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16 Pages Price 10,000 Rials 38th year No.12645 Thursday SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 Shahrivar 18, 1395 Dhul Hijjah 6, 1437 “Salesman”, Iran’s “Muhammad” 5-month to compete in Leader urges steel exports Busan filmfest up 51% yr/yr ARTTEHRAN — Majid ECONOMY TEHRAN — Iran’s deskMajidi’s epic “Mu- deskexports of steel in- hammad (S), the Messenger of God” international gots and steel products experienced a and Asghar Farhadi’s drama “The 51 percent hike in the first five months Salesman” are in a lineup of Iranian of the current Iranian calendar year films that will compete in the Busan (March 20-August 21) compared to International Film Festival (BIFF) from the same period of time in the past October 6 to 15. investigation into year, IRNA reported on Wednesday. “Qashang and Faranag” by Va- According to the report, steel in- hid Musaian, “Malaria” by Parviz gots and steel products exports in the Shahbazi, “The Reward” by Kamal said period reached 2.31 million tons, Tabrizi, “The Dream of Water” by registering a 51 percent rise from 1.52 Farhad Mehranfar and “Violinist” Hajj tragedy million tons during the same time in by Mohammad-Ali Talebi are other the preceding year. Iranian films, which are scheduled As the World Steel Association (WSA) to be screened in “A Window on Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah reported, Iran produced 1.351 million Asian Cinema”, a section dedicated Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in a meeting on Wednesday tons of crude steel in July 2016, with 6.2 for Asian films, the organizers have with the families of martyrs of (the 2015) Mina percent rise from 1.273 million tons in announced. and Grand Mosque mishaps, said the dawdling the same month in the previous year. 56 Asian productions will be com- and incompetence of the Al Saud in this incident According to the WSA’s latest re- peting in this section. proved once more the ineptitude of this accurs- port, the country stood at the 14th In addition, “Parting”, an Iran-Af- ed wicked tree in administering and managing place among top world’s steel produc- ghanistan coproduction by Navid the Two Holy Mosques’ affairs. ers in July, falling from its rank of 13th Mahmudi, is an entry in the New Cur- See page 2 in the two preceding months. rents category, competing with 10 The country’s steel production other movies. stood at 16.110 million tons in 2015, Moreover, cinematographer indicating 1.4 percent fall from 2014. Mahmud Kalari is among the jury As a major steel producer in the region, members presided over by Souley- Iran boosted its steel mills across the coun- mane Cisse, the most influential liv- try in recent years, as central Isfahan and ing African director from Mali. southwestern Khuzestan provinces remain Organizers have also arranged a the major steel producers. retrospective of works by Iranian film- According to WSA, Iran was the maker Abbas Kiarostami. biggest producer of crude steel in the 16 khamenei.ir Middle East in 2013. The country’s rank was 14th in the world in 2014.

Saipa, Kia 18th Khwarizmi Youth Festival begins PERSPECTIVE Motors to finalize By: Lachin Rezaian SOCIETY talks next week TEHRAN — The 18th Khwar- Organization for Science and Technology journalist deskizmi Youth Festival opened (IROST) to individuals who have made out- on Wednesday with 500 participants from standing achievements in research, innovation ECONOMY TEHRAN — Iran’s desk across the country at Shahid Rajaee Teacher and invention, in fields related to science and Al Saud's black Saipa Group CEO Training University in Tehran, IRIB reported. technology. and Executive Member of the Board Some 383 innovations and inventions in The first session of the Khwarizmi award cer- history to exclude Mehdi Jamali said on Tuesday that various fields of science and technology will be emony which was held in 1987, was only for negotiations with Nissan and Kia Mo- showcased during this event. Iranian nationals, but from the fifth session it Iranians from tors are underway and those with the Students will vie with each other in four main became an international award. From the 10th South Korean car manufacturer will be categories of basic sciences, technologies, arts KIA Session, International Organizations such divine duty of Hajj concluded by the next week. and architecture, and agriculture, the event’s as WIPO, UNESCO, IFIA, COMSTECH, COM- According to IRNA, Jamali, address- presiding juror Hamidreza Azemati said. SATS, TWAS, ISESCO and WAITRO sponsored lmost one year has now passed ing a ceremony, told reporters that Sai- In addition to financial aids and university the KIA. Asince the horrifying events in pa has expansion of cooperation with admissions given to award winners, 32 prize which was named in memory of Abu Ja’far Mo- On the other hand Khwarizmi Youth Award is a Mina which left thousands of prominent foreign carmakers, including winning ideas will be commercialized, he add- hammad Ibn Mousa Khwarizmi, the great Ira- national version of Khwarizmi International Award pilgrims dead including many Iranians. Citroen and Renault, on its agenda. ed. nian mathematician and astronomer (770-840 which only Iranians who are less than 30 years old The Hajj is among the five pillars “Saipa is set to increase its produc- The Khwarizmi International Award (KIA) C.E), is given annually by the Iranian Research can participate. This award started in 1999. of Islam, and any Muslim who can af- tion capacity up to 1.5 million cars per ford it must perform it at least once year by 2024,” he added, “50 percent Letter to President Rouhani: in a lifetime. During the month of the of which will be manufactured domes- Hajj, Mecca must cope with as many tically and the rest via making joint as three million pilgrims. ventures with foreigners.” Please save the Asiatic Cheetahs from extinction One of the world's largest annual gatherings of people, Hajj, for years Iranian filmmaker Iranian Cheetah Society (ICS) has launched a grazing of livestock, and insecurity of cheetahs’ was marred by numerous deadly completes doc campaign to save the remaining Asiatic chee- migration paths are some of the Asiatic cheetahs’ stampedes, fires, protests and riots tahs in Iran’s nature. The following is this NGO’s problems in their natural habitats. In such circum- due to failures of crowd control. on Mina disaster letter to President of the Islamic Republic of stances, the conservation of cheetahs is beyond Despite many years of experience Iran; the control of an organization or an institution, in managing massive crowds, there ARTTEHRAN — Iranian In the name of God therefore, cross-sectoral contribution and public are still signs that the Saudi govern- deskdirector Forud Avaz- From: the People of Iran help are needed to provide all the technical, so- ment has been negligent in its duty pur has made a documentary on the To: Dr. Hassan Rouhani, President of the cial, economic and legal infrastructures. to protect the people within its bor- Mina disaster, a tragedy in which over Islamic Republic of Iran and President of Su- Unfortunately, recent scientific surveys con- ders. Saudi Arabia has failed to utilize 400 Iranian pilgrims lost their lives in Mina preme Council of Cultural Revolution ducted over the past two years show a sharp lessons from previous disasters to re- area, near Mecca in September 2015. Your Excellency, as you know, the Asiatic decline in the number of female cheetahs; as duce or eliminate future consequenc- The film titled “Shortness of Breath” cheetah is in great danger of extinction. The of now, only two females have been spotted es. A failure which has cost many is about 25 couples that left Iran for cheetahs have lost most of their population and mistically, are grappling with different problems. across Iran. In this situation, conservation ef- faithful believers, particularly in Iran, the Hajj ritual in 2015, but the women also their distribution range in the continents of Getting killed in car accidents on the roads and forts needs to be expended immediately; oth- the right and opportunity to fulfill returned home alone after losing their Africa and Asia. Iran has been the last refuge of also by herds’ dogs, extensive destruction of hab- erwise, the Asiatic cheetah is going to go ex- their religious duty. spouses in the Mina disaster. the Asiatic cheetah in Asia for years. itat by building mines and roads, poaching, illegal tinct at the end of the present decade of the Iranian pilgrims’ absence is truly Avazpur has submitted “Shortness The last remnants of the Asiatic cheetahs, hunting of their prey, destruction and insecurity Iranian calendar. The proposed conservation felt in the Hajj this year; this is the sec- of Breath” to the 10th Cinema Verite, which might be about 40 individuals most opti- of pastures due to irregular and unauthorized efforts are listed as following: 12 ond time that Iranians are deprived Iran’s major international festival for of traveling to Mecca to take part in documentary films, which will be held The Republic of Korea supports protection and humanitarian the annual Muslim Hajj pilgrimage in Tehran from December 4 to 11. after Riyadh failed to address the Is- At least 460 Iranians were among assistance to Afghan refugee girls in Iran lamic Republic’s concerns regarding thousands of pilgrims who died on Sep- the safety and dignity of the Iranian tember 24, 2015 in a stampede that The Ministry of Foreign Affairs project “Protection and Humani- Providing assistance to main- nationals participating in the Hajj pil- broke out in Mina during the Hajj ritual. (MOFA) of the Republic of Korea tarian Assistance to Afghan refu- tain health facilities grimage. The crush was the deadliest disaster has reaffirmed its commitment to gee Girls in Iran”. In collaboration Constructing or renovating What made 2015 Hajj turn into a trag- in the history of Hajj pilgrimage. supporting Afghan refugees in the with the Bureau for Aliens and For- schools ic event for Iran was a host of incidents Islamic Republic of Iran through eign Immigrants Affairs (BAFIA) of Supporting the provision of happening during Hajj ceremony and Learn English the signing of a new Letter of Un- the Ministry of Interior of the Gov- literacy courses affected both Lesser and Greater Hajj pil- derstanding with the Office of the ernment of the Islamic Republic of Procuring and distributing grimage by Iranian pilgrims. 10 Learn English with us at United Nations High Commission- Iran, this generous contribution hygiene kits er for Refugees (UNHCR) in Iran will support UNHCR’s humanitari- Procuring and distributing (See the news story on Monday 5 September 2016. an activities for refugee girls in Iran The objectives of this project will sanitary kits MOFA of the Republic of Korea by improving their health status be achieved through a variety of Providing business training to “FAO launches four-year will provide a voluntary financial and self-reliance, and through en- activities including: establish home-based enterprises holistic program to save contribution of 6 million US dollars suring their optimal access to edu- Supporting the Universal Providing formal vocational See page 12 Urmia Lake” on page 12) (USD 6,000,000) to the UNHCR cation and sustainable livelihoods. 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MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS Riyadh makes rude remarks against Border guards kill 10 terrorists in Iran for Hajj inquiry western Iran POLITICS TEHRAN — A top Sau- to provide technical explanations about the deskdi cleric is revving up the tragedy and redeem the bloods of the vic- kingdom’s rhetoric against Iran, saying in tims, the Saudi cleric said Iranians are de- POLITICS TEHRAN — Ten terrorists of the comments published on Tuesday that Teh- scendants of “Majuws”— a term that refers desk outlawed Democrat Party were ran’s leaders are “not Muslims,” in response to Zoroastrians and those who worship fire. killed in armed clashes with the Iranian border to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khame- Zoroastrianism is a monotheistic reli- guards in the western province of Kurdistan. nei’s Hajj message released on Monday. gion predating Christianity and Islam and The terrorists who were trying to sneak into the The remarks by Grand Mufti Abdu- was the dominant religion in Persia be- country through the western Iranian borders in Baneh laziz Al Sheikh came a day after Ayatollah fore the Arab conquest. and Khalfi in the Sardasht region, sought to foment Khamenei said, “The heartless and murder- “We must understand they are not insecurity in Iran’s Kurdistan province, Fars reported. ous Saudis locked up the injured with the Muslims, for they are the descendants of Iran sends its largest dead (after the Mina stampede) in contain- Majuws, and their enmity toward Mus- ers- instead of providing medical treatment lims, especially the Sunnis, is very old,” the ever flotilla to free and helping them or at least quenching Saudi cleric said. waters their thirst. They murdered them.” Ayatollah says Riyadh venting Over 460 Iranians were among the political rage hundreds of pilgrims who died in a Top Iranian cleric Ayatollah Nasser POLITICS TEHRAN — The Iranian Navy on stampede on September 24, 2015, that Makarem Shirazi on Wednesday said Wednesday that Iran will never give up nels. deskWednesday dispatched its largest occurred in Mina, near Mecca, during Saudi Arabia’s rejection of Iranian pilgrims on restoring the rights of the victims of He also urged the Muslim world in ever flotilla of warships, consisting of four warships, the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The incident this year is “politically motivated”. the Mina tragedy, IRNA reported. general and regional countries in par- to the high seas to safeguard maritime routes used marked the worst tragedy that has hap- The ayatollah said Riyadh’s negative Addressing a cabinet meeting, Rou- ticular to put in a great deal of effort to by Iranian vessels in international waters. pened during Hajj. approach to Iranian pilgrims is partly ag- hani stressed that the Islamic Republic will resolve the problems caused by the Saudi The 43rd fleet of warships consists of the logistic The Islamic Republic announced on gravated by the fact that the Saudis were not disregard the crush that claimed the regime regarding Hajj pilgrimage. warships Lavan, Falakhan, and Khanjar, equipped with May 29 that it won’t dispatch pilgrims this disappointed with the course of political lives of thousands of pilgrims. The president further said the Hajj missile-launchers, as well as the troop-carrier Konarak year to Mecca due to Riyadh’s failure to developments in Iraq, Yemen, and Syria. The president said his administration period should be regarded as a chance and the home-made SH helicopter, Mehr reported. address Tehran’s concerns regarding the Iran will never overlook Mina will pursue the country’s rights regarding to restore unity among Muslim countries, safety of the pilgrims. tragedy: Rouhani the fatal crush of Hajj pilgrims in Saudi whereas it is used to hurt the dignity of ‘Parliamentary ties Instead of answering calls from Tehran President Hassan Rouhani said on Arabia through legal and political chan- Muslims. with France can stimulate Islam of Iranians different from what Saudis refuse to accept responsibility cooperation’ Wahhabi cleric preaches: Zarif for Mina tragedy, Iran says

POLITICS TEHRAN — The special aide to POLITICS TEHRAN — Iranian The Saudi Mufti comments were POLITICS TEHRAN — Irani- their dear ones after a month. deskMajlis speaker for international af- deskForeign Minister Mo- made after Leader of the Islamic Rev- deskan Foreign Ministry “The Saudi crown prince who high- fairs met with French Parliamentarian Gerard Babet hammad Javad Zarif has said that Islam olution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khame- spokesman Bahram Qassemi said on lights the necessity of maintaining se- in Tehran on Tuesday night.“Iran-France parliamen- of Iranians is different from what the nei issued an important statement on Tuesday that the Saudi rulers refuse to curity during Hajj should remember tary relations can cause dynamism and vibrancy in top Wahhabi cleric is preaching. Monday suggesting that the Islamic accept responsibility for the last year’s his government’s inability to establish the two countries’ relations,” Hossein Amir Abdolla- “Indeed; no resemblance between world must fundamentally reconsider Mina tragedy, insisting that Crown security in the last year’s Hajj and be hian said in the meeting, IRNA reported. Islam of Iranians and most Muslims and the management of hajj due to “Sau- Prince Mohammed bin Nayef should liable to the bereaved nations of the The aide criticized dividing terrorists into good and bigoted extremism that Wahhabi top di rulers’ oppressive behavior towards be liable to the bereaved people of the painful Mina incident,” ministry spokes- bad and said, “Terrorism has targeted everyone and cleric & Saudi terror masters preach,” God’s guests”. incident. man Bahram Qassemi stated. there is no good terrorism and this word is a securi- Zarif tweeted on Tuesday. At least 769 people were killed in In the stampede in Mina on Sep- The Saudis keep accusing Iran of ty joke.” Babet, for his part, appreciated Iran’s logical Zarif’s remarks came as Abdul Aziz a stampede at the holiest Muslim pil- tember 24, 2015, 464 Iranian pilgrims politicizing Hajj pilgrimage to avoid ac- stance in fighting terrorism and its attempts to bring Al Sheikh, the top Wahhabi cleric, said grimage site on September 24 last year. lost their lives. The incident happened cepting responsibility for the incident, about political settlements to regional crises. that Iranians are “not Muslims”. Among the dead were 464 Iranians. as families were preparing to receive he lamented. Iran to sue nuclear hackers at Tehran against all sorts of separatism: Velayati international courts POLITICS TEHRAN — Iran is “We are on the belief that France Tehran to improve its relations with the He said that the two countries share deskagainst all sorts of sep- should have its own independent policies outside world. common views on countering terrorism. POLITICS TEHRAN — The Islamic Republic is aratism since they blow the furnace of in the region and we are ready to help Iran and the six major powers reached Velayati also expressed hope that deskgoing to take the case of cyber-at- war and harm global peace, Ali Akbar in this respect based on maintaining the a nuclear agreement in July 2015 which the relations between the two countries tacks on its nuclear facilities to relevant domestic and Velayati, senior foreign policy advisor to other countries’ territorial integrity.” took effect in January 2016. would be expanded in various areas. international courts, Deputy Prosecutor General Abdol- the Supreme Leader, said on Wednesday. Velayati also praised the growing ties ‘Unanimous standard required to Elsewhere, Velayati said that Iran’s For- samad Khorramabadi announced on Wednesday. Speaking during a meeting with Pres- between Iran and France. fight terrorism’ eign Ministry will pursue the issue of the Khorramabadi said the move relies on Article 290 ident of the French National Assembly For his part, Bartolone said the nucle- During a joint press conference with Mina incident. of the Iranian Penal Code, according to which the Claude Bartolone in Tehran, he said Iran ar agreement between Iran and the 5+1 the French official, Velayati said that a In a stampede at the holiest Muslim prosecutor general’s office has asked the Atomic Ener- and France can help end the conflicts in the group (the United States, Britain, France, “unanimous standard is required to fight pilgrimage site on September 24 last year gy Organization of Iran to cooperate with the Foreign Middle East region through cooperation. China and Russia plus Germany) helped terrorism”. 464 Iranians were killed. Ministry to pursue the case, Asriran reported. Arab media: Iranian, Spokesman: Salehi to visit Belgium next week Syrian commanders POLITICS TEHRAN — The head of the Atomic Iran’s nuclear cooperation with the EU within the Joint on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. mull major offensive deskEnergy Organization of Iran (AEOI) will Comprehensive Plan of Action, the spokesman explained. He also commented on a contract with Russia to against militants visit Brussels early next week, AEOI spokesman Behrooz Kamalvandi added that Salehi may visit another country build two nuclear power plants in southern Iran, saying Kamalvandi said on Wednesday. as well, but did not provide any further details.Referring to the bricklaying of the power plants will be held on Satur- POLITICS TEHRAN — Arab media outlets have Ali Akbar Salehi will hold talks with officials from the follow-ups to the JCPOA, he said the upcoming joint com- day in Bushehr with Iranian and Russian representatives deskclaimed that Iran’s IRGC Qods Force European Union’s Directorate-General for Energy, discuss mittee meeting on the JCPOA implementation will be held in attendance. chief Major General Qassem Soleimani is in southern Alep- po in order to discuss an upcoming large-scale offensive against militants with Syrian Army commanders. Leader urges international investigation into Hajj tragedy Al-Masdar said in a report on Wednesday that Soleimani has had a number of meetings with 1 the martyrdom of 7,000 innocent pilgrims silence of the self-declared advocates of supporters of Riyadh are complicit in the high-ranking Syrian army officials and commanders Ayatollah Khamenei noted: “If they are as the “great calamity for the Islamic Um- human rights. Saudis’ wrongdoing and crimes.” on Tuesday, including Major Duraid Abu Ammar of telling the truth and are innocent in this mah”, adding: “Lack of sensitivity vis-à-vis The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei referred to attempts the Syrian Army’s “Tiger Forces”. incident, they must let an Islamic-interna- such issues as the heartrending and sor- referred to the political propaganda cam- by foreign-backed propaganda organs to tional fact-finding committee investigate rowful Mina incident is what makes the paign launched by the so-called human describe the Mina crime as an example Notimex director the realities of the issue on the ground real tragedy for the Muslim world.” rights bodies regarding the execution of of “Shia-Sunni” or “Arab and non-Arab” visits Atomic Energy and shed light [on them].” Ayatollah Khamenei said the Saudi rul- judicial sentences in some countries, say- dispute and conflict, adding: “The propa- Organization Ayatollah Khamenei said the meeting ers’ refusal to offer a simple verbal apology ing: “Dead silence vis-à-vis a government’s gandists supporting the Saudi rulers are with the families of the martyrs of Mina and was indicative of their ultimate impudence dawdling in fulfilling its tasks and the deaths repeating this sheer lie while most of the Grand Mosque tragedies was reminiscent of and shamelessness, adding: “Even if there of 7,000 oppressed and innocent human 7,000 Mina martyrs, including a large num- last year’s painful events, adding: “The Mina was no premeditation [in the Mina deadly beings laid bare the fake identity of the ber of Iranian martyrs, were Sunnis.” POLITICS TEHRAN — Alejandro Ramos deskEsquivel, the director-general of incident and the [ensuing] deaths of worship- crush] so much lack of foresight and incom- self-declared advocates of human rights “Al Saud and murderous terrorists the official Mexican news agency (Notimex), visited ping Iranian Hajj pilgrims with thirsty lips and petence in a governing and political system and those who pin hopes on international nurtured and groomed by them are kill- the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) on under searing sun were deeply grievous and would amount to an offense.” bodies and organizations must learn a les- ing people in Yemen and Syria and Iraq. Wednesday.In his visit to the Tehran research reactor unforgettable. Of course this incident has a The Leader of the Islamic Revolution son from this bitter reality.” Therefore, despite mischievous prop- facilities, Alejandro Ramos Esquivel was introduced to variety of aspects and incorporates enlighten- continued his address by posing an im- Ayatollah Khamenei said formation of a aganda by Western governments, the Iran’s peaceful nuclear program and its progresses. ing points from political, social, moral and re- portant question: “When a regime fails fact-finding committee was an obligation Saudis are not supporting Arabs and the In an earlier meeting with spokesman of the Supreme ligious standpoints, which must not be driven even to manage the guests of God, while and a must for Muslim countries and hu- Mina incident has nothing to do with the National Security Council Keyvan Khosravi, Alejandro into oblivion.” earning revenues too, how could it guar- man rights advocates, adding: “Although media-fabricated conflict between Arabs Ramos Esquivel described his visit to Iran as very positive “Last year, it was very difficult and shock- antee that under similar circumstances one year has passed since that poignant in- and non-Arabs,” added the Leader of the and applauded the country’s efforts in breaking Western ing for families to digest the news of the incidents like the Mina [crush] would not cident, an examination of ocular, recorded Islamic Revolution. governments’ monopoly on news broadcasting. death of their beloved ones and the repa- happen (again)?” written documents would largely shed light “The fact of the matter is that the de- triation of their bodies, but in exchange for Ayatollah Khamenei said: “The Iranian on the realities behind the event.” tested Saudis constitute a group in the French parliament this tragedy, paying attention to the fact nation is standing courageously against The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Muslim world, some of whom knowing- speaker warns of that those beloved ones, like martyrs, are Al Saud’s ignorance and misguidance called on Iranian officials to seriously fol- ly and some unknowingly, are practicing under the auspices of divine forgiveness, and expresses its Quranic and rightful low up on the formation of a fact-finding enmity with Muslims, and the Muslim JCPOA breach compassion and blessing could give cause positions clearly and honorably and other committee, adding: “If Al Saud is assured world must stand against them and disa- for comfort and serenity,” said the Leader of nations and countries must also hold the of its own alleged innocence in the Mina vow the masters of Saudis, i.e. the US and the Islamic Revolution. Saudis accountable courageously.” incident, it should not gag mouths with wicked Britain,” Ayatollah Khamenei said. POLITICS TEHRAN — President of French Ayatollah Khamenei then referred to “The incompetence of the Saudis and money and let a fact-finding committee Concluding his remarks, the Leader deskNational Assembly Claude Bar- the martyrdom of some 7,000 pilgrims of the insecurity imposed by them against closely pursue the issue.” of the Islamic Revolution called on differ- tolone has cautioned against “serious problems” to the House of God at the Mina incident, the Hajj pilgrims to the House of God in- In another part of his speech, Ayatol- ent Iranian organs including the Ministry arise from lack of commitment to the Joint Com- strongly criticizing the silence of countries deed demonstrated that this government lah Khamenei labeled supporters of the of Foreign Affairs, the Hajj Mission, the prehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly and governments vis-à-vis this awful and is not qualified to manage the Two Holy Saudi regime as complicit to the crimes Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization and known as the nuclear deal.The JCPOA is a substan- tragic mishap. Mosques and this reality must be spread of this regime in the Mina tragedy, saying: the Foundation of Martyrs and War Vet- tial agreement which its improper implementation The Leader of the Islamic Revolution in the Muslim world and be understood,” “Backed by the US, the shameless Sau- erans to fulfill and seriously pursue their will create serious problems in the world, Bartolone described the silence of governments said the Leader of the Islamic Revolution. di regime is impudently standing against assignments vis-à-vis the massive tragic said at a meeting with an Iranian parliamentarian in and even scholars, political activists, intel- Ayatollah Khamenei said another as- Muslims and spilling blood in Yemen, Syr- incident of Mina. Tehran on Wednesday, Tasnim reported. lectuals and elites in the Muslim world on pect in the Mina incident was the deadly ia and Iraq. Therefore, the US and other (Source: leader.ir) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y

http://www.tehrantimes.com/international SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 INTERNATIONAL 3 Turkey says ready to help any U.S. Presidential poll: Trump initiative to capture Raqqa pulls ahead of Clinton Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton start the race to Novem- Turkey would be ready to join any in- of the border and are pushing south. ber 8 on essentially even ground, with Trump edging Clinton itiative proposed by the United States Ankara wants international support by a scant two points among likely voters, and the contest to capture an Islamic State in Iraq and to take control of a rectangle of territory sparking sharp divisions along demographic lines in a new the Levant (ISIL/Daesh) terrorist group stretching about 40 km into Syria, cre- CNN/ORC Poll. stronghold in Syria, Turkihsh President ating a buffer between two Kurdish-held Trump tops Clinton 45% to 43% in the new survey, with Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in remarks cantons to the east and west and against Libertarian Gary Johnson standing at 7% among likely voters published on Wednesday, as Turk- the ISIL to the south. in this poll and the Green Party’s Jill Stein at just 2%. ish-backed forces took more Syrian land Turkey says such a “safe zone” would The topsy-turvy campaign for the presidency has seen from the terrorists. help stem the flood of Syrian refugees. both Clinton and Trump holding a significant lead at some The United States President Barack But the idea has yet to gain traction from point in the last two months, though Clinton has topped Obama floated the idea of joint action the United States and Russia, both en- Trump more often than not. Most recently, Clinton’s conven- with Turkey to capture Raqqa during talks gaged in Syria, because of the military tion propelled her to an 8-point lead among registered vot- between the two leaders at a G20 sum- demands of policing such a zone. ers in an early-August CNN/ORC Poll. mit in China, Erdogan said, according Turkey, meanwhile, has been sending to Wednesday’s edition of Turkey’s Hur- more military hardware south. The army riyet daily. Turkey launched an offensive sent 15 more tanks to the Islahiye dis- in northern Syria on Aug. 24 claiming to trict near the border, bringing the total clear ISIL from its border and to prevent number of tanks and armored vehicles territorial gains by the Kurdish People’s in that area to 90, Dogan news agency Protection Units (YPG/Yekîneyên Parasti- reported. na Gel), which Ankara believes has links “We do not have the chance to take to Kurdish insurgents fighting on its soil. a backward step. If we take a backward “Obama wants to do some things step terror groups like Daesh (ISIL), PKK, together concerning Raqqa in particu- role would depend on further talks. string of villages. PYD and YPG will settle there,” Erdogan lar,” Erdogan told reporters on his plane U.S. officials have welcomed Turkish ef- Turkey’s military said late on Tuesday said, according to Hurriyet. that arrived early on Tuesday, referring forts to dislodge ISIL from Syrian strong- that three Turkish soldiers were killed Daesh is another term for ISIL, while to ISIL’s de facto capital. He was speak- holds but voiced concern when Turkish when two tanks were hit by rockets fired the PYD (Democratic Union Party/Partiya ing after meetings in China with Obama, troops engaged fighters aligned to the by the ISIL terrorists. Four others were Yekîtiya Demokrat)? is the political wing Russian President Vladimir Putin and YPG, a force Washington sees as a valua- wounded, it said. of Kurdish YPG militia, which Ankara other world leaders. ble ally in battling the extremists. The military also said the Free Syri- says is an extension of Turkey’s outlawed “We stated that would not be a prob- Turkish-backed forces clashed with an Army (FSA), a loose-knit rebel force PKK (Kurdistan Workers’ Party/Partiya Clinton’s lead has largely evaporated despite a challeng- lem from our perspective. We said, ‘Let YPG fighters in the initial stages of the backed by Turkey, had taken six more Karkerên Kurdistanê), a Kurdish militant ing month for Trump, which saw an overhaul of his campaign our soldiers come together, whatever is two-week old Turkish incursion into Syr- villages, also located in ISIL-held areas. group that is fighting for autonomy in staff, announcements of support for Clinton from several necessary will be done’,” the Turkish pres- ia, but have since shifted their focus onto Turkey and its rebel allies now control Turkey’s southeast. high-profile Republicans and criticism of his campaign strate- ident said, adding that a specific Turkish territory held by ISIL and captured a a 90-km stretch of land on the Syrian side (Source: Reuters) gy. But most voters say they still expect to see Clinton prevail in November, and 59% think she will be the one to get to 270 electoral votes vs. 34% who think Trump has the better shot Yemeni forces seize villages in UNICEF: 50 million children at winning. southwestern Saudi Arabia uprooted by crises Neither major third party candidate appears to be making the gains necessary to reach the 15% threshold set by the Yemeni forces have reportedly seized War and poverty have forced 50 million Commission on Presidential Debates, with just three weeks two villages in Saudi Arabia’s south- children around the world from their to go before the first debate on September 26. western border province of Jizan amid homes, according to UNICEF (United The new poll finds the two major party candidates Riyadh’s relentless military aggression Nations International Children’s Emer- provoke large gaps by gender, age, race, education and against Yemen. gency Fund). partisanship. Among those likely to turn out in the fall, On Wednesday, Yemeni forces Up to 28 million of the children both candidates have secured about the same share of gained control over the al-Qarn and have been uprooted by violent conflict, their own partisans (92% of Democrats back Clinton, 90% Dafinah villages in al-Khobe district, lo- with nearly as many abandoning their of Republicans are behind Trump) but independents give cated 967 kilometers (601 miles) south- homes in search of a better life, says Trump an edge, 49% say they’d vote for him while just west of Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, The projectile caused a raging fire in a report released by the United Nations children refugees came from just two 29% of independent voters back Clinton. Another 16% following fierce exchanges of gunfire the substation, and gutted six military agency. countries, Syria and Afghanistan. back Johnson, 6% Stein. with Saudi troops there, al-Masirah re- vehicles parked there. The report, entitled Uprooted: The Increasingly, these children are trav- Women break for Clinton (53% to 38%) while men shift ported. According to Yemeni local media, Growing Crisis for Refugee and Migrant elling alone, with 100,000 unaccompa- Trump’s way (54% to 32%). Among women, those who Tens of Saudi soldiers lost their lives more than 65 Saudi soldiers lost their Children, also says that the number of nied minors applying for asylum in 78 are unmarried make up the core of her support, 73% of during the bloody clashes, and scores lives as a result of joint attacks by Yem- child refugees has more than doubled countries in 2015, three times the num- unmarried women back Clinton compared with just 36% of others sustained gunshot wounds. eni army units and Popular Committees in the past 10 years from four million to ber in 2014, the report found. of married women. Among men, no such marriage gap A military source, speaking on con- last month. 8.2 million. Because these children often lack emerges, as both unmarried and married men favor dition of anonymity, said Saudi fight- Moreover, Yemeni army soldiers at- UNICEF describes the children as documents, they are especially vulner- Trump. er jets carried out a raft of airstrikes tacked militiamen loyal to Abd Rabbuh some of the most vulnerable people able. Younger voters are in Clinton’s corner (54% to 29% against the positions of the Yemeni Mansur Hadi — who has resigned as on earth and gives warning that if gov- The report estimates another 20 among those under age 45) while the older ones are more forces in the villages as part of attempts Yemen’s president — in the Khabb wa ernments do not act, the numbers are million children are migrants, driven apt to back Trump (54% to 39% among those age 45 or old- to retake them. ash Sha’af district of Yemen’s northern likely to grow. from their homes by poverty and gang er). Whites mostly support Trump (55% to 34%), while non- Yemeni forces have stepped up their province of al-Jawf, leaving eight peo- Whether it is from war, violence, violence among other things. whites favor Clinton by a nearly 4-to-1 margin (71% to 18%). retaliatory strikes against the House of ple dead. poverty or climate change, the young- Refugee and migrant children face Most college grads back Clinton while those without degrees Saud regime in response to the inten- The House of Saud regime has been sters have been uprooted by crises they a host of risks including drowning mostly support Trump, and that divide deepens among white sification of the military campaign by incessantly pounding Yemen since are not responsible for, or have little in- during sea crossings, malnourish- voters. Whites who do not hold college degrees support Riyadh. March 2015, with the United Nations fluence over, says UNICEF. ment, dehydration, kidnapping, rape Trump by an almost 3-to-1 margin (68% to 24%) while whites On Tuesday, Yemeni snipers fatally putting the death toll from the military The report, published on Tuesday, and murder. who do have college degrees split 49% for Clinton to 36% for shot a Saudi soldier in the vicinity of a aggression at about 10,000. The offen- says that children make up about a When they arrive in other countries Trump and 11% for Johnson. dam located about 15 kilometers (9.3 sive was launched to restore Hadi to third of the world’s population as of they often face discrimination and xen- Support for Johnson seems to be concentrated among miles) southwest of Najran. power. 2015 and accounted for nearly half of ophobia, the report stated. groups where Clinton could stand to benefit from con- Fighters from Popular Committees, On Wednesday, Saudi fighter jets all refugees. “The world hears the stories of solidating voters. Although direct comparison between who are fighting alongside the Yem- struck the Razih district in Yemen’s Speaking in Geneva, Ted Chaiban, child refugees one child at a time the poll’s two-way, head-to-head matchup and its four- eni army against the Saudi invaders, northwestern province of Sa’ada, leav- UNICEF director of programs, said: and the world is able to bring sup- way matchup doesn’t suggest that Johnson is pulling also engaged Saudi forces in an area ing a child dead and six others injured. “What’s important is that these children port to that child, but when we talk disproportionately from either candidate, his supporters of the al-Khobe district, killing five sol- Saudi military aircraft also carried on the move are children. And they about millions it provokes incredible come mostly among groups where a strong third-party diers. out three airstrikes against the Baqim should be treated as children.” outrage and underscores the need to bid could harm Clinton’s standing: Younger voters (par- Separately, Yemeni army units fired district, and bombarded a school in the “They deserve to be protected. They address the growing problem,” said ticularly younger men), whites with college degrees, and several Katyusha rockets at al-Shorfa Sahar district of the same Yemeni prov- need access to services, such as edu- Emily Garin, the UNICEF report’s au- independents, notably. al-Fawaz, al-Sadis and al-Homar mil- ince. No possible casualties and dam- cation.” thor. The poll follows several national polls in August suggest- itary camps in Najran. However, there age were reported. According to the report, there were The report calls on the international ing that the margin between the two candidates had tight- were no reports about possible casual- Four civilians sustained injuries 10 million child refugees and one mil- community to provide protection, ed- ened following the conventions. A CNN Poll of Polls analy- ties and the extent of damage caused. when Saudi warplanes pounded the lion child asylum seekers whose status ucation and health services to these sis released Friday showed that Clinton’s lead had been cut The regular Yemeni army forces Fisheries Building in the southern had not yet been determined. children and asks governments to ad- in half when compared with the height of her convention and the Popular Committees also fired Yemeni port city of Mokha, situated The remaining 17 million children dress the root causes contributing to bounce. a missile at an electrical substation in 346 kilometers (214 miles) south of displaced by conflict remained within the large-scale movements of refugees Speaking to reporters aboard her campaign plane Tues- the Dhahran district of Saudi Arabia’s the capital, Sana’a. their home countries’ borders. and migrants. day, Clinton shrugged off a question about the CNN/ORC southwestern region of Asir on Tuesday. (Source: Press TV) The report said 45 percent of the (Source: Al Jazeera) survey. “I really pay no attention to polls. When they are good for me -- and there have been a lot of them that have been good for me recently -- I don’t pay attention,” Clinton said. Report: ISIL had bigger plans for Paris attacks “When they are not so good, I don’t pay attention. We are on a course that we are sticking with.” The coordinated bombings and shootings that left 130 communication tools, such as WhatsApp, Viber, and Tel- While enthusiasm for the campaign has continued to inch dead in the French capital Paris last November were egram; and strategies for sneaking across borders, such up, it remains well off the mark compared with this point in part of what the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant as hiding in train bathrooms. The documents also reveal other recent presidential election years. In the new poll, 46% (ISIL/Daesh) terrorist group had intended to be a much the lengths ISIL handlers go to keep their operations a say they are extremely or very enthusiastic, compared with larger terrorist attack, CNN reported. secret, requiring the use of pseudonyms and providing 57% at this point in 2012, 60% in early September of 2008 According to newly obtained documents on the Par- operatives with only enough money and information and 64% in September 2004. is investigation, the ISIL leaders in Syria had reportedly needed to complete one phase of the mission at a time. Further, nearly half of voters say they are less enthusiastic planned for the November strikes to hit other locations In addition to new details about the capture and in- about voting in this election than they have been in pre- throughout France as well as the Netherlands and re- terrogations of Adel Haddadi and Muhammad Usman vious years, while just 42% say they’re more excited about main in contact with operatives throughout Europe to- — the two men investigators believe planned to travel this year’s contest. Although this question hasn’t been asked day. to Paris as part of the team of ISIL operatives that car- in every presidential election year, in CNN/ORC and CNN/ “ISIL is increasing its international attack planning,” ried out the November attacks — the documents also USA Today/Gallup results dating back to 2000, this poll marks said CNN terrorism analyst Paul Cruickshank. “It’s in- identify a previously unnamed third suspected terrorist the first time that a significantly larger share of voters say creasingly sophisticated in the way it does this. It’s set up as Abid Tabaouni. they are less enthusiastic about this year’s election. The lack an intricate, logistical support system for these terrorists According to CNN, Tabaouni managed to evade au- of enthusiasm spikes among Clinton supporters. A majority … to launch these terrorist attacks.” thorities for months after the Paris attack until he was tives throughout Europe, including the United Kingdom, of Clinton’s supporters say they’re less excited about voting Among the revelations gleaned from the 90,000 ultimately arrested in July. suggesting an increased effort to coordinate future at- this year than usual (55%) while most of Trump’s backers say pages of investigative documents obtained by CNN are CNN also reported that counterterrorism officials tacks on the continent. they’re more excited this time around (56%). insight into the terrorist organization’s use of encrypted continue to discover the existence of more ISIL opera- (Source: CNN) (Source: CNN) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 4 ECONOMY SEPTEMBER 4, 2016 http://www.tehrantimes.com/economy

NEWS Italtel set to build network World stocks hit one-year highs as Fed hike prospects fade infrastructure in Iran

World stocks hit their highest in more than a year and the dollar Following the lifting of economic sanc- to build two high-speed lines in Iran. fell sharply against the yen on Wednesday as expectations of tions in January, Italian telecommunica- A memorandum of understanding was a rise in Federal Reserve interest rates receded after weak U.S. tions giant Italtel hopes to build ultra- signed between power company Enel economic data. fast Internet infrastructure in Iran. and the National Iranian Gas Export Emerging market shares led the charge, touching their Speaking at the Iran Connect Company on natural gas and related strongest levels since July 2015 as investors sought yield with 2016 conference at Tehran’s Espinas infrastructure, and a MoU between oil interest rates likely to stay low for a prolonged period. Palace Hotel, CEO Stefano Pileri high- contractor Saipem and the Razavi Oil But European shares lighted industries that could benefit, & Gas Development Company on the dipped in early trade. The including health, transport and educa- Toos Gas Field project. Stoxx 600 index fell 0.2 per- tion. The meeting came just months af- cent led lower by banks .SX7P, Pileri said: “Italtel is looking to con- ter Iranian President Hassan Rouhani for whom rock-bottom inter- tribute to the development of Iran chose Italy as his first European country est rates promise tough times. through technology and innovative so- to visit, where other multibillion dollar The index nonetheless re- lutions. Transforming existing networks deals were forged. mained close to eight-month and installing ultra-fast wideband infra- A nuclear deal highs. structures needs to be a top priority to The flurry of agreements between The top gainers in Europe ensure that people living in Iran truly Italy and Iran comes after sanctions were energy shares, up 0.7 benefit from Internet technology and against the Islamic nation by the US, the percent .SXEP, as oil prices vital services can be developed.” European Union, China and Russia were rose, even though many mar- He added: “Such a platform, which lifted on January 16. ket participants remained would be based on virtualization tech- “The end of sanctions is a historic doubtful producers would niques, is key to deploying Iran’s infra- step not only for Iran but for the whole reach a deal to freeze output. structures as it will allow a cost-effective the region are utilized and a long last- companies meet with Iranian counter- region,” Renzi said during his visit. Euro zone government bond yields fell as some investors bet and smooth evolution of the networks ing relationship with the Iran market is parts. The sanctions were lifted after inter- the weak U.S. data, which followed weaker-than-expected jobs to enable both traditional and next- established.” Over the course of the visit the del- national nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, numbers on Friday, would pressure the European Central Bank generation telecommunication services, Italtel was a part of Italy’s official two egation negotiated seven agreements, confirmed the country had complied to ease monetary policy further. Then ECB meets on Thursday. without the need for huge investment,. day mission to Tehran in April, which including a multibillion dollar “frame- with a July 2015 deal on limiting its nu- “With a September rate hike looking less likely to happen, This should be done in partnership with saw Italy’s Prime Minister Matteo Renzi work of cooperation” that will enable clear activities. the ECB might be more pressured to come up with a decision local companies so that capabilities in and representatives of around 60 Italian Italy’s state railway, Ferrovie dello Stato, (Source: datacenterdynamics.com) this week on further measures,” said Benjamin Schroeder, senior rates strategist at ING. In Asia, MSCI’s main Asia-Pacific stock index, excluding Japan .MIAPJ0000PUS was up 0.2 percent, having earlier touched its Top India priorities: GST, banks, infrastructure highest since July last year. This helped lift MSCI’s all-country world index .MIWD00000PUS to its highest since August 2015. The government will press ahead with poorer federal states. system and hold the lion’s share of India’s provide development benefits for the 1.3 “When people think there’s no immediate rate hike from the tax reforms, repairing the banking system The goal of the federal and state gov- $120 billion in bad loans. billion people living in India, the economy Fed, then Asia and emerging markets are the place to go to, as and getting stalled infrastructure projects ernments would be for the tax to be reve- “I don’t think that public or political of which continues to perform below po- investors seek yields,” said Toru Nishihama, senior economist at moving to drive growth, Finance Minister nue-neutral and, and as the tax becomes opinion has converged to the point where tential, he said. Dai-ichi Life Research. Arun Jaitley said on Wednesday, but it is established, for its rate to come down over we can think of privatisation in the bank- The latest gross domestic figures Japan’s Nikkei index .N225, however, retreated 0.4 percent as not yet ready to sell off its state banks. time, Jaitley said. ing sector,” Jaitley told The Economist India showed that growth in Asia’s third-largest a strong yen hurt exporters. Asked what his top economic policy A revenue-neutral tax changes a coun- Summit in New Delhi. economy slowed to 7.1 percent in the Dollar, Oil priorities were, Jaitley told a conference try’s tax structure but is not intended to The government is consolidating some three months to June, from 7.9 percent The dollar was last down 0.5 percent at 101.50 yen JPY=, he was determined to stick to a “very stiff” increase the overall amount of tax levied. of the public sector banks to strengthen previously. having fallen as low as 101.18, its weakest since Aug. 16. schedule that foresees passing critical ena- Jaitley did not say what rate he pre- them, but does not plan to reduce the “We are still far below our best,” Jaitley The dollar fell 1 percent against several major currencies on bling legislation for a new goods and ser- ferred but the government’s economic ad- state’s share below a threshold of 52 per- said in a podium interview, adding that as Tuesday after Institute for Supply Management data showing vices tax (GST) this autumn. viser has pegged a revenue-neutral rate at cent, Jaitley said. India looks to key state elections next year activity in the U.S. service sector slowed to a 6 1/2-year low in Jaitley said the new GST, once imple- about 18 percent. India currently owns stakes of between and a general election in 2019, economic August and diminished already slim prospects for a Fed rate hike mented, would have a “transformational” Jaitley said it was vital to revive the 60 percent and 86 percent in nearly two reforms should bring growth benefits to this month. impact by creating a common market in banking sector, but ruled out selling con- dozen state-run banks. voters, but the government must also India for the first time, while also acting trolling stakes in public-sector banks that Getting stalled infrastructure projects “blend” them with social programs. The dollar index .DXY, which measures the greenback against (Source: The Economic Times) a basket of major currencies was flat. The euro was down 0.1 as a transfer mechanism that would aid control 70 percent of assets in the financial moving would help to drive growth and percent at $1.1245 while sterling GBP=, which topped $1.34 for the first time in seven weeks on Tuesday after the ISM data, pulled back 0.2 percent to $1.3412. “Clearly, this is a challenging environment for the dollar,” said Four fresh worries about China’s shadow banking system Petr Krpata, currency strategist at ING. The tangled web of Chinese banks and the investment that to cover costs and show a profit, that’s not enough,” The Swedish crown EURSEK= rose around 0.2 percent to 9.52 products they sell is growing more muddled as analysts at- Orlik and Chen wrote in a note. “In order to keep returns per euro after the Swedish central bank kept interest rates un- tempt to gauge the impact of new rules unveiled by the elevated, the shadow banks managing WMP investments changed, as expected. country’s authorities. appear to be turning to the interbank market as a source Oil prices, which have been on a rollercoaster in recent days The proposed new rules would require some banks to of leverage.” as expectations of whether a deal to curb a global glut can be provision for losses against wealth management products The application of leverage may be borne out by sta- reached have waxed and waned, edged up. (WMPs), which funnel money from retail investors into se- tistics in the Chinese interbank market, where lending rose Brent crude LCOc1, the international benchmark, gained 35 curities ranging from stocks to corporate bonds and real to 59.8 trillion yuan in August this year, up from 13.7 trillion cents to $47.61 a barrel. It rose as high as $49.40 on Monday, estate, in an effort to insulate the lenders from future losses. yuan in November 2013, when the data began, the ana- having fallen to $45.32 on Sept. 1. The 26.3 trillion yuan ($3.9 trillion) worth of WMPs out- lysts said. Orlik and Chen note that the biggest players in The reduced expectations of a Fed hike also lifted other com- standing have emerged as key cog in China’s so-called this market are small banks and ‘other’ financial institutions modities. Copper CMCU3 hit a two-week high at $4,683 a ton, shadow banking system as investors often expect to be — or the firms originating and managing the WMP funds. while gold XAU= hit a 2 1/2-week peak above $1,352 an ounce reimbursed for on any losses on the WMPs banks manage The proportion of WMPs bought by other banks A bad cycle before pulling back. (Source: Reuters) — an expectation that could weigh on the lenders if the jumped from 0.49 trillion at the end of 2014 to 4 trillion at Ironically, banks may need to buy riskier securities or use products begin to sour. the end of the first half of 2016, though the exact propor- more leverage as they fight slumping profits and a shrink- But with analysts scrambling to digest the impact of the tion of any such ‘WMP-squareds’ is unknown. ing pool of WMP fees induced by the draft rules. Even if draft rules on banks, fresh concerns are emerging includ- Boom go the corporate bonds they resist that temptation, reduced demand for their Without Israeli occupation, ing: the degree to which banks have been using WMPs to While the 2013 rule was similarly aimed at shoring up WMPs may end up clipping appetite for other assets such repackage and invest in other such products, their use as China’s financial system, it may not do much in the face of a as bonds and stocks, causing a downward spiral in asset Palestinian economy would a way for to gain exposure to riskier corporate securities, debt boom that has seen the country’s companies sell tril- prices. double: UN report banks’ tendency to borrow money to boost returns on lions of yuan worth of corporate bonds as these securities “The proposed new regulations on the bank-managed WMPs, and the potential for the new WMP rules to impact count as ‘standard’ assets. WMP market, which may come out within months if not other assets. “Regulators introduced the restriction on ‘non-standard weeks, may further dampen bank-managed WMP sales In a report, the UN development body (UNCTAD) described the ways WMP-squareds, anyone? assets’ in March 2013 and have not changed it. However, going forward, in our view,” Bank of America Merrill Lynch Israeli occupation of Gaza and West Bank has been preventing the Banks may be using WMPs to repackage and invest trends in corporate bond issuance, especially in the sec- strategists led by David Cui wrote last week. “As the biggest Palestinian economy from recovery and getting twice as big as it is in other WMPs in an attempt to avoid rules introduced in ond half of 2015, may have circumvented its effectiveness funding source for the shadow banking sector, we believe now. 2013 that similarly sought to shore up the financial sys- in terms of restricting flow of investor funds to low-quality that any significant slow-down in its sales may have impor- The document detailing the “staggering economic cost” of Israeli tem by limiting the amount of money lenders can invest companies,” said Phan. tant implications on asset prices across the board, espe- occupation was released on Tuesday by the United Nations Confer- in ‘non-standard’ securities to 35 percent of total assets. Lots of leverage cially bonds’ and stocks’, and possibly properties.’” ence on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Such a move would have parallels with some of the more Such borrowed money, or leverage, may be needed as “Given the potential shocks to financial system should “The Palestinian economy would be at least twice as large without complex collateralized debt obligations (CDOs) that exac- banks seek to offset declining profitability. bank-managed WMP sales slow down sharply, we consider Israeli occupation,” the findings reveal. erbated subprime losses at U.S. banks in the run-up to the “With a typical WMP offering returns around that level it a key risk that needs to be monitored closely,” they con- Among the key reasons for the high unemployment and stagger- 2008 financial crisis. [3.8 percent], and the bank requiring a spread on top of cluded. (Source: Bloomberg) ing poverty the agency cites “confiscation of Palestinian land, water and other natural resources.” It adds that “restrictions on the move- ment of people and goods; destruction of assets and the productive Investors pay Volkswagen in talks Nissan recalls new base;” also played a major role here. According to the latest estimations by the Palestinian Central Bu- Henkel to finance its to make electric cars minivan over idling reau of Statistics nearly 27 percent of people of the autonomy are acquisition in China stop problem currently without job. Meanwhile UNCTAD has revealed that over 66 percent of the Palestinians were food-insecure last year. “The continuous process of de-agriculturalization and de-indus- The German consumer goods firm along with Volkswagen AG is exploring a joint venture to make Nissan Motor Company said on Wednesday it trialization” has contributed to a severe degradation of Palestinian France’s Sanofi became the first companies to issue electric cars in China with a state-run company, part of was recalling a domestic minivan model and stopped economy, according to the UN report. The paper states that in Gaza euro-denominated bonds at a negative yield on its aggressive push into electric-vehicle production as the shipments of the recently launched vehicle to fix a “producers are denied access to half of the cultivable area and 85 per Tuesday. The two firms are set to pay a yield of mi- auto maker works to resolve its emissions cheating scan- problem with its idling stop function. cent of fishery resources.” nus 0.05% on new issues of short-dated bonds. dal. The Japanese automaker said it was recalling The West Bank area is facing a similar problem, according to the But Henkel issuance is particularly interesting The German car maker has signed a memorandum of 9,481 Serena minivans, which went on sale on Au- UN. In the so-called area C, which constitutes over 60 percent of West given that the bond issue will go to finance its ac- cooperation with China Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co. gust 24, due to the risk of short circuiting during use Bank “more than 66 per cent of its grazing land, is not accessible to quisition of Sun Products, BayerB pointed out in a for a potential partnership, the companies said in separate of the idling stop function. Shipments of the minivan Palestinian producers”. research note, and what it might portend for the statements. Jianghuai said the companies will share equal were halted last Friday, it added. The figures published in the report say that the Israeli occupation European M&A market. ownership of the joint venture, and are aiming for a formal Nissan said that one incident of a short circuit- of the Area C “costs the Palestinian economy the equivalent of 35 per The European Central Bank began buying cor- agreement within five months. ing had been reported at one of the automaker’s cent of GDP ($4.4 billion in 2015).” porate bonds in June as part of a massive quantita- “As we aim to be at the forefront of e-mobility, Volkswa- dealerships, which resulted in a small fire under the The Israeli military campaign in 2014 whose proclaimed goal, was tive easing program designed to lower borrowing gen Group is looking forward to explore all options to set minivan’s hood. to prevent rocket attacks on its territories from the Palestinian areas costs and encourage investors to take more risk. up a close and mutually beneficial partnership with JAC,” delivered another blow to the financial recovery of the Palestinians. NEWS IN BRIEF (Source: RT) NEWS IN BRIEF said Matthias Müller, chairman of Volkswagen Group. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y http://www.tehrantimes.com SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 HERITAGE & TOURISM 5

Silk Road still points at cultural, IN THE NEWS Eco camps to promote economic globalization tourism on Qeshm Island TOURISM TEHRAN — In line with the national By Fatemeh Aliasghar deskschemes for reviving sustainable tour- ism industry, Iran has started creating eight eco camps he Iranian city of Qazvin hosted along the coastline of its southern Qeshm Island located Tthe 11th Silk Road Mayors Forum in the Persian Gulf. on September 3 and 4, during which several ambassadors, cultural offi- cials, and investors from across the globe convened to discuss a range of topics to fertile the ground for reviving the ancient trade route. Ambassadors from the Netherlands, Spain, Pakistan, Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, India, Brunei, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Senegal, Tunisia, Benin, and Bangladesh participated in the forum. Director and Representative of the UNE- SCO Tehran Cluster Office Esther Kuisch La- roche as well as officials from Iran, Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Chile, and the Ivory Coast were other attendees to the event or- An undated photo displaying a number of visitors to the ganized by Iran’s Revitalization and Utiliza- Stars Valley on Qeshm Island tion Fund for Historical Places (RUFHP). The Qeshm Free Zone Organization (QFZO) in close Conservation of structures that are of collaboration with the private sector is implementing the historical importance such as caravansa- project in a bid to broaden accommodation on the is- ries, bathhouses, and historic houses, as land, the IRIB reported on Tuesday. well as cultural and economic interactions Farzin Haqdel, the deputy director of the QFZO, an- between the nations were amidst contexts A number of ambassadors, cultural officials, and investors from Iran and other countries across the globe pose for a photo ticipated that the camps would be warmly welcomed several speakers used to explore every ave- opportunity on the first day of the 11th Silk Road Mayors Forum in the Iranian city of Qazvin on September 3, 2016. by travelers to the island, the nature lovers in particular. nues toward a source of sustainable income The campsites, each with a capacity of about 70 jects in that regard with eligible foreign During a brief interview with the Tehran have themes of cultural backgrounds, ar- that would emerge from cultural tourism. people, are expected to be completed by the end of institutes and investors. Times, Indian Ambassador Saurabh Kumar chitecture, and language in common. The RUFHP Director Mohammadreza the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2017), On a side-section program devised expressed his outlook on the journey to Qaz- Kumar added the city of Qazvin, which Puyandeh talked on the issue, redefining he added. for the event, the participants visited sev- vin, outlining its considerable achievements. he had never seen before, came to him the importance of historical sights dotted Residents of provinces such as Kerman, Yazd, and eral natural beauties and historical places He said there is a close affinity be- as surprise due to its abundance in amaz- on the Silk Road, as he expressed readi- Sistan-Baluchestan consist a majority of the ever-grow- scattered around the city. tween India and Iran as the two nations ing natural and historic sights. ness of the RUFHP to conduct joint pro- ing travelers to the island, Haqdel explained. Iran’s Cultural Heritage Handicrafts and Tourism Or- ganization, as the main supporter of the program, seeks Travelers find Iran complex, colorful and deeply traditional like its carpets to create 10 more eco camps in several other tourist spots across the country, he noted. Tehran’s bazaar is more modern (it’s a mere two cen- turies old) but is just as maze-like and full of temptations. Pilgrimage sites Home to the largest concentration of Shia Muslims in the world, Iran has many important religious shrines and AIR TRAVEL pilgrimage sites. Crowded with pious worshippers – usually Why Airbus should keep in family groups – these are wonderful places to observe the importance of religion in day-to-day Iranian life. They making the A380 can also demystify this culture for many Westerners, being places where worshippers are just as likely to be exuberant The Airbus A380 earned a lot of buzz when it was first and joyful as they are quietly contemplative. used for commercial service in 2007. The double decker’s The most significant and beautiful of these is the mas- sheer size (it can fit 525 passengers in three classes) and sive Haram-e Razavi - the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (AS) - glitzy premium class cabins made it the heir apparent to Isfahan is a major destination on the “tourist trail” in Iran, in the north-eastern city of Mashhad, where gold-covered Yazd is a great base from which to mount an off-road the dated Boeing 747. particularly Naqhsh-e Jahan Square, where you’ll find domes and tapering minarets seem to float above the adventure into the Iranian desert Now, however, the trend is for airlines to purchase typical Persian architecture such as that of the above compound’s profusion of courtyards, mosques and muse- smaller, more efficient long-haul planes like the A350 Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque. Mountains to ski in winter. ums. Shia pilgrims from across the globe come here to visit In good weather, trekking through the Alamut area in and Boeing 787. Does this mean that the A380’s days are Visitors heading to Iran will find the country as complex, the shrine of the only Shia Imam to be buried in Iran. the Alborz Mountains is hugely enjoyable. Desert trek- numbered? colorful and deeply traditional like the Persian carpets In the south of the country, the Aramgah-e Shah-e king should only be done with an experienced guide The demand for international air travel is expected to for which it is renowned. History lovers are spoiled for Cheragh (Mausoleum of the King of the Light) in Shiraz – when in desert areas, it’s best to explore on a 4x4 ex- rise significantly in the coming years, and airlines with the choice when it comes to incredibly preserved archae- is nearly as holy. Its bulbous turquoise-tiled dome, gold- pedition or camel trek leaving from Yazd. A380s in their stables will have an advantage on the busi- ological sites (including the ancient city of Persepolis), topped minarets and mirrored interior are wonderful Getting there est routes. Even low-cost carriers could be interested in while the photogenic beauty of classic Persian architec- examples of late Qajar period architecture. Imam Khomeini International Airport just outside an all-economy-class A380. This version seats more than World heritage trail ture – usually covered with those famous blue tiles – will Tehran is Iran’s major international air hub. There are 800 people. please anyone with an eye for design. There are 21 Iranian sites and landscapes on UN- also international airports in Isfahan, Shiraz and Mash- More room to create more classes Plus, outdoor enthusiasts have a surfeit of mountains ESCO World Heritage List, and many first-time visitors had. The country’s busiest domestic airport is Mehrabad This leads us to another trend that is working in the to climb and ski, desert landscapes to explore and scenic to the country end up devising their itineraries around International Airport in Tehran. A380’s favor: airlines are trying to maximize revenue by valleys to trek. All this, combined with ultra-welcoming visits to the big-hitters. Domestic bus services between cities and major segmenting their planes into multiple classes. locals, a refined and delicious cuisine (succulent grilled Don’t miss Persepolis, the majestic former capital of towns are cheap, comfortable and frequent. The local So while orders for four-engine planes are currently kebabs, flavorful stews) and an ancient culture steeped the Achaemenid Empire (200,000 rials, plus extra charge train network is excellent but trains are less frequent and sluggish, there could eventually be enough demand for in poetry, music and art, mean that Iran is a destination more expensive than buses – see iranrail.net for details. Airbus to continue producing the A380 in the future. as rewarding as it is revelatory. (Source: Independent) (Source: travelpulse.com) British nationals need a visa to travel to Iran. The process can be notoriously long and frustrating, so you should apply well in advance of your planned travel dates. There are also reports of difficulties securing visas MINISTRY OF ENERGY through private visa agencies. The Iranian embassy in London has commenced a visa service. GUILAN REGIONAL ELECTRIC COMPANYGILREC FCO advice warns against all travel to certain parts of Iran. The FCO also claims the risks to tourists in Iran are Second Announcement Invitation for Prequalification, International Tender No 95120033 higher for those travelling independently than for those Guilan Regional Electric Company (GILREC), intends to prequalify bidders for engineering, procurementt andd financefi travelling as part of an organized tour. Ancient markets of a package of projects comprising Transmission and Sub Transmission Substations, Dispatching Center and Those keen to see a more exotic Iran than that of- Transmission Lines and Underground Cables at 63 and 230 kV voltage levels, during 18 calendar months and through The Jameh mosque in Isfahan is one of Iran’s most famous a limited two stage tender. fered by Tehran’s traffic-clogged roads should head for sights and shows the evolution of mosque architecture the atmospheric bazaars of some of the country’s most over 12 centuries (Shutterstock / Marcin Szymczak) Interested applicants can receive prequalification documents, with due consideration of the following points: historically significant cities. Tabriz, a former capital, has 1- The proposed finance shall be approved by Central Bank of Iran (CBI). the most famous. Its sprawling, labyrinthine bazaar – a for museum). It’s an extraordinary showcase of gran- UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back 1,000 years diose Achaemenid construction, including staircases 2- The law of maximum use of Iranian Technical Engineering, Manufacturing, and Industrial and Executive Capability, – is replete with ornate, dimly lit timchehs (halls) that featuring exquisite carved reliefs, majestic gateways shall be observed. immerse you in an almost mystical, back-in-time feel. topped with statues, and the remains of palaces that The eligible applicants may obtain documents on the submission of a written application during working office hours South of Tehran, Isfahan’s Bazar-e Bozorg is just as once housed magnificent columned halls. from Sept. 10th, 2016 to Oct. 10th, 2016 in the following addresses: old, and has welcoming teahouses in spades. Its loca- The desert fortress of Bam, recently rebuilt after a tion between Naqsh-e Jahan Square and the Masjed- devastating earthquake in 2003, was once a thriving 1- Guilan Regional Electric Company, office of the finance deputy managing director, Imam Khomeini Ave. Ghods e Jameh, two of the city’s major attractions, is also su- trading post on the legendary Silk Route. This mud-brick Crossroad, Rasht, I.R.Iran premely convenient. citadel has massive ramparts, ornately decorated towers 2- Ghods Niroo Engineering Company, No. 82, Motahari Ave., Tehran, I.R.Iran and monumental gateways aplenty. Another must-do is the postcard-perfect Naqsh-e Meanwhile, the above information is available at: Internet web sites of Guilan Regional Electric Company: www.gilrec.co.ir Jahan (Imam) Square and the Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh or Tavanir Company: www.tavanir.org.ir and National database portal of Iran tender’s information at: http://iets.mporg.ir. Mosque) in Isfahan. The latter, the largest mosque in Applications for prequalification received in soft copy shall be filled in, printed and signed and sealed and be submitted in Iran, comprises a series of elaborate iwans (open prayer sealed envelopes to the above address item 1, against a written receipt, up to saturday Dec. 10th, 2016 2:00 P.M (14:00) and halls) clad in exquisite blue and gold tiles. be clearly marked as: “Engineering, procurement and finance (EPF) of Transmission and Sub Transmission Substations, Finally, formal Persian gardens, such as the Bagh-e Fin Dispatching Center and Transmission Lines and Underground Cables at 63 and 230 kV voltage levels”. in Kashan – an oasis featuring a series of turquoise-colored pools and fountains, richly decorated pavilions and a pro- Note that: applications received after that date will be considered disqualified. fusion of orange trees – also deserve a place on your list. Guilan Regional Electric Company will scrutinize the received documents in accordance with rules and regulations and will Outdoor adventures conduct prequalification of the applicants through procedures and qualified firms will be invited to receive tender documents. More than half of Iran is covered by mountains, so It shall be taken for granted that providing and presenting above mentioned documents will grant no rights to the skiing and mountaineering are popular pastimes. Head applicants to be invited to tender. The cost of this tender notice shall be borne by successful bidder. The ancient city of Persepolis is Iran’s most famous to Mount Damavand and Mount Sabalan in the Alborz archaeological site, with its earliest remains dating back Mountains to climb in summer, and to Dizin in the Al- Guilan Regional Electric Company to around 515 BC (AFP/Getty Images) borz Mountains or Sepidan or Chegard in the Zagros I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y

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By Phelim Kine men, and do-nothings, you better get out .S. President Barack Obama has because I'll kill you." aborted his planned bilateral Drug deaths in the Philippines: Is U President Duterte's war on drugs out of FEATURE meeting at the East Asia Summit There’s still time for Obama to with Philippine President Roderigo Du- Obama needs control? terte this week in Vientiane, Laos. And police aren't the only ones target- carve out a Middle East legacy Obama canceled the meeting after ing criminal suspects with deadly force. Duterte referred to him as a "son of a Police statistics attribute another 1,067 By Jackson Diehl bitch" during a pre-summit media brief- killings of alleged drug dealers and users ing in Manila. Duterte's scandalously in the past two months to unknown gun- to speak out men. These murders suggest Duterte's arack Obama took office in 2009 with two big person- undiplomatic invective was part of his aggressive rhetoric advocating violent al priorities in foreign policy: the limitation of nuclear profanity-laced reaction to reports that B solutions to criminality has found a recep- weapons and the cause of Palestinian statehood. This Obama would confront him about the tive, and well-armed audience. summer the president has been weighing a flurry of possible appalling human toll of his so-called "war Victims include five-year-old Danica last-minute actions to cement his legacy on nukes, including on drugs" that has killed more than 2,400 May, a kindergarten student who died a UN resolution that would ban testing. That raises an obvi- Filipinos in the past 10 weeks. on Philippine from a gunshot wound to the head af- ous question: Will Obama also launch an 11th-hour Mideast Duterte had good reason to want ter an unidentified gunman opened fire gambit? to avoid such an encounter. That's on her grandfather, an alleged drug The possibility has been debated in and outside the because Obama's likely message -- user. White House ever since Secretary of State John F. Kerry’s stop the killings -- can and should be In July Duterte exhorted Filipinos quixotic effort to broker an Israeli-Palestinian deal col- backed by meaningful U.S. govern- killings who knew of any drug addicts to lapsed in 2014. All along, the assumption has been that ment leverage in terms of its financial "go ahead and kill them yourself as Obama might wait to act until after the presidential elec- aid to the Philippines military and po- getting their parents to do it would tion, so as to avoid creating problems for Hillary Clinton. lice. be too painful." This prompted the There’s plenty of precedent: Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton Duterte may have effectively scuttled United Nations Special Rapporteur and George W. Bush all bid for a Middle East legacy during what would have been an awkward and on summary executions, Agnes Cal- their final months. highly-charged meeting with Obama in lamard, to accuse Duterte last month Not surprisingly, the prospect of an Obama ini- Laos. But Obama needs to make clear, of effectively granting the police and tiative — which could take the form of a speech, or and soon, that the U.S. government can others "a license to kill." at its most ambitious, a UN resolution — is produc- and will suspend budgetary funding to Duterte has turned a deaf ear to ing “high anxiety in the Netanyahu world,” as one the Philippine security forces if Duterte such criticism. He has instead sought former administration official puts it. That would be chooses to continue to encourage and to intimidate domestic critics of that Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu, the Israeli leader who incite killings by police and unknown campaign and dismissed international has haunted and taunted Obama since he took of- gunmen of alleged drug dealers and critics such as Callamard as "stupid." fice — and absorbed in return more White House drug users. Duterte has even attempted to justify animus and abuse than any other U.S. ally. In the Drug pushers and users the mounting death toll of his "war on end, Obama’s final decisions on the Middle East The most recent Philippine National drugs" by questioning the humanity of may be driven by another drama: the Barack and Police data shows that from July 1 to drug users: "I'd like to be frank with Bibi endgame. September 4, 2016, police have killed an you, are they (drug users) humans? For now, the old rivals are cooperating on a deal that estimated 1,011 suspected "drug push- What is your definition of a human could burnish both their legacies. Israeli and U.S. sources say ers and users." This is more than 10 times being?" he asked military personnel negotiations are essentially complete on a new 10-year bilat- higher than the 68 such police killings re- on August 28. eral defense pact that would boost annual U.S. military aid to corded between January 1 and June 15 Obama needs to make clear to Du- Israel from $3 billion to close to $4 billion. Israel would get of this year. Police have attributed the kill- terte that he will pay an international more money for missile defense, while agreeing to gradually ings to suspects who "resisted arrest and price for trashing the rule of law and that redirect to American firms the quarter of U.S. funding it now shot at police officers." his unlawful "crime control" campaign diverts to domestic contractors. It's been impossible to assess police puts at risk the $50 million in military aid For both leaders, the deal has a positive political twist. claims that the killings were all lawful, currently allocated to the Philippines for Obama would be able to point to it as proof that he was since Duterte has rejected calls to inves- 2017. not, in the end, an anti-Israel president, in spite of his battles tigate these deaths. The president has in- Obama should also make clear that with Netanyahu over West Bank settlements and the Iranian stead declared the killings as proof of the the daily double-digit death toll of his judicial violence as a crime solution the the U.S. government is prepared to hold nuclear deal. "success" of his anti-drug campaign. He anti-drugs campaign. During his 22- cornerstone of his electoral campaign. up the millions of dollars that it allocates Netanyahu, who has good reason to worry about erod- has urged police to "seize the momen- year tenure as the mayor of Davao City On the campaign trail he promised to each year for "training and mentoring for ing support for Israel among U.S. liberals, would be able to tum." in southern Mindanao, Duterte was a "solve drugs, criminality, and corruption the Philippines National Police" unless the describe the bounteous guaranteed funding as a Democratic Director-General Ronald dela Rosa, vocal cheerleader for a vicious death in three to six months" — by whatever Duterte government launches a credible, initiative. slammed calls for an investigation as squad that killed hundreds of "unde- means necessary. On the eve of his May impartial investigation into the sharp rise Millennials are taking advantage of new opportunities to "legal harassment," saying it "damp- sirables," including kids as young as 9, 2016 election victory, he told a crowd in killings. share political and social views. ens the morale" of police officers. The 14-years old. of more than 300,000 that "If I make it to By doing so, Obama can send an Netanyahu dubbed a same day, Duterte's top judicial official, Crime solution the presidential palace I will do just what unambiguous message to Duterte that pariah Solicitor-General Jose Calida, defended Netanyahu Duterte then made large-scale extra- I did as mayor. You drug pushers, holdup despite the cancellation of their bilater- That’s not the only rea- the legality of the killings and opined al meeting, Duterte can't avoid a pain- son Netanyahu has to has not only that the number of deaths was "not The U.S. government shouldn't be surprised by ful reckoning with his abusive "war on gloat: For now, he looks successfully enough." The U.S. government shouldn't be Duterte's enthusiasm for the daily double-digit drugs." like the winner on points resisted Obama’s (Source: CNN) surprised by Duterte's enthusiasm for death toll of his anti-drugs campaign. in his eight-year bout with pressure to allow this president. Yes, Obama squashed Netanyahu’s fer- a Palestinian vent campaign against the state on terms he Iran accord. But Netanyahu opposed, he has Nicolas Sarkozy is back, but France has changed has not only successfully also continued resisted Obama’s pressure By Sylvie Kauffmann ten by Jacques Chirac for his 1995 campaign, “La France to allow a Palestinian state Israeli settlement pour tous” (“France for All”). By reversing the proposi- on terms he opposed, he building, ne of the most popular items on the social net- tion, Mr. Sarkozy hopes that his new patriotic spirit will has also continued Israeli ignoring harsh Oworks as Nicolas Sarkozy opened his new presi- erase the worst memories he left — of his obsessive ego, settlement building, ignor- criticism from dential bid last month was a video of an interview his arrogance, his bragging and his bellicosity. ing harsh criticism from the he gave to the French news channel BFM-TV on March Next year’s election State Department and the the State 8, 2012. Still president then, Mr. Sarkozy was seeking a Will he succeed? Convinced that next year’s election White House. With years Department and second five-year term, with François Hollande running will be fought on the right, rather than at the center, the left in his own term in of- the White House. against him. Asked whether he would quit politics if he former president is making a huge wager. The No. 1 is- fice, he can expect the next lost, he firmly answered, “Yes.” The journalist was taken sue of this campaign, he thinks, will not be the economy, president, whether Clinton aback. “Will you quit politics?” he asked again, incredu- which he did not have the courage to reform when he or Donald Trump, to drop Obama’s policy of treating him lous. “You can ask me a third time,” the president shot was in office, but France, war and Islam: It’s the identity, as a pariah. back. “I’m telling you: yes.” stupid. Obama, however, still has his potential hole card: an Four years later, “Sarko” is back. Just like his interview- This is a risky bet. Where Mr. Juppé aims to unify and Obama plan for Palestinian statehood. Though he lacks er that day, nobody in France quite believed that this pacify, Mr. Sarkozy is unabashedly divisive. the means to make it happen, the outgoing president man, who admitted as early as 2003 that he thought all Immigration, he says, took a wrong turn in 1976 could publicly lay out U.S. terms for a settlement, much as the time about running for president, could live without when President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing allowed families Bill Clinton did before leaving office. If he sought ratifica- the adrenaline of a life in politics. In 2012, it took him a to join economic immigrants in France. Since then, he tion by the UN Security Council, Obama could set them few months to recover from defeat, but soon enough argues, things have been out of control. He advocates in diplomatic stone. A conflict that for half a century has he was maneuvering to take back his right-wing party, stopping economic immigration for five years, reasoning been defined by UN Resolution 242 would henceforth be renaming it Les Républicains and putting his people that integrating immigrants is an old-fashioned concept governed by Obama’s. in charge. In a book published last January, “La France that has failed. He paints France as a country “forced” Palestinian state pour la vie” (“France Forever”), a seemingly humbled Mr. by the “ideologues of multiculturalism and the sociolo- The terms were largely hashed out by Kerry during his Sarkozy acknowledged a few mistakes and tried to por- The fight will be harder this time, despite President gists of inequality” to give up the mission of assimilating doomed diplomatic offensive. A Palestinian state would be tray himself as a new man. This was the first stage of his Hollande’s dismal standing in opinion polls. Mr. Sarkozy’s newcomers. based on Israel’s 1967 borders, with land swaps that would campaign. problem is that he first needs to win a primary in No- “Assimilate means not only acquiring French citizen- attach the largest West Bank settlements to Israel. Jerusalem A second book, published last week, “Tout pour la vember. He is no longer the champion of the right, but ship but also France’s values, culture and way of life,” he would be the capital of both states. France” (“All for France”), provided a springboard for for- rather the challenger: His former foreign minister, Alain has written. “We are not Anglo-Saxons who allow com- The return of Palestinian refugees to Israel would depend mally starting his candidacy for the presidential election Juppé, 71, leads in the primary race. And a former prime munities to live side by side, ignoring each other.” on a bilateral agreement. And Israel would be recognized as next April. Written in July in the privacy of the Riviera minister, François Fillon, who is also running, is crucifying Just as Donald J. Trump wants to “make America great the homeland of the Jewish people. mansion owned by his wife, Carla Bruni, so hurriedly that his ex-boss for comparing himself to de Gaulle. (“Can again,” Nicolas Sarkozy wants to “make France proud That formula would be quickly rejected by both sides — spelling mistakes were overlooked, the book argues that you imagine de Gaulle under investigation?” he lashed again.” Schoolbooks, he says, should “make our country just as it was when Obama tried to sell it to Netanyahu and Nicolas Sarkozy had to come back, for one simple rea- out recently, in a reference to long-running charges loved, not make it feel guilty.” He advocates a “French Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in 2014. Arab states son: France needs him, just as France needed Charles de against Mr. Sarkozy of illegal campaign financing.) Islam, not Islam in France.” And oh, yes, of course he might even block its passage by the Security Council, with Gaulle in 1958. So why should France need Mr. Sarkozy in 2017 if it wants to ban the burkini. help from Russia or France. No matter: Obama would be In a way, this is reassuring: He has not changed. The did not want him in 2012? Because, as he explains in his The whole question is whether, even in such tense betting that pressure would slowly mount on Israel to ac- image of a humbled, apologetic politician was short- new book, this is not the same country. The situation times, the French are ready for another dose of Sarko. cept the terms, perhaps accompanied by an acceleration of lived — all the more so since it did him no favors in the created by the recent wave of terrorist attacks requires Patriotism is indeed on the rise, but not in a divisive the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement. Ten or 20 opinion polls. Better go back to the original. The Sarko a strong, experienced man at the helm, this argument way. years from now, Obama could find himself heralded as the we knew is back, with a vengeance. goes. “I felt I had the strength to lead this battle at such a Immigration and Islam are certainly worth a debate, grandfather of Middle East peace. Majority of voters tormented moment in our history,” he wrote. Some saw and will most likely dominate the campaign in the com- Mavens of Middle East diplomacy point out that an It is not so easy to run again when you have been in the title “All for France” a reference to a book writ- ing months, but the country needs firefighters, not ar- Obama plan could do far more harm than good in the ejected from office by a clear majority of voters (he sonists. Incendiary politics is Marine Le Pen’s territory; Mr. short term. To begin with, it could hamstring any attempt lost to Mr. Hollande by more than three percentage So why should France need Sarkozy’s plan, obviously, is to siphon off as many votes by the new president to rescue the failing U.S. position in points). Neither is it easy to run again when every poll as he can from her National Front. But he has been down the larger Middle East; if that’s Hillary Clinton, Obama may since you’ve been back in the political arena shows an Mr. Sarkozy in 2017 if it that road before, and it has not served him well. Indeed, be pressed to consult her. We’ll learn after Nov. 8 whether intense dislike among a large group of voters and a did not want him in 2012? the mood has changed France since the current wave such considerations matter more to the 44th president high rate of negative opinions. But one thing Nicolas Because, as he explains in of terrorist attacks began in January 2015. But the turn than creating a legacy on a pet issue — and trumping Sarkozy, 61, does not lack is political ambition. How- his new book, this is not the has not been toward confrontation, and Nicolas Sarkozy Netanyahu. ever unpopular, he will do whatever it takes to come may well have misjudged it. (Source: The Washington Post) back. same country. (Source: The NYT) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y

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Iran president says ‘vital’ to restore NEWS Oil-market rescue no nearer amid Saudi-Russia pre-sanctions oil output ‘lip service’ Iran’s president said he supports efforts by OPEC to stabilize oil prices, while reiterating that the country An international agreement to cap crude-oil output in a must restore production lost during years of sanctions. way that would restrict actual supply and support prices “Iran had suffered greatly under sanctions,” Has- looks no nearer after the two largest producers pledged to san Rouhani said, according to a statement on OPEC’s cooperate. website citing the Iranian president. Therefore it is “vi- Most members of the Organization of Petroleum Export- tal for the country to make up its lost oil production,” ing Countries that can raise production have indicated they he said at a meeting in Tehran Tuesday with OPEC will aim to do so, while others are already close to short-term Secretary-General Mohammed Barkindo. limits. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Coun- Monday’s joint statement by the oil ministers of Saudi Ara- tries has a responsibility to restore market stability bia and Russia, billed as a “significant” announcement, was and Iran will support efforts to bring about fair prices, “without any substance for market balances,” Amrita Sen, chief Rouhani said at the meeting, which was also attended oil analyst at consulting firm Energy Aspects Ltd., said in Sin- by Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh. gapore. Rouhani’s comments come as Russia and Saudi Although both nations committed to discuss measures to Arabia- the world’s biggest crude producers- said on help the oil market, including a potential output freeze, Saudi Monday they would cooperate to stabilize oil markets, Arabia said there’s no current need to limit production. Rus- while stopping short of specific measures to achieve sia’s Energy Ministry also expressed doubt last week that a cap that. Speculation has mounted in the past month that is needed. Further reducing hopes of a meaningful accord, OPEC nations and Russia may reach an agreement the two failed to agree on whether Iran has fully restored to freeze production when they hold informal talks in pre-sanctions output, key to determining whether it should Algiers at the end of the month. take part in any freeze. A previous attempt to freeze output failed in April Impossible cooperation after Saudi Arabia insisted Iran joined the coordinated “There is not even a little chance for a real cooperation effort. The Persian nation rejected that proposal on between Russia and Saudi Arabia,” Eugen Weinberg, head of the grounds it hadn’t recovered its lost market share commodities research at Commerzbank AG in Frankfurt, said after sanctions over its nuclear program were lifted by e-mail. “It’s clearly just a lip service, since the real coopera- in January. tion between these competitors is just impossible.” “Iran will support any measure toward market sta- after the meeting in Tehran, according to the state- quarter this year, reaching 3.62 million barrels a day OPEC members are due to meet other producers for infor- bilization and oil price recovery that is based on a fair run IRNA news agency. last month, according to a Bloomberg News survey. mal talks in Algeria later this month. One major issue under- and just share for member countries,” Rouhani said Iran has increased its crude output by more than a (Source: Bloomberg) mining the impact of a potential freeze deal is that both Saudi Arabia and Russia are already pumping a lot of oil. The Saudis produced a record 10.69 million barrels a day in August, ac- Iran to raise shipments of cleaner diesel from 2017: sources cording to a Bloomberg survey of analysts, oil companies and ship-tracking data. Russian oil production jumped in recent Iran is aiming to increase export vol- cent currently, one of the sources said. the fuel, he said. the next few months as the fuel is used days, exceeding 11 million barrels a day for the first time since umes of cleaner diesel from next year It currently ships out about 500,000 The volumes are sold through spot in the domestic market for power gen- at least 1991, according to daily data from the Russian Energy as its refineries are upgraded, even as tons of gasoil with 1 percent sulfur, or and term contracts, he added, declin- eration, the source added. Ministry’s CDU-TEK unit. it cuts its reliance on imports, industry 10,000 ppm, which is mainly exported ing to reveal details of term buyers. Getting letters of credit is still a “A freeze doesn’t resolve anything if Saudi Arabia and Rus- sources familiar with the matter said to the Middle East, with small volumes The 1 percent sulfur fuel is mainly problem at times, though it is becom- sia are both freezing when their production is at a record high,” on Tuesday. sent to Singapore, Africa and the Med- used for blending or as a feedstock ing less difficult and does not pose Saad Rahim, chief economist at oil-trading house Trafigura Iran has expanded its presence in iterranean, the source said, declining in secondary refining units. But, the a major issue, said the source. While Group Pte, said in Singapore. the global oil market after interna- to be named as he was not authorized cleaner 500 ppm sulfur diesel is used large global banks are still holding While Russia appears willing to join an international agree- tional sanctions were lifted in January, to speak with the media. in the transport and industrial sectors back because of legal risks, Iran has ment to steady the market, it’s reluctant to lead the process Strongly marketing and increasing die- “(NIOC) is aiming to increase its low in many Asian countries including Viet- begun working with smaller foreign of negotiating a freeze. Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvork- sel shipments. sulfur (diesel) exports and reduce the nam and Bangladesh. institutions. ovich has said all OPEC members must reach consensus on Diesel exports from National Iranian high sulfur to about 50-50 as refineries Iran’s increase of cleaner diesel is NIOC said earlier on Tuesday it will a cap before Russia will participate. Even if a deal is on the Oil Company (NIOC) containing 500 are upgrading,” he added. expected to weigh on Asian gasoil reduce its gasoline imports and con- table, Iran, Nigeria, Libya and even Iraq could reasonably seek parts-per-million (ppm) of sulfur will The company ceased imports of margins, which are already hovering densate exports once the first phase exemptions. likely make up about half of its overall gasoil from April 2015 and was bal- near six-year lows, traders said. of its Persian Gulf refinery starts up by Venezuela has said it’s satisfied with the preliminary accord diesel shipments from early next year, anced with its supply and demand until Still, as winter approaches, Iran’s end-March 2017. between Saudi Arabia and Russia to at least cooperate. compared with about less than 10 per- January when it stepped up exports of gasoil exports are likely to decline over (Source: Reuters) “We’re anticipating that there’ll be an excellent climate of dialogue and negotiation among all the producer countries to PICTURE OF THE DAY SHANA/Hamed Noori achieve a historic accord,” Venezuela Oil Minister Eulogio Del Zorlu Enerji of Pino said from the presidential palace in comments broadcast on state television. Turkey considers Saudi Arabia will go along with an oil-output freeze if other producing countries agree, Reuters reported, citing Saudi For- power plants in Iran eign Minister Adel al-Jubeir speaking in London on Tuesday. Iran showed Monday that it’s ready to pump more crude, Turkish electricity producer Zorlu Ener- with state-run National Iranian Oil Co. saying the country ji may build gas-fired power plants in can raise production to 4 million barrels a day in two to three Iran as Turkey’s eastern neighbor seeks months from the current daily level of about 3.8 million. Iran’s to attract investors after decades of President reiterated on Tuesday that while he supports OPEC’s economic sanctions. efforts to stabilize prices, his country must restore production The company is in talks with Ira- lost during years of sanctions. nian authorities for the project and a Nigeria may also demand the right to restore production concrete plan may be announced this after militant attacks curbed output, while Libya will want to year, said Omer Yungul, chief executive boost volumes that shrank to a fraction of pre-conflict levels. officer of Zorlu Holding, which owns In Iraq, Prime Minister Haidar Al-Abadi has said he’d support the Istanbul-based company formally a freeze deal, though new Oil Minister Jabbar Al-Luaibi previ- known as Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim ously called on oil companies to increase production to boost AS. national revenue. Zorlu Enerji, which produces elec- Most of the rest of OPEC’s members already are pumping tricity from wind, hydro, gas-fired and as much as they can. geothermal power plants totaling 966 Saudi Arabia and Russia were keen to publicize their rap- megawatts in Turkey, Pakistan and Isra- prochement on Monday, saying their joint statement showed el, plans to invest “a sizable amount” in a growing trust and understanding that collaboration is vital to Iran, Yungul said in an interview in Is- oil’s recovery. Yet analysts remain skeptical a meaningful deal tanbul. The total capacity of the power can be reached in Algiers. plants may be similar to plans by Unit “Talk is cheap, but they could pay a dear price for crying International, owned by Turkish inves- wolf too often,” Commerzbank’s Weinberg said. tor Unal Aysal, to build power plants (Source: Bloomberg) costing $4.2 billion in Iran, he said. Zorlu Enerji shares rose as much as 2.5 percent to 1.65 liras in Istanbul be- fore ending the day at 1.64 liras. (Source: Bloomberg) Shahid Rajaei semi-submersible drilling rig is one of the most equipped rigs in Iran’s South Pars gas field located in the Persian Gulf. Armenia’s gas import from Iran up 1.2% in H1

Cuba to seek oil imports from Oil edges up; gains limited amid Although exports of natural gas to Armenia in the first half of 2016 decreased by 23.2 percent compared to the same period Russia, Iran skepticism over freeze deal in 2015, imports from Iran increased by 1.2 percent to 186.5 million cubic meters, according to the Customs Service of Ar- Cuba is looking to Russia and Iran to during a visit to Havana last month by Oil prices erased early losses to trade high- day after Russia and Saudi Arabia agreed menia. make up for dwindling oil supplies from foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, er on Wednesday partly due to a weaker to cooperate on stabilizing the oil market, Based on the Customs Service, the total value of imported close ally Venezuela. an official Cuban government statement dollar, but gains were limited as market but they have since fallen due to mount- gas decreased by 36 percent to $162.6 million and imports of The island is keen to replenish oil said at the time. participants remained skeptical producers ing uncertainty over a deal. natural gas from Russia declined by 27.3 percent from 1.125 supplies as it works to revive foreign “There are no discussions yet about would reach an agreement to freeze out- Traders said U.S. crude was support- billion cubic meters in the first half of 2015 to 818.3 million tourism following the recent resumption oil imports from Iran,” the Cupet official put to rein in a global supply glut. ed by Genscape data showing a draw cubic meters. of commercial flights from the U.S. said. London Brent crude for November de- of some 700,000 barrels last week at the Imports of Iranian gas in 2015 amounted 383.1 million cu- An official of Cuba’s state-run oil Cuba has been trying to restart livery was up 23 cents at $47.49 a barrel Cushing, Oklahoma, delivery hub for U.S. bic meters worth $72.4 million, up from 365.9 million cubic company Cupet tells Argus that the Cu- deep-water oil drilling in the Gulf of by 0643 GMT, after settling down 37 cents crude futures. meters imported in 2014. ban government is preparing to start Mexico that ran aground in 2012 after on Tuesday. U.S. commercial crude inventories like- According to the Armenian customs data, in 2015 Arme- negotiations with Russia for the supply foreign companies, including Spain’s NYMEX crude for October delivery ly dropped by 100,000 barrels last week, a nia imported a total of 2.6 billion cubic meters of natural gas of crude and refined oil products “to Repsol, India’s ONGC, Norway’s Statoil, was up 22 cents at $45.05. preliminary Reuters poll showed on Tues- worth $ 514.3 million, up from about 2.5 billion cubic meters counter possible disruptions in imports Malaysia’s Petronas, Russia’s Gazprom- Trade sources said oil was supported day. imported in 2014. from current sources.” neft and PdV, struck dry holes. from the dollar’s decline following down- Gasoline stocks likely fell by 500,000 Russia accounted for 82% of Armenian natural gas imports Cuba also plans to discuss oil supply In Venezuela, PdV’s crude production beat U.S. economic data, making green- barrels, while distillate stocks are forecast (about 2.2 billion cubic meters a year) worth $426.3 million. with Iran, the official said. is declining because of a lack of invest- back-denominated crude less expensive to have increased by one million barrels, Armenia not only imported, but also exported natural gas- Iran and Cuba discussed coopera- ment, services and functional equip- for holders of other currencies. the poll showed. 24.7 million cubic meters- to the neighboring Georgia earning tion in several areas including oil supply ment. (Source: Argus Media) Oil prices hit a one-week high on Mon- (Source: Reuters) $6.1 million. (Source: arka.am) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y

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Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Hajj. Both rounds of talks, however, ended up in the fate of that case is determined at court, a case stampede which broke out in Mina, near Mecca, He also slammed Saudi government for failing Ali Khamenei declared three days of national failure due to impediments created by the Saudi which Saudi officials did not take it seriously and during the Hajj pilgrimage. The incident happened to provide appropriate emergency facilities, saying mourning in Iran strongly criticizing Al Saud for side. defined the minimum sentence for them, which in Mina at the intersection of two streets leading ‘it would have been possible to save many of the lacking ability and management in controlling the One year has now passed since the ominous even was not carried out later. Saudi Arabia did up to Jamaraat Bridge. victims,’ if they had simply given water to people pilgrimage, saying the running of the Hajj must be incidents in Saudi Arabia, however, they have re- not punish the officers, nor did it offer apologies to Head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organiza- caught in the stampede or had not kept all the handed over to Islamic states. fused to offer the smallest amount of cooperation the Islamic Republic, while, in a letter to the Islamic tion Saeed Ohadi expressed regret over the event injured and the dead altogether in locked-up con- Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani also said that in this regard and provision of compensation for Republic of Iran’s consulate in Jeddah, the Saudi saying that there were three tragedies in the Mina tainers. the tragic incident showed lack of foresight on the the victims. They even refused to return bodies foreign ministry had announced that the two offic- part of Saudi rulers which led to the killing of thou- of many victims to their countries and many were ers would receive maximum penalty; a claim which sands of men and women from across the Muslim buried without their relatives’ consent and even has so far proved to be a sheer lie. world, including Iran. some without any identification. This also could Meanwhile, years ago in 1987, more than 400 Following the deadly incidents in 2015, Saudi have happened to Iranian victims if it was not for pilgrims, most of them Iranian Shia pilgrims, were Arabia once again came under fire for their inabil- strong and serious position-taking of Ayatollah killed when security forces of Saudi Arabia crushed ity to ensure the safety of hundreds of thousands Khamenei; “Saudi officials fail to do their duties and and opened fire on the pilgrims, during an anti-US of pilgrims who converge on Mecca every year. act against their responsibilities and show slyness and anti-Israel protest in Mecca. After the Saudi Following the diplomatic tensions between Ri- in some cases; if Iran wants to react, Saudi Arabia’s scandal, Imam Khomeini boycotted the Hajj for yadh and Tehran which ended up in cutting the conditions will not be good. We have so far shown three years, from 1988 to 1990, inclusive. In 1991, diplomatic ties between the two countries, Ira- self-restrain in several cases. In case of reaction, our Iran and Saudi Arabia renewed diplomatic rela- nians lost the opportunity to participate in Hajj. response will be firm and severe,” had asserted the tions after coming to an agreement to allow Ira- Iranian officials came into negotiations with Saudi Leader. nian pilgrims to perform the Hajj again. officials to pave the way for visa issuance and set Families of the victims of the Mina tragedy have For more than a decade, Iranian pilgrims par- the ground for Hajj travelers from Iran, but Saudi taken legal action with Iranian courts of Justice ticipated in the rituals without any major problems government showed no flexibility and curbed the against the Saudi government to seek compen- (minors including quality of services provided to path of negotiations. sation in line with Universal Jurisdiction, the other them). However, it doesn’t mean that there has After months of efforts, Iranian Hajj and Pil- substantive law governing relationships of mem- been no more incidents; as in different years, many grimage Organization announced on May 29, it ber states of the United Nations. people have fallen casualty in dozens and hun- won’t dispatch pilgrims this year to Mecca. The Saudi Arabia is accused of blocking the path dreds to misconduct of organizers in stampedes, Saudis ignored the absolute right of the Iranians leading to Allah, and raising obstacles against Ira- fire incidents, construction failures, etc. Iran had by to perform Hajj. nian pilgrims. As the Islamic Revolution Leader has then learned how to organize its own pilgrims in Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance repeatedly underlined, all Muslim pilgrims across the best possible manner to avoid such incidents. Ali Jannati also announced on May 29, that due to the world must fundamentally reconsider the During 2015 Greater Hajj, two deadly incidents obstructionist measures taken by Saudi Arabia, it management of the two holy places and the issue killed thousands of people, among them hundreds would not be possible for Iranian pilgrims to attend of hajj due to constant and frequent mismanage- of Iranians, and received the title of deadliest dis- the Greater Hajj ceremony during the current year. ment and oppressive behavior of Saudi rulers to- aster in the history of hajj pilgrimage, once again A year after the Mina tragedy, Saudi officials still The announcement came after two rounds of wards God’s guests. indicating the Saudis’ inability to guarantee the refuse to take responsibility of their misconduct of negotiations between representatives of Iran and “Negligence in this regard will confront the Is- safety of pilgrims. (if not conspiracy in) Hajj management. Saudi Arabia aimed at providing necessary condi- lamic Ummah with more serious problems in the On September 11, 2015, a crane fell in the tions for presence of Iranian pilgrims in this year’s future,” Ayatollah Khamenei had emphasized.

By Richard Falk In addition, a possible recommitment of Clinton versus Trump: American military forces in Iraq, and espe- hen it comes to foreign policy, cially robust military action against political Wit seems at first glance to be extremism throughout the region, a no brainer. Hilary Clinton is Trump can be expected to indulge his experienced, knowledgeable, intelligent, How it might matter for the Middle East neo-isolationist inclinations, likely moving an internationalist, known and respected policy in an opposite direction, withdraw- around the world. In contrast, Donald and confrontational positions, most visibly cle, and despite being closely identified in ing American combat forces and down- Trump repeatedly shoots himself in the in the region with respect to American the past with Republicans, has endorsed grading military bases in the region, in foot and others elsewhere, seems clueless military involvement in Libya and Syria. Clinton, and reportedly acts as the most effect, a pivot away from the Middle East. on the complexities of the world, makes When visiting Libya shortly after Qaddafi prominent adviser in her foreign policy The exception would seem to be his ex- such reckless hyper-nationalist boasts was brutally executed in 2011 by rebels braintrust. It is hardly a surprise that 50 self- travagant pledge to crush ISIS, whatever about how he will crush enemies and when captured in a Libyan town, Clinton proclaimed Republican national security that might mean in practice, especially as make allies squirm. Such posturing makes chillingly observed, “We came, we saw, he specialists publicly endorsed Clinton over it already seems almost crushed. The re- people everywhere fearful, hostile and died.” It was a revealing comment, a kind Trump, but it is a marker of how unusual lated idea of imposing an absolute ban on even wondering whether the American of cold-hearted gallows geopolitical quip. this contest for the American presidency Muslim immigration to the US, if enacted, citizenry as a whole is collectively experi- Stability First, or America First? has become. As has been often observed, is likely to have disastrous blowback effects, encing a psychotic episode by taking seri- It is also relevant that Clinton’s regional Clinton is of the foreign policy/national se- fanning the flames of Muslim civilizational ously such an outlandish candidate. grand strategy was premised on keep- curity establishment that has brought to discontent. Between Militarism and Isola- ing friendly dictators in power even in the where we are now, while Trump is seen as a If voting for an American president was tionism face of overwhelmingly popular uprisings, potential spoiler who might pursue policies only about the Middle East, I would rate Yet a closer look makes the choice be- disclosed rather starkly in her lobbying ef- that would cause structural disintegration the candidates as a tossup, but it isn’t. tween these two candidates less obvious, forts to stand by Mubarak in his hour of and with it, the collapse of the neoliberal When the American domestic scene is Trump has made a number of asser- presidency. Trump thinks it was a terrible and more interesting, although not more troubles with the Egyptian people back economic order, that is, ‘the Washington taken into account, as well the rest of the tions about nuclear weapons that not only deal since it “gave back to Iran $150 bil- encouraging, especially if the focus is what in 2011. Although she now downplays consensus.’ world, Clinton holds the clear edge unless challenge decades of Western convention- lion and gave us nothing.” Scrapping the the election might mean for the Middle her support for the 2003 aggressive war Trump, too, boasts of his meetings one feels so disgusted her candidacy as al wisdom, but also strike fear in the hearts agreement, or even failing to live up to its East. One of the few consistent positions in Iraq launched against the regime of with Kissinger, as some kind of certifica- to write in Bernie Sanders on the ballot or of people wherever they are, including commitments, endangers an unraveling of taken by Trump is to voice his deep skepti- Saddam Hussein, she clearly supported tion of his worthiness that overcomes his cast a vote of conscience for Jill Stein, the the Middle East. In his preoccupation with the whole normalizing relationship of Iran cism about regime-changing interventions at its outset the most disastrous American amateurish qualifications for high politi- Green Party candidate. I remain uncertain conserving American financial resources within the Middle East, and could tempt Is- in the region, especially Iraq and Libya, and foreign policy decision since the United cal office. Yet his opinions adopt lines of as to which of these choices to make. Trump has suggested that it might not rael to launch some kind of preemptive at- the accompanying expensive delusions of States committed itself in the mid-1960s thought that are probably an anathema My liberal friends become angry when be a bad thing for Japan and South Ko- tack on Iran’s nuclear facilities or even give former presidents, as well as Clinton, about so heavily to the losing side in the Vietnam to this aged master of real politik. Clinton, even such a possibility is mentioned. They rea to develop their own nuclear weap- rise to an extremely dangerous nuclear policies aimed at producing democracies. War. Not only did the attack on Iraq bring of course, has reflected more and longer still blame the Ralph Nader candidacy in ons, and then take over responsibility for arms race in the region. It should be noted, As expected, Trump has some awkward many deaths, much devastation, massive on such matters, and in an effort to please the 2000 election for depriving Al Gore their own security. Supposedly he asked in passing, that both Trump and Clinton inconsistencies in his earlier pronounce- displacement, and lasting chaos to Iraq all sides opts for what she is calling ‘smart from a victory in Florida, and thus a na- a friend, “Why can’t we use nukes?” True, have tied themselves so firmly to the mast ments on these issues if you bother to and its people, but the long American-led power,’ a customized blend of ‘hard’ and tional victory over George W. Bush. I re- such assertions are not necessarily indica- of pro-Israeli alignment as to be blind to check out what he had to say a few years occupation spread disorder beyond Iraqi ‘soft’ power that is supposed to be respon- main puzzled by and opposed to such a tive of what Trump would do as president the desirability of promoting a Middle East ago. Still, his present opposition to military borders, and was an important contribut- sive to the complexities of shaping foreign logic. Why allow third party candidates to in the Middle East but neither should they Nuclear Free Zone, a proposal that enjoys interventions in the Middle East has been ing cause to the origins and rise of ISIS. policy in the early 21stcentury. The Clinton seek public office if the pundits view it as be ignored. Trump seems neo-isolationist the support of every Middle Eastern gov- consistently expressed throughout the Yet, despite these Clinton policy mis- formula, not unlike that of other recent irresponsible, or worse, to vote for them if in overall outlook, which means fewer in- ernment except Israel, and would probably presidential campaign. His essential posi- judgments in the Middle East, isn’t the mainstream candidates in the U.S., is de- the best candidate? Or maybe, it is okay to ternational commitments and a desperate do more to stabilize the region than any tion is summarized by his own words: world still better off with the steady hand signed to please as much as possible the vote for them if your state is not ‘a swing search for ways to cut overseas expendi- other single initiative. What follows, then, is the likelihood that of Clinton than the wildly impulsive Trump. warlords of the Pentagon, the wizards of state,’ but that again means that it is more tures. It is possible that his unwillingness to Regressive Ideology Trump will oppose intervention in the Mid- Her morbid quip struck hard at what this Wall Street, and the champions of Israel, important to vote for the lesser of evils to give unquestioned support to the nonpro- Thinking that Clinton is more reliable dle East unless there is a clear connection distinction could mean: “A man you can or at least not distress any of these three avoid the greater of evils rather than to liferation regime that has frozen the nucle- than Trump may be more a matter of present with a terrorist threat directed at the bait with a tweet is not a man we can trust nodes of American geopolitical primacy. vote for the best candidate. I take a more ar status quo for decades might generate style than substance. Supposedly she did United States posed by ISIS, and maybe al- with nuclear weapons.” Such anxiety is in- With these profiles as a background, nuanced position. It depends on how evil is a renewed push for phased, total nuclear not oppose giving Israel a green light to Qaeda of the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP). tensified as soon as we realize that there can we predict the foreign policy of a Clin- the greater of evils compared to the lesser disarmament, the only decent and reliable attack Iran during her period as Secre- Clinton has a consistently hawkish re- are no political checks limiting the capacity ton or Trump presidency in the Middle evil, and whether this seems to matter. At long-term solution. tary of State. Also worrisome is her long cord in foreign policy, which she tried her of an American president to use nuclear East? It is possible to make more reliable present, if I were in a swing state I would There are other worries. Trump op- undisguised admiration for the warped best to put out of sight during the primary weapons. This makes us aware of how guesses about Clinton because she has vote for Clinton, although reluctantly (do- poses the Iran nuclear deal, probably the wisdom of Henry Kissinger, and even Rob- competition with Bernie Sanders, whose people everywhere despite their huge made some of her positions already clear: mestic issues and nuclear weapons policy), most constructive diplomatic initiative ert Kagen, considered the most militarist progressive views were surprisingly similar stake in prudent American leadership, play an escalation of support for anti-Assad but since I live in California I will probably taken during the eight years of the Obama member of the neoconservative inner cir- to Trump on this central question of mili- no role in determining the outcome of a Syrian forces (except ISIS), a hardening of vote for Jill Stein. Somehow I wish Bernie tary intervention in the Middle East. During presidential election in the United States. diplomatic bargaining with Iran in carry- Sanders had wrestled with this dilemma her time as Secretary of State (2009-2012), It may be time to consider a plan to en- After fifteen years of wars in the Middle ing out the nuclear agreement, a further rather than uncritically adopting the lib- including shaping policy toward Russia, franchise the whole world to have a vote of East, after trillions of dollars spent and upgrading of the ‘special relationship’ with eral consensus, which given Clinton’s slide China, Afghanistan, and in the Middle East, some kind in American national elections if thousands of lives lost, the situation is Israel, and no change of course with re- to the right since the Democratic Party Clinton over and over again pushed Presi- the ideal of global democracy and the rule spect to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the other convention should keep him awake some dent Obama hard to adopt more militarist of law are ever to achieve political traction. worse than it has ever been before. Western-leaning autocracies in the region. nights. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y

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A teenager could decide where NEWS Record-holding U.S. to land NASA’s next Mars mission astronaut and two Russians return to Earth NASA is already planning where could of applause for his idea. Longo’s proposal is they land their next rover mission to to give Gusev Crater a second chance due An American astronaut who set the U.S. record for cumula- Mars, and young Alex Longo may have to what rover Spirit found at the place. tive time in orbit safely returned to Earth early Wednesday a say on it. The teenager is a NASA fan, Longo confessed he was scared at along with two Russian cosmonauts after a six-month mission and after the agency asked scientists their the time of the meeting. There were 125 aboard the International Space Station. opinion on where to land the rover in Ph.D.s and grad students in the room. He NASA's Jeff Williams, 58, logged 534 days in space over 2014, Longo decided his suggestion was knew he was by far the least experienced four missions. The ISS commander landed at 07:13 local time worth sharing, and for his surprise, NASA or knowledgeable person there. And he (0113 GMT) on the steppes of central Kazakhstan aboard a thought the same. had to give them a presentation. Russian-made Soyuz capsule along with Alexey Ovchinin and One of the leading ideas on the mat- Alex proposal is supported Oleg Skripochka. ter, the 2020 mission landing site on Mars Other scientists currently support Alex is Alex Longo proposal to land the rover proposal, and his idea is one of the eight at Gusev Crater. The crater received NA- semi-finalists. Next year the recommen- SA’s rover Spirit back in 2004, and it found dations will be reduced to four. evidence that suggested there might Space enthusiastic Alex Longo said he have once been life on the red planet. had been a fan of space exploration as Longo is from Raleigh, North Carolina, long he can remember and confessed his and was 14 years old when the agency first experience with the field was in 2005. asked him to be a part of the first meet- Longo was just five years old, and he said ing to discuss the 2020 rover’s landing his mom and dad had him watch a space site. NPR reports the boy could not be- shuttle launch. lieve it at first. The launch inspired Longo, and he lat- After sending a detailed paper with his er decided he was going to go into space proposal, NASA sent Longo an email with himself, and he would be the first person the invitation and the teenager said he to walk on Mars. just got up and left the room. He thought Alex started following NASA mis- it was a dream, but after a while, he came sions through the agency’s website and "Touchdown! Welcome home @Astro_Jeff, officially back back and the email was still on his com- in 2014, he saw the announcement that on Earth after 172-day mission & total 534 days on 4 mis- puter screen. would bring him to be part of 2020 mis- sions," NASA tweeted. The meeting was held in a hotel near sion to Mars. NASA was requesting ab- A NASA live video feed showed Williams on the ground NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C. One of the leading ideas on the matter, the stracts from scientists to suggest landing smiling and waving while talking on a satellite phone before and Longo got to the meeting with his par- 2020 mission landing site on Mars is Alex Longo sites and Longo, who had written to the being carried away for medical tests. ents, who drove him there. He was the last agency in the past, started developing his The three men undocked from the ISS nearly three and proposal to land the rover at Gusev Crater. (Source: NPR) speaker of the conference and got a round proposal. a half hours earlier after spending their mission largely con- ducting scientific experiments. Williams performed five space walks, including one along Future drought will offset benefits of higher CO2 on soybean yields: study with NASA astronaut Kate Rubins to install a docking adapter An eight-year study of soybeans grown outdoors in a ported this assessment: In many scenarios, elevat- Under hot conditions for future commercial Boeing and SpaceX crew capsules to carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere like that expected by ed carbon dioxide acts as a fertilizer, boosting plant Under hot and dry conditions at elevated CO2, the visit the space station. 2050 has yielded a new and worrisome finding: Higher growth. Plants exposed to high CO2 also reduce plants in the SoyFACE experiments used more, not less, "Williams was instrumental in preparing the station for the atmospheric CO2 concentrations will boost plant growth the size of the pores in their leaves, lessening the water than those grown under current atmospheric con- future arrival of U.S. commercial crew spacecraft," NASA said under ideal growing conditions, but drought - expect- exchange of gases with the atmosphere. This helps ditions, the researchers found. in a statement. ed to worsen as the climate warms and rainfall patterns plants use less water from the soil. "What we think is happening is that early in the grow- He also helped set up an experimental temporary inflata- change - will outweigh those benefits and cause yield Such findings strongly suggested that elevated CO2 ing season, when the plant has enough water, it's able ble module designed by Bigelow Aerospace to test expand- losses much sooner than anticipated. would help plants better withstand drought, Leakey said. to photosynthesize more as a result of the higher CO2 able habitats astronauts might use on the Moon or Mars in The new discovery, reported in the journal Nature "This was consistent with what we saw with our own levels. It's got more sugars to play with, it grows more, it the coming decades. Plants, contradicts a widely accepted hypothesis about experiments the first four years, the relatively wet years," creates all this extra leaf area," Leakey said. "But when it The retired Army colonel beat the previous U.S. record set how climate change will affect food production, said Leakey said. "But when the growing seasons were hot gets dry, the plant has overextended itself, so later in the by astronaut Scott Kelly during his year in orbit. University of Illinois plant biology professor Andrew and dry, that pattern broke down." season it's now using more water." Kelly has 520 days in space over his career. Leakey, who led the new research. To make this discovery, Leakey and his colleagues Two other plant responses also contribute to the Williams, a grandfather, is also the oldest American to "If you read the most recent Intergovernmental Panel relied on an unusual technology that enables them to problem, the researchers found. spend live on the space station. (Source: phys.org) on Climate Change reports and if you read the scientific simulate future climate conditions in actual farm fields. "At elevated CO2, there are changes in certain hor- literature on the subject for the last 30 years, the con- The Soybean Free Air Concentration Enrichment facility mones the plant uses to signal between the roots and cluding statement is nearly always that elevated carbon uses high-tech sensors to determine wind speed and di- shoots," Leakey said. The "plant becomes more sensitive dioxide will ameliorate drought stress in crops," Leakey rection, and a computer to regulate the release of gases to that signal at elevated CO2, and that causes photo- Scientists discover said. to expose the crop plants to a given set of climate con- synthesis to decline more in response to drought than it Numerous laboratory and field studies have sup- ditions. would do at ambient CO2 levels." (Source: EurekAlert) ‘sixth’ taste

The desire to delve into a whopping great bowl of pasta or ZAR Macaron Co. Exports Grain-Based Sweeteners for 1st Time devour a huge bag of crisps comes to many of us - and now scientists believe they have discovered a “sixth taste” which After years of dependence of Iranian industry on im- product can be considered as suitable alternative to could be fuelling our carb cravings. porting grain-based sweeteners, ZAR Grains Factory sugar.” Until now, it was believed that humans could only detect managed to export its fructose-based consignments Benefited from world’s most modern and state-of- five different primary tastes: sweet, salty, sour, bitter and, for the first time in the country. the-art technology, grains unit of the company started added to the list seven years ago, umami. But now research- Chairman of the Board of Directors of ZAR Maca- its activity as high-tech industry, he highlighted. ers claim we’re capable of tasting a “starchy” flavor too. ron Company Morteza Soltani announced the above Elsewhere in his remarks, senior official of the com- Juyun Lim, Associate Professor of Food Science and Tech- statement and said: “At the initiative taken by the tal- pany pointed to the necessity of strengthening inter- nology at Oregon State University, conducted the research, ented laborers of the company and relying upon the mediate industries in order to produce products with which suggests that our palate can detect carbohydrates assistance of the Almighty God, the company man- Value Added (VA), and said: “Not only single-prod- founds in foods such as pasta, potatoes and bread. aged to take giant stride in line with exporting its fruc- uct economy cannot boost economic growth in the “Every culture has a major source of complex carbohy- tose-based products to abroad.” country, but also weakening small- and medium-sized drate. The idea that we can’t taste what we’re eating doesn’t Given the above issue, the company managed to enterprises (SMEs) can exclude these industries from make sense,” she told New Scientist. prevent from capital flight after years of importing sim- production cycle.” To test the sixth-taste theory, Dr. Lim and her team dis- ilar products into the country, he maintained. ing: “considering the dire need of country to sweet- In the end, Chief Executive of ZAR Macaron Compa- solved different levels of carbohydrates in liquid solutions It should be noted that fructose syrup is of sug- eners and imbalanced situation in price of sugar for ny called on responsible officials to roll up their sleeves and gave them to 22 participants who were asked to rate ar-based derivatives of the grains factory, he said, add- confectionery and chocolate production units, this vehemently in order to back production sector logically. how each tasted. (Source: The Telegraph) Bank Shahr Public Relations and Tehran to Host 59th Communications Center Awarded GBM of Asian Productivity Glamorous new fish species with Badge of Honor in Coming Year discovered in world's The sole excellent management the Public Relations Department Tehran will host organizing 59th Gov- Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, largest ocean reserve award and Plaque of Honor in na- manager of the bank for his ex- erning Board Meeting (GBM) of pro- Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, Singapore, tional level was granted by Public Re- cellent performance in this re- ductivity on April 9-11, 2017. Sri Lanka, Philippines, Fiji, Cambodia, lations Specialists’ Association to the spect. Head of National Iranian Productivity South Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia A new species of butterflyfish has been discovered in the Head of Bank Shahr Public Relations The Plaque of Honor is read Organization (NIPO) Dr. Roya Tabatabaei and Nepal will take part in this impor- deep reefs of Papahnaumokukea Marine National Monu- and Communications Center Dr. Far- as follows: “Promoting status Yazdi announced the above statement tant productivity event, the senior offi- ment, an area in the remote northwest of the Hawaiian Is- shad Fakhimi. of Public Relations in the coun- and said: “The Asian Productivity Or- cial of the organization opined. lands which President Obama recently expanded, making it As held in Intl. Seminars try is possible under the aus- ganization is the highest profile meeting Asian Productivity Organization (APO) the world's largest protected ocean reserve. Centers of Olympic Hotel, the pices of the salient move tak- which is held once a year in one of mem- is a regional and intergovernmental organ- The fish was identified by scientists from the Bishop muse- first national seminar entitled en by innovators and talented ber countries with the aim of studying ization which was founded in 1961, so that um in Honolulu and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric “Studying Problems and Chal- managers in the field of 8th art relevant issues on productivity.” At the Islamic Republic of Iran took membership Administration (NOAA). lenges Facing Public Relations and is manifestation of sublime initiative taken by the Plan and Budget at the organization in 1965. It should be "Butterflyfish are the glamour fish of the coral reefs," said Departments in Iran”, the pres- endeavor of the elites of the Organization, this prestigious meeting noted that Iran hosted Governing Body Richard Pyle, Bishop Museum scientist and lead author on a tigious public relations man- country for all-out progress of will be held for three days in Tehran in Meeting of Asian Productivity Organiza- paper reporting on the discovery of the fish. agement award was granted to Islamic Iran.” coming year, she maintained. tion (APO) in 2008. "They are colorful, beautiful, and have been very well-studied worldwide. Finding a new species of butterflyfish is a rare event." SINA Bank to Open a Branch Office in Germany The fish was discovered in deep coral reefs, known as mesophotic coral ecosystems, or "the coral-reef twilight SINA Bank will set up a branch in Germany in near fu- It should be noted that the MOU was signed and zone". ture. sealed in the presence of Head of Iran’s Mostazafan They occupy depths of around 50-150 meters in one of According to the Public Relations Department of and Janbazan (M&J) Foundation Eng. Saeedikia. the least-explored marine ecosystems: it is too shallow for the bank, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Given the above issue, MOU was inked under the most submersible-based exploration and too deep for most was inked between visiting German trade and eco- auspices of an agreement made between M&J Foun- divers to reach. nomic delegation to Tehran, headed by the Minister dation and German trade and economic delegation. "Discoveries such as this underscore how poorly explored of Trade, Media, Economy and Technology of Bavar- With the coordination made in this regard, the two and how little we know about our deep coral reefs," said ian State and chief executive of SINA Bank. sides will boost mutual cooperation in various fields in- Randall Kosaki, NOAA scientist and co-author of the study. As licensed by the Central Bank of the Islamic cluding finance, construction, building, agricultural and "Virtually every deep dive we do takes place on a reef that no republic of Iran (CBI), the bank decided to set up a animal husbandry industries, renewable energies, tex- human being has ever seen." branch office in Germany, the report added. tile and tourism industries, etc. as joint venture. (Source: ibtimes.com) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y SOCIETY 12 SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 http://www.tehrantimes.com/society

NEWS IN BRIEF Please save the Asiatic Marriage counselling centers to increase Cheetahs from extinction in Iran 1 A. Preventing the establishment “Iranian Cheetah National Day,” and it has SOCIETY TEHRAN — Ten marriage counsel- and implementation of any development been celebrated as such since then. deskling centers will be set up in each plan such as roads and mines in chee- Thus, the undersigned do hereby de- province of Iran by March 20, 2017, an official with the tahs’ habitats clare to you, as the highest state authori- Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs said on Tuesday. B. Increasing the number of ranger ty, the demand for the implementation of Nasser Sobhi-Qaramaleki made the remarks over a and also improving their equipment in the above measures. press conference with Youth Affairs and Sports Minis- cheetahs’ habitats The Asiatic cheetah is one of the most ter Mahmoud Goudarzi in attendance, IRIB reported. C. Purchasing ranches inside the well-known and popular symbols of Iran “16 provinces of Iran are currently deprived of any cheetahs’ habitats at the present. We hope that with your marriage counselling services,” Sobhi-Qaramaleki D. Protecting the cheetahs’ migration support and also the cooperation of all explained, adding, “earlier we had made arrange- paths across the existing protected areas, related organizations, the fastest runner ments to designate two centers to each province but especially in North Khorasan and Sem- on the planet can be preserved. considering the current trend 10 counselling centers nan Provinces Yours sincerely, will be licensed to operate in all provinces by the end E. Securing the black spots of the People of Iran of the year.” roads to avoid any car accidents with Copy to; Dr. Masoumeh Ebtekar, Vice Some 60 marriage counselling centers are also cheetahs and other wildlife, especially President and Cheif of Iran’s Department awaiting legal processes and will soon obtain their Abbas Abad axis on Semnan-Mash- of the Environment to be informed. license, he noted, “1,809 centers have applied for li- had road Copy to; Mr. Ali Jannati, Minister of cense and we are following up on 257 of the applica- F. Involving local communities in ecot- Culture and Islamic Guidance and Pres- tions in the private sector.” ourism and habitat conservation ident of General Culture Council of Iran G. Registering the 9th Shahrivar (August to be informed. 30th) as “Iranian Cheetah National Day” in Copy to; Mr. Mohammad Reza Mokh- ‘Kindness bag’ the official calendar of Iran to raise public ber Dezfouli, Secretary of Supreme awareness, sensitivity, and community par- Council of Cultural Revolution of Iran to campaign to help out ticipation to protect the cheetahs be informed. underprivileged students 22 years ago on this day, a mother by local people. The mother ran away, lived in captivity for the rest of his life. 13 Copy to; Mr. Seyed Hossein Shahmo- cheetah with her three cubs went to drink but two cubs were killed and only one years later, Iranian Cheetah Society pro- radi, Secretary of General Culture Coun- water. Unfortunately, they were attacked survived. This cub was named Marita and posed that this day should be considered cil of Iran to be informed. SOCIETY TEHRAN — ‘Kindness bag’, a cam- deskpaign coordinated by a charity foundation, is designed to help underprivileged stu- dents all over the country, Fars news agency reported on Wednesday. FAO launches four-year holistic program to save Urmia Lake Kindness bags contain some 15 stationery items and hygiene products such as toothbrush and tooth- The remaining part of the news story headlined “FAO Following an official communication from the paste, and will be handed out by the beginning of the launches four-year holistic program to save Urmia ULRC to the FAO Representation in the Islamic Re- school year on September 22, Ala Charity Foundation Lake”, which started from page 1 in our Wednesday public of Iran, expressing concerns for the extreme consultant Ali Mazaheri explained. issue, had to appear on page 2. However it was un- water depletion/degradation of the Urmia Lake and Each bag and the items it contains worth some fortunately forgotten to be put on the mentioned requesting Organization’s assistance in finding possi- 500,000 rials (nearly $15) which will do for a whole page. Due to this mistake the entire news story is ble solutions to the problem, a multidisciplinary mis- year, Mazaheri noted. republished. The mistake is regretted. sion was organized in February 2015 to respond to So far 10,000 bags have been ready for being dis- FAO signed an agreement on Tuesday (6 Sep- this request. pensed among the students nationwide, he said. tember 2016), with the Urmia Lake Restoration A rapid assessment on the status and prospects Commission (ULRC) in Tehran at Sharif University of of the Urmia Lake was conducted by a team of FAO Technology to lend substantive technical assistance experts within the framework of the FAO Regional for the execution of an integrated programme that Initiative on Water Scarcity, as Islamic Republic of Iran aims ultimately to secure sustainable water resources became one of the recent focus countries of the Re- LEARN ENGLISH management in the Urmia Lake basin. gional Initiative. At the ceremony, Mr. Serge Nakouzi, the FAO The findings of such a rapid assessment reaffirmed Working as an Intern Representative to the Islamic Republic of Iran and to that the restoration of Urmia Lake is firmly anchored the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), and to the whole-basin water balance (inflow-outflow), Jonas: How’s your new job? Dr. Issa Kalantari, Adviser to the Iranian President on particularly through addressing the dual core chal- Crystal: It’s not a job exactly. It’s an internship. Water, Agriculture and Environment and Secretary of lenges of firstly, reducing water consumption of de- Jonas: Oh, so you’re working as somebody’s lackey and get- Urmia Lake Restoration Commission (ULRC) signed velopment activities upstream the lake; and second- ting paid a pittance. the agreement and the project documents in the ly, managing drought, climate variability, and related Crystal: No, not exactly. I’m doing a lot of scut work and I’m presence of His Excellency Hiroyasu Kobayashi, Am- The Programme which funded by the Govern- risks for reduced precipitations. not getting paid a lot, but I’m getting very valuable on- the- bassador of Japan to Iran. ment of Japan with 436 million Japanese Yen (approx. Inter-basin water transfer would represent an ad- job experience. “The project will accelerate halting and inverting 3.8 million USD), will be implemented by the Gov- ditional variable of the water-balance equation, pro- Jonas: Sure you are. You’re learning how to fetch coffee the lake’s drying-up process by targeting reduction ernment of Iran with the support of the FAO techni- vided proper impact assessment is carefully consid- and run errands. Yippee! You don’t have to tell me any- of water consumption within the Urmia Lake basin” cal and operational team, fully integrated within the ered. Water quality deserves due attention as well. more. I know all about it. It’s slave labor. the FAO Representative said. existing governance of the Urmia Lake Restoration The ultimate beneficiaries of the project will be Crystal: No, it’s not! I’m shadowing one of the managers’ Mr. Nakouzi underscored that through the imple- Programme (ULRP) and in close cooperation with the Urmia Lake basin communities, who will benefit mentation of the Programme, the concerned stake- different partners, selected on the basis of multidis- from information and decision support systems to part of the day and I sit in on important meetings all the holders will be empowered with tools and method- ciplinary requirements. target interventions reducing water consumption time. My mentor shows me how things are done in the busi- ologies to monitor water consumption, agricultural The area and volume of Urmia Lake is the re- while restoring the Urmia Lake and its wetlands. ness world and gives me great career advice. water productivity and drought, while enhancing their sulting net balance of the amount of inflowing and Throughout implementation of the project, spe- Jonas: Well, then you’re lucky. Most interns who work for capacity to disseminate Good Agricultural Practices outflowing water. For hundreds and perhaps thou- cial emphasis will be given to the inclusion of val- our company learn diddly squat and spend their time do- (GAP) in agricultural water management. sands of years, the Urmia Lake was in balance with uable alternative income-generation scenarios and ing menial work. Some of them are even unpaid. What racket The joint FAO – ULRC Programme that entitled “the its water supply from the watershed, but recent in- employment options, cropping system revisions, a ! Integrated Programme for Sustainable Water Resourc- creases in agricultural, industrial and municipal water and value chain improvement for farmers, rural Crystal: In that case, I’m glad I don’t work for your company! es Management in the Lake Urmia Basin” also compris- withdrawals have disturbed the balance and the Ur- population, and other socio-economic entities, to (Source: eslpod.com) Words & phrases es a socio-economic component that seeks to promote mia Lake is drying up. Consequently, the most urgent achieve the pre-determined target of water con- sustainable alternative income-generating solutions. need is to restore the water inflow to the Urmia Lake. sumption reduction. internship: a job that lasts for a short time, that someone, especially a student, does in order to gain experience lackey: someone who always does what a particular person ENGLISH IN USE tells them to do - used to show disapproval pittance: a very small amount of money, especially wages, LEARN NEWS TRANSLATION that is less than someone needs or deserves scut work: routine and often menial labor on-the-job experience: of, relating to, or being something (as training or experience) learned, gained, or done while ﺑﺮﮔﺰارى ﮐﺎرﮔﺎه ﻫﺎى آﻣﻮزﺷــﻰ ﺗﻔﮑﯿﮏ زﺑﺎﻟﻪ و ﺧﻠﻖ آﺛﺎر ﻫﻨﺮى از working at a job Tehran hosting workshops to promote waste fetch: to go and get something or someone and bring sorting, upcycling ﻣﻮاد دوررﯾﺰ در ﺗﻬﺮان them back run errands: an errand is a short trip to fulfill some small ﻣﺪﯾــﺮﮐﻞ اﻣــﻮر ﺑﺎﻧــﻮان ﺷــﻬﺮدارى ﺗﻬــﺮان از ﺑﺮﮔــﺰارى ﮐﺎرﮔﺎه ﻫــﺎى آﻣﻮزﺷــﻰ ﺗﻔﮑﯿــﮏ زﺑﺎﻟــﻪ و ﺧﻠــﻖ business; when you’re running errands, you’re making a Workshops encouraging waste sorting and making works of art out of waste are bunch of these all at once being held in Tehran, Tehran’s deputy mayor for women’s affairs said. آﺛــﺎر ﻫﻨــﺮى از ﻣــﻮاد دوررﯾــﺰ در ﺗﻬــﺮان ﺧﺒــﺮ داد. yippee: used when you are very pleased or excited about The workshops which will last until September 21 are designed to train house- ﺑــﻪ ﮔــﺰارش ﺧﺒﺮﮔــﺰارى ﺻــﺪا و ﺳــﯿﻤﺎ ؛ ﻧﺮﮔــﺲ ﻣﻌﺪﻧــﻰ ﭘــﻮر ﺧﺎﻃــﺮ ﻧﺸــﺎن ﮐــﺮد: ﮐﺎرﮔﺎه ﻫــﺎ ى something; hurray wives and high school girls in various neighborhoods of Tehran on the practice of آﻣــﻮزش ﻣﺪﯾﺮﯾــﺖ ﭘﺴــﻤﺎﻧﺪ ﺗــﺎ ﭘﺎﯾــﺎن ﺷــﻬﺮﯾﻮر ﻣــﺎه اداﻣــﻪ ﺧﻮاﻫــﺪ داﺷــﺖ و ﺑــﺮاى 2 ﮔــﺮوه ﺑﺎﻧــﻮان slave labor: work for which you are paid an unfairly small amount of money waste management, Narges Ma’danipour noted, IRIB reported. ﺧﺎﻧــﻪ دار و ﮔــﺮوه دﺧﺘــﺮان دﺑﯿﺮﺳــﺘﺎﻧﻰ در ﻣﺤــﻼت ﻣﺨﺘﻠــﻒ ﺑﺮﮔــﺰار ﻣــﻰ ﺷــﻮد. :shadow to follow someone closely in order to watch what She explained that 22 workshops on waste sorting are being held for at least وى ﺗﻮﺿﯿــﺢ داد: 22 ﮐﺎرﮔﺎه ﺑــﺮاى ﺣﺪاﻗــﻞ 2200 ﻧﻔــﺮ ﺑــﺎ ﻣﻮﺿــﻮع ﺗﻔﮑﯿــﮏ ﭘﺴــﻤﺎﻧﺪ ﺧﺎﻧﮕﻰ ﺑﺮﮔــﺰار ﻣﻰ ﺷــﻮد و در they are doing sit in on: 2,200 housewives which will be followed by 177 workshops teaching how to craft اداﻣــﻪ 177 ﮐﺎرﮔﺎه ﺑــﺎ ﻣﻮﺿــﻮع ﺧﻠــﻖ آﺛــﺎر ﻫﻨــﺮى از ﻣــﻮاد دوررﯾــﺰ ﺑــﺮاى ﺣﺪاﻗــﻞ 3000 ﻧﻔــﺮ ﺑﺮﮔــﺰار ﺧﻮاﻫﺪ ﺷــﺪ. to be present at a meeting but not take an active part in it artistic works out of waste for at least 3,000 participators. mentor: an experienced person who advises and helps a less experienced person diddly squat: anything menial: menial work is boring, needs no skill, and is not important ENGLISH PROVERB PHRASAL VERB ENGLISH IDIOM unpaid: done without receiving payment Money doesn’t grow Be/come along Ambulance chaser racket: an illegal or dishonest scheme for obtaining money on trees Meaning: to arrive Explanation: For example: Another bus should be along in a a lawyer who finds work by persuad- Explanation: minute. ing people injured in accidents to claim money from you should not waste money be- the person who caused the accident is called an ‹am- cause it is not plentiful or obtained easily Be kind to me! For example: bulance chaser’. ‹Dad, can I have a new bike?’ ‹We For example: Peterson and Scott are well-known can’t afford one. Money doesn’t grow on trees, you ambulance chasers; that’s how they make their know.’ money! I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y http://www.tehrantimes.com/international SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 WORLD IN FOCUS 13

The Syrian army has regained control month later, fighting and indiscriminate of several militant-held villages in Syria’s attacks on residential areas increased, the western-central province of Hama. Syrian villages liberated commission said. According to military sources, Syrian “The cessation of hostilities agreement NEWS tanks pushed the foreign-backed mili- brought a welcome respite for civilians tants out of the villages located around from militants that lasted all too briefly,” the commission Japan pledges $440 million the town of Maardas and the Bteish Syrian military source: added, emphasizing that “the sense of area in the province’s northern country hope engendered earlier this year must to bolster Asia's anti-ter- side. Army doesn't use chlorine gas be revitalized.” rorism steps During the operations, over 70 Jaish The UN panel further called for more al-Fateh (JaF/Army of Conquest) terror- support for UN Envoy for Syria Staffan de Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged $440 million ists were killed and large numbers of their Mistura, who is trying to restart UN-bro- (328.92 million pounds) on Wednesday to help Asian coun- armored vehicles and cannons were de- kered negotiations aimed at resolving the tries strengthen counter-terrorism measures, a government stroyed. crisis in the Middle Eastern country. spokesman said, as the region sees a surge in large-scale Syrian troops also thwarted several It further urged an end to the numer- attacks. terrorist attacks on the towns of Maan ous sieges in Syria, which have trapped Police blamed a bombing last week in Philippine Presi- and Kafraa, killing some 30 more mili- approximately 600,000 people in dire dent Rodrigo Duterte's home town that killed 14 people on tants and destroying a number of their conditions. rebels linked to the Islamic tanks and vehicles. Chlorine gas State in Iraq and the Levant Earlier, Syrian air force jets destroyed Elsewhere, a Syrian military source de- (ISIL/Daesh) terrorist group, several militant command posts and ar- nied on Wednesday accusations that the while 22 people were killed in mored vehicles and killed scores of ter- army had launched a chlorine gas attack a July attack on a cafe in the rorists during multiple raids on Hama’s on a rebel-held neighborhood of Aleppo. Bangladeshi capital. countryside. The Syrian Civil Defense, a rescue “As our first ever support Over the last few weeks, Syrian forc- workers' organization which operates in for anti-terrorism and an- es have been making vast gains in and rebel-held areas, said government heli- ti-extremism steps in Asia, we around the province, located 213 kilome- copters dropped bombs containing chlo- will carry out an aid program ters (132 miles) north of Damascus, which rine Tuesday on the Sukari neighborhood worth 45 billion yen for the is partially controlled by groups backed in Aleppo's eastern sector. next three years,” Japanese by Jaish al-Fateh and the so-called Free “We have not and will not use at any Deputy Chief Cabinet Sec- Syrian Army militants. Syria, which is tasked with investigat- Aleppo. The truce does not apply to point this type of weapon,” the Syrian mil- retary Koichi Hagiuda quot- UN urges Syria sides to cease ing human rights violations in Syria, the terrorist groups of the Islamic State itary source said. The accusation was an ed Abe telling a meeting of hostilities made the request in its 12th report in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Daesh) and attempt by rebels to divert public atten- leaders of the Association of Meantime, a United Nations investi- published. Jabhat Fateh al-Sham (Front for the Con- tion away from their defeats, the source Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) grouping. gative panel has called on all parties in- The cessation of hostilities brokered quest of the Levant), al-Qaeda’s Syrian added. It was not clear which Asian countries will receive the aid, volved in the deadly conflict in Syria to by the United States and Russia went branch formerly known as al-Nusra Front The Syrian army, backed by allied forc- but the plan includes measures such as the introduction of revitalize a faltering nationwide ceasefire into effect in Syria on February 27. How- (Jabhat al-Nusra). es, on Sunday encircled the rebel-held cutting-edge biometrics identification systems and advanced in the violence-wracked state. ever, fighting still rages on in some parts The February truce offered a “glimmer part of Aleppo. (Source: agencies) equipment to detect explosives. The UN Commission of Inquiry on of Syria, particularly around the city of of hope” to civilians in Syria, but just a (Source: Reuters)

U.S. urges Bahrain to free Nabeel Rajab UN to hold first high-level The United States has called on the Bahraini regime to He said Bahrain has some 4,000 political prisoners summit on refugees, migrants release prominent rights activist, Nabeel Rajab, citing and the highest prison population per capita in the Mid- “concerns” over silencing dissidents in the Persian Gulf dle East. The UN General Assembly will host a high-level summit to tiny state. “This is a country that has subjected its people to im- address large movements of refugees and migrants, with the “We call on the government of Bahrain to release him prisonment, torture and even death for daring to desire aim of bringing countries together behind a more humane immediately,” U.S. State Department spokesman Mark democracy,” Rajab wrote. and coordinated approach at UN Headquarters in New York Toner said on Tuesday, adding that, “We have concerns According to the United States-based rights body Human on 19 September 2016. about the state of human rights in general in Bahrain Rights Watch, he already faces up to 12 years in prison over This is the first time the General Assembly has called for and we're engaging with the government... on all these tweets critical of the war on Yemen by the House of Saud re- a summit at the Heads of State and Government level on issues.” gime, a staunch ally of Manama. large movements of refugees and migrants and it is a historic The move was prompted just two days after the New Manama itself has been harshly cracking down on opportunity to come up with a blueprint for a better inter- York Times published a letter by Rajab, noting that the anti-regime protests since February 14, 2011. national response. It is a watershed moment to strengthen 52-year-old activist was facing new charges for organiz- Troops from the House of Saud regime and the Unit- governance of international migration and a unique oppor- ing pro-democracy demonstrations and publishing Twit- ed Arab Emirates (UAE) — themselves repressive Arab tunity for creating a more responsible, predictable system for ter posts deemed “insulting” to the Bahraini authorities. rumors that undermine the kingdom’s prestige and regimes — were deployed to the country in March that responding to large movements of refugees and migrants. The prosecutor of Bahrain’s northern region, Mo- stature.” year to assist the regime in its crackdown on peaceful In January 2016, the Secretary-General appointed a Spe- hammed Salah, said Rajab had been questioned over In the column, Rajab addressed readers in the first and pro-democracy rallies. cial Adviser, Karen AbuZayd, to work with United Nations en- a complaint from the cybercrime unit accusing him of person, saying he was writing from a “Bahraini jail cell Scores of people have been killed and hundreds of tities and undertake consultations with Member States and “publishing a column in a foreign newspaper in which where I have been detained, largely in isolation, since others injured or arrested since then. other relevant stakeholders in the lead up to the Summit. he deliberately broadcast news, statements and false the beginning of summer.” (Source: Press TV) This will include overseeing the Secretary-General’s report on large movements of refugees and migrants, submitted to the General Assembly in May 2016. Thousands rally against Netanyahu’s visit to The Hague The Summit will be attended by heads of state and gov- Thousands of people have staged a demonstration in “The occupation and expansion… building of settle- ernment, Ministers, and leaders from the UN System, civil The Hague in protest at an official visit by Israeli Prime ments, of occupied territory, this is according to the Rome society, private sector, international organizations, academia, Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the Netherlands, saying Statute, which is… the setup… the statute on which the in- and beyond in alignment with the General Assembly resolu- he should be brought to justice for his crimes. ternational criminal court is based, in so many words, a war tion establishing the summit’s modalities. On Tuesday, the protesters carried Netanyahu’s mug- crime,” he said. But there will be many more people who will be following shots and signs that read “Bring Bibi Netanyahu to In- “So why should we receive someone who continues the Summit through the Internet, social media, and a myriad ternational Criminal Court” as the Israeli leader arrived with such things, we could have sent him right away to of related events taking place around the world. The Summit in the Netherlands and met with senior Dutch officials. the International Criminal Court, that would have been will also be webcast live on webtv.un.org. Chants such as “Free free Palestine, boycott boycott better,” the 85-year-old politician and activist, known Also on the margins of the General Assembly, on 20 Sep- Israel” could also be heard during the demonstration. for his vocal support of the Palestinian cause, the ex- tember 2016, the United States President Obama is hosting “I’m standing here because Netanyahu is visiting the PM pointed out. the Leaders' Summit on Refugees, alongside co-hosts Can- Netherlands. I’m standing in The Hague and we think Dutch parliament building in The Hague downtown, but au- The Rome Statute, which went into effect in July 2002, ada, Ethiopia, Germany, Jordan, Mexico and Sweden, which that rather than him being received by the parliament, thorities later did not allow the protesters to proceed. outlines the four grave international crimes, namely crimes will appeal to governments to pledge significant new com- he should be put on trial in the Peace Palace of the UN The demonstration came a day after former Dutch of aggression, war crimes, genocide and crimes against mitments on refugees. While the Leaders' Summit will focus tribunal,” a protester said in English. Prime Minister Dries Van Agt reacted angrily to Netan- humanity. The statute forms one of the foundations of The on refugees, not migrants, the General Assembly High-Lev- Some of the protesters also criticized local authorities yahu’s two-day visit to the Netherland, calling on gov- Hague-based International Criminal Court. el Summit will address large movements of both. The two for attempting to cancel the anti-Netanyahu gathering. ernment officials to “send him right away to the Interna- Israel signed the treaty in December 2000, but “unsigned” events will complement one another. (Source: UNIC) “This demonstration is not only against Netanyahu, tional Criminal Court.” it two years later by means of the United States lobby. but it’s also for our right to demonstrate, at the places Speaking in an interview with the NPO1 public One of the primary reasons behind the decision was where we want, where it’s happening, because the Zi- broadcaster on Monday, Van Agt described the 66-year- a clause in the document, which allowed the prosecu- The Republic of Korea onists, they always get the permission to stand in front old Chairman of Israel’s right-wing Likud political party tion of the Israeli regime over war crimes for “transfer of of the parliament,” another demonstrator commented. as a “war criminal,” arguing that the Tel Aviv regime has parts of the civilian population of an occupying power supports protection and The rally was originally planned to be staged outside the been committing a crime under the ICC’s Rome Statute. into occupied territory.” (Source: Press TV) humanitarian assistance to Turkey’s actions could complicate situation in Syria: Russia Afghan refugee girls in Iran 1 This generous contribution will be used to Russia has voiced deep concerns over Such advances, which are being made tion as a breach of its sovereignty. lus to the city of A'zaz. fund activities during the project period 1 January the advances made by Turkish troops in without coordination with the Damas- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo- Since March 2011, Syria has been 2016 to 31 December 2017, and will be implemented Syrian territory, warning that such actions cus authorities and without the approval gan said the operation, dubbed “Euphra- gripped by militancy it blames on some nationwide by UNHCR Iran, in coordination with BA- could make the conflict gripping the of the United Nations Security Council, tes Shield,” was aimed at “terror groups” Western states and their regional allies. FIA, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education, Arab country more complicated. “could further complicate the military and such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Russia and Turkey have been support- the Literacy Movement Organization, the Technical The Russian Foreign Ministry issued political situation in Syria, which is dire as Levant (ISIL/Daesh) and the Democratic ing the opposite sides to the crisis in Syria. and Vocational Training Organization (TVTO) and na- the warning in a statement released on it is,” the statement read. Union Party (PYD), a U.S.-backed Kurdish United Nations Special Envoy for Syr- tional NGO partners. Wednesday. It further called on the Ankara gov- group based in Syria. ia Staffan de Mistura estimates that over The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Iran, Kim The ministry expressed worries about ernment to “refrain” from any steps that Hours after the beginning of the of- 400,000 people have been killed in the Seung-Ho, and UNHCR Representative, Sivanka Dhanapala, the incursion of Turkish soldiers and could destabilize Syria. fensive, Turkish-backed militants seized Syrian conflict. The UN has stopped its marked the occasion by signing a Letter of Understanding pro-Ankara Syria militants deeper into The Turkish military backed by planes the Syrian town of Jarablus. They are also official casualty count in Syria, citing its on Monday at UNHCR’s country office in Tehran. Also join- Syrian soil, saying, “This calls into ques- from the United States-led coalition expected to continue the action in order inability to verify the figures it receives ing the signature ceremony was Ms. Jinyoung Park from the tion the sovereignty and territorial integ- launched an offensive in Syria on August to establish a safe zone in the 98-kilom- from various sources. (Source: Press TV) Humanitarian Assistance Division of MOFA. Ms. Park just ar- rity of the Syrian Arab Republic.” 24. Damascus denounced the interven- eter (61-mile) area stretching from Jarab- rived in Iran as part of a mission to visit refugee assistance projects including health posts, community-based initiatives, TVTO classes, a refugee settlement, and schools in Shiraz Abe tells ASEAN that Japan is ‘seriously concerned’ by South China Sea tension and Tehran. For nearly four decades, the Islamic Republic of Iran has Japan is “seriously concerned” about Beijing’s increas- and South China Sea,” Abe said on Wednesday at a re- The gathering in Laos is the first ASEAN meeting hosted and supported one of the largest urban refugee sit- ingly muscular claims in the South China Sea, Prime gional summit in Laos hosted by the 10-member Asso- since an international court ruled in July that China’s uations in the world. An estimated 951,000 registered Af- Minister Shinzo Abe told Asian leaders. ciation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). claims to the sea had no legal basis, and that its artificial ghan refugees, 28,000 Iraqi refugees and some 1.5 - 2 mil- Beijing insists it has sovereign rights to almost all of “I hope that both parties to the dispute in the island building program in the waters was illegal. lion undocumented Afghans are currently living in Iran, many the strategically vital waters, where the Philippines, Viet- South China Sea will abide by the ruling by the It was a sweeping victory for the Philippines, which of whom are second or third generation refugees that have nam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan also have claims. China-Philippines tribunal court, which legally filed the case in 2013. never been to Afghanistan. UNHCR has maintained an unin- It also has a simmering territorial row with Japan over binds the parties to the dispute, and it will lead China has ignored the ruling, announcing penalties terrupted presence in the country for 32 years, and works in the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea. to a peaceful settlement of the dispute,” he said, for “illegal” fishing in the sea and continuing its recla- close coordination with BAFIA to provide protection and as- “I am seriously concerned with the continuing at- according to a briefing by official Yasuhisa Kawa- mation activities. sistance to Afghan and Iraqi refugees throughout the Islamic tempts to change unilaterally the status quo in the East mura. (Source: AFP) Republic of Iran. (Source: UNHCR) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y

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TENNIS Arshavin: Cherchesov is the Djokovic into semis after another opponent retires

Novak Djokovic’s strange U.S. Open took another bizarre turn ideal choice as he advanced to the semi-finals on Tuesday when French- man Jo-Wilfried Tsonga retired at the start of the third set, When Andrei Arshavin signed a contract trailing 6-3 6-2. for Kazakhstan’s FC Kairat in March this Tsonga took a medical timeout during the changeover at 5-2 year, many thought he was going there of the second set and had the area below his left knee taped. to see out the end of his playing days, World number one Djokovic held serve to love to close out especially since he turned 35 in May. As it the set and the Frenchman turned out, that couldn’t be further from walked off, giving the Serbian the truth; the former Zenit St. Petersburg, passage into the last four for a Arsenal and Russia star still has that mag- 10th consecutive time. ic touch. It has been an unusu- Due to a variety of problems at his pre- al tournament for Djokovic vious club, FC Kuban Krasnodar, Arshavin who has played only two full essentially spent six months away from the matches. He was gifted a walk- pitch. In switching to Kairat, he has got ex- over in the second round and actly what he needed – playing time. The a retirement after six games in Kazakhstan championship runs from spring the third before Tsonga. to autumn, so in just shy of five months “I’m in the semi-finals, so Arshavin has played 25 games, 21 in the that’s what matters for me the league and four in the UEFA Europa League most,” Djokovic told report- qualification rounds, scoring eight goals. ers after 83 minutes in Arthur The Russian star succinctly summed up Ashe Stadium. the reasoning behind his move to Kazakh- “I know Jo for a long time, we grew up playing in the junior stan in an interview with FIFA.com: «They circuit as well. He’s a fighter, he’s somebody who loves the big made an offer and I accepted.» stage. This is something I’m sure he didn’t wish for.” Geographically Kazakhstan is right on The first five games progressed on serve to offer promise of the edge of European football and does a big-hitting battle. garner much attention from an interna- But Tsonga wobbled in the sixth game, committing three tional fanbase, although recently both the double faults to lose serve, the first of three successive breaks Kazakhstan national team and local clubs that left the Serb with a 5-3 lead. are proving a tough task for opponents to From that point, Djokovic dominated. deal with, especially on home soil. Just ask Tsonga said when he felt pain in his knee, he knew it was over. Poland’s players, who dropped points in “It’s something I had already in the past,” he said. Astana in their opening game of the 2018 standard of the play-off round for the UEFA count the standard of the competition, will tell. It’s hard to say about the national “When I have my knee, of course, it’s already tough to play FIFA World Cup Russia™ qualification cam- Champions League and Europa League.» this goal will easily go down as one of team, I haven’t played for my country for against one of the best tennis players. paign. We asked Arshavin to compare the Helped by Arshavin, Kairat made it as the best of the summer from anywhere a long time after all. If the call-up comes, “But when I don’t have my knee, I have no chance to come set-up in Kazakhstan with those he came far as the second qualifying round for the in the world.ha then we’ll talk about it. If I’m being hon- back from two sets to love.” across in Russia and England. Europa League this season. Easing past Arshavin, anticipating a crossfield est, at my age I need to think about Australian and French Open champion Djokovic came to «Of course, it’s hard to compare with Albanian outfit KF Teuta Durres, the Al- pass in front of the penalty box from every moment I spend on the football New York with question marks, having lost in the third round England and that doesn’t just apply to maty-based side then lost out in a close- another former Zenit player, Anatoliy pitch, so it’s hard to make any big plans at Wimbledon and the first at the Rio Olympics while battling a Kazakhstan but other countries as well,” run encounter to Maccabi Tel-Aviv, who Tymoshchuk, used his back leg to deft- for the future.» nagging left wrist injury. he answered. «Only Germany can prob- have featured in the group stages of the ly steer the ball beyond his marker in a Recently the Russian national team, He was unfazed by his sparse time on court. ably compete with them. In principle, you Champions League before. It took Ar- single elegant motion. Leaving the de- which Arshavin inspired to the EURO “In this stage of the season, considering some physical issues can draw similarities with Russia however. shavin hardly any time at all to adapt to fender for dead, he then cut back onto 2008 semi-finals, has changed head I have had ... this was the scenario that I needed and I wished The infrastructure in Russia is a little bet- his new surroundings before he was or- his right foot to eke out a yard of space. coach. Stanislav Cherchesov has been for,” he said. ter, plus they’re building new stadiums chestrating his team’s play and contribut- With more opposition players about to tasked with guiding the team at two “I got a lot of days off and recovered my body. Right now I’m ahead of the World Cup. In general, the ing massively to the team’s surge up the crowd him out, the little magician deftly hugely important tournaments on feeling very close to the peak.” stadiums here are pretty much the same, table after a shaky start, narrowing the chipped the ball over the defenders and home soil, the FIFA Confederations Cup Djokovic will play for a place in the title decider against an- left over from the post-Soviet era. Some- gap to league leaders and main rivals FC goalkeeper into the net. 2017 and the 2018 World Cup. Andrei, other Frenchman in 10th seed Gael Monfils, who beat compatri- times the pitches are better, sometimes Astana. «It all happened naturally,» he explained. for one, welcomes the decision by the ot Lucas Pouille in straight sets. they’re not. The set-up is decent at Kairat Arshavin’s feats have been taking «First I beat one defender and then anoth- Russian Football Union: «I think he’s Monfils has yet to beat Djokovic in 12 career meetings. actually.» place on the fringes of European football, er. Next I saw a big crowd of players in front the ideal choice given the current sit- (Source: Reuters) «As for the national team,» Andrei con- so only his most loyal fans, of which there of me and there was no other way I could uation.» tinued, «I’ve been telling the local players are many, have taken note. That he was hit the target easily.» Indeed, in less than a year’s time, Ar- that Kazakhstan haven’t got the hardest not in the Russia squad for UEFA EURO The ideal choice shavin’s native city of Saint Petersburg qualifying group for the 2018 World Cup 2016 came as no surprise: the last time His employers will not mind keeping Ar- will become the main destination of the (ed’s note - Romania, Denmark, Poland, Andrei played for the national team was shavin in Almaty for another season after Confederations Cup, hosting the opening Williams headlines Montenegro and Armenia). four years ago. such a display (he agreed a deal on a roll- match, final and two other games. fascinating quarter-finals There’s no one who you’d pick out as Nevertheless, one goal at the end of ing-contract basis). Back home, the voices «It will be a huge event for Saint Peters- clear favourites and Kazakhstan can com- July changed everything. Once again calling for his return to the national team, burg,» he concluded with confidence. pete with anyone at home. If things go Arshavin was the topic of conversation which lacks creative players, are getting Who knows, perhaps a swansong per- Ana Konjuh was not a year old when Serena Williams played their way on home soil, they can target a in Russia, England and everywhere they louder after Russia’s poor showing at the formance in front of his home fans could be her first U.S. Open match but both will be in the Arthur Ashe Sta- decent result. Who knows, maybe we’ll see showed his phenomenal strike against FC EURO. Nevertheless, Andrei is careful when yet to come from one of Russia’s best-ever dium spotlight on Wednesday, with four gripping quarter-finals Kazakhstan at Russia 2018? At club-lev- Taraz in Matchday 22 of the Kazakhstan talking about the future. footballers. to take center stage at the year’s final grand slam. el, Astana and Kairat are roughly at the Premier League. Even taking into ac- «There aren’t any plans just yet, time (Source: FIFA) Even on a card packed with quality and intriguing sto- ry-lines, world number one Williams remains the undisputed Flushing Meadows headliner and will take on Romanian fifth La Liga games could be called off due Nicklas Bendtner signs for Nottingham seed Simona Halep. It has been another dominant run to the last eight for to late-summer heat wave - Tebas Forest in time for Arsenal reunion 34-year-old Williams, who has not dropped serve or spent more than 68 minutes on Spanish Football League (LFP) president Nottingham Forest have completed the court in any of her matches. Javier Tebas has not ruled out La Liga signing of former Arsenal striker Nicklas After moving to the top matches being postponed this weekend Bendtner on a two-year contract, the of the all-time grand slam because of extreme hot weather. club’s owner has announced. match wins list on Monday A late summer heatwave has hit the Bendtner, 28, has been a free agent with her 308th victory sealed Iberian Peninsula, with temperatures sur- since leaving German side Wolfsburg against Yaroslava Schvedova, passing 40 degrees Celsius (104 Faren- last season, enabling Forest to sign him Williams has two further re- heit) in many areas on some days. outside of the transfer window, which cords in her crosshairs. Mid-afternoon games, which include closed last week. A seventh U.S. Open ti- Celta Vigo vs. Atletico Madrid and Osasu- The striker, who began his profes- tle would give the American na visiting Real Madrid on Saturday, are sional career at Arsenal, could be set her 23rd grand slam singles most at risk. for a swift reunion with the Gunners as crown and move her past “If the temperature [at the weekend] Forest have been drawn at home to Steffi Graf for the most in the reaches 40 degrees we could postpone some Arsene Wenger’s team in the EFL Cup professional era. La Liga games,” Tebas told Cadena Cope. The third round of La Liga games kicks later this month. ton Villa on Sunday. At the other end of the “You cannot play a game of football with off when Real Sociedad host Espanyol in Forest owner Fawaz Al-Hasawi an- The Denmark international began his spectrum is power-hitting 18-year-old Konjuh, who until this temperatures of 36, 37 or 38 degrees. San Sebastian on Friday evening. nounced the signing via his Twitter ac- career at Arsenal and had loan spells at U.S. Open had never ventured beyond the third round of a “We have discussed the heat issue, not But Tebas said: “The problem has been count. Birmingham, Sunderland and Juventus grand slam. just because of this weekend but because that, in the evenings, the temperature hasn’t Bendtner becomes the 12th new ar- before switching to Wolfsburg in 2014. The 92nd ranked teen booked her quarter-final with an of the previous rounds. dropped much.“We have spoken to the ref- rival at the City Ground following the ap- He scored 24 league goals in 108 ap- upset of fourth seed Agnieszka Radwanska and will meet “Real Madrid played their last game erees’ committee to make sure the players pointment of Philippe Montanier as head pearances for the Gunners and has net- 10th seeded Czech Karolina Pliskova as she continues her bid against Celta [on Aug. 27] with a temper- can drink water to cope with the conditions.” coach over the summer and he could go ted 29 times in 72 outings for his country. to become just the second woman to win both the U.S. Open ature of 32 degrees.” (Source: ESPN) straight into the squad for the trip to As- (Source: Soccernet) junior girls and women’s titles. On the men’s side, the gold, silver and bronze medalists from the Rio Olympics will battle for more glory at Flushing Meadows. Second seed Andy Murray, who has enjoyed a dream sum- Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola to thrive in Premier League - Iniesta mer with a second Wimbledon title and a second Olympic gold, would like nothing more than to end the fortnight with a second Pep Guardiola will adapt to life in the Premier League to both on and off the pitch. ping England goalkeeper Joe Hart before allowing him to U.S. Open trophy. bring success to Manchester City, according to Barcelona “Pep knows how to adapt and I’m sure he’ll do so in leave on a season-long loan with Torino. Standing in the Scot’s way is Japanese sixth seed and Olym- midfielder Andres Iniesta. England,” Iniesta said in his book “The Artist,” as reported City have since spent £13.5 million to bring in Claudio pic bronze winner Kei Nisihikori who has quietly gone about his Former Barca coach Guardiola has made a perfect start by The Guardian. “He’s also got staff like Mikel Arteta who’ll Bravo from Barca and the Chile international could make business while looking for a second appearance in the final in to life at the Etihad, winning his first five games in charge help that process, who know the league. his debut in the Manchester derby. three years. and sitting on top of the Premier League. “City have signed well and have a very competitive Iniesta says that Guardiola has always regarded the Argentine Juan Martin del Potro, the 2009 winner, has provid- He faces his biggest test of the season so far on Satur- squad. I know Nolito well because he was a teammate here goalkeeping position as a vital one and wanted his No. 1s ed the feel-good story of the tournament. day when City take on Manchester United at Old Trafford at Barcelona and with Spain. He’s had a great start and to contribute more than simply making saves. The Olympic silver medalist, whose career has been in- without suspended striker Sergio Aguero. hopefully can continue. I’ve admired David Silva for years: I “Yes, he’s always been important for us, another player: terrupted by a series of wrist surgeries and needed a wild Iniesta worked under Guardiola during his first four sea- think he’s exceptional. when the ball comes out from deep, depending on wheth- card to enter, will have the crowd in his corner when he sons at the Camp Nou and says the coach will quickly get “Players learn day to day, from experience, teammates er your opponents have one or two [forwards], the goal- takes on third seed and twice grand slam champion Stan used to life in England. and managers. I learnt a lot with Pep; he helped me to keeper plays,” the 32-year-old added. “He allows you to Wawrinka. The Spain international also believes Guardiola has improve and he’ll do the same at City.” have numerical superiority.” (Source: Reuters) helped his cause by recruiting well over the summer -- Guardiola has already shown a ruthless side by drop- (Source: ESPN) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y

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Queiroz furious with Uzbekistan BASKETBALL Haddadi not thinking about referee appointment winning MVP Few players in Asia can boast of having made an im- pact on the world of basketball as much as Hamed SPORTS Iran head coach Carlos Haddadi has. desk Queiroz has shown his The 2.18m native of Ahvaz, Iran has been a fix- anger after FIFA referees committee appoint- ture of Team Melli’s men’s national team since 2006, ed Australian Benjamin Williams for Uzbeki- and since then has become one of the most icon- stan – Iran match in the third round of AFC ic players from the continent. He has transcended World Cup qualifying match for Russia 2018. boundaries and cultures, finding success not just in Williams who was the referee of 2015 Asian Cup quarter final match between his native country, but also in other places like China Iran and Iraq made a controversial deci- and the NBA. sion as he sent off Iran defender Mehrdad There is no doubt that Haddadi has been the most Pooladi in the 43rd minute. dominant big man in Asia Queiroz was furious on the sidelines in the post-Yao-Ming and could be seen being physically re- era, leading Iran to nu- strained from confronting Williams as he merous podium finishes headed in at the halftime interval. and championships. With “I’m totally surprised, the referee who Haddadi at the vanguard, made that mistake in the Asian Cup against Team Melli have reached us has been appointed to officiate our unprecedented heights, game against Uzbekistan in Tashkent. How- playing in the 2008 Bei- ever he was selected to officiate a game in the AFC Champions League in Tehran but jing Olympics and in two he withdrew it,” Queiroz told reporters. FIBA Basketball World “I knew that Iran, Uzbekistan and South Cups (2010 & 2014). Korea are the favourites in Group A. Our This year, however, next matches against Uzbekistan and with Haddadi already South Korea are crucial. We need to have turning 31, the big guy a decent performance in order to keep our will take on an elder statesman role with the Iranian chance alive,” the Portuguese coach added. national team. Similarly revered teammates from his “We had a bad feeling after the game golden generation (e.g. Samad Nikkhah Bahrami, against China in Shenyang. We could have Mahdi Kamrani and Hamed Afagh come to mind) grabbed the three point as we had the have all but given way for a younger set of players chances. However we can talk about this Iran who began the AFC World Cup qual- against China in Shenyang on Tuesday. leaders Uzbekistan who have won their first to step in, and Haddadi will be expected to be the when we see other teams playing in China,” ifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Qatar The Persians are currently in second two games against Syria and Qatar. South he added. in Tehran last week, held to a goalles draw place of Group A with four points, behind Korea stand in fourth with four points. sage whose years of experience should help tem- per his upstart teammates’ hot-blooded approach to the game. This doesn’t mean, however, that Haddadi will be Iran team finishes 2nd in Asian University Football Championship a mere cheerleader from the sidelines. On the con- trary, he shold still figure prominently for Iran, and, Iran’s national university football team has ended its score at 2-2 five minutes before the referee blew his without a doubt, he continues to be a potentially campaign at the third edition of Asian University Foot- whistle and signaled the end of the first period. unstoppable force who could almost single-handed- ball Championship in South Korea, and finished as the In the second half, Japan scored the third and win- ly carry the team to the nexus of the 2016 FIBA Asia vice champion of the sports event following a narrow ning goal only one minute before the regulation time Challenge. Heck, he may even win another MVP tro- defeat from Japan in the final showdown. was to draw to a close. phy along the way. On Wednesday, the Iranian squad lost to the East The third edition of Asian University Football Cham- FIBA.com recently got to talk to Haddadi. Asian side 2-3 at the conclusion of the title clash pionship began in Taebaek on September 1 and con- FIBA.com: Will Iran make the hat-trick next month in staged at the Main Sports Complex in South Korea’s cluded on September 7. Tehran?Haddadi: It’s been a long time Iran wasn’t host- northeastern city of Taebaek, National University Iran’s national university football team was put in ing a main basketball event. Our aim is to play the best Sports Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran web- Group A of the preliminary stage of the sports event, we can and to win title for third time at home.FIBA.com: site reported. and joined Malaysia and South Korea B squads. The Japanese footballers got off to a strong and South Korea A, Hong Kong and South Korea C Will you aim for the MVP award once again?Haddadi: promising start, and took the lead by scoring the first minutes into the first half. formed Group B in the tournament. Becoming MVP is one thing, but I only think about Iran goal in the 8th minute. The Japanese team, however, could regain the China was pitted against Myanmar and Oman in winning the trophy. I will do everything within the team Iranians then came from behind and took the game lead in the 27th minute, and placed the ball at the Group C. Japan A, Chinese Taipei and Japan B were system so we can reach our goal. to the wire to net the equalizer. Mohammad Osuni back of Iran’s net to make it 2-1. also drawn in Group D. FIBA.com: Iran has a young team; what do you eventually managed to tie the game after nineteen Ali Fatemi nailed Iran’s second goal and leveled the (Source: PressTV) think of them? Haddadi: The average age of our team is lower now, and we don’t have experienced players like Samad, Mahdi and Hamed Afagh. Yes, the team is younger, and Iran’s Sarmayeh Bank blanks T. Grand in AVC club championship for these young players, this is a good opportunity to gain experience and show their talents. Iranian professional volleyball team Sar- eters (21 miles) south of the capital, Manila. and thus they could not trouble our team FIBA.com: Which teams are you looking for- mayeh Bank has blanked T. Grand of Chi- “Our players exhibited an all-around throughout the encounter.” ward to face? nese Taipei to chalk up a praiseworthy vic- stunning performance, and believed that In other matches of the day, Chinese Haddadi: All the teams are good, and every game tory at the second round of the 2016 Asian they could defeat the Chinese Taipei team. Ba’yi Shenzhen beat Thailand’s Bangkok is a great challenge for us. We look at all teams the Women’s Club Volleyball Championship in We went to the court only thinking of vic- Glass 3-2 (16-25, 25-20, 25-21, 20-25 and same way. the Philippines. tory, which we managed to capture at last,” 15-8), NEC Red Rockets of Japan blanked FIBA.com: Besides Iran, which teams are fa- On Wednesday, the Iranian volleyball Iranian volleyball player Maedeh Borhani Vietnamese Lien Viet Post Bank 3-0 (25-15, vorites to win the FIBA Asia Challenge? squad overpowered the Taiwanese out- said after the match. 25-19 and 25-13), and Kazakhstan’s Altay fit 3-0 (25–14, 25–16 and 25–12) in their She added, “The fine performance of Oskemen hammered Foton Pilipinas of the Haddadi: Any team who comes here wants to win Group F match played at the Alonte Sports our players created a situation, which elimi- host nation 3-0 (27-25, 25-18 and 25-21). the trophy; no one comes to lose. Iran, China, Korea, Arena in the city of Binan, about 34 kilom- nated the opposite team’s winning chances (Source: PressTV) Chinese Taipei, Philippines, Kazakhstan and Jordan are the ones favored in my opinion to reach the top 8. (Source: FIBA) Ecclestone says new F1 owners would want him to stay Formula One’s commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone for decades. has been asked to stay on for three years after an im- A deal with Liberty would also herald a new era for Brazilian defender minent takeover of the sport is completed by U.S. cable a European-dominated sport that has long sought to TV mogul John Malone’s Liberty Media. break into the U.S. market and win fresh audiences, Padovani joins Iran’s “They want me to be here for three years,” the with team principals already welcoming the possibility Esteghlal 85-year-old, who over the decades has built the sport of a bigger push. into a business with annual turnover of around $1.9 bil- Liberty Media has interests in the Atlanta Braves lion, told Reuters on Wednesday. baseball team, satellite radio service Sirius XM, enter- Brazilian defender Leandro Padovani Celin joined Irani- Media reports have suggested the first part of a tainment group Live Nation and minority interests in an popular football team, Esteghlal of Tehran. broader deal between outgoing rights holders CVC and Time Warner and Viacom. The 32-year-old player has joined Esteghlal on a Liberty Media could be announced on Wednesday. Malone’s Liberty Global is the world’s largest interna- However Ecclestone and CVC chairman Donald tional TV and broadband company, operating in more one-year contract for an Mackenzie voiced some scepticism about the time than 30 countries in Europe, Latin America and the Car- undisclosed fee. frame at last weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. as chairman of Nestle, the world’s largest food and drink ibbean through a series of different brand names. Padovani is reunited “Honestly, I don’t think anybody knows -- including company, in 2017. One bump in the road ahead could be the need for with Alireza Mansourian, our friends from Liberty, and Donald,” said Ecclestone, Ecclestone, famously unwilling to delegate in the deal to be approved by the sport’s governing Inter- under whom he played at who still expected the deal to get over the line. the past, indicated he would be happy to share the national Automobile Federation (FIA) and other global Naft Tehran. The Briton said he would not be attending next workload. motorsport series, and European anti-trust regulators. He has spent the ma- week’s Singapore Grand Prix, the social highlight of the “He (Carey) can do lots of things that I haven’t done The FIA has a one percent stake in Formula One’s jority of his career in Bra- sport’s Asian calendar, because of the negotiations. with this social media, which he seems to be in touch parent company Delta Topco, which could be worth zil. In 2012, he transferred “Because all this is going through, they (CVC) want with. He’s been dealing with sponsorship with his TV around $90 million according to forbes.com, and that to Foolad in the Iranian me to be there (in London) to help them with all sorts people. Between us we’ll get on with it,” he said. has been held up as a possible conflict of interest. Professional League (IPL). of things. I can’t afford to be away for five to six days.” The privately-owned Force India and Sauber teams Ecclestone’s future had been called into question, The League where he TUESDAY MEETING with former team owner and television pundit Eddie have also filed a complaint asking EU authorities to won the title in 2013–14 A Formula One board meeting is scheduled for next Jordan saying on Sunday that Monza could even be investigate the sport’s governance and distribution of season. In July 2014 Pa- Tuesday, by which time the deal should have been final- the Briton’s last race. revenues. ised and a new chairman introduced. “That’s Eddie Jordan. If he had any money, and Ecclestone expected the European Commission to dovani signed with Naft Ecclestone expects that to be Chase Carey, executive wanted a small wager, I’d give him good odds,” said Ec- take a closer look at the sport as a result. Tehran. vice-chairman of Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox clestone. “It’s like the police. You get stopped for a rear light He signed a contract with Iranian champions Sepa- and a director of Sky News owner Sky Plc, who would BIGGEST SHAKE-UP and they want to know if you’ve got a driving license han in the summer of 2015, due to ITC issues he could replace Austrian Peter Brabeck-Letmathe. The takeover, which values Formula One at more and insurance. So I don’t know what effect that will not play until winter 2016. He made his debut on 2 Brabeck, 71, has been chairman since 2012 but has than $8 billion according to media reports, would have,” he said. February 2016 in a 2–2 draw against Persepolis. recently recovered from cancer and is due to step down represent the biggest shake-up in the cash-rich sport (Source: Reuters) (Source: Tasnim) b

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ARTTEHRAN — Tar virtuoso Farhang Sharif to compete in deskwho performed with some giants of Iranian traditional music such as Gholamhossein Banan, Taj Esfahani and Mohammadreza Shajarian, died of respiratory Busan filmfest problem at his home in Tehran on Wednesday. He was at 85. 1 A selection of nine films including “Where Is the Friend’s Home?” (1987), “Life Goes On” (1992) and “Under the Olive Trees” (1994) will be shown at the Special Programs in Focus. The retrospective will be accompanied by a forum on Kiarostami’s life and works in which his son, Ahmad, will participate along with other Iranian filmmakers attending the festival this year. “76 Minutes and 15 Seconds with Abbas Kiarostami”, a documentary by Seifollah Samadian collecting 76 minutes’ worth of exceptional moments from Kiarostami’s life, will also be screened in this section. A combo picture shows scenes of “The Salesman” (L) and “Muhammad (S), the Messenger of God”. Tar virtuoso Farhang Sharif performs in an undated photo. His wife, Masureh Rezai, confirmed the report in interviews with some Persian news agancies and said that National Orchestra conductor “Retouch” crowned best short at Sharif was in critical condition after he had undergone surgery several times in July. Farhad Fakhreddini quits Iran Cinema Celebration Born in in the northern Iranian city of Amol in 1931, he ARTTEHRAN — The CULTURE TEHRAN — Iranian learned to play tar with maestros Abdolhossein Shahnazi desk desk and Morteza Neydavud, two masters of tar who lived conductor of Iran’s director Kaveh during the Qajar and Pahlavi periods. National Orchestra Farhad Fakhreddini Mazaheri’s “Retouch” has won the However, Sharif had his own style in performing the resigned from his position on Tuesday award for best short film at the 18th Iranian instrument. over a lack of cooperation from officials. Iran Cinema Celebration. He performed with many Iranian musicians and vocalists “Last year, I spent one of the best The winners in the short film section in over ten albums and many concerts. periods of my career and I had the of the celebration were announced on He collaborated with legendary vocalist Shajarian in honor to accompany a group of best Tuesday during a ceremony at Tehran’s “Peyvande Mehr”, which was released in 1982. He also musicians during several acclaimed Eyvan-e Shams Hall. performances,” he told the Persian Produced by the Iranian Young worked with singer Akbar Golpayegani, now retired, in a Maestro Farhad Fakhreddini in an undated photo A scene from “Retouch” collection from which “Grey Hair” became a hit. MNA. Cinema Society, “Retouch” is about “But concerning the orchestra, the orchestra. a young woman whose husband “Three Years, Three Months and Two officials did not address requirements, However, earlier in July 2009, he is trapped under a halter during a Days”. and all their efforts led it in a direction announced his resignation after the workout, but she declines to save him Hamed Hosseini received the that I did not approve of, so I no longer Music Office decided under pressure and, consequently, he dies. award for best cinematographer for “Tanhavash” joins Matsalu felt it appropriate for me to continue from the Ministry of Culture and Islamic The award for best director went “Whales”. Nature lineup working with the orchestra,” noted Guidance to hand over management of to Farnush Samadi and Ali Asgari The Iranian House of Cinema Fakhreddini who founded the orchestra the orchestra to the Rudaki Foundation. for “Silence”. Masud Hatami also organizes the Celebration annually to in 1998. Consequently, the orchestra received the award for best director commemorate Iran’s National Day of ARTTEHRAN — Iranian director Fathollah He also lamented over the lack of was almost dismantled. However, in the experimental short section for Cinema, which falls on September 11 deskAmiri’s documentary “Tanhavash” was pay for the musicians of the orchestra Fakhreddini established an independent “Surviving”. this year. added to the lineup of the Matsalu Nature Film Festival, and added, “However, they [officials] ensemble named the Mehrnavazan The award for best screenwriter Winners in the categories of short which will be held in the Estonian cities of Lihula, spent large amounts of money to invite Orchestra in 2011 with musicians was presented to Arman Khansarian films, animations and documentaries Haapsalu and Tallinn from September 21 to 25. foreign musicians.” who had performed in the National for “Teal”. are announced annually before the The film tries to trace the Iranian cheetah, the sole After founding the National Orchestra. Omid Adibparvar won the best National Day of Cinema. survivor of the extinct species of Asian Cheetah, which Orchestra, Fakhreddini, 80, attracted a After the victory of Hassan Rouhani editor award for “Diehard”. The award The celebration reaches its climax still remains in the country. huge number of musicians, including in the 2013 presidential election, for best sound engineer went to with the announcement of winners “Tanhavash” has won the best film award at the legendary vocalist Mohammadreza Fakhreddini was tapped to reestablish Morteza Mohammadi and Salman in the feature-length films section on 18th Iran Cinema Celebration for medium-length Shajarian, to collaborate with the the orchestra. Abuzar for their colleaboration in that day. documentaries. The festival will also screen “Donkey” by Iranian filmmaker Arash Es’haqi. PICTURE OF THE DAY Honaronline/Sharareh Samei IRIB Collection of films by programs Puran Derakhshandeh unveiled in Tehran nominated

ARTTEHRAN — A package containing ten for ABU deskacclaimed movies by Iranian director Puran Derakhshandeh was unveiled at the Film Museum awards of Iran on Tuesday. A number of artists and officials attended the unveiling ARTTEHRAN — Nine ceremony, Persian media reported on Wednesday. deskIranian radio and TV “Hush! Girls Don’t Scream”, “Eternal Children”, “Candle programs have been nominated for in the Wind”, “Lost Time” and “A Love without Frontier” awards in various sections of the Asia- are among the films recently released by the Iranian Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) awards, Visual Media Institute. the organizers have announced. Speaking at the ceremony, Cinema Organization of Radio programs “Vibration”, “Valmer” Iran Director Hojatollah Ayyubi said, “We are making our and “Iranian Online” are among the best efforts to present a positive, shining image of Iran to nominees. the world with our films.” “Revival through Donation” and “Book Addressing Derakhshandeh, he added, “We are happy Reading Campaign” are also among the you are making films and we hope others recognize your radio finalists. efforts. You narrate social problems in your films, and I TV programs “Kimia” and “My Decision” must say we all respect you, and releasing this package have been nominated both in the drama was the least thing we could do.” section and the children’s section. In his brief remarks, Mostafa Abtahi, the managing “Alarm” and “Bridge” also received director of Iran’s Visual Media Institute, also expressed nominations in the ABU perspective award thanks to Derakhshandeh for making films, which reflect section. social realities. Winners will be announced during a “This collection contains the best works a creative ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, but no exact date has yet been set for the Iranian woman could have made on social issues. All the A duet performs during the 10th National Festival of Youth Music at Tehran’s Rudaki Hall on September 6, 2016. The festival will run until September 14. films are released with English subtitles for use by foreign event. audiences,” he added. For her part Derakhshandeh also thanked the organizers and said that the subject of the family is of Leslie H. Martinson, Prolific TV Director and “Batman” Helmer, Dies at 101 high importance, while it is also a great social issue, adding, “Families face many problems and we should not LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) Saturday of natural causes at his home in (Maverick, Cheyenne, Sugarfoot), crime shows as “Dusty’s Trail”, “The Alaskans” and censor ourselves. — Director Leslie H. Martinson, who worked Los Angeles, his family announced. stories (Mannix, Ironside, 77 Sunset Strip), “The Chicago Teddy Bears”. “I as a cineaste, I want to feel that I myself am in the on more than 100 television series during Martinson also helmed several features, action (Mission: Impossible, Six Million It’s hard to find a series that doesn’t bear society. I want to relate in my words and I want my films his prolific career and helmed “Batman: The including the John F. Kennedy naval tale Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman), drama his name on at least one episode. to be screened especially on television, which functions Movie” in 27 days between the first two “PT 109” (1963), starring Cliff Robertson, (Dallas, Eight Is Enough) and comedy (The “If you want to be a director, you can start like a public university,” she explained. seasons of the wildly popular 1960s ABC the beach comedy “For Those Who Think Brady Bunch, Love, American Style, Diff’rent studying before you’re anywhere near a set,” She asked the officials to trust the filmmakers so that show, has died. He was 101. Young” (1965) and the light-hearted Raquel Strokes). Martinson said during a 2003 interview with they can freely reflect their thoughts in their films. Martinson, who seemingly directed Welch adventure “Fathom” (1966). Martinson’s credits range from some the Archive of American of Television. “Every The collection also carries “Passing through the Dust”, episodes of every TV program from “The Moving easily from genre to genre, the of television’s most popular hits, including time you watch a television show, you’re “Little Bird of Happiness”, “Endless Dreams”, “Mute Roy Rogers Show” in 1953 to the late 1980s Boston native with the wicked New England “Fantasy Island”, “CHiPS”, “Cannon” and learning your craft. You don’t watch a show Contact” and “Wet Dreams”. syndicated comedy Small Wonder, died accent put his stamp on TV Westerns “Barnaby Jones”, to such long-forgotten for entertainment, you watch to study.”