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Eid Mubarak to all our readers! Kuwait Times will not be published from August 12-14, 2019. Our next issue will hit the newsstands on Thursday, August 15, 2019. However, readers can stay updated on breaking news and events on our digital media channels including our website www.kuwaittimes.net and on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. 2.5 million hajj pilgrims scale Mount Arafat to atone for sins Amir extends Eid greetings to citizens, expats, Arab and Muslim leaders

MOUNT ARAFAT: Nearly 2.5 million head, part of the tight security precau- Muslim hajj pilgrims converged on tions taken by the pilgrimage’s Saudi Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia yesterday hosts. The hajj is one of the five pillars to atone for their sins and seek God’s of Islam which every Muslim is required forgiveness, marshalled by tens of thou- to complete at least once in their life- sands of stewards in a bid to prevent any time if they are healthy enough and repetition of previous years’ deadly have the means to do so. stampedes. Movable crowd control bar- HH the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah riers were erected all around the foot of Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah extended the rocky hill outside Makkah, also greetings to citizens and expatriates on known as Jabal Al-Rahma or Mount of the advent of Eid Al-Adha, a statement Mercy, where the faithful arrived on foot by the Amiri Diwan said Friday. The and in a seemingly endless line of buses. Diwan added HH the Amir extended Raising their palms skywards, the pil- similar greetings to Arab and Islamic grims set off on the climb to the summit nations, wishing those countries and where they held prayers to atone for Kuwait evermore progress and pros- their sins in a ritual that is regarded as perity. HH the Amir yesterday the high point of the annual hajj. exchanged cables of congratulations “Really, I am very satisfied,” said with Arab and Muslim leaders on the Lassina Coulibaly, a 47-year-old Malian occasion of Eid Al-Adha. The Amir business employee. “Fatigue is part of addressed heartfelt and sincere greet- the pilgrimage,” added the father of sev- ings to the leaders, wishing all Arab and en. Clutching brightly colored umbrellas, Muslim countries perpetual security, pilgrims first braved the blazing sun and stability and prosperity. then heavy downpours that many wel- “I came last year during Ramadan, comed as a blessing. Some burst into now I am there for the hajj,” said tears as they chanted prayers. Indonesian pilgrim Zakir Uddin. “It is an Thousands of faithful had spent the night honor, praise be to God,” added the 27- under the stars, sleeping on prayer rugs year-old cook. Like other male pilgrims, or pieces of cardboard. he wears a seamless white garment that Trucks were parked at regular inter- covers only one shoulder and empha- vals on the route leading up to the hill, sizes unity regardless of social status or distributing bottles of water and meals. nationality. The women wear loose Thousands of workers prepared to dresses, most of them white, exposing clear the rubbish that littered the only their faces and hands. MOUNT ARAFAT: Muslim pilgrims pray on Jabal Al-Rahma (Mount of Mercy) at Mount Arafat southeast of the holy city of Makkah during the cli- ground. Helicopters crisscrossed over- Continued on Page 24 max of the hajj pilgrimage yesterday. — AFP

sources. Fighting resumed early yesterday Hadi is based in the Saudi capital Riyadh. Southern Yemen but has since abated, residents said. The com- There was no immediate comment from batants are both part of the Saudi-led pro- the Western-backed coalition led by Saudi government coalition that has been battling Arabia that intervened in Yemen after the separatists seize the Iran-aligned armed Houthi movement in Houthis ousted Hadi’s government from pow- Yemen since March 2015, indicating a rift er in the capital Sanaa in late 2014. Alliance all govt camps within the alliance. The war has killed tens of member the United Arab Emirates, which has thousands and pushed the poorest Arabian armed and trained thousands of southern ADEN: Yemen’s southern separatists took Peninsula nation to the brink of famine. separatist fighters, earlier called for calm and control of all government military camps in “It is all over, the (Southern Transitional for the two sides to focus on opposing the Aden yesterday, officials said, after four days Council) forces are in control of all the mili- Houthis. Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin of clashes between nominal allies who have tary camps,” an official in President Abd- Zayed called on UN special envoy Martin turned on each other, complicating UN Rabbu Mansour Hadi’s government told Griffiths, who is trying to de-escalate tensions efforts to end the four-year war. The sepa- Reuters. He said the two sides had agreed the across Yemen, “to deploy efforts and exert ratists also surrounded the all-but empty separatist forces would not try to seize the pressure” to that purpose. presidential palace of the internationally rec- palace, located in the predominantly residen- The Norwegian Refugee Council said the ognized government that is temporarily based tial Crater district, while government forces battles had trapped civilians in their homes in the port city, a government official and would refrain from attacking them. The sepa- with dwindling supplies of food and water. another local official told Reuters. ratists also took over the house of Interior The aid group said prolonged fighting in At least eight civilians were killed on Minister Ahmed Al-Mayssari after he was Aden, a gateway for commercial and aid sup- Friday in fighting between the separatists and evacuated from his residence with the help of plies, could impact efforts to tackle the ADEN: Yemeni supporters of the southern separatist movement pose for a picture in government forces, according to medical coalition forces, government officials said. Continued on Page 24 Khor Maksar in this southern port city yesterday. — AFP

Iran unveils new India monsoon floods kill 100 US sex trafficker NEW DELHI: Floods have killed at least international tourist magnet, state police ‘overhauled’ air 100 people and displaced hundreds of spokesman Pramod Kumar told AFP. Epstein commits thousands across much of India with the In neighboring Karnataka, at least 24 defense system southern state of Kerala worst hit, authori- people have been killed with nine people ties said yesterday. With rains predicted to missing. The western states of Maharashtra TEHRAN: Iran unveiled a new air defense suicide in prison worsen in coming days, the government and Gujarat have also been badly hit by system yesterday it says is capable of ordered military teams to form rescue annual monsoon storms. Media reports detecting missiles and drones at a range of NEW YORK: Disgraced units and airlift food to stranded villages said at least 27 people have lost their lives 400 km, ISNA news agency reported. The US financier Jeffrey Epstein across Kerala. At least 48 people have died in Maharashtra, with several major roads “Falagh” is a locally overhauled version of has committed suicide in since Thursday in floods in Kerala, where closed by floods. the imported “Gamma” surveillance radar, prison while awaiting trial the beaches and hill resorts are a major Continued on Page 24 the semi-official news agency said, in an A handout picture shows the Iranian on charges that he trafficked apparent reference to a Russian-made sys- army’s new missile defense system underage girls for sex, offi- tem of that name. It had been inoperable called “Falagh” on display at an undis- cials and US news media due to “sanctions, lack of spare parts and closed location. — AFP reported yesterday. Epstein, the inability of foreign engineers to carry a convicted pedophile who out repairs”, it added. missiles within a 400-kilometre range,” befriended numerous politi- The unveiling comes at a time of rising ISNA quoted army air defense force chief cians and celebrities over tensions with the United States, which have Brigadier General Alireza Sabahi-Fard as the years, was found unre- Jeffrey Epstein escalated ever since US President Donald saying during the unveiling ceremony. The sponsive in his cell at the Trump withdrew from a 2015 nuclear deal Falagh was also capable of connecting to Metropolitan Correctional Center from “an appar- with Iran and reimposed sanctions. Iran the Islamic republic’s air defense network ent suicide”, the US Department of Justice said. shot down a US Global Hawk drone with a and completing the coverage of the S-300 He was discovered around 6:30 am (1130 GMT) surface-to-air missile in June for allegedly missile system it acquired from Russia, the violating its airspace, which the United news agency said. Iran installed the S-300 and rushed to hospital in New York where he was States denies. system in March 2016 following several pronounced dead, it added in a statement. “The FBI “This radar is capable of identifying and years of delay after a nuclear agreement is investigating the incident,” the department said. finding all types of cruise missiles, stealth reached with world powers allowed the lift- The New York Times and other media quoted KOCHI, India: Residents are evacuated from their homes to a safer place on a wood- aircraft, drone systems and also ballistic ing of international sanctions. — AFP Continued on Page 24 en boat in the Indian state of Kerala yesterday. — AFP 2 Established 1961 Local Sunday, August 11, 2019 Amir, Crown Prince receive congratulations on Eid Al-Adha Sheikh Nawaf receives call from Abu Dhabi Crown Prince

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- Al-Adha occasion and wished him good health and the Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received a cable of congratu- Kuwaiti people with more prosperity under the guid- lations from His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh ance of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and National Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as the humanitarian leader. In turn, Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem on the occa- Sheikh Nawaf thanked him on his sincere sentiments, sion of Eid Al-Adha. His Highness the Amir received wished him good health, and for Emirati people pros- similar cables from President of Kuwait National Guard perity under the leadership of the President of the UAE His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, Kuwait Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan. National Guard Deputy Chief Sheikh Meshaal Al- Ahmad Al-Sabah, His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al- Ministers send greetings Mohammad Al-Sabah, His Highness the Prime Minister First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, President of the Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Friday sent a Supreme Judicial Council Yousef Jassim Al-Mutawaa cable to the His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- and First Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah congratulating him on the Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. In their occasion of Eid Al-Adha.Sheikh Nasser in the cable said cables, they wished His Highness the best of health and that it is an honor to mark this occasion on behalf of the more prosperity for Kuwait and its people under his Defense Ministry and its employees congratulating him guidance. His Highness the Amir sent them reply cables His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf on this blessed occasion. Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad of thanks, wishing all the best. Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah also send cables to His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness Crown Prince receives congratulations the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Meanwhile, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh sion of Eid Al-Adha. Ahmad Al-Sabah, His Highness the Prime Minister Al-Sabah congratulating them on Eid Al-Adha. Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received a cable of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al- Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, In the meantime, Deputy Prime Minister and Interior congratulations from National Assembly Speaker Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received cables of congratu- President of the Supreme Judicial Council and President Minister Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah sent cables Marzouq Ali Al-Ghanem on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha of the Court of Cassation and the Constitutional Court to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- on behalf of members of the National Assembly, wishing Counselor Yousef Jasem Al-Mutawaa, First Deputy Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince His Highness the best of health and more prosperity for Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Nasser Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to congrat- Kuwait under the guidance of His Highness the Amir Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on the occasion of Eid Al- ulate them on Eid Al-Adha. According to a statement by Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. His Ministers Adha. His Highness also received congratulatory cables the Interior Ministry, Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah also sent Highness the Crown Prince sent a reply cable of thanks congratulate on Eid Al-Adha from ministers, governors, and senior congratulatory cables to National Assembly Speaker to Al-Ghanem, asking Almighty Allah to bestow his officials, members of the diplomatic corps, fellow citi- Marzouq Al-Ghanem, Kuwait National Guard Chief His blessing upon Kuwait under the wise leadership of His political zens and loyal residents inside and outside Kuwait. His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Highness the Crown Prince sent reply cables of thanks, Deputy Commander of Kuwait National Guard Sheikh Sabah. His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al- leadership wishing all the best. Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and His Highness Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent cables of congratula- In the meantime, His Highness the Crown Prince the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad tions to His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah and Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received a Al-Sabah. The interior minister also sent similar cables Sheikh Mubarak Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah on Eid Al-Adha. call from Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Supreme to First Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister His Highness also received reply cables of thanks from lations from senior sheikhs, Deputy Chief of Kuwait Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and Deputy His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah and Sheikh National Guard Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan. Sheikh Mohammad Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sabah Al-Khaled Mubarak Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on the occa- Sabah, His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al- congratulated His Highness the Crown Prince on the Eid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. — KUNA

local spotlight Eid perfect Happy Eid Al-Adha time for families to come closer By Muna Al-Fuzai By Faten Omar

KUWAIT: Kuwait Times spoke to some people to learn about how they will spend the Eid Al-Adha holiday. [email protected] Tala Al-Muhtaseb, 18, told Kuwait Times that Eid is an important religious festival in Kuwait. “Eid is a festival that Tala Al-Muhtaseb Mostafa Mahmoud Salem Ahmad Hassan id Al-Adha is an important holiday of spreads the message of peace and love to the Islamic calendar along with Eid Al- the whole world. Muslims wait for this EFitr (the end of the holy month of time of the year to gather with their fami- dress up and style my hair, since I visit to spend time together at Babel, a and eating at restaurants and cafes. Ramadan). Eid Al-Adha marks the climax of lies and celebrate Eid together. We start my relatives. To be specific, I’ll be visiting Lebanese restaurant in Salmyia, to have Ahmad Hassan, 26, said he heads for the annual hajj pilgrimage to Makkah in the first day of Eid by praying, embracing my maternal grandmother’s house, where lunch and chat with each other. Then my Eid prayers held outdoors early in the Saudi Arabia. Twenty Arab countries will and greeting each other. Other than gath- my relatives will gather to have lunch and mother and I like to continue the day morning, then has breakfast with his fam- celebrate Eid Al-Adha today, but three erings, everyone loves Eid because of the socialize with each other. The kids look shopping at The Avenues,” she said. ily at home. “The first day is considered a countries announced the first day of Eid will money we get from the elders. Eid is a forward to receiving money from the eld- Mostafa Mahmoud Salem, 34, spends must day for family gatherings. We will be tomorrow! These differences raise ques- holiday in which families have the oppor- ers,” Tala said. Eid with family and friends. “The first day visit relatives, then I will go out with tions among the public for the reasons that tunity to form closer bonds with each On the second day of Eid, Tala likes to is always for the family. Then I hang out friends to have lunch and roam around prevent all Muslims from agreeing on a spe- other,” she said. hang out with her friends and watch a with friends all night in cafes and restau- Kuwait in the car. I will be spending the cific day for religious holidays, whether it’s “The first thing I do on Eid is go to the movie at The Avenues, then eat her rants,” he said. Salem noted that the rest rest of Eid with the usual routine - Ramadan or the pilgrimage season, and mosque early in the morning for Eid favorite meal of steak at Entrecote. “On of the days of Eid will be spent between Marina Mall, Avenues, cinema and lastly, whether political and sectarian tensions have prayers. After that, I go back home to the last day of Eid, my parents and I like entertainment places with his children at the chalet,” he said. a role in this dispute. I think it is becoming very common to witness such differences in the Arab world, but Kuwait usually follows Saudi Arabia on NBK first in religious events. I really believe it is for the General Consulate best interest of everyone to avoid creating Kuwait to launch unnecessary disputes and confusion among in Shanghai within people. year-round Eid Al-Adha is the second of two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year, Kuwaiti-Chinese and Muslims around the world observe this cash delivery event as a celebration of the pilgrimages. KUWAIT: The National Bank of Kuwait is dedicated interest The local greetings on this day are Eid to providing unique services to its customers, and has BEIJING: Establishing a Mubarak or Eid Saeed, used to convey best signed a one-year partnership with Peacock Concierge General Consulate in the wishes. This holiday is a good time for many to provide its Private, Privilege and Thahabi Banking city of Shanghai will be families to visit relatives and donate money customers an exclusive range of concierge services in within the interest of to the poor. Kuwait and around the world, offering them comfort Kuwait and China, a Eid Al-Adha this year falls during the and convenience in their everyday lives. The Services Kuwaiti diplomat said on summer holidays, creating a valuable oppor- will be launched starting September 1, 2019. Through Friday. Kuwait’s tunity to combine the two holidays in a the partnership, NBK introduces for the first time in Ambassador to China touristic atmosphere. Many people have tak- Kuwait round the Year Cash delivery services inside of Sameh Hayat said that a en the week off to travel, while some will Kuwait exclusively to Private and Privilege Banking team from the Kuwaiti stay at home to avoid the heat and others Customers. customers, enabling us to maintain our leadership posi- Foreign Ministry would be Other than the Cash Delivery Service, there is a suite tion in Kuwait’s banking sector and in all divisions.” Sameh Hayat will head to the beach. In all cases, these heading to Shanghai this of services that range from personal assistant, travel Othman affirmed NBK’s commitment to providing days are the right time for relaxation and week to review measures and restaurants reservations, government paperwork advanced and innovative products and services that enjoying quality time with friends and family. to establish the consulate. Shanghai is the economic services, visa services, airport pick-up and drop, bag- meet the lifestyle of each customer segment. The ways of celebrating Eid Al-Adha may capital city of China and important component of the gage home delivery, payment of school tuition fees, lim- Meanwhile, Hasan Al-Suwaidi CEO of Peacock differ between nations - however, joy and belt and road initiative; therefore, Kuwait is keen on ousine with driver services and road assistance exclu- Concierge, said: “We are pleased to be partnering with goodness itself does not change, and establishing a consulate there, said the Ambassador. sively to Private, Privilege and Thahabi Banking NBK as we ensure that its customers receive an excep- increases during these times. It is interesting Ambassador Hayat said that China and Kuwait had Customers. tional level of services that provide ease and conven- that almost all Arab countries agree on the expanded their relations in recent years especially Commenting on the new partnership, General ience thanks to a team that is renowned for its expert- importance of food - especially sweets and after the last visit by His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Manager of Consumer Banking Group, National Bank ise in providing assistance to every customer.” sacrifice, which is part of religious rituals. Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in 2018, of Kuwait, Mohammad Al-Othman, said: “We are well Suwaidi added that Peacock Concierge has been Another important and humanitarian which in turn require a heightened diplomatic pres- aware of the needs of our customers as we ensure that providing world-class services since its establishment aspect is that there are many poor workers ence for Kuwait in the country. Establishing a con- our products and services add value and more to their in Kuwait in 2011, supported by a network of trusted who feel happy on such occasions, so I hope sulate in Shanghai will add to the diplomatic pres- banking experience. We are focused on providing them partners. The Company aims to deliver unprecedented people share the joy by giving them a little ence in China after consulates in Hong Kong and with unique and exceptional services that align with features and advantages in the field of concierge serv- money in charity. It is undoubtedly a beauti- Quanzhou as well as the embassy in Beijing, indicated their lifestyles, giving them access to personal assis- ices and lifestyle management. ful thing to do on these days. This holiday is the diplomat who noted that this was befitting of the tance that eases the load of their daily requirements NBK is committed to offering its customers with an opportunity to reform oneself and feel 50 years of diplomatic relations between China and through the partnership with Peacock Concierge which added value and many benefits through its partner- grateful for all the blessings we have in life. Kuwait. The General Consulate in Shanghai is will offer them many advantages.” ships, ensuring they meet their aspirations and provide I wish everyone a happy holiday and Eid expected to open next month and will be led by Othman added: “We aim at NBK to be at the fore- them with the highest standards of comfort, luxury and General Consul Meshal Al-Shemali. — KUNA Saeed! front of providing exclusive banking services to our convenience. Established 1961 3 Local Sunday, August 11, 2019 Two fishermen deported for urging protests against new auction regulations

Plan to issue fishing licenses to Kuwaiti youth as small businesses

KUWAIT: A large crowd of people are seen at the main fish market in Sharq on Thursday. -—Photos by Fouad Al-Shaikh Ministry of Commerce and Industry inspectors and other officials monitor the fish auction.

By A Saleh istry coordinated with the Public Kuwait Competition Protection Agency market. The agency is a government expatriates are not allowed to enter fish Authority for Agricultural Affairs and had said Thursday it was investigating department tasked with monitoring com- auctions unless authorized. KUWAIT: Two Egyptian fishermen were Fish Resources and the Public Authority alleged practices harmful to competition petition in markets in Kuwait. In other news, Director of Public deported due to violations at the fish for Manpower to check violations by in the fish market, which were reported by The commerce ministry’s new circular Relations at the Social Affairs Ministry market, informed sources said. They were expat workers as well as fishermen at the newspapers and social media. The agency released last week helped drop prices Abdullah Al-Hamdan said there is joint also refusing to go to sea, and urged oth- fish market. They said names of all fisher- sent a team to monitor alleged illegal before a reported fishermen strike caused cooperation between his ministry and the er fishermen not to fish in protest against men are accounted for and registered at practices and to take action accordingly, prices to soar back to their original high interior ministry with regards to checking the commerce ministry’s decisions with the three government entities. the agency’s Executive Director Dr rates. Ministry inspectors were present at donation collecting violations. He said in regards to organizing fish auctions, the Meanwhile, the agriculture authority is Abdullah Al-Uwaisi said in a statement. He the daily auction to monitor the implemen- case any person is found collecting dona- sources added. The commerce ministry contemplating granting new fishing asserted the agency was pursuing all tation of the new circular, which was tions personally, he will face consequences. sought the help of the interior ministry to licenses to Kuwaitis, which is expected to measures to address monopoly in order to imposed with hopes of preventing alleged He said the social affairs ministry received deport the fishermen, and provided be announced within two months. They guarantee fair prices for all consumers. manipulation of prices. The circular had applications for donation collection for the names of another group of fishermen, said the plan is to accept National Uwaisi officially asked the Ministry of been released in response to complaints udhiya (sacrifice) project in April, and the who are awaiting deportation, the Assembly proposals to issue the licenses Commerce and Industry for documents that auctioneers, who are mostly expatri- number of participating charitable societies sources further indicated. to Kuwaiti youth under the umbrella of related to the alleged violations monitored ates, allegedly raise the prices to increase reached 37 for projects outside Kuwait and The sources said the commerce min- supporting small business projects. by the ministry’s inspectors at the fish their profits. The circular stipulates that 22 for udhiya inside the country. Two hurt in Subhan printing press fire

KUWAIT: Heavy damage left by a fire reported near a printing press in Subhan.

Firemen extinguish a fire that engulfed a truck.

By Hanan Al-Saadoun tions rushed to a fire that engulfed four municipal vehicles in an open KUWAIT: Two security guards work- area. The fire was contained and put ing at a printing press in Subhan suf- out. No injuries were reported. In a fered hand and foot burns in a fire that separate incident, Mishref and Ardiya broke out in a mobile home the guards fire stations put out a fire in garbage stay in. The fire spread to a nearby in an open area in Subhan, which factory and a vehicle parked nearby. spread to eight vehicles. They started Meanwhile, Subhan, Mubarak Al- an investigation to find the cause of Kabeer, Mishref and backup fire sta- the blaze. Firefighters control chemical warehouse blaze

KUWAIT: Firefighters succeeded in injuries were reported. Firefighters controlling a fire that broke out in a scrambled to fight the blaze in the warehouse in Al-Jahra city used for 1,000-square-meter warehouse, KFSD chemical and materials, tissues and said in a statement. It added that an detergents, Kuwait Fire Service investigation was underway to reveal the Directorate (KFSD) said Thursday. No causes of the fire. — KUNA 4 Local Sunday, August 11, 2019

Photo of the Day

KUWAIT: An angler casts his line near Souq Sharq as a thunderstorm dissipates. — Photo by Maysoon Al-Fares (KUNA) Kuwaiti humanitarian activities continue covering several areas World Food Program acknowledge Kuwait’s ‘generous contributions’

Head of the Kuwaiti Relief Society Jamal Al-Nouri assesses the humanitarian situation and needs in Yemen.

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s humanitarian aid activities continued Kuwait will provide support for the province of Laurstan. tive and continuous relief efforts to alleviate the suffering tarian work for the next stage, he added. He expressed hap- to cover several areas and targeted people that are most in Head of Kuwaiti Relief Society Jamal Al-Nouri said that of Yemenis, he added. piness to see Kuwaiti health and education projects in vari- need. Last week, Acting Charge D’affaires of Kuwait’s the humanitarian aid provided by Kuwait contributed to Nouri pointed out that the Kuwaiti government has allo- ous Yemeni governorates since the 1970s and 1980s and embassy in Iran, Falah Al-Hajraf has announced a new alleviating the suffering of the Yemenis, thanks to His cated KD 100 million support for the ‘Kuwait by your side’ lead its function to this day, adding that Kuwait’s interven- Kuwaiti financial contribution of about $75,000 to the Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- campaign to support the sectors of health, education, accom- tion and contributions were very suitable to serve succes- victims of the floods that swept through large areas of Iran Sabah and the Kuwaiti government. In a statement during modation, food and livelihoods two years ago, hoping to sive generations in most of the projects implemented in last April. “Kuwait is working to fulfill its humanitarian duty his visit to Yemen, Nouri affirmed that the Kuwaiti assis- complete the use and allocation of this support during this Yemen. Nouri highly appreciated the Kuwaiti government’s by sending relief aid to flood victims in Iran,” Hajraf said in tance provided during the past years was very much need- third year and will be requested after additional support from support for humanitarian work in Yemen and various coun- a statement. Meanwhile, the representative of the World ed and went to the right place to contribute to saving lives the Kuwaiti government. The society’ delegation visit to tries, noting that the humanitarian role of His Highness the Food Program and regional director in Iran, Najjar and settling families and treating patients. Kuwait, as a Yemen aims to assess the humanitarian situation and needs in Amir is known at the international level reflected at various Germani pointed out that these generous contributions by global center for humanitarian action, has adopted effec- various Yemeni regions and to identify priorities for humani- levels, ministries, and government institutions. — KUNA

Artist transforms pottery to Islamic calligraphy art pieces

KUWAIT: Artist Mohammad Shah stood out in the field of ceramic arts through inscribing verses from the Holy Quran onto pottery vessels, transforming them into Islamic calligraphy pieces of arts. Shah, who experi- mented in this field for four years, takes roughly 15 days to carve each piece. — KUNA Established 1961 5 Local Sunday, August 11, 2019 WhatsApp effective tool for govt to receive complaints, suggestions Interior Ministry uses WhatsApp to communicate with public

KUWAIT: Being the prime means of social media in Kuwait, WhatsApp has become a growingly Sheikh Abdullah significant tool used by ministries and state agencies to receive citi- zens’ complaints and suggestions. Al-Salem Cultural Targeting the largest possible num- ber of people, some Kuwaiti min- Centre presents istries tap this effective technology by means of sending and receiving instant messages encompassing special festival texts, photos, videos and record- ings. WhatsApp Web is even applied by several state depart- KUWAIT: On the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, Sheikh ments as a quick and easy way to Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Centre will be hosting use WhatsApp messages on com- special educational programs for children, designed puters, with on-duty staff receiving to increase their knowledge in different fields. queries and giving immediate Providing exposure to groundbreaking inventions replies. around the world and creative ways to absorb new Speaking about this impressive skills, the comprehensive activities develop the technology, senior officials of public young children’s intellectual and cognitive skills. relations and media at several min- The festival will host a series of tailor-made edu- ticipants will learn more about the parts of the istries and state bodies said that the cational workshops and games which will start skeleton which will end by connecting the parts mounting use of WhatsApp service tomorrow, August 12, 2019, and continue until made of paper with woolen threads. is undoubtedly a source of pride to Saturday, August 17, 2019. Contributing to the Children can be immersed in captivating them. The Interior Ministry’s Media progress of the society through its future genera- ‘Storytelling’ session to raise an understanding, and Public Relations Manager tions, the children will be able to absorb new knowl- respect and appreciation for other cultures at the Nasser Busleib said that the min- edge and advance their current comprehension of Kids Library in the Fine Arts Centre. Enhancing istry uses WhatsApp as an effective theories through unique learning tactics and devices. their little minds via engaging tools, the participants type of communication between its The innovative platforms, catered to visitors can enjoy smart puzzles and interactive virtual reali- various units and citizens. The min- aged five and above, interweave the use of mental ty videos with 3D holograms to create shapes offer- istry has got specialized and effi- and physical abilities to promote basic and modern ing a truly memorable experience. cient staff working round the clock knowledge acquisition. The multi-dimensional activ- The Transportation and Robots Museum will be to get complaints and proposals locations, receiving grievances and She acclaimed the use of ities, which will be held over six days, fall under one introduced to chess games using life size props, dis- from citizens and residents, and remarks and addressing them WhatsApp at state agencies as an of the Centre’s museums, namely, Human Body cover ‘Science in the Kitchen’ through activities that reply to them at once, Busleib immediately. However, he lamented impressive type of social communi- Museum, Science and Technology Museum and the explains the science of food and how we benefit from boasted. However, the official urged that WhatsApp provides a signifi- cation that has become very com- Transportation and Robots Museum. experimenting with food followed by The ‘Greeting people to avert using WhatsApp cant, but limited, service in general mon in the Kuwaiti society in gener- Present at the Learning zone in the Human Body Robot’, a home automation robot for sunsets and services while driving, otherwise while other tools like Twitter and al. WhatsApp services have already Museum, one can experiment with the award-win- sunrise, where the robot will feel the sunset and turn they would be brought to book. Instagram, for instance, are more been put in place at the ministries of ning circuit scribe non-toxic conductive silver ink on the LED light to be an automatic lighting system. useful and valuable. Meanwhile, the interior, social affairs, commerce and pen to create circuits and switches that illuminate The Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Centre is Effective tool Ministry of Electricity and Water’s industry and electricity and water, electronic devices during the ‘Lights’ workshop. one the many projects developed by the Amiri Kuwait Municipality’s Public Social Media Chief Khadeeja Public Institution for Social Security, Additionally, inspiring new thinking and educational Diwan to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and Relations and Media Manager Meshari said there has been a Expropriation of Public Welfare eco-friendly ideology, children can discover the art promote critical, creative, and interpretive thinking Mohammad Al-Mutairi said wide-scale application of this tech- Department, Public Authority for of recreating models and structures combining cut within the Kuwaiti society through world-class WhatsApp is, in fact, an appropri- nological service since it was ini- Minor Affairs. Other authorities and wood. Through a workshop on ‘Our Skeleton’, par- exhibitions and educational public programs. ate and effective tool of social com- tially launched at the ministry’s var- bodies are expected to follow suit in munication that helps in setting ious departments. the near future. — KUNA International SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2019

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MOROGORO, Tanzania: Police tape cordons off the area where the carcass of a burnt out fuel tanker is seen along the side of the road following an explosion yesterday in Morogoro, 200 kilometers west of the Tanzanian capital Dar es Salaam. — AFP Tanzania fuel tanker blast kills 60 The latest in a series of similar disasters in Africa

MOROGORO: At least 60 people perished in Tanzania yes- of the explosion. Mtafungwa said the dead were mainly driv- west of Dar es Salaam. He said the tanker truck overturned on terday when a fuel tanker overturned and then exploded as ers of the taxis known as “boda-boda” and local residents the roadside and the “fuel began to flow freely”. “We have people rushed to syphon off leaking fuel. The deadly blast, flocking to the scene for the fuel after the crash. A video post- mobilized all the doctors at the Morogoro regional hospital so 98 candidates which took place near the town of Morogoro, west of the ed on social media showed dozens of people busy trying to the wounded can be treated,” he added. economic capital Dar es Salaam, is the latest in a series of recover fuel in yellow jerricans. Such disasters are not uncommon in Africa. Last month, at similar disasters in Africa. Morogoro governor Stephen least 45 people were killed and more than 100 injured in cen- eyeing Tunisian Kebwe said the bodies of 60 victims were at the morgue of ‘Never seen such disaster’ tral Nigeria when a petrol tanker crashed and then exploded the local hospital, where more than 70 people were also The governor said the explosion was triggered when a as people were trying to gather fuel. In May, a similar incident presidential seat being treated for injuries. He warned that the toll could rise man tried to pull out the truck’s battery, while witnesses said occurred in Niger just a short distance from the airport in the with victims possibly trapped under the truck. one of the people looting the fuel was smoking a cigarette. capital Niamey, leaving almost 80 people dead. Among the TUNIS: Nearly 100 people including the prime Regional police chief Willbrod Mtafungwa told reporters Police later announced the blaze had been brought under deadliest such disasters, 292 people lost their lives in the minister have thrown their hats into the ring to there was a “huge explosion” after the vehicle overturned. control. “The Morogoro region had never experienced a dis- eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in July 2010, and in become Tunisia’s next president, with a last minute Witnesses told AFP by telephone they could see charred aster of such magnitude,” Kebwe told reporters at the scene September 2015 at least 203 people perished in the town of rush to meet Friday’s registration deadline. A total of remains of motorcycle taxis and trees scorched by the power in the locality of Msamvu, about 200 kilometers (125 miles) Maridi in South Sudan. — AFP 98 presidential hopefuls submitted their paperwork by the official 6:00 pm deadline, the country’s elec- toral commission told AFP. On Friday alone, 42 peo- ple registered their candidacy. “Political ratatouille,” the French-language daily Le Temps dubbed the electoral manoeuvring ahead of the September 15 elections. Prime Minister Youssef Chahed, who announced on Thursday he would run, presented his application surrounded by supporters, and confirmed he would not resign. “Anyone who is seeking my resignation is in fact aiming to delay the elections and my resignation means the resignation of the government,” he said. Originally scheduled for November, the presi- dential polls in the North African country have been brought forward following the death of incumbent Beji Caid Essebsi late last month. Chahed, 43, the country’s youngest prime minister, faces possible competition from Abdelfattah Mourou of the Islamist-inspired Ennahdha party as well as from controversial media magnate Nabil Karoui. Ennahdha won the first polls held after the 2011 uprising which ousted autocratic president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, and is currently the largest party in parliament. Tunisia has been praised as a rare case ABECHE: A farmer walks among his herd of livestock on the road between Adre and Farchana, in the region of Ouaddai, Chad. At least 37 people have been of democratic transition to emerge from the Arab killed in fresh fighting between rival ethnic groups in Chad, President Idriss Deby says, calling the violence a ‘terrible phenomenon’. — AFP Spring uprisings. But it has struggled with repeated jihadist attacks, along with inflation and unemploy- ment that have hit Chahed’s popularity.—AFP vated the conflict. The latest fighting erupted on Guns from Sudan Dozens dead in fresh Monday in the Wadi Hamra district after a rancher was Last month Deby, who has been in power for almost found dead, said a local charity representative who three decades, hinted that military courts may be reintro- asked not to be named for their safety. Three more duced in a bid to curb the unrest, a suggestion denounced Chad ethnic fighting killings followed that discovery, the representative by the country’s opposition. Deby said the decades-long N’DJAMENA: At least 37 people have been killed in said. Fresh violence flared up at another nearby loca- conflict over land in Ouaddai had spread since the start of fresh fighting this week between farmers and herders tion the following day, a local tribal official told AFP. this year to other regions where previously the communi- from rival ethnic groups in Chad, President Idriss Deby “The communities clashed with firearms. The fighting ties lived side by side in a an “exemplary” manner. said yesterday. The violence broke out over three days in was particularly deadly,” the official said, saying that He cited the eastern province of Sila where he said the province of Ouaddai, a strategic area on the eastern at least 25 people were killed. One hospital source told more than 40 people had been killed since January. Deby border with Sudan, he said. AFP the death toll was as high as 44. blamed the surge in violence partly on an influx of guns to “The intercommunal conflict has become a national The clashes on Tuesday were linked to the death of Chad from conflict zones in neighboring Libya, Central concern,” Deby told a press conference to mark the the young rancher, historian and head of the Centre for African Republic and Sudan, where a protest movement country’s independence day. “We are witnessing a ter- the study of prevention of extremism in Chad, Ahmat ousted the president in April. rible phenomenon.” Eastern Chad is in the grip of a Yacoub Dabio said. Describing the clashes, Deby said “The government has created special disarmament TUNIS: Raoudha Rezgui submits her candidacy for cycle of violence between nomadic camel herders- that police sent to the scene came under fire. “Those with units. We take away the weapons, but the next day more the upcoming early presidential elections at the many from the Zaghawa ethnic group from which Deby guns are not hesitating to shoot the police. We must arrive.” Legislative elections in Chad are scheduled to take Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) in hails-and sedentary farmers from the Ouaddian com- wage a total war against those who carry weapons and place by the end of the year. They have been postponed the capital Tunis. — AFP munity. Drought and population growth have aggra- are killing people,” he said. Deby said he would visit the several times since 2015 as Deby, who grabbed power in area in the future, without saying when. 1990, looks to maintain his grip on the country. — AFP 7 International Sunday, August 11, 2019 Born in Israel, hundreds of Filipino kids risk expulsion Filipino families in Israel caught up in a legal battle

TEL AVIV: In the heat of the summer, Sivan Noel and her She couldn’t bring herself to send the baby away, so the sister Michal say they rarely venture outside of their fami- family began to live clandestinely. The two girls have no ly’s small, basement apartment in Tel Aviv. The two girls, 11 legal status and their parents cannot renew their work and nine, risk being deported to the family’s home country, visas without risking expulsion. Noel and her husband the Philippines, even though they’ve never set foot there. “I scrape out a living cleaning homes. “Every time we go out was born here,” said Sivan, the 11-year-old. “It’s really on the street - the fear that I have every time I go on the unfair that after being born here and having a family, street - it’s terrifying,” she said. This week, a mother and friends, school and studies, we are being told that... we her 13-year-old child were detained in southern Tel Aviv now must leave to a place that we hardly know.” ahead of a planned deportation. They and hundreds of other Filipino families in Israel Since the start of the year, members of 36 families, 24 of are caught up in a legal battle that has put them at risk of them Filipino, have been arrested. They were released on deportation. Many of the 28,000 Filipinos in Israel arrived the condition they leave by August 1, but no one has been to work as caregivers and domestic helpers, but according deported for now, according to UCI, created to help those to the United Children of Israel (UCI) association, some involved. The adults were arrested for being in the country 600 families could now face expulsion over a loss of resi- illegally, but their children were allowed to finish the school dency status. The issue holds particular resonance in year, according to a statement from Israel’s immigration Israel, where there are long-term fears about maintaining a authority, which declined an interview request. Jewish majority in the country founded as a national With the school vacation underway, the threat of homeland for Jews in the wake of the Holocaust. But chil- deportation is back. “Israel encouraged them to come. dren such as Sivan and Michal pose a special case. There are recruitment services abroad for them,” said They were born in Israel, attend school in the country, Sigal Rozen, one of the founders of the Israeli organization speak and write on social media in Hebrew and dress in Hotline for Refugees and Migrants. Filipinos were brought the same tank tops, shorts and sandals as other children in to Israel to fill a labor shortage. One member of UCI who Tel Aviv. Their mother, Ramela Noel, arrived legally in the spoke on condition of anonymity said she cared for the country in 2003 as a domestic worker. She later met her elderly for nine years. “What do you expect me to do in husband, who is also Filipino, and became pregnant with nine years? Not to have sex, not to have love?” she said. Sivan, the oldest of the two girls. She then faced a heart- breaking choice: either leave the country or send her child ‘Not make me forget’ TEL AVIV: Ramela Noel (right), a Filipina domestic worker, talks to her daughter, 11-year-old Sivan, at their home in to the Philippines in order to maintain her visa, as spelled In 2006 and in 2010, while facing criticism to act, Israeli Tel Aviv. — AFP out in her employment contract. authorities granted permanent visas to nearly 5,000 peo- ple, said Rozen. Catholic church heads have joined con- ‘I started crying’ demnations of the deportations, asking in a statement: Nearby, separated from the crowd by a security cor- But Sivan and her sister, who have never travelled, Noel said she initially chose to remain and send her “Does this policy respect the contribution of these don, around a dozen counter-protesters called for the say they consider Israel home. “It would feel like I’m in child back to the Philippines to live with her sister, Sivan’s women’s labor to the Israeli society?” Filipinos recently deportations to move ahead. “I’m concerned about the a foreign place, a place that I don’t know,” said Sivan. aunt. “When I gave birth to Sivan and they put her on my held a protest in Tel Aviv, supported by Israelis. “We can’t majority of the Jewish in Israel,” said Sigal Sudai. “In “Maybe I will meet new friends or have new memories tummy, that’s when I started crying,” the 39-year-old said, send children away,” said 83-year-old Drora Lustiger, who many other countries in the world, when their visa ends, there, but it will not make me forget that I have friends the memory again bringing tears to her eyes. said her husband survived the Holocaust. they go back to their land.” here, and a family.” — AFP

At least 301 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli Israel army kills 4 fire in Gaza or the border area since March 2018, the majority during the demonstrations. Seven Israelis have also been killed. The protests have declined in intensity Displaced by fighting, armed Palestinians in recent months following a truce brokered by UN offi- cials and Egypt. Libyans fear ending JERUSALEM: Israeli troops shot dead four heavily armed Under the truce, Israel agreed to take steps to ease Palestinians on the Gaza border yesterday, one of whom aspects of its blockade in return for calm on the border. had managed to cross and throw a grenade at troops, the Sporadic violence has continued but the Israeli army has up ‘on the street’ army said. There have been frequent clashes along the said most of it has consisted of lone-wolf attacks. On Gaza border since the Palestinians began organizing regu- August 1, a Palestinian seeking to avenge his brother’s death by Israeli fire entered Israel from Gaza armed with TRIPOLI: Libyans who fled fighting outside Tripoli lar mass protests there in March 2018 but yesterday’s dream of returning to their homes as they prepare for exchange was unusual because of the weaponry the army a Kalashnikov assault rifle and hand grenades. He was killed and three Israeli soldiers wounded, the army said. the Eid Al-Adha festival with heavy hearts, worried said was involved on the Palestinian side. they will end up living on the streets. In early April, “The terrorists were equipped with AK-47 assault Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is widely seen as wanting to avoid a major flare-up in the Palestinian Mohamad Kreir and his family fled their home south of rifles, RPG grenade launchers and hand grenades,” an capital as fierce clashes flared between rival forces army statement said. A spokeswoman said: “The army territories as Israel prepares for a snap general elec- tion on September 17, its second this year. But he is turning the area into a battleground within hours. opened fire after one of the terrorists scaled the barrier Kreir and others like him were moved into hotels and hurled a grenade at the soldiers.” No casualties were likely to face political pressure to act firmly against paid for by a crisis committee set up by the Tripoli- reported in Israeli ranks. Palestinian demonstrations at the any significant attack. Israel and Hamas have fought KFAR QADDUM: An Israeli soldier runs past burning tires based UN-recognized Government of National Gaza border demanding the lifting of Israel’s more than three wars since 2008. The border exchange came as during clashes with Palestinian protesters following a Accord (GNA) to cope with the influx of displaced. decade-old blockade have often led to violence and a Palestinians prepare to mark Eid al-Adha, the feast of weekly protest against the expropriation of Palestinian The committee is now asking them to leave the hotels deadly response from the Israeli army. the sacrifice. — AFP land by Israel in the village of Kfar Qaddum. — AFP but has given no reason for its decision. “A few days ago, they tell us we have to leave the hotel. What various Taleban guarantees. However, should I do? Live in the street with my family? I have Afghans prepare even as the negotiations have appeared nowhere to go,” Kreir said. to progress, the battlefield and civilian Another man added: “My family and I are at a hotel toll has continued to climb, with July the and I don’t even have a quarter dinar in my pocket.” for Eid, hope deadliest month for more than two years, They were speaking during a gathering of some 50 and it remains unclear when a ceasefire displaced people in a gymnasium organized by an for peace might come. NGO in the Libyan capital. “I realized that the crisis A much-anticipated Eid greeting from they’re going through is more serious than Eid,” said the Taleban’s top leader Haibatullah Entisar Elgleib, head of a Libyan coalition of civil soci- JALALABAD: At a bustling outdoor mar- Akhundzada on Thursday made no mention ety organizations, who attended the gathering. Eid ket in the eastern Afghanistan city of of the truce that many Afghans long for. Al-Adha is usually a time of festivities, but for many of Jalalabad, farmers tend to long-haired “The Taleban should sit with the Afghan the displaced families, this year’s holiday will be a fru- goats and customers choose an animal to government for a peace agreement and gal one, as the fighting drags on around Tripoli and slaughter for the upcoming Islamic festival they should announce a ceasefire during many complain of dwindling savings. of Eid al-Adha. But a key question looms Eid,” said Hamim Sadiq, another local resi- over preparations: is peace about to come dent. “The Afghan people should celebrate ‘Nowhere to go’ to Afghanistan, or will four decades of war Eid in peace. We have lost everything dur- Kreir recalled how he and his family fled their home PAUNG: The body of a landslide victim is seen in Paung township, Mon state. — AFP continue unabated? “We are thirsty for ing more than 40 years of war.” near the Al-Toghar mosque in the Swani district after peace in Afghanistan. Jalalabad is one part of Afghanistan that Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar launched in early Every day, large numbers of our people has suffered deeply. Aside from Taleban April an assault to seize Tripoli from the GNA. “We Myanmar landslide kills 34, many are getting killed,” local resident Sayed Jan fighting, the Islamic State group has main- left in a rush without taking even the bare minimum,” said. “We are celebrating Eid with sad tained a stubborn presence here since he said, before the crisis committee set them up in a news.” Like many Afghans, Jan remembers 2015 and the city has been the scene of hotel. In his 50s, Kreir still suffers from the effects of a more feared missing well a short ceasefire between Taleban and frequent attacks. stroke he had a few years ago and struggles to stay Afghan forces during last year’s Eid al-Fitr, On Wednesday, at the market in upright. MAWLAMYINE: The death toll from a being hit by the mud,” she said, crying. another key Muslim festival, when the Jalalabad, customers examined the wide Fatma Bachir, a married mother of two, lived in landslide triggered by monsoon rains in wartime foes put down guns and selection of goats, which ranged in size Khallet al-Ferjan in southern Tripoli, one of the first eastern Myanmar rose to at least 34, an Mud and water exchanged greetings. and color. Some had been daubed bright official said yesterday, as emergency work- Rescue workers yesterday continued to areas where fighting caused residents to flee. An offi- This year, the United States and the pink, while others had lanky black hair. cial at the postal service, Bachir has spent all her sav- ers continued a desperate search through carry out excavated bodies wrapped in Taleban are widely believed to be in the Within a few days, all will be slaughtered thick mud for scores more feared missing. plastic to waiting ambulances, wading ings since leaving her home. “I spent more than 7,000 final stretch of a push for a deal that would and eaten for the annual Eid al-Adha dinars (around $5,000, 4,450 euros) - that is all my A huge brown gash on the hillside marked through pools of water and ankle-deep see America quit Afghanistan in return for festival. — AFP where the deluge of mud flooded onto Ye sludge. Crying relatives of the missing savings. We have nothing left, my husband and I, so we Pyar Kone village in Mon state on Friday, watched on helpless under a steady torrent borrowed money”, she said. “Since then, we moved wiping out 16 homes. of rain, as nearby floodwaters edged closer from one house to another staying with relatives Search and rescue teams worked to the village. before going to a hotel for the month of Ramadan.” through the night with excavators and their Tin Htay, who escaped with his family bare hands trying to find survivors and from their home, described his efforts to Indebted recover bodies from the deep sludge, con- rescue others trapped by the mud. “I This situation is “abnormal and unbearable. We are tinuing through yesterday. “We found 34 dragged a woman and two children from a going to end up in the street, in debt”, Bachir added. dead, and the search for dead bodies is still car but I could not reach two other people, According to a report released Friday by the UN ongoing,” local administrator Myo Min Tun so I had to leave them,” the 30-year-old refugee agency, fighting on the outskirts of Tripoli has told AFP. So far, 47 people have been said. Emergency crews had to unblock the killed 1,093 people, wounded 5,752 and displaced injured while officials believe that more main highway from Yangon to Mawlamyine, 120,000. Many families who fled the violence are dis- than 80 people could still be missing. buried under six feet of sludge. Torrential satisfied with the crisis committee’s efforts at support. Myanmar is battered annually by a mon- downpours have burst riverbanks across But committee member Abdel Barri Chenbar told a soon season which strikes countries across the country while coastal communities have news conference last week that since its creation, the Southeast Asia, leaving tens of thousands been warned of higher tides. crisis committee has “been able to provide some solu- displaced from flooded homes and setting In the town of Shwegyin in eastern tions”. “The GNA has allocated 10 million dinars to off deadly landslides. Bago region, residents waded out through refurbish public buildings to house families staying in Aerial pictures of Ye Pyar Kone village waist-deep waters or waited to be res- schools” since April, he said. showed shattered remnants of rooftops cued by boat after the Sittaung river burst But Elgleib said the committee “is not close and other debris from the houses strewn its banks, swallowing entire homes. enough to the people and its response is slow” and next to trucks knocked over by the force of Around 89,000 people have been dis- called for authorities to meet with the families the onslaught. Its hillside temple was left placed by floods in recent weeks, effected by the fighting. “A displaced person doesn’t inundated, leaving the pagoda’s golden although many have since been able to need a liter of oil or a can of tomato paste... but to spire peeking out from beneath the mud. return home, according to the UN’s Office be listened to”, she said. With the lack of prospects Htay Htay Win, 32 said that two of her for the Coordination of Humanitarian and money, some say they prefer to return to their daughters and five other relatives had still Affairs. Vietnam has also experienced homes, even if these areas are still considered dan- not been found. She only survived because heavy flooding this week with at least gerous. “I want to go home even though I fear for she had left her home minutes earlier to eight people killed in the country’s central my children because of the security situation and the look at the flooding nearby. “I heard a huge highlands and rescuers using a zipline to JALALABAD: A man looks over livestock feeding at an outdoor market set up for the fighting,” Kreir said. — AFP noise and turned round to see my home carry dozens of others to safety. — AFP upcoming Islamic festival of Eid Al-Adha in the eastern city of Jalalabad. — AFP 8 International Sunday, August 11, 2019 Chechnya sends ‘Islamic State’ women into schools, not jails Mother of 5 says she was ‘tricked’ into joining jihadists

GROZNY: Mother of five Zalina Gabibulayeva iting schools or colleges a couple of times a were radicalized, what they did there, how they says she was “tricked” into joining the jihadists week across Chechnya and neighboring managed to escape...they see the real picture, the in Syria five years ago. Now, repentant and republic Ingushetia. There she tells young real face of this terrorist organization.” repatriated to Russia’s Chechnya, she goes into people how she fell for propaganda from the schools to teach others of the dangers of Islamic State group before her family moved to Showcase extremism. Countries around the world are the “caliphate” and found “cruelty, horror...it In a video from one of the classes, another grappling with the question of how to treat had nothing to do with Islam”. returnee’s voice cracks as she describes the citizens who travelled to the Islamic State pain she caused her family by going to IS. “caliphate” and have since decided to return. ‘To show they repent’ “There were special groups who taught chil- That problem is felt particularly keenly in Gabibulayeva was already widowed when dren how to fight, they treated it as a game, Russia, which has seen thousands of people she went to Syria with her children, but mar- they taught them how to shoot,” the woman leave to fight alongside jihadists in Syria, ried a Macedonian there after discovering dis- tells the class of Grozny teenagers. Saratova according to President Vladimir Putin. While crimination against women without a husband. hopes Russian federal authorities will remove some Western nations have stripped IS Later the pair tried to escape via Iraq, where their ban on repatriating women from Syria recruits of citizenship or banned them from he was arrested and she was sent to a refugee and Iraq. The activist says around 200 women coming back, Russia has actively repatriated camp, from which she was eventually brought and children have already been brought back, women and children-though the return of back to Russia. Gabibulayeva moved to and she is planning a trip to collect more chil- women was suspended more than a year ago Chechnya after receiving a suspended sen- dren of Russian families. “Eventually they will over security concerns. tence in her native republic of Dagestan. come back to their countries-especially the Most of Russia’s IS recruits came from While using former members of extremist children. But in what capacity?” she said. Muslim-majority Caucasus republics such as groups in education is not unusual, analysts Ekaterina Sokirianskaia, director of the inde- Chechnya, the site of two bloody separatist said this was the first such schools program pendent Conflict Analysis and Prevention conflicts with Moscow in the 1990s and now they were aware of using returnees from the Centre, said in some ways the initiative was a notorious for human rights abuses. The repub- Islamic State. “It’s very difficult for (the “showcase” to balance out reports of rights MOSCOW: Kheda Saratova attends an AFP interview in Moscow. Repentant and lic however has welcomed in women like women) to talk about their experience but we abuses from Chechnya. repatriated to Russia’s Chechnya, Saratova goes into schools to teach others of the Gabibulayeva-with the expectation some go to get them to understand it’s a way to show they At the same time she believes the use of dangers of extremism. — AFP work to prevent young Muslims from becom- repent,” says Kheda Saratova, who sits on the such personal experience “is considered to be ing radicalized. “We’re useful. We can tell the rights council of Chechnya’s authoritarian one of the most effective ways of trying to ide- new generation about what happened to us, so leader Ramzan Kadyrov. ologically counter terrorism.” “It’s not easy to Union’s Radicalisation Awareness Network around 600 young people over the last year they don’t make the same mistakes we did,” the Saratova-who manages repatriation efforts do because usually in democratic states you said similar education projects in other coun- and is seeking support to continue, took part 38-year-old says as her two youngest children with Kadyrov and Moscow’s backing-said young can’t push people to speak-you have to ask for tries tended to use the experience of people voluntarily. But she suggested there was an play on the floor of her flat in regional capital people were turned off by traditional lecturing their consent and most are reluctant to do it” who had been longer out of extremist environ- element of quid pro quo in the arrangement. Grozny. Wearing a leopard-print khimar veil about the dangers of extremism. “But when some- because of psychological difficulties, stigma or ments. Saratova insisted that the five women “You have to pay for everything in this life,” covering her head and body, she describes vis- one appears before them to say in detail how they personal risk. Fenna Keijzer of the European involved in the program, which has reached she said. — AFP

Guatemalans live in the United States. Of Guatemala those, only between 300,000 and 400,000 have legal residence. Five nuclear agency burdened by 36-year civil war Once a center of the Mayan civilization, poverty, violence Guatemala was ruled by Spain from 1524 until staff killed in Russia its independence in 1821. Spanish remains its official language, but there are also 24 native missile test explosion PARIS: Central America’s most populated languages, all but two of Maya origin. In 1954, nation, Guatemala is scarred by civil war, the leftist government of freely elected gang violence and poverty, its people MOSCOW: Russia said yesterday an explosion at an President Jacobo Arbenz Guzman was over- among the streams of migrants heading Arctic missile testing site killed five nuclear agency thrown in a US-backed coup, leading to a north to the United States. Ahead of the staff and involved radioactive isotopes after a nearby string of pro-American, right-wing regimes presidential run-off vote today, here are city reported a spike in radiation levels. In a statement, and the outbreak of civil war. some facts about the country that is home Russia’s nuclear agency Rosatom said the accident on The fighting between government to 17.7 million people. Thursday at a secret military facility also left three staff troops, left-wing rebels and right-wing vigilante groups ended with a peace with burns and other injuries. The military had not pre- Rural poor accord in 1996. Some 200,000 people viously described the accident as involving nuclear fuel While Guatemala has the biggest econ- died or were forcibly disappeared during and said radiation levels were normal afterwards. omy of Central America’s seven countries, that period, more than 80 percent of them But officials in the nearby city of Severodvinsk it also has some of the worst poverty, mal- ethnic Mayas, according to United Nations reported that radiation levels were briefly raised after nutrition and maternal-child mortality rates figures. About 1.5 million people were dis- the accident. The accident occurred in the far northern in Latin America, the World Bank says. MIXCO: Guatemalan presidential candidate for the Union Nacional de la Esperanza placed or exiled. Military dictator Efrain Arkhangelsk region during testing of a liquid propel- Economic growth stood at three percent in (National Union of Hope) party, Sandra Torres, waves as she poses with her dog during Rios Montt, who ruled from 1982 to 1983, lant jet engine. An explosion sparked a fire, killing two, 2018 and is projected at 2.9 percent in her campaign’s closing rally in Mixco municipality, Guatemala. — AFP died in 2018 while on trial for genocide the defense ministry said in a brief statement. Rosatom 2019, with textiles and clothing, coffee, committed at the peak of the war. said its staff were providing engineering and technical sugar, silver and bananas among its main support for the “isotope power source” of the engine half the killings are blamed on drug traf- the US and Guatemala governments signed exports. However, nearly 60 percent of its ‘Ring of Fire’ being tested. ficking and extortion by powerful gangs. an agreement under which these migrants population lives below the poverty line of Guatemala is situated in the “Pacific The authorities have released few details of the Guatemala has also produced two Nobel must request asylum when they enter $1.50 a day, most in rural and indigenous Ring of Fire,” a vast region where around accident at the Nyonoksa test site on the White Sea, laureates: Miguel Angel Asturias for Guatemala. The accord, which has come areas. The United States is Guatemala’s top 85 percent of the world’s seismic activity used for testing missiles deployed in nuclear sub- Literature in 1967, and Rigoberta Menchu under fire for designating Guatemala with trading partner, with remittances in 2018 its high murder rate a “safe third country,” is concentrated. The Fuego volcano, 35 marines and ships since the Soviet era. The defense for Peace in 1992. amounting to about 12 percent of its GDP. is tied up in court and has yet to come into kilometers southeast of the capital ministry said six defense ministry employees and a Guatemala’s homicide rate, among the effect. US President Donald Trump has also Guatemala City, erupted five times in developer were injured while two “specialists” died of Migrant gateway highest in the world, has been dropping: by pressured Mexico to halt migrants at its 2018, claiming around 200 lives in June. their wounds. It was not immediately clear whether the Located on Mexico’s southern border, late 2018 the rate was 22.4 murders per porous border with Guatemala. The Three other volcanoes surround its land- death toll reported by Rosatom included the fatalities Guatemala is a gateway for the vast num- 100,000 people, down from 26.1 one year Guatemalan National Migrant Assistance mark Lake Atitlan, Guatemala’s most announced earlier by the defense ministry. Russian bers of Central American migrants aiming earlier, according to official figures. Around to reach United States by land. In July 2019, Council estimates that about 1.5 million important tourist attraction. — AFP state news agencies quoted a defense ministry source as saying both defense ministry and Rosatom employ- ees were killed.

Radiation spike Allegations of serious Thousands join The authorities in Severodvinsk, 30 kilometers from the test site, said on their website on Thursday that labor abuses dogged opposition rally automatic radiation detection sensors in the city “recorded a brief rise in radiation levels” around noon Mississippi facilities that day. The post was later taken down and the in Moscow after defense ministry said that radiation levels were normal after the accident. An official responsible for civil MISSISSIPPI: Long before US immigration authorities crackdown defense, Valentin Magomedov, told TASS state news arrested 680 people at agricultural processing facilities in agency on Thursday that radiation levels rose to 2.0 Mississippi this week, one of the five targeted companies microsieverts per hour for half an hour from 11:50 am faced allegations of serious labor violations including MOSCOW: Thousands of opposition supporters rallied in (0850 GMT), before falling sharply. intimidation, harassment and exploitation of its largely Moscow yesterday after mass police detentions at recent protests that have been among the largest since President He said this exceeded the permitted limit of 0.6 immigrant work force, according to a federal lawsuit. Vladimir Putin’s return to the Kremlin in 2012. On a rainy microsieverts, TASS reported. Greenpeace Russia pub- Last August, Illinois-based poultry supplier Koch Foods This image released by the US Immigration and afternoon, protesters huddled under umbrellas on the cen- lished a letter from officials at a Moscow nuclear settled a multi-year lawsuit brought by the US Equal Customs Enforcement (ICE) shows a Homeland Security tral Prospekt Andreya Sakharova street, where city research centre giving the same figure, but saying high- Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of Investigations (HSI) officer guarding suspected illegal authorities had given permission for the rally to take place. er radiation levels lasted for an hour. The officials said more than 100 workers at the Morton, Mississippi, plant aliens. — AFP over claims the company knew - or should have known - of The White Counter, an NGO that tracks participants in this did not present any significant risk to public health. rallies, counted 7,200 people, while the massive police Russian online media published unattributed video that sexual and physical assaults against its Hispanic workers. Mark Kaminsky, chief operating officer at Koch, said they spoke out about their concerns. Former federal offi- presence included officers in riot gear. In recent weeks, journalists said showed a line of ambulances speeding cials and immigration attorneys said mass deportation thousands have attended street protests calling for free through Moscow to take the injured to a centre that the company admitted no wrongdoing in the settlement and maintains, after fighting the matter in court for more operations like the ones conducted by the US Immigration and fair elections after the exclusion of several opposition specializes in the treatment of radiation victims. and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Wednesday in figures, including allies of top Putin critic Alexei Navalny, Rosatom said that the injured were being treated at a than eight years, that all the allegations contained in the lawsuit are false. The workers’ complaints spanned 2004 Mississippi can have a chilling effect on future labor com- from local Moscow polls next month. Riot police and the “specialized medical centre”. to 2008, when the plant employed more than 500 people. plaints. “If workers are being threatened with being turned national guard detained more than 2,000 at the previous They alleged that a manager would grope women from over to ICE, and then here comes ICE and arrests work- two rallies, which were not authorized by city officials. Iodine panic behind while they were working, punch employees and ers,” people could be more reluctant to speak up, said Yesterday, some protesters carried placards with slo- An expert from Moscow’s Institute for Nuclear throw chicken parts at them. Workers also alleged that John Sandweg, a former acting ICE director during the gans such as “Give us the right to vote!” and “You’ve lied Research, Boris Zhuikov, told RBK independent news supervisors coerced payments from them for everything Obama administration. to us enough” while others held up pictures of activists site that isotope power sources are mainly used in from medical leave and promotions to bathroom breaks. In the EEOC lawsuit, one Koch Foods employee without arrested at earlier demonstrations. Most opposition can- spacecraft and are not usually dangerous for people Privately held Koch Foods, run by billionaire Joseph legal immigration status alleged that a manager sexually didates who have been banned from participating in the harassed his wife and made him pay to use the bathroom, working with them. “If they are damaged, people who Grendys, in court filings called the claims of abuse and vote have been jailed for violating protest laws. A dozen once waiting until he had soiled himself to give him per- are nearby could be hurt. Isotope sources use various harassment “baffling” and “outrageous.” protesters including university students face criminal mission to leave his spot on the production line. types of fuel: plutonium, promethium or cerium,” Kaminsky said a third-party review of 9 months of 24- charges of “mass disorder” that risk lengthy prison terms, Zhuikov said. The radioactivity levels involved are “If he found out that I had talked about anything that he despite their supporters insisting protests were peaceful. hour video surveillance at the plant found “absolutely no was doing, charging money, the way he mistreated us, the “absolutely not comparable with those during serious evidence” of their veracity. Koch said the plaintiffs made Yesterday’s rally was authorized, meaning participants accidents at reactors,” he added. dirty words he used; he told me that if I went to complain should not face detention. But Navalny, who is currently in uncorroborated claims against the company as a means to in the office that he had contacts in immigration,” the The news of the accident prompted residents of jail, urged supporters to walk peacefully through the city obtain US visas for crime victims who collaborate with US worker said in a 2012 deposition that was filed as part of Severodvinsk to rush to pharmacies on Thursday to authorities that would allow them to stay legally in the the suit. “And that he knew where I lived.” Maria Cazorla, a afterwards, when they will risk detention for illegal stock up on iodine, which can be taken to stop the thy- United States. Cuban immigrant and lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against the protests. “After the demonstration we’re going for a walk roid gland absorbing radiation. “People started to pan- The company settled the allegations last year by paying company that was wrapped into the EEOC case, said in an round Moscow,” his team wrote on social media yesterday. ic. Within a matter of an hour all the iodine and iodine- $3.75 million and entering a three-year consent decree to interview on Thursday that a manager inappropriately Moscow police and the powerful Investigative Committee containing drugs were sold out,” pharmacist Yelena prevent future violations. It agreed to implement new poli- touched her and hit her then-husband, also a co-worker, in issued a warning against participating in unsanctioned Varinskaya said. The Soviet Union saw the world’s cies such as creating a 24-hour complaint hotline and pub- the ribs while he was working. protests which it said would be “immediately halted.” worst nuclear accident at Chernobyl in 1986, when the licly posting anti-discrimination policies, according to the According to Cazorla’s interview and court documents, “They need blood,” pro-Kremlin tabloid authorities sought to cover up the seriousness of the EEOC. Some workers at the Mississippi plant who lacked her husband at the time was targeted by management and Komsomolskaya Pravda wrote of the opposition yesterday, disaster. — AFP legal immigration status alleged in court documents that fired over his immigration status after she filed her lawsuit quoting several celebrities warning against taking part in supervisors threatened to turn them in to authorities if against the company in 2010. — Reuters unauthorized protests. — AFP 9 International Sunday, August 11, 2019 Kashmir’s clampdown pushes some in Pakistan to discuss rejoining militants Pakistan fumes as India tighten its grip on Kashmir

MUZAFFARABAD: Three decades ago, Ali angered many on both sides of Kashmir who Historic conflict Mohamad says he made a trip into Indian- see India as imposing its will on the region Nuclear-armed neighbors India and controlled Kashmir to join a small armed mili- without giving the people a chance of self- Pakistan have fought two of their three tant group. Now he works in a shop on the determination. wars over Kashmir and engaged in an aerial Pakistani side of the region, but he hasn’t giv- Ali is not alone in wondering whether he clash in February after a militant group en up thoughts of returning to the conflict. might rejoin the armed struggle. In the 1990s, based in Pakistan claimed responsibility for After the Indian government clamped down Tanveer-ul-Islam was one of the top com- an attack on an Indian military convoy. on Kashmir this week, Ali has again been manders of Tehreek-Ul-Mujahideen, a group India has long accused Pakistan of funding thinking of going back. “I have not left, we are resisting Indian rule that was banned as a ter- and harboring the groups. Islamabad denies all watching”, he said, adding that he believes rorist organization by New Delhi in February. this, saying it provides only diplomatic and all Kashmiris will take up arms when needed. He and many other militants renounced vio- moral support to non-violent separatists on “I fought for my rights. When someone lence decades ago, but said some veterans of the Indian side. In the small town of crushes you then what else can you do?” said the Kashmir conflict had been outraged by Chakothi, three kilometers from the Line of Ali, 53, who was born in Indian-controlled India’s decision. “If the situation continues it Control (LoC) that divides Indian and Kashmir and then moved to the Pakistani side. might compel us to take up arms again. It is Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, Zeeshan Sadiq Seeking to tighten its grip on the region, India not just me, there are many others.” said families are beginning to rebuild this week withdrew special rights for Jammu If the views of Ali and Tanveer are repre- underground shelters. and Kashmir state. It has cut off almost all sentative of a fraction of the people in Indian shells hit the area in February. “The communications, prohibited assemblies of Kashmir, it could create a worsening threat of neighbors also came to stay in here as their more than four people and detained hundreds armed attacks for India. To be sure, the major- bunkers were in disrepair,” Sadiq said, of political and separatist leaders. ity of the refugees from Indian-controlled crouched in a claustrophobic reinforced con- The constitutional change will mean that Kashmir whom Reuters spoke to in crete room under his home. “Now everyone non-residents will be able to buy property, Muzafarabad, the capital of Pakistani-con- here is rebuilding them”. Last week, Pakistan get government jobs and take college places trolled Kashmir, said they didn’t support an accused India of using illegal cluster bombs, in the state, to the fury of arch-rival Pakistan, armed struggle, with some saying it just ended killing two civilians and wounding 11. India has which claims the region as its own and accus- up hurting ordinary Kashmiris. Instead, they denied using such weapons. Exchange of fire es India of trying to change the demographics wanted to see stronger action against India by between the two countries has intensified in MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistani Kashmiri shout anti-Indian slogans during a protest in Muzaffarabad, of its only Muslim-majority state. It has also Pakistan and the international community. the past few years along the LoC. — Reuters the capital of Pakistan-controlled Kashmir. — AFP

Bangladeshi doctors took part in the delicate procedure separated in a 14-hour operation. Separated which they dubbed “Operation Freedom”. The girls were ADPF neurosurgeons and plastic surgeons support- in stable condition after the final separation, the last ed by anaesthesiologists, radiologists and paediatricians phase in a lengthy series of surgeries since last year, said also used innovative 3D animation software to map the Kashmiri soccer Bangladeshi Gergely Pataki, founder of Action for Defenceless People two brains. The twins’ overwhelmed mother Taslima Foundation (ADPF) which led the huge team of doctors. Khatun said she cried tears of joy when one her daugh- twins stable “But keeping in mind that such rare complicated sur- ters spoke to her yesterday. “One of my babies this players anxious gical procedures has its risks, complications might still morning told me, ‘Mother take me on your lap.’ This occur,” he told reporters at a press conference in CMH. gave me huge peace of mind. I’m so very happy,” she DHAKA: Conjoined Bangladeshi twins who were sepa- The girls have undergone two neurosurgical operations said. KOLKATA: For the Real Kashmir Football Club, rated last week are in a stable condition, the team of and 44 plastic surgeries so far. Before the surgery doc- She was however concerned about whether the known as the Snow Leopards, this has been a tough Hungarian and Bangladeshi doctors who carried out the tors had said there was only a 50 percent chance of the twins would make a complete recovery. week, which is saying something for a team based in marathon operation said yesterday. Three-year-old twins surviving. Anaesthesiologist Marcell Csapody said they were one of the most militarized regions of the world Rabeya and Rukaya who were joined at the head suf- According to ADPF, only a handful of operations to “hopeful and optimistic” the twins would make a full where stone pelting and the sound of gunfire are fered from a rare embryological disorder affecting an separate twins joined at the head have been successful. recovery but had to be realistic as the youngsters were regular occurrences. Kashmiri members of the team, estimated one in every five to six million births. The girls The Hungarian charity was set up in 2002 by neurosur- not yet completely out of danger. “We have to be opti- which plays in India’s top men’s league, have lost were recovering after the 30-hour operation to sepa- geon Andras Csokay and plastic surgeon Pataki to pro- mistic and (simultaneously) realistic,” he said. ADPF has contact with their families since leaving Srinagar on rate their skulls and brains at the Combined Military vide free surgery to poor people in Hungary and performed around 500 reconstructive surgery opera- Monday to head to Kolkata to play in the Durand Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka. abroad. In the first phase of surgery in Bangladesh last tions in Asia and Africa, including for Rohingya Muslim Cup, the oldest football tournament in Asia. A surgical team of 35 Hungarians and more than 100 year, the shared blood vessels of the twins’ brains were refugees in Bangladesh. — AFP Their departure coincided with a major crack- down by the Indian government, including the arrival of tens of thousands more troops in Kashmir, the detention of hundreds of local leaders and activists, the severing of phone and internet links, and a curfew-like ban on most movement by local Kim made a ‘small’ residents. The clampdown was intended to prevent security problems, such as rioting, as the govern- apology for missile ment announced on Monday that it would move to end Jammu and Kashmir state’s right to set some of tests, Trump says its own laws. That means outsiders will now be allowed to buy property there and residents will lose their rights to WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said state government jobs and college places. “Once we yesterday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had landed, we tried frantically to talk to our homes but apologized over a recent spate of missile tests and none of the Kashmiri players have been able to do wants to resume denuclearization talks as soon as that till now,” said Mohammed Hammad, a defender US-South Korean military exercises end. Trump, in the team. hours after North Korea carried out the fifth such test They have been stuck like many Kashmiris, both in two weeks, tweeted that Kim made these state- in and outside the region, with no means to check in ments in a letter to him. Trump said he looks “forward on loved ones living in Kashmir at a particularly sen- to seeing Kim Jong Un in the not too distant future!” sitive time, just before the Eid-al-Adha holiday on “In a letter to me sent by Kim Jong Un, he stated, Monday. The blackout has now lasted almost five very nicely, that he would like to meet and start nego- days. The anxiety was so great that the owner of the tiations as soon as the joint US/South Korea joint team, Sandeep Chattoo, returned to Kashmir on exercise are over,” Trump wrote. The exercises began Thursday to reassure their families and to ask for Monday and are due to last another week. North the army’s help in getting some phone or Internet Korea has said the recent short-range missile tests links with the players set up. are designed to protest the war games. Yesterday, “We are taking care to ensure that the family members of the players are given curfew passes in Trump again seemed to side with Kim by criticizing Kashmir and their welfare looked after,” said the exercises, which are a cornerstone of US-South KOY-TASH: A man riding a horse holds a shield in front of a burning bus during clashes between supporters of Chattoo. “This will help restore the players’ confi- Korean military cooperation. Kyrgyzstan’s former president and law enforcement in the village of Koy-Tash, some 20 kilometers from Bishkek. — AFP dence in the team management.” The team’s squad “It was a long letter, much of it complaining about only has five Kashmiri players, plus six foreign play- the ridiculous and expensive exercises. It was also a ers and several from other parts of India. Much of small apology for testing the short range missiles, infighting for much of its 28-year independence, occasion- the management and backroom team are from and that this testing would stop when the exercises Kyrgyzstan: What to ally with bloody consequences. When Atambayev, then a Kashmir, though the coach David Robertson is from end,” Trump said. Trump has appeared determined moderate opposition figure, was detained by police in Scotland. to secure a denuclearization agreement with North expect after the bloody 2010, thousands of his supporters took to the streets along As to their performance on the field, that has Korea ahead of next year’s presidential elections in with other protesters to help overthrow strongman been good despite the concerns about what was the US, despite faltering talks since he first met Kim Kurmanbek Bakiyev. happening back home. They beat I-League champi- in a historic ice-breaking summit in Singapore in clashes? Two months later, ethnic clashes between majority ons Chennai City 1-0 in their first Group C game on June 2018. Kyrgyz and minority Uzbeks in the south of the country Wednesday. Next up on Saturday in the four-team Even after their abortive second summit in left over 400 people dead. Because Atambayev is a north- BISHKEK: Kyrgyzstan is in the throes of A political crisis group are Army Green, one of the Indian army’s February, Trump has been reluctant to criticize the erner and Jeenbekov a southerner, their standoff risks teams. The top team in each of the four groups goes with former leader Almazbek Atambayev in custody after inflaming the traditional regional and clan rivalry that char- North Korean leader. In June he offered an olive dramatic clashes between his supporters and law enforce- into the semi-finals. —Reuters branch by meeting Kim in the Panmunjon truce village acterized local politics even in Soviet times. Critics say ment left one officer dead and scores of people injured. Atambayev has played a part in fuelling north-south ten- in the Korean Demilitarized Zone, becoming the first How did the fragile Central Asian country reach this point, sitting US president ever to step inside the North. On sions in recent weeks by deploying inflammatory rhetoric and will history repeat itself and see a third president at his public appearances. The former leader has accused Friday, Trump said the missile launches were not overthrown in less than three decades of independence? Jeenbekov, whose brother is a lawmaker, of forming a important. “I’ll say it again. There have been no “family-clan regime” along with other southern allies. nuclear tests. The missile tests have all been short- How did we get here? range. No ballistic missile tests, no long-range mis- Unlike other ex-Soviet countries in Central Asia, Major unrest to come? siles,” Trump said. — AFP Kyrgyzstan has fiercely contested elections and political The operation to detain Atambayev saw the people of life is often unpredictable as the constitution forbids presi- Kyrgyzstan glued to online news coverage, but few believe dents from seeking re-election. Atambayev’s detention Atambayev has enough political clout to launch a third came after more than a year of tensions with the man revolution. Police on Thursday dispersed an unruly crowd whom he backed to succeed him in the 2017 vote, of several hundred supporters who gathered near President Sooronbai Jeenbekov. Bishkek’s central square — the site of revolutions in 2005 But Atambayev, whose six years in power saw few and 2010 - after Atambayev was detained. notable reforms, attempted to continue wielding power The situation in Bishkek since then has been calm. even after leaving office, and began to publicly criticize his Some commentators raised fears that the return to the protege, says Arkadii Dubnov, a Moscow-based regional country Friday of another political heavyweight whom analyst. “Jeenbekov tolerated this for a time before decid- Jeenbekov defeated in the bitterly contested 2017 vote ing to punish his former mentor,” Dubnov said. could further destabilize a tense environment. Charismatic “On the orders of the new president, a series of crimi- magnate Omurbek Babanov, 49, arrived at Bishkek’s main nal cases were opened against the old one,” he said. airport on Friday from Russia, where he fled after authori- Many of his allies face long jail terms on graft charges ties loyal to Atambayev opened two probes against him and a once-loyal parliament voted to strip him of immu- during the campaign. nity in June, so Atambayev began a last stand at his plush The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) compound in the picturesque village of Koi-Tash near said Babanov would “be held accountable” on his return, the capital Bishkek. An attempt to detain him on but security services elected not to detain the former Wednesday was called off after supporters resisted the prime minister on arrival. Analyst Dubnov says the public KOLKATA: Protesters and social activists take part in a SEOUL: People watch a television news screen show- assault with firearms, but Atambayev surrendered to appetite for revolution has waned since 2005 and 2010, protest in Kolkata in reaction to the Indian government ing file footage of North Korea’s missile launch, at a police on Thursday. when leadership change did little to transform a thread- scrapping Article 370 that granted a special status to railway station in Seoul yesterday. — AFP bare economy or achieve institutional reforms. “Two gov- Why is this worrying? ernment overthrows have left people weary,” Dubnov said. Jammu and Kashmir. — AFP Impoverished Kyrgyzstan has been prone to political “There’s no energy for a new revolution.” — AFP 10 Analysis Sunday, August 11, 2019

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We have a problem: Guns Protestors holding placards are seen as the motorcade carrying US President Donald Trump passes by on its way to El Paso International Airport on Aug 7, 2019, following By Dr James J Zogby his visit after last weekend’s mass shootings. — AFP

nce again, mass shootings are in the US head- lines. And in the aftermath of yet another mas- Osacre of innocents, we are in the throes of what has become patterned ritual behavior. After the initial White nationalists’ normalization strategy upended shock, we undergo a brief period of mourning, fol- lowed by an equally brief period of soul-searching, wo years ago, America’s white nationalist movement under sustained criticism for his racially incendiary rhetoric migrations as white birth rates decline. The manifesto tied data charts reminding us how many have died from stunned the country. Neo-Nazi demonstrations in since launching his candidacy in 2015 - including his repeat- to the El Paso shooting referenced the replacement theory mass shootings in the past month, year, decade, etc; Charlottesville, Virginia, had turned deadly when a ed use of the word “invasion” to describe immigration along in explaining why the shooter chose to kill Hispanic people. analysts commenting about what was unique or not so T far-right protester drove a car through a crowd, killing one the US-Mexico border. On Monday, Trump issued his most Asked in a May interview how whites could regain unique with this particular shooting; and, of course, and injuring dozens. Some movement leaders regrouped. forceful disavowal of white supremacism to date. “In one demographic dominance, ShieldWall’s leader, Billy Roper, finger-pointing at those who we believe have incited or Instead of stoking outrage, they set out to build support voice, our nation must condemn racism, bigotry and white told Reuters that promoting a higher birth rate among organized the violence. We conclude the ritual by with another tack: Looking normal. supremacy,” Trump said in response to the weekend’s white people is helpful, but “bullets” would be faster. debating proposals to address the crisis. The larger goal was what many white nationalists call shootings. “These sinister ideologies must be defeated.” Roper said his organization doesn’t advocate anything ille- Weeks later, it’s business-as-usual as we await the “Phase 2” - gaining mainstream acceptance for far-right After Charlottesville, the lie-low approach was seen as gal but that he “couldn’t disagree” with the goals of the next dramatic mass shooting - which, in truth, is bound ideas widely rejected as repugnant and getting white a necessity by some in the movement. Many white nation- mass shooter who murdered 51 people at two Muslim to occur since Americans experience about one mass nationalists into positions of influence. The normalization alist groups were sued and lost access to social media, mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand in March. That shooting a day (there have been 250 such mass shoot- effort included softened rhetoric and social gatherings which has caused them to avoid public confrontations, said killer, too, had cited the replacement theory as a motive. ings already this year). Even when it’s not a mass that, for many groups, would increasingly replace con- Heidi Beirich, who studies far-right groups for the In a phone interview after the Texas massacre, Roper shooting, the statistics are staggering. Last weekend, frontational rallies. Southern Poverty Law Center, a nonprofit civil rights said he didn’t support the killings. But the victims, Roper for example, while Americans were focused on El Paso “The strategy is internally focused now - having families organization that tracks extremists. “We haven’t seen many said, “were just pawns in the Jewish game of demograph- and Dayton, seven were shot and killed in the city of get together,” said alt-right blogger Brad Griffin, a self- rallies since Charlottesville,” she said. The combination of ic replacement of whites”, adding that such “cultural con- Chicago with another 46 wounded by gunfire in sepa- avowed white nationalist from Montgomery, Alabama. He bad press, prosecutions and lost access to social media, flicts” are an “unfortunate fact of modern life” in an rate shooting incidents. fondly recalled a river-tubing trip he organized in 2018 for has “depressed people in the movement” and created a increasingly diverse nation moving closer to racial To address this challenge, Democrats are offering a friends who had attended a local white nationalist conference. sense that “maybe the softer approach is the way to go.” “balkanization”. number of gun control proposals that include: A ban on The goal of such low-key gatherings, he said, is to spread far- The shootings, and Trump’s repudiation, leave the nor- The strategy of trying to couch such extreme views in assault weapons, licensing and tougher background right ideology away from the public spectacle of a public malizers in a difficult, perhaps impossible spot. Their gam- mainstream rhetoric is not new. One of the highest-profile checks for those who seek to purchase weapons. Some protest. “It’s a lot more fun to do that than to go out and tan- bit was always a stretch. A Reuters photojournalist has examples of the normalization tack is that of David Duke, a Republicans, who have blocked most gun control legis- gle with Antifa” - members of America’s far-left “anti-fascist” observed the approach up close - at a children’s nursery in former KKK grand wizard who traded the klan’s signature lation in the past, appear to be warming to the idea of movement - “and get hit with piss balloons in the street”. a “church” run by the Ku Klux Klan (KKK); a restaurant- white robes and pointy hats for a business suit, adopted allowing law enforcement to confiscate weapons from Griffin spoke in an interview before last weekend’s mas- and-bar that caters to white supremacists in Georgia; a more mainstream conservative talking points, and made individuals with a history of violent behavior. More ide- sacre in El Paso, Texas - an event that has scrambled the barbecue held in Arkansas by the ShieldWall Network, a the runoff election for Louisiana governor in 1991. Duke ological right-wingers, however, bizarrely suggest that calculus for the movement’s aspiring normalizers. On self-avowed neo-Nazi group with dozens of members. lost by a wide margin but drew support from about half the solution to gun violence, is more guns - in schools, Saturday, authorities say, 21-year-old Patrick Crusius shot Even as they described their hopes of mainstreaming, the state’s white voters. The normalization effort is also not movie theaters, airplanes, places of worship, etc. and killed 22 people and wounded two dozen more shortly many members of these and other groups also voiced the universal. Some far-right groups are still known for con- While, I believe that the gun control proposals make after a manifesto appeared online explaining his motivation violent tropes that animate the movement. frontation, including the Proud Boys, who last October sense, I remain convinced that we are missing a funda- and decrying a “Hispanic invasion” of the United States. One is the so-called Great Replacement conspiracy the- fought with people protesting a Republican Club event in mental point. Congress can and should pass an assault The El Paso attack has also put new pressure on a man ory, common in white nationalist circles, which holds that New York City. In Draketown, Georgia, Pat Lanzo runs a weapon ban and universal background checks for some white nationalists praise as helping advance their leftist elites are engineering the replacement of white restaurant-and-bar that white supremacists have claimed prospective gun purchasers. There is no earthly reason movement: Donald Trump. The US president has come majorities globally through policies that encourage mass as their own. — Reuters why anyone should possess what was designed as a weapon of war. And if you must get a license to drive an automobile, why would we ever allow anyone to purchase a weapon without a license or a background check? which stated that all murals require prior approval from Both painters agreed that many would continue to work But these sound proposals alone will not solve the Moscow regulates authorities as well as property owners. Approval now is without regard to the new restrictions. problem. Nor will the rather bizarre proposals from gun restricted to portraits of outstanding personalities and advocates that we turn our schools and other public works dealing with history, science, sport and art itself. Protect or prohibit? places into maximum security facilities with armed graffiti, but who On the flip side, works depicting violence, pornography, Other cities have adopted approaches that contrast guards and kindergarten teachers carrying concealed profanity, tobacco, explosives and drugs are strictly for- sharply with Moscow’s. Colombia’s capital Bogota weapons, or that we allow airline passengers to carry owns the streets? bidden - as is painting during winter. decriminalized graffiti in 2011 after a teenage painter was weapons - thereby creating a “mutually assured destruc- Applications will be examined by Moscow’s housing killed by police, and the city has since become a go-to tion” stand-off on planes, movie theaters, places of wor- authority in concert with six other departments, including destination for street art tourists. Many European capi- ship, etc. No, our problem isn’t just that our guns are too oscow has banned depictions of sex and drugs the prefecture and the architectural committee. Graffiti tals have designated areas where artists can work freely, sophisticated for our own good (which they are) or that from its walls under new restrictions aimed at artists already faced hefty fines and possible jail terms creating open air museums while cracking down on graf- we don’t have enough of them. Our problem is simpler Mdrawing a line between art and blight, but is for vandalism and now house owners flouting the rules fiti in historic districts, said Luca Ciancabilla an arts pro- and deeper. It is our “gun culture” and guns, period. drawing a mixed response from artists and stirring the will have to pay for whitewashing. A spokesman for the fessor at Italy’s University of Bologna. My generation grew up playing “cowboys and debate on cities’ role in regulating street art. Perceived Moscow administration said the rules aimed to rein in In an unusual move, Prague this week moved to install by some as an act of vandalism, graffiti painting has Indians” or “cops and robbers”. If we didn’t have cap “widespread and uncontrolled” graffiti, and especially security cameras to protect graffiti on its John Lennon Wall pistols or toy rifles, we simply improvised with a point- grown in prominence in recent decades, with works by leading artists like Britain’s elusive Banksy courted by art advertising murals that have popped up across the city in from tourists who would routinely come to add their own ed finger, a thumb trigger, and “pow, pow, you’re recent years. mark to it, the wall owner and the city’s administration said. dead”. Today’s children do not play these games. galleries and top tier auction houses. As the popularity and value of street murals has increased, cities from “A balance should be struck between private and pub- In Italy, cities including Mantua and Bologna have actively Instead their guns exist in the virtual reality of video lic interest,” the spokesman told the Thomson Reuters commissioned murals to embellish sometimes poorly games in which they act out more fanciful tales of Melbourne to Bogota have devised rules to define where - and sometimes what - artists can legally paint. Foundation. “We hope that instead of advertising, as well designed suburban council blocks, said Ciancabilla. A 2016 space invaders and fantasy futuristic heroes, all pos- But the process has proved tricky, raising questions as pseudo-creativity ... interesting and creative works of study by researchers at the University of Warwick in sessing more potent weapons. But they will also make about how to reconcile conflicting interests over city artists will appear on the houses that will decorate the Britain found that the presence of art works in a district do, when necessary, with sticks or fingers morphing walls between property owners, local administrations and city.” Unsurprisingly, the new regulations have raised eye- was linked to increasing property values. From a legal them into weapons possessed of all sorts of magical artists who belong to a traditionally rebellious movement, brows with some local artists. Moscow-based painter standpoint, cities have the right to regulate what can be and destructive powers. art and legal experts said. “There is no one right system,” Konstantin “Zmogk” Danilov welcomed efforts to stop the painted, but grey areas remain, said Enrico Bonadio, an Let’s face it - from cradle to grave we are fed a steady said Lee Bofkin - co-founder of Global Street Art, a “avalanche of advertising frescoes” passed off as “art,” intellectual property lecturer at City, University of London. diet of guns and violence. From cartoons, Westerns, or British based organization that supports street artists. but said restrictions on art content and the overly bureau- Homeowners, however, have a general right to do as they cop shows, to video games and Quentin Tarantino’s “bul- cratic approval process threatened creativity. please with their walls, he noted. In July, a US judge struck let and blood fests”, guns and shooting and killing are Moscow rules “The final approval depends on too many people who down a New Orleans requirement that property owners ingrained into our “deep culture”. Like “Mom and apple Moscow became the latest world city to attempt to are not related to art,” added fellow painter Olga Chikina, submit murals to the city for a preliminary content review, pie”, guns have become part of who we are as a nation. regulate street art when it set down new rules in July or INEY. Artists, she said, need freedom of expression. saying it violated freedom of speech. — Reuters There is a scene in the film noir cult classic “Gun Crazy” where Bart, the film’s main character, as a young boy is shown staring longingly into a store window. The object of his desire is a six-shooter. Unable to resist its call, he fic congestion by encouraging people to switch to public shatters the glass and attempts to steal the weapon, only Trash for tickets transit. “There has been a good response from the public,” to be arrested in the act. insists Yuanus, adding: “Paying with plastic is one of the The next scene has Bart standing before a judge things that has made people enthusiastic because up until trying to explain his obsession with guns. He tells the on Indonesia’s now plastic waste was just seen as useless.” court, “I feel good when I’m shooting them. I feel awful Currently the fleet consists of 20 near-new buses, each good inside, like I’m somebody”. Gun Crazy Bart’s fixa- ‘plastic bus’ with recycling bins and ticket officers who roam the aisles tion with the weapon is pathological and it leads ulti- to collect any leftover bottles. Authorities said roughly six mately to his tragic demise. In the wake of the 2013 tons of plastic rubbish are collected from passengers each mass murder of 20 little children at Sandy Hook ozens of people clutching bags full of plastic bot- month before being auctioned to recycling companies. Elementary School, after President Obama issued an tles and disposable cups queue at a busy bus ter- Nurhayati Anwar, who uses the bus about once a week Executive Order banning assault weapons and limiting Dminal in the Indonesian city of Surabaya - where with her three-year-old son, said the trash swap program gun sales, I was struck by the look on the faces of gun passengers can swap trash for travel tickets. The nation is is changing how people see their throwaway cups and enthusiasts lining up to make what they feared might the world’s second-biggest marine polluter behind China bottles. be their last purchase before “Obama takes our guns and has pledged to reduce plastic waste in its waters some “Now people in the office or at home are trying to col- away.” I thought of Bart. And as I watched them sensu- 70 percent by 2025 by boosting recycling, raising public lect (rubbish) instead of just throwing it away,” the 44- ally cradling their assault weapons or “zoned out” at awareness, and curbing usage. The Surabaya scheme has year-old accountant told AFP after trading in several bot- the shooting range, I again thought of Bart, knowing been a hit in the city of 2.9 million, with nearly 16,000 pas- tles for a free ride. “We now know that plastic is not good that nothing good could come of this obsession. sengers trading trash for free travel each week, according for the environment - people in Surabaya are starting to to authorities. learn.” Other parts of Indonesia, an archipelago of some NOTE: Dr James J Zogby is the President of the “This is a very smart solution. It’s free and instead of 17,000 islands, are also trying to tackle the issue. Bali is Arab American Institute throwing away bottles people now collect them and bring phasing in a ban on single-use plastic straws and bags to them here,” explains 48-year-old resident Fransiska rid the popular holiday island of waste choking its water- Nugrahepi. An hour-long bus ride with unlimited stops ways, while authorities in the capital Jakarta are consider- costs three large bottles, five medium bottles or 10 plastic ing a similar bylaw to rid the city of plastic shopping bags. All articles appearing on this page are the cups. But they must be cleaned and cannot be squashed. Governments around the globe are increasingly taking personal opinion of the writers. Kuwait There is a steady stream of people squeezing past sacks measures to curb the menace of disposable plastic. full of recyclables to deposit plastic in four bins behind the A 2016 report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation This picture taken on July 21, 2019 shows commuters Times takes no responsibility for views small office and claim their tickets. warned there would be more plastic than fish, by weight, in exchanging plastic bottles for Suroboyo bus tickets at a ter- expressed therein. Franki Yuanus, a Surabaya transport official, says the the seas by 2050. It estimated eight million tons of plastics minal in the Indonesian city of Surabaya. — AFP program aims not only to cut waste but also to tackle traf- enter oceans annually. — AFP Established 1961

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LONDON: Estate and rental agents’ boards are pictured on a residential street in Hackney, east London on Friday. House prices and sales are “losing momentum”, surveyors say amid fears that Britain’s econo- my is on the verge of a recession. — AFP Brexit turmoil drives UK towards recession Economy shrank 0.2% in Q2, first contraction in seven years

LONDON: Britain’s economy unexpectedly shrank in Brexit paralysis? ant beginning to the year, while the often-dominant serv- “The government is determined to provide certainty to the second quarter of the year on Brexit turmoil, official “The latest data reveal an economy in decline and ice sector delivered virtually no growth at all,” he added. people and businesses on Brexit-that’s why we are clear data showed Friday, placing the country on the verge of skirting with recession as headwinds from slower global British Prime Minister Boris Johnson replaced Theresa that the UK is leaving the EU on 31 October.” recession and sending the pound tumbling to a 2.5-year economic growth are exacerbated by Brexit-related paral- May in July after winning the governing Conservatives’ low. Gross domestic product (GDP) fell 0.2 percent in ysis,” said IHS Markit economist Chris Williamson. The leadership contest on a pledge to take Britain out of the ‘Pretty grim’ the April-June period, the first time the economy has result contrasted with 0.5-percent expansion in the first bloc on October 31 with or without a divorce deal. The government’s official forecaster last month warned contracted in almost seven years, the Office for quarter, when activity was boosted by companies stock- Brexiteer Johnson, a pivotal ‘Leave’ campaigner in the that Britain would slide into a year-long recession should National Statistics (ONS) said in a statement, blaming a piling ahead of Brexit. Output was buoyed in the first three 2016 EU exit referendum, has repeatedly insisted that it leave the EU without a deal. Bank of England governor dramatic slump in the construction and manufacturing months of 2019 because Britain had initially been sched- Britain can make an economic success of Brexit. New Mark Carney recently warned that a no-deal Brexit could sectors. uled to leave the European Union at the end of March. finance minister Sajid Javid on Friday said that the global undermine entire sectors of the economy such as the car The data, which was worse than market expectations “GDP contracted in the second quarter for the first time economy was slowing, but highlighted other recent posi- industry and farming. “The latest look at the UK economy for zero growth and also reflects global economic since 2012 after robust growth in the first quarter,” said tive data for the UK. “This is a challenging period across makes for pretty grim viewing,” XTB analyst David strains, sent the pound diving to $1.2056 — the lowest Rob Kent Smith, ONS head of GDP. the global economy, with growth slowing in many coun- Cheetham said in reference to Friday’s data. “Given the level since early 2017. Another contraction in the cur- “Manufacturing output fell back after a strong start to tries,” said Javid. “But the fundamentals of the British growing threat of a no-deal Brexit that looms menacingly rent third quarter would put Britain in an official reces- the year, with production brought forward ahead of the economy are strong-wages are growing, employment is at overhead, it would not be at all surprising if the current sion, ahead of the nation’s expected withdrawal from UK’s original departure date from the EU. a record high and we’re forecast to grow faster than quarter also shows a contraction-therefore meeting the the EU at the end of October. “The construction sector also weakened after a buoy- Germany, Italy and Japan this year,” he added. standard definition of a recession.”—AFP

recession,” said Azad Zangana, senior European econo- currency in each of May, June and July, but the negative Sterling revisits mist and strategist at Schroders. The pound has suffered a risk premium can still rise further,” RBC Capital Markets torrid few weeks as investors priced in the growing risk of analyst Adam Cole said. Johnson is planning to hold a par- Global economic 2-year lows as British Britain exiting the European Union under Johnson on Oct. liamentary election in the days after Brexit if lawmakers 31 without a deal to smooth the transition. sink the government with a no-confidence vote, British uncertainty BNP Paribas raised on Friday the probability of a no- media have reported, further unnerving currency traders. economy shrinks deal Brexit to 50 percent from 40 percent. Some analysts Vasileios Gkionakis, global head of forex strategy at say there could be more pain to come. “As the political risk Lombard Odier, said he was worried about an election, but threatens oil LONDON: Sterling skidded again on Friday, hitting its premium rose, sterling was the worst-performing major was also ready to unload some sterling short positions he lowest in more than two years, after an unexpected second had accumulated since a lot of bad news had been already demand: IEA quarter contraction in the economy alarmed investors priced in. “If no-deal (Brexit) increases in probability, then already fretting that Britain is headed for a no-deal Brexit. of course sterling would be a sell, but until then I’m PARIS: Concerns over the health of the global The pound, which has lost 3.7 percent of its value becoming a bit more neutral,” Gkionakis said, adding that economy, marked by trade dispute, forced the against the dollar since arch-Brexiteer Prime Minister he expects sterling to “settle around $1.20” before market International Energy Agency on Friday to lower its Boris Johnson’s arrival in office in late July, sank to participants reassess their expectations of that outcome. growth forecast for oil demand for 2019 and 2020. $1.2056, the weakest it has been since January 2017, and Others in the market mirrored Gkionakis’ views on “There have been concerns about the health of the was last down by 0.5 percent at $1.2072. Friday. Paul Hollingsworth, senior European economist at global economy expressed in recent editions of this Against the euro, the pound slid to a new two-year BNP Paribas, said he was “reluctant to enter short ster- report and shown by reduced expectations for oil low of 92.885 pence and was last down by 0.7 percent ling positions” and that he found “risk-reward more demand growth,” the Paris-based agency said in its on the day. The British currency has been close to being attractive to consider entering structural long sterling monthly report. the worst performing in the developed world these past positions as we get closer to September”. The shrinking “Now, the situation is becoming even more couple of weeks since Johnson became prime minister economic growth in the second quarter did not make uncertain: trade dispute remains unresolved and in on July 24. investors more confident that the Bank of England will September new tariffs are due to be imposed.” Britain’s economy shrank at a quarterly rate of 0.2 per- cut interest rates in September. Some economists expect “Tension between the two has increased further cent, the first contraction since 2012 and below all fore- the central bank to embark on more easing soon, howev- this week, reflected in heavy falls for stock and com- casts in a Reuters poll. British government bond yields fell er. “As uncertainty continues to loom over the UK econo- modity markets. Oil prices have been caught up in as investors sought safety in fixed income assets. my, the difficult run of data is expected to continue and the retreat.” It also noted the International Monetary UK domestic stocks weakened, although London’s LONDON: The pound, which has lost 3.7 percent of its value the BoE will need to consider its next step carefully as its Fund’s recent downgrading of its economic outlook. export-heavy blue chip FTSE 100 index clawed its way against the dollar since arch-Brexiteer Prime Minister Boris global peers embark on further rate cuts,” said Geoffrey The IEA thus revised downwards its estimates for back into positive territory as sterling plunged. Johnsonís arrival in office in late July, sank to $1.2056, the weak- Yu, head of the UK Investment Office at UBS Wealth growth in global oil demand for this year by 0.1 mil- est it has been since January 2017, and was last down by 0.5 per- “Overall, these are clearly a disappointing set of figures Management. Money markets are pricing in a 25 basis lion barrels per day to 1.1 mbd. —AFP cent at $1.2072. — AFP which have significantly raised the likelihood of a technical point cut by January 2020. — Reuters 12 Established 1961 Business Sunday, August 11, 2019

NBK Money Markets Report Safe-haven theme still strong amid fears of global slowdown Dollar remains in demand despite U-turn in Fed policy expectations KUWAIT: Last week markets traded sidewise as the statement comes in reaction to expectations of being global safe-haven theme continued into August. Fears put to a confidence vote by parliament after the summer about a global downturn, exacerbated by the trade ten- break ends. If Johnson loses the vote, the incumbent sions had sparked a sharp sell-off in stock markets and government must either resign or call a general election. stoked a rush into Treasuries, yen, gold and other per- A government official said “We can’t stop them forcing ceived safe assets. The Japanese yen, which tends to be an election but we control the timetable so we will force bought in times of economic uncertainty, was on course the date after October 31.” By having the election after for its second weekly gain versus the greenback and the the deadline, Johnson is trying to secure his promise of US 10-year treasury fell below two percent for the first leaving the European Union in October at all costs. time in three years. The dollar remained in demand even with the com- UK GDP plete U-turn in expectations for Fed policy toward eas- The rising Brexit uncertainties and weakening global ing compared to tightening at the start of the year. Fed growth led to the UK economy contracting in the sec- funds interest rate traders expect the US central bank to ond quarter for the first time in almost seven years. cut interest rates by at least another 50 basis points and Output fell 0.2 percent in the three months to June, cut its purchases by 20 billion yen to 160 billion yen Friday. The Paris-based agency said that compared with probably 75 basis points before the end of the year. worse than the flat performance expected by econo- ($188.8 million). the same month in 2018, global demand fell by 160,000 It now seems that the Fed’s hawkish statement in mists and down from a 0.5 percent expansion in the first The BOJ has said it roughly defines its policy target of bpd in May, the second year-on-year fall of 2019. It is their last meeting was not enough to deter expectations quarter, according to data from the Office for National “around zero percent” for the 10-year yield as 20 basis clear that economic concerns and demand are having of further interest rate cuts. Some investors and econo- Statistics. Britain’s economy has not shrunk since 2012. points above or below zero percent. As such, the cut in larger effects on the prices of oil. Supply curbs by mists worry that the trade war has entered a new phase Manufacturing and constructions sectors both weak- the purchases is considered to be a technical move to OPEC and its allies are still in place and US sanctions that will do even more damage to the global economy. ened after a buoyant beginning to the year. The services keep the 10-year yields in line with the current target. drove down Iran’s July oil exports to the lowest since the Unless incoming economic data starts to become more sector was the only positive contributor to GDP growth However, the reduction in asset purchases at a time when 1980s. However prices still managed to fall over 9 per- positive, investors believe the Fed will likely have to cut in quarter 2. However, growth in services was still sub- many central banks in the world are easing their mone- cent this month and over 5 percent this week. Still, interest rates further to reduce financial stress and keep dued at 0.1 percent, the weakest rate in this sector since tary policies highlights lack of the BOJ’s ammunition in OPEC last week vowed to continue supporting prices. the expansion going. 2016. The figures pushed the pounds below $1.21 and to policy after it has already built up a massive balance Saudi Arabia said it plans to maintain its crude oil its lowest levels this week. sheet and cut interest rates to negative levels. exports below 7 million bpd in August and September Brexit to bring the market back to balance. The pound sterling remained pressured against its BoJ reduces bond purchases Oil prices decline peers and reached a two year low against the euro after Japanese government bond yields reached a three- Mounting signs of an economic slowdown and a Kuwait a media report said new Prime Minister Boris Johnson year low of -0.218 percent on broad concerns about ratcheting up of the trade war have caused global oil Kuwaiti dinar at 0.30360 was preparing to hold an election after the deadline for the trade war. To combat the fall in yields, the Bank of demand to grow at its slowest pace since the financial The USDKWD opened at 0.30360 Thursday August Britain to leave the European Union on October 31. The Japan cut its purchase of long-dated bonds. The BOJ crisis of 2008, the International Energy Agency said on 8, 2019.

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WASHINGTON: US producer prices increased mod- cent last month. That was the first decline since erately in July, lifted by a rebound in the cost of energy October 2015 and followed an unchanged reading in products, while underlying producer inflation retreated, June. The so-called core PPI increased 1.7 percent in which could allow the Federal Reserve to cut interest the 12 months through July, the smallest gain since rates again next month. The benign inflation report from January 2017, after rising 2.1 percent in June. the Labor Department on Friday could boost expecta- The Fed, which has a 2 percent inflation target, tions for a half-percentage-point cut at the Fed’s Sept. tracks the core personal consumption expenditures 17-18 policy meeting. President Donald Trump on (PCE) price index for monetary policy. The core PCE Friday urged the US central bank to lower rates by a price index increased 1.6 percent on a year-on-year full percentage point, saying there was “no inflation in basis in June and has undershot its target this year. our country.” Data next week is likely to show moderate gains in con- Financial markets have fully priced in a 25-basis- sumer prices in July, according to a Reuters survey of point rate cut following a recent escalation in the bitter economists. trade which led to an inversion of the US Treasury yield The dollar slipped against a basket of currencies, curve and raised the risk of a recession. Fears about the while US Treasury prices rose slightly. US stocks fell as trade war’s impact on the economic expansion, the investors grappled with fresh trade-related tensions. longest on record, prompted the Fed to lower its short- term rate last week for the first time since 2008. Weak services costs “Weak producer prices are a reflection of a dramatic Energy prices accounted for more than 80 percent slowdown in manufacturing due to the global trade of the rebound in the cost of goods last month. war,” said Chris Rupkey, chief economist at MUFG in Wholesale food prices rose 0.2 percent in July after New York. “We expect a second rate cut by the Federal advancing 0.6 percent in June. Core goods prices Reserve in September as the manufacturing sector and edged up 0.1 percent after being unchanged for three world economies continue to slow.” The producer price straight months. The cost of services fell 0.1 percent in index for final demand rose 0.2 percent last month after July, the first decrease since January, after rising 0.4 NEW YORK: US inflation remains tame, despite the Federal Reserve view that low prices are temporary —AFP nudging up 0.1 percent in June, the government said. In percent in June. Services were pulled down by a 4.3 the 12 months through July the PPI increased 1.7 per- percent drop in the cost of hotel and motel rooms. cent after advancing by the same margin in June. Last The cost of healthcare services edged up 0.1 per- largest increase since January 2018. But the cost of mists to expect not much of a change in the inflation month’s increase in the PPI was in line with economists’ cent last month after rising 0.2 percent in June. The cost hospital inpatient care fell 0.2 percent. measure in July. “The PPI signals that the medical care expectations. of doctor visits dropped 0.5 percent last month, the Portfolio management fees rebounded 0.8 percent PCE price index will be soft in July, likely coming out Excluding the volatile food, energy and trade servic- most since January 2016, after being unchanged in June. after falling 1.8 percent in June. Those fees and healthcare basically unchanged relative to June,” said Daniel Silver, es components, producer prices edged down 0.1 per- Hospital outpatient care prices surged 0.7 percent, the costs feed into the core PCE price index, leading econo- an economist at JPMorgan in New York. — Reuters

on-month, to 89.3 billion euros, Japan economy Slumping Germany’s politically divisive trade sur- plus shrank to 18.1 billion, after 18.7 in German exports May. In a geographic breakdown, grows faster than exports to countries outside Germany’s EU neighborhood fell back most dra- expected on reinforce fears matically compared with last June, shed- ding 10.7 percent. The fall was less dra- of weak Q2 matic for exports to countries that share new-era holidays the euro single currency, at 5.6 percent. Imports from non-EU countries also TOKYO: Japan’s economy grew at a faster- FRANKFURT: German exports saw a fell sharply, losing 8.9 percent, more than-expected clip in the second quarter, massive slump in June compared to a than double the fall for EU goods. official data showed on Friday, helped by cel- year ago, official data showed Friday, Indicators of business, consumer and ebrations to usher in a new imperial era. rounding off a run of weak data pointing Gross domestic product (GDP) in the world’s to a shaky second quarter. investor confidence in Germany have third-biggest economy grew 0.4 percent At 106.1 billion euros ($118.8 billion), suffered as a commercial conflict from the previous quarter, the Cabinet Office the country sold 8.0 percent less abroad between Washington and Beijing said, beating analysts’ median forecast of 0.1 than in June 2018, federal statistics intensifies. percent. authority Destatis said. “Today’s trade There are fears President Donald The third straight period of expansion will data marks the end of a disappointing Trump could open a second trade war SEOUL: This file photo shows South Korean protestors cutting a banner with a picture of also bolster Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s second quarter,” said ING economist front against the European Union. Along Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during a rally denouncing Japan for its recent trade determination to push through a controversial Carsten Brzeski. with factors like Brexit and weakness in restrictions against Seoul, near the Japanese embassy in Seoul.— AFP sales tax hike in October despite warnings it “A small contraction (in GDP) has just emerging markets, the effects have could weigh on growth. become more likely.” In the near term, braked the traditionally strong manufac- turing sector. Over the full year, govern- Shoppers are rushing to make purchases tax, it should rebound next year and avoid July-September period but warned it could the fall was less dramatic, coming in just ment and independent forecasters have before the rate rises from eight percent to 10 slipping into a recession, Nagai said. “There slide into a mild recession in October- 0.1 percent lower than in May, adjusting percent on October 1 and this boost for con- is uncertainty over where the trade war will December as the global economy slows. for seasonal and calendar effects. slashed their growth predictions, to sumption also helped push GDP higher, go... With the US presidential election coming “By the time autumn comes, debates for a With imports growing slightly month- between 0.5 and 1.0 percent. —AFP economists said. An unprecedented 10-day next year, however, I believe the main sce- supplementary budget will start and calls for holiday for the enthronement of Emperor nario is that they will find a compromise plan” additional monetary easing will get louder,” cosmetics. But environmentalists say it Naruhito, which kicked off a new imperial era later this year, he said. he said in a report released ahead of the GDP Indonesia drives deforestation, with huge swathes in Japan, also pepped up the figures, accord- announcement. of Southeast Asian rainforest logged in ing to analysts. ‘Additional monetary easing’ But Naoya Oshikubo, senior economist at recent decades to make way for palm However, global trade frictions weighed on The last time Japan hiked its sales tax, in Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management, threatens plantations. exports and corporate spending in some sec- 2014, the result was a slump in consumption was not so gloomy. “Going forward, central On Friday, trade minister Enggartiasto tors such as machinery, said Yuichiro Nagai, and the wider economy and some economists banks are expected to continue easing, and tariff hike Lukita said he had told Indonesia’s dairy senior economist at Mizuho Securities. “But have warned that now is not the time to raise the Chinese government will likely announce importers to look for new suppliers out- investments in software, research and devel- the rate amid uncertainty over global trade fiscal measures, resulting in a global econom- side Europe, and threatened to hike opment, and construction were good,” he and Brexit. But Tokyo has vowed to go ic recovery, which should help Japan maintain on EU dairy existing tariffs on EU dairy products, said. Nagai said a rush by consumers to buy through with the plan unless there is a crisis its momentum,” Oshikubo said in a report. which currently range from 5-10 per- before the sales tax hike will likely become on the level of the 2008 financial meltdown Besides the planned tax hike, the impact JAKARTA: Indonesia’s trade minister cent. That was in response to an EU pro- even more pronounced in the July-September and Abe has promised countermeasures to from trade frictions between Japan and South Friday threatened to impose higher tar- posal for anti-subsidy duties of 8-18 quarter, helping Japan log another quarter of cushion the blow on the economy. SMBC Korea could be a headwind, he said. “But iffs on EU dairy imports in response to percent on palm biodiesel from growth. Nikko Securities chief market economist both should be limited in their effects,” he the bloc’s proposed move to hit Indonesia, he added. And while the economy would likely con- Yoshimasa Maruyama said the Japanese said as the affected goods make up only a biodiesel made from palm oil with anti- “I’ve spoken with dairy importers tract in October-December due to the higher economy would likely expand further in the fraction of Japanese exports. — AFP subsidy duties. here and told them that they’d better The warning could escalate a trade look for other suppliers outside Europe,” dispute with the European Union after Lukita told a business forum in Jakarta. Indonesia-the world’s top palm oil pro- “(The EU) wants to impose an 8-18 per- Apple loses ducer-hit out at the bloc’s plan to cut its cent tariff (on palm biodiesel) so to make use of palm-based biofuels by 2030. it fair, we will also impose the same tariff Palm oil is the world’s most widely when the time is right. more ground used vegetable oil and a key ingredient “We’re not going to be quiet about in smartphone in a wide range of products from food to this unfair treatment.” — AFP no government money is expended or market Malaysia launches used.” Daihatsu, a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corp, owns a stake in Perodua, SAN FRANCISCO: Apple lost more new car project Malaysia’s second homegrown automak- ground in the shrinking smartphone market er and its best-selling brand. last quarter, with a sales tracker saying the The domestic car industry has long tech giant was pushed off the top-three sell- to jumpstart been a sore point for Malaysians, who saw er list by a rival. billions of ringgit in taxpayers’ funds spent Apple fell to fourth place in global smart- high-tech growth to bail out Mahathir’s pet project, Proton. phone sales, shipping 35.3 million iPhones in Darell said the new marque, which has yet the second quarter, according to a report from KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia launched to be named, would offer affordable vehi- IHS Markit this week. South Korean consumer a new mass market car project on Friday, cles loaded with advanced technology. electronics titan Samsung remained in first as it looks to boost development and The first model, which is likely to be a place with 23 percent of the market, having adoption of high technology in a renewed C-segment sedan powered by either an shipped 75.1 million smartphones, IHS Markit SAN JOSE: In this file photo, Apple CEO Tim Cook presents the keynote address during industrial push by Prime Minister advanced internal combustion engine or calculated. “Apple continues to face challenges Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in San Jose, California. — AFP Mahathir Mohamad. Southeast Asia’s hybrid system, is expected to hit the road in terms of unit shipments-a trend that is third-largest economy is spurring industry by March 2021, said Khairil Adri Adnan, unlikely to be fixed soon,” IHS smartphone to embrace technology so as to increase the chief executive of DreamEDGE. The research and analysis director Jusy Hong said ments sank in the second quarter, Apple even as iPhone revenues plunged nearly 12 per- productivity and counter growing exter- company is still considering its fundrais- in an online post. remained in third place what it came to global cent in the April-June period. The company nal risks from an escalating trade war. ing options, but expects that it will need While California-based Apple has been shipments. Apple has been striving to wean delivered strong growth from digital content The new project, spearheaded by “a few hundred million” ringgit to meet aggressively promoting iPhones, current-gen- itself off its reliance on iPhone sales with a and services including Apply Pay and Apple Malaysian firm DreamEDGE, will be its production goal, said Khairil, the eration smartphones have “super-premium” focus on services, digital content and related Music, along with wearables and accessories developed with technical assistance from firm’s founder. Domestically produced prices while models a few years old are still gadgets. In the just-ended quarter, Apple for like the Apple Watch and Air Pods. Apple has Japan’s Daihatsu Motor Corp, said Darell cars formed a key part of Mahathir’s costly compared to bargain Android-powered the first time took in less than half its revenue stopped reporting iPhone unit sales, but chief Leiking, Malaysia’s trade and industry strategy to turn Southeast Asia’s third- handsets, the analyst reasoned. from the iPhone, the longtime cash and profit executive Tim Cook said during an earnings minister. “It’s privately funded, with no largest economy from an agricultural Other smartphone market trackers such as driver for the company. call that there was a “strong customer government funding at all,” Darell told a backwater to an industrialized nation Counterpoint Research and International Data Apple managed to grow its overall revenues, response” to iPhone promotions and financing news conference. “We will support any- during his first tenure as premier from Corporation concluded that while iPhone ship- albeit by a modest one percent, to $53.8 billion, programs. —AFP thing that is Malaysian made...as long as 1981 to 2003. — Reuters 14 Established 1961 Business Sunday, August 11, 2019 International toll-free service for KFH customers in seven countries Bank continues to deliver superior customer service

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What does this mean for users? three Leica cameras, a 40MP wide angle, step of connectivity with faster Internet With access to this new technology, users will 20MP Ultra-Wide angle and the 8MP tele- speeds and download rates never seen before. be able enjoy super-fast Internet speeds like photo camera, this camera system is capable Regionally, telecom operators have started faster download speeds as well as an of taking stunning photos in any scenario, developing 5G commercial deployments, put- unprecedented network connection for all ranging from macro to ultra-wide photogra- ting GCC countries in the first wave of the 5G kinds of daily tasks. phy. Focused on customer-centric technolo- rollout. 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As of 2019, Huawei has over 1000s and the Balong 5000, Huawei’s first multi- Extended sessions will be free from interrup- of employees in 5G research and 46 commer- mode chipset which supports 2G, 3G, 4G and tions thanks to the 5G connectivity as well as cial 5G contracts globally. Ryanair Irish Fostering an pilots back innovation industrial action culture with as unrest spreads vision, context By Mohammed Amin custodianship of the organization’s objectives. DUBLIN: Ryanair’s directly employed pilots in KUWAIT: Innovation and change - This also helps define the context of Ireland on Friday voted in favor of industrial the two factors that are taking control this innovation: is it reactive, and if so, action unless pay demands are met swiftly, of every aspect of business today. In is it mission-critical? If it is proactive, with Spanish pilots also threatening to join this unprecedented digital era, a com- is it being driven for innovation’s sake, growing unrest at the airline. monly-heard phrase comes to mind: or is it going to positively impact the Europe’s largest budget airline suffered a innovate or die. And this phrase is customer or employee experience? number of strikes last year by pilots and cabin Europe’s largest budget airline Ryanair suffered a number of strikes last year by pilots very relevant when we consider the While there may be calls for innovative crew, forcing it to cancel hundreds of flights and cabin crew, forcing it to cancel hundreds of flights and hitting profit after a rocky correlation between innovation and solutions or practices even at a depart- and hitting profit after a rocky start to its move start to its move to recognize trade unions for the first time. —AFP its purpose. ment-level within organizations, it falls to recognize trade unions for the first time. With the importance placed on on the leadership to see the bigger pic- Ryanair managed to quell the disputes by technology as the platform for innova- ture and draw focus towards innova- reaching deals with many unions in Europe on trade union said the airline has stalled on talks The union is required to give at least one tion in an organizational context, a tions that bring stakeholder benefit. pay and allowances, but it has yet to move since pay demands were submitted in late week’s notice before any strike. Ryanair said common pitfall is focusing investments Now we have agreed that this inno- beyond recognition agreements with others March. Forsa should continue with the mediation on the latest and greatest technology, vation is mission-critical, and the last and further angered unions by telling staff 10 “They (pilots) feel they have been forced process that has been under way for more than without a clear vision as to what this is bridge to cross is the assurance that it days ago that it had 900 more pilots and crew into contemplating potentially disruptive a year instead of threatening what it described actually going to do for the organiza- is also purposeful. This is where the than it needed. industrial action by a company that seems as “ill-timed industrial action”. tion. Closer home, Dell Technologies’ leadership must look through their Members of Ryanair’s British pilots union either unwilling or unable to negotiate in a The company’s main pilots union in Spain recent Digital Transformation Index long-term plans, to ensure that the voted this week to follow Portuguese cabin professional and constructive manner,” Forsa’s will vote in the coming days on possible found that 93 per cent of business innovation is fit-for-purpose for today’s crew to the picket line, with two strikes assistant general secretary, Ian McDonnell, industrial action, including strikes, in direct leaders in UAE and KSA plan to invest requirement, as well as for the foresee- planned from Aug. 22. The action in Ireland said in a statement. response to planned job cuts, the local in powerful technologies in three years, able future. At this stage again, if there was backed by 94 percent of those who cast a SEPLA trade union said. The airline cited and yet only 44 per cent are already appears a clash with either the vision ballot among the 180 eligible pilots. About a Strike notice delays in deliveries of Boeing’s grounded 737 integrating digital goals into all depart- or context, then this is cause for pause. quarter of Ryanair’s 350 pilots in its home “At this stage, only a substantive counter- MAX jet as the reason for halving growth mental and employee objectives. market staged a series of one-day strikes a proposal, which properly addresses all areas of plans for next year. SEPLA said Ryanair has In these technology-defined days, it Lead, innovate, succeed year ago before concerns on transfers and our claim, will be enough to prevent us serving threatened to fire 100 pilots in Spain as part is easy to consider innovation as only If you’ve noticed, the common promotions were settled, but the Forsa/IALPA notice of industrial action next week.” of those plans. — Reuters related to technology. A common mis- thread that runs across all stages, is nomer is that innovation must be that innovation is very clearly a leader- points, reflecting investor jitters. Milan’s stock quences of this crisis”, Carnevale Maffe said. undertaken only when there are signifi- ship priority. KPMG estimates that Economic exchange, opening for the first time since cant and disruptive trends that affect decisions, guidance and behavior of Salvini’s statement late Thursday, plunged How is Italy’s economy looking? the success of an organization’s ability leadership accounts for 70 percent of more than two percent.“Uncertainty has a The Italian economy is not doing well. to stay relevant. Relevant reinventions the impact to culture, while elements consequences price: the spread, and the possible down- After a “technical recession” in the second of processes and effectively anything such as training and engagement pro- grade of Italy by rating agencies,” Carlo half of 2018, Italy experienced zero growth in that improves upon a previously- grams account for the rest. Leadership of Italy’s Alberto Carnevale Maffe, professor at Milan’s its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first accepted way of doing something are buy-in also fosters a culture of innova- Bocconi University, told AFP. six months of this year. The European also sometimes considers as examples tion with a longer-term view and pre- Coincidentally, financial assessment Commission and International Monetary Fund of innovation. This approach stems pares the organization to be the dis- political crisis agency Fitch is due to review its rating of (IMF) expect Italian growth to be only 0.1 from a lack of three key factors: Vision, ruptor, rather than the disrupted. Italy on Friday. Its Italy rating currently percent this year, while the government has Context, and Purpose. Innovation cannot be rushed in MILAN: Italy’s political situation is once stands at BBB with a negative outlook-two forecast it at 0.2 percent. But some experts response to sector disruption or com- again in flux after far-right Deputy Prime notches above “junk” or non-investment are even more pessimistic, arguing that Italy A three-step checklist petitor moves. The forward-looking Minister Matteo Salvini pulled the rug out grade. Analysts are divided over how Fitch is heading back into recession. Italy’s econo- Innovation has to tie-in to the vision and future-ready organization is from under the ruling coalition. With the will rule-it will not have had time to take into my is being hit by a slowdown affecting the of the organization. We live in an era of every stakeholder’s dream, whether eurozone’s third largest economy facing pos- account the current political crisis, sparked whole of Europe, as well as global economic disruption - of sectors, of products, customer, investor, or employee. sible snap elections, here is a look at the by Salvini less than 24 hours previously. uncertainty over trade tensions between and of ways of life. How an organiza- Innovation is the opposite of compla- potential financial fallout. In October 2018, rating agency Moody’s Beijing and Washington. Its companies are tion chooses to respond to disruption cency and strategic innovation is, in downgraded Italy’s rating to “Baa3”, just also investing less amid fears over political says a lot about how committed they fact, how disruption is delivered. How will markets and ratings agencies react? above “junk”, over concerns about the budg- instability. Unemployment stands at 9.7 per- are to achieving their vision. Innovation Note: Mohammed Amin, Senior Vice As soon as the markets opened on Friday, etary choices being taken by the populist cent, hitting 28.1 percent among 15-24 year in response to disruption can severely President - Middle East, Russia, the spread-or difference between yields on coalition of Salvini’s League and the anti- olds-well above the euro area average of 7.5 test this commitment, and this is a Africa, and Turkey, Dell Technologies, 10-year Italian government debt compared to establishment Five Star Movement (M5S). The percent for the general population and 15.4 responsibility that the leadership explores this and provides a three- those in Germany-jumped 25 points to 235 already fragile economy “will pay the conse- percent among the young. — AFP shoulders, considering their greater step checklist for success. Established 1961 15 What’s On Sunday, August 11, 2019

LOYAC honors three winning teams at KON Social Entrepreneurship Program

t the closing ceremony of the KON Social Entrepreneurship Program, LOYAC honored the Athree winning teams who presented their entrepre- neurial projects with distinction. For the fourth consecu- tive year, the LOYAC Foundation, in collaboration with Babson College, the world’s leading entrepreneurial col- lege, concluded the “Be Social Entrepreneurship” program on Wednesday evening at the American University of Kuwait Theater, sponsored by Platinum Sponsor Bank of Kuwait. NBK and Golden Sponsor Zain Kuwait and Bronze Sponsor Agility hosted the Continuing Education Center at the American University. Fareah Al-Saqqaf, Chairman of LOYAC, delivered a speech in which she said: “This program aims at launching the queen of innovation and creativity among young peo- ple and enhancing their leadership and initiative skills on the one hand and raising awareness of the importance of community participation and enhancing the sense of responsibility towards themselves and their communities. The program reflects the values we adopt.” “The program was the idea we have been seeking for more than ten years precisely since 2008, but we waited to be presented with the appropriate academic partner to be distinctive and to provide a comprehensive program at ies to reach 64 students with an annual growth exceeding ties comes from its mission to support youth institutions, Program. Zain’s support for the program for two con- the highest level and postponed the project until 2016 until 80%.” especially as young people are one of our priorities at the secutive years has been part of our long-term strategic we found that Babson is the best partner Kadimi project During the ceremony, Mohammed Al-Othman, General banking and social levels. We realize that they need all partnership with LOYAC and under our corporate and we decided to start in the age group from 12 years to Manager of Personal Banking Group, praised the impor- incentives to be effective partners in development and social responsibility and sustainability strategy. We 16 years, a category that begins by asking big questions tance of the program and expressed his pride in cooperat- community service. look forward to supporting more similar programs and and begin to look for their role in society. This program ing with LOYAC in supporting young people and helping Haya Al Mana, Sustainability Manager, Zain Kuwait, initiatives in the near future, particularly those that sup- started in 2016 with 20 students and then thanks to our them to enhance their expertise in the labor market. Al- said: “We were very pleased with the success of the port innovation, entrepreneurship and the development partners we were able to double the number of beneficiar- Othman added that NBK’s sponsorship of LOYAC’s activi- fourth season of the Kan Social Entrepreneurship of Kuwaiti youth.”

TOMATO SALAD WITH FETA AND CUMIN-YOGURT DRESSING Ingredients Servings: 6 Start to finish: 30 minutes 2 Ω pounds ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into Ω- inch-thick wedges Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin º cup plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 scallion, sliced thin 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (3/4 cup) Toss tomatoes with Ω teaspoon salt and let drain How can walking improve our mood? in colander set over bowl for 15 to 20 minutes. Interview with the Walking has a positive effect on the person who practices it. Primarily it improves health. Doctors Prepration advise everyone to practice this easy and useful sport. Microwave oil, garlic, and cumin in bowl until walking group team It helps fight all modern life diseases such as diabetes, fragrant, about 30 seconds; let cool slightly. By Mhmoud Zakaria cholesterol and high blood pressure and many other Transfer 1 tablespoon tomato liquid to large illnesses. It has a very strong and positive effect on bowl; discard remaining liquid. Whisk in yogurt, What is the Walking lovers associate is all about? human mode and psychology. It even has a refreshing lemon juice, scallion, oregano, and oil mixture Abdullah Buwair, researcher in the Al-Sabah biographies effect. If you practice it regularly it becomes not only a until combined. Add tomatoes and feta and gently recently visited the ward of the anniversary of August 2, 1990 We are just a group of people who loves and practice habit but more like an addiction a wonderful and use- toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. at the Avenues Mall. walking. The original idea behind our group is that we noticed, walking sport did not have an entity or umbrella ful addiction, if you miss to practice it one day you will Serve. to gather all walking lovers under it. As a sport it is frozen not feel happy. in “Kuwait Athletics Association” and it is not part of the Kuwait Olympic Committee, we felt that there is a need How do you seek to advertise for your association? to gather walking fans and organize events and activities Actually, we rely mainly on networking and social which promote and help to spread the awareness and media in addition to the events and the walkathons we practice of walking in our society. are organizing which attract many new people. We are Indian Embassy to We take this opportunity to remember Dr. Abdul creating a snow ball-like momentum that has its own Rahman Al Awadi who supported walking as a sport in inertia and we believe once we create a critical mass no celebrate India’s 73rd Kuwait and had a very positive impact on this sport. additional campaigning may be required. In fact we hope When he was Minister of Planning, he decided that every that today will help promote and spread the awareness of Kuwaiti neighborhood must have a walking track. He this sport. Independence Day supported the walking fans group since the very begin- ning and he was the first founder along with Captain How does the Public Authority for Sport support your he 73rd Independence Day of India will be Mahmood Sabri. Every one of us has very deep respect association? celebrated on the Indian Embassy premises and admiration to him. There is continuous corporation between our associa- Tat Daiya Area, Gulf Road on Thursday, 15 tion and “Public Authority for Sport”. All our events and August 2019, according to an Indian Embassy What is the effect of sports in General on our daily life races are done through the Authority who handles all press release. The unfurling of the national flag and specially walking? communications with concerned governmental authori- will take place at 8 AM followed by the singing of The vision of our association is “Walking in a way of ties such as Ministry of Interiors or Ministry of Health or the national anthem and a presentation of patriot- life”. The goals and objectives of the League are to the Touristic Enterprises Company. We take this oppor- ic songs by the members of the India community. spread the culture of waking in Kuwait society. The mes- tunity to thank the Public authority for Sport for their All Indian nationals, pravasis and friends of India sage we want to address to the Kuwaiti community is continuous support throughout the last few years. They in Kuwait are cordially invited to attend, the press “walk and you will be healthy”. It is known that walking is were partners and more like road companions in all release added. like an antibiotic against everything that is harmful to our events and activities. This close cooperation will remain health. It is the easiest way to live a happy healthy life. strong inshallah. 16 Health & Science Sunday, August 11, 2019 Can we eat meat and still help fight global warming?

PARIS: Not everyone needs to become a vegetarian, much unit of edible protein than basic plant proteins, notes the less vegan, to keep the planet from overheating, but it World Resources Institute, a Washington-based policy would surely make things easier if they did. That’s the think tank. For all these reasons, the IPCC concludes, grav- ambiguous and — for many on either side of this meaty itating towards “balanced diets, featuring plant-based issue — unsatisfying conclusion of the most comprehen- foods” would hugely help the climate change cause. This sive report ever compiled on the link between climate may sound like a ringing endorsement of vegetarianism, change and how we feed ourselves, released Thursday by but it doesn’t necessarily mean the world must, or should, the United Nations. eschew meat altogether, the IPCC said. The core findings are crystal clear: climate change is Besides “coarse grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, nuts threatening the world’s food supply, even as the way we and seeds,” that “balanced diet” also includes “animal- produce food fuels global warming. Rising temperatures in sourced food produced in resilient, sustainable and low- tropical zones are starting to shrink yields, displace staple greenhouse gas emission systems,” the report concluded. crops, and sap essential nutrients from food plants. At the There are likely several reasons the 100-plus authors same time, the global food system — from farm to food stopped short of calling for a ban on carbon-intensive red court — accounts for at least a quarter of global green- meat. To begin with, calling for anything is not part of their house gas emissions. With two billion more mouths to brief. “The IPCC does not recommend people’s diets,” co- feed by mid-century, it cannot simply be scaled up without chair Jim Skea, a professor at Imperial College London’s pushing Earth’s thermometer deep into the red zone, Centre for Environmental Policy, tweeted in reaction to according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate misleading media stories. Change (IPCC) “special report”. More than a quarter of today’s food-related emissions come from cattle and ‘Reference diet’ sheep. “Today’s IPCC report identifies the enormous “What we’ve pointed out on the basis of scientific evi- impact that our dietary choices have on the environment,” dence is that there are certain diets that have a lower car- commented Alan Dangour, a nutrition and global health bon footprint.” Observers privy to the week-long meeting, expert at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical which vets the report summary line-by-line, also note that Medicine. “It is clear that reducing the demand for meat in some scientific findings align better than others with the diets is an important approach to lowering the environ- interests of beef-producing nations. IPCC reports are LONDON: Protesters bring placards as they gather for a march calling for action to combat climate change organ- mental impact of the food system.” based entirely on published, peer-reviewed research, and ized by the climate campaign group Mothers Rise Up in central London. — AFP this one included thousands of data points. Double climate threat But the final step in a years-long process is approval by diplomats who tussle over how key passages are formulat- Walter Willett, co-commissioner of a landmark study earli- grams per person per week of red meat — a single serving The livestock industry is a double climate threat: it ed, including what gets left in or out. Another compelling er this year in The Lancet proposing a “reference diet” for once a week rather than ever day,” co-author Johan replaces CO2-absorbing forests — notably in sub-tropical reason not to espouse a purely plant-based diet is that bil- optimal health that is long on veggies, legumes and nuts, Rockstrom, former director of the Potsdam Institute for Brazil — with land for grazing and soy crops for cattle lions of poor people around the world depend on fish, and and short on meat, dairy and sugar. Climate Change Impacts, told AFP. Meat consumption has feed. The animals also belch huge amounts of methane, a to a lesser extent meat, for protein and nutrients that may That diet, The Lancet study found, could feed a world leveled off in rich nations, where fast food chains — potent greenhouse gas. On average, beef requires 20 times not be readily available elsewhere. “More than 800 million of 10 billion people in 2050 — but only barely. “We are including Burger King, McDonald’s, and this week Subway more land and emits 20 times more greenhouse gases per people have insufficient food,” noted Harvard University’s suggesting a more balanced diet that has roughly 100 — are rushing to offer faux meat alternatives. — AFP

Monsanto and its German parent company Bayer, which cer victims successfully argued the herbicide was the “Undisclosed industry involvement has emerged in evalu- US won’t approve has been battered by a wave of lawsuits over its flagship probable cause of their illnesses, though each of the ations by EFSA, the UN’s Joint Meeting on Pesticide weedkiller sold under the trade name Roundup. amounts were later reduced. Austria became the first Residues, and the US Environmental Protection Agency,” California decided in 2017 that the pesticides must European Union member to forbid all glyphosate use in he said. “Although it is difficult to quantify, lobbying labels that say carry labeling to reflect the World Health Organization’s July, with restrictions also in force in the Czech Republic, probably influenced the outcome of some of these evalu- International Agency for Research on Cancer finding two Italy, and the Netherlands. France is phasing it out by 2023. ations and media coverage and led US government offi- glyphosate years earlier that is was “probably carcinogenic.” But in a Opponents of the Austrian bill consider the ban count- cials to question supporting the IARC/WHO.” letter to businesses, the EPA cited its own evaluation er to law in the EU, which at the end of 2017 renewed the Kogevinas argued that more research was required to causes cancer from 2017 that it said contained a more extensive dataset. license for glyphosate for another five years. But the address gaps in information, including the relative effects “It is irresponsible to require labels on products that are independence of the European Food Safety Authority of different product formulations, the timing of exposure, inaccurate when EPA knows the product does not pose a was questioned after media reports suggested that pages and the mechanism of the substance’s action in humans. WASHINGTON: The US Environmental Protection cancer risk. We will not allow California’s flawed program of its report were copied and pasted from analyses in a “But responsible companies marketing products that may Agency has said it will no longer approve warning labels to dictate federal policy,” said EPA Administrator Andrew 2012 Monsanto study. Writing in the British Medical pose a risk to human health and the environment should that claim the controversial herbicide glyphosate causes Wheeler in a statement. Journal in April, epidemiologist Manolis Kogevinas said it be collaborating internationally to gather evidence of cancer, calling the statement “false and misleading.” The California juries have also handed out blockbuster dam- had become difficult to separate scientific research on possible harm, rather than attacking authoritative sci- ruling, issued Thursday, is a boost to US agriculture giant ages awards in three cases against Monsanto where can- glyphosate from politics and economic interests. ence,” he concluded. — AFP 17

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

Today finds you sympathetic and understanding of the feeling of Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow? This seems to be those close to you. You seem to have thrown your more judgmental attitude your attitude today and you may be creating a stressful situation that can be avoided. out of the window. You have learned you thrive when you surround yourself Get in gear. Snap out of your dreamy state and take care of business. You may find with those who are positive and uplifting. You are becoming the friend to oth- others becoming frustrated with your lack of ambition today. Take a walk and a few ers that you wish them to be for you. This is a great step in the right direction. deep breaths. Refresh and restart. There is no time like the present to get your focus Your life and all things in it seem to be full of happiness. You are on a very back and get things done. Great reward will come from your hard work today. positive path. Hard work and dedication will lead you to great reward.

Scorpio (October 23-November 21) Taurus (April 20-May 20) This is your time to shine. You are full of pride and proud of your accom- You may find you tendency to be indecisive may cause conflict with plishments. You are being noticed in the workplace and have been excelling at your someone you care about. Consider all the options diplomatically, then make a job. You are very observant of the feelings of those around you and are able to make choice. Recognize that ignoring this situation is not the right choice. Consider con- them feel good about themselves. You feel much support from your peers and family. sequences, then choose, and act. Someone may find your actions offensive. Pay no Everything in your world is beginning to feel healthy and come natural. You begin to attention to anyone who doesn’t seem supportive. They will get over it. feel as if something doesn’t come from the heart it is irrelevant in your world. You sur- round yourself with people you feel are real and true friends. This is a great time for you and others begin to admire you not only for your accomplishments that the way you make them feel about themselves.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) Today may find you a bit unsatisfied with your surroundings. It may be someone or the physical place you are in that is just not sitting right The whole, big picture of life becomes clear when you stop focusing on with you. You may feel as if someone or something is holding you back or the smaller parts; this is a time of planning, repairing and healing for for- ACROSS 3. The fourth month of the Hindu calendar. may just feel frustrated by your life in general. This may be a great time for ward motion. Seeing everything, and not just the parts, equips you to deal with issues an evening out and about. Change your surroundings. Clear your head but and bumps in the road on a grander scale. Legal matters could cause you to wonder, 1. A master's degree in business. 4. A large group of islands in the south choose your company wisely to avoid any conflict as this is a time you need but this is taken care of after some work; this could involve a mortgage, lease or will. 4. The act of contributing to the funds of a Pacific including Melanesia and to have fun. You have to find a comfortable balance between work life, fami- Family matters are prominent and could cause changes in plans or decisions. When church or charity. Micronesia and Polynesia (and some- ly, and social life. Gemini, remember it is good for you to get out and enjoy you make up your mind, there’s no turning back which is fine with you; someone else 12. Having undesirable or negative qualities. times Australasia and the Malay yourself from time to time. may not be satisfied with this. 15. Thickening of tissue in the motor tracts of Archipelago). the lateral columns and anterior horns of 5. A Russian soup usually containing beet the spinal cord. juice as a foundation. Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 16. A bin for holding coal. 6. A white soft metallic element that tarnishes 17. A flat wing-shaped process or winglike readily. Cancer (June 21-July 22) part of an organism. 7. Any high mountain. You may find yourself getting mixed signals from someone close to you. You feel as if you don’t know up from down. The harder you try to please this person, 18. An athlete who bounds or leaps (as in 8. A feudal lord or baron in Scotland. The company you keep says a lot about you. Make time for your the more you seem to do wrong. You could find yourself in the company of someone basketball). 9. An electrically charged particle. loved ones. Don’t wait for a holiday or a special event. What is a little thing whose values are opposite of yours. You do not like what they represent. You have a 20. Large black-and-white herbivorous 10. Tropical Atlantic fish. to you can make a big difference in the life of someone you care about. You strong sense of values and morals and are very picky about the company you keep. It mammal of bamboo forests of China and 11. (comparative of `near') Being the one of are creative enough to turn a small act into a big memory. Take the time. is important to remain kind and try to be understanding. This is why they make choco- Tibet. two that is less distant in space. Make the effort. The reward will be great. late and vanilla, not everyone has the same taste. 21. A river in north central Switzerland that 12. South African term for `boss'. runs northeast into the Rhine. 13. By bad luck. 22. A variable quantity that is random. 14. A challenge to do something dangerous Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 23. Chiefly tropical marine fishes with fleshy or foolhardy. lips and powerful teeth. 19. Capital of the state of South Dakota. Leo (July 23-August 22) This is a time you feel more inward. You may be in the mood to only spend 25. The capital and largest city of Greece. 24. (Hindu) A manner of sitting (as in the time with those closest to you. A nice evening at home will bring the most peace into 27. A toxic protein extracted from castor practice of Yoga). You have a tendency to be indecisive at times. This could cause your world today. This is a great time to do some soul searching. You have questions beans. 26. An unforeseen obstacle. conflict with someone special to you. Consider all the options and put much about what all happened in your world the led you to the place you are in today. You thought into your decisions today. Make a choice. This is not the time to pro- may be able to appreciate the hardships you have experienced and the lessons they 28. Noisy quarrel. 29. A nation in northern North America. taught you. This is a point you start to appreciate the wisdom you have gained 32. A bachelor's degree in architecture. 30. (of snakes and eels) Naturally footless. crastinate. Someone may be offended by or not agree with the choice you make. Remember you can not please everyone all of the time. Do what is best through your life. You have learned to look for the positive in all life brings your way. 35. A domed or vaulted recess or projection 31. A Spanish title of respect for a married for you and yours. This alone will make you a better person who others want in their lives. on a building especially the east end of a woman. church. 33. A detailed description of design criteria 38. The back side of the neck. for a piece of work. 39. Transient cessation of respiration. 34. A former copper coin of Pakistan. Pisces (February 19-March 20) 42. A fractional monetary unit of Japan and 36. Any of several trees of the genus Platanus Virgo (August 23-September 22) Indonesia and Cambodia. having thin pale bark that scales off in Your relationships have taken priority in your life. You value the love you 43. A person forced to flee from home or small plates and lobed leaves and ball- have for others and the love you feel from them. Your emotional needs are being deeply You can stop looking for perfect relationships. Since every person is country. shaped heads of fruits. satisfied. There is a vast difference between independence and loneliness. At this time, flawed, a relationship between two of those persons can’t be perfect. You just have to you seem to be becoming more of a homebody. You find more at ease staying in sur- 44. A river in north central Switzerland that 37. (used especially of vegetation) Having decide how much imperfection you can tolerate. Limit your relationships to the people rounded only by your loved ones or close friends. This is where you belong as your runs northeast into the Rhine. lost all moisture. who don’t have the flaws you can’t live with. Surround yourself with people who are feelings are finding you more reflective rather than expressive. You crave new begin- 46. A rapid bustling commotion. 40. An organization of countries formed in aware of your imperfections and love you anyway. Peace is conceived when love and nings, perhaps this would be a great time for a new experience or a new hobby. Pisces, 47. Someone who works (or provides work- 1961 to agree on a common policy for tolerance are united. take the time to reflect and learn from your past and make plans for your future. ers) during a strike. the sale of petroleum. 49. Further or added. 41. A ductile gray metallic element of the lan- 52. Any of various spiny trees or shrubs of thanide series. the genus Acacia. 45. (botany) Having stalked flowers along an Wordsearch Puzzle Friday’s Solution 55. Stout-bodied insect with large membra- elongated stem that continue to open in nous wings. succession from below as the stem con- 57. Of or relating to abasia (inability to walk). tinues to grow. 60. A colorless liquid hydrocarbon extracted 48. A bowl-shaped vessel. from petroleum or coal tar and used in 50. Denoting a quantity consisting of 12 making synthetic resins. items or units. 62. A tricycle (usually propelled by ped- 51. Type genus of the Aceraceae. alling). 53. Stout-bodied insect with large membra- 63. The act of clasping another person in the nous wings. arms (as in greeting or affection). 54. Very small free-living arachnid that is 67. Involving two dimensions. parasitic on animals or plants. 70. United States liquid unit equal to 4 56. Produced by inbreeding. quarts or 3.785 liters. 58. Be in contradiction with. 71. Belonging to or on behalf of a specified 59. A city in southern Turkey on the Seyhan person (especially yourself). River. 72. Free somebody (from an erroneous 61. The act of beginning something new. belief). 64. A city in northern India. 74. A run that is the result of the batter's per- 65. Open-heart surgery in which the rib cage formance. is opened and a section of a blood vessel 75. A unit of length of thread or yarn. is grafted from the aorta to the coronary 76. Compulsively or physiologically depend- artery to bypass the blocked section of ent on something habit-forming. the coronary artery and improve the 77. Title for a civil or military leader (espe- blood supply to the heart. cially in Turkey). 66. English essayist (1775-1834). 68. Of or relating to or characteristic of DOWN Thailand of its people. 1. Herbs and subshrubs. 69. The elementary stages of any subject 2. The sound of sheep or goats (or any sound (usually plural). resembling this) v 1. 73. A state in north central United States.

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Porcelain dolls are on display in a Turkish coffee house in Ankara Castle in Ankara Turkey. The cafe welcomes visitors with a unique collection of 7,500 porcelain dolls from 81 countries as the owner collects the dolls for more than 20 years. — AFP

house painted bright pink and dents who reported Kidd, told local adorned with two giant “emoji” media she had been wearing fake lashes Afaces is the latest salvo in a bitter when she spoke to Kidd. feud between neighbors of a wealthy However, Kidd insists her home’s Los Angeles area beach town. In a bid makeover was simply intended to add a to preserve its distinctive “small-town little color and character to the street. feel,” Manhattan Beach banned short- “Instead of everybody being so gloomy, term rentals lasting fewer than 30 days always so depressed, always in other t may sound as if Baghdad resident According to the Iraq Body Count data- a few years ago. Despite this, the owner people’s business, I just wanted to send IMajed Abdennour is playing the lute, but base, more than 100,000 civilians were of a house on 39th Street, a stone’s a message to be happy, be colorful, be on closer inspection the Iraqi musician is killed in the country between the 2003 throw from the beach, listed her prop- positive, and enjoy,” she told the clutching a repurposed Kalashnikov. US-led invasion and the withdrawal of erty on the Airbnb lettings website. EasyReaderNews website. She denied Wearing a blue blazer and dark tie, American troops in 2011. “I ask myself: Kathryn Kidd was reported to local that the emojis were intended to depict Abdennour strummed the strings of his why war? Why the violence? I’ll transform authorities by a group of neighbors and her neighbor Wieland. Angry residents unusual instrument which has an ammuni- all that into music,” said Abdennour, who fined $4,000 in May. this week called on the city council to tion case as a sound box. The Iraqi teacher lost a number of cousins and friends in A few weeks later, the contentious order the home be repainted in more in his fifties had the assault rifle at home to attacks. house was repainted a garish pink and sober tones. Authorities are studying “protect” himself and his family during the When he took his Kalashnikov and its was decorated with the two large yel- planning rules to determine whether worst years of sectarian violence in the ammunition case to a metalworker, he was low emoji faces sporting fake eyelashes. this is possible. Manhattan Beach is Iraqi capital. From 2006 to 2008 militants quizzed about what he wanted to do with One has his mouth zipped shut, while located to the southwest of the city of and extremist Islamists ruled Baghdad, the weapon. “I told him: don’t ask ques- the other is depicted with his tongue Los Angeles, and is one of the most while Sunnis and Shiites hid behind closed tions, do it!” “And I was sure that he hanging out and his eyes rolled in a expensive zip codes in the United doors in their respective communities. thought I was mad,” said Abdennour, delirious fashion. Neighbors believe the States. — AFP “All of a sudden, it was as if all the ties before continuing to strum a song. — AFP Iraqi musician Majed Abdennour plays a custom-built lute emojis are designed to poke fun at that had connected us didn’t matter any- made from a Kalashnikov assault rifle and an ammunition them. Susan Wieland, one of the resi- more, Iraq became a huge battleground, box, at his home in the capital Baghdad’s southwestern al- war was everywhere,” said Abdennour. Bayaa neighborhood. — AFP photos

View of the pink emoji house that has become embroiled in a feud between neighbors A custom-built lute made from a Kalashnikov assault rifle and an ammunition Iraqi musician Majed Abdennour sits on an armchair behind a custom-built in Manhatten Beach, California. — AFP box on display on the floor at the home of Iraqi musician Majed Abdennour. lute made from a rifle and an ammunition box. 20 Established 1961 Lifestyle Gossip Sunday, August 11, 2019

alsey can only write about herself. Although the 24-year-old seeing other women as competition. Halsey told author Lizzie Goodman H singer had planned to write more about the world around her at the Capitol Congress conference in Hollywood: “I spent my whole life on her new album, she admitted that it didn’t work and she is being the person who’s like ‘I f**king hate girls, I only want to hang out more comfortable writing about the world through the lens of with boys; girls are so annoying’. “And now I’m in my 20s and I’m like ‘I her own experiences. Halsey explained: “I sat down to write this album love women! They’re awesome!’ I’m surrounded by amazing women and and I was like, ‘Alright, time to stop talking about yourself and start I love how strong and beautiful and incredible they all are in their own looking at the world around you!’ And then I got two songs in and I was ways. It’s cool to be in my 20s and to have like grown out of that inter- like, ‘Uh, I only know how to talk about myself.’ Because I don’t know nalized misogyny. I’ve grown comfortable in my own space and in my anything as well as I know me, so I can’t write anything as true to Halsey own skin, so it eliminates that factor of competition for sure.” than when I’m writing about myself.” The star also called new single ‘Nightmare’ an “angry anthem”, explaining: “Female rage is a very tight subject for me right now.” And she revealed that she has finally stopped

lipknot want to bring Knotfest pure and it being what it is. Like, now, we S to the UK. The ‘Psychosocial’ do a lot of things in Europe, so it’s got to metal icons are currently tour- be the right time and the right promoter ing their festival across the US but it’s all in the works and it’s going to in support of their new album ‘We Are happen. It’ll all happen.” ‘We Are Not Not Your Kind’, and percussionist Shawn Your Kind’ - the group’s sixth record and ‘Clown’ Crahan revealed while the band their first LP since ‘.5: The Gray Chapter’ are keen they don’t want to rush and in 2014 - was released on Friday and “mess things up”. He told NME: “Yeah, frontman Corey Taylor previously said it absolutely. Right time, right place. It defi- contains the “darkest writing” he has done nitely will happen but it has to be the right in six years. He explained: “It’s very dark. thing. “Right now we do a lot of festivals It’s some of the darkest writing I’ve done with a lot of great people and you’ve got in years. “In the Slipknot index, this to find a time and a zone and it’s got to be album would sit somewhere between right. We don’t like to go and mess things [2001 second album] ‘Iowa’ and [2004 up; it’s not about that.” Shawn explained third album] ‘Vol. 3: (The Subliminal while the band is still playing a lot in Verses)’. “Lyrically, it has the force of oo Fighters want fans to make requests for Europe, it doesn’t make sense to tour the ‘Iowa’, but musically it has the heaviness F their Reading & Leeds festival setlist. The festival just yet. However, he promised it but the experimentation as well. It was ‘Best of You’ hitmakers will headline both will happen one day, once they can work very important for us to go somewhere events - which take place over the same week- with their team to figure out the details. crazy and make something insane.” illy Ray Cyrus didn’t know has admitted that she only knew Billy from end on August 23-25 - later this month and they have He added: “It’s about being righteous and B what a Fendi sports bra was ‘Hannah Montana’ before working on the called out for their passionate audience to have their say before ‘Old Town Road’. The song together. Jozzy said: “‘Hannah when it comes to what songs the rockers will play. Taking 57-year-old singer offered to Montana’, of course. My momma used to to Twitter, the band simply said: “So what songs do you work on a remix of the track with rapper think he was hot as **k. She loved him, wanna hear? #RandL19” Foo Fighters - made up of Dave Lil Nas X after Billboard ruled it ineligible that’s all I really knew. ... That’s why I was Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Chris Schiflett, Nate Mendel, Pat for the Hot Country Songs chart for not more open to do it, because it was, like, Smear and Rami Jaffee - top a stacked main stage lineup fitting the genre and songwriter Jozzy - ‘This is for my momma’.” The song has at the event, with A Day To Remember, Frank Carter & who worked on the remix with Billy - has gone on to huge success and Billy recent- The Rattlesnakes, Enter Shikari, Mayday Parade and The revealed that the star had no idea what ly called it a “movement”. Explaining how Distillers amongst the big names confirmed for the same some of the lyrics meant. Jozzy told he got involved, he told the New York day. The 1975, Post Malone and Twenty One Pilots will Variety: “Well it was one of those things Post: When I saw [the song got disquali- also headline the iconic event, with the likes of Royal where I didn’t want him to talk about any- fied], I wrote to Lil Nas on Twitter, and I Blood, Charli XCX and Bastille playing over the weekend. thing country. It was like, ‘Bro, no moon- said, ‘Waylon Jennings told me, What is Meanwhile, guitarist Chris recently opened about the shine, no cigarettes, no red cup in hand... the definition of an outlaw? One who has band’s enduring success, and he thinks frontman Dave is since Lil Nas X is stepping into your been outlawed. Welcome to the club’. But a huge part of their appeal. He said: “I don’t know that it’s world, step into his world’. So Fendi sports music fans were smart enough to see any specific one thing, but I think you have to credit a lot bras, Maserati sports cars, ‘hat down through that, and they said, ‘We don’t of it to Dave and his personality. People love that dude. “I cross town living like a rockstar’. “Billy need nobody to tell us what we like’. Like think he represents something to a lot of people out was lit, I’m telling you. His wife, Tish, was Lil Nas says, ‘Can’t nobody tell me nothin’. there. He has that gift that means he can make 80,000 such a supporter. She was, like, ‘Bae, you This song became the power of the peo- people feel like they’re his best friend. “He has that kind gotta say that’. He didn’t know what a ple. It feels more like a movement.” of magic, that x-factor thing. I don’t know how you define Fendi sports bra was. Then I said, ‘Your that, or explain that.” wife has one’ She’s, like, ‘Yeah I got one!’ I was, like, ‘Bro, just say it’. However, Jozzy

icolas Cage has taken full and that wasn’t so interesting to me. N credit for his character’s So I came up with a concept: This prosthetic nose in the 1989 character had a physical deformity. He film ‘Never on Tuesday’. looked like a freak; long nose, bullied The 55-year-old actor has opened up as a kid, called ‘Pinocchio’ in the about playing the cameo role of a schoolyard. “His father felt bad for “sleazy guy” driving a Ferrari in the him, bought him a nice red Ferrari to 80’s American comedy, and revealed make him feel good. He’s lonely, and it was his idea to wear the “physical so when he sees these people on the deformity” because the movie’s direc- side of the road, he wants to help atalie Portman would feel “weird” playing a tor, Adam Rifkin, gave him full cre- them and see if they’re hurt. I started N parent in a movie. The 38-year-old star - who ative control. He said: “The whole screaming, ‘Pinocchio! Pinocchio!’ [in has Aleph, eight, and two-year-old Amalia with thing [was my idea], yeah. The charac- the scene], but they cut that out. And I husband Benjamin Millepied - has deliberately ter was just some sleazy guy who just got back in my car and drove feature film documentary nal experience it was to be part of the taken on roles such as a singer in ‘Vox Lux’ and an astro- wanted to pick up a girl in a Ferrari, right away. “That’s the whole charac- A about ‘Batwatch’ is in the ‘Baywatch’ journey from the shows first naut in ‘Lucy in the Sky’ because they are so far removed ter, all in 16 seconds. That, to me, is works. Filmmakers Matthew season being cancelled to lasting over 10 from her everyday life. In an interview with Harper’s interesting! I wasn’t gonna be some Felker and Brian Corso are years to being rebooted some 30 years Bazaar, she said: “I just feel weird if I’m at work pretend- guy in a swanky jacket with gold working with former cast members of the later. I am honored and proud of the work ing to be a mom to some kid who’s not my kid. “So I’ve medallions, ‘Hey baby, get in my car.’ iconic show to create ‘Baywatch: The our cast and crew did together. been trying out wild experiences like being an astronaut How many times have we seen that?” Documentary’, which will tell the inside ‘Baywatch’ is truly a spectacular world- or a pop star.” The Oscar-winning actress is keen to direct And Cage insisted it is every actor’s story of the TV hit. Felker said: “We want wide hit and has affected millions of peo- again and has also been writing a script when her children dream to hear the words “go for it” on to show the audience how it culturally ple and saved a lot of lives. ‘Baywatch’ have gone to bed. She said: “I’ve been working a little bit, set if they’re starring in a cameo role. shaped an entire decade. The look and forever!” Eggert, who played Summer you know, I get the kids to bed, do the dishes, do the laun- He told Vulture: “If I’m in a cameo and feel and tone of ‘Baywatch’ bled into Quinn, added: “The most amazing part of dry, and then write for an hour, which has been... fun!” I’m not getting paid, just let me do everything ‘90s. ‘Baywatch’ is about as being involved with ‘Baywatch’ for me is Natalie has been a vocal advocate of the Time’s Up move- whatever I want and make some of my synonymous with a decade as the that not only was it one of the most fun ment but still thinks she could “do more”. She said: “I’ve experimental visions come true. Kardashians are to today’s current pop jobs on Earth, but people responded and been so inspired by the many women I’ve met through “They said ‘go for it,’ the three most culture.” David Hasselhoff, Nicole Eggert, loved what we were doing almost as much Time’s Up - like Reese Witherspoon, America Ferrera and beautiful words any actor can hear on David Chokachi, Alexandra Paul, Erika as we loved doing it. Having your work Kerry Washington - who are doing such impressive cre- a set. And I’d do it again, by the way. Eleniak, Gena Lee Nolin Hulse, Jason appreciated like that is extremely reward- ative work, producing, acting, directing and taking such I’d do it again, if someone offered me Simmons and Jeremy Jackson have all ing. It also brought opportunities to help good care of their families. “They are inspiring activists a cameo and gave me free rein to been confirmed to take part, while pro- people understand water safety and what and also great friends. Whenever I think I have too much explore. I’d do it again in a second.” ducers are also hoping to get access to to do in an emergency. Not sure how you to handle, I see what they’re doing and know I can do — Bang Showbiz Pamela Anderson, Carmen Electra and could top doing what you love, having more.” Last year, the ‘Black Swan’ actress spoke about the Michael Bergi. Eggert will produce the people all over the world loving what “sexual terrorism” she’d experienced when she was start- documentary, along with Felker, Corso, Ari you’re doing and actually educating peo- ing her career at the age of 13 but she insists there are Shofet and Drew Arnold. Speaking about ple all at the same time. An experience of others who have experienced worse. She said: “Listen, the show, Hasselhoff - who played series a lifetime.” unfortunately, there are girls who experience so much lead Mitch Buchannon - told The worse; girls experience actual violence.” Hollywood Reporter: “What a phenome- Established 1961 21 Lifestyle Features Sunday, August 11, 2019

id Al Salwaawi, 69, paints murals of the rituals of Arabic and glue. One mural depicts women as they Ethe hajj pilgrimage on the walls of a house in embark on the pilgrimage, dressed in bright colors, Cairo’s Sayeda Zainab neighborhood. Sometimes another shows a caravan carrying the tapestry that cov- he volunteers to paint scenes that celebrate the hajj and ers the Kaaba, the holiest site in Islam. He adorns his religious stories and lessons, other times he is paid. Every works with prayers and Koranic verses. Each mural takes year, Muslims travel from around the world to the city of him between two and three hours. — Reuters Mecca in Saudi Arabia to complete the hajj, one of the five pillars of their faith. This year’s hajj will conclude on Sunday. Salwaawi said the hajj scenes he saw on the walls of houses in his home village as a child in northern Aswan The artist Eid Al-Salwaawi paints murals captured his imagination. “So I draw camel caravans and about the holy Kaaba and the rituals of soldiers wearing traditional hats guarding them,” he said. the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, in Cairo, He uses simple tools like a handmade palm frond Egypt, on July 17, 2019. — Reuters brush and a mixture of paint, vinegar, rosewater, gum

Italy’s top female chef mixes it up with flavors from a tiny island

ward-winning young Italian chef Martina Caruso’s love of food is in her blood-and she Ahas the tattoos to prove it. At just 29, Caruso has become a hit in the world of haute cuisine by using the sunshine flavors of her tiny volcanic island of Salina and giving a modern twist to traditional recipes. Earlier this year, she was named Italy’s female chef of Artist perform during a concert organized in solidarity with Lebanese indie A dancer performs during a concert organ- 2019 — just three years after she became the band Mashrou’ Leila (unseen) in Lebanon’s capital Beirut on Friday. ized in solidarity with Lebanese indie band youngest Italian to win a Michelin star at the family- — AFP photos Mashrou’ Leila (unseen). run Signum restaurant and hotel on Salina. The flavors from the idyllic island infuse Caruso’s dishes and her favorite ingredients are even tattooed on her arm: gar- lic, oil, hot pepper, octopus and the sea. From a young age she watched her father Michele, who as Signum’s chef was devoted to traditional recipes. “At first, my father did not give me any room, he did not want me to become a chef, a tiring job,” Caruso says. But she flew the nest for three years to train at a cookery school near Sicily’s capital Palermo. Caruso later took her place as a chef in the family restaurant, where she showed off her technical and creative ways of cooking. “I convinced my father by showing him what I knew how to do.”

In this file photo Martina Caruso, “ Signum “ restaurant chef, poses outdoor her restaurant in Salina, one of the Eolian sicilian islands. — AFP

Her mantra is “simplicity”, says Caruso, who was Lebanese attend a concert organized in solidarity with Lebanese indie band Mashrou’ Leila (unseen) in Lebanon’s capital awarded the female chef of the year title by the Italian This file photo shows French actor Alain Delon posing as he Beirut. Michelin guide and Veuve Clicquot in March. “But arrives to be awarded with an Honorary Palme d’Or at the simple doesn’t mean it’s easy,” she laughs. In one of 72nd edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern sary, but instead it became about “our freedom to say what her appetizers, Caruso takes “bagna cauda”-a typical France. — AFP we think”, Mashrou’s Leila said. It’s “about a future that dish from Piedmont in northern Italy, which consists of Hundreds attend allows us at least the most basic of freedoms, a future in garlic and anchovies, but gives it a Sicilian kick by which censorship and self-censorship don’t continue to for- using sea urchins. Salina is known for its capers, bid us from expressing ourselves,” they said. Fans were then which she makes into ice cream, something to be Lebanon protest treated to a premiere screening of the animated music savored in small quantities due to the potent flavor of video for their latest song “Radio Romance”. Audience the tiny green berries. Her menu also includes char- members said they came for a night out, but also to take a grilled moray eel, which she cooks on embers in her concert after band stand. “I reject this kind of oppression,” said 28-year-old garden. The delicate white fish is scarcely eaten on the humanitarian worker Hasan Mortada of the events that island today but she is keen to continue using the tra- sparked the Byblos cancellation. ditional ingredient. cancellation Abdulhalim Jabr, 57, an architecture professor at the American University of Beirut where the band studied, said Boils down to ‘home cooking’ Another local specialty is her “mezzi paccheri”, scar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr will go on tri- undreds of Lebanese gathered Friday in Beirut for a he had come to support “a battle for freedoms”. “If we lose short tube-shaped pasta with an intense squid sauce, al over accusations he groped a woman in New protest concert in solidarity with a homegrown band them, what will be left in this country?” he said, pointing to O H a struggling economy and mounting hazards to the environ- based on a recipe made by fishermen’s families. York after a court dismissed his plea to have the being cancelled from a top music festival over alleged “French cuisine is very much based on technique, the case thrown out. Gooding, 51, is accused of grabbing the blasphemy. Mashrou’ Leila, whose lead singer is gay and ment. Back stage, oud musician Ziyad Sahhab said he was marriage of flavours. To think up a dish, Italian chefs woman’s breast without her consent in a Manhattan bar on whose Arabic lyrics tackle a range of taboo topics, were playing to protest “religious authorities interfering in our may be more traditional, and that’s what I do by listen- a night out in June. The “Jerry Maguire” actor is charged supposed to play in the seaside town of Byblos on Friday. choices as musicians”. ing to the country’s elders,” Caruso says. However, with forcible touching and could face up to a year in But festival organizers cancelled them over security con- “I don’t go to mass and tell (them) what to say,” he said, Caruso’s mother, Clara, the mayor of the small town of prison if convicted. Gooding denies the charges and his cerns after clerics complained some of their lyrics insulted before grabbing his instrument and rushing out on stage. Malfa, has never even cooked an egg. lawyers applied to have them dismissed, stating that Christians, and critics threatened to attack the concert. Religiously diverse Lebanon is one of the Middle East’s Instead of the kitchen, Clara turned her attention footage from the bar’s security cameras showed that their In protest, social and political activists as well as aca- more liberal countries, but its myriad of recognized sects over the course of 30 years to transforming a number client was innocent. demics came together on Friday night to hold a replacement still weild major influence over social and cultural affairs. of old pastel-coloured properties into what has But on Wednesday New York State criminal court concert titled, “Music is Always Louder”. Under the watch- Mashrou’ Leila has often played in Lebanon, but it has cre- become a boutique hotel in Salina, an island of just 26 judge Phyllis Chu rejected their plea, saying that conflict- ful eye of several members of the security forces, dozens of ated waves in the religiously conservative Middle East. square kilometers (10 square miles). She has also tried ing accounts of what happened could only be resolved at fans danced in the front row to the band’s music before an After a Mashrou’ Leila concert in Egypt in 2017, at which to increase tourism on the island by inviting artists trial. “The court finds the defendant has failed to meet his all-night line-up of musicians. members of the audience waved a rainbow flag, Egyptian into a former palace that has been turned into a cul- burden of setting forth compelling reasons to warrant dis- Mashrou’ Leila did not attend, but an organizer read out authorities launched a crackdown on the country’s LGBT tural center. —AFP missal,” Chu said in a written decision seen by AFP. The a statement from them to a full hall of more than 1,500 peo- community. Its concerts in Jordan were cancelled in 2016 ruling was first reported on Thursday. Gooding turned ple, as hundreds waited their turn to enter outside. This and 2017. — AFP himself in to police on June 13 and was released later that evening was supposed to be about the band’s 10th anniver- day without bail. The trial is scheduled to start on September 3. Gooding won an Academy Award in 1997 for his performance as a football player in “Jerry Maguire.” He recently played OJ Simpson in “The People vs OJ Simpson: American Crime Story.”— AFP

orld-renowned Greek sculptor Takis has died “Takis explored many artistic and scientific horizons, as Waged 93, his foundation said Friday, just as well as music and theatre, and redefined the boundaries in London’s Tate Modern museum holds a major art,” it said. Takis was born Panagiotis Vassilakis in a sub- Cuba Gooding Jr show of his work. The poised stalks, coloured lights and urb of Athens in 1925. In the 1940s he served in the Greek moving balls of Takis’s creations made him a noted figure resistance to the Nazi occupation and lived through the of the 20th-century “kinetic” art movement along with the difficult years of civil war that followed the war. Inspired US artist Alexander Calder. The Takis Foundation that as a young artist by Picasso and Giacometti as well as by promotes his work announced his death in a tribute to him classical Greek sculpture, he moved to Paris in the 1950s. on Facebook, without giving any details. It called him “a He also spent time working in Britain and the United true pioneer, innovator and legend... A prolific and vision- States, according to the foundation’s biography of the ary mind, whose ingenuity, passion and imagination was artist.—AFP Greek sculptor Takis endless”. 22 Established 1961

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Job Kibii holds a piece of the 23-million-year-old bones of the newly-discov- ered giant ‘simbakubwa kutokaafrika’ (big lion from Africa).

Job Kibii, head of the National Museums of Kenya’s paleontology department, shows different crocodile fossils at the Nairobi National Museum, in Nairobi. — AFP photos Museum staffer Blasto Onyango prepares a fossil for storage at the paleontol- ogy department of the Nairobi National Museum.

he only hint that something extraordinary lay inside ‘Cradle of humanity’ Tthe plain wooden drawer in an unassuming office Simbakubwa met a similar fate. Thought to be a type behind Nairobi National Museum was a handwritten of hyena, it was filed away in a backroom and unstudied note stuck to the front: “Pull Carefully”. Inside, a mon- for decades, until stumbled upon by American researchers. strous jawbone with colossal fangs grinned from a bed of Specific finds unearthed at one of Kenya’s many digs by tattered foam-the only known remains of a prehistoric researchers writing academic papers are given priority mega-carnivore, larger than a polar bear, that researchers and fast-tracked for assessment by the museum. Even only this year declared a new species. “This is one-of-a- today though, the museum lacks specialists and resources. kind,” said Kenyan paleontologist Job Kibii, holding up the Kibii is one of just seven paleontologists in Kenya. He 23-million-year-old bones of the newly-discovered giant, trained in South Africa because there was no course avail- Simbakubwa kutokaafrika, whose unveiling made head- able at home. “It’s important because Kenya is the cradle lines around the world. of human evolution,” said Muchemi, who learned his skills on the job. “We have very few Kenyans doing this job. Ninety-nine percent of the people who work here are for- Collection manager Justus Erung labels a fossil before stor- eign.” Kibii said paleontology was considered a lower pri- ing at the paleontology department of the Nairobi National ority than conserving Africa’s endangered wildlife. Museum. is still used to find a specific fossil among the trove, the entries written by hand. But the collection has grown exponentially, faster than Kibii and his team can keep up. “We’ve run out of space,” said Kibii, pausing between dusty archival shelves crammed floor to ceiling with finds, dating back more than half a century. “In this section alone, we have more than a million specimens.” Gigantic skulls of ancient crocodiles compete for space with a bygone species of horned giraffe. Nearby, the behemoth tusks of an early African elephant take up valuable real estate. Even the windowsills are littered with the petrified remains of all manner of weird and wonderful creatures. Job Kibii shows different But the remarkable fossils were not unearthed this year, Between 7,000 and 10,000 new fossils arrive at the lab crocodile fossils. or even this decade. They weren’t even found this century. For nearly 40 years, the specimens-proof of the existence every year, Kibii says, overwhelming his 15 staff who must of Africa’s largest-ever predator, a 1,500 kilogram (3,300- painstakingly clean and log each specimen. By law, fossils pound) meat eater that dwarfed later hunters like lions- uncovered in Kenya must go to the museum for “acces- lived in a nondescript drawer in downtown Nairobi. sioning”-the process of labeling, recording and storing for Museum staff knew the bones were something special- future generations. The backlog is enormous. they just didn’t know what exactly. A source of intrigue, dusted off on occasion for guests, Simbakubwa lay in wait, Chipping away largely forgotten. In a dark room, a lone staffer in a protective mask “This one has been in the ground for millions of years. Fossils of different species How did these fossils, first excavated on a dig in west- blasts away rock from fossil using an air-powered brush, What are you saving it from?” he said, of the prevailing displayed at the paleontol- ern Kenya in the early 1980s, go unrecognised for so as Kenyan pop tunes crackle through an old radio. Outside attitude to the science. He hopes to acquire collapsable ogy department of the long? Kibii-who presides over the National Museums of the door, metal chests sent from dig sites filled to the brim shelves to create space in the collection. Even better, a Nairobi National Museum. Kenya’s paleontology department, a collection unrivalled await his magic touch-literally years of work stretching micro-CT scanner-a powerful tool driving breakthroughs in East Africa and one of the world’s great fossil treasur- before him. in the world of paleontology-would allow a fresh look at ies-has a pretty good idea. “We have tons and tons of If a specific expert is not on hand to identify a speci- the museum’s most-forgotten corners. “I always wonder specimens... that haven’t been analyzed,” he told AFP. men, things can get wrongly categorized or waylaid. In what lies in there on some of these shelves,” Kibii said. “Definitely there are things waiting to be discovered.” some cases, they’re sent to the dreaded “waiting area”, “Simbakubwa is telling a new story. What if, among these where faded cardboard boxes, sagging with unknown and thousands, we have 10, 20, new stories that are lying, wait- Out of space abandoned fossils, gather dust. “We have fossils from the ing to be told? That’s always the mystery.” — AFP The main wing has changed little since legendary pale- 1980s that have not been accessioned,” said collections oanthropologist Louis Leakey first started stockpiling his manager Francis Muchemi, chipping away at a giant ele- finds there in the early 1960s. A card-based filing system phant molar.

This little numismatist has over 1,500 coins from of all the continents

he saying “The crop is visible in the sprout” very knowledge on the names of countries and coins, and it Twell suits Winny, a 5th grade student. Her interest is brings me close historically and culturally. very different. When her relatives ask for the gift she Besides the international coins, Winny has a stock of needs, in no time Winny replies “bring the coin of small Indian coins from the early 1900s. The rare coins released value of the country you are coming from”. Whether it be in 1917, 1920, etc. a Kuwaiti Dinar, Turkish Lira, Malaysian Ringit, Qatari Interested in studying history, Winny has taken good Riyal, Bangladeshi Taka, Ugandan Shilling, Korean Won, efforts in collecting coins released in the remembrance of Cambodian Riel, UAE Dirham, Australian Dollar, great personalities like Louis Brailey, Sr. Alphonsa and Philippines Peso, Seychelles Rupee, Jordanian Dinar, organizations such as UNO, ILO, etc. Thailand Baht, British Pound, Indonesian Rupiah, Chinese Winny aims to become an Administrative Service offi- Yuan, Egyptian Pound, France Euro, Bhutanese Ngultrum, cer and likes to see the happy smiles of the poor and the Vietnamese Dong, Kenyan Shilling, etc. she has a stock of depressed as and when the light is burning low. the currency, around 1,500, of all the continents. She has Appreciations from higher officials in Administration, been invited to exhibit her talent at various places, and Police and Social Service Organizations like Lions Club proves to be a growing center for numismatics. forces me to do better, says Winny. This little girl Winny Talking to Winny, “I have started collecting coins of who makes the land feel proud deserves a suitable honor various countries due to the encouragement given by my from the higher authorities. parents, teachers and relatives from the age of five, and this hobby takes me to the long way”. It gives a special Classifieds Sunday, August 11, 2019

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Dhabi 15:15 UAE 854 Dubai 03:30 QTR 1079 Doha 15:30 PGT 860 Istanbul 02:50 OMA 645 Muscat 15:20 THY 769 Istanbul 03:50 SVA 501 Jeddah 15:45 THY 768 Istanbul 02:55 ABY 127 Sharjah 15:35 ETD 306 Abu Dhabi 04:00 KNE 530 Jeddah 15:55 OMA 643 Muscat 03:05 UAE 857 Dubai 15:45 OMA 644 Muscat 04:05 KAC 563 Amman 16:00 ETD 305 Abu Dhabi 03:05 KAC 546 Cairo 15:50 QTR 1087 Doha 04:15 JZR 405 Kochi 16:00 RJA 648 Amman 03:05 FEG 341 Sohag 16:00 MSR 613 Cairo 04:15 KAC 615 Bahrain 16:10 PGT 856 Istanbul 03:10 JZR 732 Cairo 16:10 PGT 861 Istanbul 04:20 ABY 128 Sharjah 16:15 MSR 612 Cairo 03:15 FDB 051 Dubai 16:10 PGT 857 Istanbul 04:20 ETD 304 Abu Dhabi 16:20 KAC 418 Manila 03:20 KAC 502 Beirut 16:15 JZR 1735 Cairo 04:40 OMA 646 Muscat 16:20 CLX 7326 Luxembourg 03:25 QTR 1072 Doha 16:15 QTR 1077 Doha 05:00 KAC 785 Jeddah 16:20 QTR 1076 Doha 03:30 KAC 198 Baku 16:20 LMU 511 Cairo 05:00 FEG 442 Asyut 16:55 OHY 352 Istanbul 04:00 FEG 241 Alexandria 16:45 OHY 351 Istanbul 05:00 KAC 1713 Madinah 17:00 LMU 510 Cairo 04:00 SAW 705 Damascus 17:00 IGO 1752 Chennai 05:10 FDB 052 Dubai 17:10 KAC 382 Delhi 04:05 JZR 116 Doha 17:05 KAC 303 Mumbai 05:15 QTR 1073 Doha 17:25 IGO 1751 Chennai 04:10 SVA 510 Riyadh 17:10 KAC 103 London 05:20 UAE 858 Dubai 17:40 KAC 784 Jeddah 04:25 GFA 215 Bahrain 17:30 CLX 7326 Hong Kong 05:25 KAC 503 Beirut 17:40 PGT 7230 Istanbul 04:30 JZR 214 Jeddah 17:35 PGT 7231 Istanbul 05:30 KAC 283 Dhaka 17:40 JZR 1738 Cairo 04:45 IRA 665 Shiraz 17:35 JZR 737 Cairo 05:55 FEG 242 Alexandria 17:45 KAC 621 Doha 17:50 JZR 404 Hyderabad 04:50 JZR 124 Dubai 17:40 THY 1465 Istanbul 06:00 KAC 343 Chennai 17:50 THY 1414 Trabzon 05:05 KAC 1797 Taif 17:55 THY 771 Istanbul 06:30 KAC 381 Delhi 17:55 DHX 170 Bahrain 05:05 JZR 104 Bahrain 18:00 GFA 212 Bahrain 06:50 SAW 706 Damascus 18:00 THY 770 Istanbul 05:20 QTR 1080 Doha 18:10 RJA 649 Amman 07:00 SVA 511 Riyadh 18:10 JZR 402 Mumbai 05:25 KAC 516 Tehran 18:20 JZR 251 Amman 07:10 JZR 721 Alexandria 18:15 KAC 344 Chennai 05:30 JZR 302 Istanbul 18:20 JZR 121 Dubai 07:15 GFA 216 Bahrain 18:20 JZR 112 Doha 05:50 MSR 620 Cairo 18:30 JZR 113 Doha 07:30 JZR 127 Dubai 18:20 KAC 552 Cairo 05:50 JZR 736 Cairo 18:55 RBG 550 Alexandria 07:30 JZR 403 Hyderabad 18:25 BAW 157 London 06:10 FDB 063 Dubai 19:05 KAC 171 Frankfurt 08:00 IRA 664 Shiraz 18:35 JZR 708 Luxor 06:15 RJA 640 Amman 19:05 KAC 165 Rome 08:00 JZR 501 Lahore 18:35 KAC 284 Dhaka 06:15 GFA 217 Bahrain 19:05 JZR 211 Jeddah 08:00 JZR 733 Cairo 18:35 JZR 714 Sohag 06:20 UAE 875 Dubai 19:05 BAW 156 London 08:00 KAC 1796 Taif 19:00 KAC 678 Dubai 06:40 ABY 123 Sharjah 19:20 IGO 1756 CNN 08:10 JZR 261 Beirut 19:10 KAC 204 Lahore 06:45 KAC 156 Istanbul 19:25 FDB 054 Dubai 08:35 JZR 253 Amman 19:10 RBG 559 Alexandria 06:50 KAC 616 Bahrain 19:40 KAC 177 Vienna 08:45 QTR 1081 Doha 19:20 KAC 302 Mumbai 07:05 RBG 555 Alexandria 19:40 KAC 501 Beirut 08:50 KAC 345 Ahmedabad 19:20 QTR 8511 Doha 07:10 KAC 674 Dubai 19:45 KAC 545 Cairo 08:50 MSR 621 Cairo 19:30 IGO 1755 CNN 07:10 JZR 310 BJV 19:50 KAC 561 Amman 08:55 FDB 064 Dubai 19:45 KAC 358 Kochi 07:25 KAC 178 Vienna 19:50 KAC 117 New York 09:05 GFA 218 Bahrain 19:50 ABY 124 Sharjah 20:00 FDB 053 Dubai 07:50 KAC 158 Istanbul 19:55 KAC 791 Madinah 09:10 KAC 1800 Taif 20:00 JZR 724 Alexandria 07:50 KAC 104 London 20:00 QTR 8512 Doha 09:10 RJA 641 Amman 20:05 QTR 1084 Doha 08:00 KAC 166 Rome 20:00 QTR 1085 Doha 09:10 RBG 556 Alexandria 20:20 KAC 332 Trivandrum 08:05 OMA 647 Muscat 20:05 KAC 671 Dubai 09:15 JZR 401 Mumbai 20:30 KAC 384 Delhi 08:10 DLH 624 Frankfurt 20:10 KAC 161 Geneva 09:15 UAE 876 Dubai 20:35 UAE 855 Dubai 08:25 KAC 542 Cairo 20:15 KAC 787 Jeddah 09:15 KAC 351 Kochi 20:45 ETD 301 Abu Dhabi 08:50 MEA 402 Beirut 20:15 KAC 691 Muscat 09:20 DLH 624 Dammam 20:55 OMA 641 Muscat 09:00 QTR 1088 Doha 20:40 JZR 601 Baku 09:20 OMA 648 Muscat 21:05 ABY 125 Sharjah 09:00 KAC 172 Frankfurt 21:00 KAC 741 Dammam 09:40 KAC 333 Trivandrum 21:05 GFA 209 Bahrain 09:05 KLM 445 Amsterdam 21:00 KAC 773 Riyadh 09:40 MEA 403 Beirut 21:15 QTR 1070 Doha 09:20 ETD 307 Abu Dhabi 21:10 ABY 126 Sharjah 09:40 KAC 301 Mumbai 21:25 FDB 055 Dubai 09:40 UAE 859 Dubai 21:15 JZR 731 Cairo 09:45 QTR 1089 Doha 21:50 IGO 1753 Ahmedabad 09:40 ALK 229 Colombo 21:15 UAE 856 Dubai 09:50 DHX 171 Bahrain 21:50 JZR 410 Delhi 09:50 THY 764 Istanbul 21:30 JZR 301 Istanbul 09:55 KAC 203 Lahore 22:00 SAW 703 Damascus 10:00 KAC 622 Doha 21:50 ETD 302 Abu Dhabi 09:55 KLM 445 Bahrain 22:10 SVA 512 Riyadh 10:00 GFA 219 Bahrain 21:50 OMA 642 Muscat 10:00 ETD 308 Abu Dhabi 22:15 SVA 4761 Jeddah 10:20 KAC 564 Amman 21:55 KAC 101 London 10:05 ALK 230 Colombo 22:20 GFA 213 Bahrain 10:40 QTR 1082 Doha 22:05 GFA 210 Bahrain 10:05 THY 1403 AYT 22:25 UAE 860 Dubai 22:35 MEA 404 Beirut 10:55 ETD 309 Abu Dhabi 22:15 KAC 197 Baku 10:10 KAC 383 Delhi 22:35 QTR 1074 Doha 11:00 KAC 162 Geneva 22:15 QTR 1071 Doha 10:30 GFA 220 Bahrain 22:50 SYR 341 Damascus 11:00 KAC 786 Jeddah 22:20 KAC 617 Doha 10:40 KAC 795 Madinah 22:55 JZR 1736 Cairo 11:05 AIC 981 Chennai/Ahmedabad 22:25 KAC 155 Istanbul 10:40 KAC 783 Jeddah 22:55 JZR 114 Doha 11:10 KAC 1714 Madinah 22:45 IGO 1754 Ahmedabad 10:40 KAC 551 Cairo 23:00 JZR 122 Dubai 11:45 JZR 128 Dubai 22:50 FDB 056 Dubai 10:40 KAC 411 Bangkok 23:00 JZR 252 Amman 12:20 KNE 233 Riyadh 22:55 SVA 513 Riyadh 10:55 ETD 310 Abu Dhabi 23:05 JZR 738 Cairo 12:20 MSC 405 Sohag 23:15 SAW 704 Damascus 11:00 QTR 1083 Doha 23:20 ETH 3620 Addis Ababa 12:30 MSR 614 Cairo 23:30 KAC 157 Istanbul 11:15 KNE 234 Riyadh 23:45 THY 766 Istanbul 12:30 KAC 1795 Taif 23:35 JZR 221 Riyadh 11:20 JZR 701 Asyut 23:45 24 Established 1961 News Sunday, August 11, 2019

A Kashmiri man sells food and vegetables on a boat on Dal Lake during a lockdown in Srinagar yesterday. — AFP

white and said he was wearing a helmet and a uniform. ried multiple weapons. “An ethnically Norwegian man any conclusions,” Martin Bernsen, information director One hurt in Norway “One person is shot. The severity of that person’s with a shotgun and pistols entered the mosque and at PST, told NRK. injuries is unknown. One suspect is arrested. The police broke glass windows. He started shooting around him,” There has been recent spate of white nationalist are working at the location,” Oslo police said on Twitter. Mushtaq said. attacks in the West, including in the United States and mosque shooting, The shooting occurred at the Al-Noor Islamic centre in New Zealand where 51 Muslim worshippers were in the town of Baerum, an Oslo suburb. Police said there ‘Suspect subdued’ killed in March in shootings at two mosques in the city suspect arrested was no indication that more people were involved. They Public broadcaster NRK reported that police had of Christchurch. The suspect in the Christchurch killings said they had no information about the suspect, other found multiple weapons inside the mosque, and that wrote a hate-filled manifesto in which he said he was OSLO: A gunman armed with multiple weapons went than he was described as “white”. “One of our members someone in the building had managed to subdue the influenced by far-right ideologues including Norwegian on a shooting spree in a mosque in a suburb of the has been shot by a white man with a helmet and uni- suspect before police arrived on the scene. The mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik. Breivik, who Norwegian capital Oslo yesterday, injuring one wor- form,” Irfan Mushtaq, head of the mosque, told local Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) said it was said he was motivated by his hatred of multiculturalism, shipper before being arrested, police and witnesses newspaper Budstikka. monitoring the situation. “We’re following the events killed 77 people in gun and bomb attacks in Norway in said. The head of the mosque described the assailant as He later told broadcaster TV2 that the man had car- and are continuingly evaluating. It’s to early to draw July 2011, many of them teenagers. — AFP

since Friday. Kuwait Airways announced on Friday that it attack to test dynamics on the ground after the UAE in India monsoon had suspended all flights from and to Kochi owing to bad Southern Yemen June scaled down its military presence in Yemen under weather conditions. Kuwait’s national carrier said in a pressure from Western allies to end the war and con- statement that it would resume flights to the flood-hit city separatists seize... cerns about rising tensions with Iran in the Gulf. The floods kill 100... once weather conditions improve. About 500 people died United Nations is trying to implement a stalled peace Continued from Page 1 in floods in the state last year which were the worst in deal in the main port city of Hodeida, further to the nearly a century. Continued from Page 1 north, to pave the way for wider political negotiations Storm accidents killed eight people in the key Gujarat More than 600 relief camps in Karnataka are now to end the war. The deal was reached in peace talks cities of Ahmedabad and Nadiad. The worst fears are for filled with 161,000 people, a state disaster manage- humanitarian crisis gripping the rest of the coun- between the Houthis and Hadi’s government in Sweden Kerala where the police spokesman said about 120,000 ment authority official told AFP. “The rains have eased try. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has in December, the first talks in more than two years. people have moved into emergency relief camps. in the region and we think the water will soon start to urged the parties to end hostilities and engage in The Houthis have also stepped up cross-border mis- “There are around 80 places where flood and rains recede. There are parts of northern Karnataka, coastal “inclusive dialogue”. sile and drone strikes on Saudi Arabia. Yesterday, the have triggered mudslides, which we cannot reach,” Kumar regions and the Western Ghats which are badly hit,” The clashes began on Wednesday after the sepa- group said it launched a drone on the Saudi civilian added. “About 200 people are stranded at one place. We the official added. While the monsoon rains are crucial ratists accused an Islamist party allied to Hadi of com- Abha airport. Saudi-owned al-Arabiya TV said air traf- are trying to use air force helicopters to drop food to to replenishing water supplies, they kill hundreds of plicity in a missile attack on a military parade in Aden, fic at the airport was normal. The Houthis control them.” Kerala’s main airport at Kochi has been closed people every year. — Agencies one of three separate attacks that targeted southern Sanaa, Hodeida and other major urban centres while forces. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the Hadi’s government holds Aden and a string of western parade attack that killed a senior southern commander. coastal towns. The Yemen conflict is widely seen in the mosques in March. After sunset prayers, pilgrims made Despite their alliance, the separatists and Hadi’s gov- region as a proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran. their way down Mount Arafat to Muzdalifah, another holy 2.5 million hajj ernment have rival agendas for Yemen’s future. The Houthis deny being puppets of Tehran and say site where they will sleep under the stars to prepare for the Analysts say the Houthis may have used the parade their revolution is against corruption. — Reuters final stage of hajj, a ritual “stoning of the devil”. That marks pilgrims scale... the beginning of Eid Al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice, marked today. Sheep are traditionally slaughtered for the could take his own life despite reportedly being put on Continued from Page 1 three-day event, a tribute to Prophet Abraham’s (PBUH) sacrifice of a lamb after God spared Ismael (PBUH), his US sex trafficker suicide watch after his first failed attempt. “We need answers. Lots of them,” tweeted New York They are designed to help pilgrims enter a state of purity, son. Pilgrims then return to the Grand Mosque to perform a Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. On Friday, called ihram. Uddin, who works in the Saudi city of Jeddah final “tawaf” or walk around the Kaaba. Epstein commits... two thousand pages of documents focusing on testimony less than 90 km from Makkah, says he is happy to see so The scale of the pilgrimage presents vast security and Continued from Page 1 by a victim who claimed she was a “sex slave” of Epstein many of his compatriots among the pilgrims. “Indonesians logistical challenges, with tens of thousands of safety officers were released by a New York court. In them, Virginia make up the single largest contingent, such is the will of deployed. Riyadh faced strong criticism in 2015 when some Giuffre, now an adult, claims that she was forced to have God,” he said. 2,300 worshippers were killed in the deadliest stampede in officials as saying Epstein had hanged himself. The sex with some well-known American political and busi- Once on the hill, pilgrims sat or lay in whatever space the gathering’s history. This year’s hajj takes place to a back- city medical examiner’s office confirmed Epstein’s death ness personalities. They have all strenuously denied the they could find. Many prayed, some cried and others drop of Gulf tensions following a series of attacks on tankers, but said nothing about what caused it. It said a medical allegations. took selfies or streamed videos to friends and relatives the downing of drones and the seizure of ships. Riyadh investigation has been opened. Prosecutors said Epstein sexually exploited dozens of back home. Zaid Abdullah, a 30-year-old Yemeni who blames regional foe Tehran for the attacks on commercial Epstein’s death comes a day after a tranche of sealed underage teenagers, some as young as 14, at his homes works in a supermarket in Saudi Arabia, said he was shipping, accusations Iran vehemently denies. legal documents were released for the first time provid- in Manhattan and Palm Beach, Florida, between 2002 praying for his own country, where war has killed tens of Despite the absence of diplomatic ties between the two ing new details about what prosecutors allege was and 2005. They claim that Epstein was “well aware that thousands of people and caused the world’s worse countries, some 88,550 Iranian pilgrims were due to take Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation. It also comes just many of the victims were minors.” The girls were paid humanitarian crisis, and for Muslims around the globe. part in the hajj this year according to Iran’s Tasnim news over two weeks after the 66-year-old was found uncon- hundreds of dollars in cash to massage him, perform sex- “We can tolerate the heat because our sins are greater agency. As in previous years, Saudi authorities have been at scious in his cell with marks on his neck after an appar- ual acts and to recruit other girls, prosecutors allege. than that,” he said as he approached the Mount of Mercy. pains to stress that the hajj is a religious event and have ent suicide attempt. Epstein did not appear to be show- They say Epstein had an army of recruiters, often not “We ask God to alleviate the heat of the hereafter. As for sought to prevent its politicization. ing any visible signs of injuries when he appeared in much older than their targets, who would approach vul- the heat of this life, we can bear it.” Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei yester- court on July 31 following that incident, to be told that his nerable teens. Epstein is also accused of paying off pos- Hamood Ismail and his wife Raghdaa travelled from Syria, day condemned a US blueprint to end the conflict between trial wouldn’t begin before June next year. sible co-conspirators to “influence” them, US media have through Turkey, while taxi driver Khaled Maatouq came Israel and the Palestinians and called on haj pilgrims to The hedge fund manager had been charged with one reported. Epstein, whose friends have included President from Libya. They all said they were seeking an end to the oppose it. The message was read at a rally held by Iranian count of sex trafficking of minors and one count of con- Donald Trump, former president Bill Clinton and Britain’s suffering in their homelands which have been torn apart by pilgrims inside their compound, according to Iran’s state spiracy to commit sex trafficking of minors. He was Prince Andrew, was convicted previously of paying conflict. For others, the pilgrimage is a form of relief. television which showed hundreds of pilgrims gathered in a denied bail last month in a New York court because he young girls for sexual massages at his Palm Beach man- Egyptian merchant Ramadan Al-Jeedi said he was grateful tent chanting slogans including “America is Allah’s enemy” was deemed a flight risk. Epstein denied the charges and sion. They have all denied knowing anything about his to accompany his mother after his father died last year. “It’s in Arabic, and holding signs that read “Death to Israel” and had faced up to 45 years in prison - effectively the rest alleged crimes. the greatest feeling, to feel that God the almighty chose us to “Death to America”. of his life - if convicted. Epstein avoided federal prosecution under a plea deal be in this place,” he said. Nadzmi Maruji Naid from the Pilgrimage is also the backbone of a Saudi plan to The Metropolitan Correction Center, a federal facility that required him to admit to a single Florida state Philippines said he felt comfortable but a little nervous about expand tourism under a drive to diversify the kingdom’s in Manhattan that is often used to house suspects await- charge of soliciting prostitution from a minor and regis- making haj for the first time: “God willing, everyone here will economy away from oil. The haj and year-round umrah ing or during trial, is considered one of the most secure ter as a sex offender. He served 13 months in a county jail be accepted by Allah.” generate billions of dollars in revenue from worshippers’ penal establishments in the US. The infamous Mexican before being released in 2009. Last month, Alex Acosta Pilgrims travelling from abroad account for 1.86 million lodging, transport, fees and gifts. Officials aim to increase drug trafficker Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman spent more resigned as US labor secretary amid a backlash over the of the 2.48 million taking part in this year’s hajj, according the number of umrah and haj pilgrims to 15 million and 5 than two years there before being convicted and trans- deal that he negotiated with Epstein in that case while he to official figures. Among them are 200 survivors and rela- million respectively by 2020 and the umrah number to 30 ferred to a federal prison in Colorado. was a federal prosecutor in Florida. — AFP tives of victims of the attacks on two New Zealand million by 2030. — Agencies Epstein’s death quickly raised questions about how he 25

Sports Sunday, August 11, 2019 Uzbekistan bags 10 gold, India and Kazakhstan win two gold medals Kuwait’s Abdelaziz Al-Sarheed takes bronze in Asian Schoolboy Boxing Championship

By Abdellatif Sharaa

KUWAIT: Uzbekistan had the lion’s share of the Asian Schoolboy Boxing Championship 2019-Kuwait (ASBC), which concluded late Thursday under the patronage of Kuwait Olympic Committee President Sheikh Fahad Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Winners of the 14 weights categories were awarded their medals during the closing ceremony as Kuwait was among those awarded with one bronze medal won by Abdelaziz Al-Sarheed in the 67 kg weight category. Uzbekistan boxers won 10 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals to deservedly take first place meanwhile India was second with two gold, 5 silver and a bronze, Kazakhstan was third with two gold, one silver and 8 bronze, mean- while Arab boxers were satisfied with bronze. Chairman of Kuwait Boxing Federation Mohammad Mansi thanked all participating delegations, while express- Final Table Tally ing his pleasure towards the major success of the event, due to everyone’s effort. Country Gold Silver Bronze Mansi lauded the major role of the Public Authority for Sports (PAS) and its Director General Dr Humoud Fulaiteh, and this Deputy Dr Saqer Al-Mulla and support the Uzbekistan 10 2 2 authority gave to bring out the event as it did. He also India 2 5 1 thanked chairman of Kuwait Sports Club Khalid Al- Kazakhstan 2 1 8 Ghanim for hosting the matches. Kyrgystan 0 3 2 Mansi commended Kuwait’s boxer Al-Sarheed who Turkmenistan 0 2 2 won the bronze medal despite the strong competition by Philippines 0 1 1 Asian champions. He also spoke about the role of the tech- Tajikistan 0 0 2 nical and administrative departments in preparing boxers Afghanistan 0 0 2 Iran 0 0 2 so they present their best during the championship. In the (43 kg) Weigh Category: In the (58 kg) Weight Category: He said the championship added many things to Kuwait Kuwait 0 0 1 UAE 0 0 1 4. Uzbek Umidillo Abdurasulov defeated Turk Dovlet 9. Indian Yashwardhan Singh defeated Uzbek boxers and its boxing sport, as it laid down the infrastruc- Nurmuradov ture and the strategy of the local federation in preparing Palestine 0 0 1 Abdulaziz Abdurakhmonov Jordan 0 0 1 boxers for future competitions. Meanwhile member of the In the (46 kg) Weight Category: Iraq 0 0 1 In the (61 kg) Weight Category: executive committees at the International and Asian Boxing 5. Uzbek Boburbek Bohojonov defeated Filipino Thailand 0 0 1 10. Uzbek Mirzob Nekboyev defeated Kazakh Viktor Associations, and the Technical Supervisor of (ASBC) from Lofranco Reymond Litvinov Indonesia lauded the excellent organization of the champi- onship and thanked Kuwait Federation for their role. In the (49 kg) Weight Category: In the (64 kg) Weight Category: She said “the ring was of top level, and we did not Results of the final day of competition: 6. Uzbek Lazizbek Tulkonov defeated Indian 11. Uzbek Shavkatjon Boltayer defeated Indian Saini receive any complaint which is something comforting, and In the (33-35 kg) Weight Category: Vishwakarma Vinay Gaurav makes our confidence in Kuwait and its Federation at its 1. Uzbek Abdurasulov Khumoyunmirzo defeated highest. She added that the future of Asia’s boxers is bright Kyrgyz Bekat Ergeshov In the (67 kg) Weight Category: following the final matches adding “those who won are In the (52 kg) Weight Category: 12. Kazakh Batyrkhan Seitenov defeated Uzbek considered the base and promising for our continent. 7. Uzbek Dalerjon Bozorov defeated Kyrgyz Amangeldi Shakhboz Khamidullaev In the (37 kg) Weight Category: Maksutov The Indian Technical Director of the Indian team 2. Uzbek Mahmudov Hojiakbar defeated Indian Aryan Saghar Mal Dayal said he was satisfied with what his team In the (70 kg) Weight Category: 13. Indian Joon Bharat defeated Kyrgyz Atai Asanbekor achieved despite the short notice. He said for 8 Indian In the (40 kg) Weight Category: In the (55 kg) Weight Category: boxers to reach the semi finals is a good number, then hav- 3. Uzbek Farrukh Tulaganov defeated Turk Alisher 8. Uzbek Jakhongir Narziev defeated Indian Malik ing six reaching the finals and winning two gold, five silver Preet In the (+70 kg) Weight Category: Orazbayev Kazakh Yerdos Sharipbek defeated Indian Randeep and two bronze, is something satisfactory also.

Promoters Matchroom Boxing said the fight details will be S Arabia to host officially revealed at a news conference in London tomorrow. other two Ducatis ridden by Danilo Petrucci and The rematch had been widely touted but Cardiff’s Principality Marquez quickest Jack Miller came in fourth and seventh respec- Stadium was tipped as favourite to stage the event. tively. The fourth and final practice session is fol- world heavyweight In February this year, the Saudis hosted a first European Tour lowed Saturday by qualifying from 1210 GMT golf event which was won by former world number one Dustin again in Austrian for Sunday’s race, the 11th leg of the 19-race sea- title rematch Johnson while the world’s most gruelling motor sports race, the son with Marquez enjoying a 63-point lead over Dakar Rally, will be raced in the country in 2020. MotoGP practice Dovizioso as he hunts down his sixth MotoGP In July, British boxer Amir Khan won the WBC international title. He is seeking his 51st career race win on LONDON: Saudi Arabia will host the world heavyweight title welterweight title with a fourth-round stoppage of Australian Billy Sunday but none of those have come in Austria. rematch between Anthony Joshua and champion Andy Ruiz Jr in Dib in Jeddah. SPIELBERG: Marc Marquez continued his December, a controversial choice which immediately sparked Khan was reportedly paid £7 million to headline the event. domination of practice for the Austrian MotoGP Austrian third practice session: accusations of the Gulf kingdom attempting to “sportswash” its The former unified world welterweight champion is a Muslim with the quickest time in third session yesterday 1. Marc Marquez (ESP/Honda): 1:23.251, 2. tarnished human rights image. and has embarked on pilgrimages to Saudi Arabia on a number of morning. The Spaniard finished the session with Maverick Vinales (ESP/Yamaha) at 0.340, 3. The high-profile December 7 duel, dubbed ‘Clash on the occasions, offering him his own perspective on the country. a best time of just over 1 minute 23 seconds, Andrea Dovizioso (ITA/Ducati) 0.342, 4. Danilo Dunes’, will see Britain’s Joshua trying to win back the IBF, WBA “When I was there last, it had all changed. I started seeing 0.340sec ahead of Yamaha’s Maverick Vinales, Petrucci (ITA/Ducati) 0.342, 5. Fabio Quartararo and WBO titles he sensationally lost to American fighter Ruiz in women not wearing head scarves. Women were out driving,” and the signs are encouraging that the world (FRA/Yamaha-SRT) 0.386, 6. Valentino Rossi New York in June. Khan said. “They had a huge concert where everyone was danc- champion can prevent Ducati winning the race (ITA/Yamaha) 0.451, 7. Jack Miller (AUS/Ducati) The bout will take place in Diriyah, which incorporates the ing and enjoying themselves. I’d never seen that side of Saudi for a fourth consecutive time on his Honda. 0.498, 8. Takaaki Nakagami (Honda-LCR) 0.513, UNESCO World Heritage site of Al-Turaif, on the outskirts of Arabia before. “Maybe now they are changing to make it that new The Ducati, ridden by Marquez’s closest chal- 9. Alex Rins (ESP/Yamaha) 0.723, 10.Pol Riyadh — a dramatic contrast to the iconic Madison Square place where people can enjoy themselves and it’s fair for women. lenger, Andrea Dovizioso, was third quickest. The Espargaro (ESP/KTM) 0.765. — AFP Garden which hosted the first fight. I think they’re trying to change now.” — AFP Classifieds Sunday, August 11, 2019

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MONTREAL: Rafael Nadal needed a suspended for the night. Simona Halep retired with Achilles tendon set to get adjusted before unloading on Austrian second seed Thiem, coming off trouble after dropping their first set 6-4. Fabio Fognini for a 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 victory an emotional home victory in Kitzbuehel “I’ve always wanted to play Serena,” and a place in the ATP Montreal Masters last week, hit the wall in a 6-3, 6-1 thrash- said Bouzkova, a 21-year-old ranked 91st in semi-finals. ing at the hands of Russia’s eighth-seeded the world. “It’s always my dream to play Nadal, who won his fourth title in Daniil Medvedev. against her.” Bouzkova notched her third Canada a year ago, needed almost two Number three Zverev was unable to straight win over a Grand Slam champion, hours on Friday to overcome the Italian make an impression on Russian sixth seed having beaten former US Open winner veteran who shocked him on clay at Monte Karen Khachanov, losing 6-3, 6-3 in 74 Sloane Stephens and former French Open Carlo in April. minutes. champ Jelena Ostapenko. “It was an up-and-down match, but Zverev suffered the first blemish on But Halep marked her first win over a a positive match for me because I what had been a perfect 7-0 record in top-five player. The Romanian, who roared played better and better as it went on,” Montreal after winning the 2017 edition in back from 0-4 down to level the set at 4-4 Nadal said. his maiden visit to the city, which alternates only to lose the last two games, said she “I lost the first set feeling that I was with Toronto as host venue each year. had been bothered by her Achilles tendon not playing badly. Things were just going Meanwhile, Serena Williams won the from the start of the tournament. too fast. rematch Friday, dominating Naomi Osaka “And today I felt it more, so that’s why I “Things happen quickly here because 6-3, 6-4 to ensure the Japanese star won’t decided to retire,” said Halep, no doubt the court is fast. Sometimes in the first set, leave Toronto with a title to go with her exercising extra caution with the final the player who is taking advantage has the number one world ranking. Williams fired Grand Slam of the year due to start on adrenaline very high. 12 aces and didn’t face a break point as she August 26. “It’s difficult to quickly stop that beat Osaka for the first time in three meet- Despite the defeat, Osaka is assured of momentum.” ings-avenging her shock loss in last year’s a return to world number one next week TORONTO: Serena Williams of the United States hits a shot against Naomi Osaka of World number two Nadal was the only controversial US Open final in which the after the second-round exit of top-ranked Japan during a quarterfinal match on Day 7 of the Rogers Cup at Aviva Centre in major seed to survive a quarter-final cull American star was docked a point and a Australian Ashleigh Barty and a quarter- Toronto, Canada. —AFP after defeats for Dominic Thiem and game after losing her temper when warned final defeat for third-ranked Czech Alexander Zverev. about coaching. Karolina Pliskova. Steady rain began as Monfils and In the semi-finals Williams will face Canadian teen Bianca Andreescu oust- to regain the top spot for the first time clash with American Sofia Kenin, who Bautista took the court and they were Czech qualifier Marie Bouzkova, who ed Pliskova 6-0, 2-6, 6-4 after one hour since 2017. defeated Ukraine sixth seed Elina Svitolina unable to complete a game before play was advanced when Wimbledon champion and 49 minutes to doom the Czech’s bid Andreescu advanced to a semi-final 7-6 (7/2), 6-4. — AFP Alisson injury mars Liverpool’s Neymar out of PSG strong start opener, exit talks LIVERPOOL: Liverpool could be without inspirational goalkeeper Alisson Becker for a number of weeks after the Brazilian suffered a calf injury in Friday’s 4-1 thrash- ‘more advanced ing of Norwich to kick-off the Premier League season in style. than before’: Club The European champions are aiming to end a 30- year wait to win the Premier League after missing out by only one point to Manchester City last season and SAINT-GERMAIN-EN-LAYE: Paris Saint- laid down an early marker in the title race by racing into Germain revealed yesterday that Neymar transfer a 4-0 lead before half-time. talks are “more advanced than before” after the Norwich captain Grant Hanley’s hapless own goal Brazilian was dropped for the French champions’ just seven minutes in set the tone for what could be a opening Ligue 1 match. long season for the Canaries before Mohamed Salah, Sporting director Leonardo confirmed to Virgil van Dijk and Divock Origi netted as Liverpool reporters that the Brazilian was near the exit door shot out of the blocks. but that PSG were “not yet ready to give their However, the Reds’ joy was curtailed when Alisson approval (to the transfer)” ahead of Sunday’s match pulled up after kicking the ball clear from a routine goal at the Parc des Princes. kick and needed support to limp off the field. “Nothing Real Madrid or a return to Barcelona are the bad to say about the game apart from Ali’s injury,” said most likely destinations for the world’s most expen- Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who confirmed his LIVERPOOL: Liverpool’s Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah (L) vies with Norwich City’s German midfielder sive footballer, with Spanish media on Friday saying number one will miss Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup Moritz Leitner during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Norwich City at Anfield in that Zinedine Zidane’s side will battle Barca for the clash with Chelsea in Istanbul. Liverpool, north west England. — AFP 27-year-old’s signature. “We have to see how serious it is and deal with it.” Sports newspaper AS claimed Neymar has been Alisson kept 20 clean sheets in his first Premier League offered to Madrid by PSG, who are open to selling season and was also instrumental in Liverpool’s Despite a comfortable lead, Klopp was soon ranting was rewarded as moments after Moritz Leitner crashed if they can either recoup the 222 million euros Champions League triumph. Spanish goalkeeper Adrian at his players for letting their guard down as only a bril- a shot against the bar, Teemu Pukki pounced to drill low ($249 million) they spent on him in 2017 or receive only joined Liverpool this week on a free transfer after liant save from Alisson prevented Marco Stiepermann past Adrian. “We wanted to start with some points but half that amount with players included in the deal. Simon Mignolet departed to join Club Brugge. But the from halving Norwich’s deficit. Seconds later and it was unbelievably happy with the character of my team,” said Barcelona-based Mundo Deportivo says that he former West Ham stopper could now have a huge role 3-0 as Norwich’s dreadful defending was exposed Norwich manager Daniel Farke, who insisted he will not would prefer a move back to Catalonia to play to play in the coming weeks to ensure Klopp’s men cede again to leave Van Dijk free to head home from a Salah curb his side’s attacking intent despite the step up in alongside former teammates Lionel Messi and Luis no early ground in the title race to City with tricky corner. quality. Suarez. Neymar started the new season by anger- matches against Southampton and Arsenal to come. Origi was also left carelessly unmarked to make it 4- “We have to stick to our beliefs. Of course we have ing the Qatari-backed club when he turned up one Friday’s game was already won before Alisson 0 with a simple header from Trent Alexander-Arnold’s to defend a bit more solid but my injured players are week late for training. departed as from Origi’s low cross, Hanley’s wild hack at cross. Liverpool could have piled on more pain for the coming back and this was a lesson for some of my play- The player’s camp maintained he had a prior a clearance flashed beyond Tim Krul in the Norwich visitors at the start of the second half as Jordan ers because small details can make a big difference. agreement to stay away but that didn’t wash with goal. A Golden Boot winner in each of the past two sea- Henderson hit the bar, Firmino fluffed a glorious chance “This squad is made for playing this football. We his employers who threatened to take “appropriate sons, Salah then opened his account for the season with at the back post and Salah curled just wide. have to stick to our principles, if we park the bus we action”. Off the pitch, Neymar was informed by a a calm finish from Roberto Firmino’s pass on 19 minutes. However, it was promoted Norwich’s adventure that have not chance in this league.” — AFP Brazilian judge on Friday that the rape case which has been hanging over the footballer for months had been dismissed due to insufficient evidence. Neymar had vehemently denied allegations he Lyon beat Monaco in raped a Brazilian woman in a Paris hotel in May. The forward, whose time in France has been marked by Ligue 1 opener as injuries and controversies, has made a series of remarks that strained his relationship further with the club and sparked outrage on social media. Fabregas sees red Asked by an online sports channel about his best memory in football, he cited Barcelona’s incredible MONACO: Lyon hammered Monaco 3-0 on Friday in 2017 Champions League victory over PSG when he the first game of the Ligue 1 season as former Brazil was part of the team that overturned a 4-0 first-leg defender Sylvinho started his coaching reign in perfect deficit by winning 6-1 in the second leg of their style and Cesc Fabregas was shown a red card. last-16 tie. — AFP Moussa Dembele and Memphis Depay scored either side of Fabregas’ dismissal in the first half. Midfielder Lucas Tousart added a third with 10 minutes remaining against an inexperienced home side who were without former captain Radamel Falcao who is expected to leave the Principality before the end of the transfer window on September 2. Matches on TV “I said in the week all of three or four opening (Local Timings) games will be difficult and Monaco were a difficult opposition, I’m happy with the result,” Lyon boss Sylvinho told French broadcasters Canal+. “I hoped my team would play like this, there’s ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE always improvements to be made but I am happy,” the Newcastle United FC v ArsenalFC 16:00 former Champions League winner added. His side beIN SPORTS HD 2 showed minimal rustiness despite seeing influential MONACO: Lyon’s French midfielder Lucas Tousart (L) celebrates after scoring the 0-3 goal during the French L1 foot- Leicester City v Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 16:00 trio in former skipper Nabil Fekir, left-back Ferland ball match between AS Monaco (ASM) and Olympique Lyonnais (OL) at the Stade Louis II stadium in Monaco. —AFP beIN SPORTS HD 1 Mendy and midfielder Tanguy Ndombele leave during the off-season. Manchester United v Chelsea FC 18:30 They claimed an early lead with six minutes on the Things turned from bad to worse for the hosts nine minutes of the first 45 to play. Netherlands beIN SPORTS HD 2 clock with a powerful Dembele header. The former when experienced playmaker Fabregas was shown a attacker Depay lined up from outside the box catch- Celtic forward beat defenders Kamil Glik and Brazilian red card for stamping on the back of Leo Dubois’ leg ing Monaco’s Lecomte off-guard to nutmeg him for a FRENCH LEAGUE Jemerson in the air and his effort fizzed past Monaco’s on the half hour mark. In his attempts to chase Dubois 2-0 lead. LOSC Lille v FC Nantes 16:00 Benjamin Lecomte, making his debut for the club. down, who was shielding a loose cross out for a goal The referee was the subject of whistles as the beIN SPORTS HD 6 The home side’s best chance of the first half fell to kick, the Spain midfielder took a stood heavily onto teams walked off at the break with the unhappy Stade RC Strasbourg v FC Metz 18:00 22-year-old Benjamin Henrichs quarter of an hour lat- the right-back’s calf. Louis II crowd voicing their discontent at Fabregas’ beIN SPORTS HD 6 er. He received the ball from winger Gelson Martins, Referee Ruddy Buquet referred the incident to dismissal. Despite being a man down, Leonardo Paris Saint-Germain v Nimes Olympique 2:00 but his low shot failed to trouble Lyon goalkeeper VAR who chose to send Fabregas for an early show- Jardim’s side looked the most likely to score early into beIN SPORTS HD 6 Anthony Lopes. er. 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LONDON: Manchester City’s Ukrainian midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko (CR) tackles West Ham United’s Argentinian midfielder Manuel Lanzini (CL) during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Manchester City at The London Stadium, in east London yesterday. -— AFP Sterling fires City to West Ham rout

City denied as first Premier League goal ruled out by VAR

LONDON: Manchester City made a flying start to up his treble in the final moments as City showed they moment when the Algeria winger cut in from the right clinical finish. their Premier League title defence as Raheem have no intention of conceding any early ground to flank for a long-range strike that Fabianski pushed City were denied a third goal when Jesus’s tap-in Sterling’s hat-trick inspired a 5-0 demolition of West European champions Liverpool, who finished just one away. from Sterling’s cross became the first goal to be dis- Ham yesterday. Pep Guardiola’s side are bidding to point behind them last term. When City’s opening goal came in the 25th minute, allowed by VAR in the Premier League for an become just the second club in the Premier League Guardiola had admitted before kick-off that City it was the kind of incisive raid that has left so many extremely marginal offside against the England era to win three successive titles. might have to do even better than last season to fend opponents helpless over the last two years. winger. And after Liverpool laid down an early marker with off Liverpool. This was the perfect start as City made Mahrez slipped a perfectly-weighted pass to Kyle A brilliant double save from Ederson denied Javier a 4-1 win against Norwich in the season’s opening it nine successive opening-day wins. City had won all Walker and the right-back accelerated away from Hernandez and Manuel Lanzini before Sterling put game on Friday, the champions responded with a four of their previous visits to the London Stadium by Aaron Cresswell. Walker whipped over a cross that the result beyond doubt in the 75th minute. Mahrez swaggering display of their own at the London an aggregate score of 17-1, netting at least four goals deflected off West Ham defender Issa Diop into the clipped a pass to Sterling and he turned to loft a deli- Stadium. in each match, and once again they ran riot at West path of Jesus and he instinctively turned the ball past cate chip over Fabianski, with City this time able to Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus opened the scoring to Ham’s expense. Fabianski from close range. celebrate after another VAR review for offside. repay Guardiola’s faith after the City manager picked Guardiola handed a first Premier League start to Jesus should have doubled City’s lead but he shot VAR is being used in the Premier League for the him instead of the club’s record goalscorer Sergio club-record signing Rodri and the Spain midfielder straight at Fabianski on the stroke of half-time. There first time this season and its constant interruptions Aguero. Then Sterling took over, replicating his showed signs of nerves when he allowed Manuel was no need for City to rue that miss as they struck aided City in the 86th minute. Mahrez won a penalty dynamic form of last season with a two classy finishes. Lanzini to rob him in his own penalty area. But it was six minutes after the interval. Kevin De Bruyne was after being fouled by Diop, but Aguero’s initial shot Substitute Aguero bagged City’s fourth with a a rare stumble from City’s impressive new boy and the catalyst, the Belgian midfielder showing what City was saved by Fabianski before VAR called for a penalty after his first effort from the spot was saved, the champions were soon into their stride. missed during his long injury lay-offs last season as retake that the Argentine stroked home. Sterling only for VAR to call for a retake after Lukasz Riyad Mahrez, surprisingly selected ahead of he left several West Ham players trailing in his wake sealed City’s five-star display in stoppage-time with a Fabianski came off his line too soon. Sterling wrapped Bernardo Silva, produced City’s first menacing before making a precise pass that set up Sterling’s composed finish from Mahrez’s pass. — AFP

Barnes latched on to it and fired home. to Everton during the summer transfer win- Barnes strikes The pair combined again for the Clarets’ dow, on the bench. second, seven minutes later with Dutch Zaha made little impact after coming on twice as Clarets debutant Pieter’s cross from deep met as a second-half substitute and Richarlison superbly on the volley by Barnes. Icelandic came close for the visitors again before winger Johann Berg Gudmundsson made it they had Morgan Schneiderlin sent off in sink Saints 3-0 in the 75th, winning a challenge with the 76th minute for a reckless tackle on Ryan Bertrand and bursting goal ward Luka Milivojevic. before beating goalkeeper Angus Gunn Talismanic Sheffield United striker Billy LONDON: Ashley Barnes struck twice as with a precise finish. Sharp came off the bench to give his side a Burnley beat Southampton 3-0 in a meeting Everton missed a string of chances to share of the spoils in their first Premier of two of last season’s Premier League start their Premier League campaign on a League games since 2007 as they earned a strugglers at a wet and windswept Turf winning note after they were held 0-0 at 1-1 draw at Bournemouth yesterday. Moor yesterday. New Southampton striker Crystal Palace yesterday. With the visitors showing no sign of Che Adams went close early, sliding in at The visitors dominated possession and nerves despite their lack of Premier League the back post to meet a dangerous cross were denied by some desperate Palace experience, the game was played at a blis- from Yan Valery but the 15 million pound defending, with goalkeeper Vicente Guaita tering pace, with David McGoldrick fluffing ($18.05 million) signing from Birmingham pulling off a series of good saves in the first a chance to put Sheffield United ahead in City couldn’t find the target. half. Everton missed their best opportunity the opening minute. Burnley, who left their own close season in the 14th minute, when Richarlison’s shot After finishing 14th last season, signing Jay Rodriguez on the bench against was cleared off the line by the home side’s Bournemouth made their Premier League his former club, had the ball in the net through towering striker Christian Benteke. experience tell with a well-worked free kick in Chris Wood in the 16th minute but provider Palace sprung to life after the break and the second half, defender Chris Mepham fir- Barnes was flagged offside and a Video came close twice inside a minute when ing home as the Blades defence failed to clear. Assistant Referee review backed the decision. Everton keeper Jordan Pickford kept out a With eight minutes left to play coach It was a scrappy affair in wild winds and Jordan Ayew sitter and then produced a Chris Wilder summoned Sharp from the BURNLEY: Burnley’s English midfielder Ashley Westwood (CL) and Burnley’s English strik- driving rain but the breakthrough came in fine reflex save with his foot to deny Max bench and the striker, who was United’s top er Ashley Barnes (CR) go for an overhead effort but fail to connect during the English the 63rd minute when Saints defender Meyer. Palace lacked bite up front after scorer in the Championship last season with Premier League football match between Burnley and Southampton at Turf Moor in Jannik Vestergaard misjudged a hopeful manager Roy Hodgson left want-away for- 23 goals, stabbed home the equaliser in the Burnley, yesterday. — AFP long ball forward from Erik Pieters and ward Wilfried Zaha, who was denied a move 88th minute. — Reuters