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KUWAIT: The National Assembly committee for bedoons or stateless people yesterday approved a pro- posal calling to allow children of bedoons who were counted in the 1965 census to join public schools, head of the committee said. MP Nasser Al-Dossari also called on the education minister to admit bedoons who passed the higher secondary examination into Kuwait Fasting: The 4th University. Dossari called for dealing with bedoon students in a pillar of Islam humanitarian way and allow them to complete their university education at Kuwait University in order to be able to join the labor market to replace expatriates. The Thekra Azouzi lawmaker said the committee discussed with the for- asting (‘Sawm’) during the month of Ramadan eign ministry about the issue of coordination with Saudi is the fourth pillar of Islam and from authorities to allow easy access for bedoons to perform umrah and hajj, minor and major pilgrimage to Makkah. all corners of the planet are required to fast as F Bedoons have had difficulties in recent years to go to it is mentioned in the verses 183-185 of Surah Al- Saudi Arabia for hajj because of visa problems. Baqarah: 183. “O’ you who have Faith! Fasting is Islamist MP Waleed Al-Tabtabaei yesterday asked prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those Interior Minister Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah how before you, so that you may guard yourselves Shiite cleric Mohammad Al-Fali managed to enter the (against evil).” country although he was deported several years ago. 184. “(Fast for) a certain number of days. But Tabtabaei asked the minister how did Fali manage to whoever among you is sick or on a journey, then enter Kuwait using a fake passport and whether his fin- (he shall fast) the same number of other days, and gerprints were taken at the airport or not. He asked for for those who are hardly able to do it, (there is) a the reason if the fingerprints were not taken and if they redemption by feeding an indigent. But whoever KUWAIT: A baker prepares a traditional Ramadan pancake known as Qatayef on the third day of the fasting were taken how he was allowed to enter. volunteers to do good, it is better for him; and it is month of Ramadan in Kuwait City yesterday.— Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat Continued on Page 13 better for you that you fast, if you did (only) know.” 185. “The month of Ramadan that wherein the Holy Quran was sent down to be a guidance for mankind, and as clear signs of guidance and a cri- N Korea fires Scud-class ballistic missile terion (between right and wrong). Therefore, who- ever of you is present (at his home) during the SEOUL: North Korea fired at least one Korean officials said. North Korea has a month, he shall fast therein and whoever is sick or short-range ballistic missile yesterday that large stockpile of the short-range missiles, on a journey, he shall then (fast) the same number Tiger Woods arrested landed in the sea off its east coast, the lat- originally developed by the Soviet Union. of other days; Allah desires ease for you, and He est in a fast-paced series of missile tests Yesterday’s launch followed two suc- does not desire hardship for you; so you should for ‘drunk driving’ defying world pressure and threats of cessful tests of medium-to-long-range complete the number (of days decreed), and exalt more sanctions. The missile was believed missiles in as many weeks by the North, Allah for His having guided you, and that haply you WASHINGTON: Golf superstar Tiger back which has limited him to three to be a Scud-class ballistic missile and which has been conducting such tests at might be grateful (to Him).” Woods was arrested yesterday in tournament starts worldwide in the flew about 450 km (280 miles), South Continued on Page 13 Continued on Page 13 Florida on suspicion of driving under past two years. Woods wrote on his the influence of alcohol or website last week that drugs, according to since his latest proce- Hero to buy records from the Palm dure he was feeling Beach County Sheriff’s better than he had in Mideast firm Carriage Office. The 14-time major years and remained champion was booked committed to return- KUWAIT: Online food takeaway firm Delivery Hero, which sources have said is considering a flotation imminently, into the Palm Beach ing to competitive golf. has agreed to buy Middle East food delivery platform County jail yesterday at “My surgeon and Carriage, the latest in a series of technology deals in the 7:18 am (1118 GMT) after physiotherapist say region. he was arrested by police the operation was suc- Chief Executive Niklas Ostberg said in a statement yes- in Jupiter, Florida. cessful. It’s just a mat- terday that Kuwait-based Carriage, which operates in the He was released on his ter of not screwing up Gulf Council countries, would strengthen Delivery Hero’s own recognizance at and letting it fuse,” foothold in a region with “significant growth potential”. 10.50 am. Woods, 41, has- Woods wrote. “I’m The parties agreed not to disclose financial details. n’t played competitive walking and doing my Major investors in Delivery Hero include ’s golf since pulling out of the Tiger Woods exercises, and taking my Rocket Internet and South African media and e-com- Dubai Desert Classic in kids to and from school. merce firm Naspers. The deal comes after Dubai’s Emaar February after one round because of All I can do is take it day by day. There’s Malls announced last week it will buy a 51 percent stake back pain. He had spinal fusion surgery no hurry. “But, I want to say unequivo- in e-commerce fashion website Namshi from Global on April 20 — his fourth surgery in cally, I want to play professional golf Fashion Group (GFG), a firm set up by Rocket Internet and three years to treat his troublesome again.” — AFP OSAKA: People walk near a screen which reports North Korea’s missile launch in Sweden’s Kinnevik. — Osaka, western yesterday. — AP Fears grow of increasing IS Cities may be 8 degrees foothold in south Celsius hotter by 2100 PARIS: Under a dual onslaught of global “The top five percent (of cities per MARAWI, Philippines: Inside this lakeside city dotted warming and localized, urban heating, population) could see increases in tem- with hundreds of mosques, a powerful militant desig- some of the world’s cities may be as peratures of about 8 C and larger,” nated by the Islamic State group as its leader in the much as eight degrees Celsius (14.4 study co-author Francisco Estrada of Philippines has managed to unify a disparate group of degrees Fahrenheit) warmer by 2100, the Institute for Environmental Studies gunmen under a single command. researchers warned yesterday. in the told AFP. Estrada Over the past week, his fighters have shown their Such a temperature spike can have and a team used different projections muscle, withstanding a sustained assault by the dire consequences for the health of city- of average planetary warming, com- Philippine military and increasing fears that the Islamic dwellers, robbing companies and indus- bined with the UHI effect and potential State group’s violent ideology is gaining a foothold in tries of able workers, and put pressure harms, to estimate the future costs of on already strained natural resources this country’s restive southern islands, where a Muslim warming on cities. such as water. The projection is based separatist rebellion has raged for decades. The army The median city, right in the middle insists the drawn-out fight is not a true sign of the mili- on the worst-case-scenario assumption of the range, stands to lose between 1.4 tants’ strength, and that the military has held back to that emissions of planet-warming and 1.7 percent of GDP per year by 2050 spare civilians’ lives. greenhouse gases continue to rise “They are weak,” Gen Eduardo Ano, the military chief throughout the . The top and between 2.3 and 5.6 percent by of staff, said of the gunmen, speaking at a hospital quarter of most populated cities, in this 2100, they concluded. where injured soldiers were being treated. “It’s just a scenario, could see the mercury rise 7 C “For the worst-off city, losses could matter of time for us to clear them from all their hiding or more by century’s end, said a study in reach up to 10.9 percent of GDP by places.” Still, the fighters have turned out to be remark- the journal Nature Climate Change. 2100,” wrote the team. UHI “significant- ably well-armed and resilient. For some, nearly 5 C of the total would ly” increases city temperatures and Attack helicopters were streaking low over Marawi be attributed to average global warming. economic losses from global warming, yesterday, firing rockets at militant hideouts, as heavily The rest would be due to the so-called they added. armed soldiers went house to house in search of fight- Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect, which This meant that local actions to ers. For nearly a week, the Islamic gunmen have held occurs when cooling parks, dams and lakes reduce UHI-such as planting more trees MARAWI CITY: Police question a two-vehicle convoy of humanitarian volunteers who the Philippine army at bay, burning buildings, taking at are replaced by heat-conducting concrete or cooling roofs and pavements, can earlier ignored their checkpoint to rescue residents trapped in the fighting between least a dozen hostages and sending tens of thousands and asphalt-making cities warmer than make a big difference in limiting warm- government troops and militants who continue to hold their ground in some areas of residents fleeing. their surrounds, the researcher said. ing and minimizing costs. — AFP of Marawi city for almost a week yesterday in southern Philippines. — AP Continued on Page 13 LOCAL TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017

KUWAIT: (From left) Deputy Chairman of the Court of Appeal Ali Al-Mutairat, Chairman of Kuwait’s Supreme (From left) Deputy Chairman of the Court of Appeal Ali Al-Mutairat, Chairman of Kuwait’s Supreme Judicial Judicial Council Yousef Al-Mutawa, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Minister Council Yousef Al-Mutawa, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Minister of Justice Faleh Al-Azb. — Amiri Diwan and KUNA photos of Justice Faleh Al-Azb. Amir receives senior judiciary officials

His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with Minister of Commerce and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with Chief of the National Industry Khaled Al-Roudhan. Security Apparatus Sheikh Thamer Ali Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah. KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Hamad Al-Sabah. Meanwhile, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Hamad Al-Thani who congratulat- Prince Meqren bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, to con- Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received yester- Crown Prince received Minister of Commerce ed His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad on gratulate him on holy month of Ramadan, and day at Bayan Palace Chairman of Kuwait’s and Industry as well as Acting Minister of State Ramadan. His Highness the Amir thanked the wishing the peoples of the two countries a Supreme Judicial Council and the Cassation for Youth Affairs Khaled Al-Roudhan. He also Father Amir and prayed to Allah the Almighty blessed occasion. His Highness the Amir Court, as well as President of the Constitutional received Chief of the National Security to bestow Sheikh Hamad with good health. thanked Prince Meqren for the kind call, which Court Justice Yousef Al-Mutawa, and Justice Ali Apparatus Sheikh Thamer Ali Sabah Al-Salem In the meantime, His Highness the Amir reflects on the strongly rooted relations Mutheeb Al-Mutairat. Al-Sabah, as well as Dr Rola Dashti. received a phone call Sunday from Abu Dhabi between the two countries. Swearing the constitutional oath before His In other news, His Highness the Amir received Crown Prince and Deputy Commander of UAE His Highness the Crown Prince yesterday Highness the Amir, Mutairat was appointed a phone call from Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim Al- Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed expressed appreciation and gratitude for the deputy chairman of the Court of Appeal. Thani Sunday to congratulate him on the Holy Al-Nahyan, to congratulate him on holy month warm wishes conveyed by Kuwaiti nationals The meeting was attended by Deputy month of Ramadan. Sheikh Tamim hoped of Ramadan, and wishing the peoples of the and expatriates on the occasion of the Islamic Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Ali Ramadan would return while the Arab and two countries a blessed occasion. holy month of Ramadan. Jarrah Al-Sabah and Minister of Justice and Muslim nations enjoyed peace and prosperity. His Highness the Amir thanked Sheikh He hoped the occasion may bring blessings Minister of State for National Assembly Affairs His Highness the Amir thanked Sheikh Mohammad for the kind call and wished him and prosperity to the nation and its people Faleh Abdullah Al-Azb. Tamim for his phone call, and hoped the and UAE leadership and people prosperity and under the wise leadership of His Highness the Mutawa later introduced Mutairat to His Qatari people witness sustainable develop- thrive under the wise leadership of UAE Amir, the humanitarian leader. HH Sheikh Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al- ment and prosperity under the Amir’s leader- President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan. Nawaf went on to thank the well-wishers, who Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah His Highness the ship. His Highness the Amir also received Furthermore, His Highness the Amir Justice Ali Mutheeb Al-Mutairat swears in had sent their congratulations by telegram, Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al- another phone call from the Qatari Father received a phone call Sunday from Saudi as deputy chairman of the Court of Appeal. phone or other forms of contact. — KUNA

(From left) Deputy Chairman of the Court of Appeal Ali Al-Mutairat, Chairman of Kuwait’s Supreme Judicial Council Yousef Al-Mutawa, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and Minister of Justice Faleh Al-Azb. His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with Dr Rola Dashti. Kuwait designates 26 mosques for late-night Ramadan prayers: Minister

KUWAIT: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has prepared 26 mosques nationwide dedicated to receive worshippers per- forming late-night prayers during the Muslimsí holy month of Ramadan, Minister Mohammad Al-Jabri said on Sunday. Jabri, also Minister of State for Municipal Affairs, made the statement during a tour to the mosques which started in Belal bin Rabah Mosque, aimed at seeing first-hand readiness to host the worshippers. He said the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al- Affairs has started preparing the mosques before advent of Hamad Al-Sabah left to New York yesterday to take part in the UN’s General Ramadan in order to create suitable atmospheres for worship- Assembly session. The session will involve the elections of the Security Councilís pers. These mosques, added Jabri, would also witness lectures KUWAIT: Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Mohammad Al-Jabri tour the Belal bin non-permanent members for 2018-2019, set to take place on June second. — KUNA and Quran lessons throughout Ramadan. — KUNA Rabah Mosque. — KUNA LOCAL TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 National support allowance stopped to protect public funds

By A Saleh and update their information to receive the allowance as per decision number 391/2001 KUWAIT: The cabinet made the decision to pertaining with periodic data update. The suspend the national manpower support new condition seems to be an attempt from allowance given to some citizens working in the government to identify cases in which the private sector with the aim of protecting citizens receive allowances unlawfully and public funds, the Manpower and suspend them. Government Restructuring Program‘s (MGRP) Secretary General Fauzi Al-Majdali Trucks’ parking said. He was referring to recent incidents in The Ministry of Public Works (MPW) is cur- which citizens were not paid their rently considering cancelling the project of allowances and were told that they had to building trucks’ parking areas in various areas update their information in the MGRP data- including Jahra, Mina Abdulla, Wafra and East base; something that they never had to do Sulaibiya with a total cost of KD 22,720,000, in previous years. Majdali added that recipi- which had been on the ministry’s agenda ents had to meet social security conditions since 2009-2010 with nothing done so far. 42.9% houses in South KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah chairs the cabinet’s meeting yesterday. — KUNA Mutlaa distributed Cabinet welcomes Moody’s rating KUWAIT: The Kuwaiti cabinet yesterday wel- for Applied Education and Training, Ministry of terrorist attack that recently targeted a bus in By Meshaal Al-Enezi the Public Authority for Housing Welfare comed the recent rating of Moody’s Investors’ Higher Education and other relevant bodies for Upper ’s Minya Governorate, leaving scores announced that 42.9 percent of a total of Service which changed the outlook on Kuwait to receiving new students. Also, Minister of Social of the innocent people killed or wounded. KUWAIT: In continuation of its short-term 4,770 government houses in South Mutlaa stable from negative. The cabinet said in a state- Affairs and Labor and Minister of State for The cabinet offered condolences to President housing plan for the fiscal year 2017-2018, had already been distributed to citizens. ment following its customary weekly meeting Economic Affairs Hind Al-Sabeeh elaborated on Abdul-Fattah Al-Sisi, the Egyptian Government chaired by His Highness the Prime Minister the country’s strategic political, economic, social and people, reiterating Kuwait’s unwavering Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and environment development blueprints. rejection of all forms of terrorism targeting the Minister announces that the fresh rating reflected the agency’s satis- The cabinet, in the meantime, tasked the country’s security and stability. faction with the Kuwaiti government’s commit- General Authority for Food and Nutrition with It also voiced support to all measures Egypt high schools’ results ment to the economic reform program. The cabi- rapidly taking the necessary steps to conduct might take to counter such acts of terrorism net, in this context, reaffirmed keenness on pro- the lab tests on the local, and imported fresh that seek to incite sedition and hatred among moting reform efforts and maintaining national vegetables and fruits, said the Minister of State the Egyptian people. The ministers expressed economic sustainability. for Cabinet Affairs and Acting Minister of confidence in the Egyptian people and their The cabinet also asked the Ministry of Public Information Sheikh Mohammad Al-Abdullah Al- ability to demonstrate unity against whosoever Works to coordinate with the Central Agency for Mubarak Al-Sabah. seeks evil for them. Public Tenders and other concerned state bodies The authority will coordinate in this regard By the same token, the cabinet condemned to take swift measures to speed up the imple- with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor, the the criminal terrorist attack in Manchester, UK, mentation of the new terminal at Kuwait Interior Ministry, the Health Ministry, the Kuwait last week leaving many people killed or wound- International Airport. Afterwards, Minister of Municipality, the Public Authority for Agriculture ed. It reaffirmed Kuwait’s firm stance rejecting Educating and Higher Education Mohammad Al- and Fish Resources, the Kuwait General such acts of terrorism that go contrary to all Fares briefed the cabinet on the results of high Administration of Customs and the other rele- faiths and human values and norms, expressing school exams for this year. The ministers, in this vant bodies. Then the cabinet reviewed the top- condolences and sympathy to the British regard, discussed preparations and arrange- ics on the National Assembly agenda. Government and the victims’ families, wishing ments by Kuwait University and Public Authority Meanwhile, the ministers condemned the armed the wounded a speedy recovery. — KUNA Food names: Passion, KUWAIT: Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education Mohammad Al- Faris (center) speaks during a press conference to announce the results of high schools’ finals. — Photo by Fouad Al-Shaikh place or personality KUWAIT: Minister of Education and In a press conference yesterday, the Minister of Higher Education Mohammad minister noted that the passing rate in the Al-Faris announced the results of high science division was at 80.35 percent, the By Talal Al-Ghannam chicken breast, mayonnaise, ketchup and veg- schools’ finals in both the science and arts arts percentage was at 75.60 percent, while etables. Chapati is an unleavened flatbread from divisions as well as the Institute for reli- the number in the Institute for religious KUWAIT: Could the names of some foods make the Indian Subcontinent; and popular staple in gious studies. studies was at 75.65 percent. — KUNA them sound heavier, lighter, sweeter, or more India, Nepal, Bangladesh, , and Sri Lanka. delicious than others? This seems unlikely; after Chapati is made of whole-wheat flour known as all, as Shakespeare said in Romeo and Juliet: Atta, salt and water, and is cooked on a tava (flat Kuwait, UNICEF sign agreements What’s in a name? That which we call a rose.. By skillet). This kind of small, yet delicious and oily any other name would smell as sweet. meal can obviously be seen in Indian restaurants for Syrian refugees’ education Juliet is expressing the theory we call conven- across Kuwait and is heavily demanded by tionalism: that a name for something is just an youngsters along with a soda. KUWAIT: Kuwait Foundation for the the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber agreed-upon convention. Conventionalism is the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) interviewed Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) and the Al-Sabah, KFAS’ Chairman of the Board, said norm in modern linguistics: Whether we call the Abdulkareem Mohammad, an Indian restaurant UNICEF signed two agreements worth $6 the official. KFAS’ contribution to the two ingredients in our breakfast scrambled egg, oeuf, top chef, on the secret behind naming meals million to provide education for Syrian agreements is $50 million, he added. or huevo shouldn’t matter as long as we all agree. after people, who he said that Rashed is a Kuwaiti refugees in Lebanon and Jordan. Meanwhile, Shihab-Eldin noted that the But there’s an alternative view, one that dates citizen who has come up with the ‘Chapati The agreements are part of Kuwait’s first agreement, signed in Dubai last March, back 2,500 years called naturalism. Rashed,’ yet, this meal has “insanely” spread out pledge to aid Syrian refugees with $300 involves providing $3 million for education Naturalism is the idea that a name might natu- across Kuwait’s Indian restaurants which have million during the London’s donors confer- and professional training for about 4,500 rally fit an object, that some names might natural- been competing to decorate this small sandwich ence for in 2016, said KFAS Director Syrian refugees in Lebanon. The second ly “sound sweeter” than others. It was Plato, in the with the best ingredients to soothe customers’ General Adnan Shihab-Eldin in a press was signed on May 17 and involves $3 mil- Cratylus, who pointed out that sometimes sounds taste. However, the original ‘Chapati Rashed’ can statement yesterday. lion for about 4,230 Syrians in Jordan, he seem to carry meaning. We call this phenomenon never be imitated because the owner knows The pledge was made by His Highness said. — KUNA sound symbolism, and modern linguistic research exactly what to stuff it with besides the big repu- has found support for Plato’s position. tation this meal has made, he added. The world’s menus are full eponymous cuisine. Dr Yaqoub Al-Kanderi, Professor of Sociology Aunt Mae’s Pancakes, The Big Daddy Burger, and Anthropology at Kuwait University (KU) and Salmon a la Ralph. Sometimes it is named after former Dean of the College of Social Sciences, the chef who creates it, others a beloved relative, said that such local names of some sorts of food perhaps a regular who always ordered their din- depict traditions and symbolism of old Kuwait as ner with a special twist. Beyond all these exam- Kuwaitis in the past felt proud to give some kinds ples at individual locations or chains, there are a of food specific names so that such meals would slew of prolific culinary staples that also take their always be remembered. names from people. Kanderi added that giving food some names Here are a few for which one should know the KUWAIT: A menu showing names of popular was also attributed to particularity of the Kuwaiti alleged background: Pizza Margherita is attrib- foods in Kuwait. — KUNA society in addition to feeling proud of a certain uted to Queen Margherita of Savoy (1851-1926) and eye-catching names such as Titanic, Emperor, personality, therefore, attributing famous dishes and was presented with this pizza in the colors of Maradona, Ghost, Red Sea, Lolwa and Special mix. to such a personality. the Italian flag on a trip to Naples in 1889. Those names make it easy for customers to Kanderi pointed out that in western societies, Chicken Maria Theresia, which is also attributed to remember the order as such names would be there are also some kinds of foods that carry Maria Theresia (1717-1780), Queen of engraved in the customers’ memory. names of famous personalities, persons with and Bohemia, and wife of Emperor Franz I. Coffee high reputation and others who have made his- Maria Theresia includes cream and orange Chapati Rashed tory. He said that naming foods after some well- liqueur. Nachos, the world’s favorite snacks, was Locally, a slew of prolific menus or sandwich- known personalities could also be seen as a type first created in 1943 by Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya. es have been attributed to certain names, not of marketing as such names would always be KRCS distributes 5,000 food The original nachos consisted of fried corn tor- necessarily famous figures but names that go easily remembered when ordered. He added that tillas covered with melted cheddar cheese and with the trend. “Chapati Rashed” is a clear exam- selection of a certain name for a meal would pre- baskets in Kuwait during Ramadan jalapeno peppers. Juices also have interesting ple of a piece of chapati wrap stuffed with a serve old traditions and heritage. — KUNA

KUWAIT: Kuwait Red Crescent Society KRCS also distributed coupons to (KRCS) said yesterday it has started distrib- around 2,000 families before Ramadan in Firemen suffer from smoke uting around 5,000 food baskets for around collaboration with General Secretary of 250 needy families daily in Kuwait during Kuwait’s Awqaf Foundation, Othman fur- inhalation in Bneid blaze Ramadan. The project targeted needy fami- ther indicated. She called citizens, residents lies in Kuwait, acting head of the society’s and companies in the country to offer their By Hanan Al-Saadoun Firemen from Hilali fire station rushed to local aid department Lama Al-Othman said, help and donations and to contribute to the scene in response to an emergency call adding that the basket included different the success of the Ramadan project this KUWAIT: Two firemen suffered from smoke and discovered that the fire had started on varieties of food. year. — KUNA inhalation while tackling a blaze that broke the top floor of a 14-storey building, Kuwait out yesterday in a building in Bneid Al-Gar. Fire Service Directorate’s public relations and media department said in a statement. Kuwait urges ‘new The building had to be evacuated and the fire was controlled without any casualties, except for two smoke inhalation cases mechanism’ for amongst firemen, who were treated onsite. Further investigations are in progress to Arab Customs Union determine the cause of the fire. Municipality campaigns CAIRO: Finding a ‘new mechanism’ is Economic and Social Council, in Cairo. Mubarak Al-Kabeer inspectors closed essential for forming Arab Customs Union GAFTA was the easiest phase in achiev- down two stores and filed 59 citations for and, eventually, Arab joint market, a ing Arab economic integration; yet, it violations including hiring someone with an Kuwaiti official said yesterday. It is impor- took a long time to enter into force, he expired residency, selling expired foodstuff tant to evaluate the past 19 years of activ- noted, adding that following that same and operating a store without a license. ities of the Greater Arab Free Trade Area approach would waste more time until Meanwhile, Farwaniya municipality inspec- (GAFTA), which entered into force in 1998, reaching the desired Arab joint market. tors also launched several inspection cam- Yousef Al-Roumi, Director of Arab and Thus, it is important to find a new paigns at various co-ops, foodstuff stores Gulf Economic Cooperation Department mechanism in order to the constant and restaurants. Acting follow-up manager at Kuwaiti Finance Ministry, said. delays situation, the Kuwaiti official said, at Farwaniya municipality Masoud Dashti Roumi made his remarks in his open- stressing the importance of reconsider- said 28 citations were filed for operating ing speech at the 43rd meeting of the ing the role of the Arab League’s com- without having a license, violating health implementation and follow-up commit- mittees in following up GAFTA’s imple- conditions, preparing food in unhealthy A Kuwait Municipality worker checks the expiration tee, affiliated with Arab League’s mentation. — KUNA KUWAIT: A firefighter tackles a blaze in a conditions and operating prior to getting a date of a food package during an inspection campaign building in Bneid Al-Gar yesterday. municipality license. in Farwaniya. 4 TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017

Kuwait Heritage

This picture taken circa 1946 shows Kuwaitis picnicking outside the Wall, which had a length of nearly five miles. The country’s population was about 50,000 during that period. Bedouins usually pitched their tents outside the Wall during their trips into and out of Kuwait for the purpose of trade. (source: the ‘Picture Post’ magazine, volume 32. Prepared by Mahmoud Zakaria Aby Alella, Researcher in Heritage, Ministry of Information) Marriott Hotels in Kuwait hold Ramadan iftar for local media

Rabab Algohari KUWAIT: Marriott Hotel staff pose for a group photo. — Photos by Joseph Shagra Wasta takes the KUWAIT: Marriott Hotels in Kuwait organized a Ramadan iftar for the local media on Sunday at Al-Thuraya rights of others Ramadan Tent at the JW Marriott Kuwait City. The event was attended by more than 100 media representatives By Nawara Fattahova from different newspapers and magazines in Kuwait. The iftar was a great opportunity for Marriott Hotels to raise ach of us can contribute to making Kuwait a better awareness about the different offers and promotions place for all of us to live. In our daily deeds and actions, available throughout the holy month of Ramadan. Ewe can find - if we choose to look - opportunities for The JW Marriott Kuwait invites guests to enjoy the per- improving Kuwait’s environment. From not littering on the fect Ramadan experience at the breathtaking ‘Al-Thuraya streets, to choosing to be kind and helpful to others, each Tent.’ The tent offers traditional settings complemented individual here can have a positive impact on the society as a by live cooking stations, scrumptious seasonal specials whole. Kuwait Times wants to know what can you do? and breathtaking ambience. ‘Al-Thuraya’ embodies the *** special occasion, accompanied by stunning Ramadan Egyptian expat Rabab Algohari, who has been living in decoration and soothing live oud music, all combined to Kuwait for nine years now, believes that following laws and create the perfect invitation into a comfortable homely rules is very important to improve life in Kuwait. She setting. answered to the question how you can improve this country Guests will also stand the chance to win valuable as follows: prizes every week, including free airline tickets from KLM- “Many people respect some law as they are forced to do Air , vouchers from Sama Dental Centre, gift bags so, while they do not respect other rules. High and strict pun- from Sebamed and facial treatments from Amana Clinic. ishment deters them, so they do not break laws such as not Moreover, the Courtyard by Marriott Kuwait welcomes passing the red light as, they know that the punishment is guests throughout the holy month of Ramadan at the very serious including imprisonment apart from the high fine. ‘Atrium’ Restaurant. Courtyard Kuwait offers a generous Thus if they knew there is no speed camera or policeman Arabian feasts featuring delicious Ramadan dishes, live watching, some of them may risk committing the violation. cooking stations and live music. In addition, the stunning “Some drivers do not respect parts of the traffic law such oriental decoration and tent-like surroundings as well as as driving without fastening the seat belt or parking at the the weekly raffle draw to win valuable prizes, makes “The disabled parking spot. They consider these violations as not Atrium” the perfect Ramadan venue to enjoy unforget- so serious, so they break the law. Unfortunately I also do not table time with friends and family. It will leave guests follow all traffic laws, and I know that it is wrong, such as not mesmerized, not only by the lavish buffets but by the wearing the seat belt, or over speeding in some small lanes. warm and inviting atmosphere. So I will try to respect all the traffic laws, as this will improve Furthermore, guests can celebrate Ramadan in style at life in my opinion. the ‘Blendz’ restaurant at Residence Inn by Marriott “Also discipline and respecting queues is important to Kuwait. ‘Blendz’ offers sumptuous iftar and ghabqa buf- improve life. Many people in different places such as in front fets featuring a variety of oriental and international dish- of the cashier in stores or in some ministries try to cut the line es. ‘Arraya’ Ballroom also offers a wide range of buffets for to finish first and this is very annoying. In Dubai for instance, iftar and ghabqa, perfect for corporate events. the people are much more disciplined and you rarely see George Aoun, Cluster General Manager at Marriott somebody cutting the queue. Hotels in Kuwait, said “on behalf of Marriott Hotels Kuwait “I think that the authorities should be stricter and increase management and associates, I would like to wish Kuwait’s their control on the violators, and this will prevent people nationals and residents Ramadan Mubarak.” from breaking the rules. Furthermore, people should not use Aoun added “Marriott Hotels in Kuwait always try to wasta (connections), as this takes the rights of other people offer their guests exceptional Ramadan experiences, and it is not ethical. If people stopped using wasta, it will including rich iftar and ghabqa buffets, live entertain- improve life in Kuwait.” ment and valuable prizes at competitive prices.” 5 TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017

KUWAIT: Eng. Ghosson Al-Khaled, Hotel Managing Palms Hotel management and staff pose for a group photo.— Photos by Joseph Shagra Director speaks during the event. Press and media family ghabka at The Palms Beach Hotel and Spa

KUWAIT: The Palms Beach Hotel and Spa held support extended to The Palms Hotel. The val- on, which includes the hotel rooms, Health Director Eng. Ghosson Al-Khaled, who are Beverages while enjoying the classical music. a ghabqa for members of the press and media ued guests were warmly welcomed by the club, Spa, additional to the new Nassima always keen to present whatever possible to The Press ghabqa lasted till after midnight in Kuwait on Sunday at its location in Salwa. Palms Management team to the new typical Ballrom, in order to fulfill the high demand of ensure the highest hospitality experience for where all the guests praised the meticulous The invitation was extended by Eng. Ghosson tent with its magnificent atmos- our guests. the hotel guests. attention to details, well planning, delicious Al-Khaled, Hotel Managing Director to express phere and decoration in Jawa Grand Tent. The aforesaid extension reflects the effec- Invitees were treated to a lavish ghabqa treats and food diversity, especially the live the hotel gratitude and appreciation for the Eng. Ghosson briefly mentioned the major tive role and efforts approached by the own- buffet in the new Nassima Ballroom abounded cooking stations which are a specialty of the press and media contribution and everlasting extension and refurbishment currently going ing company, represented on the Managing with Ramadan traditional Sweets and Palms Beach Hotel and Spa.

KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah receives Ramadan well-wishers.— KUNA FM receives Ramadan well-wishers

KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al- Hamad Al-Sabah on Sunday received well- wishers on the occasion of the Muslim Holy fasting month of Ramadan. Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Jarallah attend- ed the reception. The Foreign Minister received Director General of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) Abdulwahab Al- Bader, Sheikh Sabah Al- Khaled’s assistants, a host of Kuwaiti envoys who are now at home, and officials from the ministry and the fund. Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled expressed his warm senti- ments on the occasion wishing the Kuwaiti peo- ple many returns of the occasion. He also prayed to Allah Almighty for per- petual security and stabil- ity and further progress and prosperity for Kuwait under His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, “leader of Kuwait’s renais- sance,” and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Al-Sabah family. —KUNA TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 From the Arabic press

Crime Al-Jarida Report Traffic cop wanted Detour over social media video By Ali Mahmoud Khajah KUWAIT: A search is on for a traffic policeman who was seen on a video shared over social media handing over a traffic hough the government is trying to help citations book, driver’s licenses and registrations he had entrepreneurs and small projects, the exact withdrawn from motorists for traffic violations to a woman Topposite is happening and authorities are who appears to be his girlfriend. In the video, the girl forced to improve the business environment. appears to be intoxicated and can be seen waving the cita- Relying on the government to improve situations tions book and threatening anyone who might annoy her. in Kuwait is more like seeking the help of a blind person to go through a complicated maze. Friends arrested for assault Therefore, I do not depend on them so much and Three army staff, a policeman, a student and an prefer to force them into a certain path instead of unemployed citizen were recently arrested for assault- having them plan it, which is already happening ing a police patrol. The men had attempted to come to now. All officials’ statements about diversifying the aid of a friend who had been arrested after running sources of income have gone with the wind, and three red lights and being chased and finally stopped are preached but not practiced only after driving to a spot where his friends had gath- Health However, such diversity seems to be going on ered. All the suspects are facing charges. well without intervention from neither the govern- ment nor the parliament. Throughout the past ten years, more Kuwaitis established their own busi- Stabbing during fight nesses, cutting loose with government jobs or even An army officer was recently stabbed during a fight with working for conventional private sector establish- a citizen in the chalet area, said security sources, noting ments like banks and telecom companies. Some that the officer was rushed to the military hospital. A case started their own restaurants, others traded in elec- was filed and further investigations are in progress. tronics, opened publicity and advertising agencies Education or opened cafÈs. They all dedicated their full time Policemen assaulted Al-Jarida for their projects and that is why many of them suc- A bedoon was recently arrested for assaulting ceeded; which forced the government and the par- policemen and stabbing one of them, said security liament to highlight such initiatives and projects, try sources, noting that the suspect held no ID and had to facilitate some of them and allocate huge budg- some anti-depression pills with him. A case was filed ets to support them. This means that both legisla- and further investigations are in progress. Al-Jarida tors and executives’ plans had been limited to some nominal statements until some Kuwaitis ventured into freelance and had their own businesses, thus Diwaniya death investigated forcing officials to meeting their demands, though Four citizens and an Egyptian have been summoned for How much longer? the right thing to do is that the government paves questioning in the death of one of their friends, said security the way for entrepreneurs and small projects to sources. The deceased was found dead at his own diwaniya make things easier for them, and encourage more where his mouth was bleeding. Initial investigations showed By Hassan Al-Essa entrepreneurs to take part. But what is happening is that five friends were present when the host died. ow much longer do Gulf Cooperation Council loose financial policies. Now, a comedy is in place after the exact opposite, and the authority is being (GCC) states still have to spend from their sover- the 2014 oil price fall and the administration is almost forced to improve the business environment. Drug arrests Heign funds before the fall of oil prices vary from helpless. According to an old folk tale, Joha, a man once The same applies for education where more citi- Ahmadi detectives recently arrested two citizens one state to another? According to a study made by made a bet with the Sultan that he would make his don- zens have been seeking private education over the with the possession of drugs and while driving a stolen Jassem Al-Saadoun for the GCC Development Policies key talk within a year and justified such a wild bet by past ten years, despite the financial burden this pos- vehicle in Riqqa area, said security sources. Center, this period will be for some- wishing that he, the Sultan or the don- es on Kuwaiti families. I still remember my high where around nine and a half years They committed key would die before the year ends. school days when joining private schools was very here in Kuwait. He adds that no matter What about our nine year grace? Sure limited among students in my generation, although Nurse fraud case how huge those funds are, they will the same old mistakes enough, none of Joha’s oddities will many of them were far well off. Things are different A nurse recently filed a fraud case accusing unidentified only give a limited time to face the happen because oil prices will remain nowadays as private schools are too full of citizens people of telling him he had won KD 20,000 and asked him consequences of oil markets’ reces- and expenditure low since American shale oil is cheap to accept any more of them . In a few years, this will to transfer KD 378 to them. The nurse sent the money, only sion. They do not either guarantee the and no miracles are expected to occur force the state and its various authorities to deal to later discover someone had stolen an additional KD sustainability of the financial, eco- rates increased in the Chinese or European economies with the outcomes of different educational tech- 1,300 from his bank account. nomic or political situation without to increase their demand for our oil. niques with different mentalities. This will eventual- surgical fundamental financial and economic reforms. We continue to focus on issues such as the case of the ly be for Kuwait’s best interest because as long as According to Marx, history does not repeat itself. It is Ministry of Education (MOE) that took very strict measures we do not have people who plan well, we at least Housemaid accused of theft rather the incident that recurs once as a tragedy and against a number of female high school students and their will force decision makers to make the right deci- A citizen recently lodged a complaint with Jabriya then a comedy. The tragedy occurred in 1986 and 1998 parents for rejoicing the end of their school year, only to sions. What is happening in Kuwait is more like a police station accusing his runaway housemaid of when oil prices collapsed. What have GCC states learnt satisfy MPs Waleed Al-Tabtabae and Mohammed Hayef. mandatory reform that the authorities are using in stealing KD 7,000 in cash from his house. A case was from such occurrences? They committed the same old This topic was a matter of concern for the MOE than any various fields to deal with new facts Kuwaitis have filed. — Translated from the Arabic press mistakes and expenditure rates increased because of other educational debacles.—Translated by Kuwait Times imposed on officials. — Translated by Kuwait Times NBK’s 2017 Summer Internship Program starts its registration Program to be held starting July 2 KUWAIT: National Bank of mitment towards providing young generations with the Kuwait (NBK) is launching the suitable opportunities to experience how the actual pro- first in a series of four the 2017 fessional banking concerns and transactions are handled Summer Internship Program and processed.” on July 2, 2017. The two-week “It has been 16 years since the establishment of the pro- courses are specially designed gram,” added Baqer. “At the core of NBK’s corporate social for high school and college responsibility is our commitment to developing the youth students, between the age of in Kuwait. NBK invests at every level in the training, profes- 15 and 20 years. sional development and the growth of the youth cadres, to The online registration for contribute to trainees’ basic and professional competen- the Summer Internship cies and abilities in fields of practical life.” Program will be valid until The Summer Internship Program is made up of five dif- 29th June through nbk.com ferent sessions, five-hour daily over two weeks each. The and it will be launched Yaqoub Al-Baqer first session starts on July 2, while the following sessions through NBK official page on start on of July 16th, of July 30th and August 13th respec- KUWAIT: The Commercial Bank of Kuwait (CBK) offered financial support for a ceremony held by the Capital Facebook, and Instagram @NBKPage. “NBK views tively. The program features a mixture of theoretical and Governorate to honor the Capital Municipality emergency team. Capital Governor Thabet Al-Muhanna and the Summer Internship Program as an extension to its practical training dedicated to providing the interns with Assistant Public Relations Director at CBK Amani Al-Wara attended the event. educational initiatives and as part of its corporate social invaluable knowledge on a variety of subjects such as: the responsibility,” said Yaqoub Al-Baqer, NBK Public Relations teamwork, creative thinking, the means of self-expression Officer. “This annual program demonstrates NBK’s long- and modern banking, in addition to helping them to have standing social involvement as well as its national com- greater exposure to daily banking work procedures. Ooredoo delivers meals to the needy across Kuwait Iftar feast for the Kuwait Down Syndrome Center KUWAIT: Ooredoo, Kuwait’s fastest the festive spirits of the holy month. ment to empowering youth and sup- network, kicked off its Ramadan pro- Ooredoo has previously collabo- porting groups that focus on volun- gram of activities with distributing rated with a number of entities in teer work, and expressed its pride in hundreds of meals to the needy work- Kuwait, such as Abdullah Al-Nouri partnering with reputable organiza- ers across Kuwait City with Ooredoo’s institution to aid Syrian refugees in tions throughout the month of volunteer program truck. This is in different part of the world, in addi- Ramadan to encourage volunteer addition to a distribution center in the tion its collaboration with the ‘Kiswat work. Empowering youth is among company’s Ramadan tent, located Al-Khair’ campaign to distribute Ooredoo’s top priorities through its across the head office on Soor Street. clothes for needy families during the CSR strategy. The company has The initiatives were executed by holy month. Also Ooredoo represen- recently signed a memorandum of Ooredoo’s own volunteer program tatives has conducted a visit to understanding with the Ministry of members, led by the company’s ‘Yadawi’ center to give the volunteers State for Youth Affairs, to support Corporate Communications depart- a comprehensive idea about how to youth projects and initiatives, making ment. Additionally, Ooredoo held an recycle waste, sort, and reuse it in it the first telecom provider in Kuwait iftar feast for the children of the manufacturing children toys to be to sign such a high-level agreement. Kuwait Down Syndrome Center and donated to children in need. The pro- Ooredoo is continuously working with KUWAIT: Ahmadi Governor Sheikh Fawaz Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah met yesterday with Editor-in-Chief of Al- their parents and the attending staff gram will include participation from the Ministry to enrich youth experi- Jarida Daily Dr Zuhair Al-Abbad, to express gratitude for his newspaper’s sponsorship to a Holy Quran memoriza- as part of its community outreach and similar groups. ence in a variety of fields, with a focus tion and recitation contest that the governorate is hosting during Ramadan. corporate social responsibility, sharing Ooredoo reiterated its commit- on volunteerism. TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 6-day war begets Trump attacks ‘fake news’ following Kushner reports 50 years of conflict for Page 9 Page 8 Macron hosts Putin in latest diplomatic test French president vows to make no concessions to

VERSAILLES, France: France’s President which have seriously dented EU-Russia trade, Emmanuel Macron and Russian counterpart with a retaliatory Russian embargo on Vladimir Putin yesterday held their first meeting European agricultural products hurting since the French leader came to office, with dif- French farmers. The six-year-long Syrian con- ferences on Ukraine and Syria in full view. flict will also be high on the agenda, with Macron welcomed Putin to the splendor of the Macron saying he was in favor of “building Versailles palace outside Paris with a perfuncto- an inclusive political solution in a much more ry handshake - after the 39-year-old made a collective way”. He regretted that none of the point of outlasting US President Donald Trump G7 states are party to Syria peace talks under when they clasped hands at the NATO summit way in the Kazakh capital Astana initiated by last week. Putin’s visit is the latest test of Russia, Iran and . Separate UN-backed Macron’s diplomatic mettle after the G7 talks in negotiations have become bogged down in Sicily last week and the NATO summit in Brussels Geneva. Russia is a strong supporter of where he turned the tables on Trump by refus- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad whereas, as ing to release the American leader’s hand for Putin adviser Yuri Ushakov said before the several seconds during the handshake for the visit, France “is among the countries with a cameras. “It is essential to talk to Russia because very severe stance towards (Assad’s) regime”. there are many international issues that will not Coming so soon after an election in which be resolved without a tough exchange with the the Kremlin was widely seen as backing Russians,” Macron said in Sicily. Macron’s far-right rival Marine Le Pen - with Russia’s powerful ambassador to France, Putin hosting her during a surprise visit to Alexander Orlov, said he hoped the meeting Moscow - the encounter in Versailles will could help turn the page on the fraught rela- have an added personal edge. Moscow has tionship between Putin and Macron’s prede- also been blamed for a raft of cyberattacks on cessor Francois Hollande. “Many things in the Macron’s election campaign, with aides future will depend on the first meeting,” Orlov accusing the Kremlin of mounting a “smear told Europe 1 radio. “It is very important that campaign” against him. we begin to dissipate the mistrust that has Putin was quick to congratulate Macron on built up in recent years.” his election, urging him to “overcome mutual As a candidate, Macron had tough words for distrust” and “join forces to ensure interna- Russia, accusing it of following a “hybrid strate- tional stability and security”. The visit comes gy combining military intimidation and an seven months after Putin cancelled a trip to information war”. Since the start of the war in Paris for the opening of a Russian cathedral Ukraine in 2014, Russia has flexed its muscles complex near the Eiffel Tower in a spat over with a series of war games involving tens of Syria with Hollande, who had said Russia’s thousands of troops in areas bordering NATO bombing of Aleppo could amount to war Baltic states. Macron told a French weekly that VERSAILLES, France: Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) is welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron at the crimes. In Versailles, Macron and Putin will he was “not bothered” by leaders who “think in inaugurate an exhibition marking 300 years of terms of power ratios”, citing Putin as an exam- Versailles Palace near Paris yesterday ahead of their meeting. —AFP Franco-Russian ties since the visit of Russia’s ple along with Trump. But Macron, who dialogue”. Macron said he would make “not a strengthen sanctions against Moscow. Russia with failing to honor its commitments modernizing tsar Peter the Great to France in became France’s youngest president just three single concession” to Russia on the long-run- Government forces have been battling under the Minsk accords framework for end- 1717. After the talks and a joint news confer- weeks ago, said he does not believe in “the ning conflict in Ukraine as he and his G7 Moscow-backed insurgents in eastern Ukraine ing the hostilities. ence, Putin will visit the Paris Orthodox cathe- diplomacy of public invective but in bilateral counterparts said they were prepared to for over three years. Western powers charge France helped spearhead the sanctions, dral complex on his own. —AFP INTERNATIONAL TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 presses Mosul assault, calls on civilians to leave MOSUL: Iraqi forces pressed forward on Rasool noted that the western side of the yesterday with a broad offensive targeting city has a greater population density as Islamic State group-held areas in west well as “old areas,” an apparent reference to Mosul and called for civilians to leave areas the Old City. where fighting is taking place. More than The area - a warren of closely spaced seven months into the massive operation buildings and narrow streets - has posed a to recapture Mosul from IS, Iraqi forces significant challenge to Iraqi forces, which have retaken the city’s east and large parts have surrounded it with a large number of of its western side, but the jihadists are still civilians trapped inside. “The Old City has putting up tough resistance. “Our units are been blockaded for a while, completely continuing to advance... and entered Al- from the south and now our units are pres- Saha al-Oula and Al-Zinjili and Al-Shifaa ent on the north and west,” he said, while neighborhoods and the Republican the area’s eastern side is bordered by the Hospital,” said Joint Operations Command Tigris River. spokesman Yahya Rasool. The battle for Mosul has taken a heavy IS was using “explosives-rigged vehicles toll on civilians, pushing hundreds of thou- and snipers and suicide bombers” to target sands to flee, while hundreds more have Iraqi forces, he told AFP. The areas men- been killed or wounded. On Thursday, the tioned by Rasool - which are located north announced the results of an of Mosul’s Old City, where IS also still holds investigation into a deadly coalition air significant territory - are the main targets of strike earlier this year. The probe found that the offensive, which was announced on at least 105 civilians had been killed and 36 Saturday. The Joint Operations Command remained unaccounted for after the strike also said yesterday that Iraqi aircraft had detonated IS-planted explosives. There dropped leaflets over Mosul urging resi- have also been reports that members of an dents to leave IS-held areas - the second Iraqi interior ministry special forces unit time this was done within the past week. tortured and killed detainees during the In this June 6, 1967 file photo, an Israeli soldier lines up captured Egyptian troops to be checked for identification during the Six-Day War. — AP photos Overnight, planes dropped “thousands Mosul operation. of leaflets on the Old Mosul, Al-Zinjili, Al- IS overran large areas north and west of Shifaa and Al-Saha areas urging citizens to Baghdad in 2014, but Iraqi forces backed leave toward our security forces,” it said. by US-led air strikes have since regained 6-day war begets 50 yrs This is the opposite of the strategy Iraqi much of the territory they lost. The recap- forces employed in east Mosul, where they ture of Mosul will not however mark the urged civilians to stay in their homes. end of the war against IS: The militants hold other territory in three Iraqi provinces and of conflict for Israel ‘Caught in the crossfire’ are also able to carry out frequent attacks International aid organization Save the in government-controlled areas. The Children has said it is “deeply concerned Popular Mobilization forces - an umbrella that any calls to leave west Mosul will mean organization for pro-government paramili- Some Palestinians openly speak of one-state outcome that civilians, particularly children, are in taries that is dominated by Iran-backed JERUSALEM: It may well be remembered as a remains Jewish-majority through the non-annexa- significant danger of being caught in the Shiite militias - is battling the jihadists west pyrrhic victory for Israel: In six days it stunned the tion of the West Bank. But Israel is building towns crossfire”. Asked about the change in tack, of Mosul. —AFP world by vanquishing several Arab armies, only to in this territory it has not annexed. The Jews there be saddled with a deeply corrosive 50-year fight can vote in Israeli elections - unlike the with the Palestinians for the Holy Land. For several Palestinians- even though Israelis abroad cannot weeks in 1967, the underdog Israelis genuinely vote. Israeli law applies to the Jews but not to the feared that their young Jewish state would be Arabs, who live under a far harsher set of military wiped out, even with memories of the Nazi laws. The arrangement has stretched the idea of Holocaust in Europe still fresh. They mobilized Israel as a democracy to the breaking point. reserves to face Egyptian troops arrayed at the On several occasions, Israeli governments have border. They appointed the eyepatch-wearing mil- offered peace deals that would give the itary hero Moshe Dayan as minister of defense. Palestinians a state in the vast majority of the They barricaded the streets with sacks of sand. lands captured in 1967. But it never went quite far Then it was over in a shocking flash. A pre- enough to entice the Palestinian leadership to emptive airstrike on June 5 destroyed the Egyptian dive in, and opposition within Israel was always air force on the ground, and the Israeli army also strong. The reasons included the nature of the pushed back Jordan and Syria. Israel vastly arrangement in Jerusalem, where no one can expanded its territory, and was crowned a regional quite explain how the countries will live without a power. “The Six Day War was one of the greatest border, or how a border could possibly snake victories in the history of Israel,” Prime Minister around the various Jewish and Arab enclaves in a Benjamin Netanyahu, a nationalist, recently said in reasonable and enforceable way. The Palestinians marking the anniversary. have also yet to formally drop their demand for a right of descendants of refugees uprooted at the But there is another view: Many in Israel are com- time of Israel’s creation - and these now number in ing to the conclusion that the “Six Day War” may have In this June 3, 1967 file photo, Gen Moshe the millions - to return to ancestral places of resi- planted the seeds of doom. That’s because Israel Dayan talks to newsmen in Tel Aviv as he dence in Israel. Many of these Palestinians face seized the West Bank and east Jerusalem from holds his first press conference after taking oppression in surrounding Arab countries as well. Jordan and the Gaza Strip from Egypt, and now pre- the post of Minister of Defense. MOSUL: Iraqi soldiers escort a pickup truck in west Mosul’s Al-Saha neighborhood sides over a Palestinian population roughly equal in yesterday carrying displaced women and children, who fled their hometowns due to 1990s and controlled by the Palestinian Authority. One State number to that of the Jews. It has since faced the ongoing battles to retake the city from Islamic State (IS) group fighters. — AFP Once envisioned as a state in waiting, the authority Some Palestinians are starting to openly speak charges that its treatment of the Palestinians is a now seems like something of a municipal govern- of a one-state outcome. Israel would surely resist form of apartheid, and has gone from being a darling ment instead. Israel remains in charge of overall such a version of annexation, but what would be of the West in the 1960s to one of the world’s most security, including travel within the territory and all the alternative, especially under massive interna- Tunisian health sector ostracized nations. entry and exit. Even though Israel has not annexed tional pressure? The status quo does not seem sus- Feeding the bitterness is an inequality rarely the West Bank - which in theory would force it to tainable forever, and even many Israelis have struggles to heal itself seen among neighboring societies. Israel has pros- offer citizenship to Palestinians there - some increasingly started to liken the dual systems in the pered since 1967 and now boasts an annual per 400,000 Jewish settlers now live in dozens of com- West Bank to apartheid. “Israel should grieve what TUNIS: Overcrowded hospitals, exhaust- ‘Major failure’ capita GDP approaching $40,000 - more than 10 munities strewn about the territory, some near the happened to it since that awful summer of 1967, ed staff and, disgruntled patients... “There are services we’re proud of and times higher than that of the Palestinian areas. The Israeli frontier, others deep inside. the summer when it won a war and lost almost Tunisia’s public health sector is struggling others that need particular attention,” mainstream Palestinian leadership still says it Then there is the Gaza Strip, home to two mil- everything,” wrote Gideon Levy, a leftist columnist to heal its many maladies. Hours of wait- said Kaouther Hedhili, a senior health wants a two-state solution, and polls suggest most ing for treatment, angry patients and bro- ministry official who admitted the current Palestinians agree. But they are playing hardball ken equipment have become chronic state of the sector was a “major failure”. on terms, perhaps because they feel time is on problems. “Our hospitals are ruins,” Amel She said Tunisia’s public services were sat- their side. A default one-state outcome would be a Belhaj said as she visited her bedridden urated with staff following massive half-Arab country and not a Jewish state, which father in a Tunis hospital ward with recruitment into menial and administra- the Palestinians may be able to live with more mould-tainted walls and rusty radiators. tive jobs after the 2011 revolution. Yet comfortably than the Israelis. “On top of our illnesses, we have to cope hospitals also lack qualified medical staff How to resolve Israel’s occupation over millions with the misery of these places, the dirt, - across the country, the sector has a of Palestinians, and whether peace is possible, are the behavior of the staff,” she said. shortfall of almost 14,000 staff. Hospitals the defining question of Israeli politics today. And The nearby toilets smelled strongly of are also burdened with some $207 mil- the debate is growing toxic. Between failed peace urine and rubbish was strewn on the floor. lion of debt, she said. efforts there have been rounds of violence. There Her father, who occupied one of the ward’s But senior health official Nabiha has been military oppression of an occupied popu- 11 beds, refused to comment. Developing Borsali Falfoul said public criticism of the lation - unjust for the Palestinians, embarrassing for the health sector has been a key priority sector is often exaggerated. “The hospi- an Israel that thinks of itself as a democracy, and for Tunisian governments since the coun- tals are in great demand,” she said. “The after a half-century not looking very temporary. try gained independence from France in staff are working beyond their means.” 1956. Today, the North African country’s 11 Authorities also point out that general life Demographics million people are served by some 166 expectancy in Tunisia has risen from 66 to Israeli proponents of partition used to speak hospitals and 2,100 health centers, accord- 73 in just a decade, a sign the health serv- ice is doing its job. One hospital official, the language of peace: The Palestinians deserve ing to official figures. who asked not to be identified, com- their own state, and their oppression under the But public health services have deteri- plained that private health operators current arrangement, even if inevitable on security orated since the 1990s and are failing to were “demonizing” the public sector. grounds, is a bad thing. Now they tend to talk meet modern demand, according to a Private clinics have mushroomed to demographics: Israel must get rid of the territories report last year by the health section of to stay Jewish and democratic. Jews continue to serve wealthy clients and an influx of In this June 7, 1967 file photo, Israeli troops enter Gaza City in the Gaza Strip during the Six-Day War. the powerful UGTT union. “If there is one Libyan patients. But because of their cost, settle the occupied lands in a way that makes a public service that needs urgent reform, future partition difficult, perhaps impossible. The most are out of reach for many Tunisians, lion more Palestinians. Israel pulled out troops and in the Haaretz daily. “It is stronger (and) richer than it is the health sector,” it said, bemoaning numbers tell the story. There are some 8 million settlers in 2005 but the strip was swiftly seized in 1967. But also corrupt and rotten as only an who are forced to rely on public health “social inequality” in treatment. The sec- services. Chokri Hamouda, head of the citizens of Israel, including some 6 million Jews from the Palestinian Authority by the Hamas mili- occupier can be.” Some in Israel are still hoping the tor suffers from corruption, regional emergency department at the Charles- and 2 million Arabs. tant group, implacably opposed to Israel’s exis- Palestinians will agree to an “interim deal” where inequalities in access to advanced equip- Nicolle Hospital in Tunis, said a solution Israel has annexed east Jerusalem, and more tence. So Israel controls the skies, sea access and they settle for less than the full evacuation of occu- ment and “medical deserts” - entire was urgently needed to tackle the lack of than a third of the sector’s half-million residents are most land crossings for fear of weapons entering. pied lands but also don’t have to agree to a full end regions suffering a scarcity of healthcare qualified medical staff. It is imperative “to now Jews. Palestinians in east Jerusalem have resi- It supplies Gaza with some electricity and other of conflict. The Palestinians have rejected such professionals. The UGTT study said adapt the means available to the needs dency status and, in principle, a right to apply for lifelines. Although the occupation is gone on the notions out of hand, fearing Israel, once it has sepa- Tunisia risked backtracking on the of the citizen”, he said. “You can’t put a citizenship that few have chosen to exercise and ground, it remains in effect in the eyes of Gazans rated itself from most Palestinians, might never advances it has made since independ- price on good health, but ensuring it that Israel in fact does not make easy. But in the and part of the world. return to the table. US President Donald Trump, ence from France in 1956. does have a cost.” — AFP West Bank, which surrounds Jerusalem from the With Gaza as part of the equation, Jews and who has pressed for a renewed peace drive, might north, east and south, the situation is different. Arabs have a roughly equal share of the Holy Land apply pressure on the Palestinians in this regard, Most of its more than 2 million Palestinians live in population. With Gaza removed, the Jews are especially as part of a wider regional deal. disconnected islands of autonomy set up in the hanging on to a small majority. Israel’s electorate Others in Israel want to change the game, decoupling a partition from agreement with the Palestinians. Under such a policy, Israel might pull out of some of the West Bank, just as it did in Gaza, claim the occupation is over, erect a wall as high as it will go, and hope for the best. Opponents note the similar idea of a Gaza pullout led to a militant takeover, long periods of rocket fire, and several rounds of war with Hamas. Meanwhile, the current government continues to build in the settlements, even though Netanyahu says he can live with a lim- ited Palestinian state. Its supporters include reli- gious zealots and nationalists often unconcerned with the niceties of democracy, and others hoping circumstances will somehow change. But its oppo- nents include the majority of the chattering classes - academics, professionals, the media and even the security establishment. It is a division as toxic as the ones that emerged in Britain over Brexit and in the United States over Trump. Increasingly they project despair, and many of them will not be cele- brating the “Six Day War”. — AP In this June 22, 1967 file photo, Palestinian refugees carry their belongings as they prepare to cross TUNIS: A Tunisian patient receives treatment at the emergency room of the the wrecked Allenby Bridge over the Jordan River from the Israeli-occupied section of Jordan. Charles Nicole Hospital on May 5, 2017. — AFP TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 INTERNATIONAL Trump attacks ‘fake news’ End to ‘temporary’ status following Kushner reports WASHINGTON: A White House in crisis “we have back-channel communication for US immigrants feared scrambled to allay public concern over with a number of countries... I would not be reports that Donald Trump’s son-in-law concerned about it.” His comments were sought a secret communications link to echoed by Homeland Security Secretary Russia - a bombshell allegation the US John Kelly. “It’s both normal in my opinion Migrants afraid Trump may take harder line on program president swatted down as “fabricated”. and acceptable,” he told ABC News on After returning late Saturday from his first Sunday. “Any way that you can communi- WASHINGTON: Nancy Vasquez left the turmoil foreign trip as president, Trump geared cate with people, particularly organizations in her native El Salvador behind and moved to up to combat concerns over his advisers’ that are maybe not particularly friendly to the US, where she was able to support her fami- ties to Russia, including explosive reports us, is a good thing...”, he said. ly, buy a house and start a food-truck business about Jared Kushner, his indispensable But the top Democrat on the House catering to workers on the outskirts of aide-de-camp. Trump was meeting with Intelligence Committee, which is investi- Washington thanks to a “temporary” residency attorneys at the White House on Sunday, gating the Russian election meddling, permit that has lasted for nearly 20 years. But presumably over the latest development was dubious about those assertions. “You the seemingly stable life that Vasquez and sever- in the long-running Russia intelligence have to ask, well, who are they hiding the al hundred thousand others have built under saga, news reports said. conversations from?” Representative that legal residency program now appears to be US media said the White House is creat- Adam Schiff said in an interview with ABC on shaky ground. ing a new rapid-fire communications unit News. He added: “Ultimately we’re going Immigrants and their supporters fear to respond to the controversy, led by to want Mr Kushner to come before the President Donald Trump’s skepticism about Kushner, senior presidential adviser Steve committee and I fully expect that to hap- immigration means he will take a harder line Bannon and White House Chief of Staff pen.” “If you’re going to create a back than his predecessors on a program that began Reince Priebus. Trump, who had been channel that relies solely on the Russian as a humanitarian gesture to temporarily defer uncharacteristically quiet on Twitter during communications and apparatus, that’s a deportations of people from countries that were his nine-day trip abroad, furiously dis- really serious issue,” added Mark considered too fragile to take them back - espe- missed the allegations of Russia ties as “fake Lowenthal, a former CIA assistant direc- cially Central American nations devastated by news” and “fabricated lies”. “It is my opinion tor. “That’s extremely dangerous.” war or natural disasters. that many of the leaks coming out of the And others doubted there was any Vasquez said she is thinking about how she White House are fabricated lies made up by naivete on the part of Kushner who is a would sell her property and move back home. the #FakeNews media,” he tweeted. mogul in his own right, and an attorney She also wonders what she would do with her “Whenever you see the words ‘sources with a graduate business degree at 36 11-year-old daughter, a US citizen by birth. say’ in the fake news media, and they years old. “With the avalanche of media “Imagine what would happen,” she said in an don’t mention names it is very possible attention to ‘Russiagate,’ it’s mindbog- interview in Rockville, Maryland, after a day of that those sources don’t exsist but are gling why Kushner would conceal this driving her food truck to sites. “We made up by fake news writers. info instead of disclosing it and avoiding would be left with no protection. We would be #FakeNews is the enemy!” the US leader a media firestorm,” former attorney Dean totally defenseless.” ROCKVILLE, Maryland: In this May 16, 2017 photo, Nancy Vasquez, a Salvadoran citizen with a wrote, spelling errors and all. In yet Obeidallah told CNN. Noe Duarte, a 40-year-old Salvadoran land- short-term and renewable legal immigration status in the US called Temporary Protected another tweet, amid criticism of his fre- scaper in the Washington area, said he recently Status (TPS), cleans up her food truck at a construction site. — AP quent Twitter rants, Trump wrote: “the Kushner under fire canceled a trip home for a family reunion Citizens of those three countries now make up ative impact would be for our countries because Fake News Media works hard at disparag- Kushner made his secret communica- because he wasn’t sure he would be able to 80 percent of the 435,000 people from 10 of those remittances,” said Vasquez, a 47-year-old ing & demeaning my use of social media tions proposal on Dec 1 or 2 at Trump get back to the US and worries he would have nations with TPS. Their status has been renewed who originally came to the US on a tourist visa in because they don’t want America to hear Tower in New York, according to inter- to be a subsistence farmer back home. “If they every 18 months as other countries, including 1999 and stayed when she got TPS. “They are the real story!” cepts of Russian communications don’t renew it, everything will come crashing Rwanda, Kuwait and Lebanon, have come and going to miss that money.” reviewed by US officials, the Post report- down,” he said. gone from the list. Advocates of extending the program say it No respite ed late Friday. Michael Flynn, who was Many see an ominous sign in the Department would be cruel to disrupt families that are now The administration had hoped Trump’s Trump’s national security adviser for just of Homeland Security’s May 22 decision to grant Haphazard firmly established in the US while conditions in nine-day turn in the international spot- 24 days before being fired amid ques- only a six-month extension of “temporary pro- The program covers only people who were in their homelands remain troubled. “We are talk- light would offer a respite from relentless tions about meetings he held with the tected status” for nearly 60,000 Haitians instead the US, legally or otherwise, at the time their ing about people who have created new lives coverage of an ever-widening probe into Russian ambassador, was also present, of the standard 18 months. The administration countries were included by presidential decree. and have done everything within the legal sys- Russian meddling in last year’s election the newspaper reported. said it needed more time to decide whether That’s about 10 percent of the Central American- tem to stay here,” said Julio Calderon, an immi- and possible collusion by the Trump cam- Kushner boasts an enormous portfolio Haiti had sufficiently recovered from its devas- born population in the US now. Those who gration activist from who lives in paign. However, the eve of his return of domestic and international responsi- tating 2010 earthquake. But officials suggested arrived after the TPS decrees aren’t protected. A South Florida and whose parents have TPS. brought the biggest story to date: A bilities, underscoring his importance as Haitians in the program should get their affairs bill introduced in Congress would require the Taking the status away from Haitians, even as Washington Post report about Kushner’s Trump’s chief adviser despite having no in order so they would be ready to return home. Senate and House of Representatives to approve conditions there remain difficult, would set a alleged proposal to the Russians to create experience in politics before the 2016 As for Central Americans, the department any extensions of TPS, meaning it would no precedent, he said. “This is why I’m scared.” a secret channel out of the reach of US White House race. He is the only person said, Homeland Security Secretary John F Kelly longer be a unilateral decision by the executive spymasters. currently in the White House known to be would review conditions and consult with branch. As it stands now, the system is haphaz- Gang Violence The talks between Kushner and the under investigation. Some critics have appropriate agencies as the expiration date ard and has created the expectation that people Immigrant advocates also say those sent back Russians, if confirmed, would raise new called for Kushner’s security clearance to approaches next year. “Each country is consid- will be allowed to stay, said Mark Krikorian, exec- to Honduras and El Salvador could be exposed questions about the Trump team’s rela- be revoked, others say he should tem- ered individually, on a case-by case basis,” it utive director of the Center for Immigration to horrific gang violence, which has driven tionship with Moscow, which US intelli- porarily step aside while his ties to said in a written statement. Critics argue that Studies. “This idea that they should be indefi- recent waves of migrants who aren’t covered by gence agencies say tried to sway the Moscow are being reviewed. renewal has come to seem automatic, encour- nitely strung along is absurd,” Krikorian said. “It’s TPS. “The head of DHS recently commented on November election in the property The wider investigation into Russia’s aging illegal immigration and violating the no way to run an immigration system.” the fact that the gangs are like terrorist organiza- tycoon’s favor. Meanwhile, a parade of alleged election meddling is being led by spirit of what was originally a temporary pro- Governments of nations covered by the plan tions,” said Anne Pilsbury, director of Central senior administration officials tried to Robert Mueller, a respected former FBI gram to protect people fleeing Central devote much of their relationship with American Legal Assistance in New York. “So one downplay the story, saying it was not all director who was given broad powers to America’s civil wars of past decades. After Washington lobbying to extend it. Both they and would hope that they wouldn’t want to send that unusual to establish “back-channel” pursue the case as a special counsel. The some interruptions, it was renewed and previous policymakers in Washington have people back to a country with terrorists.” ties with a foreign government. Senate and House Intelligence commit- extended to cover natural disasters. feared that a mass return of citizens would cause Cecilia Menjvar, a University of Kansas sociol- Trump’s National Security Advisor H R tees are also leading their own investiga- Immigrants from Honduras and Nicaragua economic and social chaos by hitting a crucial ogy professor who has conducted of surveys of McMaster refused to talk about the alle- tions, but not with an eye to bringing were covered in 1999 due to the destruction source of foreign income, remittances from people with the status, said 90 percent of people gations, but said that generally speaking, criminal charges. — AFP from Hurricane Mitch a year earlier. El Salvador workers abroad, while flooding impoverished on TPS are in the labor force and many have was added in 2001 after a series of earthquakes. countries with jobless people. “The biggest neg- started businesses. — AP Temer picks justice minister

BRASILIA: Scandal-plagued Brazilian President Michel national association of federal police inspectors, said the Temer yesterday named a new justice minister, placing a abrupt change in ministers was worrying. “We were sur- respected legal figure in the position as the leader prised with the news of the change,” he said in an emailed defends himself against corruption allegations. The presi- statement. “Any changes in the Justice Ministry command dential palace gave no reason for naming Torquato Jardim create uncertainty and worry about possible interference as his new justice minister in a short written statement. in the work done by federal police.” Since March, Jardim was the nation’s transparency Sobral called on Congress to approve a measure pend- minister, a portfolio created by Temer. Before that, he had ing before the body that would grant autonomy to federal served as a justice on ’s top electoral court. Jardim police. Temer’s change in ministers came as thousands of replacea Osmar Serraglio, a lawmaker from Temer’s own protesters gathered on the golden sands of Copacabana party, who had been in that post for just three months. A Beach in Rio de Janeiro to demand the president’s resigna- source close to Temer told Reuters that Serraglio will soon tion and that direct elections be called. Several of Brazil’s be announced as the new transparency minister. The most famous actors and musicians led the rally, which Justice Ministry oversees Brazil’s federal police, who along despite the star appeal drew a smaller crowd than the with federal prosecutors are leading massive corruption 50,000 demonstrators organizers expected. Police said probes, including the “Car Wash” political graft investiga- they would not divulge an estimate on the number of tion now looking at Temer. Carlos Sobral, head of the people present. — Reuters US Navy skydiver dies in parachute accident in NY JERSEY CITY: A member of the US Navy’s elite skydiving demonstration team plunged to his death on Sunday when his parachute malfunctioned while performing in an aerial exhibition as part of New York Harbor’s annual Fleet Week festival. US Coast Guard personnel pulled the parachutist from the water near the mouth of the Hudson River moments after the accident, witnessed by thousands of spectators watching the show from Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey. The skydiver, a Navy SEAL commando performing as a member of the US Navy Parachute Team, the Leap Frogs, was pronounced dead at the Jersey City Medical Center, Rear Admiral Jack Scorby told a news conference outside the hospital. The parachutist’s identity was being publicly withheld pending notification of his fam- ily. The skydiver and other team members were con- ducting a jump into Liberty State Park when his “para- chute failed to open properly and he landed in the water” adjacent to the park, Scorby said. The admiral offered no further explanation about the cause of the accident except to say the parachute “malfunctioned”. Eyewitnesses said the skydivers jumped from helicopters. The Leap Frogs were perform- ing as part of Fleet Week, a weeklong showcase that brings dozens of US warships and thousands of service members to the New York City area every year. The parachute team comprises active-duty Navy SEALs, Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen and support personnel. It is sanctioned by the Defense Department and recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration, according to its website. Bjoern Kils, 37, of Jersey City, was watching the event from a boat when he saw three Leap Frogs jump from a helicopter, complete their aerial maneuvers and land. “Almost the same time that they touched down in Liberty State Park we heard a splash and turned around very quick. I saw the water splash, and appar- ently there was a fourth parachutist,” said Kils, who runs charter boats. Kils recounted seeing emergency responders pull a man from the water and attempt to render cardiopulmonary resuscitation. “He was just limp in the water,” he said. —Reuters TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 INTERNATIONAL US National Spelling Bee becoming easier to predict

WASHINGTON: To the fans watching on thing else: A seasoned competitor with an nitely an established set of favorites, and as Times have changed Surprises ESPN, Nihar Janga’s win last year in the impressive resume and a threat to win it all. you have more well-known spelling bees to Things were different a generation ago, Even if one of the favorites ends up winning, Scripps National Spelling Bee was a shock: He As the bee has become increasingly diffi- compete in, you have more barometers of before the Internet and before the creation of the bee still has plenty of surprises. Last year, was only 11 years old, a fifth-grader appearing cult, spellers are less likely to come out of how well people are going to do,” said the North South Foundation and South Asian Shourav was also highly touted, but he mis- in the bee for the first time, competing nowhere and hoist the trophy. There’s more Mitchell Robson, 15, who finished 7th in last bees. Lekshmi Nair, who participated in the bee spelled a word and fell just short of the prime- against 8th-graders with deep voices and information available about kids in the bee, year’s bee. “There’s usually one or two people from 1988-1990, said she showed up knowing time finals. “In almost every bee there’s a kid or facial hair. To the tightknit community of and champion spellers have increasingly fit a you see coming out of nowhere every year, next to nothing about her fellow spellers. a handful of kids that there’s a lot of chatter spellers and ex-spellers who track perform- familiar profile. For them, the bee is an all- but it’s definitely very difficult to have more “There wasn’t this pipeline or anything like about because they’ve done well previously,” ances leading up to the bee, Nihar was some- consuming, year-round pursuit. “There’s defi- than that. ... Last year, Nihar Janga definitely that. Really, it was anyone’s guess what could said Paige Kimble, the bee’s executive director. did not come of nowhere.” happen,” said Nair, whose 13-year-old daugh- “And almost every bee there’s a shock moment Nihar was considered a dangerous speller ter, Mira Dedhia, is making her second appear- that comes when those kids who were the sub- because, the previous summer, he had fin- ance in the bee this year. “My final year there it ject of a lot of chatter meet the word they didn’t ished second in the North South Foundation was a girl who, it was her first time in the know.” Siyona said in an interview that she spelling bee. The nonprofit foundation hosts nationals. No one had heard of her prior to doesn’t feel any additional pressure from being national competitions for Indian-Americans in that. That was maybe a time when it was more considered a favorite. But she knows her experi- a variety of academic fields. The last 10 like anyone’s game.” ence is an advantage. “Participating in the National Spelling Bee winners have participat- Now, ex-spellers who remain close to the South Asian Spelling Bee helps you prepare for ed in the foundation’s spelling bee, and 17 of bee swap lists of favorites and participate in spelling on stage and figuring out words you’ve the past 21 champions have been Indian- fantasy leagues. They share news about the never seen before,” Siyona said. No matter how American. Also, three of the nine kids who’ve words used in regional bees and pay close much success they’ve had ahead of the bee, won the South Asian Spelling Bee have gone attention to parts of the country that are elite spellers also have to show a single-minded on to win the Scripps bee. known to be competitive, like Florida, commitment, putting in the thousands of hours The last dark horse to win was Ansun California, New York and Texas. Some work as of practice required to be able to spell hun- Sujoe, a co-champion in 2014, the first of pronouncers or bee judges, attend the minor- dreds of thousands of words. Not all of the 291 three straight years during which the bee league bees as fans or watch them on spellers in the bee are that dedicated. ended in a tie. His results in the North South livestreams. Nair has been quizzing her daughter, Mira, Foundation weren’t impressive, and he didn’t For this year’s bee, which starts today, three at least 2 hours a night, and more on weekends, make it past the preliminary rounds in his pri- spellers are consensus favorites: Shourav since last year’s bee. Mira fell just short of or National Spelling Bee appearance. Two Dasari, a past North South Foundation and advancing from the preliminary rounds last years ago, Vanya Shivashankar and Gokul South Asian Spelling Bee champion whose old- year and wants to improve on that. She’s going Venkatachalam easily withstood the pressure er sister came close several times; Siyona all-out because she’s in 8th grade and it’s her OXON HILL, Maryland: In this May 26, 2016 file photo, Nihar Janga, 11, of being labeled co-favorites and shared the Mishra, who won last year’s South Asian bee final year of eligibility. “It would be very hard to of Austin, Texas, and Jairam Hathwar, 13, of Painted Post, New York, title. And last year, Nihar was co-champion and finished 9th in her only National Spelling do for three, four years in a row. I would have a hold up the trophy after being named co-champions at the 2016 with Jairam Hathwar, a polished speller Bee appearance; and Tejas Muthusamy, who’s hard time with that,” said Nair, a radiologist who National Spelling Bee. —AP whose older brother shared the title with making his fourth appearance, with two previ- also has a 2-year-old daughter. “It’s been very Ansun in 2014. ous top-10 finishes. exhausting.” —AP arrests leader of northern protest movement Rif region shaken by social unrest

AL-HOCEIMA, Morocco: Authorities a rubbish truck as he protested appeared in footage broadcast on square but were blocked by security in Morocco yesterday arrested the against the seizure of swordfish social media saying he was “safe and forces. After an hour-long face-off fugitive leader of a protest move- caught out of season. Calls for jus- sound” and calling for further with police the youths dispersed ment that has shaken the country’s tice for Mouhcine Fikri, 31, evolved demonstrations. without incident. “We cannot take a northern Rif region for months. The into a grassroots movement single step, the police are every- prosecutor of the northern coastal demanding jobs and economic Widening protests where,” an activist in the city told city of Al-Hoceima said Nasser development, with Zefzafi, himself Evening protests in Al-Hoceima, a AFP, speaking on condition of Zefzafi, who had been on the run unemployed, emerging as the city of some 56,000 residents, were anonymity. The activist said a solidar- since Friday, had been taken into cus- leader of the Al-Hirak al-Shaabi, or held on Friday and Saturday, with ity rally had taken place in the near- tody. He was detained “along with “Popular Movement”, based largely demonstrators clashing with police. by city of Imzouren. other individuals” and transferred to in Al-Hoceima. Three members of the security forces Demonstrations were also report- Casablanca, the prosecutor said in a Zefzafi’s arrest was ordered after were reported to have been seriously ed in two other northern cities, Nador and Tanger, as well as in Casablanca, MANCHESTER: People look at flowers and balloons in St Ann’s Square yes- Marrakesh and the capital Rabat, terday, placed in tribute to the victims of the May 22 terror attack at the where some 300 people took part. As Manchester Arena. —AFP of late Sunday police had arrested 22 people in connection with the distur- bances in Al-Hoceima, according to MI5 launches internal probe officials. Authorities have accused protesters of receiving money and over Manchester warnings other support from abroad “to carry out activities”. MANCHESTER: Britain’s MI5 intelligence serv- the police about his extremist views, British The mainly ethnically Berber Rif ice launched an internal inquiry on Monday media have reported. The BBC also said that region has long had a tense relation- into whether vital clues were missed in the Abedi had taken part in the armed uprising ship with Morocco’s central authori- run-up to the Manchester suicide bombing, as against Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi’s ties and was at the heart of Arab police arrested another man in connection regime as a teenager during school holidays. Spring-inspired protests in 2011. The with the attack. The developments come a British investigators have released pictures of protests subsided following a series week after 22-year-old Salman Abedi, a British- Abedi taken from CCTV shortly before the of political reforms including consti- born university dropout of Libyan origin, deto- attack, which also injured more than 100 peo- tutional changes that saw King nated his device outside a pop concert by teen ple, appealing to the public for help in tracing Mohamed VI give up some of his idol Ariana Grande, killing 22 people including his movements in the days before. wide-ranging powers. Interior six children under the age of 18. Abedi could be seen on the night of the Minister Abdelouafi Laftit led a large A 23-year-old man was arrested in the massacre, wearing jeans and trainers, a black delegation to Al-Hoceima last week, southern coastal town of Shoreham-by-Sea, bodywarmer and a baseball cap, with the the latest in a series of government more than 400 km from Manchester on straps of the backpack believed to contain the trips to the region. Monday over the attack claimed by the Islamic bomb visible on his shoulders. The police Officials have promised increased State group. That brings the total number of statement said one of the last places he went support for the local economy, in par- people now detained on UK soil to 14, all of to before the attack at the Manchester Arena ticular the crucial fishing industry. them men, while Abedi’s father and brother venue was a city centre flat, where they Zefzafi, 39, emerged as the leader of have been held in Libya where officials said believe he may have finished assembling the the movement by broadcasting pas- the two brothers were IS jihadists. device. None of the men arrested have been RABAT, Morocco: People gesture during a demonstration in support of ongoing anti-govern- sionate speeches online in the local MI5 are looking at decisions taken in the charged with a crime yet and police have up to ment protests taking place in the northern Rif region yesterday. —AP Tarifit dialect from his home or the case of Abedi, who used to be on a terror 14 days in which to do so under special anti- street, denouncing “corruption” and watch list but was no longer on it at the time terrorism laws. statement, without providing further he on Friday allegedly interrupted a hurt on Friday. An AFP journalist saw “dictatorship”. Zefzafi and other of the attack, and whether warnings about his Prime Minister Theresa May on Saturday details of the arrests. Those detained preacher at a mosque and called for hundreds of mainly young demon- activists insist the movement is not behaviour were ignored amid mounting criti- lowered the terror threat level, which had will be investigated for “undermining further demonstrations. Prosecutors strators gathered in two neighbor- seeking independence for the region, cism of the security services. “There is a lot of been hiked after Monday’s carnage. the security of the state” and other said the arrest was ordered after hoods of the city again on Sunday despite its long history of resistance information coming out at the moment about Investigators say they have a 1,000-strong criminal acts, the prosecutor added. Zefzafi “obstructed, in the company night, chanting “The state is corrupt!” to central rule and the fact that some what happened, how this occurred, what peo- team working on the probe and have signifi- The Rif region has been shaken of a group of individuals, freedom of and “We are all Zefzafi!” protesters have waved the flag of the ple might or might not have known,” Home cant details on Abedi’s associates and move- by social unrest since the death in worship” at the mosque in Al- The protesters attempted to short-lived Rif republic that existed Secretary Amber Rudd told Sky News. “It is ments, his finances, and how the explosive October of a fishmonger crushed in Hoceima. The protest leader later make their way to the city’s central from 1921 to 1926. —AFP right that MI5 take a look to find out what the was built. , which facts are,” she said, adding: “We shouldn’t rush involved the deployment of armed troops on to make any conclusions at this stage”. patrol alongside police, will be wound down Two people who knew Abedi made sepa- yesterday night, at the end of the holiday Greek ex-PM Mitsotakis, early rate calls to an anti-terrorism hotline to warn weekend. —AFP austerity champion, dies at 98 Buhari absent on second

ATHENS: Former Greek Prime Minister government eventually collapsed over a name anniversary as president Constantine Mitsotakis, an early proponent of dispute with Macedonia that continues to poi- austerity cuts that eventually had to son relations with the neighboring country. ABUJA: Nigeria’s ailing president was glaringly Elephant in the room adopt during the economic crisis, died yester- A lawyer by training, during World War II absent yesterday as his deputy marked their Buhari’s health - and his ability to lead - day aged 98, his family said. A patriarch of one Mitsotakis was active in the resistance against two years in power, with no word on the head has increasingly overshadowed politics in of Greece’s most influential political families, the Nazi occupation on his native island of of state’s health three weeks after he went on Nigeria, particularly in the last three weeks Mitsotakis quit politics in 2004, aged 85, after Crete. He used his knowledge of German to indefinite medical leave. Muhammadu Buhari because of the lack of update. Presidential serving as the country’s longest-serving parlia- help free locals arrested by the occupation and his deputy Yemi Osinbajo were sworn into aides told reporters at a briefing in Abuja last mentarian. “He died at 0100 (2200 GMT) sur- authorities. This would later lead his oppo- office on May 29, 2015, two months after week that they would not even answer ques- rounded by the people whom he loved and nents to accuse him of collaboration. In 1967 securing the first opposition victory against a tions about it. But Buhari did not attend a G7 who loved him,” a family statement said. It did he was arrested by the junta but managed to sitting president in Nigerian history. But their summit in Sicily last week, although he was not indicate the cause of death. escape to Paris, where he lived in exile until his election pledges to defeat among several African leaders invited. The conservative politician was prime minis- return to Greece after the re-establishment of Islamists and tackle endemic corruption have Osinbajo went in his place. ter from 1990 to 1993 and served without inter- democracy in 1974. been overshadowed, first by economic reces- During his time in London earlier this year, ruption as an MP from 1946 on the ticket of sev- But despite his democratic pedigree, sion and increasingly by speculation about they insisted Buhari was “hale and hearty”, eral different parties, except for a ten-year break Mitsotakis became a hate figure for Greece’s Buhari’s health. despite his increasingly frail appearance, and during and immediately after Greece’s 1967- center-left after defecting from the government The 74-year-old former military ruler spent had to counter rumors he was terminally ill 1974 military junta. He was head of the conser- of George Papandreou in 1965, which subse- nearly two months being treated for an undis- and even dead. Buhari himself admitted on vative New Democracy party from 1984 to 1993 quently collapsed. The political instability that closed illness in London in January and his return to Abuja in March that he “had nev- - which is today run by his son Kyriakos - and followed culminated in a takeover by the US- February. He left for a fresh round of treatment er been so sick” and had undergone blood had epic battles with Andreas Papandreou, head backed army junta. A grandnephew of Greek in the British capital on May 7 and has not been transfusions. of the socialist party Pasok. Constantine Mitsotakis early 20th century statesman Eleftherios heard from or seen since. Rumors swirled that Since then, he was rarely seen in public, One of Greece’s few openly pro-US politi- and privatizations that sparked major union Venizelos, Mitsotakis belonged to a powerful he may send a pre-recorded message to the missed a succession of cabinet meetings, cians at the time, Mitsotakis cultivated close strikes and protests. In later years, he insisted Crete family. nation for yesterday’s public holiday. But Friday prayers and his grandson’s wedding. ties with the family of former president that Greece would have avoided the economic His father was a lawmaker and other rela- Osinbajo said only in a speech: “I bring you Aides again insisted he was working from his George H W Bush and frequently hosted them crisis that erupted in 2010 if his policies had tions included a minister and a local mayor. Two good wishes from President Muhammadu private residence on doctors’ orders. As well at his home in Crete. This did not prevent him been adopted earlier. “You were always ahead of of his four children followed him into politics Buhari, who as we all know is away from the as political uncertainty, despite the formal from also forging close relations with Serbian your time,” New Democracy press chief Makarios and parliament. His son Kyriakos took over the country on medical vacation.” He ended by ask- handover of powers to Osinbajo, Buhari’s ill- strongman Slobodan Milosevic and support- Lazaridis said yesterday. His support for budget party in 2016 while his daughter Dora has ing for people’s “continued prayers for the ness has triggered an earlier-than-usual ing him during the wars that tore apart cuts earned him the nickname “Dracula” from served as mayor of Athens and foreign minister. to full health and strength and the jostling for position for the 2019 election and Yugoslavia in the 1990s. On the domestic his enemies. To his friends, he was often known His grandson Costas Bakoyannis is a regional safe return of our president”. talk about succession. —AFP front, Mitsotakis championed a tight budget as “the tall one” due to his imposing height. His governor in central Greece. —AFP TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 INTERNATIONAL Nepal celebrates anniversary of Mt Everest conquest After Everest record, Indian woman eyes unclimbed peaks

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s mountaineering closure. This year’s season, which began in down from Everest the bodies of an climb in seven days in 2011. Both ascents Now she has a new goal - to summit community was celebrating the first con- March and ends tomorrow, saw hundreds Indian climber who died this year and are expected to be certified by the Kangto, the highest peak in Arunachal quest of Mount Everest 64 years ago yes- of climbers reach the top of the 8,850-m two Indians who died last year. Nepali government this week, a tourism Pradesh, which is 7,042 m tall and has terday, as well as this year’s climbing sea- peak despite severe weather conditions. Meanwhile, a 38-year-old Indian department official said. never been climbed, and other son during which hundreds scaled the Last year was also considered a successful climber who made the fastest double Anshu, who like many people in the unclimbed peaks. She said people had world’s highest peak. A ceremony yester- season, during which hundreds reached ascent of Mount Everest and became the Indian state is known by her first name, been telling her to take on the so-called day marking the first successful Everest the top but five climbers died. first woman to reach the highest point also climbed the 8,850 m summit twice seven summits, the highest peaks on the climb by New Zealander Edmund Hillary Six climbers died in the attempt this on earth twice in five days, says she will in 10 days in 2011. She climbed it again seven continents. “But before that I want and his Sherpa guide, Tenzing Norgay in season, and all but that of American doc- now turn her attention to smaller in 2013. A motivational speaker and to climb other virgin peaks in the 1953 also honored several others who tor Roland Yearwood had been recov- unclimbed peaks. Anshu Jamsenpa, from trainer in mountaineering, Anshu said Himalayas,” she said. The mother of two have contributed to the climbing indus- ered by Sunday. The three Sherpa guides India’s mountainous northeastern state she felt an emotional attachment to began her expedition in April with a try, said Ang Tshering of the Nepal who attempted to retrieve Yearwood’s of Arunachal Pradesh, climbed Everest Everest. “When I go high up I rediscover blessing from the Tibetan spiritual leader Mountaineering Association. body said the location was too danger- by its Southeast Ridge route on May 16. myself and can realize the strength of my the Dalai Lama, who gave her a hug. The industry suffered back-to-back ous to reach, according to Murari She repeated the feat on May 21, beat- mind,” she told Reuters in Kathmandu “That long hug had a magic,” she said. “I tragedies in 2014 and 2015, when deadly Sharma of Everest Parivar Expedition ing a record set by a Nepali woman, over the weekend after returning from could not tell him anything. I became avalanches forced the mountain’s early agency. On Sunday, rescuers brought Chhurim Sherpa, who made the dual the mountain. speechless.” —Agencies Cyclone churns towards B’desh Storm toll reaches 200 in Sri Lanka, India

DHAKA/AGALAWATTE, Sri Lanka: An supplies for the past two days. Water Bangladesh’s population of 160 million usually during the southern monsoon, intensifying cyclone churned north has gone above three-storey build- live in low-lying coastal areas. “We have from May to September. The island towards Bangladesh yesterday after ings and people survive by running to taken all sorts of steps to minimise any also receives heavy rains in the North heavy rain in Sri Lanka and thunder- higher ground.” losses, including moving people away West monsoonal season from storms in eastern India killed more than from the most vulnerable areas,” Kazi November to February. 200 people, with more torrential down- Minimizing Losses Adbur Rahman, a senior government Reuters witnessed some people pours forecast. Impoverished Bangladesh is hit by storms, many of official in Cox’s Bazaar, told Reuters by stranded on the upper floors of their Bangladesh, hit by cyclones every year, them devastating, every year. Half a mil- telephone. The Sri Lankan military has homes. Civilians and relief officials in warned that some low-lying coastal lion people had their lives disrupted in sent in helicopters and boats in rescue boats distributed food, water and other areas were “likely to be inundated by a low-lying coastal areas such as Barisal efforts in the most widespread disaster relief items. One of the worst-hit areas storm surge of four to five feet (1.2 to and Chittagong in May last year. It is still since the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami. was the southern coastal district of 1.5 m)” above normal and raised the recovering from flash floods that hit the About 100 people were missing in total. Matara which is home to black tea plan- storm danger signal, on a scale of one northeast, affecting millions of people, The meteorology department fore- tations. Rohan Pethiyagod, head of the to 10, to seven. in April. Rice prices have reached record cast torrential rains over the next 36 Tea Board in the world’s largest exporter Cyclone Mora was expected to highs and state reserves are at 10-year hours. Residents in seven densely of top quality teas, said supplies would make landfall today morning. Floods lows in the wake of flooding that wiped populated districts in the south and be disrupted for the next auction due to and landslides in tropical Sri Lanka, off out around 700,000 tonnes of rice. centre of Sri Lanka were asked to a lack of transportation. Sri Lanka has India’s southern tip, have killed at least Authorities will relocate thousands move away from unstable slopes in already appealed for international assis- ALLAHABAD, India: In this March 26, 2017 photo, stray cows roam on a 177 people in recent days, authorities from coastal areas before Mora hits, case of further landslides. The wettest tance from the United Nations and street as volunteers of the Hindu nationalist organization Rashtriya said, with 24 killed in storms in the east- officials said. About 10 million of time of the year in Sri Lanka’s south is neighboring countries. —Reuters Swayamsevak Sangh march to mark Vikram Samvat’s new year. —AP ern Indian state of Bihar, either by light- ning strikes or under collapsed village huts. India warned of heavy rain in the India curbs on cattle sale northeastern states of Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal could hurt industry, diets Pradesh as Mora moved further up the Bay of Bengal. NEW DELHI: A new ban imposed by India’s He said the move amounts to “an Floods reached roof level and cut off government on the sale of cows and buf- intrusion into the rights of the states” in access to many rural Sri Lankan villages, faloes for slaughter to protect animals con- India’s federal structure and violates the disrupting life for half a million people, sidered holy by many Hindus is drawing principles of the Indian Constitution. many of them workers on rubber plan- widespread protests from state govern- The government of West Bengal state tations, officials said. Villagers in ments and animal-related industries. Many also protested the move, saying the Agalawatte, in a key rubber-growing state governments criticized the ban as a Modi government cannot make such area 74 km southeast of the capital, blow to beef and leather exports that will decisions unilaterally. Hindus, who form Colombo, said they were losing hope of leave hundreds of thousands jobless and 80 percent of India’s 1.3 billion people, water levels falling soon after the heavi- deprive millions of Christians, Muslims and consider cows to be sacred, and for est rain since 2003. Fifty-three villagers poor Hindus of a cheap source of protein. many eating beef is taboo. In many died and 58 were missing. “All access to The rules, which took effect Friday, require Indian states, the slaughtering of cows our village is cut off. A landslide took that cattle traders pledge that any cows or and selling of beef is either restricted or place inside the village and several buffalos sold are not intended for slaughter. banned. India has the highest number of houses are buried,” Mohomed Abdulla, At least one state government is plan- vegetarians in the world as a result of 46, told Reuters. ning a challenge in court. Some have said Hinduism’s predominance, although not Some areas in the southern coastal the ban infringes on states’ commercial all Hindus are vegetarians. district of Galle, popular with foreign autonomy and are calling for a nationwide While the eating of beef is not a crime tourists, have not received relief due protest. Others say the ban will hurt farm- in many states, slaughtering a cow carries to lack of access. “My entire village is ers who will be forced to continue feeding a punishment of up to seven years in jail cut off and nobody can come to this aged animals, and that millions of unpro- throughout the country. In Gujarat state, village,” C M Chandrapla, 54, told ductive cattle will be turned out on the lawmakers have approved a bill increas- Reuters by phone from the tourist vil- KIRIBATHGALA, Sri Lanka: Army soldiers carry the body of a victim of a mudslide in this village lage of Neluwa. “There have been no streets. The new rules also propose the set- ing the punishment for killing a cow to in Ratnapura district yesterday. —AFP ting up of a vast animal monitoring life imprisonment. Critics say the new bureaucracy, including animal inspectors rules, ostensibly to protect the way ani- and veterinarians, to ensure the rules are mals are treated and transported, are in followed. Traditionally, cattle fairs and mar- keeping with demands of Hindu national- Pakistan protester killed in kets allow the sale of animals headed to ists, who have long been pressing for a abattoirs to provide raw materials used in nationwide ban on the sale of beef. The dozens of industries, including leather past two years have also seen a rise in making, soap and fertilizer. vigilante attacks on Muslims and lower protest against power cuts The state governments have appealed caste Hindus involved in the cattle trade. to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to repeal Several deaths have occurred. PESHAWAR: Violence erupted at demonstra- In Peshawar, protesters took to the streets been angered by the daily 10-12 hours of pow- the order, which they say was issued with- Meanwhile, leather and meat industry tions against power cuts in several towns in for the third day of rallies and roadblocks, said er cuts in the summer heat. The fact that out consultations with them. Modi’s groups said the ban could push them out northwestern Pakistan yesterday, leading to police official Nasir Khan. At least two offices of Muslims fast and abstain from drinking water in Bharatiya Janata Party has been pushing a of business. Fauzan Alavi of the All India clashes with police that killed a protester and the power supply department were ransacked, daylight hours during the holy month of Hindu nationalist agenda since it came to Meat and Livestock Exporters Association wounded several, officials said. Hundreds of he said. Provincial lawmaker Fazl-e-Rabbi who Ramadan has made things worse, Shah said. power in 2014. Chief Minister Pinarayi said beef exports, which had been grow- protesters burned and rampaged through gov- led the rallies in Peshawar, said the protests Power cuts are common in energy-starved Vijayan, the top elected official in southern ing rapidly, have already been affected. ernment offices and police checkpoints, snatch- would continue until the federal government Pakistan. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif took Kerala state, wrote to Modi on Sunday “Such a drastic move is bound to hit the ing valuables and police weapons, said Deputy ends disparity in the power distribution. notice and instructed authorities to ensure describing the restrictions as a “drastic industry,” Alavi said Sunday. The govern- Commissioner Malakand district, Zafar Ali Shah. “We have complained to the power distribu- power supply during Ramadan, especially at move” that would have “far-reaching con- ment “has handed a death certificate to They tried to burn a main power station in the tors to end the unscheduled outages, but dawn, when Muslims start the daylong fast, and sequences and would be detrimental to us,” said Ramesh K Juneja of the Council town of Dargai, he said. Similar clashes took they’re not listening to us,” said Shah, the at dusk, when they break it with an evening democracy.” of Leather Exports. —AP place in Peshawar, Charsadda and Swat. deputy commissioner. The protesters have meal, the iftar. —AP TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 INTERNATIONAL Woman to lead Indonesia indigenous peoples’ alliance MUMBAI: Indigenous women in “Indigenous women face discrimina- rich nation. In 2013, Indonesia’s more tribes are at risk of being displaced, against oppression and land grabbing, Indonesia are taking the lead in the fight tion on several fronts: We are poor, we are Constitutional Court ruled indigenous peo- and even becoming extinct. “There are but it has become harder over the past to protect their land and communities as indigenous, and we are women. But this ple have the right to manage forests where some good policies. But many of them years for women to engage.” a rise in conflicts threatens tribes living on has strengthened our resolve to assert they live, in a verdict hailed as a victory for are not implemented at the provincial AMAN, which represents about 17 mil- lands coveted by extractive and logging our rights, because when women have indigenous land rights. Last December, and local level, where they are most lion indigenous people from more than companies, a prominent activist said. equal rights, our communities benefit.” A President Joko Widodo announced needed,” Sombolinggi said. 2,300 indigenous communities in Indonesia, Rukka Sombolinggi, 44, of the Torajan sprawling archipelago of more than Indonesia would return 13,000 hectares of Women leaders are essential to ensur- is empowering women to play a more active tribe from the highlands of Sulawesi 17,000 islands, Indonesia is home to an customary lands to nine indigenous ing the protection of indigenous rights, role, she said. A draft law to recognise and island, this week becomes the first estimated 50 to 70 million indigenous groups - and committed to giving back a she said, noting that Indonesia’s 30 per- protect indigenous peoples’ rights - the woman at the helm of the Indigenous people. Many do not have formal titles to total of 12.7 million hectares to local and cent gender quota to increase women’s result of years of lobbying by AMAN and Peoples Alliance of the Archipelago the land their families have lived on for indigenous groups, in a decision hailed as a representation in parliament is usually other organisations - was listed last year by (AMAN). “This is the first time we had not generations. breakthrough for indigenous rights. filled by the wives of wealthy men. “Poor the House of Representatives as a priority for one, but two female candidates for the For decades, they have been locked in But while Widodo has pledged to indigenous women cannot compete with 2017. The law is at the top of Sombolinggi’s post. This is progress,” Sombolinggi, secre- fierce battles with logging, palm oil and improve their lives, activists including these women,” Sombolinggi said by to-do list. “Our most critical task is to ensure tary general for AMAN, told the Thomson mining companies that have been expand- Sombolinggi say his plans to boost infra- Skype from Jakarta. “In the 80s and 90s, this law is passed and that the rights of our Reuters Foundation. ing into their homelands in the resource- structure and energy production mean indigenous women stood at the frontline people are protected,” she said. —Reuters Facebook ‘ban’ of slur sparks Myanmar outcry YANGON: Myanmar netizens were in an uproar yesterday after Facebook seemingly ‘We own Kalar’ banned people from posting the word Kalar is a deeply controversial term in “kalar”, often used as a slur against Muslims, Myanmar, where it is used to refer to for- at a time of rising Islamophobia in the eigners in general but most commonly to country. Facebook is under global pressure describe people of Indian origin and any- to clamp down on hate speech, violent thing relating to their culture. Over the threats or deliberately misleading informa- years it has also been turned into a deroga- tion on their platform - with efforts show- tory slur by Buddhist nationalists against ing varying degrees of success. Muslims. Two angry Facebook users have Dozens of users in Myanmar reported responded to the apparent ban by creating being temporarily barred from the site an event called “We own Kalar” in protest. recently after posting the controversial By early afternoon some 1,400 people term kalar, which is frequently used as an had said they were interested in attend- insult for the country’s embattled Muslim ing the gathering, scheduled for tomor- minority. Some users said they were even row in Yangon. “Even though no action is blocked after writing other words that taken against fake accounts which share include the same sound in the Burmese hate speech and spew abuse... action is alphabet, highlighting the difficulties taken over (words we use every day),” said Facebook has monitoring millions of posts the organizers. “We own the word as we in multiple languages. have been using it for decades and over Aung Kaung Myat said he had been pre- the centuries.” vented from liking, posting and sharing The push comes as Myanmar’s govern- content on the site for 24 hours last week ment has been seeking to clamp down for writing about the apparent ban, as had on hate speech after a spike in anti- many of his friends. “It is ridiculous,” he said. Muslim actions by Buddhist hardliners. “I became a victim of it myself when I They have shut down religious events, wrote: ‘Facebook is deleting the posts that forced two Yangon schools accused of include the word ‘kalar’.” Yarzar Soe-Oo said illegally doubling up as mosques to close he was barred on Friday after posting a and this month clashed with Muslims jokey quip about eating Indian bean soup after pushing police to raid a house in (“kalar pal hin”) while sitting in a chair their neighborhood. (“kalar htaing”). Last week Myanmar’s top Buddhist A spokeswoman for Facebook said the authority officially banned ultra-nationalist MARAWI, Philippines: Displaced residents fleeing by truck to safer areas stop by the roadside as government troops battle with militants yes- company was working to combat hate Ma Ba Tha movement, which responded on terday. — AP speech but as “our teams process millions Sunday by simply changing their name. “If of pieces of reported content each week... you write Ma Ba Tha, you can erase the we sometimes make mistakes”. A words. But no one can erase Ma Ba Tha Philippines military ‘close’ spokesman for the Myanmar government from your heart,” leader Tilawka Biwuntha said it had not pushed for a ban. told the gathering. — AFP to defeating Islamist rebels Several thousand civilians stuck in Marawi MARAWI, Philippines: The Philippines military of Ramadan to capture the attention of Islamic taken back block-by-block. Helicopters circled said yesterday it was close to retaking a southern State and earn recognition as a Southeast Asian the lakeside city and smoke poured out of some city held for a seventh day by Islamist militants, as affiliate. The military’s estimates of the size of the buildings. Artillery explosions echoed. Though helicopters unleashed more rockets on positions rebel force and the extent of its occupation have most people have left, thousands are stranded, held by the rebels aligned with Islamic State. The fluctuated each day. It has maintained through- worried they could be intercepted by militants clashes in Marawi city with the Maute militia, a out that it is in full control of the situation and at checkpoints on routes out of the city. There group hardly known a year ago, has become the says supporters of the Maute were making exag- were still bodies of civilians in Marawi and resi- biggest security challenge of Rodrigo Duterte’s gerated claims on social media. dents urged the military to halt air strikes, said 11-month presidency, with gunmen resisting air According to witnesses, men with black head- Zia Alonto Adiong, a politician involved in evac- and ground assaults and still in control of central bands typical of Islamic State were seen on city uation efforts. “The anticipation of death is parts of a city of 200,000 people. streets in recent days. A photograph taken by a worse than death itself,” he told news channel The military said the rebels may be getting resident shows 10 men carrying assault rifles ANC. “We appeal to our military forces to do a help from “sympathetic elements” and fighters and dressed entirely in black. A Reuters photog- different approach.” they had freed from jail during the rampage that rapher saw an Islamic State flag in an oil drum in The military said air strikes were taken on started on Tuesday and caught the military by an abandoned street yesterday, where chickens “known and verified enemy positions”. “We are surprise. “Our ground commanders have assured roamed in front of damaged shops and homes. using precision ammunition in our surgical air that the end is almost there,” military strikes,” said another army spokesman, Colonal spokesman, Restituto Padilla told reporters. “We Lockdown Edgard Arevalo. “We have highly skilled and can control who comes in and who comes out, Iligan City, 38 km away, was overflowing with trained pilots delivering the payload.” Bodies who moves around and who doesn’t. And we’re evacuees and was on lockdown over fears that of what appeared to be executed civilians NAYPYIDAW: Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi speaks during the closing trying to isolate all these pockets of resistance.” fighters had sneaked out of Marawi by blending were found in a ravine outside Marawi on ceremony of the second session of the Union Peace Conference yesterday. —AFP More than 100 people have been killed, most in with civilians. “We don’t want what’s happen- Sunday as the crisis took a more sinister turn. of them militants, according to the military, and ing in Marawi to spill over in Iligan,” said Colonel Most of the eight men were shot in the head most of the city’s residents have fled. The mili- Alex Aduca, chief of the Fourth Mechanized and some had bound hands. Philippine authorities seize tary said the was still present in Infantry Battalion. Sixty-one militants, 20 mem- Duterte imposed martial law last week on nine of the city’s 96 Barangays, or communities. bers of the security forces and 19 civilians have Mindanao, an island of 22 million people where The Maute group’s ability to fight off the military been killed since Tuesday, when Maute rebels both Marawi and Iligan are located, to quell the 605 kg of meth from China for so long will add to fears that Islamic State’s went on the rampage after a botched military unrest and wipe out militancy. He made an MANILA: Philippine authorities said yester- under the present administration but also operation to arrest Isnilon Hapilon, who the gov- unconventional offer on Saturday to Muslim radical ideology is spreading in the southern day that they have seized 605 kg of high- the international community,” NBI Deputy separatists and communist rebels to join his Philippines and it could become a haven for mili- ernment believes is a point man for Islamic State grade methamphetamine shipped from Director Ferdinand Lavin said at a news tants from Indonesia, Malaysia and beyond. in the Philippines. fight against extremists, and said he would give China following a tip from the Chinese gov- conference. The government believes the Maute carried Some troops tried to eliminate Maute snipers them the same pay and benefits as govern- ernment. National Bureau of Investigation The NBI seized 505 kg of the drugs, pop- out their assault before the Muslim holy month yesterday as others guarded deserted streets, ment troops. — Reuters officials said the drugs, with a street value ularly known as shabu, from a warehouse of 6.05 billion pesos ($121.4 million), were in Valenzuela City in operations Friday and seized over the weekend from a brokerage Saturday. The drugs were contained in plas- warehouse in metropolitan Manila, while a tic bags inside metal cylinders that were Japan public split on idea to portion was intercepted from a shipment placed in four crates. consignee. The Philippine Drug Enforcement The operation was jointly conducted Agency also seized 100 kg from another cite military in constitution with the Philippine Drug Enforcement warehouse of a consignee on Saturday. Agency, police and the Bureau of Customs, Two suspects who received the illegal ship- TOKYO: Poll results released yesterday show Article 9 of the constitution. The article ence to the Self-Defense Forces in Article 9. Thirty- which alerted the NBI on information from ment have been taken into custody. Since that about half of Japan’s population supports a renounces war and the use of force to settle six percent were opposed. Recent polls by other China’s Office of National Narcotics Control taking office last year, President Rodrigo constitutional revision that would clarify the international disputes. major media outlets also showed mixed results. Commission about a large shipment of ille- Duterte has launched a war on illegal drugs legality of the country’s military, a new approach He made the proposal this month in what was Japan decided it had the right under the gal drugs. “This is a good sign of coopera- that has last left thousands of suspected Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is proposing as his seen as a compromise, but opponents see it as a 1947 constitution to have a military for self- tion not only of the different agencies drug dealers and addicts dead. — AP party struggles to gain public support for a step to justify expanding Japan’s military capabili- defense, but some legal experts have ques- change. Abe proposed recently that Japan in ties, which currently have to be kept to a mini- tioned that, though fewer people do so now. some way indicate the existence of the Self- mum. In the Nikkei newspaper poll, 51 percent of Abe and his party have maintained the constitu- Defense Forces, which is not spelled out in 1,595 respondents supported including a refer- tionality of the Self-Defense Forces, saying every nation has the right of self-defense as allowed under the United Nations charter. Citing his par- ty’s position, opponents have grown skeptical over Abe’s latest proposal and intention of bring- ing up the Self-Defense Force legality issue. Experts say Abe’s proposal could lower a hurdle for public support and may be good enough for a symbolic first change to the constitution, which Abe said he wants enacted by 2020. Japan’s 70-year-old constitution has never been revised. Japan’s ruling party has long advo- cated a more drastic revision, but the public generally supports the war-renouncing article. The party and its nationalistic supporters view the country’s postwar constitution as the legacy of Japan’s defeat in World War II and an imposi- tion of the victor’s world order and values weighing too much on individuals’ rights. The party-proposed revisions to the constitution In this April 17, 2017 photo, Japan’s ground self-defense force troop members wait to board released in 2012 called for upgrading the Self- the plane as they start leaving South Sudan as part of the process to end their five-year partici- Defense Forces to a full armed forces and estab- MANILA: A man passes a box of rubber gloves after they arranged packs of seized pation in the ongoing UN peacekeeping mission. — AP lishing a military court. — AP methamphetamine at the National Bureau of Investigation yesterday. — AP NEWS TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017

N Korea fires Scud-class ballistic missile Fears grow of increasing IS foothold... Continued from Page 1 Nation”. “And in the event of war, they would bring danger to Continued from Page 1 look to Mindanao to provide temporary refuge as they work China and to Russia as well,” he said. their way home,” said a report late last year by the Jakarta- an unprecedented pace in an effort to develop an inter- Officials say the commander, Isnilon Hapilon, who is one based Institute for Policy Analysis of Conflict, predicting a continental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of hitting the Testing new capabilities of Washington’s most-wanted militants, is still hiding some- high risk of regional violence. Marawi is regarded as the mainland United States. North Korea was likely showing its China reiterated that UN Security Council resolutions had where in the city. heartland of the Islamic faith on Mindanao island. The fight- determination to push ahead in the face of international “clear rules” about North Korean missile activities and it urged President Rodrigo Duterte declared martial law for 60 ers’ support network in Marawi remains unclear, though the pressure to rein in its missile program and “to pressure the Pyongyang not to contravene them. “The situation on the days in the south last week after the militants went on a power of one militant group - the Mautes - has grown in (South Korean) government to change its policy on the Korean peninsula is complex and sensitive, and we hope all deadly rampage in Marawi following a failed military raid to recent years. Led by members of the city’s Maute clan, the North,” South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff spokesman Roh relevant sides maintain calm and exercise restraint, ease the capture Hapilon. group has become increasingly active in a number of towns Jae-cheon said. tense situation as soon as possible and put the issue back In recent years, small militant groups have emerged in across Lanao del Sur province, where Marawi is located, and It was the third ballistic missile test launch since South onto the correct track of peaceful dialogue,” China’s foreign the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia and have begun uni- has been instrumental in fighting off government forces Korea’s liberal President Moon Jae-in took office on May 10 ministry said in a statement. fying under the banner of the Islamic State group. Jose over the past week. Muslim rebels have been waging a sepa- pledging to engage with the reclusive neighbor in dia- Russia condemned the launch and also called for restraint, Calida, the top Philippine prosecutor, said last week that ratist rebellion in the south of the predominantly Roman logue. Moon says sanctions alone have failed to resolve the “including towards military activity,” from the partners it was Indonesians and Malaysians were among the fighters in Catholic nation for decades. The largest armed group growing threat from the North’s advancing nuclear and mis- working with, the RIA news agency quoted a deputy Russian Marawi, and that the violence on the large southern island dropped its secessionist demands in 1996, when it signed a sile program. The missile reached an altitude of 120 km (75 foreign minister as saying. Japan lodged a protest against the of Mindanao “is no longer a rebellion of Filipino citizens.” Muslim autonomy deal with the Philippine government. miles), Roh said. test missile, which appeared to have landed in its exclusive Rohan Gunaratna, a terrorism expert at Singapore’s S Amid continuing poverty and other social ills, restiveness “The assessment is there was at least one missile but we economic zone. Rarajatnam School of International Studies, believes that IS among minority Muslims has continued. are analyzing the number of missiles,” he said. North Korea, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vowed action along and the smaller regional groups are working together to Hapilon is an Islamic preacher and former commander of which has conducted dozens of missile tests and tested two with other nations to deter Pyongyang’s repeated provoca- show their strength and declare a Philippine province of the the militant group who pledged allegiance to nuclear bombs since the beginning of 2016 in defiance of UN tions. “As we agreed at the recent G7, the issue of North Korea that IS says it created in the Middle East. He said the Islamic State group in 2014. He now heads an alliance of Security Council resolutions, says the program is necessary to is a top priority for the international community,” Abe told the fighting in Marawi, along with smaller battles elsewhere at least 10 smaller militant groups, including the Maute. counter US aggression. reporters in brief televised remarks. “Working with the United in the southern Philippines, may be precursors to declaring a Maute militants flew an IS flag in one of the city’s mosques The White House said President Donald Trump had been States, we will take specific action to deter North Korea.” province, which would be “a huge success for the terrorists.” last year, a local resident said, speaking on condition of briefed about the launch. The US Pacific Command said it Seoul’s new liberal administration has said Pyongyang’s Last week, twin suicide bombings in Jakarta, Indonesia, anonymity, fearing for his safety. He said they also pressured tracked what appeared to be a short-range ballistic missile repeated test launches were dashing hopes for peace. claimed by IS killed three policemen. While Indonesia has local Muslim preachers, accustomed to a less-strict form of for six minutes and assessed it did not pose a threat to North South Korea’s Moon called a meeting of the National been fighting militants since 2002, the rise of the Islamic Islam, not to speak out against them. America. The United States has said it was looking at dis- Security Council, South Korea’s Office of the Joint Chiefs of State group has breathed new life into local militant net- But Acmad Aliponto, a 56-year-old court sheriff who cussing with China a new UN Security Council resolution and Staff said in a statement. North Korea last test-fired a ballistic works and raised concern about the risk of Indonesian fight- decided not to flee the city, said that while the militants that Beijing, North Korea’s main diplomatic ally and neighbor, missile on May 21 off its east coast and said on Sunday it had ers returning home from the Middle East. were well-armed, he believes they have little local support, realizes time was limited to rein in its weapons program tested a new anti-aircraft weapon supervised by leader Kim Experts have warned that as IS is weakened in Iraq and and that the recent violence could turn more people against through negotiations. Jong Un. It has tested Scud-type short-range missiles many Syria, battered by years of American-led attacks, Mindanao them. “In the end their relatives and everyday people may Trump portrayed the missile test as an affront to China in times in the past, most recently in April, according to US offi- could become a focal point for regional fighters. be the ones who will kill them,” he said. “Look at what they a morning post on Twitter. “North Korea has shown great dis- cials. However, experts say it may be trying to test new capa- Southeast Asian fighters fleeing the Middle East “could did. So many were affected.” — AP respect for their neighbor, China, by shooting off yet another bilities that may be fed into its efforts to build an ICBM. ballistic missile...but China is trying hard!” he wrote. US “There are many possibilities ... It could have been a test Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, asked what a military conflict for a different type of engine. Or to verify the credibility of the Fasting: The 4th pillar of Islam with North Korea might look like if diplomacy failed, warned main engine for ICBM’s first stage rocket,” said Kim Dong-yub, on Sunday it would be “probably the worst kind of fighting in a military expert at Kyungnam University’s Far Eastern Continued from Page 1 lies, insulting, backbiting, and so on. most people’s lifetimes”. Studies department in Seoul. Fasting is an opportunity for soul purification: in “The North Korean regime has hundreds of artillery can- Modified versions of the Scud have a range of up to 1,000 It appears clearly from these verses that fasting is a Ramadan, Muslims make great efforts to be closer to nons and rocket launchers within range of one of the most km (620 miles). Today, the United States will test an existing compulsory act of worship; it lasts only one month (29 Allah by increasing worship, reciting the Holy Quran, densely populated cities on Earth, which is the capital of missile defense system to try to intercept an ICBM, the first or 30 days), the ninth month of the lunar year. This holy giving charity to the poor, performing additional South Korea,” Mattis told CBS news program “Face the such test, officials said last week. — Reuters month is called Ramadan; it is the month when the Holy evening prayers, and all sorts of good deeds. It allows Quran was sent down to mankind as a reference and Muslims to also share the needs and sufferings of guidance for life. Ramadan’s beginning and end are deprived families and to appreciate the gifts that Allah Admit bedoons in public schools: Assembly... based on the visual sightings of the crescent as it was offers them. Spiritual rewards for fasting are magnified, Continued from Page 1 to interrogate him for the reasons he came back to narrated by Abu Hurairah who said that “the Messenger according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim, who reported that Kuwait years after he was deported. The lawmaker also of Allah said, ‘Fast when you see it and stop fasting Allah the Most High said, “Except for fasting, for it is for The lawmaker asked if anyone has facilitated the asked the minister about the duration Fali spent in when you see it, and if it is obscured from you (too Me and I will give recompense for it, since he leaves off entry of Fali who was deported from Kuwait less than Kuwait and in what way he was deported and if his fin- cloudy), then count it as thirty (days).”‘ his desires and his food for Me.” 10 years ago for insulting the Prophet’s (PBUH) com- gerprints were taken this time. He also asked if the min- Fasting is obligatory for Muslim adults except those The Holy month of Ramadan is closed by the festival panions and sowing sectarian divisions. It was istry has launched an investigation to see if some peo- who are sick (physically or mentally unable) or travel- of Eid ul-Fitr as a reward for Muslims who spent it in Tabtabaei himself who threatened to grill former ple helped Fali to enter the country. ling; they can make up the fast later or, if they are chron- worshipping, fasting, praying and obeying Allah. prime minister Sheikh Nasser Mohammad Al-Ahmad MP Yousef Al-Fadhalah called on authorities yester- ically ill, they can feed a fasting person for each day they Al-Sabah if Fali was not deported. day to ensure that the procedures of awarding the con- miss. Fasting is from dawn to sunset; it is about 16 hours Courtesy of the TIES Center: The TIES Center is a social The lawmaker asked the minister about the mecha- tract of Al-Zour North power plant were legal. He this year in Kuwait. During these hours Muslims must and educational hub for expats in Kuwait whose motto is: nism of security screening on visit visas and why there threatened to open the file of the project if he finds that not eat, drink, smoke or engage in any physical intima- Tolerance, Information, Empowerment, Solidarity. For was no screening on this case. Tabtabaei also asked the the procedures were faulty and involved any squander- cy. They have also to avoid sinful behavior that may more information, please call 252301015/6 or log onto: minister why Fali was not sent to the public prosecution ing of public funds. reduce the reward of fasting, such as fighting, telling www.tiescenter.net TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 ANALYSIS

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rime Minister Narendra Modi will seek to repair India’s drifting with Russia Pwhen he meets President Vladimir Putin this week, amid wariness over Moscow’s renewed inter- est in New Delhi’s backyard, analysts say. The two leaders will look to stem a decline in trade between the once robust economic partners and resolve tensions over their shifting global alliances when they meet on Thursday ahead of a summit in Saint Petersburg. The two countries enjoyed a 70-year alliance forged during the Cold War, when the Soviet Union was India’s largest trad- ing partner, diplomatic ally and main arms supplier, providing everything from tanks to aircraft. But the relationship became unmoored following the collapse of the USSR, as India underwent an eco- nomic transformation and increasingly sought to build trade ties with Western nations. That process has N Korea missile: Testing rivals, not technology accelerated in recent years as New Delhi has orbited closer to Washington, and Russia has fostered relation- By Foster Klug and Hyung-jin Kim Korea hopes to use the test to show it can ‘Reckless acts’ North Korea, but it’s unclear if he’ll be able ships with India’s chief regional rivals Pakistan and hit US targets near and far and emphasize North Korea’s state-controlled media to push anytime soon for major rapproche- China, analysts say. orth Korea’s latest missile test yes- its defiance of US-led pressure on its missile had no immediate comment yesterday’s ment while the North continues to make Russia remains an important partner for India but terday may have less to do with per- and nuclear programs, which has included test, but released a statement, without serious advances in its nuclear and missile “the basis for the relationship is, however, very Nfecting its weapons technology vague threats from President Donald mentioning the launch, that accused programs. weak”, said Dhruva Jaishankar, foreign policy fellow than with showing US and South Korean Trump and the arrival in Korean waters of Seoul and Washington of “aggravating the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with Brookings India. “People-to-people exchanges forces in the region that it can strike them powerful US military hardware. Scuds are situation” on the Korean Peninsula by told reporters that “North Korea’s provo- are limited, young Indians are less likely to study at will. South Korean and Japanese officials capable of striking US troops in South conducting joint military drills and other cation by ignoring repeated warnings Russian, and even areas like energy and information said the suspected Scud-type short-range Korea, for instance, and the two newly “reckless acts.” from international society is absolutely technology, where the two countries have compara- missile flew about 450 kilometers (280 developed missiles tested earlier this On Sunday, North Korea also said leader unacceptable.” Suga, the Japanese tive advantages, are underdeveloped,” he said. miles) yesterday morning before landing in month have potential ranges that include Kim Jong Un had watched a separate, suc- Cabinet secretary, said the missile fell The two leaders are expected to discuss a frame- Japan’s maritime economic zone, setting Japan, Guam and even, according to some cessful test of a new type of anti-aircraft about 300 kilometers (190 miles) north of work agreement for Moscow to supply more reac- off the usual round of condemnation from South Korean analysts, Alaska. guided weapon system. The report didn’t the Oki islands in southwestern Japan and tors to a nuclear plant in southern India as the Washington and the North’s neighbors. It’s The missile was launched from the say when the test happened. The official 500 kilometers (310 miles) west of Sado country seeks to reduce its reliance on highly pol- the latest in a string of test launches by coastal town of Wonsan, the South’s Joint Korean Central News Agency cited Kim as island in central Japan. luting coal. North Korea as it seeks to build nuclear- Chiefs of Staff said in a statement. It landed ordering officials to mass-produce and Suga said Japanese officials will discuss Russia has supplied two reactors to the plant tipped intercontinental ballistic missiles in Japan’s exclusive maritime economic deploy the system all over the country so North Korea with a senior foreign policy under a long-delayed agreement, and has been that can reach the US mainland, a drive zone, which is set about 200 nautical miles as to “completely spoil the enemy’s wild adviser to Chinese President Xi Jinping, pushing to supply more. A revival of two-way that puts North Korea high on the list of off the Japanese coast, Japanese Chief dream to command the air.” Yang Jiechi, who was scheduled to visit trade, which slumped to below $8 billion in 2015 foreign policy worries for Japan, Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said. He Trump has alternated between bellicosi- Japan later yesterday. China is North despite an ambitious bilateral target of achieving Washington and Seoul. said there was no report of damage to ty and flattery in his public statements Korea’s only major ally. $30 billion by 2030, will be a key priority during North Korea already has an arsenal of planes or vessels in the area. about North Korea, but his administration Besides its regular ballistic missile test- Modi’s visit. reliable short-range missiles. While North North Korea is still thought to be several is still working to solidify a policy on han- launches, North Korea carried out two of its Korean scientists could be tweaking them - years from its goal of being able to target dling the North’s nuclear ambitions. five nuclear tests last year - in January and Pivot to Pakistan for instance, developing a new solid-fuel US mainland cities with nuclear ICBMs. Monday’s launch was North’s Korea’s September. Outside analysts believe North New Delhi, which is the world’s top arms buyer, short-range missile - the North tests these South Korea says North Korea has conduct- third ballistic missile launch since South Korea may be able to arm some of its short- once relied on Moscow for its military hardware, shorter-range missiles much less than it ed nine ballistic missile tests this year, Korean President Moon Jae-in was inaugu- er-range missiles with nuclear warheads, but has increasingly turned to the United States, does its less dependable, longer-range mis- including one in which four missiles were rated on May 10. He has signaled an inter- though the exact state of its secretive est in expanding civilian exchanges with weapons program is unknown. — AP France and Israel to update its Soviet-era defence siles. This sets up the possibility that North launched on the same day. equipment in recent years. Furthermore, Modi is now seeking to manufacture military hardware locally, asking foreign firms to work with domestic contractors under his “Make in India” campaign, in a China’s ‘sharing economy’ booms, but can it last? bid to reduce reliance on costly imports. Although Russia is close to finalizing a deal to By Yawen Chen and Ryan Woo most capital - that’s good and bad,” said Xu Miaocheng, an “a few thousand yuan.” “The key to success is to get more build Kamov military helicopters in India, its recent investment manager at Unity Ventures in Beijing. money than your competitors and to expand faster than pivot towards Pakistan has not gone unnoticed in ancy shooting some hoops, but don’t have a basket- “The upside is, there are funds available to launch a them,” he said. New Delhi. Moscow lifted its embargo on arms sup- ball? Caught in the rain with no umbrella? bunch of companies. You may not need a lot of specializa- Even some keen players, though, have their doubts, say- plies to India’s arch rival in 2014, according to FSmartphone run out of juice? China’s rapidly expand- tion or new technology. The downside is a lot of money ing balls are only used occasionally, so the need to rent is Russia’s ITAR-TASS news agency, and was holding ing “sharing economy”, which already provides car rides could be wasted.” marginal. All sharing services require a one-time deposit - talks on supplying Islamabad with combat helicop- and bicycle hire on demand, can help. from 99 yuan ($14.45) for a shared basketball - that gives ters. Moscow also rattled India recently with its For just 2 yuan ($0.30) an hour, Nate Liu, a student at the “Speed is everything” sharing companies a one-off financial buffer that critics say decision to support the China-Pakistan Economic Beijing Language and Culture University, rents a basketball Cai Min, founder of basketball rental firm Zhulegeqiu, won’t be sufficient in the longer run if profits are slow to Corridor, a project opposed by New Delhi because from a court-side vending machine by scanning a barcode says he wants to expand nationwide, and quickly, offering take off. The latest wave of “sharing” entrepreneurs has it runs through the disputed Himalayan region of on his smartphone. the service at all of China’s estimated 100,000 basketball been largely inspired by the rapid rise of Chinese bike-shar- Kashmir. “I didn’t want to ask around and borrow a ball after los- courts, and growing into a multi-billion yuan business, ing firms such as Mobike and ofo, which have together The last few years have seen “a parting of the ing mine, so I decided to give it a try,” Liu told Reuters. Far eventually offering all “sharable” products. raised close to 13 billion yuan in a little over two years, ways on many big issues, in particular on away, in China’s wetter south, some 20,000 umbrellas have The Zhejiang-based start-up received 10 million yuan extending their services to more Chinese cities and inter- Afghanistan”, where Moscow is seeking to broker a been released on to the streets of Shenzhen, and can be ($1.46 million) in early funding from Shanghai-based national markets including London and Singapore. peace deal with Taleban insurgents, Jaishankar said. rented - unlocked by another smartphone barcode scan - Modern Capital on May 5, less than two months after Cai E Umbrella’s Zhao said he came up with the idea after Moscow-which fought a disastrous military cam- for just half a yuan ($0.07) for 30 minutes. The umbrellas came up with the idea. “We are expanding at all cost, his three young children rushed to try out the rental bikes paign in Afghanistan during the Soviet era-has can be dropped off “wherever convenient”, though users because speed is everything,” Cai told Reuters. “Of course that mushroomed across Shenzhen early this year. “I been increasingly flexing its muscles on the world are encouraged to keep them, says Zhao Shuping, founder this means costs have been very high at the early stage thought: they’re just normal bikes, if this could work, why of E Umbrella Sharing, one of a handful of start-ups offer- because we have to make everything in a month.” can’t share umbrellas?” he said. Zhao, who patented his stage, hosting a regional conference earlier this ing the service. He declined to give specific figures, but each of the coded lock umbrellas in March, said umbrella and lock year that was aimed at facilitating peace talks China’s government has taken notice, and expects the solar-powered basketball rental machines - currently in manufacturers are fighting for his orders, offering him pay- between the Taleban and Kabul. India has been a “sharing economy” to grow about 40 percent this year to Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Tianjin and Chengdu - costs ment exemption for as long as 30 days. — Ruters key supporter of Kabul’s government and has 4.83 trillion yuan ($705 billion). By 2020, it should account poured more than $2 billion into the country since for around one tenth of GDP, illustrating China’s aspiration the former Taliban regime-which was allied with to become a sharing economy leader on a global scale. Pakistan-was toppled in 2001. PricewaterhouseCoopers predicts five sharing sectors - But, while New Delhi has traditionally taken a car sharing, travel, finance, staffing, and music and video dim view of attempts to negotiate a peace settle- streaming - have the potential to increase global revenue ment with the Taleban, it does not see Russia’s to $335 billion by 2025 from $15 billion today. Most of the renewed role in Afghanistan as hostile, said money behind China’s ballooning sharing economy comes Brahma Chellaney from the New Delhi-based from angel investors and venture capital firms. Centre for Policy Research. “India appreciates that At least 1.69 billion yuan ($247 million) in mostly series-A, or Russia is re-entering Afghanistan as an important early stage, funding was invested in April-May in over two player, and in doing so, not directly working dozen start-ups offering sharing services, according to Reuters against India’s interest,” he said. Modi’s four-nation calculations based on data from Chinese data firm IT Juzi. tour of Europe will also include stops in Germany Twelve firms renting out power banks - typically com- and to drum up foreign investment, and a pact, mobile battery chargers - secured 1.13 billion yuan, face-to-face with newly-elected President while newer businesses such as basketball and umbrella- Emmanuel Macron in France. — AFP sharing took in about 25 million yuan ($3.65 million) com- bined. While mobile-savvy, convenience-obsessed Chinese welcome the innovations, some critics question whether All articles appearing on these pages are the demand is real, or sustainable. They say the low-rev- enue, capital-intensive model means profitability can be the personal opinion of the writers. Kuwait elusive. Times takes no responsibility for views “Young people are embracing renting as a way of life instead of possessing things,” said Emma Zhu, investment expressed therein. Kuwait Times invites director at Beijing-based Innoangel fund, who has held off readers to voice their opinions. Please send investing in any of these start-ups. “But the sharing model won’t work in every situation. In some cases, they’re trying submissions via email to: opinion@kuwait- to meet genuine demand, while in others they’re not.” times.net or via snail mail to PO Box 1301 Some investors say the funding frenzy recalls the spec- Safat, Kuwait. The editor reserves the right tacular boom and bust of hundreds of Chinese Groupon apps in vogue in 2010-12, noting that most ultimately col- BEIJING: A man transporting two parakeets in a long cage tries to get through a busy junction by an electric scooter in to edit any submission as necessary. lapsed after fierce price wars, with losses of around $1 bil- Beijing yesterday. China’s rapidly expanding “sharing economy”, which already provides car rides and bicycle hire on lion. “In China, the only barrier to entry is who can raise the demand, can help. —AP p15_Layout 1 5/29/17 5:48 PM Page 1

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Ter Stegen extends Gay tennis player wants Court Barca duo not ready for Barca deal to 2022 stripped of Aussie stadium title senior Korean side: Stielike German international goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen tied : PARIS: Richel Hogenkamp, one of the few openly gay players in tennis, SEOUL: South Korea have lacked attacking flair and struggled to break his future to Barcelona by extending his contract with the Catalan giants to wants the Australian Open to take Margaret Court’s name off one of its sta- teams down in 2018 World Cup qualifying but coach Uli Stielike says it is 2022 yesterday. “FC Barcelona have reached an agreement with Marc-Andre diums in protest at the Grand Slam legend’s controversial views on homo- too soon to bring exciting Barcelona youngsters Lee Seung-woo and Paik ter Stegen to extend and improve his contract until June 30, 2022,” Barca said sexuality. Court recently announced she will stop flying with Australian car- Seung-ho into the full national side. Lee and Paik, who have come through in a statement. “His buyout clause will rise to 180 million euros.” Ter Stegen has rier Qantas “where possible” in protest of the airline’s support of same-sex the Catalan club’s famous La Masia academy and are regarded as two of the won nine trophies in three seasons since joining from Borussia . “I am disappointed that Qantas has become an active promoter most promising talents in Spanish football, have impressed at the ongoing Moenchengladbach in 2014. However, after sharing duties with for same-sex marriage,” said the 24-time Grand Slam champion, now a Under-20 World Cup in South Korea. Both players scored in each of the - Claudio Bravo in his first two campaigns, the 25-year-old has Christian pastor. Hogenkamp, speaking at Roland Garros yesterday, said that tories over Guinea (3-0) and (2-1) to help the Koreans reach the established himself as Barca’s undoubted number one in Australian Open organisers should consider removing Court’s name from last 16, where they will face today. But while the wing goal since the Chilean joined Manchester City in August. the Melbourne venue where the first Grand Slam event of the season takes wizardry of Lee and Paik’s range of defence-splitting passes Tying down Ter Stegen is just the latest in a series of high- place in January. “I don’t think you should be that outspoken. I have a girl- have lit up the U-20 World Cup, Stielike said senior interna- profile contract renewals at the Camp Nou as Barca pre- friend myself. I don’t agree with what she’s saying,” said the 25-year-old, tional football was an entirely different game. “Those two pare for a new era after the departure of coach Luis world number 105 Dutchwoman. “So I think it would be a good thing to see players have done really well in the group stage,” the Enrique. Neymar, Luis Suarez and Ivan Rakitic have if Australian Open can maybe change the name of the stadium, because I German told reporters yesterday. “But before the U-20 World all signed long-term deals in the past year, whilst think if you’re in that kind of position, maybe some players they don’t feel so Cup started I watched them play (K League side) Jeonbuk is expected to become the highest comfortable playing in a stadium named after Margaret Court. “I see that Hyundai in a friendly match. “And it was clear that paid player in the world with a bumper renewal many players comment against her. So, if many players stand behind it, I there was a big gap between the Under 20 and sen- in the coming weeks. —AFP think maybe something can change. Who knows.” —AFP ior level. —Reuters Japan toasts Takuma Sato after Indy 500 triumph

TOKYO: Formula One misfit Takuma Sato 35,000 fans. “For Japan, for the team and was the toast of Japan yesterday after for (engine suppliers) Honda, this is a becoming the first driver from his country special victory.” Sato dedicated his victo- to win the storied Indianapolis 500. The ry to the people of northeastern Japan 40-year-old, once the butt of jokes in still recovering from the deadly tsunami Formula One after several high-speed of 2011 which killed more than 18,000 crashes, roared to victory Sunday to claim people. “I can’t begin to thank the one of motor racing’s biggest prizes, Japanese fans,” he said. “It’s been a long holding off Brazil’s three-time winner road. Japan is still struggling to recover Helio Castroneves in a dramatic climax. (from the disaster) so I hope I can give Evening editions of Monday’s the children something to dream about.” Japanese newspapers carried front-page In contrast to Sunday’s thrilling win, photos of Sato standing on his car with Sato’s last-lap dash to grab the lead from his hands aloft, while others carried pic- Dario Franchitti in 2012 was the stuff of tures of him pouring milk over his head nightmares, ending with the Japanese in the traditional Brickyard celebration. driver in a wall. “The best moment of my racing life,” That incident did little to dispel the blazed a Tokyo Shimbun headline, quot- image of Sato, lingering since his ing Sato after he had stolen the thunder Formula One days, as an accident waiting of temporary Andretti Autosport team- to happen. The Japanese spent seven mate Fernando Alonso, the two-time seasons in F1 but notably incurred the Formula One world champion. Even wrath of several of the sport’s top drivers, Japan’s normally straight-laced economic including Michael Schumacher, while for- daily the Nikkei Shimbun got mildly mer Toyota boss Tsutomu Tomita brand- excited, trumpeting “Japan’s first-ever ed him “reckless’. That was all forgotten victory”. Sato himself could barely con- on Sunday, however, as Sato exorcised tain his joy after winning the Indy 500 at his demons with a superb drive. “I knew I his eighth attempt. could do it,” he said. “I was waiting for the “It’s unbelievable,” he told local media. moment and the last two laps, the car “It’s so special just to be racing in front of worked beautifully.” —AFP

CHARLOTTE: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 DOW Salutes Veterans Chevrolet, poses for a photo with the trophy after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday in Charlotte, North Carolina. — AFP

AUTO RACING Dillon wins Coca-Cola 600 for first NASCAR Cup victory

CONCORD: Austin Dillon passed an out-of-gas Vettel’s win in Formula One’s Monaco Grand Harvick may have had to work harder than Jimmie Johnson two laps from the end in the Prix and Takura Sato’s victory in the Indy 500. the rest of the field for his seventh straight top Coca-Cola 600 for his first NASCAR Cup victory, Truex took the lead for the final time with 67 10 here. Harvick dealt with a loose-fitting wheel returning the iconic No. 3 car to Victory Lane laps left, sweeping past Busch to move out much of the first 200 laps to fall a lap down, early yesterday. front. Truex pitted a final time with 33 laps left, then slipped on some slick fluid laid down by Ty Dillon, the grandson of Hall of Fame car confident he’d be able to hold on after every- Dillon to fall back further. But Harvick, who won owner Richard Childress, was among several one cycled through a last stop. here in 2011 and 2013, held strong to end in drivers who chose not to pit down the stretch. Truex has led 756 of the past 1,200 laps in eighth. Larson, the series points leader coming Johnson ran out of fuel on Lap 399, and Dillon the 600, yet finished shy of the checker flag two in, was expected to vie for his first Coca-Cola was able to cruise to victory over Kyle Busch of three times. “So that’s a little tough to swal- 600. Instead, he started 39th when he couldn’t and Martin Truex Jr, who led the most laps at low,” he said. Matt Kenseth was fourth, and take a qualifying lap Thursday because of trou- Charlotte Motor Speedway for the third straight Denny Hamlin fifth. Kurt Busch finished sixth, ble clearing inspection. Larson got as high as season. followed by rookie Erik Jones, Kevin Harvick, third during the race before scraping the wall “It hasn’t sunk in. I can’t believe it,” Dillon Ryan Newman and Dale Earnhardt Jr., who fin- with 153 laps left and needing three trips to the said. “We’re in the chase, baby. It’s awesome.” ished 10th in his final Coca-Cola 600 as a full- pits to correct the problems, falling to 23rd. Dillon did his signature belly slide celebration time driver. Harvick, who started on the pole, Larson’s chances ended for good when he in the damp grass at Charlotte, outlasting a rain overcame wheel problems to finish in the top tagged the wall again 45 laps later, went to the delay of nearly 1 hour, 40 minutes - and sev- 10 for a seventh straight time in the Coca-Cola garage and did not return. He was 33rd, his INDIANAPOLIS: Takuma Sato of Japan, driver of the #26 Andretti Autosport Honda, eral established drivers to take his first check- 600. Johnson limped home to finish in 17th. worst finish of the season. Larson said he got celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500 at ered flag. Dillon closed racing’s biggest day “I did all that I could from that point and just loose in Turn 3 to end his race. “I made a mis- Indianapolis Motorspeedway on Sunday in Indianapolis, Indiana. — AFP with the surprise victory, following Sebastian came up a little bit short,” he said. take,” he said. — AP Lexus dominates Super GT500 podium at

TOKYO: Following its astonishing monopoly of the top six places in its race debut at Okayama, the Lexus GAZOO Racing LC 500 delivered yet another podium lock-out in the second round of the 2017 AUTOBACS SUPER GT series. A pole-to-flag victory for the #38 ZENT CERUMO LC 500 driven by Yuji Tachikawa and Hiroaki Ishiuragave the Lexus team awell-deserved win on Fuji Speedway - the spiritual home of Lexus high-perfor- mance models. The #6 WAKO’S 4CR LC 500 and #37 KeePer TOM’S LC 500 took second and third place respectively to complete the second straight podium sweep for Lexus.More than 90,000 spectators packed the venue for this mid-week event, watching the 500-km endurance race unfold through high-speed, bumper-to-bumper racing and a minimum two-stop pit strategy. Takayuki Yoshitsugu, Chief Representative, Middle East and North Africa Representative Office, Toyota Motor Corporation, said, “We are thrilled that we were able to not only win the race, but go one better by making it an all-Lexus podium for the second race in a row. We congratulate Yuji Tachikawa, who showed once again why With all six Lexus LC 500 models lapping The first round of pit stops began on lap able lead, Tachikawa was able to ease off the was worried that I was beginning to feel he is called the ‘Fuji-meister’ with his record the Fuji circuit within half a second of each 26, but this failed to shake the order of the pace in the #38 ZENT CERUMO LC 500 and embarrassed about losing my title as the for most wins on this circuit, and Hiraoki other, it was anybody’s guess which team top three runners. Instead, the drama was preserve its tires in advance of the final ‘Fuji-meister’. I want to say how grateful I am Ishiura for their brilliant performance in would rise to the top during qualifying. saved for lap 52, where a collision between stages. Upon seeing his advantage decrease to the Lexus development team for making claiming a start-finish victory, and also their Eventually, Yuji Tachikawa set the fastest the LC 500s in second and third place suc- from ten to seven seconds, Tachikawa picked us such a great car and to our team for tun- fellow podium finishers for seeing to it that time in the #38 ZENT CERUMO car, extending ceeded in moving the #36 Au TOM’S LC 500 up the pace and maintained his firm lead ing it so well and to my teammate Hiroaki.” the Lexus LC 500 is off to a flying start in its his own pole position record to 22. up a place but was later given a drive- over the chasing pack to secure the first win Hiroaki Ishiura said, “Today, I think Yuji’s debut season.” A fine start enabled the #38 LC 500 to through penalty. The #1 DENSO KOBELCO for Lexus at Fuji Speedway, with the #6 and stint after the start was the most difficult of Yoshitsugu added, “The feedback we retain its lead in the early stages, although SARD LC500 recovered but was swiftly over- #37 cars rounding out the all-LC 500 top the race in terms of conditions, but he bore receive from our participation in motorsport the five remaining Lexus models were never taken by the #6 WAKO’S 4CR and #37 KeePer three.The victory put Tachikawa in a tie for with it and turned over the car to me with a events plays a crucial role in the develop- far behind. By lap six, the ZENT CERUMO car TOM’S LC 500s. the record of most GT500 class wins at 18. lead for my stint. In my stint, I was able to ment of new production vehicles, thus fuel- had gained more distance, while the greater Lap 68 saw the beginning of the second “I am really glad that we got a win for the run at a good pace from the first lap out of ing our drive toward creating ‘ever-better pace of the #1 and #36 LC 500s enabled round of routine pit stops, though with no first time in some while here at Fuji,” Yuji the pit, so I felt that things were going well. cars’. I also take this opportunity to thank all them to move in to second and third. Indeed, significant time differences between the top Tachikawa said. “It has always been said that We worked on the car’s development with a our fans for coming out in such large num- as the race progressed, the gaps between three teams, the #38 car retained its lead. we were strong at Fuji, but we were not able strong desire to win at Fuji again. So, I am bers and showering the team with support.” these three leaders also began to widen. Now back behind the wheel with a comfort- to win here for the past three years, and I really happy that we won today.” TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 SPORTS Oracle goes 2-1 to take lead in America’s Cup qualifiers

NEW YORK: Two-time defending cham- sign for a country that’s tried for 166 2013 America’s Cup on San Francisco today, after which one challenger will be of the physical side for the guys.” pion Oracle Team USA won’t go unde- years to win back the silver trophy it lost Bay. “We actually made quite a lot of eliminated. Oracle will then train on its Oracle recovered from a bad start feated in this America’s Cup regatta and to the schooner America in 1851. them, especially early on in the first two own while the challengers sail their against Land Rover BAR and passed the Groupama Team France won’t go win- Oracle, skippered by Jimmy starts. As we saw today, if you sailed semifinals and finals. Brits about halfway through the race. less. On an afternoon of light, shifty Spithill, beat Land Rover BAR by 39 sec- well, the boat speed really didn’t matter. Beating Artemis by 3 seconds “was The American lead grew as Land Rover winds on the turquoise waters of onds, lost to Artemis by 39 seconds, and It was really about trying to avoid all really good for the team,” French skipper BAR came off its foils and buried its Bermuda’s Great Sound, Oracle won two routed stablemate SoftBank Team Japan those minefields out there.” Franck Cammas said. “They worked two bows in the water just after the weather of three races to take a two-point lead in by 54 seconds. This is the first time the years for that. It’s good for the mind, it’s mark, a recurring problem. the America’s Cup qualifiers. Groupama defender has sailed against challengers FULL CREDIT good for the maturation for the next Artemis skipper Nathan Outteridge, Team France opened Sunday’s racing in the preliminaries. If Oracle wins the Oracle has five points, followed by days.” With the weekend crowded due to also an Aussie, got the best of Spithill at with a stunning upset of Artemis Racing qualifiers, it will carry a one-point bonus Emirates Team Zealand and Land Rover Friday’s schedule being blown out by the start of their race. Oracle got close, of Sweden. into the first-of-seven America’s Cup BAR with three apiece. Land Rover BAR too much wind, Oracle was the only but Artemis played the shifts for a big Britain’s Land Rover BAR got its foiling match beginning June 17. entered with two bonus points from team to sail three races Sunday. It win. Oracle had no trouble against 50-foot catamaran patched up overnight Spithill is determined to get that preliminary regattas, while Oracle swapped out two of the workhorse SoftBank Team Japan, which is led by after a frightening collision with point, even if the team, owned by soft- entered with one bonus point. Artemis grinders per race. Due to the way the Dean Barker, the former skipper of SoftBank Team Japan on Saturday. But ware billionaire Larry Ellison, isn’t always has two points and SoftBank Team rotation works, Aussie Ky Hurst sailed Emirates Team New Zealand. The two skipper Ben Ainslie and crew gave up perfect. “It was a day where it was really Japan and France one apiece. the last two races. syndicates shared a design package, but the lead in their two races and were easy to make mistakes,” said Spithill, who Oracle is finished with the first round “Give full credit to the boys; three SoftBank Team Japan, a startup syndi- beaten handily by Oracle and Emirates led Oracle to a rousing comeback win robin, which continues with three races races,” Spithill said. “The guys are in great cate, is clearly behind on the sailing Team New Zealand. That’s not a good over Emirates Team New Zealand in the ahead. The second round robin starts shape, so it’s not really an issue in terms front.—AP

RUGBY ARU still committed to axing Super Rugby team

SYDNEY: Australia Rugby Union Chairman “We’re certainly hopeful that the process Cameron Clyne yesterday refused to rule we announced back in April will come to a out the prospect of all five Super Rugby conclusion at some point,” he said. franchises surviving into next season but “I can’t predict when that will be. A lot of said the governing body remained commit- elements of this are outside of our control. ted to the process of removing one. “When we made the announcement, Clyne told reporters that the ARU had teams commenced legal action that very reluctantly agreed to call an Extraordinary day ... when you’ve got that process, it General Meeting on June 20 to discuss the takes time. “We’ll continue to try and move cull of the Western Force or the Melbourne the process forward as fast as we possibly Rebels, as Super Rugby contracts from 18 can, dependent on the other parties.” to 15 teams for next year. Asked directly whether there was a pos- He also said the moratorium on all five sibility that all five Australian teams would franchises signing contracts with players still be around next year, Clyne said: had been lifted and reaffirmed that the “We’re still working to our announce- ARU would honour all deals, even for a ment, our intention is to work towards four teams. We haven’t changed our view on that.” Clyne said he was keen to clarify some matters that had gone unchallenged in the media. The Brumbies had not been considered for the chop, he said, because they had been Australia’s most successful franchise, had a strong high performance pathway and had the least call on the ARU “from a financial perspective”. Mergers, such as has been suggested for the Brumbies and Rebels, tended to alien- LANGFORD: New Zealand Black Fern Sevens celebrate on the podium after their 17-7 gold final victory over in the Women’s Sevens ate both sets of fans, he added, and Rugby Canada tournament at Westhills Stadium in Langford, BC, Canada, on Sunday. — AFP required closer “geographical proximity” to succeed. ATHLETICS He also dismissed as “total rubbish” reports that the ARU was willing to pay up to A$6 million to buy out the private owner of the Melbourne team, a purported offer Thiam breaks 7000-points, that was, in any case, publicly rejected by Rebels managing director Andrew Cox. “If we had that sort of money we would- Johnson-Thompson falls short Cameron Clyne n’t be in this situation, we’re in this to save money,” Clyne added. “We negotiated a situation so we could GOETZIS: Olympic champion Nafissatou Thiam team that was removed from the competi- put money back into the grass roots. recorded the third highest heptathlon points tion. As for the central decision of which “I know there’s a lot of emotion and pas- total of 7013 at the Hypo Meeting on Sunday, team would be culled, originally promised sion around this, but the game is struggling while Briton Katarina Johnson-Thompson in mid-April, Clyne was unable to offer (and) we’ve also got to consider that if we missed out on the top three despite recording a news of any progress in protracted negoti- don’t have a sustainable game going for- personal best. ations which have caused huge damage to ward, that’s not in the interests of players Belgian Thiam became the fourth woman to the reputation of the ARU. and fans either.” — Reuters break the 7000-point barrier, topping the com- petition record at the IAAF Combined Events Challenge meeting in Goetzis, . Germany’s Carolin Schaefer finished second on 6836 ahead of third-placed Latvian Laura Read makes his mark as Ikauniece-Admidina, who scored 6815. All three women scored more than Thiam’s the gold- medal winning score of 6810 in the 2016 Rio All Blacks Olympics. England’s Johnson-Thompson ended with a personal best of 6691 points, the highest WELLINGTON: Kieran Read spent a long “I like growing people and try to get to not win a podium position, as she finished time learning from Richie McCaw but he that individual touch with a lot of the lads fourth, but the 24-year-old remains positive. always knew he would have to do things to get as much out of them as I can,” he “I know I’m in a good place where I’m not get- his own way if he was to make his mark as said. “That’s how I like to lead.” Read ting to my ceiling. I feel like my heptathlon is All Blacks skipper when the time came to showed promise in rugby but took time to wide open to make those changes and I’m in a succeed world rugby’s most successful grow out of his cricketer’s physique. positive place,” Johnson-Thompson told captain. Once describing himself as a “skinny reporters. Along with the All Blacks coach, and white boy”, Read was tall and athletic with “I’m absolutely over the moon with every- New Zealand Prime Minister of course, the explosive speed but struggled to increase thing I’ve done this weekend because I know it’s captain is one of the most heavily scruti- his weight above 90 kilograms, his former a building block towards better things in the nised figures in the country. Stepping into Canterbury coach Rob Penney told the future. “I’ve only got one PB (personal best) this twice World Cup winner and three times New Zealand Herald in 2011. “We knew he weekend so I feel very positive.” World Player of the Year McCaw’s shoes would fill out into a really robust, physical Johnson-Thompson also said that she was brought extra attention. man,” Penney said. “(But) he wasn’t going hopeful of winning a medal in the near future. When the appointment was confirmed, to be someone that was going to be an “My goal in the heptathlon has always been Read said he had served his apprentice- overnight success because he needed the to score 7,000 points and I feel she (Thiam) is ship under McCaw and now it was his time physical development and a lot of techni- going to get me over the line because it will to lead from the front. “I learnt a lot from cal help as well. “But he had the raw talent inspire and motivate me to go further and bet- Richie. ... But from now I want to be my and the raw physicality that we knew, giv- ter,” Johnson-Thompson said. “It’s the highest own person,” Read told Fairfax Media last en time, could be nurtured and developed fourth-place score ever so it gives me hope that year. “I can’t try to emulate what he’s done. into something pretty special.” a medal is within reach.” —Reuters Nafissatou Thiam I’ve just got to be Kieran Read.” Read’s first year in charge could have THE TALISMAN been a tricky one. The retirement from Penney’s assessment proved correct. A Great expectations as Lions prepare for best and worst international rugby of a core group of vet- more robust Read, who now weighs 110kg, erans after the 2015 World Cup saw more won the World Player of the Year award in WELLINGTON: Past and present All Blacks have Blacks, who go into camp after the June 10 clash in NZ$25 million and similar estimates are projected than 600 test caps’ worth of experience 2013 and is widely considered the best swamped television advertisements for the British Christchurch. this year. On the field, however, the Lions are well disappear from the team. number eight in the game. He still uses his and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand with a succinct The tour, which opens on June 3 in Whangarei aware they have won just one previous series in But instead of a post-World Cup dip in pace to great effect but he has also message. It is simply, “the greatest series” and for against a team drawn from New Zealand’s semi- New Zealand, when the 1971 side coached by form, the All Blacks picked up where they become a brutal defender. His thundering once the claim is hardly marketing hyperbole. professional provincial competition however, does Carwyn James clinched a 2-1 victory with the had left off, with Read’s side, less conserva- tackle on Australia fullback Israel Folau in Never has a Lions side arrived in New Zealand not get easier. fourth test a 14-14 draw at Eden Park. tive than under McCaw, thrashing their fel- the opening seconds of the 2015 World with greater expectation. England, who have pro- A clash against the Maori All Blacks has been It is not coincidental that two of the three tests low southern hemisphere teams with a Cup final set the tone for the All Blacks in vided 15 of the 41 players, are currently ranked scheduled for Rotorua on June 17, where Gatland, on the tour will be held at the revenue-maximising high-octane attacking approach. Against their 34-17 victory. second in the world behind the All Blacks while who has to juggle building momentum while tri- Auckland venue. Ireland in Dublin and France in Paris they Read is also a primary lineout target coach Warren Gatland added 11 from Ireland, who alling combinations, is likely to give his first test The All Blacks have not lost there since 1994, a also showed that when they had turn up and a key to the All Blacks’ kicking game, are fourth and hammered the world champions side an opportunity to play together before they run of 36 victories and one draw, while they are the physicality and respond to whatever either from restarts or to put pressure on for the first time last year in Chicago. face Steve Hansen’s team. also unbeaten in New Zealand since 2009 — a was being thrown at them, they could do the opposition. Gatland also selected 12 Welsh players, While only the Auckland Blues and Crusaders of sequence of 45 successive wins. The world cham- that too, even if sections of the European The only concern for coach Steve including tour captain Sam Warburton, whom the five Super Rugby sides will be at full strength, pions, however, have had a run of injuries to sever- media thought they had crossed the line. Hansen is whether he can get through the he knows well through his day job as coach of the dominance of New Zealand teams in the com- al players with captain Kieran Read and Jerome Lions series unscathed, having battled the Wales side. petition over the last two years has shown how Kaino only expected to return from surgery after CRICKETING OPTION with concussion, ankle and knee injuries. That familiarity will no doubt aid the former All much depth the rugby-mad country has. the Lions have arrived. Read has always seemed destined to He barely played at all this season due Blacks hooker in gelling 41 players from four differ- “It’s a tough place to go,” former Scotland cap- First-choice hooker Dane Coles also remains become a New Zealand skipper, though to wrist surgery last year and then suffer- ent countries with little preparation time. Because tain Gavin Hastings, who led the Lions on their under a lingering concussion cloud, but Hansen not always as an All Black. An accom- ing a broken thumb a month ago. of club commitments at the end of the long 1993 tour of New Zealand, told the BBC. “You’ve has said he expects most of his players to be avail- plished top-order batsman, he played sen- “Captaincy aside he’s the talisman of European season, only 14 players attended a train- got to face up to it. There’s no hiding place. There able. Hansen also had one other expectation. The ior club in south Auckland at 15. His the forwards,” former number eight Zinzan ing camp in Cardiff two weeks ago while a few never has been and never will be.” One comfort for Lions would be under more pressure than his side. maturity and ability to fit into an adult Brooke wrote in a column for more arrived in Dublin last week. the Lions, however, will be the support of an esti- “It is the strongest Lions squad I have seen in a environment while still a teenager allblacks.com. “This guy brings plenty of Gatland therefore might not get a chance to mated 20,000 travelling fans, who are just as rabid long time with a lot of depth (and) ... there will be impressed many of his early coaches. leadership qualities and decision making. see some of the players he is considering for the and knowledgeable as their local counterparts a massive expectation on them,” he told London’s After being lured south to Christchurch, He’s seriously influential and a proper first test on June 24 until the third game of the and arrive with full wallets. The Telegraph newspaper. “The Lions will have to Read took a more academic look at leader- workhorse who has a bit of x-factor. tour against the Canterbury Crusaders. The match The last tour in 2005 generated a total econom- learn to deal with it ... (and) would be foolish to ship, enrolling in a sports coaching degree “Would I be scared if he went down at against the seven-times champions will be the last ic benefit of about NZ$250 million ($176.48 mil- think that there’s not an expectation there for at the University of Canterbury. the start of this series? You bet.” — Reuter Super Rugby side where the Lions face any All lion), with New Zealand Rugby pocketing almost them to do well.” — Reuters TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 SPORTS Sweden’s Alex Noren buoyed for major challenge

WENTWORTH: Sweden’s Alex Noren ninth in the British Open in 2012 at tougher courses. And I view this as a always needed, to believe in myself, and well. “That’s what I worked the hardest believes his win in the European PGA Royal Lytham. very difficult course against a very then it’s easier to focus on what you on, to get the ball somehow on the fair- Championship at Wentworth on Sunday But Noren, who will move into the tough field. need to do.” way a bit more often. puts him in with a chance in the season’s top 10 in the world rankings after his “So then this is very close to a major Noren was plagued by a wrist injury “I think that gives me a little bit more three remaining major championships. win, says his confidence is high heading in my mind. So my confidence goes up. before winning four tournaments in 11 calmness, and then I can concentrate on Noren shot a 10-under-par 62 to claim into next month’s US Open at Erin Hills, “It’s just work towards your goals and starts last year but says his biggest bat- the whole game and not just worry that the title-coming from seven shots off Wisconsin. trying to kind of improve on my weak- tle in golf was keeping the ball on the I’m going to send a few out-of-bounds the pace-to land the European Tour’s “This tournament in my mind com- nesses and improve on my strengths, fairway. every round. “When I was injured, I flagship event, his fifth win in less than a pares a lot with a major,” he said after his and trying to figure out where I’m losing He added: “I never had a good game always knew I was coming back to some year. The 34-year-old missed the cut in win on Sunday. shots and where I’m gaining shots. off the tee. So I was always quite worried sort of form. But maybe it made me the US Masters in April and has only one “What I wanted to do is play better “But overall, a win like this brings where the ball was heading and I could- think a little bit more to train a little bit top-10 finish in a major to his name- against a better field and better courses, your confidence up, and that’s what I’ve n’t really play really difficult golf courses smarter.” — AFP

GOLF Bernhard Langer wins Senior PGA for record ninth major

STERLING: Bernhard Langer knew it Singh tried to overpower Trump wouldn’t be easy to come from one stroke National as he had the first three days, but back to beat Vijay Singh, who’s five years Langer used his guile to maintain a share of younger, drives the ball 30 yards farther the lead. On the short par-4 ninth, Singh and routinely competes with players young drove the green and had 7 feet for eagle. enough to be his sons. Langer, unable to reach the green with a Ultimately, the 59-year-old German driver, hit a hybrid off the tee. His approach star’s confidence with the putter, a club shot spun back to 20 feet, but he buried that has frequently bedeviled him, was the the putt and raised his fist in the air. Singh difference as he edged past Singh in a then missed the eagle putt and stood tense back-nine duel to win the Senior PGA frozen in disbelief. Championship at Trump National on Singh’s unease grew throughout the Sunday. Langer won his record ninth senior afternoon. He practiced his full swing with major and the only one that had eluded his putter on the side of the sixth green him during his dominant decade-long run and rehearsed his putting stroke on several on the 50-and-over circuit. He tied Jack tee boxes. On 12, after hooking his second Nicklaus’ record of eight majors last week consecutive tee shot into the rough, he with a comeback victory in the Regions took out his frustration on some tall grass, Tradition. He’s also the first player to win taking four hard practice swings. the career “super slam” of all five senior Langer missed just two fairways and majors. one green in regulation, and he led the Despite a few dozen protesters, the dra- field for the week in both categories. His ma remained on the course at President accuracy and persistence finally paid off on Donald Trump’s club on the shores of the 16. Singh missed another fairway and two- Potomac River, about 25 miles outside putted for par. Langer hit 6-iron to 12 feet Washington. Trump, coming off a nine-day and his birdie putt was so pure that he trip abroad, did not attend the final round. started his fist pump before it dropped. Langer pulled ahead of Singh with 12- “I missed a lot of putts out there. If I foot birdie on the par-4 16th. Singh three- would have putted nicely, this thing proba- MIAMI: Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Miami Marlins hits an RBI single in the fifth inning during a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Marlins Park putted 17 to give Langer a two-shot advan- bly would have been over a long time ago,” on Sunday in Miami, Florida. — AFP tage. After Singh birdied 18, Langer calmly Singh said. “But Bernhard played really sol- tapped in for par and a one-shot victory, id. He never missed a shot and he was BASEBALL embracing his daughter, who flew in from always on the green and he putted nicely Seattle to surprise him, on the 18th green. as well, so he deserved to win.” Langer shot a 4-under 68 to finish at 18- No one else posed much of a threat. under 270. Singh closed with a 70. Billy Andrade twice pulled within two shots Trout sprains thumb in “I think what really frustrated him was of the lead but faded on the back nine. He my putting,” Langer said. “I made a bunch shot 71 and finished five shots back, tied of putts just to keep in touch and he didn’t for third with Miguel Angel Jimenez, who really make anything.” Langer knows what closed with a 68. Scott McCarron and Bob Angels’ loss at Miami that feels like, having struggled with the Estes tied for fifth. putting yips off and on throughout his The 54-year-old Singh still plays a full career. Langer’s latest challenge came at PGA Tour schedule and was playing in his MIAMI: In a game marred by an injury to Angels complete game to lead Cleveland over Kansas sweep of Baltimore. The Astros completed a 6-4 the beginning of last season, when golf’s first Senior PGA, which is the oldest of the star Mike Trout, Giancarlo Stanton and JT Riddle City. Austin Jackson had two hits and three RBIs homestand by pounding Orioles starter Alec governing bodies banned the anchored five senior majors. homered to lead the Miami Marlins to a 9-2 win as the Indians erupted for 10 runs and 18 hits Ashur (1-3), hitting for the cycle in the second putting stroke he had used for more than a Langer had four previous top-five finish- over Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon at after scoring just nine runs in their previous inning to erase a three-run deficit. decade. Langer continued using the long es in the championship, his best chance Marlins Park. Trout, a two-time American League three games, all losses. putter, moving his top hand an inch away coming in his first attempt. He led after MVP who leads the majors with 16 homers, WHITE SOX 7, TIGERS 3 from his chest. three rounds in difficult conditions at Oak sprained his left thumb in the fifth inning while RANGERS 3, BLUE JAYS 1 Miguel Gonzalez took a perfect game into the “I found a way now that I feel reasonably Hill in 2008, but shot a final-round 76 to stealing second base. He left the game in the Joey Gallo hit the go-ahead solo homer in the seventh inning before he allowed three hits and comfortable most of the time, not always,” lose by one stroke to Jay Haas. middle of the sixth, and the Angels said X-rays fourth inning, Andrew Cashner pitched seven a run as Chicago beat Detroit. The perfect game Langer said. “It’s encouraging for me to see Langer has three straight wins in the showed no fracture on his thumb. Stanton’s strong innings and Texas defeated Toronto. In avoid- that even under pressure I can make some Senior Players Championship and two ended when leadoff hitter Andrew Romine homer was his 13th of the season-two short of ing a sweep of the three-game series, the Rangers putts.” The final pairing teed off amid straight at the Regions Tradition, along reached on a hard grounder to shortstop Tim the National League lead-and his second in this ended a five-game losing streak and stopped a five- steady rain and the weather appeared to with two Senior British Opens and one US Anderson that was initially ruled an error. The series. The homer by Riddle was a two-run shot game winning string by the Blue Jays. bother Singh, who rushed his pre-shot rou- Senior Open. call was later changed to a hit. that snapped a 2-2 tie. Riddle also doubled and tine. Langer, implacable as ever, birdied the “It means a great deal to win two majors had three RBIs. PADRES 5, NATIONALS 3 par-5 third and the par-4 fifth to move one at age 59,” Langer said. “And to surpass BREWERS 9, DIAMONDBACKS 5 Ryan Schimpf hit his 13th homer, and Chase shot ahead. Langer made his only bogey of Jack’s record of eight majors out here is Domingo Santana hit his first career grand RAYS 8, TWINS 6 (15 INNINGS) d’Arnaud had two hits and drove in two runs as the day on No. 6, and the two remained pretty neat. I’m a good friend of Jack’s and I slam, and Jimmy Nelson struck out 10 as Evan Longoria and Logan Morrison hit back- San Diego beat Washington to avoid a three- tied for the next nine holes as the rain think very highly of him, and whenever you Milwaukee salvaged a series split with a victory to-back homers to open the 15th inning, and game sweep. Schimpf lined a two-run homer tapered off and the wind picked up, blow- can do something just similar or close to over Arizona. Nelson (3-3) allowed seven hits for Tampa Bay outlasted Minnesota in the longest down the right field line in the first off Nationals ing from a different direction than it had what he’s achieved, you’ve done something the second consecutive outing but held Arizona game in Target Field history. Longoria’s seventh starter Joe Ross (2-1) to give the Padres a 2-0 the rest of the week. pretty special.” — AP to a run in seven innings. homer of the season came off the second pitch lead. Schimpf has just nine singles this year and of the inning from Hector Santiago (4-4), who is is hitting .163 for San Diego, which struck out 31 ROCKIES 8, CARDINALS 4 scheduled to be the Wednesday starter for times in the first two games of the series. A four-run eighth inning steered Colorado Minnesota. Morrison followed with a long over St Louis. The victory in the rubber game homer to deep right field on the next pitch as MARINERS 5, RED SOX 0 enabled the Rockies to win their fifth straight Tampa Bay won for the second time in five extra- Christian Bergman tossed seven scoreless series and improve to 12-2-2 in series this season. inning games this season. innings, Robinson Cano slugged a two-run homer, and Seattle snapped Boston’s six-game GIANTS 7, BRAVES 1 DODGERS 9, CUBS 4 winning streak. Johnny Cueto, bothered in recent games by Los Angeles hit four home runs at Dodger Cano’s homer was his ninth of the year. blisters on his pitching hand, stopped his three- Stadium that completed a three-game sweep of Guillermo Heredia added a home run, his third, game losing streak as San Francisco beat Chicago. Cody Bellinger and Enrique Hernandez and Nelson Cruz drove in a run as the Mariners Atlanta. Cueto (5-4) allowed six hits and walk each hit a three-run homer, Austin Barnes hit a matched a season high with 16 hits. solo shot, and Yasiel Puig put the game away and one run while striking out eight and walking with a two-run blast in the seventh inning. REDS 8, PHILLIES 4 one in six innings. Adam Duvall and Patrick Kivlehan both had YANKEES 9, ATHLETICS 5 multi-homer games, and Cincinnati hit five METS 7, PIRATES 2 Aaron Judge hit his first career grand slam home runs in a win over Philadelphia at Citizens Jay Bruce went 3-for-5 with two doubles and with two outs in the third inning, and New York Bank Park. Duvall’s homers were both two-run two RBIs in New York’s victory over Pittsburgh. beat Oakland. Gary Sanchez and Brett Gardner shots, and he also had a run-scoring single in the Curtis Granderson went 3-for-5 with an RBI for the added RBI doubles while Aaron Hicks and Chris first inning for a five-RBI game. Kivlehan hit two Mets, and Lucas Duda hit a home run. Mets Carter lifted sacrifice flies for the Yankees, who solo homers. starter Matt Harvey (4-3) won back-to-back starts won for the fifth time in seven games. for the second time this season and the first time ASTROS 8, ORIOLES 4 since April 6 and 11 — his first two starts of the STERLING: Eric Trump (L) and Bernhard Langer pose with the trophy after Langer INDIANS 10, ROYALS 1 George Springer hit a two-run homer as part season. He pitched six innings, which was his won the Senior PGA Championship at Trump National Golf Club on Sunday in Jason Kipnis had four hits, including a home of a six-run second inning, and Lance McCullers longest outing since April 21, and scattered six Sterling, Virginia. — AFP run, and Josh Tomlin pitched his fifth career worked six solid innings as Houston capped a hits while giving up just one run. — Reuters

Spieth charges, Kisner holds on to win Colonial by stroke

FORT WORTH: Kevin Kisner came so close season, before winning the RSM Classic in and this could have been the most impor- fell in on the lost roll,” he said. “That kind of several times before finally winning on the November 2015. Then came two more run- tant round of the year,” Spieth said. “I hope gets those juices flowing.” PGA Tour. He now has another victory, ner-ups this year. that’s the case.” When he made a 10-foot birdie at No. withstanding a charge by Jordan Spieth at Spieth was standing on a chair to see After starting the day five strokes 12, Kisner was 10 under - no other player Colonial, after two more runner-up finishes over the crowd at the 18th green after his behind 54-hole leader Webb Simpson, reached that mark. Only one other time this year. “You start questioning if you’re bogey-free round when Kisner putted up Spieth had birdies on the first two holes since 1999 was Colonial’s winning score going to win again after a while,” Kisner the mound to 5 feet of the cup and then before a nearly 20-footer lipped out at the higher than 11 under, in 2014 when Adam said. “Everybody was questioning if I was made the winning putt. “I was going to 453-yard No. 3 hole. He also just missed a Scott won in a playoff after shooting 9 ever going to win. Then I win, and then take my chances with a (par) 4 and see 12-footer at No. 9, and a 25-footer at the under in regulation. everybody questions if I was ever going to what happened,” said Kisner, who never 446-yard 12th hole rolled over the left edge After a 14-foot birdie putt at the par-4 win again.” considered a different club for his last two of the cup, and had another near-miss on a 15th, Kisner had a two-stroke lead. That The affirmative answer came Sunday shots. Rahm, who the last two years won 12-footer at No. 17. was the same hole where Spieth, playing when Kisner birdied the first three holes on the Ben Hogan Award as the nation’s top Kisner blew a three-stroke lead at the two groups ahead of him, punctuated an the back nine at Hogan’s Alley to go ahead, college player, had just watched his 10-foot turn on the final day of the Arnold Palmer 11-foot birdie putt with a fist pump. then finished his 4-under 66 with a clutch birdie chance skirt left of the hole. Invitational in March and lost by a stroke. “I didn’t do any scoreboard watching par save at the 18th after a Spieth, who had missed consecutive He made a nearly 95-foot chip-in for eagle and really thought I needed to get to 11 wayward tee shot and an approach off cuts at The Players Championship and the to get him and fellow Aiken, South under,” Spieth said. “I hit so many great the back side of the green and well below AT&T Byron Nelson, was trying to become Carolina, resident Scott Brown into playoff putts today. I hit a bad putt on 17. It was the hole. At 10-under 270, the 33-year-old the only player other than Ben Hogan to at the Zurich Classic’s new team format pretty frustrating.” About the same time Kisner finished a stroke ahead of Spieth win consecutive Colonials. Hogan won five before losing on the fourth playoff hole. Kisner made a bogey at the par-3 16th, (65), Sean O’Hair (66) and Jon Rahm (66) times, including the first two in 1946 and At Colonial, an unexpected 40-foot Spieth was hitting his drive way right at the FORT WORTH: Jordan Spieth reacts to a missed birdie and earned a check of just more than $1.2 1947, along with consecutive wins again in birdie putt at the 404-yard 10th hole start- 18th hole and went on to save par after a putt on the 17th green during the Final Round of the million. Kisner was a runner-up four times, 1952 and 1953. ed Kisner’s back-nine push. chip to 5 feet. Kisner hit a similar drive, and DEAN & DELUCA Invitational on Sunday in Fort Worth, including three playoffs during the 2015 “I could look back at the end of the year “It was a difficult putt just to two-putt. It also saved par.—AP Texas. — AFP TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 SPORTS Monster mash: LeBron James undaunted by beastly Warriors

INDEPENDENCE: There’s a four-headed, shot-mak- and Timmy D (Tim Duncan) on the same team,” said Hard to believe, but this version - with talent, that skill with those guys.” On the brink of ing, scoreboard-breaking monster out West awaiting James, occasionally sniffling as he continues to fight a Durant - might be even better becoming the first player since the early 1960s to play LeBron James and the Cavaliers. cold. “And if you add Pop (coach Gregg Popovich) in Golden State has been putting on a basketball in seven straight Finals, James finds himself in a simi- there, that’s five Hall of Famers. So, it’s going to be clinic over the past two months, winning 27 of 28 lar - and somewhat surprising - situation. The Warriors are stomach-churning scary very challenging. Those guys are going to challenge games since March 11 and becoming the first squad The Cavaliers are being given little chance to James, though, can’t run or hide. With eight NBA me, they’re going to challenge our ballclub. to start the postseason 12-0. defend their title against the vaunted Warriors, who Finals appearances under his belt, he is ready to face “This is a high-powered team.” James also took on Durant, who previously faced James in the 2012 have been winning by an average of 16.3 points per a team he’s called “a beast.” After all, he has slayed a Celtics team loaded with big-name talents. “I’ve Finals with Oklahoma City, has taken a great team game in the playoffs. behemoths before. Pushing off any talk about the played against Ray (Allen), KG (Kevin Garnett), Paul and elevated it to a nearly unstoppable level. For the sixth time, James enters the Finals as an Warriors until after Sunday’s practice, James was (Pierce), (Rajon) Rondo and Doc (Rivers). So, it’s going The Warriors are using Durant in every imaginable underdog, hardly a role he’s accustomed to before asked to assess the task at hand: beating Golden to be very challenging not only on me mentally, but way on offense, and James isn’t surprised to see his June. The only time he won a championship as a State’s All-Star-studded lineup of Kevin Durant, on our ballclub and on our franchise.” good friend and Olympic teammate more mobile Finals favorite was with Miami in 2013, when the Heat Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. Cleveland-Golden State 3.0 is the matchup fans than he was with the Thunder. upended the Spurs for their second straight title. worldwide expected and wanted, and James believes “You adapt to the culture,” he said. “You adapt to James isn’t worried about point spreads or any Is this the biggest challenge of his career? they’re in for quite a show. the style and that’s the same thing that happened to odds. “I only play blackjack in Vegas anyway, so it “It’s probably up there,” he said. “I mean, it’s up Both the Cavaliers and Warriors have upgraded their me when I went to Miami. doesn’t matter,” he said. What does matter is that the there.” And then, almost as if he was trying to rosters from a year ago, when they went seven games I started to slash more and move more without 32-year-old is having one of his finest postseasons, remind himself that he’s got three championship in an epic series that spawned the first comeback from the ball, shoot more standstill 3s and figure out ways I and the Cavs are gelling the way they did at this time rings and is frightful in his own right, James recalled a 3-1 deficit in Finals history and resulted in Cleveland could be more productive than just having the ball in last year. other fearsome postseason opponents - San winning its first pro sports championship since 1964. isolation. Antonio and Boston. That Warriors team James conquered in 2016 won 73 So, it’s the right thing to do. He’s one of the most Maybe James has nothing to fear “I’ve played against four Hall of Famers as well, too, games during the regular season and was being men- dangerous guys we have in the world already. So it “I feel good about our chances,” he said. “Very with Manu (Ginobili), Kawhi (Leonard), Tony (Parker) tioned as one of the best to ever take the floor. makes it even more dangerous when you equip that good.” — AP New Zealand’s Taylor tires of runner-up tag

WELLINGTON: Ross Taylor is matter-of- being only fourth in the ODI rankings fact when he reviews his career and pre- behind South Africa, Australia and India views New Zealand’s Champions Trophy and just ahead of England. hopes: is this the year he adds a world title But a tough draw means they have to to his list of credentials? The elder states- start strongly, he said. man of New Zealand cricket, known for poking out his tongue on reaching a centu- STRENGTH IN DEPTH ry, has stamped his mark on the game over “The players have played together for so 11 illustrious years at the top. long now we know each other so well. Our Taylor has stroked a New Zealand record depth is probably our strength,” he said, 17 one-day centuries, is one behind the comparing the 2017 squad to teams past. country’s Test best with 16, and with no “But we need to start well. We have two plans to retire before the 2019 World Cup he hard matches straight up against Australia has the New Zealand records for the most and England and if we don’t start well the runs in both formats firmly in his sights. But tournament’s over.” And if this tournament his status as one of New Zealand’s greats doesn’t work out then Taylor said his next does not count as much as team records for target was the 2019 World Cup “and after Taylor who lists “any time it’s a world tourna- that, we’ll see.” The right-handed number ment” as his cricket priority. four batsman has come a long way since Leaving a legacy of being second is not his debut when he was run out for 15 in a something the 33-year-old wants. In 87 ODI against the West Indies in 2006. He did years of international cricket since New not make the 2006 Champions Trophy side Zealand played their first Test in 1930, the but was included as cover under the title of only tournament they have won was when “assistant manager” and featured in the they beat India in the 2000 Champions record books for running out Umar Gul Trophy final. when on the field as 12th man in a pool Since Taylor joined the side six years lat- game against Pakistan. er the trophy cabinet has been bare, he Back home a month later he belted an notes, when asked to name his career high- unbeaten 128 against Sri Lanka and he has lights ahead of his fourth Champions been a permanent member of the New Trophy tournament in England and Wales. Zealand side ever since. As for poking out “Beating Australia 3-0 in the Chappell- his tongue on reaching 100, that is done at Hadlee in 2007, the last World Cup (when the request of his daughter Mackenzie. BIRMINGHAM: Australian batsman Aaron Finch prepares to play a shot as Pakistan’s keeper Sarfraz Ahmed (L) waits behind the stumps New Zealand made the final for the first Although only five, Mackenzie is a during play in the ICC warm-up match between Australia and Pakistan at Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham on May 29, 2017. — AFP time) was pretty special and making the knowledgable critic of her father and when CRICKET final of the (2009) Champions Trophy was a Taylor was recently going through a poor highlight,” he said. patch of form she told him: “Dad, I think Taylor senses this New Zealand side can now you should poke your tongue out if put the runners-up tag to bed despite you get to 50.” — AFP Australia ready to let loose ‘big four’ pacemen

SYDNEY: Australia are relishing the prospect of March, said he was excited by the prospect of has conceded the bitter dispute will be a distrac- uniting their “big four” pace attack for the first combining with his fellow speedsters at the tion for Australia, but he has played down any time at the Champions Trophy — and sending a Champions Trophy. “We’ve had our issues with potential boycott of the Ashes, as suggested by message to England ahead of the Ashes. Pat injury but Patty’s (Cummins) only just turned 24 - some players. Another pressing issue for Cummins, , and I’m 27 and I’m the oldest - so we’ve still got plen- Lehmann will be where big-hitting Chris Lynn James Pattinson are all fit and poised to bowl ty of time to wreak havoc on batsmen around fits into the line-up, if at all. together given conducive conditions at the tour- the world,” Starc said ahead of his departure for Lynn was in devastating form for Kolkata nament in England and Wales. England. “Hopefully that starts with the Knight Riders at the top of the order in this year’s In Australia they are seen as potentially the Champions Trophy and then onwards to the , scoring 295 runs at an most potent pace quartet since the mighty West Ashes (in Australia) later in the year.” average of 49.16 and a strike rate of 180.98. Indies teams of the 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s. Injuries Former Test batsman Adam Voges, playing “First, he’s got to get selected in the eleven have prevented the strike bowlers from playing English county cricket with Middlesex, said any- and the captain () will tell him where together in the same Australian squad and thing was possible for Australia if the foursome he’s going to bat,” Lehmann said. “We’ve had dis- coach is licking his lips at the can stay fit and available. cussions. He’s an excitement machine.” The expe- opportunity to let them loose. “If they’ve got all four to choose from then it rienced and Aaron Finch open the LONDON: England’s Ben Stokes (R) walks on the pitch as England’s David Willey (L) “It’s the first time we’ve had the big four avail- is going to be incredibly exciting to watch, innings at one-day level, but with neither Shaun and England’s Jonny Bairstow (2L) take a drinks break during the third One-Day able,” Lehmann said. “It would be great to see maybe not to face,” Voges said. “It’s a luxury Marsh nor Usman Khawaja selected in the International (ODI) cricket match between England and South Africa at Lord’s Cricket them go at it and see how they go. They’re quali- Australia hasn’t had for a while.” squad, Lynn looks as close as he ever has to get- Ground in London yesterday. — AFP ty players and we’ve got a quality squad.” ting his chance at an extended opportunity. Injury-bedevilled Cummins is finally fit and ‘EXCITEMENT MACHINE’ Australia, grouped with New Zealand, England look to action man playing consistent cricket for the first time in his Australia’s participation at the Champions England and Bangladesh, get their Champions career after overcoming a series of back stress Trophy has been clouded by an acrimonious Trophy campaign under way against the Black Stokes in Champions Trophy fractures, while Pattinson has returned from shin stand-off in pay talks between the players’ union Caps at Edgbaston on June 2. The Australians are and back injuries. Starc, who has recovered from and with a looming June 30 bidding for an unprecedented third Trophy after LONDON: Ben Stokes would be the first to year. On his day, and in the right conditions, a foot injury that cut short his India Test tour in expiry of their current financial deal. Lehmann winning back-to-back in 2006 and 2009. — AFP say England are more than a one-man team he can also be an effective right-arm swing but if anyone sums up their revival in limited bowler. But in age where all bowlers can get overs cricket it is the dynamic Durham all- ‘collared’ in white-ball cricket, Stokes suffered rounder. Just over two years since a defeat when, having to defend 19 in the last over of S Africa pursue great obsession by Bangladesh in Adelaide sealed their the 2016 World final in Kolkata, he embarrassing first-round exit from the 2015 was hit for four successive sixes by Carlos JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s quest for a major There is additional pressure for South Africa this played in the past couple of years I believe that no- World Cup, England face the Tigers in the Brathwaite as the West Indies completed an international cricket trophy has become enough of year because they were ranked as the number one one can stop us.” “Our biggest strength is the bal- Champions Trophy opener at The Oval on improbable victory. an obsession for star batsman and one-day interna- team in one-day international cricket when they ance in the squad. Thursday with genuine optimism they can at England’s hope is that this remains his lone tional captain AB de Villiers to put his Test career on arrived in England for a three-match series against We cover all the bases when it comes to spin, last win a first major one-day international ‘nightmare’ spell with the ball, with Stokes hold. When he announced in January that he was the hosts leading into the Champions Trophy. seam and proper pace bowling.” South Africa have tournament. Part of the reason for that is resilient enough to absorb the experience. In cutting back on , De Villiers, 33, said the Following successive 5-0 clean sweeps at home three of the top six players in the ICC one-day rank- Stokes. The son of a former New Zealand any case, the West Indies have not qualified main goal for the rest of his career was to win the against Australia and Sri Lanka last season, as well ings, headed by De Villiers at number one, with Faf rugby league international, he also had for the Champions Trophy, which means that 2019 World Cup in England. as a 3-2 series win away against New Zealand, De du Plessis and wicketkeeping prodigy Quinton de cricket in his genes thanks to his mother, Marlon Samuels, who likes to get under the But a victory in the Champions Trophy, also in Villiers said: “If we play the type of cricket we have Kock in fifth and sixth places. — AFP Deborah, a noted player. Born in the New skin of his opponents, will not be around to England, would go a long way to relieving the pres- Zealand city of Christchurch, Stokes moved ‘salute’ a dismissed batsman when in the field sure that has built on South African teams during with his parents to England as a boy when — a gesture that has riled the combative 19 years of near-misses and outright failures in his father, Ged, got a job coaching northwest Stokes. Proof of the growing regard in which global events-pressure that has seen South Africa rugby league club Workington. Stokes, also a fine close catcher, is held came labelled “chokers” because of their tendency to per- when he was paid a record $2.16 million to form well in limited overs cricket but crumble in ‘INSTINCTIVE’ play in this year’s Indian Premier League. one-off knockout games. Gary Kirsten, South It was soon clear he had inherited his Stokes was instrumental in Rising Pune Africa’s coach during their previous Champions mother’s telent, with Ged Stokes telling the Supergiant reaching the knockout phase, Daily Mirror: “Deb was a very good cricketer scoring 316 runs in 12 matches, with a highest Trophy campaign, in England in 2013, confronted and I was OK. “At a very early age, before he of 103 , and taking 12 on his the issue head-on by discussing the perception left New Zealand, he started showing signs he way to being named player of the tournament with his players, rather than having it as an unseen could develop into a very good cricketer. before a recall to an England squad session or unspoken elephant in the room. “He had an instinctive technique and style meant he missed the final of the lucrative South Africa reached the semi-finals but Kirsten, of play-it was very basic, almost ‘see ball, hit Twenty20 event. “It was an amazing tourna- who had already announced he did not plan to ball.” That same uninhibited approach, albeit ment to be part of,” Stokes said recently. “And renew his contract, acknowledged they “choked” with a few refinements, remains at the heart getting the MVP (most valuable player) is when they were beaten by the hosts. South Africa of left-handed batsman Stokes’s approach at obviously something you strive for when you were the first winners of the Champions Trophy, the crease. For all the 25-year-old’s power play in tournaments like that.” then known as the ICC Knockout, in Bangladesh in strokeplay-as exemplified in his blistering 79- Stokes’s left knee, which was operated on 1998. Since then, six further knockout/Champions ball 101 featuring 11 fours and three sixes dur- last year, however, is preventing him from Trophy tournaments have produced four semi-final ing England’s two-run win in the second one- doing much bowling at the moment. appearances, all of which ended in defeat. During day international against South Africa at The joint is not yet quite the topic of that period, four World Cups and six World Southampton on Saturday-Stokes’s batting is national conversation that ’s Twenty20 tournaments have seen a further four BIRMINGHAM: In this Sunday June 23, 2013 file photo, India celebrate winning the ICC based on a sound straight drive. knee was when the England batting great was semi-final defeats to go along with semi-final and Champions Trophy Final cricket match after beating England at Edgbaston cricket ground, His aggressive approach is one that has having injury problems in the 1950s and quarter-final defeats in their two pre-1998 World Birmingham, England. South Africa and England are the perennial underachievers in one-day served him well in all formats, as he showed Durham star Stokes tried to play down con- Cups. In several tournaments South Africa have international cricket, mixing high hopes with high-profile failures in the big tournaments. with a blistering Test-match 258 from 198 cerns by saying Saturday: “It’s just the bowling been impressive in the group stages before falling They’ll have to cope with the favorites’ tag at the eight-team ICC Champions Trophy starting balls against South Africa at Cape Town last that’s getting affected by my knee. — AFP at the penultimate hurdle. Thursday, June 1. — AP TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 SPORTS Ten talking-points from the season

MILAN: Serie A has lost some of its allure in the last his first press conference.On the field, Palermo employed Lazio, Pescara and Udinese changed coaches. days after saying that AS Roma defender Antonio few seasons yet, with its unpredictable club owners five difference coaches and were relegated to Serie B. Marcelo Bielsa had the shortest reign, quitting after Ruediger was selling socks and belts in Stuttgart, and the tactical nous of its coaches, remains one of just two days at Lazio in July because he said the seeming to imply that the German, whose mother is the most colourful of the big five European leagues. MILAN DOLDRUMS club had failed to sign any of his transfer targets. from Sierra Leone, was once a street vendor. The following are 10 of the highlights and low points AC Milan followed in the footsteps of neighbours Ghanaian Sulley Muntari walked off in of the season which finished on Sunday: Inter as they were sold to a Chinese consortium in CROTONE’S GREAT ESCAPE protest during a match for Pescara at Cagliari, saying April but both teams had mediocre seasons. Eight points adrift of safety at the start of April, the referee had booked him for dissent when he UNSTOPPABLE JUVENTUS Seven-times European champions Milan finished Crotone spent the whole of their debut Serie A season complained about racist abuse from some fans. The Turin club won the title for their sixth succes- sixth to sneak into the Europa League qualifiers while in the relegation zone until the very last day, when sive season, the last three under phlegmatic coach Inter employed three coaches on their way to sev- they beat Lazio 3-1 to pull clear and send Empoli DZEKO Massimiliano Allegri. enth place as they missed out on Europe altogether. down instead. The Calabrians won six of their last nine Bosnia forward Edin Dzeko rediscovered his scor- They scored a pre-season blow by signing the top games, having won just three of their first 29. ing touch for AS Roma as he ended the season as the players from their two biggest rivals, Napoli striker GENOA league’s leading marksman with 29 goals. He netted Gonzalo Higuain and Roma midfielder Miralem Eighth at the end of the November, Genoa finished FRANCESCO TOTTI another eight in the Europa League and two more in Pjanic, and were almost invincible at home, winning four points clear of relegation after a second half The 40-year-old played his 25th and final season the Coppa Italia. 18 and drawing one of their 19 matches. slump. Fans protested at one match by turning their for AS Roma although it was often an uncomfortable backs to the pitch while coach Ivan Juric was fired in situation as coach Luciano Spalletti left the talisman NAPOLI PALERMO CHAOS February, only to be recalled in April after his replace- on the bench for most of the time. Despite Higuain’s pre-season departure, Napoli Volatile owner Maurizio Zamparini announced he ment Andrea Mandorlini failed to stop the rot. finished third and set club records for the number of was selling the club after 14 years to a fund led by RACISM points in a season (86) and goals scored (94). They American-born businessman Paul Baccaglini, who COACHES Serie A continued to struggle with racism. lost just four matches, three of them in October, in a opened his shirt to reveal a Palermo chest tattoo during Apart from Palermo, AC Milan and Genoa, only Lazio left back Senad Lulic was banned for 20 slump that effectively cost them the title. — Reuters Juventus the final hurdle to history for Zidane’s

MADRID: Even for a man and a club syn- the season. “It is the happiest day of my onymous with European Cup glory, professional life by a distance,” Zidane, a Zinedine Zidane and Real Madrid stand on World Cup winner with France in 1998, sur- the brink of history in Saturday’s prisingly said after winning the league title Champions League final against Juventus last weekend. in Cardiff. Since the European Cup was rebranded and expanded into the TWO DIFFERENT PHILOSOPHIES Champions League in 1992, no team has Even by Real’s standards, victory in the been capable of defending the trophy. Welsh capital will seal the single most suc- However, just 18 months into his first senior cessful season in the club’s history. managerial role, Zidane is one match away That Juventus provide the final hurdle from joining a stellar cast as just the 20th adds extra intrigue as it is from the Italian coach to win the competition twice. giants that Madrid plucked Zidane for a Moreover, a 12th European crown for then world record fee in 2001. Madrid would reaffirm their status as self- The fact the Frenchman spent the prime proclaimed kings of Europe with a third decade of his career at two of the biggest Champions League in four seasons. “I am clubs in the world with two very different the coach which means I am doing some- philosophies on how to win has undoubt- thing right, but everyone in this squad is edly shaped his managerial style. Despite doing a phenomenal job,” said Zidane after being one of Real president Florentino Real withstood an Atletico Madrid Perez’s original “galactico” signings, Zidane onslaught in the semi-finals. hasn’t been afraid to bring more defensive Zidane has had a hand in all of Real’s last balance to his Madrid side by rewarding the four trips to the final. He famously scored hard work of the likes of Casemiro and one of the greatest ever Champions Lucas Vazquez over glamorous big money League final goals to win the game against buys like James Rodriguez. However, his Bayer Leverkusen back in his playing days experience as one of the greatest players of in 2002 and was part of Carlo Ancelotti’s his generation has given him a huge advan- coaching staff that ended a 12-year wait for tage over his predecessors at the Bernabeu Madrid’s 10th European Cup in 2014. with the respect he commands from an ROME: Roma’s forward from Francesco Totti holds a framed Number 10 during a ceremony to celebrate his last match with AS Roma after Zidane went one step further by joining ego-filled dressing room. “Zidane has done the Italian Serie A football match AS Roma vs Genoa on Sunday at the Olympic Stadium in Rome. Italian football icon Francesco Totti retired Ancelotti as one of just seven men to win a phenomenal job,” said Cristiano Ronaldo from Serie A after 25 seasons with Roma, in the process joining a select group of ‘one-club’ players. — AFP the competition as both player and coach after Madrid sealed . Compared to when Real squeezed out local rivals Madrid’s 11 European Cups, Juventus’ two is Atletico on penalties in Milan in last year’s a meagre return for a club of their stature. Perotti rescues Roma on final. Yet, it is Real’s run back to European That record has come about by losing a football’s showpiece occasion this season record six finals, including their last four. which has been his most impressive feat in Zidane knows better than most the pain his first full season in charge. While Madrid of Juve’s previous failures having played in Totti’s farewell party rode the luck of the draw and from the spot the losing sides in 1997 and against Madrid last season, Zidane’s men have overcome in 1998. However, he plans on prolonging Napoli’s flair, the might of Bayern Munich that misery for Italy’s Old Lady. “For sure it MILAN: Diego Perotti struck at the death as time. With Napoli romping to a comfortable 4-2 he united a city that falls apart at the least prob- and Atletico’s intensity for the right to be in is special because it was a very important Roma handed club icon Francesco Totti a farewell win away to Sampdoria, Roma were in trouble, lem. “But Totti is now a friend that I won’t get to Cardiff. What is more, they have done all club for me as a player. It is a club that also to remember with a thrilling 3-2 win at home to on their way to a third-place finish and without see every day.” Napoli finished third as Dries that whilst ending Barcelona’s domestic gave me everything,” Zidane said after Genoa in a packed Stadio Olimpico on Sunday. an automatic place in the group stages of next Mertens missed out on Serie A’s ‘Capocanno- dominance by winning La Liga for the first booking Madrid’s place in the final. “Now, Totti, playing his final game with the capital side season’s Champions League. niere’ top scorer’s award. time in five years and lifting the European though, I am with Real Madrid, the club of after a storied 25-year career that garnered only He got the opener away to Sampdoria, with Super Cup and Club World Cup earlier in my life and it will be a great final.” — AFP one league title, was handed a final-day gift CROTONE’S GREAT ESCAPE Lorenzo Insigne, Marek Hamsik and Jose when he was called upon to replace Egyptian But moments after Totti saw a chance thwart- Callejon also scoring. The Belgian finished on 28 Mohamed Salah on 54 minutes. ed by the boot of Santiago Gentiletti, Perotti goals, one shy of Dzeko’s tally of 29. Totti failed to score on what was his 619th fired the hosts into a 3-2 lead when he got on Meanwhile, Crotone avoided relegation in and final Serie A appearance of 785 in total. But the end of Dzeko’s knock-down to beat Eugenio remarkable fashion thanks to a 3-1 win at home by the end of a valuable win that secured Roma’s Lamanna from close range on 90 minutes. to Lazio. Andrea Nalini scored twice either side place in next season’s Champions League, the Roma’s 28th win of the campaign left Luciano of a Diego Falcinelli goal for Crotone against a evergreen playmaker experienced a send-off Spalletti’s men in second place, one point ahead Lazio side who had Bastos sent off in the first that saw almost the entire stadium shed tears. of Napoli and four behind champions Juventus, half. That allowed the small side from the heel of One teary-eyed fan broke the barriers to run who sealed a record sixth consecutive Serie A the Italian peninsula to leapfrog Empoli, who are and hug his hero as they waved off arguably the title last week. relegated after a 2-1 defeat away to Palermo. most symbolic player in Italy over the past 20 De Rossi paid tribute to his close friend Totti Crotone seemed doomed at the start of April, years. “The moment has arrived. I’ve cried the and his status as a symbol of Rome, as well as but took 20 points from their last nine games to whole day. This was my only jersey,” said Totti. “I Roma, over the years: “He won the scudetto, and stay up. — AFP took this decision with my wife and my family. I’d like to stay for another 25 years. Thank you Roma, thanks to my family, my Mum, Dad and brother. “I’d love to write a poem, a song, but all Tamas Ajan wins fifth I can do is try to use my feet to express myself.” Totti played a pivotal role in Roma ending an term as IWF president 18-year wait for the scudetto in 2001, and-bar- ring any last-minute decision to continue his BANGKOK: Hugarian Tamas Ajan won his fifth weightlifting’s reputation has been damaged by playing career elsewhere-is now set to start term as president of the International doping cases, Ajan said: “The most important TURIN: In this April 11, 2017 file photo, Juventus’s Paulo Dybala, left, scores his side’s working alongside Roma’s sporting director Weightlifting Federation (IWF) yesterday after fact is that weightlifting has not only remained second goal during a Champions League, quarterfinal, first-leg soccer match between Monchi. He added: “Damn it. I get goosebumps using his status within the International Olympic on the Olympic programme but has reconfirmed Juventus and Barcelona, at the Juventus Stadium in Turin, Italy. Juventus will face when I think about June 17, 2001. From tomor- Committee as a persuasive campaigning tool. its permanent and respected status in the sum- Real Madrid in the Champions League final in Cardiff, Wales, on June 3. — AP row, I’ll be a grown up.” The 78-year-old will have been at the IWF for mer Olympic Games. “Our relations with the IOC Yet for Totti, and the thousands of fans who more than half a century when his latest four- are close and mutually constructive.” showed up sporting special T-shirts and banners year term ends. He first joined the executive Ajan, who won by 86 votes to 61 against Critics have made me to pay tribute to ‘Il Re di Roma’ (The King of board in 1970 before becoming general secre- European Weightlifting Federation president Rome), it was a nervy final game of the season. tary in 1976, a role he held until he was elected Antonio Urso, has also pledged to toughen the stronger: Mertesacker Genoa travelled to the capital intent on ruin- president in 2000. He is an honorary member of sport’s stance against doping, revamp the ing Totti’s farewell party and stunned the stadi- the IOC and a foundation board member of the grand prix series and establish women’s um into silence when Pietro Pellegri hit their World Anti-Doping Agency. The IOC is due to dis- weightlifting in all the IWF’s member nations. LONDON: Per Mertesacker says his key role in former Werder Bremen defender was delight- opener after just three minutes. Arsenal’s FA Cup final triumph was fuelled by ed to help Arsenal finish a troubled season on cuss the Olympic sports programme, and For the first time one of the IWF’s five vice-presi- Roma hit back with goals from Edin Dzeko weightlifting’s place on it, in September. dent roles went to a woman, Ursula Papandrea the critics who claimed he was past his best. a high note as they rebounded from the mis- and Daniele De Rossi having them 2-1 ahead With Arsenal’s defence ravaged by injury ery of failing to qualify for the Champions Looking back over the past four years when of the United States. — Reuters only for Darko Lazovic to level 11 minutes from and suspension, Gunners boss Arsene League by winning the Cup for the third time Wenger handed Mertesacker his first appear- in four year. “I’m just blessed for this opportu- ance in the starting line-up for 392 days in nity,” Mertesacker said. “For the trust from my Saturday’s Wembley showpiece against team-mates and my manager because being Chelsea. A serious knee injury suffered last sidelined for such a long time, I suffered a lot year led to a lengthy spell on the sidelines for this season because you want to contribute Mertesacker and when the German returned on the pitch. “To be able to do that today was to fitness he was unable to regain his place. a very proud moment for myself and to lead The 32-year-old had played only 37 min- the team out for the first time officially as cap- utes all season after coming off the bench in tain is a great moment for myself. last weekend’s win against Everton. “At the end of the day everyone trusted But the absence of Laurent Koscielny, me and supported me throughout the season Gabriel and Shkodran Mustafi gave Wenger no and the manager gave me the opportunity.” option but to end Mertesacker’s exile. Against While Mertesacker left Wembley on a high, all expectations, the centre-back emerged as it was a downbeat departure for John Terry, the towering foundation of Arsenal’s 2-1 tri- who was an unused substitute in his final umph. And Mertesacker, who lifted the trophy Chelsea match. After 22 years, 717 appear- as Arsenal captain, claimed the chance to ances and countless trophies, Terry has silence the pundits who had written him off brought down the curtain on his playing helped inspire his dominant display. career with the Premier League champions. “I expect myself to perform at that level Terry has cleaned out his locker at Chelsea’s every single week,” he said. “I don’t know if training ground and will head off on holiday I’m capable but I’ve done it for 15 years. The before deciding whether to retire or accept more people that write me off, the stronger I one of several offers to continue playing. KJA-Ramadan soccer tournament get. That’s my feeling.” Despite playing in a The 36-year-old defender plans to go into three-man defence for the first time in his coaching eventually and would love to KUWAIT: Al-Shahed and Al-Wasat soccer teams 3-1 and Al-Sabah 3-1 in the matches played at the in collaboration with KJA and under the auspices of career, Mertesacker’s composure and leader- return to Wembley as a manager in the recently qualified for the quarter finals on Annhar High Institute for Navigation and Communications’ minister of state for cabinet affairs and acting minis- ship were crucial to subduing Chelsea striker future. “It’s heart-breaking, going out like Ramadan Soccer Tourney, after beatinbg Al-Anbaa soccer field in Shuwaikh. Notably, the tourney held ter of information, will last until next Saturday. Diego Costa and playmaker Eden Hazard. The that and losing. — AFP Dillon wins Trout sprains Coca-Cola 600 thumb in Angels’ for first NASCAR loss at Miami Cup victory

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PARIS: Spain’s Garbine Muguruza serves the ball to Italy’s Francesca Schiavone during their tennis match at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open yesterday in Paris. — AFP

TENNIS Muguruza strolls as Nadal, Djokovic enter fray

PARIS: Reigning French Open champion Garbine but Francesca is a legend and I was very excited to round two with a routine 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory over three-year drought at the majors, but the Spaniard “You start a tournament from the same line with Muguruza breezed into the second round, while play on Philippe Chatrier court with her,” said Steve Darcis of . Raonic, whose best run at is wary of mercurial French Benoit Paire. everyone else. You fight for the trophy, as every- Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic prepared to Muguruza. “I like to take my chances and be aggres- the French Open came when he made the 2014 “He is not an opponent you want to play body does. That’s the way I approach it,” said launch their title bids later yesterday. sive and today that wasn’t going to be different.” quarter-finals, fired 15 aces and 44 winners to book against in the first round. A player with big talent. Djokovic. Rising German star Alexander Zverev, Muguruza’s middling form this season saw her Muguruza defeated Serena Williams to win her a meeting with Mikhail Youzhny of Russia or Brazil’s Great serve, great hands and fantastic backhand,” seeded ninth, begins his campaign against veteran arrive in Paris with just three wins on clay, but the maiden Grand Slam a year ago, but the 23-year-old Rogerio Dutra Silva. said Nadal. “He’s a dangerous opponent. I need to Spaniard Fernando Verdasco. Spaniard dispatched 2010 Roland Garros champion needs to return to the final to stay in the world’s top play my best.” The 20-year-old Zverev defeated Djokovic in Francesca Schiavone 6-2, 6-4. 10. “I know I played good here before, but that NADAL, DJOKOVIC IN ACTION Djokovic completed a career Grand Slam with Rome a week ago to become the first player born The fourth seed will meet Estonia’s Anett doesn’t make me extra confident this year. I have to Nadal and Djokovic will set off ahead of a semi- his maiden Roland Garros title in 2016, but the Serb in the 1990s to land a Masters title. Jelena Kontaveit for a place in round three as Schiavone, play well to earn that confidence again,” she said. final collision course, with the former bidding to then suffered a drastic dip in performances. The Jankovic’s 54th consecutive Grand Slam maiden who turns 37 in June, bid farewell to the tourna- Muguruza lost to Kontaveit at Stuttgart in April, become the first player in the Open era to win 10 world number two is hoping to draw inspiration draw appearance was a fleeting one as the three- ment for the final time ahead of her retirement at although the Estonian is through to the second titles at any Grand Slam event. from new coach Andre Agassi, the 1999 French time French Open semi-finalist was consigned to a the end of the year. “I cannot believe in the first round of a Grand Slam for just the second time. Three clay-court titles at Monte Carlo, Barcelona Open champion, as he launches his defence first-round exit by Dutch qualifier Richel round we have two ex-champions. Not only that Canadian fifth seed Milos Raonic raced into and Madrid suggest the Spaniard is poised to end a against Marcel Granollers of Spain. Hogenkamp. — AFP Venus looking for first French Open title in 20th appearance

PARIS: Making a record 20th appearance at on all her experience to recover from two set Roland Garros, Venus Williams is looking to finally points down and go on to take the set - and the get her hands on the French Open trophy. match - on a tiebreaker. Williams has played in the French Open more Williams eventually triumphed 6-4, 7-6 (3) than any other woman, but has only gotten past after Wang hit a backhand into the net. “The first the quarterfinals once - when she lost the 2002 round is always tricky,” Williams said. “You know, final to younger sister Serena. “Is it 20 already? I she played well. I just tried to stay aggressive thought I missed a few, but apparently not,” until the end. You know, you have to still be Williams said with a smile. “Here we are. You aggressive even though the courts are slower know, what an experience. What can I say? here on the clay. “It’s always an opportunity, for sure. You “When I was trailing, I know she had done know, I want to play the kind of tennis that’s con- things to earn it, to be at 4-2, so it was a credit to sistent and aggressive, inspired. That’s my goal, her. But also, I realized I had to put some balls in really, every match.” Williams turns 37 next the court, so that would be my main focus at that month, but is showing no signs of slowing down. point.” Williams added: “I think today the experi- The American reached her 15th Grand Slam final ence helped, for sure. Having the opportunity to in January - nearly eight years after her 14th. She play 20 of these tournaments helped me a lot.” lost the Australian Open to Serena. Clay is Williams’ least favorite surface, but with Williams attributes her longevity partly to the several of the top stars out or struggling, this breaks she has taken during her 23-year career. could be her year. Serena is not playing because “Definitely, I think spacing out how long, how she is pregnant, while Maria Sharapova’s ranking many tournaments I have played, I believe that’s wasn’t high enough to gain direct entry into the helped me,” Williams said. “It’s not easy emotion- tournament after a 15-month doping suspen- ally or mentally or physically to do this job, so I sion. Tournament organizers did not grant her a think that helps. I haven’t had any other experi- wild card. World No. 1 Angelique Kerber lost her ence. “So would I recommend it? For sure, but I first-round match 6-2, 6-2 against 40th-ranked think if you’re happy playing a lot of tourna- Ekaterina Makarova, while third-seeded Simona ments and you can handle that, then it’s not a Halep is struggling with a right ankle injury. problem. But if you’re not, then you have to “All I can speak of are the players that I play space it out.” against, and they play amazing every time. Williams will play Kurumi Nara of Japan in the That’s the competition I face,” Williams said. second round at Roland Garros after surviving a “What other players are doing, I have got to be scare to beat Qiang Wang in straight sets on honest, I don’t watch so closely. I just try to Sunday. The 10th-seeded Williams quickly took understand what can I accomplish. And then PARIS: US Venus Williams returns the ball to China’s Wang Qiang during their tennis match at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on the first set in 41 minutes, but then had to draw after that, I go home.” — AP Sunday in Paris. — AFP Tamdeen and KNCC among 50 most powerful companies

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LONDON: Passengers arrive with their luggage in Terminal 5 of London’s Heathrow Airport. — AFP BA flights disrupted for third day Unions blamed on the outsourcing of IT services to India

LONDON: Passengers faced a third day of dis- gers yesterday to check their flight status restoring normal service. “As our IT systems apologize for that and we are absolutely com- were forced to leave Heathrow without claiming ruption at Heathrow yesterday as British online before travelling to the airport in a bid move closer to full operational capacity, we will mitted to provide and abide by the compensa- their bags in chaotic scenes that saw queues Airways cancelled short-haul flights after a to avoid scenes seen over the weekend when again run a full schedule at Gatwick on Monday tion rules that are currently in place.” snaking out of the airports. BA’s outage came on global computer crash that unions blamed on people camped out at Heathrow overnight. BA and intend to operate a full long-haul schedule a busy weekend in Britain, where Monday is a the outsourcing of IT services to India. The chief executive Alex Cruz told the BBC he and a high proportion of our short-haul pro- Shares dropping public holiday and many schoolchildren are embattled airline said it was cancelling 13 would not resign over the disruption and said gram at Heathrow,” a spokeswoman said. Some British media suggested Monday that beginning a week’s holiday. British Airways has short-haul flights from Heathrow Airport, it had nothing to do with cutting costs. “We apologize again to customers for the BA could be hit with a bill of more than £100 mil- suffered other IT glitches recently, leading to Europe’s busiest, but was aiming to operate a He said it had been caused by a power surge frustration and inconvenience they are experi- lion (115 million euros, $128 million) for compen- severe delays for passengers in July and full long-haul schedule from the hub and was that had “only lasted a few minutes” but the encing and thank them for their continued sation costs for stranded passengers’ food and September last year. IAG, the parent group of operating a full service from Gatwick Airport. problem was that the back-up system had then patience,” she said. Cruz said that 75,000 pas- accommodation. BA cancelled all its flights out of British Airways and Spanish carrier Iberia, earlier Tens of thousands of passengers were left not worked properly. The GMB union, however, sengers had been affected. “We know that Heathrow and Gatwick on Saturday after the IT this month reported a 74-percent slump in first- stranded over a busy holiday weekend in said the disruption “could have all been avoid- there have been holidays interrupted and per- failure, which shut down all of the carrier’s check- quarter net profit to 27 million euros ($30 mil- Britain after BA scrapped hundreds of flights ed” if BA had not cut hundreds of IT jobs in sonal events that have been interrupted and in and operational systems and affected call cen- lion), due in large part to a weak pound. Shares in worldwide. The knock-on effects could contin- Britain and transferred the work to India. The people waiting in queues for a really long time,” ters and its website. Passengers were asked to IAG on the Madrid stock exchange are currently ue for several days. The airline urged passen- airline said it was making “good progress” on he told Sky News. “We absolutely profusely contact BA to locate their luggage, after many trading down by about 2.5 percent. — AFP

India needs jobs for As Americans take on debt, women to boost growth: World bank

some pockets of concern NEW DELHI: India must reverse a trend of falling women’s participation in the job market if it is to achieve its ambition NEW YORK: After a stint of frugality, Americans have cent of the debt Americans owned. That figure has more millennials enter their prime years to become a homeown- of double-digit growth, the World Bank said yesterday. India returned to their borrowing ways. But are they getting into than doubled in 10 years to nearly 11 percent. As college er. Dallas resident Taylor Green, 29, is using debt strategical- is the world’s fastest growing major economy, but has one of the kinds of debt trouble that lead to recessions? US con- costs have risen and student loans get larger, the amounts ly. Green, who works in finance, recently opened a credit the lowest rates of female employment, a trend that has worsened over the last decade. The World Bank in its latest sumers now owe roughly $12.73 trillion to banks and other that are delinquent have been increasing. Americans cur- card to help him and his fiancÈ pay for their wedding. He report said just 27 percent of Indian women were working or lenders for mortgages, car loans and credit card spending, rently have $1.34 trillion in student loan debt, of which hopes to use the points he earns from that to then help actively looking for a job, a matter of “serious concern” that according to the New York Federal Reserve. That exceeds 10.98 percent is 90 or more days past due. That’s up from cover the cost of a trip to Europe. was holding back economic growth. even the total before the last financial crisis. 6.85 percent of loans 10 years ago. “Student loans are a “We both have good, stable jobs with decent security, so “(A) higher level of women participation in the economy Economists generally say people’s willingness to borrow place to keep an eye on,” Sweet said as a potential long- we are a more comfortable taking on the debt,” Green said. can help propel India closer to double digit growth,” said is a good thing, because it shows they’re more confident term problem for the US economy. “But we want to pay this debt down as fast as we can once country director Junaid Ahmad. about their financial futures. And the economy is in far bet- Delinquent student loans can hurt a person’s credit the wedding is over.” Green says he also has significant stu- The bank said the fundamentals of India’s economy ter shape than a decade ago, when economists called the score, and affect the ability for a first-time buyer to qualify dent loan debt, which is in forbearance, that he plans to remained strong and the impact of last year’s shock move to debt unsustainable and the housing market crashed. That’s for a mortgage. That could become a bigger problem as tackle aggressively once the wedding is over. — AP take most of the country’s currency out of circulation had not the concern now. been limited. Inflation remained under control and a strong “Some of us are worried that consumers are going back monsoon last year had boosted agriculture and rural con- into old habits, but the US consumer is in a much different sumption, it said, estimating growth at 6.8 percent for the position before the financial crisis and even before in the financial year ended March 31 2017. late 1990s,” said Ryan Sweet, an economist with Moody’s The government will release its official growth figures for Analytics who is not related to the AP reporter. Gone are the that period on Wednesday. The World Bank report said a new worries about second homes financed with no-money national goods and services tax due to be introduced on July down mortgages. The stress points now are in three main 1 would “yield substantial growth dividends from higher effi- categories: auto loans, credit cards and - to a greater extent ciencies” and increase state revenues in the long term. But it but for different reasons - student loans. “If it’s not a tool warned India needed to create jobs for the large number of you can use to build stability and long-term net worth, debt women currently not in the labour market. leads to more problems than it can solve,” said Todd “India’s female labor force participation rate is uniquely Christensen, a credit counselor with the nonprofit organiza- low for all levels of education,” said senior World Bank econo- tion Debt Reduction Services. mist Frederico Gil Sander. “Sixty five percent of Indian women with college degrees are not working, whereas in Bangladesh 41 percent and in Indonesia and Brazil only 25 Student loans percent of women graduates are not working.” Female partic- Not all debt is considered equal, and both mortgages ipation in India’s workforce has declined since 2007, particu- and student loans have typically been considered ways for larly in rural areas. That is partly because they are staying in people to leverage themselves into a better life. A home education for longer, but even college-educated women are loan historically has been a way for middle-class Americans staying out of the workplace-just 34 percent of those with a to build wealth, while student loans helped people get bet- degree are working, the bank said. Urbanization has also ter-paying jobs. Student loans have become a source of contributed to the trend because women living in cities are concern, though, as they become a greater proportion of less likely to be in paid work than those in rural areas, where the debt Americans owe - and those debts are not being farming provides employment. — AFP paid back. In 2007, student loan debt was less than 5 per- ATLANTA: In this July 18, 2012, file photo, a pedestrian walks past credit card logos posted on a downtown storefront. — AP TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 BUSINESS Alargan International holds FY2016 AGM KUWAIT: In its Annual General Operational updates Meeting (AGM), shareholders of In addition to its recurring income ALARGAN International Real Estate generating assets in Kuwait, Bahrain Company approved the Board of and Oman, ALARGAN moved forward Directors’ recommendation to distrib- with the development of two com- ute 10% cash dividends of the share mercial projects, ARGAN Square in nominal value (10 fils per share). the Salmiya area, and ARGANIA in Dividends are paid to shareholders the growing retail area of Shuwaikh, registered in the Company’s records as well as completed procedures to as of the maturity date set for June start leasing the ALARGAN Business 13, 2017, and paid to shareholders on Park located in the Free Trade Zone, June 22, 2017. Heading the AGM, an area expected to boom with busi- Haitham Al-Khaled, Chairman of the nesses from local and foreign invest- Board of Directors of ALARGAN ments. In Bahrain, ALARGAN contin- International Real Estate Company, ued the leasing of its award-winning said: “Through the market changes in mixed-use ARGAN Village, and start- 2016, ALARGAN continued to take ed sales of the Beyout ALARGAN vil- prudent steps towards achieving its las. In Oman, the Company contin- strategy thanks to its combined busi- ued to add to its achievements ness model. with the delivery of residential The Company advanced in the units in the Telal Al Qurm develop- development of communities, resi- ment, and received two new recog- dential projects and retail destina- nitions awarded on behalf of Al tions that provide life-enhancing and Waha and Telal Al Qurm develop- sustainable solutions in the region, ments for their affordability and while consolidating its financial posi- high-quality designs. tion and seeking new growth oppor- tunities that add value to sharehold- Outlook ers and stakeholders alike. “These Al-Mashaan said: “ALARGAN is advancements were strictly executed moving forward with large projects Tamdeen and KNCC among 50 most with our core business principle and under development, others being motto in mind; to provide sustainabil- planned, a diversified portfolio, a rec- ity in everything we do, through our ognized team, and years of experi- powerful companies: Forbes Mideast operations, investments and returns ence in the region to guide us. Our to shareholders, and to build commu- region has many opportunities in KUWAIT CITY: At the recent award ceremony ing entrepreneurship. Mohammed Abdul Hamid Kuwait National Cinema Company recently nities that enable our stakeholders to the near future, specifically within organized by Forbes Middle East, Tamdeen Real Al Marzouq, CEO of Tamdeen Real Estate, said: “It launched a public awareness campaign titled live the life they love.” the partnership projects with the Estate Company and Kuwait National Cinema is an honor and a humbling experience to be “Spirit of Kuwait” which celebrates the human For the financial year 2016, public sector; local needs will be sat- ALARGAN announced a net profit of Company (KNCC) were recognized for being two recognized as one of the most powerful listed rights, legal and moral foundations on which the isfied with a great product to offer. KD1.8 million and earnings per share of the 50 most powerful listed companies in the companies in Kuwait by none other than Forbes State of Kuwait was founded, as well as the Our primary focus at ALARGAN is to (EPS) of 7.09 fils for the year ending state of Kuwait. The ceremony titled ‘Celebrating Middle East - a publication of great credibility country’s exemplary constitution that enshrines add value for the benefit of our soci- in December 31, 2016. Setting aside Kuwait’s Success’ honored top industry leaders and integrity. The recognition proves that we are the values of justice and equality among individ- ety through which we develop real the one-time gain seen in 2015 from and businesses across three categories: the 50 going in the right direction and our projects, be uals. The campaign expresses the nation’s grati- estate solutions to enhance our cus- most powerful listed companies; the most influ- it residential or commercial, are aligned to the tude to everyone who has contributed to the a divestment in the Kingdom of tomers’ enjoyment of life.” ential private Arab companies and the strongest market needs.” continued development and prosperity of the Saudi Arabia, ALARGAN’s operating Financially, ALARGAN has settled Arab businesswomen in Kuwait. As one of the wealthiest countries in the nation without discrimination and includes a profit increased in 2016 to KD2.95 its bonds, which came to maturity in The event which took place on 22 May 2017 Middle East, Kuwait has shown an unwavering series of outdoor and print media vignettes, as million in comparison to a KD7.07 at JW Marriott Hotel Kuwait City was held under commitment to building a diversified economy. well as videos that is being shown on Kuwait loss in 2015. Revenues also increased April 2017, and started consolidating the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed Al Events such as these not only encourage the pri- National Cinema Company’s screens. Forbes to KD26.8 million in 2016 by 37% in its financial structure. Operationally, Abdullah Al-Sabah, Minister of State for Cabinet vate sector players to perform better but also Middle East is one of the leading media outlets comparison to KD19.5 million in the Company prepares to launch its Affairs and Acting Minister of Information and highlight the opportunities for investment and in the Middle East and is a major contributor to 2015. Expenses decreased by 14% Kuwait commercial developments, was attended by several high-ranking ministers, expansion in the country. Ahmed Al Osaimi, CEO the exploration of investment opportunities in from KD29.1 million in 2015 to and will continue to develop the diplomats and business leaders. Tamdeen Real of Kuwait National Cinema Company, said: “This the Arab region. The magazine is exclusively KD25.1 million in 2016. Jeyoun community in Bahrain, as Estate Company and Kuwait National Cinema event served as a good benchmark to gauge the licensed by Forbes International. The Kuwait list Khaled Al-Mashaan, CEO and Vice well as Al Waha and Telal Al Qurm in Company, both under Tamdeen Group of com- performance of some of the most prominent was based on the highest standards of neutrali- Chairman of the Board of Directors of Oman. Furthermore, ALARGAN has panies were recognized for their impact in bol- companies in Kuwait and the overall business ty, reliability and adherence to scientific ALARGAN International Real Estate recently signed the agreement to stering the private sector, their impressive sector. It feels great to be considered an inspir- methodology in research and global standards Company, said: “As an internationally- develop the Al Nakheel Integrated growth as well as their contribution in support- ing and influential company.” developed by Forbes United States’ global. recognized developer with a focus Tourism Complex with the Omani on developing middle-income resi- Ministry of Tourism and is taking the dential housing, we have taken in our next steps to expand in Morocco. responsibilities to develop sustain- Al-Khaled concluded: “We move Warba bank sponsors ‘bonds, loans able buildings that support an eco- forward with experience and a nomically and socially viable urban track record that sets us apart from and Sukuk Middle East Conference’ environment. other developers. We’ve seized on Today, we are developing residen- opportunities for the long-term tial and community projects that last, and are now entering new markets KUWAIT: Warba through the Bank representatives’ participation providing the more than 900 attending dele- in an aim that they remain an integral with the aim of balancing risks for Bank sponsored in the conference. We held meetings with gates with full information on the subject. part of the larger urban development the Company over the next years. ‘Bonds, Loans & investors in the presence of a number of execu- It is worth mentioning that Warba Bank’s suc- process and add value to their sur- Operationally, we remain focused Sukuk Middle East tive heads and heads of financial and treasury cessful experience in issuing 250M USD Sukuk rounding communities. We are in the coming year on Kuwait, 2017’ conference departments. That provided us with the latest and its 5-fold coverage has contributed to the designing communities that integrate Bahrain and Oman, and begin our held in Dubai developments on important topics including bank’s position in creating excellent opportuni- our motto, ‘Life... As You Love It’, which entry into Morocco. Based on the Intercontinental financing plans, financing policies, cash flow and ties for investors across the world and gaining extends to our sustainability values performance of our investments Festival City on 17- liquidity.” added Al-Thuwaini. their confidence. Accordingly, in line with its for which we have invested in green during challenging times, we fore- 18 May 2017. The Moreover, the conference addressed key eco- strategy to develop its investment instruments, and energy efficient developments.” see sustained yields.” Bank sponsored nomic issues, some of which addressed global Warba Bank is keen on meeting the members of that event as it is trends in capital markets and how bond and the investment and business community so as to the region’s Sukuk issuers can deal with risks in the new mar- study their interests in this context and to learn largest investment ket environment; and understanding the impact about the current trends in the Sukuk and bonds and finance con- of liquidity and how to price debts in the GCC market in order to take the same as the base of ference; and Thuwaini Al-Thuwaini markets, taking into consideration the recover- the development of its investment policy aimed serves as a unique platform for all stakeholders ing oil market situation and developing bonds in at establishing Warba Bank as the leading under one roof, including capital market leaders, local currency and Sukuk markets, let alone Islamic bank in the field of corporate finance and Sukuk issuers, investors, and regional banking many other topics that played a central role in investment. leaders where they can discuss current develop- ments in the local and international markets, in Sukuk markets and various types of transfers. KFH in talks to buy AUB Commenting on their sponsorship, Warba Bank’s Deputy Chief Investment Banking Officer, KUWAIT: Local Islamic bank Kuwait Finance er oil prices and market saturation. Officials in the Investment Banking Group, Thuwaini Al- House is reportedly in discussions about a pos- for both KFH and AUB decline to comment. Thuwaini said, “Sponsoring and participating in sible purchase of Bahrain-based Ahli United KFH had $53.9 billion of assets at the end of the first edition of the Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Bank which also has operations in Kuwait. The March, while Ahli United had about $31.5 bil- Middle East 2017 Conference was an excellent deal would create a behemoth Islamic lender, lion, according to data compiled by opportunity for Warba Bank to meet and discuss one of the largest in the region valued at $85 Bloomberg. KFH shares, listed on the Kuwait with sellers and buyers, and to stay abreast of billion, reports Bloomberg. According to the stock exchange, have lost 0.6 percent so far market developments through the dialogue ses- unconfirmed Bloomberg report, which cites an this year, giving the lender a market value of sions held with the participation of the indus- unnamed source, the discussions are not final- $9.3 billion. Ahli United shares, which are try’s leaders. ized and no deal has been agreed. cross-listed in Kuwait, have jumped 16 per- We also discussed the issues related to Sukuk Banks in the region have seen an uptick in cent so far this year, giving it a $5.57 billion issuances at regional and global levels. In addi- mergers and acquisitions on the back of low- market capitalization. tion, we were able to meet potential customers EXCHANGE RATES

Chinese Yuan Renminbi 44.530 Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. Swiss Franc 316.750 Indian Rupee 0.004092 0.004780 Australian Dollar 228.000 Thai Bhat 9.820 Indonesian Rupiah 0.000018 0.000024 US Dollar Buying 303.200 Turkish Lira 85.475 ASIAN COUNTRIES Japanese Yen 0.002643 0.002823 Japanese Yen 2.736 GOLD Kenyan Shilling 0.003032 0.003032 Indian Rupees 4.720 20 Gram 254.190 BAHRAIN EXCHANGE COMPANY WLL Korean Won 0.000262 0.000277 Pkistani Rupees 2.904 10 Gram 130.010 Malaysian Ringgit 0.066994 0.072994 Srilankan Rupees 1.987 5 Gram 65.850 CURRENCY BUY SELL Nepalese Rupee 0.003005 0.003175 Nepali Rupees 2.939 Pakistan Rupee 0.002699 0.002989 Singapore Dollar 219.700 Europe Hongkong Dollar 36.084 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd British Pound 0.388095 0.398095 Philippine Peso 0.005991 0.006291 Bangladesh Taka 3.764 Czech Korune 0.004908 0.016908 Sierra Leone 0.000067 0.000073 Philippine Peso 6.087 Danish Krone 0.041857 0.046857 Singapore Dollar 0.214593 0.224593 Rate for Transfr Selling Rate Thai Baht 8.843 Euro 0. 336043 0.345043 South African Rand 0.017566 0.026066 US Dollar 303.750 Norwegian Krone 0.032490 0.037690 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001630 0.002210 GCC COUNTRIES Canadian Dolla 225.965 Romanian Leu 0.084306 0.084306 0.009738 0.009918 Saudi Riyal 81.123 Sterling Pound 396.040 Slovakia 0.009090 0.019090 Thai Baht 0.008530 0.009080 Qatari Riyal 83.661 Euro 343.115 Swedish Krona 0.031080 0.036080 Omani Riyal 791.060 Swiss Frank 297.125 Bahraini Dinar 808.820 Swiss Franc 0.306082 0.317082 Arab Bahrain Dinar 805.645 UAE Dirham 82.850 Turkish Lira 0.080177 0.090477 Bahraini Dinar 0.800326 0.808828 UAE Dirhams 83.095 Egyptian Pound 0.013992 0.019900 Qatari Riyals 84.315 Iranian Riyal 0.000084 0.000085 ARAB COUNTRIES Australasia Egyptian Pound - Cash 19.300 Saudi Riyals 81.895 Iraqi Dinar 0.000190 0.000250 Australian Dollar 0.219746 0.231746 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 16.745 Jordanian Dinar 428.335 Jordanian Dinar 0.423694 0.432694 New Zealand Dollar 0.207876 0.217376 Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.223 Egyptian Pound 16.915 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.000000 1.000000 Tunisian Dinar 126.830 Sri Lankan Rupees 1.986 Lebanese Pound 0.000156 0.00256 Jordanian Dinar 429.100 America Indian Rupees 4.694 Moroccan Dirhams 0.020287 0.044287 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 2.029 Canadian Dollar 0.221602 0.230602 Pakistani Rupees 2.896 Nigerian Naira 0.001257 0.001892 Syrian Lira 2.170 Georgina Lari 0.137392 0.137392 Morocco Dirham 31.708 Bangladesh Taka 3.766 Omani Riyal 0.783709 0.789389 US Dollars 0.300100 0.304500 Philippines Pesso 6.099 Qatar Riyal 0.082745 0.084195 US Dollars Mint 0.300600 0.304500 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Cyprus pound 167.630 Saudi Riyal 0.080033 0.081333 US Dollar Transfer 304.400 Japanese Yen 3.730 Syrian Pound 0.001290 0.001510 Euro 341.990 Asia Syrian Pound 2.419 Tunisian Dinar 0.122254 0.130254 Sterling Pound 396.480 Bangladesh Taka 0.003400 0.003984 Nepalese Rupees 3.930 Turkish Lira 0.080177 0.090477 Canadian dollar 225.820 Chinese Yuan 0.042742 0.046242 UAE Dirhams 0.081398 0.083098 Turkish lira 85.990 Malaysian Ringgit 71.550 Hong Kong Dollar 0.037111 0.039861 Yemeni Riyal 0.000989 0.001069 TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 BUSINESS

US Senator calls for probe into promotion of Kushner Cos deal

SHANGHAI: The chairman of the Senate to potential investors through the con- In an emailed response to a request for must remain “at risk” up to the end of program has centered on instances of Judiciary Committee has called for an troversial EB-5 scheme. The program comment on Grassley’s letter, Stu Loeser, the alien’s conditional permanent resi- fraud and the fact that most of the funds investigation into “potentially fraudulent offers qualified foreign investors the a spokesman for USIF, said: dent status, and a “guaranteed” invest- in a program originally intended to help statements and misrepresentations” chance at a green card in exchange for a ment fails this basic EB-5 test; if Qiaowai impoverished areas have instead gone made by companies promoting invest- $500,000 investment in a US business. Gross distortions is in fact guaranteeing the safety of the to wealthy urban districts. Despite these ment in a property development involv- Kushner Companies is also working “Qiaowai and US Immigration Fund investment principal, all related EB-5 concerns, earlier this month, Congress ing the family company of White House with KABR Group, a private equity fund, are fully in compliance with all laws petitions should be rejected by USCIS,” extended the EB-5 program until advisor Jared Kushner. on the One Journal Square project, relating to the sale of securities to immi- wrote Grassley, who has long advocated September 30. Citing a May 12 report by Reuters, according to marketing materials on grant investors. These allegations are for reform of the EB-5 program. The Chinese road show for One Chuck Grassley, a Republican senator Qiaowai’s website. The developers are gross distortions and unsupported by Qiaowai’s assurances to investors Journal Square earlier this month also from Iowa, requested a review of claims seeking to raise $150 million, or 15.4 the facts.” Reuters previously revealed that their green cards were guaran- attracted criticism. Kushner Companies made by Chinese migration agency percent of the funding, from EB-5 that Qiaowai’s promotional materials teed and their funds were safe apologized for Nicole Kushner Meyer’s Qiaowai and the US Immigration Fund investors. Because the SEC considers online and on social media, including for appeared to violate US securities laws, reference to her brother, President (USIF) in the marketing of the One some EB-5 investments securities, com- the One Journal Square project, some- Grassley’s letter said. It also cited a Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Journal Square project in Jersey City, panies and individuals that market these times referred to a green card guarantee report on the project’s promotion by Kushner, during the road show. The New Jersey to potential investors in investments must comply with US secu- or “safeguard” and the safety of capital the New York Times. Kushner company stressed that he was only China. Grassley flagged his concerns to rities laws. invested in EB-5 projects. After Reuters Companies and the SEC declined to mentioned in order to make clear that the Department of Homeland Security EB-5 schemes must also comply with contacted Qiaowai for comment, these comment. Qiaowai, KABR Group and he was not involved with the project. and the Securities and Exchange immigration rules. Under United States phrases were deleted. Qiaowai has also the Department of Homeland Security Kushner Companies representatives Commission in a May 24 letter that was Citizenship and Immigration Services dropped the phrase “government-sup- did not respond to requests for com- skipped some later road show events. later posted on his website. (USCIS) guidelines, EB-5 investors must ported” from its online promotion of the ment over the weekend. Jared Kushner, whose White House port- Jupiter, Florida-based USIF contract- put their capital at risk and the green One Journal Square project. Chinese investors account for around folio includes relations with China, sold ed with Beijing-based Qiaowai to market card is not guaranteed. USCIS is part of “It is a fundamental rule of the EB-5 80 percent of the nearly 10,000 EB-5 his stake in Kushner Companies to a projects including One Journal Square the Department of Homeland Security. program that an applicant’s investment visas issued annually. Criticism of the family trust early this year. — Reuters Cubans snub graduate jobs for a higher pay

HAVANA: As a trained nurse, Jose Antonio changes. Fidel Castro died in November Torres can help save lives-but in ’s and his brother Raul has announced he will labor market, he finds riding a bicycle rick- step aside as president in February 2018. shaw a surer way to feed his four children. “I Following the gradual reforms of recent can earn the same in a day doing this as I years, about half a million of the island’s 11 would in one month working as a nurse,” million inhabitants are now self-employed. says Torres, 38. The communist island’s They earn four times as much as state gradual economic opening-up has created employees on average, official data indi- an earnings gulf between the few private cate. “I do not mind admitting that I studied workers and the many employed by the law but don’t want to practice it,” says state. Torres and others like him-even tele- Estevez, as she puts on her makeup in front vision actors-are turning to the private side of the mirror. “Everyone knows why these to work as waiters, taxi drivers and more. things happen.”

Free training, low pay Low wages Torres owes his nurse’s training to the Defenders of Cuba’s communist system system of free universal education and say its social security provisions, with food healthcare introduced after Fidel Castro’s subsidies and ration books, protect the communist revolution. In a country hailed poor. But experts warn ordinary Cubans are for the quality of its healthcare, he was suffering from a wonky economy. Despite employed in one of the best hospitals-for Raul Castro’s reforms, Cuba is lagging in its just $20 a month. Meanwhile more and search for foreign investment. Its dual cur- more foreign tourists started arriving with rency system fuels inflation. cash in their pockets to pay for rickshaw “Buying a pair of shoes takes up your rides. The economic pull was too strong to whole month’s salary,” says Torres. Raul resist. “It was not an easy decision,” he says. Castro himself admitted in April 2016 that “But I had to find another way to keep sup- current salaries and pensions “are not suffi- porting my family.” cient to satisfy basic needs.” Salaries have This file photo taken on March 16, 2016 shows a locomotive hauling cargo cars runs along an elevated section of the new Standard Gauge never fully recovered from the economic Railway (SGR) near Voi some 332 kms southeast of Nairobi. Fairy tale crisis sparked by the collapse of the Soviet Beatriz Estevez, 26, is about to finish her Union, says Pavel Vidal, a Cuban economist state-funded university law studies. But at Pontifical Xaverian University in instead of heading to work in a law firm, . “I cannot imagine how any work- Kenya unveils 1st new she is dressing up as a fairy and going to er in Latin America can survive on $25 a stand still for hours while tourists put mon- month.” ey in her hat. “In a law firm I will not earn even half what I earn right now as a living Boosting production statue,” she tells AFP. She can earn $20 a Another economist, Pedro Monreal, esti- railway in a century day as a fairy. The average monthly wage mates that to regularly afford the basic for a public sector worker-which includes necessities, a Cuban would need to earn lawyers-is $29. four times the current average wage. NAIROBI: More than a century after a colonial allowing them to pay back the loan “in about talists, as it cuts through a key wildlife migration UNESCO says 3,300 out of every 100,000 Experts are skeptical about the govern- railway gave birth to modern Kenya, the country four years”. “I think that is a little bit of wishful route. Ben Okita of Save The Elephants said that people went through higher education in ment’s hopes of boosting the island is betting on a new Chinese-built route to thinking,” said Owino, questioning assumptions while underpasses have been built to allow ele- Latin America overall last decade-but the nation’s state-controlled industries to get cement its position as the gateway to East Africa. about the volume of cargo available to be car- phants to cross, the creation of an embankment figure for Cuba was five times that. Yet uni- out of trouble. “It is not about sitting down The $3.2 billion (2.8 billion euro) railway linking ried, while warning high growth rates in east and fencing around the new railway was creat- versity enrollments have since plunged, to wait for production to drive up salaries,” Nairobi with the port city of Mombasa will Africa were beginning to moderate. ing deadly confusion. from more than 600,000 in the 2009 aca- said another Cuban economist at Xaverian Wednesday take its first passengers on the 472 He said the government, whose debt has Previously one or two elephants were killed demic year to 173,000 in 2014, according to University, Mauricio de Miranda. kilometer journey, allowing them to skip a hair- doubled in three years, would be forced to raise annually, but since 2016, 10 elephants have the national statistics office. “Production is not rising due to restrictions raising drive on one of Kenya’s most dangerous taxes to cover the bill. “My feeling as an econo- been hit on the old route. “They are used to The Caribbean island is facing historic the government itself imposes.” —AFP highways. mist is that it is going to be a white elephant, but crossing the old line and then they get to the The railway is the country’s biggest infrastruc- as a taxpayer I hope not,” said Owino. Trucks cur- new railway line and they find the fence and ture project since independence, and while it rently take two days to carry goods from they get confused, in the process they are hit by has courted controversy, it is a key selling point Mombasa to Nairobi, while the train will take a train,” said Okita. The next leg of the SGR, to for the ruling Jubilee party ahead of August eight hours. Passenger trains will take around connect Nairobi with the Rift Valley town of elections. It is also part of a “master plan” by east five hours. The railway will be managed by the Naivasha at a cost of $1.5 billion has also caused African leaders to connect their nations by rail, Chinese contractor for five years, with 610 a furore as it will cut through the capital’s iconic with the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) planned Chinese workers in charge, while Kenyans are national park. The government is currently to eventually link Uganda, Rwanda, South trained to take over. negotiating the financing to link Naivasha to Sudan, Burundi and Ethiopia. “There is no coun- Kisumu near the Ugandan border, which try which has ever developed without having a Environmental woes Macharia says is expected to cost another $3.5 very robust railway system. It was long overdue,” The railway has also concerned environmen- billion. — AFP Kenya’s Transport Minister James Macharia told AFP. He said not upgrading the railway in over 100 years “has dragged us backwards in terms of S&P sees no need for an out of development.”

The ‘Lunatic Express’ schedule China rating review It was on May 30, 1896, that colonial Britain BEIJING: Standard & Poor’s is likely to follow past few years, then at some point in time, the began building a railway from what is today its regular ratings review schedule for China, risk of instability will rise to a level that will Kenya’s coast to improve access to the riches of and does not see any basis at this point for an probably justify a further downgrade in the Uganda, showing little interest in the wild land out-of-schedule committee meeting, a senior ratings.” S&P last changed its rating on China in between. The railway, steeped in tales of director at the ratings agency told Reuters yes- in late 2010, when it upgraded it by one swashbuckling colonial adventure and beloved terday. Moody’s Investors Service last week cut notch. China has vowed to lower debt levels by tourists up until its last, creaking journey in its sovereign ratings on China by a notch, put- by rolling out steps such as debt-to-equity HAVANA: Jose Antonio Torres, a nurse who now works as a “bicitaxi” or bicycle taxi April, is credited with shaping Kenya into its cur- ting them on par with those of Fitch Ratings. swaps, reforming state-owned enterprises driver, rides down a street. — AFP rent form. The capital Nairobi, today a regional That put S&P one step above the two agen- (SOEs) and reducing excess industrial capacity. hub, was a swampy outpost with no particular cies, holding an AA-rating with a negative out- In recent months, regulators have issued a attraction until it became the headquarters of look that it has maintained since March 2016. flurry of measures to clamp down on the Kenya Railways. The construction of the railway “I don’t think there has been anything that shadow banking sector while the central bank Mali women maneuver is the stuff of legend, with British and Indian could justify the calling of an out-of-schedule has gingerly raised short-term interest rates. workers terrorized by a pair of lions said to have committee at this point in time, so we are like- Tan said the key concern is that China “is devoured some 135 men. The train was later for land - and a future ly to follow our regular review pattern,” Kim relying on a source of growth which hasn’t dubbed the “Lunatic Express”. Eng Tan, S&P’s Asia-Pacific senior director of been sustainable in some other economies BOGOSSONI: Anthio Mounkoro has been year, community groups from 18 villages in sovereign ratings, said in a phone interview. and also the fact its debt is rising fast.” “If one ‘Bad negotiations’ farming land in Bogossoni for as long as this region of central Mali have negotiated Tan declined to say when the next regular day growth slows and there’s a whole pile of Some see a touch of folly in its successor too. she can remember - but none of it was with private landlords to set aside a share review would be. Moody’s cut China’s sover- debt to be paid, then obviously the stresses In as much as the old line traced the develop- ever hers. “The land I’ve been cultivating of their land for women to farm. The agree- eign ratings to A1, saying it expects the finan- are going to be large. But I don’t think that day ment of colonial Kenya, the new railway has my whole life is my father’s,” she told the ments are then put down in writing and cial strength of the world’s second-largest is anytime soon.” proven a mirror for modern Kenya: dogged by Thomson Reuters Foundation while metic- certified by local authorities. The initiative, economy to erode in coming years as growth Tan said he expects China’s annual eco- corruption accusations, battling environmental ulously watering a batch of shallots, careful led by International Relief and slows and debt continues to mount. Fitch on nomic growth to slow to 6 percent in the next concerns while trying to position itself as the not to waste one drop from the hose. “No Development (IRD), a charity, is part of the Friday maintained its A+ rating on China, cit- few years, but still hold above 6 percent for gateway to east Africa. The World Bank, and oth- woman in my village owns land - that’s for Building Resilience and Adaptation to ing its “strong macroeconomic track record”, much of the next one to two years. Moody’s ers, warned that building a new railway, instead men, it’s just the way it is.” Climate Extremes and Disasters (BRACED) though the agency also noted an accompany- expects GDP growth to slow to around 5 per- of refurbishing the old one, was by far the most In Malian society, men control access to programme, funded by the UK ing build-up of imbalances and vulnerabilities. cent in coming years, but says the economy expensive option. land and decide which parts, if any, Department for International But nobody is expecting any form of finan- will remain robust and the likelihood of a hard However, the government went ahead with women are allowed to farm. That has Development. cial instability anytime in the near future, Tan landing is slim. the project, skipping an open tender to make a become especially problematic for women Under the land agreements, community told Reuters. “Despite the (Moody’s) down- The Chinese government is targeting GDP direct deal with China-whose Export?Import as increasingly erratic weather, including groups that rent the land in turn lease it to grade, all the major agencies have really high growth of around 6.5 percent this year. The Bank has loaned Kenya 90 percent of the ven- longer droughts, has increased competi- women “for a small fee” said Sidi Dicko, the ratings on China, whether it’s A+ or AA-, they economy expanded 6.7 percent in 2016, with- ture’s cost. “We should ask: ‘Why did you negoti- tion for land and harvests, experts say. In regional coordinator for Groupe de are both high ratings,” he said. Government- in the government’s expectations, though the ate this badly’?” said Kwame Owino, head of the some cases, crop losses on their own land Formation Consultation et Etude, one of led stimulus has been a key driver of China’s pace was the slowest in a quarter of a century. Nairobi-based Institute of Economic Affairs. He have led men to encroach on land tradi- the effort’s local partners. In Bogossoni, for economic growth in recent years. But that has The probability of a ratings cut by S&P cannot points to similar Chinese-built railways in tionally farmed by women and even steal , 147 women each now grow veg- been accompanied by credit growth that has be ruled out after the Moody’s downgrade, Ethiopia, Tanzania and elsewhere on the conti- women’s crops, according to development etables on a 5 square-meter plot of land in created a mountain of debt - now at nearly OCBC wrote in a note to clients on Monday. nent which cost much less per kilometre. workers in the area. exchange for a monthly fee of 250 CFA 300 percent of gross domestic product (GDP). But the Singapore bank said China’s credit Macharia dismisses this argument, saying But an experiment in securing women’s francs (about $0.40) paid to the communi- “The key concerns that people have are risks could be well-contained in the near term Kenya’s SGR could carry more cargo, and passes access to small plots of land - and training ty group. The women sell two-thirds of longer term,” Tan said. “Because if trends carry by the latest wave of new regulations for de- through trickier terrain. He said the government them to grow crops in difficult climate con- their harvest at nearby markets, and keep on as they do, from what we have seen in the leveraging. —Reuters ditions - aims to change that. Over the past the rest to eat at home.—Reuters expects the railway to boost GDP by 1.5 percent, TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 BUSINESS Asia stocks drift down from 2-year highs

TOKYO: Asian stocks handed back earlier modest British and US markets on Monday deprived crept back. The dollar and US stocks would face Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Tokyo. headway. South Africa’s rand was turbulent gains and drifted lower yesterday, running short investors of potential catalysts and kept overall downward risks if trouble for the Trump adminis- “The US markets will also be shut today, after reports President Jacob Zuma defeat- of incentives to push past two-year highs with trading subdued. Brushing aside a North Korean tration becomes a long-term concern, said and that is curbing incentive and restrict- ed a no-confidence motion against him. many key markets closed for holidays. The pound, missile launch, South Korea’s KOSPI initially Masafumi Yamamoto, chief forex strategist at ing overall movements as well.” The The rand went to a two-month high of meanwhile, nursed losses after a poll showed a touched an intraday record high before pulling Mizuho Securities. “That said, the possibility of pound was a shade higher at $1.2828 12.65 per dollar before pulling back to shrinking lead for Prime Minister Theresa May’s back 0.1 percent. It was on track to snap a six- the president actually being impeached remains after dropping more than 1 percent on 12.85. Crude oil prices slipped, their mod- party in Britain’s upcoming elections. MSCI’s day winning streak. very low, and any negative pressure on US Friday to as low as $1.2775. est recovery from disappointment over last broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Pyongyang fired what appeared to be a stocks has been limited so far.” The greenback week’s OPEC meeting sputtering out on the Japan was down 0.2 percent. Taking cues after the short-range ballistic missile early yesterday. The was steady at 111.290 yen, with the safe-haven Sterling dives back of a relentless rise in US drilling. Oil S&P 500 and Nasdaq scraped to record closing dollar index against a basket of major currencies Japanese currency showing little reaction to Sterling suffered its steepest fall since suffered a big drop last week after an highs, it had earlier risen towards a two-year peak was steady at 97.465 after rising on Friday North Korea’s missile launch. January on Friday after an opinion poll OPEC-led decision to extend production marked on Thursday. thanks to upbeat US gross domestic product “While the North Korean situation remains showed the governing Conservatives’ lead curbs did not go as far as many investors Japan’s Nikkei edged up 0.1 percent while data. The index fell to a 6-1/2-month low below tense, the market has gotten used to missile over the Labour opposition down to just 5 had hoped. US crude was down 0.2 percent weaker commodities pushed down Australian 97.00 a week ago on US political concerns cen- launches, with broader volatility also declin- percentage points with less than two at $49.63 a barrel, having slumped to as shares 0.5 percent. The closure of Chinese, tered on President Donald Trump, but have since ing,” said Shusuke Yamada, senior strategist at weeks before a general election. The euro low as $48.18 on Friday. declined 0.1 percent to $1.1165. The com- Brent fell 0.3 percent to $49.63 a barrel. mon currency had soared to a 6-1/2-month Spot gold hovered close to a near four- high of $1.1268 last week on factors includ- week high of $1,269.50 an ounce hit on ing relief at the French presidential election Friday, led higher by investors who feared outcome, but it has failed to make further political risks. — Reuters

HONG KONG: A man walks past an electronic board showing Hong Kong share index outside a local bank. — AP TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 BUSINESS

LONDON: In this file picture taken on November 25, 2015 a man sits on the pavement, beg- LONDON: In this file picture taken on April 11, 2017 a sign shows the price in pounds sterling ging outside the Houses of Parliament. —AFP photos of clothes as a shopper browses for goods displayed for sale on a stall at Whitechapel Market. Gulf in living standards at heart of UK election battle

LONDON: Although Britain’s economic by some commentators as a reflection above the pre-financial crisis value of out of a decent home, and two-thirds with inflation—the longest period of growth is ticking along in the run-up to of the social divide between the haves ten years ago. Statistics also show that of children in poverty are in working time since the 1870s. “British workers the general election, flat wages and the and the have-nots in one of the world’s income inequality in Britain has actu- households,” Equality Trust’s executive have endured the longest pay squeeze government’s austerity program con- richest economies. Conservative Prime ally declined slightly since the 2008 director Wanda Wyporska said this since Victorian times,” said TUC General tinue to bite and cause anger among Minister Theresa May, who called the crisis-reversing a sharp increase in pre- month. According to the Office for Secretary Frances O’Grady. “And now those left behind. A world away from general election to strengthen her vious decades-as higher-income National Statistics, 6.5 percent of the even more pain is on the horizon.” the glistening skyscrapers of London’s hand in the coming Brexit talks, claims households saw their earnings fall British population, or 3.9 million peo- Ahead of the election, May has City finance district, normal life for she wants a society that works for more in real terms. However, the sta- ple, was living in poverty in 2014, the vowed to improve workers’ rights, cap some resembles that depicted in last everyone, albeit one that is not free of tistics mask the disproportionate most recent year for which data are energy prices, lift minimum earnings year’s Cannes winner “I, Daniel Blake”. austerity nor social spending cuts. effect of income stagnation on the available. and raise the threshold at which income The British film’s protagonists, in Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the main lowest earners, with the Resolution To survive, many Britons, especially tax is paid. But she has been forced to the northeastern English city of opposition Labour Party and who has Foundation, a think-tank, warning that the youngest, have to take on more reverse a manifesto commitment on Newcastle, battle with the impact of gained ground in recent opinion polls, inequality in living standards could than one low-paid and often low- capping social care costs following cuts to social services in place since argues that the yawning gap between reach levels not seen for 30 years. skilled job at a time, scrambling in what heavy public criticism and opposition 2010, struggling to make ends meet rich and poor needs to be addressed. Meanwhile the Equality Trust states is often called the “gig economy”. At the from within her Conservative Party. and relying on food banks. Widening While official statistics show that that in 2017, the country’s 1,000 rich- same time, the number of so-called Corbyn, meanwhile, has pledged to hike living standards is a hot topic in the Britain’s unemployment rate sits at a est people will together own more “zero hour” contracts is breaking taxes on the well-off, renationalize key looming general election due June 8, 42-year low of 4.6 percent, many work- wealth than that held by 40 percent of records at 900,000 jobs. Such positions industries like railways, scrap univer- and one that analysts say played a cru- ers find themselves on low wages and the poorest households combined. guarantee neither a number of hours to sity tuition fees and pump cash into cial role in last year’s shock referen- short-term contracts. be worked nor a fixed rate of pay. the state-run National Health dum vote in favor of the country’s exit Median household income stood at Small-jobs economy As a direct consequence, the TUC Service. His critics say Labour has not from the European Union. £26,300 (30,100 euros, $33,700) in the “Record numbers of people visited union calculates that over the last sev- properly assessed the cost of those The Brexit verdict has been framed year to March 2016, just four percent food banks last year, millions are locked en years, UK wages have not kept pace proposals. —AFP Brazil prosecutors make new leniency fine offer to J&F

SAO PAULO: Brazilian federal pros- ecutors on Sunday made a new offer to JBS SA’s controlling share- holder, J&F Investimentos, that it pay a 10.99 billion real ($3.37 bil- lion) fine for its role in massive cor- ruption scandals. The new offer is down slightly from the previous SICO launches MENA-wide proposal by prosecutors that J&F pay 11.2 billion reais. The company online trading platform rejected that and counter-offered, saying it would pay 4 billion reais. KUWAIT: Securities & Investment greater convenience, ease and flexibility. Prosecutors rejected that, as well as Company (SICO), licensed by the Central The multi-functional platform offers a the company’s next offer that it Bank of Bahrain as a conventional whole- range of services including the option of would pay 8 billion reais. sale bank, announced yesterday the real time quotes and price feed subscrip- J&F told Reuters in an emailed launch of a MENA-wide online brokerage tions, as well as access to news and statement that it had no comment trading platform - ‘sicolive’. This seamless announcements released by regional stock on the matter. Negotiations on the and secure multi-functional service will exchanges. leniency deal fine follow bombshell enable clients to trade in real time across “Importantly, the new platform lever- state’s witness testimony from J&F’s all the region’s key markets from a single ages the unique market insight of SICO’s owners Joesley and Wesley Batista account that can be managed through research team. Our experienced analysts that they spent 600 million reais to their desktop computers, laptops and cover over 90 percent of major GCC-listed bribe nearly 1,900 politicians in mobile devices. companies, of which half are blue-chip, recent years. Joesley Batista is at Commenting on this development, top-tier entities active in key sectors such the center of a corruption investi- Najla Al-Shirawi, Chief Executive Officer of as banking, telecoms, industrials, real gation into President Michel Temer. SICO, said: “The new online service signals estate and construction, healthcare and Batista secretly recorded a conver- a further integration of our unique mix of consumer. This integration of research and sation with Temer in March in comprehensive, end-to-end solutions, execution will provide investors with criti- which the president seemed to which provide clients with brokerage, cash cal market intelligence to make the most condone bribing a potential wit- RIO DE JANEIRO: A demonstrator holds a doll representing former Venezuelan President management and custody services all informed investment decisions from their ness in the corruption case. Hugo Chavez and a sign referring to the demand for direct presidential elections, during a under one roof. It also reflects SICO’s deep trading screens,” he added. SICO’s broker- The top court authorized a cor- protest against Brazilian President Michel Temer at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil expertise in providing customized solu- age services cover equities, bonds and ruption investigation into Temer yesterday. —AFP tions with exceptional reliability and scala- Sukuks trading; with a physical presence in based on that tape and testimony bility to all our clients.” the United Arab Emirates through its Abu that the Batista brothers and five oth- ing options. The bribery scandal is and 20 percent of annual sales. with the pension funds Funcef and She added: “Live newsfeeds, real time Dhabi-based subsidiary, SICO UAE, it pro- er executives from their company one of several legal hazards facing Prosecutors said in their written Petros would each receive 25 per- quotes from any MENA market and vides access to the Dubai Financial Market gave regarding the president and the group, which mushroomed statement on Sunday that the pro- cent of any fine. The remaining 25 instant access to all account and transac- (DFM), Nasdaq Dubai and Abu Dhabi Stock several other powerful politicians. from a regional Brazilian slaughter- posed 10.99 billion real fine was percent would go to the federal tion information allow for a seamless and Exchange (ADX). Investors are watching the plea house to the world’s largest protein equivalent to 6 percent of J&F’s government, which would get 12.5 secure trading and account experience. Additional services are offered out of negotiations. JBS shares have slid processor with the help of some 8 group 2016 revenue. percent, along with the FGTS The aim is to further empower our clients, Bahrain, where SICO has been the leading more than 20 percent since mid-May billion reais in government sup- Authorities also for the first worker severance fund and the helping them to keep closer track of the broker on the Bahrain Bourse for the past in extremely turbulent trading port. Brazilian rules for corporate time detailed who would receive Caixa Economic Federal bank, market and make better informed and 18 years, include single account broker- because of concern that blowback leniency deals call for fines of the fine from J&F. Brazil’s BNDES which would each receive 6.25 more cost effective investment decisions. age services across the GCC and other from the scandal could limit its fund- somewhere between 0.1 percent state development bank, along percent. —Reuters ‘sicolive’ is an intelligent trading platform MENA markets, margin trading facilities that promotes ease of use and high-per- for equities, and repurchase agreements formance, with risk mitigation as a central (repos) for fixed income. The Agency consideration.” Brokerage Desk, established in 2010 as Eurozone needs parliament, According to Fadhel Makhlooq, Head of the first of its kind in Bahrain, is another SICO Brokerage: “As one of the most service that enables clients to use a single advanced systems of its kind in the region, broker for transaction executions, while ‘sicolive’ features the highest levels of func- having their own disclosed accounts with budget, says EU’s Moscovici tionality and security. It will enable institu- various GCC and other MENA stock tional and retail clients to engage in direct exchanges where they are required to WARSAW: The eurozone should have its own parliament of future eurozone integration” this Wednesday before non-financial corporations picked up to 2.4 percent in trading and manage their accounts with have a nominated custodian. and budget to cap inequalities between its richer and consultations with members of the bloc, he said. The April from 2.3 percent in March, its highest level since poorer members that could tear the bloc apart, the EU’s reforms evoked by Moscovici would require the June 2009, the European Central Bank calculated in economy commissioner said in an interview published approval of EU nations in the form of making changes regular monthly data. Investors await vital yesterday. “It’s necessary to create a eurozone budget. to the bloc’s treaties. The ECB closely monitors lending in the 19 countries And this will not be possible without creating a parlia- But Poland and other younger eastern EU members that share the euro because it believes that businesses AkzoNobel court ruling ment for the currency union, in order to make spending still outside the eurozone have indicated they will are more likely to spend, hire and invest if cash is more subject to democratic control,” Pierre Moscovici said in an oppose any such moves. Warsaw is worried that it could readily available, powering the economy towards recov- AMSTERDAM: A Dutch court will hand AkzoNobel’s chairman of the board, interview with Poland’s Rzeczpospolita broadsheet daily. be left behind in the push towards a “multi-speed” EU, ery and inflation towards the central bank’s target of just down a ruling which could alter the Antony Burgmans, seen as the main Deeper integration of the eurozone is “absolutely backed by heavyweights France and Germany as the below 2.0 percent. Credit almost dried up completely future of the world’s leading paintmaker obstacle to the PPG bid. The Amsterdam- necessary in order to contain the divergence of the bloc prepares for Brexit. Moscovici however said there during the financial crisis and so the ECB took a number AkzoNobel, in the throes of fighting a based tribunal will hand down its judge- economies that make up the currency union,” he said of was “no reason for concern” insisting that he “rejects the of measures to kickstart lending: cutting interest rates to takeover by a US rival. Disgruntled ment on Monday at 1600 GMT after the the troubled 19-country bloc. “If we continue to have a idea of a two-speed Europe” and that “Poland is not a sec- historic lows, offering low-interest loans to banks, and investors, frustrated that the Dutch com- close of European stock markets. north that is well off and a south that is in difficulty, at ond class” EU member. “I’m convinced that we can con- pumping more than 1.8 trillion euros so far into the pany has rejected three offers from AkzoNobel, whose best-known some point this will result in the rejection of the tinue integration among the 27 members, while also financial system through bond-buying. Pittsburgh-based coatings firm PPG, are brands include Dulux and Trimetal, earli- European project,” Moscovici added. Eurozone member allowing those who want to move forward-as is the case The measures worked and credit has indeed picked seeking to force a shareholders meeting er this month snubbed a third takeover Greece, with its mountain of debt towering at 180 per- with the eurozone-to be able to realise their plans,” the up noticeably. The April data showed that lending to to try to smooth the path of a takeover. offer by PPG-which valued the company cent of annual output, was nearly forced out of the com- commissioner added. households also increased slightly to 2.6 percent, pow- Led by activist investor Elliott at around 24.6 billion euros ($27 billion). mon currency before agreeing to painful austerity meas- ered by faster growth in borrowing for both mortgages Advisors, they have urged the Dutch By assuming the company’s debts and ures in exchange for bailouts. Corporate lending picks up in April and general consumption. “The credit market looks posi- Enterprise Chamber to rule in their minority interests, the total value of the Moscovici told Rzeczpospolita that a eurozone Elsewhere, corproate lending in the eurozone, a key tive again in April... it shows that businesses are looking favour and allow them to organise a transaction would come to 26.9 billion “parliament and budget would also require an execu- gauge for measuring the health of economic recovery, more confidently into the future,” said Joerg Zeuner, chief meeting to vote on whether to oust euros, PPG said. —AFP tive power: a eurozone finance minister”. The accelerated slightly in April to hit a near eight-year economist of Germany’s KfW bank, of the adjusted busi- European Commission intends to “present an analysis high, ECB data showed yesterday. Growth in loans to ness lending figure. —Agencies TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 BUSINESS

Ford Escape brings latest features to competitive small SUV segment

KUWAIT: One of Ford’s best-selling SUVs clinics and surveys to ensure the new Google Play Music accessible in a safe for a reason, the Escape’s popularity is version is the most customer-centric and seamless manner through SYNC3. born of its reputation for great fuel econ- designed system. Simplifying the user omy, versatility, and technology aimed experience by putting the audio and Sophisticated technology at helping customers, and it stands phone options customers use most at New Escape offers an enhanced ver- proudly as an integral part of Ford’s SUV their fingertips, SYNC 3 has been further sion of Ford’sActive City Stop collision lineup. The new 2017 Ford Escape deliv- improved through increased processing avoidance system, which now operates ers an even more technologically power and a reduction in the number of at speeds of up to 50 km/h, increased advanced, refined and affordable sports steps required for a command. from 30 km/h. Active City Stop uses sen- utility vehicle (SUV), making driving sim- In addition to other new languages sors at the front of the vehicle to look for pler, safer, more enjoyable - even irre- and the already existing French lan- stationary objects in the road ahead and sistible - for the ever-growing number of guage support, Ford’s SYNC3offers, for pre-charges the brakes if the vehicle is SUV customers in one of the most com- the first time, Arabic language capability approaching an object too quickly. If the petitive segments in the Middle East. - both text and voice activation - driver still does not respond the system The new Escape offers Ford’s sophisti- enabling simpler control for drivers. With reduces engine torque and automatical- cated SYNC 3 communications and pinch-to-zoom and swipe gestures, ly applies the brakes to reduce the entertainment system, innovative driver SYNC3 provides customers with a high impact of collisions, or avoid them alto- assistance technologies, an ergonomic definition experience of the eight-inch gether. The latest generation Ford and comfortable interior, and powerful touch screen that is similar to smart- MyKey technology allows new Escape available in variety of finishes including The Escape also offers Hands-Free Lift and efficient engines including Ford’s phone screens, thus making it easier and owners to program a key for younger Luster Nickel. A power-operated gate that can be opened or closed using twin-scroll turbocharged, direct-injected more intuitive to use. drivers that can inhibit incoming phone retractable tow bar automatically stores a kicking motion beneath the rear 2.0-litre four cylinder EcoBoost(r) engine, Navigation also sees a greatly- calls; restrict top speed; prevent deacti- itself out of sight below the rear bumper bumper. The technology helps parents which produces 242 PS and 366 Nm of improved system with SYNC3, including vation of driver assistance and safety when not in use, to retain the new to easily access the boot when returning torque. A 2.5-litre iVCT Duratec automat- 3D support with landmarks, a Mecca features; reduce audio system maximum Escape’s sporty looks. The new Escape’s to their vehicle with shopping, ic petrol engine with 171 PS and 230 Nm compass, and enhanced junction view volume, and disable the audio system meticulously crafted interior has been pushchairs or toddlers. The new Escape’s of torque is also available, with each providing detailed lane visuals and guid- altogether if occupants are not using refined to offer a more ergonomic, styl- sculpted bonnet features a wider, unin- engine variant mated to a six-speed ance. Navigation also auto zooms out safety belts. The enhanced MyKey sys- ish and comfortable experience for terrupted central dome that not only SelectShift(r) automatic transmission when the next maneuver is more than tem offers a greater number of choices occupants. The steering wheel and air- serves to complement Escape’s sporty with paddle shifters. three kilometers away to making it easi- in both the speed limiter and speed min- conditioning controls are even more new looks, but also incorporates a struc- The new Escape also features Ford’s er to see the full route. der settings. intuitive, and feature fewer and more tural design that more closely controls Perpendicular Parking technology that Smartphone integration has been easily distinguishable buttons and deformability and flexibility of the bon- helps drivers park hands free in spaces stepped up with several fantastic new Stylish escape switches, making the controls easier to net, improving pedestrian protection in alongside other cars; an enhanced ver- features, including Apple CarPlay, which The new Escape features Ford’s latest recognize and navigate. an accident. The bonnet and rear lift sion of the Active City Stop collision allows iPhone users to make phone calls, design language for a bold and sporty New convenience features make gate also have been re-engineered to avoidance system; and Ford’s Adaptive access music, and send and receive text look that is shared with the EcoSport Escape even more user-friendly; an elec- help mitigate damage to more expen- Front Lighting System for optimized visi- messages via voice control while the compact SUV and new Edge mid-size. A tronic parking brakeis effortless to oper- sive-to-replace components following a bility in lowlight. Further advanced tech- drivers’ eyes stay focused on the road. large upper trapezoidal grille and a ate and frees room for improved storage collision. The new Ford Escape follows nologies include Hands-Free Liftgate and The system is also compatible with Siri smaller lower grille are flanked by sleek in a centre console that now also features the introduction of the larger Edge CUV Ford Intelligent All Wheel Drive (AWD). Eyes Free which allows for easy access to new headlamps incorporating LED day- a storage area capable of accommodat- last year and an updated compact Siri with iPhones connected via time running lights and complemented ing a variety of bottles and cups,and a EcoSport SUV the year previous. New Seamlessly connected with SYNC 3 Bluetooth. Android users will be able to by stylish fog lamps. new USB connection point for integrating Escape and the Edge are among five all- For the third-generation system, Ford activate Android Auto*, which makes Restyled taillights complete the and charging mobile devices. A door lock new or redesigned Ford vehicles that has drawn on more than 22,000 com- the platform’s apps and services such as sporty look, while a new range of 17- 18- indicator now tells drivers at a glance will compete in the SUV and crossover ments and insights gained from research Google Search, Google Maps and and 19-inch alloy wheel designs also are whether the doors are locked. space in the next three years. Travel around the world with Al Mulla Exchange

KUWAIT: Did you imagine travelling to an Starting from 27th of May 2017 and exotic location with your family? Dream no ending on 25th June 2017, the promotion further. Al-Mulla Exchange is making your is for the entire period of Ramadan and will vacation dreams a reality with their special see 12 lucky winners every week and with a Ramadan promotion. Al Mulla Exchange total of 48 lucky winners for the festival. has teamed up with Al Mulla Travels for an The weekly draw dates are 4th, 11th, 18th, exciting and new marketing promotion June and 3rd July 2017. The grand prize bonanza. With a weekly draw entitling cus- winner will get a voucher of KD 600 to be tomers to win vouchers worth various redeemed against the tickets. amounts, customers can now plan to travel Speaking about the promotion, Rakesh at their leisure to the destination of their Joshi, General Manager of Al Mulla choice. International Exchange said “This market- ing promotion has started at the right time when customers are travelling and are exploring options of going to different locations across the globe for their vaca- tion. These vouchers have a validity of one year and the lucky winners have the flexi- bility to redeem their amounts partially or fully. Once again we would like to wish all our customers prosperity and happiness on Joyalukkas opens showroom the occasion of Ramadan”. The Ramadan promotion offer is eligible to customers who are visiting the branches in Damascus Street, Al-Qusais as well as doing their transactions online. Al Mulla Exchange has 71 active branches and a growing fan base of online cus- DUBAI: The idyllic town woke up to a sparkling ture a mix of traditional, ethno contemporary ly a 130-showroom network spread across the tomers who are utilizing the convenience new day with the opening of Joyalukkas show- and international designs that have won the USA, UK, GCC and Asia. One of the world’s of doing remittances through the online room in Damascus St, Al-Qusais, Dubai. The all- hearts and following of customers in 11 coun- largest jewelry retail chains, it is part of the mul- facility. Al Mulla Exchange just concluded new Joyalukkas Damascus St, Al-Qusais show- tries across the globe. Joyalukkas is one of the ti-billion dollar global conglomerate Joyalukkas their unique marketing promotion for India room was inaugurated by Jassim Mohamed few to be recognized for exceptional standards Group, which has varied business interests, which saw lucky winners travel to India and Ibrahim Alhasawi Altamimi - Director, Joyalukkas in jewelry retailing, including being awarded including jewelry, money exchange, fashion & witness live the finals of the T20 with all Jewelry, UAE and Mustafa Mohd Alshareef, Vice ‘Superbrand’ status 8 years in a row. It is current- silks, luxury air charter, malls and realty. their expenses fully paid. The management President Government & VVIP Dubai Region, has promised to come out with more such Etisalat in a grand ceremony attended by top out of the box marketing schemes for the Joyalukkas Group executives led by John Paul benefit of the customers. Alukkas, Executive Director, Joyalukkas Group NBK marks Avenues 10 year anniversary alongside Sonia Alukkas, Director, Joyalukkas Group, Mary Antony, Director, Joyalukkas, Group, KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait celebrated 10 spent using any of the following NBK credit Antony Jos, Director, Joyalukkas Exchange and The Avenues 10 year anniversary by awarding cards: NBK Titanium Mastercard, NBK Laki ABK announces winners of other VIPs and dignitaries. 10,000 Reward Points to 10 lucky NBK credit Titanium Mastercard, NBK Platinum The grand opening was met with much fan- card holders. NBK announced the names of the Mastercard, NBK Visa Platinum, NBK World ‘Double Your Salary’ draws fare by the expat communities of Qusais, eager winners on Thursday, 11 May at the NBK booth Mastercard, NBK Miles World Mastercard, NBK to be the first to experience world-class jewelry in The Avenues. The 10 winners of the NBK Visa Signature, NBK World Elite Mastercard, shopping with the world’s favorite jeweler right 10,000 Reward Points are: Sathyamurthy NBK Visa Infinite, NBK Diners Club credit cards, KUWAIT: Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) held Mohammad, South Surra - Al-Zahraa Area Prabhakaran, Ahmed Waseem Al-Orabi, NBK Classic Credit cards and NBK Gold credit its 55th ‘Double Your Salary’ weekly draw Branch in their own neighborhood. The opening of the Joyalukkas Damascus Street, Al-Qusais show- Muhammed Salman Muhammed Ayoob, cards. The National Bank of Kuwait Rewards on 16 thMay, 2017 at the Bank’s Head - Manoharlal Phirandmal Menghani, Kholoud Khalid Abdulaziz Al-Saqoubi, Hussain Program is the largest loyalty program in the Office in the presence of a representative Salmiya Branch room is part of the Group’s aggressive expansion plans as well as strengthen its position at current Abbas Mandani Edan, Mohamad Aziz Al- country, with more than 600 participating from the Ministry of Commerce, announc- New customers who transfer their salary Husari, Abdulkarim Abdul Aziz Ali Abul, Abeer fashion, restaurants and lifestyle outlets. ing the names of the winners. The promo- to ABK receive KD 100 and will automatical- locations. “We are thrilled to open our doors and offer our signature jewelry shopping experience Fahah Abdulaziz Al-Muzaini, Mona Ahmed tion includes weekly draws, with two win- ly be entered into the weekly draws to dou- Taher Al-Baghli and Essa Abdulrahman Al-Essa. ners per draw. The campaign will run until ble their salaries. Existing customers who and customer service,” says John Paul Alukkas, Executive Director, Joyalukkas Group. “It is a “NBK prides itself on offering our customers 27th June, 2017. The winners were: are already transferring their salary to ABK one of the best rewards programs in the entire - Molkeyah Hasan Shah Aswar are entered into a separate draw. pleasure to offer this beautiful city a world of choice in jewelry. Every new showroom opening region as a way to thank them for their loyalty brings us closer to our mission of ornamenting and confidence in us,” the world, all made possible by the trust and Located in the Grand Avenue Lake Area, the support our loyal patrons have given us in 3 NBK booth offered customers instant prizes decades since we opened our first showroom. upon showing their NBK credit cards, engaged Our plans to be where they are and expand to customers with interactive games and instant new markets are underway and we look forward prizes and provided information on Reward to giving our best, be it products or services, to Partner participating outlets. The Avenues is the residents of Damascus Street, Al-Qusais and Kuwait’s most popular shopping, dining and the rest of the world.” entertainment destination. It is home to hun- Joyalukkas Damascus Street, Al-Qusais show- dreds of NBK Rewards Program partner outlets. room offers over a million dazzling world-class During the campaign period, customers jewelry designs in gold, diamond, precious received one entry into the draw for every KD stones, platinum and pearl. The collections fea- technology TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 Landmark FESPA exhibition launches Oce Colorado 1640

HAMBURG: Canon Middle East, leader in now have 100 orders for the printer from imaging solutions, had a landmark FESPA customers in 17 countries, underlining 2017 exhibition (Hamburg, 8-12 May the impact of its extraordinary mix of 2017), breaking new ground in high-end productivity, quality, media versatility roll-to-roll print with the European launch and cost of ownership.” of the new Oce Colorado 1640, and cele- He added, “Signage and graphics pro- brating a decade of wide-format innova- ducers come to FESPA looking for ways to tion with the tenth anniversary of the Oce expand their capabilities and differentiate Arizona series. The new Oce Colorado their offering. This chimes 100 percent 1640, built on Canon UV gel technology, with our own philosophy of helping print proved to be one of the star digital inno- service providers evolve and grow vations of the entire event. through new applications and by explor- It pulled in large crowds to hourly ing new models to meet their customers’ demonstrations attracting immediate needs. While the technology highlight of orders from signage and graphics produc- the show for us was undoubtedly the OcÈ ers across Europe, Africa, North Africa and Colorado launch, our bigger ambition at the Middle East. While celebrating the FESPA 2017 was to show PSPs how our 6000thOce Arizona installation at whole technology portfolio, supported by Technipub in France, Canon Europe also our deep insight into the key trends shap- achieved significant sales of the Oce ing specialist sectors of the wide format Arizona series flatbed printers during FES- market, enables them to access new rev- PA, both from existing customers looking enue opportunities and drive their busi- to scale up their production capabilities ness forward. and from first-time investors in Canon “Bringing market insight, practical flatbed solutions. advice, technology innovation and exam- Shadi Bakhour, B2B Business Unit ples of diverse print applications together, Director, Canon Middle East commented, in our view, is the only way to truly “This was always going to be a milestone demonstrate the myriad opportunities for successes for Oce Colorado, Oce Arizona, Oce Colorado 1640 wins but also their limitations. The Oce Colorado FESPA for Canon, but we’ve been blown PSPs to push into new application areas to Oce ProCut and image PROGRAF, the EDP technology award delivers productivity and excellent output away by the market’s response to the Oce support their growth. Feedback during Dream Labo production photo printer and During FESPA 2017, the Oce Colorado quality on a broad range of media. It may Colorado and how it cements Canon’s the show suggests that our integrated the image PRESS sheet fed digital produc- 1640 won a prestigious technology award be a game changer in the 1.6 meter seg- reputation for innovation in the wide-for- beauty brand campaign, as well as the tion press also captured visitors’ imagina- from the European Digital Press associa- ment, bringing more speed and prints at mat sector. Mid-way through the show two new printed ‘Think’ guides-Think tion, with substantial order intake for both tion (EDP) in the ‘Roll-to-roll Printers up to lower costs with a unique machine con- we had smashed every target we set our- Personal and Think DÈcor - were extreme- products, underlining the appetite among 170cm’ category. The judging Technical cept. It shows in which direction we possi- selves, right across our portfolio. Just two ly well received.” PSPs to capture new revenues by moving Committee commented, “All current tech- bly go it comes to more accurate inkjet months after launching Colorado, we In addition to record-breaking sales into alternative formats and products. nologies have their individual advantages printing.” India’s army of ethical hackers ignored at home Indians rake most bug bounties rewards

NEW DELHI: Kanishk Sajnani did not receive so teered by these cyber samaritans is often treated posedly secure database. The hacker “nclay” much as a thank you from a major Indian airline with indifference or suspicion, hackers and tech threatened to sell the information unless when he contacted them with alarming news-he industry observers said. Anand Prakash, a 23- Zomato, valued at hundreds of millions of dol- had hacked their website and could book flights year-old security engineer who has earned lars, offered bug hunters more than just certifi- anywhere in the world for free. It was a familiar $350,000 in bug bounties, said Facebook replied cates of appreciation for their honesty. “If they tale for India’s army of “ethical hackers”, who earn almost immediately when he notified them of a were paying money to the good guys, maybe millions protecting foreign corporations and glitch allowing him to post from anyone’s ‘nclay’ would have reported the vulnerability global tech giants from cyber attacks but are account. “But here in India, the email is ignored and made the money the right way,” Waqas Amir, 2017 New Partner of the Year, NEEMEA - Batelco largely ignored at home, their skills and altruism most of the time,” Prakash said from Bangalore founder of cyber security website HackRead, misunderstood or distrusted. where he runs his own cyber security firm said by email. The incident was especially galling Sophos honors top performing channel India produces more ethical hackers-those AppSecure India. for Prakash. He had hacked Zomato’s database partners at its EMEA Partner Conference who break into computer networks to expose, “I have experienced situations many times just two years earlier, and said if they listened to rather than exploit, weaknesses-than anywhere where I have a threatening email from a legal him then “they would never have been breached DUBAI: Sophos (LSE: SOPH), a global leader in tinues to expand its synchronized security else in the world. The latest data from BugCrowd, team saying ‘What are you doing hacking into in 2017.” network and endpoint security presented approach to arm partners with defences for a global hacking network, showed Indians raked our site?’” Sajnani, who has hacked around a In a mea culpa rare for an Indian tech compa- awards to six of its top performing channel their customers that are as coordinated as the in the most “bug bounties”—rewards for red- dozen Indian companies, said he was once ny, Zomato agreed to launch a “healthy” bounty partners from the Middle East and Africa region attacks they protect them against. flagging security loopholes. Facebook, which has offered a reward by a company that dropped off program and encourage other firms to work with at its EMEA Partner Conference which was held The event was created to encourage part- long tapped hacker talent, paid more to Indian the radar once the bugs were fixed. “Not getting ethical hackers. “We should have taken this more in Lisbon, Portugal between May 9 - 11, 2017. ners to achieve their growth objectives with researchers in the first half of 2016 than any oth- properly acknowledged, or companies not show- seriously earlier,” a Zomato spokeswoman said in These awards were in recognition for their competitive margins, dedicated marketing er researchers. ing any gratitude after you tried to help them, a statement to AFP. The Zomato hack, and panic proactive approach and significant achieve- and sales support, deal registration protec- Indians outnumbered all other bug hunters on that is very annoying,” the 21-year-old said from surrounding this month’s global WannaCry cyber ments in FY 17. The event attracted 750 atten- tion, sales tools, training and certification and HackerOne, another registry of around 100,000 Ahmedabad, where he hunts for software glitch- attack, comes as the Indian government aggres- dees across Europe, Middle East & Africa. other programs. For Sophos, partners are a hackers. One anonymous Indian hacker- es in between his computer engineering studies. sively denies suggestions its massive biometric “We would like to congratulate our winning critical part of the company’s ecosystem and ”Geekboy”—has found more than 700 vulnerabil- identification program is susceptible to leaks. partners and extend our gratitude to all our the growth and success of their business is a ities for companies like Yahoo, Uber and Rockstar Attitudes changing The government has staunchly defended its partners for their continuous support and com- top priority. Games. Most are young “techies”—software engi- An unwillingness to engage its homegrown “Aadhaar” program, which stores the fingerprints mitment in embracing our complete IT security “The partner conference is a good opportu- neers swelling the ranks of India’s $154-billion IT hackers has backfired spectacularly for a number and iris scans of more than one billion Indians on a value proposition and recognizing the benefits nity to get our partners synchronized with our outsourcing sector whose skill set makes them of Indian startups, forcing a long-overdue national database, and has accused those who of delivering our award-winning, simple-to-use vision and strategy, our product roadmap and uniquely gifted at cracking cyber systems.”People rethink of attitudes toward cyber security. In have raised concerns of illegal hacking. Prakash said security solutions to their customers,” com- training. It also gives them a chance to network who build software in many cases also under- 2015, Uber-rival Ola launched what it called a it was vital the government embrace its own mented Harish Chib, Vice President Middle face to face with our team, and get to know and stand how it can be broken,” HackerOne co- “first of its kind” bounty program in India after through a program like the “Hack the Pentagon” ini- East and Africa, Sophos. “As a 100 percent chan- discuss the company’s partner strategy for founder Michiel Prins said by email. hackers repeatedly exposed vulnerabilities in tiative, which last year saw 1,400 security engineers nel focused business, the success of our chan- accelerating profitable growth together. We are But while technology behemoths and multi- the hugely-popular app. This month Zomato, a invited to poke holes in the US Department of nel partners is vital to the success of Sophos becoming a disruptive leader in the IT security nationals are increasingly reliant on this world- food and restaurant guide operating in 23 coun- Defense’s cyber fortifications. “The Indian govern- and it’s an honour for us to work with some of market, and the company’s dedication to the class hacking talent, just a handful of Indian firms tries, suffered an embarrassing breach when a ment definitely needs a bounty program to make the best channel partners in the Middle East success of its partners is second to none,” added run bug bounty programs. Information volun- hacker stole 17 million user records from its sup- their system more secure,” Prakash said.—AFP and Africa in order to provide to the products Chib. The event brought together key channel and the best customers service,” he continued. partners from around the EMEA region to dis- Partners with long standing relationships cuss their market strategy and to plan how to with Sophos as well as the more recent part- add value to customers as threat experts. Kuwait’s Ministry of Education ners who have helped clients transform their It also included workshops, networking business in line with the company’s focus were sessions, and meetings with Sophos experts awarded in a series of categories. The top per- where partners were advised and mentored wins Technology Initiative Award forming Channel Partners in the Middle East & about the threats in the region such as ran- Africa are: somware and how Sophos Intercept X , one of KUWAIT: In recognition for its efforts 2017 New Partner of the Year, NEEMEA - its fastest growing products is used to com- in establishing a strategic vision for Batelco bat these sophisticated cyber threats. driving innovation in the country and 2017 Top Performer of the Year, NEEMEA - Through this conference, partners were also to transform the educational system Obsequium introduced to the new app that allows part- through the use of latest digital tech- Top Regional Excellence Partner Middle ners to track and manage customers as well as nologies, the Kuwait Ministry of East - Ansa Otomasyon Bilgisayar Muh. San. submit deal registrations. Education received a ‘Technology Tic. Ltd. Sti. It also gives them an overall visibility into Initiative Award’ during the presti- Discovery Partner Middle East - Entelyst the business and across platforms. The app gious annual BETT Middle East Top Regional Excellence Partner Africa - once downloaded is updated with all the mar- awards ceremony; held at the Dusit Datategra keting material and competitive resources for Thani, Abu Dhabi. BETT (British Discovery Partner Africa -MTDS partners to build their business. In addition, Education and Training Technology) The theme of the partner conference this working together at the event got partners to has established itself as a global year was ‘This Is Next Gen’. It focused on how realise the importance of synchronized security meeting place for the education the company is reinforcing its 100 percent and how they are now able to cross-sell the technology community. channel first business strategy and how it con- products. Through its ongoing series of world-class events, it continues to promote the discovery of technology For the 8th consecutive Year, and knowledge to enhance lifelong learning. The BETT Awards aim to rec- Tawasul telecom sponsors ITW ognize, reward and celebrate creativi- ty and innovation found throughout Tawasul Telecom, the lead- On this occasion, Salem Almulaifi - the region’s education sectorby hon- KUWAIT: enhanced learning experiences to inspire and support learning in addition, teachers in Ahmadi school ing provider of telecom services Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer oring outstanding resources and meet the needs for 21st century classrooms, while simultaneously district are collaborating to create based on its unparalleled MPLS net- at Tawasul Telecom stated, “We at learning solutions. Hundreds of learners; increasing student engage- addressing both students and edu- the first e-Book in Arabic around the work in the GCC and the Middle East Tawasul Telecom were pleased to entries to the Bett Awards were ment, fostering collaboration cators’ needs,” said Dr Khaled Al- usage of Microsoft tools in educa- -sponsored the International have sponsored ITW which is consid- judged by several education profes- amongst them and equipping them Rushaid, Assistant Undersecretary, tion. “Technology has an immense Telecoms Week (ITW), which was ered to be the premier platform for sionals to ensure a fair and meticu- with essential digital skills required Ministry of Education Kuwait. power to transform teaching and held at Hyatt Regency Hotel and the telecommunication industry. This lous process. for the modern workplace. MOE’s 1 to “We have always aimed at foster- learning, and accelerate the impact Swiss Hotel- Chicago, USA from May event is the ideal rostrum to position The award was received by Dr 1 project promotes integration of ing systematic improvement in edu- of education across nations. 14 to 17, 2017. This sponsorship our company in front of an interna- Khaled Al-Rushaid, Assistant technology with education by pro- cation through capacity building Microsoft remains committed to reflects Tawasul Telecom’s strategy tional audience and offers a unique Undersecretary, Ministry of viding teachers and students with and enhancing the quality of teach- empowering students and educa- topursue new business partnerships combination of networking and busi- Education Kuwait, on behalf of the Salem Almulaifi Microsoft Windows Devices pre- ing and learning by leveraging mod- tors, enabling them to leverage and networking opportunities, to ness opportunities”. Almulaifi contin- Ministry for its IT infrastructure mod- installed with learning materials and ern technologies. It is an honour to technology to achieve more,” said communicate with the telecommunications ued, “ITW also offered an invaluable chance for ernization project that hosts more properly configured applications for receive the ‘Technology Initiative Charles Nahas, Country General community and industry leaders from all around us to feature Tawasul Telecom’s connectivity than 300,000 users and delivers serv- easy use. Award’ in the category of excellence Manager, Microsoft Kuwait. the globe, and to further advanceits goal of services and solutions”. ices to faculty, teachers and students As part of this project, 1000 in education, and we would like to “We are honoured to partner developing the telecommunications infrastruc- Almulaifi elaborated that the year 2017 across the country. Under the teachers across 6 school districts in thank our partners, Microsoft, for with the Ministry of Education and ture in the GCC. marks Tawasul Telecom 8th consecutive year of umbrella of the infrastructure mod- Kuwait have been trained to their support. This recognition congratulate them on winning this The annual event is the epicenter of the participation at ITW which provides the chance ernization project, the Ministry’s 1 to become Master trainers through a underscores our commitment award. MOE and Microsoft share the telecommunications community that convenes to meet existing clients and partners, develop 1 initiative was launched to provide “Train the Trainer” program. These towards leadership and excellence, same vision for building teachers’ members from across the globe, with more than new prospects, foster key business partnerships, tablets for all teachers and students teachers are now equipped with the and to promote e-learning across capacity and promote digital trans- 6,000 delegates representing over 1,700 compa- and broaden Tawasul’s customer base. It is in Kuwait. Phase 1 of this initiative knowledge and skills needed to institutes in Kuwait.” formation in education to provide nies from more than 150 countries, encompass- worth noting that Tawasul Telecom has proven targeted 82,000 students and teach- train other teachers on how to use The project has helped serve students with the right technical ing all areas of the telecommunications industry its keen interest in the future of the telecommu- ers across six school districts. technology effectively and engage MOE’s objective to scale and skills; by facilitating the best pro- including Tier 1 carriers, wireless operators, ISPs, nications sector. The Company is committed to The project’s primary aim is to with students in the classroom. “The smoothly disperse knowledge to grams for training educators in an and technology partners from the data services, sponsor premier industry events designed to empower teachers with latest tech- Ministry of Education strives to inte- teachers across the country by fos- increasingly technology-driven satellite, sub-sea and fixed line markets. further enrich the industry and boost it forward. nologies that enables them to deliver grate technology in education to tering inter school collaboration. In global economy.” TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 HEALTH & SCIENCE China’s toilet revolution targets dirty lavatories

BEIJING: China is taking care of a pressing reputation for grimy and smelly facilities angered by insufficient toilets, unhygienic es of cornstalk,” Xinhua reported. must approach a machine one by one to need: Authorities have installed or upgrad- has focused on restrooms in tourist sites. conditions and lack of sanitation workers,” Additionally, officials are using technologi- get their faces scanned before receiving ed over 50,000 lavatories in a “national toi- In some places, shiny new toilets have state news agency Xinhua said. cal savvy to crack down on toilet paper their portion of loo roll. If caught stealing or let revolution” designed to clean up filthy replaced unhygienic open pits that offered Xinhua said a recent survey showed theft and put a stop to people smuggling misbehaving people could face a ban from public restrooms. Relief is coming soon, little privacy. More sanitation workers have over 80 percent of tourists now find China’s out entire rolls in bulging bags. the facilities. For years already, urinals in and by the end of the year China expects to also been hired. The National Tourism toilets satisfactory, compared to 70 percent Some sites, including the Temple of China have featured signs encouraging have added or upgraded a total of 71,000 Administration said in a report on Friday in 2015. Facilities tend to be worse in rural Heaven and Olympic Green complexes in men to stand closer and aim better, advis- toilets, well exceeding a target initially set that almost 93 percent of the target has areas, where some “were little more than Beijing, have introduced facial recognition ing: “One small step forward, one giant leap in 2015. The plan to fix the country’s bad been reached. “At tourist sites, visitors were ramshackle shelters surrounded by bunch- technology to foil paper bandits. Visitors for civilization”. — AFP Shark leaps into boat, lands on Australian fisherman In China, maggots finish

CANBERRA: A 73-year-old Australian fish- the Evans Head coast guard and stayed on erman said yesterday that he caught a far the gunnel until a rescue boat arrived. plates, and food waste bigger fish than he hoped for when a 2.7- Coast guard skipper Bill Bates said he mis- meter great white shark leapt into his boat, read the danger when Selwood reported knocking him off his feet. Terry Selwood his predicament. “He said, ‘I’m injured, I’ve was left with a badly bruised and bleeding broken my arm, I’ve got lacerations and Black soldier flies can each eat double their weight right arm where the airborne shark struck there’s a shark in my boat,’” Bates said. him with a pectoral fin as it landed on him “Often a fisherman will bring a small shark PENGSHAN, China: Thousands of voracious on the deck of the 4.5-meter power boat on board - maybe 2 or 3 feet (up to 1 white maggots wiggle frenetically while tearing Saturday off Evans Head, 725 kilometers meter) - and they’re still ferocious. That’s through trayfuls of leftover meat, vegetables north of Sydney. what I was expecting, but I was totally and fruits in an unusual farm in southwestern wrong,” he added. China. It may not be a pretty sight, but the glut- The coast guard crew rescued Selwood, tonous larvae could help China eat away some- but left the shark alone. The shark was esti- thing far uglier: the country’s mountain of food mated to weigh 200 kilograms. “The shark waste. The individual larvae of black soldier flies, was thrashing inside the boat, taking up which are native to the Americas, can each eat the entire deck area - there was no way double their weight of garbage every day, you’d put a foot in there,” Bates said. The according to experts. coast guard took Selwood to paramedics at The farm in Sichuan province then turns the Evans Head, where his badly swollen arm bugs into a high-protein animal feed and their was cleared of any fracture. The coast guard faeces into an organic fertilizer. “These bugs are later towed Selwood’s boat with the shark not disgusting! They are for managing food into Evans Head just before nightfall. waste. You have to look at this from another “We think it was already dead at that angle,” said Hu Rong, the manager of the farm stage, but no one was game to put their near the city of Pengshan. There’s no shortage of finger in to find out,” Bates said. Why the grub for the larvae: Each person throws away shark flung itself over the motor and into almost 30 kilos of food per year in China, a the anchored boat is a mystery. Selwood nation of 1.4 billion people. said he was sitting on a cooler, known “On average, one kilo of maggots can eat two generically in Australia by the popular kilos of rubbish in four hours,” Hu said. Hu buys brand name Esky, with two hand lines off the discarded food from Chengwei Environment, the port and starboard sides of the boat a company that collects such waste from 2,000 when he saw one of the lines move as if a restaurants in the city of Chengdu. “If you put a CANBERRA: This handout from Genevieve fish was hooked. “I hopped up off the Esky, I fish in there, the only thing that comes out is its SICHUAN: This picture shows black soldier fly larvae at a farm in Pengshan, in southwest Francis shows a 2.7 meters great white touched the hand line and I just caught a white skeleton,” Chengwei Environment director China’s Sichuan province. — AFP shark, which leapt into the boat of fisher- blur coming in the corner of me eye and Wang Jinhua said. more than eliminate waste. Once fattened, some Profitable? man Terry Selwood, near Evans Head in just out of instinct,” Selwood said. of the larvae are sold live or dried to feed ani- Recycling food waste may offer economic northern New South Wales state. — AFP “I threw me right arm up and this thing Chickens and fish mals such as chickens, fish, and turtles. They benefits as well as environmental ones. Hu hit me in the forearm and spun me around One third of the food produced in the world boast a nutritious composition: up to 63 percent makes a comfortable living selling live black sol- Selwood sprung up on the gunnel at the and knocked me off me feet.” “This thing was for human consumption every year - approxi- protein and 36 percent lipids. dier fly larvae and fertilizer. bow of the boat to avoid the thrashing beside me and I looked over and thought, mately 1.3 billion tons - gets lost or wasted, The maggots make it possible to recover pro- Taking into account costs (electricity, labor, shark and steadied himself by clinging to ‘Oh, a bloody shark.’ So I just climbed - he while some 870 million people are going hun- teins and fat still present in waste, then return delivery fees, and the price of waste), she makes the tubular metal frame of the sun shelter, was doing a mad dance around, he was gry, according to the UN’s Food and Agriculture the nutrients into the human food cycle through an annual profit between 200,000 and 300,000 known as a bimini. “I didn’t give it a chance thrashing everywhere,” he added. Selwood Organization. This waste also exacerbates pollu- the livestock. The larval faeces can even be used yuan ($29,000 to $43,500) — a large sum in to look me in the eyes. I wanted to get up said he’ll have to replace destroyed equip- tion problems. In a 2011 report the FAO said that as organic fertilizer in agriculture. China, Canada, China. It is no wonder, then, that black soldier and get on top of the gunnel because it ment, including buckets and coolers, before if food waste were a country, it would rank Australia, and South Africa are among the coun- fly farms have been surfacing all over China was thrashing around madly,” Selwood told returning to the fishing spot he’s visited for behind only the US and China for greenhouse tries where it is legal to feed poultry and fish since the first sites appeared in the country Australian Broadcasting Corp. “Flash more than 50 years. “He didn’t do anything gas emissions. with insects. three years ago. Gordon wouldn’t have caught me,” he said, structural to me boat, it just smashed any- Each year, China produces a total of 40 mil- “It’s more restricted in the United States and “This year, we expect to open three or four referring to the athletic science fiction thing that was in his road. You can under- lion tons of food waste — the equivalent weight in the European Union,” said Christophe Derrien, new sites around Chengdu,” Wang said. “The idea comic book hero of the 1930s. stand, he was a wild creature out of his com- of 110 Empire State Buildings. But there are cul- secretary general of the International Platform of is to transform waste into useful substances. Selwood used a hand-held radio to call fort zone,” Selwood said. — AP tural reasons behind the issue, Wang said. “When Insects for Food and Feed, a non-profit repre- ”Leftovers are not the only thing that could get a you invite someone to dine at a restaurant, the senting Europe’s insect production sector. The second life in China. Chinese energy firm Living on fumes: China’s war custom is to always order more dishes than nec- EU will allow insect protein as feed in fish farms Sinopec plans to build next year a factory in essary, to show your hospitality. Inevitably, the from July, Derrien said. “It’s an encouraging first eastern Zhejiang province to turn cooking oil- on pollution means little to leftovers are thrown out,” he said. But the black step because the EU is opening up to this more which is sometimes illegally reused in restau- soldier fly, a rather long and slender critter, does and more,” he said. rants-into biofuel for passenger planes. — AFP a chemical park’s neighbors HANDAN, China: Hebei province, home to issue is very important and we are paying many of China’s most polluted cities, has attention to it.” Residents said there had promised to close down companies that are been a spike in cancer cases in the villages, poisoning the environment, but after years especially in the last four years, though of protests villagers living in the shadows of they couldn’t provide proof in the form of the Guantao chemical park remain skepti- data. Government departments, disease cal. Though festooned with banners calling control centers and hospitals in Hebei, for the construction of “beautiful villages” Handan and in the local county govern- and the “upgrade” of Hebei’s highly-pollut- ments did not respond to requests to pro- ing heavy industries, the sprawling complex vide figures for local cancer rates or causes of chemical plants shadowing the villages of death. of Nansitou and East Luzhuang often oper- ates unchallenged by environmental regu- Blockaded highway lators, residents say. Since 2008, swathes of farmland have They say local authorities turn a blind eye been steadily taken over by the Guantao to factories that pollute air, water and land. In park, now consisting of around a dozen particular, they claim that the plants do a lot plants manufacturing pesticides and other of their dirtiest work at night when inspec- toxic products like benzene. Some residents tors are rarely seen. “They just don’t come,” said they had already given up planting cot- said a resident who would only identify him- ton and sweet potatoes, which no longer self by his surname Zhang. Near his home grow because of the pollution, and replaced was a patch of burnt undergrowth, the result them with hardier crops. During a dawn visit of a vehicle carrying hazardous chemicals to the area by Reuters’ journalists, plants at catching fire earlier this year, sending plumes the Guantao park appeared to be more active of pungent smoke through the streets. “I than they were on visits during the day. gave them a call but none of them came,” he Plumes of smoke issued from buildings said. “We can’t stand the smell and there’s that were inactive earlier, and a chemical suddenly smoke everywhere.” stink hung in the air. An official complaint Provincial and municipal environmental about pollution at the chemical park was authorities did not respond to requests for submitted to the provincial government as comment, but an inspector surnamed Liu, early as April 2014. “I have no idea whether who is responsible for monitoring Guantao this will be of any use, but I need to try on Park, told Reuters by telephone that the behalf of ordinary people!” wrote the com- facilities were under 24-hour surveillance. In plainant, who wasn’t identified. Despite a bid to tackle the environmental impact of promises from the Hebei Environmental four decades of untrammeled growth, Protection Bureau to put the park under AUSTRALIA: This file photo shows fish swimming past coral on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. — AFP China is in the fourth year of a “war on pol- greater scrutiny, violations have continued, lution” and has promised to take action according to local residents. against persistent offenders and the local In March last year, for example, the Hebei Great Barrier Reef bleaching governments that protect them. Rongte Chemical Corp pledged to local resi- Hebei’s proximity to Beijing - it virtually dents to strengthen “internal management” surrounds the capital and produces about a after a cracked benzene heating gasket third of the particulate matter that often leaked toxic steam into the air, according to worse than first thought chokes the city - has put it on the front line. documents supplied by residents and The villages are on the outskirts of the steel reviewed by Reuters. Benzene is a known city of Handan, which official figures show carcinogen. An official with Hebei Rongte SYDNEY: Coral bleaching on Australia’s Great further coral cover decline by the end of 2017.” the reef but a complete picture for 2017 would had the most polluted air in the first four hung up the phone when asked by Reuters Barrier Reef is worse than first thought and the Bleaching, which occurs when abnormal con- not be available until next year. The GBRMPA months of this year. about the incident. A source with direct impact will accelerate unless global greenhouse ditions such as warmer sea temperatures cause hosted a summit last week of more than 70 of In an archive of nearly 11,000 com- knowledge of operations at another plant gas emissions are cut, scientists said yesterday. corals to expel tiny photosynthetic algae, drain- the world’s leading marine experts to work on a plaints submitted to the Hebei government said untreated waste water was regularly The 2,300-kilometre World Heritage-listed ing them of their color, also extended to deeper blueprint on how best to respond to the threats. in the past nine years and made available dumped directly into the ground. reef suffered its most severe bleaching on corals beyond depths divers can typically survey. Among options explored were developing coral online, around 700 cases from across the “There’s so much polluted water they record last year due to warming sea tempera- But mortality of those reefs could not be system- nurseries, strategies to boost culling of crown- province involved incidents of nocturnal couldn’t handle it,” the source said when tures during March and April. Initial aerial and atically assessed. The most severely impacted of-thorns starfish, expanding monitoring sys- pollution, with many complainants saying asked why the firm didn’t use an on-site in-water surveys showed 22 percent of shallow region was an area north of the popular tourist tems and identifying priority sites for coral that local environmental bureaus did not treatment facility. The source did not want water corals were destroyed in 2016, but it has town Port Douglas, where an estimated 70 per- restoration. have the clout to tackle the problem. to be identified, fearing repercussions. now been bumped up to 29 percent and with cent of shallow water corals have died. Key to the talks was the need to slash green- Gao Hongzhi, Handan’s party secretary, Reuters was unable to reach administra- the reef currently experiencing an unprece- Cairns and Townsville, also hugely popular house gas emissions to prevent warming sea told Reuters on the sidelines of China’s tors at the chemical park on two separate dented second straight year of bleaching, the tourist destinations, are among the regions temperatures. “The Great Barrier Reef is a large annual parliamentary session in March that listed numbers. Late in 2014, frustrated vil- outlook is grim. hardest-hit from the 2017 bleaching event, and resilient system that’s previously shown its pollution at night remained a problem, and lagers blockaded the chemical park and “We’re very concerned about what this although southern parts of the natural wonder capacity to bounce back, however the current officials were working to rectify it. “Some the local highway. Reuters was unable to means for the Great Barrier Reef itself and what escaped the worst. Corals can recover if the changes are undermining the resilience of the enterprises are reckless and they use the reach officials to confirm claims the chemi- it means for the communities and industries that water temperature drops and the algae are able reef,” said Reichelt. “Summit participants voiced cover of night to emit pollutants,” he said, cal plants offered financial compensation depend on it,” Great Barrier Reef Marine Park to recolonize them, but it can take a decade. The their strong concern about the need for global noting the city was now tracking late-night of 3 yuan a day to end the stand-off, and Authority (GBRMPA) chairman Russell Reichelt reef is already under pressure from farming run- action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the power consumption to catch culprits in the then didn’t pay it. “But it doesn’t matter if said. “The amount of coral that died from bleach- off, development and the crown-of-thorns driver of climate change.” The world’s nations act. “In 2014, we discovered more than 100 we get it or not, the main thing is to shut ing in 2016 is up from our original estimates and, starfish, with the problems compounded this agreed in Paris in 2015 to limit average warming enterprises had this kind of problem, but these plants down,” said Ding, a 46-year at this stage, although reports are still being year by powerful cyclone pummeling the area. to two degrees Celsius over pre-industrial levels, last year it was down to around 40. This old Nansitou resident.—Reuters finalized, it’s expected we’ll also see an overall Reichelt said the storm impacted a quarter of by curbing fossil fuel burning. — AFP TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 HEALTH & SCIENCE

Al-Masah International Group launches OBSESSION contact lenses

KUWAIT: Al-Masah International Group recently delegates. The new concept “OBSESSION” is the and high quality, to provide exceptional comfort lenses are known for their unique patterns and as two shades of gray. By the launch of its new released the new “OBSESSION” contact lenses new invention of Jolie contact lenses that trans- and freedom. Jolie Brandis one of the fastest revolutionary color combinations that enhance contact lenses collection, Al-Masah International from Jolie Brand, in a dinner reception at lates the rapid growth and development of Al- growing brands in the region. the natural beauty of the eyes and add definition Group promises its customers to always invent Symphony Style Hotel in the presence of the Masah International Group, which has an exten- In its first year, the gross sales margin soared and brightness to make the eyes sparkle and and provide the highest quality of products and famous actress Shahd Al-Yaseen, along with a sive experience in the eye care industry. The new remarkably to be equivalent to three years of shine. The OBSESSION collection includes vari- services that are provided by its dedicated team number of social figures, journalists and media collection comes in a variety of colours, styles sales, unlike other brands. Jolie Brand contact ous colours, including green, blue, brown, as well of employees and experts. WHAT’S ON TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017

FCC celebrates 29th anniversary at OWWA Welfare Centre

eaching 29 years of productive existence could be one of the greatest achievements an organization could ever have. With heads up high, full of pride and honor, we say, we did it FilipinoR Cultural Club (FCC) Kuwait. The celebration on May 19, 2017 was very simple yet a moment well spent with our fellow kababayans at the OWWA Welfare Centre, Philippine Embassy, Kuwait. It was indeed, heartfelt, meaningful and very rewarding. We thank KFMO MOMS for their support and Um Khalid Talledo, Madiz Nunag, Ophel Kebras, Sol Bagsic and Violeta Sarah Yousef for your strong leadership, serving as an inspiration not only to your group but to other moms as well. We would also like to thank our donors and sponsors who self- lessly dedicated their time and effort to share their overflowing blessings, Lito Flores, Danny Tumbagahon, Bahay Kubo, Fly Kuwait, Hussein Safat Ibrahimi, Fely Torio, Dorie Santos, Norma Manaog, Terry Palacios, Sarah Al-Khoury, Susan Librada and Virgie Olaran. We would like to thank our Vice Consul Charleson Hermosura for gracing the occasion, Madame Russel Ocampo and Jean Mendoza for their kind assistance and an opportunity to serve our fellow kababayans at the centre. We thank Bong Pagutayao, Alexis Laguitan, Bebot Caparros, Myla Caparros, Sylvester Pinto, Paz Cruz, Paul Santos, Goodielyn Balogo, Robert Fajardo, Vanessa Gustilo, Flor Manota, Sammy Manota, Bobet Caparros, Tuesday Caparros, Judith Perez, Boyd Bill, Vangie Dantes, Marlyn Jarovilla, Sheila Manota, Kyle Caparros, Sarah and Dalal Al-Ameri for the undying commitment and total dedication in our pursuit to provide genuine service to our fellow kababayans not only in Kuwait but back home in the Philippines. A grand salute everyone.

Almanie Combined launches Mia makeup

lmanie Combined launched the first Mia Makeup shop in the gulf region, at Sama MallA - Eqaila. Mia Makeup is an Italian cosmetics brand offering luxurious high quality products at affordable prices. The brands mis- sion is to simply endorse women around the globe that ‘You Are Beautiful’. Mia Makeup started 10 years ago by offering great quality nail polish line which received rav- ing feedback from experts and consumers. That encouraged its’ beauty experts to transcend its’ operation to offer a full product range two years ago. Today, Mia Makeup continues to position itself as a promising brand with an aim to pair product innovation while maintaining respect to nature. Mia Makeup products are hypoal- lergenic, paraben free and not tested on animals, proudly made in Italy. Launched in 2013 as the retail arm of Almanie Group, Almanie Combined Company ‘MCC’ promotes ‘a good way to live’ by sourcing the best quality and value, life style products in the market. WHAT’S ON TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 Cerine Belgian Chocolate opens at Olympia

he Belgian Ambassador to Kuwait, Andy DeTay, underlined the depth and develop- ment of the relations between Kuwait and TBelgium, which enjoys remarkable relations and remarkable development. He said that the trade and investment relations between the two coun- tries are remarkably advanced and growing. DeTay said in a press statement on the sidelines of the opening of the first branches of Sirin Shiqulet in Kuwait that there is a diversity of relations between the development of the petrochemical industry and the export of equipment and work to provide consumer products for Kuwaiti citizens to suit the tastes of society. He said that there will be a visit to be held at the level of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Kuwait to Belgium during the com- ing period, during which will meet with a number of officials in Belgian companies and businessmen to study opportunities and projects that the Belgian side can contribute to oil projects and oth- ers according to the opportunities in the plan Economic and social development.

Oil cooperation He added that there is cooperation in the oil sector between the two countries because the Petroleum Corporation of the Petroleum at the current time. He explained that these types Shaarani pointed out that the Kuwaiti citizen Corporation (Q8) has a large network of gas sta- of chocolate are associated with contracts with the always wants the goods of high quality, which is tions in Belgium, and is associated with contracts Republic of the Congo to import the best types of characterized by Belgian products in general and with refineries inside Belgium and abroad in cocoa World level. Belgian chocolate in particular, indicating that rela- Europe. He said that the volume of trade relations tions between the two countries are inherent and between Kuwait and Belgium amounts to 300 mil- Fourth importer extend for more than half a century. “The quality of lion Euros annually, and we seek to strengthen On the other hand, the general manager at Serene Checolite’s customers is unique because our them and develop them in the coming period Sirine Checolite shops Helmi Shaarani described products address this quality well in the long run. through the potential and increasing opportunities the opening of the shop with the remarkable event He said that bilateral relations are always very enjoyed by the Kuwaiti economy, which can be in Kuwait as Kuwait is the fourth largest importer of good, especially as the bilateral relations between contributed by companies and projects. Belgian chocolate in the world, which is the best in the two countries are distinct and strong on the He explained that Belgian chocolate is an inher- the world. He explained that there is a plan to economic and political levels. ent industry and is the best in the world because of expand in the coming period up to 4 other branch- its ingredients, which are free of any additives that es, explaining that the company’s factory is manu- lead to obesity, and also to meet the specifications factured in accordance with internationally recog- of the desire and needs of the people of the world nized standards in the world.

CBSE appoints Dr Binumon for post-result counseling

r V Binumon, the Principal of the students and parents to overcome common heterogeneity of student’s population and Out of these, 47 are from India including 2 Indian Community School Kuwait had psychological problems and address general geographical spread. CBSE Tele counseling is special educators, while 18 experts are locat- been appointed earlier this year as a queries related to Class 10 and 12 results. Dr largely offered by trained counselors and ed in Nepal, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Al- Dcounselor for Kuwait region, as part of the V Binumon is a multi-faceted personality Principals from within CBSE affiliated schools Khobar, Jeddah), Sultanate of Oman, UAE CBSE annual pre-examination counseling. He with long expertise and experience as an located in India and outside India. It is a vol- (Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al-Khaimah), Kuwait, will be providing the post-result CBSE annual Education Counselor and is sensitive to the untary and free of cost service provided by Singapore and Qatar. In case of any urgent counseling as well from 28th May to 11th needs of students. He has also undergone the participants. During the 2nd Phase, 65 matter to clarify, Dr. Binumon will be avail- June 2017. The voluntary, free of cost coun- certificate courses in diverse areas such as expert volunteers including Principals, able in The Indian Community School seling, being provided by CBSE for the 20th Neuro Linguistic Programming and trained counselors, and special educators (Senior) office. Techniques to cope with consecutive year, would continue till June 11 Hypnotherapy. from CBSE affiliated government and private result related anxiety are available at the daily from 4 pm to 8 pm. The CBSE counseling is an outreach pro- schools and psychologists will be available CBSE website www.cbse.nic.in by accessing CBSE provides post-result counseling to gram which is carefully designed keeping the for Tele-Counseling. icon Helpline. Dr V Binumon TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 TV PROGRAMS

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Undercover 02:30 Who's Doing The Dishes? 15:35 Tanked 06:20 Mythbusters 20:10 Jessie 08:35 Counterfeit Cat 03:25 Jekyll And Hyde 16:30 River Monsters (Best Of Series 1- 07:00 Kenny The Shark 20:35 Cracke 09:00 Lab Rats 04:20 Shoot The Messenger 5) 07:25 Awesome Adventures 20:40 Disney The Lodge 09:25 Lab Rats 05:15 Coach Trip 17:25 Dog Rescuers 07:50 K9 Cops 21:05 Bizaardvark 09:50 Future-Worm! 05:45 Coach Trip 18:20 Pit Bulls & Parolees 08:40 How It's Made 21:30 That's So Raven 10:20 Pair Of Kings 06:10 Cash Trapped 19:15 Tanked 09:05 How It's Made 21:55 Tsum Tsum Shorts 10:45 Pair Of Kings 07:05 Who's Doing The Dishes? THE WAVE ON OSN MOVIES FESTIVAL 20:10 Cats 101 09:30 Invent It Rich 22:00 Shake It Up 11:10 Danger Mouse 08:00 Jekyll And Hyde 22:40 Python Hunters 21:05 Dog Rescuers 10:20 Mythbusters 22:25 Sabrina Secrets Of A Teenage 11:35 Supa Strikas 09:00 Shoot The Messenger 23:30 Fish Tank Kings 22:00 Pit Bulls & Parolees 11:10 K9 Cops Witch 12:00 Supa Strikas 10:00 Coach Trip 22:55 Wildest Islands 12:00 Ultimate Survival 22:50 Sabrina Secrets Of A Teenage 12:30 Gravity Falls 10:30 Coach Trip 23:50 River Monsters (Best Of Series 1-5) 12:50 How It's Made Witch 12:55 Annedroids 10:55 Cash Trapped 13:15 How It's Made 23:10 Hank Zipzer 13:20 Atomic Puppet 11:50 Who's Doing The Dishes? 00:15 Food Lover's Guide To The Planet 13:40 Storm Chasers 23:35 Binny And The Ghost 13:45 Star vs The Forces Of Evil 12:45 Emmerdale 00:40 Poh & Co. 14:30 Kenny The Shark 14:10 Disney Mickey Mouse 13:15 Coronation Street 01:10 Carnival Eats 00:45 Rio 14:55 Awesome Adventures 14:15 Mighty Med 13:45 Coronation Street 01:40 Croatia's Finest 02:30 Tom And Huck 15:20 K9 Cops 14:40 Kirby Buckets 14:15 Alphabetical 02:05 Glamour Puds 04:00 Turner & Hooch 00:00 Father Brown 16:10 Nextworld 15:05 Lab Rats 15:10 Who's Doing The Dishes? 02:35 Andy And Ben Eat Australia 05:45 Rio 00:55 The Collection 17:00 Guinness World Records 15:30 Gamer's Guide To Pretty Much 16:00 Tutankhamun 03:00 George Clarke's Amazing Spaces 07:30 Herbie Fully Loaded 01:50 Rillington Place Smashed New Zealand 00:00 Henry Hugglemonster Everything 16:55 Tina & Bobby 03:55 Lyndey Milan - Taste Of Australia 09:15 Beverly Hills Chihuahua 02:50 Silent Witness 17:25 Guinness World Records 00:15 Calimero 15:55 Right Now Kapow 17:50 Coach Trip 04:25 Sara's Australia Unveiled 11:00 Turner & Hooch 03:50 Silent Witness Smashed New Zealand 00:30 Art Attack 16:25 K.C. Undercover 18:20 Coach Trip 04:50 Straight To The Source: Korean 16:50 Disney11 18:45 Emmerdale 13:00 The Incredibles Food 17:15 Mech-X4 19:15 Coronation Street 15:00 Inspector Gadget 05:20 Top Chef Top Table: Seoul 17:40 Milo Murphy's Law 19:45 Coronation Street 16:30 Frankenweenie 05:45 Carnival Eats 18:05 Disney Mickey Mouse 20:10 Who's Doing The Dishes? 18:00 The Shaggy Dog 06:15 Tom's Istanbul Delight 18:10 Gravity Falls 21:00 Tutankhamun 19:45 Little Women 06:40 My Restaurant In India 18:35 Mighty Med 21:55 Tina & Bobby 21:45 Inspector Gadget 07:10 Croatia's Finest 19:00 Atomic Puppet 22:50 Emmerdale 23:15 The Shaggy Dog 07:35 Glamour Puds 19:25 Gamer's Guide To Pretty Much 23:15 Coronation Street 08:05 Andy And Ben Eat Australia Everything 23:40 Coronation Street 08:30 George Clarke's Amazing Spaces 19:55 K.C. Undercover 09:25 Lyndey Milan - Taste Of Australia 20:20 Mech-X4 09:55 Sara's Australia Unveiled 20:45 Disney11 10:20 Straight To The Source: Korean 21:10 Walk The Prank 00:15 Life After Beth Food 21:35 Disney Mickey Mouse 01:45 She's Funny That Way 10:50 Top Chef Top Table: Seoul 21:40 Disney Mickey Mouse 03:15 Three Men And A Little Lady 00:20 101 People Who Made The 20th 11:15 Carnival Eats 21:45 Guardians Of The Galaxy 05:00 Other Plans Century 11:45 Tom's Istanbul Delight 22:10 Ultimate Spider-Man 06:30 The Golden Child 01:10 Football: A Brief History By Alfie 12:10 My Restaurant In India 22:35 Boyster 08:00 Mr. Deeds Allen 12:40 A Is For Apple 23:00 Programmes Start At 6:00am KSA 09:45 Three Men And A Little Lady 02:00 Mummies Alive 13:05 Glamour Puds 11:30 Other Plans 02:50 Storage Wars 13:35 Andy And Ben Eat Australia 13:00 The Golden Child 03:15 American Pickers 14:00 George Clarke's Amazing Spaces 14:30 Under The Tuscan Sun 04:05 Pawn Stars 14:55 Lyndey Milan - Taste Of Australia 16:30 Accidental Love 04:30 Pawn Stars 15:25 Sara's Australia Unveiled 18:15 Liberal Arts 15:50 Straight To The Source: Korean 00:05 Keeping Up With The Kardashians 05:00 Mountain Men 20:00 Spanglish Food 01:50 Botched 06:00 Lost In Transmission 22:15 The Longest Yard 16:20 Food Lover's Guide To The Planet 02:50 Celebrity Style Story 06:50 Duck Dynasty 16:45 Carnival Eats 03:50 Botched 07:15 Duck Dynasty 17:15 Tom's Istanbul Delight 05:30 Celebrity Style Story 07:40 Counting Cars 17:40 A Is For Apple 06:00 Botched 08:05 Counting Cars 18:10 Chasing The Sun 06:55 E! 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21:00 Homicide Hunter 21:10 Killer Instinct With Chris Hansen 20:05 Goldie & Bear 02:00 Leopard Queen 00:55 Food Factory 22:00 Crime Stories 22:00 Killing Richard Glossip 20:35 My Friends Tigger & Pooh 02:50 Animals Gone Wild 01:20 How The Universe Works 23:00 Evil Up Close 22:50 The Accused, Jeffrey Macdonald: 21:00 Gummi Bears 03:45 My Bionic Pet 02:10 The Big Brain Theory People Magazine... 21:25 Sofia The First 04:40 Extreme Animal Babies 03:00 What Could Possibly Go Wrong? 23:40 Who Killed Jane Doe? 21:50 Minnie's Bow-Toons 05:35 Leopard Queen 22:00 PJ Masks 03:48 Mythbusters 06:30 Animals Gone Wild 22:30 PJ Masks 04:36 How Do They Do It? 07:25 My Bionic Pet 00:05 Impractical Jokers 22:55 PJ Masks 05:00 Food Factory 08:20 Extreme Animal Babies 00:30 Impractical Jokers 23:20 Henry Hugglemonster 05:24 How The Universe Works 09:15 The Incredible Dr. Pol 00:55 Nathan For You 23:35 The Hive 06:12 The Big Brain Theory 10:10 Wild Survivor 07:00 How Do They Do It? 01:20 Nathan For You 00:00 Binny And The Ghost 23:45 Loopdidoo 11:05 Python Hunters 07:26 What Could Possibly Go Wrong? 01:45 Lip Sync Battle 00:25 Hank Zipzer 12:00 Fish Tank Kings 08:14 Mythbusters 02:10 Disorderly Conduct: Video On 00:45 The Hive 12:55 Blood Rivals: Hippo V. Lion 09:02 The Big Brain Theory Patrol 00:50 Sabrina Secrets Of A Teenage 13:50 Animals Gone Wild 09:50 How Do They Do It? 03:00 The Daily Show With Trevor Noah Witch 14:45 A Wild Dog's Tale 10:14 Food Factory 03:25 Framework 01:15 Sabrina Secrets Of A Teenage 15:40 Extreme Animal Babies 10:38 How The Universe Works 04:15 Hungry Investors Witch 16:35 The Incredible Dr. Pol 11:26 What Could Possibly Go Wrong? 05:05 Disorderly Conduct: Video On 01:40 Hank Zipzer 17:30 Wild Survivor 12:14 Mythbusters Patrol 02:05 Binny And The Ghost 00:20 Street Outlaws 18:25 Python Hunters 13:02 How Do They Do It? 05:55 Catch A Contractor 02:30 Binny And The Ghost 01:10 Gold Divers 19:20 A Wild Dog's Tale 13:26 Food Factory 06:50 Life Or Debt 02:55 Hank Zipzer 02:00 Rebel Gold 20:10 Extreme Animal Babies 13:50 The Big Brain Theory 07:40 Bondi Ink. 03:15 The Hive 02:50 Outback Truckers 21:00 The Incredible Dr. Pol 14:38 What Could Possibly Go Wrong? 08:30 Disorderly Conduct: Video On 03:20 Sabrina Secrets Of A Teenage 03:40 Misfit Garage 21:50 Wild Survivor 15:26 How The Universe Works Patrol Witch 04:30 Garage Gold BARELY LETHAL ON OSN MOVIES HD Classifieds

TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017

KNCC PROGRAMME FROM 1ST DAY OF RAMADAN TO WEDNESDAY (31/05/2017)

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673 Dubai 15:00 KAC 102 London 00:55 JAD 301 Amman 15:00 SVA 515 Riyadh 01:25 GFA 222 Bahrain 15:00 DLH 635 Doha 01:00 ETD 303 Abu Dhabi 15:05 MSC 412 Asyut 01:30 FDB 060 Dubai 15:05 JZR 539 Cairo 01:25 OMA 645 Muscat 15:10 THY 773 Istanbul 01:40 QTR 1079 Doha 15:15 KAC 775 Riyadh 15:30 UAE 853 Dubai 01:40 KAC 562 Amman 15:10 KAC 363 Colombo 01:55 JAD 302 Amman 15:40 ETH 620 Addis Ababa 01:50 KAC 502 Beirut 15:25 DLH 635 Frankfurt 02:00 KAC 563 Amman 15:40 KKK 6506 Istanbul 01:55 KAC 412 Bangkok 15:30 THY 765 Istanbul 02:50 SVA 501 Jeddah 15:45 AXB 395 Kozhikode 02:00 ABY 127 Sharjah 15:35 ETH 621 Addis Ababa 02:50 KNE 530 Jeddah 15:55 KLM 446 Bahrain 02:05 UAE 857 Dubai 15:45 KKK 6505 Istanbul 02:55 KAC 619 Doha 16:00 QTR 1086 Doha 02:05 VIZ 206 IQA 15:50 AXB 396 Kozhikode 02:55 OMA 646 Muscat 16:10 PGT 830 Istanbul 02:10 RJA 640 Amman 16:00 PGT 831 Istanbul 03:10 ABY 128 Sharjah 16:15 GFA 211 Bahrain 02:15 FDK 801 Damascus 16:00 UAE 854 Dubai 03:30 ETD 304 Abu Dhabi 16:20 KAC 418 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Mumbai 06:55 KAC 741 Dammam 08:30 QTR 1081 Doha 19:15 JZR 503 Luxor 07:25 KAC 620 Doha 19:50 KAC 691 Muscat 08:30 FDB 057 Dubai 19:50 KAC 345 Ahmedabad 19:20 FDB 053 Dubai 07:50 FDB 054 Dubai 08:30 MSR 621 Cairo 19:30 KAC 354 Bangalore 07:50 OMA 647 Muscat 20:05 KAC 791 Madinah 08:35 DLH 634 Frankfurt 20:15 GFA 218 Bahrain 19:50 KAC 384 Delhi 08:00 KAC 117 SNN/New York 09:00 FDB 064 Dubai 19:50 UAE 855 Dubai 08:25 MEA 402 Beirut 20:15 KAC 671 Dubai 09:15 ABY 124 Sharjah 20:00 ETD 301 Abu Dhabi 08:55 QTR 1088 Doha 20:35 KAC 787 Jeddah 09:15 FDB 058 Dubai 20:30 ABY 125 Sharjah 09:00 KAC 514 Tehran 20:55 KAC 163 Rome 09:20 UAE 876 Dubai 20:35 QTR 1070 Doha 09:20 KAC 164 Rome 20:55 JZR 534 Cairo 09:30 DLH 634 Doha 21:00 FDB 055 Dubai 09:40 KAC 564 Amman 21:00 KAC 561 Amman 09:30 KAC 543 Cairo 21:00 IRA 675 Lar 09:40 KAC 172 Frankfurt 21:05 JZR 482 Istanbul 09:40 OMA 648 Muscat 21:05 SVA 512 Riyadh 10:00 KAC 168 Paris 21:05 ABY 126 Sharjah 09:40 MEA 403 Beirut 21:15 GFA 213 Bahrain 10:40 ETD 307 Abu Dhabi 21:10 KAC 101 London 09:45 KAC 301 Mumbai 21:40 MEA 404 Beirut 10:55 KLM 445 Amsterdam 21:15 UAE 856 Dubai 09:50 QTR 1089 Doha 21:45 PAL 668 Manila 11:00 ALK 229 Colombo 21:15 KAC 541 Cairo 10:00 DHX 171 Bahrain 21:50 JZR 561 Sohag 11:10 UAE 859 Dubai 21:15 ETD 302 Abu Dhabi 10:00 KAC 205 Islamabad 21:55 KAC 614 Bahrain 11:15 GFA 219 Bahrain 21:50 KAC 617 Doha 10:15 ETD 308 Abu Dhabi 22:00 MSC 403 Asyut 11:15 QTR 1082 Doha 22:00 KAC 153 Istanbul 10:30 KAC 155 Istanbul 22:15 KAC 742 Dammam 11:45 NIA 0161 Cairo 22:10 QTR 1071 Doha 10:35 ALK 230 Colombo 22:20 JZR 165 Dubai 11:50 ETD 309 Abu Dhabi 22:10 FDB 056 Dubai 10:35 KLM 445 Bahrain 22:25 SAW 701 Damascus 12:30 IRA 674 Lar 10:40 UAE 860 Dubai 22:35 AIC 987 Chennai/Hyderabad 22:25 KAC 383 Delhi 22:35 UAE 871 Dubai 12:45 PIA 239 Sialkot 22:35 SVA 513 Riyadh 11:00 GFA 220 Bahrain 22:50 THY 766 Istanbul 12:50 JZR 185 Dubai 22:55 GFA 214 Bahrain 11:35 ETD 310 Abu Dhabi 23:00 FEG 933 Sohag 12:55 JZR 241 Amman 22:55 MEA 405 Beirut 11:55 NIA 0162 Cairo 23:10 MSR 610 Cairo 13:00 JAI 574 Mumbai 23:00 JZR 776 Jeddah 12:00 KAC 783 Jeddah 23:10 AXB 393 Kozhikode 13:10 MSC 405 Sohag 23:30 RSB 7644 IQA 12:00 KAC 795 Madinah 23:10 SYR 341 Damascus 13:30 FDB 071 Dubai 23:35 MSC 404 Asyut 12:15 QTR 1083 Doha 23:20 KAC 692 Muscat 13:55 ICV 675 Luxembourg 23:35 JZR 324 Al Najaf 12:50 PIA 240 Sialkot 23:35 KAC 672 Dubai 13:55 THY 764 Istanbul 23:45 JZR 176 Dubai 13:10 KAC 411 Bangkok 23:35 stars34 TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 CROSSWORD 1623 STAR TRACK

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

You will find that you are appreciated because you seem to quickly know You could experience problems with home life today-especially any dis- just when to jump in where others stumble and work through a job. You cord with parents or children. Additional responsibilities may be placed on you in the are valued for your natural leadership abilities. You are able to handle whatever problems context of the home setting. You should open up to relatives, since it is a good time come across your path and you do not stop to dally over mistakes. The attitude is onward to receive help! Your interest in progressing in your profession is great and you may and upward toward better things. Everything you do points to your unique capabilities. feel the need to put in for lots of overtime or perhaps a little volunteer time. There The satisfaction of a job well done is one of your greatest incentives and this is a great could be something you are trying to accomplish and interruptions have been a time to work with others. This evening you have a feeling of being at peace and stable on problem. You will work on a balance. Do not forget the favors you may owe now- the emotional level. Stability satisfies a deep emotional need. Music is the instigator for even if you have to write an i owe you on a calendar to help you remember. You may an enjoyable evening and it may be background to entertaining a friend. increase finances through unexpected boons. A current project ends successfully.

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

Your attitude and your energies work toward positive results. These Outer circumstances and the flow of events make it easy for you to changes could have long-lasting effects. Do not become preoccupied with one idea. make clear decisions, see the road ahead and move forward. Things seem to fall in An urge to wipe the slate clean and start over can leave you feeling empty. Have a place and progress is easy. You could have difficulty getting outer recognition for your definite plan in mind before you make drastic changes and give yourself time to con- efforts or accomplishment, but you will receive recognition in due time. This means template those changes. Perhaps little steps are more in order. Pay attention to you should throw your efforts into work or ventures you really love doing. You have a resentments and find ways to lesson or eliminate these negatives. You may find your- high rate of change when it comes to what you believe in-your ideals and dreams. self becoming more organized and conservative in your activities today. Pay special You adjust and change your ideals often and struggle not to become carried away attention to your dreams, since you may be able to tap into levels of consciousness with each new vision. The world of your imagination is a major focus of change. The that have been previously closed to you. Know that your dreams of late are not literal. ultra light hobby or some similar hobby may gain your attention soon.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) Quick answers, great wit and a surplus of insights and solutions are at the Your tendency to arrive early to work this monday rewards you with ready today. This is a good time to write and communicate with real origi- other early to work co-worker friends to visit with before work begins. You and some nality. Inventions and breakthroughs are possible. You are apt to spend a great deal of other co-workers may plan to team up together and enjoy some group entertain- time communicating with people apart from work as well as your co-workers today. ment away from work. Horses, trains, extreme sports, gaming or some other activity Your financial affairs may be in a bit of a mess but if you use this afternoon to gather your ACROSS DOWN sets up the reason to plan the next big gathering. Working with people like this questions in list form and have a financial counselor help you, you will be pleased with 1. Characteristic of a mob. 1. A master's degree in library science. makes your workdays not only successful but unforgettable. You enjoy your work, the outcome. Take time to evaluate your needs. Enjoy the company of your loved ones and, because of the fortunate ability to make friends anywhere, you reign. Office or 4. The property of excessive fatness. 2. An organization of countries formed in 1961 to this evening; they will be pleased to see you making these plans for a consultation. There work demands are easy to navigate through and your day moves along quickly. You is an opportunity to cook or serve others this evening, and you gain from the experience. 12. A young woman making her debut into socie- agree on a common policy for the sale of are grateful for each day and quite pleased to have so many friends. ty. petroleum. 15. Any of various primates with short tails or no 3. English monk and scholar (672-735). tail at all. 4. (informal) Of the highest quality. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 16. Genus of scapose herbs of North and South 5. The basic unit of money in Gambia. America having large edible bulbs. 6. A hostel for pilgrims in Turkey. You may be put in charge of some special project. With you in charge, This is a time when you could make some wrong choices, in particular as others feel safe and they know the work will be successful. You are very skilled at work- 17. The sense organ for hearing and equilibrium. 7. Thin and paperlike. they could change your work situation. You might feel that you are unable to make good 8. A law passed by US Congress to prevent ing with psychology and the hidden recesses of the mind. There are few secrets when decisions today. This will pass soon enough and any feelings that are negative could be 18. Having leadership guidance. you are involved in the work, so progress is positive. You are good at managing people noted for later consideration. Criticism for yourself or another is a dangerous spark just 19. North American rat snakes. employees from being injured or contracting or flowing within the team projects. You can and do often find the right answers to dif- now-careful. You may be in the mood for deep and penetrating conversations with your 20. The sacred city of Lamaism. diseases in the course of their employment. ficult investigations or projects. You would make an excellent psychologist and teacher friends this afternoon. Through listening to another person air personal view on work 9. The compass point midway between south of psychology. Involving yourself in a volunteer program will actually help you to have and responsibilities, you may come upon your own answers or ideas. Ideas and thoughts 22. Someone who works (or provides workers) more freedom from those that take advantage of you with problems or requests for and southeast. will have greater meaning and form just now. Find ways in which to nourish another per- during a strike. help, etc. You enjoy helping others but home is where you and the family relax. son's self-esteem today. In turn, you will find your own self-esteem improves. 10. Being one more than one. 24. A particular geographical region of indefinite 11. A deep bow. boundary (usually serving some special pur- 12. Made of fir or pine. pose or distinguished by its people or culture Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 13. Freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort. Leo (July 23-August 22) or geography). 14. (Scotland) A slope or hillside. 26. (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of You may be asked to do a job outside of your comfort zone. You will be This could be a frustrating time both at home and at work. This could 21. A portable brazier that burns charcoal and has rewarded for your ability to stretch and use the opportunity to learn and grow. You take mean interruptions or it could mean some need to correct mechanical difficulties. Radiation) Optical device that produces an a grill for cooking. an active interest in psychology, different cultures and history. You can find support There may be a tendency to make your decisions too quickly. Be sure to take your intense monochromatic beam of coherent allocated breaks and if it is possible, follow a written list of today's duties so that you 23. Unable to see. from all sides when it comes to any sort of mental activity: writing, speaking and all light. forms of communication. These may be the things that interest you most today. You know you have covered all the bases. At home this afternoon, keep yourself or others 25. (informal) Exceptionally good. could come up with new solutions or inventions that will help a handicapped person. busy. Take a little trip or just get out-of-doors. You may want to break your routine and 28. Lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise. 27. A sweetened beverage of diluted fruit juice. You would make a superb decorator of homes, landscapes and all kinds of environ- try something new or different. Once you step back and take the big picture of 29. The quality of being vapid and unsophisticat- 30. A final climactic stage. ments. You enjoy insights through psychological study-especially in a group setting. You today's events, you may discover insights into day-to-day problems that will be of are ready to learn another musical instrument-music becomes a fun hobby. great value. This evening a lover or child becomes a focal point in your life. ed. 31. (Russian) Small fruit or meat turnover baked 32. Filled with the emotional impact of over- or fried. whelming surprise or shock. 33. The basic unit of money in Zaire. 36. Speak one's opinion without fear or hesita- 34. (Sumerian) God of the air and king of the Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) tion. Sumerian gods. Your ability to discriminate real breakthroughs and to spot new trends You may receive some recognition or special attention regarding your 38. A stick that people can lean on to help them 35. The form of theological rationalism that makes you able to work in areas at the very fringe of technology. You love all that is new particular skills and abilities today. Generally, this could be a productive walk. believes in God on the basis of reason with- and different and are most willing to share your insight with others. You have an inner and potentially satisfying day. Your timing is right for introducing your ideas to higher- drive to find out the complete truth or whole story. You can portray the picture needed 39. The Judeo-Christian God. ups. You will see positive results if you pace yourself and not try to accomplish too out reference to revelation. for others to understand most difficult situations. Electronics, computers, communica- many changes at once. Ambition and achievement are qualities you hold in special 43. Gone by. 37. English economist noted for his studies of tions and everything electrical are right up your alley. This evening, you are sociable and regard. This is a time for getting ahead and enjoying your career. This evening you 45. Light informal conversation for social occa- international trade and finance (born in encourage the performer in others. You like to work with words and ideas and have a may enjoy being out-of-doors with neighbors, young people or a loved one. You are natural appreciation for anything that is literary or artistic. Perhaps it is time to join a sions. 1907). keen on education and may provide quite a lot of encouragement for someone con- poetry or book club. You and a friend may enjoy dinner away from home this evening. sidering taking some classes. A lover or child shares his or her hobby with you. 47. Large spreading Old World tree having large 40. A small pellet fired from an air rifle or BB gun. leaves and globose clusters of greenish-yel- 41. Small terrestrial lizard of warm regions of the low flowers and long seed pods that clatter Old World. Word Search in the wind. 42. A soft silver-white ductile metallic element Yesterday’s Solution 48. A desert in southern Israel. (liquid at normal temperatures). 50. (Babylonian) God of storms and wind. 44. In a foreign country. 52. Any of various trees of the genus Ulmus. 46. A flexible container with a single opening. 53. A glass for beer. 49. Tropical starchy tuberous root. 55. A medium for oil-paints. 51. A mountain peak in the Karakoram Range in 58. Any of numerous low-growing cushion-form- northern Kashmir. ing plants of the genus Draba having 54. An azure blue semiprecious stone. rosette-forming leaves and terminal racemes 56. A broad flat muscle on either side of the back. of small flowers with scapose or leafy stems. 57. Manufactured in standard sizes to be shipped 59. A person who is rejected (from society or and assembled elsewhere. home). 60. Tropical American tree grown in southern United States having a whitish pink-tinged 63. Long-established Hungarian breed of tall fruit. light-footed but sturdy white dog. 61. A unit of dry measure used in Egypt. 68. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in 62. Doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and Turkey). southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion. 69. Small genus of herbs of warm regions of 64. Large sweet juicy hybrid between tangerine southern North America to northern South and grapefruit having a thick wrinkled skin. America. 65. A long depression in the surface of the land 72. A golf shot that curves to the right for a right- that usually contains a river. handed golfer. 66. A member of a North American Indian people 73. Not in good physical or mental health. speaking one of the Hokan language. 74. Relating to or characteristic of the state or 67. A strategically located monarchy on the people of Alaska. southern and eastern coasts of the Arabian 75. A primeval personification of air and breath. Peninsula. 76. A statement that deviates from or perverts the 70. The seventh and last day of the week. truth. 71. Syndrome resulting from a serious acute 77. An Asian country under the control of China. (sometimes fatal) infection associated with 78. A small cake leavened with yeast. the presence of staphylococcus. Yesterday’s Solution

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GOSSIP Dizzee Rascal stars at We Are FSTVL

izzee Rascal wowed the crowd at this year's We Are FSTVL on Jackson. Duke Dumont took over from Basement Jaxx and remixed a vari- Sunday. The 32-year-old musician took to the Terminal 2 stage at ety of songs, including the 2013 'Need U'. Sigma kept the crowds enter- Dthe festival on the third and final day of the music extravaganza, tained with an energetic one-hour set, where they played Route 94's 'My which took place in Upminster, Essex, and Dizzee dazzled the crowd with Love', and a remix of Calvin Harris and Displies' 'How Deep is Your Love', his hit tracks, including 'Fix Up Look Sharp' and 'Jus A Rascal'. The London- before they took to the mic to give a shout out to their fans, in which they born artist - whose set included a mix of his old and new tunes - said: "We urged the audience to have fun on the last day of the three-day bash. The Are FSTVL 2017, are you ready for this? "Thank you for coming out this English DJs said: "I dedicate this next song to everyone in evening. We are going to be playing some of the classics and some brand here to have fun." Sigma continued their performance with a new tracks, too" Dizzee also performed 'Knock Knock', as well as his 2007 medley of Adele's popular track 'Hello', before playing Skepta's 'Shut track 'Sirens'. Earlier in the day, Basement Jaxx kicked off their set with a Down' and their single 'Nobody to Love'. And rapper Giggs - whose full track appropriate for the British weather, and as the rain poured on festi- name is Nathaniel Thomson - wowed crowds with his 30-minute set, which val-goers, the duo - consisting of Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe - played saw him perform 'Lock Doh' and '3 Wheel Ups'. Giggs also performed their 2009 hit 'Raindrops' from their album 'Scars'. The pair also enter- 'KMT', which he features on with Drake. tained their audience with 'Good Luck', 'Romeo' and a remix of the popular track 'Smile', which has been sung by the late Nat King Cole and Michael

Serkis gets fan Priyanka Chopra says Indians impressions face a 'struggle' in Hollywood while shopping ndy Serkis gets people doing impressions of his characters to him on the tube and in supermarkets. AThe 53-year-old actor is known for his motion cap- ture work on films such as the 'Lord of the Rings' franchise and 'Planet of the Apes' and he's flattered by the fact fans always want to talk about his movies, but never lets the attention stop him going about his business. He told BANG Showbiz: "It always happens on the tube. You know you're standing on a very crowded 8.30 in the morning Victoria line and people are like this far away from you. "You sud- denly get engaged in major conversations about 'Star Wars' or you know 'Planet of the Apes' or 'Black Panther'. "They come up to me and talk to me about the roles that I have played. People are fascinated by the whole process. "People will do impressions for me in various characters that I've played in supermarkets but doesn't stop me doing my shopping." And Andy - who played Gollum in 'Lord of the Rings' - also admitted that some people drop their rings in front of him as a way of getting his attention. The actor has a busy period ahead as he is helming a new adaptation of 'Jungle Book: Origins', in which he will also Sean Paul urges Drake to show star as Baloo the bear. The film is slated for an October 2018 release. Before that, he will be seen reprising his role as Caesar in 'War of the Planet of the Apes' - out this July - riyanka Chopra thinks Indian stars there is demand, there will always be Jamaican music more respect as well as starring as Supreme Leader Snoke in 'Star Wars: face a "struggle" to make it in supply. "Even audiences and people The Last Jedi' which will be released in December. And in Hollywood. The 'Baywatch' beauty who watch and consume entertainment ean Paul thinks Drake should give the genre. He told Metro.co.uk: "Ed Sheeran P 2018, the actor will be reprising another role of Ulysses has become a well-known face in the need to be open to seeing all kinds of more credit to Jamaican music. The has done one song that is huge and it's Klaue in Marvel's Cinematic Universe movie 'Black Panther' US, as well as at home in India - but people in iconic parts and not just a cer- S44-year-old rapper - who hails from dancehall reminiscent. But that is one song, - the supervillain who had a small part in 'Avengers: Age of Priyanka has admitted it remains tough tain kind of actors or people who look a Kingston, the capital of Jamaica - has point- he [Drake] had an album full of dancehall Ultron'. for Bollywood actresses to achieve star- certain way." And Priyanka - who stars ed to Drake's use of dancehall music on so I think he should have paid a bit of an dom in the States, because of the alongside Zac Efron and Dwayne 'The 'One Dance' and argued he should have accolade and told people in the press that stereotypes that continue to surround Rock' Johnson in the new 'Baywatch' given greater "accolades" to the country for is where I'm coming from, I have a love for them. She said: "Those are stereotypes movie - argued that it's important to the hit single. He explained: "I think at the that music." Meanwhile, Sean revealed he is you have to fight all the time and I guess challenge Western stereotypes about time when it was popping off, it would gradually getting used to his new-found it will only come with educating people the Indian film industry. She explained: have been good for him to actually put role of being a dad, having welcomed his and having them see Indian actors in "There are huge stereotypes about accolades towards the whole culture. "He's first child - a son called Levi Blaze - in mainstream parts, (to make them aware) India, about Hindi films. There is a lot friendly with a few people in the business February this year. He quipped: "It's been that we can do this. "There is no putting more awareness now that Hindi movies in Jamaica and that's good, I love it. "But if three months now and I'm getting the dad- us in a box. But it is going to be a strug- are such a big industry but the stereo- he had given more accolades when he was dy muscles! "A lot of stuff has changed, but gle. There is so few of us." Priyanka, 34, types still exist." actually making it and said 'this is the it's only for the better. He's brought light said the entertainment industry needs music I love', it would have been cool." The into our lives and we're really thankful." to embrace greater diversity. She told rap star said Drake has made "an album full PTI: "I believe that in the business where of dancehall" and therefore, the Jamaican feels he should show more respect towards

Emmy Rossum gets married to director Sam Esmail he 30-year-old actress has been engaged to Sam since August 2015 and the couple tied the knot during an intimate ceremony at a syna- Tgogue in New York City on Sunday. Their wedding was witnessed by a string of famous faces, including the likes of Robert Downey Jr., Christian Slater and Hilary Swank, according to PEOPLE magazine. Sam, 39, pro- posed to Emmy after they had dated for two years, having directed the actress in the 2014 romantic drama 'Comet', which also starred Justin Long. In 2015, Emmy - who is best known for her portrayal of Fiona Gallagher in the TV series 'Shameless' - revealed some details of her engagement ring, which was made in France in around 1920. She shared: "I like that it's old and I like to imagine who wore it before me and the life that they had. "I don't know the story behind it, but it's from 1920 in Paris, so I like that I've inherited someone's story, and I hope that it's a good one." In February, meanwhile, Emmy revealed that her wedding dress was being designed by Carolina Herrera. The actress wore an off-the-shoulder white gown, which she teamed with long white veil, for her big day. But speaking earlier this year, Emmy admitted that she was still a long way from having her wed- ding plans finalized. She reflected: "We haven't done any [fittings]. We don't even know yet. We're nowhere." However, Emmy insisted she wasn't worried about her dress, because she has complete faith in the designer. Donna Summer made The actress said: "She's got it. There's no rush. She can turn it around in a Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's day. I'm not concerned." musical plea to in-laws swimwear line inspired by onna Summer performed 'Starting song. " Sadly, Donna's attempt to persuade Over Again' on TV to stop her in- her in-laws through song didn't work. Dlaws from divorcing. The 'I Feel Love' Bruce said: "No [my parents didn't] stay 'grown-up glamour' hitmaker had been due to promote her together. My mother loved the song, my osie Huntington-Whiteley's vision for her debut swimwear line was new single in a high-profile appearance, father was a little upset because there was "grown-up glamour". The 30-year-old model joined forces with but told her husband Bruce Sudano she a line in the song which said, 'He's out RMarks and Spencer in 2012 when she launched her own collection would instead perform the track in a bit to scheming big deal with one of his friends' Rosie for Autograph, and the blonde-haired beauty has since expanded persuade his parents Margaret Alessio and he was like, 'Why did you say scheming? her capsule to include a beachwear range that was designed to be "mod- Louis Sudano to stay together. Bruce - who Why couldn't you say dreaming?' and I was ern", glamorous and help boost her customer's "poolside confidence". was married to Donna for over 30 years like, 'I don't know dad, that's what I wrote'. Speaking to Red magazine, the entrepreneur said: "My vision was modern, until her death in 2012 - exclusively told That is the danger when you write songs grown-up glamour: I wanted to create swimwear for real women who are BANG Showbiz, Bruce, recalled: "'Starting about real-life people." Bruce was signed looking for chic, flattering shaped to provide poolside confidence. "The Over Again' is a song that I wrote about the as a solo artist by RCA and released his first versatility of the collection really allows you to embrace the trend." And divorce of my parents and Donna was record 'The Fugitive Kind' in 1981. That the catwalk icon - who is expecting her first child with her fiancÈ Jason going on a big late night TV show to pro- record featured 'Starting Over Again' and Statham - was involved in every aspect of her new venture from start to mote her next single. "She came to me and but in 1980, the song was also recorded finish. She explained: "I have been involved from mood boards to the final said, 'Bruce I'm going to sing Starting Over and released by Dolly Parton on the album edit." The 'Mad Max: Fury Road' actress believes the key to feeling your Again on the TV show tonight and I said, 'Dolly, Dolly, Dolly', and hit #1 on the US best in a swimsuit or two-piece ensemble is to find garments that fit per- 'Donna you can't do that, you need to pro- country charts. And Bruce, who used to live fectly. When asked what the key is to feeling confident in swimwear, she mote your new song and she said, 'No around the corner from Dolly, 71, in said: "Great fit - so take your time finding the right one. "Last minute holi- maybe if I sing 'Starting Over Again', maybe Nashville, admitted he no longer keeps in day shopping can be stressful, and often results in panic buys, so allow they'll hear the song and stay together', touch with the country music star. Bruce yourself enough time to try a variety of styles until you find the one that and I was like, 'Honey there's no way'." But Sudano's album '21st Century World' is out will make you feel fabulous." Rosie has also revealed matching the style of determined to be positive, Donna sang the on June 2. your swimwear to your underwear is helpful when selecting your holiday song and later Dolly Parton picked up the staples. She added: "One good tip is to look at your lingerie drawer and record. Bruce added BANG Showbiz: "The go for shapes that resemble your favorite, most flattering underwear." next day, Dolly's people called about the song and that's how she recorded the TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 lifestyle

MUSIC & MOVIES

In this June 30, 1958, file photo, disc jockey Dick Clark, at podium at upper In this Oct 27, 1981, file photo, television personality Dick Clark shines a This May 8, 2017 photo shows the former home, third from left, of jazz musician John left, is surrounded by teen-age fans on his nationally televised dance show new sign that changes a portion of Philadelphia’s Market Street to Coltrane in Philadelphia. ‘American Bandstand’ in Philadelphia. — AP photos American Bandstand Boulevard, to recognize the 30th anniversary of the popular dance program that originated in Philadelphia. Philadelphia's music legacy is vast but hard to find

etroit has the Motown Museum. Mississippi has a blues A hotel and residence is now planned for that site. But acts, all the Atlantic (Records) acts, all the Philly International In Memphis, Elvis Presley's mansion, https://www.grace- trail. Memphis has Graceland, Sun Studio and the Stax the vision of a museum honoring The Sound of Philadelphia acts." Linda Richardson has spent 25 years saving the Art Deco land.com/ Graceland, became a tourist magnet after opening DMuseum of American Soul. But in Philadelphia - birth- - which Gamble, Huff and Thom Bell created - is still alive, theater and bringing it back to life, along with the surrounding to the public in 1982. That spurred revitalization of a stretch of place of the lush acoustic style known as The Sound of according to Chuck Gamble, Kenny Gamble's nephew. Most community near Temple. She'd like to raise money to renovate clubs and restaurants on Beale Street. Two historic recording Philadelphia and the hometown of "American Bandstand" and of the studio's memorabilia was saved from the fire and it and find "an impresario" to run the entertainment side. "We studios, Sun and Stax, also opened for tours. Today Memphis is Chubby Checker's "Twist" - there's no major place of pilgrim- age for music fans. "Tourists come here expecting and hoping to experience our music legacy, and we leave them wanting," said Patty Wilson Aden, president of The African American Museum.

A diverse musical legacy Philadelphia doesn't ignore music history entirely. A Walk of Fame, murals and historical markers honor musicians and the music industry. Opera stars Mario Lanza and Marian Anderson have mini-museums. But there's been no effort to paint a larg- er picture of a vibrant musical landscape that has included Patti LaBelle, Bobby Rydell, Fabian, Hall & Oates, Boyz II Men, the Dead Milkmen, Jill Scott and The Roots and John Coltrane. "It does hurt a little bit that we don't have (a museum) when we are one of the strongest cities musically," said Nate Morris, a founding member of Boyz II Men. Part of the problem, says Temple University history professor Bryant Simon, "is the diversity of the sounds. They don't lend themselves to coher- ence like Nashville or Motown. Which story would you tell?" Philadelphia was one of three finalists for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame but lost out to Cleveland. Music promoter Larry Magid, who brought the Live Aid concert to Philly in 1985 and booked shows at the storied Electric Factory venue, was involved in the failed effort to locate the Rock Hall here. Over the years he's tried to rekindle the idea of a Philly music museum but funding has proven elusive. "It's not about a Photo shows the Uptown Theater in Philadelphia. Photo shows a historical marker for Sigma Sound Studios across the street from its for- piano or a gold record or a piece of clothing," he said. "It's ask- mer home in Philadelphia. ing why did all these talented people come out of Philadelphia? How did it work?" could be displayed. "Philadelphia needs the same kind of used to have tour buses come past and stop but it didn't give a major destination for music fans from around the world. Vanishing legacy attention that Memphis gets and Detroit gets," he said. He's them a flavor and wasn't bringing any revenue," she said. "Philadelphia is such a great city with a strong musical lega- Many touchstones in the city's musical landscape have working with the R & B Hall of Fame - a virtual hall of fame cy similar to Detroit, New Orleans, Liverpool and Memphis," been torn down, burned down or turned into apartments and that has inducted over 100 artists - to bring the hall's annual Music tourism successes said Regena Bearden, chief marketing officer of the Memphis businesses. Others are in distant or rough parts of the city that induction ceremony to Philadelphia in 2018. The hope is to Music tourism has taken off in cities like Detroit and Convention & Visitors Bureau. "All are still influencing artists see little tourism or business. Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff's build interest and perhaps establish a joint museum one Memphis and even in the Mississippi Delta, birthplace of the today. I know these projects can be challenging to get done Philadelphia International Records, home of musicians like day, he said. blues. At the Motown Museum - located in the house of the but Memphis is living evidence of how important it is to cher- Teddy Pendergrass, Lou Rawls and the O'Jays, offered tours and The Uptown Theater is one of Philly's last remaining historic label's founder, Berry Gordy - visitors glimpse the sofa where ish, promote and support the legacy as well as the musicians a small gift shop before an arsonist nearly burned the place theaters, part of the "Chitlin Circuit" that featured black per- Marvin Gaye napped and the candy machine Stevie Wonder making music today." — AP down in 2010. Before they bought the building in 1970, it was formers over much of the 20th century. "Everybody who was memorized the buttons for. They even learn the steps to "My home to Cameo Parkway Records, where Chubby Checker anybody played at the Uptown," said Simon, whose courses at Girl" in the studio where The Temptations recorded it. recorded the "The Twist" and Dee Dee Sharp recorded "Mashed Temple included one about the Uptown. "Ray Charles, James Motown Museum CEO Robin Terry says some 75,000 people Potato Time." Brown, Miles Davis, famous black comedians, all the Motown visit annually. Soderbergh says filming 'Logan Lucky' made him a NASCAR fan teven Soderbergh was never a big NASCAR Busch, for instance, plays a state trooper. "The from the tone of the characters - and that was fan despite growing up in the South. But the complete lack of cynicism was refreshing, because important to us," Stoddard said. "The thing that is SAcademy Award winning director has in my business you run into people who have a jad- most important when we partner in these projects become one after working on his new film "Logan ed attitude about what they're doing," Soderbergh is there is a level of trust between us and the film- Lucky," depicting a theoretical heist at Charlotte said. "It's fun to talk to people that are that makers. ... That trust was there from the beginning Motor Speedway during the Coca-Cola 600. engaged." Channing Tatum stars in "Logan Lucky," and they made it very easy." "NASCAR was kind of mystery to me," Soderbergh which will premiere on Aug. 18. Tatum said he liked This is not Soderbergh's first venture into a said in an interview with The Associated Press on the idea of the film right away. heist move. He also directed Oceans 11. But he Sunday prior to the start of the Coca-Cola 600. "I "It is basically a bunch of good ol' boys robbing feels this movie is different. "When I read (the only had a very superficial knowledge of it. ... I NASCAR and that got a pretty good giggle out of script) it felt like it was a kind of film that I like to knew the big names. I would watch the Daytona me," Tatum said. NASCAR has been heavily involved watch, the kind of film I like to make," Soderbergh 500, but I wasn't following it. in the movie. Zane Stoddard, NASCAR vice presi- said. "It was different. It didn't feel like a repeat of "But the fun of this project has been learning a dent of entertainment marketing and content the Oceans movie. It's in the same universe, but in Indonesia's hijab-wearing new sport and talking to people at all levels of the development, is serving as an executive producer. a different galaxy." After meeting and talking with sport about the various layers that are underneath Stoddard wanted to make sure that NASCAR was so many people in NASCAR, Soderbergh has the superficial layer that someone like me would portrayed in the right light - and he said become a fan. He even finds himself rooting for Muslim metal group see when they watch the race on television." Soderbergh has captured that in the film. the drivers he has met during the production of Soderbergh said he found NASCAR drivers to be "One of the things that was important to us is the film. "Now when I watch it, it makes sense to fun and "very unpretentious." Kyle Busch, Carl that even though the characters are down on their me," Soderbergh said. — AP challenges stereotypes Edwards, Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano, Ryan luck, lovable loser kind of characters, the vision Blaney and Kyle Larson all have cameos in the that Steven and Channing laid out is that NASCAR ith their heads covered with issues such as the state of education in movie, though none play NASCAR drivers. is going to be this big huge event that is separate Islamic headscarves, the three Indonesia. Muslims make up nearly 90 Wmembers of the Indonesian band percent of a population of 250 million, the VoB ("Voice of Baceprot" or "Noisy Voice") vast majority practicing a moderate form do not look like your typical heavy metal of Islam, although there are some conser- group. Formed in 2014, the band of vative strongholds. teenagers met at school in Indonesia's Not everyone in the town of Garut, most populous province of West Java, and where the band was formed, and which is use their music to combat the stereotype of home to several Islamic schools, feels the Muslim women as submissive or voiceless. community is ready for them, or that their Wearing a hijab, or Islamic head scarf, music is appropriate for performance by should not be a barrier to the group's pur- young Muslim women. "It is unusual to suit of its dream of being heavy metal see a group of hijab-wearing girls playing stars, said Firdda Kurnia, 16, who plays gui- metal music or even women shouting," tar and sings. "I think gender equality said Muhammad Sholeh, a teacher at the should be supported, because I feel I am town's Cipari Islamic boarding school, still exploring my creativity, while at the adding that religious pop music was pop- same time, not diminishing my obliga- ular with many young Muslims. "But we're tions as a Muslim woman," she added. talking about metal here, which is loud." Invited to perform at a recent graduation Maudya Mulyawati, a student at the ceremony at another school, the trio school, felt the band should focus on quickly had fans dancing and head-bang- singing "Salawat", an invocation to the reli- ing at the front of the stage. gion's founder, Prophet Mohammad. An "I don't see anything wrong with it," official of a top clerical body said although said one fan who attended, Teti the group might trigger a culture clash in Putriwulandari Sari. "There's no law that a conservative area, he did not feel it bars hijab-wearing women from playing broke with Islamic values. "I see this as hardcore music. "This also relates to part of the creativity of teenagers," added human rights. If a Muslim girl has a talent Nur Khamim Djuremi, secretary general of to play the drums or a guitar, should she the Islamic Art and Culture Division of not be allowed?" Besides covering classics Indonesia's Ulema Council. — Reuters by groups such as Metallica and Slipknot, the band perform their own songs on Actor Channing Tatum, third from left, and director Steven Soderbergh, center, pose for a photo with NASCAR drivers, from left to right, Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano, Kyle Busch, Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson before the NASCAR Cup series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC. — AP lifestyle TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017

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(From left) Best Actor prize laureate US actor Joaquin Phoenix, Best Screenplay co-laureates British director Lynne Ramsay and Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos, Palme d’Or laureate Swedish director Ruben Ostlund, Best Actress Prize laureate German actress Diane Kruger, French actress and President of the Camera d’Or jury Sandrine Kiberlain, Camera d’Or laureate French director Leonor Serraille and French actress Laetiti Dosch pose on stage. Swedish comedy 'The Square' is surprise Cannes winner

wedish satire "The Square", a send-up of political correctness and the confused identity of the mod- Sern male, won the Palme d'Or top prize at the Cannes film festival Sunday. In a stunning upset, the nine-member jury led by Spanish director Pedro Almodovar and including Hollywood stars Jessica Chastain and Will Smith awarded the trophy to director Ruben Ostlund. "Oh my God, oh my God!" Ostlund shouted from the stage after besting a raft of favorites for one of global cinema's most coveted honors with a rare comedy. It was the first-ever Swedish winner. In a 70th edition marked by raging debate over sex- ism in the movie industry, Sofia Coppola became only the second woman in history to win best director for her battle-of-the-sexes drama "The Beguiled" with Nicole Kidman and Colin Farrell. Kidman, who appeared in four different projects at the French Riviera festival, accepted a special anniversary award with a video mes- sage. Three-time Oscar nominee Joaquin Phoenix nabbed best actor for his turn as a hammer-wielding hitman in "You Were Never Really Here". "Any work that I did was linked to the work of Lynne Ramsay," the film's British director, Phoenix said, before apologizing for his tuxedo-and-trainers look at the gala ceremony. "I don't wear leather," the committed vegetarian explained. Diane Kruger clinched best actress for her Swedish director Ruben Ostlund poses on stage with his trophy after he won the Palme first film role in her native German as a devastated d’Or for his film ‘The Square’ on May 28, 2017 during the closing ceremony of the 70th mother who has lost her husband and son in a neo-Nazi edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France. — AP/AFP photos terror attack, in Fatih Akin's "In the Fade". "I cannot accept this award without thinking of everyone who has been touched by an act of terrorism... you have not been forgotten," said a visibly moved Kruger. Chastain 'Very funny' called it "disturbing" that there had not been more "The Square" is an often savagely funny takedown of Swedish director Ruben meaty female roles among the 19 contenders for the the limits of free speech and the blurred lines between Ostlund arrives on stage after he was awarded with Palme d'Or. Only three of the films were made by the sexes. Danish actor Claes Bang plays a museum women. the Palme d'Or for the film director and divorced father of two young daughters ‘The Square’. who gets robbed in broad daylight in the city Centre. In 'So much courage' the aftermath, he's forced to check his privilege and lib- Greece's Yorgos Lantimos shared best screenplay eral political beliefs against a reality that seldom mirrors prize with Ramsay for "The Killing of a Sacred Deer", the rarified world of high culture. The title refers to a an icy thriller set in a wealthy American suburb and conceptual art project in which museum visitors are also starring Kidman and Farrell. The runner-up Grand invited to enter a "sanctuary of trust and caring", a tiny Prix went to the hotly tipped French drama "120 Beats utopia in the middle of a flawed society. Per Minute" about the radical activists who helped The movie features Elisabeth Moss ("Mad Men") and shame the world into action on AIDS. "This film is an Dominic West ("The Wire") in small roles viciously lam- homage to those who died but also those who sur- pooning the self-important art world. One set-piece, vived and are still alive, who had so much courage," featuring a wild, bare-chested man performing as an said the movie's director, former ACT UP member ape wreaking havoc at a posh gala dinner, immediately Robin Campillo. entered Cannes legend. Almodovar hailed the movie's "I loved the movie. I couldn't love it more. I was themes as "completely contemporary". "Such a serious touched since the very beginning until absolutely the subject is treated with such incredible imagination-it's end, and after the end," Almodovar said, fighting back very funny," he said. Ostlund defended the film's length tears. "Loveless" by Andrey Zvyagintsev, a wrenching at two hours and 20 minutes, saying that it was shorter drama about moral rot gnawing at Russian society than some "Harry Potter" sequels. "If we want to make under Vladimir Putin, took the third place jury prize. cinema walk tall again we have to put more complex French daily Liberation called the picks "disappointing", questions into cinema," he said. — AFP having plumped for "120 Beats Per Minute", although Australian actress Nicole Kidman speaks on a recorded video projected in the theater Britain's Guardian hailed the selection as "a launching after she was awarded with the 70th edition Special Prize. pad for a clutch of excellent films".

Swedish director Ruben Ostlund attends a photocall after Director Andrey Zvyagintsev with his Jury Prize award for Director Robin Campillo with his Grand Prix award for his US actor and member of the Feature Film jury Will Smith he won the Palme d'Or for 'The Square'. his film Loveless. film 120 Beats Per Minute. delivers a speech on behalf of Australian actress Nicole Kidman. lifestyle TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017

AWARDS

German actress Diane Kruger delivers a speech on stage German actress Diane Kruger (right) poses with German Director Qiu Yang poses for photographers with his short US actor Joaquin Phoenix speaks after he was awarded after she was awarded with the Best Actress Prize for the director Fatih Akin during a photocall after she won the film Palme d’Or award for the film ‘A Gentle Night’. with the Best Actor Prize in ‘You Were Never Really Here’. film 'In the Fade' (Aus Dem Nichts). Best Actress Prize for her part in the film ‘In The Fade’ (Aus Dem Nichts). Winners

Palme d'Or: The Square Grand Prix: BPM (Beats per Minute) Jury prize: Andrey Zvyagintsev, Loveless 70th anniversary award: Nicole Kidman Best director: Sofia Coppola, The Beguiled Best actress: Diane Kruger, In the Fade Best actor: Joaquin Phoenix, You Were Never Really Here Best screenplay: Joint winners Yorgos Lanthimos and Efthymis Filippou for The Killing of a Sacred Deer, and Lynne Ramsay for You Were Never Really Here Camera d'Or (best debut film): Leonor Serraille, Jeune Femme Short film prize:A Gentle Night, Qiu Yang.

US actor Joaquin Phoenix (right) poses with US actress and member of the Directors Lynne Ramsay with her joint Best screenplay award for the Feature Film jury Jessica Chastain after he was awarded with the Best Actor film ’You Were Never Really Here’. Prize in ‘You Were Never Really Here’.

French director Leonor Serraille poses during a French director Leonor Serraille (center) and French actress Laetitia photocall after she won the Camera d’Or prize Dosch (left) pose with the Camera d'Or prize after Serraille was award- for her film ‘Jeune Femme (Montparnasse- ed with the Camera d'Or for 'Jeune Femme' by French actress and Bienvenue)’. President of the Camera d'Or jury Sandrine Kiberlain (right).

(From left) Italian director and member of the Feature Film jury Paolo Sorrentino, German director and member of the Feature Film jury Maren Ade, Spanish director and President of the Feature Film Jury Pedro Almodovar, US actress and member of the Feature Film jury Jessica Chastain, Chinese actress and member of the Feature Film jury Fan Bingbing, South Korean director and member of the Feature Film jury Park Chan-wook, French actress and director and member of the Feature Film jury Agnes Jaoui, US actor and member of the Feature Film jury Will Smith and French music composer British director Lynne Ramsay (second left) and Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos (left) pose with Spanish actress Marisa and member of the Feature Film jury Gabriel Yared pose as they arrive for the closing ceremony of the 70th edition of Paredes and South Korean director and member of the Feature Film jury Park Chan-wook after being co-awarded with the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France. the Best Screenplay prize for their respective films ‘You Were Never Really Here’ and ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’.

(From left) Egyptian director and member of the Un Certain Regard jury Mohamed Diab, French actor and member of the Un Certain Regard jury Reda Kateb, US actress and President of the Un Certain Regard jury Uma Thurman and Czech artistic director of the Karlovy Vary festival and member of the Un Certain Regard jury Karel Och pose as they arrive for the closing ceremony.

Laureates and jury members stand on stage around Swedish director Ruben Ostlund (12th left) after he won the Palme d'Or for his film 'The Square'. Swedish director Ruben Ostlund (second left) and his wife, Danish actor Claes Bang (2ndR) and his wife Lis Kasper Bang (right). Swedish comedy 'The Square' is surprise Cannes winner

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(From left) Best Actor prize laureate US actor Joaquin Phoenix, Best Screenplay co-laureate British director Lynne Ramsay, Grand Prix laureate French director Robin Campillo (rear), Best Actress Prize laureate German actress Diane Kruger, French actress and President of the Camera d'Or jury Sandrine Kiberlain, Camera d'Or laureate French director Leonor Serraille, French actress Laetiti Dosch, French actress Juliette Binoche and Spanish director and President of the Feature Film Jury Pedro Almodovar pose on stage at the end of the closing ceremony of the 70th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France. — AFP How Hollywood is giving its biggest stars digital facelifts

ohnny Depp is 53 years old but he cal for "Pirates." said Trent Claus, the visual effects supervisor moves and reacts to movement and expres- a full-on human performer that plays a key doesn't look a day over 26 in the new "No one else can be Jack Sparrow," said for Lola VFX. "People can tell when there is sions." To counteract this, productions will role throughout the duration of a feature J"Pirates of the Caribbean" movie - at Gary Brozenich, the Oscar-nominated VFX something amiss. Even if they can't put their often shoot a younger double to mimic an film," he said. "I think that that's really the least for a few moments. There was no plas- artist who oversaw visual effects for the film. finger on what is wrong, they can tell that actor's performance, which they will use as Holy Grail." — AP tic surgeon involved, heavy makeup or "Trying to do a digital approximation ... something is wrong." And while the artists a reference point for how the younger skin archival footage used to take the actor back audiences would see right through it." have gotten better over the years and have should behave and look in certain lights. to his boyish "Cry Baby" face, however. It's Brozenich and the filmmakers decided to mostly managed to avoid drifting into the all post-production visual effects, and after bring Depp back to how he looked around dreaded uncanny valley - the term used to Fictional destruction a decade of refining the process since Brad the time of "21 Jump Street" and "Cry Baby" describe the eerie feeling you get when "We're constantly fighting making it look Pitt ran the gamut of time in "The Curious and went through a number of iterations, looking at a digital person who is near-life- lifelike. One of the advantages of the Case of Benjamin Button," it's becoming over the course of six months, to arrive at like, but not quite enough - there are still process that we use is by keeping the origi- commonplace in major Hollywood movies. the perfect age (roughly 26) - which Depp, trouble spots. "One of the things that we nal actor, we have that starting point of life, Depp is just the latest mega-star to get Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer had to sign struggle with is the bottom of the chin. As of reality," Claus said. It makes the whole the drastic de-aging treatment on screen, off on. The final shots, of which there are 20- you get older there tends to be a lot of sag process harder, but, "It's worth it." Reactions, joining the ranks of Robert Downey Jr (in 25, took about 15 artists a year of work. and extra skin that develop underneath the lately have been mixed, ranging from nos- ": Civil War"), Michael That Depp has been famous since that jaw," Claus said. "It is unfortunately not just talgic delight and "how'd they do that" Douglas (in "Ant-Man"), Kurt Russell (in age was both a blessing and a curse for the a simple task of removing the wrinkles curiosity to dismay and wariness about its "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2") and scores production. They had numerous reference because the skin isn't going to be respond- future. New York Magazine critic David of others getting digital facelifts to play points to work with, but, so would the audi- ing the same as it did when you were Edelstein wrote that the "recreations" are younger versions of themselves. In the old ence. "Working on the human face is one of younger. You have to change not only the "far more disturbing in their real-world days, a lucky unknown lookalike (or look the, if not the most challenging thing to do," way it looks on the outside but how it implications than the fictional destruction enough alike) could have scored the part of of planets and galaxies." young Jack Sparrow or Tony Stark. Now, if For New York Times critic Manohla the film has the budget, the stars get to Dargis, Russell's younger visage was "weird" have it both ways - and audiences get a nos- and "disrupting." "It makes you contemplate talgic flashback. Lola Visual Effects is whether this Benjamin Button-style age- responsible for Depp's transformation, and reversing is going to become an increasing- most of the Marvel tricks, which have ly standard (and creepy) industry practice," included making Chris Evans scrawny for she wrote. "Pirates 5" co-director Espen the original "Captain America" and Hayley Sandberg isn't as dark about it. "For me it's Atwell some 70 years older for the sequel. just another storytelling tool and I think it's really cool," he said. And for the VFX artists, Digital approximation it's only the beginning. "Right now what Lola was the pioneer behind "Benjamin we're using it for is a very nuts and bolts Button," too, and sells their services to all solution to a problem. There's a different the major studios. It's one of a handful of and more creative future for it," Brozenich vendors that have gotten in the so-called said. "There can be even crazier, more cre- "beauty work" business. It's often meant to ative uses for it ... maybe a hybrid of several go unnoticed (like removing a blemish), and actors." is generally buried under mountains of con- He thinks the next step is a digital char- fidentiality agreements. In the case of Depp, acter that plays a larger part, and not just a and most of Lola's de-aging work, the flashback. After all, the young Han Solo process starts with capturing a performance movie isn't using a de-aged Harrison Ford or from the actor and then manipulating it. Billy Dee Williams - they've cast Alden This isn't always necessary - "Rogue One" Ehrenreich and Donald Glover. "We have This combination of photos released by recreated the late Peter Cushing's Grand digital characters that are a primary part of Disney, shows the character Jack Sparrow at Moff Tarkin without him, and Carrie Fisher's This combination of images released by Disney-Marvel shows Kurt Russell portraying Ego in (films), like Rocket and Groot from two stages of his life in "Pirates of the Princess Leia using doubles - but it was criti- scenes from, "Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2." — AP photos 'Guardians of the Galaxy' ... But they're never Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.