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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017 THULQADA 17, 1438 AH www.kuwaittimes.net 74 Filipino Kuwait must Kenyans vote Isco magic wins workers prioritize in high-stakes Super Cup for repatriated3 tourism4 elections11 Real16 Madrid Amiri envoy delivers letters Min 35º in Oman, UAE and Bahrain Max 49º High Tide 01:31 & 12:20 Low Tide US reiterates support to Kuwait’s mediation efforts 06:48 & 19:42 32 PAGES NO: 17301 150 FILS

KUWAIT: Amiri Envoy First Deputy Prime Minister and In Oman, the letter to Sultan Qaboos bin Said on the Minister’s Office Ambassador Dr Sheikh Ahmad Nasser Al- Assembly to review Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad recent regional and international developments, was Mohammad Al-Sabah and Kuwaiti Ambassador to Oman Al-Sabah and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs and Acting handed to Deputy Prime Minister for International Fahad Al-Mutairi. In UAE, the letter to President of the new medical fees Minister of Information Sheikh Mohammad Al-Abdullah Al- Relations and Cooperation Affairs and Personal UAE Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, was handed to Mubarak Al-Sabah yesterday visited UAE, Oman and Bahrain Representative of Sultan Qaboos Asa’ad bin Tariq bin UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, and Dubai Ruler By A Saleh to deliver letters by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- Taimour Al-Said. The meeting was attended by Assistant Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum. KUWAIT: The decision by the Health Minister Jamal Al-Harbi to Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to the leaders of the GCC nations. Foreign Minister for the First Deputy Premier and Foreign Continued on Page 11 increase the fees of medical services for expats will be reviewed by Parliament as MPs believe that the decision deserved a second look, informed sources said. Although, the minister has the authority to issue such a decision and Parliament has no right to oppose it, many MPs are of the opinion that a legislative-level review maybe helpful in pass- ing a law and chalking out a clear mechanism for fees on Kuwait’s health services. The sources said the parliamentary committee on health will soon hold a meeting to discuss the increase of fees. Though the committee agrees on the new decision in princi- ple, it objects to the decision to grant exemptions to certain groups from the increase. The sources added that the same applies to the education committee which will also discuss a proposal to end the exemption granted to expat children of public school teachers from joining government schools. Though a decision was tak- en in the 1980s to prohibit expatriate children from enrolling in public schools, an exemption was granted later to children of Arab teachers who worked in public schools. Recently, Education Minister Mohammad Al-Fares had made a proposal to the parliament’s educational committee to review this ABU DHABI/MUSCAT: Amiri Envoy First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs SheikhSabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah delivers a letter to UAE Vice exemption so that the state can save thousands of dinars President, Prime Minister, and Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum. (Right) Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah hands over an Amiri letter to which can be effectively utilized in the education sector. Omani official. —KUNA LOCAL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdelfatah Al-Sisi reads a letter from His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Sabah, delivered by First Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. —KUNA Egyptian President appreciates Amir’s efforts

CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdelfatah Al-Sisi mend the rift in the Arab rank. The meeting gath- Gulf states. The two sides agreed to continue con- extolled His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh ered Kuwait’s Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs sultations and coordination closely in the coming Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for his efforts and Acting Minister of Information Sheikh stage based on the commendable stances of His to consolidate the inter-Arab unity and solidarity. Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Highness the Amir, the statement said. President Al-Sisi received His Highness the Amir’s according to a statement by the Egyptian At the onset of the meeting Sheikh Sabah Al- envoy - the First Deputy Premier and Foreign Presidential Spokesman Alaa Youssef. Khaled, accompanied by Sheikh Mohammad Al- Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al- President Sisi reaffirmed support to the Kuwaiti Abdullah delivered a letter to President Al-Sisi Sabah, to discuss the latest developments of mediation efforts and stressed the need for Qatar from His Highness the Amir on the latest devel- Qatar crisis in the light of Kuwait’s mediation to to address the concerns of Egypt and three other opments in the region. —KUNA

KUIWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with Central Bank of Kuwait Governor Dr Mohammad Yousef Al- Hashel. —Amiri Diwan photos Amir meets Central Bank Governor

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh al report for the year 2016-2017, and the Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah financial stability report for 2016, as well as received at Al-Seif Palace yesterday Central the economic report for 2016. Meanwhile, Bank of Kuwait Governor Dr Mohammad His Highness the Amir also met with His Yousef Al-Hashel. Hashel handed His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al- Highness the Amir a copy of the 45th annu- Ahmad Al-Sabah. —KUNA

KUWAIT: Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Jarallah meets with US Deputy Assistant State Secretary for Arab Gulf Affairs Tim Lenderking and retired US Marine Corps general and ex-CENTCOM Commander-in-Chief Anthony Zinni. —KUNA

Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Jarallah meets with the ambassadors of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Deputy FM, US delegation discuss Gulf row mediation

KUWAIT: During talks with Kuwait’s Deputy would double its efforts in pursuit of the joint Kuwait and the bloc. During the meeting, which Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Jarallah on Monday, a goal, read a Kuwaiti official statement. came on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of US official and retired US general reiterated sup- The meeting, which was also attended by the ASEAN, the diplomats briefed the Kuwaiti port of Kuwait’s efforts to resolve the ongoing Assistant Foreign Minister for Jarallah’s office official on ongoing preparations and arrange- feud between Qatar and another four Arab Ayham Al-Omar and US Ambassador Lawrence ments for marking this event in late September. countries. Silverman, also discussed bilateral relations along The meeting was attended by Assistant Foreign Both Deputy Assistant State Secretary for with regional and international developments. Minister for Protocols Ambassador Dhari Al- Arab Gulf Affairs Tim Lenderking and retired US Separately, Jarallah met yesterday with the Ajran and Assistant Foreign Minister for the Marine Corps general and ex-CENTCOM ambassadors of the Association of Southeast Deputy Foreign Minister’s Office Ambassador Commander-in-Chief Anthony Zinni said the US Asian Nations (ASEAN) on relations between Ayham Al-Omar. —KUNA

Kuwait offers more food aid to Yemenis in Taiz

RIYADH: A Kuwaiti humanitarian cam- Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- paign yesterday provided 3,000 food Sabah’s support. Jamel pointed to the packages to the needy families in the colossal devastation in Taez, calling for deprived and most-harmed areas of the more flow of aid. Yemen’s Taiz Governorate. The food was Meanwhile, Abdulrahman Al-Wajeih, offered to Yemenis in various parts of the project officer in the ‘Kuwait By Your province, including the Jabal Zeid camp Side’ campaign, said that the food aid for the displaced and the besieged Taiz would help alleviate the suffering of the area, the campaign said in a statement. people in Taiz amid the acute conditions Governorate Undersecretary Aref they have been going through. Wajeih Jamel commended Kuwait’s efforts to voiced thanks to the State of Kuwait for help the Yemeni people since the erup- the generous support and efforts to help tion of the crisis in the country, highly the “brothers in Yemen,” especially in appreciating His Highness the Amir Taiz. —KUNA KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah chaired the 114th meeting of the Supreme Petroleum Council, which was held at Bayan Palace yesterday. —KUNA LOCAL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017 Mom, boyfriend deny murder intent in five-year-old’s death Child subjected to two months of repeated abuse

KUWAIT: A five-year-old girl who died in a seek help at her country’s embassy. A com- child abuse case reported earlier this week plaint was lodged with local police, and was subjected to abuse for 60 days before investigations revealed that a Gulf national her eventual death, according to police had paid KD 400 to a man who ran an unli- findings. Meanwhile, reports emerged yes- censed domestic help office; and who coor- terday indicating that the child’s mother dinated with the person who recruited the and her boyfriend said during questioning girl from her home country in order to that the girl was of special needs, adding bring her to Kuwait. Detectives were able yet another dark twist to the crime that to arrest the African national who con- shook Kuwait. The public prosecutor gave fessed to taking the girl to his Fahaheel orders in the meantime to remand the cou- apartment, and asked for $2,000 to return ple in custody, as they are accused of the her passport. girl’s murder in the Qusoor district of Jahra on Sunday. Child molester caught The mother had called police and An Egyptian man was arrested in claimed that her daughter was motionless Farwaniya for molesting children. His arrest KUWAIT: Philippine Vice Consul to Kuwait Charleson Hermosura talks with OFWs who recently availed AVRP. — Photo by Ben Garcia after she fell from a high place. But detec- came after he was identified as the prime tives found bruises and burns on the girl’s suspect in multiple child harassment cases body; which was recovered by the coroner. reported recently in several Farwaniya 74 undocumented overseas Filipino Detectives held the mother under interro- police stations. The man confessed to the gation, during which she eventually charges and was sent to the relevant explained that on the night of the crime, authorities for questioning. workers repatriated back home she and her daughter were with her boyfriend in a rented car when the man False reports By Ben Garcia triated OFWs yesterday, only two were from the embassy personnel allowed me to work with a Filipino proceeded to hit the girl until she was Social media reports speculating that Philippine embassy’s Philippine Overseas Labor Office couple who worked as a nurse. From there I transferred knocked unconscious. the government plans to monitor social KUWAIT: Noraisa, a Filipina domestic helper in Kuwait and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (POLO- from one Filipino employer to another,” she admitted. The woman then took her daughter networks in Kuwait are not true, informed returned home yesterday, after 16 years of working with- OWWA) shelter. The Embassy shelter is currently housing Noraisa was also thankful that for the last 16 years, she back to her car, and called police, who sources said. Rumors went viral on social out a visa. She is one of 74 other undocumented more that 200 runway housemaids. Their repatriation is has not encountered any major health issues. “I have came over and discovered that the child media recently about a government plan to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Kuwait who were also being assisted by POLO-OWWA with the help of only had mild fevers and mostly eat healthy food like was dead. Her boyfriend confessed during tap phone calls, as well as calls and texts repatriated as part of the continuing program by the Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior. veggies and seafood,” she said. She claimed to have left interrogation of beating the girl, saying made over WhatsApp, Viber, Twitter and Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior and Kuwait Immigration To this date, there are hundreds of applicants on the the Philippines in 1999 to work as a domestic helper. that both him and the girl’s mother used to Facebook. “Such recurring rumors are com- Department under the Assisted Voluntary Repatriation AVRP list. Those who wish to leave the country through After completing two years, she asked her unclaimed beat the child repeatedly ‘when she refused pletely false,” said the sources who spoke Program (AVRP). The group flew back to the Philippines AVRP were asked to coordinate with the Philippine one year salary from her employer which she did not to shut up.’ The man denied murder intent. on the condition of anonymity, adding that late yesterday via Gulf Air. Embassy and wait till the Ministry of Interior processes get. She ran away and sought the embassy’s help. A the law protects the privacy of calls and The group was led to Kuwait International Airport by their applications. It usually takes months to complete case was filed but it did not resolve since the employer Human trafficking conversations made over all social media Philippine Embassy’s Assistance to Nationals Unit (ATNU) the process but while awaiting for the immigration and did not cooperate. Criminal detectives closed a case involv- applications, and further indicating that along with Philippine Vice Consul to Kuwait Charleson the embassy procedures to complete, many of the appli- ing an African woman fell victim of human the government respects people’s privacy Hermosura. “We are happy and thankful for the great cants can still work at their own risk. Seven years trafficking, forced labor and forced prosti- in that respect. help and cooperation given to us by Kuwait’s Ministry of Noraisa, not her real name, lived in Kuwait for 16 Linda, another domestic helper also availed AVRP tution in Kuwait. According to investiga- Interior and Immigration Department. This Assisted years without a visa and was never stopped by the yesterday. She worked in a sweets factory in Kuwait for tions, the woman, 22, paid $2,500 to peo- Suicide Voluntary Repatriation Program (AVRP) is a continuing police, she claimed. “Maybe because I was wearing seven years without a visa. “I was arrested by immigra- ple in her country who promised that they A 33-year-old Indian man hanged program and it helps many of our compatriots leave the decent clothes with ‘hijab’ and police do not mind a tion police four times because I had no visa. But my can help her come to Kuwait to finish her himself in a room located on top of the country without being charged for violating the coun- simple woman like me. Besides, I rarely leave the employer was a very influential person, so police would higher education. When she arrived in roof of a Khaitan building. Forensic men try’s immigration rules,” Hermosura said. “Without this place unless it is very important or to go the baqalas release me eventually,” she told Kuwait Times. Kuwait, a man took her to his house where were called in to collect the body and program, many Filipinos are in jail for violating immigra- (small grocery store). I would walk closer to the build- Linda worked less than a year for her first employer she was forced to work as a domestic take it to the coroner. A suicide investi- tion rules, while many are also deported. Thank God for ings and if I saw police, I used to hide in the closest before running away. “My problem with my first employ- helper. She spent a number of days at the gation was opened based on the initial AVRP,” Hermosura added. building,” she said. er was that I was the only helper in their big house. house - during which she was subjected to probe’s findings. Besides, I was not allowed to take a day off; so I left that attempted rape by the homeowner, A way out Case filed house and ran away and found a job in a sweet factory,” according to her statements - before she Nothing suspicious The AVRP is an agreement signed between the Noraisa claimed to have filed a case in 2001 against she said. The repatriated workers yesterday did not have was taken by another employer; an African Explosives experts dealt with a bag that Kuwait government and the Philippines embassy in her employer, who did not pay her salary for a year. to pass through a deportation center but were informed man who took her to an apartment. The was found near Riqqa medical center. A cit- Kuwait as a way out for many illegal Filipinos in the “That case did not prosper and my employer did not to arrive early at the airport few hours before their woman then refused to work, at which izen had called police to inform them country without detention and penalty. Out of 74 repa- cooperate. So while waiting for the case to resolve, an scheduled flight at 6 pm last night. point her new employer told her that he about the bag, and explosives exports were ‘bought’ her for KD 20 so that she could called who did not find anything suspi- work for him as a prostitute. Faced with this cious about the suitcase. reality, the woman was able to escape and —Translated from the Arabic press No commercial licenses for public sector employees

By A Saleh court to discuss the report. 4. KD 15 as transport fees outside the KUWAIT: Commerce and Industry department. Minister and Acting Minister for Youth 5. KD 10 for printing and depositing the Affairs Khalid Al-Roudhan rejected MPs’ report. plan to allow citizens working in govern- The report set fees of experts for pri- ment to obtain commercial licenses, vate residences, residential units, chalets relying on a circular from the Civil and commercial stores at KD 50, and KD Service Commission. Roudhan expressed 100 for residential or commercial resi- this in a report he sent to the National dences and KD 50 for the work related to Assembly as a reply to a proposal by MP industrial or agricultural land. Faisal Al-Kandari, which was approved by the parliamentary finance and eco- New structure nomic committee. Ministry of Public Works (MPW) offi- cials informed the Civil Service Experts’ services Commission (CSC) about the proposed Justice Minister and State Minister for new ministry structure, Undersecretary National Assembly Affairs Faleh Al-Azb Awatif Al-Ghunaim said. She said the issued a decision increasing fees related structure includes the transfer of the to experts’ services for citizens and environment department from the sani- expats. The new fees will be as follows: tary engineering sector to the direct 1. KD 20 for each session held by the supervision of the undersecretary, as rec- expert for each working day. ommended by the higher council for the 2. KD 30 for each session held by the environment. She said the structure will expert for each working day at the create a department for geo-information place of the dispute or outside the on the instructions of the Cabinet and department for inspection and check- will be linked to the municipality. He said ing documents. a new department will operate Jaber 3. KD 20 for the expert’s appearance in Bridge and another the airport project.

KUWAIT: Kuwait Municipality inspectors removed 71 unlicensed signs dur- ing a recent crackdown carried out in Mubarak Al-Kabeer. They also inspect- ed 14 properties to make sure that they are in accordance with construction regulations, and searched a number of restaurants where they issued three tickets. —By Hanan Al-Saadoun WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017 LOCAL

KUWAIT: Kuwait could benefit from the examples set by other countries which focused on tourism as a viable source of national income. — KUNA Kuwait should prioritize tourism in financial, economic reform ‘Leaders Group’ report explores Oman, Vietnam’s ventures in this field

KUWAIT: Leaders Group for Consulting and ‘International Year of cial resources, which made it a especially that it is governed by a socialist singing festival for the talented in southern Development (LGCD), the representative of Sustainable Tourism’ with rich country, and under the and agricultural regime, yet it introduced Vietnam and the opening of the ‘culture and the International Tourism Organization in regards to increasing awareness expectation of oil depletion in many reforms in all aspects and sectors. tourism days’ in Laos. Kuwait issued its monthly report that deals at the importance of sustain- 50 years, Oman pets on tourism Vietnam had goals that go in agreement with with the tourism sector in Kuwait and sheds able tourism in order to devel- as an alternative, with the goal the goals in the economic and financial Vital link light on the most notable developments in op and focus on our tourism being to increase the rates of reform document in Kuwait. However, it took Analysis of economies of several Arab the tourism industry. capabilities. This would help national income from tourism a distinguished approach in applying these and foreign countries, both conservative “Eighteen months elapsed since the gov- drive tourism development into from two percent to five per- goals and was able to reap the results quickly and liberal, confirms the vital link between ernment issued its ‘Financial and Economic new levels, enhance investment cent of the annual national despite its conservative nature towards con- the financial and economic reform and Document,’ which is something that we have opportunities, and encourage product until the year 2020 temporary economic policies and openness tourism. Based on many studies, several to look into deeply especially given the pro- making policy changes and the (around 12 million tourists). since the early days of the communist revolu- objective warnings were issued based on posed date to execute the necessary proce- consumer behavior towards a Effectively, this plan will help tion there 30 years ago. recent experiences of financial and econom- dural programs to achieve the reform goals,” more sustainable tourism sec- make tourism the second It was able to do so because it did not ic reforms. Meanwhile, the International said Nabila Al-Anjari, LGCD General Manager. tor. Those issues go in line with source of national income. hesitate to take measures and direct proj- Tourism Organization points out the impor- Reform paths in several regional coun- the spirit and goals of the Tourism in this oil country ects to revive tourism within its economic tance of tourism and traveling as a social tries show reform goals that are similar to Kuwait reform document. Nabila Al-Anjari has become one of the most reform, and made offers towards foreign and economic activity that grew steadily those set by Kuwait. However, the differ- This year’s activities include notable aspects of economic, investors, especially South Koreans. As a and has reached unprecedented levels inter- ences are in the performance speed, as well the call for enhancing sustainable tourism as social and financial reform, and a sector that result of these procedures and policies, they nationally. It also points out how tourism in as the conformity between procedures, a tool for development while focusing on its meets the increased demand for job opportu- are in harmony with economic restructur- many countries tops economic develop- policies, goals and courage in implement- role as an engine for economic development nities, particularly by youth (38 percent) and ing. The country witnessed a six percent ment priorities and contributes to redistrib- ing them on schedule. It is notable that the and increasing awareness for interested par- raising wages in various sectors, as more than growth while the world was witnessing a uting wealth, reducing poverty and creating document ignored the importance of sus- ties, including tourists themselves, in the 72 percent of Omanis in the private sector were large economic rescission. job opportunities. tainable tourism as a major generator for effects of tourism on the society and environ- receiving $520 in 2010, while the percentage of Vietnamese authorities launched an Kuwait is not thinking about placing development, as well as economic and ment. The lack of awareness is only one those who could find seats at the higher edu- appeal at the end of July, 2017 to foreign tourism as its top priority, but it is inevitable financial reform. aspect of reducing the status of tourism in cation facilities are increasing every year. investors to invest in a new batch of touris- that it decides the place of tourism on its the reform document, contrary to what takes Oman’s has been successful in focusing on tic projects within its plan for economic strategic priorities’ list and to change the ran- Sustainable tourism place in most countries, including the West tourism as a current and future choice of reform. Sa Mo province which is located in dom government address in this regard to This year, the world is marking the which used tourism as a vehicle to get out of reform. This success is becoming more evident the far south is set to invest in two touristic prepare implementation plans very soon. The ‘International Year of Sustainable Tourism.’ the latest world recession. The same was in the form in which the country’s tourism projects valued at $527 million among 50 only clear indication about tourism in the Many countries are making clear successes in done by most GCC countries which became identity has been identified, which focuses on investment projects from 2017 to 2020, out reform document was in the “legislative and this field, including Oman, which will host the an example of quick and unique develop- tourism that preserves cultural heritage, tradi- of which there are 10 projects for foreigners institutional reform programs and supporting second international conference of tourism ment due to tourism, with special emphasis tion and national identity. It is worth mention- including developing sea ports, environ- measures,” as they included the issuance and and culture on December 11 and 12. The on Oman’s new distinction on the occasion of ing that Oman enjoys a beautiful nature in vari- mental and solar energy and fine techno- amendment of nearly 13 laws in order to event will be organized by the International sustainable tourism. ous provinces, besides 300 kilometers of logical industries. approve and adjust legislations in support of Tourism Organization and UNESCO on the coastal lines and the latest touristic projects is Vietnam signed an agreement with South reform, including the passing of the tourism eve of a major official celebration in Geneva Oman its manmade gulf worth 2.9 billion euros. Korea in July 2017 to activate cooperation in law. However, this law was released within to conclude the international occasion. Oman achieved tangible development in tourism. It also agreed with Hungary to sup- the medium range programs (2018/2019 - If it was not for some activities and meet- all aspects of life and gained the respect of Vietnam port cooperation in tourism, and the touristic 2020/2021), which means that it should be ings held by some private sector institutions, many observers and foreign tourists who fre- Vietnam represents another interesting agenda became full of activities, the latest of issued within the next three years, otherwise it could be said that state departments total- quent the Sultanate with increased interest in case as far as economic restructuring is con- which was the construction of the first spe- the reform programs will be lagging behind ly ignored the focus on the goals of tourism. Following oil’s contribution to finan- cerned, as well as its relation with tourism cial museum for pictures in Vietnam, the the merits they were approved for. Cooperation with international operators key to develop Kuwait Bourse: Chairman

KUWAIT: There is a clear outline the grand scheme of things, carried out several measures to take market for developing Kuwait Boursa, affirmed Ghanem who indicated operations to the next level, noting that these the national stock exchange, that collaboration between the measures focused on improving the stock with the main component and companies and Kuwait Bourse exchange’s IT and trading systems as well as key being the bolstering of coop- would have its reward when the developing human resources via employing eration with other international transformation finalizes. He not- more Kuwaiti talents. He pointed out that list- operators, a senior market official ed that Kuwait Bourse would ed companies now could post their profits via said yesterday. Chairman of the inform these companies about the system launched by Kuwait Bourse online, Board and Director General of any upcoming challenges in the which offers such entities full transparency Boursa Kuwait Talal Al-Ghanem future. through uploading necessary trading data. All said that the decision to further In recent times, Kuwait these measures are aiming towards the goal of transform and develop the Bourse has held several work- making Kuwait Bourse “a force to be reckoned bourse was in the court of the Talal Al-Ghanem shops and has set help counters with,” said Ghanem. Capital Markets Authority, reveal- to answer inquires by compa- ing that the stock exchange was taking the nec- nies in regards to future plans, he indicated. Over-The-Counter essary steps to achieve this goal. For example, Kuwait Bourse has set a counter Meanwhile, Ghanem touched on initiating to answer inquires about the Interim Post- the Over-The-Counter (OTC) services in Kuwait International standards Trade Model (IPTM1), said Ghanem, revealing Bourse, saying that the mainframe of such sys- Among the necessary procedures was that this helpdesk began full operation on May tem should be set in order to organize trading. embarking on a strategy to finalize deals after 21, 2017. He added that an automated system also the market ends its daily operations which is should be set in motion for the OTC to operate part of Kuwait’s Bourse steps to work within The next level smoothly. The OTC is a stocks system that international standards, said Ghanem. On other steps to develop the market per- allows dealers to form trading networks away Brokerage companies have a part to play in formance, Ghanem said that Kuwait Bourse from the normal market operations. — KUNA Kuwait Stock Exchange (Boursa Kuwait). WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017 LOCAL

In Brief Amir sends Oil price up US Dollar stable condolences KUWAIT: The price of Kuwaiti crude oil barrel KUWAIT: The exchange rate of the US KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah edged 26 cents higher during yesterday’s trading Dollar was stable at KD 0.301, the same Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of con- to close the day, Monday, at $49.03 per barrel, case with the Euro which was stable at KD dolences to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al- Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said on yes- 0.356, said a statement by the Central Saud yesterday, expressing his deepest sympa- terday. Oil prices generally dropped during Bank of Kuwait (CBK) yesterday. The CBK thy over the death of Prince Salman bin Saad bin Monday’s transactions in global markets to nine- added that the Sterling Pound dropped to Abdullah bin Turki Al-Saud. His Highness the week low amidst fears of high production by KD 0.393, the Swiss Franc was stable at KD Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber members of the Organization of Petroleum 0.310, while the Japanese yen was Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the US. — KUNA unchanged at KD 0.002. — KUNA Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah also sent similar cables. — KUNA Photo of the day

KUWAIT: Young Kuwaiti men clean and paint their dhow in preparation for the 29th pearl diving trip. — KUNA

KUWAIT: The Commercial 22nd group of participants Bank of Kuwait (CBK) announced the names of winners in the first draw of the ‘Life’s trip with Al-Tijari’ graduate from ‘ABK Academy’ campaign, which was launched for all CBK cus- KUWAIT: Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) congratulat- ABK Academy has graduated a total of 498 ing. The Academy covers multiple areas in the tomers. Jumana ed the 22nd group of students who recently grad- candidates to date; preparing a substantial num- banking profession, with particular focus on cus- Mohammad Al-Yousufi and uated from the ‘ABK Academy’, during a ceremony ber of individuals to take on jobs within the tomer service, which is the backbone of any suc- Ghalib Numan Tawfeeq that was held for the 16 participants who success- bank. This type of involvement and contribution cessful company. were announced as the fully completed the four-week intensive program. is of tremendous value not only to national The ABK Academy was launched as an educa- lucky winners of the two The 22nd round of training consisted of two youth, who gain a wealth of insight into banking tional platform that focuses on training students prizes, which are fully-paid main parts. The first was classroom facilitation as a profession, but also to the bank who has the and individuals seeking a job opportunity in the cruise trips to Europe, in focused and the second was ‘on the job’ training, chance to train and employ local talent. banking sector. By engaging with these partici- addition to business class whereby the candidates had the opportunity to Kuwait’s youth have always been of primary pants, the bank is able to build on existing airline tickets and stay in be fully engaged in the work culture within the interest to ABK. With the launch of the ABK potential and talent, and better identify the five-star hotels. bank, and the day to day operations that present- Academy in 2009, the bank has been able to areas in the bank, in which they could put this ed them with a valuable hands on experience. encourage youth to consider a career in bank- positive energy to work.

Sudan parliament speaker visits Kuwait next week

KHARTOUM: Speaker of the Sudanese National Assembly Ibrahim Ahmad Omar is scheduled to visit Kuwait next Tuesday in response to an invita- tion by his Kuwaiti counterpart Marzouq Ali Al- Ghanem. Kuwaiti Ambassador to Sudan Bassam Mohammad Al-Qabandi yesterday relayed Ghanem’s welcome of Omar who would stay in Kuwait between August 15 and 18. Emerging from KHARTOUM: Kuwaiti the meeting with Speaker Omar, Qabandi Ambassador to Sudan expressed hope that the visit would contribute to Bassam Mohammad cementing further the growing relations between Al-Qabandi invites the two countries. He noted significance of the visit Speaker of the that would be part of efforts to enhance the parlia- Sudanese National mentary relations and coordinate the two nations’ Assembly Ibrahim stance at parliamentary regional and international Ahmad Omar to visit quarters for serving joint interests. — KUNA Kuwait. — KUNA WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017 Decades into Indian democracy, royal Powerful Venezuela assembly meets again as pressure mounts palace continues to thrive Page 8 Page 10

ARSAL: In this June 19, 2016 file photo, a Lebanese army soldier takes his position overlooking an area controlled by the Islamic State group at the edge of the town of Arsal, in northeast Lebanon. — AP Lebanon army prepares for IS assault Troops seeking end to threat posed to neighboring towns

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s US-backed military is of villagers for ransom. Car bombs made in battle. The offensive from the Lebanese side training. The American Embassy says the US the two countries, of which 141 square kilo- gearing up for a long-awaited assault to dis- the area and sent to other parts of the coun- of the border will be carried out by the has provided Lebanon with over $1.4 billion meters are in Lebanon. The area stretches lodge hundreds of Islamic State militants try, including the Lebanese capital, Beirut, Lebanese army, while Syrian troops and in security assistance since 2005. But the fight from the badlands of the Lebanese town of from a remote corner near Syrian border, have killed scores of citizens. Hezbollah fighters will be working to clear the is not expected to be quick or easy. Arsal and Christian villages of Ras Baalbek seeking to end a years-long threat posed to Syrian side of IS militants. Hezbollah has been According to Lebanon’s Interior Minister and Qaa, to the outskirts of Syria’s Qalamoun neighboring towns and villages by the Aided by allies fighting alongside Assad’s forces since 2013. Nouhad Machnouk, there are about 400 IS region and parts of the western Syrian town extremists. The campaign will involve cooper- Aided directly by the United States and fighters in the Lebanese area, and hundreds of Qusair that Hezbollah captured in 2013. ation with the militant group Hezbollah and Britain, the army has accumulated steady suc- ‘Necessary counsel’ more on the Syrian side of the border. “It is In a televised speech last Friday, Hezbollah the Syrian army on the other side of the bor- cesses against the militants in the past year, Yesterday, the army’s top brass conferred not going to be a picnic,” said Hisham Jaber, a leader Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah said that once der - although Lebanese authorities insist slowly clawing back territory, including strate- with President Michel Aoun, Prime Minister retired army general who heads the Middle the Lebanese army launches its offensive they are not coordinating with Syrian gic hills retaken in the past week. Authorities Saad Hariri and interior and defense ministers East Center for Studies and Political Research from the Lebanese side, Hezbollah and the President Bashar Assad’s government. But the say it’s time for an all-out assault. The planned at the Presidential Palace to plan operations in Beirut. “The Lebanese army will try to carry Syrian army will begin their attack from the assault could prove costly for the under- operation follows a six-day military offensive in the eastern Bekaa Valley. The committee out the mission with the least possible loss- Syrian side. He added that there has to be equipped military and risk activating IS sleep- by the Lebanese Shiite militant group took the “necessary counsel and decisions to es.” Jaber said the battle may last several coordination between the Syrian and er cells in the country. Hezbollah that forced Al-Qaeda-linked fighters succeed in the military operations to elimi- weeks. “It is a rugged area and the organiza- Lebanese armies in the battle. The tiny Mediterranean nation has been to flee the area on the outskirts of the town of nate the terrorists,” Maj Gen Saadallah Hamad tion (IS) is well armed and experienced.” “Opening two fronts at the same time will spared the wars and chaos that engulfed Arsal, along with thousands of civilians. said after the meeting. There are also concerns the offensive may speed up victory and reduce losses,” Nasrallah several countries in the region since the so- In a clear distribution of roles, the army is Experts say more than 3,000 troops, subject Lebanon to retaliatory attacks by mili- said, adding that his fighters on the Lebanese called Arab Spring uprisings erupted in now expected to launch the attack on IS. In including elite Special Forces, are in the tants, just as the country has started to enjoy side of the border are at the disposal of 2011. But it has not been able to evade the past few days, the army’s artillery shells northeastern corner of Lebanon to take part a rebound in tourism. A Lebanese security Lebanese troops if needed. “I tell Daesh that threats to its security, including sectarian and multiple rocket launchers have been in the offensive. The army will likely use official said authorities are taking strict securi- the Lebanese and Syrians will attack you from infighting and random car bombings, partic- pounding the mountainous areas on the weapons it received from the United States, ty measures to prevent any attack deep inside all sides and you will not be able to resist and ularly in 2014, when militants linked to al- Lebanon-Syria border where IS held positions, including Cessna aircraft that discharge Lebanon by sleeper cells. The official, who will be defeated,” he said, using an Arabic Qaida and IS overran the border region, kid- in preparation for the offensive. Drones could Hellfire missiles. Keen to support the army spoke on condition of anonymity in line with acronym for the extremist group. “If you decide napping Lebanese soldiers. The years-long be heard around the clock and residents of rather than the better equipped Iranian- regulations, said authorities have detained to fight, you will end up either a prisoner or presence of extremists in the border area the eastern Bekaa Valley reported seeing backed Hezbollah, the US and Britain has several IS militants over the past weeks. dead,” Nasrallah added. Some Lebanese politi- has brought suffering to neighboring towns army reinforcements arriving daily in the supplied the military with helicopters, anti- Lebanese politicians say IS controls an cians have been opposed to security coordina- and villages, from shelling, to kidnappings northeastern district of Hermel to join the tank missiles, artillery and radars, as well as area of about 296 square kilometers between tion with the Syrian army. — AP From poppy to heroin: Taleban moving into drug production

KABUL: The Taleban-which banned poppy cultiva- they process it before it has left the country. Sixty-six tons of the chemicals were seized in all tion when it ruled Afghanistan-now appears to “Obviously we are dealing with very loose figures, of 2016, while 50 tons were impounded in just the wield significant control over the war-torn coun- but drug trafficking amounts to billions of dollars first six months of this year, the expert said. In early try’s heroin production line, providing insurgents every year from which the Taleban is taking a sub- July, he said, 15 tons were confiscated in the west with billions of dollars, officials have told AFP. In stantial percentage,” he added. Poppies, which are of Afghanistan near the border with Iran, the start 2016 Afghanistan, which produces 80 percent of cheap and easy to grow, make up half of of a popular drug route to Europe through Turkey. the world’s opium, made around 4,800 tons of the Afghanistan’s entire agricultural output. drug bringing in revenues of three billion dollars, Farmers are paid about $163 for a kilo of the ‘Helmand is all about drugs’ according to the United Nations. black sap-the raw opium that oozes out of poppy Seizures of morphine have also increased. Fifty- The Taleban has long taxed poppy-growing seed pods when they are slit with a knife. Once it seven tons were discovered in the first half of 2017 farmers to fund their years-long insurgency, but is refined into heroin, the Taleban sells it in regional compared to 43 tons for the whole of 2016, added Western officials are concerned it is now running markets for between $2,300 and $3,500 a kilo. By the expert, who said that only about 10 percent of its own factories, refining the lucrative crop into the time it reaches Europe it wholesales for what is produced is actually discovered. “It’s easy to morphine and heroin for exporting abroad. “I pret- $45,000, according to a Western expert who is build a rudimentary laboratory-walls of cob, a ty firmly feel they are processing all the harvest,” advising Afghan anti-narcotics forces and asked thatched roof-and when the operation is finished William Brownfield, US Assistant Secretary for not to be named. He said an increase in seizures of it is evacuated,” the source told AFP. Afghanistan’s Drugs and Law Enforcement told reporters in the chemicals required to turn opium into morphine, interior ministry said that between January and Afghan capital Kabul recently. the first step before it becomes heroin, such as acid June, 46 clandestine drug factories were closed “Everything they harvest is duly processed anhydride, points to an escalation in Taleban drug down by anti-narcotics officers compared with 16 HEMLAND: This file photo taken on April 11, 2017 shows an Afghan farmer harvesting opi- inside the country. They receive more revenues if activity. in the first half of last year. — AFP um sap from a poppy field in the Gereshk district. — AFP INTERNATIONAL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017 From respect at elite universities to wanted for gruesome murder

CHICAGO: After a cross-country man- knife believed to have been used in the Investigators said Lathem sent a after being reported missing in Great donation didn’t give his name. The two hunt, a former Northwestern University stabbing was broken, police said. video to friends and relatives apologiz- Britain, Chicago police confirmed. He eluded police for eight days before their professor and University of Oxford Authorities said the building’s front ing for his involvement in the crime, doesn’t have an initial court appearance separate surrenders Friday evening in employee are beginning court proceed- desk received an anonymous call that a which he called the “biggest mistake of scheduled yet and is being held at the the Bay Area. Lathem turned himself in ings for the brutal stabbing death of a crime had been committed in the 10th my life.” The video raised concern among county jail in San Francisco. at the Oakland federal building roughly 26-year-old hair stylist in Chicago. The floor apartment. When police opened investigators that Lathem might kill him- the same time Warren turned himself in case has involved peculiar twists, includ- the door, they found Cornell-Duranleau’s self. Lathem, who was under intensive The victim to police in San Francisco, authorities ing a cash donation in the victim’s name body. He had already been dead for at observation over the weekend in jail, Cornell-Duranleau, a Michigan native said. A US Marshals spokesman said sur- at a Wisconsin library and a videotaped least 12 hours. Police said the victim and appeared in court Monday, the same who received a cosmetology license, render negotiations through an attorney confession sent to friends. The two men Lathem had a personal relationship, but day university officials announced his fir- moved to Chicago last year. He lived in a began late Friday afternoon. surrendered peacefully in California after they have not elaborated or released a ing. Northwestern officials said Lathem neighborhood just southwest of down- eight days as fugitives and one appeared motive. was terminated, effective Friday, “for the town. Family members issued a state- Looking ahead in court Monday. act of fleeing from police when there ment asking for time to grieve before Wearing a red inmate uniform, Lathem Northwestern microbiologist The professor was an arrest warrant out for him.” commenting further, saying they’re briefly appeared in court Monday. He’s Wyndham Lathem and Oxford financial Authorities’ primary target in the “deeply saddened” by the loss. “It is our being held without bail in Alameda officer Andrew Warren were wanted on investigation has been Lathem, who had The visitor hope that the person or persons respon- County. An attorney painted a different first-degree murder charges for the been on Northwestern’s faculty since Less is known about Warren, who’s sible for the death are brought to justice,” picture of him, calling him a “gentle soul” death of Trenton James Cornell- 2007. The 42-year-old was an associate British. Warren and Lathem were seen in the statement read. A funeral will be and saying he’s received dozens of calls Duranleau. An attorney says Lathem professor of microbiology and immunol- surveillance video leaving Lathem’s high- held Aug 12 in Lennon, Michigan. and letters in support. “They all describe intends to plead not guilty. Here’s a clos- ogy, though university officials say he pri- rise apartment building the day of the him in the same way - a kind, intelligent, er look at the case: marily worked in a research lab. stabbing, but it’s unclear what Warren’s On the run and gentle soul, and a loyal and trusted Published in top scientific journals, he relationship was to the other two men. The day the crime was committed, friend,” Kenneth H. Wine, an attorney for The crime was a sought-after speaker on pneumon- He is in charge of pensions and payroll at police say Lathem and Warren drove Wyndham Lathem, said in a statement. The body of 26-year-old Cornell- ic and bubonic plagues. Over the years, the University of Oxford’s Somerville about 80 miles (128 kilometers) north- “What he is accused of is totally contrary Duranleau was found stabbed to death he taught medical students or graduate College. Chicago police have said he’s 56 west of Chicago to Lake Geneva, to the way he has lived his entire life.” inside an apartment belonging to students, though he was not teaching at years old, while California authorities Wisconsin, where one made a $1,000 Lathem plans to waive his right to an Lathem in an upscale neighborhood the time of the crime, said officials with booked him into jail at 49 years old. cash donation to the local library in extradition hearing and expects to be near downtown Chicago. The July 27 Northwestern, which has campuses in Warren arrived in the US three days Cornell-Duranleau’s name. Lake Geneva returned to Chicago within weeks, attack was so violent the blade of the Chicago and suburban Evanston. before Cornell-Duranleau’s death and authorities said the man making the according to an attorney. — AP Trump has escaped Washington, but do not call this a vacation Refers to 17-day break as a ‘working vacation’ BRIDGEWATER: US President Donald Trump would like to interrupt his vacation to deliver the following message: Don’t call this a vacation. The president has decamped from Washington to his private golf club in central New Jersey. But he has repeatedly pushed back on the idea that this is a relaxing August getaway, posting on Twitter over the weekend: “this is not a vacation - meet- ings and calls!” Trump’s aides are referring to the 17-day break as a “working vacation.” They say Trump is meeting with advisers and cabinet members to discuss policy. He is expected to go to New York City next week. On Tuesday, he’ll attend a meet- TEHRAN: Iran’s President Hasan Rouhani, center, delivers a speech after his swear- ing on the opioid crisis. On Monday, he had ing-in ceremony for the second term in office, at the parliament. — AP nothing on his public schedule. Aides declined to answer repeated questions about whether he is playing golf. Rouhani under fire Early yesterday, Trump touted his plans for the day on Twitter, saying “I will be holding a major briefing on the Opioid crisis, a major prob- for male-only cabinet lem for our country.” Still, the only sighting of TEHRAN: Iranian President Hassan Average age 58 Trump since he landed in New Jersey was a Rouhani put forward a new cabinet line- The one surprise was the appointment video that surfaced online Saturday of the presi- up yesterday that was immediately criti- of Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi, a 35- dent greeting wedding guests at his club. cized by reformists for its lack of women year-old engineer and by far the youngest Dressed in a golf shirt and a red “Make America or young people. The ministerial line-up, addition, who is set to take over as tele- Great Again” hat, Trump exited a golf cart to chat with the guests. MORRISTOWN: In this Aug 4, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump waves as he walks down which must still be approved by parlia- coms minister. But even with his appoint- the steps of Air Force One with his grandchildren, Arabella Kushner, center, and Joseph ment, also lacked minorities and actually ment, which puts an opponent of censor- Off the clock Kushner, right, after arriving at Morristown Municipal Airport to begin his summer vacation at increased the average age compared to ship at the heart of government, the aver- So far, the main proof Trump is not off the his Bedminster golf club. — AP Rouhani’s first term. age age of the cabinet remains at 58. clock is his steady flow of Twitter comments, par- tion because he frequently slammed his prede- travels with the president. She said getting out “The lack of women ministers shows Sunnis, who make up around 10 percent of ticularly Monday, when rain likely kept him cessor for leaving town and for playing golf. In of Washington has benefits, recalling President we are treading water,” Shahindokht the Shiite-majority nation, were also left indoors. Throughout the day he pushed out August 2011, Trump tweeted: “@BarackObama George W Bush’s love of cycling and other activi- Mowlaverdi, Rouhani’s outgoing vice pres- out of the new government. Rouhani did replace the defence minis- messages touting his supporters, attacking played golf yesterday. Now he heads to a 10 day ties at his ranch in Crawford, Texas. “That’s where ident for women’s affairs, told the Etamad ter, Major General Hossein Dehghan, with Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal and high- vacation in Martha’s Vineyard. Nice work ethic.” he recharged his batteries,” she said. “Any of us daily after news of the line-up was leaked. his deputy, General Amir Hatami-the first lighting a vote by the United Nations Security “President Trump is hyper-sensitive about the who have worked in the White Many on social media said Rouhani, a 68- time in more than two decades that the Council to slap more sanctions on North Korea. word ‘vacation’ because he hammered President House really understands the need for getting year-old moderate cleric who whipped up post has been filled by someone from the “Working hard from New Jersey while White Obama for so long for taking it,” said presidential away.” The real world often intrudes on these reformist support to secure re-election in regular army rather than the elite House goes through long planned renovation,” historian Douglas Brinkley, a professor of history summer presidential getaways. In 1998, Clinton May, was failing to keep his campaign Revolutionary Guards. And the deputy he said, referring to White House updates under- at Rice University. Brinkley added that presidents briefly came back to Washington from Martha’s promises of greater diversity. economy minister, Masoud Karbasian, also way, including the replacement of a West Wing are “always having to work. Hence the phrase Vineyard to deal with missile attacks in Sudan “The people’s message in the last two replaced his boss, Ali Tayebnia. Analysts heating and cooling system. Getting out of ‘working vacation.’” and Afghanistan. Reagan came home early from elections has had little reflection in the say Rouhani will stick with his general push Washington in the dog days of summer is a well- a California vacation in 1983 after Korean Airlines proposed cabinet,” tweeted Mohammad to increase foreign investment and established presidential tradition. President Oversea travels Flight 007 was shot down in by a Soviet fighter Karroubi, son of jailed opposition leader improve the management of the stagnant George W. Bush enjoyed his Texas ranch, while So far, Trump has spent 13 of 28 weekends in jet. In 2005, George W. Bush was criticized for not Mehdi Karroubi. “How can you speak of economy. President Barack Obama frequented Martha’s office away from the White House, mostly at his cutting off his vacation after Hurricane Katrina hit equality of the entire nation and ignore Over the past week, the expected lack of Vineyard in Massachusetts. President Ronald properties in Palm Beach, Florida, or in New Orleans. Brinkley recalled a series of serious women and religious minorities?” he women has been a focus of criticism by Reagan went out to Santa Barbara, California. Bedminster, New Jersey, according to an events that intruded on Obama’s summer added. There were few major changes in reformists, who say Rouhani is likely bow- Of course, the president never really leaves Associated Press count. The figures include a breaks, including the beheading of journalist the cabinet, with the key figures in Iran’s ing to pressure from the religious establish- the job, traveling with a mini-White House of weekend during official travel overseas, and James Foley by Islamic State militants in 2014 efforts to rebuild ties with the West- ment. In his first term, Rouhani did have advisers and aides and continuing briefings and Father’s Day weekend at Camp David, the gov- and Syria’s chemical weapons use in 2013. Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif three women among his large cohort of conversations wherever he goes. While there is ernment-owned presidential retreat in “Things happen when presidents are away,” said and Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh- vice presidents, who do not require parlia- precedent for Trump to get a change of scenery, Maryland. Anita McBride, who served as Laura Brinkley. “Every August you have something hor- retaining their positions. mentary approval. —AFP the president may be chafing at calling it vaca- Bush’s chief of staff, agreed that the White House rific that’s going to happen.” — AP Pence carves his own Mayor faces ‘new normal’ ID, on behalf of Trump after son’s overdose death WASHINGTON: Shuttling across the Preparing for election ticket NASHVILLE: A knock on the door woke enthusiasm as she thanked the commu- country aboard Air Force Two, Vice Few Republican operatives Nashville Mayor Megan Barry and her nity for an outpouring of support for her President Mike Pence has been a believe that Pence would challenge husband Bruce out of a sound sleep son during the news conference that fol- loyal messenger for President Trump in the 2020 Republican pri- about 3 am When the mayor saw police lowed. At times, though, she couldn’t Donald Trump. At the same time, he mary election. But at the same at her door, she knew it must be bad hold back tears. has been carving out his own politi- time, Republicans privately con- news - maybe an officer was shot, and cal identity as the steady under- cede that Trump could be the first she was needed at the hospital to com- ‘In distress’ study to a mercurial president. president since Richard Nixon to fort a grieving family. Instead, what the “Max will continue to inspire me and The Republican vice president leave office mid-term or not to seek officer revealed just wouldn’t register: Bruce for the rest of our lives,” she said, has raised more than $1 million in re-election - either for political or Her 22-year-old son Max was dead. “He starting to cry. “Our hearts will always be recent months for his political com- personal reasons. Pence would be had to repeat it several times, because sad and empty because we can never mittee, headlined GOP events in ill-advised not to prepare for an that was not what my brain could hear,” replace our child. But I know that with such key states as Iowa and Ohio, early Trump exit, as unlikely as it Barry said, her voice cracking, during a my faith and I know that with my family, and hosted Republican VIPs for din- may be, they say. news conference Monday. and I know that with my friends, we will ner at his formal residence in “I think that Pence is trying to Barry returned to work Monday for get through this.” The Barrys still don’t Washington. Pence is also prepar- help prepare for the ticket to be re- the first time since her son died of an know what drug or drugs killed their son, apparent drug overdose July 29. It as they await toxicology results. The may- ing to take his fourth overseas trip elected in four years,” said former MONTENEGRO: In this Aug 1, 2017, photo, US Vice President Mike in the last six months, a schedule GOP congressman Vin Weber, who marked the start of a “new normal” for or said Max had completed a month of Pence attends a welcome ceremony at Golubovci airport. — AP the grieving mayor - she won’t ever hear that has removed him from the keeps in regular touch with admin- rehab last summer. She didn’t specify his voice or get his text messages again. what substances he went to rehab for. Trump White House’s daily palace istration officials. “But it’s ridiculous Jr., and other Trump officials meet- on Capitol Hill, convening weekly But even as she mourns her only child, “Max came home last summer to visit, intrigue and the special counsel’s to say that it never crosses your ing with a Russian attorney in June dinners with Republican lawmakers Barry also knows she can be an impor- and it was clear to me the minute that he investigation into the Trump mind that the president might not 2016, Pence’s office issued a terse and business leaders at his resi- tant voice in drug abuse awareness and got off the plane that he was in distress,” administration’s ties with Russia. be on the ballot for whatever rea- statement noting that it took place dence at the Naval Observatory. the opioid epidemic. the mayor said. “And so we got him into The vice president’s push-and- son, be it health or political.” before he joined the Trump ticket. Even in private meetings, Pence His spokesman later added that doesn’t deviate from his effusive Max Barry’s death comes amid nation- rehab immediately.” pull with Trump was reflected in his As Trump’s approval ratings sag, wide concern about a rise in fatal drug Afterward, he graduated from the office’s vigorous response to a New Pence is bound by a delicate politi- Pence did not meet with any Trump praise. Russians during the campaign. overdoses. The National Institute on Drug University of Puget Sound - “almost on York Times report that suggested cal reality: His fate is likely tied to Abuse reports overdose deaths from all time,” she said. For the last few weeks, he Pence has also traveled to nine Political network he might be taking steps to posi- Trump’s. A successful Trump presi- drugs that the government tracks rose poured concrete for a construction com- countries as vice president so far “He’s an experienced legislator tion himself for a 2020 presidential dency could help position the 58- from roughly 23,000 in 2002 to more pany in Denver and was looking for an and plans to make a four-nation who can help bridge gaps between campaign. Pence said in a lengthy year-old Pence to run for president than 50,000 in 2015. In Tennessee, state apartment out there with friends. trip to South America next week, members of our conference or statement Sunday that the report in 2024. A failed Trump presidency, health officials report 1,451 people died Eventually, he wanted to return to was “categorically false.” The vice by contrast, could forever stain creating space between his office between the Congress and the from drug overdoses in 2015 - the high- Nashville, Barry said. Max Barry died at a president’s spokesman made multi- Pence’s political future. Beyond his and the churn of stories about president,” said Sen Tom Cotton, R- est annual number of overdose deaths private home in Jefferson County, ple appearances on cable networks frequent travel, the vice president White House shake-ups or the pres- Ark, who attended a dinner in late recorded in state history. Colorado, near Denver. One of two other Monday to push back against the has sought to separate himself ident’s daily tweets. But he has loy- June. The meetings help strength- The mayor kept her composure as she people in the home called 911, saying his story. “The political activities of the from special counsel Robert ally backed Trump’s policies and en the vice president’s political net- went through the day’s duties Monday. friend was incoherent. First responders vice president are 150 percent in Mueller’s investigation into ties agenda. Pence, who served in work in the long term. But they also In an elementary school classroom she couldn’t revive him, Jefferson County support of the president’s agenda. between the Trump campaign and Congress for a dozen years, rarely help the Trump administration’s smiled wide and didn’t skimp on hugs as Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Jenny Anyone who asserts otherwise is Russian officials. begins a speech without passing connection to an anxious she delivered backpacks to students on Fulton said. His parents found out early uninformed,” said Phil Musser, a When questions arose about along the president’s greetings and Republican establishment in the their first day of classes. She showed the following morning. — AP longtime Pence adviser. Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump has acted as Trump’s chief lobbyist short term. — AP INTERNATIONAL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017

UN backs Italy bid to close migrant route from Libya

ROME: The UN’s new envoy to Libya yes- Tripoli and Rome as a “very constructive” challenge which is a challenge for all of when compared to the same month in ture, sexual abuse and forced labor. terday endorsed Italy’s drive to stem the way of dealing with an acute problem. “It us.” More than 600,000 refugees and oth- 2016. Italy has also been working to stem Alfano insisted the Italian government flow of migrants leaving the north African would be absolutely unrealistic to ignore er migrants have reached Italy from Libya migrant arrivals in Libya through better would not compromise on its commit- state for Europe, despite misgivings the seriousness of the challenge of irreg- since 2014. Italy’s centre-left government controls on the southern border, cooper- ment to human rights. “It is not a derby among human rights groups. Rights cam- ular migration,” Salame said after meet- is under intense pressure from domestic ation with countries like Niger, Chad and between security and humanity,” he said. paigners fear Italy’s focus on strengthen- ing Italian Foreign Minister Angelo opponents and EU partners to close Mali that migrants transit on their way to But he acknowledged Libya’s migrant ing the Libyan coastguard to ensure boat- Alfano in Rome. down the route. Its navy is providing the Mediterranean and a voluntary repa- holding facilities leave much to be loads of migrants are intercepted before “There are hundreds of millions of technical assistance to the Libyan coast- triation programme. desired. “Now that we have an opportuni- reaching international waters could place them across the world. This is very serious guard, which has also been provided with Refugee agencies say Libya is too ty to reduce the fluxes and organise thousands of people with a right to asy- problem.” “I also believe each country has new patrol boats and training by its for- unstable for any potential refugee to be refugee camps in Libya, we have to invest lum at serious risk. an absolute right to control its borders mer colonial master. safely returned there. There is particular heavily in an international, multilateral But Ghassam Salame, a former and that the best way of doing that is Alfano said the cooperation was concern over the fate of migrants who humanitarian operation to ensure these Lebanese culture minister appointed in through cooperation with neighboring beginning to bear fruit, in a reference to a end up in the country’s detention camps, camps have an acceptable standard in June to head UN operations in Libya, countries. “We are on a good track of more than 50-percent fall in the number where conditions are usually squalid and terms of human rights and every other described the cooperation between strengthening cooperation to meet this of migrants rescued at sea during July, a lack of regulation means people risk tor- respect,” Alfano said. —AFP

Russian ex-minister protests innocence at corruption trial

MOSCOW: Russia’s former economy minis- veillance by the security service, who had ter Alexei Ulyukayev yesterday insisted he also tapped his phone. If convicted, he was innocent as his high-profile bribery tri- faces up to 15 years in prison. Yesterday’s al began in Moscow. Ulyukayev, 61, was hearing set the next court date for August arrested in November 2016 while still a 16, when Ulyukayev will be expected to minister, the first time in decades an acting make a formal plea. The court also ruled to cabinet member had been detained and extend Ulyukayev’s house arrest by another criminally charged. He denies having taken six months, until late January of next year. a $2 million kickback (1.7 million euros) to Ulyukayev’s arrest was greeted with clear state oil giant Rosneft to acquire a shock and bewilderment in Russia, stake in oil firm Bashneft. unleashing speculation that it could be Yesterday, a federal prison service car part of a power struggle inside the govern- took Ulyukayev from his home, where he is ment ahead of next year’s presidential elec- under house arrest, to Moscow’s tions. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev at Zamoskvoretsky district court. Yesterday’s the time called the arrest “a grave event... hearing was a preliminary closed session to beyond my comprehension” which proves determine how the trial would proceed. that no official is immune to prosecution if Asked by journalists outside the court- he engages in corruption. house if he acknowledged his guilt, An uncharismatic official, Ulyukayev had Ulyukayev said: “What do you think? Of been charged with the daunting task of course not.” pulling Russia out of economic crisis, and Looking visibly thinner, the ex-minister was considered part of the liberal wing of the said he had lost 14 kilograms in the course government. He had initially opposed the of the case. “Thanks to our justice system. “I sale of the 50.07-percent stake in Bashneft to did not take bribes,” he insisted as he got Rosneft, which is headed by Igor Sechin, a into the car that would take him back to his powerful ally of President Vladimir Putin. He home. “It’s all a provocation.” Investigators later endorsed it however after Putin said it say Ulyukayev demanded a bribe from could help fill state coffers. Following his Rosneft and was caught red-handed arrest he was quickly dismissed from his min- accepting the cash. The identity of the per- isterial post in a decree issued by Putin. He CARACAS: In this Friday, Aug 4, 2017 file photo, Venezuela’s Constitutional Assembly poses for an official photo after being sworn in, at the National son who allegedly paid the bribe however was replaced by a 35-year-old economist Assembly. —AP has not been revealed. Maxim Oreshkin, who had been working at Sources say Ulyukayev was under sur- the finance ministry. —AFP Powerful Venezuela assembly S Africa’s President facing meets again as pressure mounts crucial no confidence vote Threats of deepening sanctions from trade partners JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s parlia- ‘Get rid of this man’ ment was voting yesterday on a motion of “As you can see, thousands of people CARACAS: Foreign ministers from 14 nations are tution crafted by the late President Hugo Chavez elections they fear could be rigged. The official no confidence in embattled President have reached the end of their tether in meeting in Peru yesterday in hopes of finding and that the new assembly would be in power for turnout count in the constitutional assembly elec- Jacob Zuma that could force him to resign terms of what is happening in our beautiful consensus on a regional response to Venezuela’s “at least two years.” “This is a completely legal tion has been questioned at home and abroad. after months of growing anger over alleged country, our beautiful, diverse country that growing political crisis, while President Nicolas process,” he said. The CEO of voting technology company corruption. Zuma has survived six previous we should enjoy but we can’t enjoy Maduro’s all-powerful constitutional assembly is The widening political gulf comes as opposi- Smartmatic said last week that the results were attempts to unseat him in parliament, but because millions of our people are without forging ahead on promises to punish the embat- tion parties face a rapidly approaching deadline “without a doubt” tampered with and off by at this is the first to be held by secret ballot jobs,” said one protester, Johnnie Jacobs. tled leader’s foes. to decide whether they will take part in regional least 1 million votes. after parliamentary speaker Baleka Mbete “We have got to get rid of this man before The assembly was expected to gather at the elections scheduled for December. Candidates are On Sunday, a band of 20 anti-government on Monday made the surprise decision to he destroys everything that we have all stately legislative palace in Caracas for the first expected to sign up to run this week. Opposition fighters attacked an army base in an apparent allow it. Opposition parties hope it will worked so hard for,” said another protester, time since voting Saturday to remove the nation’s members refused to participate in the election for attempt to foment an uprising. The men managed encourage disgruntled legislators with the Anne Shirley. outspoken chief prosecutor, a move that drew delegates to the constitutional assembly but have to reach the barracks’ weapons supply. Ten ruling African National Congress party to If the motion succeeds, Zuma and his condemnation from many of the same regional thus far been divided on taking part in the con- escaped, but two were killed and the remaining vote against Zuma, who has faced numer- Cabinet must resign immediately and governments that are sending representatives to tests for governors. eight were captured after battling with soldiers ous allegations of graft while South Africa’s Mbete will take over as acting president, the meeting in Peru’s capital. Peru’s president has for three hours, Maduro said. Defense Minister economy has fallen into recession. according to Pierre de Vos, a constitutional been vocal in rejecting the new assembly, but the Leaders are skeptical Vladimir Padrino Lopez said special units were “Take our country back,” the head of the expert and law professor at the University region has found that agreeing on any collective While Maduro’s popular support is estimated being activated Monday to assist in the search for main opposition Democratic Alliance party, of Cape Town. The rest of the administra- actions has proved tricky. Still, Venezuela is facing to run at no higher than 20 percent, some opposi- the escapees, who remained at large more than Mmusi Maimane, urged lawmakers. “This is tion would continue its work for an interim mounting pressure and threats of deepening tion leaders are skeptical of running in regional 24 hours after the attack.—AP a historic day. Indeed, since the dawn of period of up to 30 days until the country’s sanctions from trade partners, including a recent our democracy the stakes have never been chief justice convenes a special parliament suspension from South America’s Mercosur. higher.” Widespread frustration over Zuma session to elect a new president. has hurt the ANC, the former liberation If the ANC cannot agree on a candidate International criticism movement that has led South Africa since in that time, new national elections would French prez Macron wants Despite growing international criticism, the end of white minority rule and the first be held. A similar replacement process Maduro has remained firm in pressing the consti- all-race elections in 1994. kicked into gear after the ANC recalled to give a role to his wife tutional assembly forward in executing his priori- Yesterday, former President Thabo Mbeki in 2008. The reputation of Zuma, ties. He called for a special meeting yesterday in Mbeki said ANC lawmakers must ask them- who spent a decade in prison for his anti- PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron hasn’t been a presidential spouse in the Elysee Caracas of the Bolivarian Alliance, a leftist coali- selves if they have confidence in Zuma apartheid activities and has been popular wants to formalize the role of the president’s Palace since 2012, when former President tion of 11 Latin American nations. The new consti- when they go to vote, according to a video among some South Africans for his person- wife amid controversy over the cost and status Nicolas Sarkozy and his supermodel wife Carla tutional assembly has signaled it will act swiftly in posted by a Nairobi-based journalist on al warmth and populist policies, has been of the first lady. The president’s office is Bruni left. Hollande entered office in 2012 with following through with Maduro’s commands, vot- Twitter. “Those MPs must recall that they tarnished by allegations of impropriety. preparing a formal communication in coming his girlfriend Valerie Trierweiler at his side, but ing Saturday to replace chief prosecutor Luisa are the representatives of the people, and Last year, the Constitutional Court days, Brigitte Macron’s office said yesterday. she left him after a tabloid magazine exposed Ortega Diaz with a government loyalist and create must therefore represent the people in ruled unanimously that Zuma “failed to During his presidential campaign, the 39-year- Hollande’s secret affair with actress Julie Gayet a “truth commission” that will wield unusual pow- terms of what they do this afternoon,” uphold” the constitution by not paying old outspoken centrist promised more “trans- in 2014. er to prosecute and levy sentences. Mbeki told reporters. The ANC holds a back some of the $20 million-plus in state parency” on the issue. France’s first lady Gayet has never publicly appeared by “It should be clear: We arrived there to help majority of the 400 parliament seats, and money used to upgrade his rural home. doesn’t have an official status. As the presi- Hollande’s side. Macron once said he wants to President Nicolas Maduro, but also to create the party has repeatedly said its members Zuma’s ties to the Gupta family, immigrant dent’s popularity drops in polls, more than end “French hypocrisy” about the status of strong bases for the construction of Bolivarian will not support the opposition-led businessmen accused of trying to manipu- 270,000 people have signed a petition in the presidential spouses. The person living with and Chavista socialism,” Diosdado Cabello, a attempt to unseat the president. The party late government leaders and state compa- past few weeks against the plan to grant a tax- the president “must be able to play a role and leader of the ruling socialist party and member of has 249 parliamentary seats, five of which nies for financial gain, also have stirred funded budget to finance his wife’s activities. be recognized for that role” but wouldn’t be the new assembly, told a crowd of supporters are currently vacant, said a party spokes- public anger. Brigitte Macron currently has an office at paid for it, he said before his election. Macron Monday. Opposition leaders, meanwhile, vowed woman, Nonceba Mhlauli. The president’s firing of widely respect- the Elysee palace and a staff composed of two has created an inseparable team with his wife to remain in their posts in their only government The no-confidence motion needs 201 ed finance minister Pravin Gordhan in a advisers and two secretaries, as well as body- Brigitte during his presidential campaign, a foothold - the country’s single-chamber congress, votes to succeed. The draft of the motion Cabinet reshuffle in March led two agen- guards. Publicly, she is mostly seen at her hus- move more often seen on American political the National Assembly. submitted by the Democratic Alliance cies, Fitch and Standard & Poor’s, to lower band’s side. The status of the president’s part- stages than in France. Brigitte Macron, 64, a John Magdaleno, director of the Caracas-based accuses Zuma of “derelict leadership” and South Africa’s credit rating to below ner appears to be a sensitive issue in France former teacher at Emmanuel Macron’s high consulting firm POLITY, said that rather than hav- says the president has “lost all sense of investment grade, or junk status. While following a series of scandals in the past few school, attended most of her husband’s rallies. ing co-existing assemblies and chief prosecutors, rationality and sound judgment,” harming Zuma’s term continues until elections in decades, including Macron predecessor The president doesn’t hide that she is also his it is more likely that opposition-controlled institu- the country’s economy and its poorest citi- 2019, there have been calls from within Francois Hollande’s complex private life. There close political adviser. —AP tions will be rendered powerless as Maduro’s zens. Demonstrations both for and against the ANC for him to quit earlier and allow administration further consolidates Venezuela Zuma, who has led South Africa since 2009, the party to shore up support before the into an authoritarian state. were taking place in front of the parliament vote. The ruling party is expected to The opposition-dominated National Assembly building in Cape Town before the much- replace Zuma as ANC president at a meet- “will be a body that in principal co-exists with the anticipated vote. ing in December. — AP constitutional assembly but that will surely be dis- placed in practice,” Magdaleno said. National Assembly president Julio Borges told fellow law- makers Monday that they should keep an active presence in the legislative palace despite threats from the constitutional assembly to strip them of any authority and lock up key leaders. Borges called the building, with its gold cupola, the “sym- bol of popular sovereignty.” “We are a testament to the fight for democracy,” he said. “It should be known this assembly was true to its mandate.” In theory, both the National Assembly and the constitutional assembly could operate simultaneously, but the new super body created through a July 30 election has the authori- ty to trump any other branch of government - and Venezuela’s leaders have promised to do just that. National Assembly members voted unani- mously Monday not to recognize any of the new super body’s decrees. “The intent is to pursue those who think differently,” lawmaker Delsa Solorzano said of the constitutional assembly’s PARIS: In this July 20, 2017 file photo, French President Emmanuel Macron, left, and his plans. Cabello said that the new assembly’s deci- wife Brigitte Macron await for a dinner at the Elysee Palace. — AP CAPE TOWN: Protesters against President Jacob Zuma, march to parliament yesterday. — AP sions have all aligned strictly with the 1999 consti-

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017 INTERNATIONAL

Kasai marks year of bloodshed as doubt hangs over DR Congo poll TSHIKAPA: “Before, we were able to go Kabila. The death of Mpandi-known by But whether the ballot can go ahead may travel alone but in convoy. The road from up in the forest with no medicine. I didn’t to work in any mine to dig for diamonds. the tribal title of Kamwina Nsapu-and well hang on what happens in Kasai. Tshikapa to another major town, even have access to traditional medi- But today, we’re all afraid of dying,” arti- the failure to give him a funeral with rites Kananga, is similarly under the control of cines. People picked me up with my sanal miner Banayi Ilunga says grimly. befitting his status sparked an insurrec- A million people cut off the Kamwina Nsapu, according to spe- wounds in the forest,” said Mupetu. Her Diamonds are the blessing of Kasai, a tion, which led to a brutal repression, in Astride the Kasai river weaving its cialists in the region. The main road to husband went missing in the fire. Food, vast region of five provinces in which civilians are paying a terrible price. way past palm trees, Tshikapa is home to Kinshasa, meanwhile, is in the grip of clothing and health care have been pro- Democratic Republic of Congo that in The Roman Catholic Church esti- a million people who are largely cut off Pende militia, from another local tribe. vided for only 30,000 people by the UN many ways holds the key to the coun- mates that more than 3,000 lives have from the rest of the world. They live like a The enforced isolation has sent prices Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) try’s future. been lost, including those of two population under siege, for to take to soaring. In the marketplace, the price of and local NGOs. “We have limited To Ilunga, an 11-year mining veteran, experts mandated to investigate the the roads and waterways is to roll the corn, cassava and palm oil has risen by resources,” said local FAO official Moise the poorly regulated industry offers a conflict by the United Nations. On dice with death. “When the Kamwina 50, 100 and 150 percent respectively. Muhindo. lifeline-but in the past year, his hard- Friday, the UN gave details of more than Nsapu arrived here in mid-December, a The UN body also provides seeds, scrabble existence has become even 250 “extra-judicial or targeted killings” in whaler (a light transport vessel) and a Homeless and burned hoes, rakes and watering cans to farming tougher. He has had to abandon the Kasai from mid-March to mid-June, speedboat of the provincial government Tshikapa has taken in more than families in a bid to help them get agricul- most profitable sites for the safety of including dozens of children. About 1.4 were set on fire,” Mama Ngombe said, 70,000 people displaced by fighting tural activity going again. The authorities mines close to the city of Tshikapa, million people have fled the atrocities, referring to a tribal militia of the same between security forces and the are keen to emphasize signs of a return where the pickings are slim. But that is many of them to Angola. name as their leader. “There is still disor- Kamwina Nsapu, as well as bloody rivalry to normal life since Kabila visited the the price to pay for staying alive. In office since he succeeded his mur- der and killings of passengers.” among communities such as the Luba, troubled Kasai region in mid-June. Their Kasai’s year of torment began on dered father in 2001 while war wracked In July, the Association of Navigators Tchokwe and Pende. One of the dis- latest announcement, jointly with August 12, 2016, when security forces the nation, Kabila failed to stand down of Kasai-Tshikapa (Anakat) temporarily placed, Agnes Mupetu, 37, lost all her six Angolan provincial authorities, was that killed a local tribal chief, Jean-Prince last year at the end of his final elected suspended river traffic in protest at the children to the flames when her home the 31,000 Congolese refugees in Angola Mpandi, who was at loggerheads with constitutional term. A deal was cut by the insecurity. Navigation has since resumed was razed. She has visible burn injuries. can return. But in the past few weeks, the state administration and posing a regime and a minority within the opposi- warily. The highways are especially dan- “I don’t know how I got out of our only about 1,400 are estimated to have challenge to the rule of President Joseph tion to hold elections by the end of 2017. gerous, and people are advised never to house when it was burned down. I woke come home voluntarily. — AFP

7 decades into Indian democracy, News a royal palace continues to thrive in brief Boko Haram kills 31 Nigerian fishermen ‘The idea is to treat guests like kings and queens’ KANO: At least 31 fishermen have been killed by Boko Haram jihadists in two separate attacks on islands in JODHPUR: In the summer of 1944, hundreds of royals Lake Chad in northeastern Nigeria, fishermen and vigi- gathered for the opening of Umaid Bhawan Palace, a mag- lantes fighting the Islamists told AFP late Monday. nificent sandstone edifice that dominates the skyline in Armed jihadists stormed the fishing islands of Duguri India’s northwestern city of Jodhpur. It was the last of its and Dabar Wanzam in the freshwater lake Saturday, kind. Three years later, India was free from British colonial attacking fishermen working in the area and shooting rule, and more than 500 princely states - the semi-sover- and hacking their victims. “Boko Haram attacked Duguri eign principalities ruled by royal clans - faced an uncertain and Dabar Wanzam islands and killed 31 people,” a future. Most have faded into obscurity, but the family that member of a local militia fighting the jihadists in built this palace continues to thrive - in part by converting Maiduguri, Babakura Kolo told AFP. “They (Boko Haram) a section of it into a hotel. killed 14 in Duguri and another 17 in Dabar Wanzam,” “How many places do you know in the world where you Kolo said. can actually live right where the maharaja is living next door to you?” said the hotel’s general manager, Mehrnawaz Avari. “The idea is to treat our guests like kings and Landslide in queens.” China kills 24 The 347-room palace, considered one of the world’s fan- BEIJING: A landslide triggered by heavy rain killed at ciest residences, was used as the primary location for least 24 people in China’s mountainous southwestern “Viceroy House,” a film by director Gurinder Chadha being province of Sichuan yesterday, state media reported. released Friday in India. The movie details the last days of Extreme weather this summer has triggered a series of the British Empire in India and the bloody partition with landslides and floods across the country, leaving scores what became Pakistan in 1947. dead and tens of thousands displaced. The latest disas- The iconic structure in this west Rajasthani city known ter hit a village in Puge county at around 6 am, the offi- for its traditional handicrafts was named after Maharaja cial Xinhua news agency said, adding that four others Umaid Singh, the last king of what was known as the were injured and one person remained missing. As of Marwar-Rathore Dynasty. He commissioned the project in late yesterday afternoon, authorities estimated that 71 1929 with a “spirit of grandness,” said royal family associate houses and five kilometers of roads had been Karni Singh Jasol. “He had a larger-than-life vision.” destroyed, the Sichuan government information office said in a social media post. Royal privileges After independence, most of India’s princely states opted to join the democratic republic, and initially maintained their Bangladesh jails 14 Islamists titles, property and a degree of autonomy. Within decades, JODHPUR: In this March 6, 2007 photo, shows a general view of the Umaid Bhawan Palace. —AP over 2005 coordinated blasts the royals lost almost all of it, though. India amended its royals, and Hollywood and Bollywood stars alike. In 2007, ornate mirrors are arranged around gleaming marble DHAKA: A Bangladeshi court yesterday jailed 14 constitution in 1971, giving its citizens equal rights and can- British actress Elizabeth Hurley married Indian business- floors, while the walls are decorated with family portraits, Islamist extremists for their roles in a deadly series of celing royal privileges, including the regular payments royal man Arun Nayar beneath the white marble canopy, or as well as leopard skins and the busts of other animals coordinated bomb attacks in 2005. At least two people families received from the state. Stripped of their allowances baradari, on the palace lawn; they have since divorced. hunted by former royals. The decoration was done over were killed and hundreds wounded in the blasts orches- and unsure how to survive as commoners, many royal fami- The palace is divided into a home for Gaj Singh and his three years by Polish artist Stefan Norblin, who had fled trated by the Jamayetul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), lies descended into chaos. Some held onto property, only to family, and a heritage hotel of 64 rooms and suites run by from war-torn Europe in 1944. He also painted frescoes and an outlawed Islamist group also blamed by authorities lose it amid internal bickering over rival claims. the luxury hotel chain Taj Group since 2005. Designed by murals in the royal suites. for last year’s deadly attack on a Dhaka cafe. The court in “The properties that they inherited were in a true sense British architect Henry Vaughan Lanchester, the palace fea- The royal family has long focused on conserving the the central district of Tangail sentenced all 14 accused white elephants,” Jasol said. “The royal families were high tures elements of the art deco style popular in Europe and region’s heritage as a way to utilize its enormous real estate to 20 years in jail, although only 10 were present, court on assets, but low on liquidity. They didn’t have large bank America in the ‘30s and ‘40s, combined with traditional holdings. It manages trusts engaged in water conservation, inspector Anwarul Islam told AFP. The JMB set off over balances to turn their family properties into something Indian craftsmanship. Colonnaded verandas guide one’s education and cultural revival projects, creating employ- 400 bombs across the country in 2005 to press for the grand or sustain it for the future.” The Singhs of Jodhpur eye up to intricately carved pillars, stylized sculptures and ment for thousands of locals. “I know at one time, royalty introduction of Sharia law in the Muslim-majority but not only maintained their holdings, but managed over finally a massive central dome topped by a 30-meter (105- was a bad word,” said Singh’s daughter, 42-year-old officially secular country. decades to grow. The last reigning maharaja’s grandson, foot) golden cupola. The cost of the royal experience Shivranjani Rajye. “Now you don’t have to shy away from it.” Gaj Singh, was only 4 when his father died in a plane crash ranges from $500 to more than $12,000 a night. For those The Cambridge-educated Rajye runs most of the family’s in 1952, making him sole owner of the palace and other who can afford it, the hotel pulls out all the stops. business operations, though the family heir is her brother, Chinese caught with family properties, including the ancestral Mehrangarh Fort. Shivraj Singh, who also lives with his family in the palace. his brother’s arms When royal allowances were canceled in 1971, the young Region’s heritage He has kept a low profile since spending several months in SHANGHAI: A Chinese man was detained after a Singh patriarch acted quickly. The family opened part of its Visitors are greeted by a smiling guard wearing one of a coma after a near-fatal accident playing polo in 2005. bus station security scanner revealed that he had his palace as a hotel in 1978, and turned the fort into a museum, Jodhpur’s famous handlebar moustaches; he opens the Jodhpur’s residents still see the family as their royals, and brother’s severed arms in his luggage, state media investing profits into preserving Jodhpur’s royal antiquities. door while hotel staff shower guests with rose petals. Gaj Singh as their maharaja. And he “very much believes he reported, but police said he was unlikely to face “They today serve as the main economic levers for the city,” Peacocks roam the palace lawns. Further inside, pulsating is the king,” said Rajye, elegantly dressed in a chiffon sari criminal charges. The 50-year-old was stopped in the said Jasol, who is director of the fort and museum. Rajasthani folk tunes fill the air as colorful dancers move in with a hint of jewelry. “He never gave up his title - he city of Duyun in the southwestern province of The palace is open to visitors year-round, and has choreographed circles. Guests mingle amid crystal chande- doesn’t have it officially, but he knew who he was, and he Guizhou last week, according to the Chongqing become a go-to destination for government leaders, other liers and silk-draped furniture. Gold-leaf furniture and knew he commanded respect of the people.” — AP Morning Post. Authorities initially detained the man, surnamed Zheng, on suspicion of murder. But he explained that the limbs belonged to a brother who Charity linked to was severely injured in an accidental electrocution Even from the ‘hell hole’, that necessitated the amputation of his arms. Mumbai attacks Chinese traditionally believe that all body parts must be buried together at death to ensure the person is backs new party chastened Abe rules on “whole” in the afterlife. LAHORE: A Pakistani charity linked to the 2008 TOKYO: Less than six months ago Prime Minister Shinzo Abe appeared Mumbai attacks is backing a new political party which Morocco oppn will contest next year’s general election, an official poised to stay in power until 2021, said yesterday. The official-a senior leader of Jamaat- becoming Japan’s longest-serving leader resigns ud-Dawa (JuD), which is listed by the United Nations leader and cementing a coveted place RABAT: Morocco’s opposition chief has resigned to take as a terror outfit-said the newly formed Milli Muslim in history. Now, the humbled hawk responsibility for the troubles facing his Authenticity League Party had the “full” backing of the charity’s finds himself fighting for his political and Modernity Party (PAM), including last year’s election chief Hafiz Saeed. life or, in the words of one observer, defeat, the party said. Ilyas El Omari’s party was beaten “The party will have full support and backing of scrambling to crawl out of a “hell by the ruling Islamists in Morocco’s legislative polls in Hafiz Saeed. However, this party will maintain an hole”. What went wrong? October, but more than doubled its number of seats in independent posture while contesting the next par- A combination of factors including the new parliament. The PAM, formed in 2008 by a close liamentary election slated for 2018,” the senior nagging political scandals, arrogance, adviser to the king, had poured enormous resources leader told AFP on condition of anonymity. JuD is loss of trust and tone deafness to voters’ into a campaign criticising the government’s economic considered by the US and India to be a front for everyday concerns at the expense of a record. But party detractors accused the PAM of acting Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), the militant group blamed for nationalist agenda have clipped Abe’s on behalf of the royal palace in a bid to weaken the the attack on India’s financial capital that killed wings. But analysts say Japan’s come- Islamist Justice and Development Party which eventual- more than 160 people. back kid has an ace up his sleeve likely to ly came first with 125 seats out of 395 in the election. Earlier this year Saeed, who has a $10 million boun- seal his rule for at least another year and ty on his head, was placed under “preventative deten- possibly longer. There is no one else. tion” by authorities. Before entering house arrest, “It’s the utter absence of an alternative ASAKA: In this Oct 23, 2016, file photo, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Tillerson visits Thailand to Saeed led a high-profile public life and regularly deliv- political choice, either outside the LDP or Abe, center, reviews members of Japan Self-Defense Forces during a firm up bilateral relations ered fiery anti-India speeches. JuD has operated freely quite frankly within it” that keeps him parade of the Self-Defense Forces Day at Asaka Base. — AP BANGKOK: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met across the country and is popular for its charity work, afloat, said Brad Glosserman, a Japan reaching their lowest point over more up with the “hell hole” analogy, said Thailand’s leaders during an official visit yesterday, especially in the wake of natural disasters. expert at think tank Pacific Forum CSIS in than four years in office. he also suffers from predictable weari- seeking to stabilize relations that soured after the Saeed is believed by the US State Department to Honolulu, referring to the ruling Liberal ness with a long-serving leader. “No Southeast Asian nation’s military seized power from an be one of the masterminds of the Mumbai attacks. Democratic Party which Abe leads. Historic drubbing matter the government in Japan, after elected civilian government three years ago. Tillerson The horror of the Mumbai carnage played out on live Indeed, the main opposition Democratic Accusations Abe wielded influence three to four years the people will flew in from the Philippines, where he met with his television around the world as commandos battled Party (DP) is imploding, its very existence for a close friend in a business deal- grow tired of it,” he said. counterparts from the 10-member Association of the heavily armed gunmen, who arrived by sea on the seen at stake. And while the LDP has no which he has consistently denied- Still, Morita believes that if Abe can Southeast Asian Nations at an annual regional gather- evening of November 26, 2008. It took the authorities shortage of prime ministerial hopefuls, were a key factor, as were other scan- get through the next year and stand ing. He is the top US official to visit Thailand since its three days to regain full control of the city and New none of them are seen as strong enough dals including at the defense ministry for re-election as party leader in 2014 coup. Thailand has long been one of Delhi has long said there is evidence that “official to take on Abe right now. headed by his protege and fellow September 2018, he is likely to win as Washington’s closest regional allies, but relations have agencies” in Pakistan were involved in plotting the And though many have swooned hawk Tomomi Inada. he has more internal support than been strained over US criticism of Thailand’s military attack. Islamabad denies the charge. India blames over the potential of charismatic And just before local elections in even leading challengers. Voters also government for its repression of critics and failure to Pakistan for sending militant groups, including LeT, to Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, she is early July for Tokyo’s municipal assem- appear resigned to more Abe. “In the restore democracy. However, President Donald foment unrest in the part of Kashmir controlled by just a year into the job and has her bly-a bellwether for national senti- end he may be able to continue in the Trump’s administration has made human rights less of New Delhi. Pakistan and India both control parts of hands full with the 2020 Olympics. ment-he further alienated voters by sense that there just isn’t anybody else,” a priority than did its predecessors. Thailand, like other Kashmir but claim the whole of the territory and have Trouble brewed slowly but anger shouting down hecklers at a rally. The said Tokyo resident Ayumi Aratake. Abe Southeast Asian countries, has also been cultivating fought two of their three wars over it since independ- spilled over last month when surveys result: the LDP suffered a historic last week reshuffled his cabinet minis- closer ties with China, causing consternation in ence in 1947. — AFP showed a precipitous decline in sup- drubbing. Veteran analyst Minoru ters, a typical move by Japanese prime Washington. — Agencies port, with Abe’s approval ratings Morita, a harsh Abe critic who came ministers in trouble. — AFP NEWS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017 Amnesty over, ‘illegal expats’ await Saudi crackdown now

RIYADH: For four months, texts from the government Some entered the country illegally, risking a dangerous pinged into every mobile phone in Saudi Arabia ordering journey through Somalia and Yemen, while others over- “illegal expatriates” to leave the kingdom before the end stayed work visas, ran into labor disputes with their of an amnesty that expired in late July. The campaign, “a employers or came to perform the annual Muslim haj pil- nation without violators,” warned of fines, jail time and grimage and never went home. deportation for anyone caught without valid identity doc- Saudi authorities tolerated labor irregularities for uments after the grace period, in a renewed push to decades, due to the expense and economic impact of reduce the kingdom’s abundant black market in labor. expulsions. But with greater pressure in the past decade Saudi authorities estimate more than 600,000 people to create jobs for Saudis, for whom the unemployment took the amnesty, which allowed any foreigner in breach rate is 12.7 percent, the government has committed to of residency laws in the world’s top oil exporter to leave clearing out the excess workforce. without penalty. Akram quit his job last October, after a slowdown in But millions of others have remained, either deter- construction prompted the Saudi Binladin Group to stop mined to stay or unable to avail themselves of the offer. paying its sub-contractors and tens of thousands of for- Now they are awaiting a pledged crackdown against what eign employees. Riyadh calls the “reckless people” who defied the order to But he said the company never processed his pay- leave. “We don’t know what will happen to us,” said Atif ments or his visa papers, and retained his passport, leav- Alam, 28, an Indian worker at a desolate labor camp in ing him and the other 300 men at his camp without valid eastern Riyadh who fears a police raid. He rarely leaves the identity documents. The company did not immediately camp, wary of being seized at police checkpoints on respond to requests for comment. roads throughout Riyadh. Aurangzeb Akram, 43, a The kingdom offered a first grace period back in 2013, Pakistani worker at the camp, rejects the idea that he is after introducing a quota system for hiring Saudis in the “illegal” or “reckless”. “I am legal. I came here (for the) private sector. At least 800,000 people were deported in Binladin company,” he said, holding up an expired “iqama,” the crackdown that followed, according to figures com- NAIROBI: A Kenyan woman carries her baby on her back as she casts her vote in Gatundu, north of Nairobi yes- or employer-sponsored residency card. piled from local media. In some cases that campaign terday. — AP Some 12 million of the 32 million people living in Saudi turned violent, with unrest in urban areas and detention Arabia are foreigners, according to official figures, most of centers. Pressure for economic reform has only grown them low-skilled workers from Asia and Africa working in after the oil price halved since 2014. Kenyans flock to vote in the construction and service sectors. But several million Authorities appear to have run a more organized others live here outside the law, running unregistered amnesty this time, although they did not respond to businesses or accepting informal work with companies Reuters requests for comment on the planned clamp- high-stakes elections skirting requirements to hire Saudis on higher pay. down. Workers in Riyadh report individual arrests, but no Authorities have not released population estimates for mass raids or expulsions so far. Still, thousands of workers NAIROBI: Kenyans thronged polling stations yesterday left more than 1,100 people dead and 600,000 dis- “violators”, but before the start of the amnesty, a member slipped through the amnesty’s cracks. They were refused to vote in elections dominated by a tight presidential placed. This year’s campaign was marred by the brutal of the advisory Shura Council called for the deportation of exits, many of them apparent victims of slow-moving battle between incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta and his rival murder and torture of a top election official in charge of five million people, according to al-Hayat newspaper. bureaucracy, complex legal problems, or both. — Reuters Raila Odinga that has raised fears of violence in east the crucial electronic voting system. Africa’s most vibrant democracy. People stood patiently The IEBC electoral commission moved quickly to deal for hours in snaking queues around the country for a with complaints, removing clerks in a polling station vote that went off peacefully, despite reports of some where ballot papers were pre-marked as “rejected”. In technical glitches and delays, after weeks of tensions the port city of Mombasa a clerk was arrested for issu- Nepal immigration officials over opposition claims of a plot to rig the outcome. ing double ballot papers to certain voters, local police Polls closed at 5pm (1400 GMT), however those in said. IEBC chief Wafula Chebukati said voting had gone trafficking women: Report line would be permitted to vote and polling stations “smoothly” despite minor delays and technical hiccups which had suffered delays would stay open longer, the at some of the 41,000 polling stations. In semi-arid election commission said. All eyes will now turn to the northwest Turkana heavy rains saw flooding cut roads KATHMANDU: Immigration officials at Nepal’s interna- tion officials, airline company staff, security officials and crunch tallying process, the most sensitive part of the off, and several polling stations had still not opened by tional airport are colluding with traffickers to illegally the traffickers.” “The rest travel via different cities in election in a country prone to post-poll violence. closing time. Odinga’s National Super Alliance opposi- send Nepali women to the Gulf where they are often India, Sri Lanka, China and various African countries,” Kenyatta, who is seeking a second term in office, tion coalition (NASA) released a statement praising poll exploited and abused, said a parliamentary report the report said. The women are lured to Gulf countries urged Odinga to accept the result should he lose. officials and security forces. “We commend them for the released yesterday. on promises of well-paid jobs in department stores or “I also want to say that if I lose, I will accept the will of good job so far and urge them to keep it up,” it said. The parliamentary committee tasked with interna- hotels. Instead, they are sent to work in private homes the people,” Kenyatta said after voting. Odinga, 72, is However the coalition complained some of its voters tional relations and labor rights said the government where their passports are usually confiscated. taking his fourth and likely final stab at the presidency. had been turned away or their names were missing had failed to protect Nepalis working overseas and Rights activists in Nepal have long demanded the He claims elections in 2007 and 2013 were stolen from from the voters register. turned a blind eye to allegations of trafficking. More government do more to protect the four million Nepalis him. “In the unlikely event that I lose I don’t need a NASA also said it had reports of “pre-marked ballot than 60 percent of Nepali domestic workers who end who work overseas-mostly in the Gulf and Malaysia. speech, I will just speak from my heart,” Odinga said papers” and attempts to bribe voters. As vote tallying up illegally in the Gulf travelled through the main air- With remittances from migrant workers accounting for shortly before voting. starts, the focus is on the electronic system in place to port in the capital Kathmandu, the report said. nearly a third of Nepal’s GDP according to government Yesterday’s elections took place a decade after a send results to Nairobi. The failure of this system in 2013 “(They) travel on tourist visas via Tribhuvan figures, activists suspect the authorities are reluctant to shambolic 2007 vote-which foreign observers agreed meant votes had to be counted manually, leading International Airport in direct collusion with immigra- put pressure on host nations. — AFP was riddled with irregularities-sparked violence which Odinga to cry foul. — AFP Amiri envoy delivers letters in Oman, UAE... Iranian drone comes Continued from Page 1 Qatar in early June, alleging it supports extremists. Qatar denies the charge. The State Department says the envoys In Bahrain, the delegation delivered a similar letter will also meet with leaders in all five countries over the from His Highness the Amir to Bahraini King Hamad bin coming days. close to US war plane Isa Al-Khalifa. The letter has a bearing on the latest Timothy Lenderking, the US deputy assistant secre- regional and international developments and several tary of state for Gulf affairs, and retired US Marine WASHINGTON: An unarmed Iranian drone came with- forces in 2017, the official said. Years of mutual animos- issues of mutual interest. The meeting was attended by Corps General Anthony Zinni “are in the Gulf region this in 100 feet (31 meters) of a US Navy warplane as it pre- ity had eased when Washington lifted sanctions on Assistant Foreign Minister for the First Deputy Premier week to engage with the parties involved and support pared to land on an aircraft carrier in the Gulf, a US Tehran last year as part of a deal to curb Iran’s nuclear and Foreign Minister’s Office Ambassador Dr Sheikh the Government of Kuwait’s mediation efforts,” a State official said yesterday. ambitions. But serious differences remain over Iran’s Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah and Kuwaiti Department official said on condition of anonymity. US The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, ballistic missile program and conflicts in Syria and Iraq. Ambassador to Bahrain Sheikh Azzam Mubarak Al-Sabah. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, whose own trip to the said that despite repeated radio calls to stay clear of the The Trump administration, which has struck a hard line Meanwhile, two US envoys arrived in Kuwait at the Gulf in July resulted in a US-Qatari accord on combat- US plane, the Iranian drone “executed unsafe and on Iran, recently declared that Iran was complying with its start of a tour of Mideast states aimed at resolving a ing terrorism financing but no major breakthrough in unprofessional altitude changes” close to the US Navy nuclear agreement with world powers, but warned that diplomatic rift between Qatar and four Arab countries. the dispute, announced Zinni and Lenderking’s mission F/A-18E. The warplane was in a holding pattern and Tehran was not following the spirit of the accord and that The official Kuwait news agency KUNA reported late on last week. Zinni’s presence would help “maintain a con- preparing to land aboard the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier. Washington would look for ways to strengthen it. Monday that retired US Marine Gen Anthony Zinni and stant pressure on the ground, because I think that’s The official described the interaction as “unsafe and The United States has a number of military bases in Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Timothy Lenderking what it’s going to take,” Tillerson told reporters last unprofessional.” Similar incidents between the United the region, including in Qatar and Kuwait across the met with Kuwait’s Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Al- week. “There’s only so much you can do with telephone States and Iran are not uncommon, however this Gulf from Iran and the US Fifth Fleet is based in nearby Jarallah and reiterated Washington’s support for Kuwait’s persuasion. But we are committed to see this disagree- appears to be the first time an Iranian drone has come Bahrain. Earlier this year, a senior commander in Iran’s efforts to mediate the crisis. ment resolved, restore Gulf unity, because we think it’s dangerously close to a US fighter plane in the Gulf. Revolutionary Guards warned the United States that if it Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and important to the long-term effort to defeat terrorism in This was the 13th unsafe and unprofessional inter- designated the group a terrorist organization, its action Bahrain cut diplomatic and transportation links with the region.” — Agencies action between the United States and Iranian maritime could be perilous for US forces in the region. — Reuters WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017 ANALYSIS

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Focus US, allies slow Beijing’s South China Sea push

By Jim Gomez ith the rise of a friendly leader in the Philippines, China has been spared a vocal adversary in the Wdisputed South China Sea. In the process, it has gained momentum despite last year’s ruling by an arbitra- tion tribunal that invalidated its expansive claims in the disputed waters. The rapprochement between President Rodrigo Duterte and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, defused a Uhuru Kenyatta tense standoff between the Asian neighbors last year at the disputed Scarborough Shoal, where China allowed Filipinos back to fish in October as years of thorny relations From millionaire playboy to Kenyan president began to brighten. As President Donald Trump succeeded Barack Obama, By Tristan McConnell Westgate mall siege and the 2015 Garissa who had challenged China’s assertive advances in the dis- university attack. puted sea, US allies wondered if Trump would press huru Kenyatta, who hopes to win a sec- The former finance minister and deputy America’s role as a regional counterbalance to the Asian ond and final term in yesterday’s elec- prime minister was born in 1961, shortly powerhouse. Utions, is the son of Kenya’s founding after his father Jomo Kenyatta was released An annual summit of Asia-Pacific nations hosted by the president and a man who epitomizes the from nearly a decade in British jails and Philippines over the weekend, however, delivered a reality country’s elite. before becoming Kenya’s first president in check to Beijing. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met his The 55-year-old US-educated multi-mil- 1964. His first name means “freedom” in Australian and Japanese counterparts on the sidelines of lionaire, whose family owns an array of busi- Kiswahili. Educated at a private school in the meetings in Manila of the Association of Southeast nesses, properties and land, followed in his Nairobi and at Amherst College in the Asian Nations, or ASEAN. After their meeting, they issued a father’s footsteps when he defeated his rival United State, Kenyatta is regarded as a joint statement that blasted aggressive actions in the con- Raila Odinga to become president in 2013. leader of the Kikuyu people, the country’s tested offshore territories - without, of course, naming Kenyatta won that poll despite being single largest ethnic group. Beijing directly, in line with diplomatic practice. indicted by the International Criminal Court He is married with three children and reg- Nevertheless, China quickly voiced its irritation. Its top (ICC) along with his running mate, William ularly attends Catholic church. In 2011 Forbes diplomat said that while his country and the 10-nation Ruto, for alleged roles in orchestrating vio- magazine estimated Kenyatta’s wealth at ASEAN bloc “all fully recognized that the situation in the lence that left over 1,100 people dead after $500 million (423 million euros). Despite his South China Sea is showing signs of changes and things the previous election in 2007. Foreign pow- elite background Kenyatta has a common are moving toward a positive direction,” some countries ers, including Britain and the US, warned at touch. He easily mixes it up with ordinary outside the region “are not seeing the positive changes” the time that Kenya under an ICC-indicted Kenyans, eagerly gets down on the dance and are holding onto a mindset that “still stays in the past.” president would be a pariah, but the threats floor and joshes in the local youth slang and, After the Philippines, ASEAN’s leader this year, hosted proved empty. in his younger years, earned a persistent rep- the first of three major summits of the bloc in April, Duterte In 2014 the ICC dropped charges against utation for partying hard. issued a traditional chairman’s statement that dropped Kenyatta-and later Ruto-citing the disappear- A leaked 2009 US diplomatic cable NAIROBI: Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta casts his vote, accompanied by his wife mention of contentious issues, including Beijing’s island ance of witnesses and lack of evidence. Since described him as “bright and charming, even Margaret (center-left) in Gatundu, north of Nairobi yesterday.—AP constructions in disputed reefs that China has lobbied to then Kenya has welcomed then US president charismatic” but warned that “Kenyatta’s lia- be struck out of such high-profile communiques. For China, Barack Obama, British Foreign Secretary Boris bilities are at least as important as his ful re-election bid in 2007, against Odinga that this time the opposition has united it was seen as a diplomatic coup. Johnson and Pope Francis and hosted a string strengths. He drinks too much and is not a who at the time was allied with Ruto. The vio- behind Odinga posing a serious challenge to of international gatherings. hard worker.” lent fallout from the disputed result led to a Kenyatta’s ruling Jubilee Party. ASEAN statement power-sharing government in which Kibaki Opinion polls put the two neck and neck. Closeted in their annual gathering in Manila over the Privilege and wealth Dynastic politics was president, Odinga prime minister and The election will most likely be the final act in weekend, however, ASEAN foreign ministers wrangled over Kenyatta’s first term has been defined by Kenyatta’s political career is a case study in Kenyatta one of his deputies. a multi-generational political rivalry stretch- the tone and wordings to depict the territorial rifts involv- big spending on eye-catching infrastructure pragmatism. In the 1990s, he joined with the In 2013 the two ICC indictees, Kenyatta ing back half a century to when Jomo ing China and five other governments in their joint state- and impressive economic growth in a tough sons of other independence heroes to call for and Ruto, joined forces to defeat Odinga in Kenyatta and Odinga’s father, Jaramogi ment, which unlike the chairman’s statement is a negotiat- climate. But this has gone hand-in-hand with democratic reforms but then became a close a close and controversial election. Kenyatta Oginga Odinga, vied for control of the nation. ed document. spiralling debt and widening inequality. ally of autocratic former president Daniel arap won in the first round with a wafer-thin mar- If he wins, Kenyatta must stand down after A draft of the ASEAN ministerial statement seen by The Terrorism has also been a consistent threat, Moi who had him nominated as the ruling gin of 50.03 percent-a result Odinga disput- one more term and, at 72, Odinga is regarded Associated Press before it was finalized and made public with Kenyatta being forced to address the party’s candidate for the presidency in 2002. ed, unsuccessfully but peacefully this time, as too old to make another bid for the presi- provided a glimpse of the closed-door intramurals, with nation in doleful terms on numerous occa- Kenyatta lost to fellow Kikuyu politician in court. dency in five years’ time. Both men’s children Vietnam insisting on stronger language against China’s sions, notably after the deadly 2013 Mwai Kibaki but then backed Kibaki’s success- Yesterday’s vote is a re-run of 2013 except are still inexperienced in politics. — AFP increasingly assertive actions in the busy waters. Vietnamese diplomats, for example, insisted on men- tioning concern over “extended construction” in the con- tested waters. Cambodia, a Chinese ally, deferred a vote on the inclusion of worries over militarization. Specter of coup, surge in violence haunt Venezuela The Philippines was one of the countries that opposed mention of land reclamation and militarization in the com- By Alexandra Ulmer cache of weapons. In a pre-taped video, the whether to take part in gubernatorial elec- 2013 after being hand-picked by former munique, Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano acknowl- group of more than a dozen men in military- tions in December, especially after wide- President Hugo Chavez to succeed him, edged in a news conference late Tuesday. China, he said, enezuela appears to be sliding toward a style uniforms said they were seeking to restore spread accusations of fraud in the constituent seems far off. threatened to end future talks aimed at resolving conflicts more volatile stage of unrest after anti- constitutional order and called for Maduro to assembly election. There have been no outward signs of any if the arbitration ruling was mentioned in the statement. Vgovernment forces looted weapons step aside in favor of a transitional government. For the hooded youths who block roads split between Maduro and the military lead- “We won’t make any progress,” Cayetano said. “China during a weekend raid on a military base and The raid has raised the specter of a coup or a with iron metal sheets and debris - forming ership, which continues to publicly back him. already said if you talk about the arbitration award there is frustration over what some see as an ineffec- surge in already serious levels of violence in the the militant fringe of an otherwise broadly But the purported leader of Sunday’s raid on no talks.” tual opposition leadership boils over. country of 30 million as its slides further into an peaceful protest movement - the fragmented the military base, fugitive former National The protracted quibblings delayed the statement’s Last week’s installation of an all-powerful economic crisis and chaos. opposition leadership is already history. “We Guard captain Juan Carlos Caguaripano, has release, two Southeast Asian diplomats told the AP. When it new legislative body run by leftist President Even before Sunday’s attack, Maduro’s have to stop believing in the opposition coali- called on his “brothers in arms” to disobey was issued a day later, the joint ministerial statement - sur- Nicolas Maduro’s Socialist Party loyalists, consolidation of power had left many protest- tion. We can only believe in ourselves,” said a orders from military leaders. prisingly - mentioned land reclamation and militarization despite massive protests and a global outcry, ers disappointed with what they see as a young man from the Andean state of Tachira, And Oscar Perez, a rogue police pilot who and, to Beijing’s certain dismay, carried a vague reference has left many Venezuelans feeling there are quarrelsome and self-interested opposition who quit university to move to Caracas and attacked government buildings in a helicopter to the arbitration ruling: “full respect for diplomatic and no more democratic options to oppose the coalition. More than 120 people have been join the protests. The 20-year-old, whose face attack in Caracas in June, has said he is keep- legal process.” government. killed and thousands arrested in four months was covered with a T-shirt as he brandished a ing up the fight while on the run. “We support Wang played down mention of the issues, including That sentiment may have helped trigger of unrest that failed to prevent last month’s homemade petrol bomb, declined to give his the military uprisings,” said Maria Rodriguez, land reclamation, that critics have used to refer to China’s Sunday’s raid on a military base near the city of elections to the new constituent assembly. name for fear of reprisal. A new public prose- 35, a cheese seller who was blocking roads in massive island constructions in the South China Sea. Valencia by soldiers and armed civilians, in Many hardliners felt betrayed as their lead- cutor, named by the constituent assembly in Caracas’ wealthier Altamira district on Sunday. The next battle is over a proposed “code of conduct,” which the government said two people were ers appeared to hesitate on strategy and its first session on Saturday, has pledged to “We citizens can’t do this alone.” which aims to stymie aggressive behavior in the disputed killed. Venezuelan authorities say they are postponed protests last week. The coalition’s crack down hard on the demonstrators. sea, including new construction and military fortifications. hunting 10 of the attackers who escaped with a many political parties have also diverged over Demoralized protesters China concluded talks with ASEAN for a negotiating frame- Conflict ahead? Many of her fellow opposition supporters, work for the nonaggression code, a baby step both sides Government repression, however, threat- however, are exhausted after four months of hailed as a milestone.—AP ens to push militants within the protest street demonstrations and disruptions to dai- movement underground and into the forma- ly life, which ultimately failed to make tion of paramilitary or rebel groups in a coun- Maduro accept opposition demands. Turnout try awash with weapons, according to politi- at marches called by the opposition has fiz- All articles appearing on these cal analyst and pollster Luis Vicente Leon. “As zled in the last few weeks, and some people the government radicalizes, these groups will just want to return to work quickly in the pages are the personal opinion of tend to grow and the future could be full of country plagued with empty food shelves, the writers. Kuwait Times takes no conflict,” Leon told Reuters. runaway inflation and a fourth straight year of He did not elaborate, but other analysts recession. responsibility for views expressed have also spoken of the threat of a low-inten- The opposition’s attempt at a recall refer- sity civil war in Venezuela barring some rever- endum against Maduro was scuttled by therein. Kuwait Times invites sal in the country’s current decline. In what authorities last year. The opposition-led con- readers to voice their opinions. could be a harbinger of more violent tactics gress has been effectively neutralized and the by protesters, an improvised explosive device Supreme Court, stacked with Maduro’s Please send submissions via email wounded seven police officers on motorbikes Socialist Party allies, has been fully supportive to: [email protected] or during the election of the constituent assem- of a leftist leader the United States and others bly on July 30. Maduro has said he is facing an call a “dictator.” Opposition leaders have long via snail mail to PO Box 1301 “armed insurrection” designed to end social- been seen as out of touch with ordinary ism in Latin America and let a US-backed Venezuelans, and the country’s growing num- Safat, Kuwait. The editor reserves business elite get its hands on the OPEC ber of poor people, but they continue urging the right to edit any submission nation’s massive crude reserves. unity and hope for the future. “These 130 days CARACAS: A cutout of Venezuela’s late President Hugo Chavez stands out among On the surface, at least, the prospect of a of struggle have not been in vain,” said Julio as necessary. supporters during a rally backing the new Constitutional Assembly outside the decisive military coup to oust the former Borges, the president of the opposition-gov- National Assembly building in Caracas on Monday.—AP union leader, who was narrowly elected in erned congress, over the weekend.—Reuters WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017 SPORTS

Leicester sign Coventry Kwiatkowski signs new Super Mario in City youngster Thomas deal with Team Sky hot water again

LONDON: Leicester City signed promising young Coventry City forward LONDON: Michal Kwiatkowski signed a new three-year contract ROME: Mario Balotelli has again been caught speeding in his Ferrari, George Thomas for an undisclosed fee yesterday. Leicester-born Thomas with Team Sky after his key role in Chris Froome’s Tour de France police told AFP yesterday as media reports claimed the striker had been has agreed a three-year contract with the Premier League club after his win last month. Kwiatkowski was labelled as Sky’s game changer caught doing 170-200kmh (105-125mph) in a race with a friend’s Coventry deal expired at the end of last season. Craig Shakespeare’s side in France by team principal Dave Brailsford after the Pole excelled Lamborghini. The former Manchester City and Liverpool striker, now at made a compensation payment to the League Two team for Thomas, who himself in the mountains to help Froome to a fourth Tour crown. It French club Nice, was stopped by a highway patrol on the A4 highway can also play in midfield and is set to be part of Leicester’s development was part of an impressive year for the 27-year-old, who has won near the northern Italian town of Vicenza on Saturday, a local officer told squad this season. “I’m delighted to get it over the line finally one-day races in the Strade-Bianche, Milan-San Remo and Clasica AFP. Media reports claimed Balotelli had been doing up to 200kmh but and I’m looking forward to the season coming and seeing San Sebastian. “I’ve had great support from the team for the past had escaped with a fine and five penalty points because he had what I can do,” Thomas told Leicester’s website. Thomas two seasons - both last year, when I had a really difficult season, only been registered at 170kmh. The police confirmed the star came through the ranks at Coventry and scored nine and this year, which has been great,” he said. “I’ve only been here had been caught and fined, along with the Lamborghini times in 36 appearances for the Sky Blues last season, for one and a half years, but it feels like far longer. That’s what I driver, but described accounts of the incident as “exaggerat- including the winner in the EFL Trophy final against need - to feel supported, like part of a family, otherwise it can be ed”. They would not divulge how fast Balotelli had been Oxford United. The 20-year-old, who made his Coventry difficult. “I truly believe I can win lots more races in the future going but said he had been allowed to continue his jour- debut four years ago, represented Wales at this summer’s here.” Froome welcomed Kwiatkowski’s deal, saying: “Kwiato has ney after paying his fine and having five penalty points reg- Toulon Tournament. — AFP had a brilliant year. —AFP istered on his licence. —AFP

GOLF Spieth chases Grand Slam history, PGA practice opens

CHARLOTTE: Jordan Spieth says he isn’t in 2012 and 2014. That would put him carrying any extra pressure this week trying fourth on the all-time list behind Nicklaus to become the youngest golfer to com- and Walter Hagen with five and Woods plete a career Grand Slam by winning the with four. 99th PGA Championship. But the 24-year- “It would be nice to make that a hat old American, who won his third major title trick,” McIlroy said. And McIlroy has s strong two weeks ago at the British Open, history at Quail Hollow. He won his first US wouldn’t mind making history while finish- PGA title in 2010 on the 7,600-yard, par-71 ing off a dream goal this week at Quail layout at age 20 with a final-round course Hollow, where practice began Monday. record 62. In 2015, he lowered the mark, a “I don’t need to be the youngest. I don’t third-round 61 sparking him to a second feel any added pressure because of that,” tour title in Charlotte. Spieth said. “I really don’t feel any added “I play well at Quail Hollow. I love the pressure whatsoever. If it happens great. If golf course,” McIlroy said. “They have made it doesn’t then my next, probably last, life- a few changes but I’ll have some really long goal as a professional golfer would be good vibes.” Possibly soft conditions with to win the career grand slam.” World num- thunderstorms in the forecast into the ber two Spieth, the 2015 Masters and US weekend shouldn’t dampen McIlroy’s Open champion, could become only the major chances, given that he won a rain- sixth man to sweep the four major titles in soaked US Open in 2011 by eight strokes at a career after Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Congressional. Ben Hogan, Gary Player and Gene Sarazen. Spieth will play alongside fellow reign- Spieth would be 24 years and 17 days ing major champions Sergio Garcia of old on Sunday, about six months younger Spain, who captured his first major title at than Woods-the youngest to win all four the Masters, and American Brooks Koepka, majors so far-was when he won the 2000 the US Open winner, in the first two rounds. British Open to complete his career slam. The feature trio starts Thursday from the And Spieth could become the first player to 10th tee at 8:25 a.m. (1225 GMT) and Friday complete a career slam with a victory at the from the first tee at 1:35 pm. PGA Championship. Nicklaus, Woods and Hogan completed their career slams at the 97 OF TOP 100 IN CHARLOTTE British Open, Sarazen at the Masters and World number one Dustin Johnson will Player at the US Open. be in the group just behind them both days LAS VEGAS: File photo shows Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, and Conor McGregor pause for photos during a news conference at Staples Center on For now, Spieth is among a select group along with Australia’s seventh-ranked Jason July 11, 2017, in Los Angeles. The two will fight in a boxing match in Las Vegas on Aug 26. — AP of 13 players who have captured three of Day and Sweden’s eighth-rated Henrik the four majors in their careers. He joins Stenson. In all, 97 of the world’s top 100 are Tom Watson and the late Arnold Palmer in playing this week, with number 36 Brandt BOXING only lacking the PGA Championship. Snedeker dropping out injured on Monday, That list includes US left-hander Phil joining Germany’s Martin Kaymer (64) and Mickelson, a five-time major winner miss- American Scott Piercy (77). ing only the US Open after a record six run- American Chris Kirk replaced Snedeker Sparring partner Malignaggi ner-up showings in that event, and in the field. McIlroy will play alongside Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy, a four-time Spain’s Jon Rahm and American Rickie major winner lacking only the Masters to Fowler in the first two rounds. Defending complete his career sweep. Mickelson, like champion Jimmy Walker, who was diag- slams ‘scumbag’ McGregor four-time major winner Ernie Els of South nosed with Lyme disease in April, will join Africa, will make his 100th major appear- Mickelson and Jason Dufner in an all-US LOS ANGELES: Former boxing champ Paulie boxing in that there is consistency to body shots He said McGregor’s biggest asset against ance this week at Quail Hollow. trio. Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama, coming Malignaggi says he has no regrets about quitting in boxing. There is a debilitating breakdown Mayweather will be his excellent conditioning. off a victory at the World Golf Conor McGregor’s training camp, describing the from the body shots in boxing. Little by little you “Conditioning wise he could push the issue a lit- MCILROY LOVES QUAIL HOLLOW Championships Bridgestone Invitational, mixed martial arts fighter as a “scumbag” who feel the air come out of you with fatigue.” tle bit more than I could,” he said. — AFP McIlroy is expected to be a contender will join Els and England’s Ian Poulter the surrounds himself with “a bunch of yes men.” for a third Wanamaker Trophy after wins first two days.—AFP McGregor is preparing to face boxing star Floyd Mayweather in a Las Vegas boxing ring on ATHLETICS August 26 in what could be one of the richest Food poisoning takes favorite fights in history. The 36-year-old Malignaggi, who retired from boxing five months ago, Makwala out of 200 at worlds walked out of training camp last week after he Coe and IAAF behaviour said McGregor used him like a pawn, disrespect- LONDON: Several athletes have come “A lot cannot go your way in a final, so to ed him in the dressing room and housed him inhumane: Gatlin’s agent down with a stomach bug at the world come out with a bronze is amazing,” and the other sparring partners in dumpy accommodations. championships, including medal favorite Semenya said. Semenya, a two-time LONDON: Athletics chief Sebastian Coe and who has served two bans has walked off with “He’s a scumbag,” Malignaggi said of Isaac Makwala of Botswana. Makwala Olympic champion over 800 meters, now the IAAF’s treatment of controversial 100 metres one of our glittering prizes,” said the 60-year-old. McGregor in an interview Monday with the pulled out of his 200-meter heat Monday must concentrate on her signature event world champion Justin Gatlin is ‘inhumane’ and However, Gatlin’s agent Renaldo Nehemiah, a American website The MMA Hour. He also gave a and later said he had food poisoning. later this week to win another world title, ‘unsportsmanlike’, the athlete’s agent told the former 110m hurdles world record holder, was detailed breakdown of how their sparring ses- “There have been a number of cases of eight years after she won her first at the BBC in a blistering attack. scathing about Coe’s remarks. “I take offence to, sions went, no doubt providing Mayweather gastroenteritis reported by team members 2009 Berlin worlds. British athletics legend Coe-a two-time with all respect, Lord Coe,” he told the BBC. with a blueprint on how to beat McGregor. residing within one of the official team Kipyegon took charge in the final 1500m Olympic champion-had told the BBC on “I don’t condone doping but Justin Gatlin is Malignaggi, a former multiple world champion, hotels,” the local organizing committee said in straight when the others faltered to give Sunday two-time drugs cheat Gatlin’s victory in not the poster child for it. “He’s done his time, said despite training little during retirement he a statement, putting a dampener on the 10- Kenya its second gold and fifth medal over- the sport’s most high profile event in London, he plays by the rules, the IAAF reinstated him. had no trouble getting the better of McGregor. day event. “Those affected have been sup- all in the championships. which was watched by over eight million viewers They said if you come back we should accept Malignaggi said McGregor is more concerned ported by both team and LOC medical staff.” In the most stirring final of the night, 21- in Britain, was not the ‘perfect script’. that. “So to put a narrative out that it’s just Justin about putting on a spectacle in training camp Makwala wrote on his Facebook page year-old Yulimar Rojas edged Olympic Gatlin, 35, had been loudly booed through- Gatlin and he’s the bad guy, it’s really not fair. than getting ready for a serious boxing debut that other athletes were also hit by the bug. champion Caterine Ibarguen by two cen- out the 100m rounds and the verbal abuse was “It’s inhumane. It’s unsportsmanlike.” against one of the greatest fighters of all-time. Makwala was expected to be the main chal- timeters to give Venezuela its first ever ratcheted up a few notches when he won the Malignaggi was also upset about training lenger to Wayde van Niekerk in both the world title. In a seesaw battle, Rojas finally final, denying Jamaican superstar Usain Bolt a ‘THE LEGEND IS OK WITH IT’ camp pictures made public that show the 200 and the 400. The 400 final is yesterday. came out on top of her Colombian rival 12th world title in his last individual final. The Nehemiah, who won the 1984 Super Bowl Irishman in a positive light. “The guy is all about “Let’s hope they will allow me to run my with a mark of 14.91 meters on her penulti- 60,000 plus spectators jeered Gatlin whilst with the San Francisco 49ers, said Coe and the his ego. He’s actually not trying to get better. final,” Makwala wrote. Van Niekerk certainly mate attempt, beating the defending chanting bronze medal winner Bolt’s name as if IAAF should be more gracious and accept their He’s got a bunch of yes men in his corner who wasn’t affected by the bug. He easily quali- champion’s earlier mark of 14.89. he were the champion. rules allowed athletes like Gatlin to get a chance tell him he’s doing good even if he’s doing bad. It fied for the semifinals of the 200 and is the Anyone looking for a feel-good story Coe-who had said prior to being elected at redeeming themselves. “Lord Coe’s a part of is just about him and cheerleading,” Malignaggi favorite for gold in Usain Bolt’s absence. would gladly have handed the 110-meter president of the International Association of the IAAF who set the rules, who set out the pun- told MMA Hour. He said he asked McGregor to Although Van Niekerk has a strong chance hurdles gold medal to Aries Merritt, who Athletics Federations (IAAF) he felt ‘queasy’ ishments, and when you serve the punishment stop releasing misleading sparring photos that for double gold, South African teammate had kidney transplant two years ago and about dopers returning and winning titles- you are supposed to be reinstated, which these showed the MMA fighter getting the better of Semenya missed out on one Monday, fin- was getting back to the form that won him remarked he wasn’t very excited about the athletes who have offended and abused some the exchanges. McGregor refused. “At this stage ishing with bronze in the 1,500 meters. gold in at the 2012 Olympics in the same prospect of placing the gold medal around of these rules have, and if you don’t want them I’m waiting for Ashton Kutcher to walk into the Semenya had the speed, but left it too stadium. It was not to be. Gatlin’s neck. “I’m not eulogistic that someone in you should change the rules,” said Nehemiah. dressing rooms and tell me I got Punk’d. I late to challenge for the title. She was in Running in the outside Lane 9, he fin- “You don’t allow them in and then still con- thought it was a joke. I thought there was no 10th place in the 12-woman final going ished fifth - well behind Olympic champion demn them,” said the 58-year-old. Coe has way this guy is that much of an asshole,” he said. into the last lap and fought back to medal Omar McLeod. “I am back on the world always been a hardliner on doping, believing behind Faith Kipyegon of Kenya and Jenny stage, that’s the main thing,” Merritt said. second time offenders like Gatlin should have ‘SOME KIND OF CRACKHOUSE’ Simpson of the United States. McLeod gave Jamaica its first gold of the life bans-however that view has fallen foul of “I showed up with the best intentions to championships after a disappointing start, the legal system when athletes have gone to camp and at a certain point you start to realize when Bolt only got bronze and Elaine court to challenge such punishments. Gatlin- you are being used as a pawn where some- Thompson finished outside the medals in who reacted to the crowd’s booing of his victory body’s trying to get ahead at your expense and the 100 meters. by placing a finger to his mouth-served a four- not through your help. “I said ‘I can’t deal with “It’s totally different to last year where year ban from 2006-10, reduced from eight this.’ His team is a bunch of cheerleaders. They we had Usain and Elaine winning, which I years and also served a prior ban whilst a stu- are not improving him. I don’t need to be used to propel me,” McLeod said. “I didn’t dent, although that was also reduced as it was around these people. It is not like they brought have that this time so I really wanted to ascertained that he had taken medication for me in for anything tactical.” He said the training come out and shine my own light.” his Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). camp accommodations were better suited to In the first final on Monday, Anita Nehemiah, who missed out on his chance of drug dealers. “They put me in some kind of a Wlodarczyk of Poland left it late but won an Olympics due to the US boycott of the 1980 crackhouse,” he said. Malignaggi indicated that her third world title with one massive ham- Games in Moscow over the invasion of Mayweather should have little trouble with mer throw. Wlodarczyk, the dominating fig- Afghanistan, said if Bolt could accept graciously McGregor over 12 rounds of boxing as long as ure over the past half-decade with two that Gatlin was justified in being there, then it he goes to the body on a regular basis. Olympic gold medals, took the lead on her should be good enough for anybody. “From about six rounds on, he became very fourth of six attempts and then had her “If it’s good for Bolt it should be good enough hittable,” the former champ said. “So much more winning throw of 77.90 meters on her for everyone else,” said Nehemiah, who hittable that I was putting more weight on my LONDON: IAAF President Sebastian Coe LONDON: Botswana’s Isaac Makwala penultimate attempt. observed that when Gatlin competed and won shots and sitting down more on my shots, and of leaves after he awarded the gold medal for reacts after winning his heat of the Early leader Wang Zheng of China took bronze at the 2012 Olympics in London he was course, the body shots started to affect him the men’s 100-meter final to United States’ Men’s 400 meters during the World silver with a throw of 75.98 meters and not booed. “If the king, the legend is OK with it more and more. Justin Gatlin during the World Athletics Athletics Championships in London another Pole, Malwina Kopron, won bronze we should all be OK with it.” — AFP “In MMA the body shots aren’t the same as in Championships in London Sunday. —AP Sunday. — AP with a toss of 74.76. — AP WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017 SPORTS For Haiti’s NBA dreamers, someone to look up to

PORT-AU-PRINCE: At the edge of the Association career-or making more Labissiere’s home collapsed during education in the United States on a bas- players will travel to Texas for a week court, in a steamy Port-au-Prince gym, than one million dollars a year. But Haiti’s devastating January 12, 2010 ketball scholarship. of training in August. dozens of young players crowd the thanks to Labissiere, they are getting earthquake, trapping him, his mother “A lot of doors have been opened For the Haitian Basketball standout silhouette of Skal Labissiere. encouragement and hope. If they work and brother in the rubble. Labissiere’s thanks to people like Skal who have Federation, the help and contacts Their hometown hero is now living their hard enough, as he urges them, they legs were injured, and it would take made it to NBA level, and who have got mobilized by the national stars are NBA dreams. could end up playing with him and weeks before he could walk again. At recruiters to keep an eye on Haiti,” said a invaluable. “For sure, life is a chess This towering 21-year-old Haitian NBA stars like LeBron James, Stephen this point Pierre Valmera, a former hopeful Michael Alphonse, one of the match. It’s tough. Young people already survived a major earthquake to then Curry and James Harden. Haitian international basketball player gym players. know that by living here. So if we can leave for the United States, and played “It’s a blessing and a real pleasure to who had already spotted the boy’s Measuring 2.06 meters high and a show them examples of success, show in college before going pro in style. He come back and share my experience potential as a hoops star, intervened to recent high school graduate, 18 year- them that there is hope, it will help played this season with the with the young people here,” Labissiere help get Skal to the United States old Alphonse dreams of holding the them fight hard. And that, it will defi- Sacramento Kings. said with a smile. “Seven years ago, I despite his injuries. Haitian flag in international competi- nitely change the mentalities here,” said The young men who have turned never thought I would be where I am Valmera is the co-founder of tions. “This is finally going to take away Federation director Patrick Washington. out at the gym in the capital of poorest today,” he adds, thoughtfully staring POWERforward International, a Boston- the old image of poverty that the “If we take care of these young people nation of the Americas can hardly down from his 2.11 meters (six feet 11 based nonprofit group that helps world has of our country,” said today, they will take care of the country imagine a National Basketball inches). young Haitians gain a private-school Alphonse, who with nine other young later,” he added. —AFP

TENNIS French Open champ Ostapenko falls to US qualifier Lepchenko

TORONTO: Qualifier Varvara Lepchenko match despite hitting no aces and making shocked the reigning Roland-Garros cham- 10 double faults compared to her oppo- pion while 37-year-old Venus Williams got nent’s four aces and six double faults. But off to another shaky start in the opening Williams won 68 percent of her first-serve round at the WTA hardcourt tournament in points and was able to break Begu’s serve Toronto on Monday. five times. Lepchenko rallied to stun French Open Williams advances to the second round winner Jelena Ostapenko 1-6, 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 where she will face world number 40 (7/5). Ninth seeded Williams also needed Katerina Siniakova, who defeated qualifier three sets and close to two hours to elimi- Mariane Duque-Marino 4-6, 6-0, 6-4. nate qualifier Irina-Camelia Begu 6-1, 3-6, Elsewhere, two-time Wimbledon winner 6-3. American veteran Lepchenko, 31-years Petra Kvitova, seeded 14th fended off old and ranked 68th in the world, trailed 6- Spain’s Carla Suarez Navarro 6-1, 7-6 (7/5). 1, 3-0 before turning things around against Kvitova breezed through the opening set, the 12th-ranked Latvian, who had followed but had to battle back from 1-4 down in up her French Open triumph by reaching the second to finish off the Spaniard in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon. straight sets. “I think I woke up, I was a little bit in the sleeping mode for a set and a half,” said PLISKOVA GETS BYE Lepchenko, a former top-20 player herself. Top seed Karolina Pliskova and second- “All the credit to her, she played amazing seeded Simona Halep-who won the tennis - she hardly missed any ball from the Canadian crown last year when the WTA very beginning. played in Montreal-were among the top “Once I gave her a little push back, that’s eight players enjoying first-round byes. when the game started. I pretty much In other early action, Czech Barbora focused on my game. “I know I have power- Strycova upset 13th-seeded Kristina ful shots and I’m as good a player as her, so Mladenovic of France 6-2, 6-3. Strycova, SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey, right, tags out Chicago Cubs’ Kris Bryant at home plate as Bryant tried to score from I knew I just had to give my best, and it ranked 26th in the world, raced to a 5-0 third base on a ground ball from Willson Contreras during the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, in San Francisco. — AP photos would be a battle.” Lepchenko notched her lead in the first set as Mladenovic struggled first win this season over a top-20 player to find her rhythm. Although Strycova was and her first since she beat then 15th- broken the first time she served for the set, BASEBALL ranked Timea Bacsinszky at the US Open she finally served it out with a love game last year. The match was one of the Centre and quickly took a 4-0 lead in the second Court highlights on the opening day of this frame. She again turned back a late chal- key US Open tuneup. Seven-time Grand lenge from Mladenovic, who cut the deficit Scherzer pitches 7 innings Slam champion Williams, who is the oldest to 4-3 but was unable to convert three player in the draw, faced a stern test from break points that would have seen her level Romanian Begu, who is ranked 59th in the the set. It was another disappointing world. Heading into Monday’s match, Canadian outing for Mladenovic, who has as Nationals top Marlins Williams had lost five out of seven opening- never won a match in Montreal or Toronto. round matches in the event, which switch- Elsewhere, British qualifier Heather Watson es back-and-forth between Toronto and bowed out early, retiring while trailing WASHINGTON: Max Scherzer pitched seven Montreal each year. Japan’s Naomi Osaka 6-1, 4-1 with a shoul- sharp innings in his first start since he was side- This marked the first career meeting der injury. lined by neck spasms, helping the Washington between the two. Begu had already won a Belgium’s Kirsten Flipkens was up 6-2 Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Monday tournament in 2017 at Bucharest, while when Croatian opponent Ana Konjuh night. Bryce Harper homered for Washington, Williams, who finished runner-up in this retired, the victory sending Flipkens into a and pinch hitter Adam Lind singled in the event in 2014, is looking for her first title of second-round clash with fourth-seeded tiebreaking run in the eighth inning. The the season. Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza Nationals expanded their lead in the NL East Williams won the one hour, 56 minute of Spain. — AFP over second-place Miami to 14 games. Brandon Kintzler (4-2) worked the eighth and Sean Doolittle got three outs to earn his sixth save. Both pitchers were acquired shortly before the Nadal eyes number one in July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. Giancarlo Stanton hit his major league-leading 37th homer Montreal, Murray sidelined for the Marlins, matching his previous career high. Jarlin Garcia (0-2) got the loss. Scherzer MONTREAL: Rafael Nadal says he’ll focus Murray is trying to recover from a nag- struck out nine and gave up two runs. The right- on the foes in front of him at the ATP ging hip injury in time for the final Grand hander was coming off an abbreviated start Montreal Masters this week, and not on his Slam of the season that starts later this against the Marlins six days earlier, when he was chance to return to number one in the month in Flushing Meadows. pulled after one inning with neck spasms. world. A semi-final run in Montreal would Nadal claimed his 10th French Open see the Spaniard supplant Britain’s Andy title this year but bowed out in the fourth CARDINALS 11, ROYALS 3 Murray atop the rankings. round at Wimbledon-his fifth exit before Matt Carpenter hit a three-run homer in St “I don’t even think about that now,” the quarter-finals in his last five appear- Louis’ six-run fourth inning, helping the Nadal said of number one. “I’m trying to ances at the All England Club. Roger Cardinals earn their third consecutive victory. have the right preparation now and that’s Federer, who seized his 19th Grand Slam Paul DeJong and Kolten Wong also connected it. “I’m going to keep trying to play the way title at Wimbledon, is also slated to open for the Cardinals, who returned to .500 at 56-56. I did in the first part of the season, so if I’m today. Carlos Martinez (8-9) pitched eight innings of able to make that happen, I hope to have a two-run ball for just his second win in his last chance to do well.” ISNER’S STREAK SNAPPED nine starts. Royals right-hander Ian Kennedy (4- The top seed is expected to open his Former US Open champion del Potro of 8) was charged with seven runs, six earned, and campaign for a fourth Canadian title on Argentina snapped an eight-match win six hits in six innings. He is winless in 14 consec- Wednesday with a second-round meeting streak for Isner, who earned from back-to- utive starts at Kauffman Stadium since beating against either Croatian Borna Coric or back title in July at the Hall of Fame Open Minnesota on Aug. 20, 2016. Mike Moustakas, CINCINNATI: Cincinnati Reds’ Patrick Kivlehan, right, is forced out at second base by San Diego Russian lucky loser Mikhail Youzhny. in Newport and the Atlanta Open. Eric Hosmer and Brandon Moss homered for Padres shortstop Dusty Coleman during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, in Nadal could also be on track for a third Del Potro had to overcome 24 aces by Kansas City, which has dropped six of eight. Cincinnati. round showdown against 2009 tournament 14th seeded Isner as he seeks to return to straight following a four-game winning streak. man who cut the sleeves off his uniform to free runner-up Juan Martin del Potro who beat the final for the first time since losing to TWINS 5, BREWERS 4 his big upper arms. Votto’s 136th homer at Great hard-serving American John Isner in Murray in 2009. Del Potro hammered nine Eddie Rosario doubled home the tying run in REDS 11, PADRES 3 American bumped him ahead of Jay Bruce for straight sets 7-5, 7-5 in a night match on aces, had three double faults and won 85 the seventh inning and scored the winning run Joey Votto homered for the third straight the ballpark record. Jose Pirela drove in all of Monday. Murray is among the notable percent of his first serves in the one hour, for Minnesota on a balk. After Eduardo Escobar game and pulled into a tie with Ted Kluszewski San Diego’s runs with his first career multihomer absentees from this key US Open tuneup. 49 minute match. drew a leadoff walk, Rosario hit a smash to right on the Reds’ career list. The Reds homered four game. The first was a two-run shot off Tim Novak Djokovic is taking off the rest of the Del Potro closed out the victory on his field that fooled Domingo Santana, who took times in all, with Patrick Kivlehan hitting his first Adleman, who went only 4 2/3 innings. season to rehab an elbow injury and US second match point by hitting a forehand two steps in before watching the ball sail over career grand slam. Adam Duvall and Zack Adleman hasn’t won since June 27, going 0-5 in Open champion Stan Wawrinka has ended winner down the line. He broke Isner at 5-5 his head. Escobar scored to tie the game at 4. Cozart also connected. Votto’s 251st career seven starts with a 6.88 ERA. Blake Wood (1-4) his 2017 campaign with a knee problem. in the second set then jumped out to a 40- Rosario was still at third with two out when the homer off Jhoulys Chacin (11-8) moved him into replaced Adleman in the fifth and pitched out of 0 lead in the final game. Brewers employed a dramatic shift on left-hand- a tie for fifth place with Big Klu, the first base- a two-on threat. —AP “I got lucky to win tonight,” del Potro ed hitting Jason Castro. With no fielder near said. “Nobody wants to play John in the first third base to hold him on, Rosario danced round. But now I am in good shape. I look halfway down the baseline, causing Oliver Drake forward to improving my game and win- (3-4) to step off the rubber. When Drake stepped MLB Results/Standings ning more matches.” Isner won back-to- back on the rubber, Rosario made another break back titles in Newport and Atlanta in July for home. This time Drake flinched and plate Chicago Cubs 5, San Francisco 3; Baltimore 6, LA Angels 2; St. Louis 11, Kansas City 3; Minnesota 5, Milwaukee 4; before withdrawing from last week’s tour- umpire Bill Welke called a balk, sending Rosario Cincinnati 11, San Diego 3; Pittsburgh 3, Detroit 0; Washington 3, Miami 2. home. Buddy Boshers (1-0) retired one batter in nament in Washington with a knee injury. American League National League He also pulled out of the Madrid tourna- the seventh to earn the victory. Matt Belisle worked the ninth for his second save. Eastern Division Eastern Division ment with knee trouble. Del Potro next W L PCT GB Washington 66 44 .600 - faces either Rogerio Dutra Silva or 18-year- Boston 63 49 .563 - Miami 52 58 .473 14 old Canadian wild card Denis Shapovalov. If PIRATES 3, TIGERS 0 NY Yankees 59 51 .536 3 Trevor Williams pitched seven crisp innings, Atlanta 51 59 .464 15 he wins, del Potro would likely face Nadal. Tampa Bay 58 55 .513 5.5 NY Mets 49 60 .450 16.5 In early matches on Monday, Australia’s leading Pittsburgh to the win. Williams (5-4) Baltimore 56 56 .500 7 struck out five and walked two, giving up only a Philadelphia 40 69 .367 25.5 Nick Kyrgios romped past Serbian Viktor Toronto 52 59 .468 10.5 Central Division leadoff single to James McCann in the third. Central Division Troicki 6-1, 6-2 and France’s Gael Monfils Chicago Cubs 59 52 .532 - Williams threw a career-high 107 pitches and Cleveland 59 50 .541 - shook off a slow start to beat American Milwaukee 59 55 .518 1.5 never allowed a runner to third base. Juan Kansas City 57 54 .514 3 Steve Johnson 2-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-1. St. Louis 56 56 .500 3.5 Nicasio got three outs for his second save, com- Minnesota 54 56 .491 5.5 France’s Benoit Paire also advanced, Pittsburgh 55 57 .491 4.5 pleting Pittsburgh’s one-hitter. The Pirates have Detroit 51 60 .459 9 downing American Donald Young 6-3, 5-7, Cincinnati 46 66 .411 13.5 6-4, but rising French star Lucas Pouille fell won three straight and four of five. Francisco Chicago White Sox 41 68 .376 18 Western Division 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (10/8) to American Jared Cervelli put the Pirates in front with an RBI dou- Western Division LA Dodgers 79 32 .712 - Donaldson. Monfils was broken twice in a ble off Jordan Zimmermann (7-9) in the second. Houston 71 40 .640 - Colorado 64 48 .571 15.5 sluggish first set, but gradually found his John Jaso provided some late insurance with a Seattle 57 56 .504 15 Arizona 63 48 .568 16 range, firing 11 aces and saving the only pinch-hit two-run homer in the seventh. LA Angels 55 58 .487 17 San Diego 49 62 .441 30 other two break points he faced in the one- Zimmermann struck out three and walked two Texas 53 58 .477 18 San Francisco 44 70 .386 36.5 Rafael Nadal hour, 38-minute victory.— AFP in seven innings. The Tigers have dropped three Oakland 50 62 .446 21.5 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017 SPORTS

Sreesanth believes in World Cup miracle after life ban lifted

NEW DELHI: Indian pace bowler first target would be to play games for can do justice to my talent on my come- in place until Monday’s ruling. don’t know.” Shanthakumaran Sreesanth said yesterday Glenrothes in the Scottish league, and back.” The BCCI has not made any com- Sreesanth, who was 13 short of 100 He highlighted the case of Pakistani he was dreaming of playing in the 2019 then Kerala state, as he bids to fight back ment on the ruling. It could appeal to a Test wickets when he was banned, said he bowler Amir, who was found guilty of World Cup after a court lifted a life ban into the Indian team. national court, or accept the verdict and was optimistic of being given official match-fixing in court and banned for five imposed over a match-fixing scandal. The “My dream is to play 2019 World Cup let Sreesanth return. approval to play. “Today I’m feeling much years in 2011. Amir made an early return 34-year-old knows he faces a tough battle for India,” Sreesanth told The Times of better than how I felt when I got my maid- in 2015 and helped Pakistan beat India in after four years in the wilderness, but he India in an interview. “But I know it is next ‘A NEW LIFE’ en call-up to the Indian team,” said the Champions Trophy final in June. “I just said he was inspired by the successful to impossible and it would be a miracle if I The 2013 IPL season was mired in con- Sreesanth, who was banned with fellow hope that happens in my career too,” said comeback of Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir play in that World Cup. But I have always troversy after police launched legal pro- Rajasthan Royals players Ajit Chandila and Sreesanth. While Sreesanth had denied from a fixing ban. believed that miracles can happen. “There ceedings against several officials and Ankeet Chavan. any role in the IPL match-fixing, the Kerala The Kerala state high court lifted might be stiff competition for fast bowlers’ three Rajasthan Royals players, including “It is a new life for me. Even the biggest court said he had been a victim of his own Sreesanth’s ban on Monday, saying the spots now. But there was competition Sreesanth, for illegal betting and spot-fix- of criminals don’t go through what I or my silence in not defending himself at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) even when I made my way into the Indian ing. All three were cleared of spot-fixing family went through. “A small incident was time. “Complacency in the matter on the had not proved his role in the 2013 Indian team. “I have always felt that competition charges by a New Delhi court in 2015, but portrayed in the wrong way in front of the part of Sreesanth is really condemnable,” Premier League scandal. Sreesanth said his gets the best out of me. I just hope that I Sreesanth’s life ban by the BCCI remained world. Maybe that’s how the world works, I said the judge in his ruling.— AFP

SOCCER Kolasinac ready to rumble, says Walcott

LONDON: Theo Walcott has backed Sead paign ended with FA Cup final victory Kolasinac to bring some much-needed against Chelsea, Arsene Wenger’s side are steel to Arsenal’s defence after the intimi- under pressure to challenge for the Premier dating Bosnian made his presence felt in League title. the Gunners’ Community Shield victory But, consigned to the Europa League over Chelsea. after failing to qualify for the Champions Kolasinac joined Arsenal on a free trans- League for the first time in 20 years, Walcott fer from Schalke in the close-season and admits it won’t be easy to change the per- already looks an ideal fit for the physical ception that Arsenal have lost ground on demands of the Premier League. The 24- their title rivals. year-old came off the bench in the first half of Sunday’s friendly against Chelsea at BUZZING Wembley and won over his new team- “It’s going to be a tough season, we all mates with a commanding display, capped know that, with the Europa as well,” he said. by Arsenal’s 82nd-minute equaliser. “We will let people talk on the outside. We Kolasinac is usually a left-back, but he know what we have to do this season. “We showed his versatility, replacing the injured know how important it is. We are up for the Per Mertesacker at centre-back and helping challenge, we do like a good challenge. “It the often leaky Gunners defence subdue is going to be different this year. It’s how Chelsea. we react. We can’t really dwell on the past Not content with dominating at the anymore. back, Kolasinac popped up at the other “We have to focus on our strengths. We end to score with a powerful header, forc- had a good end to last season and we are ing the penalty shoot-out that Arsenal won getting used to a new system. “We are 4-1. Walcott revealed the hulking Kolasinac slowly learning it. It is working for now and has made a big impression with his no- we will stick with it.” Key to Arsenal’s suc- holds-barred approach in training and the cess will be the form of club record signing Gunners winger is expecting opposing for- Alexandre Lacazette. The France forward, wards to get an even tougher time from signed for �46.5 million ($60.6 million) from LONDON: Jamaica’s Omar Mcleod, right, celebrates as he wins the gold medal in the final of the Men’s 110m hurdles during the World Athletics the Bosnian this season. “Sead looks an Lyon, hit the post against Chelsea, but that Championships in London Monday at center is Hungary’s Balazs Baji who took the bronze. —AP absolute tank. He is one tough unit to get was the highlight of a largely anonymous past. His physical attributes are going to be display. ATHLETICS key for us this season,” Walcott said. “He is Walcott defended his new team-mate, an absolute animal. I see him in the gym saying: “When you give him time and space everyday. You can just tell he looks after on the ball he can show his quality. “He’s a himself well. He eats the right foods. He is a goalscorer and he is going to score goals McLeod wins world title, professional. “The power he’s got and his for this club. “The amount of players we pace, it’s beautiful to watch. He’s a great have in key positions, they are going to addition to the squad. supply chances for him.” “Trust me, he is not easy to get around. Arsenal open their Premier League cam- Merritt’s dream dashed He’s quite wide as well. He fits perfectly for paign at home to Leicester City on Friday the Premier League. “This league is the best and Walcott can’t wait to get going. “Being and he’s going to be one of the best in the a night game might be better for us. The LONDON: Jamaica’s Omar McLeod added the league.” After last season’s troubled cam- fans will be up for it,” he said. — AFP world 110 metres hurdles title to his Olympic CRICKET crown in London on Monday and jointly dedi- cated it to his mother and superstar Usain Bolt. However, world record holder Aries Ali hails Saqlain role Kipyegon wins world Merritt’s dream of winning at least a medal two years after a kidney transplant were 1500m, Semenya bronze dashed as the American 2012 Olympic cham- in S Africa success pion finished fifth. LONDON: Faith Kipyegon of Kenya added own space but fortunately I managed to McLeod, 23, led from start to finish to take MANCHESTER: Moeen Ali has paid tribute to “Little things like that can make a big differ- the world title to her Olympic crown after get away with third.” the title in 13.04 seconds from defending the “amazing” Saqlain Mushtaq for his role in ence,” explained Ali, who ended the match sprinting to a thrilling victory in the champion Sergey Shubenkov with Balazs Baji helping the England all-rounder enjoy a with two wickets in two balls for an innings women’s 1500m on Monday as Caster SEMENYA PLAYS DOWN CONTROVERSY of Hungary taking a surprise bronze. “It’s crazy, record-breaking Test series against South return of five for 69 after finishing England’s Semenya snatched bronze. In a fantastic Semenya played down the ongoing it’s my moment,” said McLeod. Africa. Ali, a 30-year-old off-spinner and left- victory in the third Test at The Oval with a hat- race that erupted on the final lap, Kipyegon controversy surrounding her elevated lev- “I had to win tonight as my mother (Arnella handed batsman, became the first man in trick. “Before, I just bowled, (and) didn’t really held off allcomers, including double-hunt- els of naturally occurring testosterone. “For Knight-Morris) was watching in the stands. “I cricket history to score more than 250 runs think too much,” added Ali, who started the and take 25 wickets in a four-match Test series series with a 10-wicket haul in England’s first ing Semenya, down the home straight to me I have no time for that,” she said. “It’s dedicate this win to my mother.” McLeod pro- during the course of England’s 3-1 victory over Test win at Lord’s. “I let the captain set the clock 4min 02.59sec. been like this since 2009. For me, when you vided Jamaica with a much needed boost after “I knew it would be fast, it is such a qual- listen to music and have one song playing the Proteas. field. I would say I set the field a lot more both Bolt and women’s double Olympic sprint Ali has often been regarded, even by him- throughout this series.” ity field,” Kipyegon said. “The best was each and every time... it’s been almost nine champion Elaine Thompson failed to bring going to win here. It was always going to years and it’s quite boring. I have no time self, as a “second spinner” when the likes of The South Africa series saw Ali, who home gold in the 100m. “I really wanted to Hampshire left-armer Liam Dawson have been showed his batting class with an unbeaten 75 be quick and competitive. “I’m looking for- for that.” Laura Muir, one of two Britons in come out here and keep the Jamaican flag ward to celebrating this with my family.” the field led from the off, laying down a in the England side. But under the guidance not out in England’s second innings at Old high,” said McLeod. American Jennifer Simpson claimed sil- 65sec first lap, with Kipyegon a constant of England spin-bowling coach Saqlain, a for- Trafford, cement his position of fourth in the ver, at 0.17sec, with South Africa’s 800m companion on her outside shoulder. “Usain Bolt he’s still legendary, this is also for mer Pakistan off-spinner and star of a Surrey International Cricket Council rankings for Test specialist Caster Semenya taking bronze Semenya was her usual comfortable self you! His legacy to Jamaican athletics he side that won English County Championship all-rounders. (4:02.90). Defending world champion in the middle of the pack, with Dibaba deserves such a tribute!” McLeod added: “This titles at the turn of the century, Ali’s bowling “I feel a lot more confident in my ability,” he Genzebe Dibaba finished 12th and last, behind her and the Netherlands’ world one is special, honestly. There was a lot of pres- has improved markedly. said. “I feel like it was building... I had been more than 4sec off the winning pace. indoor champion Sifan Hassan, who took sure coming in but I channelled it positively. “Saqqy has been amazing for me in terms batting well over the last year, and the bowl- Simpson said her coach had told her to bronze two years ago in Beijing, bringing “It’s totally different to last year where we of helping with my fields, helping me under- ing was coming.” Joe Root, whose first series as “be willing to run your guts out and you’ll up the rear. They went through 800m in a had Usain and Elaine winning, which I used to stand my bowling a lot more than I had done England captain ended with a decisive victory, be great”. “So I did exactly what she did. The relatively sedate 2:17 before Hassan moved propel me. I didn’t have that this time so I really previously-and I think that has been the has been delighted by Worcestershire star Ali’s last 300m in particular I ran my guts out up the field and kicked, Kipyegon follow- wanted to come out and shine my own light.” biggest difference,” said Ali after bowling progress. “He is definitely improving all the and it paid off,” said Simpson. ing. Suddenly the pack split, Hassan and McLeod dominated the race leaving the others England to a 177-run win in the fourth Test at time,” said Root. “I hope it’s not just a one-off Old Trafford with more than a day to spare on series, and he can go on now and do it again “Having the experience is huge because Kipyegon looking to have the battle for top to fight it out for the minor medals with Merritt Monday. and again.” — AFP having the ability to stay calm is so hard, of the podium to themselves. But it was not in contention until the final hurdle. especially at the world championships to be, at least for the Ethiopian-born when you’re racing in a beautiful stadium Dutchwoman. Semenya left it late for her FRUSTRATED like this. To come out with a medal, I think it attack, eating up the yards from ninth place However, he weakened and Russian was down to keeping my wits about me.” with 200 metres to run. Shubenkov, who was running as an Authorised Semenya, who will now turn her atten- As they hit the home stretch, Hassan tion to winning a third world 800m title, tied up in dramatic fashion, 2011 world Neutral Athlete because of his country’s ban added: “It was like music to me coming champion Simpson timed her tactically over a massive doping scandal, burst through back to this stadium with all the memories astute race to near perfection and Semenya to take second with 2016 European silver and I’m perfectly satisfied with the bronze. powered through for bronze on her coat- medallist Baji edging Frenchman Garfield “Obviously a lot cannot go your way in a tails. Muir pipped Hassan for fourth, while Darien for the third spot on the podium. final, so to come out with a bronze is amaz- world record holder Dibaba could muster “I’m so frustrated,” said Shubenkov. “I strug- ing but I was hoping for a better time. nothing worthwhile in the sprint finish as gled over the last few hurdles. “The Jamaican is “1500m is a tactical race, I tried to find my she went backwards. — AFP just too fast. I’m just happy to be competing at a world champs and get a world medal. Last year was a disaster and not just because of the Russian ban (on competing at the Olympics) so I’m happy to be back winning a world medal. “To be honest it doesn’t matter the colour of the vest I am wearing, it is more important that I gave pleasure to the people in my country who were watching.” Merritt said it felt “great to be back in London where I won Olympic gold”. “The crowd greeted me very warmly. Of course, I am not happy to be in lane nine but just being in the stadium is enough for me,” he said. “I am not even meant to be running, so I’m more happy to be here than not be here. I am back on the world stage, that’s the main thing. “It’s definitely possible for me to medal in the future. Everyone in the hurdling game is hurdling well. “Since I broke the world record it’s really transformed. There are a lot of new LONDON: Kenya’s Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon, front, celebrates as she wins the gold people and new talent, and that’s fine. I’m just medal in the final of the Women’s 1500m during the World Athletics Championships happy still to be part of it.” — AFP Moeen Ali in London Monday. South Africa’s Caster Semenya, bronze, is in the rear. — AP Sparring partner McLeod wins world Malignaggi slams title, Merritt’s ‘scumbag’13 McGregor dream15 dashed

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Nadal eyes number one in Montreal, Murray sidelined Page 14 Isco magic wins Super Cup for Real

SKOPJE: A delightful goal by Isco proved Casemiro who emerged as the unlikely main the difference as Real Madrid survived a threat going forward for Real in the first half. Manchester United fightback to win 2-1 and The Brazilian midfielder almost opened lift the UEFA Super Cup in the Macedonian the scoring in the 16th minute, getting in capital of Skopje yesterday. Casemiro put front of Matteo Darmian to head a Toni Kroos the reigning European champions in front corner against the bar from six yards. on 24 minutes on a steamy summer’s night And the breakthrough came just past the in the Balkans and Isco doubled their lead midway point in the first half as Dani Carvajal seven minutes into the second half after a was afforded the time to flight a ball over one-two with Gareth Bale. The gulf in class Victor Lindelof-another United debutant-for between Madrid-for whom Cristiano Casemiro to stretch and volley past David de Ronaldo appeared as a late substitute-and Gea. De Gea, formerly a Madrid transfer tar- Europa League winners United that Jose get, then needed to intervene to save from a Mourinho had feared was all too evident Karim Benzema snap-shot that followed a and it looked like the Spaniards would go driving run into the area by Luka Modric, as on to win by a wider margin. Zidane’s side were restricted to a one-goal But Romelu Lukaku pulled one back just lead at the break. Mourinho sent on Marcus past the hour, marking his competitive debut Rashford for Jesse Lingard at the start of the for United with a goal and sparking a big second half, yet it was at the other end that improvement from the Premier League club the chances kept coming. De Gea repelled a in the final stages. Kroos piledriver but there was nothing he It was to no avail, with Zinedine Zidane’s could do to stop Isco making it 2-0 in the side winning this trophy for the second year 52nd minute. Surrounded by red shirts just running and the fourth time overall. It is the inside the area to the left, Isco escaped their eighth time in nine years that a Spanish club attentions by playing a one-two with Bale has won the Super Cup. before coolly finishing past De Gea. BALE HANDED START Bale then struck the bar, and all this While Ronaldo started on the bench for was going on without Ronaldo, who Madrid having only commenced pre-season appeared from the bench to warm-up, training at the weekend, Bale was included raising hysteric cheers from the sizeable in the line-up. United boss Mourinho number of locals with sympathies for the caused a stir on Monday when he claimed Spanish side. United had a mountain to he would make a bid to take the Welshman climb and were not helped when Lukaku to Old Trafford if he were not a starter at the blazed over after Keylor Navas pushed a Philip II Arena. Pogba header out into his path. Lukaku Despite the presence of £75 million ($97 did not make the same mistake twice, million) signing Lukaku up front, with Paul converting the rebound when a Nemanja Pogba behind, United gave the impression Matic drive was not convincingly dealt that they could do with some extra inspira- with by Navas, but the ‘keeper redeemed tion in the final third. himself with a vital late save to deny SKOPJE: Real Madrid pose with the trophy after defeating Manchester United 2-1 during the Super Cup final soccer match at Philip II Having missed much of last season’s run- Rashford. And Real, with Ronaldo on for Arena in Skopje, yesterday. — AP in due to injury, Bale is fit again, but it was the closing stages, held on. — AFP World stocks shrug off slowing China growth Page 20

Fly British Airways into the world of Jane Austen Business Page 21 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017 San Francisco street sells for $90,000. Kuwait inflation revised down as rents see deflation Neighbors not happy Page 19 18

CAIRO: In this Aug 1, 2017 photo, Egyptian entrepreneur Ahmed Saeed El-Feki, who hopes to reshape the country’s auto-mobile industry with his new minicar, poses for a photograph inside a workshop in the vil- lage of Kerdasa, not far from the Giza Pyramids. —AP Coming to you from a village: Egypt’s first minicar Handmade vehicle seeks to take on rickshaws

KERDASA, Egypt: In Egypt, where many suffer under eco- Egypt. The minicar’s engine power is 300cc, while the tuk tuk’s lated areas, depend on auto rickshaws because of their cheap ed party invited him to manufacture his vehicle in nomic hardship, 35-year-old entrepreneur Ahmed Saeed El- is 175cc. The body thickness is 4mm while the tuk tuk is only fares and smallness that make it ideal to navigate narrow Mozambique, which he declined. For him, the startup had a Feki has been working hard to make something of himself. He 0.75mm. The minicar is also much safer because it is a 4-wheel alleys. Egypt imports Tuk Tuks from China, spending about nationalist dimension - he hopes to contribute to the has launched his own business building a minicar in a country car while the tuk tuk is only 3-wheeled. The minicar saves $290 million a year, according to Feki. To shore up Egypt’s Egyptian market, create jobs and increase the country’s that relies heavily on imports of small automobiles. In a village more fuel than the tuk tuk. economy, President Sisi imposed austerity measures as part of export capacity. not far from the Giza pyramids, Feki set up a small workshop “The minicar is similar to the tuk tuk but I feel it is more a comprehensive economic reform program. The program Feki said he is now working hard on refining and upgrad- to create the first Egyptian-made minicar, the “minicar Egypt”. practical when I drive it inside my village,” said 25-year-old was set to meet the demands of the International Monetary ing his product from just a handmade car. He was producing “The idea came at the same time as the flotation of the Hossam Gamal El-Halawany, who has been the owner of a Fund which secured a $12 billion bailout to Egypt last year. 30-40 per month on his own but he is now taking his busi- Egyptian pound so we decided to think outside the box and minicar for only a few days. “It can carry more passengers, Speaking outside his workshop in the village of Kerdasa, ness to the next level after reaching a deal with the govern- create a local product to replace the tuk tuk,” Feki said, refer- around five, in addition to the driver.” Halawany said, however, Feki said he has dreamed of helping shore up the country’s ment to have the parts manufactured in Army-run factories. ring to President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi’s move to help shore up he worried the minicar will be registered like the tuk tuks economy since the day the Egyptian government took the The parts come back to him and he then assembles the vehi- the country’s economy. which means they are restricted in movement. “I am hoping unprecedented move of floating the pound. Feki says the cles in a separate factory space, enabling him to ramp up Feki’s golf-cart looking minicar is different in design and to get a license for the minicar to allow to me move around number of purchasing orders has grown and they are com- production. The minicar is currently on sale for 34,000 mechanical efficiency from the Chinese tuk tuk, a three- the whole city and not only my village,” he says. ing not only from Egyptian businessmen and companies but Egyptian pounds ($1,907), significantly less expensive than wheeled motorized vehicle used as a taxi, which is popular in Millions of Egyptians, especially in rural and densely popu- African neighboring countries as well. Feki said one interest- the tuk tuk, which costs 38,000 Egyptian ($2,130). —AP

China export, import growth rates slow Govt launches inquiry over BEIJING: Chinese trade growth slowed significantly in lion. “Despite the uptick at the end of (the second by banning its exports of coal, iron, and other key July compared to the previous month, official data quarter), trade growth now appears to be on a hard-currency earners. China is North Korea’s most forex losses under Mahathir showed yesterday, coming in well below expectations downward trend,” said Julian Evans-Pritchard, a China important trading partner but has presented an after months of steady momentum. Analysts said that economist at Capital Economics. “In particular, the increasingly united front with the US to Pyongyang. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s govern- while exports and imports were still robust year-on- sharp decline in import growth since the start of the “Although China’s monthly trade surplus ment yesterday launched an inquiry year, the latest data indicated a downward trend. year suggests that domestic demand is softening.” increased, trade tensions between the US and China into massive foreign exchange losses Exports rose 7.2 percent year-on-year to $193.65 bil- The trade figures come despite other recent eco- have eased following China’s co-operation with the by the central bank more than two lion, the customs administration said, undershooting nomic data that has been positive, including better- US for tougher economic sanctions on North Korea,” decades ago, in a probe that could lead a Bloomberg News forecast of 11 percent. than-expected second-quarter GDP growth of 6.9 said Rajiv Biswas, chief economist for IHS Markit. “US- to criminal prosecution for former Imports were up 11 percent year-on-year - com- percent. The trade data follows the passing on China bilateral trade relations are currently being Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. pared with an expected increase of 18 percent - to Saturday of a UN Security Council Resolution that driven by US-China cooperation on trying to bring Opposition leaders slammed the $146.9 billion, lifting the trade surplus to $46.74 bil- significantly strengthened sanctions on North Korea North Korea back to the Six Party Talks.” —AFP inquiry as a political ploy to discredit Mahathir just months after he set up a new political party. He now leads an opposition coalition aimed at ousting Prime Minister Najib Razak in general Mahathir Mohamad elections due in mid-2018. also set up a formal inquiry into losses Mahathir, 92, led the country for 22 at 1MDB. Malaysia’s government has years before stepping down in 2003. He said it found no criminal wrongdoing has been spearheading calls for Najib at 1MDB. But the fund has been at the to resign over a multibillion-dollar center of investigations in the U.S. and financial scandal in indebted state fund several countries amid allegations of a 1MDB. The fund is being investigated in global embezzlement and money- several countries for money laundering. laundering scheme. Najib started the Najib has denied any wrongdoing. A fund shortly after taking office in 2009 five-member Royal Commission of to promote economic development Inquiry, meeting for the first time projects, but it accumulated billions of Tuesday, said it will investigate how dollars in debts. much the central bank lost in currency The US Justice Department says at trading in the 1990s and determine if least $4.5 billion has been stolen from there was a cover-up. 1MDB by people close to Najib and has The inquiry was set up after the initiated action to seize $1.3 billion it government said a preliminary investi- says was taken from the fund to buy gation found that the extent of losses assets in the US The government com- was larger than what was reported to plaints also say that more than $700 the cabinet and parliament. The million has landed in the accounts of inquiry panel said a hearing will begin “Malaysian Official 1”. They did not Aug 21 and that it will aim to submit a name the official, but appear to be report to the king by Oct 13. The panel referring to Najib. Najib has resisted can make recommendations on action calls to resign, has clamped down on to be taken against those found guilty, critics and continues to enjoy the but it is up to the attorney-general to unwavering support of most ruling- prosecute. party members, but his real test will Mahathir has said the inquiry is a come in next year’s elections. Najib’s “desperate effort by Najib to silence his ruling coalition won the last elections detractors.” He and other opposition in 2013 despite losing the popular vote leaders have urged the government to to an opposition coalition. —AP BEIJING: A woman sits on a tricycle painted gold and used as a marketing gimmick yesterday. —AP WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017 BUSINESS Millionaires’ tax mulled to fix NYC transit woes

NEW YORK: Mayor Bill de Blasio, flanked Monday by must be approved by state lawmakers. It faces signif- community activists, labor leaders and fellow icant challenges. Cuomo and the Republicans who Democratic politicians, officially rolled out a propos- control the state Senate have strongly resisted al for a millionaires’ tax to help fix the subways and efforts to raise taxes on the wealthy in recent years. aid low-income commuters. “People do not want to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, a Bronx Democrat, see this madness continue,” de Blasio declared, citing has repeatedly proposed higher taxes on million- people getting work reprimands, picking their kids aires to no avail. up late and missing doctor appointments because The often frosty relationship between de Blasio of subway delays. and the Senate’s Republican leaders won’t help. “I’m Henry Garrido, executive director of District pleased Mayor de Blasio recognizes that additional Council 37, the municipal labor union, said that funds contributed by the city would further that sometimes even the people tasked with fixing the goal, but raising taxes is not the answer,” said Senate subway can’t get to work on time. The number of leader John Flanagan, a Long Island Republican. subway delays has tripled in the past five years to Flanagan added that the city has a $4.2 billion sur- 70,000 per month, and trains are overcrowded on plus, “and therefore has the ability to do so with some lines. About 5.7 million people take the sub- existing resources. Mayor de Blasio doesn’t need to way on an average work day. reach into the wallets of city residents to make that At the mayor’s press conference, speakers happen.” stressed that the tax would affect only a handful of Gianaris said opponents “may posture in the taxpayers - an estimated 30,000 to 35,000 - all of beginning,” he but predicted they’ll come around. them in New York City. The tax, which would gener- O’Donnell agreed. “Public sentiment ... drives a lot of ate about $800 million annually, would increase the this. The public is paying attention to what the MTA top income tax rate from about 3.9 percent to 4.4 is, who runs it ... and what they’re doing with the percent for married couples who make more than $1 money.” And the mayor’s proposal doesn’t address million and individuals making more than $500,000. the need for emergency funding to fix the ailing sys- In turn, they said, the improvements would fuel the tem, transit officials and the governor said. Joseph economy, benefiting rich and poor alike. Llota, chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation The proposal includes $250 million for half-priced Authority, recently unveiled an emergency plan to Metrocards for 800,000 New Yorkers at or below the stabilize the system at a cost of about $836 million. poverty level. The tax, spearheaded in Albany by The governor offered to split the cost of the plan Democratic state Sen. Michael Gianaris of Queens with the city, but the mayor refused to commit mon- NEW YORK: New York Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks at a rally where he announces a plan to fund MTA and Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell of Manhattan, ey to support it. improvements on Monday. —AP

State-run PDVSA drifts further CARACAS/HOUSTON: To survive counts are at historic lows and refiner- months of street protests and an econ- ies are working at a fraction of capaci- omy in tailspin, Venezuelan President ty. Staff at PDVSA’s once gleaming Nicolas Maduro is trying to turn state headquarters complain that many ele- oil company PDVSA into a bastion of vators are out of service, the bath- support, further degrading an already rooms lack toilet paper, and their cars vulnerable enterprise. Political are broken into in the parking lot. appointees are gaining clout at the Scarce paper and ink are diverted to expense of veteran oil executives, make political posters. The govern- while employees are under mounting ment has long denied allegations of pressure to attend government rallies mismanagement, saying there is a and vote for the ruling Socialists. The right-wing media campaign out to increasing focus on politics over per- smear Venezuela and highlighting formance is contributing to a rapid PDVSA’s support for social welfare pro- deterioration of Venezuela’s oil indus- grams. PDVSA and the oil and informa- try, home to the world’s largest crude tion ministries did not respond to reserves, and to a brain drain at the requests for comment. once world-class company. Interviews with two dozen current Power Struggle and former employees, foreign oil Del Pino, a low-profile technocrat executives, and contractors point to a whom oil analysts see as a reassuring PDVSA coming apart at the seams. figure despite the production drop on “Everything is a disaster and yet we his watch, remains nominally at the have to clap,” said a PDVSA employee, helm of PDVSA despite losing many of who asked to remain anonymous his top executives in a January shake- because she feared retaliation. After up. However, Oil Minister Nelson four months of deadly protests against Martinez, the former head of the unpopular president, new compa- Venezuela’s U.S.-based refiner Citgo ny leadership is increasingly pressur- and a close ally of Maduro, increasing- ing employees to attend Socialist ly negotiates high-level pacts and flies Party rallies and at times asking for let- to oil congresses representing ters explaining absences. Venezuela. Managers told workers they would Prominent new executives include be fired unless they voted in Maduro’s trading division boss Ysmel Serrano, SAN FRANCISCO: A sidewalk leads into luxury homes in the Presidio Terrace neighborhood on Monday. — AP controversial election on July 30 of a who used to work for current Vice new legislative superbody meant to President Tareck El Aissami, and rewrite the Constitution, which was finance vice president Simon Zerpa, a San Francisco street sells for widely denounced as a move toward young ally of Maduro’s. The influx of dictatorship. Critics have long con- inexperienced executives and middle tended that PDVSA - short for managers is keenly felt by foreign oil $90K. Neighbors aren’t happy Petroleos de Venezuela SA - was being executives, who say they sometimes turned into the corruption-riddled spend hours waiting for PDVSA repre- heart of late President Hugo Chavez’s sentatives and complain that simple SAN FRANCISCO: These days, the price of a managed by the homeowners association the 1980s, the Chronicle reported. Emblidge “21st century socialism”, at the decisions are inexplicably delayed. San Francisco home can easily top a million since at least 1905. said the residents didn’t know their street was expense of the OPEC nation’s once- “Most of the time executives don’t dollars. But one savvy investor has bought up Cheng says reaction to the sale has been put on the auction block, let alone sold, until flourishing oil industry. answer phone calls or emails. It’s sur- a whole street in the city’s most exclusive less than neighborly. “I thought they would May when a title search company hired by Now Venezuela’s oil production is prising how young and unprepared neighborhood for a mere $90,000. Trouble is, reach out to us and invite us in as new neigh- Cheng and Lam reached out to ask if any resi- on track to end 2017 at a 25-year low, some managers are,” said a representa- some of the extremely wealthy residents of bors,” Cheng told AP. “This has certainly blown dents had interest in buying back the proper- but the leftist government still relies tive of a foreign firm holding a supply Presidio Terrace were not aware their street up a lot more than we expected.” It turns out ty. That was one of several options Cheng and heavily on PDVSA to be its financial contract with PDVSA. was up for sale and are not pleased it has the homeowners association for Presidio Lam have considered for making the invest- motor. That leaves management in a He said that managerial and opera- been sold. Terrace failed to pay a $14-a-year property tax, ment pay off. precarious balancing act and sources tional chaos was worsening, with wait- Presidio Terrace is an oval shaped street something that owners of all 181 private Another option is to charge residents to say political factions are increasingly ing time to load a tanker stretching to sealed off by a gate from the tony Presidio streets in San Francisco must do, the Chronicle park on their street - and rent out the 120 locked in power struggles within the 30-40 days compared to 2-3 days a few Heights neighborhood. Lined with towering reported. parking spaces that line the grand circular company. A senior management team years ago. Should the United States fol- palm trees and multimillion dollar mansions, the So the city’s tax office put the property up road. “As legal owners of this property, we named in January that draws heavily low through on its threat to impose street has been home, over the years, to famous for sale at the cost of $994 in an online auc- have a lot of options,” Cheng said, adding that on political and military appointees sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector, a residents including Sen Dianne Feinstein and tion to regain unpaid back taxes, penalties nothing has been decided. The matter could has left PDVSA’s president, the struggling PDVSA would likely find it House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi. and interest. The couple eventually won the be headed for court. Last month, the home- Stanford-educated engineer Eulogio harder to respond. “Both the increasing Thanks to a city auction stemming from an street with a $90,100 bid in an April 2015 auc- owners petitioned the Board of Supervisors Del Pino, largely powerless, according lack of managerial expertise and the unpaid tax bill, Bay Area real estate investor tion. Scott Emblidge, the attorney for the for a hearing to rescind the tax sale. The board to two high-level sources in PDVSA fragmentation of the hierarchy inside Michael Cheng, and his wife Tina Lam, bought Presidio Homeowners Association, said in a has scheduled a hearing for October. The and the government who spoke on PDVSA into fiefdoms would make it real- the street and now own the sidewalks, the letter to the city that the owners failed to pay homeowners association has also sued the the condition of anonymity for fear of ly difficult,” said Francisco Monaldi, an street itself and other areas of “common because the tax bill was mistakenly being sent couple and the city, seeking to block Cheng reprisals. Meanwhile, the infrastruc- expert on Venezuela’s oil industry at the ground” in the private development that, the to the address of an accountant who hadn’t and Lam from selling the street to anyone ture of the company is crumbling, rig Baker Institute in Houston. — Reuters San Francisco Chronicle report ed, has been worked for the homeowners association since while the city appeal is pending. — AP

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Chinese Yuan Renminbi 45.560 Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. Swiss Franc 312.820 Hong Kong Dollar 0.036597 0.039347 Australian Dollar 241.210 Thai Bhat 10.085 Indian Rupee 0.004219 0.004907 US Dollar Buying 301.450 Turkish Lira 86.025 ASIAN COUNTRIES Indonesian Rupiah 0.000018 0.000024 Japanese Yen 2.736 GOLD Japanese Yen 0.002650 0.002830 Indian Rupees 4.748 20 Gram 249.070 BAHRAIN EXCHANGE COMPANY WLL Korean Won 0.000259 0.000274 Pakistani Rupees 2.869 10 Gram 127.450 Malaysian Ringgit 0.067595 0.073595 Srilankan Rupees 1.970 5 Gram 64.570 Nepali Rupees 2.980 CURRENCY BUY SELL Nepalese Rupee 0.002975 0.003145 Europe Singapore Dollar 223.360 Pakistan Rupee 0.002654 0.002944 Hongkong Dollar 38.685 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd British Pound 0.388060 0.398060 Philippine Peso 0.005914 0.006214 Bangladesh Taka 3.735 Czech Korune 0.005654 0.017654 Singapore Dollar 0.216918 0.226918 Philippine Peso 6.016 Danish Krone 0.043952 0.048952 Rate for Transfr Selling Rate Thai Baht 9.124 Euro 0. 351724 0.360724 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001597 0.002177 US Dollar 302.300 Taiwan 0.009911 0.010091 Canadian Dollar 239.330 Norwegian Krone 0.034141 0.039341 GCC COUNTRIES Thai Baht 0.008742 0.009292 Saudi Riyal 80.761 Sterling Pound 395.940 Romanian Leu 0.078169 0.078169 Qatari Riyal 83.180 Euro 358.560 Slovakia 0.009018 0.019018 Omani Riyal 786.512 Swiss Frank 295.800 Swedish Krona 0.033096 0.038096 Arab Bahraini Dinar 804.170 Bahraini Dinar 0.795792 0.804292 Bahrain Dinar 801.800 Swiss Franc 0.304313 0.315313 UAE Dirham 82.455 UAE Dirhams 82.700 Turkish Lira 0.080871 0.091171 Egyptian Pound 0.015560 0.021468 Iranian Riyal 0.000084 0.000085 ARAB COUNTRIES Qatari Riyals 83.915 Egyptian Pound - Cash 21.200 Saudi Riyals 81.505 Australasia Iraqi Dinar 0.000189 0.000249 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 16.960 Jordanian Dinar 426.290 Australian Dollar 0.231205 0.243205 Jordanian Dinar 0.422259 0.431259 Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.216 Egyptian Pound 16.985 New Zealand Dollar 0.216145 0.225645 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.000000 1.000000 Tunisian Dinar 127.160 Sri Lankan Rupees 1.971 Lebanese Pound 0.000150 0.000250 Jordanian Dinar 427.350 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 2.018 Indian Rupees 4.743 America Moroccan Dirhams 0.020225 0.044225 Syrian Lira 2.158 Pakistani Rupees 2.868 Canadian Dollar 0.233404 0.242404 Omani Riyal 0.779684 0.785364 Morocco Dirham 32.473 Bangladesh Taka 3.744 Georgina Lari 0.125005 0.125005 Qatar Riyal 0.078841 0.083781 Philippines Pesso 6.004 US Dollars 0.298550 0.302970 Saudi Riyal 0.079620 0.080920 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Cyprus pound 166.835 US Dollars Mint 0.299050 0.302970 Syrian Pound 0.001283 0.001503 US Dollar Transfer 302.650 Japanese Yen 3.735 Euro 358.940 Tunisian Dinar 0.122405 0.130405 Syrian Pound 1.590 Sterling Pound 396.470 Asia Turkish Lira 0.080719 0.091019 Nepalese Rupees 2.973 Canadian dollar 239.820 Bangladesh Taka 0.003335 0.003919 UAE Dirhams 0.080975 0.082675 Turkish lira 86.230 Malaysian Ringgit 71.540 Chinese Yuan 0.043635 0.047135 Yemeni Riyal 0.000984 0.001064 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017 BUSINESS Inflation revised down as rents see deflation NBK CPI REPORT KUWAIT: Revised CPI statistics reveal sig- few years, included some changes in the considerably from 7.3 percent y/y at its tion accelerate to 16 percent y/y in June. growth topped an annualized 10 percent nificantly lower inflation in recent months. sectoral weights and the basket of prod- peak a year ago, in line with the softness However, there have been no further hikes over the last three months through June. Inflation came in at 1.4 percent year-on- ucts surveyed every month. The most that has been visible in the housing mar- in fuel rates. Inflation in the sector slowed Inflation is expected to see some limit- year (y/y) in June following a revamp of notable change was a rise in the weight ket generally over the last few years. to an annualized 7 percent in June. ed upward pressure in the coming the CPI. Radically lower housing inflation for housing services, which was increased Inflation in food prices ticked up fol- Clothing & footwear and recreation months from hikes in utility tariffs. The was a large reason behind the drop, with by four percentage points to 33 percent. lowing months of softness. Local food services have also seen upward revisions utility price hikes, which have hit com- the sector now seen in deflationary terri- The weight for the education sector was prices were up 0.8 percent y/y in June, the and a rising trend in inflation in recent mercial rentals and are scheduled to hit tory. Other sectors saw smaller revisions in also increased. Meanwhile, weights for most rapid increase in nearly a year (Chart months. Inflation in clothing & footwear the “apartment buildings” sector in their pace of inflation over the last few food & beverages, clothing & footwear, 3). This comes at a time when internation- rose to 2.2 percent y/y in June, after a September, could push inflation up to months. Inflation data for the three years and other segments were reduced. al food prices remain in decline, though period of deflation in late 2016 and early around 2 percent in 2017. through 2016 were revised upward, Prices in housing services are now they have shown some signs of steadying. 2017. Prices during the last three months At this point, no further pressures are though only slightly. Inflation is now likely seen in deflation, having slowed notably The Commodity Research Bureau food- through June rose at an annualized pace expected in 2018 especially with our to average below 2 percent in 2017, down over the past twelve months, according stuffs index was down 1.9 percent y/y in of over 13 percent. A similar trend was expectations that the promised value- from 3.5 percent in 2016. From a policy to the revised CPI data. Housing inflation, June. The latest inflation figure may have also seen in the recreation sector, where added tax (VAT) would likely not be perspective, these new figures render the which is dominated by growth in hous- been pushed up due to seasonal factors, inflation rose to 3.2 percent y/y and price implemented before 2019. inflation outlook more benign and leave ing rents, slowed to -2.3 percent y/y in particularly since June coincided with additional room for flexibility on both the June (Chart 2). Before the latest revisions, Ramadan this year. fiscal and monetary fronts. the pace of inflation in this sector stood There was a noticeable upward revision The revisions are part of a broader at 4.3 percent y/y for the most recent in inflation in the transportation sector and revamp of the consumer price index data in March 2017; this was revised to a a slight acceleration in June. Transportation (CPI), which was also rebased to 2013 small 0.1 percent y/y decline. Inflation in prices, which jumped when fuel prices prices. The revamp, which happens every this sector is now seen to have slowed were raised in September 2016, saw infla-

KFH rolls out int’l toll free service

KUWAIT: Kuwait Finance House (KFH) Service, which is a announced the launch of “International Toll customer identifica- Free Service” to its customers outside tion tool which Kuwait (USA, UK, Canada and France) with- allows the customer out any additional fees. This comes as part to register his/her of the bank’s policy of delivering superior phone number with customer service, supporting the bank’s the KFH Call Center continuing efforts to improve innovation for authentication and reinforcing the network of its banking and verification services. requirements, a To use this service and reach KFH’s Allo “Favorite Menu” Baitak Call Center, customers can call and Meshal Al-Obaid service, which is a of the following toll free numbers; 1-800- list of IVR shortcuts that can be pro- 818-8608 from the USA and Canada, 0-800- grammed by the users themselves, and a 014-8898 from the UK, and 0805-086620 “Link Accounts” service whereby customers from France, where calls from those num- can link several of their own accounts to bers have priority to pick up from the call one ATM card, allowing them to use KFH’s center agents. Allo Baitak service from single account. This service in conjunction with the trav- KFH is continually striving to deliver the el season, enables KFH’s customers to con- best and most convenient in banking tech- tact the KFH Call Center from the men- nology, in efforts to meet customers’ aspira- tioned countries at any time of the day or tions. As a consequence, KFH has recently Ahmed Zulficar, Senior Deputy CEO - Banking Support Group at AUB receives the award. night, adding to the customers’ peace of launched the new XTM machine, which is a mind in knowing that their bank is a local virtual banking service that allows cus- phone call away, wherever they are. tomers to conduct their transactions and Meshal Al-Obaid, Executive Manager- perform various banking services efficient- AUB wins Citibank STP Direct Channels, explained, “We pride our- ly and conveniently, and using advanced selves in delivering the best and highest in audio-visual technologies. service quality standards, and this new The bank also launched the ‘KFH Mobile addition to our services allows us to further Wallet’ which is a mobile payment service award for fifth year enhance these standards at the Call Center. that enables KFH customers to pay for their It also has the added benefit of building purchases by simply tapping their smart trust with KFH customers by making it easy phones at NFC-enabled Point of Sale (POS) KUWAIT: Ahli United Bank (AUB) announced es that are have been outlined by Citibank. AUB service operations.” “AUB continues to strive to for them to contact the Call Center.” terminals. On that accord, KFH also recently that it has won the coveted Citibank Straight- Senior General Manager of Operations & ensure fast, accurate and reliable execution of Obaid also mentioned that KFH persists launched the Visa Checkout service, which Through-Processing (STP) award for the fifth Information Technology, Jehad Saud Al-Humaidhi payment instructions through continuous in its bid to improve its services and infra- also enables quick, safe and secure online consecutive year. The award recognizes AUB’s said, “We are proud to win Citibank’s STP award. investment in information technology systems structure, indicating the International Toll payment for e-shopping requirements. excellent quality and accuracy in delivering com- AUB has once again succeeded in adopting and people,” added Humaidhi. Free Service is just the tip of the iceberg for It is worth noting that KFH won “Best mercial payments and processing transactions, strict measures in relation to international elec- The STP award is a tribute to the high caliber KFH wide range services. He said that the Consumer Digital Bank in Kuwait” among and its continued efforts and keenness to win tronic payment transfers that fully comply with and superior efficiency of AUB’s operational bank has recently launched four new inno- the Middle East 2017 Awards from Global this high profile award on an annual basis. Citibank’s rigorous correspondent banking and capabilities. With state-of-the-art technology vative e-services - The “Call Back Assist” Finance Magazine. The award was based on AUB’s latest accolade demonstrates its excellence processing accuracy criteria. This important and operational infrastructure, the Bank’s team service, wherein the IVR system will offer a advanced product offerings, growth of dig- in SWIFT automated processing of transfers and recognition is a testimony to the Bank’s opera- of seasoned professionals is well placed to meet call back service to waiting customers auto- ital customers, and web/mobile site design deposits along with applying the latest ground tional excellence and efficiency, and one which the complete needs of individual and corporate matically as per his indicated time, the “ANI” and functionality. breaking technologies to drive STP-compliant servic- showcases how crucial STP is to AUB’s customer customers alike. 50% more Avios NBK Save & Win with Zeina points with CBK Q2 winners announced KUWAIT: Ten lucky children won cash out the year. The campaign ends KUWAIT: The Commercial Bank of Kuwait, in cooperation prizes of KD 250 each in the National December 31, 2017. “KidZania with British Airways, invites its customers to take advan- Bank of Kuwait’s Save & Win with Zeina encourages children to learn a variety tage of its offer this summer of 50 percent more Avios campaign. Winners for the second of life skills through role modeling points a customer can earn every time they use the CBK/BA quarter draw held at The Avenues on and pretend play and we are delight- card until Aug 31, 2017. This is the only such card in the 23 July 2017 from 11am include: ed to partner with NBK to help Middle East and aims at merging the principles of a global Hanan Al Sarraf, Kawthar Eidan, encourage financial literacy among credit card and the loyalty program of BA for CBK cus- Ahmed Baqer, Remas Alajmi, Naser children in Kuwait,” said NAME, TITLE, tomers worldwide. It also allows the collection of Avios Baqer, Abdullah Alkendari, Yousef KidZania Kuwait. points and redeeming them for tickets from British Airways Alazm, Maria Khudhair, Omar Aleid, National Bank of Kuwait, a leading and 13 other airlines that are members of One World Faisal Hasan. The cash prizes are Kuwait bank, has been listed among alliance, with the possibility of upgrades. deposited into the Zeina savings the World’s Safest Banks 12 consecu- accounts of winners. tive times by Global Finance maga- Every quarter, NBK awards 10 win- zine. NBK enjoys the highest credit rat- Gulf Bank and 88.8 FM’s management teams during Gulf Bank’s second quarterly ners KD 250 as part of the campaign, ings by international credit rating salary account draw. in collaboration with KidZania, to agencies, Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s encourage financial literacy and sav- and Fitch Ratings. Fahad Al-Rahili wins KD 25,000 in ing habits for Kuwait’s youth. “By encouraging our youth about Gulf Bank salary account draw finances and savings, NBK supports Kuwait’s long term economic KUWAIT: Gulf Bank is pleased to announce 500 and are fully eligible for the offer following growth and development,” noted the lucky winner of its second quarterly salary their first salary transfer to Gulf Bank. Customers Hanadi Khazal, Assistant General account draw. Fahad Awwad Ghadeer Al- can also enjoy a one year free of charge Visa or Manager- Consumer Banking at Rahili, the winner of the KD 25,000 cash prize, MasterCard credit card, as well as a chance to National Bank of Kuwait. “The Save was announced during the draw event, which apply for loan up to KD 70,000, or a consumer & Win with Zeina campaign encour- was held live on 88.8 FM ‘Rabaa Al-Diwaniya’, loan up to KD 15,000. Existing and new cus- ages youth to save and rewards on Monday, August 7, 2017, in the presence of tomers who transfer their salaries to Gulf Bank them for their efforts.” a representative from the Ministry of are automatically enrolled in the quarterly Children under 14 years old will Commerce and Industry. draws and have the chance to win valuable receive one entry into the draw for Gulf Bank’s Salary account is tailored for cash prizes, including three quarterly prizes of every KD 10 that is deposited into Kuwaiti customers, and allows them to benefit KD 25,000, in addition to Kuwait’s largest salary their NBK Zeina Savings Account. from a number of unique offers by transferring prize of KD 250,000 in the last draw. Parents can double their children’s their salaries to Gulf Bank. The salary account The third salary quarterly draw for the chances by setting up a ‘standing offer gives new customers the opportunity to prize of 25,000 will be held on November 6, order’ for deposits. either receive a KD100 cash gift upon transferring 2017, while the final salary draw for the Ten winners are chosen each quar- their salaries to Gulf Bank or an interest free loan. largest prize of KD 250,000, will be held on ter, for a total of 40 winners through- Customers must have a minimum salary of KD February 8, 2018. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017 BUSINESS World stocks shrug off slowing China trade growth

LONDON: Global stocks inched up to a new as central banks contemplate scaling back advanced and emerging market economies. Hang Seng closed up 0.6 percent. In cur- costs in the euro zone, held close to their record high yesterday, shrugging off weaker- stimulus. However, MSCI’s all-country world Spill-overs from the rebound in emerging rency markets, the dollar dipped for a lowest in more than a month at 0.46 per- than-expected Chinese trade data that index ticked up to set a new record high at market demand are reflected in the fastest second consecutive day after rising cent, supported by expectations that any clouded an otherwise bright outlook for 480.87 points. It was last up less than 0.1 per- growth in world trade since 2010,” said Fitch sharply on Friday following stronger- withdrawal of European Central Bank global growth. Wall Street was expected to cent at 480.83 points. The index, which tracks chief economist Brian Coulton. than-expected U.S. jobs numbers, which stimulus would be gradual. This view was open flat to marginally lower, according to shares in 46 countries, is up for a 10th consec- The pan-European STOXX 600 index was some analysts said bolstered the case for boosted on Monday by data showing index futures, after slight falls on European utive month and is on track for its longest last down less than 0.2 percent, with miners the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates industrial output in the euro zone’s bourses and modest gains in Asia. Chinese monthly winning streak since 2003. among the losers as the Chinese data further. However, many in markets biggest economy unexpectedly fell 1.1 imports and exports both fell well short of Shares across the globe have been hitting weighed on copper prices. MSCI’s broadest remain unpersuaded the Fed, having percent in June from a month earlier. forecasts last month and growth in overall record highs in record low volatility, support- index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan raised rates twice this year, will hike Brent crude oil, the international trade, while still a healthy 8.8 percent, was its ed by a benign environment for global proved relatively resilient, inching up 0.2 per- again in 2017. benchmark, dipped 11 cents to $52.26 a slowest this year. growth. Ratings agency Fitch this week lifted cent and back toward decade highs. South St Louis Fed President James Bullard barrel. An industry source familiar with Trade in Germany, Europe’s powerhouse its outlook for the world economy for this year Korea dipped 0.2 percent, while Japan’s said on Monday the central bank could the matter told Reuters Saudi state oil economy, slowed abruptly in June - another and next. “Data continue to suggest a syn- Nikkei eased 0.3 percent and China’s main leave rates where they are for now company Aramco will cut allocations to sign that demand may be starting to flag just chronized global expansion across both markets edged up 0.1 percent. Hong Kong’s because inflation was not likely to rise its customers next month by at least much. The dollar hit a 14-year high in 520,000 barrels a day. “Support is coming early January in anticipation of US from a stabilizing US rig count, falling US President Donald Trump implementing inventories and the Saudi cut in exports,” his pro-growth campaign pledges. Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy Those expectations have faded. The dol- at Denmark’s Saxo Bank, told the Reuters lar index, which plumbed 15-month Global Oil Forum. “But against this we lows last week, was down 0.1 percent. still have robust production growth from The euro gained 0.2 percent to $1.1811 the United States, Libya and Nigeria.” while the yen rose 0.4 percent to 110.34 Copper fell 0.2 percent to just below to the dollar. Sterling was up 0.1 percent $6,400 a tonne after Chinese year-on- at $1.3045. year imports of the metal fell. Gold rose German 10-year government bond 0.6 percent to $1,265 an ounce as the yields, the benchmark for borrowing dollar weakened. —Reuters WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017 BUSINESS Al Sayer honors outstanding customer service

Al-Sayer Business Heads with Board of Directors. Group photo of winners. KUWAIT: Al-Sayer Group Holding recently held its mid- our major point of differentiation.” The original mis- ing a change culture towards reinforcing the values year conference at its auditorium at Ardiya to recognize sion statement initiated from Naser Al-Sayer, Honorary of guest hospitality within the divisions and outstanding customer service results and honor distin- Chairman, was that the company should only repre- departments. The Group’s customer care initiatives, guished “Best in the Business”. The event was attended sent the best manufacturers from around the world, facility expansion, employee training and develop- by Al-Sayer Group Holding Board of Directors Chairman supporting them with outstanding customer care. ment as well as the technology enhancement Faisal Bader Al-Sayer and CEO Mubarak Mubarak Naser Al-Sayer CEO said, efforts with recent implementation of SAP software Naser Al-Sayer, along with the senior “Customer satisfaction is what build implementation across the trading and non-trad- management team, managers and our company, and excellent customer ing units are collective efforts towards enhancing employees in supervisory roles. satisfaction delivered with passion is customer experience. Teams across its business units what is what is going to create our Commenting on the Group commitment towards including Mohamed Naser Al-Sayer future. Customer Satisfaction keeps Customer Care Bengt Schultz COO said: “Our customer for Toyota and Lexus Sales, Service customers coming back and this is focus brought us to where we are today; to the num- and Parts, Bahrah Trading Company, why customer satisfaction is the cor- ber one spot. The basic of customer care has not Al-Sayer Commercial Engineering, Al- ner stone in our strategy.” changed over the years, but the way of delivering has, Sayer Medical Company, Car Rental, and it is changing faster and faster. Insurance, Al-Dhow Information Commitment to Outstanding Al-Sayer Group Management continue to empha- Systems, Tristar General Trading Customer Service size on customer care statement carrying the Spirit of Company and Kuwait Animal Feed Outstanding customer service Yes We Can and We Will that says “We believe strongly Factory participated and supported efforts at Al-Sayer is intended to make that the way to remain successful in the face of tough, the event. the buying and owning experience of competitive trading conditions is to continue the evo- According to Chairman Faisal products, the best in the business. As lution of our corporate customer care philosophy to Bader Al-Sayer: “We need to continue a testimony of this Group Customer the next level. We commit to work with all our staff delivering to our customers. In the past, we have Satisfaction Index continues to be high, where among and colleagues to ensure that customers feel “at focused on providing a superb service in all that we 58 of the 62 locations measured have scored 95 per- home” when visiting any Al-Sayer facility. We also do; we must keep doing this with even more empha- cent+ Customer Satisfaction Index. Chairman Faisal Bader Al-Sayer and commit to deliver, through all our staff, the elements sis on customer care which is, and always needs to be, Al-Sayer Board of Directors is keen towards driv- CEO Mubarak Naser Al-Sayer of the customer charter.” Dutch egg probe widens Chatsworth House, to testing chicken meat Bakewell in Derbyshire.

THE HAGUE: In a new twist in Europe’s delivered in July to food processing compa- tainted egg scandal yesterday, Dutch nies located in central-western France. authorities announced they had started testing chicken meat coming from affected First egg, now chicken poultry farms to determine whether it, too, Mastenbroek said so far her agency’s was contaminated. “highest priority” has been the detection of Scientists are looking for the presence of contaminated eggs. “But now we also have the insecticide fipronil, a substance poten- the time to look at meat as a precautionary tially dangerous to humans, after supermar- measure,” she said. Most farms exclusively kets in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, produce one or the other, said Eric Hubers at Sweden and Switzerland pulled millions of LTO, a Dutch farming organization. If the eggs from the shelves. meat tests are negative for fipronil, produc- “We are currently testing chicken meat in ers will be cleared to resume sales, the poultry farms where eggs were infected Mastenbroek said. LTO said the probability of to determine whether the meat is contami- chicken meat found to be infected was nated as well,” Tjitte Mastenbroek, small. However, if fipronil was detected Fly British Airways into spokesman for food security agency NVWA, “farming will be completely suspended,” told AFP. The probe focuses on “a few dozen” Mastenbroek said. farms that produce both eggs and chicken meat, NVWA said. Millions of chickens now Poultry heartland hit the world of Jane Austen face being culled in the Netherlands as the The contaminated egg scandal broke last scandal widens across Europe. week when up to 180 Dutch farms were Hard-hit Germany yesterday called on shuttered due to the presence of fipronil dis- KUWAIT: To mark the 200th anniversary of the Belgian and Dutch authorities to quickly covered in some of the eggs. It is believed great British novelist Jane Austen, British Airways shed light on what it termed a “criminal net- the toxic substance was introduced to poul- selected four places in the UK for travellers from work” involved in the contamination of eggs try farms by a Dutch business named Kuwait to explore the world of Jane Austen. with fipronil. “When one sees a criminal Chickfriend brought in to treat red lice, a Travellers can enjoy great value return fares from energy that’s almost organised as a network parasite in chickens. Dutch and Belgian Kuwait with daily direct flights arriving early it’s unacceptable,” German Agriculture media reports that the substance containing afternoon to London making for easy transit Minister Christian Schmidt said. He again the insecticide was supplied to Chickfriend - onto the metro to begin their tour to Hampshire, criticized Belgian and Dutch authorities’ a small company operating out of the Dutch Bath, Lyme Regis and Sheffield - places that play tardy response to the crisis. poultry heartland in the central town of an important role in the author’s life and work. Belgium’s top agricultural official Barneveld - by a Belgian firm have not been Monday ordered the country’s food safety confirmed. 1. Hampshire: Hampshire holds a significant agency to report within a day why it failed Currently Dutch authorities have closed place for Jane Austen as her birth and resting to notify neighboring countries until July down 138 poultry farms - about a fifth of place. Visitors can start with Jane Austen’s House 20 despite knowing about fipronil contami- those across the country - and warned that Museum in the quiet village of Chawton. It was Jane Austen’s House Museum nation since June. “It’s not in the spirit of eggs from another 59 farms contained here that Austen wrote and revised six of her the early warning system to be aware in enough levels of fipronil that they should most famous novels. She revised her manuscripts at dawn, with the Jurassic Coast beyond, Dorset, June but only to inform us by the end of not be eaten by children. Belgium has for “Sense & Sensibility”, “Pride & Prejudice” and England, UK. Credit: VisitBritain) July,” Schmidt said. blocked production from 51 farms - a quar- “Northanger Abbey”, and wrote “Mansfield Park”, 4. Sheffield: Visitors who love the illustra- Mastenbroek told AFP that a criminal ter of those nationwide - with fipronil found “Emma” and “Persuasion”. This beautiful county is tions and imagery from “Pride and Prejudice” probe by the NVWA under Dutch prosecu- at 21 farms, although levels were ten times the perfect blend of city, coast, and country. should not miss the Chatsworth House located tion authorities and assisted by Belgium is below the maximum EU limit, the country’s in Derbyshire. Scholars believe that Pemberely, continuing, looking at the role of companies food and safety authority AFSCA said. Other the fictional country estate owned by Fitzwilliam in contaminating Dutch poultry farms with European countries like Austria, Bulgaria, Darcy, was inspired by the Chatsworth House fipronil. Meanwhile, the French government Poland, Portugal and Romania said they Bakewell in Derbyshire. Today, the property said Monday “thirteen batches of contami- were analyzing imported eggs, but so far no serves as home to the Duke and Duchess of nated eggs from The Netherlands” were contaminated eggs were found. — AFP Devonshire, but it also opens its 105 acres of gar- People dressed in period costume for the dens, 30 lavish rooms and one of Europe’s Jane Austen Festival in Bath largest collections of art for public to visit. (Image: Chatsworth, a large mansion founded in McDonald’s set to nearly depicted in the Northanger Abbey and the 16th century and added to and extensively Persuasion. After the tour, “Tea with Mr. Darcy” at remodelled over centuries, seen from across the double outlets in China the Regency Tea Room located in the Jane lake in the park, reflected in the flat calm water Austen Center is highly recommended. Visitors surface. Credit: VisitBritain) BEIJING: Fast food giant McDonald’s partnership with Chinese conglomerate can enjoy delicious finger sandwiches, home- British Airways currently operates a daily said yesterday it would almost double CITIC Ltd and US-based investment firm made cakes, a pot of tea and dress up in a selec- service between Kuwait and London. All flights Jane Austen tion of Regency costumes. British Airways’ cus- from Kuwait arrive at the airline’s state-of-the-art the number of restaurants in China over Carlyle Group. McDonald’s announced woodcut the next five years as it refocuses on earlier this year that it would form a tomers can take advantage of a free train ride home at London Heathrow Terminal 5. international markets amid slowing US company with CITIC Limited, CITIC Visitors can visit Austen’s country home that was from London to Bath through its partnership sales. The Illinois-based burger chain will Capital Holdings and Carlyle Group to built in the 17th century which open daily. The with the Great Western Railway. (Image: People add 2,000 stores to its current 2,500 in act as a franchisee for the chain’s busi- county is hosting the “Jane Austen 200” to cele- dressed in period costume for the Jane Austen China and aim for double-digit sales ness in mainland China and Hong Kong brate her life with numerous events including Festival in Bath, Credit: VisitBritain) for 20 years. special exhibitions, tours, talks, and performanc- 3. Lyme Regis: For Austen fans who love the CITIC is a vast Chinese state-owned es to honour the novelist. (Image: The Dining beach, Lyme Regis is the perfect place to experi- conglomerate with interests ranging Room (Cr. Peter Smith) of Jane Austen’s House ence both. A popular place for summer vacation, from energy and manufacturing to real Museum, Chawton, Hampshire, UK. (c) Jane Austen and her family visited the southern coast estate. The new partnership becomes Austen’s House Museum) twice, once in 1803 and in 1804. The quaint the largest McDonald’s franchisee out- 2. Bath: Enthusiasts can experience a day like coastal town impressed the writer so much so side the US. “China will soon become Jane Austen in Bath, where she lived from 1801 that she used it for the setting of her book, our largest market outside of the to 1806. Admirers can take a free audio walking Persuasion, which is believed to be Austen’s United States,” McDonald’s president tour through the city which includes extract most autobiographical book. Visitors can walk and CEO Steve Easterbrook said in the from Jane Austen’s novels and letters while soak- along the famous harbour, the Cobb, to relive Jane Austen’s House Museum Dining Room statement. McDonald’s has been over- ing in the beautiful Georgian architecture her inspirations. (Image: The Cob at Lyme Regis hauling its global structure under Easterbrook to compensate for slower growth in markets such as France and the United States. growth in each of the next five years, McDonald’s sales took a hit in recent McDonald’s said in a statement. In par- years as tensions over the South China ticular, it will launch a foray into third- Sea dented US companies’ earnings in and fourth-tier cities, where it expects 45 China. Its China business also suffered a percent of its China restaurants to be blow in 2014 after a food safety scandal located by that time. More than 75 per- involving one of its meat suppliers. In cent of its stores will offer delivery. the China market, McDonald’s also faces It made the announcement while competition from fast-food market also saying it had finalized a strategic leader KFC. — AFP The Cobb at Lyme Regis at dawn, with the Jurassic Coast beyond, Dorset. technology WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017

Siemens announces technology to boost power plant efficiency

NORTH CAROLINA: Siemens is paving the way for cycle efficiency. To achieve top performance, the the next level of efficiency with the development of turbines operate at high combustion temperatures. its HL-class. In June 2017, Siemens announced the For this purpose, Siemens’ specialists have devel- company will validate the technologies of its HL- oped advanced combustion technologies, innova- class at Duke Energy’s Lincoln County site in North tive multi-layer coatings, super-efficient internal Carolina. Siemens is developing this class in an evo- cooling features as well as an optimized water- lutionary development step derived from its proven steam cycle. SGT-8000H technology. The advanced Siemens HL- Furthermore, optimized sealing’s minimize cool- class gas turbines combine a series of new but ing and air leakage. At the same time, evolutionary already tested technologies and design features 3D-blading is enabling higher aero-efficiency for with the best of past experience - resulting in a the compressor. Predefined and prefabricated solu- technology carrier to the next level of efficiency and tion elements as well as pre-selected vendors and performance. products allow a significantly reduced construction The HL-class is clearing the way to efficiency lev- time and a fast start for projects. The turbines are els beyond 63 percent with a mid-term goal to designed to plug in to Siemens’ digital offering for reach 65 percent. Furthermore, Siemens is gaining plant operators and utilities alike, incorporating speed to drive technological upgrades and compet- connectivity to MindSphere, the cloud-based itiveness by transferring newly developed key tech- Siemens operating system for the Internet of nologies to its entire gas turbine portfolio. In the Things. near future, all customers will benefit from further MindSphere offers access to powerful analytics efficiency and performance increases. This from Siemens and its partners - using intuitive approach is part of a series of activities to help insights in engine operation and decision support Siemens’customers compete in a rapidly changing to deliver benefits to customers. “Driven by digitali- market - working to significantly reduce lead and zation, speed in technology development is rapidly our solutions as well as partnership, support in “Worldwide we see renewables are growing construction times through standardization and gaining momentum in the power generation arena,” financing and insurability are also key to our cus- rapidly, but gas-fired power plants will still play a modularization. said Willi Meixner, CEO of the Siemens Power and tomers,” said Meixner. vital role in the energy mix for the next decades,” The new Siemens HL-class consists of three Gas Division. “It took us 10 years from 2000 to 2010 To minimize customer risk, Siemens is following said Meixner. “With the growing share of fluctua- engines: SGT5-9000HL, SGT6-9000HL and SGT5- to increase the efficiency of our combined cycle an extensive and thorough validation and testing tion power from renewables, flexibility will be a 8000HL. In simple-cycle operation the air-cooled power plants from 58 to 60 percent, a further six approach. After component testing and prototype key feature of gas turbines. Our HL-class offers a SGT-9000HL gas turbine will provide a capacity of years to reach 61.5 percent in 2016 and now we are testing in Siemens-owned facilities, the company is simple-cycle ramp-up of 85 MW per minute. 545 megawatts (MW) for the 50-Hertz market and taking the next step to 63 percent and beyond. now pursuing validation under real field conditions. Therefore, highly efficient and flexible gas turbines 374 MW in the 60-Hertz version. SGT5-8000HL will That’s amazing. “With the new HL-class our customers will be pre- like our HL-class are the perfect fit to energy sys- provide 453 MW in simple-cycle operation. All But we know that speed and efficiency alone are pared for whatever digitalization brings in the tems with a rapidly increasing share of fluctuating engines reach more than 63 percent combined not sufficient - reliability and cost effectiveness of future,” Meixner added. renewables,” said Meixner. Sophos announces Super Star Campaign for silver, authorized partners in MEA

KUWAIT CITY: Sophos (LSE:SOPH), a global As part of our to the company’s comprehensive portfolio of leader in network and endpoint security yester- ‘Channel First’sales market-leading endpoint and network security day announced a new initiative for its authorized strategy, this initia- products. Initiatives like Super Star Campaign and silver partners from the Middle East & Africa tive will help our and Partner Program for MEA illustrate Sophos’ (MEA). The Sophos Super star campaign is partners to expand commitment towards being a truly channel first designed to motivate partners with additional their business across company that creates programs and incentives rewards on achieving their target. It is also the channel in the for better channel enablement and to accelerate aimed at driving sales for the latest security solu- Middle East & Africa. Sophos partner profitability. tions. Speaking on the initiative, Harish Chib, The Middle East & Sophos’ MEA Partners are now able to man- vice president, Middle East & Africa, Sophos said, Africa region is divid- age all Sophos solutions for every customer “The rewards are a part of the company’s plan to ed into leading and through a centralized management platform, encourage our silver and authorized partners to emerging countries Sophos Central. Within Sophos Central is Sophos generate revenue opportunities and achieve and both have differ- Central-Partner, a specialized dashboard that their business goal. Our main aim is to drive our Harish Chib ent targets. The Top allows partners to distribute licenses, add new partners to excel and incentivize them with three partners in customers on demand, cross- and up sell Sophos rewards for their great effort.” both the regions achieving highest sales will be Endpoint and Network Products, drive recurring “The rewards are applicable on the sale of all rewarded,” Chib explained. revenue and have a clear, real-time perspective the products logged between May - October Being a partner-focused IT security company, on all customer activity. Partners can respond to NEW YORK: This image released by HBO shows Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jaime 2017. Authorized and Silver partners are our Sophos has a dedicated partner program for the security incidents faster and track alerts of all Lannister in an episode of ‘Game of Thrones.’—AP major source of SMB business in the MEA Middle East & Africa region. The program is well levels directly from the dashboard, so time spent region. With this campaign, Sophos’ objective is segmented into four different on-boarding lev- handling incidents, including minor ones, is to reward and motivate the extensive list of els with different skills certifications, sales and more productive and effective. This also helps Hackers demand millions in partners of these categories in the MEA region. target activities, and rewards. It provides access partners to win customer loyalty. ransom for stolen HBO data NEW YORK: A group of hackers posted a Highly confidential fresh cache of stolen HBO files online The hackers claimed it took them about Monday, and demanded a multimillion-dol- 6 months to breach HBO’s network. Their lar ransom from the network to prevent the biggest threat appears to be dumping release of entire television series and other videos of future shows online with their sensitive proprietary files. HBO, which had logo “HBO Is Falling” superimposed. Many previously acknowledged the theft of “pro- of the more than 50 internal documents in prietary information,” said it’s continuing to the dump were labeled “confidential,” investigate and is working with police and including a spreadsheet of legal claims cybersecurity experts. In a swaggering five- against the network, job offer letters to sev- minute video from “Mr. Smith” to HBO CEO eral top executives, slides discussing future Richard Plepler included in the dump, the technology plans and a list of 37,977 emails hackers used white text scrolling on a black called “Richard’s Contact list,” an apparent background to deliver an ultimatum. reference to Plepler. In short: Pay up within three days or see One screenshot labeled “Highly the group, which claims to have stolen 1.5 Confidential” by the hackers listed folders terabytes of HBO shows and confidential such as “Penguin Random House,” corporate data, upload entire series and “Licensing & Retail,” “Legal,” “International” sensitive proprietary files. Specifically, the and “Budgets.” Another document appears hackers demanded “our 6-month salary in to contain the confidential cast list for bitcoin,” and claimed they earn $12 million “Game of Thrones,” listing personal cell- to $15 million a year from blackmailing phone numbers and email addresses for organizations whose networks they have actors such as Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey penetrated. They said they would only deal and Emilia Clark. So far, however, the HBO directly with “Richard” and only send one HONG KONG: Fans attend the eSports and Music Festival in Hong Kong.—AFP photos leaks have been limited, falling well short “letter” detailing how to pay. of the chaos inflicted on Sony in 2014. The dump itself was just 3.4 gigabytes - In that attack, hackers possibly associat- Hong Kong eSports festival mostly technical data that appears to pro- vide a topography of HBO’s network and to ed with North Korea unearthed thousands list network-administrator passwords. It of embarrassing emails and released per- includes what appear to be draft scripts from sonal information, including salaries and a knockout for gaming fans five “Game of Thrones” episodes, including social security numbers, of nearly 50,000 one upcoming episode, and a month’s worth current and former Sony employees. The video letter uploaded Monday claimed the HONG KONG: Hundreds of youthful fans Martinez’s teammate Lauri Happonen, from that those playing games are useless youths or of email apparently from the account of hackers spend a half million dollars a year cheered on some of the world’s best-known Finland, known as Cyanide, said. Video game fan can’t study,” she said. Leslie Cohen, HBO’s vice president for film to purchase “zero-day” exploits that let video game players as they competed in a cyber and student Gabriella Leung, 20, who was at the “Stripping away these concepts is more programming. The network reiterated them break into networks through holes battle during Hong Kong’s first ever large-scale event said the competitive element in profes- important than recognizing it as a sport.” The fes- Monday that it doesn’t believe that its email not yet know to Microsoft and other soft- eSports festival Friday. The event comes at a sional gaming made it a sport, but that people tival, which ends on Sunday and is expected to system as a whole has been compromised. ware companies. It claims HBO is the hack- time when professional gaming is gaining global may have misconceptions about it. draw up to 50,000 people, will also be featuring The video text was written in often flawed ers’ 17th target and that only three of their traction as an official international sport. It will “What is important is that people get to performances by Korean pop stars including but fluent English peppered with mis- past targets refused to pay.—AP be a medal-sport at the 2022 Asian Games to be know eSports and that people won’t assume bands EXO and SUPER JUNIOR.—AFP spellings and pop-culture references. held in China, the world’s second largest sport- ing event behind the Olympics. Gaming veterans got a rock star introduction as they were welcomed on stage at the indoor Google fires defender of tech gender gap Hong Kong Coliseum Friday with a booming SAN FRANCISCO: Google on Monday fired author had a right to express their views on pyrotechnic display, as fans went wild. The the author of an internal memo defending the those topics,” Pichai said. “We encourage an three-day tournament pits teams of ex-profes- gender-gap in Silicon Valley tech jobs as a environment in which people can do this and sional players from Spain, Germany, China, the matter of biology, according to media reports. it remains our policy to not take action against United States and Hong Kong against each other The move, which was not officially confirmed anyone for prompting these discussions.” in “League of Legends” matches. Players compet- by Google, splashed fuel on a burning contro- Recode, Bloomberg and other media outlets ing in the massively popular online game con- versy about whether “political correctness” at on Monday reported that the author of the trol characters with different fighting abilities as the company was stifling free speech. Google controversial internal document was fired. they take down defensive units and opponents said that the company “can’t comment on indi- while trying to destroy each others’ bases. vidual employee cases.” Martyr or sexist? Fans cheered for the players seated on stage, In an email to employees, Google chief The news became a hot topic at Twitter, whose images were also beamed onto large executive Sundar Pichai supported the right with some calling the employee a martyr and screens to the stadium crowd at the event, of employees to express themselves, saying railing against Google for punishing him for dubbed the eSports and Music Festival. Leading that much of what was in the memo is fair to expressing a view that went against Silicon players, many of whom have grueling training debate, according to a copy of the message Valley’s efforts to promote diversity at tech regimens, can make mega bucks playing in tour- obtained by AFP. “However, portions of the companies. The leaked internal document naments which can offer more than memo violate our Code of Conduct and cross that triggered the controversy claimed “bio- US$1,000,000 in prize money. “You pretty much the line by advancing harmful gender stereo- logical causes” explained the lack of women have no free time, your free time is League of types in our workplace,” Pichai said in the in tech industry leadership roles. The screed- CALIFORNIA: This file photo shows Google’s headquarters in Mountain View, Legends as well so you’re playing the whole time email. “To suggest a group of our colleagues dubbed “sexist” by US media-went viral, reviv- California.—AP and thinking about the game and watching have traits that make them less biologically ing the simmering debate over a culture of ter computer programmers, while women The controversy comes as increasing numbers replays,” well known League of Legends player suited to that work is offensive and not OK.” sexism and lack of diversity in tech sectors. have more “openness directed towards feel- of women are going public with complaints of Enrique CedeÒo Martinez, known by his handle Pichai noted that the company code of “I’m simply stating that the distribution of ings and aesthetics rather than ideas”-mean- gender-based discrimination in Silicon Valley. xPeke, said. conduct calls for ‘Googlers’ to do their utmost preferences and abilities of men and women ing they “prefer jobs in social or artistic areas.” Currently some 69 percent of Google’s employ- Despite his team’s loss to players from Hong to create “a culture free of harassment, intimi- differ in part due to biological causes and In response to the leaked memo, Danielle ees are men, according to the company’s latest Kong, Macau and Taiwan in the three hour open- dation, bias and unlawful discrimination.” that these differences may explain why we Brown, Goole’s new vice president of diversity, figures, a proportion that rises to 80 percent ing match of the tournament, a queue of fans However, Pichai defended the author’s right to don’t see equal representation of women in told employees in an email that “it’s not a view- when it comes to technology jobs. In 2016 at formed to take selfies with the 25-year-old criticize Google training, workplace ideology, tech and leadership,” read the 3,000-word ful- point that I or this company endorses, pro- Facebook just 27 percent of senior executives Spaniard who has won multiple tournaments and whether programs promoting workplace mination. According to the author, natural motes or encourages.” “I found that it advanced were women. At Apple, around 30 percent of around the world. “In the end it’s not that physi- diversity are adequately open to all. “The aptitudes of men allow them to become bet- incorrect assumptions about gender.” she said. total employees are women.—AFP cal but it is as mentally demanding as a sport is,” WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017 HEALTH & SCIENCE

Activists call for whale refuges, but can they stay afloat?

WAIMANALO, Hawaii: A Hawaii marine park’s purchase aquariums have long moved animals among different announced it will retire its dolphins into a “pioneering” of Kina, a 40-year-old false killer whale long used in facilities to ensure genetic diversity but can now mail ocean pen by 2020. echolocation research, has reignited a debate about cap- sperm from their animals to other parks to ensure a People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals wel- tive marine mammals and the places that care for them. healthy population. comed the news, and the CEO of the Humane Society of Most of the world’s captive cetaceans - dolphins, whales the United States blogged that the head of the aquarium and porpoises - are now born in marine-park breeding What types of sites hold these animals? “has done something terribly important.” “There’s no programs, though some are still taken from the wild. Most research labs around the world that keep model anywhere that we’re aware of for this,” aquarium Since they’re so expensive to care for, even marine marine mammals solely for science have closed because CEO John Racanelli said in an interview ahead of the mammals used solely for research, like Kina, often end of funding problems, said Paul Nachtigall, founder of the announcement. “We’re pioneering here, and we know it’s up at attractions like Oahu’s Sea Life Park. Animal-rights University of Hawaii’s Marine Mammal Research neither the easiest nor the cheapest option.” activists are calling for the creation of ocean-based Program. His sea pens where Kina lived at the university refuges, where they say captive marine animals could were among them. It cost nearly $1 million a year to Would these facilities work? retire and live a life closer to nature. At least two groups keep three animals at the lab. Scientists agree most cap- Nachtigall says sanctuaries are a great idea, but he already are working to create such sanctuaries, but tive whales wouldn’t survive if released into the wild. worries they’ll face the same money problems his experts question whether they can stay afloat. A closer Keiko, the orca that starred as Willy in the 1993 block- research program experienced. The animals need quality look at the discussion: buster “Free Willy,” is an example of the difficulty involved HAWAII: In this image made from video, Kina, a food, veterinary care and stimulation, which requires a in releasing captive animals. In the film, a boy helps set false killer whale, swims in a tank at Sea Life Park large staff and expensive infrastructure. “If you’re going How do marine mammals the captive whale free. But in real life, Keiko was rescued in Waimanalo, Hawaii. — AP to care for the animals the best way you can, you have to end up in captivity? after the movie because of an outcry over his conditions Are any in the works? have the funding to do it,” he said. “The best way to bring In the past, many were captured from the wild, taken at a Mexico park. The whale eventually was released into Yes. A group called The Whale Sanctuary Project is in funding consistently is to have a paying public.” from their family pods and put in marine parks. In Japan, the wild but died a short time later. raising money and hopes to open a sea sanctuary in the Marino believes a shift in thinking - and funding - fishermen would round up scores of dolphins and coming years. Project organizers started with about 100 could be the answer. She says her project, which was whales in coves, killing most but selecting some for sale What are ocean sanctuaries? possible sanctuary sites and have narrowed that to 20 incorporated last year, has raised about $1 million of the to parks. That fishery has been widely criticized, and Animal-rights activists are proposing establishing locations in British Columbia, Nova Scotia and $20 million needed to get off the ground. Continued most marine parks no longer take its animals. refuges for retiring show animals by netting off large Washington state. They will begin pursuing permits for funding of about $2 million per year would come from Kina is believed to be the last living captive animal areas of coastal ocean. The sanctuaries would be much two or three promising locations next year, President donors and public education programs. If marine parks in the United States taken from a Japanese dolphin larger and deeper than tanks and pools at family attrac- Lori Marino said. The refuge will publish observational collaborated with sanctuary creators, she says, more dol- drive. Today, most marine mammals in parks are born tions, though the animals would still require constant data on its whales and dolphins but will not allow in- phins and whales could be swimming in the ocean. “I in captive breeding programs that originated when care. Advocates say the refuges would employ trained depth, invasive research on them, Marino said. think there are people in the captivity community that wild animals were taken from the ocean. Parks and staff similar to those at marine parks. Meanwhile, the National Aquarium in Baltimore last year want to see this happen.” — AP Sign language Sudan cancer doctors eye US orangutan dead sanctions relief for patients MIAMI: Chantek, a male orangutan that 1997. The zoo said Chantek “frequently learned to communicate in sign language, used ASL to communicate with his care- has died at the age of 39, a US zoo givers, with whom he developed close Life-saving drugs exempt from trade embargoes announced. Veterinarians at Zoo Atlanta had personal bonds throughout his years at been treating Chantek for heart disease, but Zoo Atlanta.” However “he was shy about KHARTOUM: Resting on a hospital bed after a officials were reluctant to give a firm cause signing with individuals he did not know session of chemotherapy, Sudanese banker of animal’s death on Monday. Chantek was and often chose forms of communication Mohamed Hasan vividly recalls the day when born in Atlanta in the southern US state of which are more typical of orangutans, doctors told him he had blood cancer. It is a Georgia but raised as a human child by an such as vocalizations and unique hand shock in any country but in Sudan, where access anthropologist in Tennessee who taught gestures.” Orangutans “are considered to drugs and treatment is impaired by 20-year- him American Sign Language (ASL). He was geriatric after the age of about 35,” making old US sanctions, it can be more life-threatening. the subject of a 2014 documentary titled Chantek “one of the oldest living male “It was the first week of my honeymoon when I “The Ape Who Went to College.” orangutans” in North America, the zoo fell sick and was admitted to hospital,” Hasan, 30, The orangutan moved to Zoo Atlanta in said in a statement. —AFP said as a nurse prepared him for a sponge bath. “I never imagined it would be cancer ... it was a real tragedy.” For a year now, Hasan has been receiving Dinosaurs beheaded treatment at the Radiation and Isotopes Centre Khartoum, the biggest state-run cancer hospital at Australian museum in Sudan. Life-saving drugs and medical equip- ment supplied to Sudan are theoretically exempt from Washington’s complex set of trade SYDNEY: Three model raptors at embargoes. But restrictions on banking transac- Australia’s national dinosaur museum tions, exchange of technology and spare parts, have been beheaded by mystery vandals and other cumbersome trade regulations have who scaled a fence and removed the parts hampered treatment of patients. The Khartoum using an angle grinder or hacksaw, police cancer hospital is no exception. said yesterday. Investigators are hunting Two of its four radiation therapy machines for the attackers after the damage to the have been broken for months and repairing dinosaurs-which were in an outside dis- them has become a nightmare, general manag- play area-took place late Saturday at the er Khatir Al-Alla said. “Their spare parts have to museum in Canberra, Australian Capital be brought from America or Europe,” Alla said. KHARTOUM: A patient undergoes radiotherapy at Sudan’s largest state-run cancer hospital, Territory police said. “The damage sus- “But because of diplomatic issues we are facing the Radiation and Isotopes Centre Khartoum. — AFP tained to the (three velociraptor) problems.” Importing equipment or compo- dinosaurs indicates that an angle grinder But doctors say the situation remains difficult. breast cancer. It becomes a major concern when nents directly from manufacturers is cumber- or hacksaw was used to remove the heads The Khartoum cancer hospital receives about a new patient comes to the clinic. She might some given the restrictions on transferring from the body,” they said. 1,000 new patients a month, and another 500 have an easily detectable lump in one breast, funds overseas. “The offenders had climbed a four-foot visit daily for follow-ups. Fadl said, but in the absence of a mammography fence to gain entry.” Museum staffer “The waiting period is between three to four machine, it becomes difficult to detect if she has Long waiting lists Mitchell Seymour said the damaged dinos weeks... which is too long for cancer patients,” Alla a small lump in the other. Washington imposed sanctions on Khartoum were first spotted by visitors, with children said. Frustrated with the long waiting period, “You have to have a mammogram done on in 1997 for its alleged support of Islamist militant puzzled at what happened. “We went out Hasan now plans to seek further treatment in the other breast ... it is mandatory,” Fadl said. “If groups. Al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden to check it out and three of our dinosaurs India. The situation is no different at the we go blindly and do the surgery, maybe after lived in Khartoum between 1992 and 1996. Over here have been decapitated,” Seymour told Khartoum Breast Care Centre (KBCC), the only two or three months we might find she got the years, successive US administrations have the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. specialized facility in Sudan to treat breast cancer. another one.” If the sanctions are fully lifted, tightened the sanctions, accusing Khartoum of “We had heaps of kids coming up and The clinic’s mammography machine has been repairing the machines will take less time, she human rights violations, particularly in the 14- going ‘oh mum and dad, what’s wrong with broken for weeks, said British-trained radiologist said. “If anything goes wrong ... the engineer will year-old conflict with ethnic minority rebels in the dinosaurs?’ “It’s selfish, and it’s thought- Dr Hania Fadl, the founder of the not-for-profit come and they will have spare parts locally.” the western region of Darfur. Relations between less is what it is.” A giant fiber glass hospital. “The problem is with the service... we Fadl’s patient Ghada Mohammed Ali, 47, who Washington and Khartoum have improved in dinosaur was stolen from the museum in don’t have proper agents to service the equip- underwent surgery for breast cancer, said it was recent months, officials say, and on October 12 2013 and later found in the home of a man DVOREC: White lion father Agi licks his ment,” Fadl said. The technicians have to come a big concern. “When we come for check-ups we President Donald Trump is to decide whether to who said it was taken as a birthday prank, paw at the Dvorec Zoo in Dvorec, Czech from Egypt or Kenya to fix the mammography find the machine broken,” she said. “I am worried lift the sanctions permanently. ABC reported.—AFP Republic. — AP machine, the main equipment in detecting because the cancer might have spread.”— AFP WHAT’S ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017

Flow House holds 2nd Wave Riding Festival

low House held its second Wave Riding Festival with the participation of 30 individuals of various age groups. The Frace witnessed strong competition between participants who enjoyed the tournament atmosphere. Flow House CEO Hamad Al-Hunainni lauded the good organization and efforts of organizers. The festival was divided into 8 groups, the first and second for girls as Teejan storm won first place followed by Nouf in second and Jana in third. In the juniors category Mohammad Al-Shuwaye was first, Nasser second and Ahmad Al-Jerri third. In the adults category Abdelaziz took first place, Fayez second and Mark in third.

Drink More Water Campaign at IISM

he staff and management of India International summer, it is important for all of us to know how to beat school organized “Drink More Water” campaign for a week. activities such as writing slogans, inspirational quotes, School Mangaf took special initiative in motivating the heat. Water as we all know is the elixir of life. IISM to Almost all the grades conducted special events to promote drawings and making posters giving ideas to keep us cool Tstudents to drink water during the school hours teach its students clam, the vital role played by water in a the habit of drinking more water. The primary section against the scorching sun. All the various aspects of the through campaigning. ‘Man is Nature’s child, we are bound human being’s life conducted a campaign. teachers presented a skit in their special assembly planned week long program were found to be socially and person- to react to natures’ seasonal changes. With the advent of In order to prioritize the consumption of water, the in this regard. Classes of VI-VIII were involved in a series of ally very useful to the children.

South African Embassy will be closed on National Women’s Day n the occasion of the National Women’s Day of the Republic of South Africa, the Embassy of Othe Republic of South Africa will be closed on August 9, 2017 (today) and will re-open on August 10, 2017 with its official office hours from 8 am to 4 pm and the Consular Section operation hours will be from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm. Embassy of Bangladesh will remain closed on August 15 he Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in Kuwait will remain closed on TAugust 15, 2017 on the occasion of the National Mourning Day and 42nd Death Anniversary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The Embassy will arrange the following pro- gram to observe the above mentioned day on the Chancery roof. Multipurpose Hall: 09:00 am: Ceremonial hoisting of National Flag at half-mast 09:15 am: Recitation from the Holy Quran 09:21 am: Observance of one minute silence 09:22 am: Reading out of the Messages 09:30 am: Documentary on the Day 09:45 am: Discussion on the Day 10:45 am: Speech by HE the Ambassador 11:00 am: Dowa and Monajat WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017 TV PROGRAMS

19:03 Urban Tarzan 19:45 Mako Mermaids 21:40 Disney Mickey Mouse 06:50 Duck Dynasty 09:48 100 Things To Do Before High 04:30 Before I Disappear 19:27 Tattoo Disasters 20:10 Jessie 21:45 Lab Rats: Bionic Island 07:15 Duck Dynasty School 06:10 A Birder's Guide To Everything 19:50 Impractical Jokers 20:35 Cracke 22:10 Lab Rats: Bionic Island 07:40 Counting Cars 10:12 Game Shakers 07:40 A Perfect Day 20:13 The Jim Gaffigan Show 20:40 Bizaardvark 22:35 Phineas And Ferb 08:05 Counting Cars 10:36 Regal Academy 09:30 Man In The Moon 20:37 Kroll Show 21:05 Austin & Ally 23:00 Programmes Start At 6:00am KSA 08:30 Pawn Stars 11:00 Winx Club 11:15 Oliver's Deal 01:35 Crossfire 21:00 The Daily Show With Trevor Noah 21:30 Stuck In The Middle 08:55 Pawn Stars 11:24 SpongeBob SquarePants 12:55 Before I Disappear 03:05 Twixt 21:30 The President Show 21:55 Tsum Tsum Shorts 09:20 Storage Wars 11:48 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 14:35 Boychoir 04:35 The Lovers 22:00 Tosh.0 22:00 Bunk'd 09:45 Storage Wars 12:12 The Loud House 16:20 The Joy Luck Club 06:25 The Gallows 22:25 Tosh.0 22:25 Miraculous Tales Of Ladybug And 10:10 American Pickers 12:36 Breadwinners 18:40 Lawrence Of Arabia 07:50 Shanghai Knights 22:50 The Half Hour Cat Noir 11:00 Gold Hunters: Legend Of The 13:00 School Of Rock 22:15 Stand By Me 09:45 6 Ways To Sundown 23:15 The Half Hour 22:50 Lolirock Superstition... 13:24 Henry Danger 23:45 In America 11:30 Crossfire 23:40 The Daily Show With Trevor Noah 23:10 Sabrina Secrets Of A Teenage 00:50 WAGs Miami 11:50 Duck Dynasty 13:48 Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn 13:00 In Time Witch 01:50 E! 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21:50 DCI Banks 09:30 California Investigator 23:45 Loopdidoo 21:00 The Great Food Truck Race 11:40 Shimmer And Shine 20:45 Food Factory 22:40 DCI Banks 09:55 California Investigator 22:00 Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives 12:03 Max & Ruby 21:10 Sci-Trek 23:25 Death In Paradise 10:20 The Locator 22:30 Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives 12:25 Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom 22:00 Invent It Rich 10:45 The Locator 23:00 Chopped 00:10 Continent 7: Antarctica 12:36 Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom 22:50 How We Invented The World 11:10 Behind Closed Doors: Shocking 01:00 Wicked Tuna 12:46 The Day Henry Met 23:40 Mythbusters Secrets 02:00 Air Crash Investigation 12:51 The Day Henry Met 12:00 Beauty Queen Murders 00:20 Wheeler Dealers 03:00 Explorer 12:57 Blaze And The Monster Machines 12:50 Beauty Queen Murders 01:05 Kings Of The Wild 04:00 Continent 7: Antarctica 13:19 Blaze And The Monster Machines 00:00 The Jail Atlanta: 60 Days In 13:40 Beauty Queen Murders 01:50 Treasure Quest: Snake Island 05:00 Remote Survival 13:41 Zack & Quack 01:00 Babies Behind Bars 14:30 Beauty Queen Murders 02:35 Legend Of Croc Gold 00:00 Don't Tell The Bride 06:00 Terror In The Skies 14:02 Team Umizoomi 02:00 When Life Means Life 15:20 The Locator 03:20 Fast N' Loud 01:00 Emmerdale 07:00 Dog Whisperer 14:25 Olive The Ostrich 00:45 Zero Dark Thirty 03:00 Evil Up Close 15:45 The Locator 04:05 Running Wild With Bear Grylls 01:30 Coronation Street 08:00 Dog Whisperer 14:30 Olive The Ostrich 03:15 The Moment 04:00 The Jail Atlanta: 60 Days In 16:10 Women In Prison 04:50 Gold Rush 02:00 Coronation Street 09:00 Remote Survival 14:35 Paw Patrol 04:45 Cassandra's Dream 05:00 Babies Behind Bars 17:00 Southern Fried Homicide 05:35 How Do They Do It? 02:30 Masterpiece With Alan Titchmarsh 10:00 Surgery Ship 14:58 Little Charmers 06:30 Reclaim 06:00 It Takes A Killer 17:50 Southern Fried Homicide 06:00 Gold Divers 03:25 Together 11:00 Inside 15:10 Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom 08:15 The Painted Veil 06:30 It Takes A Killer 18:40 Southern Fried Homicide 06:45 Wheeler Dealers 03:55 Together 12:00 Inside Singapore Airlines 15:22 Dora The Explorer 10:20 Gosford Park 07:00 It Takes A Killer 19:30 Southern Fried Homicide 07:30 Fast N' Loud 04:25 Doc Martin 13:00 Mega Food 15:44 Max & Ruby 12:30 Laws Of Attraction 07:30 It Takes A Killer 20:20 On The Case With Paula Zahn 08:15 Running Wild With Bear Grylls 05:15 Seven Days With... 14:00 Dog Whisperer 16:07 Nella The Princess Knight 14:00 The Woman In Black 08:00 The First 48 21:10 Evil Online 09:00 Storage Hunters 06:05 Don't Tell The Bride 15:00 Dog Whisperer 16:30 Shimmer And Shine 15:35 The Upside Of Anger 09:00 Homicide Hunter 22:00 Evil Online 09:25 How Do They Do It? 07:05 Masterpiece With Alan Titchmarsh 16:00 Surgery Ship 16:53 Dora And Friends 17:30 Zero Dark Thirty 10:00 It Takes A Killer 22:50 Murder Comes To Town 09:47 How Do They Do It? 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CROSSWORD 1681 STAR TRACK

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

Family members may want to talk to you about family business matters. It Interaction with others is the focus of this day. Neighbors, friends and fami- would be wise to listen and take notes. This is nothing serious-just preven- ly members may take on more importance. Outdoor activity through, perhaps, a tour of tative measures for future safety and a good feeling of completion and belonging. Break a nearby park, zoo or group garage or yard sale can be enjoyed by many. You have a lot up the sober moment and open up the discussion to praise and encouragement for oth- of energy and tend to be impatient with those who slow your pace-careful. You soak up ers. Some may think you are older than you are, for you can step in and offer wonderful what you need to see quickly and are ready to go forward with new experiences. You advice and insight. You may even enjoy the thought of being older and probably treat could be awed as you may find yourself unexpectedly involved with some influential authority, the elderly and your teachers with great respect. Life seems to be working with individuals. This may be a great time to suggest a future meeting that will give you time rather than against you so do not hold back. This may include anything from repairs on to communicate some of your ideas. Keep your composure and you will do fine. Many of the house to some serious hobby involvement. Whistle! your friends wish they had thought of your ideas; you are spontaneous.

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

This day may be the beginning of a long dreamy time when you find it You will often find yourself choosing between comfort and progress. easy to lose yourself in one flight of fancy or another. Normally clear in your thinking, Progress is occasionally comfortable, but only when you are looking at where you have ideas temporarily become fuzzy, and it is hard to be logical or consistent. Let yourself been. Today you choose to improve or enhance your surroundings with trees, flowers dream today. Work will go well but it is the quiet moments that make thinking difficult. A and perhaps a vegetable garden. Designate a little area for the younger members of the little writing may help. Busy yourself in new projects that show your bent for beautifica- family and you could help teach the importance of helping things grow. Perhaps radish- tion, perhaps planting a vegetable garden or putting in a fish tank. This would be a great es and onions will be on your table this summer. This afternoon you may decide to watch time to treat your kids or the neighbor's kids to a visit to the zoo. Perhaps you will enjoy a a car race, participate in team sports or enjoy some trendy pastime with a friend. Your good book or movie later today. Consider the stars tonight. Being more closely involved sense of mission makes for impulsive, sometimes rash, but always brave actions. A restful with another person may well become your highest priority. evening will help you be prepared for the busy week ahead.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) Increasing inner confidence helps you emerge from a long period of You may have the opportunity to play the role of guardian angel or mentor doubt. Finances are better and you can now pay more attention to the to someone in need today. You can demonstrate a great deal of understanding and sen- needs you have been pushing aside. There is much to accomplish today. Perhaps some sitivity to the needs of others and you are in a good position to communicate and pro- repair work or catch-up work needs your attention. You push hard and much energy can mote a healing. A very young relative might not want to wait on the next vacation to ACROSS be wasted if you do not stop to plan for the end result you want to achieve. You seem to DOWN enjoy those children's books that you have accumulated over the years. Consider mailing choose friends that plan well, and today would be a good time to toss around a few ideas 1. An accountant certified by the state. 1. Type genus of the Cebidae. a few fun books so they can receive something special in the mail. They will love whatev- with them. This afternoon you can balance all this hard work with some fun activity. You er you send because you thought of them. Breakthrough thinking is available today and 4. Of or relating to syllables. 2. A public square with room for pedestrians. will be pleased to discover that somebody who opposed you in the past is now more may come through your immediate surroundings, home and environment-your support understanding of your viewpoint. It is most important to set aside time for family tonight. 12. The sense organ for hearing and equilibrium. 3. Jordan's port. system. You will receive monetary rewards today. 15. Large northern deer with enormous flattened 4. Satisfy (thirst). antlers in the male. 5. Informal terms for the mouth. 16. A skirt consisting of a rectangle of calico or 6. Being seven more than fifty. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) printed cotton. 7. A cord that is drawn through eyelets or around 17. An agency of the United Nations affiliated hooks in order to draw together two edges In a word, it is your emotions and inner strength that holds your innermost Immediate needs are where your attention is today. Shopping and tending self together. Your feelings are not just important-they are central to knowing more with the World Bank. to chores are high on your to-do list. You have learned to prioritize and this is good. You (as of a shoe or garment). about you. A strong devotional nature becomes apparent to anyone who takes time to have the patience that is necessary for helping friends this afternoon. This could mean a 18. The cry made by sheep. 8. A flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of know you. Everything else is centered upon this inner drive and energy. The search for a move or perhaps watching the kids while the parents tend to some difficult project. You 19. Situated at an apex. an organism. mate and marriage in particular are crucial for you. Communication with those in a place are good at communicating and conveying yourself to others. You have a lot of energy 20. Not acknowledging the God of Christianity of worship is possible, enjoyable and uplifting at this time. You are driven to unite and and come across as assertive and in control of whatever is set before you now. You pur- 9. Elder brother of Krishna. find out what togetherness means. Cleaning, health-awareness, shopping and coopera- sue your obligations with much emotion and obvious enthusiasm. You are conventional and Judaism and Islam. 10. Being one more than three. tion from each member of the family or from friends make your day move along easily. when it comes to your needs and surroundings. Small and less are okay with you. Take it 22. A member of a Turkic people of Uzbekistan 11. A drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the Someone will join you today in your fitness program or they will help you. easy and be good to yourself tonight. and neighboring areas. formation of angiotensin in the kidneys 24. That is to say. resulting in vasodilation. Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 25. Ridge-like ingrowth of the exoskeleton of an 12. German chemist who did research on high- Leo (July 23-August 22) arthropod that supports internal organs and speed chemical reactions (born in 1927). provides attachment points for muscles. There will be less of an impulse now for recognition. There is a growing A lazy morning may consist of updating a scrapbook or photograph 13. American Revolutionary patriot. need to enjoy some quality time this day. Perhaps you like to listen to teaching tapes or a album. A cycle of nostalgia and domesticity begins now emphasizing a need for security 27. A river that rises in central Germany and flows 14. (the feminine of raja) A Hindu princess or the hobby has taken up space in your creative sector. This time will be less outward and may and a sense of roots. Family, home and relatives play big parts in your life. This mood may north to join the Elbe River. promote a frenzy of phone calls to out-of-touch loved ones or friends. You want to wife of a raja. call for a change of action. This is not a time of outreach and not necessarily the best 31. A widely distributed system of free and fixed point to start any great projects. There is introspection, and you may find yourself letting belong on a private, intimate and personal level. A hobby is most fun when it is shared, 21. Inflammation of a gland or lymph node. go of plans and projects started in a more outward phase. You may take an interest in and that is where a friend might find you this afternoon, playing with a hobby. You may macrophages derived from bone marrow. 23. Fermented alcoholic beverage similar to but your own psyche, religion and spiritual ideas. You take in new impressions. With all of this enjoy some time in a park with a friend later today. Helping others is what you do best; 34. Goddess of the dead and queen of the under- you attract more people to you than you believe possible. Others learn from your diplo- heavier than beer. desire for productive time alone, you will still find time to enjoy your friends from time to world. time, especially today. matic ways. You are wise to listen first and ask questions later. 26. A tricycle (usually propelled by pedalling). 36. (British) A minicar used as a taxicab. 28. A radioactive metallic element that is similar 40. A republic in the Middle East in western Asia. to tellurium and bismuth. 42. An alloy of copper and zinc (and sometimes Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) 29. (Scottish) Bluish-black or gray-blue. arsenic) used to imitate gold in cheap jewelry 30. An inclined surface or roadway that moves You could find that you are appreciated and valued for your feelings and You always seem to say just what you mean. You will be right-on when it and for gilding. your ability to get things done. You can always find the resources you require, plus the comes to questions of feelings-you may be more interested in matters of traffic from one level to another. 44. The basic unit of money in Western Samoa. necessary instruction in how to use them. You have an inner vision and you are able to psychology, different cultures and history. You can find support from all sides when it 32. A polyhedron with two congruent and paral- understand the true picture. This often finds you working as a go-between with others. 45. African tree with edible yellow fruit resem- comes to any sort of mental activity. A new game or an interesting movie may be the goal lel faces (the bases) and whose lateral faces Today you might use your special gift for spanning the generation gap by bringing older for the afternoon. You communicate with accomplished skill and it is stimulating just bling mangos. and younger people together. Your wisdom can be shared as you may find yourself being with you. Your high degree of mental concentration makes you an excellent stu- are parallelograms. 46. Type genus of the Nepidae. involved in settling disputes. Because you love animals so very much, this evening may dent, able to excel in speaking, writing and all types of communication skills. Your ambi- 33. The female or generative principle. 47. Plants closely allied to the genera Satureja and become your special time to work in finding homes for lost animals. You may talk with tions go hand-in-hand with communication and using the mind and the two should nev- the new owners and help with food and training issues that may be frustrating. er be far apart. The evening has romantic possibilities-a time you may look back on fondly. Calamintha. 35. An inactive volcano in Sicily. 49. Respiratory disorder characterized by wheez- 37. The highest part (usually the melody) in a piece of choral music. ing. Word Search Yesterday’s Solution 51. A fibrous amphibole. 38. Remote in manner. 53. Perennial mountain rice native to 39. An adult male singer with the lowest voice. Mediterranean region and introduced into 41. Coffee-flavored liqueur made in Mexico. North America. 43. Any of numerous local fertility and nature 55. A member of the Siouan people living in the deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peo- Yazoo river valley in Mississippi. ples. 56. A slight rounded elevation where the malleus 48. The basic unit of money in Ghana. attaches to the eardrum. 50. A port city in southern Kenya on a coral island 57. Being two more than sixty. in a bay of the Indian Ocean. 60. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a 52. English comic actor (1925-1980). skewer usually with vegetables. 54. A polyvalent metallic element that resembles 65. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely chromium and tungsten in its properties. the razorbill. 58. Being three more than forty. 69. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in 59. A state in midwestern United States. Turkey). 61. Armor plate that protects the chest. 70. Woody climbers of tropical Asia to Australia. 62. A vigorous blow. 74. A river in north central Switzerland that runs 63. (Norse mythology) God of war and strife and northeast into the Rhine. son of Odin. 75. (prefix) Bad or erroneous or lack of. 64. Chocolate cookie with white cream filling. 76. A cut of pork ribs with much of the meat 66. Set down according to a plan. trimmed off. 67. An enclosure made or wire or metal bars in 77. One of the most common of the five major which birds or animals are kept. classes of immunoglobulins. 68. An Arabic speaking person who lives in Arabia 78. The residue that remains when something is or North Africa. burned. 71. Rate of revolution of a motor. 79. A mixture of nectar and pollen prepared by 72. Light informal conversation for social occa- worker bees and fed to larvae. sions. 80. A young woman making her debut into 73. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from society. aba cloth. Yesterday’s Solution

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017

KNCC PROGRAMME FROM THURSDAY TO WEDNESDAY (03/08/2017 TO 09/08/2017)

SHARQIA-1 FANAR-2 THE DARK TOWER-2D-4DX 12:05 AM DUNKIRK 1:00 PM DUNKIRK 11:45 AM DUNKIRK 3:15 PM WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES 2:00 PM AVENUES-3 BABY DRIVER 5:30 PM BABY DRIVER 4:45 PM DUNKIRK 11:55 AM FIRST KILL 7:50 PM WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES 7:00 PM WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES 2:15 PM DUNKIRK 9:55 PM DUNKIRK 9:45 PM WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES 5:00 PM FIRST KILL 12:15 AM BABY DRIVER 12:05 AM DUNKIRK 8:15 PM DUNKIRK 10:30 PM SHARQIA-2 FANAR-3 DUNKIRK 12:45 AM ANTAR IBN IBN IBN IBN SHADAD -Arabic 12:15 PM DESPICABLE ME 3 12:30 PM ANTAR IBN IBN IBN IBN SHADAD -Arabic 2:45 PM MUBARAKAN -Hindi 2:30 PM AVENUES-4 DUNKIRK 5:15 PM MUBARAKAN -Hindi 5:30 PM DUNKIRK 2:00 PM ANTAR IBN IBN IBN IBN SHADAD -Arabic 7:30 PM JAB HARRY MET SEJAL -Hindi 11:30 AM THU+FRI ANTAR IBN IBN IBN IBN SHADAD -Arabic 10:00 PM JAB HARRY MET SEJAL -Hindi 2:30 PM JAB HARRY MET SEJAL -Hindi 1:15 PM ANTAR IBN IBN IBN IBN SHADAD -Arabic 12:30 AM JAB HARRY MET SEJAL -Hindi 5:30 PM NO THU+FRI JAB HARRY MET SEJAL -Hindi 8:30 PM DUNKIRK 4:15 PM SHARQIA-3 JAB HARRY MET SEJAL -Hindi 11:30 PM JAB HARRY MET SEJAL -Hindi 6:35 PM THE DARK TOWER 12:00 PM DUNKIRK 9:30 PM WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES 2:00 PM MARINA-1 JAB HARRY MET SEJAL -Hindi 11:45 PM JAB HARRY MET SEJAL -Hindi 2:00 PM WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES 11:35 AM WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES 5:00 PM WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES 2:25 PM 360º- 1 JAB HARRY MET SEJAL -Hindi 7:45 PM SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING 5:10 PM DUNKIRK 12:45 PM THE DARK TOWER 10:45 PM WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES 7:45 PM DESPICABLE ME 3 1:35 PM THE DARK TOWER 12:45 AM ATOMIC BLONDE 10:30 PM DUNKIRK 3:30 PM BABY DRIVER 12:45 AM DUNKIRK 8:00 PM MUHALAB-1 THE DARK TOWER 11:30 AM MARINA-2 DUNKIRK 10:15 PM DUNKIRK 1:30 PM ANTAR IBN IBN IBN IBN SHADAD -Arabic 11:30 AM Special Show “DUNKIRK” 6:00 PM DUNKIRK 3:45 PM ANTAR IBN IBN IBN IBN SHADAD -Arabic 2:00 PM DUNKIRK 8:15 PM CHANGE OF NAME Automated JAB HARRY MET SEJAL -Hindi 6:00 PM ANTAR IBN IBN IBN IBN SHADAD -Arabic 4:30 PM DUNK IRK 10:30 PM DUNKIRK 12:40 AM enquiry about the THE DARK TOWER 9:00 PM ANTAR IBN IBN IBN IBN SHADAD -Arabic 7:00 PM I, Vempadapu Sarada (old THE DARK TOWER 11:00 PM ANTAR IBN IBN IBN IBN SHADAD -Arabic 9:30 PM Civil ID card is THE DARK TOWER 1:00 AM ANTAR IBN IBN IBN IBN SHADAD -Arabic 12:05 AM 360º- 2 name) D/o Suryanarayana, CARS 3 12:00 PM holder of Indian Passport MUHALAB-2 MARINA-3 DESPICABLE ME 2:15 PM G7938292 & Civil ID No. 1889988 WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES 12:15 PM DESPICABLE ME 3 11:40 AM CARS 3 4:15 PM 274031602387, do hereby WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES 3:00 PM DUNKIRK 1:30 PM DESPICABLE ME 6:40 PM inform to the public about DUNKIRK 5:45 PM DESPICABLE ME 3 3:45 PM ATOMIC BLONDE 8:35 PM the change of my name as FIRST KILL 8:00 PM DUNKIRK 5:45 PM ATOMIC BLONDE 10:45 PM Sayera Banu Syed (new BABY DRIVER 10:15 PM DUNKIRK 8:00 PM ATOMIC BLONDE 1:00 AM FIRST KILL 12:30 AM THE DARK TOWER 10:15 PM name). This is for the public THE DARK TOWER 12:30 AM 360º- 3 information and all purpos- 112 MUHALAB-3 WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES 1:10 PM es concerned. (C 5337) DESPICABLE ME 3 11:35 AM AVENUES-1 TISBAH ALA KHAIR 1:40 PM ANTAR IBN IBN IBN IBN SHADAD -Arabic 1:30 PM FIRST KILL 11:30 AM WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES 4:05 PM I, Khadar Ali Syed, S/o Sher JAB HARRY MET SEJAL -Hindi 1:30 PM THE BIG SICK 1:35 PM WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES 7:00 PM Ali, holder of Indian PRAYER TIMINGS ANTAR IBN IBN IBN IBN SHADAD -Arabic 4:30 PM THE BIG SICK 4:00 PM WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES 9:50 PM Passport No. L1635464 & ANTAR IBN IBN IBN IBN SHADAD -Arabic 7:00 PM THE BIG SICK 6:30 PM WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES 12:50 AM Civil ID No. 277062402568, ANTAR IBN IBN IBN IBN SHADAD -Arabic 9:30 PM FIRST KILL 9:00 PM Fajr: 03:46 ANTAR IBN IBN IBN IBN SHADAD -Arabic 12:05 AM FIRST KILL 11:05 PM 360º- 4 do hereby inform to the FIRST KILL 1:10 AM TISBAH ALA KHAIR 11:55 AM Public about the corrected Shorook: 05:13 FANAR-1 BABY DRIVER 1:55 PM my name is Khadar Ali Syed DESPICABLE ME 3 1:35 PM AVENUES-2 TISBAH ALA KHAIR 4:20 PM (by mistake it was noted as Duhr: 11:54 FIRST KILL 1:00 PM DUNKIRK 12:30 PM BABY DRIVER 6:25 PM Syed Khada Vali). The actual FIRST KILL 5:45 PM WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES -3D-4DX 2:45 PM TISBAH ALA KHAIR 8:40 PM name is Khadar Ali Syed. Asr: 15:29 ATOMIC BLONDE 8:00 PM DUNKIRK -2D-4DX 5:30 PM BOYKA: UNDISPUTED 10:35 PM FIRST KILL 10:45 PM This is for the public infor- THE DARK TOWER-2D-4DX 7:45 PM BABY DRIVER 12:55 AM mation and all purposes Maghrib: 18:34 FIRST KILL 1:00 AM DUNKIRK -2D-4DX 9:45 PM concerned. (C 5338) 6-8-2017 Isha: 19:58

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Arrival Flights on Wednesay 9/8/2017 MSR 610 Cairo 13:00 Departure Flights on Wednesay 9/8/2017 QTR 1075 Doha 12:10 Airlines Flt Route Time WAN 954 GYD 13:00 Airlines Flt Route Time KAC 511 Mashhad 12:45 THY 772 Istanbul 00:10 KAC 514 Tehran 13:10 AIC 988 Hyderabad/Chennai 00:05 IRC 527 Mashhad 12:55 JZR 513 Sharm el-Sheikh 00:15 KAC 662 Abu Dhabi 13:15 JZR 1540 Cairo 00:20 IAW 158 Al Najaf 13:00 KAC 786 Jeddah 00:30 CLX 792 Luxembourg 13:15 JAI 573 Mumbai 00:30 JZR 176 Dubai 13:10 JZR 267 Beirut 00:35 KAC 672 Dubai 13:55 MSR 2615 Cairo 00:30 AZQ 4721 Dubai 13:30 KAC 102 London 00:55 IRC 6521 Lamerd 14:00 MSC 406 Sohag 00:30 FEG 932 Alexandria 13:55 DLH 635 Doha 01:00 QTR 1078 Doha 14:10 FDB 072 Dubai 00:30 THY 767 Istanbul 13:55 PGT 858 Istanbul 01:15 KNE 231 Riyadh 14:10 THY 773 Istanbul 01:40 MSR 611 Cairo 14:00 JZR 539 Cairo 01:20 SVA 500 Jeddah 14:15 KAC 363 Colombo 01:55 UAE 872 Dubai 14:15 GFA 221 Bahrain 14:15 DLH 635 Frankfurt 02:00 CLX 792 Hanoi 14:30 SYR 343 Damascus 01:30 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1077 Doha 05:35 KAC 503 Beirut 17:15 KAC 796 Madinah 03:55 JZR 358 Mashhad 16:35 KAC 303 Mumbai 05:50 QTR 1073 Doha 17:25 QTR 1090 Doha 04:05 NIA 361 Alexandria 16:50 FEG 954 Asyut 05:55 KAC 283 Dhaka 17:25 RBG 559 Alexandria 04:10 SAW 705 Damascus 16:50 THY 1465 Istanbul 06:00 JZR 240 Amman 17:30 KAC 346 Ahmedabad 04:15 KAC 542 Cairo 17:05 PGT 4781 Istanbul 06:15 JZR 1442 Doha 17:30 UAE 873 Dubai 04:15 SVA 510 Riyadh 17:15 UAE 874 Dubai 06:15 KAC 361 Colombo 17:35 KAC 358 Kochi 04:50 GFA 215 Bahrain 17:30 RJA 643 Amman 06:25 UAE 858 Dubai 17:40 KAC 784 Jeddah 05:00 JZR 777 Jeddah 17:35 THY 771 Istanbul 06:25 KAC 357 Kochi 17:40 FEG 931 Alexandria 05:00 JZR 177 Dubai 17:45 GFA 212 Bahrain 06:50 SAW 706 Damascus 17:50 THY 770 Istanbul 05:05 QTR 1080 Doha 18:10 JZR 238 Amman 07:00 NIA 362 Alexandria 17:50 DHX 170 Bahrain 05:10 MSR 620 Cairo 18:30 FDB 070 Dubai 07:05 KAC 381 Delhi 17:50 KAC 344 Chennai 05:30 JZR 483 Istanbul 18:30 KAC 171 Frankfurt 07:50 KAC 343 Chennai 18:00 KAC 332 Trivandrum 05:40 KAC 512 Mashhad 18:40 KAC 501 Beirut 07:50 SVA 511 Riyadh 18:15 KAC 362 Colombo 05:50 UAE 875 Dubai 19:05 KAC 613 Bahrain 07:55 GFA 216 Bahrain 18:20 GFA 217 Bahrain 19:05 WAN 983 GYD 08:15 JZR 184 Dubai 18:25 BAW 157 London 06:05 FDB 063 Dubai 19:10 KAC 1802 Cairo 06:35 BAW 156 London 08:20 JZR 538 Cairo 18:30 ABY 123 Sharjah 19:20 KAC 741 Dammam 08:30 KAC 785 Jeddah 18:45 KAC 206 Islamabad 06:40 KAC 154 Istanbul 19:30 KAC 284 Dhaka 06:50 KAC 616 Bahrain 19:40 KAC 773 Riyadh 08:35 QTR 1081 Doha 19:15 KAC 302 Mumbai 06:55 KAC 674 Dubai 19:40 KAC 539 Sharm el-Sheikh 08:40 JZR 124 Bahrain 19:20 KAC 678 Dubai 06:55 KAC 776 Riyadh 19:50 KAC 513 Tehran 08:45 MSR 621 Cairo 19:30 KAC 156 Istanbul 07:05 FDB 057 Dubai 19:50 KAC 661 Abu Dhabi 08:45 GFA 218 Bahrain 19:50 JZR 1541 Cairo 07:10 KAC 104 London 20:00 JZR 356 Mashhad 09:00 FDB 064 Dubai 19:50 FDB 053 Dubai 07:50 OMA 647 Muscat 20:05 KAC 101 London 09:00 ABY 124 Sharjah 20:00 KAC 384 Delhi 08:00 KAC 618 Doha 20:05 AAG 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GOSSIP Drake is working on a new album rake has revealed he's working on a new album. The 'One both Apple Music and Spotify. Within the first 24 hours of being Dance' rapper headlined his OVO music festival in his released the project, garnered a whopping 89.9 million streams D hometown of Toronto, Canada on Monday night where globally on Apple Music, handing him a new world record for he told the audience he's set to return to the studio to streams in a 24-hour period. On Spotify, the first full day of release prepare his follow-up to the hugely successful 'Views'. Speaking on for 'More Life' saw it rake in the best first-day streams for any album stage, with the backdrop of 2016 LP behind him, Drake told the on the service. The record gained was 61.3 million global streams, crowd: "Im going to go back to making this new album in Toronto, smashing the previous record of 56.7 million, held by Ed Sheeran's just for you." It comes after the 30-year-old rapper released 'Signs' for recently released 'Divide'. If that wasn't enough, the 'Passionfruit' hit- fashion brand Louis Vuitton. The track was unveiled at the fashion maker also beat Ed's previously held record of the most streamed brand's Spring/Summer 2018 catwalk show at the Domaine du artist in a single day on Spotify. Drake managed to gain an impres- Palais Royal in Paris, France in June. Sharing the artwork on sive 76.4 million streams across all his available music on March 19, Instagram, he captioned the post: "New song inspired by @louisvuit- beating the 'Shape of You' singer's record of 68.7 million, which he ton @mrkimjones new collection Drake x LV premieres tmrw pro- picked up on March 3. duced by @ovo40 (sic)" After 'Views', Drake released the mixtape 'More Life'. The compilation of songs broke streaming records on

Ryan Tedder: Working with McCartney was my favorite week

yan Tedder says working with his idol Sir Paul has been vocal about how he feels the album format is McCartney was his "favorite week in his life". becoming outdated and he says he's found it "freeing" to R The OneRepublic frontman and chief song- just put songs out on streaming services such as Apple writer has worked with a whole host stars Music and Spotify recently. This means it's highly unlikely including recently former Fifth Harmony member Camila we can expect another studio album from the band. Cabello and he even worked with U2 on their forthcoming Explaining his love of streaming platforms, Ryan said: "All record. However, getting to be in the studio with the we've been doing lately is just doing songs. We haven't Beatles legend was a definite tick of his wish list. Speaking gone to radio with a single since probably October. In a about what he's working on, Ryan told the latest issue of way, it's been the most freeing 9 months I've had in 10 Sch?n! Magazine: "In terms of what I have coming, it's all years because I don't have to do any promo. You just put over the map. I did a session last week with Camila Cabello stuff out on Spotify and Apple Music...I think being able to and I'm really happy with it. I'm really excited about the just release music as you see fit makes it so much easier. Paul McCartney stuff. Beyond happy, it's probably my Plus, the world kind of tells you what song they love. No favorite session ever. "I'd go as far as saying my favorite Vacancy - which we put out back in April - could've easily week in my life was working with Paul McCartney. "The U2 gone to radio...The song is now closing in on 100 million album is shaping up and sounding incredible. I also got to streams and it's something we have done zero work do stuff with The Killers on their upcoming album. I've also behind. This doesn't mean we won't release singles in the been working with Jessie Ware, a British artist, whose sin- future, but not always. We will but as and when." gle is out now." Meanwhile, the 'Counting Stars' hitmaker Miley Cyrus The Beach Boys, Queen Ethan Hawke teases Alfre Woodard and announces and Foo Fighters' another Before film John Kani to star in new album version of Holy Man than Hawke has hinted there could be a fourth The Lion King installment of the 'Before' film series. The 46- barred from release E year-old actor - who has played Jesse in the lfre Woodard and John Kani have joined the Younger Now movie franchise since 1995 - has teased there A cast of 'The Lion King'. Woodard, 64, will play reworked Beach Boys song featuring could be one more movie about his and Simba's mother Sarabi and Kani, 73, will be tak- iley Cyrus has announced her new album members of Queen and Foo Fighters Celine's journey together. Asked if he thinks there'll be ing on the role of the wise baboon Rafiki, who 'Younger Now' will be released on September A has been blocked from being released another movie, he said: "I don't know. I would have said advises Mufasa, the king of Pride Rock, The Wrap reports. M 29. The 'Malibu' singer made some significant following a legal dispute. The super- after the second there was definitely going to be a third The two actors are best known for the roles in the Marvel changes to her official website overnight on group have been working on updating 'Holy Man', one but I do feel complete in that the first one starts with Cinematic Universe movie 'Captain America: Civil War'. Monday with the homepage simply displaying a picture which was co-written by late Beach Boys member the older couple arguing on the train and by the end of the Disney are rebooting the beloved 1994 animated movie of a leather jacket with what appears to be the album art- Dennis Wilson and his lead singer brother Brian, third one we've become that couple. "If it were to continue with 'Jungle Book' filmmaker Jon Favreau helming the work, a leather jacket with the words "Younger Now" writ- 75. Dennis' co-writer Stephen Kalinich is the only it would change shape. It would be something else. Julie, project and Chiwetel Ejiofor is reportedly in talks to play ten in string on the garment. Emblazoned across it is the person who was able to hear the song in its origi- Rick and I might work together again, we might revisit the villain of the movie, according to The Hollywood message: "New Album 9. 29 (sic)" The record will be the nal form and he claims he hasn't had access to it those characters but it'll need a new burst of energy. I Reporter. Sinister Scar, who is the brother of Mufasa and first studio LP from the 'Wrecking Ball' hitmaker since for more than three decades. The 'Little Bird' drum- don't know what it is. "We're not uncle to the young cub Simba, was originally voiced by 2015's 'Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz'. The album news mer tragically drowned at Marina Del Rey in 1983, allowed to think about it until five Jeremy Irons in the award-winning 1994 animated Disney comes after the 24-year-old beauty - who is engaged to and the track has been stored away in a vault ever years after - that's how we've done it movie. John Oliver, 40, will also join actor Liam Hemsworth - was announced as a performer since. The original music was created by the 'Good every time. Waking Life was five years the cast, alongside Donald Glover who at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). The pop Vibrations' hitmakers in 1974, and the rough tape after Before Sunrise. and Before will play Simba and James Earl Jones, star will take to the stage at the Forum in Los Angeles on was sent to Queen's guitarist Brian May and drum- Midnight we met five years after who will be reprising his role as Mufasa August 27, along with the likes of Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, mer Roger Taylor and the US rockers. A source Before Sunset. So we're gonna meet in the cartoon classic. Oliver will be Lorde, 30 Seconds to Mars and Shawn Mendes and The said: "The song is in a vault and nobody can do five years after the release of Before voicing Zazu, a hornbill who serves as Weeknd. Miley is up for the Best Pop award for her track anything about it. "It's such a shame as there will Midnight. talk about it and see where the king's majordomo and was origi- 'Malibu'. Back in 2013, the 'Hannah Montana' star per- clearly be a huge demand for it." Dennis's co-writer we wind up." And Ethan admits the nally played by Rowan Atkinson. formed at the annual awards ceremony and showed off Stephen says it is "such a shame" that no one will movie series has been very important Recently it was revealed that Seth her twerking skills during a performance with Robin be able to get their ears on the "six-minute master- to him as he spent so much time of his Rogen and Billy Eichner were cast to Thicke and said she was "making history" just like Britney piece" because of the law. He told The Sun news- life on it. Speaking about what movies have stayed with play the comedy duo Timon and Spears and Madonna have done at the bash in the past. paper: "It's over six minutes long and it's a master- him the longest, he added to The Independent newspaper: Pumbaa. The movie is set for a July 2019 release and Asked if she was bothered by criticism she received, she piece, but we've never been able to release it "The Before trilogy ... Boyhood and the Before trilogy are Favreau is already in pre-production, with Jeff Nathanson said at the time: "I don't pay attention to the negative because we can't get the legalities worked out. deeply connected to my soul for lack of a better word. I've writing the script. It has also been rumored that BeyoncÈ is because I've seen this play out so many times. "How Such a shame. "People hear it and, honest to God, worked on Jesse, which is the main character from the the preferred choice to play Nala in the movie. As well as many times have we seen this play out in pop music? it brings tears to their eyes." Foo Fighters' drummer Before movies, at nine-year intervals. "I started working on keeping Sir Elton John and Tim Rice's original songs, which "Madonna's done it. Britney's done it. Every VMA perform- Taylor Hawkins recorded vocals on their version that character when I was 25 and the last time when I was include 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight', 'Be Prepared' and 'I ance, that's what you're looking for; you're wanting to and Stephen says he sounded just like Dennis with 41, so it's been with me and I've gotten to put a lot of my Just Can't Wait To Be King', the remake will also feature make history." Madonna and Britney famously locked lips "the same gravelly, whisky voice". He added: own life into those movies. Boyhood is only short a couple some new tunes. 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' played in 2003 at the VMAS, and in 2001, the latter danced with a "Taylor sent the track to Brian May and he and of years - it was 12 years working on that character. So out over the credits of the 1994 movie and went on to win boa constrictor to 'I'm a Slave 4 U.' Miley has left a box for Roger Taylor fell in love with it. They spent weeks those movies are part of me in a way that other movies are Best Original Song at the 1995 Academy Awards. Back in her fans to enter the email addresses and sign up for fooling around with it, putting on vocals and some one window." February, Disney revealed the movie is on the "fast-track to updates on her record. incredible percussive things." production" and the studio announced other remakes including 'Dumbo', 'Aladdin' and 'Mulan'. Judy Greer to star in Driven udy Greer is to star in 'Driven'. The 42-year-old actress said previously: "All filmmakers are suckers for a good story and has signed up for the indie thriller alongside Jason this is a great one - and as yet, untold. It's about ambition, suc- J Sudeikis, Lee Pace and Timothy Olyphant. The movie cess and failure in a decade where everything began to change. follows the story of Jim Hoffman (Sudeikis), a con It's also an intelligent and personal drama about fighting for artist who has turned an informer for the FBI. His handler personal success. An edge-of-your-seat, character-driven and (played by Olyphant) wants to catch DeLorean (Pace) in a drug comic wink to the world of power suits, discos and vice. Above deal that became one of the craziest celebrity scandals of the all, it's damn good fun." Whilst Tempest shared in a statement: 1980s. Greer is set to play Jim's wife Ellen Hoffman, Deadline "Jason and Lee pair in the main roles as a charismatic and risk- reports. The film will be directed by Nick Hamm whilst Colin taking duo. And we're excited to expand upon a great filmmak- Bateman has penned the script. Tempo Productions' Piers ing partnership between Colin and Nick formed on The Journey, Tempest and Jo Bamford will produce alongside Pimienta Film in which they were so adept at creating an enticing and funny Company's Luillo Ruiz. Blue Rider Pictures' Walter Josten is exec- story of sworn enemies making peace possible." Filming for utive producing whilst Blue Rider Pictures will finance. Hamm 'Driven' is set to begin in September in Puerto Rico. James Gunn thinking about future of Guardians of the Galaxy

ames Gunn has confirmed the script for going to go in the next batch of films." 'Avengers 4' marks on that." Gunn teased at E3 in June that he is planning on 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3' is already "in the the end of Phase 4 of the current MCU and will see many making a change to his own continuity because he has J works". Following the successful release of the actors leave the successful franchise. At the end of the sec- come up with a plot idea that requires it but he just hopes first two Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, the ond 'Guardians' movie, fans were treated to a post-credit he won't upset fans. The 'Guardians of the Galaxy' series screenwriter-and-director has been busy working on the sequence which introduced a new team including stars Chris Pratt as Star-Lord, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Dave next installment and has been in touch with Marvel boss Starhawk (Sylvester Stallone), Aleta Ogord (Michelle Yeoh), Bautista as Drax, Bradley Cooper as Rocket and Vin Diesel Kevin Feige about the future of the characters. Speaking to Charlie-27 (Ving Rhames), Krugarr and Mainframe (voiced as fan favorite Groot. The Guardians will be joining the rest the Hollywood Reporter, Gunn - who helmed the two first by Miley Cyrus). And Gunn would like to develop these of the Avengers in the upcoming 'Avengers: Infinity War' movies - said: "Those scripts are already in the works. Kevin characters even more. He said: "I'm definitely interested in and 'Avengers 4' as they go head-to-head against inter- and I talk about it all the time; we just had a meeting today. the direction that these characters are headed and their galactic supervillain Thanos. "Discussing what is the next iteration of cosmic characters roles in the Marvel Universe. "These are older characters —Bang Showbiz and where are the characters that we've already created and more criminal than our Guardians. So we're focusing WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017 lifestyle

MUSIC & MOVIES 'Magical Negro': The racist cliche Hollywood won't drop

ne trope in filmmaking that is sure to draw doesn't necessarily behave like an angel, she does- to help those who need guidance, which just hap- ized by filmmaker Spike Lee, who said in 2001 he scorn from culturally aware critics is the n't use language that's angelic," Gregory said. "She pens to mean those who are traditionally viewed was frustrated that executives were continuing to O"Magical Negro"-a black character whose has a real purpose and her purpose is really bigger by Hollywood as better suited for protagonist employ the stereotype, naming and shaming "The sole purpose is to help the white protagonist. than just helping Kevin do what he needs to do." roles, not, say, his own oppressed people." The Green Mile" (1999) and "The Legend of Bagger From Whoopi Goldberg's psychic Oda Mae Brown "Magical Negro" characters avail themselves, word "negro" is considered offensive and anachro- Vance" (2000). "Blacks are getting lynched left and in "Ghost" (1990) to Chief Gus Mancuso, played by sometimes literally clad in the white garb of a nistic by modern English speakers, and "Magical right, and (Bagger Vance is) more concerned Laurence Fishburne, in 2016's "Passengers," it is a Biblical angel, to offer folksy wisdom and, often, Negro" is deliberately provocative in its framing of about improving Matt Damon's golf swing," the relatively new device with roots deep in the tradi- mystical powers in the service of the central white a trope considered to be borne of sub-conscious "Malcolm X" director, now 60, said. tions of American storytelling. character. racism. "I've got to sit down. I get mad just thinking The latest production to come under the spot- In the aftermath of the "Oscars So White" social about it. They're still doing the same old thing... light is ABC's forthcoming dramedy "Kevin Spiritual wisdom media campaign that berated the Academy for recycling the noble savage and the happy slave," (Probably) Saves the World," which was previewed A repeat offender, Morgan Freeman has failing to recognize a single actor of color among he added. Tara Butters, co-creator of "Kevin on Sunday as part of the summer press tour host- arguably played versions of the trope in "Robin 40 nominees for the 2015 and 2016 ceremonies, it (Probably) Saves the World," argues that the ed by the Television Critics Association in Los Hood: Prince of Thieves," "The Shawshank has been tempting to assume any movie casting show's guardian angel, far from being just a guide Angeles. Starring Jason Ritter, "Kevin" follows a Redemption," "Bruce Almighty" and its sequel, among ethnic minorities for leading roles must for the white protagonist, was "her own hero" in self-absorbed loser who is given a chance at Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy and, most automatically be a good thing. the one-hour weekly drama, which premieres on redemption by a celestial guide played by African recently, last year's "Ben-Hur" remake. "With such October 3. "And as the show expands over multi- American actress Kimberly Hebert Gregory. deep spiritual wisdom... you might wonder why 'Recycling the noble savage' ple episodes one of the things she'll realize is that, Gregory ("Vice Principals") was asked by journal- the Magical Negro doesn't step up and save the But critics have argued that obvious examples as much as she is there to help Kevin, Kevin ends ists how the show would avoid her character day himself. This will never happen," notes the TV of discrimination, such as the under-representa- up helping her," she said. "They end up creating becoming a "Magical Negro." Tropes website. tion of minorities on both sides of the camera, are this really interesting partnership." — AFP "I understand that concept but the character is "So enlightened and selfless is he that he has obscuring this more subtle, insidious form of not an angel. She's flawed, she's not angelic. She no desire to gain glory for himself. He only wants racism. The term "Magical Negro" was popular- Morgan Freeman

Patriotic blockbuster Japan actor who played breaks China box original Godzilla dies at 88 aruo Nakajima, the actor who without help. "But I started to enjoy play- office record played Japan's iconic city-wrecking ing Godzilla," he said. The franchise has Hmonster Godzilla in the original produced 29 films in Japan, according to Chinese action film that depicts the country's sol- 1954 movie, has died, film studio Toho Toho. The original movie "Gojira"-a diers saving war-ravaged Africans from Western said yesterday. He was 88. Nakajima, who Japanese portmanteau of "gorilla" and Abaddies soared to become China's all-time top box- went on to appear as the iconic creature a "kujira" (whale) -- was a mega hit, drawing Co-director Ben Safdie, from left, actor Robert Pattinson, and co-director Joshua Safdie office earner yesterday, headlining a summer of patriotic dozen times, died of pneumonia on 9.6 million viewers to cinemas. — AFP pose for a portrait to promote their film, "Good Time" at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los cinematic fare. The wildly popular "Wolf Warriors 2" boasts Angeles. — AP Monday, said a spokesman for the studio the ominous tagline "whoever offends China will be hunt- that produced the Godzilla films. ed down no matter how far away they are", and millions of Originally a stuntman, Nakajima at the age Q&A: Robert Pattinson goes Chinese cinema-goers have lapped it up since the movie's of 25 first took on the role of the giant release less than two weeks ago. monster awakened by a hydrogen bomb The blockbuster has raked in more than 3.4 billion yuan test to rise out of a roiling sea and swim to undercover in NYC for 'Good Time' ($500 million) since debuting on July 27, according to Japan where it crushes Tokyo. unofficial China box-office trackers Maoyan, a leading tick- ood Time" is a story about one thriller that actually thrilled you, like the Godzilla, a walking, radiation-breath- et merchant, and other industry tallies. The movie's phe- ing analogy for nuclear disaster resonat- bad night gone worse. Robert stakes felt really real. nomenal success launched it past "The Mermaid", a China- Pattinson plays a small time AP: Had you been to places like these ed in Japan. Just nine years earlier the "G Hong Kong fantasy comedy released last year that grossed country had suffered the world's first, and Queens crook named Connie Nikas whose before? A bail bonds office? A jail? 3.39 billion and had held the record, according to Maoyan. botched robbery and escape attempt lands JOSH SAFDIE: We brought Rob to this still only, atomic bomb attacks at the Replete with special effects, stunts and explosions to hands of the United States in the closing his mentally handicapped brother in jail. one jail called the Manhattan Detention rival Hollywood, "Wolf Warriors 2" tells the story of a former And that's just in the first few minutes. The Center. We had become friendly with the days of World War II. The US also carried Chinese Special Forces operative's foray into an unnamed out a hydrogen bomb test at Bikini Atoll film doesn't come up for a breather for the warden there and she was like, "Come by!" African war zone to rescue compatriots and downtrodden next 90. People have described "Good Time" She gave us unfettered access. It was insane. in the South Pacific in 1954, exposing a locals. Experts say the movie is riding a wave of patriotic Japanese fishing boat to nuclear fallout, as "'Mean Streets' on MDMA" and "'After At the end I was like, "What's up with the fervour drummed up by the ruling Communist Party. Hours' on crack and meth" which might even female wing?" sickening the 23 crew and eventually It comes soon after China opened a naval base in killing the captain. Nakajima prepared to be too tame to fully capture its kinetic pace. PATTINSON: And you can't even go there Djibouti, a major step in the country's expanding military The filmmakers behind it, Josh and Benny as a guy. play the imaginary creature by visiting a presence abroad. The facility in the Horn of Africa nation Tokyo zoo for a week to analyze the Safdie, are two who the general public JOSH SAFDIE: No you're not allowed and is China's first overseas naval base. However, not all patri- would be forgiven for not knowing. They are she's like, "You guys can come!" I look at Rob moves of elephants, bears and gorillas, otic Chinese films this season have enjoyed such rave according to the Toho website. 30-something brothers whose last film, the and he's like, "I don't want to go." And I'm reviews. "The Founding of an Army" boasts better-known punishing heroin drama "Heaven Knows like come on let's go. No one had recognized He said that the suit for the original actors but has been panned by critics, movie-goers and film was too heavy and he could barely What," played in only 14 theaters. us. even families of a number of Chinese revolutionary So how did they get one of the biggest PATTINSON: Even the people giving us walk for 10 meters (33 feet). The suit Original Godzilla suit actor Haruo heroes. That film was timed to coincide with the 90th weighed around 100 kilograms (220 movie stars in the world to lead their next the tour didn't realize we were doing it for a anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Nakajima, who has played his role as film? Pattinson called them. The Associated movie. Everyone was asking us to contact pounds), Toho said. Nakajima also said he the monster, speaks during an inter- Army, which was accompanied by celebrations and wall- "felt a sense of isolation" in the beginning Press sat down with Pattinson and the our lawyers outside. And then we went to to-wall media coverage. — AFP view at his home in Sagamihara, near Safdies (Benny also plays Connie's brother the female wing and within seconds... because of the thickness of the rubber Tokyo. — AP Nick in the film) to talk about "Good Time" JOSH SAFDIE: One girl was like, "HIM!" used in the suit that he could not remove and how a movie star was able to stay hid- (Pointing to Pattinson). He was immediately den in plain sight in New York - even on the like, "I told you we shouldn't have gone in subway at rush hour. Remarks have been here." edited for clarity and brevity. PATTINSON: The assistant warden then was like, "Who are you guys?" 'Despacito' opening doors for AP: It's a crazy story how Robert became BENNY SAFDIE: We're like, "We've gotta aware of you as filmmakers. go." JOSH SAFDIE: It's not that crazy, is it? AP: Were you able to stay under the radar Spanish songs on English radio AP: He saw a promotional still from while shooting? espacito" is easily the song of the "Platforms like Spotify are giving access to the "Heaven Knows What" and decided he had PATTINSON: Yeah, it was kind of a con- summer with the success of the hit same songs at the same time everywhere, so to work with you? scious decision. You find funny ways to stay "Dstretching beyond Spanish-speaking that's allowing us to have more (Latin) artists on JOSH SAFDIE: I guess it is kind of wild. hidden. And luckily we were in some places audiences to make it the year's most recognized the (global) chart." Honestly I forget the stature of his stardom. that were just so crowded, it's kind of easier. song in the US and elsewhere. Luis Fonsi and To me it's like a guy saw a picture and he was Some things I just don't understand like it's Daddy Yankee's song, which has topped the inspired by it and he reached out. It's totally rush hour on the subway and we're stealing Billboard Hot 100 chart for 13 weeks and count- normal. But I guess when you look at it from shots and we have a big camera and a crew ing, set a record as the most streamed song on afar it's kind of crazy. and Josh is directing me via text message Spotify and is the first YouTube video to reach 3 PATTINSON: I don't know about the and people do not notice. billion views. The song also has opened the door stature of my star, but I think the level of AP: So was it kind of a guerrilla shoot? for other Spanish tracks to get airplay on conviction was unusual for me at least. It was JOSH SAFDIE: There was an illusion of American radio. like I knew. And then we did the meeting guerrilla tactics. We wanted to tap into that "The beauty behind ('Despacito') is that it was and just agreed to do something. And then feeling and bring that vibe to the movie. But never meant to be a crossover song. When I sat also for that to actually happen afterward is we push it and push it. Like Rob watches me down with my guitar to write this song, I just even more unusual. People say, "Oh let's do and Benny holding a four-lane street of traf- wanted to write a great song that people would something together" all the time. fic where everyone is laying on their horn automatically connect to, and dance to, and real- JOSH SAFDIE: I warned you, I said, "Be and we're like, "Go Rob, go!" He's like sprint- ly enjoy, so it was so nice to see how - in a very careful, we are the type of people who when ing for his dear life. organic way - the whole world just connected to we want to do something we'll just do it. PATTINSON: We're trying to shoot this it," Fonsi said in an interview from Spain, where File photo shows singers Luis Fonsi, left, We'll figure out a way to do it." movie totally under the radar and literally he was set to perform the worldwide hit. and Daddy Yankee during the Latin BENNY SAFDIE: The movie wouldn't be causing such a commotion doing this thing "It wasn't really forced, it wasn't gimmicky ... Billboard Awards in Coral Gables, Fla. — AP here had he not reached out to us. and I'm literally hiding. it's sort of an accident if you will," he said. AP: Was this a different experience for BENNY SAFDIE: I kept thinking, "No "There's something magical in that melody and "There has been a domino effect," added you? one's going to hit us!" in the beat and in the production ... and people Guerra, who said there are currently eight Latin PATTINSON: They run at a different level AP: Did anything surprise you about in Russia and Australia and UK and France and songs on Spotify's global chart, which includes of energy to most people. It's nice, though. I Robert? US and South America - everyone's just danc- 50 songs. "The more songs that we put on the was thinking how to describe the movie and JOSH SAFDIE: I was really impressed and ing." "Despacito" is the first mostly Spanish song global chart, people are getting more used to lis- it's like it's a car crash movie, but the car surprised that he didn't complain. Not once. to top the Hot 100 since Los del Rio's "Macarena" tening to songs in a different language." She said crash happens in the first five minutes and Everyone on our movie complained. in 1996. The smooth jam about slowly falling in that Spotify has spent the last two years pushing you're just skidding for the rest. BENNY SAFDIE: Everybody. — AP love has become a pop culture phenomenon Latin music in regions outside Latin America: JOSH SAFDIE: We wanted to make a since its release in January, selling more than 7.7 "We're proactively trying to push its consump- million tracks - based on digital sales, audio tion in countries like Germany, Italy, Switzerland, streaming and video streaming - according to the UK (and) obviously the US." And there's proof Nielsen Music. It has spent 27 weeks at No. 1 on it is working. Daddy Yankee became the first Billboard's Latin songs charts, and while some Latin artist to reach No. 1 on Spotify in June, tak- Singer Sinead O'Connor posts troubling video believe Justin Bieber helped make the song a hit ing the spot from Ed Sheeran, and the Latin when he jumped on its remix, it's quite the genre is third overall globally on Spotify, just opposite. behind pop and hip-hop. inger Annie Lennox yesterday said she bered for her arresting 1990 rendition of was "concerned for the safety" of fellow Prince's song "Nothing Compares 2 U", and its Global momentum Different languages Sperformer Sinead O'Connor after she iconic video featuring the tearful and shaven- "Technically, the reason why Justin Bieber The Latin beat can be heard on current posted a tearful video in which she said she headed singer. discovered the song was because it was so pop- English-language hits as well, including DJ was "fighting... to stay alive". In the post, made O'Connor quickly developed a name for ular already," said Rocio Guerra, Spotify's head of Khaled and Rihanna's "Wild Thoughts," which in a New Jersey hotel on Thursday, O'Connor, inflammatory outbursts and caused an inter- Latin culture. "Despacito" had reached the Top samples Carlos Santana's 1999 megahit "Maria, 50, who has been diagnosed with bipolar dis- national controversy in 1992 when she tore up 40 on the Hot 100, and following the Bieber Maria," and French Montana's "Unforgettable," order, said: "For the last two years, my entire a picture of pope John Paul II on a US televi- remix - which includes the pop star singing in which has a reggaeton vibe (J. Balvin appears on life has been revolving just about not dying. sion show. An unidentified poster on her Spanish - the song reached No. 1. The remix its Latin remix). Fonsi said he doesn't want to "I'm all by myself and there's absolutely Facebook account later wrote that the singer spent 14 weeks on top of Spotify's global chart take credit for the success of Latin music on pop nobody in my life except my doctor, my psy- "is safe, and she is not suicidal." "She is sur- until last week when it was supplanted by J radio, but knows "Despacito" has helped set the chiatrist", who was the only thing "that keeps rounded by love and receiving the best of care. Balvin's "Mi Gente" - another Spanish song find- mood. "I hope that it's a door that will stay open me alive". "I'm fighting, fighting, fighting, fight- She asked for this to be posted knowing you ing success on US radio and the pop charts. for a long time. I think it's bigger than just this ing... to stay alive." Former Eurythmics singer are concerned for her. In recent years her posts "Mi Gente," a collaboration with Willy summer. I think it was (over)due for Latin music Lennox responded on Facebook, calling the on social media have become increasingly Williams, is No. 30 on the Hot 100 after just a to get this attention and I love the fact that we're video a "truly distressing call for help" "She unfiltered, often threatening legal action month on the chart. "I don't think this is just all collaborating in different languages," he said. appears to be completely out on a limb and against former associates, referring to physical something that happened overnight ... it's some- "It's not about where you're from or what lan- I'm concerned for her safety. Are there no close and mental health difficulties and discussing thing the Latin music industry and creative com- guage you're singing in, it's about bringing cul- File photo of Irish singer Sinead O'Connor performs during friends or family who could be with her to give troubles with her family and children. — AFP munity, we've been working so long toward this tures together and different styles, and it's good the Italian State RAI TV program "Che Tempo che Fa", in her some loving support? It's terrible to see her direction, and I don't think specifically only in for music in general." —AP Milan, Italy. — AP in such a vulnerable state." O'Connor is remem- the US, it's a global momentum," Guerra said. lifestyle WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017

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Visitors walk past Hartwell Tavern on the restored Battle Road at Minute Man National Historical Park in Lincoln, Mass.

A couple walks along the shore of Walden Pond in Concord, Mass. — AP photos People enjoy an afternoon at Walden Pond in Concord, Mass. Wandering Walden Pond: A Thoreau-ly worthwhile day trip

enry David Thoreau went to the woods also a gleaming new solar-powered visitor center because, as he famously put it, "I wished to that opened last October, featuring interactive Hlive deliberately." Two centuries after the exhibits about the man considered a founder of "Walden" author's birth, people are still deliberately the modern environmental movement. Officials say following in Thoreau's footsteps to discover Walden the pond and center draw about a half-million visi- Pond, the little lake he immortalized. Whether tors from around the globe each year. you're visiting Boston or the Berkshires, the pond and the bucolic Massachusetts town of Concord Thoreau at Walden are Thoreau-ly worth a side trip. Here's why: Thoreau made a big splash at Walden Pond. Working at a simple green desk in the cabin he Walden Pond built himself, the former schoolteacher completed A retreating glacier formed it 10,000 or so years "Walden" in 1854. One hundred and 63 years later, ago, but it was Thoreau - born in Concord 200 years it's a classic known for lines such as, "The mass of ago this summer on July 12, 1817 - who really put men lead lives of quiet desperation," and, "I went to Walden Pond on the map. He spent two years and the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to two months in solitude and reflection on its shores, front only the essential facts of life, and see if I writing "Walden" (the book's full title is "Walden; or, could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when Life in the Woods"), about grasping at the meaning I came to die, discover that I had not lived." of life by living simply and coexisting with the nat- But Thoreau was many things - philosopher, ural environment. naturalist, transcendentalist, abolitionist, early cli- Today, Walden Pond is a popular fishing hole mate change advocate - and he wrote other stocked with trout and frequented by walkers, acclaimed works, including "Civil Disobedience," an writer who created here; Ralph Waldo Emerson A statue of Henry David boaters, swimmers, sunbathers and birdwatchers 1849 essay in which he agitated against slavery sketched out his celebrated essay "Nature" in town, Thoreau stands outside in warm weather. In winter, there's snowshoeing and government overreach. and it's the hometown of Pulitzer Prize-winning a replica of his cabin and cross-country skiing. You can wander the shad- author Doris Kearns Goodwin. near the shores of ed dirt path hugging the oblong pond; at 1.7 miles, Concord and environs The Concord Museum houses some truly iconic Walden Pond in it's perfect for walkers and runners of all abilities, Nestled about 20 miles northwest of Boston, Americana, including the lantern that hung in a Concord, Mass. and its serenity provides a spectacular backdrop Concord is famous for Revolutionary War land- church steeple during Paul Revere's fateful 1775 for foliage in autumn. marks enshrined in Minute Man National Historical ride warning that the British were coming. — AP A stone inscription marks the actual site of Henry David A can't-miss attraction on Walden Pond State Park, a leafy spot to picnic and learn more about Thoreau's cabin on the shores of Walden Pond in Reservation is the reconstruction of the tiny wood- the first battles that led to American independence Concord, Mass. en cabin where Thoreau lived and worked. There's from England. Thoreau isn't the only renowned

Photo shows a painting of six of Christ's Apostles, on the wall of the chancel of St Mary's Church in Kempley, Photo shows St Mary's Church at Kempley, in Gloucestershire, western England. Gloucestershire, western England. — AP photos Ancient tiny church in western England a keeper of history

t Mary's Church, in Kempley, in Gloucestershire, Northern Europe, depicting Bible scenes, saints, the western England, is a hidden gem. Paintings apostles, Christ and the Apocalypse. Shave adorned this ancient, tiny church for 900 During the Reformation, the Kempley murals years. Experts from the United Kingdom's Courtauld were whitewashed. They were not rediscovered or Institute of Art say they're among the most complete restored for centuries. — AP and best preserved medieval wall paintings in Photo shows a painting of Jesus Christ, accompanied by six of his Apostles and angels.

Photo shows the door from the bell tower into the nave Photo shows St Mary's Church at Kempley, in Gloucestershire, western Photo shows the interior of St Mary's Church in Kempley, Gloucestershire, western England, which boasts of St Mary's Church in Kempley, Gloucestershire, west- England. some of the finest and most complete medieval wall paintings in northern Europe. ern England. lifestyle WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017

FEATURES Thieves target historic Portuguese decorative tiles aping holes on the crumbling walls year in 2001, 2002 and 2006 but "now of an abandoned palace in the there are significantly fewer" thefts, she Gheart of Lisbon mark where deco- said. Since 2013 it is illegal in Lisbon to rative ceramic tiles have been yanked off, demolish a facade decorated with tiles to the displeasure of passing tourists. without the authorization of city officials. Thieves are swiping the elaborately paint- Parliament plans to extend the rule to the ed tiles, which cover buildings across entire country shortly. At Lisbon's ram- Portugal, to sell them on the black market. bling Feira da Ladra flea market, or Just one of these tiles, called azulejos, can "Thieves' Market", old azulejos are on sale fetch thousands of euros. And abandoned for between five euros and 100 euros buildings like the 17th century Pombal ($118). A giant 18th-century panel made Palace, are especially vulnerable. up of brown, gold and green tiles depict- This was once the family home of the ing exotic animals and flowers was on sale Marquis de Pombal, the statesman who for 500 euros. Prices at antique dealers can rebuilt Lisbon after a massive earthquake go even higher, with some azulejos fetch- devastated the city in 1755. Owned by ing up to 10,000 euros. Lisbon's cash-strapped city hall for the last five decades, it has fallen into ruin due to 'I don't steal' lack of maintenance. And since a cultural Anne Typhagne, a 43-year-old French association, Carpe Diem, moved out at the tour guide, lingers before a display of tiles end of July, the palace has been empty. at the flea market which overlooks the "SOS Azulejo", a project set up by police in Tagus river. "Before I bought a lot of them, 2007 to stop antique dealers from selling then I stopped because I am against the stolen Portuguese tiles, includes it on its theft of Portugal's heritage," she said. list of "high risk" buildings. Police inspections of tile vendors at the Tile thefts have plunged by 80 per- market are frequent. "When they come, I cent since the project was set up, said show all the papers. I sell, I don't steal," Leonor Sa, the head of Portugal's police said Maria Santos, 28, whose small stand museum which displays recovered stolen teems with ceramic tiles from the 18th The power of the tiles. But a huge amount of thefts go and 19th centuries. While some tiles are unreported, she added. "The Portuguese recovered from building demolitions, do not file complaints because for them Santos said "often, we don't really know they are the most banal thing in the where they come from." Arabic alphabet world. They live surrounded by tiles since Oscar Pinto, the head of the national their birth until their death," Sa told AFP. police division dedicated to crimes "Foreign tourists who discover these involving art, said the majority of tiles By Abdellatif Sharaa does not aim to transform her works into a ceramics love them because they don't that are sold have a "legitimate" origin. purely alphabetical formation, but rather have them at home." Sa, who has a doc- "Sometimes it is the landlords them- arah Hassan is a formative Kuwaiti artist attempts to create a beautiful link between torate in cultural studies, gave birth to selves that get rid of them to renovate with a passion for heritage of the east. the Arabic alphabets and other visual her two daughters, Rita and Joana, at a their homes," he said at his sparsely dec- SHer works reflect her leanings towards shapes. By this, she turned the alphabet one Lisbon hospital decorated in azulejos, orated office. "But lets not kid ourselves. folkloric expressions. of her works' elements, where she was able where she herself was born 59 years ago. A drug addict who sells you 20 azulejos Sarah believes Arabic alphabets have spe- to make the letters interact with other artis- in a plastic bag at one euro a piece, there cial characteristics that even foreign artists tic elements and shapes inspired by Islamic- Churches pillaged is a strong chance that it was a theft." like the Swiss-German Paul Klee picked up. Arab art. Azulejos first came to Portugal in the Pinto had gone to the flea market the This can be noticed in her works, as she The works of Sarah Hassan are character- early middle ages when Portugal was day before to try, in vain, to recover over employs the alphabet to come up with beau- ized by a method of (altered realism) that can under Moorish rule. Although many one thousand 18th-century ceramic tiles tiful works with significant artistic value. The be considered stable and expressionist, assume the word is a derivation of azul- pulled down overnight from an aban- Arabic alphabet, which is considered an inte- where shapes are disciplined. Her works fluc- Portuguese for "blue", the colour of doned building in Lisbon's riverside gral part of her work, has a dynamic forma- tuate between realism in some details and most tiles-the word is Arabic in origin Baixa district. tion with certain various visual aspects that expressionism as a whole. Furthermore, the and comes from az-zulayj, which rough- The Portuguese capital's tourism bring the work to life and makes it vibrant ingredients of her art are drawn in vivid ly translates as "polished stone". boom "could contribute to an upsurge in with clear musical harmony. shapes with slight alterations in some parts to Disgusted at the loss of this unique thefts," he said. Ceramics maker Cristina Sarah has a special and personal angle form shapes in a form that fill the work. Portuguese treasure, Sa set up an inter- Pina, 55, thinks she has found a solution through which she sees the alphabet. She net site, www.sosazulejo.com, that dis- to stop tourists from buying old tiles-she plays photos of tiles stolen from church- has set up a small shop near the market es, hospitals, train stations and other that sells reproductions of azulejos made buildings. It makes it easy to check if a in the 18th century. "I prefer it if tourists tile on sale at a street market or antique buy beautiful reproductions of azulejos dealer was stolen. as souvenirs of Lisbon, which will allow "It's very dissuasive," said Sa, who is full the originals to remain in the country," of energy and has an intense gaze. Tile she said. — AFP thefts reached peaks of around 10,000 per

Tiles, part of the Portuguese architectural heritage, are being stolen from public spaces and buildings and sold in markets for low prices to tourists.

Migrant center in Berlin brings Germany Arabic culture 'There are almost no libraries with Arabic books or institutions for Arab culture here' ermany is the country of Goethe and Kant, Bach and summer for his fellow Syrians and anyone else interested in In the background, the sun sets over the Berlin skyline. refugee, I introduce myself as a student," said Qaiconie, who Beethoven. But recent migrants are hoping to sprin- stopping by. "Some people don't know anything about Syria" said is now working on a BA in English literature and philosophy Gkle Arabic poetry and Middle Eastern music, into that The center, in a room on the top floor of a 16-story Arbaain, 36, after the concert. "So we have to work hard to at a small college in Berlin. "I don't think anyone likes being mix. At the "Between Us" cultural center in the German capi- refugee hostel in central Berlin, hosts poetry readings and fix the image." Arbaain travels across Germany to play con- called a refugee." The cultural center's library, which is open tal, migrants meet regularly to share their art, poetry and has a library that holds a collection of Arab books. It's funded certs, and said in addition to fellow Syrians longing for a one day a week, attracts a steady flow of people looking for music - both to provide a flavor of home, and to educate the by donations and staffed by volunteers. On the weekends, taste of their homeland, many Germans turn out to listen. books. Most are looking for volumes they might have owned native citizens of their new home. "There are almost no Syrian musicians are invited to play at the center's outdoor Some have preconceived notions about migrants, but he before fleeing or books that can help them with their stud- libraries with Arabic books or institutions for Arab culture space, on the rooftop of the hostel. At a recent concert Nabil said the first-hand contact and cultural exchange helps ies, but some come because they are themselves writing here," said Muhannad Qaiconie, the 30-year old founder of Arbaain, who arrived as an asylum seeker from Syria two immediately. "It is not so difficult to change German people's about their experiences as migrants, and need help and the center. summers ago, charmed the crowd with melodies played on minds," he said. Meantime, Arbaain said migrants have their inspiration. With the passage of time and support of such "Still, Berlin is now a hotspot for Syrian authors, artists the oud, a pear-shaped instrument commonly used in own challenges to work on, like learning the German lan- efforts, Qaiconie said, he hopes that Syrian culture will and musicians, and we want to give them a meeting place Middle Eastern music, accompanied by a German guitarist guage, which is helped by mixing with local residents. become a part of Germany. "I think we will add to German and a platform." Nearly 900,000 migrants flooded into and a Syrian percussionist. "German is not hard - it's the first 100 years that are difficult society," he said. "We won't just take but we will add." — AP Germany in 2015 and hundreds of thousands more have and then it gets easy," he joked. But kidding aside, Qaiconie arrived since then, the largest single group being refugees Small college in Berlin said most migrants that he knows are anxious to shed the fleeing war-torn Syria. Qaiconie, a native of the Syrian city of The audience is international. Arabic is mixed with name "refugee" and be accepted as individuals. Aleppo, arrived two years ago, and founded the center this English and German and the crowd cheers after each song. "When I introduce myself I don't introduce myself as a

People listen to a concert at the 'Baynetna' cultural center in Berlin. Two women look at books while a volunteer, left, organizes books at the Muhannad Qaiconie, one of the founders of the 'Baynetna' cultural center in 'Baynetna' cultural centre library in Berlin. Berlin speaks to a visitor to the center's library. — AP photos Migrant center in Berlin brings Germany Arabic culture

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A picture shows the moon during a partial lunar eclipse as seen from Kuwait City on August 7, 2017. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat At midnight, Jerusalem Old City’s ‘cat lady’ prowls ‘Allah and Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) want big strong men to be nice to animals’

t is nearly midnight when Tova Saul, an tens at a time,” she said. “Most of those kittens than a decade ago, said Assaf Brill, head of the feline is quarantined has been closed off. Within attacks, some deadly, on Jewish civilians. As an Orthodox Jew, approaches the Muslim quar- die after a lot of suffering and literally hundreds city’s veterinary service. Numbers have since a few years she has trapped and had spayed all Israeli American who speaks only one phrase of Iter of Jerusalem’s Old City, carrying two large of people walking past them, watching them multiplied and budgets remain tight. the female cats in the Jewish Quarter. badly pronounced Arabic, “Allah and Prophet cases and a variety of contraptions. Within an go blind, watching them crying for their moth- “Jerusalem has a very poor population and the Mohammed (PBUH) want big strong men to be hour, a row will have started that will see four ers, watching them being eaten alive by fleas.” budget is needed for a lot of things,” he said. Food fight nice to animals”, she admits to concerns. people, including Saul, dragged to a police sta- Last year, she says she spent $15,000 (13,000 They rely on volunteers and Saul is one of AFP accompanied Saul on a mission in the “There have been a few times where they tion. But for now she’s searching for cats. For euros) of her own money on the cats, receiving the city’s most active-working in areas many Muslim Quarter on an average Wednesday (Palestinians) have said: ‘What are you doing?’ more than two decades she has fed and cared back just $7,000 in donations. The rest of her Jewish people are unwilling to visit. She started night. The area, with lanes too narrow for cars And I explain to them and they look at me and for hundreds of cats, earning the informal title time, Saul, who is in her fifties, with curly brown in the Old City’s Jewish Quarter, where she lives and flanked by small stalls, still holds fear for they have these big brown eyes, these beautiful of the walled Old City’s “cat lady”. It’s not a nick- hair and loose fitting clothes, is a tour guide in a two-bedroom flat currently filled with five many Jews. Israeli police, seen as occupiers by eyes, and they say: ‘Wow, thank you. You have a name she likes. “When people refer to me as the and Airbnb host. The municipality used to poi- cats and six kittens. She feeds them out of a fry- Palestinian residents and international law, are good heart.’” She usually likes to work between cat lady, they are actually defining everybody son strays but that program was scrapped more ing pan, while the spare room where a sick regularly attacked. There have also been one and five in the morning when the streets else as people who won’t lift a finger to help an are deserted, but this night starts a little earlier. animal in need. So really it’s an insult to the She spies a cat outside the gate she hasn’t seen human race,” she told AFP. before and traps it-it will be taken to the city vet In much of the Mediterranean basin, where in the morning. Then she enters the Old City and winters are mild and open piles of rubbish plen- sets up her baited traps. A cat is about to enter tiful, stray cats are ubiquitous. The labyrinthine when a group of Palestinian youths arrive, star- Old City, nearly a square kilometer (less than tling it. After some terse words they move on. half a square mile) and home to some of the Within minutes, three ultra-Orthodox Jewish holiest sites in Christianity, Islam and Judaism, men stop and stand by the trap. Saul says very also hosts hundreds, perhaps thousands of religious people of all faiths often have little alley cats. Across Jerusalem there are more than experience of animals. She asks them, politely 100,000 strays, the municipality estimates, with Tova Saul, an Orthodox at first, to move on but they refuse. Within a few only a limited government plan to deal with the Jew, feeds stray cats in a minutes the scene escalates. “The Nazis problems they pose. But there is Saul and a few neighborhood in behaved exactly like that,” one man says. “Hitler other volunteers. Jerusalem’s Old City. kissed his dog at the same time as sending peo- — AFP photos ple to the crematorium.” ‘A lot of suffering’ Saul is incandescent. “A Jew calling another Saul, who is unmarried, came to Israel in the Jew a Nazi?” she shouts. She throws hummus 1980s from the United States and has been car- at the man, splattering his back. Police arrive ing for animals ever since. Since she started and all four are taken to the station. After half- counting properly in 2009 she has caught and hearted apologies, they are released without had spayed over 600 cats, while feeding thou- charges, but by now it is nearly 2:30 am. Saul sands more. “Six hundred and twenty cats hav- heads back to the car to grab her traps. For ing kittens-they can have kittens two or three Jerusalem’s cat lady, the night is just getting times a year, each cat having three or four kit- started. — AFP