final games at Basel prepare to do the double over runners-up beaten 3-1 by title rivals Chelsea. Toure scored twice in the opening 20 minutes, appearance-will not prove a poor omen. Back and home to Ludogorets, both winless Bayern Munich. came on as a 76th-minute substitute with but goals by Marvin Plattenhardt and then, they lost 7-0 on aggregate-to Kiev. makeweights. Barcelona have already won Rostov will look to avoid defeat at PSV City trailing 2-1 and was unable to stop Alexander Esswein left Hertha level 20 min- Group C at the expense of Manchester City who Eindhoven and see their adventures carry on leaders Chelsea securing a victory that utes before the final whistle. Wolfsburg ALL AT STAKE IN LISBON nonetheless accompany the Catalan club albeit in the Europa League. moved them four points clear of Pep were reduced to 10 men for the final five Turkish daily Sabah expressed concern through regardless of what happens as City A minute’s silence will be held before all Guardiola’s team. As if that wasn’t bad minutes when Paul Seguin was sent off for Sunday about the weather in Kiev predicting host Celtic and Barca welcome Borussia matches as a mark of respect for Brazilian side enough, police confirmed that Toure had his second yellow card and when Daniel that sub-zero temperatures and snow could Moenchengladbach. Atletico Madrid won Chapecoense, whose squad was decimated by been charged with drink driving after Caligiuri fouled Plattenhardt in the area, spell “danger”. The paper added Aras Ozbiliz, Group D by a distance and are the only club in last week’s aircrash. — AFP being spotted with his alcohol level above Kalou converted the penalty for his fourth the legal limit while driving in east London league goal of the season. last week. NABY KEITA (RB Leipzig) RIYAD MAHREZ (Leicester) The Guinea international was an impos- The Algeria winger was hauled off after ing figure in the middle for Leipzig in a 2-1 73 minutes of Leicester’s dismal 2-1 defeat home win over Schalke which put them at lowly Sunderland. Reigning Premier back on top of the table, three points clear League Players’ Player of the Year Mahrez of Bayern Munich. The defensive midfielder has just one assist and three league goals was a physical presence and had several to his name this term and Leicester boss tussles with Schalke’s attacking midfielder Claudio Ranieri had threatened to drop him Max Meyer, but missed two clear chances if he didn’t improve soon. But Mahrez at the start of the second half. showed no signs of stepping up his game as Leicester’s miserable defence of the FRANCE English title hit a new low with a loss at the RYAD BOUDEBOUZ (Montpellier) team who had been bottom of the table going into the weekend. The Algerian international sealed Montpellier’s shock 3-0 win over Paris VICTOR ANICHEBE (Sunderland) Saint-Germain with his team-leading sev- The Nigeria striker was a constant dan- enth goal of the season. The 26-year-old ger to Leicester as Sunderland climbed off ran from inside his own half before drilling the bottom of the table with a 2-1 win at low into the far corner 10 minutes from the Stadium of Light. Former Everton star time as Montpellier registered just a fourth Anichebe used to his pace and power to win in 16 matches. unsettle the Leicester defence and, although he didn’t score, the 28-year-old CLINTON NJIE (Marseille) was a major factor in Sunderland’s third The Cameroon forward swept home win in their last four league games. In the Marseille’s third goal in stoppage time in a 77th minute he showed great strength to 3-0 victory at home to Nancy. Njie, 23, get away down the left before crossing to curled in a first-time effort from the edge of Duncan Watmore, whose blocked shot was the area for his second goal since joining eventually converted by Jermain Defoe for on loan from Tottenham Hotspur. Sunderland’s second goal. MANCHESTER: Former footballer and victim of abuse Andy Woodward is comforted by his family after a press conference at the launch of The MAJEED WARIS (Lorient) Offside Trust in Manchester yesterday. The Offside Trust was launched to help victims of abuse and has been created by Andy Woodward, Steve SADIO MANE (Liverpool) Ghana striker Waris scored for the third Walters and Chris Unsworth, who were all the victims of historic child abuse. — AFP (See Page 17) The Senegal winger gave an excellent game running to salvage a point for bot- individual performance at Bournemouth, tom side Lorient in a 2-2 draw at Angers. He but it wasn’t enough to stop Liverpool beat defender Vincent Manceau before Nice stay top as Marseille earn welcome win crashing to an incredible 4-3 defeat. Mane squeezing the ball past Mathieu Michel scored Liverpool’s opening goal in the 20th from a tight angle in the 66th minute. minute with a cool finish from Emre Can’s PARIS: Nice held top spot in France with a 3-0 “We’ll arrive in Paris next week with a four- points behind leaders Nice. Rennes moved up pass. He then played a role in Liverpool’s win at home against Toulouse on Sunday as point lead,” said the Brazilian defender. “There to fourth as second-half goals from Paul- ITALY second goal by winning possession in mid- Marseille claimed just a second victory in seven will be a little less pressure. But we mustn’t get Georges Ntep and Kamil Grosicki earned them a KHOUMA BABACAR (Fiorentina) field before Divock Origi’s strike. Mane was- Ligue 1 matches by beating Nancy 3-0. carried away. Despite the defeat at Montpellier, 2-0 win at home to Saint-Etienne. n’t finished and his superb run and cross Until the 93rd minute, Babacar was one First half goals from Alassane Plea and Paris remain a great team. We’ve got to be pre- On Saturday, Radamel Falcao scored twice as gave Can the opportunity to score of several players blamed for failing to Younes Belhanda set Nice on their way with pared to suffer in Paris.” Monaco thrashed Bastia 5-0, but PSG crashed to Liverpool’s third in the 64th minute. At that put the match to bed against Palermo in Ivorian Jean Michael Seri rounding off with his Toulouse, the only team to have beaten both a 3-0 defeat at Montpellier to lose ground in the point, Liverpool looked certain to win, but a wasteful display from a dominant ninth goal of the campaign on 65 minutes. Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain this campaign, title race. However, the action was overshad- Mane was replaced by Adam Lallana five Fiorentina. But the towering Senegalese Nice have a three-point advantage on sec- remain stuck in eighth place. Earlier Florian owed by incidents in Metz where Lyon goal- minutes later and Jurgen Klopp’s side con- made amends in style when Fiorentina ond-placed Monaco who whipped Bastia 5-0 on Thauvin struck just after half-time at the Stade keeper Anthony Lopes was taken to hospital ceded three goals in the last 14 minutes to won a corner with practically the last kick Saturday with Paris Saint-Germain four points Velodrome before fellow Premier League cast- with hearing problems after home fans targeted suffer a stunning loss. of the game. Babacar did everything in adrift of the leaders after falling 3-0 at offs Bafetimbi Gomis and Clinton Njie scored the Portugal international with firecrackers. his power to reach the ball when it was Montpellier. late goals after Benoit Pedretti was sent off for Fortunately, the 26-year-old confirmed there GERMANY floated in, keeping defenders at bay to Nice captain Dante admitted the win was a Nancy. would be no lasting damage, but Metz could PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG fire his header low and past the reach of psychological boost ahead of next weekend’s It was just a fifth win in 16 matches for face heavy sanctions from authorities including (Borussia Dortmund) Josip Posavec for a last-gasp winner in a clash with the champions at the Parc des Marseille this season as the fallen French giants forfeiting a game they had led 1-0 before it was The Gabon striker netted twice in 2-1 victory. — AFP Princes. climbed back into the top half of the table, 18 abandoned in the 31st minute. — AFP Gut storms Flawless Atletico to Lake Louise hunt perfect Super-G16 win six at18 Bayern

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016

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SEATTLE: Seattle Seahawks’ Ahtyba Rubin pressures Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton as Newton gets off a pass in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, in Seattle. — AP Brady seizes all-time win mark

LOS ANGELES: Tom Brady became the NFL’s career leader in reaching the end zone, the suburban Atlanta native handed tory. Rivers had the Chargers on the move in the final min- RAVENS 38, DOLPHINS 6 victories by a quarterback, earning his 201st by throwing for the ball to his mother sitting in the stands at the Georgia utes before Tandy got in front of a pass to Dontrelle Inman Joe Flacco threw for 381 yards and four touchdowns, and 269 yards and a touchdown. Brady, who was 33 of 46, had Dome. Those weren’t the only big plays for the Chiefs. and picked it off. Tandy’s momentum carried him into the the Ravens overwhelmed the Dolphins in the first half to tied Peyton Manning last week in a win over the New York end zone, giving the Bucs the ball on their 20. They ran out end Miami’s six-game winning streak. Baltimore (7-5) led 24- Jets. His lone touchdown came on a 14-yard pass to Chris CARDINALS 31, REDSKINS 23 the clock. The Bucs (7-5) pulled into a tie with Atlanta atop 0 at halftime behind Flacco and a dominant performance Hogan in the first quarter. LeGarrette Blount scored the Carson Palmer threw for 300 yards and three touch- the NFC South. Rivers threw two second-half interceptions, from the league’s second-ranked defense. Flacco went 27 for game’s first touchdown, rumbling for a 43-yard, ankle-break- downs and David Johnson scored twice. The loss by the including Lavonte David’s pick-6. The Chargers (5-7) were 34 for 258 yards and three scores over the first 30 minutes, ing score in the first quarter while spinning around safety Redskins (6-5-1) clinched a playoff spot for the 11-1 Dallas trying to get back to .500 for the first time since Week 2. and the Ravens yielded only 115 yards and intercepted a Maurice Alexander in the process. He finished with 88 yards Cowboys. Palmer’s 25-yard touchdown pass to Johnson with Ryan Tannehill pass. That was enough to provide the Ravens on 18 carries. The Patriots (10-2) have won seven of their last 11:09 to play put Arizona ahead 24-20, the fourth lead PACKERS 21, TEXANS 13 with their fourth win in five games. Miami also is 7-5. Flacco eight. On the same day that Los Angeles coach Jeff Fisher change of the second half. After a Washington field goal, Aaron Rodgers threw for 209 yards and two touchdowns, finished with a franchise-record 36 completions in 47 and general manager Les Snead were given contract exten- Palmer’s 42-yard pass to J.J. Nelson with 1:56 padded gave and the Packers pulled away with two fourth-quarter touch- attempts, by far his most impressive outing in an uneven sions, the recently relocated Rams (4-8) proved they still the Cardinals (5-6-1) a 31-23 lead. Washington drove to the downs. The Packers (6-6) weathered snowy conditions at season. He entered with 11 TD passes and 10 interceptions. have a long way to go after losing for the seventh time in Arizona 28-yard line before Patrick Peterson’s interception of Lambeau Field, making just enough plays on the cold turf. eight outings. Kirk Cousins’ pass with 41 seconds left sealed the victory. Brock Osweiler connected with DeAndre Hopkins for a 44- BRONCOS 20, JAGUARS 10 Johnson, who also scored on a 1-yard run, became the sec- yard touchdown pass with 1:51 left to get within eight for Bradley Roby returned an interception 51 yards for a OAKLAND 38, BUFFALO 24 ond player in NFL history to top 100 yards from scrimmage Houston. Nick Novak missed the extra point, with footing touchdown, helping the Broncos gain ground in the AFC Derek Carr threw for 260 yards and two touchdowns to in the first 12 games of a season. Edgerrin James was the slippery at Lambeau. The Texans (6-6) had one last shot after playoff picture. Roby picked off Blake Bortles’ wobbler across rally the Oakland Raiders to their biggest comeback in 16 other. the Packers failed to run out the clock. But Osweiler’s last- the middle in the third quarter and went untouched the years with a 38-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. ditch pass-and-lateral play from Houston’s 12 with 4 seconds other way. Star linebacker Von Miller hit Bortles as he After falling behind 24-9 following touchdowns on the first STEELERS 24, GIANTS 14 left failed, handing Houston its third straight loss and drop- released the ball. It was the 11th pick-6 of Bortles’ three-year two drives of the second half for Buffalo (6-6), the Raiders Ben Roethlisberger passed for 289 yards and two touch- ping it into a tie with Tennessee atop the AFC South. Nelson career and his third in the last four games. Houston and (10-2) took the game over with 29 straight points and won downs, Le’Veon Bell rolled up 182 yards of total offense, and finished with eight catches for 118 yards and a touchdown Detroit also returned interceptions for touchdowns in their sixth straight to remain one game ahead of Kansas City Pittsburgh’s resurgent defense harassed Eli Manning into a for Green Bay. games the Jaguars lost by less than seven points. The latest in the tough AFC West. Oakland scored touchdowns on flurry of mistakes. Antonio Brown edged good buddy Odell one resulted in a seventh consecutive loss for Jacksonville three straight drives, including scoring strikes from Carr to Beckham Jr. in their personal showdown, catching six passes (2-10) and secured another miserable milestone for the Michael Crabtree and Amari Cooper for his sixth fourth- for 54 yards and an acrobatic scoring grab at the back of the LIONS 28, SAINTS 13 Matthew Stafford passed for 341 yards and two touch- small-market franchise. The Jaguars became the fifth team quarter comeback of the season. This was the biggest come- end zone. Tight end Ladarius Green added six receptions for downs. Golden Tate exploited a coverage breakdown on in NFL history to post double-digit losses in six consecutive back for the Raiders since overcoming a 21-point deficit to 110 yards, both career highs, and a touchdown as the seasons, joining Tampa Bay (1983-94), Detroit (2001-06), Indianapolis to win 38-31 on Sept. 10, 2000. The defense Steelers (7-5) won their third straight to keep pace with third-and-long for a 66-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter when Detroit (8-4) was clinging to a six-point lead. Oakland (2003-09) and Cleveland (2008-13). Jacksonville also tightened by forcing three straight three-and-outs and Baltimore atop the AFC North. Manning completed just 24 had a chance to tie in the final minutes, but Bortles fumbled then getting a turnover when Khalil Mack deflected Tyrod of 39 passes for 195 yards with two touchdowns and two The Lions, who’ve won seven of eight, dominated statistical- ly, but four opportunities inside the New Orleans 20 ended trying to make a play in the pocket. The Broncos (8-4) Taylor’s pass that Nate Allen intercepted . picks in the red zone for the Giants (8-4), whose six-game rebounded from an overtime loss against Kansas City, and run ended with a thud. Beckham was largely a non-factor with Matt Prater field goals, allowing the Saints (5-7) to stay close until the fourth quarter. This time, however, the Lions with Miami’s loss at Baltimore, moved into position to get SEAHAWKS 40, PANTHERS 7 despite a game-high 10 receptions for 100 yards. one of the conference’s wild-card spots. Thomas Rawls ran for 103 yards and two touchdowns in pulled away for their most comfortable victory of the season the first half, Tyler Lockett took a reverse 75 yards for a score BUCCANEERS 28, CHARGERS 21 after seven previous victory margins of one to seven points. The Lions also became the first team in 60 Saints home BENGALS 32, EAGLES 14 to open the second half and Seattle routed Carolina. Jameis Winston threw a go-ahead, 12-yard touchdown Andy Dalton threw a pair of touchdown passes and games to stop Drew Brees from completing a touchdown Another prime-time game in Seattle was clouded with odd pass to Cameron Brate midway through the fourth quarter Cincinnati finally got its depleted offense moving without pass, although tight end Coby Fleener had a pass bounce off story lines right from the outset when Carolina quarterback and Keith Tandy intercepted Philip Rivers in the end zone receiver A.J. Green. The Bengals (4-7-1) got their first win his hands at the goal line. Cam Newton was benched for the first play, only to watch with 2:56 left to give the Buccaneers their fourth straight vic- since Oct. 23, beating a team that’s in a swoon of its own. backup Derek Anderson throw an interception. The The Eagles (5-7) opened the season with three straight wins, Seahawks (8-3-1) rolled up a season-high 534 yards and kept but have dropped seven of nine. Dalton had completions of a three-game lead over Arizona in the division with four NFL results/standings 50, 44, 29, 23 and 21 yards. The Bengals scored on each of remaining. Rawls finished with 106 yards on 15 carries, quiet Kansas City 29, Atlanta 28; Detroit 28, New Orleans 13; New England 26, Los Angeles 10; Denver 20, Jacksonville 10; Green Bay 21, Houston 13; their first six possessions for a 29-0 lead, reinventing them- in the second half after briefly being checked for a concus- selves with Green and running back Giovani Bernard side- sion. Russell Wilson was 26 of 36 for 277 yards and a touch- Cincinnati 32, Philadelphi 14; Baltimore 38, Miami 6; Chicago 26, San Francisco 6; Oakland 38, Buffalo 24; Pittsburgh 24, NY Giants 14; Arizona 31, Washington 23; Tampa Bay 28, San Diego 21; Seattle 40, Carolina 7. lined by injuries. The previous time they scored on their first down. Seattle safety Earl Thomas broke a bone in his lower six possessions was 2009 against the Bears. The only bad left leg during a first-half collision with teammate Kam American Football Conference National Football Conference moment: Mike Nugent missed another PAT kick wide to the Chancellor while trying to intercept Newton’s pass. X-rays East East right, his fourth miss in a span of five tries. Nugent made revealed a “cracked tibia,” coach Pete Carroll told Seattle’s W L T OTL PF PA x-Dallas 11 1 0 .917 333 228 New England 10 2 0 .833 319 207 field goals from 32, 33, 26 and 38 yards, the last one deflect- radio broadcast. Carolina dropped to 4-8. N.Y. Giants 8 4 0 .667 244 237 Miami 7 5 0 .583 254 278 Washington 6 5 1 .542 302 295 ing off the left upright. Buffalo 6 6 0 .500 305 273 Philadelphia 5 7 0 .417 268 244 CHIEFS 29, FALCONS 28 N.Y. Jets 3 8 0 .273 196 266 North Eric Berry returned an interception for a touchdown, and BEARS 26, 49ERS 6 North Detroit 8 4 0 .667 275 250 Jordan Howard ran for 117 yards and a career-high three then brought back another pick for a 2-point conversion Baltimore 7 5 0 .583 256 206 Minnesota 6 6 0 .500 231 208 touchdowns and the Bears handed San Francisco its 11th that gave Kansas City an improbable victory over Atlanta. Pittsburgh 7 5 0 .583 290 235 Green Bay 6 6 0 .500 295 302 straight loss. The 49ers (1-11) extended their franchise- The Falcons (7-5), rallying from a 27-16 deficit, went ahead Cincinnati 4 7 1 .375 245 259 Chicago 3 9 0 .250 204 269 Cleveland 0 12 0 .000 197 352 record losing streak and set a club low with 6 yards net pass- 28-27 on Matt Ryan’s 5-yard touchdown pass to Aldrick South South Atlanta 7 5 0 .583 386 331 ing on a day when Colin Kaepernick got lifted for Blaine Robinson with 4:32 remaining. Atlanta decided to go for 2, Houston 6 6 0 .500 206 256 Tampa Bay 7 5 0 .583 277 285 Gabbert. The Bears (3-9) finished with a season high in looking to stretch the margin to a field goal. But Berry Tennessee 6 6 0 .500 308 296 stepped in front of Ryan’s pass and ran 99 yards the other New Orleans 5 7 0 .417 347 335 points and picked up a rare win in a matchup between two Indianapolis 5 6 0 .455 270 301 of the NFL’s worst teams. way to give the Chiefs (9-3) their winning margin. It came Jacksonville 2 10 0 .167 223 313 Carolina 4 8 0 .333 283 321 Matt Barkley, making his second start with Jay Cutler after Denver won a game in similar fashion last month, West West returning a blocked PAT for the winning points at New Oakland 10 2 0 .833 345 299 Seattle 8 3 1 .708 264 194 sidelined by a season-ending shoulder injury, went nearly Kansas City 9 3 0 .750 280 241 Arizona 5 6 1 .458 276 250 the entire first half without a completion. But he led a touch- Orleans. Berry had another huge play with less than a L.A. Rams 4 8 0 .333 180 262 minute to go in the first half, picking off Ryan’s pass over the Denver 8 4 0 .667 286 230 down drive near the end of the second quarter and finished San Diego 5 7 0 .417 334 319 San Francisco 1 11 0 .083 233 370 middle and bringing it back 37 yards for a touchdown. After 11 of 18 for 192 yards. — AP Kuwait’s inflation eases to 3.6%; fuel impact subsides Page 22

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BRUSSELS: Eurogroup finance ministers wait prior to take part in a Eurogroup finance ministers meeting at the European Council in Brussels yesterday. —AFP Italian banks on knife edge as Renzi quits Investors fear threat to recapitalization plans

MILAN: The fate of key Italian banks was up percent and Mediobanca 1.3 percent Lorenzo Codogno, a former Italian Treasury bined 360 billion euros, roughly a third of the existing creditors to write off part of their in the air yesterday as investors feared that approaching midsession. BMPS, which is the official and now a professor at the London eurozone’s total bad debt. claims. “No political formation can shoulder Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s resignation will world’s oldest bank, has lost 84 percent of its School of Economics. “Probably the capital the responsibility of Monte dei Paschi failing,” threaten their recapitalization plans. market capitalization since the start of the increase of Monte Paschi will be postponed ‘A step back’ Borghesi said. Concern focused on Italy’s third-biggest year. It also emerged as the worst performer or outright cancelled, and all other opera- Ahead of the referendum, BMPS managed If investors really get cold feet, then bank, Monte dei Paschi di Siena (BMPS), from European Banking Authority (EBA) tions would be stalled.” to raise one billion euros via a voluntary con- UniCredit, Italy’s biggest bank, could be the which analysts said is one of the country’s stress tests in July. While investors focus mostly on BMPS for version of bonds into capital. But all bets are next giant to feel the pain, analysts said, as it most vulnerable large lenders. Banking To ensure its survival, the bank has now, the rest of the sector is far from immune off for the remaining four billion. “The real undergoes a massive strategy review. It stocks went through a rollercoaster ride on launched a plan involving the spinoff of 27.6 to further panic, analysts said, pointing to the risk lies with Monte dei Paschi di Siena. It’s hopes to raise up to 13 billion euros of fresh the Milan bourse following Italian voters’ billion euros ($29.4 billion) worth of non-per- Milan’s FTSE All-Share banking index, which easy to imagine that investors who wanted capital early next year and analysts agree rejection of constitutional reform that forming loans, combined with a capital has lost 47 percent of its value since January. to take part in the capital increase will now that the outlook for UniCredit is still prompted Renzi’s announcement that he increase of up to five billion euros. But the The referendum result is adding to deep wor- take a step back,” said Umberto Borghesi, favourable as it could also sell assets to fill would quit. question is now whether lingering political ries about the failure of the Italian banking fund manager at Albemarle Asset capital gaps. They opened sharply lower Monday, and uncertainty will scare investors off. sector-which features no fewer than 700 Management. In the meantime, smaller banks like Carige then recovered, before plunging again, with “If there is no solution to the government banks-to make meaningful progress towards “What is needed is a clear response on any or Veneta Banca are in much more immedi- UniCredit down 3.2 percent, Banca popolare crisis within a couple of weeks, financial mar- consolidation. And this, despite non-perform- government intervention, bail-in decision or ate danger of falling victim to the ongoing di Milano 2.4 percent, Banco popolare 2.0 kets will start getting jittery again,” said ing loans on their books amounting to a com- any other solution,” he said. A “bail-in” forces crisis, analysts say. —AFP After two years, why an OPEC deal now? Gulf slips as global

LONDON: OPEC has finally agreed to cut produc- sure for a deal. And the kingdom’s “Vision 2030” encourage them to raise their production. Since tion, but only after two years of fruitless negotia- economic transformation program and planned May 2015, however, US oil production has been shares wobble tions. So what changed to make an agreement share offering in the national oil company, falling, eliminating one source of competition. possible now, after it had eluded negotiators at announced in 2016, both depend for their suc- Saudi Arabia continued to refuse to cut output previous OPEC meetings? The intense diplomatic cess on higher oil prices. during 2015 and the first half of 2016, citing the MIDEAST STOCK MARKETS manoeuvring behind the deal has been capably Saudi Arabia’s willingness to strike a deal shifted threat of increased production from Iraq, Iran and chronicled by my colleagues at Reuters (“How at some point between the unsuccessful OPEC Russia. But by the summer of 2016, Iranian output DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf fell index swung 0.9 percent higher after a Putin, Khamenei and Saudi prince got OPEC deal meeting held in June 2016 and the successful OPEC appeared to have reached a temporary plateau fol- yesterday as the mood on global volatile session. Blue chips provided the done”), Bloomberg (“OPEC deal hinged on 2 am meeting held in September 2016. lowing the lifting of sanctions, reducing the threat exchanged darkened because of the ‘No’ main support with First Gulf Bank adding phone call and it nearly failed”) and the Financial By September, Saudi negotiators went to OPEC’s from that quarter. The main challenge to Saudi vote in Italy’s referendum on constitutional 2.2 percent and Abu Dhabi Commercial Times (“Saudi prince’s ambition for life beyond oil meeting in Algiers eager to reach a deal and willing market share now comes from Iraq and Russia, reform, while Egypt’s most heavily traded Bank gaining 2.5 percent. forces OPEC deal”). to show sufficient flexibility to get one done. The both of which have increased their output this year. stock sank on news its chief executive The common theme in these accounts is the provisional agreement concluded in Algiers was But Saudi officials may have concluded the scope would step down. Egypt underperforms then turned into a final accord in Vienna this week. for further increases in the short term was modest personal intervention of top political leaders, which Riyadh’s main index fell 0.3 percent to Cairo’s index of the 30 most liquid shares overcame the obstacles which had stalled negotia- and that an agreement to freeze Iraq’s and Russia’s 7,106 points, but it closed 83 points above pulled back 1.8 percent as Orascom tions at technical level. Indispensable nation output around current levels would be viable. But the context was a change in oil market con- Saudi Arabia is not like other members of OPEC. its intra-day low and is still up 3.2 percent Telecom Media and Technology tumbled ditions that made it more attractive for Saudi Saudi Arabia has always been the indispensable Market power year-to-date. Trading volume shrank slightly nearly 10 percent in its heaviest trade since Arabia and other members of the Organization of nation without which no agreement is possible. Saudi officials have usually assumed, with justifi- but remained healthy compared to this 2012. The company announced that the Petroleum Exporting Countries to reach a deal. “Saudi Arabia is more influential than other OPEC cation, that other OPEC and non-OPEC members year’s average, and fund managers charac- Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris had For the first time since 2014, the kingdom can members,” wrote Anas Alhajji and Michael Huettner will cheat on any production agreement if they can. terized the selling of stocks as profit-taking resigned as chief executive and his deputy afford to cut output without too much risk that in what remains the classic short study of the But sometimes other OPEC and non-OPEC coun- rather than an reversal of the strong Tamer El Mahdi was nominated as succes- other producers would fill the gap by raising their organization. tries are unable to cheat because of war, sanctions, uptrend of the last few weeks. sor. It gave no reason for the departure. output in the near term. The signal for the “Saudi Arabia meets all the characteristics of a social unrest or lack of investment, which makes A purchasing manager’s index released Earlier on Sunday, OTMT also said it was November 2016 agreement came when Iran was dominant producer by having relatively large mar- deals possible. Between 2014 and 2016, Saudi yesterday showed growth in Saudi Arabia’s closing its Orabank affiliate in North Korea no longer able to increase its oil production further ket share, excess capacity, flexible behavior (and) Arabia had no incentive to cut production because non-oil private sector picked up in because of complexity of complying with US over the summer. Saudi officials have long stated the ability to move its price by increasing or other countries were likely to respond by increas- November from a record low in October. sanctions on that country. The company that it would only be possible to reach an OPEC decreasing production.” “No other OPEC member ing their own output. Riyadh would have been left Petrochemical shares were a mixed bag. added that its telecommunications associ- agreement once Iran had normalized its output fol- has similar behavior. Therefore Saudi Arabia should with lower output and unchanged or lower prices, Yanbu National Petrochemical fell 1.0 per- ate Koryolink would continue operations in lowing the lifting of sanctions. be treated on its own within OPEC,” they conclud- resulting in lower revenues. Output cuts were not cent but the biggest company, Saudi Basic North Korea while complying with sanc- ed. “Some of the confusion surrounding OPEC an optimal strategy for the Saudis. Industries, added 0.3 percent. tions. “Investors are still absorbing the shock behavior has been caused by mistakenly assigning But with Iran’s output apparently peaking in the Saudi shift Most banks dropped, with heavyweight of Sawiris stepping down and of exiting the Saudi Arabia, the organization’s most influential the power of Saudi Arabia, along with its Gulf allies, summer of 2016, opportunities for cheating have Al Rajhi Bank slipping 1.2 percent. N.Korean bank,” said Wafik Dawood, portfo- member, has been seen as relatively unenthusiastic to OPEC (as a whole).” become more limited. Most other OPEC members about a deal until the last few months. But Saudi are struggling to maintain current production and Dubai’s index pulled back 0.3 percent as lio manager at Cairo’s Compass Capital. “But Arabia’s veteran oil minister Ali al-Naimi, seen as a Market share have few options to raise output. trading volume fell by roughly a half from fresh blood could be good news for the skeptic, was replaced by Khalid Al-Falih in May, who Saudi officials have stated consistently the king- The main challenge comes from further increas- Sunday. Profit-taking in some large caps company over the longer term.” has been more sympathetic to exploring the dom will not sacrifice market share to other pro- es in output from Iraq and Russia, and both coun- which had gained strongly on the previous Local funds were heavy sellers of opportunities for an agreement. ducers - whether US shale firms, OPEC rivals such as tries have agreed to freeze or cut their output day was the main drag, with Emaar Egyptian equities, exchange data showed, The Saudi economy has also continued to Iran and Iraq, or non-OPEC competitors such as under the November agreement. Given output Properties dropping 0.6 percent. But while foreign funds continued to be net deteriorate, with a substantial increase in unpaid Russia. Saudi officials refused to cut output during from other sources is now maximized or frozen, Commercial Bank of Dubai, which is usually buyers, as they have been since the central government and business bills, and a further fall 2014 and 2015 for fear that any price increase Saudi Arabia’s optimal strategy is to reduce output sparsely traded, added 5.1 percent in bank ditched the Egyptian pound’s peg to in foreign reserves, all of which increased pres- would simply throw a lifeline to US shale firms and and secure an increase in prices. —Reuters unusually active volume. Abu Dhabi’s stock the US dollar on Nov 3. —Reuters TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 BUSINESS Kuwait’s inflation eases to 3.6%; fuel impact subsides

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KUWAIT: Inflation in consumer prices eased in to downward price pressures from housing, and kept steady at 10.4 percent in October. The October as the initial impact of the fuel price food, and other imported goods. In 2017, infla- jump came on the back of a 52 percent y/y surge hike ebbed. Headline inflation edged lower from tion is expected to rise and average 4 percent on in fuel & lubricant prices, which in turn pushed the one-year high of 3.8 percent year-on-year further hikes in regulated prices. the costs of transport services (taxi fares in par- (y/y) in September to 3.6 percent y/y in October, After surging in September on the back of ticular) higher. While prices in this segment as inflation in most components remained sub- the fuel price hike, inflation in the transportation appear to have broadly steadied in October, we dued or broadly steady. Inflation excluding the sector appears to have steadied somewhat, at may still see some upward pressures in this seg- impact of the September fuel price hike has least for now. After slowing since at least 2009 ment in the short to medium-term as transport remained steady at around 3.1 percent y/y. due to softer growth in both car prices and air- services readjust their prices to reflect the fuel Inflation in 2016 is expected to average only fares, inflation in transportation costs rebound- price increases. slightly higher than 2015 at 3.4 percent, thanks ed in September, soaring to 10.6 percent y/y, Inflation in local food prices maintained its softness in October, after it came in at a mere 0.7 percent y/y. The segment continued to be weighed down by declining global food prices. According to the Commodity Research Bureau, international prices of commodity foods slid deeper into deflationary territory after falling by TOKYO: Pedestrians walk past an electric quotation board displaying the current 9.2 percent y/y during the same period. exchange rate of the Japanese yen against the euro (center) in Tokyo yesterday. — AFP Inflation in housing services eased notably in 3Q16 amid a cooling real estate market. After trending upwards for almost a year, housing Mubadala Aerospace’s Strata inflation, which is comprised primarily of hous- ing rents and is updated quarterly, steadied, at a business to break even in 2018 still high, 7.4 percent y/y in September. However, the 3Q16 increase was a mere 0.1 percent, its DUBAI: Strata, the manufacturing business think Strata will be in a (good) position weakest pace in over three years. We expect the of Abu Dhabi’s state-owned Mubadala financially.” Strata currently manufactures momentum in housing inflation to continue to Aerospace, expects to break even in 2018, a eight different aircraft components, includ- ease in the near-to-medium term. senior executive said yesterday. ing for Airbus A330, A380, A350-900 and Inflation in both furnishings & household Strata is part of the United Arab Boeing 777 and 787 jets. Strata’s Chief maintenance and clothing & footwear remained Emirates’ efforts to diversify away from Executive Badr Al-Olama told Reuters on subdued in October. Inflation in the furnishings hydrocarbons. The government hopes to Sept. 1 2015 the company would break & household segment held steady at 2.1 percent use companies such as Strata to build up even in 2017 and that it was targeting rev- y/y, while inflation in clothing & footwear prices industry and high-tech manufacturing. enue of 1 billion UAE dirhams ($272.3 mil- slipped back into negative territory for the first The company, which was established in lion) by 2020. Al-Shimmari did not give a time in five months. The softness in this sector 2009 and started production in 2010, has revenue forecast for this year. Its revenue may be due to some weakness in the consumer an aero parts manufacturing facility in Al was around 400 million dirhams in 2015, sector. Inflation in the ‘other goods & services’ Ain, an oasis town within the Abu Dhabi according to a company statement. category ticked downwards. Inflation in this seg- emirate, producing aircraft components for In July, Strata said it had won two con- ment, which is mostly comprised of imported Airbus, Boeing and others. “Strata, phase tracts from Airbus valued at $1 billion to man- goods, such as personal care products and jew- one, in 2018 should start breaking even ufacturer parts for the A320 jet and additional elry, eased to 1.5 percent y/y in October. The now that we have sorted all the relation- parts for the A350-900. It also announced a slowdown in this segment could be explained ships and the delays and the changes in multi-year contract to manufacturer addition- by the ease in gold price inflation. the market,” Homaid Al-Shimmari, al components for the Boeing 787. Strata Mubadala’s head of aerospace and engi- expects to start manufacturing those parts in neering services told Reuters on the side- 2020 when a new facility opens in Al Ain, Al- lines of an industry conference in Dubai. “I Shimmari said. —Reuters Platts to lower sulphur in benchmark gasoil to 10ppm from 2018 SINGAPORE: Oil pricing agency Platts MIXED REACTIONS plans to lower the sulphur content of its Producers of the 10ppm sulphur benchmark gasoil assessment in diesel in Asia welcomed the move saying Singapore and the Middle East from it will increase liquidity of the fuel and January 2018, in line with a global shift narrow the gap between Europe and towards cleaner fuels, the company said Asian pricing. “Europe is using 10ppm yesterday. Platts, a unit of S&P Global gasoil and ICE gasoil is also on 10ppm, so Inc and whose benchmarks are used in if Asia turns to 10ppm, it will increase liq- major oil contracts in Asia and the uidity in the market as the traders don’t Middle East, will lower the sulphur have to think about the various grades,” a specification in its benchmark gasoil North Asian refining source said. assessment from 500 parts per million Still, with many Asian countries such as (ppm) of sulphur to 10 ppm, it said in a Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam and note to subscribers. Pakistan still consuming gasoil with Iraqi banks rely on govt to “The lower sulphur specifications 500ppm sulphur or higher, others say the reflect changing supply and demand move is premature. “A big part of southeast trends across the regions, as well as the Asia is still not using the ultralow sulphur recover from IS devastation fact that global waterborne diesel trade diesel so shifting the benchmark without a is now predominantly maximum 10 ppm, sizable portion of users in Asia on board known as ultra-low sulphur diesel,” it said may be unfair to some,” said Energy BAGHDAD: Iraq’s private banks are pinning nation’s reliance on oil. As a way to reinvigorate Iraq has been prey to war and insurgency in the note. Aspects oil products analyst Nevyn Nah. hope on the oil-rich government to bring back private lenders, the central bank may offer them since the overthrow of Saddam Hussein in 2003. As vehicle use grows globally, with He added that in an environment of into the black their balance sheets severely the possibility of setting up a 500 billion Iraqi- As a result, Iraqis are reluctant to use banks in Asia accounting for most of the gains, the rising oil prices and weakening curren- affected by Islamic State’s takeover of parts of dinar fund that will invest in the government’s case violence prevents them accessing their movement towards cleaner fuel stan- cies, shifting towards cleaner diesel the country. “strategic infrastructure projects” like housing, cash or restrictions are placed on withdrawals. dards to cap sulphur emissions has gath- might not be a priority for southeast In an interview with Reuters yesterday, Iraqi transport and sewage projects, Tareq said. Private banks suffered a lot more than the ered pace. Newly built refineries are also Asian countries unless there is an obvi- Private Banks’ Association President Ali Tareq The government would thus provide the state owned banks that relied on government producing cleaner fuels in larger vol- ous social cost to pollution as in China said that several lenders would not be able to banks with a steady stream of business that will liquidity and transactions to stay afloat through- umes. Asia’s key oil consumers China and and India. “You can argue that the differ- pass a stress test of international standards at help restore their balance sheets. “The central out the 36 years of wars and sanctions that the India are moving towards cleaner fuel entials to 10 ppm will be adjusted their current level of capitalization. bank is in the final steps, it has sent a letter to country went through. Iraq’s state-owned banks- standards, pushing up trading volumes accordingly but you just lose direct influ- “Collectively, banks have lost nearly 100 the participant banks to determine their shares, Rafidain, Rasheed, Agriculture, Industrial, Real in gasoil with 10 ppm sulphur, a grade ence on the benchmark itself,” he added. branches in hot areas with all their assets, funds, all banks are allowed to participate,” Tareq said. Estate and the Housing Fund-control together used by Australia, the region’s largest FGE estimates that Bangladesh, buildings, everything without any compensa- “Other than levying interest, the banks will be 86 percent of total deposits or $48 billion, while importer of the fuel. Indonesia, Pakistan and Vietnam make tion,” he said. “If a stress test is held currently, it engaged in long-term, guaranteed projects.” the 45 private banks share the remaining 14 per- The change will take effect from Jan. up more than a quarter of Asia’s total should take into consideration the current situa- Other than damage to the assets of the banks cent, or $7 billion, said Tareq. 2, 2018 for its free-on-board (FOB) imports of gasoil. Platts last changed the tion of the country and the Iraqi banking sector.” and the banks clients, the militants’ sweeping “There were many withdrawals of deposits by Singapore, Middle East and Korea gasoil sulphur content in its benchmark gasoil The weakness of the private banks does not advance across northern and western Iraq also citizens because the circumstances at the time assessments and follows consultation grade to 500 ppm from 5,000 ppm in affect the banking sector as a whole, dominated caused a rush on liquidity that weakened the required that they have liquidity,” said Tareq. with relevant stakeholders since Sept. 5, January 2013. That change was initially by state-owned banks feeding on business from leaders. People got worried that they would no “Bank transactions were dealt a heavy blow at this year, the company said. The change criticised by some traders as coming the oil-rich country’s government. longer be able to access their money deposited the same time, as lending and letters of credit” to will also apply to its derivatives assess- before Asia was ready, but it was accept- But it is a setback for government efforts to in banks. Iraq relies almost entirely on cash for the private sector “decreased as the government ments, Platts said in the note. ed quickly. — Reuters develop the private sector and reduce the OPEC day-to-day transactions. executed fewer projects,” he added. — Reuters EXCHANGE RATES

Chinese Yuan Renminbi 45.000 Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. Swiss Franc 302.970 Indonesian Rupiah 0.000018 0.000024 Australian Dollar 229.350 Thai Bhat 9.575 Japanese Yen 0.002608 0.002788 US Dollar Buying 304.800 Turkish Lira 87.220 ASIAN COUNTRIES Kenyan Shilling 0.002996 0.002996 Japanese Yen 2.697 GOLD Korean Won 0.000250 0.000265 Indian Rupees 4.497 20 Gram 241.07 BAHRAIN EXCHANGE COMPANY WLL Malaysian Ringgit 0.064916 0.070916 Pakistani Rupees 2.919 10 Gram 123.46 Nepalese Rupee 0.002840 0.003010 Srilankan Rupees 2.065 5 Gram 62.57 CURRENCY BUY SELL Pakistan Rupee 0.002670 0.002960 Nepali Rupees 2.812 Europe Philippine Peso 0.006074 0.006374 Singapore Dollar 216.870 Hongkong Dollar 39.459 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd British Pound 0.381639 0.391639 Sierra Leone 0.000052 0.000058 Bangladesh Taka 3.846 Czech Korune 0.003927 0.015927 Singapore Dollar 0.209050 0.219050 Philippine Peso 6.169 Danish Krone 0.039332 0.044332 South African Rand 0.015998 0.024498 Rate for Transfer Selling Rate Thai Baht 8.626 Euro 0. 317427 0.326427 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001642 0.002222 US Dollar 305.650 Norwegian Krone 0.032031 0.037231 Taiwan 0.009428 0.009608 Canadian Dolla 230.085 GCC COUNTRIES Romanian Leu 0.072173 0.072173 Thai Baht 0.008255 0.008805 Saudi Riyal 81.654 Sterling Pound 389.515 Slovakia 0.009174 0.01914 Qatari Riyal 84.101 Euro 324.345 Swedish Krona 0.028990 0.033990 Arab ani Riyal 795.218 Swiss Frank 302.445 Swiss Franc 0.294522 0.305522 Bahraini Dinar 813.070 Bahraini Dinar 0.805100 0.813600 Bahrain Dinar 810.255 Turkish Lira 0.083994 0.094294 UAE Dirham 83.356 Egyptian Pound 0.015640 0.024893 UAE Dirhams 83.610 Iranian Riyal 0.000085 0.000086 Qatari Riyals 84.830 ARAB COUNTRIES Australasia Iraqi Dinar 0.000181 0.000241 Australian Dollar 0.219571 0.231571 Egyptian Pound - Cash 23.900 Saudi Riyals 82.435 Jordanian Dinar 0.426542 0.435542 New Zealand Dollar 0.211038 0.220538 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 17.399 Jordanian Dinar 431.775 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.000000 1.000000 Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.229 Egyptian Pound 17.593 Lebanese Pound 0.000152 0.000252 Tunisian Dinar 133.920 America Sri Lankan Rupees 2.064 Moroccan Dirhams 0.020137 0.044137 Jordanian Dinar 431.200 Indian Rupees 4.487 Canadian Dollar 0.224135 0.233135 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 2.040 Nigerian Naira 0.000369 0.001004 Pakistani Rupees 2.916 Georgina Lari 0.138207 0.138207 Syrian Lira 2.182 US Dollars 0.301900 0.306600 Omani Riyal 0.788384 0.794064 Morocco Dirham 30.909 Bangladesh Taka 3.878 US Dollars Mint 0.302400 0.306600 Qatar Riyal 0.083239 0.084689 Philippines Pesso 6.150 Saudi Riyal 0.080513 0.081813 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Cyprus pound 167.850 Asia Syrian Pound 0.001298 0.001518 US Dollar Transfer 306.000 Japanese Yen 3.690 Bangladesh Taka 0.003377 0.003961 Tunisian Dinar 0.129939 0.137939 Euro 324.670 Syrian Pound 2.435 Chinese Yuan 0.042940 0.046440 Turkish Lira 0.083994 0.094294 Sterling Pound 390.150 Nepalese Rupees 3.800 Canadian dollar 230.150 Hong Kong Dollar 0.037368 0.040118 UAE Dirhams 0.081888 0.083588 Malaysian Ringgit 69.445 Turkish lira 88.230 Indian Rupee 0.000096 0.004607 Yemeni Riyal 0.001013 0.001093 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 BUSINESS

KUWAIT: (From left to right) Mijbil Alayoub, Fatima Dashti and Jassim Abdulrahim addressing a press conference yesterday. Ooredoo launches ‘Nukhba’ for its elite customers Special ceremony held at Ooredoo head-office

KUWAIT: Ooredoo, Kuwait’s fastest network in 2016, deep-rooted belief in our values of caring, connecting and Exclusive benefits launched its exclusive Nukhba program for its elite cus- challenging.” Elaborating on the features of Nukhba, Abdulrahim added: “All our Nukhba clients are taken tomers yesterday morning. The program’s tailored services Ooredoo’s Director of VIP and Direct Sales Jassim care of with a designated account manager, a special hot- cater to the needs of elite customers. Abdulrahim said: “We’re proud to be launching such a line (110) to answer any of their queries around the clock, Speaking at a press conference held yesterday, comprehensive package, which can be tailored to cover all and are always kept up to date with future packages and Ooredoo Kuwait’s Corporate Communications Senior the needs of our elite customers. Nukhba plans include products before they are released in the market. This is in Director Mijbil Alayoub said: “The launch of Nukhba reiter- exclusive benefits such as discounts and VIP invitations to addition to the customary Ooredoo benefits such as ates our investment in this important, and stems from our certain events throughout the year.” unlimited minutes, contract freeze, and easy transfer of contract ownership for customers’ convenience.” He also noted that Nukhba customers can benefit from an exclusive concierge service that can be availed at most valet parking spots in Kuwait, in addition to entering VIP lounges in most international airports.

International minutes Nukhba plans also include an unparalleled service giv- ing customers 30 percent off international calls, in addi- tion to Ooredoo Passport plans which give customers up to 1GB of roaming internet and 100 minutes and roaming more premium service providers. SMS for KD 10 a week only. Nukhba Lounge Nojoom rewards Ooredoo’s Nukhba Lounge was inaugurated yesterday, All Nukhba customers additionally get enrolled auto- where customers can enjoy an unparalleled reception in matically in the Nukhba tier of Nojoom Program, a special an ambience that reflects Nukhba’s brand spirit. rewards points program that gives customers points for Customers can enjoy the hospitality while waiting to meet every KD spent on using Ooredoo’s services. The points their account managers at the lounge on Ooredoo Head can then be redeemed with vouchers from any of Office’s 5th Floor where a special section is designated to Ooredoo’s partners, which include prominent retailers, test the latest devices and offerings from Ooredoo, includ- hotels, airline companies, spas, restaurants and many ing the newest tablets, smartphones, and routers. British services PMI hits 10-month high

LONDON: Businesses in Britain’s domi- boost to exporters from the heavy post- nant services sector grew at their fastest referendum fall in sterling have kept pace since January last month and the growth going. broader economy maintained momen- A separate survey by manufacturing tum, even if firms have some worries lobby EEF released earlier on Monday about the year ahead, a survey showed showed a boost in new orders and a bet- yesterday. The Markit/CIPS services pur- ter-than-expected recovery in output. chasing managers’ index (PMI) - a closely Last month the Bank of England watched gauge of the services sector - revised up its forecasts to pencil in 0.4 rose to 55.2 in November from 54.5 in percent growth for the last three months October, beating all the forecasts in a of 2016. But it also said annual growth Reuters poll of economists. would slow to 1.4 percent next year from However, businesses reported the sec- 2.2 percent in 2016 as higher inflation ond-weakest level of optimism about the squeezes household incomes. future in four years, due to the unexpect- “Elevated price pressures and drop in ed result of the US presidential election, expectations suggest that a slowdown the value of sterling and ongoing uncer- remains on the cards for next year,” HSBC tainty about how Britain will leave the economist Elizabeth Martins said. European Union. Despite a dip in the “Inflation is likely to outpace wage Hempel to open new plant in equivalent survey of manufacturers pub- growth over the coming year or so, bear- lished last week, overall the November ing down on domestic demand and caus- PMIs suggest the economy as a whole ing growth to slow.” will maintain the third quarter’s solid 0.5 Businesses are already starting to feel Kuwait on its golden jubilee percent growth rate through to the end the pinch of costlier imports due to the of the year, Markit said. fall in sterling, and Markit said business “The pace of UK economic growth costs had risen by the most in five-and-a- Partnership with Kuwait govt will continue: CEO remains resiliently robust in the fourth half years during the past two months. quarter, despite ongoing uncertainty “These higher costs will inevitably By Ben Garcia a 50 percent market share and the ent here on this special occasion to Hempel controls 60 percent of caused by Brexit,” said Chris Williamson, feed through to consumers in the form of innovation continues. “Kuwait be a part of our success story. This the marine coatings market, and 30 chief business economist at IHS Markit, higher prices,” Williamson said. The BoE KUWAIT: A modern Hempel paint holds a special place in our hearts. is a prelude to the opening of a percent of the construction paint the company that compiles the survey. forecasts inflation will surge to 2.7 per- factory will shortly open in Kuwait It was our gateway to the Middle new state-of-the-art factory in market. It is contributing to some Most economists and the Bank of cent next year from 0.9 percent in the to replace its outdated plant, which East market. After 50 years, Hempel 2017,” he noted. major projects including the Jaber England said Britain’s economy would most recent data, and many private-sec- was the first paint factory in the Kuwait is stronger and more dedi- Hempel Kuwait will open the Hospital, Al-Sabah Housing Project, slow sharply after June’s vote to leave the tor economists think it could rise even Gulf. Hempel-Kuwait partnered cated, with a leading position in the 20,000 sq m factory in the first First Ring Road bridges, Jaber EU. But strong consumer demand and a faster. — Reuters with the Al-Rashed family to bring paint market,” Pedersen said. quarter of 2017, with a capacity of Cultural Center, Kuwait Towers and the paint factory here in 1966, “Together we have been 19 million liters in two shifts com- Kuwait National Petroleum focused on marine coatings. It later through a great deal, despite some pared to the current 13 million Company’s Clean Fuel Project. forayed into decorative and protec- negative turns in the history of liters, which increases production Khaled Al-Rashed, Member of Britain publishes tive paints. “The Kuwait market was Kuwait. We never stopped produc- capacity by 40 percent. The factory the Board of Director at Hempel the first to welcome our company tion in our factories, and all the will have cooling facilities and will Middle East-West, said, “We are in the Middle East. So in order to credit goes to our dedicated produce solvent-borne as well as proud today as we celebrate the draft sugar tax meet the demands from neighbor- employees, superior quality prod- water-borne products. Hempel is 50th anniversary of establishing ing GCCs countries, we decided to ucts and above all our loyal clien- also installing a regenerative ther- our first factory in Kuwait. Hempel LONDON: Britain moved forward with its tax law the government plans to introduce in establish a plant here in 1966,” said tele. We managed to play a major mal oxidizer in the paint produc- succeeded in the past five decades planned sugar tax yesterday, publishing its finance bill for 2017. Karsten Pedersen, Group Vice role in Kuwait’s reconstruction. I am tion unit that removes volatile in forging solid partnerships with draft legislation confirming a two-band The government has said it expects the President and CEO of Hempel extremely proud that all the stake- organic compounds to prevent all segments in the Kuwait society levy for sugar-added soft drinks aimed at levy to raise 520 million pounds ($661.5 mil- Middle East-West. holders and everyone else is pres- atmospheric pollution. by producing high quality paints fighting obesity. lion) in the first year. Sugar taxes have tend- “We are now celebrating our that have protected people’s assets. In opting for a sugar tax, Britain joins ed to focus on fizzy soft drinks, as health golden jubilee, and we thank our Today, the company crowns its Belgium, France, Hungary and Mexico, all of campaigners argue they are a source of emp- loyal clients for placing their trust in great success by announcing the which have imposed some form of tax on ty calories. Yet the whole packaged food us. After Hempel started in Kuwait, opening of a new state-of-the-art drinks with added sugar. Britain’s tax, industry has been working to make its prod- we broadened our reach to all loca- factory in 2017. We are also hon- announced in March, is due to come into ucts healthier as consumers increasingly opt tions in the region,” Pedersen said. ored to be a part of the largest force in April 2018, giving sellers of soft for fresher foods. Nestle earlier this month “Hempel, has been very proud to medical complex in the region, the drinks, such as Coca-Cola European Partners said it had found a way to potentially reduce serve its clients. We are committed Jaber Hospital.” and Britvic, time to reduce sugar in their sugar in chocolate by up to 40 percent with- to continuing our partnership with Hempel is helping Kuwait exe- products. The companies, which sell Coca- out affecting the taste. As a whole, the indus- the government of Kuwait. We have cute many other projects, such as Cola and PepsiCo drinks respectively, have try opposes special taxes on food or drinks, entered almost every sector, the oil the headquarters of the Ministry of already been promoting no-sugar drinks arguing that they do not work and dispro- sector being one of them. Hempel’s Education, the facade of the Special such as Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and Pepsi Max portionately hurt poorer people. operations are unaffected by Forces camp, offices of Al-Arjan cherry, which would be exempt from the tax. “Evidence worldwide does not suggest regional instability,” he added. company and Salmiya park, Kuwait The British levy has two thresholds-one of that taxes of this sort have any impact on Hempel products have been Institute for Scientific Research, 18 pence per litre on soft drinks with more levels of obesity,” Gavin Partington, director improved considerably and it con- Institute of Nursing, Kuwait College than 5 grams of sugar per 100 ml and one of general of the British Soft Drinks tinues to innovate and cater to the of Science and Technology, Faculty 24 pence per litre on those with more than 8 Association, said in a statement, adding that needs of all countries. Today, of Health Sciences, and a project to grams per 100 ml. The draft was published the group would continue to work with UK Hempel is one of the most trusted build 892 villas at Jaber Al-Ahmad on Monday by HM Revenue & Customs as Treasury officials during the process of brands, not just in the region but all Karsten Pedersen, Group Vice President and CEO of Hempel Middle New City, where home paint sam- part of an overview of legislative changes to implementation. — Reuters over the world. It enjoys more than East-West. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat ples have been supplied. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 BUSINESS Italy firms as investors bet against snap election

LONDON: Italian shares rose yesterday as still down on the day, Italian stocks moved euro,” she said. The referendum outcome was Italian bonds over safer German bonds to firm enough to cement expectations of a investors bet against an immediate snap elec- higher, and Germany’s DAX and Europe’s anticipated but the margin of Renzi’s defeat - 175 bps, before easing slightly. The strong US interest rate hike by the Federal tion in Italy following Prime Minister Matteo FTSEuroFirst index of leading 300 shares both 59 percent to 41 percent - caused the initial link between Italy’s banking sector and Reserve this month, a surprise pullback in Renzi’s resignation after defeat in a constitu- rose 1.5 percent. alarm. Analysts say it could still deal a body bond market is a major concern for wages helped bonds pare a little of their tional reform referendum. Markets had been US futures pointed to a rise of about 0.5 blow to a bloc already reeling under anti- investors. Banks have been hit by con- recent losses. New Zealand stocks ended jolted by the scale of Renzi’s defeat which percent at the open on Wall Street. “Our base establishment anger that led to Britain’s shock cerns over their huge exposure to bad the day 0.7 percent lower. Sterling could pointed to further turbulence and political cri- scenario is a caretaker government which exit in June. Italian financials rose 0.5 percent loans built up during years of economic be vulnerable to developments in Britain’s sis in the euro zone’s heavily indebted third- could be in place before Christmas, and no having fallen more than 4 percent, and shares downturn. They also hold large amounts Supreme Court yesterday, as judges hear largest economy and particular uncertainty new elections before 2018,” Indosuez Wealth in the world’s oldest bank, Monte dei Paschi, of Italian government debt. the government’s appeal against a ruling was focussed on the country’s fragile banks. Management chief economist Marie Owens were flat on the day after being suspended at “Bond market turbulence could have that parliament must have a vote on The euro fell as low as $1.0508 and the Thomsen said. the opening. serious implications for the financial sys- Brexit before the process can formally Milan bourse shed as much as 2 percent at the “If indeed things pan out according to our Bonds remained under pressure though. tem. Foreign investors may be less willing begin. The pound was last down 0.1 per- opening, while Italian bond yields spiked base scenario, there would be little reason for Italy’s benchmark 10-year bond yield jumped to underwrite capital raisings of Italian cent at $1.2710, having risen to a multi- sharply higher. But most of these moves quick- any broad-based turmoil. It is still utterly 11 basis points (bps) to 2.01 percent, widening lenders,” JP Morgan Asset Management mongth high on Thursday on indications ly reversed. The euro roared back above $1.06, unlikely that Italy would leave the EU or the the premium investors demand for holding global market strategist Maria Paola from a leading government minister that Toschi said. a “soft Brexit” might be the outcome rather than a “hard Brexit”. Brexit in the dock “If the government loses its appeal, we Markets had earlier taken some could see another leg higher in sterling encouragement when Austria’s far-right against the dollar,” City Index research presidential candidate was soundly director Kathleen Brooks said. defeated by a pro-European contender, Tokyo stocks closed lower yesterday as confounding forecasts of a tight election. Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s res- The European Central Bank meets ignation sparked worries about political Thursday amid much speculation it will instability in the eurozone and beyond. announce a six-month extension of its The euro briefly dived to 20-month lows asset buying program and widen the type against the dollar on the news, which also of bonds it can purchase. Earlier in Asia, sparked demand for the safe-haven yen-a MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific negative for Japanese shares. Investors shares outside Japan eased 0.4 percent largely shrugged off data released Friday and Japan’s Nikkei closed down 0.8 per- that showed the US unemployment rate cent. China’s CSI 300 index tumbled 1.7 at a nine-year low in November, virtually percent. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index guaranteeing a Federal Reserve interest retreated 0.7 percent. rate hike this month. Tokyo’s benchmark Wall Street ended Friday on a cautious Nikkei 225 index lost 0.82 percent, or note, with the Dow off 0.11 percent, while 151.09 points, to end the day at the S&P 500 rose 0.04 percent and the 18,274.99, while the Topix index of all Nasdaq gained 0.09 percent. While the US first-section issues was off 0.75 percent, or November payroll report on Friday was 11.02 points, at 1,466.96. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 BUSINESS Global equities mixed; US and Japan advance

NBK CAPITAL MONTHLY GLOBAL MARKET REPORT KUWAIT: Overall, global equities had mixed performance The US economy appears to show signs of continued improved to 4.6 percent in November versus 4.9 percent in imports, which has fallen faster than exports. The Nikkei with Japan and US leading while emerging markets and UK growth, with preliminary annualized Q3GDP coming in at October. Consumer confidence grew in November to 107.1 Manufacturing PMI remains slightly above 50 at 51.3 com- equities were the major lagers. US equities rallied, follow- 3.2 percent supported by improving retail sales and a from 100.8 in October. Durable goods order came in higher pared to 51.4 in the previous month. Japan’s CPI rose YoY ing poor performance back in October, gaining 3.7 percent strong housing market. With the consumer price index than expected at 4.8 percent in October, due to a 12 percent 0.1 percent in October breaking the declining trend over as measured by the S&P 500, as a result of Trump’s victory, coming in at 1.6 percent YoY, boosted by rising energy gain in transportation orders, compared to the revised the past seven months. The unemployment rate remains at which is expected to lead to tax cuts and infrastructure prices, and the expected increase in government spending September figure 0.4 percent. Strong US housing data 3 percent in October, unchanged from September, the low- spending. Commodities were mixed for the month with from the Trump Administration, this could support the revealed housing starts improved 25.5 percent in October to est since 1995; however, Real GDP grew at a rate of 0.5 per- Gold down 8.1 percent while Brent Oil is up 4.5 percent. Fed’s case for a December rate hike. an annualized rate of 1.323 million, marking the strongest cent QoQ in Q3. OPEC’s decision in its meeting on November 30 in Vienna, The November US ISM manufacturing came in at 53.2, monthly percentage gain since 1982. Existing home sales Japanese equities continue to perform considerably to cut production levels for the first time in eight years, has higher than October’s reading of 51.9. The November also picked up to 5.60 million while new homes sales well, as measured by the Nikkei 225, generating returns of driven crude oil prices up by 8.8 percent in the last day of Nonfarm Payroll came in at 178,000, significantly higher dropped to 0.563 million in October on an annualized rate. 5.1 percent in November. trading of the month. than the October reading of 142,000. US unemployment The UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index Chinese exports dropped 7.3 percent in October, an (PMI) for November dropped slightly to 53.4 compared to improvement from the 10 percent decline in September 54.2 in October. UK inflation remains somewhat stable at and imports declined by 1.4 percent YoY. CPI increased, on 0.9 percent down from 1.0 percent in September. a YoY basis, from 1.9 percent in September to 2.1 percent in Unemployment fell to 4.8 percent, an 11-year low as the October. The Caixin Manufacturing PMI dropped to 50.9 in number of unemployment claims only rose 10,000 to November compared to 51.2 in October. 803,000. Consumers continue to be confident which is Although emerging market equities ended the month proving to be crucial to the UK economy; retail sales rose down 4.7 percent, Chinese equities, as measured by the to 7.4 percent YoY in October, up from the revised 4.2 per- Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index, generated cent in September. returns of 4.8 percent. The GCC equity market continued to perform well UK equities dropped 2.5% ending the month of November with gains of 7.8 percent, The eurozone manufacturing sector continues to grow supported by Saudi equity market, which increased 16.4 as evident in the preliminary manufacturing PMI of 54.1 for percent. In addition, UAE equities, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the month of November, up from 53.5 in October. Further recovered from last month posting minor gains of 0.9 supporting growth in the region, is the preliminary service percent and 0.2 percent, respectively. The gains in Saudi PMI for November, also at 54.1 compared to 52.8 in stocks were supported by delayed payments finally being October. Consumer confidence, although still negative, made to contractors amounting to SR40 billion and the has improved from a reading of -8.0 in October to a read- announcement that another SR100 billion will be paid ing of -6.1 in November. European equities in November out by the end of December. Abu Dhabi’s improved per- gained 0.9 percent, as measured by the Stoxx Europe 600. formance this month comes from speculation of future Japan posted, a trade surplus of JPY 496 billion in mergers within the financial industry given the recent October, compared to JPY 498 billion in September. The completed merger between First Gulf Bank and National surplus was driven by a continued decline in the value of Bank of Abu Dhabi.

HK-Shenzhen trading link off to a negative start

HONG KONG: A long-delayed trading Analysts said the repercussions of a link between the exchanges of Hong rout last year in mainland markets-which Kong and Shenzhen in China made a dis- spread globally-were still being felt. That appointing debut yesterday, with mar- delayed the launch of the new link, kets on both sides of the border ending which had been expected by the end of lower. 2015. Concerns have been exacerbated The link opens another door to the more recently by capital flight caused by mainland’s cloistered markets, allowing the yuan, which is at eight-year lows foreigners to buy shares in more than against the dollar. 800 Chinese firms for the first time, while also giving mainlanders further access to ‘Huge significance’ Hong Kong-listed companies. Similar to a Comments from Liu Shiyu, head of the connect that kicked off between Hong China Securities Regulatory Commission, Kong and Shanghai two years ago, the may also have dented sentiment, ana- scheme is being touted as China’s latest lysts said. Liu blasted hostile corporate effort to prove its capital markets are takeover attempts between Chinese gradually opening. firms in a strongly worded speech post- But a growth slowdown in China’s ed on the commission’s website. economy, the weak yuan and an expect- In the highest profile case, China’s ed hike in US interest rates have analysts largest property firm Vanke has been sounding a note of caution. Hong Kong’s fighting to repel an acquisition by pri- city leader Leung Chun-ying hailed it as vate conglomerate Baoneng Group that “yet another milestone in deepening would be China’s first blue-chip hostile mutual access” between the capital mar- takeover. Warba Bank offers financing kets in Hong Kong and mainland China. While saying some buyouts can be The former British colony is now a positive, Liu condemned those in which special administrative region of China the suitor becomes “a barbarian, and solutions for LSA courses but remains connected to the global then eventually a bandit”. He did not financial system, unlike the mainland’s spell out any official measures to stem closed markets. such takeovers. Bank inks cooperation agreement to support health sector However, by the close Hong Kong was “The (market) drop is mainly related down 0.26 percent and Shenzhen’s com- to (Liu’s) speech rather than the stock KUWAIT: Warba Bank is distinguished by the posite index had given up 0.78 percent. trading link launch,” said Zhang Yufa, innovative solutions it presents to all members of And only 21 percent of the northbound research director for private equity firm the Kuwaiti society, which reflects its commit- trade permitted under the scheme was Million Tons Capital. “Market sentiment ment to supporting social growth as well as taken up, while a little more than eight was affected by this.” However, Liu spreading education and culture. Accordingly, percent of the southbound quota was Monday praised the new stock connect, Warba Bank announced an exclusive cooperation used up. Hong Kong-based analyst saying it would “inject positive energy agreement with the Life Sciences Academy (LSA) Jackson Wong said the lacklustre start and instil confidence and trust in the on December 5, 2016, through which it offers was not a surprise.”Investors were not international and domestic financial educational financial facilities for health sector expecting a spectacular open anyway, markets”. employees who are looking to enroll in training because investor sentiment is a little bit Shenzhen is China’s second stock programs organized by the academy, renowned on the quiet side,” he said. exchange, behind Shanghai, and is the as leader and the first health academy in Kuwait That was mainly due to the weak yuan world’s eighth largest bourse with a mar- and the Gulf region that offers training programs and concern that China would not open ket capitalization of $3.3 trillion as of for health sector professionals. up capital flows in the short-term, said September. The Shanghai-Hong Kong link Warba Bank offers these financial facilities Wong, a securities analyst at Huarong launched in November 2014 giving for- through ‘bargaining’ contracts that are exclusive International. The markets’ performance eigners access for the first time to Chinese for education, and according to the Islamic sharia. urgent need to improve the health sector and kind in the Gulf region which is specialized in might improve once the currency sta- companies not quoted elsewhere, and It also guarantees flexible instalments facilitations train medical personnel on using the latest med- presenting continued medical education pro- bilises, he said, adding: “I think (China) vice versa. But it has failed to excite that extend for up to 5 years through the free ical technologies and skills. grams in Kuwait, both in the public and private will roll out more relaxed policies and traders, with both daily quotas for south- Takaful insurance system. In addition, these facili- Furthermore, it helps limit the state’s spending sectors. Furthermore, he pointed out that the that would eventually trigger... more buy- bound mainland and northbound inter- ties are available for all, do not require salary on treatment overseas, he added. academy carried out more than 150 training pro- ing interests.” national buyers often unfilled. — AFP transfer, and with limits ranging from KD 1000 to Moreover, he further indicated that the agree- grams over the past two years and a half dealing KD 15,000. ment stipulates providing a financing with a mini- with various health fields for the public and pri- Commenting on Warba Bank’s initiative, Basel mum of KD 1,000 and maximum of KD 15,000, vate health sectors, in which around 1,000 Al-Obaid, Chief Corporate Banking Officer, said: and without profits on the declared price, in order trainees have enrolled. He further explained that Infiniti Al-Babtain starts its banks “Warba Bank is keen on designing innovative to help doctors, nurses and other medical person- the academy provides knowledge, education awareness tour at Boubyan Bank financing solutions that are complaint with the nel improve themselves, and enroll in profession- and training through professional training pro- Islamic sharia, and commensurate with the bank’s al training courses certified by the most presti- grams in all health-related fields, and for practic- developmental strategy that aims to provide gious medical institutions around the world. It ing doctors, pharmacists, physicians, and even KUWAIT: Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al- Infiniti Al-Babtain. facilitations for education to improve the capacity Babtain Co, the authorized agent of Infiniti Infiniti Al-Babtain aims to always hold could also allow them to attend international sci- executive directors as a unique platform for con- of Kuwait’s health sector employees.” entific conferences and workshops with reduced tinued professional development programs, thus vehicles in the State of Kuwait started its activities that bring the product closer to “Our partnership with the Life Sciences Banks awareness tour in Boubyan Bank by the customer considering his desires and costs, and without having to wait for long periods making its programs a true opportunity to stay Academy is aligned to the standards of the bank’s to obtain training courses in a dynamic and fast acquainted with the latest internationally certi- giving its employees an exceptional offer. aspiration. Infiniti Al-Babtain aims through message and vision, which aim to provide flexible Infiniti Al-Babtain had a variety of its lux- its new promotions’ strategy to strengthen evolving sector, thus improving their career com- fied medical practices. facilitations and to encourage those looking to petitiveness locally and regionally. It is worth mentioning that Warba Bank is a urious vehicles displayed at the entrance of its sales of the luxury Infiniti vehicles, ensur- improve their professional skills. We hope that it Boubyan Bank on Thursday. Infiniti Al- ing that Infiniti is the leading brand of luxu- Al-Enezi further indicated that the integrated leader in designing financing solutions that meet reflects positively in service of citizens and the financing solutions available between the all of our clients’ needs. It recently launched a Babtain gave Boubyan Bank’s employees a ry vehicles in Kuwait and the Middle East, society,” he added. staff offer that included 5 years warranty which attracts the VIP clients to own it. Ministry of Health and Warba Bank makes it series of promotions to finance vehicles, signing Al-Obaid further indicated that Warba Bank mandatory to implement a compulsory contin- in the process strategic partnerships with interna- open mileage, free maintenance up to 5 Infiniti belongs to the category of luxury continues its message of innovating solutions years, free window tinting and body pro- vehicles that gained international publicity ued medical education system for all medical per- tional automobile agencies. It also offers online that benefit all segments of society, regardless of sonnel, which is a system followed worldwide as a services including the Express Finance service tection, free third party insurance and for its luxury features, elegant design, and their monthly income, because the bank believes admin fees, free one year comprehensive attractive inspiration. All its models com- condition to practice medicine. which it recently announced in cooperation with that it originated from the middle of the Kuwaiti He added that the academy is the first of its the Public Authority for Civil Information. insurance and a special discount of KD500. bine elegant comfort, capturing luxury, society to present guidance and support neces- The bank has over 1135 employees that strong performance and smooth accelera- sary for its development. enjoyed this offer for a three days period tion. Infiniti depends on the latest technol- “We are committed to making our clients’ lives exclusively. This is a part of Infiniti’s Banks ogy in the world, which ranks it on top of easier, and to always present financing offers for New Islamic finance guidance awareness campaign that will continues the most advanced smart vehicles with them that are designed according to flexibility with more banks and more offers from super technology. and innovation standards, which makes Warba on gold emphasizes real deal Bank their first destination for Islamic banking transactions,” Al-Obaid concluded. LONDON: Islamic finance experts have devel- based Accounting and Auditing Organization Meanwhile, Mohammad Nahes Al-Enezi, CEO oped new rules for gold transactions, they for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) spent of the Life Sciences Academy which is owned by said yesterday, potentially opening the way a year working out the new rules on gold trad- the National Group for Technology Projects (affili- for Islamic institutions to trade gold and sil- ing and agreed them last month. ated to the Kuwait Investment Authority), said ver much more actively. Gold transactions AAOIFI developed its guidelines with the that singing the cooperation agreement with must be fully backed by physical metal and World Gold Council (WGC), a London-based Warba Bank to finance the training courses that settled on the same day, the developers of market development body, to clarify existing the academy presents comes in line with the the new guidance said, to observe Islam’s dis- Islamic rulings on bullion and make it easier to social responsibility of both parties in terms of tinction between real economic activity and conduct complex transactions. The guidelines supporting the health sector and its all of its speculation. will help to increase acceptance of gold prod- workers. Traditionally, gold has played a very minor ucts among Islamic investors while giving Al-Enezi added that the new financing service role in Islamic finance and there has been little Islamic banks new liquidity-management comes as a solution for a problem created by the activity beyond spot trading, partly because of tools, said Hamed Hassan Merah, secretary- limited budget dedicated for training at the uncertainty over what is religiously permissi- general of AAOIFI, whose standards are fol- Ministry of Health, as well as the pressures creat- ble. The new standards, which also apply to lowed in whole or in part by sharia-compliant ed by the state’s budget deficit, coupled with the silver, could help to change this. The Bahrain- banks around the world. — Reuters TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 business

KIB awarded ‘Best Banking Vision in Kuwait’ by CPI Financial

KUWAIT: Kuwait International Bank was recently award serves to fuel our drive and motivate us to awarded “Best Banking Vision in Kuwait” by CPI push ourselves even further to achieve that goal.” Financial in the Islamic Business & Finance Awards Over the past several years, KIB has garnered category, thereby garnering one of the leading numerous local, regional and international presti- regional awards recognizing banking excellence gious awards, serving to affirm the strength of the and rewarding pioneers in the field of Islamic Bank’s financial core and the success of its strate- finance. KIB’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, gy. One of the biggest accolades was being Mohamed Said El Saka, received the award on named “The Best Islamic Bank in Kuwait” by World behalf of the Bank at the Islamic Business & Finance for three consecutive years (2014, 2015 Finance Awards ceremony held recently in Dubai. and 2016). KIB was also named “Best Sharia- El Saka described this latest accolade as one of Compliant Bank in the Middle East” for the year the important recognitions received by KIB in its 2015 by Capital Finance International. recent history, adding: “This recognition serves to El Saka concluded by saying: “The guidance of highlight KIB’s forward-thinking strategy and our Chairman, Sheikh Mohamed Al-Jarrah Al visionary outlook, which have been extremely suc- Sabah, along with our Board of Directors, has cessful in enhancing the Bank’s position within the been a crucial factor in achieving this continued Islamic banking sector. The “Best Banking Vision” success, as well as the timely and proactive Award came as a result of a clear growth strategy actions of the Central Bank of Kuwait. On behalf encompassing all aspects of the Bank’s perform- of the executive management at KIB, I would like ance and operations. This includes the introduc- impressive growth rates across all areas. It has also on having a clear and actionable vision. Our highly to express my gratitude to every member of the tion of new products and offerings, enhanced cus- enabled us to make great strides in our mission to experienced and knowledgeable team, guided by team at KIB; their hard work has been a vital ele- tomer service levels, senior management’s contri- offer our customers innovative, contemporary, our Board of Directors, is uniquely qualified to car- ment towards helping us realize our success. My bution to demonstrate profitability and sustain- and market-leading Islamic banking solutions.” ry out our ambitious strategy, which focuses on sincere thanks also to our customers for their con- ability, as well as a commitment to CSR initiatives. He further added: “We at KIB strongly believe realizing a comprehensive transformation across tinued trust in us, and we promise them even Our focused strategic approach has translated to that successful banking strategies are dependent all sectors and segments of the Bank. This latest greater things to come.” Al-Mazaya assigned Corporate Rating of ‘BBB-’ long-term CI also assigns ‘A3’ short-term with ‘Stable’ Outlook

KUWAIT: Capital Intelligence Ratings, the ings are also backed by the diversification that renowned international credit rating agency, the company has achieved within the asset base has assigned Al-Mazaya Holding Company cor- and in revenue streams. While revenue streams porate ratings of ‘BBB-’ for the long-term and ‘A3’ are real estate-related, they are diversified by in the short-term. geography, varying between develop-for-sale In its initial report, the international agency and rental properties. The report also highlight- indicated that the outlook on Al-Mazaya ed the fairly comfortable debt to equity ratio Holding Company’s ratings is ‘Stable’. The ratings and the fact that this debt has a largely medi- are supported by the Group’s well-diversified um-to-long maturity profile. The company’s business model, its good liquidity backed by short-term debt is fully covered by cash and current high cash balances, and by its sound other liquid assets at present. profitability. Further supporting the ratings is In terms of non-financial factors, the report the long-term nature of the company’s funding mentioned that the Group has a well-developed Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ opens structure and the sound EBIT finance charge strategic plan and a very detailed multi-year coverage ratio. business strategy that is subject to a quarterly its 157th outlet globally in Muscat Commenting on the positive rating, Eng. review - the report is then updated if required. Ibrahim Al-Soqabi, Group CEO of Al-Mazaya Moreover, there are clear policies and targets in MUSCAT: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the with the opening of this new store. Unlike Holding Company, said: “Al-Mazaya Holding place that include raising the proportion of leading jewellery retailer across the globe the other stores in Oman, the new outlet boasts a resilient financial position that is nim- income coming from rental activities, further has launched its 157th global showroom features exclusive jewellery handpicked ble enough to manage all the company’s short- diversifying the company’s portfolio in terms of in Sultanate of Oman at Muscat City to cater to the wide set of customers from term and long-term leverage. As such, the com- geography or real estate and establishing a fam- Centre, Seeb on 30th November 2016. different countries who visit the mall. The pany is keen to fulfill the requirements of its ily of Al-Mazaya Group brands. The latest showroom was inaugurated by jewelry chain offers a significantly large investors and shareholders by bridging the The report lauded the company’s financial Sheikha Tamimah bint Muhammad bin collection of traditional as well as contem- information gap and providing them with seam- results for the year 2016, stating that the current Sultan Almahruqiyah - Advisor of the porary designer jewelries. The exquisite less access to comprehensible, user-friendly and Eng Ibrahim Al-Soqabi year is a good one for the Group in terms of president of Public Authority for Craft range of collections in the new outlet can authentic data with regards to risk manage- both net profit and cash generation - both cate- Industries, Oman in the presence of hold one spell-bound with their awe- ment. The ultimate goal is to build confidence His statement served to underline the com- gories are growing significantly, especially the Khamis Al-Mandhari, Acting Chief of West inspiring beauty and classic designs. and ensure transparency.” pany’s tireless development efforts to operate cash balance from sales of completed units. The Asian Department, Oman, Abdul Salam Malabar group offers exquisite and He added: “The new positive rating should according to a dynamic, stable business model report also hailed the company’s falling lever- KP - Group Executive Director, Malabar beautiful jewelry as a part of various encourage investors and financial institutions to that is likely to yield high returns at acceptable age and rising rental income, noting that the Group, Najeeb K - Regional Head, Malabar brands presented at Malabar Gold & accelerate cooperation with Al-Mazaya Holding levels of risks and ultimately consolidate the expectation is for net profit attributable to Gold & Diamonds, Oman, media, well- Diamonds’ namely Ethnix - Handcrafted and launch multifaceted investments and busi- company, positioning it for future growth. shareholders to be maintained in 2017,with wishers & other invited guests. Designer Jewellery, Era - Uncut Diamond ness entities.” Moreover, according to the report, the rat- overall net profits predicted to rise in 2018. This exclusive outlet showcases Jewellery, Mine - Diamonds Unlimited, exquisite collection of gold jewellery in Divine- Indian Heritage Jewellery, Precia - 18K, 21K and 22K alongside Diamond, Gem Jewellery and Starlet - Kids Uncut diamond and precious gem jew- Jewellery. ellery which is specially handpicked for Malabar Gold & Diamonds has always Nissan adds two more the jewellery lovers in Oman. The new been at the forefront in gold jewellery showroom will also display the exclusive manufacturing, wholesaling and retailing 21K gold jewelry collections of the and plans on being the ‘most- preferred’ brand L’AZURDE. jewellery retailer in the market in the trophies to its cabinet Malabar Gold & Diamonds intends to coming years. The group strives to contin- provide an unparalleled shopping experi- ue embarking on its journey by further ence to every customer of this region expanding in the near future. Second Arab Wheels Awards The audience has spoken: BlueFriday DUBAI: The second annual Arab Wheels Awards, held this month at a prestigious cere- sale by X-cite was a huge success! mony in Dubai’s Meydan Hotel, has resulted in Nissan taking top honours in two categories: KUWAIT: X-cite by Alghanim retail electronic stores in Kuwait and ‘Midsize Truck’ for the all-new Navara and ‘Large Electronics, the largest electronics the Middle East. It offers a convenient, Sedan’ for the Maxima. retailer in Kuwait, is proud to share the dynamic and modern shopping expe- “This award represents Nissan’s hard work and news that the BlueFriday Sale, which rience that aims to add joyous, enter- success in the Middle East, and is testament of the ran from November 24th till 28th on taining moments to shoppers’ time company’s efforts in introducing cars that deliver xcite.com, was a huge success among spent in the store. With its engaging innovation and excitement to customers in the cyber buyers and fans of electronics. and easy-to-use product display that region,” says Samir Cherfan, “Managing Director of Sponsored by Gulf Bank, Honda, Costa encourages customers to get hands- Nissan Middle East, “Arab Wheels is one of this region’s leading motoring magazine titles and, for Coffee and Safat Home, the BlueFriday on with the product of their choice, X- a car to be awarded by its expert writers and read- sale marks a new trend wherein cus- cite’s shopping experience is further ers, it has to be exceptional. tomers are more receptive to online enhanced with its Easy Credit pro- “That both the Navara and Maxima won their promotions presented within a limit- gram, a highly skilled and multi-lin- categories on the night should come as no sur- ed shopping window on top of offer- gual team of sales professionals and prise, as they represent the best in design, innova- ing unbelievable prices across a wide the latest and newest electronic tion and technology, and all of us at Nissan are range of products. devices and gadgets in the market. X- proud that they have been awarded in what has The success was evident by the cite by Alghanim Electronics has quickly become one of the most eagerly anticipat- massive traffic xcite.com has generat- branches in 18 locations situated in ed industry awards ceremonies on the calendar.” Winner of Best Large Sedan Award - Nissan Maxima. ed over the course of four days, with strategic areas across Kuwait as well as For a car to be eligible for an Arab Wheels an astronomical jump in average daily an online store that parallels X-cite’s Award, it must be ‘all-new’ or ‘significantly face- visits to the website. Especially to unmatched in-store experience as it lifted’ and have been on sale for three months pri- Xcite’s mobile app, which effectively provides customers with valuable or to the announcement of the nominations. demonstrates the customers’ prefer- offers on quality brands. Customers Awards are decided on by a voting process that is ence to shop on the go while enjoying can also enjoy many of X-cite’s con- divided ‘fifty-fifty’ between jury member votes the convenience of accessing, all of X- venient services including Easy Credit, and those made by the title’s readers via an online cite’s amazing offers with just a few shopping at any of X-cite’s select voting process. tabs on their smartphone devices. stores that are open 24-hours, extend- “Our expert judging panel is made up of three While the year 2016 is coming to a ed warranty programs in addition to prominent automotive journalists from the close, X-cite still has few surprises in their new damage warranty program, Middle East,” adds Issam Eid, Arab Wheels’ Editor- in-Chief. “Between them, the jurors have many store. Effective throughout the month free delivery and installation services years of regional experience and they know what of the December is the grand shop- and X-cite’s bilingual online store, makes a car suitable for the Middle East market. ping campaign, “Run for it before it www.xcite.com, that enables cus- Nissan has been an intrinsic part of the market runs out,” offering daily deals with up tomers to buy any electronic device or here for decades and is completely in tune with to 50 percent discount, in addition to gadget they want at any time and any its customers’ demands and expectations - which the retailer’s website 5th anniversary place. is why the rugged all-new Navara and dynamic celebration, which promises to be new Maxima won their categories. They set new huge. Xcite.com is also expanding its standards in their classes and fully deserved their range of products, starting by launch- trophies.” ing a Baby Care section very soon. The all-new Navara has already been named In the meantime, X-cite encourages International Pick-up of the Year 2016 in Europe its customers to stay in touch and be and builds on Nissan’s 80-year pick-up heritage by Winner of Midsize Truck - Nissan Navarra. informed of its sales and daily deals by combining toughness and modernity to make subscribing to its newsletter on the ideal vehicle for dual users who depend on As for the new Maxima, this completely redesigned with more than 60 per cent new parts xcite.com and following its various their vehicles for professional and personal use. It redesigned 8th generation car is the sportiest compared to the previous model and generates a social media channels: @xcitealghan- introduces much in the way of new technology, model ever. Created by driving enthusiasts for pulse-quickening 300hp yet manages to be 15 im on Instagram, Twitter and safety, comfort and fuel efficiency, which is unri- driving enthusiasts, it looks unique and its ‘four- per cent more efficient than its predecessor. The Snapchat and Facebook: door sports car’ positioning is perfectly V6 is complemented by a new, performance-ori- valled in its class. It also outshines its rivals as the XcitebyAlghanim. segment leader in torque and power, offering matched to its style, technology and perform- ented Xtronic transmission that further enhances X-cite has the largest network of 403Nm and 168hp respectively, from its two ance capabilities. the Maxima’s exciting driver dynamics, setting it engine options. The Maxima’s 3.5-liter VQ-series V6 has been apart as unique in its segment. technology TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016

Huawei launches globally awaited Mate 9 in Kuwait

KUWAIT: In an event held at the Xcite show- revolutionary smartphone, following the suc- line at 22288063. A time will be set to pick the Breath-taking photography fast, 20% faster when compared with the room in The Avenues mall, the Huawei cessful launches of the innovative Mate 8 and device at the preferred location of the user. The Huawei Mate 9 offers exceptional Huawei Mate 8. Consumer Business Group in Kuwait revealed P9 this year. Huawei continues to push the lim- Maintenance in case of pick-up and return sharpness in its second-generation Leica Dual its most coveted flagship smartphone, Mate 9, it of the performance and advanced featured takes up to three working days. Camera which renders images in unprece- Global connectivity launching its third successful and innovative of its smartphones, making them the ideal dented detail. The Mate 9 is also equipped With incredible network support and inte- device in the country this year. The Mate 9 smartphones to support business users and Revolutionary speed with a front camera. grated dual SIM support, the Huawei Mate 9 promises a high performance and unprece- complementing the lifestyle of consumers in Built with the new Kirin 960 processor and offers outstanding performance worldwide. dented images with its Leica smartphone general. Huawei users and new users won’t be intelligent Machine Learning algorithm, this Ground-breaking user experience Users can experience consistent call quality and camera technology. disappointed with the Mate 9.” ground-breaking interplay between hardware The Mate 9 was designed with EMUI 5.0 a stable Internet connection with reduced power The event was attended by the Commercial Mate 9 users in Kuwait will also take advan- and software means the Huawei Mate 9 is and a beautiful and smart user interface for a consumption and data usage around the globe. Counselor, Mr Zhu Lian, Huawei Technologies tage of the two-hour turnaround service at the born fast and stays fast. stunning experience. Huawei plugged in the Kuwait CEO, Mr Trevor Liu, and the Senior Huawei Service Center, as well as a pick-up VR technology to support Daydream, a highly- Bold, meticulous and refined Director in Category Management of the and delivery service for the maintenance of Enhanced power demanded VR system launched by Google. The Huawei Mate 9 has inherited the Retail Electronics Division at Xcite, Rohit their devices under warranty. The two-hour The Huawei Mate 9 offers a truly revolution- Mate Series’ design DNA, with a visual and Gandotra. The event was presented by the turnaround service, available at the newly ary battery life. With its large 4000mAh battery Fingerprint unlock speed sensual feel that’s uniquely glamorous. Sales Manager at Huawei Consumer Business Service Center, gives users a high-quality and and smart power-saving technology, the battery The Huawei Mate 9 comes with 4 Level There are two versions: The Huawei Porsche Group - Kuwait, Mr Ahmad Yamout. fast experience, from the device itself to the lasts up to two days’ usage. The State-of-the-art Fingerprint which includes 3D fingerprint Design Mate 9 which uses 5.5 inches 2K Huawei Technologies Kuwait CEO, Mr. after-sale service. The pick-up of a device can HUAWEI SuperCharge technology safely charges recognition and an encrypted file safe that you curved screen, and the Huawei Mate 9 with Trevor Liu, said: “We bring to Kuwait our latest be made simply by calling the Huawei VIP hot- the device for a full day’s power in 20 minutes. can access with the fingerprint sensor. It’s also 5.9 inches 1080P screen. Kaspersky Lab strengthens META team with new appointments

DUBAI: Kaspersky Lab announces the Aman Manzoor in his role as Head appointment of Amir Kanaan as of Consumer Sales in Middle East, Managing Director in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa will be promoting as well as the promotion of Aman all Kaspersky Lab solutions for home Manzoor to the new role of Head of users on the fast developing META Consumer Sales in META (Middle East, market. Turkey and Africa). These changes Before this appointment Aman reflect the focus the company places was Regional Consumer Sales on the region for its development. Director in the Middle East at “We see great business perspec- Kaspersky Lab, so he will continue to tives for growth in the region, and aim apply his experience in developing a to double sales in the META region by qualified team of personnel and a the end of 2020. I’m sure that our well-equipped and diverse channel strong regional team can achieve this network. goal by establishing new customer In recent years, Kaspersky Lab has and partner relationships and promot- expanded its security portfolio with ing new offerings for enterprise and new solutions for individuals and SMB organizations,” said Maxim Frolov, organizations, and introduced Avaya helps businesses raise Managing Director for the Middle East, important updates to its current Turkey and Africa, Kaspersky Lab. products such as Kaspersky Internet Amir Kanaan has more than 15 Security - multi-device 2017. The bar for customer experience years of sales and managerial experi- company offers Security Intelligence ence in the field of IT Security. As Servicesto corporate customers, as DUBAI: Avaya announced yesterday a new version of the matically simplifies the ability to provide that best-in-class Amir Kanaan, Managing Director in the Middle East well as the comprehensive integrat- company’s contact center platform that enables midsize experience with the following new capabilities for ease of Managing Director at Kaspersky Lab, he is responsible for ed Kaspersky Endpoint Security plat- businesses to rise above the competition by offering a supe- use and simplification: strengthening the company’s position meet the needs of others, by sharing form and a range of specialized tar- rior, omnichannel customer experience. Avaya IP Office l Out of the box configuration wizards and templates to as a market leader and growing geted solutions. Among its latest Contact Center 10 is a true, end-to-end solution with the quickly design call and IVR flows that reduce time required our almost 20 years of expertise in the Kaspersky Lab’s business in the region. offerings are Kaspersky Endpoint advanced features and tools customers expect, but the sim- by up to 80 percent form of intelligence services and “Along with IT development and IT award-winning solutions. Working Security Cloud - a software-as-a-ser- plicity and affordability needed by midsize business. l Ability to make changes to call flows on-the-fly threat landscape changes, seeing more closely with our local partners, we’ll be vice solution that provides small and Research data finds that 60% of consumers surveyed stat- l Simplified and enhanced user interface and web admin- public cases of cybersecurity breaches, medium-sized businesses with multi- ed their expectations for customer service are higher now istration, including installation and configuration wizards for making sure our customers are pro- more organizations in META now pay a layered IT security, and Kaspersky than they were just one year ago. In addition, by 2020 cus- multichannel services and other frequently used features tected in the complex and constantly lot of attention to cybersecurity. We changing IT environment,” said Amir Industrial CyberSecurity- a solution tomer experience is expected to surpass product and price as l Enhanced real-time and historical reporting capabili- have been a trusted partner to many of designed to protect complex indus- the key brand differentiator. Finally, Aberdeen Group (2015) ties including more than 30 ready-to-use report templates Kanaan, Managing Director in the these organizations, and are ready to trial environments. research shows significant increases in customer retention, that can be accessed in as little as four clicks Middle East, Kaspersky Lab. profitability and growth for those companies that deliver l Customer callback features that hold their place in the best-in-class customer experiences over those that don’t. queue and give them more control over their time Avaya IP Office Contact Center 10 extends Avaya’s indus- l High availability and resiliency with support for FCC: AT&T, Verizon shouldn’t try leading contact center innovations that deliver efficient, VMware HA personalized customer service, lower costs, and increase l Tightly integrated workforce optimization via Avaya profitability. Midsize companies can quickly and easily Workforce Optimization Select exempt own apps from caps define and deploy an omnichannel strategy that encom- Avaya IP Office Contact Center is optimized for use with passes the entire customer journey, from proactive, out- Avaya IP Office software, and is available in multiple deploy- NEW YORK: US regulators are calling out AT&T and Verizon for Zero-rate bound capabilities, multi-channel self and assisted service, ment options, including premises-based, hybrid or pure exempting their own video apps from data caps on cus- Adding in those costs makes it difficult for a rival to com- through real-time and historical reporting and integration cloud. Avaya IP Office Contact Center 10 is globally available tomers’ cellphones. This may not result in any changes in how pete on price with AT&T’s new online TV app, DirecTV Now, with CRM packages. Avaya IP Office Contact Center 10 dra- now in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian. the wireless carriers operate, however, as agency leaders whose cheapest bundle costs consumers $35 a month, wrote appointed by Donald Trump, the incoming president, are Jon Wilkins, the head of the FCC’s wireless bureau. Competing expected to look more favorably on such practices. video providers would also be at a disadvantage if they didn’t China slams US decision to block Aixtron deal The Federal Communications Commission sent letters to zero-rate their services at all, as consumers could need to pay the country’s biggest wireless carriers Thursday saying the for more data to watch. AT&T Inc. said Friday that exempting BEIJING: China yesterday criticized a tary applications in Chinese hands, Friday the US Treasury said publicly- way they handle the practice, known as “zero rating,” can hurt apps like DirecTV Now from data caps saves customers mon- US decision to block a Chinese compa- were too great. Chinese foreign min- traded Aixtron SE’s expertise in technol- competition and consumers. The agency had warned AT&T in ey, and the FCC shouldn’t put a stop to that. Verizon ny’s purchase of German semiconduc- istry spokesman Lu Kang said the ogy which is key to making advanced November and said in its Thursday letter that AT&T’s response Communications Inc. said its practices are good for con- tor equipment maker Aixtron, saying move to purchase Aixtron was purely compound semiconductors used for did not ease its concerns. Other services - say Hulu or Netflix - sumers and comply with regulations. business should not be politicized. market-driven. LED lighting, lasers and solar cells also can pay Verizon and AT&T so that consumers could also use Verizon lets wireless customers watch its go90 video app President Barack Obama blocked the “China opposes politicizing normal has military applications. Washington those apps without eating up cellphone data. The FCC says and NFL football, for which it has exclusive mobile rights, deal by rejecting the inclusion of business behavior or interfering in it in does not want to see such technology that could harm the market for streaming services as it makes without using up data. The warnings come in the final days Aixtron’s US unit in it. The US Treasury a political way,” he told a regular press end up in the hands of the Chinese it more expensive for internet companies to compete with of the FCC under President Barack Obama’s administration, Department said the Committee on briefing. “We hope the US side can stop government-backed company which video services that are owned by the carriers. For example, the which has enacted regulations intended to prevent cable Foreign Investment in the United making groundless accusations to wants to buy Aixtron, Grand Chip FCC estimates that a video service provider would have to pay companies from playing favorites with internet services. The States had found that the risks posed Chinese companies and provide a fair Investment. The Treasury said Aixtron’s AT&T $16 a month for a customer who streamed video for 10 agency under Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress by the purchase, which could put sen- environment and good conditions to US business was an important contrib- minutes a day without using up his data on the cellular net- are expected to roll back or enforce more leniently such sitive technology with potential mili- Chinese investments.” In a statement utor to that technology. —AFP work, or $47 a month for a user watching a half-hour a day. measures. —AP TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 HEALTH & SCIENCE

China risks wasting $490bn on coal plants: Campaigners

BEIJING: China could waste as much as half a tril- power stations-representing more than half its said, existing plants and those currently under producers a new lease of financial life. CTI’s com- lion dollars on unnecessary new coal-fired power electricity generation-said the London-based construction would be more than enough. ments echo statements by environmental cam- stations, a climate campaign group said Monday, Carbon Tracker Initiative, which argues for limiting paign group Greenpeace, which estimated in July arguing the world’s top carbon polluter already carbon emissions using financial data. The country ‘Overcapacity crisis’ that China has up to 300 GW of excess coal-fired has more than enough such facilities. The Asian was operating the coal units at less than half their “China no longer needs to build any additional capacity. Two new coal power plant projects were giant’s rise to become the world’s second largest capacity, it said, but “perversely” had another 205 coal plants and therefore should act with convic- being begun each week across 10 different economy was largely powered by cheap, dirty GW already under construction and plans for an tion to contain its coal overcapacity crisis,” the provinces, it stated. coal. But as growth slows, the country has had a additional 405 GW. report said. Beijing has repeatedly pledged to cut China’s current five-year plan-a blueprint for difficult time weaning itself off the fuel, even as At an estimated US$800 million per kW, that overcapacity in several sectors as it seeks to economic and social development in 2016-2020 the pollution it causes wreaks havoc on the envi- could cost US$490 billion in total, CTI said. “This reform the economy to make it more efficient. It — was “disappointing” and “far from ambitious ronment and public health. misallocation of capital is a microcosm of wider set a target of reducing coal production capacity enough” in tackling coal power overcapacity, Many of China’s giant state-owned coal mining structural woes within the Chinese economy,” it by 250 million tonnes this year, which Premier Li Greenpeace has said. Public discontent about the firms are unviable and plagued by overcapacity, said in a report. Power demand growth had Keqiang announced last week had been met by environment has grown in China, leading the gov- but the ruling Communist Party is reluctant to turn slowed from 10 percent to three percent or less the end of October. ernment to declare a “war on pollution” and vow off the financial taps and risk widespread unem- per year, it added. Even if power consumption But even though capacity cuts do not necessar- to reduce the proportion of energy derived from ployment, with its potential for anger and unrest. grew at five percent a year until 2020 and coal- ily lead to reductions in production, they have fossil fuels, but critics say efforts have fallen short As of July, China already had 895 GW in coal-fired fired stations were run at 45 percent capacity, it been blamed for rising coal prices, giving stricken of expectations. — AFP

Key House chairman: GOP will change Medicare, to ‘save’ it

WASHINGTON: The chairman of a key ence: “It’s clear that Washington House committee is pledging that congres- Republicans are plotting a war on seniors sional Republicans will change Medicare in next year. Every senior, every American order to save it. should hear this loudly and clearly: GOP Rep Kevin Brady of Texas, head of Democrats will not let them win that fight.” the Ways and Means Committee, insisted “We say to our Republicans that want to Thursday that Republicans won’t be privatize Medicare, go try it, make our day,” deterred by the politics, even though Schumer said. Donald Trump won election as president Democrats have had political success in on promises to protect the popular health the past by attacking GOP plans to over- care program for older Americans, and haul entitlements. Right after getting re- Democrats are already warning of a “war elected in 2004, President George W. Bush on seniors.” held a news conference in which he “Democrat tactics of ‘Mediscare’ have claimed a mandate for change - and that been around a long time. They’ve stopped meant entitlements. The ongoing Iraq war working,” Brady told The Associated Press in and that push on Medicare and Social an interview in the Capitol. “Voters have Security cost the GOP control of the House figured out Republicans want to save and Senate in 2006. Now, with Republicans Medicare for the long term, and they know in control of both chambers of Congress that those who say everything’s just fine and the White House next year, Democrats with it aren’t leveling with them.” clearly view those same issues as their path But Brady also said the GOP will move back into the majority. cautiously on Medicare, starting with small- The lesson is not lost on Republicans, er changes. And he declined to say when and several Senate Republicans said this the party might try to pass “premium sup- week that they would not be eager to port,” the controversial approach that make Medicare changes their top priority, would, over time, remake Medicare into a especially given their plans to move quick- voucher-like program that would force sen- ly to repeal President Barack Obama’s OAKLAND: In this Oct 25, 2016, file photo, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr reacts during the team’s NBA basketball game against the iors to buy health insurance on the open health care law. “I think the first priority is San Antonio Spurs. — AP market. Critics say such coverage would Obamacare and that’s going to take most take away the “Medicare guarantee” and of the oxygen out of the room,” said Sen give seniors subsidies whose value won’t John McCain, R-Ariz. “The Medicaid issue, Kerr’s marijuana admission keep up with inflation. Medicare is very controversial. We were “I think it’s important, especially in committed to repealing Obamacare, and health care, to take this step by step,” Brady that’s what we’ve got to do first.” said. “Whether it’s the replacement of the Medicare, in place more than a half-cen- may spark dialogue in sport Affordable Care Act, how we make tury, is considered the government’s flag- Medicaid work better, how we save ship health insurance program. It covers Medicare for the long term.” “So I envision about 57 million people, including 48 mil- Using marijuana ‘makes a lot of sense’ 2017 as taking steps, small, in preparing for lion seniors and 9 million disabled people. larger steps to save Medicare for the long Medicare has strong public support across OAKLAND: David West has undergone four sur- edged he tried marijuana twice in the past 18 would support drugs for medicinal use only - this term,” he said, mentioning early reforms in party lines and generations. geries in his long NBA career: Left knee, right months while dealing with debilitating back pain after he was arrested on charges of misdemeanor the areas of post-acute care - nursing Adding to the political complications for elbow and right foot twice to fix a couple of toes. “I that still affects him this season. “First, I’m disap- marijuana possession in early March 2011, in homes, home health care agencies and the GOP, Trump campaigned as a protector don’t even like saying all that,” he said. So, yes, just pointed it didn’t work. I really wanted some relief Pullman, Washington, during college at rehabilitation facilities. “I’m absolutely con- of Medicare, saying in an interview with like his coach who tried medicinal marijuana to get and I didn’t get it. Having done the research it was Washington State. He was suspended for a game. fident, in fact I’m optimistic, that by focus- The Daily Signal last year: “I’m not going to some relief, West knows real pain. Draymond well worth a try,” Kerr said Saturday. “You can see “Steve’s open-minded, and obviously with the ing on quality and innovation in Medicare cut Social Security like every other Green has never needed an operation - he knocks it with our country, our country is starting to way the world’s going, if there’s anything you can that we can save that program for the long Republican and I’m not going to cut on a table not once but twice as to not jinx himself wisen up on the medicinal marijuana side. I hope do that’s medicinal, people are all for it, especially term in a very positive way,” Brady said. Medicare or Medicaid. Every other - yet he considers that the option of using marijua- we can wisen up on the prescription drug side. when there’s stuff like Crohn’s disease out there, Republican is going to cut.” But Trump na “makes a lot of sense.” That’s scary stuff and it’s really not talked about glaucoma, a bunch of stuff, cancer,” Thompson Political target already appears to be shifting. His transi- “I’m always struck every time I’m home on the often enough.” said. “But not recreationally, that should not be of Democrats have already made clear that tion website mentions modernizing couch watching a sporting event, some drug com- Kerr told Comcast SportsNet Bay Area’s its use ever. There’s a medicinal side to it that peo- they view the GOP focus on Medicare as a Medicare, though without details, and his mercial comes on, they show these happy people Warriors Insider Podcast with Monte Poole on ple are finding out have benefits, especially peo- ripe political target. The incoming Senate nominee for secretary of Health and jumping in a lake, rowing a boat, then you just wait Friday that he used medicinal marijuana but it ple with really high pain.” Democratic leader, Chuck Schumer of New Human Services, GOP Rep. Tom Price of for the qualifier,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said a didn’t help - and painkillers have often been California was the first state to embrace legal, York, fired an opening salvo earlier this Georgia, has also backed the premium sup- day after revealing he tried marijuana for severe worse. On Saturday, Kerr said he was surprised medicinal marijuana two decades ago. Twenty- week when he declared at a news confer- port idea. — AP back pain . “Side effects include suicidal thoughts how a serious conversation about pain relief eight states and Washington, DCnow allow mari- and possible death. And you’re like, this is insane. “turns into the headline ‘Kerr smokes pot.’” juana for medical or recreational purposes. The Insane.” Kerr’s players believe his voice can go far in “I’m actually kind of glad it became an issue 51-year-old Kerr missed the first 43 games last starting a serious, thoughtful dialogue in profes- because I think it’s a very important issue to talk season and the team’s record 24-0 start while on sional sports regarding pot use for pain relief. about, having gone through a tough spell over a leave of absence following complications from “You look at something that comes from the the last year with my own recovery back surgery, two back surgeries. A spinal fluid leak led to terri- Earth. Any vegetable that comes from the Earth, a lot of pain, chronic pain,” he said. “... The issue ble headaches, nausea and neck pain among they encourage you to eat it,” Green said at that’s really important is how do we do what’s other symptoms that left him feeling frustrated shootaround Saturday. “It does make a little sense best for the players? But I understand that it’s a and down. as opposed to giving someone a manufactured perception issue around the country and the NFL, Kerr noted, “athletes everywhere are pre- pill. If something takes your pain away like some of NBA, it’s a business, so you don’t want your cus- scribed Vicodin like it’s vitamin C, like it’s no big these pills do, it can’t be all good for you. ... He tomers thinking, ‘These guys are a bunch of pot deal.” “I think the league should look into medici- talked about Vicodin. Toradal, you can be com- heads.’ That’s what it is. But to me it’s only a matter nal marijuana for pain relief ... that’s what should pletely hurting and then take a Toradal shot and go of time before medicinal marijuana is allowed in be in the CBA,” Kerr said. Green and West believe through a game and feel nothing. Is that really sports leagues because the education will over- change can happen, that over time people might good for you over the course of time? I doubt it.” whelm the perception.” become more open-minded when the person Green said he hasn’t needed painkillers nor speaking up is someone like Kerr, who was select- Dealing with pain has he tried marijuana, never having a serious ed the Western Conference Coach of the Month The reigning NBA Coach of the Year acknowl- injury or requiring surgery. Guard Klay Thompson for November. — AP

In Jordan hospital, traumatized WASHINGTON: House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep Kevin Brady, R-Texas, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press on children blown apart by bombs Capitol Hill. — AP

AMMAN: As soon as the bombs exploded out- on his hospital bed in the Jordanian capital airstrike hit, injuring him and his two brothers. side his house in the Iraqi town of Falluja, after receiving specialized surgery on his leg, He watched as his mother died in the explosion. Scotland bans smoking Rachid Jassam rushed onto the street to rescue he smiles broadly as he holds onto his crutches. “A part of the bomb went into my leg and frac- the injured. As the teenager ran out, another “Thank God, it’s God that preserved my leg.” tured my bone into pieces - it cut into my in cars with children plane swooped overhead and dropped more nerves and tendons,” he said through an inter- bombs, the shrapnel tearing his right leg so ‘You see war every day’ preter, insisting he wasn’t scared when the LONDON: A new law comes into force Organization. The law has been wel- severely local doctors wanted to amputate it. Not all children are so lucky. In a small pink bombs fell overhead. Hobbling down the hospi- in Scotland yesterday banning smoking comed by health charities, with Ash His father refused the amputation to spare his room on the upper levels of the hospital, young tal corridor on crutches after a recent operation in cars when children are present, as Scotland saying it sends a clear message son from a life of disability, and opted for basic girls with disfigured faces and missing limbs on his leg, Mohammed said he will get on with part of the government’s plans for a that children should grow up in a surgery instead. grow increasingly agitated as they try to solve his life when he is discharged, and return to join “tobacco-free generation”. Under the smoke-free environment. “When I got injured, I didn’t lose conscious- puzzles and play board games. “Sometimes the his family in Jordan’s Zataari refugee camp, law smokers face a £100 ($127, 119 “We know from speaking to parents ness. I witnessed the whole thing when the trauma affects their memory skills or problem- which hosts almost 80,000 Syrian refugees. euros) on-the-spot fine if caught light- that they want to protect their children people came and took me to the hospital. I solving, and it also has psychological effects like ing up in a private vehicle where under- from tobacco smoke, but often don’t remember everything,” 15-year-old Jassam said low attention span. They can get frustrated easi- Resilience 18s are present. The penalty increases know enough about how smoke is through an interpreter at a Medecins Sans ly and they have low self-esteem,” said occupa- Clinical psychologist Elisa Birri, who heads up to £1,000 if a case goes to court, harmful and lingers in the air even after Frontieres (MSF) hospital in Amman in Jordan. “I tional therapist Nour Al-Khaleeb, 24, who is part the mental health team, said it was common for under a bill passed unanimously in you can’t see or smell it,” said the organi- lost five centimeters of my bone from my right of a team of mental health specialists. children in the hospital, especially boys, to put Scottish Parliament in December. The zation’s Chief Executive Sheila Duffy. But leg and I couldn’t move it anymore.” More than “You see war every day, you see their on a brave front. But sooner or later, psycholog- new measure was introduced as part of the move has been criticized by smok- 20 per cent of all patients at the MSF hospital injuries, you see how it’s affecting their lives - ical symptoms like bedwetting, depression, the Scottish government’s plans to low- ers’ group Forest, whose director Simon are children just like Rachid - blown apart, and sometimes it has an effect on you too,” she anxiety, aggression and insomnia can crop up, er the smoking rate to under five per- Clark described the law as “patronizing severely burnt and disfigured by conflicts in said, talking loudly over the girls’ screams and said Birri. At the severe end of the spectrum, cent by 2034. and unnecessary”. Iraq, Syria, Yemen and Gaza. chatter. “Maybe they will remember that some- patients can experience flashbacks, panic “It’s simply not safe to smoke when a “Very few adults smoke in cars with Since it opened in 2006, the hospital has one did something good for them, and this will attacks and disassociation, where they lose child is in the car. Dangerous levels of children. Smokers know it’s inconsiderate treated almost 4,400 patients free of charge, give them hope later on in life.” Around 60 peo- their sense of reality. “Children show in their chemicals can build up, even on short and the overwhelming majority don’t do and remains the only hospital in the Middle ple, mainly young men, undergo complex drawings and during free play what they have journeys,” said Aileen Campbell, it. “So few people smoke when there’s a East to perform advanced reconstructive sur- orthopaedic, facial and burn reconstructive sur- experienced, it’s like a mirror. For example, they Scotland’s public health minister. child in the car it will be like looking for a gery on victims of war. But as conflicts rage gery at the hospital each month, according to will draw themselves playing with guns Breathing second hand smoke is linked needle in a haystack,” he said. The law across Middle East, hospital staff say resources MSF. They also receive psychological care and because of the war context they came from,” to asthma, respiratory infections, lung banning smoking in vehicles carrying have been stretched in recent years, with most counseling during their stay. said Birri, adding that children will sometimes cancer and coronary heart disease, children came into force in England and patients coming from Syria and Yemen. For Mohammed, 11, said his family was fleeing regress to an infantile state to cope with the according to the World Health Wales in October 2015. —AFP Jassam, the clinic has been his lifeline. Sitting the city of Homs in Syria by car when an trauma. — Reuters TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 HEALTH & SCIENCE

Australia considers charging its power generators for pollution

CANBERRA: Australia will consider making electri- fueled by coal and natural gas for their pollution “How we do we meet our emissions reduction 2.55 billion Australian dollar ($1.9 billion) fund paid cal power companies pay for greenhouse gas pollu- was under consideration as the government looks targets while at the same time keeping electricity by taxpayers to give incentives to polluters to tion they create, three years after the government for ways to achieve its carbon gas reduction targets. affordable and the lights effectively on? That’s our reduce their emissions. Only AU$400 million is left, scrapped the national carbon tax, a Cabinet minister He said while his government rejected the previ- target,” Frydenberg told Australian Broadcasting Frydenberg said. Environmentalist John Connor, said yesterday. The conservative government reject- ous center-left Labor Party government’s policy of Corp. The government on Monday released details chief executive of the Australian Climate Institute, ed all polluter-pays options in 2014 when it charging all major industrial polluters, the electrici- of its climate change policy review which will begin said the fund could not achieve Australia’s reduction repealed Australia’s 3-year-old carbon tax levied ty industry produced a third of Australia’s green- in February. Australia has pledged to reduce its car- target. Australia is among the world’s worst green- against the nation’s biggest industrial polluters. house gases and could face its own charges. The bon emissions by at least 26 percent below 2005 house gas polluters on a per capita basis because of But Environment and Energy Minister Josh new scheme could include international trade in levels by 2030. its heavy reliance on abundant reserves of cheap Frydenberg said that charging power generators carbon credits, he said. The government replaced the carbon tax with a coal for electricity generation. — AP

Solar, wind companies hope years of courting pays off under Trump

LOS ANGELES: US wind and solar compa- boost last year when Congress approved a nies for the first time gave more money to five-year extension of tax credits for new Republicans than Democrats during the power projects fueled by solar panels and 2016 election cycle, according to federal wind turbines, and the industry’s main campaign disclosures, part of a years-long concern in Washington is to ensure they effort to expand renewable energy’s are not withdrawn in Trump’s first term, or appeal beyond liberal environmentalists. allowed to expire should he win a second. The industry is now hoping its strategy of A Trump official did not respond to a reaching across the political divide will pay request for comment about how he will off in the form of Congressional support as approach renewables as president. But one Republican Donald Trump, a climate of Trump’s potential picks for Energy change skeptic who has expressed doubts Secretary, Oklahoma oil and gas drilling about the role of clean energy, takes the mogul Harold Hamm, has been a vocal White House in January. “We’re not starting opponent of subsidies for renewable ener- from ground zero,” said Isaac Brown, a prin- gy. Renewable stocks took a beating cipal at 38 North Solutions, which lobbies immediately after Trump’s election but on behalf of clean energy clients. have since mostly recovered. The USwind and solar industries During the 2016 cycle, the wind and employ over 300,000 people, making solar industry’s political action committees clean energy an important political con- contributed more than $225,000 to stituency that is about five times bigger Republican candidates for office, com- than the coal sector for jobs, thanks to pared with $185,000 for Democrats. The years of rapid growth fueled by govern- numbers are not large by the standards of ment incentives and declines in the cost of political donations but they mark the first their technologies. They have also fought time the industry has tilted its contribu- to win over a new breed of backer: conser- tions toward Republicans, according to vatives skeptical of climate change but federal records. In 2012, Democrats got WASHINGTON: In this Friday, Dec 2, 2016, photo, visitors look on as a Pacific fisher takes off running after being released into a forest at Mount interested in supporting homegrown about two-thirds of the industry’s contri- Rainier National Park. — AP energy alternatives that increase national butions. security, boost competition, and create Recipients this year included 34 House well-paying blue collar jobs. Republicans and 19 Senate Republicans. Rare weasel species makes But Trump’s upset victory over US Senator Dean Heller from Nevada, New Democrat Hillary Clinton in the Nov 8 pres- York Representative Tom Reed and North idential election has cast doubt on the Carolina US Senator Richard Burr - all vocal future of a federal tax break for renewable proponents of renewables - together comeback in Washington energy seen critical to the industry’s con- accounted for more than 40 percent of the tinued growth. Trump has never specifical- Solar Energy Industries Association PAC’s ly called for those credits to end, but has total federal campaign donations. “It is expressed skepticism about the role of reassuring that we have those relation- Species has been missing for seven decades solar and wind in the US energy landscape, ships already developed, and we have a calling both “so expensive” and blaming really strong business case for the policies MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK: The elusive 1998. They’re one of the few predators of porcu- sustaining population but it sure is looking posi- wind turbines for killing birds and ruining that have been implemented,” said Brown weasel-like mammal poked its head out of the pines and are found only in North America. tive,” said Lewis. picturesque landscapes. of 38 North Solutions. wooden crate, glanced around and quickly darted While common in the Northeast and Midwest, The recovery efforts, however, comes as con- Industry executives like SunPower Chief into the thick forest of Mount Rainier National Park they’re rare in the Northwest. Population esti- servation groups have sued the US Fish and Money and lobbying Executive Tom Werner and First Solar Inc - returning to a landscape where it had been miss- mates of West Coast fishers today are anywhere Wildlife Service, alleging the federal agency failed During his campaign, Trump also called CEO Mark Widmar have acknowledged the ing for seven decades. One by one, 10 Pacific fish- from a couple hundred to a few thousand, mostly to consider the best scientific evidence when it global warming a hoax and promised to uncertainty around federal support for ers that had been trapped in British Columbia in southern Oregon and Northern California. More decided not to provide the fisher protections quit a global accord to cut greenhouse gas renewables. But they have sought to were set free at the park south of Seattle as part of recently, West Coast fishers have faced threats under the Endangered Species Act. Fish and emissions, though he has since softened assuage investors, saying current policies a multiyear effort to reintroduce the native species from illegal pesticide use by marijuana growers Wildlife had proposed listing the forest-dwelling his stance and said he is keeping an “open are likely to remain due to the cost-com- to its historical range. and other threats. But they’re slowly making a mammal as threatened in 2014 over concerns mind” about the deal. petitiveness of their technologies and the A large crowd gathered Friday to herald the comeback in Washington through reintroduction about logging practices, illegal pesticide use by The renewable energy industry got a number of jobs they represent. — Reuters return of the dark-brown member of the weasel efforts involving WDFW, Conservation Northwest, marijuana growers and other threats. family with its lush fur and bushy tail. They the National Park Service and other partners. In April, the agency acknowledged the crea- cheered, clapped and hooted, and First Nations “These animals were here before us and so it’s tures no longer occur in their historical ranges in and American Indian tribal members sang and our duty to take care of them,” Hanford McCloud, Washington, Oregon and California but concluded drummed, as each crate door was lifted and a fish- a Nisqually Indian Tribe council member, said dur- they were not in danger of extinction. The agency er streaked out of sight across the snowy ground. ing a ceremony before the fishers were released said the best available science showed current on park land designated for the tribe’s use. threats aren’t causing significant declines in West Solitary animals Several First Nations people traveled with the Coast populations. It also cited conservation “We’re correcting something that we misman- fishers, some that were captured First Nations measures such as reintroduction efforts in aged a long time ago before we knew enough to land in British Columbia. The first fishers, about 90 Washington. manage wildlife populations,” said Jeffrey Lewis, a in all, were reintroduced in Washington state in “We’re heartened by reintroduction efforts, but biologist with the Washington Department of Fish Olympic National Park starting in 2008. Those ani- they alone are not going to be sufficient to save and Wildlife. “Now we can fix that because we mals are reproducing and expanding its geo- the fishers,” said Tom Wheeler, Environmental know how to. We know we’ve got a lot of habitat graphic range. Protection Information Center, one of the groups here. All we were missing were the fishers.” that sued. He said the animals need greater federal Fishers historically were found throughout Relocating fishers protections because they still face ongoing threats. much of the forested areas of the West Coast. But The second phase of the project involves relo- Tara Chestnut, a Mount Rainier park ecologist, said they declined in numbers due to trapping in the cating fishers from British Columbia into the the return of fishers to the Cascade Mountains will 1800s and early 1900s, and the loss of forest habi- southwest Cascade Mountains and later into the restore biodiversity to the ecosystem. “But there’s tats. By the mid-1900s they were eliminated from North Cascades. The goal is to reintroduce 80 fish- also cultural significance,” she said. “Fishers are part Washington State. The solitary animal, which ers to each region. “We feel like we’re making of our natural history and our natural heritage. PAS-DE-CALAIS, France : A picture shows a wind turbine and solar panels installed at hunts snowshoe hares, rodents and small mam- headway and we’re getting good positive results. There are also spiritual aspects of their return that the Lumiwatt site, a site of research and testing on photovoltaic panels. — AFP mals, were listed as state endangered species in It’s too early to say that we’re establishing a self- are really important.” — AP WHAT’S ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016

British delegation visits White Palace ord Mayor of the city of London, Dr Andrew Parmley, Lord Jonathan Marland, the British ambassador to Kuwait, Mathew Lodge and their accompanying delegation recently visited the White Palace where they met Dr Suad Al-Sabah, Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Sheikh Mubarak Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah and other family members. Both sides exchanged cordial talks Land spoke of the friendly relations between both countries and peoples. Come pose with 3D art paintings in Boulevard

or the first time in Kuwait, Boulevard had coffee and chocolate strawberries from Costa unique entertainment activities that Al Salmiya many such festivals in UAE, Australia, USA and 2 floors with famous international and local organized a 3D art painting festival from 29th Cafe and Popcorn place. The artists during their Group for Enterprise Development Company is worldwide. brands, coffee shops and restaurants in addition Fof November till 3rd of December performed visit trained some university students to learn organizing at its huge project “Boulevard”. Such Mrs Rawan Adnan also added that to a huge green area that occupies 90% of the by award winning 3D artists from Australia, Jenny new skills and gain invaluable experience. These Activities are set to redefine “Boulevard” as the “Boulevard” project provides commercial, enter- project area. It provides a perfect environment McCracken and Rudy Kistler. The visitors along with volunteers will get a written reference letter must-go touristic destination in the State of tainment and sports services to represent the for joggers to enjoy beautiful views of trees. In the Australian ambassador HE Mr Warren Hauck post event completion. Kuwait and to support the talents and skills of perfect place for family and youth to spend their addition to the above, the project also contains 2 and his family enjoyed posing on 3D paintings. Mrs Rawan Adnan - Marketing & Leasing youth. This was the first visit for the artists to the time and enjoy such unique events. The project lakes, a river and sports fields for football, tennis, Visitors during the event also enjoyed fresh Manager stated that this event was part of the State of Kuwait. They have previously done facilitates a huge commercial mall that consist of basketball and cricket.

Let the festivities begin with Home Centre’s new seasonal collection

ome Centre, the largest home retailer in the Middle This year’s collection has a traditional touch to it, bring- Centre’s range of tasteful gifting options such as decora- East, is set to ring in the festive season with its new ing the red and gold back in trend. Each product reflects tive reindeer pieces, glass ornaments, gingerbread man Hseasonal collection. The new ranges of designer the quintessential festive glitter, made to dramatically photo frames and musical gift boxes - all in the colors of accents are sure to enrich homes and add the right aes- accentuate one’s home dÈcor and infuse it with festive the season. thetic element. warmth and cheer. Homes will look ready for guests this Home Centre is the one-stop solution for customers Reflecting the essence of the season, this year’s festive season with Home Centre’s versatile entertaining essen- seeking every kind of aesthetic or functional home dÈcor ensemble includes trendy decorative items such as wall tials like ceramic crockery, glassware collection, serving item - from festive tree ornaments and baubles to stock- hangings, baubles and ornaments, musical dancing fig- bowls with inscriptions of festive messages, table runners ings and eco-friendly lighting that add that extra sparkle urines, LED lanterns, gingerbread mugs and snowman can- and lots more. to homes. The new seasonal collection is available across dles among others. Home Centre also has a range of deco- Finding the perfect gift is one of the joys of Christmas all Home Centre outlets located at Al Rai, Shuwaikh, The rated Christmas trees, available in various sizes and styles. and shoppers will be spoilt for choice with Home Avenues, Kuwait City, Fahaheel and Sama Mall. WHAT’S ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016

Women Group takes off at the Green Island Men Group takes off at the Green Island NBK holds its 22nd annual Walkathon The biggest sports carnival with over 100 winners awarded

ational Bank of Kuwait (NBK) kicked off its annual ed after NBK volunteers finalized all required organization- Walkathon on Saturday, December 3, 2016 under al and preventive measures to ensure the safety of the Nthe slogan “We’re Stronger... With Every Step”, contestants. Furthermore, the team also collaborated with where thousands of runners took part in the competitive paramedics and medical emergency teams assigned by race that started at the Green Island and ended at the Ministry of Health, who provided the required tools in Shuwaikh Beach Park. The event was culminated by case of emergencies. Besides the huge coordination with awarding over 100 contestants in a huge gracious carnival. Ministry of Interior, the Ministry spread its units along the Among the participants of this enormous sports event entire distance of the Walkathon, and diligently followed were Isam Al Sager, NBK Group CEO, Shaikha Al Bahar, up on all its events. Deputy Group CEO, Emad Ahmed Al Ablani, NBK General Meanwhile, the closing ceremony included many sur- Manager, Group Human Resources, Suresh Bajpai NBK prises, entertainment events, and rewarding competitions General Manager, Consumer Banking Group, Mohammed for both contestants and attending audience as well. Othman, NBK’s Deputy General Manager, Consumer Awards were presented to the top ten winners from each Banking Group, Saleh Abdulmohsen Al Babtain, Al age group, as well as the special needs category winners, Babtain Group CEO, and Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al in addition to a draw on three brand new Renault 2016 Ahmad Al Sabah, alongside several top executives from cars offered by Al-Babtain Group. NBK and Al Babtain Group, in addition to several sports and social figures. Children’s activities at Shuwaikh Beach Park Manal Faisal Al Mattar, NBK Communications Executive This year’s event included organizing events dedi- Manager said in her event’s speech that the National Bank cated to children aged 7 to 12 years old, set up a of Kuwait is so proud to be a lead initiator in launching Shuwaikh Beach Park from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The such a huge sports carnival, the biggest of its kind across children participated in several fun-filled contests and Kuwait dating back over 22 years ago, in support of health games, under the supervisor of NBK’s volunteers. and sports in Kuwait. She expressed her happiness of the great continuous success of NBK’s annual Walkathon, and Tough competition the huge mass participation that continues to far exceed A huge sense of enthusiasm prevailed among par- all expectations at every event. ticipants, who showed a great deal of determination Al Mattar commended the great collaboration exhibit- to complete the race and win advanced positions. The ed by different ministries and governmental institutions, competition lasted till the final stages, especially by Speechless Engy Ahmed, unable to express her happiness to be a winner spearheaded by both the Ministry of Health and Ministry returned participants who continued to join the race active and vital role in various areas and fields, partic- Kuwaiti Association of Athletics Federations of Interior, in addition to the Kuwaiti Association of during the previous years, aiming to hold their posi- ularly sports. This year witnessed the participation of The Kuwaiti Association of Athletics Federations provided its Athletics Federations, all showing great cooperation to tions and to grab additional medals. special needs contestants who successfully took part full support to NBK’s Walkathon, with over 100 referees, spread- ensure the event’s success. in the competition, thanks to their determination and ing along the racing route to arbitrate the event. The referees Al Mattar also stressed that NBK maintains its position Sheer will and determination enthusiasm, thus achieving a significant milestone in were provided with vehicles stationed in various spots on the as the premier community leader in serving the Kuwaiti As part of the ongoing comprehensive coverage reinforcing their confidence and boosting their hopes. Gulf Road, in order to closely follow the race and make their society through its commitment to uphold its inherent and follow up on NBK’s Walkathon event this year, and decisions transparently. By the end of the race, NBK held the social responsibility cultural approach. She added that keeping up the theme of “We’re Stronger... With Every Remarkable collaboration closing ceremony to award this category’s winners, providing NBK takes pride in its mission of dedicating this culture Step”, several athletes shared their experiences with As always, Ministry of interior and Ministry of Health them with a range of diverse and entertaining programs and through launching several key vital social programs across the participants, highlighting their stories filled with and medical emergencies have not spared any efforts to contests, including the distribution of prizes and surprises. various sectors including education, health, recruitment, success and achievements, in order to encourage and support NBK Walkathon’s participants. Additionally, training and social support, in addition to sports initiatives push them to believe in their abilities and to adopt Kuwait Municipality provided an appropriate venue to The Walkathon on social network and environmental activities. interest in sports as an appropriate behavior that hold the closing ceremony in Shuwaikh Beach Park. NBK Thousands of people followed the closing ceremony live on leads to change and assist in fulfilling aspirations. praised the efforts exerted by all parties involved and their Twitter @NBKPage, NBK Group YouTube, Instagram, and Race preparations supportive role during the race over the past years. The Facebook. The audience interacted with the events, as NBK’s Several communication points were set up along the Special Needs champions Ministry of Interior deployed patrols along the race route team broadcasted full coverage of the event starting from the race route (extending 11 KM); between the Green Island, NBK dedicates an annual special competition within to ensure that it runs smoothly. Medical emergency task onset of the race up to the closing and awards ceremony, both Kuwait Towers, Souq Sharq, and Shuwaikh Beach Park. By the race for people with special needs, as part of the force assigned by the Ministry of Health was present on the banks’ website as well as all relevant sites to this huge the early morning hours, organizers ensured the full readi- bank’s beliefs of the utmost importance of involving around the race vicinity and was fully prepared for any sporting event, the biggest of its kind in Kuwait and #100mil- ness of the site to receive the participants. The event start- all members of society and their ability to prove their emergencies. lionsteps and #NBKWalkathon.

A contestant showing great joy for her early arrival at the finish line Winner of Al Jawhara monthly draw of KD 125,000 receiving his Victory tastes sweet - an award of appreciation prize from executive management

Ms Shaikha Al Bahar, Deputy Group CEO, presenting a special needs participant with a medal. Children joyful participation and expressions of happiness TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 TV PROGRAMS

09:45 Workaholics 08:45 Bunk'd 18:55 How Do They Do It? 16:00 Ancient Impossible 10:10 Tosh.0 09:10 Austin & Ally 19:20 Gold Divers 17:00 WWII: Europe's Secret Army 10:35 Ridiculousness 09:35 Shake It Up 20:10 Storage Hunters UK 18:00 Monster Quest 11:00 Catch A Contractor 10:00 A.N.T. Farm 20:35 The Liquidator 19:00 Ancient Aliens 11:25 Frankenfood 10:25 A.N.T. Farm 21:00 Still Alive 20:00 Missing In Alaska 00:00 Wanted 11:50 Idiotsitter 10:50 That's So Raven 21:50 Kings Of The Wild 21:00 Ancient Impossible 02:15 Age Of Ice 12:15 Workaholics 11:15 That's So Raven 22:40 Running Wild With Bear Grylls 22:00 Patton 360 04:00 Apocalypse Pompeii 12:40 Tosh.0 11:40 Good Luck Charlie 23:30 Fast N' Loud: Demolition Theatre 23:00 In Search Of Aliens 05:45 Deep Rising 13:05 Disorderly Conduct: Video On 12:05 Good Luck Charlie 07:45 Robot Overlords Patrol 12:30 Jessie 09:30 The Expendables 3 13:55 Ridiculousness 12:55 Disney Mickey Mouse 11:45 Hercules Reborn 14:20 Catch A Contractor 13:00 The 7D 13:30 Double Team 14:45 Frankenfood 13:15 Miraculous Tales Of Ladybug And 15:30 Deep Rising 15:10 Idiotsitter Cat Noir 17:30 The Expendables 3 15:35 Ridiculousness 13:40 Hank Zipzer 06:00 Star vs The Forces Of Evil 00:20 Aussie Pickers 19:45 Deja Vu 16:00 Impractical Jokers 14:05 Star Darlings 06:25 K.C. Undercover 01:10 Storage Wars 22:00 Hammer Of The Gods 16:30 Workaholics 14:10 Austin & Ally 06:50 The 7D 01:35 Storage Wars 16:55 Tosh.0 14:35 Austin & Ally 07:00 Phineas & Ferb 02:00 Storage Wars 17:25 Workaholics 15:00 Dog With A Blog 07:15 Atomic Puppet 02:25 Storage Wars 17:50 Tattoo Disasters 15:25 Jessie 07:40 Danger Mouse 02:50 Leepu And Pitbull 18:15 Tattoo Disasters 15:50 Rolling To The Ronks 07:50 Counterfeit Cat 03:40 Leepu And Pitbull 18:39 Tosh.0 16:15 Hank Zipzer 08:05 Future-Worm! 04:30 Pawn Stars 19:03 Catch A Contractor 16:40 Bunk'd 08:10 Gravity Falls 05:00 Billion Dollar Wreck 00:50 River Monsters (Best Of Series 1-5) 19:27 Frankenfood 17:05 Disney Mickey Mouse 08:35 Lab Rats Elite Force 06:00 Shipping Wars 01:45 Bondi Vet 19:50 Idiotsitter 17:10 Elena Of Avalor 09:00 Supa Strikas 06:25 Shipping Wars 02:40 Dr. Dee: Alaska Vet 20:13 Impractical Jokers 17:35 Miraculous Tales Of Ladybug And 09:25 Supa Strikas 06:50 American Pickers 03:35 Tanked 20:37 Ridiculousness Cat Noir 09:50 Danger Mouse 07:40 Pawn Stars 04:25 China's Last Elephants 21:00 The Daily Show With Trevor Noah 18:25 Descendants Wicked World 10:20 Annedroids 08:05 Pawn Stars 05:15 Gator Boys 21:30 The Jim Gaffigan Show 18:30 Liv And Maddie 10:45 Annedroids 08:30 Storage Wars Texas 06:02 River Monsters (Best Of Series 1-5) 21:54 The Jim Gaffigan Show 18:55 Star Darlings 11:10 Counterfeit Cat 08:55 Alaska Off-Road Warriors 06:49 Dr. Dee: Alaska Vet 22:18 Lip Sync Battle 19:00 Best Friends Whenever 11:35 K.C. Undercover 09:45 Alaska Off-Road Warriors 07:36 Swamp Brothers 22:42 Tosh.0 19:25 Disney Mickey Mouse 12:00 K.C. Undercover 10:35 Shipping Wars 08:00 Swamp Brothers 23:05 Inside Amy Schumer 19:30 Austin & Ally 12:30 Gravity Falls 11:00 Shipping Wars 08:25 Too Cute! Pint-Sized 23:30 The Daily Show With Trevor Noah 19:55 Descendants Wicked World 12:55 Lab Rats 11:25 Billion Dollar Wreck 09:15 Dr. Dee: Alaska Vet 20:00 Backstage 13:20 Lab Rats 12:15 Shark Wranglers 10:10 Mutant Planet 20:25 Tsum Tsum Shorts 13:45 Phineas And Ferb 13:05 Ice Road Truckers 11:05 Tanked 20:30 Elena Of Avalor 14:10 Disney Mickey Mouse 13:55 Ozzy & Jack's World Detour 12:00 Too Cute! Pint-Sized 20:55 Best Friends Whenever 14:15 Supa Strikas 14:45 Aussie Pickers 12:55 Bondi Vet 21:20 Girl Meets World 14:40 Supa Strikas 15:35 Pawn Stars 13:50 Dr. Dee: Alaska Vet 22:10 Good Luck Charlie 15:05 Lab Rats: Bionic Island 16:00 American Pickers 14:45 Gator Boys 00:30 Prototype This 22:35 H2O: Just Add Water 15:30 Danger Mouse 16:50 Storage Wars 15:40 Mutant Planet 01:20 Don't Drive Here 23:00 Binny And The Ghost 15:55 Kirby Buckets 17:15 Storage Wars 16:35 Tanked 02:10 Pick A Puppy 23:25 Sabrina Secrets Of A Teenage 16:25 K.C. Undercover 17:40 Swamp People 17:30 China's Last Elephants 02:35 Pick A Puppy Witch 16:50 Annedroids 18:30 Billion Dollar Wreck 18:25 River Monsters (Best Of Series 1-5) 03:00 Untamed & Uncut 23:50 Sabrina Secrets Of A Teenage 17:15 Gamer's Guide To Pretty Much 19:20 American Pickers 19:20 Lone Star Law 03:50 Ultimate Survival Witch Everything 20:10 Pawn Stars 20:15 Tanked 04:40 How It's Made 17:40 K.C. Undercover 20:35 Pawn Stars 21:10 Kingdom Of The Elephants 05:05 How It's Made 18:05 Future-Worm! 21:00 Mountain Men 22:05 Mutant Planet 05:30 Dirty Jobs 18:10 Gravity Falls 21:50 Forged In Fire 23:00 Lone Star Law 06:20 Mythbusters 18:35 Counterfeit Cat 22:40 Ozzy & Jack's World Detour 23:55 Gator Boys 07:00 Kenny The Shark 19:00 Star Wars Freemaker Adventures 23:30 Alone EASY A ON OSN MOVIES COMEDY HD 07:25 Doki 19:25 Supa Strikas 07:50 Bad Dog 00:00 Doc McStuffins 19:55 K.C. Undercover 16:00 Years Of Living Dangerously 09:00 Game Of Silence 08:40 How It's Made 00:30 Minnie's Bow-Toons 20:20 Gamer's Guide To Pretty Much 17:00 Wicked Tuna: North vs South 10:00 Lie To Me 09:05 How It's Made 00:35 Zou Everything 18:00 Air Crash Investigation 11:00 Quantico 09:30 Prototype This 00:50 Loopdidoo 20:45 Mighty Med 19:00 Live Free Or Die 12:00 Shark Tank 10:20 Mythbusters 01:05 Art Attack 21:10 Pickle And Peanut 20:00 Years Of Living Dangerously 13:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 00:40 The Collection 11:10 Dirty Jobs 01:30 Henry Hugglemonster 21:40 Disney Mickey Mouse 00:10 Home Strange Home 20:50 Wicked Tuna: North vs South 14:00 Drop Dead Diva 01:35 Class 12:00 Bad Dog 01:45 Calimero 21:45 Guardians Of The Galaxy 01:00 What's For Sale? 21:40 Air Crash Investigation 15:00 Live Good Morning America 02:30 Orphan Black 12:50 Ultimate Survival 02:00 Zou 22:10 Ultimate Spider-Man 01:25 What's For Sale? 22:30 Live Free Or Die 17:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 03:20 Silent Witness 13:40 How It's Made 02:15 Loopdidoo 22:35 Boyster 01:50 Around The World In 80 Dishes 23:20 Cruise Ship Diaries 18:00 Castle 04:10 Casualty 14:05 How It's Made 02:30 Art Attack 23:00 Programmes Start At 6:00am KSA 02:40 Cruise Ship Diaries 23:45 Cruise Ship Diaries 19:00 The Voice 05:10 Doctor Who 14:30 Dirty Jobs 03:00 Calimero 03:30 Miguel's Tropical Kitchen 21:00 Pitch 06:00 Eastenders 15:20 Mythbusters 03:15 Zou 03:55 Route Awakening 22:00 Supergirl 06:30 Eastenders 16:10 Kenny The Shark 03:30 Loopdidoo 04:20 Route Awakening 23:00 American Horror Story: Roanoke 07:00 Casualty 16:35 Doki 03:45 Art Attack 04:45 Places We Go 07:50 Casualty 17:00 Playhouse Masters 04:10 Henry Hugglemonster 05:10 Places We Go 05:35 Carnival Eats 00:00 Mystery Diners 06:00 Carnival Eats 00:20 Hyena Coast 00:30 Mystery Diners 06:25 Hook It, Cook It 01:10 Man V. Monster 01:00 Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives 06:50 What's For Sale? 02:00 Game Of Lions 01:30 Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives 07:15 What's For Sale? 02:50 Wild Case Files 01:00 Houba! On The Trail Of 02:00 Man Fire Food 07:40 Around The World In 80 Dishes 03:45 Unlikely Animal Friends Marsupilami 02:30 Man Fire Food 08:30 Cruise Ship Diaries Compilations 03:00 Mousehunt 03:00 Chopped 09:20 Miguel's Tropical Kitchen 04:40 The Incredible Dr. Pol 05:00 American Girl: Isabelle Dances Into 04:00 Guy's Grocery Games 09:45 Route Awakening 05:35 Game Of Lions The Spotlight 05:00 Roadtrip With G. Garvin 10:10 Route Awakening 06:30 Wild Case Files 07:00 Houba! On The Trail Of 05:30 Roadtrip With G. Garvin 10:35 Places We Go 07:25 Unlikely Animal Friends Marsupilami 06:00 Chopped 11:00 Places We Go Compilations 09:00 Pirates Who Don't Do Anything 07:00 Barefoot Contessa: Back To Basics 11:25 Carnival Eats 08:20 The Incredible Dr. Pol 11:00 American Girl: Isabelle Dances Into 07:30 Barefoot Contessa: Back To Basics 11:50 Carnival Eats 09:15 Safari Brothers The Spotlight 08:00 The Kitchen 12:15 Hook It, Cook It 10:10 How Big Can It Get 13:00 Little Man Tate 09:00 Cooking For Real 12:40 What's For Sale? 11:05 Dangerous Encounters 15:00 Gulliver's Travels 09:30 Cooking For Real 13:05 Top Chef Top Table: Seoul 12:00 Shark Nicole 17:00 American Girl: Saige Paints The 10:00 Chopped 13:35 Around The World In 80 Dishes 12:55 Jaguar: Catching The Cat Sky 11:00 Guy's Big Bite 14:30 Cruise Ship Diaries 13:50 Savage Kingdom 19:00 Peter Pan 11:30 Guy's Big Bite 15:25 Miguel's Tropical Kitchen 14:45 Ultimate Animal Countdown 21:00 Little Man Tate 12:00 Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives 15:50 The Food 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America's Book Of Secrets 13:00 Bad Trip 03:00 Last Man Standing 08:00 Tabloid With Jerry Springer 13:30 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 14:00 Ancient Aliens 14:00 Big Fix Alaska 03:30 The Simpsons 00:00 Robbie Coltrane's Critical Evidence 08:50 I Almost Got Away With It 14:00 Jake And The Never Land Pirates 15:00 Missing In Alaska 15:00 Live Free Or Die 04:00 Cooper Barrett's Guide To 01:00 Britain's Biggest Heists 09:40 Deadline: Crime With Tamron Hall 14:30 Doc McStuffins Toy Hospital Surviving 01:30 Breathe In 02:00 Born To Kill 10:30 Women In Prison 15:00 The Lion Guard 04:30 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy 03:15 Hidden Agenda 03:00 Britain's Darkest Taboos 11:20 Southern Fried Homicide 15:30 Sofia The First Fallon 05:15 Instinct 04:00 Robbie Coltrane's Critical Evidence 12:10 Momsters: When Moms Go Bad 16:00 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 05:30 George Lopez 07:30 Bottle Rocket 05:00 Britain's Biggest Heists 12:35 Momsters: When Moms Go Bad 16:30 Doc McStuffins 06:00 The Grinder 09:00 Wuthering 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CROSSWORD 1452 STAR TRACK

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

Using reasonable thinking and being more conscientious takes on a special This day you may feel that you finally understand your current life situation importance for you. Professionally speaking, you are in top form and stop better. All the shuffle to get things put together, mailed and attended to, seems to have many times to help a customer or client. Now that the holiday season is underway, this moved along much better this year than any other year gone before-but it did take work. afternoon you may give a short talk to your family regarding future meal plans with a list You are pleased and happy that now you can relax. You may even want to send up a of things from which they can choose. This way you will have discreetly warned them prayer to keep things as they are at this time: peaceful. There is no test of relationship-all ahead of time that the meals will be prepared ahead, albeit plentiful. Lean and healthy are interactions are without a glitch, even the neighborhood is a quiet place. It is a grand time the goals for everyone. It thrills you to have everyone near you this evening. Everybody to get closer to the people you care about and there are opportunities to update yourself wants to talk about their plans. Creative thinking, plans and a family that supports each to your friends and vice versa. Let both your own feelings and the reactions of others other and plays together are great ways to spend your evening. guide you when seeking a balance in emotions.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Scorpio (October 23-November 21) Staying focused may be a challenge the first part of this day. There are lots of unfinished projects but you are able to tend to all the loose ends. Lots of people have This workday flows along quickly as there are many projects that are com- been clamoring for more of your time and this can wear a bit thin. Find ways to get your ing to an end. Some projects will soon be set aside to be finished next year. Co-workers are body moving at least once before quitting time. Anything as simple as walking outside busy with their own projects later this morning. At the noon break you may find yourself your work area will help you sort through your day and regain a focus when you come listening to the comments of customers. This means you may find a new way to put the back to the work chores this day. Some nice compliments may find a way to your ears finishing touches on a special job. You may be looking forward to a performance later this today, making a busy day more pleasant. Being more involved with friends, neighbors and evening that you don't want to miss. You could find that you enjoy being with your family family is likely this evening. Although every person in your family is pooped-there may be and friends more than ever. Enjoyment is derived by obtaining and sharing information some requests in favor of a movie tonight. and entertainment. Keeping communications positive is most important and you know just what to do. Tickets to an event make a great gift.

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

You find yourself talkative and quick-witted, much to the amusement of Self-expression is accomplished through helping others at this time and those lucky enough to be around you. Ideas are clear and easy for you to come by. This you are always happy to help someone in the workplace or home place, could be a good time for thinking over your future professional plans. It should be a super whether they ask, or even if they do not ask. You have some sort of talent that other peo- day for making financial plans or decisions or finding your way through just about any ple enjoy. Family members encourage you to develop your special technical, scientific or ACROSS the smooth muscles and heart and glands. problem that may present itself. You feel successful and you are able to contend with spiritual talents and encourage you to try for perfection. You will be open to beauty and 1. North American republic containing 50 82. A river in northeastern Brazil that flows whatever comes your way. Good advice and compliments come from a guide or an older poetry. Your creative spirit is enhanced at this time, which may manifest as daydreaming states - 48 conterminous states in North generally northward to the Atlantic person, if you need it. This is a wonderful day in general-and an exceptional holiday time. If and drifting attention from time to time. Anything you need this birthday year, including America plus Alaska in northwest North Ocean. you are alone this evening you might volunteer to help a friend so he or she can get some financial backers, will be pulled in for you because of your integrity of purpose. The repu- America and the Hawaiian Islands in the 83. A nucleic acid consisting of large mole- sleep or rest or just have a change of pace for a few hours. tation that ensues will be yours with little effort-magic happens. Happy birthday! Pacific Ocean. cules shaped like a double helix. 4. A drug (trade name Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholism. DOWN 12. A light touch or stroke. 1. An act that exploits or victimizes someone. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 15. A fractional monetary unit of Japan and 2. (Judaism) The ceremonial dinner on the first A look into your deeper, more spiritual nature will be available to you at this Indonesia and Cambodia. night (or both nights) of Passover. You are very capable at managing others and that is what today seems to be 16. Type genus of the Serranidae. 3. (Norse mythology) A dwarf who possessed a time-a little quiet time this morning is good. Allowing your creative side a free rein could be your ticket to new solutions or inventions. You show great understanding and aware- all about-you are in charge and in high focus. You should find this an exceptionally good 17. One of the most common of the five major treasure that was stolen by Loki. time to be with others and to work together. A superior may seek you out as just the right ness of the needs of others and you are in a good position to communicate, listen or make classes of immunoglobulins. 4. A very poisonous metallic element that has person for a particular job. It seems that your skills fit in most areas of the business world decisions. You may enjoy a round of golf or some other workout with a friend or mate after 18. Severe diabetes mellitus with an early three allotropic forms. and that makes you a prized possession-consider a request for higher pay. Someone who work. Raising your own vegetables interests you and this evening you may decide a trip to understands just how you feel will be there to support you in any undertaking. You could onset. 5. Remaining after all deductions. the library or bookstore would help you decide on the type of garden you would like to 20. A bluish shade of green. 6. A step in walking or running. find that you are appreciated for your ability to act quickly and responsibly. You may find work into your schedule this next spring. It could be something as simple as large pots yourself delving into some new area such as politics, metaphysics, further education, travel 21. Equipped with or connected by gears or 7. Any of various strong liquors distilled from that can be worked into the landscape easily. having gears engaged. the fermented sap of toddy palms or from or religion to name but a few. 23. A river in northwestern Russia flowing gen- fermented molasses. erally west into the Gulf of Finland. 8. When dried yields a hard substance used 24. Jordan's port. e.g. in golf balls. Leo (July 23-August 22) Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 26. Similar to the color of jade. 9. An organization of independent states to 27. The father of your father or mother. promote international peace and security. A demanding boss, who has always been very hard to please, pays you a compliment. Evidently, you are doing something right. You are pleased with the results of This time of year is probably one of your favorites. You will find yourself in a 30. Covered with paving material. 10. A white crystalline carbohydrate used as a position to really enjoy and understand those around you, whether you are working with your hard work and others are pleased as well. You promise yourself to kick it up a notch 32. The basic unit of money in Iran. sweetener and preservative. people or you have a house full of guests. Wonderful feelings and a sense of support and for next year in hopes of getting a promotion or increase in salary. This afternoon circum- 33. An associate degree in nursing. 11. The compass point midway between east harmony make this a truly joyous time. Celebrate the feelings that you have today and 34. The branch of computer science that deal and southeast. stances create a good focus for you to complete a difficult task. Your more reserved side is allow them to carry forth throughout the coming new year, as well. You will find that oth- with writing computer programs that can 12. English theoretical physicist who applied dominant this evening. Visiting with friends or family is a good thing, and the rush to ers are very respectful of your ability to give advice, be of good cheer and in general pres- solve problems creatively. relativity theory to quantum mechanics please turns into several convenient opportunities for your own needs in the next few ent the type of person worth following. You just seem to have a natural sense of what oth- 37. Science and technology of electronic sys- and predicted the existence of antimatter days. If you are not the regular cook, you may help the main cook tonight with a specialty ers want and need for now. Clear decisions affecting others could be made today. This tems and devices for aeronautics and and the positron (1902-1984). item. A few flowers complement the atmosphere. evening, you may spend time writing and addressing cards. astronautics. 13. Advanced in years. 40. A region of northeastern France famous for 14. A Chadic language spoken in northern its wines. Nigeria. Virgo (August 23-September 22) 42. Of or relating to the stomach and intes- 19. A starch made by leaching and drying the Pisces (February 19-March 20) tines. root of the cassava plant. You just seem to have a natural sense for communicating with others. 43. A white metallic element that burns with a No grass grows under your feet today. . . You are out of the door, quick as a 22. A genus of Platalea. Clear thoughts about the past may also be flowing into your life. You may be planning a flash and ready to get the day over with before you even get to the work- brilliant light. 25. Obvious and dull. big get-together with friends soon. If you have been in a new workplace this year, you place. Do be wise in your driving and handling of sharp instruments-all kidding aside, just 44. Goddess of the dead and queen of the 28. (Irish) Mother of the Tuatha De Danann. may find yourself wrapped up in some holiday plans that are quite different from your slow yourself a bit. Establishing a good plan of organization could be the priority for this underworld. 29. American prizefighter who won the world usual experiences. Tonight you talk about traditions you want to create with a loved one. day. There is the possibility of some changes in your environment and the location of a 46. Used of a single unit or thing. heavyweight championship three times Other people and the general place and time in which you find yourself are very pleasant. social gathering may change. There is actually the possibility that you will have several 47. A legal document codifying the result of (born in 1942). You may enjoy the company of many people this evening. You are thankful to have so social invitations; take the second one. Your ability to truly understand and have a handle deliberations of a committee or society or 31. A Bantu language. many delightful friends. Your spirituality will become more pronounced and you may be on things of a conceptual and spiritual nature certainly will not hurt your popularity in a legislative body. 35. Grandson of Amaterasu and first ruler of able to express yourself in poetry or in attitude. social situation. Others will appreciate the time you take to listen. 49. An outlying farm building for storing grain Japan. or animal feed and housing farm animals. 36. One of the evil spirits of traditional Jewish 53. God of death. and Christian belief. Word Search Yesterday Solution 55. Any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs 38. A Roman Catholic priest who acts for having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves another higher-ranking clergyman. and usually a single showy flower. 39. A gesture involving the shoulders. 57. The villain in William Shakespeare's tragedy 41. Hungarian wine made from Tokay grapes. who tricked Othello into murdering his 45. (Sumerian) God of the air and king of the wife. Sumerian gods. 58. Relating to or characteristic of Arabs. 48. A restraint that confines or restricts free- 61. An ancient Egyptian city on the west bank dom (especially something used to tie of the Nile opposite Cairo. down or restrain a prisoner). 62. The 16th letter of the Hebrew alphabet. 50. A highly unstable radioactive element (the 63. On the negative side or lower end of a heaviest of the halogen series). scale. 51. A cut of pork ribs with much of the meat 65. The immature free-living form of most trimmed off. invertebrates and amphibians and fish 52. Deciduous South African tree having large which at hatching from the egg is funda- odd-pinnate leaves and profuse fragrant mentally unlike its parent and must meta- orange-yellow flowers. morphose. 54. True firs. 67. Extensive landed property (especially in 56. The god who fathered the islands and gods the country) retained by the owner for his of Japan with his sister Izanami. own use. 59. The arch of the foot. 69. After a negative statement used to indicate 60. Battle in 401 BC when the Persian King that the next statement is similarly nega- Artaxerxes II defeated his younger brother tive. who tried to usurp the throne. 73. Sacred text of Zoroastrianism. 64. A toxic nonmetallic element related to sul- 76. A loose sleeveless outer garment made fur and tellurium. from aba cloth. 68. Divisible by two. 77. A logarithmic unit of sound intensity equal 70. Not easy. to 10 decibels. 71. Very dark black. 78. (of a nuclear reaction) Occurring with evo- 72. Avatar of Vishnu. lution or releasing of energy. 74. A yearning for something or to do some- 80. (computer science) Memory whose con- thing. tents can be accessed and read but can- 75. A period marked by distinctive character or not be changed. reckoned from a fixed point or event. 81. The part of the nervous system of verte- 79. A state in northwestern United States on brates that controls involuntary actions of the Pacific.

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David Gandy works out 'five times a week' before a shoot avid Gandy works out "five times a week" for two months pri- or to shooting a new campaign. The 36-year-old model - Dwho was announced as the face of Dolce and Gabbana's Light Blue fragrance for 10 years - has revealed prior to stripping down and shooting the commercials, the dark-haired hunk trains almost every day for a solid two months to be in his best shape. Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz about his fitness regime, the catwalk icon - who recently jetted to Mont Blanc to pose for the Autumn/Winter collection - said: "Dolce and Gabbana is out today that's the light blue we've been working for 10 years now, so the concept of that changed cause we did a winter commercial although it's always been in Capri and this time we did it 4,000 meters up on Mont Blanc, so it was quite unusual but it moves the story on. "It was a couple months of quite intense training. I've skied since I was six so the skiing thing was quite natural quite easy, which was good, it was just getting the body back into light blue as usual. "Well I train anyway, obviously, but when you're going into a shoot like that then you train probably a good two months before and go maybe 4 or 5 times a week." And the British hunk has likened his change in lifestyle to the routine of an athlete, because he has to alter his diet plan to include more protein. He added: "With the training you have to change your diet, so a lot more protein. It's almost like you're training like an athlete, so it takes about six weeks to get properly into shape for it for light blue or underwear com- Elizabeth Hurley's mask mercials." Although David has admitted he has been active ever since he was a child, and didn't get into fitness because of his mod- eling career. He explained: "I've done sports since I was young and always trained. People may think I started from when I became a will be sold to charity model, but it was years before. And a lot of it is for my mental state as well as my physical state, it's like I like to exercise wherever I am in the world. An hour in the gym is a great refresh and great to just lizabeth Hurley's Animal Ball mask is set to be sold to charity. The release endorphin in different ways from being on your mobile 51-year-old actress wore a golden Georgia Hardinge Macaw head phone for an hour. I'm not saying you have to go to the gym for six Epiece, accompanied with a stunning blue gown, to the Animal Ball weeks, but when you've got something to build to its quite interest- event in London, which saw a number of dinners take place across the ing." Meanwhile, David - who is the friend of the Jaguar brand - capital last month prior to the ball at Victoria House in London's attended the global reveal event in Los Angeles for the I-PACE, Bloomsbury, and the extravagant Vero - the Animal Ball's social media Jaguar's first all-electric car, which was revealed to guests using pio- partner - will sell the head piece alongside 11 other accessories, which neering virtual reality technology. depict a variety of endangered species, including the gorilla pop mask worn by model Lily Cole, the Ganesha elephant mask sported by Ellie Goulding, Princess Eugenie and Matthew Williamson's self made butter- Lady Gaga's headpiece contained fly mask, as well as Charlotte Tilbury's showstopping peacock mask. The organization will see 100 per cent of the profits be donated to the Elephant Family charity, who protect endangered animals across the globe. Other popular masks for sale from the charity event are the Stripe almost 50,000 Swarovski crystals a Pose Zebra mask by Philip Treacy, the Himalayan monal bird mask, the fashion mogul Jimmy Choo's oaxaca hummingbird piece and the turtle he 30-year-old singer songwriter - ensemble was the most raunchy. The musi- mask by Alice Temperley. And the organization have revealed they are who performed during this year's cian, who donned a stunning Azzedine "thrilled" they are able to give those who couldn't attend the star stud- Tannual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, Alaia sheer lace crop top and trousers set at ded event, to still purchase and feel a part of the occasion by purchasing which took place in the Grand Palais in the end of the lingerie show, has admitted a mask and keeping it as a "momento". Speaking about the fundraising, Paris, France, on Wednesday - adorned five her last outfit made her feel like an "affair". Ruth Powys - who is the CEO of the Elephant Family - said: "Vero has showstopping garments, but the black Alongside a photo of her on Instagram been the perfect social media partner as it's allowed us to communicate cowboy-style hat with beaded detail was wearing the garment, she wrote: "A dress privately with our patrons and ambassadors, as well as publicly with our emblazoned with 47,000 gems. According by @azzedinealaiaofficial worn for #vsfash- supporters via a single app. "We love that Vero gives us the ability to to WWD, the 'Bad Romance' hitmaker ionshow. Exquisite this piece, an affair real- deliver a fundraising first through social media purchasing. We're thrilled recruited the American hat shop Gladys ly. Feels amazing in the City of Love in a to be able to offer those unable to attend this year's ball, the chance to Tamez Millinery and a team of 10 people to dress made with so much of it.(sic)" The buy now and own an exclusive designer memento." create the statement accessory, which took designer also created the gown she wore the creative masterminds 300 hours to on the Pink Carpet ahead of the show, and make. However, this wasn't the first time Gaga was very grateful for his support. the blonde beauty wore a garment from Alongside another image, she wrote: the store, as last month she adorned a "Thank Monsieur ALAIA @azzedinealaiaoffi- white tailored suit, which she paired with a cial for my perfect Pink Carpet #vsfashion- matching hat for the American Music show and Finale dress! I will always be Awards. Gaga had a number of costume grateful for not only your talent and gen- changes during the show, including a erosity, but your simply stunning heart. sequinned jumpsuit, worn with and with- there's only one ALAIA (sic)". out sleeves, as well as teamed with a white leather jacket, and a black and red long dress, which was teamed with her very own angel wings, but has hinted her finale

Kylie Jenner poses with python for 2017 calendar ylie Jenner has posed with a python for her sexy 2017 calendar. The 'Keeping Up with the KKardashians' star teased her social media fol- Kendra Wilkinson lowers with some of the shots from her 'Kylie Jenner 2017' calendar, and not only was she not afraid to flash the flesh for the shoot she was brave enough the left the giant snake lie over her as bared her bountiful butt. A post made on the official Kylie Shop suffers from seasonal Instagram account revealed the photo along with the caption: "KYLIE JENNER 2017 CALENDAR WITH @terryrichardson #December10 (sic)" Kylie, 19, also lived up to her former Snapchat name 'King Kylie' as on her own Instagram account she uploaded an affective disorder image of her wearing a black crown along with the words: "The Official KYLIE JENNER 2017 calendar with endra Wilkinson suffers from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The 31- @terryrichardson launches on KylieJennerShop.com year-old reality TV star has admitted she is currently coping with SAD, December 10th all exclusive terry photos. Check out Kwhich is a specific type of depression that comes and goes according to my snapchat for a preview xoxo ! (sic)" The 2017 cal- the seasons of the year. She shared on Twitter: "I don't know about u guys but I endar will be available to purchase from The Kylie Hardy still hasn't got the feel crazy around the holidays. Moody n s**t. Maybe im like this year round n Shop website from December 10 just in time for don't know tho. "Lack of vitamin D they say ... been gettin that extra D ... those looking for a Christmas gift for their Kylie-lov- tattoo DiCaprio designed for him maybe I should actually take the vitamin tho. (sic)" The symptoms of SAD tend ing family and friends. to be more severe during the winter months and can return in a repetitive pat- tern. The condition can cause sufferers to feel low, lose interest in normal om Hardy still hasn't got the tattoo cal survival story happen. He said: "The nomina- everyday activities and feel lethargic. But Kendra revealed she was considering Leonardo DiCaprio designed for him, tion is for everybody that was in the cold, every- taking vitamin D supplements as a means of making up for the lack of sun dur- Tbecause his handwriting is "really sh***y". one who was in the wet. The film has been picked ing the winter months. She said: "Somehow they trap the sun rays in a pill n The 39-year-old actor lost a bet to the Hollywood for them ultimately. It was a number of things, Leo take it to supplement. I'll never understand. (sic)" In August, meanwhile, legend when he claimed that he wouldn't be called me, because Sean Penn wasn't available. Kendra admitted to suffering from "empty nest syndrome" after her two-year- nominated for an Oscar for his role in 'The The script, the director. "To be part of his team, I old daughter Alijah started school. The blonde beauty - who also has six-year- Revenant' - in which he plays adventurer John would facilitate whatever it is that he needs and old son Hank with her husband Hank Baskett - previously insisted she had no Fitzgerald who betrays Leonardo DiCaprio's fron- it's a pleasure to do that for somebody who has ambitions to have a third child, but revealed she began to feel lonely and tiersman Hugh Glass - and whilst the penalty for got a smorgasbord of options that they've already broody after her daughter started school. Asked about the possibility of hav- losing the bet was to have a tattoo designed by come up with, that they're feeding you and you ing more children, she said: "I said, 'absolutely not,' but now our daughter just DiCaprio, 42, inked onto his skin he is still waiting them. "It's wonderful to watch him (Leonardo) entered pre-school and that second that she went into the pre-school, I got for a "proper" version to be drawn up. Speaking in create and orchestrate himself on screen and also empty nest syndrome already." Kendra - who previously was a live-in girlfriend December's issue of Esquire magazine, Tom said: that carries through the entire ensemble. It's just of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner - and her husband were involved in a much- "I haven't got [the tattoo] yet, because it sucks. lovely to be a team with somebody like that." discussed cheating scandal in 2014, but they have since worked out their dif- "He wrote, in this really sh***y handwriting, 'Leo Meanwhile, DiCaprio picked up his first ever ferences with the help of therapy. But Hank - who was alleged to have cheated knows everything.' "I was like 'OK, I'll get it done Academy Award for his performance as Glass in on his wife with transgender YouTube model Ava Sabrina - was always con- but you have to write it properly.' " Whilst Hardy the film, taking home the prize for Best Actor. vinced he was the right man for Kendra. He previously told Kendra: "'No one didn't pick up the gong for Best Supporting Actor, will understand you and treat you like I do.' "I was like, 'You can go on out - me he previously dedicated his nomination to the and the kids will still be here - so you can make your decision. I'll be here com- production team who made the semi-biographi- fortable, but go play around if you want.'" TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 lifestyle

GOSSIP David Hasselhoff has a Baywatch ringtone avid Hasselhoff uses the 'Baywatch' theme tune as his ringtone. The what ya think @DavidHasselhoff (sic)" Hasselhoff is poised to make a 64-year-old actor starred as Los Angeles County Lifeguard Mitch cameo appearance in the eagerly awaited 'Baywatch' movie, which is set DBuchannon in the iconic TV series - which also starred Pamela for release in 2017. The Hoff's original role is to be played by Dwayne 'The Anderson and Carmen Electra - and he is still proud of his association with Rock' Johnson, but the wrestler-turned-actor is delighted the Hollywood the show by having the distinctive opening credits music on his phone, veteran has accepted a part in the film. Dwayne posted on Instagram earli- according to Boyzone singer Ronan Keating. The Irish pop star recently er this year: "BAYWATCH is the most successful TV show of all time and found himself stood behind Hasselhoff in a queue at an airport in London from the day we announced we were turning it into a movie, 'The Hoff' has and shared the impromptu meeting on Twitter which exposed his ring- been our greatest supporter. Especially once he knew our RATED R movie tone of choice. Keating tweeted: "In the Q at Heathrow and was going to be a combination of AVENGERS meets ANCHORMAN. (sic)" @DavidHasselhoff is in front of you and his phone rings and his ring tone is Johnson also revealed Hasselhoff had been working hard in the gym to Baywatch theme. #legend #Loveit (sic)" Hasselhoff retweeted Keating's ensure he was ready for the movie. He said: "Hoff's a cool dude who's message, before the chart-topping singer claimed he might follow the down to have fun and here's the best part ... He's been training his ass off American's lead by having one of his own hit singles as his ringtone. He and gotten in the best shape he's been in in years! (sic)" posted: "I might have to change my ringtone to "Life is a Rollercoaster" Sean Penn's alleged stalker has been arrested

he unnamed woman was allegedly picked up by released on $150,000 bail. And the unnamed woman isn't police in Malibu last week after she visited the home the only one showing her affection to Sean either, as his Tof the 56-year-old actor twice in two days. TMZ has ex-wife Madonna - who he was married to for four years reported that Sean claims the 51-year-old woman had before their divorce in 1989 - recently confessed she was "tried to contact him about 50 times this year by phone or "still in love" with the 'I Am Sam' actor. Speaking to Sean on email". The website also reports that during the woman's stage at a fundraiser in Malawi, the star said: "I'm still in first visit last week the 'Dead Man Walking' actor was inside love with you. Yes. In fact, I think I love you more now that his residence and contacted the police at the time to file a we're divorced." The 'Like A Virgin' hitmaker also professed report. During the second visit, it was reported that some- her love for the actor at another benefit gala in January. one else called the police and the woman was allegedly The 58-year-old singer said: "I want to say, Sean, that I love arrested for felony stalking. The website claims it is you from the moment that I laid eyes on you and I still love unknown whether or not the actor was at home at the you just the same. I just wish you'd stop smoking so many time of the alleged arrest. The woman is said to have cigarettes." believed she was in a romantic relationship with the 'Mystic River' star. The day after her alleged arrest, she was

Madonna's daughter in igi Hadid gets "choked up" every time she thinks of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. The G21-year-old model - who graced the runway last Gigi gets 'choked up' gymnastics success week in the lingerie giants annual catwalk show, which is set to air on Monday on the American broadcasting adonna's daughter won four medals at a gymnastics channel CBS - has admitted she feels overwhelmed tournament. The 58-year-old singer cheered on 10- with pride and gets tearful when she thinks about her thinking of the Myear-old Mercy as she took part in the event, and the runway appearance and of her fellow models who youngster cleared up by winning a multitude of prizes for her gained their angel wings for the first time. Alongside a efforts. Madonna took to her Instagram account to share a picture of the style icon sporting a pair of black angel snap of her daughter complete with her four medals, adding wings prior to hitting the runway on November 30 in the caption: "Mercy James takes home 4 Medals! (sic)" The Victoria's Secret show Paris, France, which she shared on her Instagram 'Hung Up' hitmaker - who also has kids Lourdes, 20, Rocco, 16, account, she wrote: "I can't look at this photo or think and David, 11 - also posted a picture of Mercy and some of her about all my angelic friends putting their wings on for team-mates standing on a podium celebrating their success the first time without getting choked up with tears of with their hands clasped together while up in the air. She pride. My excitement is too real! Catch us out of our wrote: "Go Mercy James!!! It's all about team Work! (sic)" It's rehearsal clothes TOMORROW night on CBS! @victori- not the first time Madonna has shown off Mercy's gymnastics assecret#vsfs2016 (sic)." And the blonde beauty has talents to the world. In March, the pop star shared an Instagram video of the youngster doing some impressive cart- credited the annual showcase for the fashion house as wheels in New Zealand during some downtime from her the "show of my dreams" because she always feels 'Rebel Heart Tour'. She added the caption: "Mercy flies in New inspired by her fellow models and the creative team Zealand! What a beautiful magical place! Thank you for having behind the show. Speaking previously the star - who is us! (sic)" This comes just days after Rocco took to Instagram to currently dating Zayn Malik - she said: "Forever and admit he is "so glad" he no longer lives with Madonna. Rocco always the show of my dreams. @victoriassecret "If I shared a video of his family - including Madonna, David and could send, through the phone, the energy and emo- Mercy - taking part in the Mannequin Challenge, which tion that filled the breathtaking Grand Palais as the requires the participants to stay completely still while being music started, it would send chills down your spine. I filmed. In the post, which has now been deleted, Madonna will never be able to put into words how much being was seen with food hanging out of her mouth as she froze in this show means to me and how inspired I am by the mid-meal. The video footage was captioned: "So glad I don't people I get to work with. Thank you@ed_razek for live here anymore." believing in me and having me again and for putting so much heart into everything you do.@10magazine @[email protected] and everyone behind the scenes who has put so much time into#VSFS2016, you are so amazing and so appreciat- ed. Can't wait to share this magical show with the Mariah Carey world on December 5th! (sic)." had wedding delay guilt ariah Carey worried about "disappointing" James Packer when she postponed their wedding. The M'Hero' hitmaker and her manager Stella were con- cerned that juggling plans for the nuptials - which were ultimately cancelled as the couple split in October - with her European tour were too stressful, so felt it for the best Olly Murs to delay the ceremony until Mariah's professional commit- ments were fulfilled. Stella asked: "I feel like you'll be put- ting your professional life before your personal life and it makes me feel bad but dare I say, do you postpone the worries he'll wedding?" Mariah admitted: "It is slightly overwhelming because we are pretty much putting together this entire tour in two weeks. You know...there's a lot to think about." always be single Later in the opening episode of the 46-year-old star's new lly Murs is worried he'll never meet the "right" reality show, 'Mariah's World', Mariah said: "I just...I don't...I woman. The 32-year-old singer - who split with don't know because he keeps asking what we're doing Ohis ex-girlfriend Francesca Thomas, 27, in 2015 with the dates and when he asks...I don't want to disap- after three years - has revealed that his deepest fear is point him and I feel really bad. "And so now I'm sitting here he'll never settle down and get married and have chil- going, 'How do I even do this?' " Stella reassured her client dren. He shared: "What's my deepest fear? Personally, that the Australian billionaire loves her "so much" and is never meeting the right person, getting married and always "supportive" of her decisions, prompting Mariah to having kids. "I'm sure I could get married and have kids say: "OK, maybe we do the tour and then figure it out after- but I hope it's with the right person - that's my only fear. wards and do it right. You know it's not an easy call to Obviously, there are much bigger things to be fearful of make. "This is a hard decision to make, I'm not sitting in the world." The 'You Don't Know Love' hitmaker has around like, 'Oh just blow off the wedding.' I'm sitting here begun to use different social media platforms to try and going, 'How am I supposed to fulfill my professional obli- find potential dates as he thinks it's an "easy" way to gations and not disappoint James?'" Mariah then called meet ladies. Speaking to the Metro newspaper, he said: James to break the news, and later admitted: "I feel bad "I've been on a few dates. You've got Twitter, Instagram, because I know I've disappointed James by postponing all these different social platforms. I'm not saying I need the wedding. But what I need to focus on right now is this them to meet girls but it's easy to meet different peo- tour." But it wasn't just because of the tour that Stella want- Little Mix 'in talks' for tell-all documentary ple." The pop star also revealed that he wasn't putting up "any barriers" in the search for a new lover and ed the 'Fantasy' hitmaker to delay the wedding, as she also would be happy to date another celebrity or a regular had concerns about the pre-nuptial agreement the busi- ittle Mix are "in talks" for a documentary about their She told the publication: "Maybe we are saying this now girl. He added: "I always felt like nah, I'd rather date a nessman had had drawn up. She admitted: "I'm actually lives. The 'Shout Out to My Ex' hitmakers - comprised but when it comes to it and the camera is being rammed in normal a girl, which I did. But you never know in this relieved that Mariah wants to postpone her wedding Lof Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Jade Thirlwall, and our faces we will be like, 'Leave us alone'. "And the drama. job whoever you meet along the way. If you connect because I've been dealing with this pre-nup and it's defi- Leigh-Anne Pinnock - are set to tell all in the new television There is always drama in our lives. "Honestly we actually with someone who happens to be doing the same job nitely not the most romantic thing I've read I'll tell you that. show, which aims to detail their "personalities" and give don't ever get it on camera, do we? So that will be good for as you, that's amazing. It could be anyone, a random "So I feel like we should meet our professional obligations fans an insight into their lives outside of the music indus- people to see that." The documentary is expected to be girl walking down the street. I wouldn't put a barrier first before jumping into any personal commitments at this try. Jesy, 25, told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "We are in filmed in fly-on-the-wall style, meaning the cameras will be up." Olly's comments follow on from his previous admis- moment." After the couple split, it was revealed the docu- talks at the moment. We really want to do a documentary present in the room whilst the girls talk as they normally sion that he isn't a fan of casual relationships or one ment included clauses that James would not pay for as we feel people do not know much about us. "They know would. Documentary bosses are hoping this will help lift night stands. He said: "People would suspect that clothes for Mariah and her ex-husband Nick Cannon's five- our songs and have seen us perform but they don't know the lid on Jesy's recent claimed there was "no going back" because I'm a pop star I'd be sleeping with different year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe, any gift worth over our personalities, so we would love to do a documentary. for the pair. An insider said previously: "It's over as far as girls every week but that's not the kind of person I am. $250,000 had to be accompanied by a note stating it was a "We want to get someone to follow us around on this Jesy's concerned and there's no going back. The wedding I'm no slapper! "Of course, when I was younger and not present or the giver retained ownership, and the investor whole tour for a whole year." But Leigh-Anne, also 25, is is off and her engagement ring won't be going back on. interested in a serious relationship, I had a lot of fun but had to approve the 'One Sweet Day' singer's requests to concerned they won't enjoy having cameras following Jesy's so busy with her career and she's throwing herself I'm not that kind of person now." use a private jet for her own use. them everywhere they go, but admits it "will be good" for into work." fans to get a first hand look at the "drama" in their lives. lifestyle TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016

MUSIC & MOVIES Bob Dylan sends speech for Nobel ceremony usic icon Bob Dylan won't be at the Nobel prize cere- in a letter on November 16 that he would not attend the cere- "Absolutely. If it's at all possible." mony this week to accept his award, but he has sent mony because he had "pre-existing commitments", in an Academy member Swedish writer Per Wastberg accused Malong a speech to be read aloud, the Nobel founda- announcement that did not come as a surprise to observers. Dylan of being "impolite and arrogant", and said it was tion said yesterday. The 75-year-old, whose lyrics have influ- Several other prize winners have skipped the Nobel ceremony "unprecedented" that the academy did not know if Dylan enced generations of fans, has had a subdued response to the in the past for various reasons-Doris Lessing, who was too old; intended to pick up his award. But the first songwriter to win honor, remaining silent for weeks following the news in Harold Pinter, because he was hospitalized, and Elfriede the prestigious award in literature is expected to come to October he had won the prize for literature. "This year's Jelinek, who has social phobia. Stockholm early next year. Nobel laureates are honored every Laureate in Literature, Bob Dylan, will not be participating in Dylan did not say a word about his prize on the day it was year on December 10 -- the anniversary of the death of prize's the Nobel Week but he has provided a speech which will be announced, October 13, when he was performing in Las founder Alfred Nobel, a Swedish industrialist, inventor and read at the banquet," the foundation said in a statement. Vegas. The writer of "Blowin' In The Wind", "Like A Rolling philanthropist. The value of the prestigious award this year Sending along the speech does not exempt the American Stone", and "Mr Tambourine Man" confined himself to his amounts to 8 million kronor ($870,000). — AFP songwriter from holding a lecture at a place and a type of his songs. The Swedish Academy said it respected Dylan's deci- choosing, the only requirement by the Nobel foundation. sion, but that it was "unusual" for a Nobel laureate not to In this file photo, Bob Dylan accepts the Rock legend Patti Smith will perform a version of Dylan's "A come to Stockholm to accept the award in person. Asked on 2015 MusiCares Person of the Year award Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall" at the ceremony on December 10 in October 28 by Britain's Daily Telegraph newspaper if he would at the 2015 MusiCares Person of the Year Stockholm, which is the same day as the banquet. Dylan said attend the Nobel prize winners' banquet, Dylan said: show in Los Angeles. —AP

Members of the band Kings of Leon, from left, Matthew Followill, Caleb Followill, Nathan Kennedy Center Honoree Timothy Schmit, center, of the Eagles Kennedy Center Honoree Joe Walsh, third from left, of the Eagles Followill and Jared Followill arrive at the State Department for the Kennedy Center Honors arrives with his family, from left, Ben Schmit, Jeddrah Leiterding, arrives with from left, Christian Quilici, Lucy Walsh, Marjorie Bach, gala dinner. Owen Schmit, and Jean Schmit at the State Department for the Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach. Kennedy Center Honors gala dinner on Saturday. Bittersweet gala honors Pacino, Eagles, Taylor

l Pacino, The Eagles, James Taylor, gospel ty deposit" back. Founding member Glenn Frey sang at Kennedy's inauguration. Argerich, 75, is and blues singer Mavis Staples and died in January, and his prior illness caused The widely considered one of the world's best, if AArgentine pianist Martha Argerich were Eagles to postpone their awards last year. So Don reclusive, living pianists. celebrated Sunday for their lifetime achievements Henley, Timothy Schmit and Joe Walsh received For nearly two decades, she largely shunned at the last major arts gala attended by President the medallions and rainbow-colored ribbons, as solo performances, playing almost exclusively Barack Obama and his wife Michelle. It was a bit- did Frey's widow Cindy over the weekend. Band with orchestras and chamber ensembles, until a tersweet moment, with Obama making one of his manager Irving Azoff couldn't hold back tears as sold-out recital at Carnegie Hall in New York in final goodbyes to celebrated artists as president. he raised a glass to Frey during Saturday's State 2000. "I was surprised. I didn't think I was enti- The first couple received a long standing ovation Department reception. "For our Eagles family, tled," Argerich, who is famously wary of publicity, as they entered the Opera House of the Kennedy 2016 couldn't have had a harder beginning or a said of learning she had won the award. Academy Center, a monument to the late president John F more appropriate ending," he said. Award nominee Don Cheadle hailed Pacino's Kennedy. As he kicked off the evening, host Grammy Award-winner Juanes gave a stun- humility despite a long and storied career that Stephen Colbert said America was lucky to have a ning performance of "Hotel California" with gui- has seen him perform in some 100 films and "passionate, intelligent and dignified" president. That brought applause and by far the longest standing ovation from the sold-out crowd in the Opera House, paneled in dark red woven fabric under a massive Lobmeyr crystal chandelier gift- ed by Austria. Colbert then joked: "Sir, I don't know why you stood up. I was talking about Michelle." "This is a joyous day. It's the best Christmas present!" Staples told AFP on the red carpet about receiving what is considered the nation's highest honor for lifetime achievements in the performing arts. At 77, Staples lives up to the maxim that age is only a number. "People ask President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive for a reception to me, 'Mavis, when are you going to retire?' Retire honor recipients of the 2016 Kennedy Center Honors in the East Room of the White for what? I love what I'm doing and I intend to House in Washington. sing until I can't sing no more, forever," she said. Aretha Franklin, Sean Penn, Kevin Spacey and Ringo Starr were among a series of surprise A-lis- ters-the awardees are notoriously kept in the black about who will pay tribute to them prior to the event-who serenaded and hailed the legacy of the award recipients. Virtuoso Israeli-American violinist Itzhak Perlman, now wheelchair-bound, and 29-year-old Chinese pianist Yuja Wang played on the huge stage in honor of Argerich, with Perlman saying he felt lucky to have been alive during her time. Teresa Heinz Kerry, front row, from left, Kennedy Center Honorees Al Pacino, Mavis Staples, Martha Argerich, James Taylor, and Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter; rear row, from Obamas celebrated left, Secretary of State John Kerry, Kennedy Center Honorees Joe Walsh, Don Henley, and At an earlier reception at the White House, Timothy Schmit, and David Rubinstein are photographed following the State Department for Obama called the awards "one of the perks of the the Kennedy Center Honors gala dinner, Saturday in Washington. — AP photos job that I will miss." Kennedy Center chairman David Rubenstein thanked the Obamas, who tarist Steve Vai, who spoke of the "surreal" experi- plays, including "The Godfather," "Scarface, "Sea have hosted a reception for the honorees and ence of playing the piece's famed guitar riff in of Love," "Heat" and "Scent of a Woman." Kevin attended the gala for eight years, and offered front of the musicians. Garth Brooks, Sheryl Crow Spacey said Pacino "immerses us in his characters them a "golden ticket" for free admission to any and Darius Rucker played some of Taylor's best so we can experience the humanness in monsters event at the national arts center. But there's a hits, including "Carolina in my Mind" and "Sweet and the monstrosities in humans."— AFP catch. "Parking is extra," he quipped. Obama jok- Baby James." Taylor, 68, performed "America the ingly asked Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh, a notorious Beautiful" at Obama's second inauguration in President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, with recipient of the 2016 troublemaker, not to trash the White House January 2013, while Staples, who like none other Kennedy Center Honor award blues singer Mavis Staples, applaud during the because he is leaving soon and wants his "securi- provided the music of the civil rights movement, Kennedy Center Honors gala.

Disney touts French-speaking African market with 'Moana' he Walt Disney Company is set to expand its footprint releases in French-speaking Africa (spanning Abidjan, Ivory across French-speaking Africa. The company is hosting Coast, Gabon Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia), anticipat- Tthe screening of "Moana" - dubbed in Arabic — at the ing the growth of the theatrical landscape. France's largest cine- Marrakech Film Festival today. "Moana" marks the first Disney ma circuit, the Gaumont-Pathe theater chain, is expected to movie to be shown at the festival and the first Disney film to be launch in the region next year. dubbed in Arabic in the Magrehb, which includes Morocco, Just last week, The Walt Disney Company inked a multi-deal Tunisia and Algeria. Disney has traditionally limited Arabic dub- with Canal Plus to distribute its films and TV series (from Marvel bing to Middle-Eastern countries. Audiences in former French Studios, Disney Pixar, Lucas Film and Studio Ghibli) on Canal colonies - Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria — only had access to Plus channels in Africa and well as to distribute Disney's four Disney movies dubbed in French up until now, even though channels, in exclusivity. Disney also just sold first-run rights to Arabic is increasingly considered the primary spoken language. the ABC Studios-produced hit show "Black-ish" to Afrostream, The move is part of Disney's strategic push into French- the subscription-based VOD service dedicated to African- speaking Africa, a market boasting a fast-growing middle-class American, African and Caribbean films. — Reuters and young consumers who often have a taste for Hollywood This image released by Disney shows characters Maui, voiced by Dwayne Johnson, right, and Moana, voiced by Auliíi films as well as family entertainment and merchandising. Within Cravalho, in a scene from the animated film, ‘Moana.’ — AP the next year, Disney will aim at expanding the scope of its lifestyle TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016

FEATURES Russian film sparks uproar by glorifying Soviet WWII 'myth'

n a controversial new Russian film, 28 Soviet edging that "possibly there weren't 28 of them soldiers facing sure death singlehandedly (and) possibly they didn't all die." Idefend the frontline outside Moscow against "The fact that they carried out a feat of an onslaught of Nazi tanks in 1941. "Everything's courage and endurance, that should not be clear here-the enemy is over there, and Moscow under any doubt," he said. "Leave history to the is back there," says one soldier in the film "The historians." Producer and scenarist Andrei Panfilov 28." But the events are far from clear cut Shalopa agreed, saying that "in reality, there's and the film about a legendary unit of soldiers no doubt that it happened." He blamed what written into the pantheon of national heroism he called "attempts to debunk national has sparked an angry debate. A top historian achievements that started back in the 1990s." says the derring-do depicted in the film-which Putin, who created a commission tasked with received generous state funding and is playing in preventing the "distortion of Russian history" more than 1,000 theatres across the country-was and was one of the first to view the film, has in fact concocted by Soviet propagandists. condemned what he calls the "falsification of Culture Minister Vladimir Medinsky has history" by those challenging it. launched a scathing attack on doubters. "They It is the latest in a series of patriotic war are trying to knock away the foundations of our films made with state funding and aimed at faith in things that are absolutely set in stone youth audiences. Last year, the film "Battle for and holy," Medinsky said on television. "Even if Sevastopol" about a female sniper earned $7 this story was invented from start to finish... this million (6.6 million euros) in cinemas, accord- is a holy legend, which is simply untouchable. ing to the Exhibitors' Bulletin trade journal. And people who do this are the scum of the "Stalingrad," a special-effects-heavy drama earth," he told journalists, according to RIA about the long-running eponymous WWII bat- Novosti news agency. The film recounts the story tle, also earned more than $25 million in 2015. of the outgunned and outmanned Panfilov rifle At a recent showing of the Panfilov 28 film in division, which was defending Moscow's western Moscow, the audience applauded at the end, front. According to the official version, after suf- some in tears. "We all remember this and we fering heavy losses, only 28 soldiers were left to A security staff member walks past posters promoting the new Russian film "The Panfilov 28" in a Producer and scenarist Andrei Shalopa poses are proud, even the young generation," said 27- fight with no possibility of getting reinforce- cinema in Moscow. — AFP photos for photographers during a preview of the new year-old Ksenia. The film made 154 million ments, knowing they would die. The 28 were col- Russian film "The Panfilov 28" in a cinema in rubles ($2.4 million) in its first weekend. lectively endowed with the title Hero of the Moscow. Unusually for a Russian film, the makers used Soviet Union. online crowdfunding to get some of their initial the Nazis, but kept the report top secret. There story. Another historian, Andrei Isayev, who has style painting promoting the film. Vladislav financing. This contributed some $536,000 - or 'Made up heroes' was indeed fighting and more than 100 died, but written numerous books on World War II, told Kononov, the executive chief of the Russian a fifth of the budget, Shalopa said, and the The head of Russia's State Archive, historian the story of the 28 comes only from an army Lenta.ru news site that the official account has Military History Society, who attended the donors are all listed on the credits. — AFP Sergei Mironenko, was one of those who spoke newspaper article, Mironenko told Kommersant "no basis." Moscow still has a street named after event, said he had little time for sceptics. The out as the film was being shot last year. He post- daily. "The problem with the Soviet regime was these soldiers. society-founded by President Vladimir Putin ed a Soviet military prosecutor's report from that made up heroes were a lot more important and chaired by Medinsky helped with research 1948 that called the story "invented." The Soviets than real ones," he said. Mironenko, who had 'Moral guide' for the film and is now helping promote it. launched a probe after noticing that five of the been in his post since 1992, left it for a less senior In central Moscow, wartime songs boom Kononov calls the incident a "legend" and a 28 were still alive and one had surrendered to role shortly after he cast doubt on the Panfilov from speakers at the opening of a street art- "moral guide" for generations, while acknowl- BBC Earth Film 'Last Tango in Paris' rape scene series to get revelation sparks outrage

China releases ast Tango in Paris" is making headlines again 44 tor planned her attack." Filmmaker Ava DuVernay called it our medium length movies from BBC Earth are to years after the controversial film came out. A recent- "inexcusable." "As a director, I can barely fathom this. As a get non-commercial theatrical release in China. "Lly unearthed video interview with Italian director woman, I am horrified, disgusted and enraged by it," "Tiny Giants," "Wild Africa," "Earthflight" and Bernardo Bertolucci from 2013 has renewed interest, and out- DuVernay wrote.—AP F rage, over what happened to actress Maria Schneider on set "Incredible Predators" will have distribution on a network of giant screens at science and technology museums during the infamous butter rape scene. Bertolucci said that from January. The move follows a deal between BBC neither he nor Marlon Brando told Schneider of their plans to Worldwide and Orient International Holding Shanghai use the stick of butter during the simulated rape scene - a Foreign Trade Co and Wuhan DDMC Culture Co. Each film concept they came up with the morning of the shoot - is 40 minutes long and will enjoy runs of between six because he wanted her to react "as a girl not as an actress." He months and a year in mainland Chinese cities including wanted her, he said, to feel "the rage and the humiliation." Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Shenyang and Schneider, who died in 2011 at age 58 after a lengthy ill- Hefei, as well as in Hong Kong. ness, spoke a number of times about the scene between her, "Visitors to science and technology museums all over then aged 19, and Marlon Brando, then 48, even saying in a China will have access to the four BBC Earth films that 2007 Daily Mail interview that she "felt a little raped" by her will allow viewers to envelop themselves in the larger co-star and director. "They only told me about it before we than life, immersive experience of the 2D Dome and 3D had to film the scene, and I was so angry," Schneider said. "I giant screen formats," said Kelvin Yau, BBC Worldwide's should have called my agent or had my lawyer come to the GM, Greater China. "Earthflight" shows some of the set because you can't force someone to do something that world's greatest natural spectacles from a bird's-eye isn't in the script. But at the time, I didn't know that." view. "Wild Africa," narrated by Helena Bonham Carter, But despite Schneider's past comments, the video inter- discovers how water shapes all life. "Incredible view with Bertolucci struck a chord this weekend as it circu- A seasoned film critic eyes TV Predators" delves into the interactions between preda- lated on social media that the director was admitting that the In this file photo, director Bernardo Bertolucci poses for tors and their prey. — Reuters scene was non-consensual. Actress Jessica Chastain wrote on photographers during a photo call at the Rome Film festi- in 'Television: A Biography' Twitter that she felt "sick" over the revelation that "the direc- val in Rome. — AP

t 75, David Thomson is the sultan of cinema criticism. British-born but long based in America, he is the author of Anearly two dozen film-related books including "Moments Marrakech Film Festival remembers Iranian master Abbas Kiarostami that Made the Movies," "'Have You Seen...?': A Personal Introduction to 1,000 Films" and "The New Biographical ranian master Abbas Kiarostami, who The speech drew a long ovation and was Dictionary of Film." Now Thomson has switched his gaze, and his passed earlier this year, was celebrated followed by the screening of Kiarostami's analysis, to the TV medium. In "Television: A Biography" (Thames I at Marrakech Film Festival during a black-and-white wordless short film "Take Me & Hudson, $34.95), he focuses on TV from its individual genres to moving hommage hosted by his son, Home," which he lensed in Southern Italy. its broad social impact during the past 70 years. As ever, his writ- Ahmad Kiarostami, on Saturday evening. Kiarostami headed Marrakech Film Festival's ing is bright, puckish and reader-friendly. At 400 pages, the book Speaking about his father's uncompromis- jury in 2009 and returned last year to deliver a is a bit weighty, but not the prose. But what made Thomson, who ing love of life, Kiarostami told Marrakech master class. Credited for giving Iranian cine- had never before put his take on TV between covers, decide to audiences that someone once asked his ma an international profile and paving the change channels? During a recent interview, he explained. "I was dad what he would choose between living way for other filmmakers in Iran and else- at a point where I felt that the movies were not really going any- without his work or his work existing where with his poetry-filled, singular movies, where very exciting, and that if you were looking for the best without him. "He said he'd choose his own Kiarostami died at age 76 in July. Although American movies, you probably needed to look at television. 'The existence over his films. That's how much the media attributed Kiarostami's death to a Wire,' 'The Sopranos,' 'Breaking Bad' - they were so much more he loved his life," said Ahmad Kiarostami. cancer, the director's closed ones said he died ambitious than anything made for theaters. So I began to devel- "Now he's gone but he is with us with of a stroke, four months after getting a sur- op an historical perspective on TV that I had had on the movies his films, his photography, his poetry, and gery at a Tehran hospital. At the time of his for a long time. I'm much more interested now in thinking about hundreds of people he has trained in his death, Kiarostami was developing "24 and writing about TV than the movies." master classes all around the world, and I Frames," an experimental film based on 24 see all these different events and tributes four-and-a-half minute films that he had been A viewer's book around the world, and all of you are here, directing over the last three years. — Reuters "You may have watched a lot of TV but never thought system- as a continuation of his presence," said atically about it. I wanted to do a book which would give you a the director's son. "When he came, he sense that the totality of the medium had been addressed. Not came, when he was there, he was there, covered, but addressed. And if you have never watched televi- when he left, he was there,'" said Ahmad French director Jan Kounen (center-left) presents a lifetime achievement award to sion, after you read this book I think you can say, 'I understand Kiarostami, reading one of his father's Japanese director Shinya Asuka Tsukamoto (center-right) during the 16th Marrakech what television is.'" poems. International Film Festival in Marrakesh, Morocco. — AFP photos A different creature "Our relationship with TV is different than with almost any medium we've had before. It's all well and good for something on TV to be so riveting that you don't want to miss a moment. But when you tune in to watch one show, you may end up just watching TV overall. There's such a lot on television that is sort of tidal - it just washes in and out, over you. You turn it on like you would turn on a light, and you may be doing other things. But even if you're not watching, it enters into you in ambient ways."

Short list Thomson, film's consummate list-maker, shared "off the top of my head" a few pick TV hits: "Monty Python's Flying Circus" ... the BBC version of "The Singing Detective" ... live coverage of the funeral of President John F. Kennedy ... "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" ... "a couple of episodes of 'All in the Family' where Edith is just sublime" ... the ESPN documentary series "O.J.: Made in America," which he calls "a major work" ... and, of course, "Breaking Bad." "But this time tomorrow," he cautions, "I would revise the whole list."

TV president "With Donald Trump in the White House, I think we're going to get more of the same as with the campaign: His administration will have to be judged as an ongoing TV show. He is a television person, so I think it's going to be a presidency of shows and moments. My instinct is, in terms of policy, he's doing to be dreadfully disappointing to his supporters. But on TV, I think it's going to be amazing - until it becomes grotesque."—AP Katia Toledano and Sidney Toledano Laetitia Bleger and Christophe Guillaume Mathilde Meyer and Marisa Berenson Bob Dylan sends speech for Nobel ceremony

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A model named feebee poses as part of art installation ‘Narcissism : Dazzle room’ made by artist Shigeki Matsuyama at rooms33 fashion and design exhibition in Tokyo on Sept 14, 2016. Matsuyama’s installation featured a strong contrast of black and white, which he learned from dazzle camouflage used mainly in World War I. — AP Cyprus minority sees chance to save ancient language n a village in northern Cyprus, a community stay in the village despite living outside the school in Kormakitis, "we have started losing our struggling to save its ancient language has seen Turkish-controlled part of the island, young language," Foradari said. "We are used to speaking Ia glimmer of hope in intensified efforts to reuni- Maronites have attended Sanna classes at a sum- Greek." A few hundred, mostly elderly, residents fy the divided island. Kormakitis was once the hub mer camp there every August since 2008. In sun- remained in the village after 1974, using Sanna in of Cyprus's Maronite minority, descendants of baked sandstone chapels and whitewashed bun- their daily life and helping out with the summer Syrian and Lebanese Christians who spoke Sanna, a galows around the small main square, around 100 camp. But of nearly 5,000 Maronites living across unique dialect of Arabic influenced by the Aramaic children aged five to 17 took part in this year's the island today, only around 1,000 speak Sanna. spoken by Jesus. The language is now severely camp. They learnt basics from the alphabet-codi- Some of them see the peace talks as the best hope Maronites attend a mass at the St George chapel near the village of Kormakitis in the in years for reviving their language. Turkish-controlled northern part of Cyprus. For Yiannakis Mousas, the community's repre- sentative to the parliament, only a solution to the Cyprus dispute can save Sanna. "Only through the return of the Maronite people, of their property, of their schools, of their churches, only in this way do we have a good chance to revive the language," he told AFP.

'A new beginning' Since 1974, Mousas and many other Maronites have been based in Nicosia, the island's divided capital. They have a modern church and a small social club named after Kormakitis, where they sip coffee a few hundred yards from the UN buffer A maronite woman attends a mass at the St A picture shows an Aramaic language course in zone that splits the old town. Mousas said reunify- George chapel near the village of Kormakitis in the Cypriot capital Nicosia. ing the island would encourage young Maronites the Turkish-controlled northern part of Cyprus. to move to their villages, where they would hear Sanna spoken daily, encouraging them to adopt it endangered, according to UNESCO. Uprooted by fied for the first time only a few years ago-to songs, again. "Once the Maronites are resettled to their Maronite Archbishop of Cyprus Joseph Soueif leads a mass at the St George chapel in the the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, many vocabulary and grammar. villages, there will be a new beginning," he said. village of Kormakitis in the Turkish-controlled northern part of Cyprus. Maronites assimilated into Greek Cypriot commu- But the latest talks produced no concrete nities where they sought shelter. 'Losing our language' results, and the memory of previous, failed negoti- They have seen fresh hope in recent months as Making up less than one percent of the island's ations looms over ongoing efforts to reach a solu- the Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders intensified population, Maronites are a branch of the Catholic tion. The community is teaching Sanna as usual, their efforts to reunite the island. Talks in church and have been in Cyprus since the eighth with classes at Nicosia's Maronite primary school Switzerland ended on November 21 with no break- century. Like many of the volunteers at the school, and more summer camps planned. "We have to through, but the leaders have since agreed to Foradari grew up in Kormakitis, the largest of the create projects like this camp where we combine resume negotiations and are due to meet again in island's four Maronite villages and the last where learning the language with entertainment," said Geneva in January. The Maronites hope a deal Sanna was spoken. But when she was 16, Turkey Antonis Skoullos, an IT expert in his 40s who helps could eventually encourage the community to occupied the northern third of Cyprus after an organize the Kormakitis language school. He rec- return to live in northern Cyprus. That could help Athens-backed coup in the capital Nicosia. She and ognized the need to make Sanna appealing to revive Sanna, which is in decline despite years of most of the community fled to the south, leaving young people who had no memory of living in classes, the efforts of NGOs and an annual summer their homes behind. Kormakitis. But nostalgic for the village he fled as a school in the village. They established Maronite churches in their young boy, he admitted his motivation to revive "The problem is that because we have lost our new communities, with parts of services still given the language was more personal than practical. village it's very difficult to keep our language," in the ancient Semitic language of Syriac -- like "Behind this language are my memories and my teacher Katy Foradari said, taking a break from their more numerous counterparts in Syria and feelings," he said. — AFP teaching Sanna under the vaulted ceiling of an Lebanon. But Sanna did not weather the displace- A picture shows an Aramaic language course on November, 4, 2016 in the Cypriot capital 18th century church in Kormakitis. Able to visit and ment well. Because Maronite children do not go to Nicosia. — AFP photos

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