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Japan-N. Korea Japan is stepping up P3 patrols and urging support of Sulu Sou local authorities and fishermen to be on the alert after several boats thought to be from North Korea, some carrying dead bodies, ap photo were found on its northern coast. More on p13 Pope demands rights Indonesia Rain- triggered landslides and floods have killed 11 for all in Myanmar, villagers on Indonesia’s main island of Java, an official said yesterday. omits ‘Rohingya’ P12 Australia Police have arrested a man accused of planning a mass shooting for New Year’s Eve in a crowded Melbourne square. Ali Ali, a 20-year-old Australian- born citizen with Somali parents, was trying to obtain an automatic rifle to attack the downtown Federation Square in Australia’s second- largest city. ap photo

Bangladesh’s High Court has upheld a verdict by a trial court sentencing 139 border guards to death for their actions in a 2009 mutiny in which 74 people, including 57 military commanders, were killed.

Egypt Authorities say security forces have killed at least 14 Islamic militants in Sinai and an adjacent Suez Canal province following the massacre at a village mosque in the northern part of the peninsula last week that killed 305 people.

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President of the Institute of European Studies of Macau ‘If Macau turns only to mainland China, it will lose many opportunities’

Renato Marques its people and economy a much [more] sustainable future.” he need for Macau to conti- According to the expert on Ma- nue to relate to and negotiate cau-EU relations, long ago (in

T marques renato directly with the outside world is a 1993) Macau was granted a status question of stability and sustaina- that allows the region to establish, bility for the future of the region, by its own initiative, relations with according to the president of the foreign countries and internatio- Institute of European Studies of nal organizations. Macau. José Sales Marques was These relations, that he clearly speaking during a conference tit- stated to be “external relations” led “60 Years after the Treaties of and not “foreigner relations,” are Rome: What is the Future for the clearly written in the Macau Basic European Union?” taking place at Law, he said. They state Macau the University of Macau. The event is allowed to give itself a leading broadly addressed the different role to represent China in the es- aspects of relations between China tablishment of relations and com- and the European Union (EU). munication channels to the Por- Speaking at a session titled “Ma- tuguese-speaking countries under cau-EU Relations for a New Era,” Forum Macau. Sales Marques said, “According to Sales Marques fears that the cur- Macau history, Macau was always rent developments and priorities more prosperous when it had one established by the Central Gover- hand into mainland China and nment that attribute several roles another in the outside world,” to the region might lead people in adding, “If Macau turns only to the wrong path due to policies and José Sales Marques mainland China it will lose many measures being extremely focu- opportunities to engage itself in sed on mainland China which will a much wider context and give have consequent effects between the relations with others, in parti- mic relations and Trade” and the center – means [one] center for cular the European Union. “Legal system,” taking note of the tourism and leisure, that’s what an index to account degree of Regarding the relations between historical background and roots of we have now; one platform – is the Macau and the EU, Sales Marques Macau’s legal system being based platform between China and Por- ‘mainlanderization’ also mentioned that Macau is pro- on the Portuguese and European tuguese-speaking countries; and bably, “the only region of the world models. one base – and that’s the base for JAVIER WRANA, a scholar EU and the “non-conceptual idea” that has a dramatically unbalan- Questioned on the current im- cultural dialogue between Macau, from the University Rey Juan of “mainlanderization” of the SAR ced commercial trade balance in portance of the EU for Macau and China and other cultures so [the] Carlos in Spain, had the idea to that could jeopardize the role of which the European Union has a possible consequences related to EU is not a priority for Macau and create an index that could account Hong Kong as a “Global City.” significant surplus due to the large the Brexit, Sales Marques said, I think we need to come to this for the degree of “mainlanderi- After the presentations, Wrana quantity of imports from the EU, “Frankly speaking, I don’t think conclusion very clearly and those zation” in Macau. The idea came launched the challenge, saying by the region, namely of luxury Macau will gain too much from who live here would understand as a reply to a talk by Kenneth that he was available “to create an Chan, a speaker from Hong Kong index to study precisely the evo- goods,” a fact that results directly Brexit; Hong Kong is too impor- what I’m saying.” Baptist University. During his talk, lution of what can be considered from its economic development. tant [on what matters to the re- Also addressing topics on the re- Wrana proposed an index to sta- ‘mainlanderization’ on both the Regarding the latest develop- lations with UK], this is the first lations of China and the EU were tistically quantify the “Evolution Macau and Hong Kong regions,” ments in these relations, Sales reason,” he said. “The other reason Francis Snyder and Ni Lili, from of relative weight in global terms and subsequently launched such Marques says that currently there is regarding the priorities settled Peking University and Shenzhen of the EU versus China,” while a challenge to both the University are only two areas in which coo- for Macau that are very clear and Graduate School, Javier Wrana, Chan addressed the relations of of Macau and Hong Kong Baptist peration and exchange between written down on the Greater Bay from the University Rey Juan Carlos the neighboring region with the University. Macau and the EU are happening, area,” concluding, “there are three in Spain and Kenneth Chan, from specifically in the fields of “Econo- points [to focus on]: first – one Hong Kong Baptist University.

Conference closes the EU Academic Program at UM rganized by the of Law of the UM, was continuation of studies world,” Castro said, ad- To address topics on the OEuropean Union the last big event of the about the EU, the Asso- ding, “the EU is a leader EU is particularly impor- Academic Program - EUAP-M program. ciate Professor from the in some fields, such as tant in Macau, Castro said, Macao (EUAP-M) of The program that now Faculty of Law and one climate change [approa- “due to the roots of the law the University of Macau closes was introduced of the main organizers of ches] and in other aspec- and in terms of its values marques renato (UM), the conference with the hope of contri- the event, Paulo Canelas ts an important strategic and juridical culture.” “60 Years after the Trea- buting to a better know- de Castro, told the Times. partner of the world that In terms of outcomes, ties of Rome: What is the ledge of the EU in the “These [events] are im- [is] dominated by the Castro noted that the pro- Future for the European context of Macau and of portant as the EU is one global agenda [of coun- gram will work as a “tonic Union?”, held for the last China and aiming to be of the main actors of tries like] the US, Russia for future relations; that’s two days at the Faculty a spring-board for the the currently globalized and China.” our hope and our goal.” Paulo Canelas de Castro

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Local orchestra to present two New Macau to hold Sunday concerts this week

The Macao Orchestra is slated to present meeting in support of Sou two concerts this Friday and Saturday at two cultural venues, performing pieces featuring a string ensemble with ew Macau Association process against Sou, but a refined and meticulous technique. is planning to hold a rather show support for the N The concert “Music in the Tap Seac meeting on Sunday evening lawmaker. Gallery” will be held on December 1 at at the Rotunda de Carlos da New Macau has denounced 6:30 p.m. at Tap Seac Gallery, and the renato marques renato Maia in order to express so- the investigation into Sou, concert “World Heritage Imagery” at the lidarity with lawmaker Sulu claiming that it is politically Oriental Foundation for the first time Sou who is currently facing motivated. They have also on December 2 at 4 p.m. According to a the possibility of suspen- downplayed the seriousness statement issued by the Cultural Affairs sion over an incident during of the accusation against Bureau, the concert’s program features a demonstration last year. him and argued that his role Haydn’s Divertimento in D Major and Macau’s youngest in the protest should not af- Boccherini’s Six Duets for two Violins in lawmaker is facing the sus- fect his duties as a directly G Major, among others. pension after a case surfa- elected lawmaker. ced earlier this month da- Secretary for Security ting back to a 2016 demons- Wong Sio Chak denied that Panda Pavilion to tration, where he is accu- authorities were targeting sed of walking on the road Sou and said that there are expand (instead of the sidewalk) 13 other cases dating from without permission from 2014 that are currently on- The Macao Giant Panda Pavilion will authorities. He now stands going. be expanded, according to Leong Kun Fong, member of the Administration accused of aggravated diso- Sou’s victory in the Sep- Committee of the Civic and Municipal bedience. Sulu Sou tember Legislative Assem- Affairs Bureau (IACM). The government Sou, along with then-pre- bly election saw him be- will expand outdoor activity spaces for ce Court decided to refer lawmaker status – granting sident of the association, come the city’s youngest the pandas. The pandas’ houses will Scott Chiang, were protes- the case to the Legislative him prosecutorial immu- lawmaker and the body’s also be expanded. The construction ting a RMB100 million do- Assembly as it was unsure nity – should be revoked most vocal democrat. Prior is expected to take place in the spring nation from the Macao Fou- of whether to suspend the pending an outcome to the to that he was a leader of of 2018. Bobo, a black bear currently ndation to the mainland’s activist’s mandate. police investigation. the outspoken New Macau living at Jardim da Flora, has also been Jinan University. Now Sou is awaiting a de- Organizers of Sunday’s Association, and a principal scheduled to be relocated to the Seac He was originally schedu- cision from a special com- meeting were keen to stress organizer behind the lar- Pai Van Park. The government will soon led to stand trial on Novem- mission of the Legislative that it is not intended to im- ge-scale 2014 ‘retirement commence the construction of Bobo’s ber 28, but the First Instan- Assembly about whether his pede or delay the judicial scheme’ demonstration. DB new house.

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Zhuhai building second airport for private aircraft he city of Zhuhai is bui- tely owned VistaJet, an opera- siders say that the slow sales Tlding a second airport for tor of business jet charter fligh- of new aircraft is partly justi- private aircraft and other avia- ts, told Nikkei news agency. fied by a large number of se- tion users. In doing so, Macau’s In China, the private jet sec- condhand jets which have also neighboring city follows a com- tor is undergoing a transition been on the market. mon trend within China, parti- from individual to corporate Thomas Flohr and other exe- cularly Guangdong, the coun- ownership. Sales of private jets cutives interviewed by Nikkei try’s richest province. A busi- have been slow because main- believe that the private aircraft ness jet service center is alrea- land authorities took a cautious industry will rebound but as a Private jets for sale during an event in Zhuhai dy operating in the Shenzhen approach to the sector, espe- result of corporations rather Bao’an International Airport. cially given Xi Jinping’s anti- than individuals leading the Flohr said. “It costs USD25,000 problem for private jet ope- “They are serious about ope- graft campaign. According to way, similar to what was seen to $30,000 per hour to run a rations in China. The existing ning up new airports and have data from Asian Sky Group, the in the United States. private jet based on 300 hou- infrastructure at commercial been giving private jets more country’s jet fleet grew by a net Some other companies are op- rs of flying time per year. We airports is sometimes at full over-flight permits to use Chi- 13 aircraft last year compared ting for charter services, such as offer the same flying time for capacity and slots for private nese airspace,” Thomas Flohr, with a gain of 57 in 2013. those offered by VistaJet. “The $16,000 to $18,000 per hour.” jets are often in high demand, founder and chairman of priva- However, some industry in- cost benefits are very clear,” Airport capacity remains a Nikkei reported.

Trade Education Imports keep upward trend UM student wins championship at Japanese he total value of im- countries (MOP521 Tported merchandise million) decreased by Speech Contest in HK for October 2017 rose by 5.7 percent and 3.9 per- 3.6 percent year-on-year cent respectively year-on to MOP6.25 billion. -year in the first 10 mon- eong Wong Ian, a third- Information from the ths of 2017. Lyear student of Japanese Statistics and Census Imports from the Euro- studies from the University Service (DSEC) indicated pean Union (MOP15.54 of Macau (UM), recently won that total merchandise billion) increased by 12.4 the championship at the 42nd trade deficit in October percent. Japanese Speech Contest, amounted to MOP5.44 Analyzed by place of held in Hong Kong. billion. consignment, merchan- Leong’s speech focused on From January to Oc- dise imported from main- the importance of Japanese tober 2017, the total land China shrank by honorific expressions. Ba- value of imported mer- 2.1 percent to MOP9.74 sed on her experiences, she chandise went up by 4.7 Value of domestic ex- declined by 10 percent. billion, of which imports illustrated her views on the that it is important to be a self- percent year-on-year to ports (MOP120 million) Merchandise exported from the nine provinces language’s complex honorific driven learner when learning MOP60.50 billion. slid by 15.1 percent, with to mainland China in- of the Pan Pearl River system in a unique and inte- a new language and that one The merchandise tra- that of glass and glasswa- creased by 21.1 percent Delta (MOP9.27 billion) resting way. Her performance of the best ways to learn a lan- de deficit widened to re falling by 88.4 percent. year-on-year to MOP1.78 fell by 1.2 percent. Im- received unanimous applause guage is to speak it. MOP51.13 billion for the From January to Oc- billion in the first 10 mon- ports of consumer goods from the judges and members This year marks the 55th first 10 months of 2017. tober 2017, the total value ths of 2017, of which ex- went up by 11.0 percent to of the audience. anniversary of the Japan So- Meanwhile, the value of exported merchandise ports to the nine provin- MOP39.97 billion. Under the guidance of ins- ciety of Hong Kong. Organi- of exported merchandise increased by 10.3 percent ces of the Pan Pearl River External merchandise tructor Kumiko Kimura, zed by the society and held in in October amounted to year-on-year to MOP9.37 Delta (MOP1.58 billion) trade totaled MOP69.87 Leong started to receive inten- Chiang Chen Studio Theatre MOP806 million, up by billion, of which value grew by 14.1 percent. billion in the first 10 mon- sive training on pronuncia- of the Hong Kong Polytechnic 6.1 percent year-on-year; of re-exports (MOP7.9 Merchandise imported ths of 2017, up by 5.4 tion and facial expression two University, this year’s com- the value of re-exports billion) grew by 15.1 per- from mainland China percent compared with months before the contest. petition attracted 14 students (MOP686 million) in- cent, but that of domestic (MOP19.94 billion) and MOP66.27 billion a year Quoted in a UM press release, from Hong Kong, Macau and creased by 11 percent. exports (MOP1.46 billion) the Portuguese-speaking earlier. Leong said that she believes Guangdong. ad wed 29.11.2017

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The secretary noted that “[the police] can follow the flow by sensitive people or by terrorists.” He then claimed that installing more cameras will “have a very important effect” on improving public se- curity, traffic flow, the flow of pedestrians, and in decreasing general risk levels within the city.

All speech needs to be controlled within the law, […] it is not absolutely free, including speech online. Wong Sio Chak

“We can save precious time on investigations. Before, [an investigation] would require several days, but [afterwards] it can be solved in seconds,” pointed out Wong. Policy Address | Security The Secretary for Security also remarked that the police authority is “preparing to refer to [the] mainland’s experien- CCTV surveillance cameras don’t ce” and to initiate the drafting of a law regarding security. Regarding democratic mo- vements, lawmaker Ng Kuok equal democracy suppression Cheong feels that the police authority abused its power in prosecutions against demons- Julie Zhu installing surveillance cameras which marked the second time Wong, adding “even though it trators. multiple times. When Sulu Sou Wong has commented on how [the surveillance system] does “In a civilized society, people ecretary for Securi- pointed out Wong’s specific to make a city secure. not wipe out or reduce [inci- can express their opinions re- ty Wong Sio Chak stres- appreciation for mainland Chi- Lawmaker Ma Chi Seng stron- dents], it […] can help the police sorting to peaceful methods. sed yesterday during the na’s surveillance system, Wong gly urged Wong to speed up the with their investigations. This is […] Macau people have always Policy Address presenta- noted that London also features installation of more cameras in a top priority task. So we inclu- been peaceful. Most demons- Stion at the Legislative Assembly a well-developed surveillance town. ded it in the first chapter of our trations were carried out in (AL) that the public should be system. Wong approved Ma’s words, policy address for next year.” calm environments,” said Ng, aware that CCTV surveillance “Is London [undermining] de- saying that “many countries are The secretary proudly revea- who then asked if Macau had cameras will not compromise mocratic movements? This is doing these things.” led that he visited several places entered “a period of political democratic movements. wrong [assuming surveillance “Mainland [China] is very ad- across mainland China to gain prosecution and suppression?” In yesterday’s AL, Wong ex- cameras compromise democra- vanced in this aspect. It can experience in installing CCTV “[Saying that the police force] pressed his admiration for tic movements],” declared Wong. annihilate several crimes and surveillance cameras in the Ma- is abusing [its power to make] mainland China’s CCTV sur- Wong said that installing more security incidents in their be- cau territory. prosecutions is an insult to the veillance camera system. CCTV surveillance cameras in ginning, or, at least [it] can re- “We are investing efforts in police. […] The police are en- Wong has mentioned main- town is a “great tendency.” Wong duce the level of [consequences] works of this nature. Mainland forcing the law according to its land China’s advanced skills in expressed his opinion at the AL, of security accidents,” explained [China] is developing rapidly rules,” clarified Wong. [in this field]. I have already According to the secretary, visited Guangdong and Shan- from 2014 until now, 46 men ghai, and I am preparing to visit and 12 women involved in two Zhejiang. Zhejiang is developing protests and two assemblies No freedom for all speech, very [quickly…] especially con- were prosecuted due to their cerning anti-terrorism procedu- actions during these events. says Wong Sio Chak res. These advantages are really During the same period, the- worth[while] for us to refer to,” re was a total of 1,882 assem- ong Sio Chak has said that there is no gua- “[Regarding] the cyber security law, it did not go said Wong. blies and 147 demonstrations. Wranteed freedom for all speech when he was through public consultation at all. […] Nobody has questioned by two lawmakers, Sulu Sou and Ng seen the contents of the bill,” complained Sou. Kuok Cheong, regarding Macau’s freedom of speech. Sou asked Wong if the police authority “would vio- Ng reminded that two senior citizens were prose- late residents’ right of freedom of speech […], now controversial border control policy cuted earlier this year after sharing messages, consi- and in the future, in the name of social security.” dered rumors, about Typhoon Hato through a mo- “My doubt is why [you] ask me? Why don’t you ask LAWMAKER NG Kuok Cheong security. It works the same in the bile application. the telecommunication department? If you suspect has some doubts regarding the whole world. The United States In Ng’s opinion, the public, most of the time, has that there is a crime, you can report it. If the inter- region’s border control policy, even listed a [whole] country to be no way to confirm certain information. net is unstable, we are not responsible for it. […] We which has even “banned scholars, subject to travel bans,” said Wong, Sou pointed out that some residents claimed to have always been enforcing laws according to their social workers, journalists […] who then questioned “why is it not have used a VPN to access a few applications during rules. Not all speech is free,” said Wong. and a one-year-old child” from a problem for countries to aim at a Typhoon Hato, because these residents were wor- “All speech needs to be controlled within the law, entering Macau. “I have addressed whole country, but I cannot do the [the topic of] banning entries. Any same when targeting individuals?” ried the government had somehow interfered. […] it is not absolutely free, including speech onli- country or region has the right and He said that he hopes the public Sou asked if Macau’s freedom of communication ne. We are supervising according to the law,” said responsibility to protect their local stands behind him on this issue. will step towards mainland China’s style. Wong. 29.11.2017 wed

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AirAsia kicks off Macau-Johor Bahru flight, pledges investment in Macau Lynzy Valles flight to travel around Malaysia. mercial operations, we have to “Having more flights from Ma- be able to take it step by step,” irAsia intends to add five laysia will definitely open up new she added. Aor six new routes to Macau avenues because we’re talking According to Senna Fernan- every year, fulfilling a pledge about another area, Johor Bah- des, in order to attract airlines made earlier by the founder of ru. So eventually we hope there and visitors to long haul fligh- the company, Tony Fernandes, will be other places in Malay- ts, they also have to try to make who noted that the SAR is its sia connected to Macau as well. Macau more of a hub and a base number one priority in North We’ll do it step by step, hope- to fly outward from. Asia. fully,” said Senna Fernandes. “There is still a lot of homework The low cost airliner’s invest- Commenting on the new rou- for us to do. We have to be very ment in Macau is expected to tes in 2018, she said, “I have practical about that.” encourage travelers from Ma- heard some plans but [am] not Meanwhile Senna Fernandes cau’s neighboring regions to fly sure whether these are very con- hinted that the bureau will con- outbound from Macau Interna- crete.” tinue to promote the region in tional Airport. Questioned whether the bu- Indonesia, adding that it was Following its recent Macau- reau is eyeing new routes for pleased to see AirAsia’s Macau- Jakarta route launch, the airli- CEO of AirAsia Hong Kong and Macau Celia Lao Macau in a bid to further in- Jakarta route introduced as In- ne yesterday launched its new crease tourism arrivals, the donesia has a large population. route to Malaysian city of Johor AirAsia is also set to launch its Last year, the airline has flown MGTO director explained that According to her, the market Bahru, the airline’s seventh in- Macau-Phuket route on January more than 230,000 customers preferences go to the regional has potential in terms of incen- ternational destination from 8, with flight tickets already between Malaysia and Macau, markets. tive groups going outward, thus Macau. available for booking. and thus Lao is confident that it “Although we would definitely adding that it would be vital for The Macau-Johor Bahru route She implied that travelers from could further promote tourism want to have a long haul flight to Macau to attract incentive and will operate daily with one flight the city’s neighboring regions in both places. Macau, when it comes to com- meeting groups from Indonesia. per day both to and from Macau. are also one of its target marke- Meanwhile, the director of the Johor Bahru is the Malaysian ts. Macau Government Tourism city which borders Singapore. “Travelers from the Pearl River Office (MGTO) Helena de Sen- mgto optimistic on december tourist arrivals The CEO of AirAsia Hong Delta Region, especially Zhuhai, na Fernandes expressed that the Kong and Macau, Celia Lao, Zhongshan and Jiangmen, can increase of flights to Macau will WITH THE year almost coming Awards and the Macao Internation- hinted that the airline is expec- also leverage on this new route help boost the city’s tourism ar- to an end, Fernandes seemed confi- al Parade, the MGTO director says to travel to Malaysia,” she said. rivals, also adding that Malaysia ting more routes to link Macau dent on next month’s tourist arriv- the bureau is also optimistic for to other regions but declined to “Johor Bahru is a tourist desti- remains one of the region’s most als, because the city is set to present December’s figures. “December is reveal which regions. nation already but a lot of peo- significant markets. several festivals during the festive looking good for us. Up to October, “We [expect] some of the new ple from Macau and southern Senna Fernandes believes that season. With upcoming events in- the numbers that we have are very routes [to come] for 2018 but China don’t know [about it],” the route will allow residents cluding the Macao Light Festival, optimistic [positive]: around 4 per- [it] is not confirmed yet,” Lao Lao added, pledging to promote and those living in the neighbo- the International Film Festival & cent better than last year,” she said. told the press. the route to locals. ring regions to make use of the

the wholesale and retail cording to the Statistics sector showed decreases. and Census Service. Unemployment rate remains stable The number of the In comparison with the unemployed was 7,400; same August-October pe- he general unemploy- cent and the underemploy- The total labor force in crease of 1,400 and 1,300 down by 300 from the riod in 2016, the unem- Tment rate for the Au- ment rate was 0.5 percent. Macau was 387,200 and respectively from the pre- previous period. Fresh ployment rate stayed un- gust-October period was All the three indicators the labor force partici- vious period. labor force entrants sear- changed, while the labor 1.9 percent, according to dropped by 0.1 percentage pation rate stood at 70.8 Analyzed by industry, ching for their first job ac- force participation rate information released by the points from the previous percent. Total employ- employment in the ga- counted for 14.8 percent and the underemploy- Statistics and Census Servi- period three-month, pe- ment was 379,800 and ming sector registered an of the total unemployed, ment rate dropped by 1.5 ce. The unemployment rate riod between July and Sep- employed residents tota- increase, while the hotel the same proportion as in and 0.2 percentage points for residents was 2.6 per- tember. led 279,900. This is a de- and hospitality sector and the previous period, ac- respectively.

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Luxury ap photo Pink diamond fetches Airbus, Rolls-Royce, USD32m, Patek sets Siemens developing a hybrid plane Asian record irbus, Siemens within the plane. That 14.93-carat pink dial - a centuries-old craft Aand Rolls-Royce are power would be used to diamond ring that uses machines to en- sold for about grave delicate patterns on teaming up to develop a turn the fan blades of the bloomberg hybrid passenger plane single electric turbofan USD32 million at watch components. It’s also that would use a single engine. Christie’sA in Hong Kong, at known by the French term, electric turbofan along If the system works, a the low end of estimates in guilloche. with three conventional second electric motor a volatile market for gems, Vintage-watch demand jet engines running on could be added, the com- while a vintage Patek Phili- has been booming, illus- aviation fuel. panies said. ppe set a record auction pri- trated by Phillips’s record The plane is an effort to The companies said ce for a wristwatch in Asia. $17.8 million sale last develop and demonstra- European plane maker The oval stone, set in month of a Rolex that be- te technology that in the Airbus SE would be res- a ring embellished with longed to Paul Newman. future could help limit ponsible for building the smaller diamonds, sold af- The smaller New York- and emissions of carbon dio- aircraft’s systems into a ter a three-minute contest. London-based firm is ai- xide from aviation and working whole, control It was estimated to sell for ming to corner the market reduce reliance on fossil systems and flight con- as much as $42 million. in vintage timepieces and fuels. trols. Britain-based Rolls- The sale follows a choppy began holding Hong Kong The three companies Royce plc would make auction season in Geneva, auctions two years ago. said yesterday they aim the generator and the where Sotheby’s failed to ever fetched in an auction jewelry retailer Chow Tai “We’ve noticed more and to build a flying version turbo-shaft engine, whi- sell the Raj Pink, a 37-carat in Asia. Fook Jewellery Group Ltd. more Asian collectors are of the E-Fan X techno- le German engineering stone that was estimated to Pink diamonds are consi- The 18-carat yellow gold looking for vintage time- logy demonstrator plane company Siemens AG be worth as much as $30 dered among the rarest and Patek Philippe exceeded pieces,” Thomas Perazzi, by 2020. would deliver the two- million. most valuable gemstones in the high estimate of $2.6 Phillips’ head of watches in The aircraft would be megawatt electric mo- The Christie’s auction the world. Sotheby’s set the million. Asia, said in an interview based on the existing BAe tor to power the engine. came just after a vintage Pa- record for any gem ever sold The wristwatch, consig- prior to the sale. “Before, 146 four-engine regional Rolls-Royce the aircraft tek Philippe sold for about at an auction earlier this ned by an Asian collector, they were looking more for jet. The hybrid version engine maker is distinct $2.9 million at Phillips in year, with its $71 million dates back to 1953 and important contemporary would generate electric from the luxury car brand Hong Kong. That’s the hi- sale of the 59.6-carat Pink features blue enamel de- wristwatches. This growth power through a turbine owned by BMW AG. ghest price a wristwatch Star to Hong Kong-based cor and an engine-turned is very important.”

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having worked their way up the socio-economic ladder to secure ap photo a decent middle-class life. “When they saw that the mi- grants had been evicted, they rea- lized that similar tragedies could have happened to them,” Zhang said. In the wake of the evictions, in- dividuals and organizations have offered to help displaced migran- ts with free accommodation. Wang Qi, an employee of a real- estate company in Langfang, a nearby city in Hebei province, said it would provide apartmen- ts as temporary homes for the migrant workers free of charge for up to three months. A posting online describing the offer said priority would be given to the sick, elderly and pregnant. “Our boss himself was once a migrant worker in Beijing,” Wang said. “But now that he has become wealthier, he wants to help out.” The Beijing Work Safety Ad- Zhou Xinci (right), a migrant from Heilongjiang, talks about her fears of being evicted as her son sits at left, in the outskirts of Beijing ministration has denied that the campaign is aimed at driving out low-income migrants, saying it covers unsafe housing across the city. Beijing evicts Chinese migrants The Nov. 18 fire in Daxing dis- trict that killed 19 people, inclu- ding eight children, was a “very painful” lesson for the govern- in droves, prompting outcry ment, and the cleanup campaign was aimed at not allowing such a tragedy to be repeated, a sta- Emily Wang & Yi-Ling Liu, Beijing Zhou said. “We are living peo- metics, but then they were told days before the area was to be tement on the administration’s ple. How could they treat us like this week they had a couple of sealed off and demolished. website said. hou Xinci left her home- this?” days to move out. On Monday “People have feelings, we can- It acknowledged that the evic- Ztown in China’s struggling Workers interviewed by the evening, Bi stood in the store sur- not accept this, to be asked to lea- tions have caused “temporary rust belt four years ago for Beijing AP say whole families have been veying the piles of boxes of mer- ve suddenly,” said the store ow- difficulties” to people who have with little more than the clothes evicted, often with little noti- chandise around him, at a loss for ner, who gave only her surname, had to leave at short notice and it on her back and a dream to one ce, leaving them scrambling to what to do. He teared up. Yang. “We’ve lived in Beijing for a pledged to fix such problems. day save enough money to buy a transport their belongings in the “I want to cry,” he said. “I don’t long time and it’s not about how The Beijing city government said home. freezing weather. Many have had have anything left now.” much contribution we’ve made. last year it plans to cap the city’s That dream is now fast unrave- to pile their furniture, bags, bed- Last week, the city launched In the end, we’ve ended up with population at 23 million by 2020 ling as Zhou, 35, watches as her ding, clothes and other items into a 40-day campaign to clear out not even a place to live, I feel sad. and cut by 15 percent the number neighbors — other low-income overloaded pickup trucks and tenants from buildings deemed So deeply sad.” of people in six main districts. Chinese migrants like her — are vans, discarding kitchenware and unsafe after a massive fire killed A group of intellectuals signing China Labor Bulletin spokes- being hurriedly evicted from their other belongings that wouldn’t 19 people at apartments rented an open letter to the central go- man Geoffrey Crothall says the homes on the outskirts of the ca- fit. mainly by low-income Chinese vernment urging the city to stop evictions are part of an ongoing pital by the government. migrant workers. the evictions and provide tempo- effort by the government to rede- Authorities in Beijing have The eviction drive has been met rary housing for the migrants. velop land and capitalize on rising launched sweeping evictions of with widespread anger and criti- One of the signatories, inde- land prices. With the evictions, workers who have migrated from cism online, with people saying pendent political commentator the government is effectively dri- elsewhere in the country, trigge- They are it has laid bare the stark inequa- Zhang Lifan, said anger over the ving out the backbone of the city’s ring a public outcry over the treat- lity in China that prevents poorer evictions showed that rapid eco- labor force, Crothall said. ment of people the city depends chasing people migrants who provide essential nomic growth has resulted in a “Beijing needs migrant workers on to build skyscrapers, care for away and services in cities from enjoying massive accumulation of wealth to do all the low-cost efficient ser- children and take on other lowly the same status as the cities’ re- and also rising inequality and a vice jobs that middle-class Bei- paid work. smashing sidents. Under China’s much- sense of unfairness. jingers depend upon,” said Cro- Zhou, whose husband is a fac- criticized household registration, Zhang said many Chinese were thall. “But if you push them out tory worker in Beijing, knows things. How or “hukou,” system, Chinese mi- quick to extend a hand to displa- of the city altogether, then there their family will soon be next and wouldn’t a child grant workers who can’t obtain ced migrants because they too is going to be no one to do those wonders how they will stay in the “hukou” in the cities they work in had once been in their shoes, jobs.” AP city and keep their 9-year-old son be scared? are often denied access to subsi- safe and in school. dized health care, education and “They are chasing people away Zhou Xinci social services. from apartments and smashing Most tenants living in such ho- ap photo things. How wouldn’t a child be “They called us at 5 a.m. and mes on the outskirts of the city scared? My son is scared and by 8 a.m. they had arrived with are factory workers, construction can’t sleep at night, of course I’m demolition equipment,” said Bi laborers, delivery people, drivers, scared too,” she said. Yan’ao, a 54-year-old migrant cleaners, or hairdressers who Her family now pays 400 yuan worker who has lived in Beijing come from poorer parts of Chi- (USD60) a month to rent a single for 13 years, describing what it na. Others run their own small room big enough for their bed, a was like to have to move out of wholesale businesses and shops wardrobe, television set and re- his apartment in Daxing in just a selling cheap goods. Some have frigerator. But with soaring rents few hours last week, clutching his lived for years in the city with and rising discrimination against belongings. their children. migrant workers, she says it will “In just one hour, they flattened Along the same street that Bi be impossible to find another a 100-meter-long stretch of land. was on, the owner of a luggage room. How scary is that.” store described a similar expe- “They say Beijing people will After that, Bi went to work with rience, saying officials came and feel heartache if they lose a dog,” his relative at a shop selling cos- told her family to leave within Migrant workers pack their belongings onto a truck as they leave Beijing wed 29.11.2017

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Gillian Wong, Beijing Lee Ming-che hina sentenced a Taiwanese activist to five years in prison yes- terday for holding online Court sentences Taiwan activist Cpolitical lectures and helping the families of jailed dissidents in a conviction demonstrating how Beijing’s harshest crackdown to five years for subversion on human rights in decades has extended beyond the Chinese He had previously conducted mainland. online lectures on Taiwan’s de- The trial of Lee Ming-che was ap photo mocratization and managed a also China’s first known crimi- fund for families of political pri- nal prosecution of a nonprofit soners in China. worker since Beijing passed a China’s wide-ranging crack- law last year tightening controls down on civil society has featu- over foreign non-governmental red a string of televised “confes- organizations. sions” — believed to have been The Yueyang City Intermedia- coerced — from human rights te People’s Court in central Chi- activists accused of plotting to na handed down the sentence overthrow the political system. against Lee after finding him gui- The new law passed in April lty of subversion of state power. 2016 says foreign NGOs must Lee had confessed during his not endanger China’s national trial in September, which his wife security and ethnic unity, and dismissed as “a political show.” places nonprofit groups under Lee’s co-defendant, Peng close police supervision. It is seen Yuhua, who is from mainland as an attempt to clamp down on China, was sentenced to seven perceived threats to the ruling years’ imprisonment. Peng had Taiwanese activist Lee Ming-che sits during a court session at the Intermediate People’s Court of Yueyang, Hunan province, yesterday Communist Party’s control. also pleaded guilty, saying he had Relations between Taiwan and founded an organization called ne rang unanswered. statement. Huang urged Beijing Lee Ming-che, 42, cleared im- China have been near an all- Palm Flower Co. to pressure Chi- “Lee Ming-che took the risk to release Lee as soon as possi- migration in the semi-autono- time low since the election of na to accept a multiparty political despite knowing the dangers,” ble and allow him to return to mous Chinese territory of Macau Tsai, whose party has advocated system and that Lee was his de- she said, adding that she was Taiwan. on March 19 and never showed Taiwan’s formal independen- puty in charge of education. proud of him. “We cannot accept that Lee up for a planned meeting la- ce. China cut off contacts with Lee’s wife Lee Ching-yu at- Subversion of state power is Ming-che has been convicted ter that day with a friend in the Taiwan’s government in June of tended the sentencing. “A price a vaguely defined charge often of ‘state subversion’ for sharing mainland Chinese city of Zhuhai. last year, five months after Tsai must be paid in the pursuit of used by authorities to muzz- ideas of freedom and democracy was elected. an ideal,” she said in a statement le dissent and imprison critics. out of concern for the develop- Amnesty International said Lee issued through her supporters. Both men said they would not ment of mainland China’s civil Ming-che was a victim of a politi- “Striving for human rights for appeal. society and democracy,” the sta- cally motivated prosecution and the underprivileged is a neces- Taiwan, a self-governing island tement said. A price must that the evidence against him sary dedication to promoting the Beijing regards as part of Chine- Taiwan’s Cabinet-level Main- was not credible. progress of human civilization.” se territory, swiftly condemned land Affairs Council said in a be paid in the “He is the latest to suffer under Supporters say that since the the sentence. statement it would not accept the Chinese authorities’ relentless trial ended Lee Ching-yu has “The spread of democratic the verdict against Lee and said pursuit of an attack against human rights and been prevented from leaving ideas is innocent!” Alex Huang, the government would continue ideal. democracy activists,” Roseann her hotel room or meeting with the spokesman of Taiwanese working to secure his release Rife, the group’s East Asia resear- anyone. Calls to her mobile pho- President Tsai Ing-wen, said in a from China. Lee’s Wife ch director, said in a statement. AP

General Zhang being investigated ap photo for corruption commits suicide

former top Chine- No other details were gi- 2015 before facing court than state prosecutors. A se general under ven. martial, while Guo was Its targets are often investigation for major Zhang had former- sentenced to life in pri- publicly vilified even corruption has killed ly headed the Political son last year. before facing trial, and himself, official media Work Department un- Since coming to power no exception was made reported yesterday, de- der the dual government in late 2012, Xi has laun- for Zhang, who had just nouncing his death as a and ruling Communist ched a wide-ranging cra- turned 65, the standard “despicable” act to esca- Party’s Central Military ckdown on corruption retirement age for high- pe punishment. Commissions that over- that has felled scores of ranking officers. Zhang Yang had been see the People’s Libera- mid-to-high-ranking of- “This formerly power- placed under investiga- tion Army. ficials. ful, high-ranking gene- tion in late August on The reports said in- That has while streng- ral used this despicable Zhang Yang (left) the then-head of China’s People’s Liberation Army suspicion of bribery, vestigators closed in on thened Xi’s iron grip on manner to end his life,” having a large amount Zhang using testimony the party and military, the official PLA Daily of property that he cou- given by two other for- while eliminating po- newspaper said on is mi- stunning fortunes in pline and combat pre- ld not account for and mer top generals, Xu litical threats and hel- croblog. both cash and gifts, in- paredness in the world’s other acts of that “se- Caihou and Guo Bo- ping make him the most “Zhang Yang used sui- cluding golden statues of largest standing mili- riously violated” laws xiong, who had earlier powerful Chinese leader cide to evade the punish- Mao Zedong and cases of tary. and regulations. become high-profile in a generation. ment of the party regula- expensive liquor stacked The 2.3 million-mem- The Xinhua News targets of President Xi The campaign has been tions and state law, an to the ceiling in under- ber PLA is the world’s Agency and state broad- Jinping’s sweeping anti- criticized outside Chi- act of great odiousness.” ground caches. largest standing military caster CCTV said Zhang corruption campaign. na as trampling on the Corruption has long Along with the selling while China has seen hanged himself on Thur- Xu and Guo had also legal system since it is been considered rife wi- of ranks and positions, its defense budget grow sday at his home, to whi- been Central Military spearheaded by the ru- thin the PLA, with some such practices are be- rapidly to make it the ch he had been confined Commission members. ling party’s internal dis- top generals reported lieved to have severely world’s second biggest during the investigation. Xu died of cancer in ciplinary body rather to have accumulated damaged morale, disci- behind the U.S. AP 29.11.2017 wed

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peace process and strengthen Myanmar’s diversity “by pro- ap photo tecting rights, fostering tole- rance, ensuring security for all.” Francis arrived in Naypyitaw after meeting with leaders of Myanmar’s different religious groups in Yangon at the arch- bishop’s residence, and separa- tely with a prominent but con- troversial Buddhist leader who has criticized the Rohingya. The pope stressed a message of “unity in diversity” in his 40-minute meeting with Bu- ddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Chris- tian and Jewish leaders and told them they should work together to rebuild the coun- try, Vatican spokesman Greg Burke said. Francis’ meeting with Bud- dhist monk Sitagu Sayadaw was undertaken “in an effort to encourage peace and fra- ternal coexistence as the only way ahead,” Burke said. Sitagu also met with Fran- cis’s predecessor, Pope Be- nedict XVI, but has been cri- ticized for using ethnic slurs against Muslims, particularly the Rohingya. He received an award presented by Suu Kyi earlier this year. Francis dove into the Rohin- gya refugee crisis hours after arriving on Monday by mee- ting with the military chief responsible for the crack- Pope Francis meets Aung San Suu Kyi at the International Convention Centre of Naypyitaw in Myanmar, yesterday down, Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, and three members of the bureau of special operations. Phil Robertson, deputy direc- The general’s office said in a Myanmar tor of Human Rights Watch’s statement on Facebook that Asia division, said he hoped he is willing to have “interfai- the pope would use the term th peace, unity and justice.” during Mass today. The general added that the- Pope demands rights for “The pope missed an oppor- re was no religious or ethnic tunity to reinforce his previous persecution or discrimination messages that affirmed the ri- in Myanmar, and that the go- all, omits ‘Rohingya’ ghts of the Rohingya to self-i- vernment allowed freedom of dentify and used the name that worship. Nicole Winfield, Naypyitaw adequate education and health Francis’ avoidance of the term they had chosen for themsel- Rohingya Muslims were stri- care. In August, the army be- “Rohingya” and his encourage- ves,” he said. “The Rohingya pped of citizenship in 1982, ope Francis insisted yes- gan what it called “clearance ment for Suu Kyi’s government have been stripped of so many denying them almost all righ- Pterday that Myanmar’s fu- operations” in Rakhine state disappointed Rohingya activis- things, but their name should ts and rendering them state- ture depends on respecting the following an attack on police ts and human rights groups, never be one of them.” less. They cannot travel free- rights of each ethnic group, posts by Rohingya insurgents. who have criticized Suu Kyi ly, practice their religion, or an indirect show of support The violence, looting and bur- for what they consider a weak work as teachers or doctors, for Rohingya Muslims who ning of villages has forced more response to the military cra- Francis and have little access to medi- have been subject to decades than 620,000 Rohingya to flee ckdown. Suu Kyi’s supporters expressed cal care, food or education. of discrimination and a recent to Bangladesh. — including the Catholic Chur- Myanmar’s Catholic Church military crackdown described In his most anticipated spee- ch — say she is limited in what support for Suu has publicly urged Francis to by the U.N. as a textbook cam- ch of his weeklong trip to she can say against the military avoid saying “Rohingya,” and paign of “ethnic cleansing.” Myanmar and Bangladesh, and needs more time to bring Kyi’s efforts they have urged him to toe a Francis didn’t cite the cra- Francis expressed support for about reconciliation. delicate line in condemning ckdown or even utter the con- Suu Kyi’s efforts to bring about The term “Rohingya” is shun- to bring about the violence, given the poten- tested word “Rohingya” in his reconciliation among different ned by many in Myanmar be- reconciliation tial for blowback against the speech to Myanmar’s civilian groups after decades of mili- cause the ethnic group is not tiny Catholic community. leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, and tary dictatorship. And he insis- a recognized minority in the Francis previously has other authorities and diplo- ted that religious differences in country. The question of whe- Suu Kyi, for her part, referred prayed for “our Rohingya bro- mats in the capital. But he la- the majority Buddhist country ther Francis would use the to the “situation in the Rakhi- thers and sisters,” lamented mented how Myanmar’s people must never be a cause for divi- term in a show of solidarity do- ne” in her speech to Francis their suffering and called for have suffered “and continue to sion or distrust. minated the run-up to his trip. in the huge conference center them to enjoy full rights. As a suffer from civil conflict and “The future of Myanmar must “We thought that the pope in Naypyitaw, Myanmar’s new result, much of the debate be- hostilities,” and insisted that be peace, a peace based on res- was going to mention the su- capital. But she used the con- fore his trip focused on whe- everyone who calls Myanmar pect for the dignity and rights ffering of Rohingya people, flict as an opportunity to thank ther he would again express home deserves to have their of each member of society, res- but now he cannot even use those who have supported the solidarity with the Rohingya. basic human rights and dignity pect for each ethnic group and the name Rohingya and it’s to- government as it seeks to “ad- Any decision to avoid the term guaranteed. its identity, respect for the rule tally unacceptable,” said Kyaw dress long-standing issues — and shy away from the conflict Rohingya Muslims have faced of law, and respect for a demo- Naing, a 53-year-old Rohin- social, economic and political could be viewed as a capitula- state-supported discrimination cratic order that enables each gya man who lives in a confi- — that have eroded trust and tion to the military and a stain in the predominantly Buddhist individual and every group ned camp outside of Sittwe, understanding, harmony and on his legacy of standing up country for decades, deprived - none excluded - to offer its in Rakhine state. “We are very cooperation” in Rakhine. for the most oppressed and of citizenship and unable to legitimate contribution to the sad that our identity cannot She said the government’s marginalized of society, no access basic services such as common good,” he said. even be revealed.” aim is to carry forward the matter how impolitic. 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Japan Authorities on alert as boats thought to be from North Korea found

Mari Yamaguchi bodies of missing crew mem- was spotted on Saturday, but & Elaine Kurtenbach, Tokyo bers from that boat, then four seas were too rough at the ap photo more bodies in another capsi- time for rescuers to approach apan is stepping up zed boat believed to be North it. It was unflagged and was patrols and urging local Korean. They were thought to reported to be “nationality authorities and fisher- have drowned. unclear.” men to be on the alert However, a coast guard offi- Jafter several boats thought to cial reached by phone in Aki- be from North Korea, some Six bodies ta said one of the bodies was carrying dead bodies, were holding a 1,000 won North found on its northern coast. were found Korean note, suggesting the “The coast guard and police inside a storage boat was from there. have to cooperate to step up Six bodies were found inside sea patrols around Japan,” the room near the a storage room near the bow chief government spokesman, of the boat, below deck, and Yoshihide Suga, said yester- bow of the boat another two near the stern. day when asked about reports All were men and partially that a boat carrying eight dead […] another two decomposed, the official said. bodies was found on the coast An unidentified boat is pictured in Oga, Akita prefecture, northern Japan after being near the stern She spoke on condition of of Akita prefecture, which fa- washed ashore anonymity, following coast ces North Korea across the It is unclear if the people guard policy. Sea of Japan. ld report if they spot any ques- guard rescued three North aboard the several dozen Nor- The crude vessel with its very “The government intends to tionable boats or people. Korean men from a capsized th Korean boats that drift near low gunwale had lost its pro- improve this to ensure we can Last week, police rescued fishing boat off Japan’s nor- Japanese shores each year are peller and rudder, and was guard against suspicious boats eight people thought to be thern coast. They were trans- intending to defect or simply similar to other poorly equi- or people arriving in Japan,” North Korean fishermen who ferred hours later to another unable to make their way back pped boats often seen opera- Suga said. ended up stranded along with North Korean vessel that was aboard their unseaworthy ting from North Korea. He said local authorities, their squid catch. to return them home. The wooden boats. Autopsies of the dead men fishermen and residents shou- A week earlier, the coast coast guard later found three The boat recovered Monday were underway. AP

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Earlier this month, 23 rights groups signed a letter urging ap photo Trump, her brand and two li- censees to publish the names and addresses of suppliers. They also urged Trump and her brand to publicly demand that the Chinese government not prosecute three activis- ts detained this past sum- mer while investigating the brand’s supply chain, and allow independent monito- ring of factories. In India, the cleanup of Hy- derabad, a southern technolo- gy hub, began a month ahead of the conference, when the city began rounding up seve- ral hundred homeless people and beggars. Officials said the drive against begging was launched because two international events were taking place in the city — the entrepreneurship summit and the World Telugu Conference in December. Be- gging is a criminal offense in India and can be punished by Ivanka Trump’s India visit raises as much as 10 years in prison, although the law is rarely en- forced. questions about her brand Beggars tend to crowd arou- nd cars at traffic signals, kno- cking on windows and asking Muneeza Naqvi, Hyderabad the opening and will later host ming here, so they didn’t fix stand on alleged abuses in her for food and money. They her for dinner at the luxurious it,” he said. brand’s own supply chain. include children as young as vanka Trump is making Falaknuma Palace Hotel. More than 1,200 people are Trump stepped back from 5, who weave through dange- Ia significant solo outing by “Women entrepreneurs help expected to attend the three- day-to-day management of rous traffic and often perform headlining a business confe- drive innovation and job crea- day conference, although not her brand before taking on small acrobatic acts. rence in India, but her trip hi- tion, as well as address the everyone is thrilled about an official role as White Hou- At least one traffic over- ghlights questions about whe- world’s greatest and most cri- Trump’s presence. se adviser, but still retains an pass on the road that leads to ther her message of empowe- tical challenges,” Modi twee- “It’s now being called Ivanka ownership interest. the city from the airport has ring poor women matches her ted. Trump’s summit. It totally Abigail Klem, president of been painted in the colors of actions. Many in India are excited overshadows all our work,” the Ivanka Trump brand, has the rainbow. At night, laser Trump landed yesterday about Trump appearing at the said Sangeeta Agarawal, the called supply chain integrity beams dance across the over- in the southern city of Hy- conference, which is being co- chief executive of U.S. startup “a top priority,” but the brand pass, turning a routine traffic derabad and is scheduled to hosted by the United States Helpsy Health. “We feel that’s has not joined the growing stoplight into a psychedelic make the opening address at and India. it become more about her.” number of companies that pu- experience. the Global Entrepreneurship “It’s cool that she’s coming,” And the conference’s fo- blicly identify their manufac- The annual entrepreneur- Summit later in the day. said Amani Bhugati, a me- cus on female entrepreneurs turers. ship conference has a theme “Thank you for the warm dical student. “She’s glamo- raises questions about some A September investigation by this year of “Women first, welcome,” Trump tweeted. rous, beautiful and power- of the commercial decisions The Associated Press showed prosperity for all,” and invol- “I’m excited to be in Hydera- ful. It’s like a combination of made by Trump and her fa- that Trump’s supply chain has ves networking, mentoring bad, India for #GES2017.” Hollywood and politics.” mous namesake brand. become more opaque than and workshops. The city has cleared away Others marveled at the im- Critics have faulted her for ever since she took on her Trump is expected to host at beggars and filled potholes provements made around failing to use her leadership White House role, making it least two panel discussions, ahead of the visit by Trump, Hyderabad. “All new,” said role to call out labor and hu- impossible to know who her where she will be joined by In- the daughter of President Do- Gopal, a taxi driver who gave man rights abuses, particu- company is doing business dian Defense Minister Nirma- nald Trump and a senior pre- only his first name. larly in China, where the bulk with around the world. The la Sitharaman, before leaving sidential adviser. But he also pointed to the of her U.S. merchandise ships brand has said supply chains today. She is not planning to Indian Prime Minister Na- potholes that remain on many from. And they point out that are the responsibility of its li- address the media during the rendra Modi will join her at smaller streets. “She’s not co- she has failed to take a public censees. trip. AP

ew Jersey’s Senate USA succeeded Donald Trump Npresident wants a sta- but preceded Icahn. te redevelopment agency Icahn sold the Taj Mahal to reject a USD5.6 million Lawmaker: Stop payment to Icahn to Hard Rock Internatio- payment to help billionai- nal in March, which plans re investor Carl Icahn tear to reopen it next summer. down an Atlantic City casi- to raze former Trump casino He told The Associated no that President Donald Press at the time he de- Trump built in the 1980s. ject the payment to Icahn, Atlantic City and he has a fiteer who denies fair pay the Democratic-controlled cided to seek a buyer for New Jersey’s Casino saying he has “an antago- record of harsh treatment and benefits to workers.” state Legislature, but was the shuttered casino be- Reinvestment Develop- nistic record of treating of working people,” Swee- Icahn did not immedia- vetoed by Republican Gov. cause of Sweeney’s bill ment Authority gave preli- employees.” ney said. “I have serious tely respond to a request Chris Christie, who called that would have punished minary approval last week The money would go questions about allowing for comment yesterday. it an example of the Le- Icahn for closing the Taj to a plan to let Icahn use toward the $13.2 million him to take $5.6 million in Icahn closed the Trump gislature’s worst instincts by stripping him of a casi- money from investment cost of demolishing the funds intended to promote Taj Mahal last year and in getting government in- no license for the property tax credits he had paid to shuttered Trump Plaza economic development for Sweeney has gone after volved in private business for five years. the state agency. Demo- casino, making way for an the city and its residents him publicly, authoring a disputes. The casino reinvestment cratic Senate President as-yet undetermined pro- and instead use the money bill that would have pu- Trump Plaza was closed agency hasn’t scheduled a Steve Sweeney on Monday ject. for his own property. He nished Icahn for shutting in September 2014 under date to make a final deci- called on the agency to re- “Carl Icahn is no friend to has a track record as a pro- the casino down. It passed previous ownership that sion on Icahn’s request. AP wed 29.11.2017

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Ireland Reports: Deputy PM quits UK hails new royal couple as to avert snap election country awaits wedding details reland’s deputy pri- he engagement of Prince me minister has agreed Harry and Meghan Markle ap photo I ap photo T to resign to avert a parlia- dominated newspaper front pa- mentary vote that would ges and morning news shows in have collapsed the govern- Britain yesterday, as royal-wat- ment and triggered a snap chers awaited details of the cou- election at a crunch time ple’s spring wedding. for Brexit negotiations, The grandson of Queen Elizabe- Irish media reported yes- th II and the American actress terday. have announced they will marry Irish lawmakers had in 2018. Archbishop of Canter- been due to vote later on bury Justin Welby says they have a no-confidence motion chosen a church wedding. targeting deputy premier Markle’s divorced status would have been written a generation London home, after months in Frances Fitzgerald, filed once have barred her from mar- ago.” which they tried to keep their long- by opposition party Fian- rying the prince in church. Har- The Daily Mail, which devoted distance relationship out of the na Fail. Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister ry’s father Prince Charles, who is its first 17 pages to the engage- public eye. Fianna Fail wanted Fit- Frances Fitzgerald heir to the British throne, married ment, said the couple would give Clearly happy in each other’s zgerald ousted over her his second wife Camilla in a low- the royal family “the injection of company, the beaming couple re- involvement in a long- the whistleblower earlier key civil ceremony in 2005 be- vigor and exuberance it so despe- counted how they met on a blind running police scandal. than she had previously cause both bride and groom were rately needs.” date set up by a mutual friend, Opposition leaders accuse acknowledged. divorced. In the couple’s first joint in- and immediately clicked. a previous government, Prime Minister Leo Va- Newspapers hailed news of the terview, 33-year-old Harry said “The fact that I fell in love with in which Fitzgerald was radkar’s Fine Gael party engagement as a breath of fresh Markle immediately fitted in with Meghan so incredibly quickly was justice minister, of failing have backed Fitzgerald. air and symbol of a modernizing his family. He said when she visi- sort of confirmation to me that to defend a whistleblower But Irish broadcaster RTE monarchy. ted Buckingham Palace to meet everything, all the stars were alig- exposing corruption in and other outlets said yes- The Daily Telegraph said in an the queen, “the corgis took to her ned, everything was just perfect,” Ireland’s police force. terday he has accepted her editorial: “A divorced, mixed-ra- straight away.” Harry said. They say newly disclosed resignation, heading off ce Hollywood actress who atten- The ex-soldier prince and the “It was this beautiful woman emails show Fitzgerald a vote that the minority ded a Roman Catholic school is 36-year-old star of TV show “Sui- just sort of literally tripped and knew about attempts by government would likely to marry the son of the next king. ts” revealed that Harry proposed fell into my life, I fell into her senior officers to discredit have lost. Such a sentence could simply not over a roast chicken dinner at his life.” AP ad 29.11.2017 wed

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Monkey King Time: 4pm & 8pm daily (Except on Thursdays) 1975 Graham Hill killed Venue: Sands Cotai Theatre in air crash Admission: MOP420, MOP480, MOP680, Justice League MOP880, MOP1080 room 1 Cotai Ticketing: (853) 2882 8818 2:30, 4:45, 7:15, 9:30pm One of Britain’s greatest motor racing drivers has been killed in a plane crash in south-east England. Kong Seng Ticketing: (853) 2855 5555 Director: Zack Snyder Starring: Ben Affleck, Raymond Fisher, Jason Momoa Graham Hill, 46, who retired from the sport in July Language: English (Chinese) 1975, was killed instantly along with the four other Duration: 118 min occupants in his Piper Aztec - all members of the Offbeat Embassy Hill team. Hill was piloting the plane when he clipped a row of trees on Arkley golf course in Hertfordshire, just arry otter themed before 2200 GMT. H P - The two-times world champion was flying Embassy town celebration draws Hill manager Ray Brimble, fellow driver Tony Brise, droves of muggles and two mechanics from France to attend a party in London. Arley Golf Club steward Ted Dickins said visibility had been very poor at the time of the accident. “It was terrible - the ambulances couldn’t even see ap photo the bunkers as they were driving down,” he said. Friend and Elstree Aero Club chairman Spencer Flack said the champion driver was taking a risk by trying to land in bad conditions but told reporters he ManHunt was an experienced flier. room 2 “He was a skilful pilot who tried to get in and failed. 2:30, 4:30, 7:30, 9:30pm “In those conditions it’s just a matter of feet and Director: John Woo seconds between life and death,” he said. Starring: Zhang Hanyu, Masaharu Fukuyama, Qi Wei, Government accident investigation officials are sif- Ha Jiwon ting through the wreckage to try to establish the cau- Language: Chinese (English) se of the crash. Duration: 106min Hill is the only driver to have won the Triple Crown of the Indianapolis 500, the 24 hours of Le Mans and the Formula One World Championship. Wizards and muggles have turned out in droves for a Harry He won the world title with BRM in 1962 and again Potter-themed celebration in a small community, so much so the in 1968, with Lotus. town is now looking to turn it into an annual event. Hill retired from Formula 1 mid-season so he could Spring Street in Newton was transformed last weekend into concentrate on coaching Brise, a promising new dri- Diagon Alley, the magical market from the J.K. Rowling book ver in his own fledgling team Embassy Hill. series. More than two dozen restaurants and stores in Newton’s main Courtesy BBC News business district featured elements of the franchise, including a restaurant that served Butterbeer and a store that gave patrons magic wands. In context Many attendees dressed up in Harry Potter attire. Some don- ned scarves with colors from the various Hogwarts houses and Three thousand people attended Graham Hill’s funeral in St Al- ban’s, Hertfordshire, on 5 December. Harry’s signature round eyeglasses. Happy Death Day Mayor Wayne Levante told the New Jersey Herald that the An inquest found he was flying only 60 ft (18.3m) above the ground room 3 when the plane hit the tree - but did not realise because of the poor overwhelming crowd was much larger than organizers initially 2:30, 4:45, 7:15, 9:30pm visibility. envisioned. Director: Christopher Landon Verdicts of accidental death were returned for all six occupants of “It’s just awesome to see this many people here in Newton,” Starring: Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard, Ruby Modine, the plane. Levante said. “There’s obviously a demand for this. ... A rising Charles Aitken Hill’s son, Damon, followed his father into Formula One racing and tide raises all boats, so we’re going to make sure that we do this Language: English (Chinese) won the world championship in 1996. bigger and better next year because this is lightning in a bottle.” Duration: 96min wed 29.11.2017 th Anniversary

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Football Juan Antonio Pizzi hired as Russia wants St. Petersburg to Saudi Arabia’s host Euro 2020 opening game 3rd coach in 2017

he Russian Football Cardiff’s Principality orld Cup-bound Saudi Ara- Union has asked UEFA Stadium and Stockholm’s bia has hired Juan Antonio Pi-

T ap photo W to pick St. Petersburg as Friends Arena are poten- zzi as coach less than a week after host for the opening ma- tial replacements after firing Edgardo Bauza. tch of the 2020 European being overlooked in the Pizzi, Saudi Arabia’s third coach in Championship. original selection. 2017, is expected to represent the UEFA said on yesterday UEFA said it will also country on Friday in Moscow at the its executive committee draw lots next week to draw for next year’s World Cup. will choose a host on Dec. pick pairs of host cities The state-run Saudi Press Agency 7 for the showpiece opener for each of six groups in says federation officials and Pizzi of a tournament being co- the 24-team tournament. signed the deal in Tokyo. Pizzi gui- hosted by 13 countries. UEFA has previously said ded Chile to the 2016 Copa America UEFA’s decision will it would have up to six op- title but quit after the Chilean team come two days after the In- tions in the lottery. failed to qualify for the World Cup. ternational Olympic Com- The other Euro 2020 Bauza was fired by Saudi Arabia mittee will weigh banning group-stage hosts are: after only five friendlies in char- Russia from the Pyeong- Olympic Stadium, Baku; ge, following losses to Portugal and chang Games because of San Mames Stadium, Bil- Bulgaria. He had been appointed state-backed doping at the bao; National Arena, Bu- in September to replace Bert van 2014 Sochi Olympics. A view of the stadium under construction on Krestovsky Island, St.Petersburg charest; Ferenc Puskas Marwijk, who was fired despite gui- The Krestovsky Stadium Stadium, Budapest; ding the team to its first World Cup in St. Petersburg hosted nue is competing for the sure to stay on the hosting Parken Stadium, Cope- since 2006. the opening game and fi- Euro 2020 honor with rotation. nhagen; Aviva Arena, Du- Bauza has been fired twice this nal of the Confederations Johan Cruyff Arena, Ams- UEFA must also deci- blin; Allianz Arena, Muni- year by teams in the World Cup li- Cup this year. It will host terdam; Eurostadium, de next week to retain or ch. neup. He lost the Argentina job in seven games at the World Brussels; Hampden Park, drop the Belgian capital The 13th venue, Wem- April, after eight months in char- Cup, including a semifinal Glasgow; and the Olympic from the tournament be- bley Stadium in London, ge, when the two-time World Cup and the third-place game. Stadium, Rome. cause of stalled stadium will host the semifinals champions risked missing out on The 68,000-capacity ve- Still, Brussels is not even construction. and final. AP qualification. ad wed 29.11.2017

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n court, all four major U.S. sports leagues are fighting US sports leagues are hedging New Jersey’s challenge to the federal ban on sports Igambling, which the Supreme Court will hear next week. their bets on legal gambling Outside of court, leaders of three of the four leagues have made public comments that suggest they wouldn’t mind lo- ap photo sing the case. Only the NFL has been steadfast in its opposition to gambling, a stance that criti- cs see as hypocritical, especially as the Raiders plan a move to a billion-dollar stadium just off the Las Vegas Strip. As the Supreme Court pre- pares to hear a case that could lead to the federal ban on sports betting being struck down, the leagues are hedging their bets — preparing for a future of ex- panded gambling and hoping to have a say in how legalization takes effect. The NBA and Major League Baseball see gambling as some- thing that could enhance fan interest and open up new reve- nue opportunities. However, the leagues insist that appropriate regulations should be put in place to prevent corruption— something that a court ruling in New Jersey’s favor wouldn’t do, at least not right away. Much has changed since 2012, when the leagues and the NCAA sued New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to stop him from lega- lizing sports betting at the casi- nos and racetracks in his state. At the time, MLB and the NBA were led by old-school com- Laborers union members cheering during a meeting of the Las Vegas Stadium Authority board. As the Supreme Court prepares to hear a challenge to the federal ban on missioners who bore the scars sports betting, U.S. sports leagues are hedging their bets. of gambling scandals in their leagues, including Pete Rose in baseball and referee Tim Do- Goodell has conceded that his Associated Press. “For those say to one state they can have Game-fixing is much easier naghy in basketball. Baseball’s position on the issue has “evol- that want to see sports betting, sports betting and another state to stop and prosecute in coun- Bud Selig said in a deposition ved.” the trajectory is in their favor.” that they can’t, and then dictate tries with legal betting than that gambling was “evil, creates The leagues have also embra- what state has what.” in places without it, said An- doubt and destroys your sport.” ced fantasy sports, which Goo- Opponents maintain that sta- dreas Krannich, an executive Selig and the NBA’s David The NBA and dell has argued is not gambling te-sponsored gambling preys on at Sportradar, a London-based Stern have since been replaced, Major League because players win based on vulnerable people and creates a gambling security firm. respectively, by Rob Manfred the performance of individual variety of social ills. A coalition “In a well-regulated market, and Adam Silver, both of whom Baseball see athletes, not the outcome of ga- of anti-gambling and religious the risk of manipulation is have taken a fresh look at gam- mes. Rep. Frank Pallone, a New groups argued in a brief that less,” Krannich said, because bling. gambling as Jersey Democrat and a longtime legalized gambling would open bookmakers “participate in Silver argued three years ago something that proponent of legalized sports the door for casino companies to the detection and the follow- in a New York Times op-ed that betting, doesn’t buy that distinc- further “target and exploit the fi- up of criminal cases.” sports gambling should be lega- could enhance tion. nancially desperate, exacerbate The leagues are concerned lized. Manfred said earlier this “The NFL teams have inves- crime, cultivate addiction, and that the Supreme Court could year that gambling “can be a fan interest ted in daily fantasy sports even force even those citizens who allow sports gambling to be- form of fan engagement, it can though the NFL itself hasn’t. It’s rarely or never gamble to foot come legal without those pro- fuel the popularity of a sport” and open up just so inconsistent,” Pallone the bill for the enormous social tections in place. NBA spokes- — and he raised the prospect of new revenue said. “How do you make the case costs and state budget problems man Mike Bass said the lea- people betting during games on and say that’s not gambling?” they leave behind.” gue “prefers a comprehensive whether the next pitch will be a opportunities New Jersey is challenging the While legal sports books cou- federal approach to legalized strike. He’s also said MLB wan- constitutionality of the federal ld entice more people to place sports betting, as opposed to ts a seat at the table if Congress ban on sports betting that Con- bets, the practice is already wi- a hodgepodge of state-by-state considers legalization. “I think there are multiple sig- gress approved in 1992. The ban despread. The AGA estimates laws.” NHL commissioner Gary Be- ns of the sports leagues, inclu- only allowed sports betting in that Americans bet $150 billion If the court rules against the ttman has said gambling isn’t a ding the NFL, taking a fresh look the four states that had previou- on sports annually, and only 3 leagues, it would be up to the major concern because so little at this issue. You don’t place a sly authorized it, and only Neva- percent of those bets are made states to regulate gambling money is wagered on hockey team in Nevada, in Las Vegas, da’s law at the time allowed bets legally. themselves until Congress compared to other sports. The without an understanding that on individual games. In Delawa- The technology that allows steps in. NHL this season became the the issue is changing. Frankly, re, casinos offer parlay bets on more people to place bets has “The integrity of the games first major U.S. league to place you don’t play games in Wem- NFL games. also enabled data collection that — and I know from my discus- a franchise in Las Vegas, where bley Stadium, where most of “I go through Delaware and makes game-fixing more diffi- sions — is the No. 1 priority of sports gambling is legal, and the the people in the stands are be- they allow it, and I come to cult because suspicious betting the leagues,” Freeman said. NFL will follow in 2019. For the tting on their phones during the my own state and they’re not patterns can be seen in real time. “We share that desire for in- past several years, the NFL has game, without an understanding allowed to do it. It’s just ridicu- With most pro players making tegrity. I think increasingly, also played games in London, that things are changing,” Geoff lous,” Pallone told AP. “I think millions, it’s unlikely they would people recognize that the su- where people can bet on spor- Freeman, CEO of the American there’s a good chance that the risk careers and jail by throwing rest way to guarantee integrity ts online. Commissioner Roger Gaming Association, told The court is going to say you can’t games. is in a regulated market.” AP THE Jay-Z leads Grammy noms with 8 as Station Air quality BUZZ rap, R&B take center stage Roadside 50-70 Good Jay-Z is the leader of the 2018 Grammy Award mar — who earned seven nominations — and nominations in a year where the top four catego- Childish Gambino are also up for major awards. High ries are heavily dominated by rap and R&B ar- Jay-Z’s personal and revealing album, “4:44,” Density 50-70 tists, giving the often overlooked genres a strong is nominated for album of the year alongside Residental chance of winning big. Mars’ 90s-inspired R&B adventure “24K Magic,” Good The Recording Academy announced that Jay-Z Lamar’s hard-hitting rap masterpiece “DAMN.,” Area opinion is nominated for eight honors, including album, Gambino’s funk-soul project “Awaken My song, and record of the year. Bruno Mars is also Love!” and Lorde’s critically acclaimed pop al- Ambient 50-70 nominated for the big three, while Kendrick La- bum, “Melodrama.” Good World Views dsmg source: Adam Minter, Bloomberg WORLD BRIEFS How China can end its slew Bali volcano spits of kindergarten scandals ap photo Nothing infuriates China’s online masses more than ash 4 km in the sky, the belief that the powerless have been victimized by the powerful. The fury was particularly intense late last week, when allegations against a Beijing-area kin- airport closed dergarten blew up online. According to Chinese state Kenya President Uhuru media, kids as young as three years old were “repor- Kenyatta was sworn tedly sexually molested, pierced by needles and given in for a second term unidentified pills.” The news came at a particularly yesterday in what some raw time: Just two weeks earlier, China’s internet had ap photo hoped would be the end convulsed in anger over video footage of teachers at of months of election a Shanghai-area kindergarten beating small children turmoil, which Kenyatta and force-feeding them wasabi. said stretched the country In both cases, local governments responded “almost to the breaking promptly, firing and even detaining teachers and ad- point.” But violence ministrators. In Beijing, the government hastily annou- continued, with at least nced that every kindergarten in the city would soon be one person killed as staffed by an “educational inspector.” But these steps police fired rifles and tear will do little to solve the underlying problems that have gas to break up a large led to more than 60 cases of physical abuse at ear- opposition gathering. ly-childhood care facilities since 2010, or to satiate growing public anger. To address those issues, China Ireland’s deputy must quickly improve conditions for teachers entrusted prime minister resigned with the care of China’s youngest and most vulnerable yesterday to avert a citizens. parliamentary vote that The latter isn’t a job the Chinese state historically re- would have collapsed served for itself. As a largely agrarian society, China the government and had little need for formal early-childhood education so triggered a snap election long as large extended families in close proximity could at a crunch time for Brexit watch over kids. In urban areas, “kindergartens” - the negotiations. More on p15 blanket term for facilities hosting children aged three to six - only emerged in the 20th century, largely for the affluent.

The situation changed markedly in the 1980s, as ap photo China’s economy modernized and millions of migrant laborers moved into cities. Extended families were no longer available to take care of children while parents volcano with a deadly “I don’t know, we can’t pathway from the storage worked. Meanwhile, China’s highly competitive pri- Ahistory continued to change it,” said stranded chamber in the volcano’s mary and secondary school system compelled many erupt yesterday on Bali, German traveler Gina crust has opened, giving parents to seek out schooling options earlier and ear- one of the world’s most Camp, who planned to go magma easier access to the Brazil For the second lier. Demand for early education continues to accelera- popular resort islands, back outside and enjoy ano- surface. time this year, a small hot- te: Between 2010 and 2013, China built 48,200 kinder- spitting ash 4,000 meters ther day on the island, whi- Indonesian officials first air balloon — also known gartens, a 32 percent increase. as a “lantern” — has set While the Chinese government has supported that high and stranding tens of ch attracts about 5 million raised the highest alert two thousands of tourists for visitors a year to its famed months ago when a rash of fire to the velodrome growth both financially and with policy, demand far built for last year’s Rio de a second day. Lava was resorts and world-class surf seismic activity was detec- outstrips its efforts. In 2013, China’s Ministry of Educa- Janeiro Olympics. Local tion set the full-time kindergarten staff-to-student ratio welling in its crater, but it spots. “It’s nature and we ted at the mountain. More media showed firefighters at one-to-five. Today the ratio is closer to one-to-18, remained unclear how bad have to wait until it’s over.” than 100,000 people living standing on the roof of as China’s 44 million kindergarteners overwhelm the the eruption might get or Experts said a larger, ex- near the volcano fled their the building putting out country’s 2.5 million kindergarten teachers. how long it could last. plosive eruption is possible homes, many abandoning the fire. That gap is likely to grow: China projects a shortfall of Authorities have raised or Agung could stay at its their livestock or selling 3 million early-childhood teachers by 2021. And in the the alert for Mount Agung current level of activity for them for a fraction of the Colombia An Israeli absence of qualified instructors, China’s kindergartens to the highest level and told normal price. The seismic man built a Latin are notorious for hiring whoever they can find. In 2016, weeks. 100,000 people to leave an “If it got much worse, it activity decreased by the American network of 22.4 percent of China’s kindergarten teachers had a hostels that provided high school diploma or less. area extending 10 kilome- would be really hard to end of October, causing au- ters from its crater as it bel- think of. You’ve got a huge thorities to lower the alert drugs and prostitutes Three key factors account for the teacher shortage. for backpackers, a ches grey and white plumes First, pay is low, especially compared to salaries at population center, nearly a level. Colombian official said well-funded primary schools where teachers can earn into the sky. Its last major million people in Denpasar Tremors increased again Monday after the suspect double what their kindergarten counterparts do. (This eruption in 1963 killed and surroundings, and it’s last week and officials was deported. problem isn’t unique to China.) about 1,100 people. very difficult to envision upped the alert and ordered Second, training is scarce, expensive and - combi- Officials extended the clo- moving those people fur- another large-scale evacua- OPEC Energy ministers ned with future salary expectations that range far lower sure of Bali’s international ther away,” said Richard tion, with nearly 40,000 from both Saudi Arabia than other professions - not worth the time or financial airport for another 24 hou- Arculus, a volcano expert people now staying in 225 and the United Arab investment. Third, the social status of early childhood rs due to concerns that jet at Australian National shelters, according to the Emirates dodged educators in China is abysmal, in part thanks to the questions yesterday aforementioned low pay and educational requiremen- engines could choke on the University, adding that an Disaster Mitigation Agency thick volcanic ash, which eruption in 1843 was even in Karangasem. But tens of about whether OPEC will ts. Those who embrace the profession can expect to extend the cartel’s oil was moving across the is- more explosive than the thousands of villagers have be viewed as being unable to land anything better. production cuts, saying Public kindergartens, which tend to have high ad- land. one in 1963. remained in their homes the decision will come mission standards, higher tuitions, more qualified tea- Tourists waiting for pla- “There are many exam- because they feel safe or at a planned meeting in chers and better outcomes, cater to the more affluent. nes stared at information ples in history where you don’t want to abandon their Vienna later this week. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the two recent kindergarten screens reading “canceled” have this kind of seismic farms and livestock. abuse scandals emerged in private kindergartens as- for every flight. Airport buildup — steam ejections “Ash has covered my hou- Nigeria Africa’s most sociated with RYB Education Inc. and Ctrip.com Inter- spokesman Ari Ahsanur- of a little bit of ash, growing se on the floor, walls, bana- populous city is aiming national Ltd. rohim said more than 440 na trees outside, everywhe- to become a cultural Fixing this situation starts with raising those low sala- eruptions of ash to a full- flights were canceled yes- scale stratosphere-reaching re” said Wayan Lanus, who hub for the continent, ries, especially in private kindergartens. as the boisterous city Longer-term, China’s Ministry of Education should terday, affecting nearly column of ash, which can fled his village in Buana Giri 60,000 passengers, about presage a major volcanic with his wife and daughter. of Lagos hosted the seek ways to affiliate the country’s growing numbers of AFRICAN Culture and the same as Monday. Wi- private kindergartens with public primary schools, whi- event,” he said. Flows of volcanic mud Design festival. Exhibits ch boast better resources and standards. A fix won’t thout aircraft, getting in or A NASA satellite detected have been spotted on included a mix of be quick, but there’s no better investment that could be out of Bali requires trave- a thermal anomaly at the Agung’s slopes, and Arcu- traditional and modern made in China’s future. ling hours by land and boat crater, said senior Indo- lus warned more are possi- art, with the goal of [Abridged] to an airport on another is- nesian volcanologist Gede ble since it’s the rainy sea- expanding awareness of land. Swantika. That means a son on Bali. AP Africa’s creative talents.