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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 THULQADA 11, 1436 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Imam Al-Sadiq Micro-sensors Iranian epic Arsenal, Mosque repair stuck to honey film aims to Liverpool will take bees to solve change image share spoils six months3 mass28 deaths of40 Islam in20 slugfest Speaker weighs in on Min 30º Max 48º High Tide Durra gas field row 07:45 & 22:05 Low Tide Kuwait had ‘summoned’ Iran diplomat over dispute 01:10 & 15:00 40 PAGES NO: 16621 150 FILS KUWAIT: National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al- Ghanem yesterday called the government, represented by the foreign and oil ministries, to provide clarifications Fish boycott campaign a roaring success over the issue of the Durra gas field with Iran. In a press statement, he sought the government’s explanation on KUWAIT: A consumer boycott in Kuwait has forced the ongoing dispute over differences with the Iranian down the retail price of fish in a sign of the difficulties side over the field. The government was urged to clarify which Gulf governments may face as they try to save the circumstances with full transparency and clarity. money by cutting food subsidies. After the price of Such files are utterly sensitive and it is absolutely pomfret, known to Gulf Arabs as zubaidi or the “king of unacceptable to leave them open to interpretations by fish”, rose to KD 15 ($49.60) a kilogram, outraged con- public opinion, Ghanem said. The speaker stressed the sumers launched a campaign on Twitter last week to necessity of issuing an official boycott fish sellers. statement based on clear facts, The campaign, named “Let It spoil”, left markets so that all can bear due respon- such as Souq Sharq, Kuwait’s main fish centre, almost sibility. Earlier, media reports deserted and has succeeded so well that the price of said Kuwait had summoned the pomfret has fallen back to about KD 9, Kuwaiti shop- Iranian charge d’affaires to keepers and consumers said. “It began with five guys protest against a bid by Iran to on Twitter,” Abdullah Al-Anzi, a 33-year-old Kuwaiti unilaterally develop the disput- with two children, said yesterday. “Kuwaiti zubaidi had ed offshore gas field. never risen to this price before. We used to say we Kuwaiti daily Al-Jareeda would rely on the government and parliament to reported that Iran has invited ensure fairness in food prices, but now the Kuwaiti tenders to develop its oil and people have taken control - you can see it from the size gas fields after the lifting of Marzouq Al-Ghanem of the reaction on the street.” international sanctions. The The price of pomfret is not subsidized, but Kuwait Durra field, at the core of regional negotiations and other Gulf Arab governments subsidize basic between Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Iran, is among the foods such as sugar, rice, cooking oil and meat to keep areas Iran plans to develop, the daily said. The three prices low for consumers. With low global oil prices countries have yet to reach an accord on demarcating slashing state revenues, governments are now consid- their sea borders in the northern Arabian Gulf. ering cutting those subsidies. Bahrain, for example, Kuwait News Agency did not mention the Kuwaiti plans to remove meat subsidies next month. Kuwait, protest as it reported that Foreign Ministry which has projected a state budget deficit of $27 bil- Undersecretary Khaled Suleiman Al-Jarallah on Sunday lion this year, has said it is reviewing its subsidy system. KUWAIT: A vendor selling Kuwaiti fish waits for customers at the fish market in Sharq as the ‘Let it Spoil’ campaign continues. — Photo by Joseph Shagra met Iranian Embassy’s Charge d’Affaires Hassan Zarinkar Continued on Page 13 and discussed bilateral ties. Continued on Page 13

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6 days off for Eid Al-Adha KUWAIT: The Civil Service Commission issued a circular stating the Eid Al-Adha holiday will be for six days from Gulf bonds no longer safe havens Tuesday, Sept 22 until Sunday, Sept 27. Most fiscal, current account surpluses are now gone Boy damages $1.5m painting DUBAI: International bonds from the Gulf’s wealthy account surpluses and currency pegs to the US dollar weeks of global market turmoil, GCC bonds have not TAIPEI: A 12-year-old boy accidentally punched a energy-exporting countries are losing some of their protected the GCC from currency devaluation jitters escaped a general emerging markets sell-off. hole through a $1.5 million centuries-old Italian oil safe-haven status as an era of low oil prices looms. For elsewhere. “The sharp drop in oil prices, especially if it persists painting when he tripped and fell into the piece several years, bonds from the six-nation Gulf But as oil hits new six-year lows, most of those sur- for too long, will lead to a re-pricing of GCC credit risk” during an exhibition in Taiwan. The painting, enti- Cooperation Council appeared almost immune to pluses have vanished. A Reuters poll last week found as economic growth slows, said Apostolos Bantis, tled “Flowers” by Italian artist Paolo Porpora, dates global instability, handily outperforming debt from economists expect all GCC states to post fiscal deficits Dubai-based credit analyst at Commerzbank. Sergey back to the 1600s and is part of a collection of 55 other emerging markets. Unlike most of the world, this year, and half of them to post current account Dergachev, senior portfolio manager for emerging artworks on show in the country’s capital. Video GCC governments enjoyed big budget surpluses that deficits. So investors are starting to re-examine their market debt at Union Investment Privatfonds in footage released by the organizers shows the boy let them spend their way out of trouble. Current assumptions about the Gulf, and during the last two Germany, noted that while GCC bonds outperformed on Sunday trip over a platform in front of the art- work and then brace himself against the painting to break his fall. He then looks around helplessly before walking away. “The child fell and pressed onto the painting, putting a fist-sized tear in it,” an employee at TST Art of Discovery, which organized Qatar hails Stocks, oil, dollar rise The Face of Leonardo exhibition in Taipei, told AFP. The organizers have decided not to seek damages from the boy’s family, according to Central News success of after China cuts rates Agency. The painting was restored on site Monday and is now back on exhibition. A self-portrait by NEW YORK: Markets rebounded yes- Leonardo Da Vinci worth €200 million ($231 mil- veggie trial terday with world stocks, oil prices lion) is also being exhibited at the show, according and bond yields all rising after China to the exhibition’s website. Other museum acci- DOHA: Desert nation Qatar will use “cutting-edge cut interest rates and banks’ reserve dents include when a British man in 2006 technology” to grow up to 70 percent of its own veg- requirements in a bid to kick-start its smashed a set of 300-year-old Chinese vases after etables by 2023 - a four-fold increase, officials from wavering economy. Wall Street tripping over his shoelaces at a museum in Doha’s biggest agricultural group said yesterday. The opened more than 2-percent higher, Cambridge. prediction comes after a successful two-year trial of recouping some of its losses from the the Zulal Oasis hydroponics project, which saw toma- previous day’s selloff, its worst in four toes grown in greenhouses without soil and using years, which had put the S&P 500 and Zimbabwean lion recycled irrigation water, by Hassad Food on farmland Nasdaq composite indexes in correc- kills tourist guide west of the capital, Doha. A spokesperson for Hassad tion territory. The dollar motored HARARE: A Zimbabwean tourist guide was killed yes- said the scheme could now be rolled out and could ahead against most major currencies, terday by a lion in a pride he was tracking with tourists allow the country to register the huge increase in pro- rising 1.2 percent against the yen and in Hwange National Park, the home of the country’s duction of its own vegetables within eight years. 1.3 percent against a basket of major Currently, between 11 and 16 percent of vegeta- most prized lion Cecil, who was killed last month, the currencies as the stimulus boost to bles are grown locally, depending on the season. The park said. Last month’s killing of Cecil, a 13-year-old, rare China economy renewed focus on US trial focused on tomatoes but could be used to grow black-maned lion by American hunter Walter Palmer, economic data and a potential other popular vegetables in Qatar, including cucum- NEW YORK: Specialist Michael O’Mara works on the floor of the New was met with global outrage and triggered a backlash Federal Reserve rate hike this year. bers, aubergines and courgettes. “We are pleased to York Stock Exchange yesterday. — AP against Africa’s lucrative hunting industry. The Global markets had been pum- announce that this pilot project has achieved great Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority melled on Monday after Chinese growth on track, was still willing to rush for safety reversed, US Treasuries success,” said Nasser Mohamed Al-Hajri, chairman and (ZPWMA) said that professional guide Quinn Swales was shares fell almost 9 percent, prompt- intervene. prices fell yesterday as China’s move managing director of Hassad Food. “The technology on a walking safari with six foreign tourists in Hwange ing investor calls for remedial action But as asset prices eased back fol- reduced investor anxiety about its proved to be perfectly suited for Qatar’s climate; it park yesterday when he was attacked by a male lion from authorities that grew louder lowing the initial euphoria, some economy and sparked selling of US also exceeded expectations regarding the yield and overnight after the Shanghai questioned whether the measures government debt and other per- wearing a GPS collar. “He spotted fresh lion spoor and quality. The Zulal Oasis technology is a long-term sus- decided to track a pride of lions consisting two females, Composite Index slumped. would help. ceived safe-haven assets. tainable production model, with the capability of pro- Economists said yesterday’s “What we need to see to calm “Institutional buyers are seeing two curbs and two makes. One of the lions known as ducing high-grade crops 12 months a year regardless Nxaha was collared,” the parks agency said in a state- response - a 25 basis point cut in key investors is positive economic data this as oversold conditions and buy- of the season.” Food security is a big issue for Qatar, rates and 50 bps off the reserve points out of China, and only when ing opportunities,” said John O’Brien, ment. “It is further revealed that Nxaha jumped out at which imports the vast majority of its needs. A Quinn. All efforts to save Quinn were in vain,” the state- requirement rate for large commer- we see that will the rallies be sustain- managing director, head of West National Food Security program, designed to increase cial banks - sent a clear signal that able,” said Xavier Smith, investment Coast at MKM Partners LLC in ment said. ZPWMA spokeswoman Caroline Washaya- Qatar’s and food self-sufficiency, was launched in Beijing, which has stepped in several director at Centre Asset Management Newport Beach, California. Moyo said no decision had been made on whether 2013 and will continue until 2030. — AFP Nxaha should be shot or not. times this year to keep China’s in New York. While the previous day’s Continued on Page 13 LOCAL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 Prime Minister receives UK FM

KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Minister Khaled Suleiman Al-Jarrah also Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al- attended the meeting. Sabah received the visiting UK Secretary of Later, Sheikh Mohammad Al-Abdullah State for Foreign and Commonwealth hosted a dinner banquet in Hammond’s Affairs Philip Hammond and his accompa- honor. It was an occasion for Sheikh nying delegation. Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad and Hammond, who led a del- and Minister of Defense Sheikh Khaled Al- egation on a short visit to Kuwait Monday, Sabah attended the reception which took to discuss the close ties and cooperation place at Seif Palace Monday night. between their two friendly countries in var- The meeting tackled the prospects for ious fields as well as several regional and strengthening the historic bilateral relations international issues of common concern. as well as regional and international devel- Jarallah, Acting Chief of Staff of the First opments of common concern. Minister of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign State for Cabinet Affairs and Acting Foreign Minister’s Office Saleh Salem Al-Loghani as Minister Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al- well as a number of senior diplomats Mubarak Al-Sabah and Deputy Foreign attended the banquet. — KUNA

KUWAIT: His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Disabled Kuwaiti athlete Tareq Al-Gallaf presents a gift Al-Sabah meets Kuwait’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka Khalaf Bouthhair. — KUNA to His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Crown Prince receives envoy, sports figure

KUWAIT: His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Kuwaiti athlete Tareq Mohammad Al-Gallaf who presented a book to him Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Seif Palace yesterday Kuwait’s titled ‘I have borne him as he has borne me,’ narrating his sports achieve- Ambassador to Sri Lanka Khalaf Bouthhair. He also received disabled ments. Sheikh Nawaf praised Gallaf for his accomplishments. — KUNA Info Minister meets UNDP coordinator

KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al- Sabah yesterday received UN Development Program (UNDP) Resident Coordinator Mubasher Riyadh Shaikh whose term in office has come to an end. During the meeting, Sheikh Salman laud- KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah meets UK ed Shaikh’s efforts during his term in Kuwait Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Philip Hammond. — KUNA for enhancing cooperation between the UNDP and state institutions, especially the Ministry of Information and Ministry of State for Youth Affairs, for achieving the concept of sustainable development on the media and youth scenes. The two ministries appreciate the UN offi- cial’s significant role to boost coordination with all other UN missions in Kuwait, through an effective partnership strategy, he said. The minister pointed to the training courses organized by the UNDP for promot- ing abilities of the national cadres. Meanwhile, the UNDP coordinator con- gratulated Kuwait on the first anniversary of the UN honoring of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah KUWAIT: Information and Youth Affairs Minister Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah as a ‘Humanitarian Leader’ and Kuwait as a meets UNDP Resident Coordinator Mubasher Riyadh Shaikh. — KUNA ‘Humanitarian Center.’ country’s support of humanitarian and that the UN honoring was a world recogni- UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond and his delegation are seen during a dinner ban- Kuwait offers a role model for coopera- developmental work, to alleviate people’s tion of His Highness the Amir’s humanitari- quet hosted by Cabinet Affairs Minister and Acting Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammad tion with the UN, he said appreciating the suffering around the globe. Shaikh noted an role and initiatives. — KUNA Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah. Crime Report

Kuwait, Denmark officials meet

KUWAIT: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah and Danish Defense Minister Carl Holst discussed important topics of common interests during a meeting yesterday. The officials tackled military issues during the meeting, the General Department of Public Relations and Morale Guidance at the Ministry of Defense said in a press statement. The Kuwaiti Minister praised the bilateral relations and expressed keenness on strengthening them. — KUNA

Kuwaiti-Azeri ties MOSCOW: Kuwaiti Ambassador to Azerbaijan Saud Abdulaziz Al-Roumi described the Kuwaiti- Azerbaijani relations as ‘exceptional.’ Speaking to an Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Jarrallah meets Army Chief of Staff Lieutenant General KUWAIT: Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Jarrallah meets Chinese Azerbaijani website, the Ambassador said that Mohammed Al-Khedhr. Ambassador to Kuwait Wang Di. — KUNA Kuwait has contributed to building many projects in the country since the start of diplomatic ties back in 1994. Roumi expressed hope that these ties Kuwait, China discuss common issues would grow even bigger in the field of economy, since both countries have great potentials. He KUWAIT: Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled national and international issues of common General Mohammed Khaled Al-Khedhr in a August 27 at the Arab League headquarters. pointed out that Kuwaiti businessmen have shown Suleiman Al-Jarrallah met Chinese interest to both countries. Later, Jarrallah met preparatory meeting for ministers of defense The meeting will tackle the approval of a new interest in investing in Qabala, north of the country, Ambassador to Kuwait Wang Di to discuss with Kuwaiti Army Chief of Staff Lieutenant and foreign affairs, which will be held on Arab joint armed forces protocol. — KUNA for its agricultural and touristic potentials. Agriculturally, one of the Kuwaiti companies is working on olive planting and olive oil processing projects there. He added that livestock exportation and opening direct airline flights between Kuwait and Azerbaijan will be future projects to consider. Meanwhile, Azerbaijan’s official gazette said that the Kuwait envoy discussed with Azerbaijan Defense Minister Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov discussed means of military cooperation, and tack- led the latest military and political developments in the region. — KUNA

Unlimited support KHARTOUM: Sudan’s State Minister Tareq Tawfiq Mohammed expressed appreciation to Kuwait’s unlimit- ed support to his country in various development and economic fields. Mohammed made his remarks during his meeting with Kuwait’s Ambassador in Khartoum Talal Al-Hajri, affirming depth of historic relations between the two countries. He also expressed Sudan’s aspiration to benefit from Kuwait’s experience in boosting bilateral cooperation between legislative and executive bureaus of the two countries. Meanwhile, the Kuwaiti diplomat said that he also discussed with the Sudanese Minister ways to bolster joint cooperation in various investment, economic, humanitarian, and cultural fields. He also stressed the importance to follow-up with outcomes of the second Kuwait-Sudan Joint Ministerial Committee meeting, which was held in Kuwait last February. Ambassador Al-Hajri also hailed the development of rela- KUWAIT: The Ministry of Justice signed a protocol on information technology cooperation yesterday with the Kuwait tions between Kuwait and Sudan in several joint cooper- Credit Bank to launch the loans’ services. The protocol allows the Kuwait Credit Bank to access classified data at the ation fields, expressing his hope that the upcoming stage Justice Ministry’s systems, which it could use to facilitate presenting social, real estate, and portfolio loans, as well as sees further development and prosperity. — KUNA loans presented to divorced or widowed female citizens. — KUNA WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 LOCAL Crime Imam Al-Sadeq Mosque Report Airport police thwart marijuana smuggling bid bombing trial - Day 7

By Hanan Al-Saadoun

KUWAIT: A domestic helper attempted to smuggle mari- Mosque repair to take 6 months: official juana in her luggage upon arrival at Kuwait International Airport yesterday. The drugs were hidden in her clothes. By Meshaal Al-Enezi and KUNA She was taken to the relevant authorities for further action. KUWAIT: The seventh session in the trial of the Imam Al- Sadeq Mosque bombers took place at the Criminal Court - chaired by Judge Mohammad Al-Duaij - early yesterday, with the defense attorneys addressing the judges. During the proceedings, the defense team (consisting of four lawyers for 10 of the 29 defendants) asked the court to have the first defendant Abdulrahman Sabah Aidan examined by a mental health professional to ascertain his mental status. The defense argued that there are signs he suffers from psychological and mental problems. Lawyer Omar Al-Jinae said his client Abdelrahman Sabah was tortured along with his family during interroga- tions. He said the second suspect in the case in delusional and does not exist. Janae said as a group bedoons in Kuwait face many problems - financially, socially and etc. - and are therefore a vulnerable target for recruitment by radical organizations. Lawyer Jinae asked that his client be sent for psychiatric testing.

Threat Meanwhile, Saud Al-Enezi defended the 10th defendant Adel Aqel and said the government bears the responsibili- ty for the June 26 bombing because it had received a threat from a foreign entity, but the state did not take appropriate precautions. Lawyer Zaid Al-Enezi defended the 11th suspect KUWAIT: This handout photo made available by the Interior Ministry shows damages inside the Imam Al-Sadeq Mohammad Khaleef. He said his client was in jail for other Mosque in Kuwait City moments after a terrorist bombing on June 26, 2015. cases during the attack. He then was taken from his cell to the car that boarded the suicide bomber - to flee, as well as himself up in an orchestrated and deliberate suicide attack, state security, adding that there was no warrant. He said as concealing evidence. The Public Prosecution has demand- the first ever such bombing of a mosque in Kuwait. The tri- for defendant Bader Al-Harby ‘Nibras,’ the event officer did ed extreme sentences against the defendants. In a previ- al has been adjourned until September 1. not present any evidence on him and wondered whether ous session, the prosecution’s representative presented this personality even exists. He said that the custom’s offi- thorough details on case number 40/2015. They also pro- Renovation cer on duty must be questioned about how he entered the vided visual evidence on the role of the 29 defendants in In other news, an official announced yesterday that ren- country. Enezi wanted his client to be exonerated from the the blast, including hiding vital evidence and helping the ovation of the blast-damaged Imam Al-Sadeq Mosque in charges. driver, Abdulrahman Sabah Aidan, to escape. The court had Al-Sawaber district will last for about six months from the Lawyer Mohammad Al-Adwani defended suspects held its first session on the case on August 4, to look into commence work date. The bags after they were opened by police. Sahar Qasim and Nesmah Mohammad, adding that the the cases presented against seven Kuwaiti defendants, five The Ministry of Public Works addressed the Central two suspects have no role in the issue other than a distant Saudis, three Pakistanis, 13 illegal residents and one fugi- Tenders Committee, recommending approval of compa- relationship with the first defendant. tive with unidentified nationality. nies that bid the lowest price for the rehabilitation of the Fugitive caught The Public Prosecution presented evidence including a mosque project, Undersecretary Awatef Al-Ghunaim said. A Jordanian man was arrested in Farwaniya as he is Charges report from the criminal evidence department on the Eight specialized companies have been invited for the proj- wanted on several debt cases worth KD 42,000. Police Charges against several of the defendants have been destroyed mobile phones belonging to the suicide ect, she noted. Five companies made special offers for the also discovered that forgery charges were also pressed altered. The charges include advance knowledge of the bomber. Twenty six worshippers were killed and 227 others project and a technical committee was formed to study against him stemming from an old case. He was taken planned murder, helping the ‘first defendant’ - the driver of wounded at the mosque on June 26 when Al-Qabaa blew these bids for choosing one, she said. to the proper authorities for further action.

Drug arrest A police patrol stopped a driver in Salmiya who was blast- ing music from the speakers of his car. Policemen noticed the man did not appear normal, so they decided to search him and found hashish and marijuana with him. The man was sent to concerned authorities to face charges.

Dead body An unknown person was found dead in Salmi. The body was sent to the coroner to determine his identity. Meanwhile, an autopsy was ordered to determine the time and cause of death.

Suicide attempt An Indonesian woman was jailed after attempting to kill herself by hanging. She faces attempted suicide charges.

A picture posted on social media and said to be taken inside a local co-op society shows Styrofoam boxes of cucumber stacked on top of each other. The picture shows two bags left suspiciously at the parking lot of the Ministries Complex. After fish, ‘Let it Spoil’ campaign calls for boycotting vegetables

By Meshaal Al-Enezi Kuwait Municipality with regards to procedures taken by Authorities approve municipality teams in regards to the ‘fish crises,’ noting that KUWAIT: After a successful campaign to boycott fish in some of the bad fish is being sold while concerned authori- whale burial site order to drive prices down, calls to implement similar cam- ties are not doing anything about it. paigns on other food products are becoming popular By Meshaal Al-Enezi among consumers; starting with vegetables. Cucumber Abandoned suitcases cardboard boxes were seen stacked in large numbers in Two bags were suspected and checked by security KUWAIT: An agreement was reached yesterday to some cooperatives societies, in what could be a sign that authorities after being left in the Ministries Complex park- bury the carcass of a whale that was recently found the campaign is succeeding. ing lot in South Surra. Both suitcases were found to be dead near the Qarouh Island at a location in empty. Amghara. The agreement was reached during a meet- ‘Let it Spoil’ ing held at the Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs Meanwhile, for the fourth day running, the fish market Indecent shirts and Fish Resources (PAAAFR), and was attended by seemed empty of customers in continued support to the Ready-made clothes with obscene words printed on representatives from the Environment Public ‘Let it Spoil’ campaign. Imported Zubaidi (silver pomfret) them were confiscated by the Commerce Ministry emer- Authority (EPA), Kuwait Coastguard, Kuwait prices reached KD 5 per kilo, according to some customers gency team. The clothes were sent to concerned authori- Municipality, Kuwait Environment Public Society at the market. The day before, Zubaidi prices reached KD ties. (KEPS), and the environmental police. The partici- 7.5 per kilo according to Kuwait Television. Notably, the pants also agreed to ask Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) campaigners want the price to go down to KD 3. ‘Tweeter’ sentenced to four years Offensive writings printed on a shirt found in a shop on the possibility or providing a device to help lift the The court sentenced Twitter activist Abdelrahman Al- that was raided yesterday. whale’s carcass off of the waters then transport it to Fish crises Ajmi to four years in jail in the state security case where he tender of building the ministries complex in Jahra, its designated burial site. Separately, Kuwait In the meantime, an official warned that the boycott is charged for urging the toppling of the regime and insult- Assistant Undersecretary for Construction Project said. He Municipality announced that municipality staff campaign has left large fish quantities on vending tables, ing His Highness the Amir. noted that a letter was written to the Central Tenders removed the carcass of a dolphin also found dead leaving fresh seafood items mixed with bad ones. Committee (CTC) asking it to qualify contractors who are recently in Kuwaiti waters. The removal process came Municipal council member, Chairman of Farwaniya Jahra Ministries Complex eligible to tender and expected it to be put forth at the after the municipality received approval from the EPA Committee Nayef Al-Soor demanded an explanation from The Ministry of Public Works (MPW) did not cancel the end of the year. to remove the carcass from the Shuwaikh beach. Stop prices’ manipulation: MP Maayouf

By A Saleh nessmen who hike prices according to their lik- ing and according to the season. The minister KUWAIT: A lawmaker hinted that he could file also wanted an explanation to the minister’s a grilling motion against Minister of statement in which he said the ‘Let it Spoil’ Commerce and Industry Yousuf Al-Ali over the campaign is in the interest of merchants and ministry’s ‘inefficient’ price control procedures. added he wanted to know the reason behind “We warn the Minister of Commerce and the astronomical hike in fish prices. Industry for being silent and for turning a blind eye to what citizens are exposed to, the deple- Society violations tion of their salary because of unjustified food An investigation and fact-finding commit- prices,” said MP Abdallah Al-Maayouf. MP tee has been approved by the Social Affairs Maayouf said the minister has a short period to and Labor Ministry to investigate the viola- correct matters otherwise he will face grilling tions of Naseem, Rabiya and Abdallah Al- in the upcoming parliamentary term. Likewise, Mubarak societies. The committees were MP Faisal Al-Kandari asked Minister Ali about formed based on complaints by some mem- consumer protection. MP Kandari asked about bers of the board in those societies. The min- the actual ministry procedures to stop manip- istry gave the committees two weeks to sub- ulation of prices and stop the greed of busi- mit their report to the ministry. MP Abdallah Al-Maayouf Minister Yousuf Al-Ali WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 LOCAL Short film fuels online dialogue on National unity ‘WhatDoYouSee’ challenges negative stereotypes about Kuwait

KUWAIT: In contemporary national discourse, what disrupts the skepticism, allowing our lucrative ground for easy sharing,” he stated. developments, so that “we, too, could see that permeated national discourse of late, this multiple voices are often present, representing true values and sense of unity to shine By integrating the hashtag into the video’s title, Kuwait has hope.” video has surprisingly triggered a wave of the varied social segments that make up a giv- through.” Rabe explains, the conversation has already optimism. Columnist Ahmad Sarraf also en society. Kuwait is home to a kaleidoscope of Commenting on the impact the video had been initiated. Tempered optimism engages in the discussion sparked by this strata that gives this Arabian Gulf nation a on her personally, human rights activist Dr Writer and novelist Dalaa Al-Moufti is one Focusing on the tempered - yet optimistic- video, telling KUNA that he sees “a country highly unique point of view. Ebtehal Al-Khateeb told Kuwait News Agency social media user who used Twitter to convey voice that is highlighted in ‘WhatDoYouSee,’ Dr that can, in no time, be the best, not only A video produced by local public relations that from her perspective, the WhatDoYouSee her voice, as projected through WhatDoYouSee. Mai Al-Nakib, Associate Professor at Kuwait among Arab countries, but also in the entire firm, Bensirri, titled ‘WhatDoYouSee’ aims to conveys the complexity of life while simultane- Impacted by the video, Moufti highlights the University’s Department of English Language Middle East.” He states that Kuwait has lots to challenge negative stereotypes about Kuwait. ously portraying the “hope and good and accurate portrayal of the varied social segments and Literature, explains that the video “cap- offer because of its cultural diversity, empha- Initially released as an article on the corporate opportunity,” explaining that within this web of of Kuwait as represented in the short clip that tures some of Kuwait’s historical and contem- sizing that “we have a beautiful country that social networking site LinkedIn and later “complexity lies our uniqueness as humans, as examines “the poor, the rich, the expatriates, porary complexities, which can be both can be much more beautiful,” echoing the turned into a visual essay by its creator Fawaz Kuwaitis.” The video succeeds in peeling back the citizens.” Moufti emphasizes the impact that encouraging and distressing. tempered optimism highlighted by Nakib. Al-Sirri, the video has received a high volume layers that hamper our vision, Khateeb says, the reality that was conveyed in the video had The video leans on the side of tempered In its conclusion, the narrator in of online exposure since its release. adding that this causes us to “lose sight of on her, as well as the aesthetic qualities, hoping optimism. We still have the resources to thrive ‘WhatDoYouSee’ engages the viewer in the online things, good and bad get so tangled that we that the video gets translated into Arabic as as a nation, it suggests, if only we would put as dialogue, professing that she sees apathy, depres- Realistic image cannot tell them apart and we fall into despair.” soon as possible, where it would ultimately suc- much energy into working toward that goal as sion and determination equally. She acknowl- Narrated in English, the video opens with Instead of focusing on that despair, the ceed in addressing a much wider audience. we do into complaining. Good advice in these edges that the status quo is a puzzle, a conun- sights and sounds that represent Kuwait’s video serves as a vehicle that urges the view- Moufti dedicated several Tweets to the video dark times.” drum, a challenge, yet solutions and opportuni- diversity. It portrays a realistic image of Kuwait, er to stop and review. Kuwaiti director and when it was first released, which resulted in 29 Despite the slump that has affected the ties arise everywhere, emphasizing that it really is highlighting a sentiment of nationalism that is film-maker Yarub Bourahmah describes the retweets and 36 favorites, highlighting that collective psyche of the Kuwaiti people and all about perspective. —KUNA what she liked most about the video was its representation of coexistence between the vari- ous segments of Kuwaiti society.

Very emotional Similarly, the video has resonated with both the Kuwaiti population as well as with expatri- ates. Shannon Griffiths, a British-Canadian edu- cator living in Kuwait since 2004, told KUNA that the video was very emotional for her “because it articulates the push and the pull that I feel about living and loving Kuwait for the past 11 years.” She further explains that WhatDoYouSee portrays a “community where people rally and come together when it is needed, even if their beliefs and backgrounds are different.” Highlighting the diversity that Kuwait cele- brates, Griffiths adds that Kuwait’s positionality between holding onto its historic roots and embracing innovation and modernity are what she admires most about the country that she ever-present despite the negative attitudes video to KUNA as “beautiful words and pic- loves. Another expatriate living in Kuwait that often prevail. In just over four minutes, the ture that merge to create a four-minute reali- echoed the same sentiments to KUNA. video conveys a message of hope, initiating a ty check,” adding that it is a “magnificent, Joanna Al-Muqbel, a citizen of Poland and much-needed online dialogue. eloquent slap in the face-with a zest of permanent resident of Kuwait, explained that This dialogue, however, is a narrative that hope.” she found the video to be very inspiring in that has not been easy to articulate. In an inter- it “offers an optimistic change of heart.” Despite view with Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), 20,000 times the fact that “every country has its own strug- Ministry of Youth Affairs Undersecretary Within the first 24 hours, the video had gles and no place is perfect, Kuwait, Muqbel Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah highlights “the fact been viewed 20,000 times on YouTube, boast- continues, remains a tolerant and peaceful that it has been produced by a team of ing a Twitter reach of nearly one million. Digital country that she loves. Kuwaiti youth is testament to the fact that media expert Qutaiba Al-Rabe explains to Subsequently, the video can be described this demographic’s fresh outlook and guid- KUNA that online presence has created an as an introspective view of prevalent attitudes ance is precisely what is needed to take this atmosphere that facilitates media sharing in a in Kuwait. Shamael Al-Sharikh, writer and society, so pregnant with contradictions and way that never existed in more traditional plat- women’s issues activist, underscores that as a corroborations, and develop its advantages, forms. “The length of the video, at slightly over society the collective tendency is that “we wal- allowing our nation to flourish and thrive as four minutes, is perfect. It’s not too long, so it low in negativity and self-pity, which then turn a whole in all its intertwining parts.” She can be easily viewed at any interval during the into either complacency or the urge to adds, “It is precisely these components that day and social media platforms such as escape.” Instead, she posits that we alter our make us a nation, and not just a country. It is Instagram, Facebook and Twitter provide a views to consider the slow yet continuous Scene from the short film #WhatDoYouSee Governor reiterates commitment Ministry of Youth takes part in to environment protection Expo Milano 2015 MILANO: The participation of Kuwait’s Ministry of Youth Affairs in the Kuwaiti Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015 highlights the ministry’s important achievements. The pavilion director Fares Al-Enezi said yesterday that the ministry’s participation, which will last for a week, will include showing of documen- tary films on its achievements and passing around handouts on the ministry-sponsored Youth Initiatives Project. He added that Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity (SACGC) will also take part in the event by presenting a special pen for blind people and a new device to print Braille characters created by the Kuwaiti inventor Shaikha Al-Majid. She also expressed her gratitude to be part of this expo and to be able to convey a positive image of Kuwaiti talents.

Dubai Expo Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates is preparing to host the Dubai Expo 2020 capitalizing on the success of the cur- rent event held in Milan. Dubai, a world international hub for business and tourism, will be the venue for the event which dates back to the 19th century. The Expo has been held 34 times since. The UAE won the honor of hosting the Expo 2020 back in November 27th, 2013 after beating Russia, Turkey, and Brazil via voting. Deputy high commissioner at the UAE pavilion in Expo Milan 2015 Abdullah Al-Aidarous said that Dubai will sur- Farwaniya Governor Sheikh Faisal Al-Humoud Al-Malek Al-Sabah is pictured in a group photo with environment police officers and other officials. prise the world during the holding of the event in 2020. The location in which the event would be held is about 20 per- cent complete, said the official, noting that by the time the Expo will be held, the world should get ready to be mesmer- ized. Dubai Expo 2020 is expected to attract participants from 180 countries with the estimated number of 25 million visi- tors of which 70 percent are expected to be from abroad. The event will be held between October 20th and April 20th, added the official.

Economic center On the current UAE participation, Aidarous said that visi- tors were delighted to track down Dubai’s development from mostly a desert area into a colossal/world renowned economic center and metropolis. Member of the UAE pavilion Hind Al-Mehairi said mean- while that Expo Dubai will encourage dialogue amongst nations to reach a better future. Enabling individuals around the globe to share certain ambitions and allowing for a sus- tainable flow idea will be a grand theme that will be priori- tize by Dubai Expo 2020, she said, adding that coordinating Ahmadi Governor Sheikh Fawaz Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah is pictured Interior Ministry’s Assistant Undersecretary for Operations Affairs Major efforts in solving global problems will be propagated by the with Education Ministry officials. General Jamal Al-Sayegh, Deputy Director General for Combat Affairs at event. —KUNA Kuwait Fire Services Directorate (KFSD) Brigadier General Jamal Al- Bulaihees and other officials in a group photo. KUWAIT: Farwaniya Governor Sheikh Faisal In the meantime, Ahmadi Governor Al-Humoud Al-Malek Al-Sabah met Sheikh Fawaz Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al- Andalus Mayor Met’eb Al-Fajji as well as a Sabah met Thamer Al-Shemmari, the number of environment police officers to Acting Director of Al-Ahmadi Educational discuss the latest developments since the District in the Ministry of Education. The establishment of the environmental police two sides discussed preparations for the department. Sheikh Faisal reiterated during 2015/2016 school year, including preparing the meeting Kuwait’s commitment to pro- a number of new schools in Sabah Al- tecting the environment and encouraging Ahmad. developmental projects on that regard. Also, the Interior Ministry’s Assistant Meanwhile, Sheikh Faisal honored founders Undersecretary for Operations Affairs Major as well as current and past chairmen of General Jamal Al-Sayegh met Brigadier Ardiya Co-op Society for their efforts in General Jamal Al-Bulaihees, Deputy serving area residents. Separately, Sheikh General Director for Combat Affairs at Faisal received author and columnist Dr Kuwait Fire Services Directorate (KFSD) to MILANO: Director of Kuwaitís pavilion at Expo Dr Abdullah Buwair presents a book to Farwaniya Governor Sheikh Faisal Al- Abdullah Buwair, who presented a book discuss cooperation between the two Milano 2015 Fares Al-Enezi is pictured with mem- Humoud Al-Malek Al-Sabah and a commemorative plaque to him. departments. bers from Kuwaitís Ministry of Youth. —KUNA WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 LOCAL US embassy releases tips to avoid MERS CoV infection during Hajj

KUWAIT: The United States embassy in Kuwait released cases of pick-pocketing and other forms of theft in the following fact sheet that includes general guidelines Makkah, particularly in the region of the Grand Mosque as well as health recommendations that Muslims intend- and in Madinah. Pilgrims should take additional care with ing to perform Hajj or Umrah pilgrimage are advised to valuables while visiting these two areas and may consid- take concerning the outbreak of the MERS virus in Saudi er using a money belt or under-garment pouch as a Arabia: means to carry valuables.

Hajj Fact Sheet Safe Hajj Traveler’s Check List MERS Corona Virus Advisory 1. To avoid getting lost, stay with your travel group. The US Department of State wishes to inform any US Carry with you your travel group’s contact informa- citizens who may be considering travel to Saudi Arabia tion, the location and telephone number of your for the Hajj (approximately September 21 - 26, 2015) and hotel, your group’s itinerary and camp site locations. ongoing Umrah, of Saudi government health recommen- 2. Rest and sleep when you can. Hajj activities are physi- dations concerning the outbreak of Middle East cally and mentally demanding. Eat healthy food and Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus (MERS CoV) in the take a sufficient supply of your medications. country. The Saudi government recommends that pil- 3. Know emergency procedures and escape routes for grims who have “chronic diseases such as heart, kidney, your hotel and camp sites at Mina, Muzdalifah and and respiratory diseases, not to forget diabetes, as well as Arafat. Hajj is crowded. Stay calm and follow the guid- patients with congenital and acquired immune deficien- ance of your group leader and Saudi authorities. cy, in addition to patients suffering from tumors, and 4. Through your travel group, identify and review the pregnant women and children” postpone plans to partic- path towards the nearest health care facilities. ipate in the pilgrimage this year. These recommenda- Identify the location of first aid kits for your travel tions were made by the Saudi government “to maintain group; carry a small first aid kit yourself. the public health and ensure a safe and healthy atmos- phere.” The full text of the statement may be found on the Saudi Ministry of Health website. Interested parties Photographs should review the US Centers for Disease Control and The Saudi authorities have issued instructions for- Prevention (CDC) website for additional information accommodations and other amenities. Due to the large tors. In addition, the Saudi Arabian government has bidding the taking of photographs (still or video, about the MERS CoV outbreak. crowds, however, travelers should expect long wait been helpful and experienced personnel are available including mobile telephone photographs) at the Holy The Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to Makkah, Saudi times for basic amenities, especially in Mina, Muzdalifa from the government’s Ministry of Hajj in the Holy Mosque at Makkah or at the Prophet’s Mosque at Arabia and the largest mass gathering in the world. If you and Arafat. Cities area during the Hajj season. Communications Madinah. This restriction also includes the courtyards are a US citizen planning a trip to the Hajj, there are The Hajj has been an attractive target for defrauding facilities to contact family in the United States are avail- surrounding these two holy sites. Any violation of number of ways you can prepare to have a safe trip. unsuspecting tourists. Travelers should be aware and able in all parts of Saudi Arabia. Internet cafes are avail- these instructions is likely to lead to the confiscation vigilant of unscrupulous tour operators who abandon able in all major cities. Before arriving in Saudi Arabia of either film and/or camera. Pilgrims’ bags are regu- Travel Requirements tourists, leaving them with unpaid bills and hoteliers for Hajj or Umrah, establish a communication routine larly checked upon entering the Prophet’s Mosque All Hajj (and Umrah) travel plans must be made exclu- who demand the payment of exorbitant “hidden for family and friends with whom you wish to keep in and the Holy Mosque in Makkah. Pilgrims could be sively through a Saudi government-approved travel charges” for the return of passports. Pilgrims are urged contact. denied entry if found to be carrying cameras or cell agent in order to obtain entry, accommodation and to deal only with licensed and established tour opera- There has been an increase in the number of reported phones with cameras. transportation in Saudi Arabia during the Hajj and Umrah seasons. The Saudi government imposes strict penalties for people who perform Hajj without a permit. You must ensure that you have been issued a permit and that you are using an approved travel agent. According to the advertisement campaign, non-Saudis who perform Hajj without a permit face immediate deportation and a 10- year ban on returning to Saudi Arabia. Hajj and Umrah visas are valid for travel only in the vicinities of Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah and for travel between these cities. Unapproved travel outside of these areas may cause pilgrims problems with Saudi authori- ties. Hajj and Umrah (pilgrimage) visas are not valid for work or residency. Non-Muslims are forbidden to travel to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. All pilgrims must leave Saudi Arabia after Hajj no later than the 10th of Muharram of each year (this year approximately October 24). The rules and regulations of Saudi Arabia forbid any pilgrims from staying in the country after the completion of Hajj. Umrah visas are valid for 15 days and Umrah pilgrims must comply with length of stay regulations, as well. You may be given additional information by the travel agent should the Saudi government revise its requirements (e g requiring pilgrims to depart earlier than the 10th of Muharram). Travelers must comply with Saudi govern- ment travel regulations. The Saudi Government requires that women below the age of 45 be accompanied by a “mahram” (e g close adult, male relative such as a husband, son, father, or brother) for Hajj. Women over age 45 may travel without a mahram in an organized group, provided they submit a notarized letter of no objection from the husband, son, or brother, authorizing travel for Hajj with the named group. Travelers found violating this Saudi Government rule may face deportation by local immigration authorities.

Health Routine immunizations for all pilgrims should be up- to-date. Hepatitis A and B and typhoid vaccines are also recommended. Although a requirement for polio vaccine does not include pilgrims from the United States, it is best to ensure full vaccination against polio before travel. Current vaccination requirements are available from the website of the Saudi Ministry of Health. Hand sanitizers, cold, diarrhea and skin irritation medication are advis- able. Travelers must carry vaccination certificates with them for inspection by Saudi authorities at the port of entry. Heat-related illnesses are some of the most common health issues faced by pilgrims, as temperatures in Makkah may routinely exceed 100∞ F during the sum- mer and early fall. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are serious conditions, and travelers are advised to stay hydrated, rest, and protect themselves from the sun. Travelers experiencing symptoms of heat-related illness, including profuse sweating, chills, headache, dizziness and nausea, should move to a cool area and seek medical attention. Please visit the Centers for Disease Control website for further health-related information on the Hajj and infor- mation on the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) (formerly called “novel coron- avirus”) in Saudi Arabia.

Safety King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah is large and modern, with special terminal facilities to accommodate hundreds of thousands of pilgrims. However, due to the extremely large number of people arriving, waiting time at the airport upon arrival during the Hajj may be twelve hours or longer. Pilgrims should plan on a lengthy wait in hot and humid conditions before leaving the airport on their way to Makkah or Madinah. Travelers with only carry-on bags will find baggage transfer at the airport much easier than will those with checked baggage. Some Hajj pilgrims now fly directly to Madinah and proceed to Makkah by road. There is no airport in Makkah. The Saudi authorities may not permit travelers to leave the Hajj terminal individually, only with their Hajj travel groups. The US Embassy in Riyadh and Consulates General in Jeddah and Dhahran are unable to assist with this issue. Travelers should expect crowded conditions during the Hajj. Historically, temperatures year round in Makkah have ranged between 64 and 108 degrees Fahrenheit with even hotter temperatures possible in the summer. There are facilities providing water, public WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 From the Arabic press

Crime Al-Jarida Report Fish prices Consumer Two dead in protection

sea tragedy By Dr Bader Al-Daihani

KUWAIT: Two out of five people died when their e alluded in previous columns to the impor- boat sank in Kuwaiti waters. Marine rescuers went tance of establishing the Consumer Protection on a mission in search the victims after the citizen WSociety due to its vital role in defending con- was reported missing. The rescue team found the sumer rights and protecting them from commercial three Asian men first, rescued two of them, but the cheating, high prices, monopoly and quality of goods third man died. The citizen’s body was later spotted and services manipulation that are present in some com- at the bottom of the sea and his body was handed mercial outlets. to the coroner. Furthermore, because price alone is not what decides quality, establishing the Consumer Protection Society is important to raise the consumption awareness, to protect from misleading advertisements, to commit stores to Officer drowns write the price, expiry date, contents and any special infor- mation such as side effects, that besides to make it easy to A police Lieutenant Colonel drowned in a hotel’s submit complaints and go to court, to prepare ‘black lists’ swimming pool Monday. His body was recovered of stores that deliberately repeat cheating or violate priva- by the coroner and investigations are underway cy by leaking personal information to a third party or to determine the circumstances behind his unjustifiably increase prices. death. The society’s role should not be limited to private com- Al-Jarida panies, but should rather expand to include the quality of public services given by government bodies, spread awareness and rationalize consumption. Ministry employee assaulted There are regional organizations such as the Arab A woman waited three days before filing a complaint Association for Consumer Protection, under which soci- eties or organizations for protecting consumers in Arab at Ahmadi police station against a citizen who countries like Egypt, Tunis, Morocco, UAE, Mauritania, allegedly attacked her in her home. The woman who Palestine, Qatar, Sudan, Algeria, Lebanon and Syria are works for the Interior Ministry said she was beaten members. As at the international level, the consumer pro- and raped by a person, and gave police his details. tection agencies include more than 170 countries with When police attempted to call the man, his phone more than 600 organizations. was switched off, so investigations went underway in Despite the importance of the presence of the search for him. Consumer Protection Society, consecutive governments, as we said, more than once, refuse to establish it, but allows the establishment of retail businesses gatherings, Insult businesses, banks, industry, construction and real estate! So, the success of the popular boycott campaign ‘Let it A policeman filed a complaint against a woman Spoil’ that was launched by some youth on Twitter for insulting him after he told her to sit in the because of the exaggerated rise in fish prices and exposed waiting room at the investigator’s orders. A case the government’s failure to protect the consumer, should was filed. be crowned, because the campaign was a national one that did not care for any tribal, sectarian, area or family considerations by demanding to establish the Consumer Protection Society as a civil society organization, that pro- Drunk motes consumption awareness, on one hand, and fights commercial cheating, as well as manipulation of quality of Policemen arrested three juveniles and a woman goods and services, high prices that include products, who were found heavily intoxicated following a services and many food items, on the other, including fish chase that started when they escaped from a check- which the ‘Let it Spoil’ campaign is calling to boycott. point in Maidan Hawally. Police went in pursuit of the Of course, the establishment of Consumer Protection suspects all the way to Salmi Road until they man- Society does not mean stopping the popular boycott aged to force them to pull over. The suspects were campaigns, whenever that is a requirement, because it is charged with escaping from police, endangering considered as one of the civil pressuring means. — Translated by Kuwait Times other people’s lives and drunkenness. —Al-Rai Students are seen during the discussion. (Inset) Abdulaziz Bukhamseen is pictured during his lecture. VIVA Coded hosts lecture on basics of digital marketing In cooperation with ‘Coding Campus’

KUWAIT: VIVA, Kuwait’s fastest-growing and Bukhamseen started his talk by introducing whether online marketing was the most cost advice the students were left with was to focus Kuwait. Supporting such initiatives is part of most developed telecom operator, announced some of the fundamental terms and concepts effective method for offline businesses. on building a great product, and then worry VIVA’s relentless efforts to empower youth in that The VIVA Coded Academy, the first acade- of online marketing, and the differences Bukhamseen had a small group discussion about marketing it later.” Kuwait with the tools they require to build their my dedicated to teaching software program- between paid and organic marketing. with our students to discuss some of the ways “The discussions and hosts at The VIVA dreams. ming the entire GCC, hosted Abdulaziz Bukhamseen went on to share some strategies they as coders can improve their marketing Coded Academy are aimed to create a strong More information on the course and on ‘The Bukhamseen who talked about the basics of of effective social media campaigns, and how efforts. technology community, and showcase the ven- VIVA Coded Academy’ can be found on digital marketing. Bukhamseen shared some of to best utilize advertising with social media Abdulrazzaq Bader Al-Essa, Director of tures created by young Kuwaiti entrepreneurs www.joincoded.com and @JoinCoded on the knowledge he has garnered from his expe- “influencers”. Corporate Communications at VIVA, said: “For as it is part of VIVA’s mission to continuously Instagram. Any information can be found by rience building one of Kuwaiti’s top blogs, The Question and Answer portion of the The VIVA Academy’s students, digital marketing support such initiatives,” added Essa. visiting any of VIVA’s 69 branches, authorized Kuwaitiful.com, and from his position at head of talk lead to a dynamic discussion with the audi- is a subject of particular interest, as many of VIVA’s sponsorship of this program stems distributors, the company’s website at digital marketing at several companies, includ- ence. Attendees asked about the negatives and them hope to start their own startups after from its belief in investing in the intellectual www.viva.com.kw or contact its 24 hour call ing his current position at the Al-Babtain Group. positives of social media marketing, and graduating from the Academy. The main capabilities of young men and women in center at 102. Traffic violation fines to increase by 50% once approved Traffic sector prepares comprehensive plan for new school year

KUWAIT: A study that includes increasing fines School year licenses, can you tell us about them? on some grave violations by at least 50 percent l Schools are about to start, and there are Muhanna: There are several proposals in was finished, and its implementation will be fears traffic jams will continue, especially dur- regards to driver’s licenses and its categorization. decided by Deputy Premier, Interior Minister ing peak hours. Will jams and congestions con- For example, the general driver’s license allows its Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khalid, Interior tinue and when will we see a notable relief in holder to drive any vehicle he wants, but we are Ministry’s Assistant Undersecretary for Traffic our roads? thinking about rationalizing this, so the bus driver Affairs Major General Abdallah Al-Muhanna Muhanna: There are several factors to create can drive a bus only, and the taxi driver can drive said in an interview. Major General Muhanna an improvement. Bear in mind that road capacity a taxi only and they will not be allowed to drive a added that there are licenses that are being is limited, comparing it to the number of cars small car. forged and stressed those will be discovered which is around 1.9 million vehicles. Among the l Are there plans to amend the ministerial sooner or later, when they are renewed. things that may create an improvement is com- decision? Further, he said there are proposals in regards pletion of projects related to main roads, such as Muhanna: Any law can be amended, if we dis- EQUATE officials in a group photo with SAP officials and other attendees. to amending the decision on conditions of Jahra and Jamal Abdelnasser projects. cover it is warranted. We are preparing a study on obtaining a driver’s license and will be l What are the new procedures to deal with that issue, so some military people can be added announced as soon as they are written and to those exempted which will be submitted to approved. Meanwhile, he said the traffic sector Deputy Premier, Interior Minister Sheikh prepared a comprehensive plan in preparation Mohammad Al-Khalid. There are also matters for the start of the new school year in the gov- related to the children of Kuwaiti women... and so ernorates and main roads. The interview, pub- on. As long as the matter is under study, it cannot lished by Al-Anbaa daily yesterday, goes as fol- be discussed until it is officially approved by the lows: minister. l A few months ago, a ministerial decree was l Is there any study to toughen the traffic vio- issued to organize the issuance of driver’s lations fines especially that the law stating license, so what is the extent of the applica- such violations is an old one, and fines are no tion of this law and can you exempt anyone? longer suitable with increased salaries? Muhanna: In your question, you said minis- Muhanna: Yes, there is a study to toughen the terial decree, so it is only the minister who has fines particularly on matters as crossing a red the right to exempt anyone as he sees fit. I light, over speeding, reckless driving, among oth- assure you that the decision was made after a ers. We are proposing that the increase should EQUATE officials Muayad Faraj (left) and Barrak Al-Mattar thorough study, but despite this, we found not be less than 50 percent. some things that are related to the decision l What about uninsured cars? EQUATE earns int’l and are being amended, but I guarantee, we do Muhanna: We are in the hunt for those cars not overstep the law under any circumstances, due to the extreme danger they constitute to and the law is there to be implemented, not their owners first and to motorists, because they award in IT from SAP neglected. are not insured and insurance companies will not l Allow me to tell you what is being said out bear the cost of any accident. KUWAIT: EQUATE Petrochemical Company, cutting-edge IT systems has and will always there, as many expats are saying some per- Kuwait’s first international joint venture in be a priority for EQUATE to ensure the con- sons offered to get them driver’s licenses in Major General Abdallah Al-Muhanna Deadly violations this industry, received an international tinuous development of our human exchange of money, and there are those who l Were you able to make any progress in limit- Information Technology (IT) award from resources through added-value learning benefited from such practices and received a minor accidents? ing the deadly recklessness violations? SAP in the ‘IT Business Transformation solutions as part of our integrated training license even though they do not meet the Muhanna: We are discussing with insurance Muhanna: We made good progress, and we Category.’ EQUATE received the award for strategy.” criteria. companies and the investigations department to are able to get the reckless drivers out of the resi- developing innovative SAP-based learning Since 1998, EQUATE and SAP com- Muhanna: Much of what you said is true, prepare a study that enables insurance companies dential areas and we monitor them, and they are solutions through utilizing state-of-the-art menced their “Partners in Success” business and there are workers at the traffic department to deal directly with minor accidents, and this will brought to the traffic court. technology to enable better performance, journey through collaboration in a number and services centers who do that and issue dri- reduce much of the traffic jams that result from l What about cameras? Did it achieve its user friendliness and absolute reliability. of IT solutions in different fields. During a ver’s licenses, even if they are not qualified. Will minor accidents. The two sides photograph the goals? EQUATE President and CEO Mohammad ceremony in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi such violations continue? Or are we to remain accident with their mobile phones and go to the Muhanna: Sure, cameras played a major role Husain said, “Innovation is an integral part Arabia, the award was received by EQUATE idle towards them? Of course not. We check insurance company and determine who is at fault. in reducing grave accidents, and we are monitor- of EQUATE’s sustainability-based strategy IT Infrastructure Group Leader Barrak Al- into these matters and there are instructions in ing roads through synchronization cameras and for overall progress in all relevant levels. Mattar and IT SAP Solutions Group Leader this regard by officials, and when a violation is Driver’s licenses we use 120 cameras to check violators who use Being a world-class organization, utilizing Muayad Faraj. discovered, everyone will be held accountable. l You mentioned things related to the driver’s the emergency lanes. —Al-Anbaa WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 Refugee mothers How Trump plans to turn gawkers into supporters struggle to protect, care for newborns Page 9 Page 8

GERMANY: This US Air Force photo obtained August 25, 2015 shows US Air Force Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone as he meets Lt Gen Timothy M Ray, 3rd Air Force commander and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, upon his arrival to Ramstein Air Base. — AP France opens terrorism probe in train attack Gunman watched jihadi video

PARIS: French authorities formally opened a terrorism Spain and flagged for surveillance in France, Molins investigation yesterday after a thwarted attack on a high- said. He may have tried to go to Syria. In questioning, El- speed train last week, saying the suspected gunman had Khazzani said he had no terrorism plans and had found watched a jihadi video onboard minutes before the vio- a bag of weapons the night before in a Brussels park lence. The decision to open an investigation was based and planned to use them to rob passengers, according on the actions by 26-year-old Moroccan suspect Ayoub to Molins. But his explanation grew less and less lucid, El-Khazzani on the train Friday night and information the prosecutor said and the suspect eventually stopped from other European authorities about his travels and speaking to investigators at all. apparent links to radical Islam, prosecutor Francois Molins said. Further examination Molins said El-Khazzani notably watched the online El-Khazzani boarded the train on Friday at a Brussels video on his phone minutes before he walked through station. One reason investigators suspect a planned the Amsterdam-to-Paris train carrying an assault rifle and attack was that El-Khazzani, who claimed to live in a other weapons. Authorities say that they found the sus- Brussels park, took a first class ticket and refused to take pect’s phone in a bag left in the train. The gunman was an earlier train though there were seats available. In tackled and tied up by a group of three American friends Brussels, investigators searched two buildings where and a British businessman. Another man who tried to the gunman may have stayed in the Molenbeek-Saint- stop him - a French-American named Mark Moogalian - Jean neighborhood, the Federal Prosecutor’s Office said remained hospitalized with a gunshot wound. in a statement yesterday. Now that the formal investigation is opened, investi- No one was detained or taken in for questioning, gating magistrates are expected to file numerous pre- though investigators seized “some objects” for further liminary charges against El-Khazzani, including multiple examination, it said. The prosecutor’s office refused to attempted murders in connection with terrorism, pos- provide further details. Two people were injured in session of weapons in connection with terrorism and Friday’s attack: US Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone and participation in a terrorist conspiracy. French-American citizen Mark Moogalian. Moogalian is hospitalized in northern France with a bullet wound. US Weapons and finances military authorities in Germany say Stone is doing well at According to French law, authorities must file prelim- an American military hospital where he is being treated. inary charges against the suspect by yesterday night or Landstuhl Regional Medical Center spokesman seek a special extension to his temporary custody. The Chuck Roberts said yesterday that Stone arrived at the next step will be determining where his weapons came facility in southern Germany the day before and from, how he financed them and whether he had any seemed in good spirits, smiling and shaking hands with accomplices, Molins said. El-Khazzani was found to have leaders of the US military hospital. He says Stone is an AKM assault rifle with 270 rounds of ammunition, a being treated for a laceration to his thumb, for which a 9mm handgun, a box-cutter and a bottle of gasoline, full recovery is expected with ongoing therapy, as well the prosecutor said. as a “non-critical” eye injury and more minor wounds. The suspect had travelled through several European It’s not yet clear when Stone will be transferred back to countries and had been repeatedly incarcerated in the US. — AP

PARIS: Paris chief prosecutor Francois Molins (right) delivers a speech yesterday during a press conference con- cerning Ayoub El-Khazzani.— AFP WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 INTERNATIONAL

MAFRAQ: In this Saturday, Aug 1, 2015 photo, Syrian refugee Huda Alsayil, 20, holds her son Mezwid, 7 days, while posing for a portrait inside her tent In this Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015 photo, Syrian refugee Wazeera Elaiwi, 29, In this Tuesday, Aug 11, 2015 photo, pregnant Syrian refugee Wadhah at an informal tented settlement near the Syrian border. — AP Photos holds her son Mohammed, 2 months. Hamada, 22, holds her son Ra’fat, 10 days. Refugee mothers struggle to protect, care for newborns 4 million Syrians have fled their country

MAFRAQ: Here among the tents of this informal The challenges they face are laid bare by Syrian down,” Farhan recounts. “During these two hours we Sharqiya, Syria, gave birth to her first daughter, Now that Mariam is 4 -1/2 months old, the chal- camp for Syrian refugees in Jordan, pregnant moth- refugee Wadhah Hamada, 22, who just gave birth to didn’t stop crying, it was so scary. Up to now, all my Khadija, on Aug 14. She also fears looming medical lenges seem even greater. “We are the ones who live ers have given birth to children they struggle to care her first son, Ra’fat: “Winter is so cold, summer is hot children are suffering from infection from the dust.” bills. “We left Syria two years ago with nothing and outside of the registered camps with miserable con- for amid sandstorms and crushing poverty. More and dry. My husband hardly works and some of the Mona Hussein, 33, from Hassakeh , Syria, gave birth today we have nothing, I wish someone could turn to ditions,” Alkhalid says. “My husband has no work. All than 4 million Syrians have fled their country and are decisions we had to make have been deciding what to her daughter Zahra, her third child, just before the us, help us, take us out of our misery,” Ali says. “I woke we want is people to help us and pay us some atten- now registered as refugees, according to the United is more important: To buy bread to feed ourselves or sandstorm as well. “We are left alone. No one comes up next day wondering how I will raise my daughter tion.” And Huda Alhumaidi, 30, also from Hama, sim- Nations. Most face desperate circumstances, even in medicine in case my child is in need? A day of treat- to check on us. We live by the roadside,” Hussein says. in this tent. What will I do if she gets sick?” ply doesn’t know what to do after the birth of her Jordan’s registered camps like Zaatari. But those who ment for my baby who suffered from diarrhea is like “The day the storm a few weeks back I thought we seventh child, Islam. “I’m speechless, I have no words live in makeshift camps, like this one near the a month of work for my husband.” Here are some sto- are all going to die. I held my child and didn’t stop Desperation left,” Alhumaidi says. “We are done complaining and Jordanian town of Mafraq, face even more dire choic- ries of their survival. crying.” Bushra Eidah, 16, also from Ghouta al-Sharqiya, begging for help. We are abandoned here. I just want es to be able to live close to their jobs on local farms knew life would get harder with the birth of her to go back to my country. Even if we have to start or to have greater freedom. A sudden sandstorm Mounting medical bills daughter Salam, but she still feels disappointed in from zero there as we lost our home, at least we will Many of these women were previously profiled Taleea Farhan, 33, from Daraa, Syria, said her fifth Khalida Moussa, 28, who came to Mafraq from this “unfair world.” “We used to be two and now we be able to live with dignity.” But not all is lost for and photographed for a story in March about their child, son Belal, born among the tents of Mafraq, was the countryside of Syria’s capital, Damascus, recently are three,” Eidah says. “When it was only me and my these mothers who live among the tents, like Huda lives as pregnant refugees. Now months later, in good health until the day a sandstorm swept gave birth to her son Abdulelah, her fourth child. “I husband, it didn’t matter if we went to sleep hungry, Alsayil, 20, from Hama. After delivering her first son, Muhammed Muheisen, the AP’s chief photographer through their camp. “Our tent fell on us. I picked up delivered several days after my due day and I was so but now we have a child and I don’t know how we Mezwid, despite fears of medical complications, for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan, my newly born child in my arms and ran with my afraid,” Moussa says. “We had to borrow money for are going to feed her.” Mahdiya Alkhalid, 36, from Alsayil says she now feels “complete” for the first time returned to see how their lives had changed since other children randomly till we all hid ourselves in a me to deliver and up to now my husband hasn’t paid Hama, Syria, also worried about the future when she in months. “Holding him feels like the best gift I could the birth of their children. neighbor’s tent for two hours till the storm calmed it back. He can’t afford it.” Feedah Ali, 18, of Ghouta al- was pregnant with her second daughter, Mariam. be granted,” she says. — AP Abadi: Defense of refinery town key to defeating IS

BAGHDAD: Winning the ongoing battle for con- important Shiite shrine whose bombing in 2006 trol of an oil refinery town north of Baghdad is a by suspected Sunni militants triggered wide- key step toward defeating the Islamic State spread sectarian violence that claimed tens of group in Iraq, the country’s prime minister said in thousands of lives. remarks aired on state television yesterday. The oil refinery in Beiji, 250 kilometers north “Victory at Beiji is a crucial step toward ending of Baghdad, has not operated since the IS seized Daesh’s presence in Iraq,” Haider Al-Abadi told the town as part of its blitz across much of north- military and militia commanders during a visit to ern and western Iraq in the summer of 2014. the area the day before, using an Arabic acronym There are no residents left in Beiji, which has suf- for the extremist group. The military retook the fered massive destruction over the past 14 town of Beiji from the IS group in November, but months. However, control of Beiji gives govern- government forces and allied Shiite militiamen ment forces a key foothold for any future cam- there have come under mounting pressure in paign to take back Mosul, Iraq’s second largest recent weeks. Militants now control up to half of city. Elsewhere in Iraq, an army helicopter pilot the town and oil refinery to the north, a top com- was killed Monday in Baghdad’s upscale Al- mander told The Associated Press. Mansour neighborhood by an explosive device Al-Abadi said the extremist group, which con- attached to his car, according to security and hos- trols large swaths of territory in western and pital officials. The officials and IS, which claimed northern Iraq, is throwing significant resources the attack, identified him as Col Ahmed Zarzour. into the battle for Beiji. “Daesh wants to punch a Yesterday, a major in the Interior Ministry’s intelli- hole there so our situation, not just in Beiji, but in gence agency was killed in a similar attack in the entire area, becomes untenable. The collapse northern Baghdad, according to the officials. It (of Iraqi forces) that the enemy wanted did not was not immediately clear who killed him. The happen,” he said. “Beiji has become a key front for officials spoke on condition of anonymity the defense of Samarra, Salahuddin (province) because they were not authorized to speak to the BEIRUT: Lebanese women have their picture taken in front a concrete wall installed by authorities near the main Lebanese gov- and even Baghdad.” Samarra is home to an media. — AP ernment building. — AP Photos Red Cross suspends activity Ministers storm out Lebanese in Aden after office attack cabinet amid worsening crisis ADEN: The International Committee of the Red spokesman, Adnan Hizam, said that personnel Cross said yesterday it had suspended its opera- “were unharmed and are in good health”. “We tions in Yemen’s war-ravaged second city of have suspended our activity in Aden due to the BEIRUT: Ministers of the Hezbollah group and its allies the Iran-backed Hezbollah group against the country’s parliament has extended its term twice without elec- Aden after gunmen stormed its office there. security situation but will soon return to work,” walked out of a Lebanese Cabinet meeting yesterday Western-backed, pro-Saudi camp. The Cabinet also tions. “Gunmen stormed our sub-delegation in Aden he said. An ICRC statement said that since meant to discuss the country’s worsening garbage cri- unanimously rejected the winning bidders to manage on Monday and held our staff at gunpoint,” March the organization has stepped up its activ- sis, reflecting the government’s lingering dysfunction Beirut’s trash announced by the environment minister Clashes at refugee camp spokeswoman Rima Kamal told AFP. “We have ities in Yemen, and has been providing vital despite mass protests. Hezbollah later issued a state- a day earlier, citing high costs. The Cabinet tasked a Meanwhile, intense clashes persisted yesterday in as a result temporarily suspended our opera- humanitarian support to around a million peo- ment saying it supported peaceful protests against ministerial committee with restarting the bidding the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon tions in Aden.” ple in Aden. The port city was the scene of “endemic corruption,” calling it a legitimate right. The process, suggesting there was no imminent solution between Islamists and members of the Palestinian The assailants stole “cars, cash and equip- months of intense fighting between troops loy- statement suggested the powerful group was throw- for the crisis that has sparked the protests. Fatah movement, killing three people and forcing ment,” Kamal added. She said the ICRC had al to exiled President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi ing its weight behind the protest movement now call- Anger about the heaps of trash accumulating in hundreds to flee, Palestinian security officials said. The evacuated 14 of its employees from Aden to and Shiite rebels who overran it in March. ing on the government to resign. Beirut’s streets boiled over this week with thousands fighting, which began Saturday in the Ein el-Hilweh other provinces. “They will continue to support Desperately needed aid has begun to arrive Prime Minister Tammam Salam had called for the protesting the government’s failure to deliver basic refugee camp near the southern port city of Sidon, fol- our Yemen operation from other locations.” since loyalists recaptured Aden in mid-July, but emergency meeting after a weekend of clashes services. The clashes turned violent over the weekend, lowed a failed assassination attempt targeting a Fatah Kamal said the ICRC team in Aden has been security remains fragile. Al-Qaeda militants were between security forces and demonstrators protest- prompting the government to erect a concrete wall party official. Fatah is the party of Palestinian President caught up in “at least ten such incidents in the accused on Saturday of blowing up a building ing against corruption and poor public services. The outside its main building to prevent protesters from Mahmoud Abbas. Three people were already killed in last couple of weeks”. “The ICRC calls on all par- used by the secret police. They also set up six ministers withdrew four hours into the meeting. reaching it. Struggling to contain street anger, authori- the clashes on Saturday. ties on the ground to respect the ICRC’s strictly checkpoints in one district and seized five build- Foreign Minister Gibran Bassil, whose Free Patriotic ties began removed the wall yesterday, 24 hours after The clashes involved rockets and heavy machine neutral and impartial work and not to obstruct it ings including an intelligence services facility, a Movement is aligned with Hezbollah, said he was it was installed. The wall was being taken down on gunfire, causing serious damages to homes and or prevent it from helping people in need.” presidential residence and a military hospital, pulling out because of a “theater” being performed orders from Salam, likely as a move to appease wounding at least 20, the security officials said, speak- Kamal said it was not immediately possible security officials said. Last week, Aden governor with regards to the trash issue. demonstrators who dubbed it a “wall of shame.” ing on condition of anonymity because they were not to identify the assailants. “We are naturally Nayef Al-Bakri survived a rocket attack that The trash crisis has emphasized the long-existing Lebanon’s multi-sectarian power-sharing government authorized to speak to journalists. They said a cease- investigating further and trying to piece togeth- killed four people and wounded 20 others. The fault lines in Lebanon which in recent years has pitted has been without a president for more than a year and fire was reached later yesterday. — AP er various information,” she said. Another ICRC assailants were not identified. — AFP Turkey’s PM appointed to form interim government

ANKARA: Turkish President Recep mentary majority it lost in June and Erdogan founded, lost its parliamen- Tayyip Erdogan yesterday appointed again rule alone. Opinion polls howev- tary majority in June for the first time Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu to er, suggest that the new election may since 2002. Davutoglu’s efforts to form form an interim government that will not reverse the AKP’s losses and anoth- a coalition alliance failed last week, lead the country into a new election, er hung parliament is a possibility. setting the stage for Erdogan to likely to take place on Nov 1. Erdogan Erdogan has said the election will take declare repeat elections he is reported formally called for a new election late place on Nov. 1 but the date must be to have favored all along. The new on Monday, following an inconclusive confirmed by the High Election Board. elections deepen uncertainty in vote in June, and the collapse of coali- Davutoglu is now likely to form an Turkey at a time when it is grappling tion-building efforts. administration made up of independ- with a sharp increase in violence Davutoglu has five days to form a ent figures and legislators from between security forces and Kurdish temporary Cabinet - which would Turkey’s pro-Kurdish political party rebels and is more deeply involved in include opposition party legislators - to who would be taking up ministerial the US-led campaign against Islamic oversee the polls. However, two main posts for the time in Turkish history. State group extremists. More than 100 opposition parties have already That puts Davutoglu in the awk- people - mostly soldiers and police - declared they would not participate in ward position of governing with mem- have been killed since July in renewed the interim administration. The opposi- bers of the pro-Kurdish party it had conflict between the outlawed tion accuses Erdogan of triggering new ruled out as a coalition partner Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, and PALMYRA: An undated image, which appears to be a screenshot from a video and which was published by the elections in the hope that the Justice because of its alleged links to the the security forces, which has wrecked Islamic State group in the Homs province (Welayat Homs) on August 25, 2015, allegedly shows smoke billowing and Development Party, or AKP, which autonomy-seeking Kurdish rebels. The a 2 1/2-year-old peace process with from the Baal Shamin temple in Syria’s ancient city of Palmyra. The temple was reportedly destroyed by the he founded, can win back the parlia- Islamic-rooted ruling party, which the Kurds. — AP extremist group and news of its demolition sparked international condemnation earlier this week. — AFP INTERNATIONAL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 How Trump plans to turn gawkers into supporters Candidacy being viewed with increasing seriousness

DUBUQUE: Thousands of people are expected to stream into an events center here on the banks of the Mississippi River to see Donald Trump. When they do, his presidential campaign will be waiting, looking to convert casual gawkers into hardcore sup- porters who will cast votes for the billionaire presi- dential candidate in the Iowa caucuses next year. The Republican frontrunner’s surging campaign is largely viewed as powered by his personal celebri- ty and his persistent presence on television. But GEORGIA: Former President Jimmy Carter leaves a reception in his hometown of there’s another political upside to being one of the Plains. — AP most famous men in America: You don’t have to go knocking door-to-door to find voters. They come to As cancer treatment begins, you. When those voters enter the Grand River Center, they will immediately be diverted to tables Carter scales back on work where Trump’s staff will recruit them to be county precinct captains, organizers, and volunteers. It’s a ATLANTA: Former President Jimmy Carter if needed. Doctors also removed a small huge competitive advantage in a presidential race is stepping back from most of his humani- tumor from his liver on Aug. 3. where other Republican candidates at times strug- tarian work and surrounding himself with He said Thursday that he felt little pain gle to attract crowds in the hundreds. It’s another family as doctors target the skin cancer or weakness and had slept well after receiv- reason, beyond strong poll numbers, why Trump’s that showed up in his liver and brain. Four ing his first intravenous dose of pem- candidacy is being viewed with increasing serious- generations of Carters are gathering in his brolizumab, which is sold as Keytruda after ness both inside and outside Iowa, which holds one of the earliest nominating contests in 2016. ALABAMA: In this Aug 21, 2015 file photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump tiny hometown of Plains, Georgia, to cele- being approved by the FDA for melanoma speaks during a campaign pep rally. — AP brate his wife Rosalynn’s 88th birthday. He patients last fall. Jason Carter, his grandson, “I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Chuck ring to Trump’s opponents. “It’s all new territory.” “It’s not the kind of vehicle Mr Trump would ride plans to teach Sunday School at his church, said the extended Carter family already had Laudner, Trump’s top organizer in Iowa, as he walked Recent winners of the Iowa caucuses have either through Iowa in, and these folks know that,” said as he often does. And on Oct 1, Carter will plans to gather in Plains for Christmas this the event space with Reuters days prior to the event. been campaigns with large resources and strong John Hulsizer, Trump’s coordinator for the northeast turn 91. year. In the meantime, Jason Carter said he “He’s drawing crowds that most candidates only get organizations, such as George W. Bush in 2000 and part of the state. “But the Trump bus is now acting as The former president was relentlessly expects his grandfather to spend time with in the weeks before the general election.” Laudner 2004, or conservatives who appeal to the evangeli- a surrogate for Mr Trump. It’s amazing to see 100 or upbeat Thursday, making jokes and flash- his wife and do a lot of fishing. talks like a man who, after years of fighting the polit- cals in the state, such as Santorum and Mike 150 people come out.” The bus has become another ing his wide smile during a detailed, 45- “For the longest time, I think a lot of ical wars in Iowa with a cap gun, has been handed a Huckabee, who won in 2008. Trump, like Bush, could surefire way to make contact with potential voters. minute news conference about his people have looked at him as someone shoulder-fired missile launcher. have the potential to outspend his rivals here while “People are just handing over information left and melanoma diagnosis and treatment. He who’s just going to go on forever,” Jason In the 2012 election, Laudner drove his pickup also appealing to the influential right-wing. His right in order to get signed up so they can go to cau- said he feels “ready for a new adventure” Carter said. “There’s this old gospel song we truck to every county in the state on behalf of best-funded challenger here, Jeb Bush, is unpopular cus for Mr Trump,” Hulsizer said. And Trump’s staff is and said his life’s work is not yet done. were just talking about that says ‘I’m going Republican candidate Rick Santorum, who was run- with those voters. committed to traveling the state on behalf of the “Within the bounds of my physical and to stay on the battlefield,’ and that’s always ning a shoestring operation. Santorum ended up Other businessmen-turned-politicians such as candidate, he said. “We want to make sure we hit mental capability I’ll continue to do it,” the way that he’s approached his life.” pulling off a shocking first-place finish in the caucus- Ross Perot were able to leverage their personas to every county in the state of Iowa.” Carter said. “But I’m going to have to give As much as he’s able, Carter said he’ll es. Skeptics say Trump will fade once voters turn develop cult followings but were largely disinterest- Trump’s campaign hopes to do what has been a the treatment regimen top priority.” keep lecturing at Emory University, raising serious about choosing a president come autumn ed in the dirty day-to-day work of modern cam- long-held goal of politicians in Iowa: bring new vot- money for the Carter Center’s $600 million and doubt he has the patience and fortitude to paigns. Trump, instead, appears poised to use his ers into the caucus process. Despite the relentless Dampen spirits foundation, and meeting with experts on build a grassroots machine not just here but across wealth to build a credible ground organization here, coverage the contest receives here, about only His spirits seemed to dampen only guinea worm and other diseases the center the country. Celebrity hasn’t translated into results in starting with the well-respected Laudner. “Chuck 120,000 Republicans participated in 2012, 20 per- when he expressed doubt about being is working to eradicate. past campaigns here. In the 2008 race, Rudy Giuliani Laudner is a deity among conservative activists,” said cent of the registered Republicans in the state. able to participate in a home-building mis- and Fred Thompson, both of whom enjoyed high an Iowa Republican consultant who asked not be Laudner and Hulsizer believe Trump could be the sion in Nepal this November with Habitat ‘Good quality of life’ name recognition, were riding high in summer polls. named because he supports a rival candidate. candidate to convince so-called Reagan Democrats - for Humanity. The trip would have been the “We understand that he has to focus on By the time the caucuses rolled around in January, “Chuck is somebody who values grassroots mobi- blue-collar union voters - to register as Republicans 33rd such mission for Carter and his wife, his treatment, and that’s what we want him both had fizzled. lization. This is a guy who eats and breathes organi- just to vote for him. Trump has made the loss of Rosalynn. Instead, he said, family members to do,” the center’s CEO Mary Ann Peters zational structure.” manufacturing jobs overseas central to his cam- may have to take his place. Carter received said. “The best thing we can do is continue Warping the rules paign. “Union guys have a friend in Trump,” Laudner targeted radiation therapy Thursday, aimed to do our job so that when we report to But Trump’s star power and personal fortune has All aboard the Trump bus said. at four small tumors in his brain. him, we’re not creating any problems.” warped the traditional rules that govern campaign- Trump has 10 paid staff members in the state Dubuque features a high concentration of those The day before, he received his first dose Carter’s team includes Dr Walter Curran, Jr, ing in the state, upending the retail politics that and likely will be adding more. One recent innova- voters. It’s also seen as the base of support in the of a recently approved drug to help his who runs Emory’s Winship Cancer Institute. Iowa is known for. When Trump landed his helicop- tion has been to send a large tour bus emblazoned state for Scott Walker, the governor of nearby immune system seek out and destroy can- Treatments for melanoma have improved ter earlier this month at the Iowa State Fair, he was with the Trump logo from town to town. It has Wisconsin, whose presidential poll numbers in Iowa cer cells that may develop anywhere else in tremendously recently, and Carter’s mobbed by a crowd in the thousands. Last week, he become its own curiosity, drawing crowds even have been tumbling. “This is not by accident,” said his body. He will have that treatment three prospects are good even at the age of 90, almost filled a sports stadium in Mobile, Alabama. though just a staffer or two, not Trump, are aboard. the Republican consultant. “Trump is smart to go in more times at three-week intervals, and Curran said. But he cautioned against the “His reach is just so far beyond what the rest of The bus even has its own Facebook page. there.” — Reuters there could be other radiation treatments, idea that Carter can be “cured.” —AP these guys can do combined,” Laudner said, refer- WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 INTERNATIONAL South Sudan president to sign peace deal

JUBA: South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has Key issues of disagreement include details 2013 when Kiir accused his former deputy finally agreed to sign a peace deal and power- of a power-sharing proposal between the gov- Machar of planning a coup, setting off a cycle of sharing accord to end a 20-month civil war, his ernment and rebels, which could see Machar retaliatory killings that has split the poverty- spokesman said yesterday. Presidential return as vice-president. Ateny also said the stricken, landlocked country along ethnic lines. spokesman Ateny Wek Ateny told AFP that the government was unhappy over calls to demili- Marked by widespread atrocities on both sides, presidents of Kenya, Uganda and Sudan plus tarize the capital Juba, hand over greater pow- the war has been characterized by ethnic mas- Ethiopia’s prime minister “will converge on ers to the rebels in the oil-rich Upper Nile sacres and rape. At least seven ceasefires have Juba tomorrow morning for a one day summit, region, and see foreigners in charge of a already been agreed and then shattered within and the President of the Republic of South Monitoring and Evaluation Commission — the days-if not hours-in the world’s newest country, Sudan will sign the peace agreement.” body that will police the implementation of the which broke away from Sudan in 2011. The The spokesman said, however, that the gov- peace deal. Sources in IGAD also confirmed peace proposal has been put forward by the ernment was still unhappy with the accord, plans for the deal to be signed in Juba on regional eight-nation bloc IGAD, the drawn up by the regional bloc IGAD. “The gov- Wednesday, with Kenyan President Uhuru Intergovernmental Authority on Development, ernment has some reservations... even if the Kenyatta, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, as well as the United Nations, African Union, President will sign,” Ateny said. South Sudan’s Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir, Ethiopian China and the “troika” of Britain, Norway and the rebel leader Riek Machar, a former vice presi- Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn and United States. The 72-page accord commits dent, signed the deal last Monday, in line with a chief mediator Seyoum Mesfin due to attend. both sides to implementing a “permanent deadline to do so. Both sides in the conflict An IGAD official said rebel leader Machar ceasefire” within 72 hours after signing. Military have been facing the threat on international would not be there because security provisions forces also have 30 days to gather for “separa- sanctions if they refuse to sign. But Kiir only ini- were not yet in place. tion, assembly and cantonment”-or confine- tialed part of the text, and his government ment to barracks, with their weapons secured in ADDIS ABABA: A file picture taken on January 29, 2015 shows South Sudan’s slammed the accord as a “sellout”-saying it ‘Truth, Reconciliation and Healing’ storage-with a security review ahead of an even- President Salva Kiir arriving to attend the Intergovernmental Authority on needed more time for consultations. South Sudan’s civil war erupted in December tual reunification of forces. — AFP Development (IGAD) 29th Extraordinary Summit. — AFP

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Caste protest hits Modi’s home state

AHMEDABAD: At least half a million protesters paralyzed the main city of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state yesterday to demand preferential treatment for their Patidar caste-one of the state’s most affluent. The Patidars, or Patels, who make up around 12 percent of the population of western Gujarat state, say they are strug- gling to compete with less privileged castes for jobs and university places. India sets aside a proportion of government jobs and university places for Dalits, known as “untouchables”, and for so-called “other backward castes” under measures intended to bring victims of the worst discrimination into the mainstream. But the system of “reserved” categories has caused resentment among other castes including the Patidars, traditionally farmers and traders, who are now demanding the same privileges for themselves. “People in the Patel community are not getting jobs even if they have degrees,” said protest leader Hardik Patel. “In education too, a student under reserved category with less grades gets admission, but a Patel does not get admis- sion despite having secured higher grades.” State authori- ties have already ruled out granting the Patidars’ request, but their campaign has gathered pace in recent weeks. HUNGARY: A migrant father rests with his child between rails near the border village Roszke, at the Hungarian-Serbian border. — AP Police commissioner Shivanand Jha said nearly 20,000 security personnel had been deployed in Ahmedabad for yesterday’s rally and roads within a two-kilometre radius of Germany eases asylum claims for the venue were closed to traffic. Protester Kantibhai Patel was among those who had travelled to Ahmedabad for the protest yesterday wearing a white cap printed with the words “I am Patidar”. “Reservation is our right. If we do not Syrians, thousands pour into EU get our right we will obtain it by force if necessary,” he said.

Action hailed as ‘European solidarity’ Pakistan halts military tribunal death sentence BERLIN: Germany confirmed yesterday it has arrives in is required to process the claimant’s woman beaten, her money and papers taken,” Greece and Italy to the hundreds risking their lives stopped returning Syrian asylum-seekers to their application. In practice, this means that countries said a 29-year-old IT engineer from Mosul in Iraq to climb onto trucks to travel from France to PESHAWAR: A court in Pakistan yesterday suspended a death first port of entry in the EU, an action hailed as on the EU’s borders like Greece or Italy are over- who said he had left his home to escape the Britain. “Let’s not pretend that what the EU and its sentence passed by one of the country’s controversial new “European solidarity” as thousands more migrants whelmed with applications as thousands arrive by Islamic State group. He asked not to be named. member states are doing is working,” said the UN’s military tribunals, officials said. Lawmakers voted in January to pour into the bloc seeking refuge. Record num- sea on their shores. special reporter on the human rights of migrants, set up military courts to hear terrorism cases, prompting criti- bers of migrants are streaming into EU member Hungary, another EU country with external Europe’s approach not working Francois Crepeau. He called for “opening up the cism from lawyers and rights activists concerned about the Hungary from Serbia, posing a new headache for borders, is rushing to build a vast razor-wire barri- The UN’s refugee agency said yesterday it regular labor markets through smart visas” to be hearings, which are held in secret. The Supreme Court backed regional leaders at a summit this week set to be er to keep out migrants, fearing that it would be expected the number of refugees moving issued to migrants. His comments came as Britain the move earlier this month, rejecting claims it was unconsti- dominated by Europe’s worst migrant crisis since overwhelmed by asylum requests. Almost 2,100 through Macedonia to double from around 1,500 announced tough new measures against illegal tutional, but said defendants had the right to challenge sen- World War II. people, the highest ever daily total, crossed into per day to 3,000 per day, many of them women migrant workers, with those caught working with- tences in civilian courts. The high court in the northwestern As criticism mount over the bloc’s failure to Hungary near the town of Rozko, one of the few and children. It warned that the situation was also out permits in England and Wales facing up to six city of Peshawar, which has borne the brunt of the Islamist find a response to tackle the crisis, Germany said it sections of the border not yet sealed off by the worsening on the shores of Greece and Italy, months in prison. violence that has wracked Pakistan over the last decade, yes- has waived a key EU procedure regarding asylum barrier. They were among 7,000 refugees whose where the number of Mediterranean sea cross- terday stayed a hanging imposed by a military tribunal. claims for Syrians, becoming the first country in hazardous journey to the European Union was ings was now approaching 300,000. Since the ‘Humanitarian disaster’ “The Peshawar High Court has ordered the military court the bloc to effectively simplify the process for temporarily blocked last week when Macedonia beginning of the year, more than 2,370 have The migration crisis is set to dominate the sum- to halt the execution of my client Haider Ali, who was award- those fleeing the war-torn country. “For the com- declared a state of emergency and shut its bor- drowned in the Mediterranean, already exceeding mit in Vienna of leaders from the western Balkans ed the death sentence by a military court on August 13,” Ajmal mission, this constitutes a recognition of the fact ders for three days to halt the huge influx of peo- the death toll for the whole of 2014, according to region on Thursday that will also be attended by Khan, lawyer of the death row convict said. Khan said the mili- that we cannot leave the member states at the ple mostly fleeing war in Syria. Authorities the International Organization for Migration. The German Chancellor Angela Merkel, whose country tary personnel came to visit Ali’s parents to inform them of external borders alone in dealing with a large reopened the crossing after chaotic scenes involv- UN called on Europe to “establish a human-rights expects to take in 800,000 migrants this year, a the sentence but did not say what the conviction was for. On number of asylum seekers seeking refuge in ing police lobbing stun grenades at migrants try- based, coherent and comprehensive migration record number. The passage via the western the same date, the military announced the death penalty for Europe,” said Natasha Bertaud, spokeswoman for ing to break through the border. “We were policy”, as the bloc struggles to agree a response Balkans has now become one of the main ways six militants linked to an assault on a school in the northwest- the EU Commission. Under the so-called Dublin stopped in Macedonia for two days, the riots were to the unprecedented numbers of refugees arriv- into the EU for the several hundreds of thousands ern city of Peshawar that killed 151 people in the country’s rules, the first EU country that an asylum-seeker terrible, police used guns and teargas, I saw an old ing-from the thousands landing on the shores of of migrants entering the bloc this year. — AFP deadliest terror attack, but Ali’s name was not included on that statement. He said Ali was handed over to the military in 2009 by a local council of elders, known as a jirga, and his fam- Child bomber kills six ily has not heard from him since. “The family of my client was never allowed to meet him since the military took him into custody in 2009 — they won’t even say anything about where in northeast Nigeria he is to his parents,” he said. Khan said the family only heard about the death sentence through the media. “My client was KANO: A child bomber killed six people yesterday outside a bus station in the a grade 10 student at the time of his arrest and was around 15 heartland of the Boko Haram Islamist insurgency in northeastern Nigeria. years old,” he said. Witnesses reported seeing a “young girl” approaching the station in the Yobe state capital Damaturu around 7:00 am (0600 GMT) and refusing to be searched by security guards at the gate before blowing herself up. “A private taxi... drove out of the park. As soon as the car came close, she deto- 14 arrested in anti-jihadi nated the explosives. Six people in the car were killed. She was also killed,” raids in Morocco, Spain bystander Sani Dankamasho told AFP. Reports said the bomber was aged around 12. The attack came just hours after United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon wrapped RABAT: At least 14 suspected members of a cell that up two-day a visit to Africa’s largest economy during which he hailed its “greater recruited jihadi fighters for the Islamic State group in Iraq stability and peace” under its new leader as he commemorated a deadly 2011 and Syria were arrested yesterday in a joint operation in attack on the global body by Boko Haram militants. Police and witnesses report- Morocco and Spain, authorities said. Morocco’s Interior ed a second attack 10 minutes after the bus park bombing, in which a suicide Ministry said that 13 people were arrested in raids in sever- bomber managed only to kill himself and slightly wound a bystander on the out- al cities across the country, including Nador and Hoceima skirts of Damaturu. “There were two suicide blasts in Damaturu today. The first on the Mediterranean coast close to the Spanish enclave of HERAT: Afghan men carry the body of a victim after a series of explosions at a gas storage facility. — AP one happened outside the motor park and the second one occurred in Melilla, as well as Fez and Casablanca. One of those Pompomari on the outskirts of Damaturu. But only the bomber has died in the detained had previously been arrested under the country’s second blast,” said Toyin Gbadegesin, a spokesman for Yobe state police. Blasts at Afghan gas storage anti-terror law. A Spanish Interior Ministry statement said at least one Deadly ambushes arrest took place in the central Spanish town of San Martin “In the first blast outside the motor park six people were killed and 42 others facility kill mostly children de la Vega, just southeast of Madrid. The Moroccan Interior injured by a female suicide bomber. The injured are receiving treatment in hospi- Ministry said the network was aimed at recruiting fighters tal.” No group immediately claimed responsibility for the bus park bombing but it HERAT: At least 11 people, most of them children, were killed refuge in Herat after fleeing the neighboring restive province for the Islamic State to fight in Syria and Iraq and also to bore the hallmarks of Boko Haram, which has in recent weeks used young in a series of explosions at an Afghan gas storage facility, of Badghis. “After the first explosion everyone started to flee carry out operations in Morocco. Moroccan and Spanish women to carry out bloody suicide attacks in the restive northeast. which triggered a massive inferno in a nearby settlement for the area and got caught up in the flames,” he added, reluctant authorities have previously carried out joint operations “The dead have been evacuated to a mortuary while the injured victims are displaced people, officials said yesterday. It was not immedi- to give his name. Mourners gathered at the settlement for focused on the two Spanish enclaves in North Africa, currently being attended to by health and emergency workers,” Yobe local gov- ately clear whether the blasts late Monday on the edge of the funeral prayers yesterday morning, with turbaned pall bear- Melilla and Ceuta, and the surrounding Moroccan cities. A ernment spokesman Abdulahhi Bego said in a statement. Boko Haram has relatively peaceful western city of Herat were the result of an ers seen carrying bodies for burial on makeshift stretchers. heavily armed Moroccan, originally form the northern city stepped up attacks in Yobe and two other states in its northeastern bastion since accident or caused by a militant attack. “Around midnight Domestic gas cylinder explosions are an almost daily occur- of Tetouan, was subdued on a high- speed passenger train President Muhammadu Buhari came to power on May 29 amid a wave of opti- (Monday) a gas tanker exploded which triggered blasts in a rence around the country, where safety standards are poor on Friday as it passed through Belgium, but there were no mism that he could tackle the worsening security situation. The Islamists have gas storage plant, killing 11 people and injuring 10 others,” and fatal accidents not uncommon. indications the raids were connected to that case. also carried out deadly ambushes across Nigeria’s borders and in recent weeks Herat police spokesman Abdul Rauf Ahmadi said. The explo- Morocco frequently announces the dismantling of suicide bombers, many of them women, have staged several attacks in Nigeria, sions triggered a plume of flames into the night sky, which Growing insecurity Islamic State recruiting cells, often based in the northern Cameroon and Chad. rapidly spread to a nearby settlement of mud houses for Herat province, a key business hub located in western city of Fez and linked to other northern cities. Morocco is internally displaced people where most of the deaths Afghanistan near the border with Iran, is a relatively peaceful one of the main suppliers of fighters to the Islamic State Jihadist bloodshed occurred. province in a country convulsed by an ascendant 14-year and in July, Interior Minister Mohammed Hassad said 1,350 The fresh wave of violence has claimed more than 1,000 lives over the last Ihasanullah Hayat, spokesman for the governor of Herat, Taliban insurgency. But in May last year four insurgent gun- Moroccans had joined the group, of which 286 had been three months, dealing a setback to a four-country offensive launched in February confirmed the toll and said the majority of those killed were men launched a pre-dawn attack on India’s consulate in killed. He added that 30 networks have been dismantled in that had chalked up a number of victories against the jihadists. An 8,700-strong children. A resident of the hillside settlement, who lost a 9- Herat before being repelled by security forces, in an assault the past two years, 12 of those just in the past six months. Multi-National Joint Task Force, drawing in Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Cameroon and year-old daughter in the fire, said many of the victims were highlighting the precarious security situation in the country. Spanish police have arrested some 50 suspected jihadi mil- Benin, is expected to go into action soon. — AFP trying to flee the towering flames. “The explosions were pow- And at least four Afghans were killed in September 2013 in a itants and recruiters so far this year. erful and sparked a huge fire,” said the man, who had sought Taliban suicide attack on the US consulate in the city. — AFP WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 INTERNATIONAL Bangkok bombing proves bad reputation of police Legacy of corruption, brutality and political influence

BANGKOK: Investigating a crime with lit- participate in re-enactments of their tion that is exacerbated by low pay. The rorism is a matter relating to Uighurs,” tle forensic evidence, no clear motive and alleged crimes. This year, police were military-led government has promised Jomdet said in an email interview, “I no claim of responsibility - like the accused of torturing two migrant work- to clean up the police force, but in the believe the government will not dis- Bangkok bombing that killed 20 people - ers from Myanmar into making false bombing case it may be steering inves- close it.” Jomdet said the haste with would challenge anyone. Yet the Royal confessions to the murders of two tigators away from one potentially dam- which the crime scene was cleaned up Thai Police department is handicapped British tourists on a resort island in the aging theory, said Jomdet Trimek, a pro- suggests a rush to restore public confi- even in the best of circumstances by a Gulf of Thailand. As in the bombing fessor of criminology at Bangkok’s dence, possibly at the expense of col- legacy of corruption, brutality and politi- case, there is suspicion that the authori- Rangsit University and a former police lecting more evidence. The area was cal influence. ties simply are looking for a quick fix to officer. hosed down less than 24 hours after the The absence of a suspect identified by ease tourists’ worries. Early leaks from the police suggest- blast, and the bomb crater was patched name - or even nationality - has fueled A case known as the “Blue Diamond ed that militant Muslims from China’s over in less than 48. PAJU: In this photo provided by the South Korean Unification Ministry, criticism of the investigation into the Aug. Affair,” involving the 1989 theft of jewel- Uighur minority were suspects, seek- While police have yet to find any South Korean presidential security adviser Kim Kwan-jin, (right) shakes 17 attack at a popular central Bangkok ry by a Thai overseas worker from the ing to avenge Thailand’s forced repatri- suspects linked to the attack, they have hands with Hwang Pyong So, North Korea’s top political officer for the shrine. Police are accused of failing to palace of a Saudi prince, cast a harsh ation in July of more than a hundred arrested two people for allegedly Korean People’s Army, after their meeting at the border village of secure forensic evidence and issuing spotlight on Thai police and has roiled Uighurs who had fled their homeland. spreading false information online. Panmunjom. —AP wrong or misleading information to the diplomatic relations with Riyadh ever Thai authorities later discounted possi- Nattapong Thongpakde, a professor at public. Some question their competence, Thailand’s National Institute of Propaganda speakers stop or speculate that the military govern- Development Administration who ment that seized power last year may not wrote a newspaper column last week want the real culprits to be found. comparing the blast to the 2013 Boston as rival Koreas reach deal Faith in the police has never run deep Marathon bombing, said authorities in Thailand, where street cops earn scan- seem to be seeking to curtail public dis- SEOUL: After more than 40 hours of talks, be held soon in either Seoul or Pyongyang dalously low pay and officials in the cussion of the bombing for the same North and South Korea pulled back from the could be a beginning, but the Koreas have a upper ranks continually joust for power purpose of promoting an impression of brink yesterday with an accord that allows history of failing to follow through on their and influence. normalcy. both sides to save face and, for the moment, promises and allowing simmering animosity A 2013 survey by the anti-corruption “The focus in Boston’s case was pub- avert the bloodshed they’ve been threaten- to interrupt diplomacy. group Transparency International found lic security,” he told The Associated Press ing each other with for weeks. In a carefully Appearing on North Korea’s official that 71% of respondents judged the in an email interview. “Therefore all crafted, though vague, statement, North Korean Central TV yesterday afternoon, police as corrupt or extremely corrupt, resources were allocated to find the sus- Korea expressed “regret” that two South Hwang Pyong So, who was one of the edging out political parties with 68% as pect and the motive, to make sure that Korean soldiers were maimed in recent land North’s negotiators, indicated that, despite the most corrupt institution. it would not happen again, or at least to mine blasts Seoul blamed on the North. the expression of regret, Pyongyang had no An Executive Opinion Survey pub- know what was going on. The authori- While not an acknowledgement of responsi- intention of taking responsibility for the land lished in the latest Global ties followed the evidence without giv- bility, let alone the “definite apology” South mine explosions. Hwang, the top political Competitiveness Report of the World ing unfounded speculation.” Korea’s president had demanded, it allows officer in the Korean People’s Army, said the Economic Forum likewise ranked Some of these criticisms are unfair, Seoul to claim some measure of victory in South learned a “serious lesson” that it should Thailand 113th out of 144 economies in a said a veteran Thai police officer who holding the North to account. not provoke the North by “creating a ground- ranking of the perceived reliability of BANGKOK: Police spokesman Lt Gen Prawut Thawornsiri asked not to be named because he was South Korea, for its part, halted anti- less incident” that raised tension and police services - the extent to which they speaks during an interview in his office. —AP not authorized to speak to the media. A Pyongyang propaganda broadcasts over increased the possibility of a military clash. can be relied upon to enforce law and commissioned officer for 12 years, he loudspeakers on the border, which will let Hwang, however, ended his short TV appear- order. since. Much of the loot went unrecov- ble international terrorism links, said the Office of Police Forensic the authoritarian North trumpet to its people ance on a positive note, expressing hope “In Thailand’s most sensational ered, and a police general was ultimate- though the arrest warrant for the still- Science and the Explosive Ordnance a propaganda win over its bitter rival, and that the accord would provide an opportuni- crimes, the prime suspects are often the ly convicted of kidnapping and killing unidentified main suspect describes Disposal teams were quickly on the silence the broadcasts that outside analysts ty for improved ties. police,” was the pithy judgment of The relatives of a witness in the case. him as a “foreign man” and the police scene and collected much evidence, say could demoralize front-line troops and Economist magazine in 2008. The police force’s reputation was fur- chief said Monday that no theory has which has been followed up by the inspire them to defect. Signal of seriousness Answering questions about the bomb- ther damaged by in 2003 when the gov- been ruled out. country’s best detectives. The agreement represents a good first step Pyongyang’s decision to send Hwang to ing probe, police spokesman Prawut ernment declared a “War on Drugs” to He also noted that Thai police have in easing animosity that has built since South the talks was considered a signal of its seri- Thawornsiri said Monday: “To investi- deal with a massive influx of metham- Blame on junta the advantage of having in Bangkok Korea blamed North Korea for the mine ousness since he is considered by outside gate a bombing anywhere in the world phetamine. Homicide rates more than The shrine where the bomb explod- one of the four International Law explosion at the border earlier this month and analysts to be North Korea’s second most is difficult. In some cases in the world doubled at the peak of the campaign, ed is a magnet for Chinese tourists and Enforcement Academies established began the propaganda broadcasts in retalia- important official after supreme leader Kim they spent five years. In some cases they and while authorities blamed infighting at least six of the dead were from main- worldwide in cooperation with the US tion. But, as always on the Korean Peninsula, Jong Un. The negotiations that began never found a suspect, even though 20 among traffickers, some high-profile land China and Hong Kong. If the attack State Department to train law enforce- it’s unclear how long the good mood will con- Saturday at the border village of years passed. But we will keep trying.” incidents where innocent people were was payback for Thailand’s handling of ment personnel, and whose curriculum tinue. Panmunjom, where the Koreas agreed to the killed in view of witnesses made clear Uighur migrants, it would cast blame on this year started off with a “Post Blast Despite South Korean President Park 1953 cease-fire that stopped fighting in the Avenue of criticism that police were operating under shoot- the junta for providing a pretext for the Investigations Course.” The officer Geun-hye’s expression of hope that the Korean War, also resulted in Pyongyang Making an arrest may create another to-kill rules. bombing and would scare away added that while the bombing reveal North’s “regret” will help improve the Koreas’ agreeing to lift a “quasi-state of war” it avenue of criticism. Thai police have fre- Yet much of Thais’ dim view of police Chinese visitors, now a major compo- police problems in gathering intelli- relationship, the accord does little to address declared last week, according to South quently been accused of using coercion stems from more mundane experi- nent of the country’s lucrative tourism gence, law-enforcement agencies in the many fundamental, long-standing differ- Korea’s presidential office and North Korea’s and torture to extract confessions from ences. Police often extract bribes from industry. US and around the world have the same ences. The announcement of further talks to state media. —AP suspects, who are commonly made to motorists and others, a form of corrup- “If the real motive of this act of ter- challenges. —AP

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Cameramen float in the water filming Brazilís Gabriel Medina sticking out his tongue before competing in the World Surf league tour, part of the 2015 Billabong Pro Tahiti, along the Teahupoío coast west of the French Polynesia island of Tahiti on Monday. — AFP

Stocks, oil, dollar rise after China... Fish boycott campaign a roaring success Continued from Page 1 In a sign of its concern about the boycott, the Cabinet Continued from Page 1 jump in just over two years after seven days of back-to- asked the commerce minister to coordinate with the agri- back falls. Crude oil and metals markets also responded to But the reaction of Kuwaiti consumers to rising fish culture and fisheries authority to control fish prices and “It’s relatively quiet now we’re an hour and a half into Beijing’s move as China one of the world’s biggest com- prices suggests subsidy cuts might trigger a public back- problems related to fishing, state news agency KUNA the day, kind of a typical trading day.” The CBOE Market modities consumers. lash, making it difficult to push them through parliament. reported. — Reuters Volatility Index, at 29, was still elevated yesterday, indicat- US crude futures traded up 2.9 percent at $39.33 per ing lingering uncertainty but it was far below the previous barrel, while Brent rose 2.3 percent to $43.62. But global day’s high of 53.3, which was the highest level since Jan oversupply and worries over the severity of the slowdown 2009. in China kept oil prices near the 6-1/2-year lows they fell to Gulf bonds no longer safe havens The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index closed up 4.4 on Monday, when the market slumped 6 percent. Copper, percent in its biggest one day gain in almost four years, often considered a proxy for global economic activity, rose Continued from Page 1 highs as banks hedge against a currency devaluation, recouping much of the 5-percent-plus lost the previous 2.1 percent. In China, where market volatility has been at economists think the risk is tiny. Forwards only imply day when around Ä450 billion ($520 billion) was wiped off its most extreme, the central bank’s policy move - coming “GCC bonds are not a safe haven any more ... They roughly a 1 percent riyal drop in the next 12 months. the FTSEurofirst 300’s value. MSCI’s benchmark emerging after a shock devaluation of the yuan two weeks ago - are relatively in the middle of the emerging market GCC bonds will remain protected to some degree by stocks index was up 2.5 percent - on track for its biggest drew a guarded reaction. — Reuters credit universe.” their big local investor bases; historically, GCC institu- The spread of a Feb 2021 dollar bond from Qtel tions with few investment options in the region have International Finance, part of Qatar’s state-run telecom- been eager to buy bonds when foreigners sell. The Speaker weighs in on Durra gas field row munications firm, over a Jan 2021 bond from South Gulf’s Islamic bonds have held up relatively well in the Korea’s Export-Import Bank has widened to 49 basis past two weeks because the appetite of local Islamic Continued from Page 1 the maritime border is demarcated, the report said. points from 8 bps in the past two weeks. In a dramatic investors for them exceeds supply. Other estimations claimed the field’s gas reserve was sign of changing perceptions, five-year Saudi credit Nevertheless, bond prices within the GCC may “The two officials also tackled the latest regional and one trillion cubic feet along with some 310 million bar- default swaps jumped as high as 120 bps this week, increasingly diverge as wary investors divide the region international developments,” the official news agency rels of oil. doubling from end-July. The implied probability of a into three classes. At the top are Qatar, Abu Dhabi and said. Kuwait has regularly attempted to reach a settlement sovereign debt default stayed low at under 10 percent. Kuwait, with giant fiscal reserves relative to small popu- According to a US report published by Wikileaks, the of the offshore border issue but it has yet to be But Saudi CDS moved from the area of countries such as lations. In the middle are Saudi Arabia, which is wealthy dispute over the field, called Durra by Kuwait and Saudi resolved. Iran has repeatedly warned it would launch South Korea, at 73 bps, to the neighbourhood of the but has a big population to support and a huge budget Arabia and Ashar by Iran, dates to the 1960s when both full-scale unilateral development of the disputed off- Philippines, at 114 bps. deficit, and Dubai, which is not directly dependent on Kuwait and Iran awarded concessions for exploration in shore gas field in the Gulf if Kuwait did not respond to A collapse of confidence in GCC bonds still looks very oil but has substantial debts and is exposed to any GCC- the Durra field to Anglo-Iranian Petroleum (now part of its offer of joint development. Such strong statements unlikely. The big GCC states have huge financial reserves, wide slowdown. BP) and Royal Dutch/Shell. However, no significant were seemingly meant to force Kuwait to agree to and the small ones can count on help from their neigh- The spread of state-controlled Saudi Electricity Co’s exploration or development has been carried out on Iranian terms following years of fruitless negotiations bours during any crisis. “GCC credit risk remains in better 2023 dollar sukuk over the 2022 bond of Abu Dhabi the field. over the field. However, Kuwait rejected the threats of a shape compared to most other emerging market bonds state fund Mubadala has widened to 44 bps from 26 Recoverable gas reserves in Durra are estimated at coup de force and insisted that “the disputed natural mainly because of the stronger underlying fundamen- bps at end-2014. Bahrain and Oman, with modest finan- 200 billion cubic meters. Kuwait signed an agreement gas-rich maritime border area was subject to bilateral tals, higher credit ratings and sufficient liquidity buffers cial reserves and big fiscal deficits, come in the bottom with Saudi Arabia in 2000 to divide any oil and gas prof- negotiations for final demarcation and neither side from the government to intervene and support the mar- class. “I am very cautious on weaker credits like Bahrain, its from the offshore Durra field, but Iran made a claim should act unilaterally in the area until it is fully delin- kets in case of need,” Bantis said. where downgrade risk to junk is very high,” Dergachev to part of the field and objected to any exploration until eated.” — Agencies Though dollar/Saudi riyal forwards have hit 12-year said. —Reuters WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 ANALYSIS

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decade after one of the most deadly storms in US history, Hurricane Katrina’s forgotten vic- Atims lie in 83 caskets entombed in black gran- ite mausoleums behind the gothic gates of a New Orleans cemetery. Their visitors are mostly tourists. Each metal coffin is marked with serial numbers inside and out, should anyone ever seek to bring one of them home. The names of 30 remain a mystery, but authorities have recorded details about their DNA and where each was found. The unclaimed bodies were laid to rest in 2008, Turbulence raises fresh worries over economy three years after the storm killed 1,833 along the US Gulf Coast. On Saturday, 10 years to the day after Katrina’s devastating landfall in Louisiana, city digni- By Paul Handley gering a bout of competitive devaluations. with no pegs, the exchange rates are able to take some taries will gather at the burial site, known as the of the local heat, like a safety valve,” said Song Seng Hurricane Katrina Memorial. Viewed from above, it rollercoaster ride on global markets, which saw Growing Worries Wun, an economist with CIMB Private Banking. resembles the shape of a hurricane. “Nobody has some bourses record their largest one-week Worries that leaders in Beijing have not yet got a ever come searching for their loved one in the Alosses since 2008 as they took fright at a Chinese handle on the country’s economic problems are only Rigorous Bank Reform memorial, as far as I know,” said Dr Frank Minyard, sell-off, have raised fresh worries over the strength of growing. “What we are facing now is the increasing As for Japan, Europe and the United States, the the longtime coroner of Orleans Parish, who helped the global economy. And while analysts said fears of a uncertainty over the ability of the Chinese authorities sources of the 2008 crisis the banks - have gone to build the monument before retiring last year. repeat of the financial crises of 1997 or 2008 were to manage the transition in China,” Peterson Institute through rigorous reforms and recapitalization that The stories of those buried inside remain largely unfounded - mainly because of reforms under- for International Economics economist Angel Ubide leave them far more able to handle upheavals. Central unknown despite the exhaustive efforts of coroners taken since - they warned that continued turbulence told AFP. The failed market interventions, he said, have banks in all three remain on crisis footing, holding who conducted autopsies on some 900 bodies emerging from China would take a toll on global eco- only increased questions “about whether the Chinese interest rates close to zero and, in Japan and Europe, recovered from around greater New Orleans. The nomic growth, especially in emerging economies. authorities are really on top of things.” still pumping liquidity into their economies to bolster local coroner’s office was washed away in the flood- An 8.5 percent plunge on Shanghai’s benchmark Already amid worries about China and other emerg- growth. Since 2008, trillions of dollars in their respec- ing that submerged 80 percent of the city after index on Monday triggered sharp declines across the ing economies, the International Monetary Fund in July tive currencies have been injected into economies to Katrina’s storm surge overwhelmed the local flood main US and European exchanges, with drops that cut its 2015 growth forecast for the year to 3.3 percent shore up banks and spur spending, investment and job protections. Bodies were taken by the hundreds to a wiped out any profits earned this year. The carnage was from 3.5 percent predicted just three months earlier. creation. warehouse without air-conditioning in St Gabriel, even worse in emerging economies, and while non- Charles Collyns, chief economist at the International “We’ve long felt that the only thing preventing Louisiana, outside Baton Rouge. As they worked China stock markets recovered somewhat on Tuesday, Institute of Finance in Washington, noted that “there are another financial crisis has been extraordinary central under heat lamps, dehydrating medical examiners comparisons have nevertheless been made to the 1997 enduring factors that do imply a more enduring impact bank liquidity and general interventions from the glob- searched for ways to identify them. financial crisis, which left East and Southeast Asian on the global economy”. “I don’t think you can just al authorities which we still expect to continue for a By then, many were badly decomposed, and ani- economies in tatters and some seeking bailouts from shrug your shoulders and say, ‘don’t worry, come back in long while yet,” Deutsche Bank head of fundamental mals had removed fingers that might have provided the International Monetary Fund. two weeks.’ There is a broader malaise across emerging credit strategy Jim Reid said in a note to clients. crucial prints, recalled Dr Louis Cataldie, the former At that time, China was a rock of stability. This markets,” he said, pointing to political crises in Brazil and The support could easily continue if growth slows coroner of East Baton Rouge Parish, who was time, it is the source of the turmoil. Beijing’s failed Turkey, stalled reforms in India, the impact of sanctions further. Tokyo and Frankfurt could expand their quanti- appointed to oversee the statewide remains recov- efforts to calm its own capital markets and stem the on Russia, and the loss of income in oil exporters like tative easing programs, Beijing could add to growth ery effort. Still, a rewards card from Winn-Dixie domestic economic slowdown were compounded by Nigeria as a result of tanking crude prices. support and the Federal Reserve could easily put off a supermarkets on one man’s keychain led them to his the unexpected devaluation of the yuan two weeks Even so, Collyns and others were quick to dismiss planned interest rate hike. Ubide argued that any talk relatives, who recognized the rings he was wearing. ago. Fears that the devaluation was a sign the coun- the suggestion of another global financial crisis in the of fresh central bank action outside of China is prema- An elderly woman, found wearing slippers with try’s economy was in even worse shape than feared - air. After the 1997 Asian upheaval, emerging ture. “It looks scary, no question. But this is when cen- holes cut around her little toes, was brought back to though China is one of the fastest-growing economies economies freed up their currencies and capital mar- tral banks have to show their steady hand and keep family members who remembered how she snipped in the world, gross domestic product expansion has kets, and their companies stopped depending exces- calm,” Ubide said. “What they should do is wait to see her shoes to accommodate arthritis. slowed to around seven percent - sparked a selloff. sively on what were once cheap dollar loans. “Back how long this lasts, what the situation is in two or three Most emerging economies followed, effectively trig- then, the whole house of cards came down. But today, weeks, and then react.” —AFP Mission Incomplete Yet some people could never be identified by examiners who pored over unusual tattoos, bone fractures and teeth that were compared to dental X- Indian tribals trapped in Maoist crossfire rays recovered from moldy basement storage. “The mission wasn’t completed,” Cataldie said. “If there By Abhaya Srivastava Naxalbari in West Bengal four decades Land Sell-Offs a lengthy prison sentence. was one person that wasn’t identified, it would still ago when peasant farmers rose up Tribal people have grown deeply wary But in a recent internal memo that bother me.” After several months, Cataldie’s team rowing up in a remote tribal ham- against feudal landlords. Some 10,000 of successive governments, having gained appeared in Indian newspapers, party returned to the city the unclaimed bodies from New let, Rupa Hembrom used to be ter- people have been killed since. little from sell-offs of mineral-rich land to general secretary Comrade Ganapathy Orleans, where they were stored in another ware- Grified of the wild boars that While other Indian insurgencies, such make room for giant refineries and steel wrote of the new challenges under Modi’s house. Minyard, the coroner, wanted the bodies roamed nearby. Now her biggest fear is as in Kashmir or Nagaland, have subsided plants. Such projects are central to Modi’s “neo-liberal” government. “The aggressive buried in a place where they could be easily the Maoist guerillas who prowl the jun- in the last decade, Maoist attacks have plans of reviving the economy and his aim promotion of Modi’s ‘development’ agen- retrieved, if anyone ever wanted one of them. gles of India’s ‘Red Corridor’. The left-wing intensified - inspired by the success of of providing electricity to every communi- da will result in displacement on an He worked with community leaders and local extremists have been fighting to over- their fellow revolutionaries in neighbour- ty. Jharkhand’s Saranda forest alone con- unprecedented scale,” he wrote. “We will funeral home owners, who were troubled by talk of a throw the government for decades, but ing Nepal. A total of 2,866 people have tains 25 percent of India’s iron ore deposits have to resolutely confront and defeat this mass burial or cremation, to raise more than $1 mil- the conflict has taken on a new intensity been killed since 2010, including 786 and around a dozen companies are run- attack by uniting with all the sections that lion in public and private funding for the memorial since right-wing Prime Minister Narendra members of the security forces, says ning at least 50 mining projects in the will be adversely affected.” graves. “It was just a little heartless at that point,” said Modi’s election last year. A rise in abduc- India’s home ministry. The civilian death area. Sandra Rhodes-Duncan, one of the leaders of the tions of civilians and execution-style toll stands at 2,080, including 921 who The Maoists began building a following Hearts and Minds nonprofit that built the memorial and member of a killings mean they are now regarded as were executed after being branded police in Jharkhand in 2000 by promising to pro- The heavy-handed tactics of the family that has run a local funeral home for more India’s number one security challenge, informers. tect the Adivasis who had seen their land authorities towards anyone identified as than a century. “You always have something to rep- striking fear into security forces and locals Four policemen were shot dead last taken away and rivers polluted by mining having far-left sympathies have played resent somebody’s life,” she added. alike. month and their bodies dumped on the activity. Most estimates put the number of into the Maoists’ hands over the years. In Aug 2008, funeral homes donated more than While operating mainly underground, road after being hauled off a bus in the guerrillas at around 20,000, although Jeetan Marandi, a Jharkand-based activist 30 hearses to carry the unclaimed victims to their the Maoists often descend on villages to central state of Chhattisgarh. Modi was left details are hard to pin down as the move- and writer, spent five years on death row final resting place, in what was formerly the Charity demand everything from protection red-faced in May when the Maoists briefly ment shuns contact with the media. after being convicted of murder before Hospital Cemetery. At the cemetery, a red rose was money to livestock as well as enticing took 250 villagers hostage on the eve of a Membership of the movement, which is being cleared by a judge. “I was critical of placed on each casket, carried by volunteer pall young men and women to join their visit by the premier to Chhattisgarh. classified as a terrorist organisation, carries the government and paid a heavy price,” bearers. Each victim was interred in individual graves ranks. “Just looking at them makes me so he told AFP. Marandi said the Maoists have within the mausoleums. Each year since, a graveside scared. They have machine-guns and earned the gratitude of locals who were ceremony has been held to mark the anniversary of they look so powerful,” said 24-year-old sick of being exploited at every turn. “The Katrina. At last year’s ceremony, Dr Jeffrey Rouse, Hembrom as she narrated her encoun- Maoist leaders gave back land to the peo- current coroner of Orleans Parish, spoke of the vic- ters with heavily-armed Maoist patrols in ple... so the tribal communities began to tims at a service marked by a clarinet’s somber notes. Jharkhand state. rally behind them,” he said. “They sit in silent watch,” he said. “They sit in silent Hembrom’s village of lush paddy fields Authorities say they have become more judgment.” —Reuters and sparkling streams falls in the so-called sensitive to the tribal people’s problems, “Red Corridor” straddling swathes of cen- aware that winning hearts and minds is tral and eastern India. Hembrom belongs key to defeating the Maoists. “We fre- to one of India’s many indigenous tribes quently visit them,” said Kunal, an addi- collectively known as Adivasis, who live in tional police superintendent in Jharkand’s All articles appearing on these abject poverty - fertile recruiting ground Giridih district, ahead of a patrol in a pages are the personal opinion of for the Maoists, also known as Naxals, hid- Maoist stronghold. “It is the tribals who are the writers. Kuwait Times takes no ing out in surrounding areas. the support base of the Naxals (Maoists) responsibility for views expressed so we have to understand their problems,” ‘We Have No Life’ added Kunal, who uses one name. therein. Kuwait Times invites read- “We have no running water, no elec- But for soldiers tasked with pursuing ers to voice their opinions. Please tricity, nothing. We have no life here,” said the Maoists, recent attacks have put them send submissions via email to: opin- Hembrom, who uses firewood for cooking on edge in an environment that offers [email protected] or via snail and kerosene lamps to light her dingy plenty of cover for guerrillas. “We are not mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. hut. The tribal people’s plight is a major fighting an enemy. We are fighting our challenge to the development narrative of own people,” said paramilitary officer Ajit The editor reserves the right to edit Modi who has pledged to raise living In this photo taken on Aug 7, 2015, Indian Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Kumar, speaking behind a barricade of any submission as necessary. standards at every level of society. The personnel drive by motorbike to conduct patrols through a village in the Tisro barbed wire at a base in Giridih. “It is not insurgency started in the village of area of the Giridih district in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand. —AFP easy, it takes so much out of you.” —AFP WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 SPORTS

Laidlaw to captain Scotland Kirilenko Riise joins Delhi in ISL LONDON: Scrumhalf Greig Laidlaw will return to captain Scotland after coach Vern named RFB chief NEW DELHI: Former Liverpool defender John Arne Riise will join Frenchman Florent Cotter named his squad yesterday for the World Cup warm-up match against Italy at Malouda and Brazilian Roberto Carlos at the Delhi Dynamos for the second season of Murrayfield on Saturday. MOSCOW: Former NBA All-Star Andrei Kirilenko was named the Indian Super League, the club announced yesterday. “I am a person who loves a new Laidlaw missed the recent defeat by Ireland and last week’s win over Italy as president of the Russian Basketball Federation (RFB) yester- challenge, to see and experience different cultures,” the former Norway international Cotter picked experimental line-ups. Fullback Stuart Hogg and flyhalf Finn Russell also day. The 34-year-old Kirilenko, who was unanimously elect- said in a club statement. “Roberto Carlos has been one of my heroes growing up as a left return to the squad along with centre Mark Bennett and winger ed by all 215 members who attended the conference, said back. I’m honoured to have him as a coach, and can’t wait to give my all for him and the Tommy Seymour. there was “a deep crisis of trust” within the RFB. team,” added the 34-year-old. Lock Grant Gilchrist was included after missing the 16- “I see and understand how to concentrate all the basket- Delhi’s marquee player/manager Roberto Carlos had high expectations 12 victory over Italy due to illness and second row Jonny ball powers in the country,” he said. from the former Roma and Fulham player. “Riise is a great player, very expe- Gray is in line to play his first World Cup warm-up. “We need to make serious changes to how the sport is rienced and a true leader on the field. He is definitely going to help on the Cotter will name his 31-man squad for the tournament in run. I am sure that together we can take big steps forward development and evolution of the team in the competition,” said the for- mer Real Madrid defender. England and Wales after the Italy match. Scotland play their and put an end to this mess. FC Pune City also bolstered their defence by signing former Espanyol opening World Cup game against Japan on Sept. 23. “I want there to be at least one person in every family in Forwards: John Barclay, Fraser Brown, Blair Cowan, and Deportivo La Coruna defender Diego Colotto for the second edi- our country who loves to watch or play basketball,” he tion of the eight-team league beginning on Oct. 3. Argentine David Denton, Alasdair Dickinson, Ross Ford, Grant added. Kirilenko, who spent a significant part of his career Gilchrist, Jonny Gray, Robert Harley, Stuart Colotto, who moved to Espanyol from Deportivo La Coruna in with the Utah Jazz and helped Russia win the 2007 McInally, Willem Nel, Ryan Wilson, Gordon Reid, 2012, will join former Chelsea forward Adrian Mutu at the Pune Jon Welsh European championship, announced his retirement as a team managed by former England captain David Platt. Backs: Mark Bennett, Stuart Hogg, Peter player in June. The ISL got off to a rousing start last year with Brazilian Zico Horne, Greig Laidlaw, Sean Lamont, Finn Russell, Russian teams were banned last month from playing in headlining the managers’ list and its marquee players includ- Henry Pyrgos, Tommy Seymour, Greig Tonks, Matt international tournaments due to government interference ing Italian duo Alessandro Del Piero and Marco Materazzi, Scott, Tim Visser. -Reuters in running the RFB. — Reuters and Frenchman Nicholas Anelka. — Reuters Mets down Phillies, Cubs triumph

PHILADELPHIA: David Wright hit a long home run on his first major league swing in 133 days, Wilmer Flores went deep twice and the New York Mets set a franchise record with eight homers in a 16-7 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night. Yoenis Cespedes, Juan Lagares, Travis d’Arnaud, Daniel Murphy and Michael Cuddyer also connected for the NL East- leading Mets. New York set a franchise record with 15 extra-base hits - seven doubles and eight homers. The teams tied an NL record with 11 combined homers. Fresh off scoring 33 runs in a three-game sweep at Colorado, the Mets slugged their way back from a 7-2 deficit after Jacob deGrom’s shortest career outing. The 2014 NL Rookie of the Year lasted just 2 2-3 innings and allowed a career-high seven runs on eight hits. His ERA rose from 1.98 to 2.29.Sean Gilmartin (3-1) had four strikeouts in 3 1-3 scoreless innings to earn the win. Ryan Howard and Domonic Brown hit three-run homers and Cameron Rupp also took deGrom deep. But the Mets chased starter Adam Morgan and rallied off Hector Neris (2-1).

CUBS 2, INDIANS 1 Kris Bryant homered with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the surging Cubs to a victory over the Indians in a makeup of a rained out game from June 15. The rookie, who had home- red twice Sunday, lined a pitch from Cleveland reliever Zach McAllister (3-4) into the right field bleachers to give Chicago its fifth straight win and 21st victory in 26 games. Carlos Santana singled home pinch runner Abraham Almonte with the tying run with two out in the ninth to spoil Jon Lester’s bid for his first shutout and complete game with the Cubs. Backed by four double-plays, Lester rebound- ed from his shortest start of the season to pitch his longest since joining the Cubs. He was relieved by Hector Rondon (5-2) with two outs in the ninth after scattering six hits and striking out six. Anthony Rizzo’s triple in the seventh drove in Chris Coghlan - who had doubled for only Chicago’s second hit - to break a scoreless tie in a pitching duel between Lester and Indians ace Corey Kluber. PHILADELPHIA: New York Mets’ Juan Lagares (left) fist bumps New York Mets’ Daniel Murphy (right) after hitting a home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies. — AP YANKEES 1, ASTROS 0 pitched the ninth in helping the Yankees hand shortstop Eugenio Suarez homered and dou- to 0-4 in four career starts. three. He became the first Red Sox pitcher since Carlos Beltran hit a game-ending sacrifice fly the AL West leaders their 18th road loss in their bled during Cincinnati’s biggest inning since Gregory Polanco had a season-high four hits Clay Buchholz in 2013 to win five straight starts. after Oliver Perez walked the bases loaded, and last 22 away games. The Astros were coming off scoring 10 runs against Arizona in August 2005. and drove in a run. Andrew McCutchen hit a Jean Machi pitched the ninth for his second the Yankees beat the Astros in a game highlight- a sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers at Minute Fourteen Reds batted in the inning against four two-out, two-run double in the third, and Neil save in two opportunities. Castillo went 3 for 4 ed by a tense duel between Nathan Eovaldi and Maid Park. Eovaldi and Feldman each went eight Detroit pitchers, including reliever Al Walker contributed a sacrifice fly in the seventh. and finished a triple shy of the cycle. His sixth- Scott Feldman. Perez (0-1) entered in the ninth innings. Alburquerque (3-1), who allowed three runs inning double to the right-center field gap and gave New York fans a reminder of his wild while not retiring any of the three batters he CARDINALS 5, DIAMONDBACKS 3 drove in two runs and extended Boston’s lead to five seasons with the Mets. He walked Brett REDS 12, TIGERS 5 faced. Collin Balester (1-0) pitched two scoreless Lance Lynn pitched six effective innings with 5-1. Jeff Samardzija (8-10) dropped a career- Gardner, threw a wild pitch, then walked Alex Brandon Phillips drove in four runs with a innings for the win. the help of four double plays and Yadier Molina worst fifth straight decision. After giving up Rodriguez intentionally. Brian McCann walked to home run and a triple during Cincinnati’s 10-run hit a two-run single in the seventh inning, lifting Castillo’s two-run double, Samardzija allowed load them and end Perez’s night. sixth inning and the Reds came back from a five- ROYALS 8, ORIOLES 3 the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-3 victory over the the next two hitters to reach before being Beltran then gave Chad Qualls’ first pitch a run deficit to snap a nine-game losing streak Omar Infante led a seven-run charge in the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night. pulled after surrendering his second walk. ride to deep center field for New York’s third and beat the Tigers. In the makeup of a game sixth inning to support a strong start by Kris Lynn (10-8) allowed two runs on nine hits walk-off win this year. Andrew Miller (2-2) postponed on June 18 by rain, former Detroit Medlen, helping the Royals beat the Orioles. and induced three straight inning-ending dou- ATHLETICS 11, MARINERS 5 Despite working on a pitch count, Medlen (2- ble plays, including with the bases loaded in the Danny Valencia homered and Stephen Vogt 0) lasted six innings in his first start since Sept. fourth and fifth. Trevor Rosenthal gave up a run- doubled twice in Oakland’s seven-run fifth 27, 2013, with Atlanta. The right-hander allowed scoring single to David Peralta in the ninth inning, and the Athletics climbed out of a big five hits - one of them a two-run homer by inning before closing out his 39th save. hole against Hisashi Iwakuma for an 11-5 victory Adam Jones in the first inning - while striking Matt Carpenter hit a solo homer off Jhoulys over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night. out six without a walk. Medlen, who returned Chacin (0-1) and the Cardinals broke open a tie Josh Reddick also went deep and drove in last month after his second Tommy John sur- game with a three-run seventh inning. The three runs for the A’s, who rallied after starter gery, made seven appearances out of the Kansas Cardinals, who have the best record in baseball, Felix Doubront exited early with a bruised foot. City bullpen before replacing Jeremy Guthrie in have won 10 of their last 11 games against Oakland trailed 5-0 in the fifth after Iwakuma the starting rotation. Arizona. Arizona’s Wellington Castillo hit a solo (5-3), who tossed a no-hitter Aug. 12 at Safeco Infante followed a tying, two-run homer by homer, but flew out with the bases loaded to Field against Baltimore, allowed just one single Mike Moustakas in the sixth with a two-run end the seventh. through four innings. triple, then scampered home when the throw to Vogt got the outburst started with a leadoff third base skittered away. Lorenzo Cain drove in RED SOX 5, WHITE SOX 4 double. Two outs later, Billy Burns and Mark two more later in the inning, spoiling what had Rusney Castillo homered and drove in a Canha connected on consecutive two-run dou- been a promising start by Ubaldo Jimenez (9-8). career-high five runs, Joe Kelly won his fifth bles to make it 5-4. Reddick tied it with an infield straight outing and the Boston Red Sox beat the single and Valencia hit his 12th home run, BRAVES 5, ROCKIES 3 Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Monday night. bouncing it off the top of the left-center wall. Jonny Gomes drove in three runs with two Kelly (7-6) allowed five hits and two runs over Vogt doubled again before Brett Lawrie lined hits, including a two-run homer in the first, and 7 1-3 innings while walking one and striking out out to left field, finally ending the inning. — AP the Braves beat the Rockies to end their seven- game losing streak. Adonis Garcia snapped a 2-2 tie with a homer MLB results/standings off Jorge De La Rosa (7-6) in the fourth. Gomes’ fifth-inning single drove in Cameron Maybin, who doubled. The losing streak was Atlanta’s Chicago Cubs 2, Cleveland 1; NY Yankees 1, Houston 0; NY Mets 16, Philadelphia 7; Atlanta 5, longest of the season. The Rockies have lost four Colorado 3; Cincinnati 12, Detroit 5; Pittsburgh 5, Miami 2; Boston 5, Chicago White Sox 4; straight. Colorado’s Charlie Blackmon and Ben Kansas City 8, Baltimore 3; St. Louis 5, Arizona 3; Oakland 11, Seattle 5. Paulsen hit homers in the first and second American League National League innings, respectively. Julio Teheran (9-6) was Eastern Division Eastern Division strong after that as he allowed three runs on W L PCT GB NY Mets 68 56 .548 - four hits in 7 1-3 innings. Rockies right fielder NY Yankees 69 55 .556 - Washington 62 61 .504 5.5 Carlos Gonzalez left the game in the fifth with Toronto 69 55 .556 - soreness in his right knee. His status is day to Atlanta 54 71 .432 14.5 Baltimore 62 62 .500 7 day. Miami 50 75 .400 18.5 Tampa Bay 62 62 .500 7 Philadelphia 50 75 .400 18.5 Boston 57 68 .456 12.5 PIRATES 5, MARLINS 2 Central Division Central Division JA Happ pitched six scoreless innings, St. Louis 79 45 .637 - Kansas City 76 48 .613 - extending a streak of strong starts for the Pirates Pittsburgh 75 48 .610 3.5 Minnesota 63 61 .508 13 in a win over the Marlins. Pittsburgh starters Chicago Cubs 72 51 .585 6.5 Detroit 59 65 .476 17 have thrown 19 1-3 consecutive scoreless Milwaukee 53 72 .424 26.5 innings, and Happ (2-1) has allowed one earned Chicago White Sox 58 65 .472 17.5 Cleveland 58 66 .468 18 Cincinnati 52 71 .423 26.5 run in his past 17 1-3 innings. The Pirates won Western Division for the sixth time in seven games to climb a sea- Western Division Houston 69 57 .548 - LA Dodgers 67 56 .545 - son-high 27 games above .500. They have won San Francisco 66 58 .532 1.5 five consecutive road games since Aug. 13, and Texas 64 59 .520 3.5 Arizona 62 62 .500 5.5 they’re 4-0 this year against Miami. Tom Koehler LA Angels 63 61 .508 5 San Diego 61 63 .492 6.5 (8-12) allowed two runs in six innings. He lost his Seattle 57 68 .456 11.5 CHICAGO: Cleveland Indians’ Abraham Almonte is safe at second base against Chicago Colorado 49 74 .398 18 Cubs’ Jonathan Herrera during the ninth inning of a baseball game. — AP sixth start in a row, and against the Pirates he fell Oakland 55 71 .437 14 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 SPORTS Cotto-Alvarez bout is on

LOS ANGELES: If Miguel Cotto’s fight with moters at Roc Nation Sports. Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is anywhere near as “Let’s put it this way - it was quite inter- difficult as the negotiations to get them in esting, the negotiation,” said Oscar De La the ring together, boxing fans are in for a Hoya, Alvarez’s promoter at Golden Boy. treat. “But it was fun, because we all wanted the After months of strenuous posturing and same thing. This is one of the most antici- painstaking discussions, Cotto and Alvarez pated matchups in several years, so we all appeared together in Hollywood on had one goal, and we eventually got there.” Monday to formally announce their WBC Cotto’s promoters say he’ll be fighting for middleweight title bout, set for Nov. 21 at the biggest purse of a decorated career that the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las includes world titles in four weight classes, a Vegas. The fight pits two of the sport’s first for a Puerto Rican fighter. He became biggest names in a long-awaited chapter of the WBC’s middleweight champion in June Puerto Rico’s long-standing boxing rivalry 2014 by beating Sergio Martinez, but is with Mexico. They have circled each other undersized for the weight class. for years, and the negotiations dragged on Alvarez also has never fought as a true for so long that both boxers took other middleweight, and they’ll fight each other fights earlier this year. at a 155-pound catch weight, barely above But both fighters are grateful the con- the super welterweight limit. tracts are finally signed for a landmark Cotto has revitalized his career under night. “Like any big fight, the negotiations Roach, who cut down on Cotto’s heavy car- are going to be hard,” Alvarez said through a dio work and focused him on workouts translator. “But I’m honored to fight a guy designed to keep him fresh. with his accomplishments. This is a big step “Negotiations were tough because in my career.” Alvarez (45-1-1, 32 KOs) had a you’ve got two fighters who want to be the predictably large fan contingent behind ‘A’ side,” Roach said. “We’ve got the title, and him during their public appearance in he’s got plenty of things on his side. It was a Hollywood, and the 25-year-old Mexican hard negotiation to get through, because star is favored by most oddsmakers against everybody wants an edge.” the 34-year-old Cotto (40-4, 33 KOs). Still, Roach said he is thrilled the deal got Alvarez’s fans booed Cotto and his camp made because “this is the fight I wanted repeatedly during their news conference. really bad, that I’ve been dreaming about They even jeered beloved trainer Freddie for Miguel.” Roach is confident Cotto’s LOS ANGELES: Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO, Golden Boy Promotions introduces boxers, Miguel Cotto, from Puerto Rico (at left) WBC, Roach when he predicted Cotto will win by toughness and veteran skill, coupled with Ring Magazine and Lineal Middleweight World Champion and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez from Mexico (at right) former WBC and WBA Super a knockout. the trainer’s game plan, will allow him to Welterweight World Champion face each other in Las Vegas. —AP “I don’t know what people say about the upset Alvarez, whose punching power has fight, and I don’t care,” Cotto said. “I focus on been too much for anyone except Floyd myself, on my training camp. Nothing else Mayweather Jr. matters.” Tickets go on sale Tuesday morn- Cotto and Alvarez have both lost fights Ashes to dashes as England ing, but they will be brutally scarce for the to Mayweather, and both would welcome a smallish Mandalay Bay arena, which doesn’t rematch with the pound-for-pound king of hold nearly as many fans as the MGM Grand boxing in 2016. They also realize the WBC Garden, Madison Square Garden, an out- has ordered the winner of their bout to and Australia fail Test exam door Texas stadium or any other location fight the winner of WBC interim mid- seriously considered for this bout. Alvarez’s dleweight champion Gennady Golovkin’s LONDON: One of the charms of Test cricket is The irony was that it needed an Australian, in camp wanted the fight in Texas, where October pay-per-view showdown with that a match scheduled to last five days allows new England coach Trevor Bayliss, to point this Alvarez drew 31,588 Houston fans to watch David Lemieux, or be stripped of the title for the possibility of a fightback, even if a team out. But while the WACA pitch in Perth may be his stoppage of James Kirkland earlier this they worked so hard to win. “I’m only falls behind early on. quicker than many around the world, at least vis- year. Alvarez’s camp was careful not to focused on this fight, on this day,” Cotto It was a charm, however, completely lacking iting teams know what they are going to get, assign too much public blame for the tor- said. “Everything after that does not matter. from the 2015 Ashes, which ended with England whereas the suspicion remains that wickets in turous negotiations to Cotto, a famously It’s a big fight, but it’s just another fight, and winning the five-match series 3-2 despite England can too often be made to order. deliberate decision-maker, and his new pro- I’m going to be the winner.” — AP Australia’s innings and 46-run win in the con- “I think Test cricket is a five-day battle...The cluding Test at The Oval on Sunday. fans of the game deserve to see a really good This Ashes equalled in length the shortest contest for five days,” said retiring Australia cap- five-Test series of modern times of 18 days that tain Michael Clarke. Qatar in talks to host took place when England played the West Indies “I think the past three Test matches have not in 2000. The fifth day wasn’t needed in any of the been that case.” Unsurprisingly, Bayliss dis- Pakistan T-20 league matches, with the nearest thing to a ‘close’ con- agreed, pointing out that playing the moving test, England’s 169-run win in the series opener ball was a skill in itself. DOHA: Football World Cup 2022 host Qatar The tournament would be played at in Cardiff. “You look at the five games, if the second is poised to move into the lucrative interna- Doha’s Asian Town Cricket Stadium, which Prior to the series both sides spoke about team had batted like the first we would have tional Twenty20 cricket market as the ven- has a 14,000 seat capacity, and it is likely all their intention to play aggressive cricket. It had five-day games,” said Bayliss. “The wicket ue for the inaugural Pakistan Super League, games would be day/night matches. became such an ingrained mantra, it was almost didn’t change in 10 minutes from one innings to officials said yesterday. The event should prove popular among as if the thought of playing out a maiden filled the next and it certainly didn’t change in an hour The head of the Qatar Cricket Qatar’s huge Asian community. There are some batsmen with a sense of dread. Australia and a half at Trent Bridge. Association, Gul Khan told AFP there was a around 90,000 people from Pakistan living rectified their approach at The Oval, where their “I think the wickets, with a bit in them, is dif- “70 percent” chance Doha would host the in Qatar, a number which is expected to opening boundary did not arrive until the 15th LONDON: England’s captain Alastair Cook ferent to what these guys are used to. I think the tournament, to be played in February 2016, rise in the near future with the influx of over of the match and they still piled up 481, but kisses the Ashes Urn as he poses for the batters have to learn to fight a little bit following three days of talks with the senior more workers needed for the huge number by then it was too late to save the Ashes. “Full media following a presentation ceremony in harder...Just to watch batsmen belting the ball members of the Pakistan Cricket Board of infrastructure projects taking place in credit to England-they won the key moments in this file photo. — AP everywhere, to me, is not what Test cricket is (PCB) over the weekend. the super rich Gulf state. In addition, there this series, they outplayed us,” said Australia about.” But the fact just three of the last 14 com- PCB officials are expected to return to are large numbers of people from other coach Darren Lehmann. at Trent Bridge re-opened the debate about just pleted Test series won by the away team- Qatar in early September when a final deci- strong Asian cricketing nations including “We had four of the five top wicket-takers and how much home advantage is acceptable. Pakistan in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and sion will be taken. “We want some big inter- more than half a million residents from three of the four top run-scorers, but we didn’t While the English climate produces surfaces Australia in the West Indies-suggests that an age national tournaments here,” Khan told AFP. India, 150,000 from Bangladesh and win the key moments,” the former Australia bats- that are generally more conducive to swing and of ever shorter tours and back-to-back matches “This is a good experience for everybody. 100,000 from Sri Lanka. Khan said it was man added. “It was an unbelievable series.” seam bowling than many places elsewhere in is making life harder for visiting sides as never It’s good for Qatar, it’s good for cricket.” hoped that the super league could attract Arguably the most “unbelievable” aspect of all the world, there was a feeling following before. “I think winning away from home for He added that “big players, big names” spectators from nearby UAE. The tourna- was Australia’s collapse to 60 all out in just 111 Australia’s 405-run win in the second Test on a every Test country is the big thing now,” said would take part in the tournament. The ment could also pave the way for Qatar to balls on the opening morning of the fourth Test docile pitch at Lord’s of groundsmen being Lehmann. “That’s the challenge for the world PCB is looking for a venue after its first host Pakistan test matches, said Khan. at Trent Bridge, with England paceman Stuart instructed to prepare wickets that aided hori- game because there’s a huge advantage playing choice of the United Arab Emirates gave Currently Pakistan plays its test matches Broad taking eight for 15. The green-tinged pitch zontal movement. at home.”—AFP priority to a separate tournament involving outside the country because of security former players. Details of the Super League concerns.Pakistan will play Ashes winners tournament have yet to be finalised, said England in a three-match test series in the Khan, but there will be at least five teams. UAE in October and November. If the Triple Crown winner ‘looks Most of the players are expected to be negotiations secure the tournament in from Pakistan but Khan added they would Qatar, it will reinforce the Gulf state’s posi- be looking to bring in players from other tion as a major sporting hub. As well as the great’ before trip to Saratoga major cricket nations including India, 2022 football World Cup, Qatar is set to host the World Athletics Championships in Australia and England. SARATOGA SPRINGS: Bob Baffert says million. New York racing officials capped the American Pharoah and the other Travers hors- Media reports from Pakistan earlier this 2019, and last year hosted the short-course American Pharoah “looks great” two days crowd at 50,000 and tickets are sold out. es will have exclusive use of the main track on month claimed the PCB would in World Swimming Championships. Officials September begin the bidding process for will announce within the next month if before the Triple Crown winner is scheduled Officials are advising those who plan to Friday morning from 8:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. There selling team franchises, as well as broad- Qatar will bid to host the 2024 Summer to leave California for Saratoga Race Course attend to arrive early and expect long lines. is no admission charge for fans choosing to casting and merchandising rights. Olympics. — AFP and run in Saturday’s Travers Stakes. The train- Post time for the Travers is 5:46 p.m. Also, attend. —AP er spoke Monday from Del Mar Racetrack, where American Pharoah put in a convincing workout a day earlier that proved to Baffert the colt is ready for the 11/4-mile “Mid- Summer Derby.” The Hall of Famer also says American Pharoah “got new shoes today” and called them “his new Nikes.” On Sunday, own- er Ahmed Zayat confirmed American Pharoah would run in the Spa’s showcase race. The horse travels to the Spa today, and Baffert arrives tomorrow. “We’re getting real excited about it. It’s going to be fun,” Baffert said. “He’s doing well, and we just loved the way he worked. It’s pret- ty amazing the way he’s just held his form, and he looks great.” American Pharoah won the Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey, on Aug. 2 in his first race back after sweeping the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes. He is the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years, and looks to become only the second Triple Crown winner to go on and take the Travers. The post-position draw is Tuesday night, with a large field lining up to challenge the son of Pioneerof the Nile. Among them are Jim Dandy winner Texas Red, Haskell runner- up Keen Ice and Belmont runner-up Frosted. Baffert won the 2001 Travers with Preakness and Belmont winner Point Given, but is 1 for 5 overall. The ride with American Pharoah, though, has him feeling confident about a second Travers win. “It’s been very exciting for all of us,” he said. “He’s brought KUWAIT: A high-ranking media delegation from the Gulf Sports Media Union visited the Zayat family and us to just a different lev- Kuwait in support of the organization of the Gulf Cup in Kuwait. The delegation el. I never thought I’d get to this level of rac- included President of the GSMU Salem bin Saleem Al-Habsy, accompanied by mem- ing. You’re always hoping. I was always hop- ber of the Advisory Committee Abdallah Ibrahim and Chairman of the Saudi Sports ing for a horse like this in a lifetime, so I’m just Information Committee Talal Al-Sheikh. The delegation met with Kuwait Sports very fortunate that he came along, and we DEL MAR: Triple Crown winner American Pharoah and jockey Martin Garcia during a workout. Information Committee Chairman Faisal Al-Qinae who welcomed them, and appreci- have him.” If American Pharoah starts, the American Pharoah will run next in the Travers Stakes at a sold-out Saratoga Race Course on ated the GSMU keenness on supporting “Khaliji 23”. Travers purse increases by $350,000 to $1.6 Saturday. — AP WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 SPORTS Europe completes 12-member team for Solheim Cup

BERLIN: Europe captain Carin Koch named her four winning teams in 2000 and 2003, said she was excit- to lose three in a row,” she added. “It’s going to be a event when normally it’s such an individual sport,” wild cards for the Solheim Cup yesterday, complet- ed by the mix of youth and experience she had tough one, but I’m very confident with the team I Matthew told the AP. ing the 12-member team to face the United States gathered together. She has been diligent with her have. They’re going to be great.” United States captain Juli Inkster completed her in September. preparations to date, spending time with victorious Hedwall became the first player to win five out of team Monday, when she picked Brittany Lang and Caroline Hedwall of Sweden, Karine Icher of Ryder Cup counterpart Paul McGinley. five matches in 2013 and she retained the cup for Paula Creamer, the next two available players from France, Caroline Masson of Germany and Catriona “It’s great to have him, to be able to ask ques- Europe by winning the 14th point. The 26-year-old the Solheim Cup standings. Matthew of Scotland all return to the team, having tions and get some advice from him,” Koch said. Swede was also on Europe’s winning team in 2011. They join Stacy Lewis, Lexi Thompson, Cristie helped Europe to a record 18-10 victory over the US “He’s given me a lot of good tips. Our situations are Icher was on the 2002 and 2013 teams so this Kerr, Michelle Wie, Brittany Lincicome, Morgan in Colorado in 2013. quite similar going into the event so it’s been very will be the 36-year-old’s first Solheim Cup appear- Pressel, Angela Stanford and Gerina Piller - who They join Suzann Pettersen of Norway, Gwladys helpful.” Europe is looking for a third consecutive ance on European soil. qualified on points - and world ranking-qualifiers Nocera of France and Charley Hull and Melissa Reid victory, having captured back-to-back Solheim Cup Masson earned 21/2 points as a Solheim Cup Alison Lee and Lizette Salas. “World ranking-wise of England, who qualified from the Ladies European titles for the first time in 2013, but Koch said past rookie in 2013 and is looking forward to defending they’d come out ahead of us so in that respect you Tour points list, and Anna Nordqvist of Sweden, success had little influence on the present. the title in her home country. “It’s been a huge goal might call them favorites but it’s home soil for us Azahara Munoz of Spain, Sandra Gal of Germany “This is a new event, this is Solheim Cup 2015. to make the team for the last two years and I have and we’ve won the last two so we’ve got momen- and Carlota Ciganda of Spain, who earned their We don’t have to concentrate so much on the past. been waiting for that call, to see what decision tum,” Matthew said. “I think it’s going to be close and spots by their world rankings. We concentrate on this event,” the 44-year-old Carin would make. When she told me I was a pick I hopefully we’ll just edge them out.” Koch highlight- “Now I can really start focusing on the week and Swede said. was super happy,” the 26-year-old Masson said. ed the importance of the Solheim Cup to women’s making sure we’ll have a great week there,” Koch “Obviously we’re going to go out and play as Matthew is the most experienced player in the golf and women’s sport in general. “It’s huge,” she told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. well as we can, make as many birdies as we can, and team at age 46, along with Pettersen, and she will said. “We can see with the preparations for this event “There’s still lots to do.” The Solheim Cup takes place give the Americans a good match. On paper they’re be taking part in her eighth Solheim Cup. how big the Solheim Cup has become. It’s our Sept. 18-20 at the St. Leon-Rot Golf Club near going to be the stronger team, and I know they’re “The event’s got bigger and bigger, each one I’ve chance to showcase women’s sport or women’s golf Heidelberg in Germany. Koch, who was on Europe’s going to come out strong because they don’t want played in, and it’s just a great thing to play in a team in Europe and around the world.” — AP Burwash leads Bowling Green, Kentucky at LLWS

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT: Eli Burwash scored the go-ahead run in the bottom of the fifth inning then earned the save pitching as Bowling Green, Kentucky, avoided elimination Monday at the Little League World Series by beating Taylors, South Carolina, 4-3. Bowling Green will play Tuesday night against Bonita, California, which beat Cranston, Rhode Island, 10-3. Burwash also hit a first-inning home run. “I’ve closed out before, but this was the biggest one yet,” said Burwash, who said his last home run was in regionals. Ty Bryant earned the win, leaving after 84 ASTANA: (From left) Russia’s Mikhail Pulyaev (second place),South Korea’s An Ba-Ul pitches, and will be eligible for all of the week- (first place), Uzbekistan’s Rishod Sobirov (third place) and Golan Pollack (third place) end should Bowling Green progress that far. pose during an award ceremony of the menís 66 kg final at the World Judo Burwash needed only 14 pitches and can Championships. — AP pitch again Tuesday. “Ty pitched outstanding and it was picture- An Ba-Ul, Nakamura star perfect the way we laid it out,” Bowling Green manager Rick Kelley said. “We wanted Eli to at judo championships close it out and have him for tomorrow and it worked out perfect.” Should Burwash face Bonita in a save situa- ASTANA: South Korean An Ba-Ul claimed women’s 52kg division, to annex a third his first world title and Japan’s Misato world title after 2009 and 2011. tion, the California players may well turn Nakamura her third on the second day of The Tokyo-born judoka saw off Andreea again to their rally monkey, a red, white, and the judo world championships in Astana Chitu of Romania with a penalty win to add blue knit puppet with a stars and stripes pat- yesterday. this to her previous world 52kg titles in tern, something player Walker Lannom credit- The 21-year-old An, a gold medal win- 2009 and 2011. ed for the win Monday after an early 2-0 ner at junior level in 2013, came out on top Brazil’s Erika Miranda and Darya deficit. “It’s our rally monkey, it represents us,” in the men’s 66kg with a golden score Skrypnik of Belarus took bronze. The 26- said Lannom. “We’re a team, but we need defeat of Russian Mikhail Pulyaev in the year-old Nakamura had also come away something to represent us and that’s the rally final. Golan Pollack of Israel and Uzbek with an Olympic bronze from the 2008 monkey.” Rishod Sobirov took bronze. This was Games in Beijing. Elsewhere, Mexico eliminated Australia 9-0 Pulyaev’s second successive silver medal at Like Pulyaev in the men Chitu once and Taipei, Taiwan, eliminated Kampala, this level after his loss in the 2014 final to again had to settle for silver having filled Uganda, 5-0. Portland, Oregon won a consola- Masashi Ebinuma of Japan in Chelyabinsk. the runner-up position 12 months ago. tion game 7-3 vs. the Dominican Republic, to An, appearing at his first world champi- Nakamura was winning Japan’s first gold of finish 1-2. Those Oregon players may be done onships, was winning South Korea’s first 2015 after an opening day which ended playing, but they’re not leaving yet. gold of the 2015 championships after a with a highest-placed silver picked up by “These kids earned their way here. None of couple of near misses on the opening day. Haruna Asami, beaten by Argentina’s Paula the teams here won the lottery to get here so In the day’s other final, Nakamura Pareto in the women’s 48kg division. Today’s we want the kids to experience all of the exploited the absence of Kosovo’s Majlinda third day features finals in the men’s 73kg World Series,” Portland manager Matt Farr said Kelmendi, the injured queen in the and women’s 57kg divisions. — AFP about his team staying through Sunday’s world title game. “It was really important to us Valverde edges Sagan that they stay and root on the other teams and friends they’ve made and see them battle for the championship.” Little League is sched- to win Vuelta 4th stage uled to induct former New York Yankees reliever Mariano Rivera into its Hall of SPAIN: Spaniard Alejandro Valverde general classification is an added bonus, Excellence on Tuesday night. Also, former claimed victory on the fourth stage of but there is still a long way to go. slugger Gary Sheffield is scheduled to make a Spain’s Vuelta yesterday as Slovakia’s Peter “Today I won, but Nairo was very atten- promotional appearance. Sheffield played in Sagan again had to settle for second tive to what was going on around me and the 1980 LLWS for Tampa, Florida, along with place. we will continue to work together.” The former major leaguer Derek Bell. Sagan won his first Grand Tour stage for majority of the stage was marked by an two years on Monday after finishing sec- early six-man breakaway group of Mickael BONITA, CALIFORNIA 10, SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT: Kip Johnson (center) of Taylors, SC, is called out attempting to steal home after being tagged by Bowling Green pitcher Ty Bryant (top) in the fourth inning of an ond five times at the Tour de France last Delage (FDJ) Bert Jan Lindeman (LottoNL- CRANSTON, RHODE ISLAND 3 United States elimination baseball game. — AP month, but couldn’t match Valverde’s pace Jumbo), Nikolas Maes (Etixx-Quick Step), Jacob Baptista hit a go-ahead grand slam up a short and steep climb to the finish of Jimmy Engoulvent (Europcar), Kristijan and Levi Mendez struck out 11 as Bonita, hit 2-run doubles in the first inning. Damian lead the Dominican Republic past Portland, the 209.6km ride from Estepona to Vejer Durasek (Lampre-Merida) and Markel California, advanced at the Little League Garcia, Jorge Armenta and Alberto Bustos Oregon, in a consolation game. Both teams de la Frontera. Irizar (Trek) who built up a lead of 13min added home runs for Mexicali, which both were eliminated from the Series on Spain’s Dani Moreno finished third. 30 sec by the 30 kilometre mark. World Series, defeating Cranston, Rhode Island, 10-3 in an elimination game. advances to play Tuesday vs. Taiwan. Saturday, but the Dominican Republic ended Esteban Chaves of Colombia retains his The peloton reacted to ensure the gap Armenta finished 3 for 3 with 4 RBIs. Garcia its all-star season by winning a game in which overall lead by five seconds from didn’t become insurmountable and Bonita reached the US Final 4 and plays was 2 for 2. Derik Lopez and Gerardo Lujano it never trailed. Dutchman Tom Dumoulin with Ireland’s despite some resistence from Engoulvent again Tuesday against Bowling Green, Nicholas Roche a further seven seconds and Irizar they were eventually caught Kentucky, in another elimination game. scored twice each. Mexicali scored at least Rodriguez led off the first inning with a back. However, Valverde moves into fifth after nearly 200km in the breakaway with Bonita overcame a two-run deficit in the third once in each inning to end the game via the home run then hit anothern the fifth inning to overall and leads Movistar teammate 11km to go. inning. Baptista capped the six-run rally when 10-run mercy rule. Blake Cavill was 2 for 2 with make it 7-3. Nairo Quintana and Britain’s Chris Froome Saxo-Tinkoff then pushed the peloton he drilled a first-pitch fastball out to center for an RBI for Sydney, which finished 1-2 in He went 4 for 4 with three RBIs and three by 11 and 15 seconds respectively in the on at a fierce pace to try and set up Sagan a 6-2 lead. Australia’s third year as its own region in the runs. Jose Marte earned the win, striking out battle among the favourites to win the once more, but it was Samuel Sanchez Mendez went 3 for 3 and shut down series. A team from Perth won the nation’s six batters in 3 2/3 innings. Oregon tied the three-week tour. Froome is aiming to and Roche who were the first to attack for Cranston over the final five innings. Cranston first LLWS game in 2014. game in the second inning on an RBI double become just the third man in history to the line two kilometres out. scored two first-inning runs on a Caleb Harris by Samuel Stuhr, but the Dominican Republic win the Tour de France and the Vuelta in Valverde bided his time to perfection, lead-off home run and Cam Ademac RBI sin- DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 7, scored four runs in the bottom of the inning. the same year. “Looking at the profile of though, as he jumped ahead of Sagan to gle, but Mendez allowed only one more hit PORTLAND, OREGON, 3 Nolan Miga and Kyle Oslund each had two the stage on the internet we saw that the claim not only the stage victory but 10 and struck out the side in both the fourth and Emmanuel Rodriguez hit two home runs to hits for Portland. — AP final climb was very demanding and could bonus seconds to aid his chances of a sec- sixth innings. Bonita’s Dante Schmid hit a solo be a good one for me,” said Valverde. ond overall Vuelta win. The race continues homer in the sixth and has homered in all “Clearly the stage victory is the most with a 167.3km ride from Rota to Alcala de three Series games. important thing. The time gained in the Guadaira today. — AFP TAIWAN 5, UGANDA 0 Wei Hung Chou pitched a one-hit shutout as Taipei, Taiwan eliminated Kampala, Uganda. Wei struck out 14 and walked none, including a stretch of eight consecutive strike- outs from the first through third innings. Wei finished at 80 pitches and struck out the side to end the game, and with two of his team’s six hits at the plate. The only Uganda baserunners were Frances Alemo on a first-inning single and Joshua Olara on a fourth-inning hit batsman. Wei and Cheng Yu Yang also scored twice for Taiwan, which will play Mexico Tuesday in another elimination game. Uganda finished 1-2 in the nation’s second LLWS appearance. A team from Lugazi played in 2012 but did not win either of its first two games before being eliminated.

MEXICO 9, AUSTRALIA 0 Mexico scored nine runs in the first inning to eliminate Australia, winning 14-3 in four SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT: Caleb Harris of Cranston watches his solo-home run off Levi Mendez SPAIN: Movistar’s Spanish cyclist Alejandro Valverde celebrates on the podium after innings. Gerardo Lujano and Andres Villa each of Bonita during the first inning of an United States elimination baseball game at the Little winning the fourth stage of the 2015 Vuelta Espana cycling tour. — AFP League World Series. — AP WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 SPORTS

Wilson’s death triggers calls for safety review PENNSYLVANIA: The death of mph). FONTANA: In this June 27, 2015, file photo, Ryan Briscoe flips through the infield grass in front of Ryan Hunter-Reay during thendyCar I auto race at British IndyCar driver Justin Wilson Indycar officials have intro- Auto Club Speedway. The IndyCar Series has bounced from one problem to another all season as it scrambles for viewers and new fans. — AP has once again raised questions duced a raft of new safety meas- about the safety of motor racing ures over the years, including safer and prompted calls for the intro- walls and collapsible barriers duction of closed cockpits. designed to cushion impact as IndyCar officials announced on well as installing mobile hospitals IndyCar driver Monday that Wilson had died and state-of-the-art trauma cen- from severe head injuries he suf- tres at race tracks. fered in a crash at Pocono IndyCar did not make any com- Raceway in Pennsylvania, the pre- ments immediately after vious day. announcing Wilson’s death, out of dies after wreck Wilson slammed into a wall respect for his family, but said after he was struck in the helmet they would comment in the next by debris from another car he was few days. PENNSYLVANIA: British IndyCar driver Justin and prayers remain with the Wilson family and following. He was airlifted to hos- “We’re always looking at ways Wilson died on Monday after suffering a severe fans worldwide.” pital but never regained con- to make this sport safer,” Wilson’s head injury during a wreck in the closing laps of Tributes to Wilson, who is survived by his sciousness. team mate Ryan Hunter-Reay said a race the previous day at Pocono Raceway in wife and two daughters, poured in from his fel- As tributes began flowing in immediately after the race. “First Pennsylvania, IndyCar officials said. He was 37. low drivers and others in the motor racing following the announcement of we had the innovation with the Wilson, a former Formula One driver and sev- world. New Zealander Scott Dixon, who won his death, there were renewed safer barrier. Oval tracks in gener- en-time winner in IndyCar racing, had been in the Indy 500 in 2008 from pole position, tweet- calls for a review of safety in the al, we need to start looking into critical condition in a coma at a hospital in ed: “Father, Husband, Friend, just an amazing sport. the next 20 years, maybe making Allentown, Pennsylvania, before his death. human being. We will miss you to no end. Love “Safety is not one of those the walls a little bit higher. Maybe “This is a monumentally sad day for IndyCar to the Wilson Family. #RIPJustin”. Brazilian Tony things that because you have a coming up with something a little and the motorsports community as a whole,” Kanaan, winner of the 2013 Indy 500, posted on clear record for a certain amount bit better than just mesh fencing Mark Miles, chief executive officer of Hulman & Twitter: “Why do we do this? Because we love it, of time that you stop doing devel- and poles. “We need to start mov- Co, the parent of IndyCar and Indianapolis don’t want to be anywhere else but a race car. opment,” former race driver Eddie ing forward on it. And IndyCar has Motor Speedway, said in a statement. “Justin’s We will keep your legacy my friend. Racers race.” Cheever told ESPN. always been at the forefront of elite ability to drive a race car was matched by “I think that it is time that solu- safety. I give them a lot of credit his unwavering kindness, character and humili- HIT BY DEBRIS tions are looked for and I think it is for that.” ty-which is what made him one of the most Wilson’s car had careened out of control and time that the drivers got together Wilson’s accident was reminis- respected members of the paddock,” Miles into a wall after he was hit by a large piece of and came up with a few ideas and cent of several other incidents added. Wilson’s family said in a statement that debris from the car of Sage Karam at Pocono I sincerely hope that some when drivers have been hit by he was a “loving father and devoted husband, Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. Justin Wilson progress will be made on this debris, sparking calls for the intro- as well as a highly competitive racing driver Karam, 20, was leading the penultimate race again raise questions about driver safety in issue.” Since 1966 there have been duction of plastic canopies to cre- who was respected by his peers”. in the IndyCar Series when his car spun out on IndyCar. Since 1966 there have been 18 deaths 18 deaths in IndyCar, including ate closed cockpits. Wilson was the first IndyCar driver to die fol- lap 179 of the 200-lap race, and smacked the in IndyCar (which includes the series’ previous the series’ previous incarnations as In 2009, Brazilian Formula One lowing a race accident since fellow Briton, Dan outside wall, sending pieces of the car airborne. incarnations as Champ Car, CART and Indy Champ Car, CART and Indy Racing driver Felipe Massa was struck in Wheldon, was killed in a fiery crash in Las Vegas He was taken to the same hospital as Wilson Racing League). Eight alone have come at the League. Eight alone have come at the helmet by a spring from in October 2011. with heel and wrist injuries but was released on famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway and all but the famed Indianapolis Motor another car. Massa underwent sur- Wheldon, who died aged 33, was just one of Sunday. Karam will be re-evaluated before two on ovals. Speedway and all but two on gery and made a full recovery. In two British drivers to win America’s most being cleared to drive, IndyCar officials said. “I think IndyCar has been at the head of the ovals. 2014, Canadian IndyCar driver famous race, the Indy 500, on more than one “I can’t find the proper words to describe the (safety) curve,” American motor racing legend The last driver killed in IndyCar James Hinchcliffe was hit in the occasion. He won it in 2005 and again in 2011, pain and sympathy I feel for Justin and his fami- Mario Andretti told Reuters last year. “There is was Wilson’s fellow Englishman helmet by debris and suffered the 100th anniversary of the race. ly,” Karam said in a statement on Twitter, fol- not a sanctioning body more concerned with Dan Wheldon, who died in a fiery concussion. “These cars are inher- “We are deeply saddened by the passing of lowed by the hashtag #RIPJustin. safety than IndyCar. “But on an oval you have crash at Las Vegas in 2011, a year ently dangerous with the open Justin Wilson,” Wilson’s Andretti Autosport team Wilson’s accident was reminiscent of a 2009 the speed, Formula One doesn’t come close to after he had won the Indy 500 for cockpit like that, head exposed,” said in a statement. “He was a tremendous racer, incident when Brazil’s Felipe Massa was struck those type of speeds and then you have cars a second time. Hunter-Reay said. “Maybe in the a valuable member of the team and respected in the helmet by a spring from Rubens side-by-side at 230mph. His death also triggered calls future we can work towards some representative to our sport. Barichello’s car during qualifying for the “In a nutshell, IndyCar is definitely more dan- for safety reviews, including sug- type of...canopy, not a full jet “His life and racing career is a story of class Hungarian Grand Prix and had to undergo sur- gerous because of the ovals so they are dealing gestions that open wheel racing fighter canopy, but something and passion surpassed by none. Our thoughts gery. However, the Briton’s death will once with a totally different monster.” — Reuters be banned on high-speed, oval that can give us a little protection tracks, where tightly-packed cars but keep the tradition of the reach speeds of 370 km/h (230 sport.” — Reuters Surprise discus

Preview victory for Bolt looks to close on Cuban Caballero BEIJING: Cuba’s Denia Caballero landed a shock latest sprint double win in the world championship discus yester- day, her first round effort of 69.28 metres beat- BEIJING: Usain Bolt will try to move while Gatlin also won his heat in a ing all her rivals including defending champion closer to a sprint double over time of 20.19. Bolt, whose victory in Sandra Perkovic of Croatia. Olympic champion American rival Justin Gatlin at the an electrifying 100m provided the cri- Perkovic salvaged the silver medal with a late world championships in the men’s sis-hit sport with a tonic after allega- effort of 67.39, having gone into the final round 200 metres semi-finals in Beijing tions of widespread doping in the facing the prospect of going home empty- today. build-up to Beijing, is looking to win a handed after a mediocre series of throws that Meanwhile, Grenadan Kirani James seventh individual world champi- contained three fouls. will bid to back up his London onship gold. The bronze went to Germany’s Nadine Olympic gold with a world title in the The absence from the women’s Mueller, with her best of 65.53 also coming in 400m but in what should be a thriller, 200m heats of Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann the first round. Caballero is small by discus stan- he will be pushed hard by other con- Fraser-Pryce, opting out after already dards, at 5-foot-8 (1.75 metres), and she was tenders including defending champi- retaining her 100m title, and dwarfed by her fellow medal winners as they on LaShawn Merritt. American Allyson Felix has blown the lined-up for the mandatory post-event photos. Botswana’s Isaac Makwala could gold medal race wide open. It has been a breakthrough year for the grab headlines by becoming the first Decorated Jamaican Veronica Cuban who also passed the 70-metre barrier for man from his country to win a world Campbell-Brown, the former Olympic the first time in June. “The first throw was very title after qualifying fastest for the and world title-holder, could enjoy a important for me. I wanted to put Perkovic final with a time of 44.11 seconds, golden swansong, although country- under pressure,” Cabellero told reporters. while South African Wayde van woman Elaine Thompson, Nigeria’s It was a plan that worked as the triple Niekerk will be a dark horse. Commonwealth Games champion European champion fouled with her first, third Bolt is never far from the spotlight Blessing Okagbare and Dutch 100m and fifth-round throws. Perkovic might have as the marquee name of athletics and silver medallist Dafne Schippers been eliminated altogether had her 65.35 sec- he will be looking to tighten his stran- could also shine. ond-round effort gone a metre to the right and glehold on sprinting’s major titles The ever-present American threat out of the permitted sector. after pipping two-times doping includes Jenna Prandini, Jeneba “It’s been an amazing day,” said the 25-year- offender Gatlin in the 100m final at Tarmogh and Candyce McGrone, who old Caballero whose previous best perform- the weekend. has run 22.08 this year. Other finals ance was eighth place at the 2013 world The Jamaican superstar, a six-time today include the women’s pole vault, championships. “I’ve been praying for this Olympic champion, clocked 20.28 400m hurdles and 3,000m steeplechase, BEIJING: Cuba’s Denia Caballero competes during the women’s discus throw at the World Athletics medal. I wanted any medal but gold is the seconds to cruise into the semi-finals as well as the men’s javelin. — AFP Championships. — AP best.” — Reuters WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 SPORTS Man Utd and Lazio aim for CL group stage

PARIS: Manchester United are looking to because 2-1 is a very difficult result,” said behind Juventus and Bayern Munich. Bundesliga side is new Chilean signing The 2010 quarter-finalists were complete the job over Club Brugge in United boss Louis Van Gaal after the vic- Lazio go to Bayer Leverkusen hoping Charles Aranguiz, who tore his Achilles knocked out in the group stages last sea- their Champions League play-off second tory last Tuesday. to defend a one-goal advantage and tendon just one week after joining from son but will fancy their chances of over- leg today while Italy’s Lazio may have Brugge boss Michel Preud’homme, reach the main draw for the first time Brazilian club Internacional. “We’ve all turning the narrow deficit at the Arena slightly more to do to secure a place in on the other hand, was less optimistic since the 2007/08 season. been hit hard by the news and we’re all Khimki. Belarus champions BATE Borisov the group stages. The English Premier after conceding the third goal in Keita Balde Diao’s second-half winner suffering with him,” said Leverkusen’s are favorites to reach the group stages League giants have a two-goal lead to Manchester. “This last goal was very bad at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome was the sporting director Rudi Voeller. “We will do for the fourth time in five years as they take to Belgium after a 3-1 win at Old for the confidence,” said former Belgian difference between the two sides last everything we can so that Charles comes take a 1-0 advantage to Serbia for their Trafford last Tuesday, while Lazio have a international Preud’homme. “It’s a pity week, but Leverkusen are seasoned cam- back as quickly as possible from this bad second leg against Partizan Belgrade, slender 1-0 advantage for their second we let this one in,” added the 56-year-old, paigners who have made the round of 16 injury.” who haven’t qualified for the main draw leg against Bayer Leverkusen in Germany. who guided Brugge to the Belgian Cup in three of the last four seasons and were Elsewhere, Sporting Lisbon take a 2- for five years. Astana are 90 minutes from A 2-0 win for Brugge at the Jan last season. Manchester United-winners only edged out on penalties by 2014 run- 1 lead to Russia against CSKA Moscow in making history as they look to become Breydelstadion would be enough to take in 1968, 1999 and 2008 — didn’t feature ners-up Atletico Madrid at that stage last the hope of securing a place in the main the first Kazakh team to qualify for the them through at United’s expense (on in the competition last season but had campaign. draw for the second successive season. main competition. They take a 1-0 lead to the away goals rule), but United-three- previously reached the group stages for Runners-up in 2002, Leverkusen have The Portuguese giants struck late on the Cypriot capital Nicosia for their sec- time winners of the Champions League- 18 years in succession. won two out of two domestically, while through Islam Slimani at the Jose ond leg against 2012 quarter-finalists are confident after Marouane Fellaini’s Brugge, meanwhile, haven’t made the Lazio also got off to a winning start in Alvalade in Lisbon, but will be wary of a APOEL, who are no strangers to the late third goal in the first leg. group stages since the 2005/06 season Serie A on Saturday with a 2-1 home win CSKA side who have six wins out of six in group stage having qualified again last “It (Fellaini’s goal) makes a difference when they finished third in Group A over Bologna. One player missing for the Russia this season. season. — AFP Chung slams FIFA dirty tricks

PARIS: FIFA presidential candidate Chung tion can resuscitate FIFA’s reputation which Mong-Joon yesterday warned the election has been gravely undermined by scandals to succeed Sepp Blatter was in danger of old and new. “being manipulated to a degree unseen “Unfortunately, there are increasing even in previous notorious FIFA presiden- signs that the election is deteriorating into tial elections”. a typical FIFA affair with selective leaks of The 63-year-old billionaire South Korean so-called ‘confidential’ information, accusa- has been subjected to attacks in the tions of wrong-doing based on ‘uncon- German press, who have not cited their firmed reports’, un-named ‘sources’ and source, since he launched his campaign to ‘insiders’. replace Blatter last week. The 79-year-old “The recent press reports attacking Dr. Swiss stepped down shortly after winning a Chung’s character and integrity are based fifth term earlier this year with FIFA on such unconfirmed, leaked sources and embroiled in allegations of corruption, 14 full of factual distortions.” FIFA and sports business executives were Chung, who made an abortive bid for charged by US authorities in May over the Korean presidency in the 2002 race, more than $150 million in bribes allegedly once again emphasised that he was clean paid for television and marketing deals. and not under threat of facing any FIFA dis- Seven FIFA officials have been detained but ciplinary action. Blatter has not been linked to any corrup- “To be clear, contrary to recent press tion case. reports based on FIFA leaks, Dr. Chung is Chung, a former FIFA vice-president, not facing any criminal charges or allega- had on Saturday refuted the allegations tions of bribery, fraud, corruption, vote against him in that he tried in 2010 to influ- buying or even a breach of ‘conflict of inter- ence the vote in his home country’s favour est’ under the FIFA Ethics Code from the for the hosting of the 2022 World Cup in Ethics Committee,” read the statement. ITALY: Italian soccer forward Mario Balotelli arrives at AC Milan headquarters. — AP violation of the body’s code of ethics-Qatar “Beyond that, Dr. Chung refrains from were controversial winners and their victo- commenting on any possible Ethics ry along with Russia’s for 2018 is subject to Committee proceedings out of respect for one of the investigations. confidentiality requests made by FIFA. Milan confirm return However, yesterday Chung issued “However, by leaking information that another statement in which he slammed could only have come from within FIFA, the manner in which the campaign was FIFA is violating its own rules and regula- being constantly affected by leaks spring- tions that it imposes upon others. of Reds misfit Balotelli ing from within FIFA and he said if the elec- “Indeed, the current election is in dan- tion was not seen to be fair then FIFA’s ger of being manipulated to a degree image would not recover. unseen even in previous notorious FIFA MILAN: Liverpool misfit Mario Balotelli said he is often been accused of wasting his playing tal- qualify for Europe this season and both clubs “Whether or not the upcoming FIFA presidential elections.” Chung’s main rival ready to resurrect his career as he re-joined AC ent, can resurrect his career this season. face a make-or-break season after several years Presidential election takes place according to succeed Blatter is UEFA president Michel Milan on a season-long loan deal that has divid- Balotelli, who began his career with city rivals of underachievement. to due process, fairness and openness will Platini-the election is to be held on ed fans and pundits in Italy. Inter Milan before moving to Manchester City in Sinisa Mihajlovic has taken over the reins at be the litmus test for whether or not gen- February 26 next year. Chung is a member Balotelli joined Liverpool from Milan in the 2010, was feted by the vast majority of Milan Milan following the sacking of coach Filippo uine reform of FIFA will be possible,” read of the family that owns the various arms of summer of 2014 but after a dismal season at fans when he joined the Rossoneri in January Inzaghi and he is expected to whip the the statement. “Only a fair and open elec- the Hyundai conglomerate. — AFP Anfield the controversial Italian striker has 2013. But the striker’s second spell at Milan is not Rossoneri into shape this season. rejoined the seven-time European champions being met with the same fervour-among fans, or Balotelli has an opportunity to show that he on a season-long loan deal. Milan have made the in the media. Recent polls have shown an over- is far from washed up, and the president of the Eibar defeat deal official on their website and after emerging whelming majority of fans to be against Italian football federation, Carlo Tavecchio, lent from a medical early yesterday Balotelli told Balotelli’s return to the club. On Monday night a the player his support. reporters: “I’m happy to be back. This club is in survey on the popular ‘Processo del Lunedi’ foot- “He seems to have forgotten what is means 10-man Granada my heart and I always hoped to play here again. ball show on Rai television indicated that close to suffer, to sacrifice. He gives the impression of “Physically, I’m in good condition, I just have to to 62% of fans were against Balotelli’s return. someone who has been given everything too get training with the squad.” Former Milan midfielder Zvonimir Boban, a quickly because of his talent,” Tavecchio said. Asked about his motivation, he said: “I’ve got respected pundit on Sky Sport who is often bru- “He has lost his way and needs to rediscover plenty, but now is not the time to talk, it’s time tally honest in his opinions on football matters, where it is now that he is back at Milan with the to get to work.” As for the future, he added: “I called the club’s decision to take the player on help of the club. “If the Rossoneri can rebuild have to start work from today and to have a loan “totally absurd”. Boban had previously stat- Balotelli, the whole of Italian football will bene- good season. Then we’ll see what happens.” ed: “Let’s stop talking about him, he’s never fit.” Milan began the Serie A campaign with a 2-0 Balotelli’s failure to spark at Liverpool has also achieved anything.” defeat at Fiorentina on Sunday when Rodrigo Ely left his international career in tatters. He has yet Last week, the former Croatian international was sent off in the first half and fellow central to feature in any games for the Azzurri during hit out: “I wish him all the best, but he’s never defender Alessio Romagnoli gave away a penal- qualifying for the 2016 European really taken off as a player. If he returns (to ty to La Viola in the second half. Milan’s opening Championships in France next summer. Yet it Milan), it is totally absurd.” game of the season is against Empoli on remains to be seen if the 25-year-old, who has Milan, along with city rivals Inter, failed to Saturday. — AFP Arsenal don’t need more midfielders, says Wenger

LONDON: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has period of the game where we maybe had the top scratch this season after collecting just four ruled out signing a defensive midfielder before most problems defensively but it’s a regular points from their first three Premier League fix- the transfer window shuts, saying he is happy goal,” the 65-year-old said. tures. “We have started very average I must with his options. “I can’t see why it was cancelled. It’s clear concede sharpness is missing a little bit in The Gunners have been criticised by pundits and on that front you cannot say that Liverpool some players,” the former Monaco manager and some fans for not buying another holding can complain,” the Frenchman added. Wenger said. “Our game is still not fluent enough in the midfielder to support Francis Coquelin, who also conceded that his club have not been up final third.” — Reuters broke into the first team last season after being recalled from a loan spell with second tier side Charlton Athletic. The only competition for Coquelin is captain Mikel Arteta, 33, who has just returned from a Adrian Gonzalez calf injury after six months out, and an aging GRANADA: Eibar won 3-1 at 10-man luckily we were helped by the sending- Mathieu Flamini, who has only one year left on Granada on Monday to make a promis- off.” Eibar also made a strong start last his contract. ing start to the modest Basque club’s sec- campaign, only to need what its fans “Everybody has their opinion and everybody is entitled to have an opinion. I could prove to ond season in the Spanish League. must consider a miraculous turn of you that it’s not necessarily right,” Wenger was The victory by a two-goal margin events to stay in the first division. Eibar quoted as saying by the club’s website meant round one ends with Eibar as the was relegated on the final day of last sea- (www.arsenal.com) when asked about the need unlikely leader at top of the standings on son after finishing in the bottom three for more ‘powerful’ midfielders by reporters. goal difference. spots, but it was later reinstated as a “When you don’t win, you’re wrong and peo- Midfielder Adrian Gonzalez opened topflight team after the league penalized ple always find reasons why. Are they the good the scoring in the 22nd minute at Los Elche for breaking rules on debt limits by reasons? “I think I have enough experience and Carmenes Stadium from Antonio Luna’s demoting it to the second division. intelligence to know when it’s right and when pass, and the left back broke free to easi- Granada’s loss was its first under man- it’s wrong,” added the club’s longest-serving ly assist Gonzalo Escalante in the 35th. ager Jose Sandoval, who earned a new manager. Granada pulled one back when substi- contract this summer after agreeing to Arsenal are still waiting for their first home tute Isaac Success set up Ruben Rochina coach the team for the final four matches win of the season after being held by Liverpool in the 50th, only for the hosts’ comeback of last season. Sandoval led the team to in Monday’s entertaining goalless draw follow- to be derailed by Salva Ruiz’s direct red three wins and a draw, good enough for ing the opening day shock 2-0 defeat by West card for a studs-first challenge of Dani it to avoid the drop. Ham United. Garcia six minutes later. Mikel On Sunday, Luis Suarez scored in The hosts were unlucky not to take an early lead when Aaron Ramsey’s effort was ruled out Arruabarrena made sure coach Jose Barcelona’s 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao to for offside in the eighth minute, although Mendilibar enjoyed a winning debut in begin its title defense. Atletico Madrid, Liverpool were equally unfortunate not be out his second stint with Eibar by scoring Celta Vigo, and Espanyol also won their of sight by halftime. New signing Petr Cech one minute after being introduced in the league openers. saved a Christian Benteke strike from point- 66th. “We played a great game and we Real Madrid, meanwhile, stumbled in blank range, while Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho are a united group, that was the founda- Rafa Benitez’s lackluster league debut also struck the woodwork twice. tion of this win,” Escalante said. “We after drawing 0-0 at promoted Sporting Wenger was disappointed that Ramsey’s goal struggled a bit after they scored, but Gijon. — AP was disallowed. “It was a regular goal. It was a Arsenal’s French manager Arsene Wenger Valverde edges IndyCar driver Sagan to win dies after wreck Vuelta 4th stage

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BEIJING: Britain’s Greg Rutherford competes in the final of the men’s long jump final at the World Athletics Championships at the Bird’s Nest stadium. — AP Rudisha back on top of the world

BEIJING: David Rudisha strained every sinew Rudisha down and took silver, while Amel HIGHEST CLASS to win gold, Genzebe Dibaba dominated in Tuka finished third to win a first world cham- Rutherford, who won Olympic gold on the way the Kenyan once did and Usain Bolt’s pionship medal for Bosnia and Herzegovina. “Super Saturday” in London, proved himself a second sprint showdown with Justin Gatlin Genzebe Dibaba’s family already owns 11 championship performer of the highest class moved a step closer at the world athletics Olympic and world distance gold medals by securing a full set of major titles with a championships yesterday. through her sister Tirunesh and cousin leap of 8.41m, his best of the year. “European While Rudisha’s 800 metres victory was not Derartu Tulu and the 24-year-old added a first champion, Olympic champion and now a patch on the brilliant run that won him gold at 1,500m with a stunning display of front- world champion, it’s unbelievable, it’s the in a world record time at the London running. most incredible thing,” he said after battling a Olympics, there was a reminder of one of the Slowed by the tactics of her rivals over the severe headache to win gold. great nights of that Games when Britain’s Greg first 700 metres, the Ethiopian took the lead “I have been dreaming of this for a long Rutherford won long jump gold. with two laps to go and destroyed her rivals time. I can’t believe I’ve done this.” Rutherford Nicholas Bett showed finishing speed his with the sort of pace that claimed her the joined an illustrious list of Britons who have compatriot Rudisha would have been proud world record in Monaco last month. “It’s great simultaneously held Olympic, world, of to win a surprise gold in the 400 metres to have such a strong performance,” said European and Commonwealth titles in Daley hurdles and Cuba’s Denia Caballero was a Dibaba, who finished in four minutes 8.09 sec- Thompson, Sally Gunnell, Jonathan Edwards shock winner in the women’s discus courtesy onds. “My sister won the gold medal in this and Linford Christie. of her opening throw of 69.28m. stadium at the (2008) Olympic Games so I Australia’s Fabrice Lapierre also fought Since a serious knee injury in 2013, the wanted to share this family experience.” through the pain of a hamstring injury to win once all but unbeatable Rudisha has looked Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon declared Dibaba silver and bronze went to the youngest of the vulnerable against fast-finishing rivals and so her “hero” after winning silver, while Sifan trio of Chinese in the final, Wang Jianan. it was as much with relief as joy that he cele- Hassan was a distant third to take bronze for While the 50,000 crowd at the Bird’s Nest brated the return of the world title he also the Netherlands. certainly got behind their long jumpers, Bolt won in 2011. “I am delighted about this gold Bett gave Kenya its first gold medal in the elicits near frenzy every time he takes to the BEIJING: Kenya’s David Lekuta Rudisha celebrates after winning the men’s 800m finals medal,” he said after crossing the line in one 400m hurdles with a scorching finish to clock arena where he first made his name in 2008 at the World Athletics Championships. — AP minute 45.84 seconds. 47.79 seconds, the fastest time of the year and and stormed to victory in the 100 metres on but it still doesn’t stop me from being tired. tainly looked in good shape physically as he “It means a lot to me. Especially after all his own personal best. Sunday. “It was rough but it was just one of those ran 20.19 to win his heat. those disappointments I had this year. During Running in lane nine where it is impossible Still feeling the effects of that victory over things. I’m still bit little sore but I guess that is “The race felt good,” said the 33-year-old. the last month I had a problem with my speed to see your rivals for most of the race, the 23- in-form American Gatlin, the Jamaican began from the rounds and the fact that I didn’t “Coach just said to dominate from the start, but when I got it back I knew I could win this year-old went past more than half the field his defence of his 200 metres title by running compete that much this season.” work the curve, come off the curve attacking, race.” after the final bend to pip Russia’s Denis 20.28 seconds to win his first round heat. Gatlin admitted defeat in the 100m had hold my form in the straightaway and just Pole Adam Kszczot came closest to running Kudryavtsev on the line. “Tired, tired, tired,” he said. “I was comfortable taken an emotional toll on him but he cer- ease into it.” — Reuters Wenger rues offside call in Liverpool stalemate dispute the claim. Asked for his thoughts on ment on his debut against West Ham, the for- the incident, the Northern Irishman smiled mer Chelsea player pulled off a breath-taking Arsenal 0 and said: “His shirt looked offside.” close-range stop to thwart Christian Benteke Having lost 2-0 at home to West Ham and touched a drive from Philippe Coutinho United on the opening weekend, Arsenal onto the post. have now gone two home games without Though unbeaten, Liverpool, who trail Liverpool 0 scoring, but Wenger admitted to feeling leaders Manchester City by two points, have relieved that none of Liverpool’s first-half scored only two goals in their three games chances had gone in. “I believe the West Ham to date, but having seen his side struggle game left a trace in our heads,” said the defensively towards the end of last season, LONDON: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger Frenchman, whose side hit the post through Rodgers was pleased with a third consecu- railed against the decision to disallow a goal Alexis Sanchez in the second half. tive clean sheet. by Aaron Ramsey for offside after his side drew “It was important tonight (Monday) not to “With my teams, the focus is always very 0-0 in a lively home game with Liverpool. lose, because you could see that was a shock much on the football element, but anyone Liverpool largely controlled the first half at for us and it was important to get that game who’s followed my career (will know) it’s very the Emirates Stadium, twice hitting the wood- out of the system.” No Arsenal player demon- much about the intensity of how we press work, but Arsenal thought they had gone strated that sense of vulnerability more than and that cohesion as a team,” he said. “That ahead when Ramsey finished off a glorious Calum Chambers, who was pressed into was something that drifted last season, for through ball from Santi Cazorla. However, the action at centre-back alongside Gabriel after sure. So it was very important, especially with goal was ruled out-incorrectly, as television Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny were the number of new players coming in, that replays would prove-and with Liverpool hav- ruled out. our defensive organisation was super organ- ing already benefited from a beneficial offside The former Southampton man gave the ised. call in their 1-0 win over Bournemouth last ball away several times in the first half and “That will be the platform for us, with all week, Wenger felt that luck had shone on Wenger admitted he had been “tempted” to our creative talent.” Liverpool were without them again. take him off at the interval. captain Jordan Henderson and attacking “It was a regular goal. Even though it was a But the Arsenal manager added: “He midfielder Adam Lallana due to foot and period of the game where we had the most responded well. He will come out of that thigh problems respectively and Rodgers said problems defensively, I can’t see why it was stronger.” Mertesacker had been taken ill and both players would be assessed over the cancelled,” he said. “It’s clear and on that front, Koscielny has sustained what the club course of the week. you cannot say that Liverpool can complain in described as a “mild” back problem, but On the transfer front, Rodgers said he knew the last week.” Wenger, notoriously myopic Wenger was unable to say how long they “nothing” about reports Mario Balotelli is to be when it comes to contentious incidents involv- were likely to be out for. loaned back to former club AC Milan, while ing his players, claimed that he could see “live” That Arsenal were still in the game at half- Wenger concurred when it was put to him that LONDON: Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil (right) challenges for the ball with Liverpool’s that Ramsey “could not be offside”, but time was thanks in no small part to goalkeep- the club’s reported interest in Real Madrid Lucas Leiva during the English Premier League soccer match on Monday. — AP Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers did not er Petr Cech. 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BEIJING: Photo taken on July 8, 2015 shows a pedestrian walking past the People’s Bank of China, the central bank of China, in Beijing. China’s central bank yesterday cut its benchmark interest rates and the amount of cash banks must keep on hand, the latest stimulus aimed at boosting the world’s second-largest economy as it battles a collapse in share prices. — AFP US stocks surge after China cuts rates European markets recover losses

NEW YORK: Stocks surged yesterday morning on Wall Poor’s 500 index gained 51 points, or 2.7 percent, to 1,944. The central bank also increased the amount of money avail- European markets recovered almost all their losses from Street, erasing some of the heavy losses of a day earlier, after The Nasdaq composite rose 136 points, or 3 percent, to able for lending by reducing the reserves banks are required Monday. Germany’s DAX jumped 5 percent, while the CAC- China cut interest rates to try to boost the world’s second- 4,663. The 10 sectors in the S&P 500 all moved higher, with to hold. 40 in France rose 4.3 percent. The FTSE 100 index of leading largest economy. Traders around the world welcomed the technology leading the pack, up 3.6 percent. Best Buy British shares rose 2.8 percent. move, which came after a dayslong global sell-off triggered recorded the biggest gain in the index, climbing $4.13, or Stem market slide China’s central bank took action hours after the country’s by fears of a slowdown in China. 14.1 percent, to $33.42, after the home electronics chain The move came as Beijing appeared to be abandoning a main stock index closed sharply lower for a fourth day. The “They’re relieved by what China has done,” said Chris reported better-than-expected results for the quarter. strategy of having a state-owned company buy shares to Shanghai stock index slumped 7.6 percent, on top of Gaffney, president of EverBank World Markets, and are The Dow sank more than 588 points on Monday, while stem the market slide. Analysts said that while yesterday’s Monday’s 8.5 percent loss. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 also closed telling themselves: “Maybe it’s time to get back in there.” the S&P 500 index fell to more than 10 percent off its recent actions by the central bank may calm the stock market tur- lower, sliding 4 percent. But other markets in Asia posted Investors also got some encouraging news from a survey peak, in what investors refer to as a “correction.” The previous moil for now, the country faces a long period of uncertainty. modest recoveries. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index rose 0.7 indicating that US consumer confidence rebounded this market correction was nearly four years ago. The three “The Chinese economy is going to be on this bumpy road percent, while Sydney’s S&P ASX 200 gained 2.7 percent. month. A separate report showed sales of new US homes indexes have closed lower five days in a row, with the Dow for a while, and it will have ebbs and flows that will no doubt Oil rebounded some from Monday’s steep declines. bounced back in July. falling nearly 1,700 points in that time. have a serious impact on the global economy,” said Kamel Benchmark US crude gained $1.36 to $39.61 per barrel in The Dow was up 410 points, or 2.6 percent, to 16,281 China cut its interest rates for the fifth time in nine Mellahi, professor at the Warwick Business School. “What we New York. US government bond prices fell, pushing up the about two hours after the opening bell. The Standard & months in a renewed effort to shore up economic growth. are seeing now is a dress rehearsal of things to come.” yield on the 10-year Treasury note to 2.10 percent. — AP Algeria, Iran air prospect of emergency OPEC meeting

DUBAI/LONDON: Once upon a time, talk of an And it might be even worse and add pressure to record and Iran is hoping to expand supplies if emergency OPEC meeting would have rippled prices if no agreement came out.” Oil fell to and when sanctions are lifted. through oil markets, likely triggering at least a almost $42 a barrel this week, its lowest since Since 2011, OPEC has met just twice a year. It brief rally in prices. The last extraordinary meet- early 2009, pressured by abundant supplies and gathered more frequently to deal with previous ing to discuss a price slump, in 2008, resulted in concern about the economic health of China, price collapses and held as many as eight meet- the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting the world’s second-largest oil consumer. ings annually in the early 2000s, sometimes con- Countries’ largest ever production cut, paving Prices deepened their decline after OPEC’s vening gatherings with just days’ notice. the way for prices to double within a year. 2014 change in policy to defend market share As well as an extraordinary meeting, OPEC Nowadays, however, calls for an unscheduled and discourage competing supply sources from can also convene a “consultative meeting” at the meeting to address spiralling prices are more a rival producers, rather than cut its own supply. request of its president. The last one took place sign of growing friction within the group than a Saudi Arabia and its Gulf allies led the policy in late 2008, when prices had collapsed due to leading indicator of policy action. Although shift. the financial crisis and OPEC made its record OPEC’s statutes say support from a simple Non-Gulf members want OPEC to take output cut. majority of the 12 members can trigger an action. Algeria has written to OPEC expressing The difference now, though, is the willingness extraordinary meeting, none will occur without concern about the market, delegates say, and to curb supply is not there. “No one is ready to support from Saudi Arabia, which has yet to give Iran said on Sunday an emergency OPEC meet- decrease production,” said the first delegate its blessing, OPEC delegates say. ing may be “effective” in stabilising prices. from one of OPEC’s larger producers. A Gulf With oil falling further, support is growing But two other delegates doubted OPEC will OPEC delegate said he didn’t see Saudi Arabia among non-Gulf members for action and even meet before its next scheduled gathering on changing strategy and that Brent may fall to $40 some Gulf officials are concerned about the lat- Dec. 4. “There is no emergency OPEC meeting - before recovering. Signs of lower exports from est drop in prices. But the top OPEC producer’s nothing,” said one. No country has formally OPEC countries would be more likely to boost policymakers have remained publicly silent. requested such a meeting, said another. prices than talk of a meeting. Without the Saudis on board, even some Saudi Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi has made no Iraq’s oil exports fell by at least 250,000 bar- OPEC members who are desperate to shore up public comment on prices since June 18, when rels per day in the first 17 days of August, prices say an abrupt public gathering is not the with Brent above $63 he said he was optimistic according to loading data, making it less likely way to go and might only make matters worse. about the market in coming months. a steady rise in OPEC output will be sustained “The environment here is not to have any meet- As prices sank this week, Saudi officials this month. “Reducing production will have an JAKARTA: A jewellery vendor selects gold items for a customer in Jakarta yesterday. ing without reaching unity in the position and remained silent. OPEC delegates and industry immediate strong reaction on the market - Prices of crude oil and most other commodities rebounded in Asia yesterday but measures of the majority at least,” said an OPEC sources say it would be hard for Saudi Arabia to better than a meeting with no outcome,” he stayed under pressure following a global sell-off sparked by the faltering economy in delegate. reverse the policy it championed, particularly at said. “Calling an emergency meeting will not China, the world’s top user of industrial metals and energy. — AFP “Otherwise, the meeting will be meaningless. a time when Iraq has boosted exports to a help at all.” — Reuters WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 BUSINESS

Gulf Bank’s Salary Account and Red Account draw live on Marina FM today

KUWAIT: Gulf Bank announced tees a cash prize up to KD150 upon ond prize is KD 1,000, third prize is draws for a chance to also win up Friday and Saturday) for KD 1.750 that it will be holding its monthly salary transfer plus a chance to win KD 800, fourth prize is KD 600, fifth to KD 1,500. In addition, the quar- instead of KD 3.5, which is a 50% Salary Account draw and Red cash prizes and cars in monthly, prize is KD 400, sixth prize is KD terly car draw will be for 1 lucky discount on the normal price. Account draws, simultaneously, at quarterly and annual mega draws. 200). Annually, two salary cus- winner who will have a chance to Gulf Bank is the only bank in 1:00 pm today, live on Marina FM’s Gulf Bank customers who have tomers will get the chance to win a win a new Cadillac SRX 2015 or Kuwait presenting both Salary famous Diwaniya show. The draws transferred their salaries are eligi- cash prize of KD25, 000 each. Camaro LT Coupe 2015 and Red customers with these will be held under the supervision ble to be part of those draws and Both new Red Account or Salary Through the bank’s red pro- one of a kind offers. For more of a Ministry of Commerce repre- win many attractive prizes. The Account customers who open an gram, customers can also watch information about Gulf Bank’s sentative, where six winners will be bank’s monthly cash draw will have account and transfer their student movies at all Kuwait National Salary account, Red account or announced. six winners, each to get up to KD allowance or salary will also be eli- Cinema Company (KNCC) cinemas any other draws, visit one of Gulf The bank’s Salary Offer guaran- 1,500 (First prize is KD 1500, sec- gible to enter the monthly cash during weekends (every Thursday, Bank’s 58 branches. Oil, commodities and European equities rally HSBC says more trouble ahead

LONDON: Oil bounced back from heavy losses “Crude is very oversold,” he added. Oil prices Goldman Sachs said that while China’s tur- yesterday but global oversupply and worries dropped to their lowest since early 2009 on moil would not lead to a global recession, it did about the severity of the economic slowdown in Monday and, despite Tuesday’s slight uplift, expect the trouble to result in weak commodi- China, the world’s top commodity consumer, many analysts think market fundamentals will ties. kept prices near 6-1/2-year lows. keep prices low. Beyond Asia’s troubles, oil markets have been European share markets recovered but “China’s economy continues to slow and the suffering from oversupply that started pulling Chinese stock markets closed down more than 7 (US) Fed may still hike rates before the end of down prices in June 2014. Several members of percent, with panic selling intensifying after the the year. That puts further cracks into the two the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Shanghai Composite Index crashed through key main growth pillars for the world economy of Countries are producing record volumes of oil in support at 3,000 points. recent years: Chinese demand (including com- an attempt to squeeze out competition. China cut interest rates yesterday and low- modities) and easy money,” HSBC’s co-head of Adding to supply glut concerns, OPEC mem- ered the amount of reserves banks must hold in Asian economics research Frederic Neumann ber Iran said on Tuesday it would increase crude its latest move to stimulate growth, but oil prices said. But Neumann said a re-run of Asia’s finan- production and reclaim its lost export share JAKARTA: A bank employee displays bundles of Indonesian rupiah bank notes in barely moved in response. US crude, also known cial crisis in the late 1990s was unlikely. Daniel after international sanctions are lifted, even if Jakarta yesterday. Asian shares were mixed after a see-saw session yesterday, with at West Texas Intermediate or WTI, was up $1.40 Ang at Singapore’s Phillip Futures said the prices remain low. “High OPEC output should the US dollar weak against other currencies. The rupiah last week was at a 17-year at $39.64 a barrel by 1320 GMT, while Brent was rebound for oil could be temporary: “Both WTI help to prevent prices from rebounding sharply low — the unit was changing hands at 13,839 to the US dollar on August 18 — and up $1.50 at $44.19. “In the past few days, we and Brent look like they are on their way to 2008 even as China fears recede and demand recov- has been sliding for months. have seen a lot of the effects of the equity mar- levels where prices hit a low of $32.4 and $36.2,” ers,” Capital Economics commodities economist kets,” Petromatrix oil analyst Olivier Jakob said. Ang said. Thomas Pugh said. — Reuters News Private firms battle for Saudi in brief Sterling recovers supermarket chain Al Raya LONDON: Sterling recovered from a one- a slowdown have intensified in recent days month low against a basket of currencies after China devalued its currency and data yesterday, helped by robust gains against pointed for further signs of a weakness. All DUBAI: Three of the Gulf’s biggest long-term potential stemming from Capital Asia, a luxury goods-focused Kudu. Al Raya had 30 stores across the euro, but it underperformed the dollar as of which have deepened a sell-off in Chinese private equity firms are battling it out Saudi Arabia’s predominantly young private equity firm backed by LVMH the kingdom, mainly in the southern investors pushed back on the timing of a stocks and triggered volatility in global stock for a majority stake in Saudi super- population. MoÎt Hennessy Louis Vuitton, while and western regions, before more probable rate hike by the Bank of England. markets. “The weakness in emerging mar- market chain Al Raya for Foodstuff Already in 2015, Saudi gourmet Abraaj and TPG Capital bought a were added in 2012, according to the Money markets have pushed out the timing kets is now spreading to developed market Co, three sources with knowledge of date firm Bateel sold a stake to L majority stake in fast-food chain supermarket’s website. — Reuters of when the BOE will raise rates to around outlook, questioning the scope of potential the matter said yesterday, with a deal the third quarter of next year compared with base rate liftoff over the coming months in likely worth as much as $300 million. early 2016 when the central bank published the U.S. and the UK,” analysts at RBC Capital Abraaj Group, Fajr Capital and its quarterly inflation report just three weeks wrote in a note. “First full Fed funds rise is Gulf Capital are in the running to ago. UK’s Chancellor George Osborne now priced for early next year, while the UK acquire the stake in the grocer being warned on Monday that Britain’s economy rate rise has been pushed to the third quar- sold by Dubai-based Levant Capital was exposed to a global downturn. Fears of ter of 2016.” and The Rohatyn Group (TRG). These three lodged initial bids in late July and are now due to file more com- DSM to axe over 900 jobs prehensive proposals before the deadline for second-round bids in THE HAGUE: Dutch pharmaceutical group added in a statement. DSM expected to save the next two weeks, the sources DSM announced yesterday it will slash 900 to between 125 million euros ($143 million) to added. 1,100 jobs by the end of 2017 in a cost-cutting 150 million euros annually from the end of Abraaj and Fajr declined to com- exercise, amounting to about half of its 2017 onwards, said the group, based in the ment, as did Levant Capital and TRG. Netherlands-based staff. “In an increasingly southern Dutch city of Heerlen. Restructuring Gulf Capital didn’t immediately global and fast-paced business environment charges-including severance packages-are respond to a request for comment. we need to adapt our organisational model,” expected to cost the company between 150 - The sources spoke on condition of DSM chief executive Feike Sijbesma said. The 170 million euros before tax. DSM added it was anonymity as the information isn’t restructuring will apply to finance, human planning to implement a programme to public. Should the final price tag be resources, legal, IT, corporate communications improve “efficiency” in its nutritional branch, to $300 million, the stakeholders would and regional centres among others, DSM be announced in November. have tripled their investment in around three years. Levant Capital and Citi Venture Taiwan to tap $15.3bn stocks fund Capital International, an emerging market-focused investment firm TAIPEI: Taiwan yesterday gave the green light committee Wu Tang-chieh will be left to which was acquired by TRG in for a $15.3 billion fund to stabilise its troubled decide on how to invest, according to a gov- December 2013, originally bought stock market, after fears of a slowdown in ernment statement. “The domestic stock mar- the stake in Al Raya in 2012 for $100 China sent shares diving. Taipei shares posted ket is affected by poor fundamentals interna- million. The sale is expected to go the island’s steepest ever intra-day decline on tionally and domestically, leading to a drop in ahead despite disruption in the king- Monday, hit by a rout in Chinese equities that investor confidence,” Wu said yesterday, dom’s economy from falling oil prices sparked a panic sell-off in European and US adding that Taipei stocks have been among and subsequent lower government markets. In response, the government will use the main losers in global bourses this year. spending, the sources said. LONDON: People walk past the Bank of England in the City of London, yesterday. Chinese stocks fell for a the National Financial Stabilisation Fund, with Taiwan’s economy has been slowing, posting So-called defensive sectors like fourth day, hitting an eight-month low amid signs Beijing was no longer buying shares to stem a price its Tw$500billion of firepower, to stabilise the its weakest quarter in three years in the three food and beverage remain in high slide, and Japanese stocks also dropped. But other Asian and European markets bounced back from a day market during times of volatility. Beyond that, months to June, as weak global demand and demand from investors drawn by the of heavy losses. — AP executive secretary of the restabilisation fund rising competition have hurt exports.

EXCHANGE RATES

Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. GOLD Saudi Riyals 81.270 US Dollars 0.297700 0.302200 20 gram 226.690 Jordanian Dinar 425.615 US Dollars Mint 0.298200 0.302200 10 gram 116.040 ASIAN COUNTRIES Egyptian Pound 38.463 5 gram 58.700 Asia Japanese Yen 2.530 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.248 Bangladesh Taka 0.003459 0.004059 Indian Rupees 4.526 Indian Rupees 4.533 Chinese Yuan 0.046294 0.049794 Pakistani Rupees 2.900 Pakistani Rupees 2.911 UAE Exchange Centre WLL Hong Kong Dollar 0.036839 0.039589 Srilankan Rupees 2.246 Bangladesh Taka 3.874 Indian upee 0.004518 0.004908 Nepali Rupees 2.898 Philippines Pesso 6.449 Indonesian Rupiah 0.000018 0.000024 Singapore Dollar 215.030 CURRENCIES TELEX TRANSFER PER 1000 Cyprus pound 575.305 Australian Dollar 201.05 Japanese Yen 3.525 Japanese Yen 0.002467 0.002647 Hongkong Dollar 38.934 Kenyan Shilling 0.003136 0.003136 Bangladesh Taka 3.879 Canadian Dollar 231.40 Syrian Pound 2.595 Swiss Franc 326.72 Nepalese Rupees 3.830 Korean Won 0.000244 0.000259 Philippine Peso 6.462 Malaysian Ringgit 0.069619 0.075619 Thai Baht 8.478 Euro 351.29 Malaysian Ringgit 71.835 US Dollar 302.00 Chinese Yuan Renminbi 47.470 Nepalese Rupee 0.002951 0.003121 Sterling Pound 478.54 Pakistan Rupee 0.002796 0.003076 GCC COUNTRIES Thai Bhat 9.450 Japanese Yen 2.56 Philippine Peso 0.006454 0.006734 Saudi Riyal 80.512 Turkish Lira 103.250 Bangladesh Taka 3.877 Sierra Leone 0.000067 0.000073 Qatari Riyal 82.946 Indian Rupee 4.548 Singapore Dollar 0.211413 0.217413 Omani Riyal 784.300 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.247 Bahrain Exchange Company South African Rand 0.016972 0.025472 Bahraini Dinar 801.910 Nepali Rupee 2.844 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001968 0.002548 UAE Dirham 82.212 Pakistani Rupee 2.958 Taiwan 0.009644 0.009824 UAE Dirhams 0.08217 CURRENCY BUY SELL Thai Baht 0.008264 0.008814 ARAB COUNTRIES Bahraini Dinar 0.8026 Europe Egyptian Pound - Cash 40.175 Egyptian Pound 0.03846 Belgian Franc 0.007872 0.008872 Arab Egyptian Pound - Transfer 38.569 Jordanian Dinar 0.4295 British Pound 0.469045 0.478045 Bahraini Dinar 0.792483 0.800483 Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.409 Omani Riyal 0.7842 Czech Korune 0.004958 0.016958 Egyptian Pound 0.037997 0.040827 Tunisian Dinar 159.680 Qatari Riyal 0.08327 Danish Krone 0.042890 0.047890 Iranian Riyal 0.000084 0.000085 Jordanian Dinar 426.060 Saudi Riyal 0.08055 Euro 0.342891 0.350891 Iraqi Dinar 0.000197 0.000257 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 2.026 Norwegian Krone 0.032793 0.037993 Jordanian Dinar 0.421659 0.429159 Syrian Lira 2.152 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd Romanian Leu 0.086573 0.086573 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.000000 1.000000 Morocco Dirham 31.106 Slovakia 0.008979 0.018979 Lebanese Pound 0.000151 0.000251 Swedish Krona 0.032502 0.037502 Moroccan Dirhams 0.019695 0.043695 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Rate for Transfer Selling Rate Swiss Franc 0.315929 0.326129 Nigerian Naira 0.001243 0.001878 US Dollar Transfer 301.800 US Dollar 301.750 Turkish Lira 0.103898 0.110896 Omani Riyal 0.777375 0.783055 Euro 350.390 Canadian Dollar 229.730 Qatar Riyal 0.082186 0.083399 Sterling Pound 476.840 Sterling Pound 477.210 Australasia Saudi Riyal 0.079843 0.080543 Canadian dollar 227.950 Euro 350.165 Australian Dollar 0.208792 0.220292 Syrian Pound 0.001279 0.001499 Turkish lira 102.950 Swiss Frank 282.685 New Zealand Dollar 0.189655 0.199155 Tunisian Dinar 0.155160 0.163160 Swiss Franc 323.820 Bahrain Dinar 801.665 Turkish Lira 0.103896 0.110896 Australian dollar 218.050 UAE Dirhams 82.530 America UAE Dirhams 0.081188 0.082337 US Dollar Buying 300.600 Qatari Riyals 90.495 Canadian Dollar 0.222177 0.230677 Yemeni Riyal 0.001364 0.001444 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 BUSINESS

Stock rout costs China’s richest man $3.6bn in one day

BEIJING: China’s richest man lost Index, which tracks the world’s rich- percent yesterday. The close was the Figures for Tuesday were not imme- June, which has included funding $3.6 billion in a single day after est people. lowest since December 15 last year- diately available. the China Securities Finance Corp. global stock markets tanked and Shanghai shares Monday col- and below the symbolically signifi- Despite the loss, his wealth has to buy stocks on behalf of the gov- Chinese markets erased all their lapsed by 8.49 percent, the biggest cant 3,000 point mark-while increased by $6 billion this year. ernment and barring major share- gains for the year. Wang Jianlin, daily loss since 2007, sparking a vast Bloomberg News said it marked the China’s second richest person Jack holders from selling their stakes. chairman and founder of property sell-off in global financial markets as steepest four-day rout since 1996. Ma, founder of e-commerce giant In the latest move, Beijing said on and entertainment company Dalian concerns mounted that a slowdown Wang was the biggest loser at Alibaba, lost only $545 million on Sunday it would allow the state pen- Wanda, lost more than 10 percent of in the world’s second-largest econo- the end of trading on Monday, Monday, according to the index. sion fund-which had 3.5 trillion yuan his total wealth on Monday, accord- my could hurt global growth. according to the index, which Beijing launched a huge rescue ($548 billion) of assets at the end of ing to the Bloomberg Billionaires Shanghai fell an additional 7.63 updates at the end of each day. package after shares collapsed in 2014 — to buy stocks. — AFP

As stock prices sink, ordinary Americans keep their heads up

WASHINGTON: Even as anxious investors said Miller, a digital content manager. “But I’m send stock prices plunging, many Americans 27 and have a while to right the ship.” are sounding a rather different note: They’re staying calm and carrying on. Some wonder if Room to budget they may have to work a few extra years to John Cosgrove, 30, of Raleigh, North recoup some of their shrunken retirement sav- Carolina, said he moved his 401(k) savings to ings. Others concede that the meltdown might cash in July, anticipating the possibility that he have wiped out investments needed to pay for might be buying a house. “I moved it to cash a vacation. knowing that that value will stay the same so Yet conversations Monday with roughly a that I can continue on my house hunt,” said dozen everyday Americans suggest that peo- Cosgrove, a software application engineer. “I’m ple generally expect stock prices to rebound, glad I’m on the sideline now.” Cosgrove said his just as they have after previous swoons. For shopping routine and other daily spending now, the panic on Wall Street does not appear decisions won’t be affected by the stock mar- to have spread very far. ket. He said he still has room to budget. “I’m certainly not panicking or looking for Instead of reaching for antacid, Frank tall buildings,” said Vincent Signorotti, 62, a San Bowles, a 71-year-old Missouri retiree, plans to Diego-based executive for a company that maintain his investment portfolio and even builds geothermal plants in Southern seek bargain-priced stocks. California. Signorotti said he has no plans to cut “My broker has called me a couple of times back on his spending or even adjust his invest- (in recent days) and sent me a big old email ment strategy. about what not to do, like not to be fearful,” The Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index sank said Bowles, who formerly owned a company nearly 4 percent on Monday and has now tum- that specialized in invoices and other business bled 9.5 percent in five days. The dizzy fall forms. “I kind of already knew that.” revealed how global turmoil emanating from “If it goes down too far, we’ll just buy some- China’s slowing economy could affect the thing” that becomes alluringly discounted, he finances of U.S. households. said. Others said they were grateful for the sell- Carolyn Gaver, a 67-year-old from Clifton, off because it might delay plans by the Federal PARIS: Stock market operator Euronext’s universal analysts work in the market services surveillance room center at the new Euronext head- New Jersey, said she plans to phone her broker Reserve to raise interest rates. quarters in the La Defense business district, near Paris yesterday. European stocks rebounded yesterday in early deals, despite another ram- to check on her portfolio. But she said her The Fed has kept its benchmark short-term pant sell-off in China, as investors fished for bargain stocks after heavy losses the previous day. — AFP investments are more conservative now, since rate at a record low near zero since late 2008. she’s older, “so hopefully it’s not too bad.” The But before the recent stock market downturn, biggest impact will be on how long she contin- solid job growth had led Chair Janet Yellen to German economic growth ues to work as a paralegal. say the Fed would likely raise that rate later this “Do I work another year? Another two years, year, potentially as early as September. A Fed if I can?” she said. “Do I just have faith? In the rate hike could lead eventually to higher US past, (the market has) come back and balanced Treasury yields and mortgage rates. picks up, finances in black pretty well. I have to hope for that.” In St. Louis, For homeowners with adjustable-rate mort- Shannon Miller refused to check her 401(k) gages, such as Conal Crawley, the stock market plan Monday, just to stop herself from having a decline was welcome news that the Fed would Exports increasing, consumer spending rising knee-jerk reaction to the stock plunge. put off a rate hike and that his home loans “I did, however, lose a few hundred of my would remain manageable “I’m just trying to FRANKFURT: The German economy, Europe’s biggest, slipped fractionally, the institute said. down in China and low commodity prices, today’s data ‘Monopoly money’ trying to play the stocks get the low rates,” said Crawley, 49, who lives in stands rock solid in the current stormy global econom- In concrete growth terms, German gross domestic remind us that fundamentals in the developed world short-term for say, vacation or a roof repair,” Boston. — AP ic seas, with growth picking up, confidence on the rise product (GDP) expanded by 0.4 percent in the second are improving,” said Berenberg Bank economist Kallum and its public finances firmly in the black, data showed quarter, up from 0.3 percent in the preceding three Pickering. “Overall, the Ifo index points to robust condi- yesterday. While the slowing Chinese economy trig- months, the federal statistics office Destatis said sepa- tions and a positive outlook for the Eurozone’s largest gers panic in the world’s stock markets and conjures rately, confirming a flash estimate already released ear- economy,” he said, even if he acknowledged that the up the spectre of a new global financial crisis, German lier this month. data “came in ahead of the current financial market exports are increasing, consumer spending is rising, rout.” “But, supported by a strong domestic economy, and businesses are happier with their current situation Public finances show surplus accommodative monetary policy, cheap oil and the than they have been in nearly a year and a half, the At the same time, Destatis calculated that end of the euro crisis, the German economy is well posi- data showed. Germany’s finances were firmly in the black, with the tioned to withstand these shock,” Pickering said. “The German economy continues to be a rock in federal, regional, municipal and welfare budgets run- turbulent waters,” said Hans-Werner Sinn, president of ning up a combined surplus of 21.1 billion euros ($24.4 No hard landing the respected economic think-tank Ifo, which publish- billion) in the period from January to June, equivalent BayernLB economist Stefan Kipar agreed. “Overall, es a widely-watched barometer of business confidence to 1.4 percent of GDP. Germany’s public finances “con- the business confidence data suggest that the German every month. The Ifo index beat analysts’ expectations tinued to profit from the favourable employment situa- economy will remain on course in the second half of to rise to 108.3 points this month from 108.0 points in tion and positive growth, as well as moderate spend- the year,” he said. “The outside risks remain high given July. In Berlin, French Economy Minister Emmanuel ing,” Destatis said. Under EU rules, member states are the worries in China and the uncertainty in Greece. But Macron warned that China’s faltering growth posed a not allowed to run up budget deficits of more than domestic demand will continue to drive the German threat to a recovery in the global economy, and said three percent of overall output. economy. And since we’re not expecting a ‘hard land- his government’s growth forecast for the current year Turning to growth, Destatis said that foreign trade ing’ in China, German momentum could even pick up was now at risk. But the Ifo barometer showed that was the “biggest driver of growth in the second quar- in the third quarter,” Kipar said. German companies are satisfied with their current situ- ter,” with exports up 2.2 percent quarter-on-quarter. ING DiBa economist Carsten Brzeski said that “either ation, even if they were marginally less optimistic On the side of domestic demand, however, the sig- the ongoing stock market turbulences came simply too about the future. nals were more mixed: while both consumer and pub- late to have an impact on the Ifo survey and will there- Ifo calculates its headline index on the basis of com- lic-sector spending increased slightly, investment in fore only unfold their full negative impact next month, panies’ assessments of the current business environ- plant and equipment declined. or German businesses are a bunch of ice-cold realists, KARACHI: Pakistani stock brokers monitor the market at the Karachi Stock Exchange, ment and the outlook for the next six months. The sub- Nevertheless, analysts were cheered by the raft of sticking to the pure facts. In our view, there are many KSE, in Karachi, Pakistan, yesterday. The benchmark KSE-100 index was up in the index measuring current business rose to its highest positive economic data. “In the midst of financial mar- arguments in favour of the latter. And, indeed, the pure morning session. — AP level since April 2014, while the outlook sub-index ket turmoil, resulting from the eurozone crisis, a slow- facts clearly argue against panic.” — AFP US new-home sales rebound in July

WASHINGTON: Americans stepped solid job growth over the past two Housing is once again driving There is 5.2 months’ supply of up their purchases of new homes in years and relatively low mortgage growth as the stock market has new homes available, compared to July, with sales surging in the rates, sales of new homes jumped stumbled. Americans have felt more six months in a healthy market. The Northeast. The Commerce 21.2 percent through the first half of confident about their economic shortage of listing has enabled the Department says new-home sales 2015, although the government prospects, causing them to return to median price to rise 2 percent over rose 5.4 percent last month to a sea- sales report is volatile on a monthly the housing market that initially the past 12 months to $285,900. sonally adjusted annual rate of basis. sparked the Great Recession in late Separately, Standard & 507,000, recovering from a slide in New-home purchases climbed 2007. But supplies of new and exist- Poor’s/Case-Shiller 20-city home purchases in June. 23.1 percent in the Northeast, with ing homes have been tight, pushing price index has risen 5 percent in Buyers have crowded into the smaller gains in the South and West. up prices and limiting choices for June from a year earlier. Inventories housing market this year. Backed by Sales slumped in the Midwest. would-be buyers. are similarly tight among existing homes. The National Association of Realtors said last week that sales of existing homes rose 2 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.59 million, the fastest rate since February 2007. Sales have jumped 9.6 percent over the past 12 months, while the num- ber of listings has declined 4.7 per- cent. There are some signs that sales momentum might slow as more Americans are renting instead of buying. Real estate brokerage Redfin said its demand index fell in July for the fourth straight month, while real estate firm Zillow reported that rental prices are rising in many mar- kets where home values are falling on a month-over-month basis. Much of the additional demand has emerged for a healthier jobs market and low mortgage rates. Employers added 3.1 million jobs last year and are on pace to add 2.5 million jobs this year. Borrowing costs have stayed about two percentage points below historical standards. The average 30- MIAMI: In this Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015 photo, a for sale sign is placed in front of a home in Miami. A key year fixed rate was 3.93 percent last housing index shows that US home prices rose solidly in July, another sign of renewed health in the hous- week, according to the mortgage ing market. — AP giant Freddie Mac. — AP WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 BUSINESS S African economy shrinks by 1.3% in second quarter

PRETORIA: South Africa’s economy unexpectedly after first quarter expansion of 1.3 percent. The governor of the South African Reserve Bank, tricity, has been weakened by years of agriculture, it was a surprise for us.” shrank in the second quarter, data showed yester- economy has struggled due to the electricity crisis revised down the bank’s growth forecast to 2.0 underinvestment and ageing infrastructure, Montalto said it was unlikely that South day, raising fears of a recession as gross domestic and unemployment of about 25 percent, as well as percent in 2015 and 2.1 percent in 2016. “One can’t as well as governance problems. Yesterday’s Africa’s government would make any big product fell by an annualised 1.3 percent, surpris- a slump in commodity prices and the falling rand. rule out the possibility of a recession in South statistics revealed manufacturing contracted policy changes soon. “Part of the problem, to ing analysts who had predicted a small rise. The rand hit an all-time low on Monday, breaching Africa,” Jana van Deventer, an economist at ETM by an annualised 6.3 percent, mining also by be honest, is this slow grind of under per- The slowdown was across the board, with man- 14 to the dollar as jittery investors disposed of Analytics, told Bloomberg News. 6.3 percent and agriculture by a whopping formance,” he said. “South Africa needs to ufacturing, mining and agriculture industries lag- high-risk assets in the wake of slowing economic Compounding things further, South Africa is 17.4 percent. “I think the shock just came have a shock to the system, which it ging the most in Africa’s most developed econo- growth in China. Lehohla said that for South Africa suffering from the worst drought in years which home much more quickly than we thought it arguably has had through Eskom, but that my, plagued with nationwide power cuts and high to capitalise on the weak rand, the government has damaged its profitable corn crop.Load-shed- would do,” said Peter Montalto, economist at hasn’t been enough to shift the political sta- unemployment. “The real economy in the second would have to address deep-rooted issues ham- ding-regularly scheduled power cuts to reduce Nomura. “Particularly on manufacturing and tus quo.” — AFP quarter has performed negatively,” Statistician- pering growth. energy usage-has become part of everyday life for General Pali Lehohla told a press briefing in “Things being equal one would have expected many people and companies. Pretoria. In a commentary note on Monday, manufacturing would boom when the rand touch- State-owned power utility Eskom, which gener- Nedbank had predicted GDP growth of 0.3 percent es 14 a dollar,” he said. In July, Lesetja Kganyago, ates more than 95 percent of the country’s elec- UK insurer RSA says receives £5.6bn bid

LONDON: British insurer Royal & Sun noon deals on the British capital’s FTSE 100 Alliance said yesterday that it has received index of leading companies, which was a £5.6-billion ($8.8-billion, 7.7-billion-euro) 2.83 percent higher at 6,065.42 points. takeover approach from Swiss rival Zurich “We expect RSA’s shares to respond Insurance, sending its share price soaring. favourably... with a deal now seeming RSA announced in a statement that inevitable, in our view,” said Shore Capital Zurich has made an informal bid of 550 analyst Eamonn Flanagan. “We retain our pence per share, adding that the pair are buy recommendation on RSA and await now in talks. “The board has indicated to the possibility of a counter-bid from Zurich that it would be willing to recom- another Continental European insurer.” mend an offer at the level of the possible Under the terms of the proposal, RSA offer to RSA shareholders subject to the shareholders reserve the right to receive satisfactory resolution of the other terms the recently declared interim dividend of of the offer,” the British firm said in a state- 3.5 pence per share. The potential offer is ment. conditional on the approval of the RSA “Accordingly, the board is in discussions board, as well as due diligence. Zurich with Zurich in relation to these terms.” The had revealed in late July that it was evalu- announcement sent RSA’s share price surg- ating a potential bid for RSA but gave no ing to the top of the risers board on the indication of price. RSA said at the time London stock market. RSA shares jumped that it had not held talks or received a 4.65 percent to 518 pence in early after- proposal. — AFP WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 BUSINESS

Ahli United Bank announces winners in ‘Al Hassad Islamic Saving’

KUWAIT: Ahli United Bank held its week- tages that Ahli United Bank provides. MohdShawqi Al Tajer. Adel Qaitan Radhi, Abdulaziz Saqer In addition, prizes of Al Hassad ly draw of Al-Hassad Islamic Saving pro- On this occasion, the bank issued the The winners of the KD 1,000 prize Abdul Razzaq, Mansoor Ali Abdulla, Islamic saving program from Ahli gram on August 19. This program offers following press release: Al Hassad each: Ashraf Ahmed Ezzaldin, Ameena Jassim United Bank offer 4 quarterly grand the biggest prize amount to the largest Islamic Saving program offers the high- Hanaa Mohd Abdulla, Abdulredha Ali, Mohammed A Hussain Mahmood, prizes announced in quarterly draws. number of winners. The prize program est amounts of prizes which amount to Wared Fayadh, Feda Husain Hussain, Abdulla Hassan Darwish, Husain Ahmed Each is a “Salary for Life” prize which is succeeded in becoming the first and KD 3.4 million per year. This Program Fahed Ahmed Ali, Mohammad Jassim Ahmed, Ali Ahmed Mahdi, Mohamd worth KD 250,000. only prize account in Kuwait compliant also offers 26 weekly prizes, with the Mohammad, Abdulelah Mohammed A.Aziz A.Hasan. In general, Ahli United Bank contin- with the Islamic Shari’a principles. The highest number of weekly winners. The Sadeq, Fahad Hadi Safaq, Saleh Salman The prize program of “Al Hassad ues to offer innovative tools and means program has been developed to fulfil the Islamic Hassad Saving Account may be Mohammad, Humoud Mohd Ashour, Islamic Saving” from Ahli United Bank to meet the needs of its customers to needs of the Bank customers and opened by the lowest amount to open Mohammad Marzouq Naser, Mabarak offers a weekly grand prize worth KD match the Bank’s long history of distinc- increase their opportunities in winning an account, which is KD 100. Ahmad Yousef, Noura Bader Ajeel, 25,000 in addition to 25 weekly prizes tive services which extend over 73 years sizeable and attractive prizes in addition The winner of the weekly grand prize Kawthar Abdullah Sayed, Athari Falah worth a total of KD 25,000 distributed to during which the Bank managed to take to enjoying the latest banking advan- in the amount of KD 25,000 is: Fuheed, Mansour Abdul Rahman Salem, 25 prizes, KD 1,000 for each winner. the lead among local banks. China needs to be more transparent

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KUWAIT: On August 11, the China will soon need external intended exclusively to boost the main trade partners in the last Chinese renminbi (RMB) fell 1.8% funding, and to do so it will have to economy’s manufacturing and twelve months as of June. In fact, against the US dollar, the sharpest open its capital account and con- export sectors. Growth of the the IMF declared in May that the daily decline since the currency vince international investors to use gross domestic product (GDP) has RMB was not undervalued any- was de-pegged from the US dollar renminbis to store part of their stabilized at 7% YoY as of late, but more. So the recent devaluation in 2005. So far, the RMB has depre- reserves. The country has already this year’s large export contrac- could be considered a realign- ciated around 3%, to its lowest val- been working on it: China already tion, the 18-month long property ment with fundamentals after a ue against the US dollar in over set up offshore yuan-trading hubs, market slump and the recent rapid appreciation, rather than an SINGAPORE: Pedestrians with umbrellas walk past a digital screen display- four years. The move comes as a launched the Shanghai-Hong Kong stock market correction could trig- unfair devaluation to gain com- result of a change in the system to stock connect, established free- ger a rapid deceleration which the petitiveness at the expense of its ing stocks index data at the financial district in Singapore yesterday. Most determine the exchange rate. trade zones and widened the RMB authorities are trying to avoid. trade partners. Asian bourses cast off heavy early falls August —AFP Before August 11, the exchange rate was determined daily by the Asian shares see-saw as central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC), after considering Shanghai hits fresh lows quotes for the USD:RMB from selected large banks, called “mar- ket makers”. Neither the quotes SHANGHAI: Shanghai stocks tumbled yes- ‘Step up’ submitted by the banks, nor the terday, extending their steepest four-day Chinese shares have been on a roller- system used to determine the daily rout in almost 20 years and triggering fresh coaster ride after a year-long debt-fuelled reference rate were made public. losses on turbulent Asian bourses after wor- rally collapsed in mid-June, prompting the Once determined, the RMB was ries over China’s faltering economy caused government to unleash a vast support only allowed to move a maximum global panic-selling. package that has included using state vehi- of 2% each day. The following day, A slump in Chinese shares sparked pan- cles to support the market. the process would be repeated. In demonium across financial markets on In the latest move, Beijing said on practical terms, the rate was deter- Monday, wiping some $2.7 trillion off global Sunday it would allow the state pension mined by the central bank. equities as markets from London to Buenos fund-which had 3.5 trillion yuan ($546 bil- Following the August 11 deval- Aires were caught up in the plunge. lion) of assets at the end of 2014 — to buy uation, the PBoC announced that The dollar hit a seven-month low against stocks. the system to determine the daily the yen in New York, prompting a warning The People’s Bank of China, the central rate had been changed. The new from Japan, while US oil finished below $40 bank, also said yesterday it had injected 150 mechanism is similar, but the a barrel for the first time in six years. billion yuan into the money market to ease banks are asked to take into con- China is the world’s top trading nation tight liquidity. But mainland investors are sideration three factors when sub- and a key driver of world growth so signs its worried that support could start to shrink mitting quotes: the previous day’s trading band. If the PBoC’s claims In reality, the devaluation seeks The development is welcome, economy is faltering-particularly when the and they are now waiting to see if the closing rate, supply and demand are real and the RMB fluctuations to achieve both goals. The but a word of caution is needed. If US Federal Reserve is expected to raise inter- “national team” will intervene further, or if factors and other major currency are accurately based on market Chinese economy has been on a the exchange rate was to be truly est rates for the first time in almost a China’s central bank will loosen monetary movements. The rest of the process dynamics, this move would be a slowdown specifically because it is market determined, it would decade-have created shockwaves. policy. “Spending hundreds of billions of US remains unchanged: the central serious sign of intent that China is undergoing a change in economic probably contribute to long-term Asian markets remained jittery yesterday, dollars propping up the stock market was bank complies these quotes - opening up its economy to foreign model. In the past, the RMB was growth, but it also means the RMB with Tokyo losing intra-day gains to dive clearly costing too much-even for a country which are not published - and capital. Furthermore, the latest criticized for being undervalued. would experience swings, which nearly 4.0 percent and close 733.98 points with China’s deep pockets,” said Angus determines the daily rate - with a move would improve the RMB’s But between mid-2010 and the may destabilize the economy. A lower at 17,806.70 — its sixth-straight day of Nicholson, an analyst at IG Markets. method that is not revealed. The chances to be included in the IMF’s start of 2014, China appreciated second factor to be considered: if falls and the lowest finish since mid- “The Chinese stock market will likely find key change here lies in the fact SDR basket next year, facilitating its its currency by more than 10% the PBoC is not sincere in its inten- February. Hong Kong dropped 0.80 percent its natural level without overt intervention.” that, by asking market makers to internationalization. against the US dollar. Since then, tion of allowing market forces a while Shanghai was down 8.03 percent in The dollar remained weak at 119.15 yen, up take into account market factors, the nominal effective exchange greater role, investors will punish late trade, its lowest point since December. from a seven-month low of 118.51 yen in the exchange rate system is con- Economic model rate (NEER) - a trade weighted the economy by pulling invest- Sydney bounced higher, however, clos- New York on Monday, but dramatically sidered to be closer to liberaliza- A second factor explaining this exchange rate measure - showed ments out. Overall, China needs to ing up 2.72 percent or 136.02 points at weaker than 122.06 yen seen in US trading tion. change is economic momentum. that the currency strengthened by convey more transparency to 5,137.30, while Seoul added 0.92 percent, or on Friday. Why is that important? Because Many think that the move was an additional 12.8% against its attract long term investors. 16.82 points, at 1,846.63. “It’s panic selling The yen has strengthened as investors and it’s an issue of confidence,” Huaxi tend to buy the unit in times of uncertainty, Securities analyst Wei Wei said of the bat- but Japan’s Finance Minister Taro Aso tered Chinese market. “It looks like investors warned Tokyo was monitoring the “rough” Birth pains of China’s ‘new normal’ grip the globe have all lost their confidence so there’s still gains, which could hit exporters. room for the market to go down further.” The euro stood at $1.1560 and 137.71 SHANGHAI: Beijing is trying to manoeuvre the fessor at Peking University, told AFP. “The problem are being branded a failure. After stocks plummet- Slowing growth in Asia’s largest economy yen in Tokyo, compared with $1.1606 and world’s second-largest economy into a “new nor- is that... means that the adjustment is going to be ed in mid-June, the government intervened with an has long kept investors on edge but China’s 137.55 yen in New York overnight. mal” of slower expansion, but alarms have sounded much more painful than you expected. And basical- extraordinary rescue package which included set- shock devaluation of the yuan two weeks Commodity prices recovered after over whether the transition will hit global growth as ly that’s where we are in China.” ting up a “national team” to buy on its behalf and ago, following a string of weak economic Monday’s rout, although oil remained a Chinese stock collapse reverberates across mar- Investors are running for cover against a back- barring big shareholders from selling. data, has riled world markets. under pressure as dealers expect a global kets. After decades of double-digit expansion that ground of a 40 percent fall in its main stock market At first the indices rose. But the benchmark Fears Beijing could taper a massive share supply glut to continue for the coming have utterly transformed China, the vision that from its mid-June peak-which Beijing’s interven- Shanghai Composite fell 8.49 percent on Monday, market rescue package helped push years. Communist authorities hold out for the future is tions have not halted. “I look at it very much as a cri- its biggest daily slump since February 2007, wiping Shanghai down 8.49 percent on Monday, US benchmark West Texas Intermediate one of more sustainable growth, fuelled by domes- sis of confidence, or examples of lack of leadership,” out the year’s gains and sending shockwaves wiping out the year’s gains in its biggest dai- (WTI) for October delivery was trading at tic consumer spending rather than exports and Fraser Howie, an independent analyst and co- through world markets. That was followed by a 7.63 ly slump since February 2007. $38.66 in afternoon Asian trade after clos- investment. author of “Red Capitalism: The Fragile Financial percent slump yesterday that left it below the sym- Capital Economics said investors had ing at $38.24 a barrel on the New York But the shift is suffering from birth pains. China Foundation of China’s Extraordinary Rise”, told AFP. bolic 3,000 mark. been “overreacting about economic risks in Mercantile Exchange. devalued its currency nearly two percent on August “What a change that is from economic mandarins “I think it was misconceived to begin with,” China”, arguing that the “the collapse of the Brent North Sea crude for October, the 11, a shock move it described as a market reform who could walk on water,” he said. Howie said of the initial rescue package. “It was equity bubble tells us next to nothing about international benchmark, was at $42.95 a but which was widely seen as an effort to boost poorly executed. It’s clearly not showing to have the state of China’s economy”. The yuan’s barrel after closing at $42.69 a barrel in exports, raising questions over the health of nation- ‘Misconceived, poorly executed’ any significant follow-through.” China needs a func- daily reference rate against the dollar was London. Safe-haven gold traded at al finances. During the 1997-1998 Asian financial crisis, tioning stock exchange to help raise funds for com- set lower for the first time in nine sessions $1,149.18, slightly down from $1,154.00 late Economic indicators are weak, including a more China earned praise as a rock of stability for resist- panies as it seeks to have market forces play a on Tuesday at 6.3987. on Monday. —AFP than six-year low in a manufacturing index for ing a competitive devaluation even as currencies greater economic role, especially private firms August. And yesterday, the central bank cut its tumbled around the region. which face difficulties getting loans from state- benchmark interest rates and the amount of cash In 2008, when the global financial crisis struck, owned banks. Some analysts believe the domestic banks must keep on hand, the latest attempt to Beijing unveiled a 4.0 trillion yuan (now $625 bil- market rout has little connection to China’s real Rob Crouse appointed Director, stoke economic activity by increasing the amount lion) stimulus package, which was widely credited economy, which was already slowing even as Sales for Ford ME and Africa of money institutions can lend. with lessening the impact of the worldwide melt- stocks rose 150 percent over the 12 months to mid- “China is in the late stage of an investment-dri- down. June, encouraged by the authorities. DUBAI: Ford has announced the for servicing the needs of all the exist- ven growth miracle,” Michael Pettis, a finance pro- But this time China’s market-saving measures “A combination of poor data and policy inaction appointment of Rob Crouse as Director, ing clients and expanding Ford’s con- in China may have triggered (Monday’s) market Sales for Middle East and Africa to con- sumer base whilst supporting the intro- falls,” Capital Economics Chief Asia Economist Mark tinue the acceleration of sales growth in duction of new vehicles into the South Williams said in a research note. “But the bigger pic- the Middle East, North Africa, South African market. ture is that we are witnessing the inevitable implo- Africa and Sub-Saharan Under Crouse’s leader- sion of an equity market bubble.” African markets. Crouse ship, the Ford Ranger in ‘Whatever it takes’ will be based in the com- South Africa ended July China represents more than 13 percent of the 2015, with sales volumes pany’s MEA regional head- world economy and is its biggest trader in goods. quarters in Dubai. increased by 38.3% over As a giant resources buyer and a huge consumer In his new role, Crouse the same month last year. market in its own right, it is a key driver of world will report to Overall, the total Ford growth, and its troubles risk rebounding more KalyanaSivagnanam, Vice Motor Company of widely. President, Marketing, Sales Southern Africa volumes The shock devaluation of the yuan has hit other & Service, Ford Middle East continue their upward emerging market economies, from Turkey to Brazil, and Africa, who said: “It is trend, with total sales year- whose exports are now comparatively more expen- with great pleasure that to-date up by 46%. sive, and there are fears of a “currency war” of copy- we can announce Rob “I’m excited to be part Rob Crouse cat depreciations. Crouse in his new role as of the team that is going Most analysts are forecasting China’s economic Director for Sales for the to transform the MEA growth for 2015 will come in below the govern- MEA region. With more than twenty region to deliver solid market share ment’s full-year target of 7.0 percent, weaker than years’ experience in sales with Ford, Rob growth and happy customers who are last year’s 7.4 percent expansion-already the slow- is the perfect choice for building on our delighted with our products and servic- est since 1990. sales success in the region.” es, while meeting the challenges of the But scepticism abounds over recent official Crouse, the former General Manager region’s varied customer needs to deliv- growth data which came in bang on target, renew- Marketing and Sales at Ford Motor er a world class experience with the ing accusations that the government massages Company of Southern Africa (FMCS) is Ford brand,” said Crouse. “I am looking QINGDAO: A woman arranges products in order at the workshop of their factory in economic figures during times of slowdown. “The economy has seen new signs of weakness responsible for overseeing the MEA forward to the all-new experience in Qingdao, in eastern China’s Shandong province yesterday. Equity markets convulsed business unit’s growth and perform- these culturally diverse markets that from disappointing exports and wobbling infra- on August 25 as Chinese stocks pursued their worst rout in nearly two decades, after ance in vehicle sales in his new role. In make up this fascinating region of the structure investment,” said head of China economic his former role, Crouse was responsible world,” he added. concerns of a slowdown in the world’s second-largest economy sparked panic selling research for UBS, Wang Tao, who is forecasting 6.8 around the globe. —AFP percent growth this year.—AP WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 BUSINESS

Toyota and Mohamed Naser Al Sayer launches new Hilux 2016 The Warrior A new era for pick-up, every inch a Hilux

KUWAIT: Toyota and Mohamed Naser Al Sayer (MNSS) greatly appreciate the support of our customers who body, giving the vehicle a tough, grounded, sturdy look able. The steering wheel audio switches and advanced formance. The 2.4-litre diesel engine is also available today unveiled the new Hilux to mark the introduction have given us valuable feedback and encouraged our on the road. The new Hilux offers a full line-up of wheel controls are centrally located so the driver’s hands never with a 5-speed manual transmission which delivers of the eighth-generation of this legendary pickup in the initiatives in developing this new model.” choices from sizes 15 to 17 inches, each featuring a need to move away from the driving position. Armrests 343Nm of torque. Middle East where it has enjoyed a stellar reputation The name Hilux, a combination of the words “high” unique design that is both fresh and sporty in either have been padded with soft materials and aligned with The new Hilux also features a convenient Drive over the years for its quality, durability and reliability. The and “luxury”, was given to underline the truck’s splen- wheel cap or alloy. driving duty. The shift lever has a shorter height and Mode Switch that allows the driver to select a preferred new model is a complete redesign of one of the world’s dour and superiority over the competition, and the new Moving to the rear, we see the continuation of the throws to mimic SUV vehicles while also allowing the drive mode - ECO for optimum economy and POWER best-known and best-loved nameplates with numerous slogan best illustrates its reputation as a sturdy, all-con- design language. The steel bumper step is actually set driver to operate the vehicle with a more relaxed pos- for enhanced acceleration. The ECO Mode reduces pow- changes in response to customer demands and feed- quering vehicle constantly evolving to set new bench- closer to the ground and is also deeper, while the tail- ture. er consumption in relation to acceleration, heating and back to exceed all their expectations. marks for comfort and performance. gate features a character line and a nice chrome sur- Moving to the cabin area, the horizontal flow of the cooling, whilst also taking into consideration the envi- The launch event was conducted at SIRBB circuit, To truly understand the expectations of customers round around the tailgate release. instrument panel continues to and along the door pan- ronment, whereas the POWER Mode provides sharper Shuwaikh and with the presence of Mubarak Naser Al and the challenges they face on a daily basis, Toyota’s The deck itself has been re-imagined. The deck els, and into the rear of the cabin. The cabin itself exudes acceleration response, ensuring a more agile drive on Sayer CEO MNSS, Johan Heislitz, Senior business development teams travelled the globe, getting direct structure panels have been strengthened and reinforce- a distinct sense of volume, depth and spaciousness. A slopes and winding roads. Director Toyota, Osamu Tomioka Project Manager feedback from customers and driving on a wide variety ments added underneath, and the deck floor ribs have consistent blue illumination is used throughout the cab- Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), Takayuki Yoshitsugu of different roads to get a feel for different usage condi- been redesigned to better resist deformation during in and into the meters, and a newly introduced Multi- Comprehensive Safety Features Chief Representative Toyota Middle East and North tions. The development process also benefitted from loading/unloading of heavy payloads. Part of this new Information Display (MID) incorporates a 3-dimensional The all-new Hilux comes equipped with a vast array Africa Office Dubai along with delegation from TMC rep- invaluable feedback received directly from Hilux drivers. advanced toughness is the amount of abuse from the message as well as advanced features such as ECO of safety features that highlight Toyota’s focus on occu- resentatives from the media and operation heads from Some wished they could make long transcontinental elements and duty the all-new Hilux can take. Judge / ECO Wallet to promote effective fuel consump- pant and pedestrian protection. From ABS and SRS other business units of Al Sayer Group. trips without worrying about running out of fuel. Others Staggered tie-downs and thickened load secure points tion. airbags for the driver and front passenger to a knee The Hilux press conference was followed by test described how hard it is to stay alert and drive safely make the Hilux the best tool for various transport needs. The same level of comfort has been transferred from airbag for only the driver, the Hilux offers a number of drive for public at the circuit during the evening hours, during gruelling long-distance journeys with extended active and passive safety measures. In addition to ABS where they witnessed the outstanding capabilities of stretches of rough driving. (Anti-lock Brake System), which prevents the tires from the new warrior Hilux apart from experiencing powerful Above and beyond conventional ideas of toughness, locking during braking, the vehicle comes equipped performance and enjoyable driving experience. The the eighth-generation Hilux provides ride comfort that with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) to proper- event was also streamed live online, attracted huge make long, tough drives less gruelling, a quiet cabin that ly perform brake force distribution between the front response and wide publicity across Toyota social media allows communication in any conditions, and enhanced and rear wheels according to the vehicle condition. It channels. cruising range thanks to improved fuel efficiency. The also features Brake Assist, which generates a large Speaking during the event Mubarak Naser Al Sayer, new Hilux is offered in the Middle East in single cab and brake force during emergency braking to support driv- CEO MNSS said “Over the years, Hilux has earned reputa- double cab configurations, in both 2WD and 4WD. ers who may not be able to depress the brake pedal tion for its phenomenal build quality, sophistication and In order to meet the evolving demands of markets with enough force. quality of engineering. New generation Hilux redefines around the world, Hilux has also evolved drastically. The Other safety features include a three-point type everything. With the new Hilux - you will feel the tough- new Hilux is best expressed through Toyota’s slogan for Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) seat belt equipped ness and experience the comfort. Toyota brand promise the redesigned vehicle: A New Era for Pickup. Every Inch on all seats except the center seat (which features a focuses on “Peace of mind” & “Waku-Doki’. “Waku-Doki” a Hilux. The first part of the slogan communicates the two-point type seat belt), and the use of high-tensile translates to an exciting and fun to drive experience advancements of the new Hilux, which are of such sig- strength steel sheets and supplementary materials with thrilling designs. Hilux is yet another example.“ nificance that they set a new standard for the pickup throughout the body structure to help reduce passen- Since the introduction of the first Hilux in 1968, over category with a new level of SUV-like comfort. Every ger injuries, as well as extensive use of impact-absorb- 16 million have been sold in more than 180 countries Inch a Hilux, meanwhile, states that the new Hilux is ing structures for parts such as the engine hood, front and regions. Faced with the challenge of creating the completely genuine, authentic and consistent with the fender and cowl in order to reduce impact force to the eighth-generation Hilux, Toyota realized that toughness Hilux brand, delivering the high standards of durability head and legs of pedestrians during a collision. doesn’t just come from the vehicle; it comes from the and reliability that have always been the core values of people inside. Whether you are battling your way up a the Hilux. Main Features: muddy track or stuck in traffic, reducing the stress of Newly developed frame and suspension driving is just as important as withstanding the ele- ‘Tough and Emotional’ Design * Improved comfort, toughness and safety due to ments. That’s why the new Hilux, while improving on As the pickup becomes more mainstream, and users enlarged side rail cross-section the model’s characteristic toughness and performance, look at pickups not only as a workhorse but also a family * Enhanced off-road performance and comfort redefines toughness by being more occupant-focused vehicle, Toyota realizes that the Hilux needs to do dou- thanks to the upgraded leaf spring suspension and and providing a stress-free driving experience. ble duty and be tough enough to handle all the expec- shock absorbers Johan Heislitz, Senior Business Director Toyota Al tations of new-generation owners. The 2016 Hilux is Sayer said “The latest edition of Hilux has a refined con- therefore not only a tough vehicle, but an advanced Newly developed engine and transmission temporary look as well as excellent on and off road pickup with stylish cues hitherto found only on SUVs. l Excellent torque in all rev ranges, with significantly capability. It will also appeal to active young individuals, The front of the new Hilux gives a sense that the improved torque at low speed thanks to the newly private and family customer base apart from the com- vehicle is wider than it is. This is achieved by the horizon- developed diesel engines mercial segment. With generations of success behind, A tal bars that make up the grille and sleek headlamps l Extended cruising distance enabled by improved Hillux is always the best choice - Toughness and that wrap around the front of the fenders. The head- fuel efficiency Comfort is guaranteed, The New Hilux 2016 is our war- lamps are new and stylish for a distinctive design wor- l Reduced engine noise rior. At Toyota Al Sayer we are committed to offer our thy to be called advanced. l Balanced torque and fuel efficiency due to newly customers the World’s leading cars with the best inter- The top grille bar extends into the headlamp for developed six-speed automatic transmission with national specifications with the best value added bene- Toyota’s signature “Keen Look” and the trapezoid shape more steps and optimized gear ratio to maximize fits backed by timely customer care support making of the lower grille highlights the “Under Priority” design The new Hilux is offered in 5 exciting colors - Super the front seats to the rear seats. Body support, leg sup- engine performance Toyota ownership experience the best more than ever.” language. The hood actually extends over the front White 2, Silver ME, Gray ME, Attitude Black MC and port and legroom have been increased to make a total Tough and emotional design According to Hiroki Nakajima, Executive Chief engi- fender giving onlookers a sense of one piece of metal White Pearl CS which is being introduced for the first package for the second row passengers. Two interior neer behind the Hilux (and also a Managing Officer of on the road. The thick, chunky steel bumper - devel- time in the Hilux due to high demand from Middle East color schemes - Black in addition to Black & Dark Exterior Toyota Motor Corporation): “Our entire development oped exclusively for the Middle East market based on customers. Maroon have been introduced exclusively for customers l Tough yet refined appearance achieved by contrast- concept was centred on ‘redefining toughness’. We feedback from customers - is sculpted like a SUV vehicle in the Middle East. ing the front panel with its sturdy bumper section aimed to make the new Hilux ‘tougher’ based on a yet still gives the impression of a “Truck”. Superb Interior Styling and the integrated look of the slender upper grille much broader interpretation of that word. The message The Hilux’s side design takes cues from SUV vehicles The vehicle’s interior continues the concept of Powerful Engine & Smooth Handling l Refinement and sensitivity not usually found in a we want to deliver to our customers is embodied in our to transform the Hilux into the next-generation pickup. “Tough and Emotional”, and reflects the same attention The tried-and-trusted TR petrol engine has been truck thanks to strong, dynamic body side wheel slogan for the vehicle: A New Era for Pickup. Every Inch a A seamless transition from the front bumper into the to detail as the exterior with SUV vehicle styling, accents developed even further, simultaneously achieving flares, attractively integrated with the overall body Hilux”. front fender has been achieved by removing the sepa- and ornamentations. The new Hilux makes no compro- increased fuel economy and high output. The 2.7-litre Takayuki Yoshitsugu, Chief Representative, Middle rate over fender and replacing it with one sheet of metal mises for being a pickup and even comes with a new, engine - producing 164hp and up to 245Nm - is mated Interior East and North Africa Representative Office, TOYOTA that has the same sculpture as the front of the vehicle. stylish smart key that includes fine details. to a 5-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed auto- l Stylish instrument panel featuring a unified design Motor Corporation, said, “The new Hilux is a worthy suc- The design language is characterized by continuous Sit in the driver’s seat of the Hilux and an emotional matic transmission, and delivers 10% higher fuel effi- aesthetic and free use of metallic decoration, giving cessor to the earlier generation of models that preceded flowing lines that connect all parts of the vehicle from response is felt almost instantly. The seats hug the body ciency compared with the current TR engine. a strong yet refined appearance it and is all set to create a great reputation while enhanc- corner to corner, with the chrome beltline running more like a SUV vehicle’s seat with increased bolsters, The newly developed 4-cylinder Turbo Diesel engine l Cutting-edge, luxurious features, including audio ing the core values of quality, durability and reliability to along the windows and linking up to the top of the deck ample padding and a new seat frame structure. with 147hp and up to 400Nm of torque for the 6-speed system with electrostatic multi-touch control panel, a higher level. Moreover, it really sets a new benchmark to give an impression that the truck is longer than it real- The steering wheel - incorporating both tilt and tele- manual and automatic transmission options stands out 4WD changeover switch and luxury seats for the pickup category with the addition of features that ly is, and that the whole vehicle was designed from front scope functionality - is thicker and the thumb rests for its improved manageability of the low and medium l Rear seat A/C duct provides improved and powerful provide SUV like comfort for a smooth ride. We also to back. That same beltline divides the lower half of the enlarged to make any driving situation more comfort- speed ranges, realizing unprecedented acceleration per- cooling to passengers technology WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015

Smartphones help Tanzania women secure land rights

ILALASIMBA, Tanzania: Yolanda Ngunda has every disease accuse them of killing their husbands to Transparency International’s 2013 Global Corruption young people, who work jointly with village leaders, reason to smile now she holds a title deed recognis- inherit property. Tanzanian law grants women the Barometer. have registered land parcels and helped issue titles ing her as sole owner of a disputed plot of rugged same rights as men to access, own and control land, Karol Boudreaux, a land tenure expert with the for 940 people. Plans are underway to expand the farmland in Tanzania’s remote southern highlands. and allows them to participate in decision-making on Cloudburst Group, said the MAST project is designed project to two other villages soon. For the past decade, the 51-year-old widow, who land matters. But only 20 percent of women possess to be participatory so that it raises awareness among lives in Ilalasimba village in the rural district of Iringa, land in their own names, according to USAID. women about their right to own and inherit land, Confidence Boost was embroiled in a family feud as her brothers-in-law Customary norms have made it hard for women to while equipping village leaders with skills to resolve Women in Ilalasimba now have greater security tried to grab her land and kick her out of a brick obtain land in their own right. Instead many access it disputes. “We have recognised that these rights have for their property, as 30 percent of land has been reg- house she built with her late husband who died after through their spouses or male relatives, meaning not been well understood in some places,” istered in their names, USAID officials said. Another a short illness. “I have been living in fear all those they often end up losing it if those men die. Boudreaux told the Thomson Reuters Foundation, 40 percent has been registered jointly to men and years because I did not have any document that sup- In an effort to help Tanzania’s authorities secure noting that widows in particular face barriers to own- women, and 30 percent to men alone. “I was inferior, ported my land rights claim. I have now won the bat- village land rights, USAID launched a project to map ing and inheriting land. but I am now very confident after getting my title tle,” she told the Thomson Reuters Foundation, geographic and demographic data using mobile The project trains a small group of young villagers deed,” said Ngunda. “I know my children’s future is proudly displaying her certificate printed on pale- phone technology, with the aim of speeding up land to use a mobile application on Android-based smart- bright since nobody will ever dare take this land green paper. rights registration. The “Mobile Application to Secure phones to document land rights. “We needed to away.” Deadly conflicts over land have raged for Ngunda, who has four children, is among hun- Tenure (MAST)” project enables villagers to identify work with people who are literate and comfortable decades in Tanzania as farmers and livestock herders dreds of Ilalasimba residents who have secured land property boundaries and gather the information offi- using smartphones to map and document land jostle to use water resources that are dwindling due titles thanks to a pilot project funded by the United cials need to issue land ownership documents. parcels,” Boudreaux said. To avoid conflicts, the tech- to recurring drought and poor management. States Agency for International Development savvy mappers must ensure that land owners or their Adam Nyaruhuma, coordinator of the land tenure (USAID). Ngunda said her brothers-in-law had even Tech-Savvy Mappers representatives and neighbours are present during support programme at Tanzania’s Ministry of Land, threatened to set her house on fire. “But I stood firm Launched in 2014, the $1 million project, imple- the process. The information is then uploaded to an said mapping land rights with modern technology to defend my children’s property,” she said proudly. mented by the Cloudburst Group, a US-based con- online database where officials can access and vali- had the potential to diffuse land disputes while Iringa is one of many areas in Tanzania where there sulting firm, has simplified the process of document- date it to issue title deeds. widening chances for rural communities to use their are cases of property grabs involving widows, rights ing land rights while making it more transparent and “I am very happy to ... get the opportunity to learn land productively. “The advantage of this programme activists say. effective, USAID officials said. Land registration in how to resolve land-related conflicts,” said 23-year- is that once the land is formalised, it opens up a lot of The prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the region has Tanzania is a cumbersome process, riddled by cor- old Ilalasimba resident Jacqueline Nyantalima. “This opportunities for villagers who might be able to use made many widows susceptible to losing their prop- ruption and mismanagement, which is why most is a very important exercise since it helps women their title deeds as collateral to secure bank loans,” erty as family members who know little about the people lack formal rights to their land, according to secure their land rights.” According to USAID, the Nyaruhuma said. — Reuters

News in brief

Duo aimed to fly drugs, porn into jail on drone WASHINGTON: Two men are in custody in the US state of Maryland on suspicion of trying to smuggle drugs and pornography into a prison with a drone, corrections officials said Monday. Synthetic marijuana and bootleg pornographic DVDs were among the items that the duo intended to fly into the state prison in Cumberland. “You couldn’t make this stuff up,” Maryland’s Secretary of Public Safety Stephen Moyer was quoted as telling local reporters. The Maryland Department of Public Safety said in a statement that the two suspects were arrested on a road that runs by the Western Correctional Institution. In their vehicle, officers found a quadracopter and its remote control flying console, as well as a handgun, the statement FITCHBURG, Massachusetts: In this July 30, 2015 photo Chad Zrate, an engineering manager at Micron Products, Inc, demonstrates using a launcher that fires a 40mm Blunt Impact Projectile, or alleged. Both men were being held in Cumberland - BIP, at the manufacturing plant. (Right) Salvatore Emma Jr, president and CEO of Micron Products, displays BIPs, one ready for use (left) and another after being fired during a test. — AP one on $250,000 bail and the other without bail - on suspicion of plotting to use a drone to airlift contra- band into a correctional facility. An inmate suspected of participating in the foiled effort is also facing Less-lethal weapons charges after a search of his prison cell turned up con- traband, the statement said. It was thought to be the first time in Maryland that smugglers have been caught using a drone to overfly a prison wall. getting new interest

Suicides may be linked to Ashley Madison hack Police shootings spur new urgency OTTAWA: The Ashley Madison hack has sparked “spin off” crimes including extortion and may have led to two suicides, Canadian police said FITCHBURG, Massachusetts: Police in more than 20 North Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and Los Alamos, New Mexico. “They nity would have to present itself for you to use it,” Wishard said. “I Monday, as the adultery website’s parent com- American cities are testing the latest in less-lethal alternatives to want an option that bridges the gap between baton, Taser and look at it as more of a specialized tool.” pany offered a sizeable reward for leads on the bullets - “blunt impact projectiles” that cause suspects excruciat- their service weapons,” said Salvatore Emma, Micron’s chief execu- The projectiles, with an average price of $25, carry a variety of culprits. The release last week of stolen emails ing pain but stop short of killing them. Or at least that’s the goal. tive officer. The projectiles do not penetrate the skin, like conven- payloads, including a powder used in pepper spray, marker and data from some 32 million members of the Police have long had what they considered “non-lethal” weapons tional bullets, but they do cause pain and discomfort. Officers are rounds used to identify riot agitators and a malodorant that smells Canada-based site - including payment transac- at their disposal, including pepper spray, stun guns and bean bag trained to shoot the projectiles at arms and legs. A person hit in like sewage. Other companies are also marketing less-lethal alter- tions, email addresses and phone numbers - has projectiles. But even those weapons have caused deaths, leading the torso at close range during a disturbance in Canada got a natives, including: A 12-gauge, two-shot launcher pistol that can stirred up a privacy nightmare for users. “As of to a search for “less lethal” alternatives. The quest has taken on large bruise but no lasting injury, said Gregory Sullivan, SDI’s chief fire beanbags, pepper spray and gas pellets, made by Bruzer Less this morning, we have two unconfirmed reports new urgency in the past year amid furor over a string of high-pro- executive officer. No one has been shot in the head with the pro- Lethal International, in Elkhart, Indiana. The product has drawn of suicides associated to the leak of Ashley file police shootings of black men. jectiles at this point, and Sullivan acknowledged the possibility of interest because it is smaller than a shotgun and can be used to Madison customer profiles,” Toronto police Staff Micron Products Inc, based in Fitchburg, makes the new a serious or deadly injury in the event of a close-range shot to the force inmates out of a cell or suspects out of a car. “It’s like wasp- Superintendent Bryce Evans told a news confer- ammunition, which are much larger than rubber bullets and have head. But “because of the accountability factor that exists today in spraying; you hit the nest and the bees or the wasps come out,” ence. Evans also pointed to crimes including silicone heads that expand and flatten on impact, enhancing the the law enforcement field ... it just makes good sense and good said company founder Tommy Teach. extortion, blackmail and online scams claiming pain and incapacitating a suspect. One executive of the company risk management to use something that’s safer and the officers A gun attachment that slows down bullets, maintaining to provide access to the leaked data and offers that patented the technology was a guinea pig and described can have confidence in,” said Sullivan, a former Toronto police offi- enough force to knock someone down but reducing the potential to delete it from the web for a fee. One scam experiencing the business end of a BIP as the “equivalent of being cer. for death, made by Alternative Ballistics, a company outside San threatens to expose clients unless payment of hit by a hockey puck”. Diego. Critics argue the alternatives are merely a stopgap to a 1.05 bitcoins or Can$300 (US$225) is received, “It was like, ‘Ow!’ I had to shake it off,” said Allen Ezer, executive Limits much bigger problem. “I’m for less militarization of the police, but saying in an email: “Consider how expensive a vice president of Security Devices International, a defense tech- The product has its limits. While it could subdue an armed sus- the main problem and the main deterrent for these different inci- divorce lawyer is... and then think about how nology company that hired Micron to make the projectiles, which pect from a distance in a hostage or standoff situation, it probably dents of police violence is holding the police accountable,” said this will affect your social standing amongst were developed by a ballistics engineering company in Israel. wouldn’t be useful during sudden confrontations, said Toby Brock Satter, an organizer for Boston-based Mass Action Against family and friends. What will your friends and Sixteen law enforcement agencies in the US and six in Canada Wishard, sheriff in Codington County, South Dakota, whose Police Brutality. “I don’t think most of these situations are acci- family think about you?” have purchased the projectiles, including SWAT units of the Los department bought the projectiles several months ago but hasn’t dents. These are incidents of abuse of power and racism,” he said. Angeles County and Sacramento County Sheriff’s Departments in used them yet. “This product is not practical to carry on a belt. “To me, that’s not a problem you can solve just by using a different California, and police departments in East Hartford, Connecticut; You’d have to have the time to get it into place; then the opportu- weapon.” — AP Twitter blocks website saving deleted posts

THE HAGUE: The Politwoops website that saved tweets deleted by politicians said Monday that Twitter had blocked its access to the social media giant, halting its operations across 30 countries. The Open State Foundation started Politwoops in the Netherlands in 2010, and its collection of deleted tweets proved a frequent source of embarrassment KUWAIT: (From left) Ihab Merei, Business Manager - ICT; Fadi Assaad, Business for politicians, as well as a useful tool for journalists. But the Manager - Corporate; Yousif Ahmad - Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Shady Kolta - foundation said it was informed on Friday night by Twitter Head of Pre-sales & PMO. that access was being shut off to Politwoops in the 30 coun- BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania: Royal Truck & Equipment Inc demonstrates its self-dri- tries in which it operates, following the blocking of Gulfnet implements ICT ving crash truck on Monday. — AP Politwoops’ US operation in May. It said Twitter was also blocking Diplotwoops, which system services for AUS Driverless truck meant to screens deleted messages by diplomats and embassies worldwide. The Open State Foundation said it was told that KUWAIT: Gulfnet communications, one of incorporate the latest in technology to commu- Twitter had decided to suspend access “following thoughtful Kuwait’s leading technology providers, has nicate with students and parents alike with ease. improve safety of workers internal deliberation and close consideration of a number of implemented a state of the art infrastructure The digital signage at schools is growing rapidly; factors that doesn’t distinguish between users”. “No one user within the American United School (AUS), sup- they are being used to educate students, pro- BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania: Roving construc- removed from these vehicles in a very danger- is more deserving of that ability (to delete tweets) than porting their unrivaled combination of 21st cen- vide Information, and promote student events. It tion crews - the kind you see blacktopping a ous situation and if the vehicle’s struck, there’s another. Indeed, deleting a tweet is an expression of the tury technology and traditional student-cen- further allows to educate the students on the road, painting lines, inspecting a bridge or nobody inside of it to receive the damage or user’s voice,” Twitter told the foundation. Since being formed tered learning. Experienced in smart solutions, benefits of providing a paperless environment; installing a traffic signal - are often protected the injuries, that’s measuring success,” Roy said. at a so-called hackathon five years ago, Politwoops spread to Gulfnet supplied key elements such as; digital which in turn promotes the benefits to the from oncoming traffic by a specialized truck Truck-mounted attenuators have been 30 countries from Egypt to the Vatican, as well as the signage, smart labs and classrooms, interactive Environment conservation a move which AUS is outfitted with a crash barrier. The crash trucks, around for 30 years. One study, published this European Parliament. It started operating in the US in 2012 touch-screens and intelligent Wi-Fi coverage, all keen on promoting within its premises as a fitted with a device called a truck-mounted year in the Journal of the Transportation thanks to the Sunlight Foundation, which fights for trans- of which are essential to maintain effective com- promise towards a “Go Green Movement” he attenuator, have been credited with saving Research Board, found they cut work-zone parency in politics. In a statement to AFP, Twitter said that munication between staff, pupils and parents. added. “AUS has standardized the Interactive lives. But the workers who drive them are injuries and fatalities from rear-end crashes “the ability to delete one’s tweets - for whatever reason - has “The education sector always looks forward touch LEDs which are provided by Gulfnet at the inevitably placed in harm’s way, “literally wait- nearly in half. There is considerable interest in been a long-standing feature of Twitter for all users”. to the application of the most modern techno- front of every classroom. The combination of ten ing to be struck”, said Robert Roy, president of autonomous truck-mounted attenuators, both Twitter policy says that those who have access to its APIs logical solutions, that contribute to accelerate point multi-touches and the latest teaching soft- Royal Truck & Equipment Inc in Coopersburg. for their potential to reduce risk and as a way (application program interfaces), as Politwoops did, must the delivery of information accurately and with ware plus the tablet and cell phone collabora- On Monday, Royal demonstrated its new to save on labor costs, one of the study’s delete content “that Twitter reports as deleted or expired”. high quality. From that perspective Gulfnet tion through special software meant it was the driverless crash truck that it hopes will some- authors, Gerald Ullman of Texas A&M’s “From time to time, we come upon apps or solutions that vio- chooses to highlight its role as a leader in con- perfect package for AUS. The touch LEDs cou- day improve safety at work zones around the Transportation Institute, said Monday. late that policy. Recently we identified several services that tributing to implementation and supervision of pled with intelligent Wi-Fi reinforces the teach- country. Two of the autonomous vehicles will “Connected and autonomous vehicles in gen- used the feature we built to allow for the deletion of tweets those solutions” said Ihab Merei, the ICT- ing and learning experience in the classroom make their debut at highway construction eral are viewed as the future of surface trans- to instead archive and highlight them,” Twitter said. “We sub- Business Manager of Gulfnet Communications and provides a format that capitalizes on the sites in Florida by the end of the year under a portation, and this technology may be one of sequently informed these services of their noncompliance “By utilizing the public display screen & way students learn best utilizing a more progres- state Department of Transportation demon- the first ways in which it gets commercialized,” and suspended their access to our APIs.” —AFP kiosks and digital signage solutions at recep- sive way of presenting information” said Rusty stration program. “Any time a driver can be he said. —AP tions, lobby and corridors, allows the school to Bruns, the Chief Information Officer at AUS. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 HEALTH & SCIENCE

Spinal injections of steroids temporarily ease low back pain

pinal epidural injections of steroids may “I think the important thing is for patients technique or which particular steroid was used. ever. Dr Zack McCormick, who specializes in includes physical therapy, oral medications, and relieve low back pain from a ruptured disc, and clinicians to be able to make informed deci- Serious complications of the injections were rare physical medicine and rehabilitation at other adjunctive treatments, as this represents Sbut only briefly, a new study shows. And sions,” Chou told Reuters Health by email. in this study, according to the authors. Minor Northwestern University Feinberg School of true clinical practice.” the injections offer no significant relief for pain “Epidural corticosteroid injections are perceived complications included blood clots, bleeding, Medicine in Chicago, told Reuters Health by related to narrowing of the spaces around the as being more effective than they are.” Spinal and nerve root irritation. If patients and clini- email that because the studies available for Quality of life spinal cord, the researchers say. Some earlier steroid injections brought immediate relief of cians understand that benefits of these injec- analysis by Chou’s team were of low quality, the Dr Laxmaiah Manchikanti from the studies have reached similar conclusions, but pain and improvement in function in patients tions are small and short-lived, they may some- conclusions “cannot be applied to the realistic University of Louisville, Kentucky, who is CEO others have shown some benefit. Meanwhile, with ruptured discs, but not in patients with times still decide to try them, Chou said. day-to-day practice of spine medicine.” and Chairman of the Board of American Society the use of epidural steroid injections has been spinal narrowing, or stenosis, the researchers “The goal of epidural steroid injection is not of Interventional Pain Physicians, was also skep- increasing in the face of contradictory guide- reported in Annals of Internal Medicine. New analysis for long term ‘cure,’ but rather to (improve) tical, and he told Reuters Health by email that lines for physicians. To clarify this confusing situ- Injections also seemed to reduce the need for “Unfortunately, there are not a lot of great symptoms in order to allow restoration of sleep, patients with lower back pain from a ruptured ation, Dr Roger Chou from Oregon Health & disc surgery in the short term. treatments for these conditions besides surgery, quality of life, and tolerance of physical therapy,” disk or spinal stenosis should talk to their physi- Science University in Portland and colleagues But in the long term, the effects of injecting so the options for treatment are limited,” he McCormick said. “Epidural steroid injections cian rather than trust the new conclusions. “Over sorted through the evidence from 63 published steroids epidurally were no better than the added. “I do let patients know that the natural should not be used as an isolated therapy,” he a million people receive epidural injections reports about the use of epidural steroid injec- effects of a placebo, the researchers say, and history for both of these conditions is for added. “More studies are needed which show either with steroids or with local anesthetic tions for treating low back pain from ruptured there was no reduction in the need for surgery. improvement over time.” The new analysis outcomes of epidural steroid injections in con- alone per year and at least 60% of them receive discs or spinal narrowing. It didn’t seem to matter what specific injection seems unlikely to settle any controversies, how- junction with a multi-modal approach that significant relief,” he said. — Reuters

Micro-sensors stuck to honey Parent and teen weight bees to help solve mass deaths

SYDNEY: Australian scientists revealed yester- patterns. “What we are gathering with the sen- relate to feeding practices day they are using micro-sensors attached to sors is environmental information from where honey bees as part of a global push to under- the bees have been,” said Fitt, the science direc- Don’t restrict your child to eat, allow him to decide stand the key factors driving a worldwide popu- tor of the CSIRO’s health and biosecurity divi- lation decline of the pollinators. There has been sion. “It tells us about their changes in behavior- NEW YORK: A new study helps identify a sharp plunge in the population of honey bees, how often and how long they’re foraging, which parents of teens are most likely which pollinate about 70 percent of global whether they’re feeding, whether they’re col- to use feeding practices that have been crops, or one-third of food that humans eat lecting pollen, what they’re doing in the hives. linked with unhealthy outcomes, including fruits and vegetables, raising fears “We can then see if we can interpret those researchers say. Parents most often over food security. Researchers have said the changes to tell us how they are responding to pressure their teen to eat when neither falling hive numbers were caused by threats different stresses.” About 10,000 bees and their they nor the teen are overweight, while such as the sudden death of millions of adult hives in the southern island state of Tasmania when parents and teens are both over- insects in beehives-known as “colony collapse have been tagged, with others set to be moni- weight, parents most often use food disorder”-a blood-sucking mite called Varroa, tored in the cities of Sydney and Canberra. restriction, the researchers found. pesticides and climate change. Around the same number of bees in Brazil were Previous research has shown that “The micro-sensors that we are using help us also being monitored by researchers, with inter- when parents use restriction and pres- to ask different questions that we couldn’t ask est expressed from scientists in Europe and sure-to-eat feeding practices, children before because we’ve never really been able to North America, Fitt said. and adolescents are at higher risk for quantify the behavior of bees both out in the “(We’ll) use the same approaches and ask being overweight and having eating environment and in their hives,” Gary Fitt from similar questions but in different parts of the disorders, said lead author Jerica M Australia’s national science agency CSIRO told world to get a much bigger picture of the Berge of the University of Minnesota AFP. The sensors, 2.5 millimeters (0.1 inches) in problem and collectively find solutions,” he Medical School in Minneapolis, in email width and breadth and weighing 5.4 milligrams added. Australia’s bee populations have not to Reuters Health. (0.0002 ounces) — lighter than pollen that bees been devastated as the island continent has She and her colleagues analyzed collect-are glued to the back of European honey yet to be affected by the Varroa mite. In coun- data from two studies involving more bees. Sophisticated data collection receptors are tries such as the US, beekeepers lost 42 percent than 3,000 parents and more than also built into hives. of colonies over the 12 months to May this 2,000 teens. Teens had their height and The CSIRO-working together with US tech- year-the second-worst year on record for US weight measured by trained profes- nology firm Intel and Japanese conglomerate bee mortality, with the worst season reported sionals at school, and parents filled out Hitachi-is now offering free access to the sensor in 2012-13, the US Department of Agriculture a questionnaire at home, self reporting technology and data analytics to identify global have estimated. — AFP their own heights and weights. Parents also reported how often they encour- aged their child to eat more at meal- were overweight or had differing sta- point so it is unclear from the results if helpful for parents to make sure that times and how often they restricted tuses. Similarly, food restriction was parent feeding practices go on to influ- there are a variety of healthy food sweets, high-fat foods or their teen’s most common for pairs that were both ence future eating and weight status in options in the home, or on the favorite foods. In about 1,200 cases, overweight or obese, compared to the adolescents. table, for children to eat and then parents were overweight or obese but those who were both not overweight “The problem with restricting food allow the child to decide how much their teen was not. In almost 900 cases, or who differed between parent and from a child or pressuring a child to eat they eat,” she said. Having unhealthy both parent and child were over- child, the authors reported in more is that prior research has shown food in the fridge and on the table weight. In almost 700 cases, the parent Pediatrics. that it may have unintended conse- and telling a teen they cannot eat it and child were both not overweight, Clare Collins, professor in nutrition quences such as, a child becoming is not helpful and sets up food and in only about 300 cases the parent and dietetics at The University of overweight or obese, or engaging in fights, Collins said. But keeping was not overweight but the teen was. Newcastle in Callaghan, Australia who disordered eating behaviors such as, unhealthy food out of the house in Pressuring kids to eat was more wasn’t involved in the new study, not- binging or purging,” Berge said. the first place does work and helps common when both parties were not ed in email to Reuters Health that the “Rather than restricting or pres- keep harmony in your house, she overweight, compared to pairs who surveys were taken only at one time suring your child to eat, it is more said. — Reuters Obama makes case

AUSTRALIA: This undated handout picture released yesterday by Australia’s national science agency the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation for renewable energy (CSIRO) shows a micro-sensor glued onto the back of a honey bee to monitor its movements. — AFP LAS VEGAS: US President Barack Obama Kentucky lobbying heavily against the pro- made a full-throated defense of renewable posals. He accused coal champions as energy Monday, hitting coal-championing being fair-weather capitalists, perhaps a For some colon cancer critics as free market hypocrites. With one subtle dig at Senate Majority Leader Mitch eye on a looming battle over power plant McConnell. emissions limits, Obama took on fossil fuel “We see the trend lines, we see where patients, travel distance supporters during a speech in the parched technology is taking us, we see where con- desert oasis of Las Vegas. Framing climate sumers want to go,” Obama said. “That, let’s limits access to chemo change as “one of the most important issues be honest, has some big fossil fuel interests not just of our time, but of any time,” Obama pretty nervous. To the point where they are NEW YORK: People who have been treated oncologists per 100,000 residents in rural said renewable energy offered a viable solu- trying to fight renewable energy.” “It’s one for colon cancer are less likely to get areas like west Texas, to more than seven tion. thing if you are insistent on being free mar- chemotherapy after surgery to reduce the oncologists per 100,000 residents in areas He made the economic case for devel- ket, it’s another thing if you’re free market risk of future cancer if they have to travel far like central Florida. Patients who cannot oping green industries that provide “a until it’s solar that’s working and people for the appointments, according to a new afford private insurance might have less abil- steady stream of well paying jobs.” “The want to buy it.” Solar power currently makes study. Preventive chemotherapy given after ity to travel to get chemo, or to take the nec- solar industry now employs twice as many up a fraction of America’s energy mix and cancer surgery to reduce the risk of recur- essary days off of work to get it, Lin said. Americans as mining coal,” he claimed. His has enjoyed government grants and subsi- rence is called “adjuvant” chemotherapy, and Dr Daniel G. Haller, professor of medicine comments come after the White House dies to get up and running. But Obama also guidelines recommend that stage III colon emeritus at the Abramson Cancer Center at backed the first national emissions limits for said it was an example of American ingenu- LAS VEGAS: US President Barack Obama delivers the cancer patients start receiving adjuvant the University of Pennsylvania, who was not power plants. That has energy firms and ity. “We can do good and do well at the keynote address at the National Clean Energy Summit 8.0 chemo within three months of surgery. In part of the new study, pointed out that often, lawmakers in coal-rich states such as same time,” he said. — AFP at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. some cases in the study, “travel distance to patients cannot drive themselves home after treatment was really a barrier for patients to a chemotherapy session. “If they don’t have receive treatment,” said lead author Chun close family members to drive them or can- Chieh Lin of the American Cancer Society in not take one day off every two weeks twelve Atlanta, Georgia. times, for a typical regimen, they may not get “We tried to understand how oncologist the treatment,” Haller told Reuters Health by availability in the area could be another bar- phone. Travel distance likely affects treat- rier and we found that for patients without ment for many conditions, like cardiac fol- private insurance, oncologists do make a dif- low-up or diabetes, Haller said. Adjuvant ference,” she told Reuters Health by phone. chemo is highly recommended for some, but Her team analyzed data from close to 35,000 not all, colon cancers, Lin said. patients with stage III colon cancer diag- nosed between 2007 and 2010. Three-quar- Preclude chemotherapy ters of them received adjuvant chemo within In the US the average age at colon cancer 90 days of cancer surgery. diagnosis is 70, and many older patients may As distance to the chemotherapy center have other health conditions which preclude increased, the likelihood of getting the chemotherapy, or make it less likely that the chemo decreased. Patients who had to travel chemotherapy will benefit them, Haller said. more than 250 miles were about 60 percent “How many of those people were recom- less likely to get it than those who had to mended to get chemo? You don’t know what travel less than 12.5 miles. was said after their surgery,” based on the data in this study, he said. Some patients Public insurance might have been told not to get adjuvant In most cases, patients would be traveling chemo, he added. back to the facility where they had their can- But in some cases, patients are told to get cer surgery to have adjuvant chemo. The adjuvant chemo but refuse, or do not have number of oncologists in the immediate the social support to get to their appoint- vicinity of the patient’s home was not associ- ments, Lin said. “For the travel barrier, there ated with the odds of receiving chemo. But are several things we can do to help patients,” patients with no insurance, and those with including the patient navigator service avail- public insurance, were less likely to get able in many major cancer centers, she said. A chemo if they lived in an area with few patient navigator works one-on-one with a oncologists. For people with private insur- cancer patient and identifies barriers to their ance, oncologist density did not make a dif- care and how they can be overcome, she said. LAS VEGAS: (From left) American Association of Blacks in Energy President and CEO Paula Jackson, US Country President for the United States ference, the authors reported in the Journal Navigators can contact physicians available in at Alstom Amy Ericson, CEO and Board Member of Advanced Microgrid Solutions Susan Kennedy, Chairman of Smart Wires Inc Tom Voss and of Clinical Oncology. the local area or make appointments or find Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy Dr Ellen Williams participate in a panel discussion at the National Clean Energy Oncologist density ranged from zero transportation assistance. — Reuters Summit 8.0 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. — AFP photos WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 HEALTH & SCIENCE Tropical forests almost the size of India set to be axed by 2050

TORONTO: Tropical forests covering an area forests. UN climate change experts esti- nearly the size of India are set to be mate that the world can only burn one tril- destroyed in the next 35 years, a faster rate lion tons of carbon in order to keep global of deforestation than previously thought, a temperature rises below 2 degrees, the study warned on Monday. The Washington- maximum possible increase to avert cata- based Center for Global Development, strophic climate change. If trends continue, using satellite imagery and data from 100 the amount of carbon burned as a result of countries, predicted 289 million hectares clearing tropical forests is equal to roughly (714 million acres) of tropical forests would one sixth of the entire global carbon diox- be felled by 2050. The results will have dan- ide allotment, Busch said. gerous implications for accelerating climate “The biggest driver of tropical deforesta- change, the center’s study said. tion by far is industrial agriculture to pro- Deforestation contributes to climate duce globally-traded commodities, includ- change as forests store carbon while acting ing soy and palm oil,” he said. The study as a filter taking the heat-trapping carbon predicted the rate of deforestation will dioxide gas out of the atmosphere. If cur- climb through 2020 and 2030 and acceler- rent trends continue, tropical deforestation ate around the year 2040 if changes aren’t will add 169 billion tons of carbon dioxide made. There have been some success sto- into the atmosphere by 2050, the equiva- ries where countries reduced tropical lent of running 44,000 coal-fired power deforestation without compromising eco- plants for a year, the study’s lead author nomic growth or food production, the said. “Reducing tropical deforestation is a study said. Brazil decreased deforestation cheap way to fight climate change,” envi- in the Amazon rainforest by 80 percent ronmental economist Jonah Busch told the over a decade through the use of satellite Thomson Reuters Foundation. monitoring and increased law enforce- He recommended taxing carbon emis- ment, even as cattle and soy production sions to push countries to protect their rose, the study said. — Reuters

Even as laws change, the ‘M’ word is banned in head shops ADDIS ABABA: One of the two reflective telescopes is pictured on siteat the Entoto Observatory and Research Center. — AFP photos SAN FRANCISCO: You still can’t say “mar- discuss weed in certain stores. ijuana” in the head shop. For years, the Experts say prosecution for marijuana stores that sell marijuana pipes and paraphernalia alone are fairly uncom- bongs have insisted that the products mon. Many people interviewed for this Eyeing the stars: they sell are for tobacco use, choosing story, however, point to a 2003 DEA sting their words carefully to avoid being called Operation Pipe Dreams, which ensnared in laws against marijuana para- ensnared 55 people for distributing drug phernalia. As states and cities across the paraphernalia, including actor Tommy Ethiopia’s space program country have lowered the penalties for Chong, one half of the stoner comedy possession, a patchwork of federal, state duo Cheech and Chong. He pleaded and local laws means little has changed guilty and served nine months in prison ENTOTO, Ethiopia: High above the ‘People said we were crazy’ at the head shops. “The map of the for selling the “Chong Bong,” which was crowded streets of Addis Ababa, among It has a bold mission: “To build a soci- United States is colorful as to where you delivered to an undercover business in fields where farmers lead oxen dragging ety with a highly developed scientific can lawfully buy paraphernalia and not the Pittsburgh area. wooden ploughs, sits Ethiopia’s space culture that enables Ethiopia to reap the use magic code words,” said Allen St Even in places where possession of program. Perched on the top of the benefits accruing from space science Pierre, executive director of the National small amounts of marijuana is decrimi- 3,200-metre (10,500-foot) high Mount and technology.” But its supporters have Organization for the Reform of Marijuana nalized for individual tokers, parapherna- Entoto, two metal domes house tele- had a tough ride to set it up. For the past Laws. lia laws may still apply. In Maryland, law- scopes, each a meter in diameter. decade, a handful of enthusiasts-includ- Seventeen states have decriminalized makers decriminalized possession of Operational for only a few months, the ing Solomon Belay, director of the marijuana - meaning that possession, but marijuana in 2014. Aficionados caught specialized equipment-the first in east- observatory and a professor of astro- usually not the sale - of small amounts with less than 10 grams pay a $100 civil ern Africa-has propelled Ethiopia into an physics-battled with the authorities to leads to a minor fine and no criminal fine. But possession of a pipe with mari- elite club of African countries to have convince them that in a country that is record. Four states - Washington, juana residue could lead to a $500 fine embarked on a space program. still one of the poorest in the world, Colorado, Alaska and Oregon - along and a criminal record. A measure that For Ethiopia, Africa’s second most where malnutrition is still a threat, the with the District of Columbia, have legal- would have decriminalized marijuana populous nation, the program is aimed exploration of space is not a luxury. ized marijuana, meaning that there is a pipes and bongs in the state was vetoed to give it a technological boost to aid the Ethiopia strongman Meles Zenawi, state-approved marketplace for pot. In in April by Governor Larry Hogan, who country’s already rapid development. who died in 2012, considered them to Philadelphia, lawmakers decriminalized said cited concerns that the bill did noth- “Science is part of any development be dreamers. “People said we were cycle-without science and technology crazy,” said Belay. “The attention of the ADDIS ABABA: Ghion Ashenafi, an electrical engineer at the Entoto possession of less than 30 grams of mari- ing to prevent driving under the influ- Observatory and Research Center watches a computer screen. juana - about an ounce - in October 2014, ence. The legalization of pot in the nothing can be achieved,” said Abinet government was to secure food security, meaning that a person with a small District of Columbia has completely Ezra, communications director for the not to start a space and technology pro- Ethiopian Space Science Society (ESSS). gram. Our idea was contrary to that.” The astrophysics students at the University Ethiopian satellite in orbit within five amount gets a fine rather than being changed the conversation there, said of Addis Ababa to train on site, rather years, for the monitoring of farmland hauled away in handcuffs. Adam Eidinger, the owner of Capitol “Our main priority is to inspire the young space observatory is, above all, a symbol. generation to be involved in science and The $3 million (2.7 million euro) centre than taking expensive trips abroad. and to boost communications. “We are But at Wonderland, a head shop fes- Hemp in Washington, D.C. Police raided “Being poor is not a boundary to start using space applications in everyday tooned with Grateful Dead iconography, the shop in 2011. technology.” ESSS, funded by Ethiopian- houses computer-controlled telescopes Saudi business tycoon Mohammed and a spectrograph, to measure wave- this program,” Solomon said, adding that activities, for mobile phones, weather- the mere mention of marijuana is Just a few years ago, Eidinger was by boosting support for science, it space applications are fundamental,” enough for clerks to refuse a sale. “Even forced at least once a day to eject patrons Alamoudi, was set up in 2004 to pro- lengths of electromagnetic radiation. It mote astronomy. allows the handful of astronomy and would help develop the country. said Kelali Adhana, the International the mention of medical marijuana means of his pot accessories store who uttered “Engineering and sciences are important Astronomical Union chief for East I cannot sell anything to you,” said a clerk the forbidden “M” word. He even tried to transform our (traditional) agriculture Africa, based in Ethiopia. “We cannot at the store, before declining further playing loud music in the shop to thwart into industry.” postpone it, otherwise we allow our- comment and refusing to identify an surveillance by police. “We sold pipes for selves to live in poverty.” owner or manager. marijuana, but if you mentioned marijua- Rocket launch At Ethiopia’s Institute of Technology That situation is ironic but not surpris- na, I’d tell you to leave, even though I The site here at Entoto, often hidden in the northern town of Mekelle, scien- ing to Philadelphia marijuana activist NA knew - and the owner of every head shop by clouds during the rainy season and tists plan to test the first Ethiopian rocket Poe, who in June led a protest featuring knows - that every single pipe we sold close to the lights of Addis Ababa, strug- to go more than 30 kilometers into sky, hundreds of people smoking marijuana. was going to be used for marijuana,” gles to compete with the world’s major although that it still far from the 100 “Before we did that protest, we went and Eidinger said. After closing the store in observatories, including the far larger kilometer frontier, beyond which the sat down with civil affairs, told them what 2012, he was able to re-open it about Southern African Large Telescope in Earth’s atmosphere gives way to space we were going to do,” Poe said, referring two weeks ago after leading a campaign South Africa. But Ethiopia has plans, proper. Ethiopian astronauts however, to the Philadelphia Police Department’s to legalize pot in the nation’s capitol city. including to build a far more powerful remain far off-even if in a country that Civil Affairs Unit. “And then we marched “It changes the dynamic you have with observatory in the northern mountains lays claim to be the birthplace of down Market Street with a police escort.” your customers when they can say what around Lalibela, far from city lights. humankind, with the remains of the Which is to say that it is possible to they want without you having to worry With the authorities now won over ancient hominid Lucy in Addis Ababa, smoke marijuana in front of the police, about getting your business shut down,” that Ethiopia should invest in space sci- the prospect of conquering space is an even though one cannot in many locales Eidinger said. — Reuters ADDIS ABABA: One of two reflective one-meter telescopes is pictured ence, the government hopes to launch attractive one. “We are in no hurry to go in the grounds of The Entoto Observatory and Research Center. a national space agency-and to put an to deep space,” said Belay. —AFP WHAT’S ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015

Green Monday at Crowne Plaza Kuwait

he goal is not to live forever. The goal is to create something that lives” quoted by Chuck Palahnik, an American novelist. With this saying, bookmarks and pens were given away to our customers reminding them to go green. All dressed in green, Crowne Plaza employees, managers and staff gathered in the lobby to celebrate IHG green Monday. The IHG green engage system is a sustainabili- “Tty program which allows our hotel to track, measure and report on the carbon footprint and utility consumption as well as recommending green solutions. As a result 21, 745 solutions were imple- mented by IHG worldwide during 2014. To bring it more to live, Mahmoud Abdel Azim, Learning and Development Manager, has sent out a green engage quiz competition for all our colleagues to participate and win prizes. A smart indirect green message has spread awareness with a joyful spirit.

Bangladesh National Mourning Day observed by Awami League Central Committee

n 15th of August, 40th Bangladesh National Mourning Day, Du’d Mahfil held a discussion meeting arranged by Bangladesh Awami League Central Committee, Kuwait on 21st August at Gulshan Restaurant in Kuwait City. The chief guest was Awami League Leader Sheikh Mohd Akramuzzaman. The Du’a Mahfil & discussion meeting was presided by Mohd Abdur Rouf Mowla, President of Awami OLeague Central Committee, Kuwait. The special guest was AL Leader Ataul Gani Mamun among many others. The Function was conducted by Mohd Shamsul Haq, the Organizing secretary of BALK, the significant of mourning day speech was delivered by Mohshed Alam Badal. The program started with recitation of verses from the Holy Quran by Mowalana Abu Bakar, Do’a Mahfil conducted by Mowalana Abdul Ahad and followed by a minute of silence in Honor of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheik Mujibur Rahman.

IPC Rawdah Arabic India e-Tourist visa facility conversation n pursuance of the announcement visiting India is recreation, sightsee- have a return / onward journey tick- and present the full head, from top course made on March 14, 2015 by Hon’ble ing, casual visit to meet friends or et, with sufficient money to spend of hair to bottom of chin. The pho- IPrime Minister of India, Shri relatives, short duration medical during his/her stay in India. tograph should not have any shad- PC Rawdah Ladies Section is starting a new Narendra Modi, the Embassy of India is treatment or casual business visit. 7. Biometric details of the applicant ow on the face or on the back- Arabic conversation course. The student pleased to inform that the e-Tourist The applicant should not have a res- will be captured at Immigration on ground, and should not have any Imust have successfully completed at least Visa (eTV) scheme is extended to idence or occupation in India. The arrival in India. border. The height and width of the 3 levels of Arabic. Placement test will be taken nationals of 45 countries with effect applicant should hold a passport 8. There is a special fee of US$ 60 per photograph must be equal. by those who took Arabic class outside IPC. from Tuesday, April 15, 2015. e-Tourist with at least six months validity person (plus an interchange charge 12. The application is liable to be Class is every Friday from 0 - 11 am, starting Visa Facility is available for holders of from the date of arrival in India. of US$ 2 for credit / debit cards) for rejected if the uploaded document from September 11, 2015. Muslims and non- passport of following countries: 4. It may be noted that visa will not be the new scheme. This fee must be and photograph are not clear and as Muslim are welcome. Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Cook issued on arrival without ETA. paid before the application can be per specification. The courses included are as follows - ‘Tilawa Islands, Djibouti, Fiji, Finland, Germany, Applicants have to apply and obtain processed, and once paid, the fee is 13. The fee can be paid through Surah Ar-Rad & Surah Ibrahim’, on Sunday 5:30 Guyana, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, ETA online prior to undertaking non-refundable. Credit or Debit card. If there are - 7 pm, September 6, 2015. ‘Principles of Tafsir’ Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Laos, travel to India. This process will take more than three unsuccessful pay- on Sunday, 7 - 8:30 pm, September 6, 2015. Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, a minimum of 4 working days. How to apply for ETA ment attempts, the application ID ‘Tajweed’ on Tuesday, 5:30 - 7 pm, September Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, 5. The eTV will be for single-entry and 9. Applicants should apply online at: would be blocked & the application 8, 2015 and ‘Jesus in Surah Mariam’ on Myanmar, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue valid for only 30 days stay from the https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa. has to be made afresh, with a new Tuesday, 7 - 8:30 pm, September 8, 2015. Island, Norway, Oman, Palau, Palestine, date of arrival in India. The eTV will html application ID. Apart from the Arabic conversation course, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, be non-extendable, non-convertible Each applicant must have a separate 14. A decision on the application The Ladies Section of IPC will commence the Republic of Korea, Russia, Samoa, and not valid for visiting Protected passport (international travel docu- will be conveyed by email. autumn course in Sept 6, 2015. Classes are Singapore, Solomon Islands,Sri /Restricted and Cantonment Areas. ments shall not be accepted). Applicants are advised to ensure offered only once a week. Lanka,Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu, UAE, Entry into India must be through Applications by individuals that correct e-mail address is pro- Ukraine, USA, Vanuatu & Vietnam. any of the following 9 designated endorsed on parent’s/ spouse’s vided. Applicants can track the sta- Kuwaiti nationals are not included in airports only - Bengaluru, Chennai, passport shall not be accepted. tus of their application online by IPC Courses eTV facility. Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Kochi, 10. The application process clicking visa status. 2. The new scheme will be in addition Kolkata, Mumbai and requires uploading the scanned 15. For any assistance call 24 x 7 he Ladies Section of IPC will commence the to the existing visa services. Foreign Thiruvananthapuram. However, exit page of the passport containing the visa support center at +91-11- Autumn Course in Sept 6, 2015. Offers Arabic nationals of above 45 countries can be through any authorized photo and personal details like 24300666 or send email to indi- TLanguage Course (Basic & Advanced) designed holding Diplomatic / Official pass- Immigration Check Post (ICP) in name, date of birth, nationality, [email protected] for Non-Arab ladies. Classes are available on Fridays ports cannot avail of the eTV India. Entry into India must be expiry date, etc., in PDF format (10 16. The process of ETA issuance is and Saturdays. Islamic Subjects and Quran Classes scheme. International Travellers hav- undertaken within 30 days from the KB to 300 KB). completely online and the Embassy are also presented in different languages. Classes are ing Pakistani passports or of date of approval of ETA. The eTV 11. The application process also of India will be unable to assist in offered only once a week. Pakistani origin are not eligible for facility cannot be availed of more requires the uploading of a recent expediting the issuance of ETAs. Register now! this facility. than twice in a calendar year. front-facing digital photograph with However, in case the eTV applica- For more information: 3. The eTV can be utilized by all for- 6. The applicant should carry a printed plain white background, in JPEG for- tion is rejected, the applicant may Rawdah-22512257; Salmiya-25733263; Al-Sadiq- eign Nationals holding ordinary copy of ETA along with him / her at mat (10 KB to 1 MB). The head apply afresh for issue of a regular 99285459; Mangaf-23720931; Jahra-24567714. passports whose sole objective of the time of travel. He / she should should be centred within the frame visa. WHAT’S ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015

KNES graduation results a tremendous success

uwait National English School is very the successful graduating class 2015. l Qassim Al Kassim with seven A+ and one three A grades; The Chairman, Mr Gharabally Al proud to release its 2015 IGCSE If you would like your child to be taught at A grades; l Raja Yahya with two A+, three A grades Gharabally and the School Director, Madame KExamination Results. The results for an outstanding coeducational private school l HeshamAkl with five A+ and three A and two B grades; Chantal Al Gharabally, would like to congrat- this year are excellent and show how hard that is organized along the English private grades; l NourSaba’neh with one A+, five A grades ulate our students for their spectacular suc- our pupils have worked and the value of a school educational system then please con- l Abdullatef Hussain with five A+ and three and one B grade. cess and are grateful to the staff for their quality teaching staff on our remarkable fully tact us. Limited places in our prestigious A grades; The school attracts pupils from the full teaching efforts and look to the future for fur- equipped campus in Hawally. This is the third Secondary School are currently available. All l Ibrahim Khodabocus with four A+, three A ability range and looks to develop each indi- ther success. We wish for the best for our year of academic progression with regards to of our students excelled in their studies this grades and one B grade; vidual student’s potential. Students are given graduates of 2015 and are certain that they raising our IGCSE results and we look for- year and here we must congratulate those l Adam Andreas Tonsberg with four A+, opportunities to develop themselves and will go on to follow their passions and ward to creating even greater academic who achieved the highest academic stan- three A grades and one B grade; academically achieve high grades. The school emerge as successful leaders of tomorrow. To success for our students this year. 100% of dards. l Youssef Tawfik with four A+, three A also works hard to provide a positive learning help ensure your child’s academic future con- all pupils entered achieved grades; 85% of l Osama Attia (Head Boy) with seven A+ grades and one B grade; environment for all our students. We are a tact us today for a place at our outstanding the grades are A+ to ‘C. Congratulations to grades; l Khaled Al Huwaishel with three A+ and school of opportunity for all students. educational institution.

‘KOOL your summer’ with V-KOOL

ummer really does test a vehicle owner’s capabili- or should we say, you shouldn’t be experiencing using ty to withstand heat in all aspects; especially scientific instruments such as ‘Thermal Heat Trap’. Swhen one’s vehicle gets parked without a sun One demo experience and you can be assured that shade be it at office or home or mall. So go ahead and you would never ever install any other window film on ‘KOOL your Summer’ with V-KOOL, the world’s most your vehicle other than V-KOOL because that’s how technologically advanced heat control window films magnificently V-KOOL film blocks heat causing Infra- for every consumer who require superior heat rejection Red (IR) rays and the harmful Ultra-Violet (UV) rays. In performance yet high visual clarity for their vehicles. fact the J60 rejects 99% UV rays. Plus based on So if you have a window tint film or don’t have a research originally related to US aerospace and mili- window tint film, now is the time to take advantage V- tary use, V-KOOL is the world’s first wavelength selec- KOOL’s extremely competitive offer on their Signature tive window coating that provides a virtually transpar- Series - J60 film, during the months of August & ent protective barrier against the sun’s heat and radia- September 2015 available through AUTO1 outlets at tion. So now you have an option of not getting your Shuwaikh and Ahmadi. But before you do that, the hands and face tanned while being in a car/SUV dur- friendly folks at V-KOOL Kuwait would love to demon- ing your long rides to home/work at extremely hot strate the heat factor that either you are experiencing temperatures outside.

Turkish visa announcement FOCC Calendar

hanks to our strong and deep rooted friendly 2015-16 and brotherly relations between Turkey and OCC (Friends of CRY Club) is proud to TKuwait, each year more and more Kuwaiti guests announce the calendar for the upcoming have been visiting Turkey. Fevents for the year 2015-16. CRYchess: Nov Turkey attaches high importance and takes all rele- 13, 2015; CRYwalk (Abassiya) Nov 27, 2015; Free Cinema Tickets for 360 vant measures to ensure its most welcomed Kuwaiti CRYwalk (Mahboula) Dec 18, 2015; CRYwalk guests are enjoying their travel to Istanbul which is (Salmiya) Jan 22, 2016; CRYcket Apr 08, 2016. All MALL Food Lounge Shoppers one of the most well known and a favorite holiday des- the events take place on Friday. Notices and press tination in the world. However, visa procedures may releases will be issued approximately one month take more time than expected at the Istanbul Ataturk 360 MALL announced today that for every KD 15 spent Claudia Lopusinska, Marketing Manager 360 MALL in advance. But don’t wait! Get yourselves in gear, at the mall’s Food Lounge located on Level 2, customers said: “We are excited to reward our loyal customers by Airport due to the high season and large numbers of right away. For more information and inquiries will receive a free Cinescape movie ticket. The offer is offering them a free movie experience when they eat at tourist corning from various parts of the world. contact the following numbers - 99364073, valid from August 25-31.The free movie ticket can be the malls food lounge. The mall has collaborated with Turkish authorities spend maximum efforts in a way 99578073, 66810338, 97990162, 66204295. obtained against sales receipts from a single restau- Cinescape the leading cinema company in Kuwait to to make all procedures easier for visitors. rant/fast-food outlet or from multipleoutlets, as long as add value to our customers shopping experience.” In this context, the Embassy kindly suggests our the purchases are made on the same day and totaling Currently open for business, the food lounge is being Kuwaiti guests to obtain their visas online from up to KD15 .To redeem their purchases for a free expanded through a KD 2million redevelopment. When https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ prior to going to Turkey. Cinescape movie ticket, customers simply have to pres- completed by late 2016, the total F&B outlets will What’s On - Submission Guidelines Getting e-visa before the flight will help our Kuwaiti ent their purchase receipts at the promotion desk locat- increase to 26 with the number of gourmet restaurants All photos submitted for What’s On should be minimum ed on Level 2 in front of Figs restaurant. doubling to 6 and 2 brand new cafes being added to 18 pests to shorten their waiting time at the airport. E-visa 200dpi. Articles must be in plain text and should include Participating restaurants include McDonalds, KFC, casual dining outlets. Seating will be reconfigured to can be printed from the link just after the application. name and phone numbers. Articles and photos that fail to Subway, Kurdu, Salad Creation, Burger King, Pizza Hut, offer dedicated and common seating. Phase 1 of the Issuing of a stamp visa at airport will also be in prac- meet these requirements will not be published. Sabah WaMasaa’, Burgers, TGI Friday, Mayfair Grill, redevelopment will end in November2015. Phase 2 is tice for a while. Both stamp visa and e-visa is absolute- Kashonat Al Bait, Shabestan, Ruby Tuesday, Sakura, expected to commence in November2015, and will be Please send them to ly free for Kuwaitis. [email protected] Burgerholic and Figs. followed by the last phase in April 2016. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 TV PROGRAMS

Teenage Witch 14:00 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 01:40 Wolfblood 14:30 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 02:05 Wolfblood 15:00 Roadtrip With G. Garvin 02:30 Violetta 15:30 Roadtrip With G. Garvin 03:15 The Hive 16:00 Chopped 00:00 Grimm 03:20 Sabrina: Secrets Of A 17:00 The Kitchen 01:00 The Flash 00:45 Tanked 03:00 Salem 01:40 Sharkbite Beach Teenage Witch 18:00 Easy Chinese: San 03:45 Sabrina: Secrets Of A Francisco 04:00 Switched At Birth 02:35 Giant Pandas Go Wild 05:00 Odyssey 03:25 Gator Boys Teenage Witch 18:30 Easy Chinese: San 04:10 Wolfblood Francisco 12:00 Emmerdale 04:15 Man-Eating Super Wolves 12:30 Coronation Street 05:02 Treehouse Masters 04:35 Wolfblood 19:00 Chopped 05:00 Violetta 20:00 Iron Chef America 16:00 Emmerdale 05:49 Sharkbite Beach 16:30 Coronation Street 06:36 My Pet’s Gone Viral 05:45 The Hive 21:00 Chopped South Africa 05:50 Mouk 22:00 Kitchen Inferno 19:00 Parenthood 07:00 My Pet’s Gone Viral 21:00 The Flash 07:25 Groomer Has It 06:00 Lolirock 23:00 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 06:25 Hank Zipzer 23:30 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 22:00 Backstrom 08:15 Sharkbite Beach 23:00 Salem 09:10 Treehouse Masters 06:50 Girl Meets World 10:05 Tanked 07:15 H2O: Just Add Water 11:00 Groomer Has It 07:40 Jessie 11:55 Treehouse Masters 08:05 Wizards Of Waverly Place 12:50 Austin Stevens: 08:30 Wizards Of Waverly Place Snakemaster 08:55 Sabrina: Secrets Of A 00:10 The Chase 13:45 Giant Pandas Go Wild Teenage Witch 01:05 Who’s Doing The Dishes? 01:00 Good Morning America 14:40 Gator Boys 09:20 Sabrina: Secrets Of A 02:00 Emmerdale 03:00 The Strain 15:35 Tanked Teenage Witch 02:25 Come Dine With Me Ireland 04:00 Outlander 16:30 Austin Stevens: 09:45 Austin & Ally 02:55 Coronation Street 05:00 Good Morning America Snakemaster 10:10 Austin & Ally 03:25 Doc Martin 07:00 Emmerdale 17:25 Sharkbite Beach 10:35 Wizards Of Waverly Place 04:20 Paddock To Plate 07:30 Coronation Street 18:20 Turtleman’s Kentucky 11:00 Wizards Of Waverly Place 05:15 Murdoch Mysteries 09:00 Chicago Fire 19:15 Gator Boys 11:25 Jessie 06:10 Who’s Doing The Dishes? 10:00 Emmerdale 20:10 Tanked 11:50 Jessie 07:05 Coronation Street 10:30 Coronation Street 21:05 Bull Shark: World’s Deadliest 12:15 Sabrina: Secrets Of A 07:30 Doc Martin 12:00 24 Shark... Teenage Witch 08:25 Paddock To Plate 13:00 The Blacklist 22:00 Into The Lion’s Den 12:40 Sabrina: Secrets Of A 09:20 The Doctor Blake Mysteries 14:00 Live Good Morning America 22:55 Into The Lion’s Den Teenage Witch 10:15 Come Dine With Me Ireland 16:00 Chicago Fire 23:50 Gator Boys 13:05 Good Luck Charlie 10:40 The Chase 17:00 24 13:30 Good Luck Charlie 18:00 The Blacklist 13:55 Dog With A Blog 11:35 Who’s Doing The Dishes? 12:30 Murdoch Mysteries 19:00 Chicago Fire 14:25 H2O: Just Add Water 20:00 24 14:55 Lolirock 13:25 Emmerdale 13:50 Emmerdale 21:00 Revenge 15:25 Austin & Ally 22:00 The Strain 16:00 Jessie 14:15 Coronation Street 00:50 Michela’s Classic Italian 14:40 The Chase 23:00 Outlander 01:15 Marbella Mansions 16:30 Jessie 17:00 Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam 15:35 The Doctor Blake Mysteries 02:00 A Taste Of Greenland 16:30 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 02:55 A Taste Of Greenland 18:40 Liv And Maddie 19:05 Austin & Ally 18:20 Murdoch Mysteries 03:45 Antiques Roadshow 19:10 Coronation Street 04:40 Bargain Hunt 19:30 Lolirock 19:55 Hank Zipzer 19:35 The Doctor Blake Mysteries 00:30 Dragonwolf-18 05:25 Antiques Roadshow 20:30 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 06:15 Marbella Mansions 20:20 Binny And The Ghost 02:45 Aeon Flux-PG15 20:45 H2O: Just Add Water 22:20 Coronation Street 04:30 Double Take-PG15 07:00 Antiques Roadshow 22:50 Emmerdale 07:50 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 21:10 Good Luck Charlie 06:00 Left Behind-PG15 21:35 Wizards Of Waverly Place 23:15 Emmerdale 08:00 The Last Castle-PG15 08:45 Michela’s Classic Italian 23:45 Murdoch Mysteries 09:10 Marbella Mansions 22:00 Wizards Of Waverly Place 10:15 Double Take-PG15 09:55 A Taste Of Greenland 22:25 Sabrina: Secrets Of A 11:45 The Hunger Games: 10:50 A Taste Of Greenland Teenage Witch Catching Fire-PG15 11:40 Antiques Roadshow 22:50 Sabrina: Secrets Of A 14:15 Left Behind-PG15 12:35 Come Dine With Me Teenage Witch 16:15 Mercenaries-PG15 23:10 Wolfblood 18:00 Android Cop-PG15 13:00 DIY SOS: The Big Build 00:10 Taiwan: Island Of Fish 23:35 Wolfblood 20:00 The Legend Of Hercules 13:55 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 01:00 Ultimate Survival Alaska 22:00 Born To Race: Fast Track 14:45 Michela’s Classic Italian 02:00 Dead End Express 15:15 Homes Under The Hammer 02:55 Locked Up Abroad 16:05 Antiques Roadshow 03:50 Taiwan: Island Of Fish 17:00 DIY SOS: The Big Build 04:45 Die Trying 17:55 Come Dine With Me 05:40 Wild Congo 18:20 Kirstie’s Fill Your House For 00:00 Stewarts And Hamiltons 06:35 Cesar To The Rescue 00:00 Reginald D. Hunter: Live Free 00:55 Extreme Close-Up 07:30 Storm Worlds 02:00 Liar, Liar 19:05 Michela’s Classic Italian 01:25 Keeping Up With The 08:25 Plastiki 04:00 Foodfight! 19:35 Bargain Hunt Kardashians 09:20 Die Trying 06:00 Struck By Lightning 20:20 DIY SOS: The Big Build 02:20 Giuliana & Bill 10:15 Cesar To The Rescue 08:00 Cuban Fury 21:10 Tareq Taylor’s Nordic 03:15 Christina Milian Turned Up 11:10 Hacking The System 10:00 Liar, Liar Cookery 03:40 Christina Milian Turned Up 11:35 Hacking The System 12:00 Struck By Lightning 21:40 Kirstie’s Fill Your House For 04:10 Beyond Candid With 12:05 Innovation Nation 14:00 Admission Free Giuliana 12:30 Innovation Nation 16:00 Cuban Fury 22:25 Michela’s Classic Italian 05:05 The E! True Hollywood Story 13:00 Plastiki 18:00 So Undercover 06:00 Keeping Up With The 14:00 Storm Worlds 20:00 High Fidelity Kardashians 15:00 Cesar To The Rescue 22:00 The Inbetweeners Movie 2 06:55 Keeping Up With The 16:00 Cesar To The Rescue Kardashians 17:00 Hacking The System 07:50 Style Star 17:30 Hacking The System 00:20 Fast N’ Loud 08:20 New Money 18:00 Innovation Nation 01:10 The Island With Bear Grylls 08:45 New Money 18:30 Innovation Nation 01:00 Penthouse North-PG15 02:00 Dual Survival 09:15 Giuliana & Bill 19:00 Wicked Tuna 03:00 A Walk Among The 02:50 Bride Of Jaws 10:15 Giuliana & Bill 20:00 Cesar To The Rescue Tombstones-PG15 11:10 #RichKids Of Beverly Hills 03:40 Auction Hunters: Pawn Shop 20:50 Hacking The System 05:00 Knockout-PG15 BORN TO RACE - FAST TRACK ON OSN MOVIES ACTION HD Edition 11:35 #RichKids Of Beverly Hills 21:15 Hacking The System 07:00 The Giver-PG15 04:05 Auction Hunters 12:05 The Grace Helbig Show 21:40 Innovation Nation 09:00 InSight-PG15 19:00 Asian Tour Highlights 08:35 The Gang That Couldn’t 21:17 Ben 10: Omniverse 04:30 Savage Family Diggers 12:35 The Comment Section 22:05 Innovation Nation 11:00 Knockout-PG15 05:00 What Happened Next? 13:05 Fashion Bloggers 22:30 Wicked Tuna 19:30 Inside The PGA Tour Shoot...-PG 21:40 Adventure Time 13:00 Hours-PG15 20:00 European Tour Weekly 10:10 The Three Musketeers-FAM 21:51 Adventure Time 05:30 How Do They Do It? 13:35 Fashion Bloggers 23:20 Wild Congo 15:00 Upside Down-PG15 06:00 Gold Rush 14:05 Extreme Close-Up 20:30 Trans World Sport 12:15 North By Northwest-PG 22:02 Adventure Time 17:00 InSight-PG15 23:00 Golfing World 14:30 The Outriders-FAM 22:13 Adventure Time 06:50 Fat N’ Furious: Rolling 14:30 Style Star 19:00 Seeking A Friend For The 01:15 Dragon Guardians Thunder 15:00 Keeping Up With The 16:05 Son Of A Gunfighter-FAM 22:25 Johnny Test End Of The World-PG15 02:45 Vampire Dog 17:35 The Prisoner Of Zenda-FAM 23:10 Regular Show 07:40 Fast N’ Loud Kardashians 21:00 Peace, Love & 04:30 Dixie And The Zombie 08:30 Auction Hunters: Pawn Shop 16:00 Keeping Up With The 19:15 Raintree County-PG 23:55 Total Drama World Tour Misunderstanding-PG15 Rebellion 22:00 2001: A Space Odyssey 00:20 Total Drama World Tour Edition Kardashians 23:00 American Hustle-18 06:00 Hiroku: Defenders Of Gaia 01:00 The Nightly Show With Larry 02:00 Indycar Highlights 00:40 Grojband 08:55 Auction Hunters 17:00 Hollywood Cycle 07:45 The Elf Who Stole Christmas Wilmore 03:00 Live WWE Tough Enough 01:05 Grojband 09:20 Savage Family Diggers 18:00 E! News 09:30 Tom And Jerry: The Lost 01:30 Louie 07:00 NRL Premiership 01:25 Teen Titans Go! 09:45 What Happened Next? 19:00 #RichKids Of Beverly Hills Dragon 02:00 Silicon Valley 09:00 Golfing World 01:50 Regular Show 10:10 How Do They Do It? 20:00 House Of DVF 11:00 Beethoven’s Treasure Tail 10:00 NRL Full Time 02:35 Johnny Test 10:35 The Island With Bear Grylls 21:00 Fashion Bloggers 02:30 It’s Always Sunny In 12:45 Vampire Dog 14:00 Indycar Highlights 11:25 Dual Survival 21:30 Fashion Bloggers Philadelphia 14:30 Cinderella 03:20 Total Drama World Tour 15:00 WWE Tough Enough 12:15 The Island With Bear Grylls 22:00 E! News 04:30 The Tonight Show Starring 01:00 The Cutting Edge 16:00 Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. 03:42 Total Drama World Tour 19:00 WWE Vintage 13:05 Auction Hunters: Pawn Shop 23:00 Wags Jimmy Fallon 03:00 Grace Of Monaco Hare 04:05 Ninjago: Masters Of 04:45 Bobby Jones: Stroke Of 21:00 Golfing World Edition 05:30 Til Death 18:00 Tom And Jerry: The Lost Spinjitzu Genius 04:28 Ninjago: Masters Of 13:30 Auction Hunters 06:30 Cristela Dragon 13:55 Savage Family Diggers 07:00 Belle Spinjitzu 07:00 Late Night With Seth Meyers 20:00 Scooby-Doo! Ghastly Goals! 14:20 Gold Rush 09:00 1911 22:00 Cinderella 04:50 Teen Titans Go! 03:10 Henry Hugglemonster 08:30 Til Death 15:10 Fat N’ Furious: Rolling 11:00 Gravity 23:45 Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. 05:00 Teen Titans Go! 03:20 Calimero Thunder 10:30 Cristela 13:00 Bobby Jones: Stroke Of Hare 18:00 Women’s Ashes: ENG v 05:10 Grojband 03:35 Zou 16:00 Fast N’ Loud 00:00 Chopped 11:00 The Tonight Show Starring Genius AUS, 1st ODI H/Ls 05:35 Grojband 03:45 Loopdidoo 16:50 What Happened Next? 01:00 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives Jimmy Fallon 15:15 The French Minister 19:00 Women’s Ashes: ENG v 06:00 Regular Show 04:00 Art Attack 01:30 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 17:15 How Do They Do It? 13:00 Til Death 17:15 1911 AUS, 2nd ODI H/Ls 06:11 Regular Show 04:25 Henry Hugglemonster 02:00 Man Fire Food 19:00 Eternal Sunshine Of The 17:40 Deadliest Catch 13:30 Cristela 20:00 Women’s Ashes: ENG v 06:20 New Regular Show 04:35 Calimero 02:30 Man Fire Food Spotless Mind AUS, 3rd ODI H/Ls 06:31 Regular Show 18:30 Mythbusters 16:00 The Nightly Show With Larry 04:50 Zou 19:20 The Carbonaro Effect 03:00 Roadtrip With G. Garvin 21:00 The Green Mile 00:15 Thanks For Sharing-18 21:00 Live Women’s Ashes: ENG v 06:40 Uncle Grandpa Wilmore 05:00 Loopdidoo 19:45 Magic Of Science 03:30 Roadtrip With G. Garvin 02:15 Grace Unplugged-PG AUS, 1st T20I 06:50 Uncle Grandpa 05:15 Art Attack 20:10 Auction Hunters 04:00 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 17:00 Late Night With Seth Meyers 04:00 Bully-PG15 07:00 Adventure Time 05:35 Henry Hugglemonster 20:35 Savage Family Diggers 04:30 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives 18:00 Men At Work 06:00 2 Fast 2 Furious-PG15 07:25 The Amazing World Of 05:50 Calimero 21:00 Mythbusters 05:00 Chopped 18:30 Last Man Standing 08:00 Breakout-PG15 Gumball 06:00 Zou 21:50 The Carbonaro Effect 06:00 Iron Chef America 19:00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 01:00 Sabotage-PG15 10:00 Babylon A.D-PG15 07:36 The Amazing World Of 06:15 Loopdidoo 07:00 Roadtrip With G. Garvin 22:15 Magic Of Science 19:30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 03:00 Won’t Back Down-PG15 12:00 Grace Unplugged-PG Gumball 06:25 Limon And Oli 07:30 Roadtrip With G. Garvin 00:30 The Good Mother 20:00 The Tonight Show Starring 05:00 The Gabby Douglas Story 14:00 10 Years-PG15 07:47 The Amazing World Of 06:35 Art Attack 08:00 Chopped 16:00 Breakout-PG15 02:00 Death At A Funeral Gumball Jimmy Fallon 07:00 Last Passenger-PG15 07:00 Calimero 09:00 Guy’s Grocery Games 09:00 Lucy-PG15 17:45 Guardians Of The Galaxy 03:30 Out Of Reach 07:58 The Amazing World Of 21:30 The Nightly Show With Larry 07:10 Zou 10:00 The Kitchen 11:00 Grudge Match-PG15 20:00 Stand Up Guys-PG15 05:00 Dangerous Minds Gumball 07:25 Minnie’s Bow-Toons 11:00 Easy Chinese: San Wilmore 06:45 Chimpanzee 13:00 Seven Days In Utopia-PG15 22:00 Insidious: Chapter 2-PG15 08:10 Ben 10 07:30 Jake And The Never Land Francisco 22:00 Jonah From Tonga 08:15 Inside Out 00:00 Violetta 15:00 How To Train Your Dragon 2 08:55 Ninjago: Masters Of Pirates 11:30 Easy Chinese: San 22:30 The League 10:00 Dark Water Spinjitzu 07:55 Sofia The First 00:45 The Hive Francisco 17:00 Lucy-PG15 11:45 The Good Mother 00:50 Sabrina: Secrets Of A 23:00 It’s Always Sunny In 19:00 No Good Deed-PG15 09:15 New Regular Show 08:20 Doc McStuffins 12:00 Chopped 07:00 Golfing World 13:15 Surrogates 09:26 Regular Show Teenage Witch Philadelphia 21:00 As Above, So Below-18 08:45 Loopdidoo 13:00 Guy’s Big Bite 08:00 Gillette World Sport 14:45 The Station Agent 09:40 The Amazing World Of 01:15 Sabrina: Secrets Of A 23:30 Late Night With Seth Meyers 23:00 Before Midnight-18 09:00 Limon And Oli 13:30 Guy’s Big Bite 12:00 Golfing World 16:15 Thorne: Scaredycat Gumball 09:10 Sheriff Callie’s Wild West 18:30 Meskada 10:00 Uncle Grandpa 09:35 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 20:00 The Foreigner 10:12 Uncle Grandpa 10:00 Sofia The First 21:45 Beyond A Reasonable 10:25 Steven Universe 10:30 Jake And The Never Land Doubt 10:36 Steven Universe Pirates 23:30 Barricade 10:45 Total Drama: All Stars 10:55 Miles From Tomorrow 11:10 Adventure Time 11:20 Doc McStuffins 11:20 Adventure Time 11:45 Henry Hugglemonster 11:30 Johnny Test 12:00 Henry Hugglemonster 12:25 Teen Titans Go! 12:10 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 12:40 New Regular Show 12:35 Sheriff Callie’s Wild West 00:00 American Idol 12:51 Regular Show 13:00 Sofia The First 01:00 MasterChef Australia 13:00 Regular Show 13:30 Loopdidoo 02:00 Switched At Birth 13:11 Regular Show 13:40 Limon And Oli 03:00 Switched At Birth 13:25 Adventure Time 13:50 Cars Toons 04:00 Bones 13:35 Adventure Time 13:55 Jake And The Neverland 05:00 According To Jim 13:45 Uncle Grandpa Pirates 05:30 According To Jim 14:10 Steven Universe 14:20 Miles From Tomorrow 06:00 The Simpsons 14:21 Steven Universe 14:45 Messages From Miles 06:30 The Simpsons 14:30 Total Drama World Tour 14:50 Doc McStuffins 07:00 Lost 14:55 Ben 10: Omniverse 15:15 Sofia The First 08:00 American Idol 15:15 Ben 10: Omniverse 15:40 Art Attack 09:00 MasterChef Australia 15:40 Ninjago: Masters Of 16:05 Nina Needs To Go 10:00 Switched At Birth Spinjitzu 16:10 Lilo & Stitch 11:00 Switched At Birth 16:00 Matt Hatter Chronicles 16:35 Adventures Of The 12:00 Bones 16:25 Teen Titans Go! New Gummi Bears 13:00 According To Jim 16:35 Teen Titans Go! 17:00 Chip n Dale Rescue 13:30 According To Jim 16:45 Teen Titans Go! Rangers 14:00 The Simpsons 17:10 Uncle Grandpa 17:25 Ducktales 14:30 The Simpsons 17:21 Uncle Grandpa 17:50 Jake And The Neverland 15:00 Lost 17:30 New Regular Show Pirates 16:00 American Idol 17:41 Regular Show 18:00 Miles From Tomorrow 17:00 MasterChef Australia 17:55 Regular Show 18:25 Messages From Miles 18:00 The Bridge 18:06 Regular Show 18:30 Sofia The First 19:00 Desperate Housewives 18:15 Adventure Time 18:55 Doc McStuffins 20:00 Desperate Housewives 18:40 The Amazing World Of 19:15 Jake And The Never Land 21:00 Melissa & Joey Gumball Pirates 21:30 Melissa & Joey 18:51 The Amazing World Of 19:35 Sheriff Callie’s Wild West 22:00 The Simpsons Gumball 20:05 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 22:30 The Simpsons 19:02 The Amazing World Of 20:35 Sofia The First 23:00 Lost Gumball 21:00 Adventures Of The 19:13 The Amazing World Of Gummi Bears Gumball 21:25 Chip n Dale Rescue 19:25 Clarence Rangers 19:45 Uncle Grandpa 21:50 Ducktales 19:57 Uncle Grandpa 22:15 Lilo & Stitch 01:35 Get Carter-18 20:20 Teen Titans Go! 22:40 Zou 03:30 Adam’s Rib-FAM 20:30 Teen Titans Go! 22:55 Limon And Oli 05:10 The Outrage 20:41 Teen Titans Go! 23:05 Henry Hugglemonster 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS ON OSN MOVIES PREMIERE HD 07:00 Ask Any Girl-FAM 20:55 Ben 10: Omniverse 23:20 Calimero Classifieds

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015

Kuwait KNCC PROGRAMME FROM THURSDAY TO WEDNESDAY (20/08/2015 TO 26/08/2015)

SHARQIA-1 THE RUNNER 9:30 PM THE RUNNER 9:15 PM THE RUNNER 3:30 PM THE RUNNER 1:00 PM THE RUNNER 11:30 PM THE RUNNER 11:15 PM FANTASTIC FOUR 5:30 PM ANTBOY: REVENGE OF THE RED FURY 3:00 PM ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING 1:15 AM SHAD AGZAA 7:45 PM ANTBOY: REVENGE OF THE RED FURY 5:00 PM FANAR-3 SHAD AGZAA 10:00 PM ANTBOY: REVENGE OF THE RED FURY 7:00 PM BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN -Hindi 12:00 PM AVENUES-3 SHAD AGZAA 12:15 AM ANTBOY: REVENGE OF THE RED FURY 9:00 PM ALL IS WELL - Hindi 3:00 PM ANTBOY: REVENGE OF THE RED FURY 12:15 PM THE RUNNER 11:00 PM BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN -Hindi 6:00 PM ANTBOY: REVENGE OF THE RED FURY 2:15 PM AL-KOUT.3 THE RUNNER 1:00 AM BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN -Hindi 9:00 PM ANTBOY: REVENGE OF THE RED FURY 4:15 PM ANTBOY: REVENGE OF THE RED FURY 12:45 PM BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN -Hindi 12:05 AM ANTBOY: REVENGE OF THE RED FURY 6:15 PM ANTBOY: REVENGE OF THE RED FURY 2:45 PM SHARQIA-2 ANTBOY: REVENGE OF THE RED FURY 8:15 PM ANTBOY: REVENGE OF THE RED FURY 4:45 PM FOR SALE THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E 12:15 PM FANAR-4 ANTBOY: REVENGE OF THE RED FURY 10:15 PM ANTBOY: REVENGE OF THE RED FURY 6:45 PM THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E 2:45 PM THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E 12:15 PM ANTBOY: REVENGE OF THE RED FURY 12:15 AM ANTBOY: REVENGE OF THE RED FURY 8:45 PM Toyota Land Cruiser 2011 FANTASTIC FOUR 5:15 PM THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E 2:45 PM THE RUNNER 10:45 PM white, mileage 71,000 kms, THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E 7:30 PM THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E 5:15 PM AVENUES-4 THE RUNNER 12:45 AM immaculate condition, THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E 10:00 PM OPERATOR 7:45 PM THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E 11:30 AM owner driven, Al Sayer THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E 12:30 AM THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E 10:15 PM THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E 2:00 PM AL-KOUT.4 garage maintained, KD THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E 12:45 AM THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E 4:30 PM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 12:15 PM SHARQIA-3 SHAD AGZAA 7:00 PM 12,000. Contact: 99713442. MINIONS 12:30 PM FANAR-5 Special Show “MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION” 7:00 PM MINIONS 3:00 PM (C 5024) MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 2:30 PM THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E 1:15 PM THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E 9:30 PM OPERATOR 5:00 PM 22-8-2015 BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN -Hindi 5:30 PM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 3:45 PM THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E 12:05 AM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 7:00 PM SHAD AGZAA 8:30 PM THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E 6:30 PM OPERATOR 9:45 PM OPERATOR 10:45 PM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 9:00 PM AVENUES-5 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 11:45 PM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 12:45 AM THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E 11:45 PM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 11:45 AM ACCOMMODATION BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN -Hindi 2:15 PM BAIRAQ-1 MUHALAB-1 MARINA-1 MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 5:15 PM THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E 12:00 PM Sharing accommodation BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN -Hindi 1:00 PM ANTBOY: REVENGE OF THE RED FURY 12:30 PM BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN -Hindi 8:00 PM THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E 2:30 PM immediately available for ANTBOY: REVENGE OF THE RED FURY 4:00 PM RETURN TO SENDER 2:30 PM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 11:00 PM THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E 5:00 PM vegetarian Indian small ANTBOY: REVENGE OF THE RED FURY 6:00 PM ANTBOY: REVENGE OF THE RED FURY 4:30 PM THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E 7:30 PM family or working women ANTBOY: REVENGE OF THE RED FURY 8:00 PM ANTBOY: REVENGE OF THE RED FURY 6:30 PM 360º- 1 THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E 10:00 PM near Al-Rashid hospital, THE RUNNER 10:00 PM ANTBOY: REVENGE OF THE RED FURY 8:30 PM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 12:30 PM THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E 12:30 AM Salmiya, from 23rd August THE RUNNER 12:05 AM THE RUNNER 10:30 PM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 3:15 PM RETURN TO SENDER 12:30 AM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION 6:00 PM onwards. 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Aries (March 21-April 19) Libra (September 23-October 22)

You’re known for being quick to react when something goes awry and you don’t In theory, you might prefer to hide away at home today, far away from the hus- always take the time to consider anyone else’s perspective. However, today’s tra- tle and bustle of the real world. Unfortunately, your idealized mini-retreat may ditional Capricorn Moon is moving through your 10th House of Public not be such a great idea because you still have to go to work or run errands. Responsibility, requiring you to be on your best behavior. Proceed carefully Fulfilling your commitments is an admirable goal, but your spiritual well-being is instead of shooting from the hip; a well-aimed intention clears the path for your important, too. It’s not always easy to balance your inner needs with your outer direct action. Trust your intuition; paradoxically, it will show you the most practi- responsibilities, but it’s always worth the extra effort. Ultimately, happiness is a cal course of action now, which is exactly what you need. direction, not a destination.

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

The big pieces of the puzzle may appear to fall into place today, but, unfortu- You really want to do something memorable with your friends today, but are hesi- nately, you still won’t feel completely at ease. It’s comforting if your life has set- tant to add anything else to your packed schedule. The earthy Capricorn Moon tled down sufficiently for you to have some time to relax, but you might think emphasizes your 3rd House of Immediate Environment, encouraging you to adopt you’re missing something important now. Fortunately, the Sun and Moon are a practical approach to managing your life now. If your day is already full, you may harmonizing in practical earth signs, minimizing extraneous distractions. Worry be resistant to the idea of doing more. However, once you accept an invitation, you is the greatest misuse of your imagination. Focusing on reality rather than your are able to juggle your current commitments to fit everything in. Don’t procrasti- anxiety is your best preparation for whatever occurs next. nate; the sooner you put your calendar in order, the sooner you can join in the fun.

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

It’s wise to graciously accept the generous support of your closest It’s tempting to coast when the most significant things in life seem friends and family, for they supply the solid foundation that you might lack on to be going your way. But it’s more critical than ever to keep an eye on your your own today. The assistance you need now isn’t financial or physical; you just future now because storm clouds could roll in at any moment. A two-prong ACROSS DOWN want to know that others have faith in you and believe in your dreams. But don’t strategy works best for you today. First, make the most out of the wonderful 1. (Roman mythology) Goddess of abun- 1. An organization of countries formed in sit around waiting for someone to ride to your rescue; ask for help and you shall opportunities that knock at your door. Second, keep a sensible backup plan dance and fertility. 1961 to agree on a common policy for receive. You can soar to new heights when your allies act as the wind beneath ready in case your imagined scenario doesn’t live up to your expectations. 4. Mites and ticks. the sale of petroleum. your wings. Assume the best, but bring your umbrella and rain boots just in case. 11. An anxiety disorder associated with seri- 2. An informal term for a father. ous traumatic events and characterized 3. Singing jazz. by such symptoms as guilt about surviv- 4. Fruit with red or yellow or green skin ing or reliving the trauma in dreams or and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) numbness and lack of involvement with 5. West Indian tree having racemes of fra- reality or recurrent thoughts and grant white flowers and yielding a images. durable timber and resinous juice. People may want to lean on your shoulder because you have a tender spot for Your firm resolve to follow your current agenda is your sweet ticket to success. 15. Committee formed by a special-interest 6. A genus of tropical American plants those in need. Rather than feeling like you are required to fix anything today, A perfect wave of cosmic energy is building, ready to carry you to your desti- group to raise money for their favorite have sword-shaped leaves and a fleshy you’re content with simply listening to their hopes and dreams. Your compassion nation as the ambitious Capricorn Moon trines the opportunistic Sun-Jupiter political candidates. compound fruits composed of the fruits is sweet, but now it’s essential to fulfill your obligations and address your own conjunction. The only potential pitfall is your unwavering belief that you can 16. An analgesic for mild pain. of several flowers (such as pineapples). needs, too. Remember, you will have more to give others if you are satisfied with scale any mountain in sight. But don’t exhaust yourself trying to invent a new 17. A Loloish language. 7. A column of light (as from a beacon). your place in the world. The heart is a muscle; the more you use it, the more it way to reach for the stars. Sticking with your original plan leads you straight 18. A federal agency established to coordi- 8. Automatic data processing in which grows. to the top. nate programs aimed at reducing pollu- data acquisition and other stages or pro- tion and protecting the environment. cessing are integrated into a coherent 19. A portable enclosure in which babies system. may be left to play. 9. Period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6. Leo (July 23-August 22) Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 20. Very dark black. 10. Trade name for an alloy used to make 21. Relating to or denoting or characteristic high-energy permanent magnets. You might not tell the whole truth about your intentions because of Catalonia or its inhabitants. Stick to your daily routine as closely as possible, even if you’re tempted to shake 11. Any of a class of weakly acidic organic your desire for self-sufficiency prompts you to hide your deepest feelings. You 23. Intermediate between peat and bitumi- things up today. Nevertheless, you still must remain flexible when handling compounds. don’t have a compelling reason to show your vulnerability now, which could nous coal. changing circumstances because unexpected events may pull you off schedule 12. A sock with a separation for the big toe. subdue the intensity of an emotional interaction. There’s no right or wrong way 25. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on now. Don’t be overly judgmental when responding to someone’s emotional dra- 13. A person regarded as arrogant and to approach a situation as long as you keep your heart open and act with kind- a skewer usually with vegetables. ma; instead, show up the best you can for the ones you love before returning to annoying. ness. It’s easier in the long run to be honest today than to clean up a mess 26. Electronic equipment that provides visu- the safety of your regularly scheduled program. al images of varying electrical quantities. 14. Have supper. tomorrow. 27. A Russian river. 22. Jordan's port. 30. A very poisonous metallic element that 24. Tropical American feather palm having a has three allotropic forms. swollen spiny trunk and edible nuts. 35. Jordan's port. 28. Well matched. Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) 37. A master's degree in business. 29. (Sumerian) Goddess personifying the 39. An independent agency of the United primeval sea. States government responsible for col- 31. A Gaelic-speaking Celt in Ireland or You may have a pressing need to tell someone exactly how you feel, espe- You can rely on your peers to cheer you along your path today while the respon- lecting and coordinating intelligence Scotland or the Isle of Man. cially if you’re motivated by a romantic attraction. You would prefer to let sible Capricorn Moon hangs out in your 11th House of Social Networking. Your and counterintelligence activities 32. An ancient town on a promontory in your love light shine all the time, but often you turn it down low for the sake desires are pretty basic now and, thankfully, your cohorts will faithfully show up abroad in the national interest. western Greece. of efficiency. However, the emotional Moon brightens your 5th House of with the goods. Ironically, your friends may not be very demonstrative, but you 40. Wood of a sumac. 33. An earth color containing ferric oxides. Self-Expression today, so speak your mind freely if given the chance. Instead still won’t have any doubt about their love and support. Nevertheless, openly 42. Notched like a saw with teeth pointing 34. Of or relating to or characteristic of of waiting for a better time to acknowledge your desires, let your heart be expressing your appreciation for their involvement cements the bonds of lasting toward the apex. Hades or Tartarus. your guide. friendship. 45. A guided missile fired from shipboard 36. Strong and sharp. against an airborne target. 38. A fatal disease of cattle that affects the 46. The network in the reticular formation central nervous system. Word Search that serves an alerting or arousal func- 41. An exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest. Yesterday Solution tion. 43. The act of putting something in working 48. Annual and perennial grasses of savan- order again. nas and upland grasslands. 44. A genus of fungi belonging to the family 49. A silvery ductile metallic element found Geastraceae. primarily in bauxite. 47. Thin-shelled freshwater mussels. 52. Tropical American flat-jointed prickly 50. A member of the Siouan people formerly pear. living in the Missouri river valley in NE 53. Regarded with deep or rapturous love Nebraska. (especially as if for a god). 51. The force of workers available. 55. Someone who operates an aircraft. 54. The occurrence of a change for the 57. A woman hired to suckle a child of some- worse. one else. 56. A volcanic island (part of Campania) in 60. Make more dynamic. the Tyrrhenian Sea at the north end of 62. A member of an Athapaskan people that the Bay of Naples. migrated to Arizona and New Mexico 58. A state in New England. and Utah. 59. A genus of Indriidae. 64. (chemistry) Of or containing mercury. 61. A city in western Lithuania on the Baltic 68. Brief episode in which the brain gets Sea. insufficient blood supply. 63. A collection of objects laid on top of 69. A postulated biochemical change (pre- each other. sumably in neural tissue) that represents 65. Cause annoyance in. a memory. 66. The United Nations agency concerned 72. A city of central China. with atomic energy. 73. A transuranic element. 67. King of Denmark and Norway who 74. A member of the North American Indian forced Edmund II to divide England with people of the Pit river valley in northern California. him. 76. The basic unit of money in Romania. 70. A change in the electrical properties of 77. Japanese ornamental tree with fragrant the skin in response to stress or anxiety. white or pink blossoms and small yellow 71. Beyond or deviating from the usual or fruits. expected. 78. Type genus of the Parmeliaceae. 75. A midwestern state in north central 79. Take in solid food. United States.

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Auction of D Brent Pogue coin collection could fetch $20m

New York auction of American coins from 1792 to the 1830s could bring as much as $20 million. The A105-coin sale on Sept. 30 is the second of five auctions by Stack’s Bowers and Sotheby’s of federal coinage from the D. Brent Pogue Collection. Among the stars of the sale is a 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar, known as the Lord Saint Oswald specimen, estimated between $3 million and $5 million. The coin was acquired in Philadelphia after its mintage by British author and House of Lords member William Strickland. It remained in the possession of his descendants until a 1964 auction. Among its previous owners was former Louisiana Congressman Jimmy Hayes. Other highlights in the sale include a 1795 Capped Bust Right Eagle, also known as the Garrett Eagle, worth $10 when it was minted. It is considered the single finest surviving US gold coin struck in the 18th century. “It’s undoubtedly the most valuable $10 gold piece in exis- tence and may also set a new record for any pre-Gold Rush United States gold coin,” said Stack’s expert numis- matist John Kraljevich. Its pre-sale estimate is $750,000 to $1.2 million. The current record is $2.35 million for a quarter eagle worth $2.50 when it was struck in 1808. It sold at the first Pogue collection auction in May. The 1795 coin was once owned by T Harrison Garrett, a Baltimore banker, and later his sons, who donated it to Johns Hopkins Visitors pose with a perspective painting at the 4D Magic Fantasy exhibition in Qingdao in eastern China’s Shandong province. — AFP University in 1942. It was later sold at auction. Pogue, a Dallas property developer, spent decades amassing 650 early American coins. Valued at $200 million, it is believed to be the most valuable rare coin collection in the world. In May, the two auction houses sold 128 coins New book raises questions about from his collection for $25.3 million. The remaining Pogue coin auctions are scheduled for 2016, on Feb 18, weapons dealer’s Nazi-era art May 19 and Sep 22. — AP

ow to define Nazi-era “loot” is central lection, and pieces across Switzerland, fall transferring the paintings to the museum For the museum spokesman, Buomberger to what could prove a touchy book under suspicion, Buomberger told AFP. “I am began in 2002 but accelerated after a spec- has set impossible criteria.”The Fluchtgut Hlaunched yesterday on the controver- speaking of hundreds if not thousands of tacular 2008 heist in which men disguised in does not fall under convention. It’s not a term sy surrounding one of Europe’s most presti- works of art,” he said. ski masks stole four 19th-century master- which can be legally employed or legally gious private art collections, the impressionist pieces at the Buehrle Foundation, a theft that binding to anybody,” Quellenberg told AFP. works acquired by E.G. Buehrle. The late Willing seller? shocked the country. Even the Washington Principles, guidelines industrialist amassed a fortune selling Kunsthaus spokesman Bjoern Quellenberg But Buomberger pointed to one piece that signed in 1998 by Germany and more than 40 weapons to both the Nazis and the Allies dur- disagrees. Works sold under duress, he said, he said highlighted outstanding questions- other countries on dealing with art stolen in ing World War II, wealth that helped buy sev- “cannot be regarded from the same perspec- ”La Sultane” by Eduoard Manet, which his World War II, speaks specifically about works eral hundred artworks-some from Jews under tive as the looted art, not at all.” He said the research showed had been owned by a man “confiscated by the Nazis” not art sold by Jews threat-that will soon go on show at one of museum had long dealt with the Buehrle named Max Silberberg who died at and other persecuted people who had to Switzerland’s leading museums, the Foundation and has tried to swiftly address Auschwitz. He insisted there was a moral obli- escape, he said. “The accusations from Mr. Kunsthaus in Zurich. any questions about the works’ provenance. gation to seriously investigate the circum- Buomberger, they don’t have a point, really,” The book, “Schwarzbuch Buhrle” (“Buehrle He also confirmed that the Kunsthaus plans stances that led Silberberg to sell. “It is not said Quellenberg. Black Book”) offers a new challenge-is it to display the entire Buehrle collection when something to be done if you have time and morally defensible to display such paintings, its new wing is completed in 2020. Talks on money. It is really a duty to fullfil.” With wealth comes ‘shadows’ especially in a museum that receives public Buomberger’s book also delves into the subsidies? “The city of Zurich and the Buehrle family history, not only E.G.’s lucrative Kunsthaus have to be very careful how they dealings with both sides during the war but Photo shows a 1795 Capped Bust Right Eagle coin are handling this collection because the dam- also the maligned politics of his son, Dieter. that was worth $10 when it was minted.—AP photos age for the reputation of the city could be After the father died suddenly in 1956, Dieter serious,” co-author Thomas Buomberger told formed a particularly close relationship with AFP. The Buehrle Foundation itself confirms apartheid South Africa as he looked to that 13 paintings bought by the German- expand business outside Europe. P.W. Botha, born industrialist, who later acquired Swiss the former South African president and unre- citizenship, had been stolen by the Nazis from lenting defender of white minority rule, gave Jewish owners in France. Following a series of Dieter an honor for “meritorious service”. court cases after the war, Buehrle returned all “This background is also important,” said 13 pieces to their rightful owners then repur- Buomberger. Quellenberg said such biogra- chased nine of them, the foundation said. phical details were not the Kunsthaus’s con- While these transactions were aimed at cern. “We mainly focus on the works. We do giving legitimacy to the entire Zurich-based not deal with the family history at all... No collection, Buomberger’s research focuses on matter where you look in the world, if you pieces sold by Jews under duress, possibly have a big family name, even the Rockefellers, while fleeing for their lives. For him, the term you never say their money was always clean,” looted art should apply to “all transactions he told AFP. “So, in the art world, as well as which would not have taken place if the Nazis everywhere there is wealth, there are some had not been in power, which means of shadows.” — AFP course works of art that were sold in Switzerland by Jews who had to flee.” If any painting sold by an owner who faced imminent threat from the Nazis can be categorized as war loot-as the German term This undated photo provided by Stack’s Bowers This file handout photo shows a reproduction of French painter Claude Monet’s mas- for such pieces, Fluchtgut, or escape-goods, Galleries shows a 1794 Flowing Silver Dollar. would indicate-then much of the Buehrle col- terpiece entitled “Poppy Field near Vetheuil”. — AFP Home Centre adds new arrivals to their ‘Back to School’ collection

ith the new academic year around the corner, children cally include a range of storage units for stationery and books, tionery clearly. This not only helps them manage their responsibili- and their parents are gearing up for another eventful clothes hangers, comforters, beds, rugs, lamps and wall stickers ties, but also encourages them to associate their space with a new Wschool term filled with fun, laughter and academic that are certain to appeal to children and young adults. personality which is vital for high energy and growth.” Home achievements. To give the young achievers a head start, Home Some timely advice from Home Centre’s Head of Visual Centre’s ‘Back to School’ collection is available across all it’s stores Centre’s specially assembled ‘Back to School’ collection has been Merchandising, Michelle Dinsmore: “By slightly revamping your located at Al-Rai, Fahaheel, Awqaf, Shuwaikh & The Mall - Avenues. designed to keep kids inspired and refreshed through the year. child’s room to include extra storage space, or by jazzing up the This year, the Home Centre ‘Back to School’ collection features colour palette with a new bed or lamp, you’ll notice a change in colourful accessories, furniture, and storage compartments show- the enthusiasm levels of your child. Children and teens alike need casing the latest prints and colour trends. The furnishings specifi- a space where they can see their clothes, accessories and sta- lifestyle WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015

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A jarocho band plays for patrons inside Salon Tenampa restaurant and bar in Garibaldi Plaza in Mexico City. A trio of musicians waits for clients to hire them in Garibaldi Plaza. — AP photos Mexico City cantina, a mariachi temple, celebrates 90th year

he singer pumps the room full of his baritone voice, two trumpets cry out, and guitarists strum a steady, stringy Tbeat while the guests drinking tequila whistle their loud approval. It’s a Wednesday evening in the mariachi temple known as Salon Tenampa. In the chaos of sound, a grinning couple spins on the dance floor and the musicians sweat in their dark blue uniforms adorned with gold and silver. Located in Mexico City’s Plaza Garibaldi, the Salon Tenampa has attracted visitors for 90 years from across Mexico and from around the world. To mark this year’s anniversary in November, the restaurant has opened a small bar that over- looks the plaza, a traditional gathering spot for mariachi bands where musicians sometimes play cards or check their cellphones as they wait for potential customers. Norteno musicians in dark cowboy hats and white-clad jarocho groups playing music from the Gulf state of Veracruz are also found on the square. Inside Tenampa, elaborately cut pastel-colored pieces of paper hang in rows from the ceiling like festive little flags. Patrons sing along with the mariachis or test their resolve with an electroshock machine called “los toques.” Michelle Ramirez, left, sings to mariachi music with her friends Fernanda Camerena and Behind the wood-trimmed bar, a plaque bears the name of Adrian Roman on the patio bar at the Salon Tenampa. the restaurant’s founder, Juan I. Hernandez, and his portrait gazes down on bartenders in black aprons and patrons seated ry that we have,” said Carlos Alwazan Perez, who has managed Mariachi Carlos on black-leather stools. Hernandez brought the traditions of the restaurant for eight years. “The people who have passed Castaneda plucks drinks and mariachi to Mexico City from his native Jalisco state through here: the singers, the composers.” his violin as he and they’ve filled the restaurant with partiers since 1925. “This Behind the bar, Abraham Manilla mixes a popular “ponche waits for cus- is considered to be the home of mariachi,” and is among the de granada,” a cocktail of pomegranate juice, drinks, and a tomers. oldest restaurants on the plaza, said Cesar Coronado Ferrer, a dash of chopped nuts served in a clay mug. “Here, visitors singer who has performed at Tenampa for 30 years. The estab- want the experience of classic Mexico in the music, the food, lishment’s walls bear murals depicting mariachi legends such and the drinks,” the bartender said. “At least four songs were as Pedro Infante and Javier Solis. written here in the restaurant.”— AP “It’s like a symbol of Mexico,” he said, pointing out that UNESCO named mariachi music an “intangible cultural her- itage” in 2011. What makes the restaurant special, is “the histo-

A 90-year-old mariachi Jose Jesus performs inside the Salon Tenampa.

The decorative vest buttons and accessories on the three-piece suit of a mariachi musi- cian inside the Salon Tenampa.

A norteno musician with his accordion waits for customers in Garibaldi Plaza in Mexico City.

Mariachi Jose Jesus, left, passes the time waiting for clients by playing cards with a fellow musician outside Salon Tenampa.

Max Anya holds his electric shock machine called ‘Los toques’. Mario Baes screams as he holds on to an electric shock machine called Mariachi Jaime Gamez sings for paying customers Pedro Fuentes, left, ‘Los toques’. and Manuel Cortez inside the Salon. lifestyle WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015

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Film Review Zac Efron in ‘We Are Your Friends’ t long last, fans of Electronic Dance Music Brentwood estate. But as the two grow closer, have a movie to call their own-a moving boozing and mixing music together in prepara- Aand authentic portrait of the artist as a tion for a gig at a summer music festival, Cole’s young DJ, struggling to find himself in that tricky eye unsurprisingly begins to wander in the gray zone where personal and professional direction of James’ gorgeous girlfriend/personal desires converge. But enough about Mia assistant, Sophie (Emily Ratajkowski). In a movie Hansen-Love’s “Eden.” For viewers who prefer that doesn’t exactly challenge the bro-heavy their coming-of-age stories told in broad, demographics of EDM culture (or, for that mat- believe-in-yourself brushstrokes, say hello to “We ter, address the charges of sexism that have Are Your Friends,” a brashly entertaining, none- dogged it in recent years), Sophie emerges as too-persuasive tale of a talented 23-year-old less a character than a catalyst, and Ratajkowski, musician from the San Fernando Valley trying to whom sharp-eyed viewers will remember as Ben penetrate the glittering upper echelons of Affleck’s mistress in “Gone Girl,” has been cast Hollywood nightlife. Striving to capture a defini- along similar lines here. Her job (apart from tive screenshot of millennial angst, Max Joseph’s modeling a series of unfailingly lovely outfits formally creative, dramatically conventional designed by Christie Wittenborn) is to ensure directing debut probably won’t earn raves from that James and Cole’s friendship, like so many EDM devotees, particularly those who reject the cinematic mentor-student relationships before notion of Zac Efron as their head-banging it, will soon turn sour with lust and betrayal.As Hollywood poster boy. Cole and James sort out their issues while Still, there’s no denying that the star’s hard- Sophie smolders from the sidelines, “We Are to-resist appeal will draw mainstream eyes and Your ears to a picture that would rather spin an acces- sible underdog yarn than tap into the more res- Narrative rhythm onant specifics of its milieu. As co-host, camera- Friends” increasingly plays like a synth-heavy man and co-producer of MTV’s “Catfish” reality soap opera (“As the Table Turns,” anyone?) that series (and a director of numerous commercials, doesn’t so much delve into the EDM phenome- From left to right, actor Jason Mantzoukas, actress Alison Brie, actress Andrea Savage, and director Leslye Headland seen at the special screening of IFC musicvideos and viral shorts), the 33-year-old non so much as scan it for easy dramatic hooks Films feature film ‘Sleeping With Other People’ presented as part of the Visionaire Screening Series at The London West Hollywood on Monday in West Joseph was a smart choice to helm an up-to- and emotional entry points. For all its techno Hollywood, Calif. — AP the-minute feature film about the creative and beats and occasional stylistic departures, the professional pursuits of young people in an ever story has been composed in a vivid yet familiar more competitive digital era. Working from his key of cornball melodrama-from the regular own screenplay (co-written with Meaghan shots of Cole stuffing wads of cash into an Oppenheimer, from a story by exec producer Adidas shoebox under his bed, to the tragic Wanted: Transgender actors for Richard Silverman), Joseph establishes a punchy, development that arrives more than halfway direct-address style at the outset, using through, perhaps in an attempt to bolster Efron’s voiceover narration and onscreen text to give us claim that the movie is a “Saturday Night Fever” Hollywood, little experience required a wry welcome to the San Fernando Valley-that for our times. By that point, it’s clear that “We Are flat, unenticing stretch of Los Angeles County Your Friends” isn’t content to be the story of a hen director Sean Baker was looking for winning Netflix series set in a women’s prison. time,” said Thomas, who was a member of the famed for its porn shoots, vapid blondes and young climber; it has bigger, more epochal fish transgender women to appear in his But many of the new transgender faces in 200-person transgender choir that appeared on unbeatable sushi. It may be situated mere miles to fry. But if Joseph’s movie is meant to be some indie movie “Tangerine,” he did not turn Hollywood are far less experienced. Scott Turner Fox television’s “Glee” in February. The choir was W north of Hollywood, but it might as well be sev- sort of millennial statement, it’s one that feels to a traditional talent agency. Instead, he found Schofield, 34, spent years as a speaker on diversi- assembled through grassroots communities and eral worlds away where a kid on the bottom awfully predictable and secondhand, especially them through a Hollywood LGBT center. As the ty issues and in regional theater before making social media. rung like Cole (Efron) is concerned. when compared with the aforementioned producers of daytime CBS soap “The Bold and the his TV acting debut in May on “The Bold and the “When I first got the job on ‘Glee,’ I looked very “Eden,” a richly immersive, decades-spanning Beautiful” were developing a transgender story- Beautiful” as the first transgender man in a major hard for an agency that would represent trans- Popular Hollywood epic that unfolds against Paris’ garage-rock line this year, they approached the advocacy role on a US daytime drama. gender people but there wasn’t a single one,” said Along with his best friends-aspiring actor scene. group GLAAD for leads on casting. Fueled partly Thomas, who also appears as an extra in the Ollie (Shiloh Fernandez), get-rich-quick dreamer Set to an altogether more familiar narrative by acclaim for TV series such as “Transparent” and Lady luck upcoming second season of Amazon.com’s Mason (Jonny Weston) and shy tagalong rhythm, “We Are Your Friends” holds up a sym- public fascination with the transition of former Both Mya Taylor and Kitana Kiki Rodriguez are “Transparent.” Although her venture has yet to Squirrel (Alex Shaffer) — Cole longs to escape pathetic yet simplistic selfie-cam to a restless Olympic champion Bruce Jenner to a new life as transgender women who worked in the sex busi- launch formally, Thomas says she already has the Valley, with its dried-up lawns and empty contemporary youth culture that doesn’t know Caitlyn Jenner, Hollywood is seeing a boom in ness and had never been on camera until helped fill two transgender roles for the producer swimming pools, and break into the biz in a big what to do with itself. The young men we see movies, TV shows and reality series about trans- “Tangerine” director Baker hired them for his of a small feature film. way. The closest these guys can get, at least ini- have learned to be technologically savvy and gender topics. 2015 movie about a prostitute looking for the “I worked with another lady putting together tially, is a popular Hollywood rave called Social, relentlessly self-promoting, to seek out innova- To meet the demand, casting directors and pimp who broke her heart. “We found Mya at the a transgender weight loss show who had been the so-called “best dance party in LA,” where tion in a world of imitators, and to look beyond producers are often going through unorthodox LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) searching for weeks to find people. I was able to they work as low-level promoters. It’s here that the traditional avenues of a college education channels to find transgender talent - experienced center in Hollywood and she opened up that come up with eight people in a week that were Cole has his fateful first encounter with James followed by gainful, entry-level employment. or not. “As a transgender man myself, I see a lot of world to us. For me to find the two of them like fully qualified,” she said. GLAAD’s Adams said the Reed (Wes Bentley, excellent), a wealthy, well- To the film’s credit, it’s smart enough to show runners coming to me and asking about that was serendipity and luck,” Baker said. “I think need for transgender talent is becoming so press- traveled DJ with a perpetual air of liquor and dis- acknowledge the soullessness of some of the any transgender actors I know of,” said Nick the major talent agencies are finally stepping up ing that he hopes to set up a workshop for illusionment. “He used to be good,” Cole private- alternatives, as we observe when Cole and his Adams, director of programs for transgender (now) because this has just reached the zeitgeist Hollywood casting directors in the fall. “What I ly notes. “I think now he just gives the people buddies land lucrative day jobs at a mortgage media at the Los Angeles headquarters of in the last year and a half, and recently it’s been a hear anecdotally is that casting directors don’t what they want.” company run by the unscrupulous Paige (Jon GLAAD, which promotes lesbian, gay and trans- little bit easier to find people,” he added. understand much about the transgender com- It’s a shrewd enough observation, even if it Bernthal). The subsequent cold-calling scenes gender issues in the media. “That’s how it’s been - Ann Thomas, currently an extra in Hollywood, munity. There are many transgender actors out sets up a defense of uncompromising artistic are not the only ones here that suggest a a loose network of transgender people who have was so frustrated by the lack of a one-stop shop there, but casting directors just don’t know integrity that the movie doesn’t quite have the younger-skewing remix of “The Wolf of Wall these databases of friends and acquaintances. for transgender talent that she decided to set up where to find them,” he said.—Reuters ability or nerve to follow through on. The script’s Street,” albeit one whose protagonist repeated- Otherwise the casting system is just not set up to one herself. Thomas plans to team up with cast- most sincere yet dubious-sounding line is Cole’s ly questions the morality of cashing in on other search for them,” Adams said. ing directors, actors, extras and production staff early declaration that, to succeed as a DJ, “all you people’s misery.—Reuters Laverne Cox, the transgender star of “Orange when she opens her TransgenderTalent venture need is a laptop, some talent and one track.” Still, is the New Black,” had acting training and profes- in Los Angeles before the end of the year. “As far that one track is promising enough to earn him sional credits before she was cast in the award- as I know, it will be the first such agency at this an extended audience with James, who gives him some pointers on zeroing in on his own voice, and even lets him DJ a party at his glassy Vin Diesel teases third ‘xXx’ movie in Diesel is looking to bring back his Xander Cage character for another Vin Diesel V“xXx” movie, announcing that the untitled project will begin shooting in December in the Philippines. A spokesper- son for Revolution Studios, which owns the rights to the franchise, told Variety that Diesel is in negotiations to return. “While I French sci-fi film may was filming XXX, guys on set called me Air Diesel... The time to return has come. Filming starts December in the Philippines,” be made abroad the actor revealed in a post to his Instagram account. Diesel starred in the original 2002 film, This photo shows Emily Ratajkowski, from left, Wes Bentley, and Zac Efron in a scene from because of US-UK stars directed by Rob Cohen, as underground Warner Bros Pictures’ and Studiocanal’s romantic drama, ‘We are Your Friends.’ — AP sports star Xander Cage, who was black- alerian”, an upcoming big-budget French sci-fi mailed by the US government to take movie, may have to be filmed outside of France down a gang of international terrorists. The because it will star American and British actors, its “V film, released by Sony, performed well with director, Luc Besson, said this week. The filmmaker, perhaps $277 million worldwide. Diesel was not second film. Revolution Studios, founded best known globally for his high-octane-and English-lan- Variety names 10 actors part of the sequel, with Ice Cube playing by Joe Roth in 2000, produced both films. guage-”Transporter” and “Taken” movie franchises and “The the lead role in 2005’s “xXx: State of the The company was acquired last year by Fifth Element”, explained to French radio that “Valerian” would Union,” which grossed $71 million world- Fortress Investment Group, which manages likely not qualify for French tax credits because it would be to watch for 2015 wide for Sony. Lee Tamahori directed the $60 billion in assets. —Reuters filmed in English, not French. ariety is pleased to announce its annu- Watch: Christopher Abbott, the star of “James Those credits are vital for the movie, which will star Clive al list of 10 Actors to Watch, an honor White,” soon to be seen in “Criminal Activities” Owen, Cara Delevingne and Dane DeHaan and whose budget Vthe publications has bestowed since and “Fun House” Bel Powley, the breakout star of around 170 million euros ($195 million) — unprecedented 1998. Variety VP and executive editor Steven of “Diary of a Teenage Girl,” soon to be seen in for France-rivals those of big Hollywood productions. “There’s Tom Cruise wings into Gaydos says, “Actors to Watch turn up in edgy Drake Doremus’ “Equals” and as the titular a small problem called tax credits... I have a French film being little indies, studio blockbusters and from all character in “Carrie Pilby” Emory Cohen, seen made in English so I have the right to zero (credits) as a French corners of the world. You’ll see some of these in “The Place Beyond the Pines” and “Beneath film,” Besson told radio station RTL on Monday. Even if he tried Colombian Amazon actors in upcoming awards season films, and the Harvest Sky,” soon to be seen romancing to pass the movie off as a foreign production, he said he you will have seen some of them in current Saoirse Ronan in “Brooklyn” Rebecca would still not qualify because his production company ollywood superstar Tom Cruise, fresh Escobar’s pilots,” said Major Cristian Caballero summer hits. We feel they all have one thing Ferguson, currently wowing audiences in EuropaCorp is French. off his latest “Mission: Impossible” hit, of Jungle Army Batallion 50. The movie is in common: uncommonly bright futures.” “Mission Impossible-Rogue Nation,” soon to “I’m in a legal black hole,” he complained. As a result, “I Hwas in Colombia filming scenes for a based on the life of US pilot Barry Seal, who Past honorees include many future Oscar be seen in Stephen Frears’ “Florence Foster don’t know if I can film it in France” even though “I want to new film in a remote Amazon basin region, worked for the legendary Colombian drug winners and nominees such as Viola Davis, Jenkins” and “The Girl on the Train” make it in my country with a French crew”. He noted that, if he military sources said Monday. kingpin who was killed in Medellin in Taraji P Henson, Octavia Spencer, Patricia Thomas Mann, star of the Sundance hit filmed in Hungary, he could recover credits worth up to 40 Cruise, 53, was “working on scenes for an December 1993. — AFP Clarkson, Samantha Morton, Lupita Nyong’o, “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,” soon to be percent of his company’s investment. “I’m a patriot, but 15 to upcoming film about the life of one of Pablo Michael Shannon and Melissa Leo. This year’s seen in “Some Freaks” and “The Preppie 20 million (euros) starts to get a bit heavy.” Besson’s public air- honorees will be feted in the Oct. 6 issue of Connection” Jason Mitchell, currently earning ing of the problem, which seemed aimed at pressuring French Variety, in conjunction with coverage of the raves as Eazy-E in “Straight Outta Compton,” authorities, came weeks after EuroCorp confirmed that the 56- Hamptons International Film Festival, which soon to be seen in “Keanu” Maika Monroe, year-old French filmmaker had become a US tax resident. runs Oct. 8-12. This marks the fourth year star of “The Guest” and “It Follows,” soon to be Besson says he still pays most of his taxes in France. Variety has collaborated with the festival to seen in “Independence Day: Resurgence” “Valerian”, which is slated for a July 2017 release, is based present Actors to Watch. Keith Stanfield, now on screens as Snoop on a long-running French graphic novel series started in the David Nugent, artistic director of the festi- Dogg in “Straight Out of Compton,” previously 1960s about an eponymous space- and time-travelling agent val, says, “The Hamptons International Film seen in“Short Term 12” and soon to be seen in and his smart and sexy female companion Laureline. DeHaan, Festival is delighted to partner with Variety Oliver Stone’s “Snowden” Tessa Thompson, a 29-year-old American actor who played the villain Green again in highlighting the work of these actors recently seen in “Selma” and soon to star in Goblin in 2014’s “The Amazing Spider-Man 2”, will be the star whose work thus far promises bright futures “Creed” and “War on Everyone” Jessie T Usher, of the movie, alongside 23-year-old British model-actress ahead. We have a long history of celebrating star of “Survivor’s Remorse,” soon to be seen Delevingne as Laureline. Clive Owen, also a Briton, will play a the next wave of acting talent at early stages in “Independence Day: Resurgence” —Reuters space commander. Filming of the movie is expected to start of their career including Emily Blunt, Jessica early next year and 1,200 crew members will be involved in Handout photo released by the Colombian Army of US actor Tom Cruise posing with Chastain, Adam Driver and David Oyelowo, the six-month shoot. — AFP Colombian soldiers during his visit to the ‘General Luis Acevedo Torres’ battalion, in and this year’s group is amongst the best Araracuara municipality, Amazonas department, southern Colombia. — AFP we’ve had.” These are the year’s 10 Actors to lifestyle WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015

Music & Movies

People sit outside a boarded up store in Compton. — AFP photos People walk past a mural of Martin Luther King outside City Hall in Compton. ‘Straight Outta Compton’ puts notorious US city on map

ome see it as an opportunity, while others Dr Dre-was delighted at the exposure too: “It’s gardens. “My parents have been living here since believe it is a chance to show how far a trou- going to make me a celebrity!” 1959. There are some very stable, comfortable and Sbled community has come. But all are in “They use their creative license to make it work,” successful families in Compton. I feel very safe.” But agreement: “Straight Outta Compton” has put the he said of the film which depicts him at the begin- it was not always like that, especially in the 1980s, American city on the world map-for better or ning, adding he has a book in the works “that’s when N.W.A. began making its name. worse. Directed by F Gary Gray, best known for his going to explain all these details.” Williams, a gold Filmmaker Jo Brown, a friend of Minters, said: music videos, the biopic about the pioneering rap chain around his neck, says the gangsta rap genre “At the time N.W.A. started, the city became infect- group N.W.A. traces the roots of the young men’s that has become synonymous with Compton has ed by a conflict between the Crips and the Bloods.” rage against mostly white police in their gang-rid- been something of a poisoned chalice. “It gave a “They created a violent atmosphere throughout den home of Compton and other parts of the Los very bad reputation to the city,” he concedes. the community. Gangsta rap was born out of that Angeles area. “When we listened to some songs, it seemed that and as things became more violent in Compton, The film, which opened in the United States on the streets were littered with bodies.” the music started to reflect that,” says Brown, point- August 14, has been a surprise hit with cinema- ing to the walls of a building tagged with symbols goers and has topped the North American box Gang war of the still-active gangs. For music expert Greg office in its first two weekends in theaters. “It’s not a Masai Minters-a counselor at the University of Everett, gangsta rap originated elsewhere in movie, it’s a commercial for my business,” joked California, Los Angeles and a proud Compton California-he points to Ice-T, who came from Los Hodari Subadu, who organizes guided tours of native-agrees the city, the hometown of a new Angeles.”But N.W.A. put Compton on the map and Compton and says he has seen an uptick in interest generation of rappers such as Kendrick Lamar and the focus became on Compton.” in what he does. Lonzo Williams-a music producer The Game, is not always fairly represented in music and owner of nightclubs who was instrumental in or film. “We’ve got a great neighborhood,” he says, Better times? the rise of N.W.A. and one of its original members, driving along pretty streets adorned with well-kept Times might have changed for the better in Compton to some extent, but some say what gave rise to gangsta rap-anger at perceived police bru- Members of a coalition of local activists, church groups and community leaders try to tality and discrimination-is as relevant as ever. Last promote peace amongst rival street gangs in South Central Los Angeles. year’s killing of an unarmed black teenager by a white policeman in Ferguson, Missouri triggered protests in the United States and was the first in a series of high-profile similar incidents over the past 12 months. “It hasn’t changed one damned bit,” said Minters. “It’s still the same problems we’re fac- ing now: jobs, police brutality. It is very difficult for young blacks.” Everett agreed, saying that the film “tapped into something very important, especially for African Americans with police violence, et cetera” Others, like Corey Takahashi, a journalist and professor at Syracuse University, say Compton is a very different place these days. For one, it has become predominantly Hispanic, while violent crime is down markedly since N.W.A. first made its mark. “In 1989, the city recorded 86 homicides; it only had seven this year. Violent crime has gone down 50 percent and crime is down 71 percent over the last 20 years,” said Takahashi. — AFP

Lonzo Williams, a music producer and owner of nightclubs who was instrumental in the rise of Members of a coalition of local activists, church groups and community leaders try to N.W.A and rapper Dr Dre at his studio in Compton. promote peace amongst rival street gangs. Ukrainian filmmaker Luke Bryan holds sentenced to 20 years onto Billboard top by Russian court spot for second week Russian court convicted a prominent Ukrainian filmmaker ountry singer Luke Bryan held onto the top spot of the yesterday of conspiring to commit terror attacks and sen- weekly US Billboard 200 album chart on Monday, hold- Atenced him to 20 years in prison in what critics called a Cing off Ed Sheeran and Dr Dre “Kill The Lights,” the fifth politically motivated show trial. The court in the southern city of studio album from Bryan, sold 83,000 albums, 114,000 songs Rostov-on-Don said Oleg Sentsov had set up a terror cell in the and was streamed 6.8 million times, for a total tally of 99,000 Crimean Peninsula, which Russia annexed last year, and was plot- units sold in its second week. Edging narrowly into second ting attacks. He will serve time in a maximum-security prison. place was British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran’s 2014 record Such lengthy prison sentences are rare in Russia even for politi- “X,” which saw a resurge with 97,000 units sold in its 60th cally tainted trials. Sentsov was tried along with local activist week on the Billboard 200 chart. Alexander Kolchenko who was sentenced to 10 years in prison. As Rapper Dr Dre’s “Compton” dropped one spot to No 3 this the judge wrapped up the session, the two men began to sing the Members of One Direction, from left, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Niall Horan, wave dur- week with sales of 51,000 units, while N.W.A.’s seminal 1988 Ukrainian national anthem. The 39-year-old Crimean native was a ing an event to promote their film ‘One Direction: This Is US,’ in Makuhari, near Tokyo. — AP album “Straight Outta Compton” climbed from No 30 last vocal opponent of Russia’s 2014 annexation of the peninsula. week to No 4 this week with 44,000 units sold. Both Dr Dre Critics have dismissed his prosecution as revenge for his pro- and N.W.A.’s music have benefited from the spotlight shed on Ukrainian position. Sentsov, who didn’t apply for Russian citizen- the Southern California rappers in Universal Pictures’ biopic ship, was grabbed on a street in Crimea’s capital in May 2014 by One Direction will take break “Straight Outta Compton,” which topped the box office again Russian security officers and resurfaced days later in custody in over the weekend. The Billboard 200 chart tallies album sales, Moscow. song sales (10 songs equal one album) and streaming activity Earlier in the trial, Sentsov had pleaded not guilty and insisted (1,500 streams equal one album). that a Russian court had no jurisdiction. Russian prosecutors claim but not split, say members Other new entries in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart both men were plotting to blow up a Lenin monument and were this week include “Cry Baby” by former “The Voice” contest behind attempts to burn down offices of two Russia-related ritish-Irish boyband One Direction is to take a break Twitter user @LisforLia. “You may feel like your heart is in a Melanie Martinez at No 6 and heavy metal band Bullet For My next year, two members said on Monday, quickly reas- blender, but you can do this.” organizations. Dozens of prominent filmmakers, including Russian Valentine’s “Venom” at No 8. On the Digital Songs chart, which suring the group’s passionate fanbase that they had no Golden Globe winner Andrei Zvyagintsev, have petitioned the B measures download sales, R&B singer The Weeknd’s “Can’t Feel plans to split up. The comments followed a report in British No tour scheduled Kremlin to release Sentsov. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko My Face” stayed at No 1 with 109,000 single sales in its second newspaper The Sun citing a “1D source” that the band was to The band is due to release its fifth album before Christmas, on his Facebook page sent a message of support for Sentsov. week.—Reuters separate for at least a year, leaving the band’s enormous glob- and fulfil promotional commitments by the end of February, “Hang in there, Oleg,” he wrote. “A time will come when those who al teenage following devastated. “Ok so lots of rumors going the report in The Sun said. There is no tour scheduled for the set this trial for you will land in the dock.” —AP round. We are not splitting up, but we will be taking a well new album. One Direction’s last scheduled concerts are at the Luke Bryan earned break at some point next year,” Niall Horan, a member Sheffield Arena in northern England on October 29, 30, 31. of the four-piece boyband, wrote to his 23 million followers on They are currently touring North America and are due to per- Twitter. “Don’t worry though, we still have lots we want to form in Milwaukee, Wisconsin today. Put together for a British achieve!” the 21-year-old said. television singing contest in 2010, Horan, Tomlinson, Malik, Fellow band member Louis Tomlinson, 23, wrote: “Your Liam Payne and Harry Styles swiftly developed a giant, fiercely support is truly indescribable! It’s just a break :) we’re not loyal following of young girls worldwide. The chart-toppers going anywhere!!” “Promise,” Tomlinson added. “Don’t worry.” A have sold more than 50 million records around the globe. spokesman for the band had declined to comment on the Malik has signed a new recording deal as a solo artist since report in The Sun, which followed speculation the band might quitting in March. “I am leaving because I want to be a normal break up after popular former member Zayn Malik, 22, quit 22-year-old who is able to relax and have some private time due to stress in March. Fans took to social media to express out of the spotlight,” he said at the time. The Sunday Times their shock, with Twitter user Lexie Noel posting that “I’ve nev- newspaper’s Rich List 2015 reckoned the band members were er cried harder”. Battle-hardened fans offered advice to those worth £25 million ($39 million, 34 million euros) each. — AFP Oleg Sentsov gestures as the verdict is delivered as he going through their first boyband split. “It’s ok One Direction stands behind bars at a court in Rostov-on-Don, Russia fans, I went through this with Take That & Boyzone,” wrote yesterday. — AP ‘Straight Outta Compton’ puts notorious US city on map

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People participate in the annual Color Run after party in Centennial Park in Sydney. The Color Run is a 5km fun run started in the US in 2012 and is inspired by the traditional Hindu festival Holi, where people throw natural colored powders as the seasons change from winter to spring. — AFP Iranian epic ‘Muhammad’ aims to change Islam’s image

he award-winning director of Iran’s most expensive ever prophet in the film, we see through his POV (point of view), film, “Muhammad”, says he hopes it will improve Islam’s “vio- even in his childhood,” Majidi explained. Tlent image”, but the religious epic risks angering many “Everyone is curious to see the prophet in the film, but you Muslims despite not showing the prophet’s face. The huge pro- cannot see his face,” he said, adding that the prophet can only duction about the childhood of the prophet costs up to an esti- seen by his profile, or with his back to the camera. Still, Majidi’s mated $40 million and took more than seven years to complete. solution is not enough for experts at Al-Azhar, a leading Sunni The 171-minute film, which stars many top Iranian actors, pre- Muslim institution based in Egypt. In a statement, Al-Azhar mieres today in 143 theatres throughout Iran, the day before it “objected to portraying prophets and messengers in art” as it opens the Montreal Film Festival. In an interview with AFP in is “tantamount to belittling their spiritual status”. It opposes Tehran, its director Majid Majidi, 56, said extremists and jihadists not only portraying the prophets’ faces but also their voices. such as the Islamic State group “have stolen the name of Islam”. “The actor who plays this role may later play a criminal and In the Western world, “an incorrect interpretation of Islam has viewers may associate these characters with criminality,” Abdel emerged that shows a violent image of Islam and we believe it has Dayyem Nosair, adviser to Al-Azhar head Ahmed Al-Tayyeb, no link whatsoever” to the religion, he said. “Muhammad” is the told AFP. “Muhammad”, which is partially state funded, is first part of a trilogy on the life of the prophet. The film depicts being released on the anniversary of the birth of the eighth events before his birth and up to his teenage years, before he imam of Shiite Islam, Reza. The next two films in the trilogy became prophet, which according to the Quran was at the age of could prove even more controversial as the young hero is not 40. While Iran has denounced cartoons of the prophet like those Iranian film director Majid Majidi, gives an interview to Iranian film director Majid Majidi, gives an interview to yet a prophet in the first installment. “There are no disputes published by French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, Shiite AFP in which he spoke about his new movie ‘Muhammad’ AFP in which he spoke about his new movie over this period” of the prophet’s life, said Majidi, who has won Muslims are generally more relaxed than Sunnis about depictions yesterday in Tehran. ‘Muhammad’. international prizes including the Oecumenical Special Award of religious figures. While many planned screenings of the prophet’s life, “Mohammad, Messenger of God” from Syrian- not to picture his face at all. “To have the hero throughout the in Montreal for promoting unity among religions. “From the “Muhammad” in Shiite-majority Iran have already sold out, in the American filmmaker Moustapha Akkad, also drew criticism in the movie and not show his face once is a big challenge,” said a time he becomes a prophet, even dialogue would be very dif- Sunni Muslim world the production has triggered controversy. Muslim world when it was released in 1976. smiling Majidi, whose “Children of Heaven” was nominated for ficult to manage, but I believe it is still achievable,” the director “Definitely, some countries like Saudi Arabia will have problems Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards in 1998. said. — AFP with this film but many Islamic countries-including Turkey, Faceless hero Majidi and his Italian Oscar-winning cinematographer Vittorio Indonesia, Malaysia and many others in Southeast Asia-have In an attempt to allay the concerns of Muslims, Majidi Storaro came up with a special technique. “We customized a asked for the film,” Majidi said. The first major production about looked for alternative ways of showing the prophet and chose steadicam especially for the prophet. Wherever we have the

An Iranian man walks past an advertising billboard for the upcoming ‘Muhammad’ movie. Iranian motorists drive past an advertising billboard for the upcoming ‘Muhammad’ movie.