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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017 THULHIJJA 8, 1438 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Employment Trump visits Monsoon rains Liverpool of non-Kuwaitis Texas disaster bring India’s agree record according to zone before financial capital deal to laws: Sabeeh3 Harvey6 return to a standstill9 sign16 Keita British police seeking 1987 Min 28º Max 46º Qabas cartoonist’s killer High Tide 04:44 & 18:42 Low Tide Authorities appeal for information about suspects 12:14 & 23:42 32 PAGES NO: 17319 150 FILS LONDON: British police re-launched an investigation yes- terday into the murder of a Palestinian cartoonist 30 years Iran pilgrims flock for hajj, Qataris few to the day after he was shot dead in a London street. Naji Salim Hussain Al-Ali, a political cartoonist for the Kuwaiti TEHRAN/DOHA: In a diplomatic icebreaker between newspaper Al-Qabas, was shot in the back of the neck as political foes, tens of thousands of Muslim faithful from he walked to his office on July 22, 1987. The 51-year-old Iran have flocked to Saudi Arabia for the annual hajj pil- died in a coma in hospital on Aug 29 that year. grimage to Islam’s holiest sites. This week’s hajj marks Scotland Yard’s Counter Iran’s return after their absence last year following a mas- Terrorism Command (CTC) is sive stampede in 2015 that killed around 2,300 people, reopening the case, appealing for including 464 Iranians. The tragedy sparked bitter recrim- information about the gunman ination from Tehran over the kingdom’s custodianship of and a second man later seen driv- the sites in Makkah and Madinah. ing away from the scene. For the first time in nearly three decades, Iranian pil- They feel allegiances may have grims were barred from the hajj last year, after several shifted over time and people with rounds of negotiations between the two Gulf heavy- information who did not come weights failed to overcome political and procedural dif- forward in 1987 may now feel ferences. Adding a further obstacle, the Sunni kingdom able to speak. cut all ties with Iran in January 2016 after its diplomatic missions in Tehran and Mashhad were torched by pro- “The brutal murder of Mr Al-Ali testers angered by Saudi Arabia’s execution of a promi- devastated his family and 30 Naji Al-Ali nent Shiite figure. But under a deal struck in March, years on they continue to feel the about 86,000 Iranians have now arrived in Saudi Arabia loss,” CTC commander Dean Haydon said. “A lot can change for the hajj, joining two million Muslims from across the in 30 years: Allegiances shift and people who were not will- globe in converging on Makkah. “I’m happy to see so ing to speak at the time of the murder may now be pre- many Iranians here... Political issues shouldn’t interfere in pared to come forward with crucial information. “We a religious duty, especially the hajj,” Abbas Ali, a 54-year- remain open-minded about the motive for Mr Al-Ali’s mur- old Iranian, said yesterday at Jeddah airport that is the der and we believe there are people somewhere who have information that could help us bring those responsible for main entry point for pilgrims. MAKKAH: Large cooling fans spray water on Muslim pilgrims around the Grand Mosque ahead of the Continued on Page 11 his murder to justice.” annual hajj pilgrimage yesterday. — AP Continued on Page 11 LOCAL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017 Photo of the day

KUWAIT: Photo captures the panoramic view of the seaside along the Gulf Road in Kuwait City. —Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Kuwait Airways transports 4,684 pilgrims In my view JEDDAH: Kuwait Airways operated 16 cooperation. manpower reinforcements. A letter from an expat flights carrying around 4,684 pilgrims He indicated that the precautionary from Kuwait to Islam’s hallowed Relief teams ready actions involve other departments grounds to undertake the holy Islamic Meanwhile, Civil defense and Red namely the fire authority to ensure that journey of Hajj, one of the company’s Crescent teams are full ready to pro- no combustible materials exist at the officials said yesterday. Kuwait Airways’ vide safety and emergency service for pilgrims’ gathering locations. Col Al- By Talal Al-Ghannam regional director for the Gulf Mishaal pilgrims at start of the rituals in Mina Faraj also noted that the precautionary Al-Dalak said that Kuwait’s national today, a civil defense chief said yester- activities include examination of safety carrier is eager to provide convenient day. Colonel Humoud Al-Faraj said that at the tunnels, cautioning that using trips to Islam’s holiest shrine. He point- safety and pre-emptive precautions’ liquefied gas is not allowed at the ed out that passengers will find the teams have already examined safety camps. Also, the Saudi Red Crescent company’s new fleet of Boeing 777- procedures at the camps. The civil announced that 36 medical centers [email protected] 300ER aircraft comfortable and satis- defense teams have been trained on had been set up. The medical teams on factory. He added that flights carrying evacuation, placing pilgrims at poten- the ground are backed by aerial units Kuwait Airways’ regional director for the pilgrims ran smoothly and prompt- tial risks in safe locations, restoring for speedy transportation of ill pilgrims ood morning dear brothers and sisters, and I greet you in advance the Gulf Mishaal Al-Dalak ly, thanking Saudi authorities for their normal conditions, equipment and aboard helicopters. —Agencies on the advent of Eid Al-Adha. In this article, I am posting a letter Gsent to me by an expat in which he detailed the hardships wit- nessed by the majority of expats here in Kuwait due to the recent propos- als submitted by MPs or other relevant authorities. I am publishing his appeal in the hope his message would be heard by those concerned: (Letter starts) Venting my frustrations on the way things are going in Kuwait. Apologies in advance, but not having a voice in what happens in a place I have lived in and grown attached to over the past 10 years con- stantly frustrates, and you, from your pieces published in the Kuwait Times, are one of the few sympathetic ears I know, so please bear with me if you will. Just today I read in a local blog a piece that was published in the Times in November 2015 (why such a delay I have no idea). In this piece, a cer- tain government official was quoted as having said: “As a country of law, we protect expatriates and their rights... however, those who do not have a job do not have a place among us. This is how it should be, and that is what we believe should be done”. Quite who the WE is, is not clarified, but it I assume that the honorable gentleman is claiming to speak for most if not all Kuwaitis. I trust that the statement is addressing the issue of the many thousands of expats work- ing illegally in Kuwait and not the dependents of those who legally hold a job. As far as it goes, the weeding out of ‘illegals’ is fully justified, although many are illegally employed with the collusion of some Kuwaiti employers KUWAIT: With only a few days remaining until Muslims from all across the globe undertake the Holy Islamic journey of Hajj, Kuwait’s International Airport has or otherwise. been teeming with activity to accommodate pilgrims heading to Islam’s hallowed grounds. Around 4,000 pilgrims are expected to depart en masse for Hajj. Sadly the ‘rights’ and conditions of the vast majority of expats, legal as — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat well as illegal, have taken a severe bashing over the last two to three years, to the point where certain reports would have us believe that Kuwait has become one of the world’s least desirable destination for expats. Be that as it may, many rules and regulations introduced over the Proteges unveil ‘Kamala’ at Ooredoo last two to three years tended to make expat life in Kuwait more unattrac- tive and certainly more complicated. These include: • A tax to be levied on expat remittances. Educational Arabic card game aimed at enriching culture • The imposition of higher charges for water and electricity. • Increased charges for public healthcare. KUWAIT: Ooredoo, Kuwait’s fastest net- Alayoub added, “We had a successful •Smaller living space at greater cost in newly-constructed apartment work, hosted the seventh generation of partnership with the Proteges two years in buildings. the Proteges in its head office last week, to a row. They embody a number of great • Restrictions placed on expat visit visas. deliver a presentation of their final project. values that we strongly believe in, such as • Restrictions on the issuance of driving licenses. The students unveiled their project challenging and connecting.” He added: • The expulsion of ‘bachelor’ expats from living quarters in Kuwaiti ‘Kamala’, an Arabic card game aimed at “The program focuses on a number of housing areas (rented to them by Kuwaitis). educating youth about famous Arab cul- core values and skills such as tolerance, • Compulsory early retirement of expats in the public sector. tural and historic figures. In critical thinking, and cre- Some of these hit the pocket of expats, whilst others simply make life a presentation to Ooredoo, ativity, which are important more difficult and restrictive. Whatever their true intentions, the new gen- represented by CSR and assets in creating future eration of rules and regulations have certainly made the vast majority of Sponsorships manager leaders. It has achieved expats feel that their existence here in Kuwait is under siege, if not totally Sarah Al-Qabandi, the stu- unparalleled success unwanted. In assessing the impact of such new legislation, we need to dents explained that the throughout the years, and remind ourselves that according to the ministry of social affairs and labor proceeds, once launched, we look forward to meet- and other government agency statistics, there are now as many expats will be donated to rebuild ing the graduates of 7th legally working in Kuwait as there are total Kuwaitis - men, women and an educational facility in generation of the Proteges.” children. one of the countries in the Alayoub also reiterated that Most significantly, about nine out of ten of these (well over a million), Arab world. Ooredoo is keen on sup- earn less than KD 500 per month. Many only able to afford to live in A statement issue by the porting initiatives aimed at Kuwait on ‘bachelor status’ (married or not) and in overcrowded condi- seventh generation of the Mijbil Alayoub youth development, and tions, and are, for the most part, working in manual and unskilled jobs. Proteges stressed that the emphasized on the impor- Given that most of these jobs are menial as well as low-paid, it is unlikely, aim of the project is to reconnect youth tance of the partnership with various state in the foreseeable future, that they will be filled by Kuwaitis. It is arguable that on this basis, the majority of these jobs (done by expats) are an with their Arab heritage and culture. “We sectors to accomplish this target. essential element in maintaining the high standard of living enjoyed by chose to donate the proceeds to an edu- the more affluent minority (non-Kuwaitis like me, as well as Kuwaitis) in cational facility in one of the countries in Europe trip Kuwait today. the region that will be announced in due Last month, Ooredoo participated in a On the flip side of the coin, there are a few glimmers of encourage- time, because we believe that education is trip to the two European cities of Berlin ment for expats, especially those who have spent most of their working the building block of society,” read the and Prague with the 7th generation of lives here: * Assuming they can meet the required conditions (minimum statement. the Proteges, the youth development of 15 years’ residence, etc), expats are now able to purchase investment program. Representing Ooredoo during apartments. * Automatic early retirement for expats (in the public sector) Proud supporters the trip was CSR, Sponsorship and Social can be waived if the expat has a record of long and valuable service. This On its part, Ooredoo Kuwait reiterated Media manager Yousef Al-Shallal, who recognizes both the long service to the country by many expats and the its pride in supporting such a talented delivered a number of motivational work- fact that if there were more opportunities open to them for investment in cohort of ambitious youth such as the 7th shops and speeches for the students cen- Kuwait, less money (earned in Kuwait) would be remitted abroad. Generation of the Proteges. Ooredoo tered around risk management, social Many expats (of my knowing) who have either worked most of their Kuwait’s Corporate Communications media, and entrepreneurship. The trip, lives in Kuwait, or even been born here, because they have no home in Senior Director Mijbil Alayoub noted, “We which took place last week, also included Kuwait, are compelled to leave when they retire, even if they have saved are proud of the project delivered by the several activities in cultural and educa- for their old-age or have children who can support them financially. It students in conclusion of their program. tional institutes in the two European would do much for expat morale if such people were granted a ‘retired The project fits well into the values of cities. All the program participants persons residency’ on condition that they could prove that they would Ooredoo: caring, connecting, and chal- received free Ooredoo lines with pre-acti- not be a ‘drain’ on the state. Kuwait can only gain strength from a fairer lenging. We are eager to Kamala launched vated Ooredoo Passport roaming plans, and better integration of its many component parts. into the market, and we are certain that it to help them get in touch with their fami- Till my next article insha Allah will be received positively.” lies in Kuwait. A meeting at one of the groups WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017 LOCAL

KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah presides the Cabinet weekly meeting yesterday. — KUNA photos Employment of non-Kuwaitis ‘according to state laws’ Cabinet extends condolences to victims of deadly Texas storm

KUWAIT: Employment of non-Kuwaitis in political, economic and trade spheres. the public sector is done according to civil During his visit, Kuwaiti and Chinese offi- service laws and other relevant State regu- cials inked a number of accords and mem- lations, the Minister of Social Affairs and os for cooperation in the oil, business, Labor affirmed yesterday. Hind Al-Sabeeh, infrastructural and economic sectors. also the Minister of State for Economic The ministers expressed satisfaction at Affairs, was addressing the regular weekly outcome of the Chinese official’s visit and Cabinet session, chaired by His Highness expressed confidence that the ties with the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Beijing would be enhanced. He also Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, held at Seif Palace. informed the ministers about outcome of First Deputy Prime Minister and the visit by the UN chief to the country Foreign Minister and Acting Minister of and topics he discussed with His Highness State for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Khaled Al- the Amir; where he had also praised His Hamad Al-Sabah, reading the Cabinet ses- Highness’ role as the Humanitarian Leader. sion statement, said the ministers were He had also expressed support for His briefed by minister Al-Sabeeh about Highness’ good-will mediation to resolve reports regarding employment and granti- the inter-GCC crisis. ng special allotments to some non-Kuwaiti Sheikh Sabah Khaled made a presenta- civil servants. Employment of the non- tion about outcome of the visit to the Kuwaitis is conducted according to the civ- country by the Russian foreign minister, il service laws and relevant regulations that who affirmed Moscow’s backing for give priority to hiring Kuwaitis and then Kuwait’s efforts to resolve the GCC crisis children of Kuwaiti mothers, in implemen- and defuse regional tension. For his part, tation of the relevant Cabinet resolution, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense Sheikh Sabah Khaled quoted minister Al- addressed the session about results of the Sabeeh as clarifying during the session. visit to the country by the British Secretary These procedures are heeded by every- of Defense and the Kuwaiti minister’s one, minister Al-Sabeeh said, stressing recent visit to Turkey. employment of non-Kuwaitis is always The ministers were briefed about a rec- done according to the concerned laws. ommendation by the public services com- She also affirmed soundness of the proce- mittee on tackling some “obstacles” at the dures undertaken by the Ministry of Social housing Saad Al-Abdullah project and Affairs and departments under its supervi- South Al-Mutlaa venture. They also exam- sion, aimed at primarily serving public ined recommendations by a special panel interests. The executives lauded minister on Sabah Al-Salem University in Al- Al-Sabeeh’s sincere efforts and the posi- Shadadiah. For his part, the Minister of tive role she has been playing at the helm Education briefed the officials about of the apparatuses under her jurisdictions preparations for the new scholastic year. and affirmed the Cabinet’s support for her so she may proceed with the distinctive Hurricane Harvey efforts for serving the citizen and the In another development, Kuwaiti homeland. Cabinet yesterday expressed its heartfelt sympathies over the destruction that Dignitaries’ visits Hurricane Harvey, which has caused Also the Prime Minister expressed con- unprecedented flooding in the southern gratulations to His Highness the Amir, His US state of Texas, left in its wake. In its Highness the Crown Prince and the routine meeting, the Cabinet said that Kuwaiti people on advent of Eid Al-Adha. Kuwait’s heart goes out to all of the vic- The session proceeded with the foreign tims of the catastrophic storm. Hurricane minister briefing the executives about last Harvey slammed into Texas late Friday as week’s visit of the country by the Chinese a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 130 Deputy Premier, whose talks with the sen- miles per hour (209 km per hour), making ior officials dealt with boosting coopera- it the strongest storm to hit the state tion between his country and Kuwait in since 1961. —Agencies Developing potentials

By A Saleh since those investments’ revenues have remarkably dropped. KUWAIT: Minister of Oil and Minister of Electricity and Water Essam Al-Marzouq No leave extension stressed KPC greatly prioritizes investments MoE’s Human Resources Manager Saud in human resources in order to face various Al-Jowaiser stressed that all regulations will challenges Kuwait oil industries may face be strictly imposed on all school adminis- on the course of achieving sustainable tration staff members who fail to show up development. Marzouq added that KPC has to work as planned after the Eid vacation, plans to employ as many Kuwaiti oil engi- namely pilgrims who went to perform hajj neers as possible to invest in them and without applying for hajj leave. Jowaiser develop their potentials. also noted that employees who had previ- ously been given hajj leave will not get it Ministry denies reports again. He also stressed that leave will not Undersecretary of the Ministry of Awqaf be extended unless an employee has offi- and Islamic affairs and head of the hajj mis- cially been granted hajj leave. Meanwhile, sion Fareed Emadi strongly denied social Hawally Educational Zone Director media reports that any bedoon pilgrims Mansour Al-Thafieri announced that 114 were sleeping on the ground. He stressed schools under his jurisdiction are ready for that he personally inspected the scene and the new school year 2017-2018 to receive found that they were all housed in a stan- 45,000 students. dard building, but had to wait to be lodged in their respective rooms on arrival. Construction violations Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs ‘We hate her policies’ and Minister of State for Municipal Affairs MP Khaled Al-Otaibi said Minister of Mohammed Al-Jabri stressed that the Social Affairs and Minister of State for Municipality is keen on imposing laws and Economic Affairs Hind Al-Sabeeh was des- regulations over construction violations, perately trying to protect her position and such as not providing parking spaces. that she made very weak statements to the Responding to a parliamentary inquiry media. “We have nothing personal against about municipality procedures in such cas- her, but we hate her policies of humiliating es, Jabri stressed that according to article citizens,” he underlined. Otaibi also urged 33 of law number 33/2016, new construc- Sabeeh to name those she accused of hav- tion licenses will not be issued unless a ing fears of corruption files being opened building includes a basement or a com- and discussed, promising to be the first to plete floor to be used for parking. In anoth- support her in holding them accountable. er development, Minister of Commerce and Former MP Abdulhameed Dashti said law- Industry and Acting Minister of State for makers are incapable of grilling Finance Youth Affairs Khaled Al-Roudhan issued Minister Anas Al-Saleh because this will have ministerial decision number 67/2017 per- the parliament dissolved. He also predicted taining the standard specifications of build- that Sabeeh’s tenure would be concluded in ing bricks. October and that she will resign from office, because she knows MPs are mobilizing to Employee arrested oust her, as she has blocked many of their Fraud and forgery police detectives interests in handicapped transactions, col- arrested a female MoH employee working lecting donations and some co-ops. in a hospital in Al-Sabah Medical Zone for receiving bribes from a patient, said securi- Audit Bureau’s remarks ty sources. The sources explained that the MP Saleh Ashour said the Social Security employee was caught red-handed while Authority should take the Audit Bureau’s receiving KD 4,000 to facilitate setting an remarks concerning assessing its invest- appointment for a patient to be operated ments into full consideration, especially on by a visiting doctor. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017 LOCAL

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Polish ambassador His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah holds talks with ambassador of Grzegorz Olszak. — KUNA photos Burkina Faso Abu Bakr Kot.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received ambassador of Jordan His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah met ambassador of Czech Republic Mohammed Al-Kayed. Martin Vitek yesterday. Amir receives Arab, outgoing Ambassadors

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah yesterday received a number of outgoing Arab and foreign Ambassadors at Seif Palace. His Highness the Amir received separately the Ambassadors of Poland, Czech Republic, Jordan, and Burkina Faso-Grzegorz Olszak, Martin Vitek, Mohammed Al-Kayed, and Abu Bakr Kot respectively-on the occasions of the end of their tenure. The meetings were attend- ed by Amiri Diwan Advisor Mohammad Daifallah Sharar. — KUNA

News in brief

Six Kuwaiti female poets enlisted in encyclopedia FEZ: The Moroccan poet Fatma Bou-Hrakeh has chosen six Kuwaiti poets to enrich her ency- clopedia ‘100 women poets from the Arab world, poems speaking of love and peace.’ Bou-Hrakeh issued the electronic edition of her lengthy book, that she had select- ed the Kuwaiti poets Suad Al- Sabah, Nejmah Idriss, Janna Al- Qarni, Fatma Al-Abdullah, Saadiah Moroccan poet Fatma Mefrej and Noura Al-Mlaifi to be Bou-Hrakeh among the renowned enlisted poets. She has chosen the collection of these renowned female poets due to their leadership in the world of poetry and their noticeable effect in the poetic movement in Kuwait, in particular, and Arab countries, in general. Her encyclopedic work, which covers poems by leading Arab female poets, preaches a message of compassion among human beings, in KUWAIT: In collaboration with Ministry of Health’s Media Office and the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, Zain provided Kuwaiti pilgrims with basic face of the language of destruction and violence. The ency- requirements and briefed them on its Hajj offer. A team of volunteers participated in the event. clopedia contains information about 2,000 male and female Arab poets, including 55 of both genders from Kuwait.

Adha offers at DGCA launches probe into Jazeera Airways flight 787 Kuwait Towers KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has formed an investigative team to look into KUWAIT: The Touristic Enterprises Company (TEC) an incident where a Jazeera Airways aircraft (flight 787) extends its heartiest congratulations to all citizens and made contact with a radar-equipped balloon, but the residents on the upcoming Eid Al-Adha. Within TEC’s airliner continued to operate normally and landed safe- preparations for the holiday, it shares that the Kuwait ly. DGCA’s Deputy Director General for Aviation Safety Towers will be open to all visitors during Eid Al-Adha, Imad Al-Jalawi said yesterday that a Jazeera Airways providing an exclusive sea- Airbus A320 plane returning from Riyadh on Sunday view of the country’s coastline. made a minor collision with a tethered balloon. He The iconic landmark will be pointed out that the aircraft continued to function nor- open from 8 am until midnight mally and landed safely at Kuwait International Airport - serving breakfast, lunch and and all passengers disembarked unscathed. Al-Jalawi dinner buffets for diners to added that a probe has been launched to uncover the enjoy throughout the day. circumstances surrounding the incident. Meanwhile, Jarrah Jassim Al-Omani, Jazeera Airways said that it would keep in close touch Acting Manager, said the with DGCA to ensure thorough investigations. Kuwait Towers is looking for- ward to receiving guests for Jahra Road development Jarrah Jassim breakfast, lunch and dinner project nears completion Al-Omani buffets that are prepared by KUWAIT: About 94 percent of the Jahra Road Development the best chefs for special Project is completed, Assistant Undersecretary at the prices. Al-Omani explained that the breakfast buffet Ministry of Public Works Ahmad Al-Hassan announced yes- will cost KD 7.5 for adults and KD 5 for children exclud- terday. In a press statement, Al-Hassan added that the pro- ing beverages; while lunch and dinner buffets will cost ject’s main aim was to improve the flow of traffic and KD 14 for adults and KD 8 for children aging 4-9 exclud- KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad reduce congestion. The Jahra Road Development Project is ing beverages. He added that all meals will provide Al-Sabah yesterday received the Norwegian Foreign Minister’s special envoy for the Middle East peace a key project, which consists of 17.7 kilometers of roads and diners with free access to the upper viewing sphere. process, Ambassador Tor Wennesland. — KUNA overpasses aimed to accommodate the current traffic vol- umes and expected growth.

Russia, Kuwait share similar views on Middle East issues MOSCOW: Russia said that it shares with Kuwait similar views on majority of issues in the Middle East. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s recent talks with a number of senior Kuwaiti officials showed similarities in their approaches on most issues in the region, the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement. Both sides stressed the need to end the military and political crises in Syria, Libya, and Yemen, in addition to resolving the Palestinian-Israeli dispute through dialogue. Lavrov has also reiterated Moscow’s support for Kuwait’s mediation efforts to end the ongoing rift between Qatar and a number of Arab countries. The Russian-Kuwaiti talks also reiterated their commitment to maintaining an active and confidential political dialogue at various lev- els, including in the context of electing Kuwait as a non- permanent member of the UNSC for 2018-2019. They also stressed the importance of conducting joint action as part of the bilateral intergovernmental commission KUWAIT: Hawally Municipality inspection teams recently removed 26 tons of garbage from Jabriya, Hawally, Mishref, Bayan, South Surra and Salmiya. The on trade, economic, scientific and technical cooperation team leader Saad Al-Jalawi said that the team also cleaned the streets, washed and replaced 51 garbage containers and posted 21 warning signs on aban- and promoting direct contacts in business. doned vehicle. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017 From the Arabic press

Crime Al-Jarida Report Sacrifice - prices We made a mistake Polluting environment KUWAIT: A citizen is facing charges of polluting the envi- By Ali Mahmoud Khajah ronment after he was spotted by environment police toss- ing an empty juice can at a beach a few months ago. am very interested in comparing Kuwait’s past and Security sources noted that the citizen was amazed when present, and here I do not mean pre- and post-oil he was summoned to the public prosecutor’s office and Ieras; I am rather talking about the pre- and post- presented with the charges, for which, according to the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait, and because I was too environment law, he might be fined up to KD 10,000. The young at that time, I usually get an idea about people’s man was released on bail pending further proceedings. behavior and relations from the media, which I believe has documented that period well. Homebrewed alcohol An absconding Asian was arrested for selling home- brewed alcohol in Khaitan. Security sources said a The people have also police patrol suspected him while he was sitting in the shade of a tree with some cartons in front of him. When policemen approached, the suspect tried to escape, but become less friendly to was chased and caught. On checking the content of the cartons, policemen found 31 bottles of liquor. A case foreigners and the exact was filed. turning point between the Fake domestic office Residency detectives raided a fake domestic labor Al-Anbaa recruitment office that had collected a lot of money from two eras is the Iraqi invasion. citizens and expats to provide them with domestic helpers. Twenty-two illegal residents of African origin were arrested. Reviewing the 20 years before the invasion, I noticed that the majority welcomed foreigners and Drug suspect nabbed had more trust in others, though this was slightly dis- An Asian was arrested on arrival at Kuwait interna- turbed during the Souq Al-Manakh stock exchange cri- tional airport with two kilos of marijuana and 2,200 illic- sis, and many people had good intentions. To prove it pills he had hidden in cartons of Indian chili. this, let us make an assumption that one of you was member in the information ministry’s monitoring committee and had to pass a TV series showing a Attempted suicide mother spying on her married sons’ bedrooms while A 17-year-old Syrian was rushed to Mubarak Hospital they were sleeping with their wives using special cam- with a wound he sustained after he slashed his arm while eras. Would you ever pass such drama in the present threatening to commit suicide before his elder brother. time?! This was the plot of a comedic series titled Security sources explained that the younger brother had ‘Khalti Qomashah’, and I believe it would be banned stolen KD 310 from the cashbox at his brother’s store in from TV nowadays to avoid any misunderstandings. Nugra, and that when his brother found out, he pulled out Generally speaking, I noticed that many people a knife and made suicide threats that were taken lightly by changed after the liberation and this is also document- his brother. The elder brother eventually dropped all ed by the media that is now showing more crimes, charges and refused to file a case. In another development, drug abuse and family disputes. The people have also a central prison inmate was rushed to hospital for treat- become less friendly to foreigners and the exact turn- ment from injuries he sustained while trying to cut his ing point between the two eras is the Iraqi invasion. throat in a suicide attempt. Ahli United Bank’s volunteers at International Airport to bid farewell to pilgrims travelling to the holy land of We are people who were used to peace, and all of a Makkah. sudden, were taken by surprise when a neighbor and some friends turned up against us. We have experi- Police hunt for suspect enced displacement abroad and locally witnessed A US citizen filed a case accusing an unidentified Ahli United Bank staff distribute killings and torture. Yet in spite of this tragic shock and person of deliberately ramming his vehicle several the painful impact of the invasion on our souls, the times before he drove away, leaving him with injuries gifts to pilgrims at the airport state did not consider rehabilitating people in the and his vehicle damaged. Security sources said a post-liberation era and dealt with the incident as a search was on for the suspect to be brought to justice mere painful one that was over, paying no attention to for actions that resemble an attack by an Egyptian IS KUWAIT: With the arrival of the Hajj season, and as part of towards AUB’s initiative that included the gifting of useful Ahli United Bank’s (AUB) social contribution - catering a items needed during their Hajj journey. The Bank has been the psychological impact of the experience and how it member who rammed his truck into a US vehicle, injur- would reflect on our future behaviors. ing three. broad section of society, the Bank announced that staff at the forefront of such endeavors which reaffirms its lead- members have volunteered to bid farewell to pilgrims travel- ership social position, and deep roots across Kuwaiti socie- This fatal mistake still has its consequences, detect- ling to the holy land of Makkah at Kuwait International ty. AUB wishes all pilgrims a peaceful and safe journey. For ed in our behavior and conduct with each other. I am Airport with the distribution of gifts to more than 300 travel- more information on the services and products AUB pro- not offering any remedy in this article because I can- KD 210 stolen ers. This humanitarian initiative is a core part of AUB’s social vides, customers are invited to visit any of the Bank’s not rewind time back. All I am doing is sharing what I A Pakistani barber reported that after having his hair responsibility program, which caters for social and religious branches or to call its telebanking service ‘Hayakum’ on believe is the main reason for all our shortcomings —Translated by Kuwait Times cut, one of his clients stole KD 210 from the cash drawer celebrations - namely Hajj, a time of faith and spirituality. 1812000. Customers can also log on to the Bank’s bilingual nowadays! and fled the scene. A case was filed. — Al-Rai/ Al-Anbaa The pilgrims expressed their gratitude and appreciation website at www.ahliunited.com.kw

Lt Col Melody Mitchell speaking at the event. AIWN hosts Lt Col Mitchell

KUWAIT: Alghanim Industries, one of women in the company. We value the the largest privately owned compa- power of collective networks that nies in the region, announced its third allow female employees to voice out meeting of the Alghanim Industries their opinions and suggestions on Women’s Network (AIWN). This net- critical matters that are important to work was launched to provide female within the company. The event con- their growth.” employees in the company a solid cluded with an interactive activity Commenting on the event, Melody platform to connect with peers, gain which included the audience sharing Mitchell said, “My first encounter with exposure, and promote opportunities their perspective on leadership, their Alghanim Industries came at the com- for upward career mobility. The third aspirations and most profound pany’s Gender Diversity Conference moments in their professional careers. meeting for the AIWN was held on held last year, where I had the privi- Commenting on the event, Chief Thursday, 24 August 2017 at Al Hamra lege to speak about the Lean In Circle, Grand Cinemas, the event was facili- I am delighted to be part of this tated by Lieutenant Colonel Melody important initiative that promotes Mitchell, carrying over 17 years of women empowerment. Women have experience in the US Air Force as an always played critical leadership roles Active Duty Officer and Special Agent. in their families, communities and civil She recently was assigned to the society, by bringing together a diverse US Embassy in Kuwait starting a new group of women leaders, we can position as a Foreign Military Sales empower the next generation of Coordinator for the Office of Military female leaders to reach the highest Cooperation - Kuwait. Melody is also levels of success.” the Lean In Circle Regional Leader, Alghanim Industries has actively Lean In Circles are women empower- prioritized gender diversity at the ment groups that meet regularly to company, and worked on multiple learn, encourage and grow together fronts to address issues related to as a support group. Each country has recruiting and retaining female talent. its own Lean In Chapter that helps The company introduced improved organize and create Lean In Circles maternity leave policies, including with a diverse mix of peers. Lt Col Melody Mitchell extending the paid maternity leave up Melody’s role within Lean In is to Human Resources Officer at Alghanim to 90 days. Alghanim Industries also promote and raise awareness on gen- Industries, George Lambros said: “This co-organized a gender diversity con- der equality, having created the first marks our third Alghanim Industries ference that hosted local and interna- Lean In chapter in Kuwait. The lecture Women’s Network (AIWN) event since tional guest speakers, along with CEO focused on the importance of leverag- its launch last year. Alghanim Omar Alghanim who highlighted the ing network platforms, such as AIWN, Industries has an unwavering commit- company’s commitment to female tal- to help steer your career and grow ment towards the empowerment of ent during his keynote speech. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017 Macron says fighting ‘Islamist terror’ is Lebanon army in uncharted territory near Syria border France’s top priority Page 7 Page 8

TOKYO: Pedestrians walk in front of a huge screen displaying a map of Japan, right, and the Korean Peninsula, in Tokyo following a North Korean missile test that passed over Japan. — AFP North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan UN calls for emergency meeting at Tokyo, Washington’s request

SEOUL: Nuclear-armed North Korea fired a ballistic Pyongyang last month carried out two overt Robert Wood, US Permanent Representative to needs nuclear weapons to protect itself against Policy Studies in Seoul: “It looked like North Korea missile over Japan yesterday in a major escalation ICBM tests that appeared to bring much of the US the Conference on Disarmament at the UN in the US, and the firing comes during the annual backed off from a game of chicken. “But that triggered global alarm and a furious response mainland within reach for the first time and height- Geneva labeled it “another provocation” that was “a Ulchi Freedom Guardian South Korean-US joint Pyongyang is showing that is not how it is,” he said. from the government in Tokyo. A visibly unsettled ened strains in the region. At the time, US President big concern”. But China, the North’s key ally and military exercise, which the North always con- “That it is not a chicken, it has not backed off and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said it was an Donald Trump issued an apocalyptic warning of main trading partner, urged restraint on all sides, demns as rehearsals for invasion. that Washington is the one who is bluffing with no “unprecedented, serious and grave threat”, while raining “fire and fury” on the North, while with foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying Euan Graham, of the Lowy Institute in Australia, concrete plan.” the UN Security Council called an emergency Pyongyang threatened to fire a salvo of missiles saying the situation had reached a “tipping point” said that a launch towards Guam would have been meeting at Tokyo and Washington’s request. Sirens towards the US territory of Guam. South Korea said but warning pressure and sanctions “cannot fun- a “red line” for Washington, and instead Pyongyang Horrible day blared out and text messages were fired off across the latest missile was launched from Sunan, near damentally solve the issue”. Russia, which also has selected a “half-way-house option”. “The North Japan has in the past vowed to shoot down northern Japan warning people in the missile’s Pyongyang and flew around 2,700 kilometers at a ties to Pyongyang, said it was “extremely worried”, Koreans in a way are being quite clever, by asking a North Korean missiles or rockets that threaten to flight path to take cover. maximum altitude of around 550 kilometers. hitting out at a “tendency towards escalation”. difficult question of a key ally in the western Pacific hit its territory. But it made no attempt to do so Trains were delayed as passengers were urged Guam is about 3,500 kilometers from North (Japan) but at the same time not ratcheting up yesterday-when the missile flew over the country to seek shelter inside stations. “All lines are experi- Korea-although the missile was fired in an easterly Not a chicken tensions to the point where the United States for two minutes-with defense minister Itsunori encing disruption,” said one sign on Sapporo’s direction and not towards the US outpost, home Any launch towards Guam would have to pass would seriously consider military measures,” he Onodera saying generals believed it posed no risk metro system. “Reason: Ballistic missile launch.” The to 160,000 people and host to major military facili- over Japan first and analysts said yesterday’s over said. They were also “demonstrating they have the to the country. “Today is really quite a horrible day last time a North Korean rocket overflew Japan ties. Abe said the over flight was an “outrageous flight presents a major challenge to both Tokyo control over the cycle of escalation,” he added. for Japan,” security commentator Ankit Panda said was in 2009, when Pyongyang said it was a satel- act” that “greatly damages regional peace and and Washington. Before 2009, the only time it had After Pyongyang appeared to postpone the on Twitter following yesterday’s over flight. “If lite launch. Washington, Seoul and Tokyo believed security”. In a 40-minute telephone call with traversed Japanese airspace was in 1998, in what it Guam scheme, Trump told a rally in Phoenix that North Korea assesses the costs of overflying Japan it was a clandestine test of an intercontinental bal- Trump, he said, the two allies had agreed to “fur- also claimed it was a space launch. The US said it Kim was “starting to respect us”. As a result, accord- to be anything but intolerable, we’ll see more of listic missile (ICBM). ther strengthen pressure against North Korea”. was a Taepodong-1 missile. Pyongyang says it ing to Cha Du-Hyeogn of the Asan Institute of these kinds of tests.”—AFP Trump to visit storm-ravaged Suicide bomber kills Texas as more rain threatens 5 in Kabul bank blast KABUL: A suicide bomber blew himself up June during the Muslim holy fasting month HOUSTON: Donald Trump is expected arrived in Corpus Christi, for briefings on relief efforts after figure as he faced the first natural disaster of his outside a bank in the Afghan capital Kabul of Ramadan, when a car bomb targeted civil- Texas yesterday, aiming to show unity in the face catastrophic flooding crippled southeastern presidency after seven months of leading a yesterday, days ahead of the Eid holiday, ians and government employees queuing of what he called the “terrible tragedy” wrought parts of the vast state, the country’s second White House plagued by controversy, much of it killing five people and injuring several others outside a Kabul Bank branch to collect their by monster storm Harvey’s devastating rains. But largest by size. self-generated. in an attack claimed by the Taleban. It was the salaries in Lashkar Gah in Helmand province. the US president and his wife Melania are not The medical examiner’s office for Harris He promised the federal government would latest in a series of deadly attacks to hit the That blast killed 29 people and wounded expected to visit Houston, America’s fourth County, which includes Houston, confirmed six be on hand to help Texas along the “long and dif- city and comes three months after a massive over 60. Since NATO forces ended their com- largest city where rescuers are scrambling to deaths since Sunday “potentially tied to ficult road to recovery” from the historic storm. truck bomb ripped through the same area, bat mission in Afghanistan at the end of reach hundreds of stranded people as Harvey Hurricane Harvey.” The previous toll was three. But officials warned the danger has not yet killing about 150 people. The bomb went off 2014, Afghan troops and police have strug- appeared poised to strike again. They will instead “We are one American family,” Trump said passed, with more families still stranded or outside the Kabul Bank, which usually pays gled to beat back the resurgent Taliban, make stops further west, including hard-hit Monday, eager to present himself as a unifying packed into emergency shelters and the tropical the salaries of security forces personnel and while facing the growing threat of the storm once more gathering strength on the Gulf government employees. Islamic State group. coast. Trump has also declared a state of emer- “The latest report shows five, including a gency in neighboring Louisiana, next in line for a guard, were killed and eight civilians were Deadly assaults downpour. wounded in today’s terrorist attack,” said inte- It was the latest explosion to rock the war- Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said more rior ministry spokesman Najib Danish. The weary Afghan capital, and comes a week than 8,000 people, soaked and desperate, had Taliban later claimed responsibility on social after US President Donald Trump committed been brought to shelters in this city of more than media for the bombing. The blast happened US troops to the country indefinitely. On May six million. Coast Guard commander Vice Admiral yesterday morning at a time when many offi- 3 a powerful blast targeting a foreign forces Karl Schultz told CNN he had 18 helicopters in cials were expected to be collecting their convoy near the US embassy and NATO Houston, and-weather permitting-about 12 in salaries ahead of this week’s Eid al-Adha holi- headquarters killed at least eight people and the air at any one time, alongside those of the day. It shattered the bank’s exterior, mangling wounded 28 during morning rush hour. Later National Guard. “If you can get to your roof, wave metal beams and covering the street outside in the month a massive truck bomb tore a towel. Leave a marking on the roof so helicop- with shattered glass and splattered blood. through Kabul’s diplomatic quarter, home to ter crews can see you,” he said, describing the “I was driving when I heard a big boom. the presidential palace and a host of foreign volume of emergency calls as “staggering.” The blast was so strong that it broke the win- embassies, killing about 150 and wounding Harvey hit Texas on Friday as a Category Four dows of my car. I saw people shouting and around 400 people, mostly civilians. And on hurricane, tearing down homes and businesses crying near the bank,” a witness said. The blast June 3 seven people died when suicide on the Gulf Coast before dumping an “unprece- occurred on a street lined with shops and bombers attacked the funeral of a protester dented” nine trillion gallons of rainfall inland. The banks leading to Massoud Square, near the who was killed the day before during a Texas bayou and coastal prairie rapidly flooded, United States embassy and Kabul’s diplomatic demonstration against insecurity in Kabul. but the region’s sprawling cities-where drainage area. Taleban insurgents are currently at the After Trump paved the way for more US is slower-were worst hit. Highways were peak of their summer fighting season, and forces to be sent to Afghanistan the Taleban, swamped and residential streets were rapidly have launched several deadly assaults around which ruled the war-torn country from 1996- rendered uninhabitable, with power lines cut the country in recent weeks. 2001, vowed to turn it into a “graveyard” for TEXAS: People are rescued from a flooded neighborhood after it was inundated with rain The blast resembled a Taliban attack in foreign forces. — AFP water, remnants of Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Texas. — AFP and dams overflowing. — AFP WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017 INTERNATIONAL Zuma’s ex-wife lashes critics as S Africa power race heats up

JOHANNESBURG: The former wife of “offensive” to be seen as her ex-husband’s elected by delegates. President Zuma, South African President Jacob Zuma yes- chosen candidate to protect him from who completes his final term in power in terday dismissed criticism that her bid to prosecution when he leaves office. “I will 2019, faces multiple court cases including succeed him in office is a strategy to pro- not be elected by President Jacob Zuma,” almost 800 corruption charges that may tect him from criminal prosecution. she said after delivering a speech in be reinstated over a multi-billion dollar Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, the former Johannesburg. “If I am elected, I will be arms deal in the 1990s. Dlamini-Zuma was chief of the African Union, is a leading can- elected by South Africans, and they will an anti-apartheid student activist who fled didate to replace Zuma as head of the rul- have reasons why they elect me-and that into exile in Britain to qualify as a doctor ing ANC party in December and then as is why I find it offensive.” Dlamini-Zuma, before meeting Jacob Zuma in Swaziland. national president within two years. 68, a former South African health minister, “She is seen as one of the main con- President Zuma is widely seen as favoring has not publicly declared her candidacy in tenders to take over from her ex-husband,” Dlamini-Zuma, with whom he has four the ANC leadership battle. the Institute of Security Studies think-tank DURBAN: This file photo shows the Chairperson of the African Union (AU), children, ahead of Deputy President Cyril But she has campaigned across the said when she left the AU. “It is alleged Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma addressing the State of the Continent Media Ramaphosa in the race that could split the country in recent weeks, drumming up that she will protect Zuma and family Briefing for the last time as the Chair of the AU Commission to conclude African National Congress (ANC). support ahead of the party conference in members from prosecution for corruption her four year tenure, in Durban, South Africa. — AFP Dlamini-Zuma said that she found it December where the new leader will be if she becomes president.” —AFP

Keeping cool in combat: In Iraq the iceman cometh

TAL ABTA, Iraq: Fighting in 50-degree has been supplied daily by hundreds of desert heat is bad enough, but add chok- vehicles loaded with equipment and food ing exhaust fumes amid the confines of prepared by families in southern Iraq’s armored vehicles, and no wonder the sol- Shiite holy cities. “We built this plant by diers await their daily ice deliveries. In Tal ourselves, with our own hands,” says Abta south of Tal Afar, where Iraqi forces Sallal, dressed in impeccable military have been engaged in mopping up opera- fatigues. He and his men began by taking tions against diehard jihadists of the drinking water to fighters engaged in the Islamic State group, a key force is engaged long and murderous anti-IS campaign to in a vital mission. Men in T-shirts or military retake Iraq’s second city Mosul, which fell camouflage busy themselves around a in early July. special truck amid the constant drone of But that was before the full searing heat generators. of summer descended on the desert. At the back of the truck, hosepipe in When the drinking water began to boil, it hand, one member of the team fills eight was time for a rethink. “We really needed huge rectangular moulds that are then low- ice, but it’s very expensive,” Sallal tells AFP. ered into an enormous cistern for refrigera- New men joined the team and they started tion. The cistern itself holds water that has making their own. Every day they supply been salted to accelerate the freezing 288 blocks of ice to the front to cover the process as it circulates at high speed. Salt brigade’s potable water needs. And every helps absorb the heat of the water in the day that means they require 13,000 liters moulds which slowly solidifies into ice in an of water to make the ice. It is brought in endothermic reaction over five to six hours. both by tanker and in bottles. The huge blocks of ice are then trucked One member of Sallal’s team is a 33- to the front line and the thirsty fighters. year-old ministry civil servant who took Hamid Sallal set up his mobile plant to sup- time off to fight as a member of the ply ice to the men of the Hashed al-Shaabi’s Hashed. Ziad Abdel Wahid was wounded, Ali al-Akbar brigade. The Hashed is a mili- but later rejoined the fight in a different LEBANON: A picture taken on an army-organized press tour shows Lebanese army commandos standing on a hill they recently took from the tary coalition of mainly Shiite fighters that role as an ice-maker. “By doing this, on the Islamic State (IS) group in Jurud Ras Baalbek on the Lebanese-Syrian border. — AFP was created to help in the Iraqi forces’ offen- logistics side, I can stay near the front,” he sive aimed at eradicating the extremist says. Twice a day, at dawn and sunset, he Sunni IS from the country. It was estab- loads pick-up trucks with ice for the trip Lebanon army in uncharted lished in 2014 following a call by Grand north to Al-Ayadiah, the last remaining Ayatollah Ali Sistani the highest Shiite active front line near Tal Afar. It’s exhaust- authority in Iraq-to counter a sweeping ing work supplying the brigade. “They jihadist breakthrough. need water and ice if they’re to fight and territory near Syria border advance,” chips in his comrade Aref The water boiled Ahmed, camouflage cap screwed firmly on Evacuation deal leads to the Militants’ withdrawal Everywhere it has fought, the Hashed to his head. —AFP JURUD RAS BAALBEK: The dust-covered sol- a presence on Lebanese land there, according to Most soldiers relaxed near armored cars or in the diers, armored vehicles and tents may not look Beirut-based geographer Issam Khalifeh, some- shade of tents, but some manned vehicle-mount- very official, but they mark the first time Lebanese times preventing farmers in the area from tend- ed heavy machineguns pointed at arid valleys troops have deployed in this sliver of land along ing to their crops. below. After Syria’s conflict erupted in 2011, the the Syrian border. After a week-long campaign northeastern border areas were regularly hit by against the Islamic State group, Lebanese troops Closest to real border stray shells. have established an unprecedented presence in Damascus and Beirut signed an agreement in the northeastern area of Jurud Ras Baalbek, a belt 2008 to more clearly demarcate the border, but Battle over narrative of territory that has been a longstanding source progress has been slow and the northeastern In 2014, jihadist militants overran both sides of of contention with Syria. frontier remained largely uncontrolled-until now. the frontier, including Jurud Ras Baalbek and the An evacuation deal led to the jihadists’ with- “This is the closest that the Lebanese army and Lebanese border town of Arsal further south. The drawal into eastern Syria on Monday, as the state have gotten to completely controlling the army launched its operation against jihadists in Lebanese army organized a press tour of the area. border with Syria,” said Aram Nerguizian of the the area on August 19, coinciding with a simulta- Dozens of Lebanese troops are manning newly US-based Center for Strategic and International neous assault waged from the Syrian side by erected outposts on a string of barren hilltops Studies. He said many of the new army positions Lebanese militant movement Hezbollah and the near Syrian territory. “Before Daesh was here, lay inside territory historically contested by the Syrian army. Lebanese troops had cornered IS there was no Lebanese army presence,” a member two countries, closer to where Lebanon says the into 20 square kilometers of territory in the bor- of the special forces’ airborne division said, using real border lies. der region when a ceasefire deal was announced the Arabic acronym for IS. Many of the soldiers who spoke to AFP on on Sunday morning. “When we advanced, we pulled out the Monday described it as the closest they had ever The agreement was reportedly negotiated Daesh flag and stuck in a Lebanese flag for the been to this sector of the border. “These roads between Hezbollah and IS and has seen hun- first time,” the soldier said, speaking on condi- weren’t here before. We opened them so that our dreds of fighters leave the border area for eastern tion of anonymity. Lebanon and Syria share a vehicles could come through,” said the special Syria. Lebanon’s army has insisted that there was 330 kilometer border, with no official demarca- forces member, gesturing to white gravel roads no coordination with Hezbollah on the offensive. tion at several points, including in the northeast. criss-crossing the hilly terrain. “This is the first Hezbollah, which has intervened in Syria’s conflict For years, the mountainous territory now held time the Lebanese army has an established pres- on behalf of the Damascus regime, is the only fac- by the army was expertly navigated by smug- ence in this area,” one heavyset fighter from the tion that did not hand over its weapons after the TAL AFAR: Iraqis offload blocks of ice from a truck in Tal Abtah, a desert area south glers bringing state-subsidized diesel from Syria 6th Brigades said. 1975-1990 Lebanese civil war. Its arsenal is a high- of Tal Afar, which are to be taken to Iraqi forces on the frontline as fighting contin- into Lebanon. Syrian troops had also maintained The positions did not appear reinforced yet. ly controversial issue in Lebanon. —AFP ues to rage between Islamic State (IS) group fighters and Iraqi pro-government forces. — AFP

EU’s President Juncker says Turkey Israeli MP prays at flash leaving Europe with giant steps point Jerusalem holy site BRUSSELS: European Commission states such as France who were wary of President Jean-Claude Juncker yester- admitting a large Muslim country. But day said Turkey was fully to blame for progress has been slow and the negoti- JERUSALEM: Israeli lawmaker Yehuda Glick, City of Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem which Yesterday’s one-day lifting of the ban is the breakdown of its EU accession ations came to a virtual halt last year shot in 2014 over his campaign for Jewish houses the Al-Aqsa mosque complex and the intended as a test to see if calm can be main- talks and warned Ankara was fast after Erdogan began a massive crack- prayer at an ultra-sensitive Jerusalem holy site, Dome of the Rock. It was meant to help calm tained. The site is the holiest in Judaism as the withdrawing from Europe. And in down following an attempted coup in visited there yesterday during a one-day break unrest that erupted in part over Palestinian fears location of the two ancient Jewish temples and Berlin, German Chancellor Angela July, sending ties plunging to a new low. in a government ban. No incidents occurred as that Israel was planning to assert further control the third-holiest in Islam after Mecca and Merkel warned there could be no Immediately after the failed coup, Glick, of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s over the compound. Netanyahu has said repeat- Medina. It is central to the Israeli-Palestinian progress even in trade relations with Turkey imposed a state of emergency Likud party, toured the Haram al-Sharif mosque edly that he is committed to the status quo conflict. Glick, a US-born rabbi, survived a 2014 Turkey while the rule of law was not under which more than 50,000 people compound, known to Jews as the Temple there. Plans to allow a temporary lifting of the assassination attempt by a Palestinian over his guaranteed there. Juncker charged have been arrested and almost three Mount. Some Muslim worshippers yelled “Allahu ban in July were put off after violence again campaign for Jewish prayer rights at the site that “Turkey is withdrawing from times that number have lost their jobs, akbar” (God is greatest) as he left and he waved erupted in and around the site. before he joined parliament. —AFP Europe by giant steps,” adding that it including teachers, judges, soldiers to them. was up to President Recep Tayyip and police officers. In December, EU Jews are not allowed to publicly pray at the Erdogan to officially call an end member states agreed that no new compound to avoid provoking tensions, but Turkey’s efforts to join the EU. accession chapters would be opened Glick admitted praying to himself as he walked Juncker said he suspected that until Ankara reversed course. Merkel, the grounds in his bare feet. He said he prayed Erdogan was hoping that Europe at a Berlin press conference, said for his wife, who he said was in a coma, as well as would be the one to break off the talks about Ankara ties that “I would very his family and Israel. Asked afterwards whether “in order to blame the European much like having better relations, but such visits are provocations that risk more Union” for their failure. But the bloc we have to face reality”. bloodshed, Glick told journalists “those who are must avoid “falling into the trap” as the Under current conditions, she also responsible for terror are the terrorists and those “responsibility is entirely on the said she did not see how the EU and who incite them, not the victims.” Turkish side,” he told an annual confer- Turkey could hold talks on expanding At least one other Jewish lawmaker, Shuli ence of EU ambassadors in Brussels. their customs union. Good ties are Moalem-Refaeli of the far-right Jewish Home “The question is to know if we must “linked to respect for the rule of law, party, also visited yesterday morning, according put an end to the negotiations-which and this isn’t guaranteed right now in to the Waqf, a Muslim religious organization that is a purely theoretical question as Turkey”. “Therefore it’s a very compli- administers the site. Jewish lawmakers were there are no negotiations.” cated phase of our relations.” She reit- allowed to visit in the morning while Muslim Relations with Turkey, and especially erated Germany’s demand that Turkey lawmakers were permitted to do so in the after- between Berlin and Ankara, have hit free from custody several journalists noon although they said they did not intend to rock bottom in recent months, stoking and rights workers, including Die Welt do so. Masud Ganaim, of the Joint List alliance, calls for Ankara’s EU accession talks to daily correspondent Deniz said allowing right-wing politicians into the be suspended. Turkey began formal Yucel. “Our demand is very clear- compound had “the goal of provoking Arab and JERUSALEM: Palestinians are blocked on one side of the the flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque com- membership talks in 2005 after years of that the people who have been arrest- Muslim sentiment and inflaming the situation.” pound, also known as the Temple Mount complex in Jerusalem’s Old City during the visit of a foot-dragging by some EU member ed there are released.” —AFP Netanyahu instructed police in October 2015 controversial Jewish parliament member, after a ban on Israeli lawmakers visiting the ultra- to bar lawmakers from visiting the site in the Old sensitive holy site was lifted for one day. — AFP WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017 INTERNATIONAL Macron says fighting ‘Islamist News in brief

terror’ is France’s top priority EU slams N Korea missile launch as ‘serious threat’

Macron to restore country’s declining international prestige BRUSSELS: The EU yesterday denounced North Korea’s launch of a ballistic missile which overflew Japan as anoth- PARIS: Fighting “Islamist terrorism” is er breach of its international obligations and a “serious France’s top priority, President Emmanuel threat” to regional security. “These actions constitute out- Macron said yesterday in a key foreign poli- right violations of the DPRK’s international obligations, as cy speech. “Providing security for our citi- set out in several UN Security Council Resolutions, and rep- zens means that the fight against Islamist resent a serious threat to international peace and security,” terrorism is our first priority,” he told some EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini said in a state- 200 French ambassadors gathered in Paris. ment. “The DPRK must comply without delay, fully and Since early 2015, France has suffered a unconditionally, with its obligations under all relevant UN series of terror attacks that have claimed Security Council resolutions and refrain from any further more than 230 lives, making it the worst- provocative action that could increase regional and global affected country in western Europe. tensions,” Mogherini added. “There’s no place for naivete, nor for fear of Islam which confuses Islamism and Islamic,” he said, calling assuring the securi- ty of the French the “raison d’etre” of the country’s diplomatic efforts. Macron announced the organization of a confer- ence on staunching the sources of funding for terror groups, to be held in Paris in ear- ly 2018. He also argued against taking sides in the regional power battle between Iran, a majority Shiite Muslim country, and Saudi Arabia, a Sunni power. “Some have chosen (their camp). It’s a mistake. The strength of our diplomacy is to speak to all sides,” he said.

No alternative CLOVIS: An injured woman is carried to an ambu- The 39-year-old leader also insisted lance in Clovis, New Mexico, as authorities there was no alternative to the 2015 PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron, center, poses with members of the new Presidential Council in charge of Africa at respond to reports of a shooting inside a public nuclear deal with Iran, which has been the Elysee Palace in Paris. — AFP library. — AP fiercely opposed by US President Donald Trump. “There is no alternative to the non- France’s youngest ever president has first weeks in office. He raised human The leaders backed proposals to screen Two dead, four injured proliferation agenda. It enables a construc- shown determination to restore what he rights with Putin and spoke out against asylum seekers in Chad and Niger as a way in New Mexico shooting tive and demanding relationship with Iran,” sees as the country’s declining internation- Trump’s decision to withdraw the United to prevent thousands from taking perilous he said. Facing dismal approval ratings less al prestige under his predecessor, the States from the Paris accord on fighting cli- journeys across the Mediterranean. Macron CLOVIS: Two people were killed and four others than four months into his term, Macron Socialist Francois Hollande. He has won mate change. said yesterday he would soon travel to was looking to burnish his foreign policy injured when gunfire erupted inside a public library kudos for making a bold start on the inter- Yesterday’s speech came a day after Burkina Faso to continue building a new on Monday, throwing an eastern New Mexico com- credentials with the speech, which is a fix- national stage, hosting both Trump and Macron hosted a mini-summit with African relationship with Africa, “a continent of the ture on France’s political calendar. munity into a panic as officers swarmed the building Russian President Vladimir Putin within his and European leaders on the migrant crisis. future” which “we cannot abandon”. —AFP with their guns drawn. Authorities and elected offi- cials in the city of Clovis said the shooter had been taken into custody and was being questioned, but Diana’s death forced there was no indication of what may have prompted the violence. Three of the injured victims were taken British royals to to a hospital across the state line in Lubbock, Texas, Clovis City Manager Tom Phelps told The Eastern New overhaul image Mexico News. He did not know the extent of their injuries. One woman could be seen being helped into LONDON: Public anger at the monarchy following the an ambulance while the call for air ambulances could death of Diana, Princess of Wales marked a turning be heard over police radio traffic. point for the royal family, forcing a revolution in its communications machine that helped revive the brand. While mourners left thousands of bouquets of 2018 start for Russia-backed flowers at the gates of Buckingham Palace and nearby Kensington Palace, the royal family was nowhere to be nuclear plant work in Hungary seen after Diana’s death on August 31, 1997. BUDAPEST: Work on the Russian-financed expansion of a Prince Charles, divorced from Diana, and his moth- Hungarian nuclear plant will begin in January, Hungary’s er Queen Elizabeth II remained at Balmoral Castle, foreign minister said Monday after talks in Budapest their remote Scottish residence, saying nothing for between Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Russian days. Despite the British public’s mounting anger at President Vladimir Putin. Building work on two new reac- the royal response-or lack thereof-it was not until the tors at the Paks facility outside Budapest had been day before Diana’s funeral that the queen finally broke delayed as the EU examined the project’s legality, but her silence with a live broadcast to the nation. The “now nothing can stop the construction,” said Peter monarch’s distance from the public outpouring of Szijjarto according to the Hungarian news agency MTI. The grief for the woman dubbed the “people’s princess” by NUREMBERG: Visitors enter the court building for the trial of a member of an anti-government extremist group at 10 billion euro ($12 billion) expansion will be mostly car- then Prime Minister Tony Blair caused resentment. the district court in Nuremberg, Germany. — AP ried out by Moscow’s state-owned Rosatom and is to be Having been immersed in protocol and tradition financed largely with a Russian loan according to a deal for centuries, the royals quickly realized they were in signed by the two leaders in 2014. urgent need of an image overhaul. In her tribute to German Reichsbuerger suspect Diana, the queen said: “I, for one, believe that there are lessons to be drawn from her life and from the on trial for police murder extraordinary and moving reaction to her death.” The Finland releases two result was the royals “having to become more profes- NUREMBERG, Germany: A 49-year-old German suspected apparently declared his own mini-state, with DPA news in knife attack probe sional, and having to take real control and take out- of belonging to the shadowy far-right “Reichsbuerger” agency reporting he had drawn yellow lines around his side advice and better professional people,” public movement denied a charge of murder as he went on trial property to demarcate the borders of “the government dis- HELSINKI: Finnish authorities yesterday said they had relations expert Mark Borkowski said. yesterday for shooting a policeman during an early-morn- trict of Wolfgang”. released two of the four suspects held in custody fol- ing raid on his house. Speaking through his lawyer, “He had his own state with his own laws,” a neighbor lowing this month’s stabbing attack that killed two and Human image Wolfgang Plan told the court in the Bavarian city of was quoted as telling DPA. Reichsbuerger followers gen- wounded eight. All four had been placed in pre-trial The out-of-touch Buckingham Palace press office, Nuremberg that he never intended to kill anyone. Plan also erally believe in the continued existence of the pre-war detention last week on suspicion of murder and which Borkowski remembers used to close over the denied being affiliated with the Reichsbuerger or “Citizens German Reich and several groups have declared their attempted murder with terrorist intent but two of weekends while some of the most interesting Diana of the Reich” movement, whose members include neo- own states. They typically deny the legitimacy of police them were later cleared, a statement from the National stories unfolded, underwent a shake-up. Sluggish Nazis, conspiracy theorists and gun enthusiasts who reject and other state institutions and refuse to pay taxes. Long Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said. “There is no longer employees were replaced with PR-savvy professionals. the legitimacy of the modern German republic. dismissed as malcontents and oddballs, the any reason to suspect them of these offences,” it said, Patrick Jephson, Diana’s former private secretary, said “He would not describe himself as such,” defense lawyer Reichsbuerger are seen as a growing threat after a string Of the two left in custody, one is the main suspect — the current image of the monarchy was the product of Susanne Koller said. She said her client was woken from his of violent incidents. 22-year-old Abderrahman Bouanane, a Moroccan a “very sophisticated news management campaign”. sleep and thought he was under attack when his house Two months before the deadly shooting in Bavaria, a national who was shot in the thigh by police minutes The current media strategy focuses on distributing was stormed in the “amateurish” raid in October 2016, and 41-year-old Reichsbuerger and one-time “Mister after the attack. positive information about the monarchy, while at the had no idea he was firing at police. “This can’t possibly be Germany” pageant winner opened fire on police carrying same time protecting the royals’ privacy. considered an act of murder,” Koller told the court. One out an eviction order at his house in the eastern state of One of the first tasks post-Diana was to create a policeman was critically injured and later died of his Saxony-Anhalt. The gunman was seriously wounded and Merkel: Can’t stay silent more “human” image for the queen, who had been wounds, while three others were injured in the confronta- three officers suffered light injuries. Police have since reported as being more concerned about her dogs on rule of law in Poland tion in the town of Georgensgmuend. launched a crackdown on the movement, carrying out a and horses than her subjects. Charles, mocked for series of raids against suspected Reichsbuerger, seizing being haughty and stiff, has also gone through a BERLIN: Chancellor Angela Psychologically unsound arms and making several arrests. revamp since his ex-wife’s death. “He has spent an Merkel said yesterday that The raid was aimed at seizing Plan’s arsenal of about 30 In June, Germany’s national and regional interior min- enormous amount of money hiring very sophisticat- Germany could “not stay weapons after his permits were rescinded following an istries said anyone who identifies as a Reichsbuerger ed, professional, political-style spin doctors to man- silent” on EU fears about the assessment that he was psychologically “unsound”. Plan, a should be barred from possessing a weapon. Security age his image,” Jephson said. The investment has paid rule of law in neighboring hunter who once ran a martial arts school, stands accused services believe some 12,600 people in Germany identify off, with the public’s gradual acceptance of Charles’s Poland, calling it a “serious of murder, attempted murder and causing grieving bodily as Reichsbuerger, some 700 of whom are known far-right relationship with his former mistress Camilla, whom issue”. Poland on Monday harm. Despite rejecting the “Reichsbuerger” label, Plan had extremists. —AFP he married in 2005. rejected EU concerns that the right-wing government’s con- Queen impresses at Olympics troversial court reforms, which The extent of the royal recovery could be seen in have sparked street protests, 2011, when Diana’s eldest son Prince William married Trump declines to say will erode judicial independ- Kate in a ceremony watched worldwide as Britons held ence in the former communist BERLIN: German street parties in the couple’s honor. “What they tried to state. “As much as I want good Chancellor Angela do was to promote what was good about the royal fam- Russia is a security threat relations with Poland, our Merkel gestures during ily,” said Robert Jobson, co-author of the book “Diana: neighbor... we cannot stay her annual press confer- Closely Guarded Secret”. Queen Elizabeth fell well and WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump declined Monday we’d be able to handle if we have to. Hopefully we won’t silent and say nothing just to ence at the Federal Press truly back in favor at the 2012 London Olympics, when to tag Russia as a security threat, saying he would put have to handle them, but if we do we will handle them.” keep the peace,” she said. Conference in Berlin, she approved a stunt that appeared to show her leaping “many countries” in that category instead. “I consider many Trump declined the reporter’s invitation to say how far Speaking at a press confer- Germany. — AP out of a helicopter into the stadium alongside secret countries as a security threat, unfortunately, when you the US would go if the situation in Baltics escalated. “We ence in Berlin, she stressed agent James Bond, played by Daniel Craig. —AFP look at what’s going on in the world today,” Trump said are very protective of that region. That’s all I can say,” that the rule of law was “the basis for cooperation within after a Finnish broadcaster asked specifically about Russia Trump said. —AP the EU”. and whether the president would consider it a threat to security. Trump’s response was in keeping with a general reluctance to take a tough line against Russia, which US Chile President Bachelet intelligence agencies say interfered in last year’s presiden- to launch gay marriage bill tial election to try to benefit Trump. The Justice Department and congressional committees SANTIAGO: Chile’s socialist President Michelle are investigating possible ties between Trump campaign Bachelet on Monday sent to congress a bill to legal- associates and Russian government officials. The president ize marriages and adoptions by same-sex couples. It commented during a White House news conference with is the latest in a wave of liberal reforms that she was Finnish President Sauli Niinisto after they met in the Oval determined to launch before ending her term next Office. The Finnish broadcaster referenced Niinisto’s con- year. It follows last week’s approval by the constitu- cern about the security in the Baltic region and Russian tional court of a new law easing the country’s ban on planes flying there without transponders, which transmit abortion. “It cannot be that old prejudices are PARIS: This picture shows a photograph of information about their locations. stronger than love,” she said as she publicly signed Princess Diana circled by flowers in Paris, around The reporter asked Trump, “Would you consider Russia the bill on Monday to submit it for debate in the leg- the Flame of Liberty statue plastered with iconic as a security threat?” “We consider that a very, very impor- WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump speaks during islature. “That is why, just as I promised, Chile is photos, flowers and messages, two days prior to tant part of the world,” Trump said, noting US relation- a joint news conference with Finnish President Sauli today taking a historic step by signing the marriage the 20th anniversary of her death. — AFP ships with countries in the region. “And so I would consid- Niinisto, in the East Room of the White House in equality bill.”—Agencies er many countries threats, but these are all threats that Washington. —AP WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017 INTERNATIONAL Marcos kin offer gold, assets to Philippines MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo lion pesos from Marcos and his family. gold reserves. Duterte said he would to prison despite the government recov- the late dictator to be buried in the national Duterte said yesterday the heirs of late But Duterte said in a speech to gov- accept the Marcos offer and was looking ery of some of its fortune through litiga- “Heroes’ Cemetery” despite a widespread dictator Ferdinand Marcos had offered ernment officials: “They (the Marcos fam- to appoint a retired justice of the tion and out-of-court settlements. outcry that his abuses and corruption to return to the government some of the ily) told me they’ll open everything, and Philippine Supreme Court to negotiate Duterte has openly supported the Marcos exempted him from such an honor. Imelda, family’s disputed wealth, including “a probably return what is uncovered.” He with the family on the government’s family, cheering on the Marcos son, the widow of Marcos, denies the family’s few gold bars”. Marcos and his wife did not name the Marcos family member behalf. Duterte’s announcement was the Ferdinand Jnr, in his failed bid for the vice- wealth is ill-gotten and at times has said her Imelda were accused of plundering who had approached him, the total latest development in the remarkable presidency last year. The Marcos family is late husband recovered the treasure of about $10 billion from state coffers in 20 being offered or the terms attached to it. political rehabilitation of the Marcos known to be grooming him for the presi- Japan’s World War II General Tomoyuki years in power. A bloodless “People The family member had told Duterte “we clan. Despite the dictator’s death in dency as well, and the son is challenging Yamashita that was looted from across Power” uprising in 1986 chased the fami- are ready to open and bring (it) back ... Hawaii exile in 1989, his family has been the result of the vice-presidential vote in Southeast Asia. “I will accept the explana- ly into US exile. The government including a few gold bars”, according to making a political comeback in the court in a fight that could put him in the tion whether or not it is true, it does not announced last month that Duterte, a the Philippine president, but the Philippines with his widow, Imelda, and country’s second-highest office. matter,” Duterte said yesterday. What was Marcos ally, may abolish a government amount involved was “not Fort Knox”. their children getting elected to office. Duterte stunned the nation in important, he said, is it would be “something agency that has recovered some 170 bil- Fort Knox is a vault that stores US No member of the Marcos family went November last year by allowing the body of that really works for the Filipinos”.—AFP News Bangladesh court jails in brief Two militants killed in Rana Plaza owner for graft Kyrgyzstan shootout BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyzstan said yesterday that two militants were killed and one was injured in a shootout with police who also claimed to have foiled a Illegal construction blamed for tragedy terror plot in the Central Asian country. Kyrgyzstan’s State National Security Service (GKNB) claimed its officers killed DHAKA: A Bangladesh court yesterday jailed the Rana two members of “an armed terrorist group” that had Plaza owner for three years for graft, the first of many planned attacks ahead of the former Soviet Republic’s charges laid against him after the garment factory complex Independence Day. One accomplice of the pair was hos- collapsed in 2013 and killed more than 1,130 people. Sohel pitalized in the clash, while another suspected plotter Rana was given the maximum three-year sentence by a had been detained the day before, the GKNB said in a special court in Dhaka for failing to declare his personal statement. wealth to Bangladesh’s anti-graft commission, one of a series of charges brought after the disaster. “This is the first time he has been convicted and jailed,” prosecutor Salahuddin Eskander said. Eskander said Rana, who faces four other charges including murder for his role in one of the world’s worst industrial tragedies, was in court for the verdict. He and 37 others could be sentenced to death if found guilty of murder over the factory com- plex’s collapse. But that trial has been delayed by appeals in the higher court. Rana was arrested just days after the accident at the border with India as he tried to flee Bangladesh. He became the nation’s public enemy number one in the aftermath of the disaster as survivors recounted being forced to enter the building to work despite complaining about cracks appearing in the walls. Rana and 17 others MUMBAI: Workers repair the track near upturned have also been charged with violating building codes coaches of the Duronto Express in Asangaon, some when extending the six-storey structure by a further three 70 kilometers from Mumbai, India.—AP floors. The illegal construction was blamed by investigators for the tragedy. His lawyer Faruque Ahmed said he would Third Indian train appeal the verdict. “He was in custody when he was served derails in 10 days the Anti Corruption Commission notice to submit his NEW DELHI: An express train derailed in India yester- wealth statement. In the jail he was not given enough time day, the third accident to hit the country’s ageing rail- to meet his lawyer or his family,” Ahmed said. ways in 10 days. Rescue teams were rushed to the DHAKA: Bangladeshi security personnel escort Sohel Rana, owner of the collapsed Rana Plaza building, before a scene but there were no reports of casualties after the Cold-blooded murderer court appearance in Dhaka.—AFP seven carriages came off the tracks near Asangaon in The disaster prompted sweeping reforms in the gar- the western state of Maharashtra. “There are no ment sector, including new safety inspections and higher for Worker Solidarity, said. “He is a cold-blooded murderer. A host of Western retailers had clothing made at the com- injuries to passengers. We are arranging buses to bring wages in the industry which employs around four million He forced workers to work in a death chamber.” Rana, who plex’s five factories, including Italy’s Benetton, Spain’s passengers to destination,” Indian Railways tweeted. workers, mostly women. Bangladeshi activists welcomed was linked with the ruling Awami League party, also faces a Mango and the British low-cost chain Primark. The head of India’s railways stepped down last week in the verdict against Rana, but urged prosecutors to fast- narcotics charge. Bangladesh’s anti-graft agency has accused Rana of pur- the wake of those accidents and the railways minister track a court date for his murder trial. “It has been four The Rana Plaza disaster highlighted appalling safety chasing property with suspicious funds. The agency is also has also offered his resignation. years since the tragedy, and still this trial has not begun in problems in Bangladesh’s nearly $30 billion garment investigating his parents for allegedly hoarding more than full swing,” Kalpona Akter, head of the Bangladesh Center industry, the world’s second largest exporter after China’s. $2 million in ill-gotten gains.—AFP

Chinese troops to patrol border after India stand-off At least 6,000 Rohingya civilians BEIJING: China said yesterday that its troops would con- stranded on Bangladesh border tinue to patrol a disputed Himalayan border area after resolving a months-long military stand-off there with COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh: At least 6,000 born who is dying from cold?” UN India. Foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying Rohingya civilians fleeing renewed vio- Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has refused to disclose future plans for the road project that lence in Myanmar are stranded near the called on Bangladesh to step up assis- had triggered the confrontation on the remote Doklam border with Bangladesh which is blocking tance to civilians escaping the violence, plateau. “I’ve said that Chinese border troops will contin- their entry, a senior Bangladeshi official noting “many of those fleeing are women ue to be stationed and patrol in Doklam and we will con- said yesterday, as the United Nations urged and children, some of whom are wound- tinue to exercise our sovereignty according to historical Dhaka to assist them. Bangladesh has ed”. But there are already 400,000 conventions,” Hua told a regular press briefing. India blocked thousands of civilians from the Rohingya living in squalid camps in itself does not claim the territory but has a military pres- stateless Muslim minority from entering Bangladesh and the government has ence in Bhutan. the country since Friday, when fresh fight- instructed its border guards to prevent ing broke out between Myanmar’s security another influx at all costs. forces and Rohingya militants in neigh- Bangladesh on Monday proposed joint Sri Lanka seeks aid to bouring Rakhine state. military operations with Myanmar against curb drug trafficking The UN refugee agency says 3,000 have Rohingya militants fighting in Rakhine managed to cross into Bangladesh in the state, hoping to stem the flow of COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will appeal for global assis- past three days, but the vast majority have refugees. Soldiers had detained and tance in cracking down on drug cartels increasingly been stopped at the border despite heavy returned nearly 500 Rohingya trying to using the island as a transit hub for smuggling MUMBAI: People walk along a flooded street during heavy rain showers in fighting in nearby villages. “Around 6,000 cross the border since Monday, Shariful cocaine and heroin, a minister said yesterday. Law Mumbai.—AFP Myanmar nationals have gathered on the Islam Jamaddar, a deputy commander of and Order Minister Sagala Ratnayaka said an border and are trying to enter Bangladesh,” BGB, said. Mohammad Ismail had taken unprecedented spike in cocaine seizures, a drug rela- Monsoon rains bring India’s a senior Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) shelter from the rains under a plastic tively uncommon to Sri Lanka, suggested it was official said, referring to the Rohingya. The sheet erected by border guards just inside emerging as a key transit point for smugglers. “Sri financial capital to standstill official said the situation across the border, Bangladeshi territory, but the shelter has Lanka is a transit point for mass scale drug dealers,” which is demarcated in parts by narrow since been torn down. he told reporters in Colombo. “We have a responsi- MUMBAI: Heavy monsoon rains ple in the city. The majority of deaths stretches of the Naf River, was “still volatile”. “The border guards let us take shelter bility to prevent and stop this.” Sri Lanka’s strategic brought India’s financial capital to a halt occurred in shanty town slums, which are “Last night we heard heavy gunfire by here, but I don’t know now what I will do position between Europe and Southeast Asia had yesterday, with authorities struggling to home to more than half of Mumbai’s automatic weapons in phases and saw with my son,” he said, gesturing to the shiv- made it an attractive location to offload drugs, evacuate people with the scheduled population.Unabated construction on smoke billowing from burnt villages across ering boy. Army convoys have been driving Ratnayaka said, adding that he would ask foreign high tide adding to the chaos. Incessant floodplains and coastal areas, as well as the border,” he said. Another BGB official Rohingya who have managed to cross into delegates at an upcoming India Ocean summit in rain flooded several parts of Mumbai storm-water drains and waterways estimated the number of Rohingya in lim- Bangladesh back across the border several Colombo for assistance in smashing the trade. and paralyzed train services used by mil- clogged by plastic garbage, has made lions of commuters daily, with many the city increasingly vulnerable to bo could exceed 10,000, as many were times a day, an AFP correspondent at the stranded at stations and hundreds of storms. Snehal Tagade, a senior official believed to be hiding in the hills and scene said. Amid the turbulence and mon- others walking home through waist- in Mumbai’s disaster management unit, forests to escape nearby violence. “We’ve soon downpours, an 11-year-old Rohingya deep water on railway tracks. Poor visi- said they were deploying 150 teams to been ordered not to allow Rohingya to girl named Marium was separated from her bility also forced airport authorities to help the population in low-lying resi- enter Bangladesh,” said one border guard, parents. “I went to the toilet when the (bor- divert some flights while most were dential areas. Low-lying parts of the city who asked to remain anonymous as he was der) guards drove away my parents. Where delayed by up to an hour. with a population of more than 20 mil- not permitted to speak to media. shall I find them now?” the young girl said Thousands, some abandoning their lion people witnesses flooding almost “But how can I deny shelter to this new- in tears.—AFP water-logged cars, waded through waist- every year but large-scale flooding of deep water to reach home after some this magnitude hasn’t been witnessed in parts of the city received as much as recent years. 297.6 millimeters of rainfall. Children “We are mapping all the flooding were sent home early from school. zones to launch a project to build emer- Weather officials are forecasting heavy gency shelters to make evacuation easy,” rains to continue over the next 24 hours said Tagade. Many businesses asked and have urged people to stay indoors. A employees to leave early in expectation high tide at 1105 GMT amid the down- of worsening traffic jams. Rains and a pour led to water logging of upto 5 feet high tide in the western coastal city in some parts of the city. threaten to overload an ageing drainage The National Disaster Response Force system. Several companies have also GUIZHOU, China: Rescuers carry the body of a victim at launched a rescue mission with police to arranged for food and resting facilities for the site of a landslide in Bijie in China’s southwestern evacuate people from low-lying areas but employees who have been stuck in Guizhou province.—AFP operations were thwarted by the contin- office. Temples and other Ganesh pan- At least 15 dead uous rain. “The heavy rains, flooding, are dals have been offering those stranded delaying our rescue work. Even we are on streets food and water. in China landslide stranded,” said Amitesh Kumar, joint com- Social media also has been abuzz with BEIJING: The death toll after a landslide struck dozens of missioner of police. Rainwater flooded people offering help to strangers who homes in rural southwestern China has climbed to 15, state the King Edward Memorial Hospital in have been stuck at various locations in television said yesterday. At least 15 people were killed and central Mumbai, forcing doctors to the city. The education minister has eight were injured in Monday’s disaster in a township in vacate the pediatric ward. asked all schools and colleges in the city Bijie city in Guizhou province, according to a report from “We are worried about infections...the to remain shut today. The flooding lead China Central Television (CCTV). But the official Xinhua rain water is circulating rubbish that is to some power outages in parts of the news agency put the number found dead higher at 17 now entering parts of the emergency city with the municipal corporation people yesterday. The search is continuing, local authori- ward,” said Ashutosh Desai, a doctor in warning of more such cuts if water levels ties have said, adding that rescuers were carrying out relief the 1,800 bed hospital. Although continued to rise. A spokeswoman for efforts for affected locals. The local government has not Mumbai is trying to build itself into a the Mumbai International Airport said provided an updated death toll. National authorities have global financial hub, parts struggle to flights in and out of Mumbai airport, COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh: Members of Myanmar’s Muslim Rohingya ethnic minor- issued a grade-IV emergency response for Bijie, the lowest cope during annual monsoon rains. India’s second busiest, were delayed ity wait to enter the Kutupalong makeshift refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, in a four-tier alert system. —Agencies Floods in 2005 killed more than 500 peo- while some had to be diverted.—Reuters Bangladesh.—AP WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017 ANALYSIS

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hen Congressional Republicans return from recess next week without anything to show for Wtheir party’s unified control of Washington, it will be time for them to attempt something radical: a return to regular order in both houses of Congress. Regular order refers to the normal legislative process in which bills are introduced in their relevant committees, subjected to public hearings, debated, amended, and approved, before moving to the floor toward a vote by the full House or Senate. Though Congress has steadily drifted away from mak- ing bills into law through the traditional procedures, the deterioration of legislating standards reached farcical heights this summer. As Republicans raced to fulfill their seven-year promise to repeal and replace Obamacare before leaving Washington for August, they bypassed committees in favor of a leadership-directed process in which legislation was being written in secret by a small Is N Korea winning deterrence war with US? group of staffers. This produced a bizarre situation in which not only were key senators unaware of what was in onventional wisdom says that if North Korea were bases in Japan. A more violent move would be to attack a So North Korea has a very strong incentive to escalate a bill they were about to vote on, they were even unclear ever to use its nuclear weapons, it would be an act of Japanese city, such as Tokyo, though that would probably fast, before all is lost. Under Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il - on who was writing it. suicide. But brace yourself for what deterrence be unnecessary since at this point the objective would be Kim’s grandfather and father - North Korea relied on con- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s hope was C experts call the “theory of victory”. To many who have stud- to weaken the US military’s command and control. Going ventional artillery just north of the Demilitarized Zone to that skipping the traditional steps of legislating would ied how nuclear strategies actually work, it’s conceivable nuclear would send the strongest message, but chemical keep Washington at bay, figuring the US wouldn’t make any allow Republicans to send bills to President Trump’s desk North Korea could escalate to a nuclear war and still sur- weapons would be an alternative. moves that might risk an attack on South Korea’s capital, on priorities such as healthcare and tax reform in rapid vive. Tuesday’s missile test suggests once again it may be North Korea’s ability to next hit the US mainland with Seoul, and the tremendous casualties and destruction that succession. McConnell believed it to be necessary racing to prepare itself to do just that - but only if forced nuclear-tipped missiles is the key to how it would survive in would bring. because of the narrow window a new president has to into a corner. this scenario. And that’s why Kim has been rushing to per- Kim, fearing “decapitation strikes”, has brought missiles enact major agenda items between his inauguration and Every missile North Korean leader Kim Jong Un launches fect and show them off to the world. “The whole reason and nukes into the mix for an added layer of protection. His the first midterm election season. comes at a high cost. North Korea doesn’t have an unlimit- they developed the ICBM was to deter American nuclear strategy is to neutralize Washington’s military option by The justifications Republicans gave for abandoning ed supply, and they aren’t easy or cheap to build. So when retaliation because if you can hold an American city or cities holding both Seoul and an American city hostage while regular order typically involved pointing out that both Kim orders his strategic forces to launch, it’s safe to assume at risk the American calculation always changes,” said Vipin building up his own ability to withstand a first strike or a McConnell’s predecessor, Harry Reid, eroded Senate tradi- it’s a move calculated to achieve maximum political, techni- Narang, an associate professor of political science at the massive wave of retaliation. To do that, North Korea is tions to empower the majority party and limit debate cal and training value. Tuesday’s launch of a ballistic missile Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a nuclear strate- developing an array of missiles that can be launched by when Democrats controlled the Senate, and that current over Japan and into the open Pacific Ocean, once again gy specialist. “Are we really willing to risk Los Angeles or land or from submarines and easily hidden and transported Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has been deter- blowing past warnings from the United States and its allies, Chicago in retaliation for an attack on a US military base in to remote, hard-to-detect sites. mined to deny Trump any legislative victories, making is a prime example. There is a solid strategy hidden in each the region?” he asks. “Probably not.” Reasonably enough, countries with big arsenals are gen- bipartisan deal-making a pipe dream. launch. From Kim’s perspective, here’s what it looks like. That, right there, is Kim’s big wager. If “no” actually is the erally considered less likely to feel the need to use them or But as tempting as it may be for Republicans to seek answer, then North Korea has a chance though slim and lose them. North Korea is believed to have an arsenal of ways around the cumbersome process of passing legisla- How the North Could Survive risky - of staving off a full-scale conventional attack by the perhaps several dozen nuclear weapons, growing by maybe tion, returning to regular order would improve policy out- North Korea has never suggested it would use its nuclear United States to survive another day. a dozen or so each year. That’s a lot, but some analysts comes, make for better politics, and ultimately benefit the weapons to attack the United States or its allies completely believe it may take a few hundred to cure Kim of the itchy cause of conservatism. The failed effort to pass healthcare out of the blue. But, like Washington, it has stated quite Use ‘Em or Lose ‘Em trigger finger syndrome. legislation was a perfect demonstration of how a prob- explicitly that if it is either attacked or has reason to believe Kim isn’t paranoid. He has good reason to fear an attack lematic process can lead to bad policy. In pushing a an attack is imminent, it has the right to launch a retaliatory by the United States. It’s highly unlikely Washington would The ‘Madman Strategy’ healthcare bill through the House, Republicans avoided or even a pre-emptive first strike. The trigger for North unilaterally start a war. But if it did, North Korea would face In deterrence circles, ambiguity is considered a must. But full hearings and voted on a bill without a final score from Korea could be unusual troop movements in South Korea, a far stronger and better equipped enemy able to - literal- confusion can be deadly. In any confrontation, it’s best that the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). suspicious activity at US bases in Japan or - as the North has ly - bring the fight right to Kim’s front door. A successful an opponent knows better than to cross the line - but not Healthcare policy involves many complex interactions recently warned - flights near its airspace by US Air Force B- US first strike could within hours or days take out North to know exactly where that line is. That fosters caution. and tradeoffs. In the mad dash to pass anything they pos- 1B bombers out of their home base on the island of Guam. Korea’s leadership, or at least seriously disrupt its chain of Confusion, on the other hand, creates the incentive to make sibly could, Republican leaders introduced a rough com- If Kim deemed any of those an imminent attack, one command, and destroy a good portion of the country’s a move either out of frightened self-defense or confident bination of policies without giving them adequate North Korean strategy would be to immediately target US fighting power. opportunism. — AP thought. For instance, creating an opening for insurers to get out of some, but not all, Obamacare regulations poses risks to the stability of insurance markets. A more functional process, in which legislation was debated at the committee level, opened up to a wide Rohingya men answer call to arms range of ideas, and subjected to testimony and input from experts, could have allowed for more time to study eavily pregnant and confined to a squalid military reacted with a violent “clearance operation” to Bangladesh (BGB) commander told AFP, speaking on condi- some of the potential effects of various proposals, and led Bangladeshi refugee camp, Ayesha Begum does not sweep out the militants. The UN says that crackdown could tion of anonymity. to a more refined and well-thought out piece of legisla- regret that her husband will miss the imminent birth have amounted to ethnic cleansing. Despite the sweeps, tion. It could have improved the final product and helped H of their sixth child as he fights alongside Rohingya militants violence continued as remote villages were hit by near-daily ‘Fight or die’ build consensus among Republicans and built confidence in Myanmar. Begum, 25, joined the exodus of Rohingya flee- killings of perceived state collaborators attributed to opera- At the border Rohingya elder Shah Alam, a community in the process among the public. Politicians and voters ing troubled Rakhine State in recent days as fresh violence tives of the Arakan Rohingya Solidarity Army (ARSA). leader from Rakhine state, said 30 young men from three vil- are much more likely to support a bill if they have some erupted between Myanmar’s security forces and militants The militants struck again on a large scale on Friday, with lages in his district joined ARSA “for our freedom”. “Do they input in the final product and if they feel the process that fighting for the stateless Muslim minority. scores attacking around 30 police posts in pre-dawn raids, have any other choice? They chose to fight and die rather produced it was fair. But like many, her husband stayed behind in Myanmar to killing at least a dozen security force members using knives, than be slaughtered like sheep,” he told AFP. The previously join the growing ranks of Rohingya men answering the call homemade explosives and some guns. This time the securi- unknown militant group has claimed responsibility for the Governance to arms against security forces, say relatives and community ty response has seen more than 100 people, including some attacks in October and more recent strikes against Short-circuiting this process leaves the majority party leaders. “He took us to the river and sent us across,” Begum 80 militants, confirmed killed and prodded thousands of Myanmar’s security forces, urging fellow Rohingya to join open to attacks about governance that are especially told AFP in Kutupalong camp, describing crossing the Naf Rohingya civilians to dash for Bangladesh. But the country, the fight. effective because they are non-ideological. Starting with River by boat with her children into Bangladesh. “He bid us which already hosts tens of thousands of refugees from the Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi has accused the group of their successful campaign in the 2010 midterms, farewell, saying if I live he’d see us soon in a free Arakan Muslim minority in the Cox’s Bazar area, has refused entry to atrocities including using child soldiers, allegations the mili- Republicans made the process that was used to pass (Rakhine state) or else we’ll meet in heaven,” she added, any more. tants deny. The government department directly run by Suu Obamacare politically toxic for Democrats. They assailed breaking down in tears. Those unable to sneak in are stranded along the “zero Kyi - the State Counsellor’s Office - has classified the ARSA as the lack of transparency, back room deal-making, and the The Rohingya largely eschewed violence despite years of line” border zone, where Bangladeshi officials have noticed a “terrorists” and released a flurry of statements and grim pic- general impression that the law was rammed down peo- suffocating restrictions and persecution. That dramatically conspicuous absence of men among the civilians crowding tures of civilians allegedly shot dead by militants. But ARSA’s ple’s throats when they didn’t understand it. This helped changed last October when a nascent Rohingya militant the checkposts. “We asked them what happened to their rallying cry is being answered in Rohingya camps across Republicans win Senate seats in states, such as group launched surprise attacks on border posts. Myanmar’s men. They said they all stayed back to fight,” a Border Guard Bangladesh, despite some doubts over whether their ragtag Massachusetts, where voters may not have opposed units - seemingly mainly armed with knives and homemade Obamacare on limited government grounds. weapons - can defeat Myanmar troops. Likewise, Republican secrecy surrounding the drafting But one young rebel told AFP his Rohingya comrades of the healthcare bill allowed Democrats to effectively were determined to fight on, despite the odds. “There are raise suspicions about the legislation, arguing that hundreds of us hiding in the hills. We took an oath to save Republicans were trying to hide their agenda from the Arakan, even if it is with sticks and small knives,” said the public because they couldn’t defend it in the open. This rebel, who declined to give his name, near the border in helped drive support for the Republican Senate plan to as Bangladesh. Many of those Rohingya displaced by the vio- low as 12 percent. lence say they barely escaped with their lives. Defenders of the current GOP approach have argued They describe Buddhist mobs and security forces shoot- that it is unrealistic to expect any bipartisan cooperation ing unarmed civilians and burning down homes, an abuse from Democrats, especially on charged issues such as repeatedly documented in Rakhine since the upswing in healthcare. This is why Republicans pursued the process conflict. For many, it was the final straw. “Young people are of reconciliation, which would have enabled them to pass fed up,” said one prominent Rohingya activist in Bangladesh a bill with a narrow majority of 51 votes. But even if who asked to remain anonymous. “They grew up witnessing Republicans ultimately had to go this route, there’s no humiliation and persecution, so the current consensus reason why it would preclude them from holding hear- among the Rohingya community is unless you fight, they’re ings, working through the committees, waiting for CBO not going to give us any of our rights.” scoring, and having a more open debate. — Reuters Outside a camp in Cox’s Bazar two young Rohingya men were anxious to join the fight, describing it as “farj” - a religious duty - to join the “freedom fighters” in Rakhine. All articles appearing on these pages are the “We don’t have any options. Our backs are on the wall. Even the teenagers in our villagers have joined the fight,” personal opinion of the writers. Kuwait Times one of the men told AFP, vowing “to cross the border on takes no responsibility for views expressed the first chance”. Just one of Hafeza Khatun’s three sons therein. Kuwait Times invites readers to voice crossed with her into Bangladesh last month, the older their opinions. Please send submissions via two staying back to fight. But her youngest joined them a email to: [email protected] or via snail week later at his mother’s blessing, returning to battle mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. The editor Myanmar’s security forces “who would kill us anyway” reserves the right to edit any submission as without resistance, she said. “They are fighting for our necessary. A group of Muslim Rohingyas in Ghumdhum, Cox’s Bazar weep as Bangladesh border guards (not pictured) order rights. I sent my sons to fight for independence. I sacri- them to leave their makeshift camp and force them out of the country on Monday. — AP ficed them for Arakan,” she said. — AFP NEWS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017

Afghan men shop for livestock at a market ahead of the Eid Al-Adha holiday on the outskirts of Jalalabad yesterday. — AFP For first time, Saudi women Iran pilgrims flock for hajj, Qataris few Continued from Page 1 has been closed and travel, diplomatic and economic sanc- step into hajj emergency role tions imposed over charges that Doha supports Islamist “It’s very difficult to describe my feelings. We shouldn’t extremists and has too close ties to Riyadh’s regional rival MAKKAH: Seven women sit in front of computer screens the proper authority as fast as possible, especially if it’s stop coming here because all of us are Muslims,” the newly- Iran. Doha has strongly denied the accusations. fielding distress calls from across Makkah ahead of the an emergency like fire or ambulance,” Shuwaibi said. arrived “haji” from Zahedan in eastern Iran told AFP. The Impacting on the hajj, only a few dozen Qatari nationals annual hajj pilgrimage this week, in a first for Saudi breakthrough came after several months of negotiations have been able to travel to Makkah and Madinah, western Arabia as it tries to expand participation in the workforce. ‘Step Forward’ during which the two countries traded accusations of Saudi Arabia, according to a member of Qatar’s state- The seven, almost all wearing the black niqab over their The National Operations Centre in Makkah launched obstructing an agreement. linked National Human Rights Committee (NHRC). faces, form the first women’s section of an emergency call two years ago, becoming the first in the kingdom to uni- Tehran and Riyadh stand on opposing sides in several “Through the border, we estimate 60 to 70 people (trav- center in the kingdom, which has begun offering more fy government response services. There are plans for regional disputes, including the conflicts in Syria, Yemen elled) last week,” he told AFP. “It’s not an official figure, we education and employment opportunities to the half of similar sites in Riyadh, Madinah and the Eastern and Bahrain, as well as this year’s Gulf diplomatic crisis are waiting for an official figure.” Media reports in Saudi the population that has traditionally stayed at home. Province. This is the first year the women’s section will between Qatar and a Saudi-led Arab bloc. The pilgrimage Arabia have put the number at up to 1,200 Qataris. In now seems to be acting as an icebreaker between the two sharp contrast, 12,000 Qataris took part in last year’s hajj, The women verify a caller’s location and request, operate during the hajj, which is expected to attract powers. In the absence of diplomatic relations and with its according to the state-run Qatar News Agency. which could be related to fire, crime, illness or a traffic about two million Muslims from around the world for a missions in Iran closed, Saudi Arabia agreed to issue elec- Saudi Arabia temporarily suspended the border closure accident, before passing the information on to first week of sacred rituals starting today. tronic visas for Iranian pilgrims. on Aug 17, at the same time as it announced Qatari pil- responders. In the conservative kingdom, that’s a big The world’s largest annual gathering of Muslims has Saudi Arabia has also allowed Iran’s national carrier Iran grims would be allowed into the kingdom for the hajj. With shift. Saudi Arabia adheres to strict interpretations of in the past seen numerous deadly stampedes, fires and Air to fly in most of the Islamic republic’s pilgrims, while flights between Qatar and Saudi Arabia suspended and Islamic law and tribal custom, requiring women to have riots, and the authorities have been preparing for some were transported by the kingdom’s carrier. Iranian Qatar Airways banned from using Saudi airspace, Riyadh male guardians and obey a modest dress code. They are months to handle any violence, disease or a crush like Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said last week had offered to ferry pilgrims using exclusively Saudi barred from driving. the one that killed hundreds in 2015. Major General that visas have been issued for diplomats from the two Arabian Airlines planes. But the offer soon became mired However, the Saudi government has begun introduc- Abdel Rahman Al-Saleh, who runs the operations center, countries to visit and inspect each other’s empty in the diplomatic spat, with Qatar charging that Saudi ing gradual reforms to open new job opportunities for said it receives around 65,000 calls each day during hajj, embassies and consulates. “We are waiting for final meas- authorities had politicized a religious right. women as part of a vision to wean the country off oil - 50 percent more than normal. “We consider the women’s ures to be taken so diplomats from both countries can vis- The Saudi carrier accused Qatar of refusing to allow its on which it relies for more than 60 percent of its income section a step forward to demonstrate that women can it,” he said. “This will probably happen after the hajj.” planes to land in the emirate on the grounds that they - and transform society. “Saudi women are present in work in any place and in any field,” Saleh said. There are Iran has set up temporary consulates in the kingdom to lacked “the right paperwork”. In response, Qatar said the multiple fields, so they can also be present in the securi- plans to increase the number of women and offer them assist its pilgrims, and it has instructed them to avoid Saudi airline had lodged the papers with the wrong gov- ty sector,” 31-year-old Baara Al-Shuwaibi, who studied advanced training, he said. Hassa Al-Badi, who manages “arguments” with Saudi staff at airports and pilgrimage ernment department. The decision to reopen the border English at a Makkah university, told Reuters, head- the women’s section and has a master’s degree from an sites. “We have tried to separate the bilateral relations came a day after a surprise meeting between Saudi Crown phones hanging over her ears. American university, said women callers sometimes between the two countries from the pilgrimage,” a former Prince Mohammed bin Salman and a little-known member The women all speak English and received training asked to speak to another woman due to the sensitivity Iranian culture minister, Seyed-Reza Salehi Amiri, said last of Qatar’s royal family, sparking allegations Riyadh was before starting their jobs in recent weeks. Dozens of of their request. “Women are now present in the security month. In another key gesture, Tehran is to hold Shiite seeking regime change in Doha. men sit in a separate room doing the same work. “I sector and, God willing, they will continue to advance,” prayers, normally accompanied by chants of “Death to In past years, most Qatari pilgrims travelled to Makkah, receive a call, check the location and send the request to she said. — Reuters America” and “Death to Israel”, inside hotels rather than crossing the width of Saudi Arabia, in officially-sanctioned outdoors, to avoid “security problems”, according to Ali groups. Those who crossed into Saudi Arabia this year have Ghazi Askar, an aide to Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei. travelled privately, ignoring official Qatari warnings over British police seeking 1987 Qabas... In 1987, more than 400 people, most of them Iranian the treatment they could receive in the kingdom. Doha has pilgrims, were killed in clashes with Saudi security forces at said it is worried about potential “harassment” of Qatari pil- Continued from Page 1 firings showed markings on the bullets that matched those an anti-Western rally in Makkah. The hajj, which starts this grims who make the journey to Makkah. on the cartridge case recovered from the murder scene. year tomorrow, is one of the five pillars of the Islamic faith, Some 2,400 pilgrims were originally due to travel from Ali’s cartoons were sometimes perceived as critical of A second man, described as being in his 50s and of which every Muslim is required to complete at least once Qatar through official operators, although 24,000 people the Palestinian authorities and he had received several Middle Eastern appearance, was seen running with his left in a lifetime if he or she has the means to do so. had applied, according to the NHRC. The committee said death threats. Ali was shot in the plush Knightsbridge dis- hand inside the right side of his jacket, as if he was con- Meanwhile, Qatar has sent only dozens of its citizens eight companies, which planned to transport pilgrims, had trict. The suspected gunman was described as being of cealing something, and getting into a silver-grey Mercedes across the border to Saudi Arabia for the hajj because of lost 30 million riyals ($8.2 million) in potential earnings due Middle Eastern appearance and aged about 25. He fol- car shortly afterwards. “We believe that this driver was the increasingly bitter crisis between the Gulf neighbors. to the Saudi “restrictions”. Qatar has said it would seek a lowed Ali for about 40 seconds before shooting him, seen hiding the weapon in his coat, intending to dispose The annual pilgrimage has become embroiled in a dispute total of billions of dollars in compensation for the sanc- Haydon said. The black automatic handgun, a 7.62 Tokarev of it,” said Haydon. The new Metropolitan Police appeal is between Doha and Riyadh now nearing its third month. tions enforced since June by Saudi Arabia and its allies, the pistol, was found on open ground in London in 1989. Test called Operation Amazon. — AFP Qatar’s only land border, which it shares with Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt. — Agencies WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017 SPORTS

Goalkeeper Pickford Strachan ready for Stoke snap up Austrian out of England squad Scots’ pitch battle defender Kevin Wimmer BURTON-ON-TRENT: Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has withdrawn from LONDON: Gordon Strachan has demanded Scotland get to train on LONDON: Austrian international central defender Kevin Wimmer signed for Stoke England’s squad for their World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Slovakia due to Lithuania’s plastic pitch in the exact condition it will be during their cru- City from Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur yesterday for £18 million ($23.3 injury, the Football Association announced yesterday. The uncapped 23-year- cial World Cup qualifier. Strachan’s side are due to play their first ever full million, 19.3 million euros). The 24-year-old-who represents a good piece of busi- old, who joined Everton in a £30 million ($38.9 million, 32.3 million euros) deal international clash on an artificial surface when the face Lithuania at the ness for Spurs having joined them in 2015 for £4.3 million from from Sunderland, has returned to his club for treatment on a muscular LFF Arena in Vilnius on Friday. Modern plastic pitches are generally more German side Cologne-has signed a five-year contract with Stoke. injury. England manager Gareth Southgate has three other goal- reliable than the widely disparaged models first used in the 1980s by the Wimmer had found cementing a regular first team place impossi- keepers at his disposal in Joe Hart, Jack Butland and Tom likes of QPR and Luton. But Scotland manager Strachan knows from ble with Belgian duo Toby Alderweireid and Jan Vertonghen hold- Heaton, so has not drafted in a replacement. “Goalkeeper experience that an astro turf pitch can behave in a different manner ing sway there. The arrival of young Colombian Davinson Sanchez Jordan Pickford has left the England camp and returned to depending on how much moisture is applied. He was in charge of Celtic from Ajax earlier this month for a club record fee of £42 million saw Everton,” the FA said in a statement. “Having reported to St in 2007 when they took on Spartak Moscow in a Champions League qual- the eight-times capped Wimmer’s chances of a breakthrough George’s Park (England’s training base) on Sunday evening, the ifier and remembers how the Hoops nearly slipped up when the bone- diminish further. “Kevin is an undoubted talent and he will signifi- 23-year-old underwent an assessment on a muscle injury sus- dry plastic pitch they had trained on was soaked by the Russians before cantly add to the quality of the group of players that I already have at tained playing for his club. “After discussions between England kick-off. Keen to avoid a repeat, Strachan insisted his players are able to my disposal,” said Stoke manager Mark Hughes. “We put a real and Everton medics, it was decided it was in the player’s best test out the surface with no unexpected changes lying in wait. “We have emphasis on trying to enhance the defensive areas of the interests to return to Finch Farm (Everton’s training known for a long, long time that we’re going to be playing on a surface squad this summer and we feel that we have been able ground) for further treatment.” — AFP that we are not used to,” Strachan said yesterday. — AFP to do that.” — AFP

NFL Patriots remain power of weak new-look AFC East

NEW YORK: The only real question in the younger, you don’t know what to do. After AFC East is how early in the season the New 17 years, going into my 18th year, I know England Patriots will clinch the division. Bill what to do. I know how to prepare. I’m nev- Belichick’s bunch is again the clear choice, er sore. I could practice every day. I could even with Tom Brady losing favorite receiv- practice twice a day if they’d let us do that, er Julian Edelman for the season with a but that’s not the way it goes anymore. It’s knee injury. just fun being out here competing.” New England has won the AFC East eight straight years, and in 13 of the last 14 CUTLER’S COMEBACK - with the only stumble coming in 2008, Jay Cutler retired after last season and when Brady tore knee ligaments in the sea- was set to be an analyst for Fox’s NFL son opener. But don’t think for a second broadcasts. But Ryan Tannehill was lost for the defending Super Bowl champions are the season and Cutler stepped out of the taking anything for granted, even with the booth and back into the huddle to be Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills and New York Miami’s quarterback . Jets entering the season with major flaws. The move made lots of sense for the “We start off every year kind of the same Dolphins, who are hoping Cutler will have and Bill will put us through the wringer and the same kind of success as in 2015 when have all different things that we need to do Miami coach Adam Gase was Chicago’s as a team and build upon,” safety Devin offensive coordinator. Cutler’s familiarity McCourty said. “Since I’ve been here, I with Gase and the Dolphins’ playbook, would say that’s one thing we’ve never real- along with a budding star in wide receiver ly had to struggle with coming from him.” DeVante Parker, could make for a seamless The loss of Edelman, who has caught transition. 356 passes over the last four years, will cer- “He’s excited to get back in the building tainly hurt the Patriots’ high-powered with Gase,” guard Jermon Bushrod said. “He offense. But New England has enough tal- wasn’t ready to fully hang it up yet and I ented pass catchers to replace him with feel him. I understand where he’s coming tight end Rob Gronkowski healthy again from. The broadcasting thing would have NILAI: Track cycling world champion Azizulhasni Awang (white with rainbow) competes during the keirin men final of the 29th Southeast Asian and newcomer Brandin Cooks joining been a cool gig for him, but he still has Games (SEA Games) in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan yesterday. — AFP Danny Amendola, Chris Hogan, and some football left.” BUFFALO STANCE: The Malcolm Mitchell in the receiving corps. Bills overhauled their roster this offseason SEA GAMES “The team will have to move on and with new general manager Brandon Beane we’ll have to compete in this season with- and coach Sean McDermott beginning a out him,” Belichick said of Edelman. “It’s process they hope ends the franchise’s 17- unfortunate, but that’s the way it is, so we’ll year playoff drought. That likely won’t hap- Gold rush seals medals have to figure that out.” Here are a few pen this year with the trades of top receiver things to know about the AFC East: Sammy Watkins (to the Rams) and starting cornerback Ronald Darby (to the Eagles) on THIS IS 40 the same day earlier this month a sure sign Brady remains the constant for the the focus is on the future. victory for Malaysia Patriots, and he has thrived despite an Quarterback Tyrod Taylor is back, but his always-changing cast of characters on the status beyond this season is uncertain, and KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia clinched victory on totalled less than Malaysia between them. The 68 gold medals in 2007. Two years ago in roster. But he’s now a year older, having he sustained a concussion last weekend. the Southeast Games medals table yesterday as biennial SEA Games, now in their 29th edition, Singapore they won 62, finishing fourth. But turned 40 earlier this month . And it will be The Bills added Jordan Matthews in the a rush of victories took the home nation to a have a well-worn tradition of allowing the hosts Malaysia’s haul of gold medals isn’t outlandish intriguing to see if Brady can keep up his Darby trade, but of the eight players who record total-and nearly one-third of the tourna- to tailor the sporting programme to suit their for the SEA Games. In 2007 Thailand won 183 prolific production - and do so without caught a TD pass last year, only two return: ment’s golds. strengths, meaning they often finish top. out of 477 on home soil, and in 2011 host nation Edelman. He’s feeling good, though, and tight end Charles Clay, with four, and run- On a bumper penultimate day, with 60 gold Some of Malaysia’s results have faced scruti- Indonesia finished with 182 out of 554. that’s a good sign for New England. And a ning back LeSean McCoy, with one. medals up for grabs, Malaysia snared 22 to reach ny, including in boxing, sepak takraw and pen- Yesterday the home team had wins in bad- bad one for opponents, who have to won- “We have to put a positive line,” Taylor 133 for the tournament, putting an unbridge- cak silat, and the #ShameOnYouMalaysia hash- minton, sailing, diving, pencak silat, muay kick- der if he’ll ever slow down. said. “It’s a win-now league. And as a team, able distance between them and the chasing tag has been used by critics online. Thailand’s boxing, speed skating and water ski and wake- “I feel like my routine is better than it’s we have to refocus, do whatever it takes to pack. Malaysia already have about one-third of delegation chief Thana Chaiprasit also took aim boarding. Malaysia’s polo team, which features ever been,” Brady said. “When you’re win games.” — AP the 404 gold medals at the mini-Olympics, at the hosts when he said: “They organise sports the country’s sports minister, also won gold. smashing their previous record of 111 and seal- they are good at and do not organise sports oth- Malaysia’s men’s football team play Thailand ing top spot for the first time in 16 years. er countries are good at.” in the final later. The Games will end with a clos- Thailand trailed on 69 golds and Vietnam had Since Malaysia last hosted and topped the ing ceremony following a limited programme 58, meaning the second and third-placed teams SEA Games in 2001, their biggest tally has been today. — AFP

BADMINTON Time catches up with Chinese legend ‘Super Dan’

SHANGHAI: Lin Dan’s defeat in the World rare for Chinese athletes to have tattoos-has tor Tong Kexin said on state television after the Championship final has prompted fresh conjec- never recovered fully despite Lin apologising in defeat. Many people expected Lin to retire after ture that the Chinese super star could soon call November last year for an affair with a model last summer’s Rio Olympics, where he surren- time on his brilliant career. The 33-year-old while his wife and former badminton starlet Xie dered his title and lost the bronze-medal match “Super Dan” said after losing Sunday’s show- Xingfang was pregnant. Observers said Lin to Axelsen. But a reply Lin gave to Chinese down to Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen in Glasgow showed his advancing years had slowed him in media offers an insight into why he continues to that he would immediately return for China’s the defeat to world number three Axelsen. defy expectations. National Games and then play at next month’s “We all hoped to see Super Dan continue his Asked in 2014 what he would say in a retire- LOS ANGELES: Boxer Middleweight Champion Gennady “GGG” Golovkin, left, and his Japan Open. legacy, but objectively speaking there’s a 10-year ment speech if given only one minute, he coach Abel Sanchez host an open-to-the-public media workout at LA LIVE in Los “After that I have no plans,” said Lin, indicating age gap between the two players, think about answered: “I would say ‘I don’t want to go’ and Angeles on Monday. Canelo Alvarez vs Gennady “GGG” Golovkin is a 12-round box he might soon call it a day. “It will be difficult to the extra effort that has to be put in,” commenta- repeat it for 60 seconds.” — AFP fight for the middleweight championship of the world presented by Golden Boy play in the World Championships at 34.” But the Promotions and GGG Promotions. — AP two-time Olympic and five-time world champi- on, regarded widely as the greatest singles play- BOXING er of all time, mixed his message by adding that reaching the final against a player 10 years younger “showed that I am still strong enough Golovkin puts titles on physically”. Lin was the bad boy of Chinese sport in his the line in Vegas debut younger days, with a rap sheet that included hit- ting a coach. And he has hinted at retirement before, only to plough on. Lin proved his endur- LOS ANGELES: Gennady Golovkin says “He has the sparkle in his eye again,” said ing quality in Scotland by beating South Korea’s defending his world titles against Canelo Loeffler. Alvarez, meanwhile, added that this world number one Son Wan-Ho in the semi- Alvarez in his first fight in Las Vegas may be fight will be on the same level as his 2013 finals, before going down to the 23-year-old the most difficult bout of his career. “It is the bout against Floyd Mayweather which he lost Axelsen in what felt like a changing of the guard. biggest fight of my career,” said Golovkin. by a decision. “It is right there with “It is unbelievable to beat Lin Dan, I have “Canelo is the biggest champion and the Mayweather and possibly bigger. That fight been watching him for years,” said the Dane. As biggest name out there.” taught me a lot. But this fight will bring out he nears the end of his career, Lin has been cher- Three-belt champion Golovkin and the best in me,” said the 27-year-old Mexican. ry-picking his tournament appearances to help Alvarez will meet for middleweight suprema- “(Golovkin) is the most dangerous fighter extend his time at the top, like 36-year-old Roger cy at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on at this moment. We want to show him that on Federer who has enjoyed a resurgence this year September 16. The 35-year-old Golovkin told this side, there is a lot more to give, too.” to win two tennis grand slams. a news conference at Microsoft Theater in Meanwhile, Golovkin, of Kazakhstan, admit- downtown Los Angeles on Monday that if he ted he didn’t see the Mayweather-Conor ‘I DON’T WANT TO GO’ wants to establish a legacy in boxing he McGregor spectacle and being a boxing Lin has fallen to seventh in the world rank- needs to beat the likes of Alvarez. purist he feels he didn’t miss anything. “I ings and fans on China’s Twitter-like Weibo, “I need this fight to get back to boxing. I didn’t watch it. I am too busy,” he said. where he has 3.75 million followers, said he lost have been working hard in training every Five-division champion Mayweather won the final to Old Father Time rather than his day,” said Golovkin, who has fought in seven the novelty fight by a TKO in the 10th round Danish opponent. “The best players will always different countries and 22 cities but never in to improve to a perfect 50-0 in his career in a lose to time/age in the end. Even in defeat Lin Las Vegas. He is undefeated with a 37-0 one-sided bout that played out the way many Dan deserves to be honoured and respected. record while Alvarez has only lost once in 51 had expected. Golovkin’s advice to McGregor, You will always be Super Dan,” said one. GLASGOW: This file picture taken on August 26, 2017 shows China’s Lin Dan returning a shot fights (49-1-1). Promoter Tom Loeffler said who was making his professional boxing But many were more concerned with Lin’s against South Korea’s Son Wan Ho during their men’s singles semi-final match during the 2017 WBC, IBF and IBO champion Golovkin is hav- debut, would be to not quit his day job. love life which has made more headlines than BWF World Championships of badminton at Emirates Arena in Glasgow. Lin Dan’s defeat in the ing no trouble getting motivated for this fight “McGregor in boxing, no. He’s not a boxer. He his badminton in the past year. The once sky- World Championship final has prompted fresh conjecture that the Chinese super star could which is sold out. is a UFC fighter.” — AFP high popularity of the tattooed shuttler — it is soon call time on his brilliant career. — AFP WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017 SPORTS

Hurricane Harvey forces Houston Astros to move games

HOUSTON: Hurricane Harvey has town.” Both the Astros and Rangers flew where the AL West leaders last played on NERVOUS WATCH to evacuate his grandparents. He held forced both the Houston Astros and to Dallas after games in California on Aug. 24. A 10-game road trip begins The Texans have been in the Dallas off - but it was hard. Houston Texans to play home games Sunday to await news of where the after the Mets series. area since leaving New Orleans after “I was going to be stupid, but I had to miles away from the flood-stricken city series would be held. After a day off “The safety of our fans, players and playing the Saints there on Saturday come to the realization that I’ve got to with players wondering when they will Monday, they will now head to St. staff remain our main priority,” Astros night. As the flooding dominated the leave it up to the professionals,” be able to come back. Petersburg, where the Astros will have President Reid Ryan said. “We are news for another day, athletes with ties Weathersby said. “I just sat down and The Astros will play a three-game “home” games far away from home, just extremely grateful to the Tampa Bay to Houston kept nervous watch, worry- just thought about the situation I was series against the Texas Rangers at as they did in the wake of Hurricane Ike Rays organization for allowing us to use ing about loved ones. Nationals star going to be putting myself in. I wasn’t Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, in 2008 when they played two sched- their facility.” Rangers general manager Anthony Rendon, who grew up in worried about school or nothing. I was Florida, this week, starting today, and uled home games in Milwaukee. Jon Daniels said the team was open to Houston, has been stressed out hearing just worried about trying to get there, the Texans will wrap up their preseason The team also said a three-game hosting the series in Arlington this week, tales of his relatives struggling back get my people.” schedule against the Dallas Cowboys at series against the New York Mets that but had no interest in swapping a series home. He spoke to his parents on Weathersby, a junior, said he’d been AT&T Stadium in Arlington instead of begins on Friday may also be played at against the Astros later in the season to Monday morning. in contact with his grandparents on NRG Stadium. Tropicana Field, the home of the Tampa accommodate the change. He said the “They were saying the water was Sunday and their home had not flooded, “You have to go about your business Bay Rays. A person with knowledge of Rangers declined partially because of creeping up to their garage now,” he though rising water had engulfed their and handle it,” Texans cornerback the decision told The Associated Press thoughts for the fans, but also because said. “They’ve got a lot of land so it has vehicles. Johnathan Joseph said Monday as the that the decision has already been made that change would have left the Rangers to cover the land first before it gets to “They’re stuck right now in the flood. schedule for the week became clear and and shared with the players, though with a 12-game road trip late in the sea- their house. It’s tough to know they’re Water is almost in the house,” said the misery of Harvey continued unabat- there was no word from the team or son. “Just the competitive challenge of not in a flood zone. They’re in the mid- Weathersby, a 6-foot-6, 308-pound jun- ed. “But it’s kind of hard at the same time Major League Baseball. The person having our guys’ last road trip of the dle of nowhere so how can the water ior. “You try to stay positive but ... It’s one to kind of sit there and play football and spoke on condition of anonymity year, (a) four-city trip was not something reach over there?” Consumed by feelings of those situations right now where then think about your family that’s back because the move was not disclosed. that we wanted to do,” he said. “We were of helplessness and frustration, LSU you’ve got to keep praying. Hopefully home when there’s constantly updates If the Astros play both series in prepared, we offered to host the series, starting right tackle Toby Weathersby my prayers reach over to my grandpar- going on around the clock about things Florida, they will end up playing 19 but the decision was made to go to said he filled his truck with gas with the ents so they can hear me right now try- that are going on back in your home- straight games away from Houston, Tampa instead.” intent of venturing into Houston to try ing to tell them to try to get out.”—AP

ANAHEIM: Los Angeles Angels’ Ben Revere, right, is tagged out by Oakland Athletics second baseman Chad Pinder as he tries to steal second during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, in Anaheim, Calif. —AP

BASEBALL Royals extend scoreless streak at 43 innings

KANSAS CITY: The Kansas City Royals extend- leaders, who increased their cushion to seven none in his second start since he was inserted Senzatela (10-5) never found his command in first and the sixth innings. He had his best out- ed their scoreless streak to a franchise-record games over idle Minnesota. Coming off three into the rotation after Jon Lester was placed allowing four runs over 3 2/3 innings. ing since the surgery, allowing two hits in six 43 innings, getting shut out for a fourth consecutive shutouts in a sweep of Kansas on the 10-day disabled list. The left-hander innings. He walked three and gave up one straight game in a 12-0 loss to the Tampa Bay City, the defending AL champions ran their was pulled after Jordy Mercer snapped his 17 ORIOLES 7, MARINERS 6 home run but worked his way out of trouble Rays on Monday night. The Royals haven’t scoreless streak to 30 innings before Chase 1/3-inning scoreless streak with a leadoff Adam Jones hit a milestone home run and behind a strong curveball. Blake Parker scored since the second inning of a 3-2 loss to Headley homered against Kluber (13 -4) lead- homer in the eighth. Carl Edwards Jr. got three Welington Castillo had three hits and two RBIs pitched a scoreless ninth for his third save. Colorado last Thursday and were blanked ing off the third. The 2014 AL Cy Young Award outs before Wade Davis finished the six-hitter in the Orioles’ fifth straight victory. Chris Davis Daniel Gossett (3-7) allowed three runs in 6 three times over the weekend by Cleveland. winner went eight innings and allowed only as Chicago moved 2 1/2 games ahead of idle doubled in the tiebreaking run in the seventh 2/3 innings. The 1968 Chicago Cubs and 1906 Philadelphia three hits, rebounding from a loss to Boston Milwaukee for the top spot in the NL Central. inning for the resurgent Orioles, who climbed Athletics hold the major league record at 48 last week that ended a five-game winning Trevor Williams (5-7) hung in there with over .500 (66-65) for the first time since June PHILLIES 6, BRAVES 1 scoreless innings, according to the Elias Sports streak and marked his first defeat since July 4. Montgomery, pitching five innings of two-run 11. Baltimore jumped past Seattle (66-66) to Rhys Hoskins ended his homer streak but Bureau. The 1992 Cubs were the last team to Severino (11-6) gave up four hits - three ball, but Pittsburgh lost for the 11th time in its within 1 1/2 games of idle Minnesota for the did drive in the go-ahead run with a sixth- be blanked in four straight games, and it homers - in 6 2/3 innings and lost for only the last 16 games. Mercer went 3 for 3, David final AL wild-card spot. Jones’ solo home run in inning double, Aaron Nola pitched seven hasn’t happened in the AL since the 1964 second time in 10 starts. Freese had two hits and Andrew McCutchen the fifth inning gave him 25 for an Orioles- strong innings and Philadelphia beat Atlanta. Washington Senators - nine years before the singled for the Pirates. record seventh consecutive season. He shared Cameron Rupp homered for the Phillies, who adoption of the designated hitter. No team RED SOX 6, BLUE JAYS 5 the mark of six with Cal Ripken Jr. With the have connected in 10 straight games and has been shut out in five straight games since Christian Vazquez had four hits, including a NATIONALS 11, MARLINS 2 score tied at 6, Trey Mancini led off the totaled 21 homers over that stretch. Rookie at least 1913, according to information gath- two-run home run, Eduardo Nunez added a Max Scherzer overpowered Giancarlo Baltimore seventh with a single off Emilio slugger Hoskins didn’t go deep after homering ered from baseball-reference.com. Austin solo shot and Boston beat Toronto, snapping a Stanton, Howie Kendrick hit a three-run triple Pagan (1-3) and Davis followed with a liner in five straight games while becoming the Pruitt (7-4) pitched six one-run innings for four-game skid. Boston also overcame the lat- and the Nationals beat Miami. Scherzer (13-5) into the right-field corner. Donnie Hart (2-0) fastest ever to reach 11 home runs, doing it in Tampa Bay, and Matt Andriese allowed one est stellar defensive play from center fielder allowed one run and five hits, including pitched the seventh for the win. 18 games and 64 at-bats. His double just more hit while getting a three-inning save, his Kevin Pillar, who dived to make a sensational Christian Yelich’s home run, and had 10 strike- inside the left-field line scored Nick Williams to first this season. Lucas Duda, Wilson Ramos catch on the warning track and take a hit away outs in his return from the 10-day disabled list. ANGELS 3, ATHLETICS 1 put the Phillies ahead 2-1. That was enough and Logan Morrison went deep for Tampa Bay, from Mookie Betts in the sixth. The crowd of Stanton, named NL Player of the Week for the Andrew Heaney struck out a career-high for Nola (10-9), who rebounded from two with Duda getting his 25th and Morrison his 35,630 gave Pillar a standing ovation. The AL second time this month on Monday, went 0 10, Martin Maldonado had three hits and straight subpar outings by allowing one run 32nd of the season. Evan Longoria and East-leading Red Sox avoided their first five- for 3 against Scherzer with two strikeouts and scored twice and Los Angeles beat Oakland. and five hits with six strikeouts and no walks. Morrison hit back-to-back doubles after game losing streak of the season. Drew a groundball double play. Jayson Werth had a Heaney (1-0), making his third start since Lucas Sims (2-4) allowed four runs in 6 1/3 Duda’s shot in the third off Ian Kennedy (4-10). Pomeranz (14-4) got the win and Craig two-run homer off Jose Urena (12-6) in his first Tommy John surgery, struck out the side in the innings. —AP Kimbrel gave up two runs before locking game with the Nationals since suffering a left INDIANS 6, YANKEES 2 down his 30th save. Danny Barnes (2-5) took foot contusion on June 5. Corey Kluber outpitched Luis Severino in a the loss. marquee matchup of All-Stars, and slumping GIANTS 3, PADRES 0 Jose Ramirez homered twice to power CUBS 6, PIRATES 1 Jeff Samardzija allowed just three singles in Cleveland past New York for its fifth straight Mike Montgomery pitched six-hit ball into pitching his first shutout since 2015, and victory. Carlos Santana hit a tiebreaking homer the eighth inning and helped himself at the Brandon Crawford and Joe Panik homered to off Severino in the seventh inning and Austin plate, leading the Cubs to the win. lead San Francisco over San Diego. Samardzija Jackson also went deep for the AL Central Montgomery (5-6) struck out four and walked (9-12) frustrated the Padres to beat them for the first time in four starts this year. He allowed infield singles to Wil Myers in the sec- MLB Results/Standings ond and Yangervis Solarte in the fifth before Cory Spangenberg singled to right in the Washington 5, NY Mets 4; Milwaukee 3, LA Dodgers 2; Arizona 11, San Francisco 0; Oakland 8, Texas 3; Houston eighth. It was his fourth shutout and ninth 7, LA Angels 5; Tampa Bay 3, St. Louis 2 (10 innings); Chicago White Sox 7, Detroit 1; Baltimore 2, Boston 1; complete game. Crawford homered to right- Philadelphia 6, Chicago Cubs 3; Colorado 3, Atlanta 0; NY Mets 6, Washington 5; Cleveland 12, Kansas City 0; center off Jhoulys Chacin (11-10) leading off Pittsburgh 5, Cincinnati 2; Miami 6, San Diego 2; Minnesota 7, Toronto 2; NY Yankees 10, Seattle 1. the fourth, his 12th. Panik hit a two-run shot American League National League off the right-field foul pole off Phil Maton with Eastern Division Eastern Division one out in the eighth, his eighth. Crawford was W L PCT GB Washington 78 51 .605 - aboard on a single. Boston 73 57 .562 - Miami 66 63 .512 12 NY Yankees 70 59 .543 2.5 Atlanta 57 71 .445 20.5 TIGERS 4, ROCKIES 3 Baltimore 65 65 .500 8 NY Mets 57 73 .438 21.5 Nicholas Castellanos had three hits, includ- Tampa Bay 65 67 .492 9 Philadelphia 48 81 .372 30 ing a two-run triple, and Jordan Zimmermann Toronto 61 69 .469 12 Central Division rebounded from early trouble to help Detroit Central Division Chicago Cubs 69 60 .535 - beat Colorado. The Rockies stranded 11 Cleveland 73 56 .566 - Milwaukee 68 63 .519 2 Minnesota 67 63 .515 6.5 baserunners as they began a nine-game St. Louis 65 65 .500 4.5 Kansas City 64 65 .496 9 homestand. Their lead for the second NL wild- Pittsburgh 63 68 .481 7 Detroit 56 73 .434 17 card spot dwindled to three games over idle Chicago White Sox 52 77 .403 21 Cincinnati 55 76 .420 15 Milwaukee. Zimmermann (8-11) went five Western Division Western Division innings and allowed three runs - all in the sec- Houston 79 51 .608 - LA Dodgers 91 38 .705 - ond inning. He settled down to move his Arizona 73 58 .557 19 SAN DIEGO: Yangervis Solarte #26 of the San Diego Padres falls over Denard Span #2 of the Seattle 66 65 .504 13.5 career mark to 7-0 against the Rockies in 11 Colorado 71 59 .546 20.5 San Francisco Giants as he tries to turn a double play during the fifth inning of a baseball LA Angels 66 65 .504 13.5 career starts. Shane Greene struck out two of Texas 64 66 .492 15 San Diego 57 73 .438 34.5 game at PETCO Park on Monday in San Diego, California. Solarte was unable to get the out three in the ninth for his sixth save. Antonio Oakland 58 72 .446 21 San Francisco 52 80 .394 40.5 at first. — AFP WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017 SPORTS

Russian winger Zaripov cleared to pursue NHL contract

NEW YORK: Danis Zaripov will get the by the KHL and International Ice Hockey fessional hockey playing career in North Even though he had his KHL contract at heart. He’s won at every level.” Zaripov chance to take his talents to North Federation wouldn’t have happened America, and today I am very grateful to terminated and was banned by the IIHF won the KHL’s Gagarin Cup four times America after the NHL approved the under its rules and found Zaripov eager the senior management of the NHL for until 2019, Zaripov is expected to draw and the world hockey championship Russian winger’s eligibility following a to show he didn’t intentionally use a its decision, which provides me the significant interest around the league. three times. He also represented Russia doping ban in the Kontinental Hockey banned substance. opportunity to do so,” Zaripov said in a Milstein said teams were initially warned at the 2010 Winter Olympics. League and international play. NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly statement. “Even though I now have a by the NHL about the three players sus- After a 45-point season with The 36-year-old Zaripov is free to said Monday that Zaripov was cleared in chance to play in the best league in the pended by the IIHF: Zaripov, Canadian Metallurg Magnitogorsk, Zaripov led the sign with any team and could be the part because pseudoephedrine is not on world, I plan to continue my appeal at defenseman Derek Smith and Russian league with 15 goals and had seven latest established Russian player to the NHL/NHL Players’ Association pro- the Court of Arbitration for Sport to defenseman Andrei Konev. Out of assists in 18 playoff games. “Danis make an immediate impact in the NHL. hibited substances list and that he was prove my right case and clear my name.” respect for the league’s process, he Zaripov has a reputation in Russia what Agent Dan Milstein said Zaripov is look- not allowed to testify at his hearing for Zaripov, who had never tested posi- avoided contacting executives to talk Pavel Datsyuk was here,” Milstein said, ing for a one-year contract so he can the initial suspension . He added that tive for a banned substance before, about a contract until Zaripov was referring to the Detroit Red Wings great prove himself. the league approved Zaripov’s status agreed to submit to additional testing if cleared. who signed in the KHL last year. “He’s an “He’s going to be a huge contributor after the veteran forward testified last he signs a contract as part of what Daly “Beginning today we’re open for outstanding, world-class player.” to whatever team that he will choose,” week and it reviewed evidence related called “a meaningful demonstration of business,” Milstein said by phone. “We’re A six-time All-Star at home, Zaripov Milstein said. Even that is only possible to the suspension. good faith and his bona fide desire to going to be talking to a number of recorded 121 goals and 135 assists for after the NHL ruled that the suspension “I look forward to continuing my pro- safeguard his name and reputation.” teams. Danis wants to win. He’s a winner 256 points in 436 KHL games. — AP

CYCLING Trentin wins Vuelta 10th stage as Froome retains red jersey

ALHAMA DE MURCIA: Italian Matteo aiming to become only the third man in Trentin won yestersday’s 10th stage of the history to add the Spanish cycling blue Vuelta a Espana, with Britain’s Chris Froome riband event to Tour de France victory in retaining the leader’s red jersey. Quickstep the same year. rider Trentin, who won the fourth stage, Trentin, in possession of the green pulled clear of a 15-strong breakaway points jersey, said he had targeted a win on group to comfortably deny Spain’s Jose this stage. “I really wanted this victory, I’ve Joaquin Rojas in the dash for the line. been thinking about this stage for a long Another local hope, Jaime Roson, took time because the climb was tricky but con- third at the end of the 164.8km ride from sistent, it was a climb I could handle.” Caravaca to Alhama de Murcia. Nicolas While this was Trentin’s second win of Roche had a productive day amongst the the race, it was a fourth stage success for favourites for outright victory. his team with Quickstep’s Yves Lampaert The Irish rider, who is placed third over- taking the second stage and teammate all, moved to within 36 seconds of Froome Julian Alaphilippe the eighth. Today’s in the general classification after the BMC 197.5km 11th stage is the first major test in man’s decisive move on the descent to the the mountains with a summit finish at Calar finish. Colombia’s Esteban Chaves is sec- Alto in Andalusia and two category-one ond, also 36sec adrift of the Briton who is climbs in the opening 60km. —AFP

DHAKA: Australia’s Matt Renshaw plays a shot, as Bangladesh’s wicketkeeper captain Mushfiqur Rahim, on ground, dives to catch the ball dur- ing the third day of their first Test cricket match in Dhaka, Bangladesh, yesterday. — AP

CRICKET David Warner, Lyon put Australia back on track

DHAKA: David Warner scored an unbeaten CARAVACA: Quick-Step Floors Team’s Italian cyclist Matteo Trentin celebrates as he half-century to steady Australia as they chased SCOREBOARD crosses the finish line to win the 10th stage of the 72nd edition of “La Vuelta” Tour a challenging victory target in the first Test of Spain cycling race, a 164,8 km route between Caravaca to Alhama de Murcia, against Bangladesh in Dhaka yesterday. yesterday. — AFP Warner, who remained unbeaten on 75, scored DHAKA: Scoreboard at stumps on the third day of the first Test between Bangladesh and Australia at the Sher-e- Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka yesterday. the bulk of the runs as the visitors advanced to 109-2 at stumps on the third day, still needing Bangladesh first innings 260 (Shakib Al Hasan 84, Total (all out; 79.3 overs) 221 another 156 for victory. Tamim Iqbal 71; A. Agar Fall of wickets: 1-43 (Soumya), 2-61 (Taijul), 3-67 (Imrul), Sri Lanka selectors Nathan Lyon earlier claimed 6-82 to dismiss 3-46, P. Cummins 3-63, N. Lyon 3-79) 4-135 (Tamim), 5-143(Shakib), 6-186 (Mushfiqur), 7-186 Bangladesh for a modest 221 in their second Australia first innings 217 (M. Renshaw 45, A. Agar 41 (Nasir), 8-186 (Sabbir),9-214 (Shafiul), 10-221 (Mehedi) not out; Shakib Al Bowling: Hazlewood 4.1-2-3-0, Cummins 14-3-38-1 (w1), innings and give Australia a scent of victory. Hasan 5-68, Mehedi Hasan 3-62) Lyon 34.3-10-82-6, Maxwell 5-0-24-0, Agar 20.5-1-55-2, quit amid debacles Bangladesh looked confident when spinner Khawaja 1-0-1-0. Mehedi Hasan trapped Matt Renshaw leg- Bangladesh 2nd innings (overnight 45-1) COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s cricket selectors source close to Jayasuriya told AFP. before for five and Usman Khawaja hoisted a Tamim Iqbal c Wade b Cummins 78 Australia second innings resigned en masse yesterday, days after fans The ODI series loss came hard on the catch to Taijul Islam at square leg off Shakib al Soumya Sarkar c Khawaja b Agar 15 D. Warner not out 75 hurled abuse and projectiles at the belea- heels of India’s three-Test series whitewash Hasan in the next over. Taijul Islam lbw b Lyon 4 M. Renshaw lbw b Mehedi 5 guered national side as they suffered anoth- over Sri Lanka on home soil. Selectors have Australia, teetering on 28-2, nearly lost Imrul Kayes c Warner b Lyon 2 U. Khawaja c Taijul b Shakib 1 Mushfiqur Rahim run out 41 S. Smith not out 25 er humiliating thrashing on home soil. borne a fair share of recent criticism, with another wicket when skipper Steve Smith Shakib Al Hasan c Cummins b Lyon 5 Extras (b3) 3 The five selectors, led by former skipper Sri Lanka’s World Cup-winning skipper appeared to have been stumped off Mehedi Sabbir Rahman c Handscomb b Lyon 22 Total (two wickets; 30 overs) 109 Sanath Jayasuriya, handed a joint letter of Arjuna Ranatunga accusing the panel of and walked. But he was called back after Nasir Hossain c Wade b Agar 0 Fall of wickets: 1-27 (Renshaw), 2-28 (Khawaja) resignation to Sports Minister Dayasiri lacking “backbone”. replays showed his feet had dragged slightly Mehedi Hasan c Khawaja b Lyon 26 To bat: G. Maxwell, P. Handscomb, M. Wade, A. Agar, P. Jayasekera, a ministry official told AFP. The The latest losses only compounded the behind the crease as wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Shafiul Islam c Handscomb b Lyon 9 Cummins, J. Hazlewood, N. Lyon. announcement comes midway through misery for the national side, which suffered Rahim broke the stumps. Mustafizur Rahman not out 0 Bowling (to date): Mehedi 14-2-51-1, Nasir 3-2-2-0, India’s five-match one-day international a humiliating ODI home series defeat Smith was dropped again by Imrul Kayes off Extras (b15, lb 3, w1) 19 Shakib 8-2-28-1, Taijul 4-0-17-0, Mustafizur 1-0-8-0. tour in Sri Lanka, a series the hosts conced- against bottom-ranked Zimbabwe and Mehedi on three. He went on to score 25 not ed Sunday with a third straight loss. bowed out early from the Champions out and put on an undefeated 81 with Warner Fans, tired of thumping losses, leader- Trophy in England. for the third wicket. Warner, who faced 96 balls ship changes and mismanagement, booed They have also been beset by injury, and hit 11 fours and a six, also had his share of the home side and lobbed bottles as they with batsman Dinesh Chandimal ruled out luck when he was dropped by Soumya Sarkar Windies captain reprimanded approached inevitable defeat at Pallekele. of the remaining ODIs with a thumb injury on 14 off Shakib. Play was held up for about half an hour, and Chamara Kapugedara also likely to Paceman Pat Cummins said Warner’s strong for ‘inappropriate’ comments after which India recorded a six-wicket win. miss the matches. showing would inspire the remaining batsmen. “The selection panel felt they should Sri Lanka will play the remaining two “He was so focused,” said Cummins. “He got his LEEDS: West Indies captain Jason Holder or two Twenty20 internationals, whatever step down, allowing the board to appoint a ODI matches against India this Thursday 50 rapidly and I think it just changes the whole has received an official reprimand for vent- comes first for the player. fresh set of selectors in view of the criticism and Sunday, and a one-off Twenty20 match ing his frustration at a dropped catch dur- and the crowd reaction on Sunday,” a against the visitors on September 6. — AFP momentum, but also the mindset for the other batsmen who are to come in.” ing the ongoing second Test against ‘RIDICULOUS’ Earlier, Lyon took full advantage of a spin- England at Headingley, the International Earlier in the match, England all-rounder ning track at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Council announced yesterday. Ben Stokes received a similar punishment Stadium to halt Bangladesh’s progress. Tamim The all-rounder fell foul of the global from Boon when his “obscene” language led the charge with his 155-ball innings but governing body’s code of conduct during was picked up on the stump microphone his dismissal off Cummins for 78 triggered a the 70th over of England’s second innings after he was edged for a boundary by Shai collapse. on Monday when Dawid Malan, then on 32, Hope. But former England captain Michael The left-hander fell to a short ball that whis- was dropped in the slips by Kieran Powell Atherton, commentating on Sky Sports, tled past him. Umpire Aleem Dar turned down off his bowling. labelled that decision “ridiculous”. “Stokes is a muted appeal from the bowler but Smith An ICC statement said paceman Holder no angel and has got himself into plenty of decided to review. had “twice made inappropriate comments scrapes - but he wheeled away and swore to Replays suggested the ball had brushed in frustration which were audible enough to himself,” said Atherton. Tamim’s gloves, ending a fine innings which be heard by both the on-field umpires”. As “I have no problems if the match referee included eight fours to follow his 71 in the first such he was ruled to have committed that intervenes if any player swears at or abuses innings. Shakib was next out for five, hoisting a section of the code of conduct which an opponent but swearing to yourself at the catch to Cummins at extra cover off Lyon. But relates to “using language or a gesture that end of the day? Mushfiqur Rahim stayed calm until an unfortu- is obscene, offensive or insulting during an “You’ve got to give players leeway. nate run out for 41 at the non-striker’s end. international match”. “David Boon might just say he is following Lyon removed Nasir Hossain (0) and Ashton One demerit point has now been added protocol and he probably is, but the proto- Agar sent back Sabbir Rahman (22), dragging to Holder’s disciplinary record after he col has to be changed.” Malan, one of sever- the hosts down further. But Tamim was still admitted the offence and accepted the al England batsmen dropped in this match, confident the hosts could secure victory. “The sanction proposed by match referee David went on to make 61 in a total of 490 for wicket is unpredictable, anything can happen. Boon, the former Australia batsman. If eight declared. We have to be patient because one wicket has Holder reaches four or more demerit points West Indies will start fifth and final day brought two or three in a cluster. We can bowl within a 24-month period, they will be con- needing a further 317 runs to reach a victo- better than we did today,” he said. Bangladesh, verted into suspension points and he will ry target of 322, while England must take 10 LONDON: England women’s cricket team captain Heather Knight (C), stands with ranked a lowly ninth in Tests, are seeking their be banned. wickets if they are to go an unbeatable 2-0 teammates as she holds aloft the ICC Women’s World Cup Cricket trophy, as the team first-ever win over fourth-placed Australia in Two suspension points equate to a ban up in this three-match series with one to arrives for a reception at 10 Downing Street in central London yesterday. England what is only the fifth Test meeting between the from one Test or two one-day internationals play. — AFP won the final against India at Lord’s cricket ground on July 23, 2017. — AFP two teams. — AFP WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017 SPORTS

Hero Honda revs up again for Japan World Cup showdown

TOKYO: Keisuke Honda is out to be a ers guaranteed a place in the next but is itching for a chance to repeat his Group A if struggling China keep their their unbeaten record. China languish hero again for Japan against Australia year’s finals. Any other result would heroics at the same Saitama stadium miniscule hopes of securing a playoff at the bottom of the Group and need in tomorrow’s crunch World Cup quali- leave their fortunes in the balance tomorrow. place alive by beating third-placed to win both their remaining games, fier while South Korea will hope to ahead of their final game against sec- “My intention is to be in the starting Uzbekistan in Wuhan. Manager Shin and hope other results go their way, to secure a berth in Russia next year. ond-placed Saudi Arabia in Jeddah 11,” Honda told reporters after training Tae-Yong is boosted by the return to have a chance of making the playoffs. Midfield stalwart Honda’s 91st-minute next week. on Monday. “Obviously the situation is fitness of Tottenham Hotspur’s prolific Manager Marcello Lippi has urged penalty at Saitama four years ago They lead third-placed Australia by different to what it was four years ago striker Son Heung-Min, who made his his player to believe “the impossible secured a 1-1 draw against the just one point, with the Saudis, who but the essence is the same. There are first start of the season on Sunday after may happen” despite only recording Socceroos and with it Japan’s place at face the UAE in Al Ain on Thursday, no mind games. We just have to be breaking his arm against Qatar in June. one win in their eight qualifying match- Brazil 2014. also a point behind. The former AC bold and get the job done.” Iran are already guaranteed to top es. The top two in each of the two Asian A win for the Blue Samurai in the Milan midfielder Honda, 31, who now In Seoul, South Korea face the Group A, but manager Carlos Queiroz zone groups will qualify automatically penultimate round of Asian zone plays for Pachuca in Mexico, is not an already-qualified Iran needing a victo- vowed his side would not take their for Russia 2018, while the third-placed matches would see the Group B lead- automatic choice for Japan these days ry that could see them qualify from foot off the gas as they aim to preserve teams will face play-offs. —AFP Keane slams ‘mind-boggling’ transfer frenzy

LONDON: Former Manchester United star for £35 million. My goodness,” Keane said Roy Keane has slammed the “mind-bog- yesterday. “I don’t really analyse it too gling” spending of clubs paying huge fees much, but that’s the market place at the for “average” players in a historically fren- moment. There aren’t many top players out zied transfer window. Keane, who now there. The really big players are going for works as assistant to Republic of Ireland big money and it’s filtering down now. coach Martin O’Neill, has been shocked by “When average players are going for some of the sums paid by Europe’s top £30-40million, it does make you scratch clubs since the end of last season. your head. But if the clubs are prepared to French giants Paris Saint-Germain have pay that, then it’s not the players’ fault.” led the way, forking out a staggering £200 Keane played alongside stars like David million (222mn euros, $263.5mn) for Beckham Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Neymar and preparing to invest heavily Ruud van Nistelrooy, as well as Cristiano once again in Monaco’s Kylian Mbappe. Ronaldo, who cost Real Madrid £80 million In the Premier League, the spree has set when he left Old Trafford eight years ago. a new record for a single window as the 20 Asked what Van Nistelrooy would cost top tier clubs splashed out over £1.18 bil- now, the 46-year-old replied: “Ruud would lion. Manchester City splurged over £200 certainly be worth in the market now prob- million, while 12 teams broke their transfer ably a billion.” “David Beckham?”. “A billion.” records. “Ryan Giggs?” “Two billion.” Keane is astonished that players he Asked further how much he himself regards as mediocre are being given lavish might cost nowadays, Keane was more contracts after making big-money moves. modest and referenced the then British “It’s mind-boggling, the figures that are out record fee United boss Alex Ferguson paid there - especially for the average players. If to sign him from Nottingham Forest in ever there was a time to be a professional 1993.”£3.75 million, I think,” he said with a player it’s now. Average players are going smile. — AFP

NEW YORK: Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic waits to return a shot to Magda Linette of Poland during their first round Women’s Singles SOCCER match on Day Two of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center yesterday in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. — AFP Villa starting from scratch in return to Spain national team TENNIS MADRID: Forget about his past success team defeat Italy. I’ll do whatever is with Spain’s national team. David Villa asked of me on and off the field. I want Pliskova wins at soggy US knows he will have to prove himself to help any way possible. It’s been fan- again. Three years after his last match tastic to be here. It won’t be a disap- with Spain, the veteran striker was the pointment if I don’t get to play.” surprise name in the list of players Villa said he never officially retired Open as Nadal, Federer wait called up by coach Julen Lopetegui for from Spain following the 2014 World the crucial World Cup qualifier against Cup, as many believed. He said that he Italy on Saturday. was misinterpreted when he said that it NEW YORK: World number one Karolina The 35-year-old New York City FC would be hard to play again for the Pliskova, bidding to back up her lofty status striker, who played for Spain in the last national team after moving to Major with a maiden first Grand Slam title, made a Sharapova wins Slam return, three World Cups, said it feels like he is League Soccer, where he wouldn’t be winning start at a soggy US Open yesterday as starting from scratch. “It’s been three playing for eight months every year. Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer waited to ousts Simona Halep at US Open years since I’ve been here, so I have to He said he always tried to keep “rein- begin their campaigns. Czech 25-year-old earn the right to play again,” Villa said venting himself” while in the United Pliskova, the runner-up to Angelique Kerber in NEW YORK: Former world number one Maria sobbed at times and mouthed “Thank you” to yesterday. “What happened in the past States, where he plays only 30-40 games 2016, eased past Poland’s Magda Linette 6-2, 6- Sharapova made a triumphant return to Grand fans that were devoted throughout the two doesn’t mean anything right now. a season instead of the 60-70 that he 1 on the back of eight aces and 29 winners. Slam competition Monday after a 15-month hour and 45 minute drama. Hopefully I’ll train well this week and used to play in Europe. “I’ve always said “I felt a little bit nervous walking on this doping ban, outlasting second-ranked Simona “You never know what you’re going to feel the coach can see that I’m able to help.” that I remained hopeful of returning,” court, especially after last year and the mem- Halep 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 at the US Open. until you win that match point,” she said. “It Spain hosts Italy in Madrid in one of Villa said at Spain’s training center in ories I have here,” said Pliskova, whose pro- The 30-year-old Russian, who had only one was so worth it.” Sharapova won only 5 of 22 hardcourt tuneup match due to a nagging break points in the match while Halep won 4 the most-anticipated games in Madrid. “But I was realistic and I knew gression to the second round was only briefly forearm injury, swatted 60 winners with 64 of 10 and produced only 15 winners against European qualifying, with the winner that it would be difficult considering all halted by the roof on Arthur Ashe stadium moving into good position to secure a the quality forwards that were available unforced errors, setting the tempo and baf- 14 unforced errors. being closed as rain swept the Flushing fling Halep at times in a tension-packed thriller It was Sharapova’s first Grand Slam match spot in next year’s World Cup in Russia. to play for Spain.” Meadows site. at Arthur Ashe Stadium. since a quarter-final loss to Serena Williams in Both teams have been neck-to-neck so Villa, who has 97 international With showers halting play on the outside “I just thought this was another day, anoth- last year’s Australian Open. Sharapova, whose far, with five wins each in addition to appearances and is Spain’s all-time courts, Nadal and Federer at least had the com- er opportunity, another match but this was so major titles include the 2006 US Open, the draw between them in Turin last record scorer with 59 goals, was called fort of knowing that they would begin under much more,” Sharapova said. “You sometimes advanced to a second-round matchup against year. Only the group winner will auto- up by Lopetegui thanks in part to the the Ashe roof later. World number one Nadal, wonder why you put in all the work and this is Hungarian Timea Babos, whom she has never matically qualify. Spain plays at absence of Diego Costa, who is without the 2010 and 2013 champion, starts his cam- exactly why.” played. Liechtenstein next Tuesday. Villa’s last a club after leaving Chelsea. paign for a 16th major against Dusan Lajovic of Five-time Grand Slam champion Sharapova Sharapova, ranked 146th, returned in April game with Spain was at the 2014 World “He is an example of how you should Serbia, the world number 85. The signs are closed her remarks to a supportive crowd by but the French Open snubbed Sharapova for a Cup, when the team was eliminated never lose hope,” Spain defender Marc that it should be a quick afternoon’s work for saying that behind her fancy dress and sparkly wildcard entry and she missed Wimbledon after disappointing performances in the Bartra said of Villa. “He gave a lot to the the 31-year-old Spaniard, who dropped just crystals, “This girl has a lot of grit and she’s not with a thigh injury. group stage. national team in the past and we were four games in the pair’s only other meeting at going anywhere.” Asked about her low points, Sharapova, “My role is the same as before,” Villa lucky to watch him play. He is playing the 2014 French Open. Sharapova, who tested positive for the said, “There were definitely a few but I dont said. “I’m here to add. I’m just another well again and what matters now is the Nadal has been seeded to face old rival banned blood booster meldonium at last think this is the time to talk about that.” player in the squad and I’ll be giving present. And here we are, enjoying Federer in the semi-finals in New York, a poten- year’s Australian Open, improved to 7-0 in her Sharapova walked onto the court at Arthur everything I have to try to help the watching him again.” —AP tially epic confrontation which would also rep- all-time rivalry with Halep, extending her mas- Ashe Stadium to rousing applause from a resent their first ever meeting at the tourna- tery over the 25-year-old Romanian. clearly supportive crowd. Sharapova wore a ment in their 13-year rivalry. Should Nadal see An emotional Sharapova punctuated her black dress, visor, socks and shoes, the same shotmaking, at times erratic and other style she sported in taking the trophy nine off Lajovic, then Federer would have to reach moments spectacular, with screams and fist years ago on the New York hardcourts. the last-four to have any chance of taking the pumps. She was energetic even at rest, closing Two early exchanges of breaks left the first Spaniard’s world number one ranking. Nadal, her eyes and bouncing her legs as she sat set level at 4-4 before Sharapova held and this year’s French Open champion, is 12-0 in between sets. broke Halep with a forehand winner to draw first round meetings in New York while Federer After the final point, Sharapova dropped to first blood after an hour. is 16-0. her knees as a replay appeal showed what she In the second set, Sharapova double fault- The 36-year-old Federer, whose capture of already knew. She rose and greeted Halep at ed away a break to hand Halep a 5-4 edge, the Australian Open and Wimbledon titles in the net, thanked the umpire, then battled then Halep saved three break points and held 2017 has taken his Slam count up to 19, is bid- back tears as she blew kisses to spectators, to force a third set. —AFP ding for a record sixth crown in New York. The Swiss, who missed the 2016 US Open to rest a knee injury, takes on US teenager Frances Tiafoe under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium. Federer defeated the world number 70 in straight sets in Miami this year but Tiafoe, the son of a Sierra Leone immigrant, illustrated his growing reputation by seeing off world number six Alexander Zverev in Cincinnati. Crowd pleaser Nick Kyrgios, fresh from beating Nadal in Cincinnati, faces fellow Australian John Millman. Juan Martin del Potro, the 2009 champion in New York, starts against Switzerland’s Henri Laaksonen. Austrian sixth seed Dominic Thiem, who has never got past the fourth round, faces Australian wildcard Alex de Minaur. In the women’s event, Kerber has a tough opener against Japan’s Naomi Osaka, the 19- year-old who made the third round in 2016. Osaka lost to Madison Keys last year but had led 5-1 in the final set before her nerve failed. Also in action are 2004 champion Svetlana CHICAGO: In this Aug 2, 2017 file photo, MLS All-Stars’ David Villa reacts during the Kuznetsova, who meets Marketa Vondrousova NEW YORK: Maria Sharapova of Russia returns a shot during her first round Women’s MLS All-Star Game against Real Madrid in Chicago. Three years after his last match of the Czech Republic, and French Open win- Singles match against Simona Halep of Romania on Day One of the 2017 US Open at the with Spain, the veteran striker is the surprise name in the list of players called up by ner Jelena Ostapenko, up against Lara USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center yesterday in the Flushing neighborhood of national coach Julen Lopetegui for the crucial World Cup qualifier against Italy on the Queens borough of New York City. — AFP Sept 2, 2017. — AP Arruabarrena of Spain. — AFP Golovkin puts Sharapova wins Slam titles on line return, ousts in Vegas debut Halep at US Open

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KUALA LUMPUR: Thailand’s football team players celebrate on the podium after defeating Malaysia during their men’s football final match of the 29th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) at Shah Alam Stadium, outside Kuala Lumpur yesterday. —AFP Haziq own goal dampens Malaysia’s golden day

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian goalkeeper Haziq worth their 1-0 half-time lead after Chenrop on 69 minutes and Syazwan Andik went close with tion, have a well-worn tradition of allowing the won 62, finishing fourth. Nadzli scored a horrendous own goal to hand Samphaodi had curled a shot wide and Suriya a curling shot 12 minutes from time. hosts to tailor the sporting programme to suit their But Malaysia’s haul of gold medals isn’t out- Thailand a 1-0 win in the Southeast Asian Games Singhui saw a strong header saved by the goal- The men’s football final was the last act of a strengths, meaning they often finish top. landish for the SEA Games. In 2007 Thailand won football final yesterday, puncturing the hosts’ cele- keeper. Thailand also had an early penalty shout bumper penultimate day, with 60 gold medals up Some of Malaysia’s results have faced scrutiny, 183 out of 477 on home soil, and in 2011 host brations as they finished top of the medals table. turned down and just prior to the own goal, Phicha for grabs and Malaysia taking 29 of them to reach including in boxing, sepak takraw and pencak silat, nation Indonesia finished with 182 out of 554. In a moment that will haunt Haziq, the 19-year- Au-Tra narrowly failed to connect with a cross an unbeatable 140 for the tournament. and the #ShameOnYouMalaysia hashtag has been On Tuesday the home team had wins in bad- old punched a corner into his own net on 39 min- which trickled across the face. Malaysia have amassed more than one-third of used by critics online. minton, sailing, diving, pencak silat, muay kick-box- utes, silencing 80,000 fans at the cavernous Shah the 404 gold medals at the mini-Olympics, smash- Thailand’s delegation chief Thana Chaiprasit ing, speed skating and water ski and wakeboard- Alam Stadium. HOSTS WITH THE MOST ing their previous record of 111 and sealing top also took aim at the hosts when he said: “They ing. Malaysia’s polo team, which features the coun- It proved the game’s only goal and brought a After the break, Worachit Kanitsribumphen was spot for the first time in 16 years. organise sports they are good at and do not organ- try’s sports minister, also won gold. tame end to another wildly successful day for twice denied by last-ditch defending from the Thailand trailed on 69 golds and Vietnam had ise sports other countries are good at.” The 11-nation Games, which have been running Malaysia, who reached a record 140 gold medals to Malaysians, while Sasalak saw a menacing shot go 58, meaning the second and third-placed teams Since Malaysia last hosted and topped the SEA for about two weeks in and around Kuala Lumpur, finish top of the table for the first time since 2001. wide. Malaysia were restricted to the odd attempt totalled less than Malaysia between them. Games in 2001, their biggest tally has been 68 gold will end with a closing ceremony following a limit- Haziq was the fall guy but the Thais were well from distance before Danial Amier fizzed one over The biennial SEA Games, now in their 29th edi- medals in 2007. Two years ago in Singapore they ed programme today. — AFP

Liverpool agree record deal to sign Keita SCOREBOARD LONDON: Guinea international midfielder Naby Salzburg sold him to RB Leipzig, their German sister solution, we can all concentrate again on our exciting Keita will join Premier League giants Liverpool next club, in June last year. RB Leipzig’s director Oliver challenges again on the pitch.” During the current LEEDS, United Kingdom: Scoreboard on the fifth day of the second Test between England and West Indies at Headingley yesterday. year after the English outfit agreed a reported club Mintzlaff explained the German club’s decision to sell transfer window, Liverpool’s Klopp has signed record deal of £48 million ($62m, 51.9m euros) with their Guinea midfielder. Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah, Scottish left-back England 1st Innings 258 (B Stokes 100, J Root 59; S S. Hope not out 118 German side RB Leipzig. “For us, it was always clear that Naby Keita would Andy Robertson and English striker Dominic Solanke. Gabriel 4-51, K Roach 4-71) R. Chase c sub (Crane) b Woakes 30 Liverpool will also reportedly pay an undisclosed play here this season-that was unnegotiable,” said Liverpool’s 4-0 win over Arsenal on Sunday left them West Indies 1st Innings 427 (S Hope 147, K Brathwaite J. Blackwood st Bairstow b Ali 41 premium for the 22-year-old, who scored eight goals Mintzlaff. “He is an outstanding player and an impor- second in the Premier League table, two points below 134; J Anderson 5-76) S. Dowrich not out 0 England 2nd Innings 490-8 dec (M Ali 84, J Root 72, C Extras (b4, lb9, w1, nb1) 15 in 31 league appearances last term to help Leipzig fin- tant part of our successful team. “With this current Manchester United, after three games.—AFP Woakes 61 no, D Malan 61, B Stokes 58, M Stoneman Total (5 wkts, 91.2 overs, 393 mins) 322 ish runners-up in the title race. “Liverpool Football 52; R Chase 3-86) Did not bat: J Holder, K Roach, D Bishoo, S Gabriel Club can confirm they have reached an agreement Fall of wickets: 1-46 (Powell), 2-53 (K Hope), 3-197 with RB Leipzig for the future transfer of Naby Keita,” West Indies 2nd Innings (overnight 5-0, target 322) (Brathwaite), 4-246 (Chase), 5-320 (Blackwood). read the Liverpool statement. K. Brathwaite c Stokes b Ali 95 Bowling: Anderson 24-6-73-0; Broad 25-4-91-1; Ali 25-3- “The Reds have agreed a deal with the German K. Powell c Stokes b Broad 23 76-2 (1nb); Woakes 12.2-44-1 (1w); Stokes 5-0-25-0; club and the midfielder that will see the 22-year-old K. Hope run out (Broad) 0 Result: West Indies won by five wickets. move to Anfield on July 1, 2018 following the conclu- sion of the current season.” Keita, who will be a pivotal figure in Leipzig’s maiden Champions League cam- paign this term, said his present side remained his Hope leads West Indies to immediate priority but he was delighted to be joining such a historic club. stunning win over England “I am delighted that an agreement has been reached which will allow me to join Liverpool Football LEEDS: Shai Hope led the West Indies to an matches spanning 20 years. There seemed lit- Club next summer, when I will become part of a proj- astonishing five-wicket win over England in tle danger of a West Indies win when England ect that excites me greatly,” Keita told the Liverpool the second Test yesterday as he became the captain Joe Root declared his side’s second website. “My commitment to RBL remains absolute first batsman to score hundreds in both innings on 490 for eight late on Monday’s for the remainder of my time at the club. I have given innings of a first-class match at Headingley. fourth day. my all every time I have worn the shirt-that will be the The West Indies, set 322 to win, finished But after resuming on five without loss, case until the final whistle, in my final appearance. on 322 for five with Hope making 118 not the West Indies scored more than 300 runs on “Having my future resolved means I can now focus out-his second hundred of the match after his the last day at Root’s Yorkshire home ground. on helping RBL achieve great things this season. Until first-innings 147. The 23-year-old Hope had Hope and Kraigg Brathwaite (95) shared a I join my new club, next summer, I will remain an not made a hundred in any of his previous 11 stand of 144 after they had put on 246 in the interested supporter from a distance.” Test matches. Victory gave West Indies their first innings, when Brathwaite made 134. Liverpool’s previous transfer record was the £35 first Test match win in England since 2000 Hope, the first West Indies batsman to million they paid Newcastle United to sign Andy and saw them level the three-match series at score hundreds in both innings of a Test in Carroll in January 2011. An athletic box-to-box mid- 1-1 after they suffered a humiliating innings England since Gordon Greenidge at Old fielder, Keita has been a longstanding target for and 209-run defeat inside three days in the Trafford in 1976, hit the winning runs with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. GELSENKIRCHEN: In this Aug 19, 2017 file photo Leipzig’s Naby Keita, right, and Schalke’s Daniel first Test at Edgbaston. two off Chris Woakes as the West Indies won He began his career with Horoya in his home city Caligiuri, left, vie for the ball during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Schalke 04 and RB It was also, excluding fixtures against with 28 balls to spare. The series concludes of Conakry and spent a season at French second-tier Leipzig at the Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Liverpool has reached an agreement to sign Naby Keita Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, just the West with the third Test at Lord’s starting on side Istres before joining Red Bull Salzburg in 2014. from German club Leipzig, with the Guinea midfielder moving to Anfield at the end of this season. — AP Indies’ fourth Test win away from home in 88 September 7.—AFP Toward forming lasting US-Kuwaiti partnerships Page 18

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HOUSTON: People rest at the George R Brown Convention Center that has been set up as a shelter for evacuees escaping the floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey in Houston yesterday. —AP Harvey slams US Gulf Coast’s economy Refineries soaked, damages reach into the tens of billions

DALLAS: Flood damage from Harvey is likely Channel, 25 miles east of the city. The plant Sunday aboard five planes, according to airline to reach into the tens of billions and the storm can handle up to 584,000 barrels of oil per day. and airport officials. is expected to cause the region’s economy to It turns that into gasoline and chemicals used INSURANCE: Property damage from Harvey shrink, at least in the near term. Harvey is soak- in everything from shrink wrap to car tires. will likely be counted in the tens of billions of ing refineries along the Gulf Coast, leading to Several other refineries closed, including a dollars, according to Moody’s Analytics, but the higher prices at the pump. Royal Dutch Shell plant along the ship channel, insurance industry will be on the hook for only Gasoline futures rose nearly 3 percent and several in Corpus Christi, Texas, that are a small portion of that. Much of the burden will Monday. The storm could also put a kink in the operated by Valero Energy, Citgo and Flint Hills fall on taxpayers. AIR Worldwide, which advises shipment of consumer goods. Harvey, which Resources. Gas stations in Houston are running companies on managing risk, estimates that hit the coast as a Category 4 hurricane, will dry. Rick Joswick, an analyst with S&P Global Harvey caused between $1.2 billion and $2.3 likely affect the South Texas economy for Platts’ PIRA Energy, said it remains to be seen billion in wind and storm damage. Another months. Mark Zandi, chief economist at whether distribution terminals were damaged, analytical firm, CoreLogic, forecasts between Moody’s Analytics, predicted that the region’s which could crimp supplies beyond Houston. $1 billion and $2 billion. Risk Management economic output will be cut about 1 percent, OIL AND GAS: Oil companies have removed Solutions says it could be $6 billion, but likely or $7 billion to $8 billion. It will recover, he said, workers from about 100 platforms in the Gulf of much less. helped by money from insurance payments Mexico since late last week. About 19 percent of Don Griffin, a vice president at the Property and government aid to rebuild. oil production in the Gulf has been stopped, but Casualty Insurers Association of America, said that is down from nearly 25 percent on Saturday, insurance companies are well capitalized and Here’s a look at the effects according to the US Bureau of Safety and able to pay claims. Those estimates, however, on key industries: Environmental Enforcement. The Gulf accounts don’t include damage from flooding because REFINING: Prices are expected to spike over for about one-fifth of US oil production. that is usually covered by federal flood insur- the next week or more as about 10 refineries SHIPPING: All major ports in the Houston ance, not homeowner policies. AIR estimates The spike in prices is not expected to filter through to consumers for a week and may not representing more than 15 percent of the and Corpus Christi areas remained closed that $60 billion in property in Harris County, last too long. —AP nation’s refining capacity are shut down. Monday and might not open for several days where Houston is located, is insured by the Nearly 3 billion barrels of the 18 billion US until the week. That would affect barge ship- and Houston, according to S&P Global Platts. gets might be optimistic. Bill Begley, a national flood program, which already owes daily refining capacity has been knocked out. ments of gasoline to the East Coast - if refiner- TRAVEL: Houston’s two big airports are spokesman for the airports, said they would the US Treasury more than $20 billion for mon- Most of the shut-downs have been precaution- ies have resumed operating. Several large con- expected to remain closed to all but relief not reopen until officials are certain they’re ey it borrowed to cover past storms. ary, with only a few reports of minor flooding. tainer ships that were headed to Houston flights until later this week, with runways flood- safe, “and I don’t even want to put a deadline BANKING: Many businesses in the But the slow-moving nature of the storm anchored off Mexico or Louisiana to wait out ed and nearby roadways under water. More on that.” Exceptions have been made for flights Houston area are flooded, including banks. “In means it could cause shutdowns to linger and the storm. The port of Houston also handles than 1,600 flights on Monday were canceled, carrying people who were trapped at the air- areas without power, it is back to a cash-only leave more-lasting damage, said Goldman export shipments of grain. the bulk of them at Bush Intercontinental ports when the storm hit. United Airlines took economy in terms of securing food, medical Sachs analyst Damien Courvalin. Another The ports can’t reopen until the US Coast Airport and Hobby Airport, according to track- 272 passengers to Chicago on Sunday and supplies and other necessities,” said Greg 850,000 barrels per day of capacity remains Guard and ship pilots are confident shipping ing service FlightAware.com. The Federal planned two more such flights Monday, said McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate.com. under threat, he said. channels are clear and not obstructed by silt Aviation Administration said Bush Charles Hobart. Two Spirit Airlines planes took Many banks and credit unions will set up mobile Exxon Mobil closed its huge Baytown refin- washed into bays by the heavy rain. Silting Intercontinental was expected to reopen 180 passengers to Chicago and Detroit, and branches to let customers get cash or apply for ery, which lies along the Houston Ship has been reported near the ports of Freeport Thursday and Hobby on Wednesday. Those tar- Southwest flew 486 passengers to Dallas on loans, he said. — AP Merkel, Macron eye deeper EU integration Tackle Mideast water scarcity BERLIN/PARIS: The leaders of Germany and er euro zone integration together with Macron. could not hold her tongue on the issue of the to save money: World Bank France said yesterday they are ready to press Describing a European Monetary Fund as a “very rule of law in Poland. YAOUNDE: The Middle East and North With the urban population in the region ahead with deeper European integration, prom- good idea”, Merkel told reporters: “It could make Africa region loses about $21 billion expected to double by 2050 to nearly ising a tighter eurozone at the core of the us even more stable and allow us to show the Merkel revived each year because of an inadequate sup- 400 million, a combination of policy, European Union shaken by Britain’s vote to leave. world that we have all the mechanisms in our Last year, Merkel suffered a drop in popularity ply of water and sanitation, the World technology and water management French President Emmanuel Macron, elected own portfolio of the euro zone to be able to after more than a million migrants fleeing war in Bank said yesterday, warning urgent tools should be used to improve the in May on a pro-EU platform, said he wanted to react well to unexpected situations.” the Middle East flooded into Germany. But with action is needed to prevent ripple water situation, the report said. strengthen Europe’s single currency union in Such a Fund would evolve out of the the influx since stemmed, she has bounced back effects on stability and growth. Poor “Water productivity - in other words, light of Brexit and pledged to announce propos- European Stability Mechanism (ESM) - a rescue with renewed conviction. An opinion poll management of water resources and how much return you get for every drop als after Germany’s election on Sept. 24. “This is a facility set up in 2012 to help defuse the euro- released yesterday showed her conservatives 13 sanitation in the world’s most water- of water used - in the Middle East in gen- revamp that we need,” he told an annual assem- zone crisis that threatened to tear apart the points ahead of Schulz’s Social Democrats. A day scarce region costs about 1 percent of its eral is the lowest on average in the bly of French ambassadors in Paris, promising common-currency bloc at the heart of the EU. after Europe’s “big four” continental powers and annual gross domestic product, with world,” said Anders Jagerskog, a special- “concrete steps in around 10 areas” and adding Merkel, who wants to proof the currency union three African states settled on a plan to tackle conflict-hit states losing as much as 2 to ist in water resources management at that the EU could not afford to “get stuck in rou- against future crises, said she did not rule out a their migrant crisis, Merkel pressed her European 4 percent each year, the bank said in a the World Bank and one of the report’s tine or technocratic quarrels”. French idea to have a common euro zone peers to do still more. “Europe has not yet done report issued at the World Water Week authors. Middle Eastern and North “Brexit should not take up all our energy,” he finance minister. “I could also imagine a (com- its homework,” she said. conference in Stockholm, Sweden. African countries are using far more added as British and European Commission offi- bined)economy and finance minister,” she said, Turning to Turkey, Merkel ruled out an expan- Deaths due to unsafe water and sani- water than can be replenished, said the cials hold a third round of talks this week on adding that this could allow for better coordina- sion of the EU’s customs union with Ankara. Ties tation in some parts of the region, par- report, dubbing the region “a global Britain’s departure from the EU. tion on budget and economic policies. between Ankara and Berlin have become ticularly countries affected by conflict, hotspot of unsustainable water use”. To In Berlin, Chancellor Angela Merkel, who met Speaking for more than 1-1/2 hours, Merkel increasingly strained in the aftermath of last are higher than the global average, it reverse the trend, technology and inno- Macron on Monday, endorsed the idea of a addressed a wide range of issues in good humor year’s failed military coup in Turkey as Turkish added. “As the current conflict and vation are “essential but not enough”, European Monetary Fund and said she could two days after her main election challenger, authorities sacked or suspended 150,000 people migration crisis unfolding in the Middle Jagerskog told the Thomson Reuters imagine creating a combined European finance Social Democrat Martin Schulz, accused her of and detained more than 50,000, including other East and North Africa shows, failure to Foundation. and economy minister. being aloof and out of touch with voters. German nationals. “I would like to have better address water challenges can have Water governance - in particular, In power since 2005, the conservative chan- She also called for more European coopera- ties with Turkey but we have to look at reality... severe impacts on people’s well-being water tariffs and subsidies - must also be cellor, 63, is comfortably on course to win re- tion on migrant policy, pressed Turkey to release This is a very complicated phase in our relations,” and political stability,” the report said. addressed, he said. — Reuters election, which would allow her to pursue deep- German citizens it has detained, and said she she said. — Reuters WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017 BUSINESS Toward forming lasting US-Kuwaiti partnerships KUWAIT: Marmore MENA together have invested about $500 Intelligence, a subsidiary of Kuwait Education, healthcare, energy, billion— $1 trillion in US assets Financial Centre ‘Markaz’, recently across different types of securities, released a report titled ‘Kuwait - knowledge economy & capacity SMEs and real estate projects. US: Opportunities for Further Regular exchange of high-level Leverage’. The report covers the building to enhance competitiveness in state visits over the years, has pro- topical theme of how both sides vided sustained momentum to can jointly adopt a strategic agen- major areas of US-Kuwaiti partnerships bilateral cooperation between da for cooperation, thereby rein- Kuwait and the US. The wide-rang- forcing shared aims in the areas of ing and expanding dialogue trade, sustainable progress, social ing and insightful scenarios for a oped a robust economic and secu- framework should lead to broad- based and multi-thematic endeav- development (healthcare, educa- resilient and transparent policy rity partnership over the years. ors covering not only trade and tion, etc.), innovation or knowl- architecture can be put in place, America is Kuwait’s largest supplier investment, but cooperation in edge economy, and people-to- including activities on strategic of goods and services, after China, education, healthcare, energy and people exchanges. communications and public accounting for 12 percent of A Kuwait-US strategic partner- the knowledge economy spheres engagement. Kuwaiti imports. Kuwait exports too. Covering these critical areas ship seeking to further galvanize From the perspective of Kuwait, mineral fuel and oil related prod- efforts to reinforce the mutual will mean that Kuwait and the US the objective is to transform Kuwait ucts to US and imports motor vehi- can give further impetus to their research base can strengthen the into an innovation and financial cles and parts from the US. While competitive position of the strategic partnership and reinvigo- hub in the Middle Eastern region US exports to Kuwait account for rate bilateral economic arrange- Kuwaiti economy within a sophis- and beyond. In the process, Kuwait less than 1 percent of the total US ticated and integrated global ments by harnessing the synergies will have to combine being an exports as of 2016, it is the fifth between the two economies. market system. Leveraging attractive host for innovative R&D- largest export destination for respective competencies, the Under these socially vital areas for oriented multinational companies, Kuwaiti products. Over 90 percent deepening Kuwait-US partnership, Kuwait-US partnership can con- while also being a sought after of the exports to US comprise tribute to investing in world-class bilateral science & Technology incubation ecosystem for the best crude petroleum. cooperation can lead to meaning- state-of-the-art research and entrepreneurs in the world. This In 2013, the US and Kuwait initi- ful MoUs and people exchanges innovation, furthering the devel- will form a crucial part of the eco- ated discussions toward a potential (students, faculty, etc.), allowing opment of a knowledge-based nomic diversification roadmap for bilateral investment treaty. The US free flow of research and knowl- economic interchange. the next phase of the development ranks second in terms of FDI inflow edge in the process. Note: Innovation can arise in terms of of the Kuwaiti economy. Kuwait is into Kuwait, investing close to $2.5 Established in 2010, Marmore is a understanding interactions among committed to improving national billion over the Jan 2003 through research subsidiary of Markaz, an and between social, economic and competitiveness across multiple May 2015 period. Around 41 US Investment Bank and Asset environmental ecosystems in the areas, in which the US can play an companies have invested in Kuwait Management Company with more two countries, unearthing knowl- invaluable partnership role. across 45 projects. On the other than 40 years of experience. edge and tools for informed deci- hand, the US embassy in Kuwait Marmore caters to the growing sion making and social engage- Bilateral trade, investment estimates that the Kuwaiti research and information needs of ment in the process. Forward-look- Kuwait and the US have devel- Government and individuals organizations in the MENA region.

Sanctions to pile misery on UK seeks to rein in boardroom pay with new ratio demands fragile Venezuela economy LONDON: Listed British companies have to publish the ratio between the will have to justify the gap in salaries CEO and their average worker, and between their average worker and those companies suffering a more Shoppers scared off by prices, but wages remain stagnant chief executive under proposed new than 20 percent shareholder pay rules that fall short of Prime Minister rebellion will be named in a public CARACAS: A small army of red-shirted workers Theresa May’s initial plan to tackle register designed to shame firms into mop the linoleum floors as their supervisors, sit- soaring executive pay. changing their ways. ting under a giant portrait of Hugo Chavez, look May came into power after the In order to bring the voice of the on. By the meltdown standards of Venezuela’s 2016 Brexit vote vowing to tackle average employee to the boardroom, economy, the shelves around the workers at the what she called the “unacceptable companies will be given a choice state-run Bicentenario supermarket in eastern face” of capitalism, including pay gaps between assigning a non-executive Caracas are brimming with staples like rice and and mismanaged takeovers, that had director to represent staff, create an pasta. What’s missing are the shoppers: They’ve driven a wedge between British boss- employee advisory council or nomi- been scared off by prices that double every few es and their workers. But her initial nate a director from the workforce. weeks while wages in the crisis-wracked nation proposals to put workers on boards Large private companies will also remain stagnant. and give shareholders binding votes have to adopt stronger corporate “I don’t even look at my paycheck anymore on executive pay have been watered governance arrangements and the because it just gets me depressed,” said Norma down as her position has weakened. Financial Reporting Council (FRC), Pena, a bank teller who earns a little more than Campaigners and investors were which oversees corporate gover- Venezuela’s minimum wage of around just $15 a divided over whether the greater nance, will work with business trade month. She left the store with a single bag of transparency would be enough to groups to develop a set of principles. black beans. While President Nicolas Maduro cele- force companies to curb pay excesses. Business lobby groups and some brates having calmed Venezuela’s streets after “I am afraid that the government has institutional investors welcomed the months of deadly protests, the country’s implod- bottled it in the face of business lobby- new proposals as a pragmatic way to ing economy poses an ever more severe threat. ing,” Frances O’Grady, the head of the address the problem of soaring pay, And the misery is likely to get even worse due to Trades Union Congress, told BBC Radio. and the independent High Pay financial sanctions imposed by the Trump admin- According to campaign group the Centre said the move to publish pay istration in efforts to isolate Maduro for taking the Equality Trust, the chief executives of ratios was a huge step forward. Many country down an increasingly authoritarian path. companies in the FTSE 100 share companies already publish their Even before the sanctions were announced, index take home on average 5.3 mil- total pay bill and staff numbers but most Venezuelans were struggling like never lion pounds ($6.9 million), or 386 the High Pay Centre said the publica- before. Since 2014, the year after Maduro took CARACAS: Vegetable vendors wait for customers behind their tables set up on the sidewalk, in times more than a worker on the min- tion of a ratio would provide the office, the economy has shrunk 35 percent - more front of a mosaic in Caracas, Venezuela. Shoppers have been scared off by prices that double imum wage. May initially attacked the best data to assess company policy. than the U.S. did during the Great Depression. A every few weeks as wages in the crisis-wracked nation remain stagnant. — AP divide, but toned down her criticism “This has been a crucial missing bevy of foreign airlines have pulled out of the after losing her majority in an elec- piece of evidence in the debate over country this year, oil production is at the lowest record last month and has risen to 650 percent diet.” In the past year, 74 percent of the popula- tion that undermined her position in top pay,” director Stefan Stern said. level in more than two decades and the govern- over the past 12 months, according to an esti- tion has lost weight because of food scarcity, a party that has for decades encour- Companies that have endured big ment had to add three zeros to its bills as the value mate by New York-based Torino Capital. according to a recent study by three of Caracas’ aged a low-key approach to corpo- shareholder rebellions in recent years of its currency - the “strong bolivar” - plummeted. Venezuelans have made a grim joke of the largest universities. rate regulation. include the advertising giant WPP But while daylong bread lines have eased, the process. The government once boasted of guar- At the normally bustling outdoor Chacao mar- The prime minister has also and oil group BP. Both companies newest scourge is the way galloping inflation has anteeing a “precio justo” - or “just price” - for ket, poultry vendor Juan Dulcey said his middle- worked to ease strained relations have since reduced the size of the reached even the basic staples whose prices were goods. Buyers report there is now more on offer class clientele fell by half over the past month with business leaders to secure their packages for their chief executives. long controlled by rigid price and currency but only at a “precio susto” - a “scary price.” That’s because he has had to double prices to make up support for her plan to leave the The FRC said transparency can restrictions. In recent months authorities have not to say shortages have gone away. The for skyrocketing costs. A kilogram of boneless European Union. “As we leave the EU change behavior. But not everyone started allowing companies to import everything Bicentenario supermarket hasn’t seen any fish or breasts costs around 27,300 bolivars per kilogram and chart a new course for our coun- was impressed. Daniel Godfrey, for- from canned food to new cars and letting them meat in about a year, partly because the freezer - about 10 percent of the current monthly mini- try, the economy we build must be mer head of the Investment pass the dollar prices on to consumers at the section’s cooling system broke and no spare parts mum wage. one which truly works for everyone, Association and now head of the black market exchange rate, where the greenback can be found. Most shelves contain a single vari- “We used to have a lot of fun joking with cus- not just a privileged few,” May said in People’s Trust, said governments is worth 1,685 times more bolivars than it as at ety of any given product, much of it imported tomers, but now everyone seems very sad,” the government paper. needed to be more aggressive. the strongest of three official exchange rates. In from China. Private supermarkets aren’t much Dulcey said. “If you think about the history of the past, merchants risked having goods seized, better stocked. The government accuses US President Donald Name and shame the last 20 years, it’s been gradually or their businesses shut down, if bolivar prices Pena says she scrapes by selling items - tele- Trump and the opposition, which has backed the Under the new proposals which increasing transparency and disclo- reflected the world market prices. phones, clothes, once even a washing machine - sanctions, of trying to oust Maduro through an will apply to all listed companies and sure. But let’s look at what the output The result of the de-facto dollarization has left behind by better-off clients who have aban- “economic war.” Former Foreign Minister Delcy come into effect by June 2018, remu- of that has been; what’s the outcome been a devil’s bargain: Shelves are fuller than doned Venezuela. If she and her husband didn’t Rodriguez, leader of the pro-government consti- neration committees will be tasked and direction of travel on pay? It’s Venezuela has seen for months, but with prices already own their home, they wouldn’t have tutional assembly whose creation triggered the with taking into consideration the become hugely more complicated and that are out of reach for the vast majority of poor enough to feed their two daughters, she said. US action, said Sunday that the “financial block- pay of all their workers when they set gone through the roof,” he said. “I’d Venezuelans. Inflation, which has been running in Even so, she’s lost 6 kilograms (13 pounds) as a ade” means Venezuela won’t be able to pay for executive targets. Companies will describe this as an epic fail.” — Reuters the triple digits for more than two years, hit a result of what’s come to be known as the “Maduro essential imports like food and medicine. —AP EXCHANGE RATES

Chinese Yuan Renminbi 46.090 Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. Swiss Franc 316.020 Hong Kong Dollar 0.036522 0.039272 Australian Dollar 240.230 Thai Bhat 10.080 Indian Rupee 0.004196 0.004884 US Dollar Buying 301.550 Turkish Lira 87.595 ASIAN COUNTRIES Indonesian Rupiah 0.000018 0.000024 Japanese Yen 2.759 GOLD Japanese Yen 0.002690 0.002870 Indian Rupees 4.746 20 Gram 249.070 BAHRAIN EXCHANGE COMPANY WLL Korean Won 0.000258 0.000273 Pakistani Rupees 2.870 10 Gram 127.450 Srilankan Rupees 1.971 Malaysian Ringgit 0.067253 0.073253 5 Gram 64.570 CURRENCY BUY SELL Nepali Rupees 2.981 Nepalese Rupee 0.003014 0.003184 Europe Singapore Dollar 223.020 Pakistan Rupee 0.002716 0.003006 British Pound 0.384162 0.394162 Hongkong Dollar 38.695 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd Philippine Peso 0.005805 0.006105 Bangladesh Taka 3.737 Czech Korune 0.005830 0.017830 Singapore Dollar 0.217501 0.227501 Philippine Peso 5.988 Danish Krone 0.044514 0.049514 Rate for Transfr Selling Rate Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001608 0.002188 Thai Baht 9.127 Euro 0. 355957 0.364957 US Dollar 301.750 Taiwan 0.009893 0.010073 Georgian Lari 0.124033 0.124033 GCC COUNTRIES Canadian Dollar 242.035 Thai Baht 0.008763 0.009313 Saudi Riyal 80.787 Sterling Pound 392.140 Norwegian Krone 0.034761 0.039961 Qatari Riyal 83.207 Romanian Leu 0.078514 0.078514 Euro 362.860 Arab Omani Riyal 786.772 Russian ruble 0.005154 0.005154 Bahraini Dinar 804.440 Swiss Frank 289.050 Bahraini Dinar 0.794546 0.803046 Slovakia 0.008993 0.018993 UAE Dirham 82.482 Bahrain Dinar 800.870 Egyptian Pound 0.014861 0.020769 Swedish Krona 0.033805 0.038805 UAE Dirhams 82.545 Iranian Riyal 0.000084 0.000085 ARAB COUNTRIES Swiss Franc 0.310414 0.321414 Qatari Riyals 83.370 Iraqi Dinar 0.000193 0.000253 Egyptian Pound - Cash 21.200 Saudi Riyals 81.325 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 16.972 Jordanian Dinar 0.421481 0.430481 Jordanian Dinar 426.880 Australasia Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.216 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.000000 1.000000 Australian Dollar 0.230950 0.242950 Tunisian Dinar 127.210 Egyptian Pound 17.098 Lebanese Pound 0.000150 0.000250 Sri Lankan Rupees 1.974 New Zealand Dollar 0.211641 0.221141 Jordanian Dinar 427.490 Moroccan Dirhams 0.020761 0.044761 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 2.018 Indian Rupees 4.722 Omani Riyal 0.778255 0.783935 Syrian Lira 2.159 Pakistani Rupees 2.862 America Morocco Dirham 32.414 Qatar Riyal 0.078689 0.083629 Bangladesh Taka 3.735 Canadian Dollar 0.236024 0.245024 Saudi Riyal 0.079473 0.080773 Philippines Pesso 5.899 US Dollars 0.298000 0.302420 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Syrian Pound 0.001280 0.001500 Cyprus pound 17.957 US Dollars Mint 0.298500 0.302420 US Dollar Transfer 302.750 Tunisian Dinar 0.121639 0.129639 Euro 356.940 Japanese Yen 3.745 Turkish Lira 0.082847 0.093147 Sterling Pound 395.540 Syrian Pound 1.585 Asia Canadian dollar 239.710 UAE Dirhams 0.080825 0.082525 Nepalese Rupees 2.958 Bangladesh Taka 0.003237 0.003821 Turkish lira 85.890 Yemeni Riyal 0.000982 0.001062 Malaysian Ringgit 71.740 Chinese Yuan 0.044167 0.047667 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017 business Residential sales lift Kuwait real estate sector

NBK ECONOMIC REPORT KUWAIT: The real estate sector continued to appear stable ering around 1H13 price levels. The increased supply of with activity improving in July despite the summer season. residential land, predominantly due to the healthy distri- Real estate sales grew 11.8 percent year-on-year (y/y) in bution of subsidized plots by the Public Authority for July to KD 161.5 million. Real estate transactions on the Housing Welfare (PAHW), may have exercised some down- other hand have gained more traction since the beginning ward pressure on land prices. of this year, recording a 30 percent increase y/y, with sup- Investment sector activity remained anemic. The sec- port from the residential sector. Real estate prices across tor’s sales totaled KD 57.5 million, down 6.0 percent y/y. most sectors continued to hold steady, although they The number of transactions picked up in July to 100 from were still off by 5-10 percent y/y. June’s 74, but remains slightly below 2016’s monthly aver- Residential sector sales grew 43.4 percent y/y in July to age of 108 transactions. Over 70 percent of the transac- KD 90.3 million. The number of transactions in the sector tions were apartment sales, predominantly in Bnaid Al-Qar, was 268, a third of which were plots and the rest were pre- Sabah Al-Salem, and Mahboula. dominantly homes. Though activity was roughly well dis- The NBK investment building price retreated slightly in tributed in a number of areas, more than 30 transactions July in tandem with the slowdown in the sector’s activity. took place in each of the Abu Ftaira and Sabah Al-Ahmad The index slipped slightly in July to 181.5 from 188.3 in Sea City. June. The index is down 6.0 percent y/y, an improvement The improved momentum in the residential sector was from the double-digit decline rates recorded the previous reflected in the NBK residential price indices. The residen- year. The commercial sector recovered somewhat from its tial home index witnessed a healthy uptick for the first 2017 low, with sales amounting to KD 13.8 million in July. time in almost a year of stable performance. The residential Four transactions were recorded in July, the largest being a land index stood at 163 points, down 11 percent y/y, hov- commercial building in Farwaniya for KD 6.0 million.

Russian economy boss: Sanctions no longer bite

PARIS: Russia’s economy minister, a ris- working and what are still needed. ing star in Kremlin politics, said yester- After unusually strong second-quar- day that his country is no longer suffer- ter economic growth of 2.5 percent, he ing from U.S. and EU sanctions, and sees forecast “roughly the same pace through better prospects for future trade in Asia the end of the year,” and overall growth instead. Maxim Oreshkin told The of 2 percent or 2.1 percent for the year. Associated Press that the Russian econo- However, the Russian economy remains my is on track to grow at least 2 percent heavily dependent on oil and gas, and this year - a first after 2014, when the efforts to diversify have lagged. As west- economy sank into recession driven by ern sanctions reach into their fourth sinking oil prices and sanctions over the year, Russia is turning toward Asian mar- Kremlin’s actions in Ukraine. kets, where Oreshkin has a string of Oreshkin slammed new US sanctions upcoming visits. imposed last month as “interfering” with While the EU was once Russia’s No. 1 European trade, but shrugged off the trade partner and remains a “key player,” economic impact of the measures, say- he said, “these days China is taking the ing that Russia’s trade with the US first place in this competition.” “We see remains “much much smaller” than with more willingness on the Asian side to European and Asian partners. He would- work with us. We are working with those n’t comment on widespread Russian dis- who want to work with us,” he said. appointment that the Trump administra- Oreshkin, 35, rose quickly in govern- tion hasn’t been as friendly toward ment and has heightened the profile of Moscow as many expected, and instead his ministry since being named earlier BOSTON: In this Aug 25, 2017 photo, shoppers walk past a Foot Locker store in Boston. The Conference Board released its July index on US con- stressed that his country has “turned the this year. Asked about Russian media sumer confidence yesterday. — AP corner” after the recession’s blow thanks speculation that he could be a potential to domestic reforms. future prime minister, he said only: “I “There was a negative effect, it was a have a lot of work to do on my current big one, but it is already behind us. ... Of job ... I prefer to do what I have to do.” US home prices surge course without sanctions it will be even Oreshkin welcomed more “openness” better,” he said in an interview in Paris from French President Emmanuel after meeting with French energy, phar- Macron than his predecessor toward maceutical and other executives active Russia, and said the pace of high-level in June, led by Seattle in Russia - who are also eager for sanc- political and economic meetings has tions to be lifted. increased since Macron’s May election. Oreshkin said Russia’s government is In a diplomatic speech yesterday, building budgets based on the assump- Macron said it’s important to keep dia- Consumer confidence index jumps tions that the European and American logue open with Russia, but has insist- sanctions will remain in place, and “we ed on seeing more progress on peace WASHINGTON: US home prices climbed higher in metro areas are seeing a more tempered increase short-term, the Conference Board said. should concentrate on what we are in Ukraine before sanctions could be June with gains that are eclipsing income growth - in home values. Prices rose less than 4 percent in The Consumer Confidence Index jumped near- doing domestically,” on what reforms are lifted. — AP creating affordability pressures for would-be buy- the more expensive New York City and ly three points to 122.9, while the present situa- ers. The Standard & Poor’s CoreLogic Case-Shiller Washington, DC markets. They increased just 2.9 tion index added nearly six points to 151.2, near a 20-city home price index rose 5.7 percent in June, percent in Cleveland and 3.2 percent in Chicago. 16-year high. But the expectations index was up according to a Tuesday report. The separate The National Association of Realtors said last just a point to 104, after jumping more than three national average rose as well, putting it 4.3 points week that the number of existing homes listed for points in July. “Consumers’ more buoyant assess- above its housing bubble-era peak in July 2006. sale has plummeted 9 percent over the past 12 ment of present-day conditions was the primary The price increases are different from the bub- months to 1.92 million. Because buyers are com- driver of the boost in confidence,” said Lynn ble period, when subprime mortgages led to a peting for fewer homes, the Realtor’s median sales Franco, The Conference Board’s director of housing bust. There is a shortage of properties for price has surged 6.2 percent to $258,300. Economic Indicators. sale, causing the prices to steadily rise at more Supporting demand have been relatively low But for the short-term “expectations were rela- than double the pace of average hourly earnings. mortgage rates. The average 30-year fixed rate tively flat, though still optimistic, suggesting that Buyers are also relying on historically low mort- mortgage was 3.86 percent last week, according they do not anticipate an acceleration in the pace gage rates to ease the affordability pressures. to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac. Average rates of economic activity in the months ahead.” Cheaper borrowing costs have kept buyer have declined in recent months, in line with Economists had expected consumer sentiment demand strong despite the price increases. Prices Treasury bond yields, as uncertainty has surround- to remain about flat from July at 120.3. The index are likely to keep rising, said David Blitzer, chair- ed President Donald Trump’s tax and infrastruc- is still down from a high recorded in March of man of the index committee at S&P Dow Jones ture policies and their ability to stimulate faster 124.9 points. The current assessment of the labor Indices. economic growth. market improved somewhat, with a slightly higher “Given current economic conditions and the Meanwhile, consumer confidence jumped share of respondents saying jobs are “plentiful” tight housing market, an immediate reversal in for the second straight month in August, sur- and slightly less saying jobs are “hard to get,” the PARIS: Russian Economy Minister Maxim Oreshkin speaks to French execu- home price trends appears unlikely,” Blitzer said. passing expectations amid buoyant feelings survey showed. However, the outlook for six tives at the headquarters of France’s powerful business lobby Medef yester- The largest price gain over the past year occurred about the present situation, according to a months from now is less enthusiastic, with more day in Paris. — AP in the Seattle metro area with a 13.4 percent monthly survey released yesterday. However, consumers saying business conditions and jobs increase year-over-year. Portland, Oregon and the survey showed consumers’ are not expect- would remain the same, and fewer expecting Dallas recorded sizable price growth. But other ing the economy to improve much in the improvement. — AP Burgan Bank’s Airport German consumers’ mood Brazil threatens to branch working hours nix Total’s Amazon during Eid Al-Adha still sunny for September FRANKFURT AM MAIN: The German public gested. But the public’s expectations for the oil drilling bid KUWAIT: Burgan Bank announced yester- is headed into autumn with its sunny sum- state of the German economy in the coming day that its airport branch will continue its mer disposition undimmed, pollsters GfK said months fell back sharply, falling 14.2 points to RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil is threatening to turn down operations during the upcoming Eid Al- yesterday, with strong confidence in future reach 30.4. Total’s bid to drill in the mouth of the Amazon river, Adha holiday. The branch will commence growth in Europe’s largest economy. GfK’s for- Respondents may have been unsettled by saying the French oil giant has not allayed concerns operations from 8:00 am to 10:30 pm start- ward-looking poll of around 2,000 people rumbling fears for the future of diesel-pow- over its ability to protect a huge offshore coral reef. ing Thursday, 31st of August until Monday, predicted an uptick of 0.1 points in its con- ered cars, GfK said, as well as worries about The government environmental agency Ibama said 4th of September 2017, in an effort to sumer confidence index for September, to the future of free trade and smouldering con- in a statement late Monday that Total is required to accommodate banking requirements for 10.9 points-in line with predictions from ana- flicts around the globe. “Despite the fall, “leave no doubt about possible impacts to the coral customers during the public holidays. lysts surveyed by data company Factset. German consumers still see the economy on reef and the wider marine biodiversity.” The bank branches will resume normal “Germans see the domestic economy contin- a solid course for growth,” they added. The latest rejection of Total’s environmental working hours on Tuesday 5th of uing on an excellent path,” the pollsters com- In other “soft” surveys of the German study puts at risk an ambitious bid by a group September 2017. mented. Looking in detail at the results, con- economy, the Ifo institute’s closely-watched including Total, British Petroleum and Brazil’s For more information on any products sumers’ expectations for their own income hit business confidence index remained near Petrobras to explore potentially vast oil reserves in or services, customers are required to con- a new post-1991 record, while people’s readi- record highs in August. The ZEW institute’s the Amazon basin. The 2016 discovery of the coral tact Burgan Bank’s call center 1804080 ness to make large purchases also rose com- investor confidence survey fell back this reef, which scientists and activists including during the Eid holidays. On this occasion, pared with the previous month. month, but analysts suggested the drop had Greenpeace say could be devastated if there were Burgan Bank extends its best wishes and Both effects could be explained by record more to do with the rising value of the euro an oil spill in the river mouth, put the brakes on the greetings to the public on the coming of high levels of employment dimming workers’ against other currencies than fundamental project. — AFP Eid Al-Adha. fears that they might lose their jobs, GfK sug- fears for the German economy. — AFP WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017 BUSINESS Wall Street opens lower as Oil markets hit by Storm missile test jolts investors Harvey; US dollar slips NEW YORK: US crude oil futures fell yester- the worst of it may not be over yet, but as day but gasoline prices surged to 2-year far as stock market impact I don’t know if it highs as Tropical Storm Harvey kept ham- is net-net a huge negative considering the Investors pouring into exchange-traded products mering the US Gulf Coast, knocking out fact it will bring in huge stimulus to the NEW YORK: The Dow fell more than 100 points several refineries, which backed up crude region,” he said. at the open yesterday as North Korea’s missile supplies and disrupted fuel production. The The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell test over Japan prompted President Donald US dollar dropped to its lowest in roughly 5.27 points, or 0.02 percent, to finish at Trump to warn that “all options are on the table”, 16 months against a basket of major cur- 21,808.4, the S&P 500 gained 1.19 points, or triggering a flight to safety among investors. The rencies and a more than 2-1/2-year low 0.05 percent, to end at 2,444.24 and the missile, tested early yesterday, flew over Japan against the euro, following comments from Nasdaq Composite added 17.37 points, or central bankers on Friday and worries over 0.28 percent, to close at 6,283.02. European and landed in the Pacific about 735 miles off the the storm hurting the US economy. shares fell as the euro strengthened after northern region of Hokkaido, a rare occasion Harvey made landfall in Texas late on European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi when North Korea fired projectiles over main- Friday as the most powerful hurricane to did not express concern about a strong cur- land Japan. hit the region in more than 50 years and rency in a closely watched speech. “Threatening and destabilizing actions only caused large-scale flooding, forcing refiner- MSCI’s world index, which tracks shares increase the North Korean regime’s isolation in ies in the area to close. in 46 countries, rose fractionally. The US dol- the region and among all nations of the world. US crude futures fell as the refinery lar extended its weakness from last week. All options are on the table,” Trump said in a shutdowns could reduce demand for “The disappointment from (US Federal statement. American crude. “The reduced inputs to Reserve Chair Janet) Yellen at Jackson Hole Earlier this month, North Korea threatened to those Gulf refineries will result in an on Friday has carried over to trading this fire four missiles into the sea near the US Pacific increase in crude inventories,” said Tony week,” said Kathy Lien, managing director at territory of Guam after Trump warned that the Headrick, energy market analyst at CHS BK Asset Management in New York. reclusive country would face “fire and fury” if it Hedging. “That outweighs the outages in Yellen did not address monetary policy threatened the United States. “It is a risk-off crude oil production from the storm.” US at a summit of central bankers in Wyoming. mode and ... investors are either staying on the crude settled down $1.30, or 2.7 percent, at The impact of Harvey was also weighing sidelines for this dust to settle or booking their $46.57 a barrel. The refinery shutdowns slightly on the greenback, Lien added. The gains,” said Naeem Aslam, chief market analyst at sent US gasoline prices soaring. Spot prices dollar index, which tracks the greenback Think Markets UK. Investors scampered to safe- for US gasoline futures surged 7 percent to against six major currencies, was down 0.52 haven assets, with gold jumping to its highest TOKYO: People walk by an electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo yesterday. Asian a peak of $1.7799 per gallon, before easing percent at 92.261, after falling to 92.184, its since November and the benchmark US 10-year stocks were mixed Monday after investors found no surprises from last week’s key meeting of to $1.7233. lowest since May 2016. US benchmark treasury yield dipping to its lowest since the day central bankers while gasoline futures spiked after Tropical Storm Harvey battered Texas’ In the US equity market, energy and Treasury yields fell to two-month lows after after the Nov. 8 US presidential election. The refinery-rich Gulf Coast. —AP bank shares weighed on the Dow and the strong demand for a five-year note auction news also jolted the CBOE Volatility index, which cent after Morgan Stanley cut its price target by cents, or 3.8 percent, to $16.28 and Foot Locker S&P 500. “There tends to be initially a knee- and as market participants waited on US rose 1.95 points to 13.27. $4 to $64. Finish Line plunged about 29 percent shed 56 cents, or 1.6 percent, to $35.14. Nike lost jerk reaction and people react to the economic data that will culminate on Investors have been pouring into exchange- after the sporting goods retailer cut its full-year $1.48, or 2.8 percent, to 52.25. human side and the energy disruption but Friday with the August employment report. traded products (ETPs) linked to Vix, particularly profit forecast and adopted a poison pill. Finish Line and Foot Locker have both fallen that eases soon,” said Jim Paulsen, chief Benchmark 10-year notes gained 5/32 in and, that were up about 11 percent in heavy vol- Best Buy was down 6.33 percent after the No more than 50 percent this year and Under investment strategist at The Leuthold price to yield 2.155 percent. The weaker umes. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF was 1 US consumer electronics retailer warned that Armour is down more than 40 percent. Group in Minneapolis. dollar helped gold rise to a more than nine- down nearly 1 percent. The S&P and the Dow its strong quarterly same-store sales perform- Electronics retailer Best Buy had a solid second “This is a massive human tragedy and month high. —Reuters ended little changed on Monday, with energy ance should not be seen as a “new normal”. quarter and raised its forecasts for the year, but it and bank shares lower as Tropical Storm Harvey The price of gold climbed $11.40 to wasn’t enough to send the stock higher. Its crippled the US energy hub in Texas. $1,326.70, its highest price in almost a year. shares fell $5.88, or 9.4 percent, to $56.59. “The effects of Hurricane Harvey are still Bond prices jumped and yields sank. The yield Despite that loss, the stock is up 33 percent in going to remain prominent as the flooding con- on the 10-year Treasury note fell to 2.11 percent 2017 and it’s been setting all-time highs. tinues. It is going to have some serious econom- from 2.16 percent. ic impact and just how large that would be is still The dollar fell, with the ICE US dollar Index Shrinking board unclear,” Aslam said. The Dow Jones Industrial reaching to its lowest level in two-and-a-half Consulting company Advisory Board is climb- Average was down 100.14 points, or 0.46 per- years. The dollar slid to 108.74 yen from 109.09 ing after it confirmed recent rumors that it’s sell- cent, at 21,708.26, the S&P 500 was down 11.43 and compared to the euro $1.2023 from ing its health care business to UnitedHealth’s points, or 0.46 percent, at 2,432.81. $1.1979. The European currency is at its highest Optum unit and its education business to Vista The Nasdaq Composite was down 35.69 level in more than two years, as European Equity Partners. The company said it expects points, or 0.57 percent, at 6,247.33. Nine of the Central Bank leaders do not seem poised to take $2.58 billion in proceeds after taxes. Advisory 11 major S&P sectors were lower, with the finan- action about its strength. Finish Line forecast Board gained $3.13, or 6.3 percent, to $52.98. cial index’s 1.08 percent loss leading the declin- weak second-quarter results and the retailer cut France’s CAC 40 fell 1.1 percent and Germany’s ers. US-listed shares of gold miners rose, with its forecasts for the rest of the year. It said dis- DAX slid 1.7 percent. The FTSE 100 index in Kinross Gold rising 2.5 percent and Harmony counts on shoes are growing, which is hurting its Britain lost 1 percent. Asian indexes had a small- Gold gaining about 5 percent. Defense stocks profit margins. Its stock tumbled $2.68, or 25.8 er reaction. In Japan, the benchmark Nikkei 225 rose. Northrop Grumman, Raytheon , Lockheed percent, to $7.74. It was just the latest in a series slid 0.5 percent and South Korea’s Kospi lost 0.2 Martin and General Dynamics were all up about of discouraging reports from sporting goods percent. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng shed 0.1 0.7 percent. Dow component Nike fell 2.33 per- companies this month. Under Armour lost 65 percent. —Agencies

TPP countries mull amendments to stalled trade deal SYDNEY: The 11 countries committed to the Trans-Pacific Partnership are considering amendments to the trade deal, three sources said yesterday, as officials meet in Sydney for talks to re-energize the stalled agreement. Among the areas being discussed, Vietnam has raised the prospect of changes to labour rights and intellectual property (IP) provi- sions in the original pact, one source familiar with the talks told Reuters. Vietnam had been one of the countries expected to enjoy the biggest economic benefits from TPP through greater access to US markets. However, the original 12-mem- ber TPP, which aims to cut trade barriers in some of Asia’s fastest-growing economies, LIMOGES: Protesters sit in the offices of the French Payment and Services Agency (Agence was thrown into limbo in January when US des services et de paiement - ASP) in Limoges, central France, yesterday during a demon- President Trump withdrew from the agree- stration by the Confederation Paysanne French farmersí union to protest delays in the pay- ment. Trump’s move fulfilled a campaign ment of European Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) subsidies. —AFP pledge to put “America first” - a policy that aimed to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States. Although the remaining members have Insurers count cost of Harvey and publicly said they remain committed to the deal, implementation of the agreement link- growing risk from climate change ing 11 countries with a combined GDP of FRANKFURT: Damages from Hurricane from Harvey’s wind and storm surge were esti- $12.4 trillion has stalled - raising fears that Harvey’s ravaging of Houston and the Texas mated at between $1.2 billion and $2.3 billion. other countries will follow the US lead and Gulf Coast are estimated to be well below That figure does not include flooding. “Harvey withdraw. those from the major storms that hit New will be way, way below Katrina,” Munich Re’s Eager to keep all members onboard, Orleans and New York in recent years, insur- Rauch said. The relatively low damage esti- representatives from the remaining coun- ance executives have said. mates will be of little comfort to citizens tries are considering changes to the origi- Though insurers should swallow the claims whose homes are under water or whose safety nal TPP deal, three sources familiar with the talks said. easily, given that there have been relatively is still threatened. “We’re all open to evaluating what we can few natural disasters so far this year, the storm Houston is facing worsening flooding in do and what viable alternatives there may will weigh on an industry struggling to con- the coming days as the storm dumps more be,” Edgar Vasquez, Peru’s deputy trade min- tain prices while sustained low interest rates rain on the city, swelling rivers to record levels ister, told Reuters. While no agreement is suppress returns on its investment holdings. and forcing federal engineers on Monday to expected at the end of the three-day meet- The early assessment of damage from release water from reservoirs in an effort to ing, Vietnam’s desire to shelve the IP provi- Harvey, made while rain continued to pelt the control the rushing currents. Other major sions around pharmaceutical data is likely to fourth-largest city in the United States, came insurers, including Swiss Re, said it is too early win broad support, with Japanese and New as a scientist from the world’s largest reinsurer to gauge the impact of the storm. Zealand officials also indicating their support predicted that climate change is likely to for the change, two other sources said. result in more intense storms in the future. Claims to accelerate The original TPP agreement was seen as “There are more thunder storms in parts of “There are so many areas that have been particularly onerous on Vietnam, which be Europe and the United States than in past hit by devastating winds and now the massive forced to make significant reforms, analysts decades,” said Ernst Rauch, head of Munich flooding, and insurance adjusters are having said. “There’s not much sense to agree to pro- Re’s Corporate Climate Centre, which monitors to wait for first responders to simply check on visions they don’t really want such as climate change risks. the safety and welfare of citizens,” said Mark stronger monopolies on medicines if they “They are more severe. We will not necessar- Hanna of the Insurance Council of Texas. are not going to get access to the US market,” ily see an increase in frequency, but we can see Claims, however, are expected to acceler- said Patricia Ranald, research associate, an increase in intensity. If we see this, we would ate. “We have just over 2,000 claims across all University of Sydney. have to adjust our risk premium.” Harvey, which lines of business,” said Farmers’ Insurance The original TPP offered an eight-year has been downgraded to a tropical storm since spokesman Trent Frager. “While that may window before competitors can have access making landfall, has struck only days before sound low, residents who are evacuated to proprietary pharmaceutical data, which senior insurance executives meet in Monte haven’t (yet) been able to assess and report critics said would impede development of Carlo to haggle over reinsurance renewals damage for claims handling.” cheap generics. against the backdrop of insurance sector com- Harvey, the most powerful hurricane to Potential amendments, however, require plaints that premiums are too low. strike Texas in more than 50 years, first hit land delicate positioning. While Trump has said he on Friday and has killed at least two people. It will not change his mind on TPP, the remain- Early estimates is forecast to remain in the Texas Gulf Coast ing members are hopeful a future US presi- German-based Munich Re and Hannover area for several more days. Reinsurance stocks dent will commit to the agreement, a corner- Re, two of the world’s largest reinsurers, said suffered on Monday, with shares in Hannover stone of former President Barack Obama’s current information suggests that insured Re down 1.3 percent and Munich Re off 0.9 pivot to Asia. But analysts said wholesale losses from Harvey are likely to fall well short percent while French reinsurer Scor dropped changes, while ensuring the support of of the $75 billion for Katrina in 2005 and $30 by 1.5 percent. smaller members, would repel the United billion for Sandy in 2012. Shares of US insurer Allstate lost 1.3 per- States. “The more you change the agree- cent while Travelers Companies lost 2.7 ment, it is going to be harder to get the US to Losses up to $2.3bn percent, with the S&P 500 property and sign on when it is ready to,” said Shiro Air Worldwide, a provider of catastrophe casualty insurance index down 1.8 percent Armstrong, research fellow at the Crawford risk modelling software and consulting servic- and on track for its worst day since last School of Economics in Canberra. — Reuters es, said early on Monday that insured losses October. —Reuters WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017 BUSINESS

Al-Sayer Group honored by president of Yokohama Recognition for outstanding efforts in customer delight and service

KUWAIT: Mohamed Naser Al-Sayer & Sons, a sub- Committed to Enhancing Customer Service YOKOHAMA is celebrating 100 years of pioneering sidiary of Al-Sayer Group Holding and the authorized On this occasion Yamaishi San presented to technology and innovations which have been recog- distributor of Yokohama tires in Kuwait since late Mubarak Naser Al-Sayer, CEO -Trading, a plaque of nized through numerous prestigious International 1970’s, recently hosted a high level delegation led by appreciation recognizing Mohamed Naser Al-Sayer & awards. Through its network of Distributors world- Masataka Yamaishi, President of Yokohama Rubber Sons, for the outstanding customer service and excel- wide, production facilities well spread around several Co - Japan and Takaharu Fushimi, Managing Director lent facilities offered in their Yokohama tire service continents, highly advanced research and develop- -Head of Tire Overseas Sales & Marketing Division. facilities. The achievement is a sterling appreciation of ment centers in Japan, own test circuits around the Notably this is the first ever visit by the President of services rendered by Al-Sayer over so many years by world, the collaboration with top specialists and the Yokohama Rubber Co- Japan to Kuwait. way of practicing high ethical standards in business knowledge and expertise obtained day by day oper- Yokohama Rubber Co - Japan is a leading global operations. Ever since inception in 1954, Al-Sayer ations, YOKOHAMA continues to strengthen its pres- giant in the automotive tire industry and is all poised Group is committed to delivering delightful customer ence internationally. to celebrate its 100th anniversary, marking a mile- experience as well as achieving better customer satis- stone in outstanding customer acceptance and faction. The Group’s mission is to “Only sell the best International partnership superlative service. products, with outstanding Aftersales service”. Seeking to expand its global tire sales and brand Krishna Kumar General Manager Tires, Oil, Paint recognition, Yokohama Rubber in July 2015 entered (TOP) and Garage Equipment and Inderpal Singh Yokohama celebrates 100 years of safe driving into a five-year partnership agreement with Chelsea Senior Manager, Tire Sales welcomed Masataka The Yokohama Rubber Company Ltd was estab- FC, which has an extensive worldwide fan base. Yamaishi President of Yokohama along with accom- lished in Japan on 13th October 1917. Since then, Yokohama Rubber expects the partnership with panying delegates Takaharu Fushimi, Managing YOKOHAMA has evolved into a leading Global com- Chelsea FC, which last season recaptured the Premier Director - Head of Tire Overseas Sales & Marketing pany with diverse business interests of which around League title, to increase the brand recognition for its Division, Eisuke Imai - GM MEA & Yusuke Tanaka, 80 percent is the manufacturing of premium quality YOKOHAMA and alliance brands by appealing to Sales Manager MEA in the presence of Yoshu Okada, Tires for all vehicles. With a continuous commitment images associated with the Champions. Alliance is a Sales Manager Mitsubishi Corporation and Hirofumi to create products that benefit society, using materi- new industrial and OTR tire brand launched by Tsunooka MC Tokyo & Diogo, MC Kuwait. als and processes which are environmentally friendly, Yokohama rubber in Kuwait in mid-2017. Ford’s SYNC 3 navigates its way to coveted Stevie Award Recognition for automotive software developer NNG

KUWAIT: The latest generation of Ford’s innovative communications and entertainment system, SYNC 3, has helped earn its developers a Bronze Stevie Award for best new software product of the year at the recent International Business Awards. Gulf Bank extends best NNG, a global automotive software provider, claimed the honor for the navigation software that comes as standard on all new Ford vehicles, avail- wishes for Eid Al-Adha able in over 50 countries. With the launch of SYNC 3 last year, Ford’s intelligent infotainment technolo- KUWAIT: On the blessed occasion of Eid Al- Tuesday, 5 September 2017. In addition, the gy saw a greatly-improved, fully-integrated naviga- Adha, Gulf Bank would like to convey its bank’s clients will continue to be served tion system, including 3D support with landmarks, sincere congratulations and best wishes to round-the-clock through its dedicated a Mecca compass, and enhanced junction view the Amir of the State of Kuwait, His Customer Contact Center, which is reach- providing detailed lane visuals and guidance. Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber able by dialing 1805805. Navigation also auto zooms out when the next Al-Sabah; His Highness the Crown Prince, Moreover, Gulf Bank’s Interactive Teller manoeuvre is more than three kilometres away to Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah; Machines (ITMs) will be available during Eid making it easier to see the full route. and His Highness the Prime Minister, holidays from 10am till 3.30pm in Jabriya, SYNC 3 provides full off-road support in Africa, Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al- Adan, Fahaheel, and South Surra. Clients and full dead reckoning support - which means Sabah and to the people of Kuwait. can also access the Bank’s online portal, being able to navigate even after the loss of GPS As per the approved guidelines set by the (www.e-gulfbank.com) to find out more signal - in some markets. The software can cater to Kuwait Banking Association (KBA), Gulf Bank about the latest products and services; or to the unique and specific needs of each market, han- would like to announce that its branches and download the Mobile Banking App’s (App dling local languages - both text and voice guid- head office will be closed from Thursday, 31 store/Android) to monitor accounts and ance - enabling simpler controls for drivers. August to Monday, 4 September 2017, and conduct self-service banking transactions, Created in 2002 to honor positive contributions ern smartphones, with an intuitive touchscreen Shuwaikh Industrial Area, opposite from the Classical will resume its regular working hours on or view its social media channels. of organizations and working professionals world- and an exciting array of new features, and includes Car Museum and Sirbb Circuit. Working hours are wide, and to generate public recognition of their more than 3.5 million POIs and over 3.5 million 9AM to 10PM from Saturday to Thursday and 2PM to achievements, the Stevie Awards have grown to kilometres of road in the Middle East,” said Ziad 8PM on Fridays. SYNC 3 navigation languages become one of the most coveted international Chaaban, EES Engineer, Product Development, include Afrikaans, Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, business accolades. In awarding Ford’s in-car info- Ford Middle East and Africa. “Winning a Bronze Dutch, English (Australian), English (UK), English (US), tainment system the Bronze Stevie, jurors were Stevie award is great recognition for NNG, and con- French, French (Canada), German, Italian, Korean, impressed by how SYNC 3 managed to create a firmation of the high standard of innovative tech- Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), consistent user experience across a vast number of nology available in all new Ford vehicles.” Russian, Spanish, Spanish (Mexico), Swedish, regions with different cultural background and lan- To explore the 2017 Ford line up, please visit the Taiwanese, Turkish, and Zulu. Coming later this year guages. “SYNC 3 is designed to complement mod- Alghanim Auto New Vehicle Showroom in the are English (India), Finnish and Thai. KFH continues to serve clients electronically, through airport branch

KUWAIT: Kuwait Finance House (KFH) day, and will work relentlessly to overcome any announced that it is ready to fulfill its commit- problems that might face clients in Kuwait and ments towards its customers during the holiday. overseas. In addition, KFH continues to offer its The bank will continue to offer a plethora of IVR service on 1803333 that is available through- ABK wishes everyone services for its clients in Kuwait and overseas out the day. Clients can call to make account through its website that offers over 150 eser- transactions, ask for financial transaction, pay a happy Eid Al-Adha vices, in addition to the alternative channels, bills, purchase cards to recharge cell phone, and XTM and the airport branch. other services. KUWAIT: On behalf of the board members, The Bank will be closed from Thursday XTM service allows customers to conduct Further, clients can take advantage of KFH’s management and staff, ABK would like to 31st August 2017 through to Monday 4th their transactions and perform many banking ATM machines (Shamel) that are available at extend its warmest wishes to the Amir of September 2017. The Bank will resume its services in minutes in a very modern way using most of the branches in vital locations. KFH the State of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh regular working hours on the first business advanced tools through visual and audio com- offers Mobi Baitok vehicles that serve as mobile Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, HH the day following Eid Al-Adha holiday, Tuesday munication options; conference call with KFH branches that allow people to deposit and with- Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al- 5th September 2017. ABK’s online services staff who are always available and ready to draw cash in addition to other usual transac- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and to the and Call Center will be available 24 hours a answer all customers’ questions. This service is tions. KFH has additional technical privileges, Kuwaiti government and its people as well day during the holiday and can be reached available 24/7 at Avenues mall and Al-Fayhaa such as allowing clients to conduct basic bank- as all residents of the State of Kuwait on the by contacting an ABK service agent via Branch. Moreover, the Call Center will be ready ing operations through smart phones on kfhon- occasion of Eid Al-Adha. ‘Ahlan Ahli’ at 1899899. to receive calls from customers throughout the line application. technology WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017

Nokia 8: Three firsts in one precision designed flagship First new generation Nokia smartphone to feature ZEISS optics KUWAIT: HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has launched the Nokia 8 in the GCC. Nokia 8 is a high performance, beautifully craft- ed smartphone, designed with content creators in mind. It brings three world-firsts to Android smartphones, including a debut collaboration with ZEISS optics. With performance and pure Android at its heart, as well as the most advanced aluminium unibody design to date, the Nokia 8 represents all the hallmarks of a true flagship Nokia smartphone. Scientists launch virtual reality Per Ekman, Vice President Middle East & North Africa, HMD Global, said: “Visual-led social game to detect Alzheimer’s media platforms are growing rapidly in the region and it is no secret that many of these LONDON: Sea Quest us to understand how men and women of social media experiences are coming to life Hero is more than different ages navigate in the game,” David through mobile. With the Nokia 8, we are just the usual com- Reynolds, chief scientific officer at delighted to introduce technologies that go puter game in which Alzheimer’s Research UK, told AFP. hand in hand with the MENA consumer’s insa- players find their Resolving the tasks requires the use of tiable appetite for content creation and sharing, way through mazes, “different parts of your brain and different to bring genuine value to this new digital era.” shoot and chase parts of your brain are used in different Be less Selfie, be more Bothie: The Nokia 8 creatures-it also dou- ways by different types of dementia-so it introduces a world-first in enabling Dual-Sight bles as scientists’ lat- allows us to link what someone can do to video to be live-streamed natively and in real- est tool for studying what is going on in their brain,” Reynolds Alzheimer’s disease. added. time to social feeds such as Facebook and Mireille Darc YouTube. Dual-Sight simultaneously harnesses The game-down- both the front and rear cameras in a split screen loadable from yesterday in its virtual reality 50 million sufferers visual for both photos and videos. With just one version-seeks to stimulate players’ brains The addition of virtual reality will pro- touch, this world-first livestream capability gives through a series of tasks based on memory vide yet another layer of data. “The headset more immersive experiences for those who love and orientation skills, while gathering data technology is helping to track where the to create and share special memories. to research dementia. One of the first person is looking at all times as well as Nokia 8 is also the first smartphone to fea- symptoms of Alzheimer’s is loss of naviga- where they’re going,” Lauren Presser, one of ture Nokia OZO Audio, placing exclusive tional skills. But data comparing cognitive the game’s producers, told AFP. Hollywood technology in the palm of your response across a broad spectrum of ages “So we get to know whether people are hand. OZO spatial 360º audio brings a fully Google Photos. Sanmeet Kochhar, General experiences. This requires it to be as meticulous- is rare, and this is what the game seeks to lost and how they behave in those situa- immersive audio experience to your 4K video. Manager, Middle East, at HMD Global, said: “It ly designed on the inside as it is on the outside. provide. tions... Every single one of those experi- Leading-edge 360º audio capture ensures the is exciting to witness how digital technology is To keep your phone working harder for longer, The game-billed as the “largest demen- ments is helping us gather data around playback lets you truly relive the moment so changing lives throughout the Middle East the design, innovation and engineering teams tia study in history”-has been developed by spatial navigation.” your memories never fade. region. We are seeing a new generation of cre- worked hand-in-hand to deliver. The result is a Deutsche Telekom, Alzheimer’s Research Nearly 50 million people around the 4.6mm thin at the edge and just 7.3mm slim ators who are forging their own paths in the full-length graphite shielded copper cooling UK and scientists from University College world suffer from dementia and on average, Nokia 8’s seamless unibody is preci- world, on their own terms, and according to pipe that dissipates the heat generated by the London and the University of East Anglia. Alzheimer’s according to the latest esti- sion milled from a single block of 6000 series their unique outlooks. Our aim is to enable the high performing system across the full length The mobile version, which came out in mates. This figure could balloon to 132 mil- aluminium and its pure design has been refined sharing of their enriching experiences and, and breadth of the handset. The Nokia 8 runs 2016, has already been downloaded three lion by 2050. There is no cure for the dis- through a 40-stage process of machining, ultimately, to unite people and bring them cooler in even the most demanding situations. million times in 193 countries. Playing the ease, but the game’s creators hope it could anodizing and polishing. Select models feature closer. The Nokia 8 promises an innovative and Nokia 8 is Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 com- game for just two minutes, the website eventually enable diagnosis and treat- a high-gloss mirror finish that has taken over 20 unique experience to further inspire the MENA patible, meaning when your battery is running said, generates the same amount of data ments of patients far earlier than is current- hours to complete to achieve a flawless look. content creator.” low you can get back to recording your impor- scientists would take five hours to collect in ly possible. Reynolds said playing the game The phone features Qualcomm’s powerful tant moments sooner. similar lab-based research. could in itself help with prevention. “We SnapdragonTM 835 Mobile Platform and paired A new dimension of sound with OZO Audio Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer of HMD With the equivalent of 63 years already know keeping your brain fit and active, like with the pure, secure and up to date Android Featuring OZO Audio, Nokia 8 combines Global, added: “We know that fans are creating played, scientists now have some 9,500 keeping your body fit and active, is good experience ensures outstanding performance. three microphones with exclusive Nokia and sharing live content more than ever before, years’ worth of dementia research to go and is helping to reduce your risk of acoustic algorithms to capture audio with with millions of photos and videos shared every through. “That gave us an enormous dementia or slowing its progression down Be less Selfie, be more #Bothie immersive 360∞ spatial surround sound. Share minute on social media. People are inspired by amount of information and it really allowed if you have it,” he said. —AFP There are two sides to every story and the your 4K videos with OZO Audio anywhere - bin- the content they consume and are looking for Dual-Sight feature of Nokia 8 is designed to help aural codecs enable high fidelity playback even new ways to create their own. It’s these people you create and share the full picture. The front on devices without OZO Audio. who have inspired us to craft a flagship smart- and rear-facing cameras on the Nokia 8 have phone which perfectly balances premium Uber’s pick for new CEO been co-developed with ZEISS optics for an opti- Innovation and precision engineering design, an outstanding experience and powerful mum all round experience. Content creators can Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 performance.” brings skills, experience natively broadcast their unique #Bothie stories Mobile Platform, Nokia 8 doesn’t compromise to social media through the Dual-Sight function- on performance. The Nokia 8 has been designed Always pure Android DETROIT: For a tions of theft and deceit. To right the ality located within the camera app. Fans can from the ground up with the consumer in mind Nokia smartphones always offer a pure surprise choice, company, Khosrowshahi must calm also enjoy unlimited photo and video uploads to to deliver unique content capture and sharing Android experience, with no unnecessary apps Expedia CEO Dara employees, showing them he’s got a spe- slowing down the performance of your device. Khosrowshahi cific plan to change culture and make And with Nokia 8, pure Android combined appears to check money, Ramsey said. He has the creden- with our innovative engineering processes the boxes needed tials to do that, RBC Capital Markets ana- Technical specifications for Nokia 8 unleashes the full potential of the Snapdragon to tackle the mas- lyst Mark Mahaney wrote Monday in a 835 Mobile Platform. With monthly security sive job of leading note to investors. “Expedia’s loss is Uber’s ● Networks: 13MP (Mono), 1.12um, f/2.0, 76.9?, PDAF, IR updates, the Nokia 8 is safe and up-to-date. Uber from a rapid- gain,” he wrote. ● GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 range finder, dual tone flash Your device is secured with biometric finger- ly growing but Uber’s drivers are already worried print authentication, delivering enhanced ● WCDMA: 1, 2, 5, 8 ● Front facing camera: 13MP PDAF, dysfunctional that Khosrowshahi will trim their wages security and making Nokia 8 a versatile com- Dara Khosrowshahi ● TDS-CDMA: 34, 39 1.12um, f/2.0, 78.4?, display flash money-loser to a as part of the effort to make money, said panion whatever your needs. ● LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 ● Connectivity & Sensors: Type C, USB3.1 company that can turn a consistent prof- Chris Townsend, director of field mobi- ● it. Like Uber, Expedia is a global jugger- lization for the Amalgamated Transit Network speed: LTE Cat. 9, 3CA, Gen 1 (5Gbps), 3.5mm headphone jack, Accessories naut that uses an internet platform to Union, which has been organizing the 450Mbps DL/50Mbps UL Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, HMD Global offer a range of accessories per- ● process millions of transactions every drivers in New York. “Until we see Available in single SIM and dual SIM variants Accelerometer, E-compass, Gyroscope, fectly tailored to suit the active lifestyle of any year. Expedia went through a big growth whether this CEO can bring a meaningful ● OS: Android Nougat 7.1.1 Fingerprint Sensor, Hall sensor, Barometer, Nokia 8 owner. The Nokia 8 works beautifully phase just like Uber, and has mastered change in the company’s behavior, we ● Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (MIMO), BT 5.0, with the Nokia Active Wireless Headset - a light- Mobile Platform o MSM8998 (4* 2.45GHz GPS/AGPS+GLONASS+BDS, NFC, ANT+ weight, water, sweat, and dust proof premium making money on travel booking trans- are going to be fastening our seat belts,” Qualcomm(r) Kryo(tm) + 4* 1.8GHz Kryo) ● Battery: Integrated 3090 mAh battery headset. Carved from aluminium for the perfect actions, something that’s only an aspira- Townsend said. “While we are trying to ● RAM: 4GB with Qualcomm(r) Quick Charge(tm) 3.0 com- match, this headset features a beautiful dia- tion for Uber. be hopeful, there is as much as dread ● Storage: 64GB internal memory with exter- patible (18W, 5V/2.5A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A) mond cut design. The full portfolio of acces- Khosrowshahi also has experience and trepidation as anything else.” nal MicroSD card slot (support up to 256 GB) ● Audio: MP3,M4A, AAC,OGG,WAV,AMR,AWB(AMR- sories for Nokia phones includes a range of leading a public company, which Uber Khosrowshahi was a “major factor” wants to become, and he has handled in IAC’s success during the past 12 years, ● Form factor: Splashproof IP54 touch WB),FLAC,MIDI(MID,MIDI,XMF, headsets, portable speakers, in-car chargers, monoblock with capacitive system keys MXMF,IMY,RTTTL,RTX,OTA) cases and screen protectors. vocal investors and strong-willed board Mahaney wrote, adding that Expedia’s members, which Uber has. “The busi- share price has risen by a factor of eight ● Display: 5.3” IPS LCD QHD 2560 x 1440, ● Video: MP4, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, MKV, WEBM nesses he was in are all about wringing and its bookings went from about $16 700nts screen brightness, Corning(r) Gorilla(r) ● Dimensions: 151.5 x 73.7 x 7.9mm (cam- Availability efficiency out of underutilized assets and billion in 2005 to $72 billion last year. Glass 5, 2.5D Glass era bump 0.4mm) Nokia 8 will be available in four colours: using a network to do it,” said Gartner By market value, San Francisco-based ● ● Polished Blue, Polished Copper, Tempered Blue Camera with ZEISS optics: Weight: 160g analyst Michael Ramsey. “He’s really in Uber is triple the size of Expedia Inc., which ● Primary camera: 13MP (Colour + OIS) + and Steel and will be available in Kuwait in October at an average retail price of KD 144.9. the same business.” is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Uber’s fractious eight-member board The privately held Uber’s total number of voted Sunday to offer the job to outstanding shares are worth just under Khosrowshahi, 48, who has spent most $70 billion, while the total value of Uber to end post-trip tracking of riders of his career at Expedia or what was once Expedia’s shares is about $22 billion. its parent company, IAC/InterActiveCorp. PALO ALTO, Calif: Uber culminating in the ouster of Chief the turmoil and challenges because after a trip was completed, which Expedia’s board chairman confirmed the Expertise Technologies Inc is pulling a heavily Executive Travis Kalanick and other we already had our mandate,” said the company believed could help offer in a note to employees, but as of Khosrowshahi has 19 years of leader- criticized feature from its app that top executives. Dara Khosrowshahi, Sullivan, who is a member of the in ensuring customers’ physical late Monday there was no announce- ship at Expedia and IAC, and has had to allowed it to track riders for up to the CEO of travel-booking company executive leadership team that has safety. The option to never track ment from Uber, where Khosrowshahi deal with acquisitions and challenges, five minutes after a trip, its security Expedia Inc is set to become Uber’s been co-running Uber since required riders to manually enter reportedly was meeting with employees. said Morningstar senior analyst Dan chief told Reuters, as the ride-ser- new chief executive, sources have Kalanick left in June. An update to pickup and drop-off addresses. At Uber, Khosrowshahi will face a mul- Wasiolek in an interview. Moreover, vices company tries to fix its poor told Reuters. The location-tracking the app made last November elimi- But the changes were met with titude of problems that led to the ouster Khosrowshahi has created a corporate reputation for customer privacy. update is unrelated to executive nated the option for users to limit swift criticism by some users and pri- of contentious CEO and co-founder Travis culture that employees respect, as meas- The change, which restores users’ changes, said Joe Sullivan, Uber’s data gathering to only when the vacy advocates who called them a Kalanick. Board members are engaged in ured by third-party surveys, Wasiolek ability to share location data only chief security officer, in an inter- app is in use, instead forcing them breach of user trust by a company a very public fight, one that has spilled said. “Given all the problems at Uber, the while using the app, was expected view with Reuters. Sullivan and his to choose between letting Uber already under fire for how it collects into the courts and influenced the CEO lack of any real controversy amongst to be announced yesterday and team of about 500 have been work- always collect location data or nev- and uses customers’ data. Uber said it pick. An investigation by an outside law employees at Expedia indicates that he rolled out to Apple Inc iPhone users ing to beef up customer privacy at er collect it. Uber said it needed never actually began post-trip track- firm found rampant sexual harassment may do a good job at personnel leader- starting this week. It comes as Uber Uber since he joined in 2015. permission to always gather data in ing for iPhone users and suspended and bullying and there have been allega- ship,” Mahaney said. — AP tries to recover from a series of crises “We’ve been building through order to track riders for five minutes it for Android users. —Reuters WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017 HEALTH & SCIENCE Diet guidelines biased against poor nations

PARIS: Widely promoted guidelines to reduce fat The Lancet, concludes that the rich-world guide- Regional imbalances starchy foods was 67, 65 and 63 percent, respectively. intake could be unhealthy for people in low- and lines-backed by the World Health Organization That covered a mix of saturated fats (from meats A quarter of the 135,000 subjects-mostly in poorer middle-income countries whose diets are already (WHO) — on fruit and vegetable consumption and milk products), along with monounsaturated and nations-derived more than 70 percent of their daily too starchy, researchers said yesterday. Health could be safely cut back from five to a more afford- polyunsaturated fats (from vegetable oils, olive oil, calories from carbohydrates, while half had less than authorities in Europe and North America recom- able three portions per day. nuts and fish), she added. The study did not look at seven percent saturated fats in their diet. The findings mend eating more fruits and vegetables while cur- Dehghan and colleagues sifted through the so-called “trans fats” from processed foods because “challenge conventional diet-disease tenets” largely tailing consumption of fatty foods, advice also health data of 135,000 volunteers from 18 countries “the evidence is clear that these are unhealthy,” based on the lifestyles of Europeans and Americans, adopted by the United Nations and globally. But across six continents, aged 35-70, who were moni- Dehghan said. The best diets include a balance of 50- Christopher Ramsden and Anthony Domenichiello people in poor nations cutting back on fat may tored for a seven-and-half years. People who met 55 percent carbohydrates and around 35 percent total commented, also in The Lancet. wind up piling on more carbohydrates-such as three-quarters or more of their daily energy needs fat, according to the authors, who presented their Dehghan and colleagues set out to look for links potatoes, rice or bread-because fruits and vegetable with carbs were 28 percent more likely to die over findings at the European Society of Cardiology between diet and cardiovascular disease, which kills are more expensive, the authors point out. that period that those who ate fewer starchy foods Congress in Barcelona. Current global guidelines- some 17 million people around the world each year “The current focus on promoting low-fat diets (46 percent or less of energy needs). Surprisingly, based mostly on studies done in Europe and the — 80 percent of them in low- and middle-income ignores the fact that most people’s diets in low- the findings also challenged assumptions on fat United States-recommend that 50-65 percent of one’s countries. Many factors contribute to these diseases and middle-income countries are very high in car- intake: diets high in fat (35 percent of energy) were calories come from carbs, and less than 10 percent but diet is one of the few that can be modified to bohydrates, which seem to be linked to worse linked with a 23 percent lower risk of death com- from saturated fats. Overall, the study found that aver- lessen risk. But while high-carb and low-fat diets were health outcomes,” said Mahshid Dehghan, a pared to low-fat diets (11 percent of energy). age diet consists of just over 61 percent carbohy- clearly associated with greater mortality, no statistical researcher at McMaster University in Ontario, “Contrary to popular belief, increased consumption drates, 23.5 percent “good” fat, and 15 percent protein. link was found with the kind of life threatening Canada and lead author of a study in The Lancet. of dietary fats is associated with a lower risk of But these averages hid important regional imbal- events-strokes, heart attacks, and other forms of heart Meanwhile, a companion study, also published in death,” Dehghan told AFP. ances: In China, South Asia and Africa, intake of failure-that stem from cardiovascular disease. — AFP

Hard-drinking Lithuania Fiona the baby hippo, wages battle against vodka

VILNIUS: Behind a heavy wooden door or how animals go viral next to a Vilnius church, a couple of dozen Lithuanian men are talking about their dependence on alcohol. The moderator is ‘Soon, we will put cameras on animals’ Kestutis Dvareckas, a priest and a decade sober. The World Health Organization ranks WASHINGTON: First, Bao Bao and she will be the star of her own her own hashtag: #TeamFiona. fuzzy polar bear cubs and then Lithuanians as the world’s heaviest Bei Bei the pandas made a splash series, “The Fiona Show,” on In one video released by the watch them be abused,” she said. drinkers. WHO estimates published in May at the National Zoo in Washington. Facebook’s Watch, the social net- zoo, fans can see Fiona being bot- But for Lisa Moore, a sociologist pegged average annual consumption at Then, April the Giraffe wowed fans work’s new platform for original tle-fed by a caretaker shortly after and professor at the State 18.2 liters (4.8 gallons) of pure alcohol per at a game park in New York. Now, video content. For the premiere, birth, nestled into the woman’s University of New York - Purchase person in 2016, putting the small EU Baltic meet Fiona the baby hippo, the the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical chest. Then, with the world watch- College, such a strategy is “green- state ahead of Belarus, Moldova and pride and joy of Cincinnati. Across Garden-which already has been ing, Fiona found her taste for play- washing”-pretending that it’s pro- Russia. “Drinking on the job had been toler- America, zoos and animal parks are sharing every little detail of Fiona’s time, diving into the pool to recon- environmental and pro-animal ated on various occasions since the Soviet looking for the next internet sensa- life on social media-has pledged to cile with her mama, who had ini- when it’s really about money. “It’s era. Today, you still see alcohol at baptisms tion-a strategy that tugs at the unveil a never-before-seen video tially rejected her at birth. At seven completely artificial. And that’s the and burials,” Father Dvareckas, 37, told AFP. country’s heartstrings and gener- of the hippo’s birth. America has months, she now weighs a more paradox: it’s supposed to get us Rather than being social, drinking on these ates tons of clicks, but one that can fallen in love with the adorable but standard 450 pounds (200 kilo- closer to animals but it actually dis- occasions is often excessive to the point of also backfire. somewhat clumsy mammal, whose grams). “We didn’t plan on her connects us. And eventually we passing out. Fiona was born prematurely in first steps have felt in some ways becoming a celebrity. It just hap- won’t have to leave home anymore Poor mental health and coping skills VILNIUS: This file photo shows Priest January, weighing just 29 pounds like a soap opera, with a regular pened,” Cincinnati Zoo communi- and will just watch webcams,” play a role, especially among Lithuanian Kestutis Dvareckas, who hosts meetings (13 kilograms). But from yesterday, rhythm of ups and downs. She has cations director Michelle Curley Moore said. men. WHO statistics from 2014 show that where people talk about their depend- told AFP. “We were transparent and 16.7 percent of them abused alcohol or ence on alcohol, poses in Vilnius. — AFP communicated her health chal- Troubling or entertaining? were dependent on it. Largely at fault is lenges from the day she was born. According to Moore, such a “Lithuanian pessimism”, according to lion residents. Lawmakers then voted by a People started to root for her and strategy could have repercussions Visvaldas Legkauskas, a psychologist at large margin in June to raise the legal fell in love with the little hippo.” down the line. “Soon, we will put Vytautas Magnus University in the central drinking age to 20 from 18 and introduce a cameras on animals,” she said with city of Kaunas. “Life isn’t too bad here, but blanket ban on alcohol ads next year. Zoo attendance up disdain. Elizabeth Grauerholz, a we have this character trait and we drown Whether these measures will work is The idea of turning Fiona into a sociologist at the University of our sorrows in alcohol or we commit sui- another matter. “Already back in 1998, reality star was not really the zoo’s Central Florida, agreed. “I find it cide,” he told AFP. Lithuania had adopted a strategy to curb idea, Curley said. “Facebook troubling on a few levels. These are consumption by 25 percent. But the reality approached us about doing a income-generating endeavors that Curbing consumption is that it went up by 130 percent instead,” show about Fiona on their new attract advertisers and sell prod- Dvareckas says he managed to quit Health Minister Aurelijus Veryga told AFP. Watch platform,” said Curley, ucts to benefit the (for profit) facili- drinking and get his life back thanks to a admitting that she herself is “crazy” ties,” she said. Elizabeth Hogan, a 12-step program similar to the one used by Medical care about the hippo. Curley admits program manager at the New York- Alcoholics Anonymous and the support of For Father Dvareckas, the new legisla- that the “Fiona factor” has boosted based World Animal Protection, friends and family. Wanting to pass on tion is not enough: “Why do I still have to the zoo’s bottom line. “Attendance said turning animals into internet what he learnt, he created the free pro- pass the alcohol shelf at stores before has been great this summer, and sensations is not all bad. But she gram As Esu (“I am” in Lithuanian) in 2009, reaching the one with dairy products?” At a some of that can be attributed to did warn of the misconceptions whose combination of group meetings, local store in the village of Semeliskes, the Fiona factor. We have not, how- that could occur. prayer, therapy and work opportunities located 20 kilometers (12 miles) from ever, spent one dollar on ads invit- “Videos of captive animals with- help alcoholics get back on their feet. An Vilnius, a saleswoman named Ona is scepti- ing people to come see Fiona,” she out context may create unrealistic association created this year forged a net- cal. “Prices may have gone up, but no one noted. For Ivy Collier, a board perceptions of wildlife behaviors work allowing 20 such communities to really cares. People will continue to buy as member for the non-profit Animals and needs,” Hogan told AFP. share resources. Other initiatives such as long as they have money, and they’ll buy and Society Institute, turning zoo “Videos that are more purely Alcoholics Anonymous are also afoot. five bottles instead of one to make sure animals into stars is an “economi- ‘entertaining’ may also create unre- Burdened by the high social costs of they’re stocked,” she told AFP. cal” marketing tool. alistic perceptions of wild animal heavy drinking, the government is taking Many believe that to really be effective, In recent years in the United interaction with people; in truth, action to curb consumption, including tax the restrictions affecting sales must be States, zoo births-from pandas to the general public should never hikes and a blanket ban on alcohol adver- coupled with other forms of help. Medical eagles have been followed by hun- interact directly with wild animals.” tising. Fighting alcoholism was among the treatment of alcoholics is still spotty in dreds of thousands of people While the strategy has divided ani- key campaign promises that gave the Lithuania, where the necessary medication online, thanks to live webcams mal experts, it’s not exactly new, Lithuanian Peasants and Greens Union is not paid for by the state, according to focused on the animal enclosures. nor is it the product of the digital (LPGU) a surprise victory in 2016 elections. the national health insurance fund. There Collier said she hopes that zoo age. In the 1960s and 1970s, Guy Its leader has been organizing a booze-free are only five state-run alcohol rehab cen- watching and education will the Gorilla became the star of the cultural festival in his village for a decade. ters across Lithuania. For Veryga, the health “translate into a deeper interest of London Zoo and British television. Although parliament raised the tax on minister, it is critical “to ensure equal access alcohol in March, consumption did not fall to everyone concerned in the various WASHINGTON: Fiona the hippo of the Cincinnati Zoo has fans in 70 animal protection and welfare.” “It’s Decades later, Fiona has fans in 70 in the eurozone state of nearly three mil- regions”. — AFP countries. — AFP awfully hard to learn about cute, countries. — AFP WHAT’S ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017

Scientific center launches laser-technology at I Max cinema

he Scientific Center, of Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science, recently launched Tits laser-technology at I Max cinema, said the cinema manager, Abdullah Al-Shetail noting that the center is always keen on coping with the latest screening technologies. Al-Shetail added that the new system is the first of its kind in Kuwait using 4K screening devices especially designed for screening on gigantic I-Max screens such as the 300 square meters in the center. Al-Shetail invited visitors to watch the 3-D Dream Big movie about human cre- ativity and engineering wonders.

Courtyard by Marriott Kuwait, Arraya Ballroom appoint new executive chef

ourtyard by Marriott Hotel Kuwait is pleased to Elie began his career at the therefore, brings with him a wealth of experience, having announce that Elie Saleh has been appointed as its Century Park Hotel in Lebanon worked in various countries in the Middle East including Cnew Executive Chef. A culinary veteran, Elie brings as Chef De Partie, before mov- Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and United Arab Emirates. more than 20 years of experience to the kitchen of ing to Abu Dhabi in the United George Aoun, Cluster General Manager at Kuwait Marriott Courtyard Kuwait. In his role, Elie will lead the day-to-day Arab Emirates to progress to Hotels said, “We are very excited to have Elie as our running of five restaurants and bars at the Courtyard, the position of Executive Sous Executive Chef at Courtyard Kuwait. His extensive experi- including the signature Indian restaurant - Soul and Spice, Chef at the Radisson Sas Hotel. ence in a wide range of cuisines has enabled him to devel- Sushi Japanese restaurant and Atrium all-day dining Later, he moved to Sheraton op an unparalleled passion for gastronomy. We can’t wait restaurant. Elie will also oversee all catering and banquet Residence Abu Dhabi in the to taste his creations.” events at the hotel and at Arraya Ballroom. role of Executive Chef. He

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any many happy returns of the day to Sancia D’souza who turned ten years old Mtoday. May God bless you and keep you in good health. Best wishes from dad Santhosh D’souza, mom Precilla D’souza, sister Sandria D’souza, grandparents Rumulus and Jasintha Crasto and Romario and Ramona Crasto. PAINTBALL ready for adventure lovers

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CROSSWORD 1699 STAR TRACK

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

Administrative ability comes easily this morning and you are able to help There is a tendency to be too strict with your performance in the workplace coordinate people and events. This may mean you are now head caterer or as well as on the home front. You often may feel that whatever does not contribute to you have decided to be on an entertainment committee, etc. You are able to influence and security and other long-term goals is trivial. Your ambition is intensified. There is excite- guide others in matters of importance; this could mean a dance contest. You may seek ment today because of an opportunity to meet interesting people through unusual guidance with regard to your own work from higher-ups. Do not be afraid to ask questions means. You accept change well and will be able to take some time to teach others. You today. Others value you for your ability to make practical decisions, but there is no disgrace have that special ability to change with the expectancy of positive end results. Your rela- in learning more by asking questions. You may glean new techniques from your co-work- tionships with others, especially women, will be most harmonious at this time, particu- ers as well as those you might consider under you. A great person shows greatness by the larly with a person that had some recent difficulties. This is a good time to effect subtle way that person treats others. This afternoon you enjoy young people. changes in your social life. Group travel is in the future.

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

A conversation around the water cooler has you interested in a subject you You are very communicative today-not just a little curious. You enjoy talk- had not given much thought to before today. Library visits are usually enjoyable for you ing, speaking or writing and can teach as well. Study, research and investigations of all and you may make plans to stop by and pick up a book or two on your subject of inter- kinds appeal to you. You are always searching for some kind of answer. Your mind is est. Work goes well but you look forward to the busy times coming up with your friends. active and you could be testing and searching for limits. There is something essential that Consideration could be given now to joining a theatrical group. This would help you starts or causes something else to happen today. You are lightning fast when it comes to experience several things at once and afford you the ability to take on new experiences a business deal or business transaction. You seem to have direct insight into what is and to enjoy many more people. You attract attention and seek intuitive and intelligent worthwhile in a situation. You have ways of cutting to the important parts of a situation. situations where you can use your education to make a positive difference. You might You seem to know what each customer; client or co-worker may want or need. You can want to send off for a birth chart this year. make a career out of your keen organizational skills at this time.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) This is a very important day with lots of action. You are very focused and You are productive and work well with others. Your management abilities attentive in all the appropriate places. Not to worry, you will see the posi- are in order. Your intuitive mind comes to your attention and you listen to your instincts. tive results of your actions soon enough. You have lots of physical energy this afternoon You are guided and motivated to enlarge your scope of understanding when it comes to and it would be a good time to involve yourself with some fun activity with young peo- enlarging your work experiences. There are plenty of co-worker friends that want to help ACROSS 3. (medicine) A grossly malformed and usually ple. Being outdoors can be most stimulating at this time of year. This evening you may you get ahead since they may appreciate your way of taking care of difficult work issues. find your thoughts turn to self-improvement. You may search long and hard to find 1. (prefix) Opposite or opposing or neutralizing. nonviable fetus. You enjoy your job as well as the responsibility it entails. This is what will move you to the clever ways in which to improve on something you do or something you feel needs 4. A cut of pork ribs with much of the meat 4. United States physicist and molecular biologist front of the line when it comes to promotions. Sometimes you can become sidetracked changing. Faith and your abilities will take you far. There is some entertainment coming trimmed off. who helped develop the first atom bomb by meaningless matters, but today you seem to be tuned in to most of the situations to your town that you think your friends might enjoy and you hurry to spread the news. 12. The airforce of Great Britain. and later opposed the use of all nuclear around you. You spend time with close friends tonight. 15. Fish eggs or egg-filled ovary. weapons (1898-1964). 16. Any of various plants of the genus Zigadenus 5. A piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wear- having glaucous leaves and terminal er's garment. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) racemes of mostly white flowers. 6. A soft white precious univalent metallic ele- 17. An extension at the end and at right angles to ment having the highest electrical and ther- You may find yourself acting impulsively and spontaneously. You could act This is a day in which you will enjoy positive energy all around you. the main building. mal conductivity of any metal. first and think about what you have done later. Rushing in where others fear to tread Conference meetings are upbeat and many things are accomplished. With all this going 18. The boundary line or the area immediately 7. Marked by excessive enthusiasm for and seems to be the mode of this day. This is attention-getting behavior. You could provoke a for you and the people around you, you may feel comfortable and right with the world. inside the boundary. intense devotion to a cause or idea. response from your surroundings and from others. There is something essential that The next project worth considering just now is better advertising. This may mean you 20. The act of swimming. 8. Mild yellow Dutch cheese made in balls. causes something else to happen-a reaction or response. It's about time someone took carry through with a business product promotion. Your ideas are traditional and can be 21. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in 9. Desert shrub of Syria and Arabia having small the initiative to set out a plan or make a suggestion-others have not dared to speak. You quite successful. There is a passion for details, with the desire to do just the right thing this Turkey). make great headway in the workplace for yourself and your co-workers. You want some- afternoon. You have a burning desire to have a place for everything and everything in its white flowers. thing more imaginative and less mundane. You could receive unexpected help or sup- 22. Be going to. place. This can be hard on the digestive system if taken to extreme! Close relationships 10. Antibacterial drug (trade name Nydrazid) port from those around you, especially someone younger. take on more emotional depth, now. 24. A rule made by a local authority to regulate its used to treat tuberculosis. own affairs. 11. A mixture of nectar and pollen prepared by 26. The upper house of the parliament of the worker bees and fed to larvae. Aquarius (January 20- February 18) Republic of Ireland. 12. A domain in which something is dominant. Leo (July 23-August 22) 28. Mediterranean germander having small hairy 13. Primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly leaves and reddish purple flowers. aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true You cherish personal freedom and may have the urge to go exploring dur- A frustrating morning smoothes out quite nicely as you take co ntrol and 30. An informal term for a father. stems and roots and leaves. ing your lunch hour. You may come across a superb investment idea. Channel your ener- direct events. This may mean that a co-worker is out for the day and someone is waiting 32. A small nail. 14. An imperfection in a device or machine. gies in the direction of completing the uncompleted. You have a great desire to under- for the co-worker's signature or dire ctions. You do, howe ve r, have universal energies working in your favor now so that if you hold your thoughts before you speak, focus and 33. The basic unit of money in Albania. 19. Fleshy spore-bearing inner mass of e.g. a puff- stand the motivations and actions of your friends or co-workers and will be motivated to 36. A department of Greece in the central help another through giving advice. You possess a penetrating mind that will attempt to harmony can be easily realized. You could be in the spotlight at work because of your ball or stinkhorn. accomplishments. A humble attitude will help you win friends and influence people. Any Peloponnese. sway others to more positive ways of thinking. Your analytical powers are superb and you 23. An informal term for a father. will enjoy looking for new avenues of inner growth. This is a nice day that should just flow fo rm of communication, including your vehicle, should get special atte ntion today. 40. American professional baseball player who hit 25. Japanese mathematical physicist who pro- along very well. In particular, this afternoon, you will do well in activities that include chil- Telephone co nversations and computer transactions may be a bit slow for now. List mak- more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in posed that nuclear forces are mediated by dren, young people and your home and surroundings. ing will help to keep you on-target all day long. 1934). massive particles called mesons which are 42. A nucleic acid that transmits genetic informa- analogous to the photon in mediating elec- tion from DNA to the cytoplasm. tromagnetic forces (1907-1981). Pisces (February 19-March 20) 43. Striped hyena of southeast Africa that feeds 27. Marked by or showing unaffected simplicity Virgo (August 23-September 22) chiefly on insects. and lack of guile or worldly experience. 44. Ash-colored or anemic looking from illness or You may spend a great deal of time designing and thinking about ways You are at your most practical when it comes to working with others. You 29. A silvery ductile metallic element found pri- in which to beautify your surroundings. This may include work as well as home just now. develop a knack for organizing things and people, as a sense of ambition emotion. marily in bauxite. Perhaps you could add a few plants around the office where you work-oxygen is a good takes hold. Work and achieving your professional goals mean a lot to you now. Others 47. A software system that facilitates the creation 31. Used especially in treating bruises. thing. You could base many of your decisions on hunches. You are in touch with your enjoy hearing your viewpoint, especially when you take the time to explain the reason and maintenance and use of an electronic 34. Perennial plants resembling yucca. own convictions and the beliefs of your friends. You accept others for who they truly are for your insights. Because you are so intelligent, it is difficult for you to be patient with database. 35. Enclose or enfold completely with or as if with and can gain the confidence of most anyone. The power of attraction and desire for love others when they seem to be on a different page than you. You have the ability to inspire is great this evening, but you should exercise caution before entering a new relationship 48. A fee charged for exchanging currencies. a covering. and lead others through your attitude and your actions. Surprises in a personal relation- 49. Of or relating to or resembling the eye. just now. Also, you may be inclined to physical activities, like sports, especially with the ship may tax your ability to be gracious. Create as many peaceful distractions as possible- 37. (anatomy) A natural hollow or sinus within the opposite sex. Try working together in some fun activity. you will be ready to listen at the right time. Try to see from another perspective. 51. Any of numerous local fertility and nature body. deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peo- 38. A slight convexity (as of the surface of a road). ples. 39. An independent group of closely related 54. An inflammatory complication of leprosy that Chadic languages spoken in the area Word Search Yesterday’s Solution results in painful skin lesions on the arms and between the Biu-Mandara and East Chadic legs and face. languages. 55. The ninth month of the Moslem calendar. 41. English physician who in retirement compiled 57. The cardinal number that is the sum of four a well-known thesaurus (1779-1869). and one. 45. Tropical American tree grown in southern 59. A woman in childbirth or shortly thereafter. United States having a whitish pink-tinged 61. A member of one of the peoples in British fruit. Columbia and Washington who speak the Wakashan language. 46. An informal term for a father. 65. Beads used in counting prayers (especially 50. Italian painter whose many paintings exem- Catholic rosary). plify the ideals of the High Renaissance 69. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from (1483-1520). aba cloth. 52. Someone who copies the words or behavior 70. A nation in northern North America. of another. 73. Excluded from use or mention. 53. Dormouse of southern Europe and northern 74. Flower arrangement consisting of a circular Africa. band of foliage or flowers for ornamental 56. A subtle difference in meaning or opinion or purposes. attitude. 75. A speech that is open to the public. 58. Speak in a nasal voice. 77. Set lower. 60. Related on the mother's side. 78. A lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the 62. In bed. blood. 63. A hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that 79. (trademark) A piece of soft absorbent paper do not form a head. (usually two or more thin layers) used as a 64. The clock time given by a clock carried on disposable handkerchief. board a spacecraft. 80. Any of several related languages of the Celts 66. Little known Kamarupan languages. in Ireland and Scotland. 67. United States pathologist who discovered viruses that cause tumors (1879-1970). DOWN 68. The time that has elapsed. 1. Weapons considered collectively. 71. Of a dull grayish brown to brownish gray col- 2. The Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and or. his family and the animals by building an ark 72. A unit of surface area equal to 100 square in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights meters. of rain. 76. (combining form) Former. Yesterday’s Solution

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09:40 KAC 172 Frankfurt 21:05 IRC 6522 Lamerd 10:00 KAC 301 Mumbai 21:40 IRM 1188 Mashhad 09:55 ETD 307 Abu Dhabi 21:10 KAC 541 Cairo 10:00 KAC 203 Lahore 21:45 IAW 157B Al Najaf 10:00 KLM 445 Amsterdam 21:15 KAC 617 Doha 10:15 QTR 1089 Doha 21:50 MSC 415 Sohag 10:15 ALK 229 Colombo 21:15 IRA 664 Shiraz 10:25 DHX 171 Bahrain 21:50 GFA 213 Bahrain 10:40 UAE 859 Dubai 21:15 KAC 153 Istanbul 10:30 KAC 205 Islamabad 21:55 MEA 404 Beirut 10:55 THY 764 Istanbul 21:30 QTR 1071 Doha 10:35 ETD 308 Abu Dhabi 22:00 QTR 1074 Doha 11:00 GFA 219 Bahrain 21:50 FDB 056 Dubai 10:35 KAC 155 Istanbul 22:15 SYR 341 Damascus 11:00 QTR 1082 Doha 22:00 JZR 358 Mashhad 10:45 ALK 230 Colombo 22:20 AXB 889 Mangalore/Bahrain 11:05 ETD 309 Abu Dhabi 22:10 OSJ 3131 IQA 11:00 KLM 445 Bahrain 22:25 JZR 561 Sohag 11:10 JZR 125 Bahrain 22:15 IAW 158B Al Najaf 11:00 THY 1413 TZX 22:25 KAC 614 Bahrain 11:15 AIC 975 Chennai/Goa 22:25 IRM 1189 Mashhad 11:10 UAE 860 Dubai 22:35 KAC 742 Dammam 11:45 BBC 043 Dhaka 22:30 MSC 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GOSSIP Barns Courtney escaped cowboy outfit in Boys video

arns Courtney was meant to wear a "question- ner, a lot of skin on show, package, bare-legged." Barns' performed at Reading and Leeds festivals over the able cowboy" outfit for his cameo in Charli XCX's appearance in the video was relatively short and lasted weekend - working together on music in the future. B'Boys' video. The 26-year-old singer was featured less than a minute. He said: "I blew a bubble, it took Barns said: "I'd love to collaborate with Charli. "I think in the promo which was directed by the 'Boom Clap' about 30 seconds, left and that was that." The 'Fire' she's a very interesting artist in that she's pop but singer and the pop beauty's stylist for the shoot was singer's appearance came as a bit of a surprise as he actually quite left-field in her own right and experi- keen to see him rocking pink lapels, glitter and baring was working in a location close to where the video was mental. "It's something I would definitely be up for." lots of skin, but as soon as Charli saw him she said "no". being shot. He said: "I was asked very last minute. "I Barns' debut album 'The Attractions of Youth' will be Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, Barns revealed: just happened to be rehearsing for my last tour about released on September 29 via Virgin EMI. "Originally her stylist put me in a very questionable 20 minutes down the road from where she was shoot- cowboy outfit - pink lapels, glitter, star spangled ban- ing it." However, it may lead to the pair - who both

The Killers' Dobrev went to medical Dave Keuning boot camp for Flatliners role quits touring ina Dobrev completed a character especially, she's the "medical boot camp" for most hardheaded, stubborn, by- he Killers' Dave Keuning is taking a break from tour- N'Flatliners'. The 28-year- the-rules kind of girl, and she's ing. The 41-year-old guitarist - who has one child, 12- old actress stars in the upcom- competitive, so she wanted to Tyear-old son Kyler - has decided to step down from ing horror thriller by Niels Arden go above and beyond and test the 'Run' group's forthcoming shows to spend more time Oplev and for the role as the the limit. "The film explores dif- with his family, a decision fully supported by the rest of the medical student Marlo, Dobrev ferent themes of life and death band. Frontman Brandon Flowers, 36, has reassured fans and the rest of the cast had to and moral compasses and that they will not be performing as a two-piece, himself undertake training to make the doing the right thing. If you and drummer Ronnie Vannucci Jr., and that long-term tour- science and medical scenes look don't do the right thing, does it ing members Jake Blanton and Ted Sablay are to takeover "believable" on camera. weigh heavy on you? Will you from Dave and bass player Mark Stoermer, who quit in Speaking to OceanDrive.com, do something about it or will 2016, respectively. In a statement on Twitter, they said: Dobrev said: "We went through you just turn a blind eye?" "Despite conjecture, The Killers are the same four weirdos a rigorous medical boot camp Dobrev - who shot to fame in we've always been. "And worry not, we will not be per- to learn about everything to do 'The Vampire Diaries' - stars forming as a two piece. As our fans have seen, the live line- with reviving a human in a dire alongside Ellen Page, Diego up has grown over the years. Both Ted and Jake have been situation - CPR, how to use the Luna and James Norton in the Fleetwood Mac won't retire in the mix for a very long time (since Sam's Town and Battle defibrillator, how to get heart movie, which is a sequel to the Born). Hell, we even have 3 background singers now! "As monitors, and if that's not work- cult 1990 movie of the same Dave announced to Q Magazine, he will be taking a break ing, how to physically check the name. Kiefer Sutherland is ick Fleetwood insists Fleetwood Mac have no from touring to spend time with his family. We respect his body. We had to do that so that reprising his role as medical stu- plans to retire. The band is preparing for another decision, just as we respected Mark's decision to go back to we would look believable on dent Nelson Wright from the Mtour next year and even though he recently college. (sic)" Mark decided to part ways with the band in camera as if we had been doing original film but the character turned 70, he doesn't believe this will be the last big tour order to focus on a degree in art history, but he still records it for years. I don't want to say has changed his name in an for Fleetwood Mac. When asked if this will be the final tour, solo music. Speaking about his decision to leave, he said that I could save a person's life, effort to move on from the he told Rolling Stone: "No. I don't know where that is com- previously: "I get joy out of making music with The Killers, but I could definitely assists in near-death experiments of his ing from. In my mind, it's not, and everyone in the band but being on the road and in the studio was too much." The keeping them alive until the earlier years. has decided that it's not. But we thought we were finished 'Somebody Told Me' hitmakers have announced their first proper paramedics came if 30 years ago. And so it's a Rolling Stones model. I don't UK live show with their new setup, which will take place at something were to happen. My know if morbid is the correct word here, but when every- London's O2 Academy Brixton on September 12. The inti- one is in their seventies and you think about five years mate setting will allow fans to hear songs from their new from now ... You know, at some point I wish I'd seen Frank record 'Wonderful Wonderful', which is released 10 days Sinatra. And I didn't. And lo and behold, one day Frank's after on September 22. dead. Phil Collins is calling his tour 'Not Dead Yet'. Well, Josh O'Connor was gripped we're not dead yet, but god forbid, we might be, so you could be like, 'I better go and see them!' But you will not see a poster saying this is our farewell tour that I could dream of." And Mick has already been planning the setlist by God's Own Country script with Stevie Nicks. He said: "I was in Italy recently and met Stevie out there. Actually, she was in Capri and I was close osh O'Connor was "gripped" by the script of 'God's Own to there. She said to me, 'Let's sit down and really listen to Country'. 'The Durrells' actor is starring as Johnny in the debut some stuff that sort of almost got forgotten.' So I know feature by writer and director Francis Lee and O'Connor has J she's already thinking she wants to do some things we admitted the filmmaker didn't have to pitch the film for him as he haven't done in years. I always think that Stevie and was "gripped" from page one. Speaking to Time Out London maga- Lindsey [Buckingham] should do a Buckingham Nicks song zine, O'Connor said: "Francis didn't actually need to pitch the film in the set. And have Christine [McVie] should do a blues as such. I was sent his script and was gripped from page one. After song. I hope it certainly won't be the same show as we did sending a tape of a couple of scenes I then met Francis and it was before. We always played nearly three hours, and we cut it obvious that he was an extremely talented filmmaker as well as an back a little bit for the wear and tear, but we do over two extraordinary writer. "We got on extremely well, too. I had no hesi- hours. And when you got three singers, which is, like, three tations at all. It's not often that you get the chance to play a charac- bands, really, to get that perfect set, it's a trip." ter so different to yourself. "Johnny is someone I have so much sympathy for but not necessarily a whole lot in common with. That was a very exciting prospect for me." The film follows the story of Johnny, a gay farmer who falls in love with a migrant worker Gheorghe (Alec Secareanu) and the actor has had a positive response from the LGBT+. He said: "The reaction so far has been unbelievable. From the first showing at Sundance in January, we've had audiences from all sorts of backgrounds and the response has been universally positive. "So far the LGBT+ community has responded with love, which is great. We want people to continue to enjoy the hopefulness of Johnny's story." 'God's Own Country', which is slated to be released in October this year, has been com- pared to the hit Ang Lee movie 'Brokeback Mountain' and the actor worked on a farm for two weeks and "delivered sheep". He said: "I worked on the farm for two weeks before we filmed. The locals seemed fairly excited by the prospect to be honest. "I delivered sheep, fixed fences, moved cows around the place. It was hard work and gave me an insight into the world that Johnny inhabits. But I'd say my lambing skills are limited at best!" Witherspoon Evangeline Lilly joins This Above All unveils Wasp costume eese Witherspoon and Marc Webb will Paul Greengrass to vangeline Lilly has treated fans to a band retired, but she eventually went team up for 'This Above All'. The sneak preview of wearing her new missing in another dimension and was Hollywood star will produce and 'The superhero costume as the Wasp for assumed to be dead. The rest of the cast R get BFI Fellowship E Amazing Spider-Man' director will helm the the upcoming 'Ant-Man and the Wasp' includes Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, forthcoming film based on the true story of he British Film Institute has announced that Paul movie. The 38-year-old actress starred as Walton Goggins as Sonny Burch, Randall Megan Phelps-Roper, a former member of Greengrass is to be honored with the BFI Fellowship Hope van Dyne in the 2015 Marvel Park as Agent Jimmy Woo and Laurence the controversial Westboro Baptist Church. prize. The acclaimed director - who is famous for his work Cinematic Universe movie 'Ant-Man' and Fishburne as Dr Bill Foster. Michael Pena T She used to protest cultural events and on 'The Bourne' franchise, 'United 93' and 'Captain Phillips' - in the sequel she will take on her super- will also star in the film, which sees Peyton funerals, among other things, with a picket will be given the highest accolade at this year's 61st BFI hero alter ego alongside Paul Rudd as Ant- Reed, who helmed 2015's 'Ant-Man'. Rudd sign and her Twitter handle but following London Film Festival at the event's awards ceremony October Man. Lilly logged on to Instagram on is also set to appear as his superhero alter discussions with social media users she 14. Speaking about the award, Greengrass admitted he was Monday to show herself in character and ego in the upcoming 'Avengers: Infinity questioned her strong beliefs. Megan took "particularly touched", and added he owed the BFI "an enor- pay tribute to Jack Kirby, the comic book War' movie. 'Ant-Man and the Wasp' is to tough decision to leave the church - mous debt". The English filmmaker said: "I'm honored and artist who jointly created Ant-Man and the scheduled for release in July 2018. which was founded by her grandfather Fred thrilled to receive the 2017 BFI Fellowship. The BFI does an Wasp. Lilly's accompanying caption read: Phelps - in 2012 along with her sister Grace, extraordinary job, leading our industry both nationally and "On set today, celebrating the artist who only to be disowned by their family. The internationally. It is a beacon of excellence, and most impor- helped create this amazing character by motion picture will be based on her memoir tantly an imaginative and committed champion of new talent. bringing her to life! I am honored to be and a New Yorker article written by Adrian On a personal level, I'm particularly touched, as the BFI has playing The Wasp on what would be Jack Chen. Nick Hornby will pen the script and always supported my career and Bloody Sunday was financed Kirby's 100th birthday. All hail Jack Kirby he can't wait to team up with Witherspoon through the National Lottery 15 years ago. Like so many peo- and The Wasp! #ThankYouJackKirby again. He said: "Megan's extraordinary story ple in our industry, I owe this wonderful organization an enor- #AntManAndTheWasp #bts 'behindthe says so much about so many things in con- mous debt." Josh Berger CBE, Chair of the BFI, has also released scenes #onset (sic)" Kirby along with Stan temporary America, and I'm really excited a statement explaining that Greengrass, 62, had been chosen Lee and Larry Lieber created Janet van about this project. "I'm looking forward to as this year's recipient for his "powerful and courageous story- Dyne, the mother of her on-screen charac- working with the brilliant Marc Webb, CN? telling". He said: "I am incredibly proud to be presenting this ter and the original Wasp, and Hank Pimm and with my friends Reese Witherspoon, year's BFI Fellowship to the talented Paul Greengrass, a direc- - the original Ant-Man - with the mighty Bruna Papandrea and River Road, with tor, writer and producer whose skill for storytelling is as power- miniature hero first making an appearance whom I enjoyed such a good relationship ful and courageous as the stories and figures he brings to life in in the pages of Marvel comic Tales to during the making of 'Wild'." Hornby wrote the cinema and on the small screen. "As a filmmaker, Paul has Astonish #27 in January 1962. In 'Ant-Man 2014 drama 'Wild', in which Witherspoon been a true pioneer, bringing his instinct and experience from and the Wasp', Michelle Pfeiffer will portray starred in and produced. Webb will also making hard-hitting programs, such as those for World in Janet, the wife of Michael Douglas' Hank produce the movie alongside Witherspoon, Action, into the world of cinema. "His distinct ability to com- Pym, in the upcoming sequel. In the comic Dawn Ostroff, Jeremy Steckler, Bruna bine the visceral with the cerebral and offer a nuanced picture books, Janet was the original Wasp and a Papandrea, and Bill Pohlad.-Bang Showbiz of heroism has injected a bold new realism into action thriller founding member of the Avengers, and movies, leaving audiences around the world transfixed and continued as a superhero after her hus- eager for more." WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017 lifestyle

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By The Real Fouz to have by my side. I really want to focus more on giving us have luxurious items like gowns, bags, jewelry, and and helping people. more that we just don't use anymore, so why not put ecently I've been thinking a lot about the amazing Giving is when you give without expecting anything in them to some good use and help someone in need past few years I've had on social media and the return. No benefits, no recognition, nothing in return. The instead? Rincredible opportunities I've got, it has really been biggest reward is, knowing that you've made a significant Being charitable doesn't always have to involve donat- an unforgettable journey. In July, I was invited to the Red and positive change in someone's life. They say, "The best ing money. There are a many other ways to help and make Cross Gala in Monaco which was one of my most memo- way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of a difference. A few ideas are donating blood, visiting an rable experiences. The Red Cross Gala is a luxurious chari- others." We donate because it teaches us to find compas- elderly home, adopting an abandoned animal, joining a ty event hosted annually which inspired me to reflect on sion within ourselves and reminds us to stay grateful marathon or walk, volunteering at an organization you're my own life and how I can use my platform and social about all the little things in life that we take for granted. passionate about and many more. Volunteering at a chari- media to shed light on those in need. Simple things like having good health, a stable job, ty is actually proven to make people feel happier and less Sometimes we are so caught up in our busy lives that having family and loved ones around, food, and a roof depressed and it's also a great way for the younger ones we forget the fact that we have an important duty over us are some of the things that so many people to gain work experience. There are endless ways we can towards less fortunate. We forget that a simple act of kind- around the world sadly don't have. I recently auctioned make a change, it's all about committing and really want- ness can change someone's life. My new year's resolution my Red Cross Gala gown on social media designed by the ing to make a difference. this year is to use my platform to make a difference with amazing Yousef Al-Jasmi donating the money to charity the help of my followers who I'm so blessed and grateful which is a simple idea that many of us can do. So many of Grier dishes dirt on being a female action star, Trump ven at 68, Pam Grier looks like she can offered a chance to be on the "The Apprentice" still kick butt. And the looks don't but turned it down, saying she does her "due Edeceive, Grier said. While having never diligence" on people before working with played a superhero, "I'm super in real life," said them. "Here's a man who said he was going to Grier, smiling and flicking back some of her offer jobs, well, your caps are made in China," flowing hair. Grier is still going strong in an Grier said. "I haven't heard him say that he almost 50 year film and television career. In an would have a factory here to put people to interview with The Associated Press last week, work. I haven't heard his daughter say they she discussed some of the changes in would start a factory here to put people to Hollywood and the return of the female action work, so I'm confused. I'm like, 'Where's the movie star. "I don't know why people were sur- logic here?'" prised at the success of 'Wonder Woman,'" said Grier, star of gritty 1970s action movies like File photo shows US actor George Clooney (left) and his wife Amal Clooney Venice Film Festival Director Alberto Barbera, left, and Venice Biennale "Foxy Brown," "Coffy," "Black Mama/White at the 69th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France. — AFP President Paolo Baratt wave to photographers ahead of the 74th edition Mama," and others. of the Venice Film Festival. — AP Women like Grier and Angie Dickinson paved the way for current female action stars like Gal Gadot and Charlize Theron, and a new wave of black female stars like Taraji P. Henson Venice Film Festival offers grit, in her upcoming "Proud Mary" and Meagan Good, who is remaking Grier's classic "Foxy Brown." "I applaud them, I want them to suc- glamour and ceed," Grier said. "I started it. I don't want them George Clooney to fail." But being an action star has its cost: Grier said she hurt herself numerous times he Venice Film Festival is kicking off the fall The Spanish star should also be on hand along- Cell Block 99," starring Vince Vaughn; and a 3-D ver- doing stunts, including filming "Coffy." "I cinema season with searing drama, serious side Penelope Cruz for the drug-lord biopic "Loving sion of Michael Jackson's "Thriller," screening along- almost broke my ankle," she said. "They paint- Tglamour and a crop of new movies vying for Pablo." An older generation of showbiz royalty will side a 25th-anniversary documentary about the ed my cast to look like a boot, and I'm limping. attention, awards and acclaim. Thanks to its late- be well represented by stars including Judi Dench, landmark video. And I was 'Does this look good?' It looks good." summer time slot, just ahead of rivals in Telluride Helen Mirren, Donald Sutherland and Michael Caine. Luckily today's actors have stunt doubles and Toronto, the world's oldest cinema festival Jane Fonda and Robert Redford star in the late-life A changing industry and better equipment, Grier said. When asked has become a key showcase for films hoping to romance "Our Souls at Night" and are being given Technology and economics are transforming the about the difference between doing action Photo shows actress Pam Grier is inter- dominate Hollywood's awards season. In recent lifetime-achievement awards by the festival. film industry, and festivals like Venice are working today and back during her day, she laughed years, Venice has been a launch-pad for Oscar hard to keep up. Festival director Alberto Barbera viewed by The Associated Press in and said: "Sports bras." Grier has nothing but Washington. — AP winners including "Gravity, "Birdman," "Spotlight" Global crises has said he wants the lineup to provide "a percep- good wishes for the remake of "Foxy Brown" and "La La Land." This year's edition opens today Several films in the lineup tackle the conflicts and tion of the future," rather than "a snapshot of the and Good. "It's going to be interesting," she Grier is also promoting the Brown Sugar with Alexander Payne's "Downsizing," a science divisions convulsing the world. Chinese artist Ai present or a souvenir selfie of our contemporary cin- said. "You see, I didn't have a stuntwoman until moving streaming service, which streams icon- fiction-tinged drama starring Matt Damon as a Weiwei's documentary "Human Flow" travels to 23 ema." One big change this year is the festival's first 'Foxy Brown.' And Meagan, she's going to do ic black movies like Grier's "Jackie Brown," man who hopes to minimize his problems by countries as it tries to put a human face on the vast virtual reality competition, featuring 22 films and great with stunts. She'll get the sports bra I did- "Black Mama/White Mama" and others. For shrinking himself. migrations unfolding around the world. Paul installations judged by a jury led by director John n't have. And you ask me would I do it again? Grier, the service