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16 Pages Price 10,000 Rials 38th year No.12924 Tuesday SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 Shahrivar 21, 1396 Dhul Hijjah 21, 1438 Britain thinking of Over 4.9m foreign We will fight until the end “I Was a Deer” illustrator Iran’s market after travelers visited Iran against Al Ahlai, Persepolis wins Golden Apple Brexit: Iranian envoy 4 in 2016: UNWTO 10 coach Branko says 15 at Bratislava biennial 16 Iran: Any party who violates nuclear deal will pay heavy price Amano says Iran is POLITICS TEHRAN – Iran’s (JCPOA), was struck between Iran and deskForeign Ministry the 5+1 countries in 2015. Iran’s part- spokesman said on Monday that any ners under the deal are France, the party that violates the nuclear deal will UK, China, Russia, the U.S., Germany, implementing nuclear deal have to pay a heavy price. and the European Union. “In case a country for whatever Washington has recently been re- reason fails to meet its commitments sorting to different pretexts to un- [under the deal], it will have to pay dermine the deal including efforts the heavy price of non-compliance. It to influence the International Atomic See page 2 doesn’t matter what country it is,” Bah- Energy Agency’s reports about Iran’s ram Qassemi told a press briefing. compliance to the deal. “As previously said, Iran will not in- Qassemi said the IAEA would not itiate a violation of the JCPOA but of allow third parties to determine what course will react as necessary to vio- it has to do. lations by any other country and will Zarif’s meetings in New York not tolerate breach of the JCPOA,” the being planned spokesman insisted, using the official Qassemi also said Foreign Minister name for the nuclear agreement. Mohammad Javad Zarif plans to travel However, he said, any decision on to New York for the annual meeting of non-compliance by any party will be the United Nations General Assembly. made by the high-level Iranian super- There is speculation about a visory board. possible meeting between Zarif The deal, formally known as the and the new U.S. Secretary of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action States Rex Tillerson. 2

Iranian women urge UN to stop violence in Myanmar WOMEN TEHRAN — A government, UN officials, human deskgroup of wom- rights organizations, Muslim states, en-based Iranian organizations and and human right activists to make ef- formations in a letter sent to the forts to solve the problem of Rohingya United Nations asked the interna- Muslims. Mukhtar Kholdorbekov tional body to act immediately to The international community is end the violence against Rohingya facing another tragedy in broad- Muslims in Myanmar. est dimensions in Myanmar, the They seriously condemned the letter reads, adding the tragedy EREUTERS/ plight of Rohingya women and chil- has shaken the conscience of hu- IAEA chief Amano tells reporters Iran had not broken any promises and was not receiving special treatment. dren and appealed to the Myanmar manity. 12

Rhetoric on Iran Suu Kyi is a US/ Western darling: Lendman Myanmar deal has hurt U.S. By Javad Heirannia goes for Suu Kyi, guilty of crimes against the crisis textbook TEHRAN — U.S. columnist Stephen Lend- Rohingyas. stature: Zarif man says that “Suu Kyi is a fraud, a US/ West- Why aren’t the UN and the UNHCR do- example of ethnic ern darling.” ing their responsibility in reducing the ago- cleansing: UN Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad “She reminds me in some ways of Mother nies of the Muslim minority in Myanmar? Zarif says the United States’ belligerent Theresa, more myth than ‘saint of the gut- A: The UN is an appendage of U.S. im- The top UN human rights official has rhetoric on a multilateral deal with Iran has ters’”, Lendman tells the Tehran Times. perial policy, supporting what demands con- denounced Myanmar’s “brutal securi- impacted other countries’ faith in poten- Following is the text of the interview: demnation. What has the current and former ty operation” against Rohingya in Ra- tially negotiating with Washington. Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar are in a secretaries-general done for Palestinians and khine state, which he said was “clearly In an interview with the Iranian Borna disastrous situation. Why aren’t internation- other beleaguered people - nothing besides disproportionate” to militia attacks News, which was published on Sunday, al organizations and institutions attentive to meaningless rhetoric. carried out last month. Foreign Minister Zarif referred to the their sufferings? If the situation that Rohingya Muslims Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein, addressing “very dangerous” tensions between the A: What’s going on is shocking and dis- Her hospitals were human warehouses. are facing were imposed on the citizens of a the United Nations Human Rights U.S. and North Korea and implied that turbing, largely ignored in Washington and She ignored hunger, malnutrition and dis- Western country, all of the international or- Council in Geneva on Monday, said Pyongyang was not interested in talking other Western capitals - what I call slow-mo- eases. Mistreatment substituted while she ganizations and institutions would have taken that more than 270,000 people had to Washington to defuse the tensions tion genocide against the Rohingyas, going jet-setted in luxury, hobnobbing with the measures to deal with it. Why do these or- fled to Bangladesh, with more trapped because of the U.S.’s past behavior. on for years, accelerated in recent weeks. world’s rich, famous and infamous. ganizations practice dual standards? on the border, amid reports of the Dialog was badly needed, he said Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel Peace win- She’s more sinner than saint. The same A: Western double standards are notori- burning of villages and extrajudicial however. ner, who was herself the victim of the Myan- ous and outrageous. Look how abusively Iran killings. “The situation is very dangerous. I Western double mar Army and had been tortured for many is treated. For aiding Syria combat US-sup- “I call on the government to end do not recall any time in my 40 years years, is silent about the savagery against standards are notorious ported terrorism, it’s called the world’s great- its current cruel military operation, in politics when there was talk [of using the Rohingya and even supports the military est terrorist threat - what applies to Washing- with accountability for all violations nuclear weapons] in the international and outrageous. Look action. What is your assessment of this ap- ton and Israel most of all. that have occurred, and to reverse the community,” he said. how abusively Iran is proach? Earlier claims about Iran having a military pattern of severe and widespread dis- Tensions have been running high A: Suu Kyi is a fraud, a U.S./ Western dar- treated. For aiding Syria nuclear component were fabricated, Trump crimination against the Rohingya pop- between the U.S. and North Korea in ling. She reminds me in some ways of Mother combat US-supported repeating the phony notion that it wants one. ulation,” Zeid said. recent months. Pyongyang has been Theresa, more myth than “saint of the gut- In contrast, nuclear armed and dangerous “The situation seems a textbook ex- swiftly advancing its missile and mili- terrorism, it’s called the ters.” Israel’s regional threat is ignored. ample of ethnic cleansing.” tary nuclear programs, which Wash- Instead of helping the poor and needy as world’s greatest terrorist Western countries and their rogue allies The UN chief’s warning comes a ington perceives as a threat to itself falsely claimed, she fostered a cult of suffer- threat - what applies to are indifferent to human suffering, uncaring day after Bangladesh’s foreign minis- and its allies in East Asia. ing, her missionaries of charity a disgrace - about the Rohingyas, Palestinians and other ter said “a genocide” is being waged Both sides have been threatening Washington and Israel deplorable conditions substituting for noble severely abused people - their policies con- in the country’s violence-hit Rakhine one another with military action, and most of all. work. tributing to their misery. state. the prospect of a nuclear confrontation “The international community is remains on the horizon. On September saying it is a genocide. We also say it 3, North Korea conducted a nuclear test is a genocide,” AH Mahmood Ali told — its sixth overall — and said it was now reporters after briefing diplomats in capable of building a nuclear warhead Dhaka on Sunday. small enough to fit on a missile. Ali described actions following The US, which has permanent mil- the attacks on security forces on itary presence in the region, angrily August 25 as “revenge” by Myan- reacted to the test. Washington has Symphony mar troops. reportedly prepared a sanctions res- “Should all people be killed? Should olution, which it plans to table at the all villages be burnt? It is not accept- United Nations Security Council on of colors able,” he said, adding Dhaka was seek- Monday. Trump has not ruled out mili- ing a peaceful solution, not a “war” tary action against North Korea. in wedding against Myanmar. Zarif said a solution had to be “We did not create the problem. reached peacefully, and threats and ceremony Since the problem started in Myan- pressure had to be avoided. mar, that’s why they should resolve. He said that the US, however, suf- Symphony of colors have always We have said we’ll help them,” he fered from a reputation problem and been a key characteristic of Bakhtiari said, adding that the problem took negotiating with it was not viewed as a nomads in southwest Iran. The pic- a “new turn” after the August 25 at- favorable option. ture shows a Bakhtiari girl holding up a copy of the Holy Quran and a box tacks.

“Some of the rhetoric that the US Safari Farhad The minister’s comments come has adopted about the JCPOA since Mr. of traditional sweets for good omen as the chair of Bangladesh’s National Trump took office has cast doubt about during a wedding ceremony. She is Commission for Human Rights said the US’s reputation as a [credible] nego- encircled with ethnic fellows clad in leading figures in Myanmar could face tiating partner,” the Iranian foreign min- vivid colorful garments who are add- ing charm to the ceremony with a trial for “genocide” at an international ister said, referring to the Iran deal by its Times/ Tehran tribunal. official abbreviation. 2 traditional performance. (Source: The Guardian) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y POLITICS SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS Involvement of regional states, especially Iranian parliament condemns genocide Iran, needed to counter crises: Pakistan FM

in Myanmar POLITICS TEHRAN — Pakistani Foreign Minister deskKhawaja Muhammad Asif who made a visit to Tehran on Monday said it is necessary to involve POLITICS TEHRAN — The Iranian Parliament’s all regional countries, especially Iran, to find solutions to deskhuman rights faction issued a state- the conflicts engulfing certain regional countries. ment on Monday condemning the “genocide” of Ro- Asif made the remarks in a meeting with Iranian Pres- hingya Muslims in Myanmar based on “racism”. ident Hassan Rouhani. “Genocide of the oppressed Muslims in Myanmar is The Pakistani foreign minister went on to say that taking place while the human rights’ bodies are keeping there is no military solution to the regional crises. deadly silence and are in a historic passivity,” part of the “The settlement of the problems of regional countries statement said. entail regional solutions, especially with the involvement Lack of efforts to stop this genocide will cause “irrep- of Iran,” the minister remarked. “Any move by foreign arable damages” to the world of Islam, the parliamentary powers cannot he helpful.” faction explained. Pakistan attaches great importance to a “regional” and “strategic” solution to crises in the region, the min- ister pointed out. ‘Iran has always “Today countries in the region are in danger of ter- rorism and efforts for a strategic and regional solution stood beside for getting out of the problems is essential,” the Pakistani Afghans’ chief diplomat noted. He added, “We believe that we should counter ter- rorism and establish peace, security and stability in the POLITICS TEHRAN — Mahmoud Saikal, the per- region”. deskmanent representative of Afghanistan For his part, Rouhani said solutions to the crises in to the UN, has said that Iran has always stood beside the the region can only be found by the regional countries “Iran and Pakistan are two friendly, brotherly and in- Afghans in fighting terrorism. without interference of extra-regional powers. between the two countries. fluential countries in the region and Tehran is determined Iran has always played an important positive role in “The Islamic Republic of Iran believes that the region- Asif and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad to expand political, economic and cultural relations with developments in Afghanistan, he told IRNA in an inter- al countries, especially Iran and Pakistan, should make Zarif also held separate talks, discussing regional issues, Islamabad,” Rouhani stated. view. efforts and cooperate in establishing security and stabil- drug trafficking, refugees, campaign against terrorism Rouhani also said it is essential for the two countries “The two countries have many affinities such as lan- ity in the region,” the president noted. and extremist groups and also the sufferings of the Ro- to expand cooperation in fighting terrorism in line with guage, religion and culture. So, our relations are historic. Rouhani says Iran firm to deepen ties with hingya Muslims in Myanmar. increasing security at joint borders. The two countries have lived together based on mutual Pakistan Prior to his visit to Iran, Asif also said the resolution The president said increasing security at borders respect and will continue to live so,” he explained. Rouhani also said Iran is determined to expand po- of the Afghan crisis entails a consensus among regional litical, economic and cultural ties with neighboring Pa- helps increase security and stability in the region. countries. He also said a “U.S. prescription” is not the kistan. Rouhani also called for facilitating banking relations remedy to the wounds of the region. Berlin seeks full implementation Rhetoric on Iran deal has hurt U.S. stature: Zarif of nuclear deal: 1 “Other countries, too, feel that ment as it was, Tehran had the option of a deadly crackdown on minority Rohingya On Saudi Arabia this administration is not trustworthy. The withdrawal. Muslims. Zarif was also asked about Saudi Arabia, German diplomat US’s own allies in Europe say that, too,” he He said another option was to “create “The situation is outrageous in Myan- which has severed its diplomatic relations said. conditions in which America’s withdrawal mar,” he said. “The international commu- with Iran. He said Riyadh had to reach a POLITICS TEHRAN — Michael Klor-Berchtold, Zarif added that the proliferation of from or non-performance of the JCPOA nity has once again failed to uphold the better understanding of the region be- desk Berlin’s ambassador to Tehran, has said nuclear weapons had to stop and all such would lead to the US’s isolation.” rights of the oppressed and the people fore an enhancement of relations with Iran that Germany is seeking a full implementation of the weapons in the world had to be destroyed. He referred to the fact that the Trump who face torture, pressure, and even gen- could take place. nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of As foreign minister, Zarif was Iran’s chief administration has twice verified Iranian ocide.” “We hope the Saudi government reach- Action. negotiator in long-running talks in 2013 compliance with the deal to the US Con- He said Iran had engaged in diploma- es a real understanding of the situation in Only through a full implementation of the deal the to 2015 that culminated in the Iran deal, gress, adding that happened despite the cy to facilitate a peaceful end to the plight the region and the policies it has adopted sides can trust each other, the ambassador told the Iran known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of White House’s skepticism because Wash- of the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar but in Syria, Iraq, Bahrain, and especially Yem- newspaper in an interview published on Monday. Action, or the JCPOA. ington knew that acting otherwise would stressed that the Islamic Republic did not en, where we face a humanitarian situation,” Klor-Berchtold, whose country is a party to the nucle- The US was a party to the talks and is lead to its isolation. seek to pressure the Myanmarese govern- he said. ar deal, said Germany wants Iran to be its “constructive a party to the deal. But the new Ameri- The European parties to the deal as well ment. The Saudi government has had nothing partner”. He said the JCPOA has opened the door for can president, Trump, has called the deal as China and Russia are opposed to the “All we seek is find a solution to improve to gain from those activities, he added. deeper mutual ties, regular political dialogue including the “worst” he has ever seen and has been re-imposition of any nuclear sanctions on the situation,” he said. Once Saudi Arabia gets a real under- on issues surrounding the region. publicly undermining it. Iran because Tehran has been confirmed in Myanmar has laid a siege to a western standing of the situation in the region, “it Zarif has said before that the Trump ad- full compliance with the deal by the Inter- state where the Rohingya are concentrat- will see that Iran is prepared for positive in- ministration has violated the text of the deal national Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). ed. There, horrific violence has been taking teraction,” Zarif said. Iran has documents by attempting to discourage Iran’s Europe- The IAEA is the official institution in place against the minority Muslims, accord- Asked about recent remarks by Sau- of warning U.S. an partners from doing business with Iran. charge of verification of Iranian compliance, ing to reports and eyewitnesses. di Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir, who Iran and the other parties to the deal — and the US has in the recent past attempt- Soldiers and extremist Buddhists have described earlier comments by Zarif as warship namely the UK, France, Russia, China, and ed —although unsuccessfully — to sway reportedly been killing or raping the Mus- “laughable,” the Iranian foreign minister de- Germany — have stressed that the agree- the agency’s reporting on Iran. lims and setting their homes on fire. The clined to comment. ment should be sustained. ‘World has failed Rohingya Muslims’ Myanmarese government says 400 people, “I usually don’t respond to remarks that POLITICS TEHRAN — Rear Admiral Reza Abbasi, ‘Iran has options’ Elsewhere in his remarks, the Iranian for- mostly Muslims, have died in the violence. are not based on reason and rationality,” he deskan navy officer form the Iranian Army, In the interview with Borna News, Zarif eign minister referred to the crisis in Myan- The UN says the actual number likely tops said. said on Monday that Iran has documents and records of said while Iran tried to maintain the agree- mar, where the government is carrying out 1,000. (Source: Press TV) warning off the U.S. warship in the Sea of Oman and will publish them if necessary. The Navy issued a statement on Sunday announcing Amano says Iran is implementing nuclear deal that an Iranian missile boat has warned off an American warship approaching an Iranian dhow near the Strait of IAEA chief says Iran not receiving special treatment Hormuz. Yukiya Amano, chief of the United Nations’ many, Britain, the European Union, China, “We will continue to implement the Ad- conducted in the last few months. According to Reuters, the U.S. Navy has denied any International Atomic Energy Agency, re- the U.S., and Russia. ditional Protocol in Iran ... as we do in other The Agency has been verifying and direct contact with Iranian forces. confirmed on Monday that Iran is honoring Iran not receiving special countries,” Amano said, referring to so- monitoring the implementation by Iran of its commitments under the 2015 nuclear treatment called complementary access visits granted its nuclear-related commitments under the deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive In news conference the head of the UN under the protocol, details of which Amano Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action since Interior minister Plan of Action. nuclear watchdog said Iran was abiding by said were confidential. JCPOA Implementation Day in January appoints new Speaking at the seasonal meeting of the the rules set out in the nuclear accord. “I cannot tell you how many comple- 2016. IAEA Board of Governors in Vienna, Ama- According to Reuters, Amano said Iran mentary accesses we have had, but I can We fulfil this role in accordance with the deputy for political no also said the body under his leadership had not broken any promises and was not tell you ... that we have had access to lo- modalities set out in the JCPOA, consist- affairs is continuing to “implement the Additional receiving special treatment. cations more frequently than many other ent with the Agency’s standard safeguards Protocol in Iran”. Nikki travelled to Vienna last month to countries with extensive nuclear programs.” practices, and in an impartial and objective POLITICS TEHRAN – Interior Minister Abdolreza Amano said the IAEA is conducting its speak with Amano about Iran and asked if He called verification measures in Iran manner. deskRahmani Fazli appointed on Sunday inspection of Iran’s nuclear activities in “an the IAEA planned to inspect Iranian military “the most robust regime” currently in ex- The nuclear-related commitments un- Esmaeil Jabbarzadeh as his deputy for political affairs. impartial and objective manner”. sites, something she has called for. istence. dertaken by Iran under the JCPOA are be- Jabbarzadeh has been the governor of East Azerbai- According to the nuclear deal, Iran is Amano declined to comment on Haley’s Following is Amano’s statement to the ing implemented. jan province since 2013. obliged to put limits on its nuclear activities statements when asked by reporters. 35-member IAEA Board of governors: The Agency continues to verify the He won a seat in parliament in the legislative elections in exchange for termination of financial and Iran has been applying the Addition- My report on Verification and monitor- non-diversion of nuclear material declared of 1992, 1996, 2000, and 2004, representing the city of economic sanctions. The IAEA is tasked to al Protocol, which is in force in dozens of ing in the Islamic Republic of Iran in light by Iran under its Safeguards Agreement. Tabriz. monitor Iran’s compliance with the agree- nations and gives the IAEA access to sites, of United Nations Security Council resolu- Evaluations regarding the absence of un- The interior minister said he is appointing Jabbarza- ment. including military locations, to clarify ques- tion 2231 (2015) covers the verification and declared nuclear material and activities in deh in the post in line with efforts to support political A reconfirmation of Iran’s nuclear com- tions or inconsistencies that may arise. monitoring activities that the Agency has Iran remain ongoing. factions and boosting unity among various Iranian ethnic pliance is another blow to U.S. Ambassador We will continue to implement the Ad- groups and minorities. to the UN Nikki Haley and her chief Donald The IAEA is conducting its inspection of ditional Protocol in Iran, including carrying Trump who have been seeking to down- Iran’s nuclear activities in “an impartial and out complementary accesses to sites and play Tehran’s loyalty to the international objective manner”. other locations, as we do in other countries UAE shuts down deal negotiated between Iran, France, Ger- with additional protocols. Iranian school in Iran: Any party who violates nuclear deal will pay heavy price Sharjah 1 However, Qassemi said the Ankara following the recent exchange of in improving upon the existing level of Iran and Russia back the government Foreign Ministry was currently planning visits between high-ranking officials, in- cooperation,” the Iranian diplomat stat- of President Bashar al-Assad in the Syrian meetings that are necessary. cluding a trip to Ankara by Iran’s Armed ed. conflict. Turkey used to cooperate with POLITICS TEHRAN — UAE officials have closed ‘Iranophobia, a worn-out tactic’ Forces Chief of Staff Mohammad Baqeri. On August 21, Qassemi called trip by the opposing front, comprised of Syrian deskdown an Iranian school in the emirate’s Asked about the recent anti-Iran re- “This is a new atmosphere between General Baqeri to Turkey exceptional and dissidents, Saudi Arabia, and the U.S. third city of Sharjah, refusing to extend its permit over marks by Saudi Foreign Minister Adel the two countries where, seeing inter- successful. He said Turkish and Iranian However, in recent months Ankara what they have called illegal construction within the fa- al-Jubeir, Qassemi said Iranophobia has national and regional situations, they military commanders held talks on major has grown more welcoming of Iran and cility. turned into a worn-out tactic that is being intend to use their capacities to work to- topics, including cooperation on the Syri- Russia’s position and the three countries However, Ali Hosseini, the Iranian deputy education used as a tool for the pursuance of polit- ward a synergy that would serve to es- an conflict and counter-terrorism. continue to hold negotiations under the minister for international affairs, said the facility had been ical goals by certain countries. tablish peace and stability in the region,” Turkey’s ties with Washington have title of the Astana talks to reach common leased and had not undertaken any construction activi- Iranian influence in the region is an the spokesman said when asked about been recently strained by the Unites grounds on the Syrian issue. ties, Press TV reported. obvious and natural thing, he said. new developments in Tehran-Ankara re- States’ support for the Kurdish fighters in Official reports indicate that in an up- “Our political relations with the Emirates are not good ‘Ties with Turkey to grow further’ lations. Syria. The visit of General Baqeri may be coming meeting within the Astana talks, and, therefore, pressure is being exerted on us to close The spokesman also said the Islamic “Negotiations between Iran and Tur- viewed as the latest indicator of Ankara’s the three countries expect to finalize down Iranian schools,” he said. Republic’s new administration is willing to key will continue with more strength and increasing cooperation with other pow- their plans on cooperation to sustain and follow stronger regional cooperation with we hope that the two countries succeed ers, such as Iran and Russia. strengthen de-escalation zones in Syria. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 INTERNATIONAL

Qatari FM: Doha ready for Hariri asks Bassil to issue complaint to UN against Israel Prime Minister Saad Hariri requested Monday that the Foreign dialogue despite blockade Ministry file a complaint to the UN against Israel for planting spy devices and violating Lebanese airspace. Qatar’s foreign minister has said that “We have begun preparing a complaint to be referred to the the blockade by Persian Gulf neighbor- [UN] Security Council,” Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil said in a ing countries is violating international tweet. He said the intrusion had caused “material, moral, and law and human rights, but repeated sovereign damage” to Lebanon. that Doha is ready for dialogue. Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri also said, “Israeli Speaking at a UN Human Rights low flyby above Sidon and particularly [the Palestinian refugee Council session in Geneva, Sheikh Mo- camp of] Ain al-Hilweh, is a direct message of threat directed hammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, towards us.” said Qatar has faced numerous chal- Speaking to local newspaper Al-Akhbar on Monday, Berri re- lenges because of the “illegal imposi- gretted that internal divisions had emboldened Tel Aviv to take tion” by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab such measures. Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain, after ac- “We are distracted internally, while Israel carries out maneu- cusing Doha of funding “terrorism”. vers against us and it provided an example for that by breaking Qatar has vehemently rejected the the sound barrier in Sidon,” he said. allegations. The Israeli warplanes violated Lebanon’s airspace on Sunday, “These Persian Gulf countries have flying at a low altitude and breaking the sonic barrier above the taken illegal measures that constitute country’s third city of Sidon and Palestinian refugee camps in a grave violation of civil, economic and the area. social human rights, including banning Qatari citizens travelling or transiting through their territories,” Al Thani said in the session. “This has torn apart many families and has interrupted education and the right to work in Qatar.” On June 5, the four countries cut diplomatic ties with Qatar and imposed a land, air and sea blockade on its Per- ’Willing to talk’ “So despite any challenges and alle- pute over protocol - with some reports sian Gulf neighbor. The Qatari foreign minister also em- gations, Qatar is willing to talk.” pointing to Qatar News Agency’s (QNA) On June 22, the group issued a phasised that the blockading countries On Sunday, Saudi Arabia suspended apparent failure to mention that it was 13-point list of demands, including the tried to “hide facts from people” and plans to hold talks with Qatar, shortly Doha that had initiated the call. On Saturday, Hezbollah said it had spotted an Israeli spying shutdown of Al Jazeera, limiting ties fabricated allegations of supporting after reports of a phone call between In the phone discussion, Sheikh contraption, with a thermal camera for night vision, which was with Iran, and expelling Turkish troops terrorism. Qatar’s emir and the Saudi crown prince Tamim and Mohammed bin Salman hidden in a rock in Kfar Shebba, east of Shebba Farms in south- stationed in the country as a prerequi- “The real motivation behind the hinted at a potential breakthrough in “stressed the need to resolve this crisis” ern Lebanon. site to lifting the blockade. siege was not fighting terrorism, but the crisis. through dialogue “to ensure the unity Back-to-back incursions Doha rejected all the demands, de- rather to interfere in to our (Qatar’s) The call on Friday between Qa- and stability” of the Persian Gulf Coop- The incident came a day after Bassil said the Arab country nouncing them an attempt to infringe foreign policy and undermine its sov- tar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad eration Council (PGCC), said QNA. would lodge an “urgent complaint” with the Security Council on Qatar’s sovereignty. ereignty,” Al Thani said, adding that the Al Thani and Saudi Crown Prince Mo- On Thursday, Trump held talks with against Israel over an airstrike conducted from the Lebanese The head of Qatar’s National Human GCC crisis will only be solved through hammed bin Salman was the first offi- the emir of Kuwait, who has been acting airspace on a military facility in the western Syrian province of Rights Committee (NHRC) Ali bin Smai- dialogue. cial contact between Doha and Riyadh as a mediator to defuse the crisis, at the Hama. kh al-Marri said last month that his or- “The state of Qatar reaffirms its po- since the start of the row. White House. The Syrian Army said in a statement on September 7 that ganisation would be taking legal action sition in rejecting and condemning In the phone call, which was report- The PGCC is an alliance of six Middle Israeli warplanes had fired a number of missiles at 2:42 a.m. local against the blockading countries on terrorism in all its forms, whatever the ed by state media from both countries, Eastern countries: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, time (0042 GMT) from the Lebanese airspace against one of behalf of citizens who filed official com- cause and motives are. Qatar is an ac- the two leaders expressed a willingness the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bah- its military positions near the town of Masyaf, located approxi- plaints seeking financial and economic tive member in the coalition to counter to discuss an end to the rift. rain, Kuwait and Oman. mately 40 kilometers west of the provincial capital city of Hama. redress. terrorism. However, there seemed to be a dis- (Source: Al Jazeera) (Source: Daily Star) Fake news, referendum weigh on Catalonia national day U.S. asks Syria militant Nearly two million people crowd Bar- lated entirely of European Union citi- groups to retreat to Jordan celona’s streets on Monday for Catalo- zens, though Catalonia itself would no nia’s national day, known as the Diada, longer be in the EU. The U.S. and its allies have urged two militant groups fighting as tensions over a referendum on its This would mean the wealthy region the government in southeastern Syria to retreat into Jordan in independence continues. would need to renegotiate economic the face of army advances, Reuters has quoted militant sources A Spanish high court last Friday de- ties with Spain, as well re-joining the as saying. cided to suspend the October 1 vote EU. on the province’s independence pend- Pique, the international press secre- ing a decision on its constitutionality. tary for the Catalan president, said it This year, the national day celebra- would be in Spain’s economic interest tion bears a special name: la Diada del to make these agreements. Si, Catalan for the National Day of Yes. Also, it would be difficult for Spain The Yes is a rallying cry in the vote to block Catalonia’s EU membership for independence. The Catalan gov- without first recognising Catalonia’s in- ernment’s ruling coalition, Junts pel Si, dependence, he claimed. or Together for Yes, is a joining of par- Maria Mut Bosque, a lecturer of ties from across the political spectrum international and EU law at the Inter- to achieve this end. national University of Catalonia, some- Both Usoud al-Sharqiya and Martyr Ahmad Abdo, part of The majority of municipalities in the ering after the violent attacks commit- visiting professor at Madrid’s National what agreed. the so-called Free Syrian Army group, were urged by their main northeastern region are prepared to ted by ISIL-linked attackers between University of Distance education who She told Al Jazeera that it would be backers, the CIA and some Arab states, including Jordan and facilitate the vote, in spite of Madrid’s August 16 and 17 that left 14 people researches the “fake news” phenome- beneficial for both parties to “adopt a Saudi Arabia, to end fighting in the area, militant sources said. threats to prosecute any mayor who dead, the majority of whom were killed na, as well as social media data in the pragmatic vision” in their future rela- Badr al Din al Salamah, a senior official in the Usoud al Shar- goes ahead with polling. in downtown Barcelona. context of journalism, told Al Jazeera. tionship. qiya group, said, “There is an official request for us to leave the Playing politics It should have been a moment of “The way in which this was reported Regarding the EU’s role, Bosque area.” Joan Maria Pique, the international unity. with later clarifications, and the refer- said there are two paths it could take: The request comes as the Syrian army is advancing against press secretary for Catalan President However, Pique said the Spanish au- ence to unspecified sources, made it “The EU sometimes acts as a mere in- foreign-backed militants after retaking control of a string of bor- Carles Puigdemont, told Al Jazeera thorities “have mixed the independen- still very questionable,” Zubiaga said. tergovernmental organization, where der posts with Jordan. that the swell in support for an inde- tist process with the attacks”. That did not stop the “fake news” the vision of the member states is the The militant commanders were allegedly told in a letter that pendent Catalonia has been swift. The Catalan police were blocked from jumping the language barrier. only one that prevails”. their presence in a small enclave near the Jordanian border Though Pique has always been from the Interpol database by the english-language outlets wrote about This would mean Spain would have posed a threat to them. in favour of independence, he said Spanish government, Pique said, which the dubious document without includ- a say in Catalonia’s ascension. The two groups, which have hundreds of fighters, will sub- many in the Catalan government have left security forces without valuable ing information as to its questionable “While other times, like in the case sequently have to hand over heavy artillery and scores of U.S.- switched to the secessionist camp over information regarding the cell that sourcing. of Kosovo, which has not been recog- made anti-tank missiles, according to the militants. the past few years and the same can planned the attack. Zubiaga said the purported CIA nized by Spain and other EU mem- The decision has reportedly irritated the militants. In a meet- be said for much of the Catalan public. “It’s the Spanish government play- document was only a part of the Span- bers, the EU has managed to reach an ing on Saturday, their commanders told the joint operations Now, polls say that unionists and ing politics with security,” which risked ish campaign against the Catalan ref- agreement,” Bosque continued. center in Jordan that they would rather “stay and die” in the de- independent sentiments are running the safety of secessionists, unionists erendum, going on to cite raids of Kosovo and the EU signed the Sta- sert. neck-and-neck. and “everyone who visits [Barcelona],” print shops suspected of producing bilization and Association Agreement “We have rejected the request, since if we entered Jordan we Pique explained that many Cata- the press secretary commented. ballots by the Spanish Civil Guard, a (SAA) in 2015, establishing free trade would consider it the end,” al-Salameh said. lan “don’t feel welcome in the Spanish Spanish ‘fake news’ national military-police force. and other agreements between the Another militant source said they don’t oppose the withdraw- state” after years of unfair economic Pique said that it is not only the Span- Madrid has also made threats of two parties. al, but they want assurances from Jordan that they could lobby relations and recent political measures ish government playing politics with the sending the Civil Guard to stop voting. Scholars agree that Catalonia would to expand a ceasefire brokered by Russia and the U.S. in south- against the headstrong region. attacks, but also pro-union media. The Spanish constitution says mat- have to enter the queue to join the west Syria to the Badia desert area. Talks regarding financial agreements el Periodico, a centre-left Catalan ters of sovereignty must be decided on EU behind states such as Montenegro, Said Seif, a spokesman for the Martyr Ahmad Abdo group, stalled in 2012. Catalonia’s then-Presi- newspaper viewed as a pro-Madrid, the national level, and Article 155 of Serbia and others. said, “We have accepted in principle and there are matters dent Artur Mas aimed to create a new published a document at the end of the Spanish constitution grants Madrid An accord like the SAA, or similar that have to be resolved. But until this moment there is no final “fiscal pact” that would have more August, originally thought to be cor- the power to intervene in the running trade, monetary and movement agree- agreement on withdrawing and we are still in the Badia and still evenly distributed tax income between respondence from the United States’ of Catalonia’s regional government. ments, which Switzerland and Andorra fighting at our posts.” the regional and federal governments. Central Intelligence Agency to Barce- But stopping the referendum, a enjoy, could serve as a stopgap measure The news comes amid reports that U.S. aircraft were evac- Catalonia’s gross product was 223bn lona’s police, warning them of possible democratic exercise whose outcome as Catalonia negotiates with both the EU uating Daesh field commanders in Dayr al-Zawr in the face of euros in 2016, the highest in Spain, attacks on May 25. is far from certain, may be the more and Spain. army advances. and it shares a border with France and But the document featured gram- damaging option for the Spanish gov- Regardless of external recognition or Last month, the so-called Syrian Observatory for Human Barcelona is home to Spain’s most fi- matical errors and Spanish words in ernment. agreements, it must be borne in mind Rights, which is sympathetic to militants, reported at least five nancially successful port. place of their english equivalent. Ob- Zubiaga said “the democratic na- that “an entity becomes a state as soon instances of U.S. airlifts of Daesh elements in Dayr al-Zawr. Wash- Mas told CNN in 2012 that “if you servers, including Wikileak’s Julian As- ture of the Spanish government’s prac- as it meets the minimal criteria for state- ington has rejected the reports as “false.” compare the money we send to Ma- sange, called on the newspaper’s edi- tices is being called into question”. hood,” Bosque said. The US has long been accused of colluding with Daesh drid every year and the money we get tor to resign. New state, what next? These criteria include territory, pop- through providing safe passage and logistical support to mem- back from Madrid, there is a difference “The director of the newspaper ad- Catalan President Puigdemont has ulation, governmental institutions and bers of the Takfiri group in conflict zones. - a near difference of $20bn”. mitted that it wasn’t real, but said that promised to declare independence sovereignty. Last week, Syrian government forces broke the three-year- Pique confirmed that fiscal relations it was a recreation built from bits of in- from Spain within 48 hours if voters After the October referendum, Cata- long Daesh siege on Dayr al-Zawr, the provincial capital of the have not improved. formation they had received from un- back secession. lonia could meet them all. oil-rich province of the same name. Furthermore, Catalonia is still recov- specified sources,” Arkaitz Zubiaga, a A new state would emerge, popu- (Source: Al Jazeera) (Source: Press TV) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 4 ECONOMY SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Afghanistan seeks speedy Iran hopes to improve trade development of Iranian port NEW DELHI (AP) — Afghanistan’s foreign minister asks In- dia to expedite development of a strategic port in Iran to balance with Brazil bolster a trade route for land-locked Central Asian countries that would bypass Pakistan. By Mahnaz Abdi ‘Banking problems main bar- The port would allow India to transport goods to Afghani- rier’ TEHRAN — Iran hopes to improve its stan by sea. Pakistan currently does not allow India to trans- Elsewhere in his remarks, Zargaran trade balance with Brazil through export- port through its territory to Afghanistan. mentioned the problems in banking ing some highly required products to the Last year, India committed up to $500 million for the de- relations between the two countries Latin American country, Kaveh Zargaran, velopment of the Chabahar port along with associated roads as the main hurdle in bilateral trade. the head of Iran-Brazil Joint Chamber of and railroads. He believes that removing this prob- Commerce, told Tehran Times in a tel- India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said Mon- lem in a way that opening LC will be ephone interview on Sunday. day that India would speed up the port development and possible for banking transactions be- Trade between Iran and Brazil is cur- begin supplying wheat to Afghanistan within weeks. tween Iran and Brazil could boost mu- rently tipped in favor of Brazil, as the tual trade far beyond the current figure. country exported $2.1 billion worth of A delegation of some Iranian banks Japan govt. launches $12 products (mainly corn, meat, soy bean has already visited Brazil and in some and sugar) to Iran in 2016 while Iran’s ex- meetings with the Central Bank of Bra- billion follow-up sale of ports to Brazil stood at $75 million, Zar- zil the two sides investigated the ways garan announced. to resolve this problem. Some follow- Japan Post Holdings shares “In my opinion, making our trade bal- up measures have been taken in this ance positive with Brazil is not possible TOKYO (Reuters) — The Japanese government said it will sell due and Brazilian Embassy in Tehran is in a near future. But we can improve it following up the matter seriously, Zar- additional shares in Japan Post Holdings Co Ltd (6178.T) worth through exporting some products that around $12 billion, but the offering is expected to struggle to garan announced. we have export advantage about them ‘Big differences in invest- attract healthy demand from institutional investors due to lack and also they are highly required in the ican country enjoys. It is while Iran is a improve Iran’s trade balance with Bra- of a strong growth story. ment making laws’ Brazilian market , for example fertilizer, semi-dry country with limited resources zil, Zargaran also referred to the Sun- “There are some big differences Japan Post, with a network of 24,000 post offices and work- steel sheet, and plastic raw materials”, he of water; so it should import some part of day meeting of Iranian Deputy Agri- force of 400,000 people, has been hurt by a constant decline between Iranian and Brazilian invest- opined and said; “We are encouraging its required agricultural products, as the culture Minister Ali-Akbar Mehrfard ment making laws and none of the in mail delivery volume. Its two financial units Japan Post Bank the Brazilians to export these products foodstuffs account for about one fourth with Brazilian Deputy Minister of Ag- Co Ltd (7182.T) and Japan Post Insurance Co Ltd (7181.T) have two countries has been able so far to from Iran.” of the country’s total imports.” riculture, Livestock and Food Supply persuade the other side to accept its been hurt by the nation’s ultra-low interest rate environment. The head of Iran-Brazil Joint Chamber “Considering this issue, Brazil can be Eumar Novacki and his accompanying The sale - the first since its postal and financial giant’s mam- terms of the contract. Therefore, given of Commerce, which was officially opened one of the main sources of agricultural delegation in Tehran, and said that this problem and also with the bank- moth IPO in 2015 which also raised about $12 billion - also in Tehran on July 9, went on to say: “We products for Iran; therefore we cannot ex- the Iranian official has told the Bra- comes in the wake of M&A missteps. ing barriers still in place, I do not think should accept that Brazil is among the pect our trade balance with Brazil tipped zilians that if they want to take the that any specific task will be soon tak- It had to write down much of its acquisition of A$6.5 billion top countries in agricultural production. in favor of Iran or any specific change in advantage of Iranian large market, ($4.9 billion) Australian logistics company Toll Holdings Ltd and en for their investment making in the The country has a unique advantage in this due, while we can just think of im- they should import Iranian products other side”, the head of joint chamber this year scrapped plans to buy Nomura Real Estate Holdings this due in a way that it can sell the ag- proving trade balance with that country”, as well, as Iran is taking the policy of Inc (3231.T) after failing to agree on terms. of commerce commented. ricultural products with an end price that he concluded. limiting its trade with those countries Asked about transferring the Bra- Including options to sell additional shares in the event of other countries cannot compete with it. ‘Enjoying Iran’s market condi- which are mainly exporters of goods strong demand, the sale could be equivalent to 22 percent of zilian technology to Iran, he said none This advantage is somehow because of tioned on importing Iranian goods’ to Iran rather than importing Iranian of the negotiations has already come Japan Post’s shares outstanding and worth around 1.3 trillion the vast water resources the South Amer- Commenting on the strategies to commodities. yen ($12.1 billion) based on Monday’s closing share price of to result in this due. 1,321 yen. Britain thinking of Iran’s market after Brexit: Iranian envoy Iranian oil flows gain further ECONOMY TEHRAN — In a meeting with Chair- held in near future in London, the ambassador invited deskman of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Shafeie to attend the event. ground in China, Europe Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) Gholam-Hos- ICCIMA chairman, for his turn, noted that under the sein Shafeie, Iran’s Ambassador to London Hamid Baei- support and efforts of Iranian Foreign Ministry a con- London (Platts) — Iran›s crude and condensate exports rose dinejad said that since Britain is due to leave the EU, it structive cooperation between the private sectors of Iran slightly in August as lower deliveries from key competitors like is looking for new markets including Iran’s lucrative one. and Britain has been formed, which is unprecedented Saudi Arabia and Iraq meant there was more demand for crude Time is now ripe for developing mutual cooperation during the past 30 years. from some of Iran›s main buyers. considering Britain’s tendency for collaborating with Ira- He also announced that an Iranian trade delegation Total estimated export volume on Aframaxes, Suezmaxes nians and the available wide range of areas for coopera- will leave Tehran for London in this Iranian calendar year’s and VLCCs from Iranian ports in August rose almost 2.5% to tion, the portal of ICCIMA reported on Sunday quoting eleventh month of Bahman (January 21-February 19, 2.42 million b/d from 2.37 million b/d in July, according to data Baeidinejad. 2018) to take part in a business forum with their British from Platts trade flow software cFlow. Informing that an Iran-Britain joint conference will be counterparts. Exports to Asia fell to 1.46 million b/d in August from 1.55 million b/d in July, with demand from key customer India down sharply, although flows to China continued to rise. Iran sells crude oil at $50.93 per Sepehri appointed NIDC’s Europe›s share of Iranian exports grew sharply, with demand from Italy, France, the Netherlands and Greece all up, while Tur- barrel in a week new managing director key remained a key buyer too. ENERGY TEHRAN — Iran sold ENERGY TEHRAN — Sep- 2017. Sources and analysts noted that Iranian oil exports last desk desk month rose as demand for its crude, especially in China and its light crude oil at ehr Sepehri was ap- Kardor in a decree mentioned Europe, climbed, supported by favorable economics. $50.93 per barrel in the week ended on pointed as the new managing direc- planning and taking necessary meas- Moves by Saudi Arabia and Iraq to further reduce their ex- September 1, with seven cents decrease tor and board chairman of National ures to increase the company’s drill- ports in August, both to meet domestic demand and also as from its previous week, IRNA reported Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC), ing efficiency, training drilling experts part of OPEC›s coordinated output cuts, bode well for Iran. on Saturday. Shana reported on Monday. and professional workforce, coop- The reductions have created a gap for Iran to fill, while state- Also, Iran sold its heavy crude oil at National Iranian Oil Company erating with knowledge-based firms owned NIOC has also reduced prices for some if its heavy crude $48.51 per barrel in the mentioned week, (NIOC) Managing Director Ali Kardor and institutes as well as universities to grades, making them more economically viable for refiners and down $0.33 from its preceding week. Oil prices have been experiencing appointed Sepehri to the position re- transfer up-to-date knowledge into pushing up spot demand. Meanwhile, with 17 cents drop from some downward trend during the last placing Heidar Bahmani. the drilling sector, supporting do- Flows to China, Europe climb its preceding week, Organization of Pe- two weeks as commerce and energy de- Bahmani was appointed as NIDC’s mestic production and localization of Exports to Iran›s largest customer, China, were up slightly to troleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)’s mand in the U.S. were hit by hurricanes managing director for the third drilling industry in line with the coun- 693,419 b/d in August from 638,322 b/d, the highest volume basket price stood at $49.53 per barrel in Harvey and Irma, two of the most pow- time in Iranian year of 1393 (March try’s resistance economy ideals as Iran has exported to China this year, according to Platts data. the mentioned week. erful storms in a century. 2014-March 2015) up to September some duties expected from Sepehri. Chinese consumption has increased this summer on healthy spot demand, buoyed by growing interest from both Chinese state-owned and independent refiners. Chinese companies Harvey, Irma could ding U.S. economy for combined $290b have seen cuts in their term contract volumes from Saudi Ara- The one-two punch from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma age to infrastructure, crop losses, property damage and mco in the past few months, pushing up demand for Iranian could cost the U.S. economy up to $290 billion, accord- increased fuel prices. crude, which is of a similar quality. ing to a prediction by AccuWeather on Sunday. “Some of the losses will be covered by insurance, At the same time, Indian demand for Iranian crude has Much as the unusually long period of torrential rain- some will not, so the losses will be felt in a variety of slowed this summer, particularly from state-owned refiners, af- fall caused the most damage in Texas, the unusually long ways by millions of people. Many millions of people ter the two countries faced a standoff over the development of period of high winds is expected to take the greatest toll have already been evacuated, so their lives have already Iran›s Farzad B gas field. in Florida, the forecasting company said. been affected and they have incurred costs of one sort Exports to India fell by 167,258 b/d month on month to “The size of the storm combined with its slow move- or another,” Myers said. 264,742 b/d in August. The key buyers of Iranian crude in India ment means that hurricane-force wind gusts in some In a separate report Sunday, catastrophe modeling were again Essar Oil and Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemi- places will occur over a time period of 12 or more hours, firm AIR Worldwide estimated combined insurance loss- cals Limited (MRPL). so the damage will be compounded,” Joel Myers, Ac- es of up to $65 billion in the U.S. and Caribbean. As a result of lower flows to India, South Korea has now cuWeather’s founder, president and chairman, said in a In the U.S., insured losses from Irma could range from emerged as the second-biggest buyer of Iranian oil in August, statement. $15 billion to $50 billion, AIR said in a statement, and taking 284,742 b/d. As Irma made landfall Sunday, South Florida was U.S. history at $190 billion or one full percentage point Caribbean losses could range from $5 billion to $15 bil- In neighboring Japan, flows from Iran continued their down- hammered by high winds and flooding from both rain- of the GDP. Together, AccuWeather predicts these two lion. ward trend, falling by 43,162 b/d on the month. fall and storm surge. The storm is expected to leave a disasters amount to 1.5 of a percentage point of the “In Florida, close to 80% of the total insured value is Meanwhile, Iranian oil flows to Europe rebounded sharply in destructive swath in its wake as it moves north up Flori- GDP, which will about equal and therefore counter the located in coastal counties, where the amount and value August, with 835,742 b/d sailing to the region, a rise of almost da’s Gulf Coast, extending far inland. natural growth of the economy for the period of mid- of exposure has been growing significantly for decades,” 200,000 b/d month on month. “We believe the damage estimate from Irma to be August through the end of the fourth quarter.” AIR said. The company noted that structural damage Turkey remains the region›s largest buyer of Iranian crude, about $100 billion, among the costliest hurricanes of all This is the first time two Category 4 hurricanes have was unlikely to approach that of Hurricane Andrew in with 256,258 b/d exported last month. time. This amounts to 0.5 of a percentage point of the hit the U.S. mainland in the same year. 1992, thanks to “stronger building codes and better en- Exports to Italy, France, the Netherlands and Greece were all GDP of $19 trillion,” Myers said. “We estimated that Hur- AccuWeather said the economic costs include dis- forcement.” up month on month, demonstrating the price competitiveness ricane Harvey is to be the costliest weather disaster in ruptions to businesses, increased unemployment, dam- (Source: Market Watch) of Iranian crude against other regional sour grades, like Russia›s Urals, Iraq›s Basrah Light and Saudi Arabia›s Arab Heavy. Production boost London retains its crown as world’s top financial center Iran›s oil production has also continued to rise in the past few London retained its crown as the world’s top financial to fears over U.S. trade,” the survey said. tank Z/Yen and author of the FCI, said in the study, re- months and is now above its OPEC quota of 3.797 million b/d. center in a ranking that surveys industry profession- Frankfurt, Dublin, Paris and Amsterdam -- all set to leased Monday. “Protectionism and barriers to interna- According to a recent Platts OPEC survey, Iranian crude oil als, extending its lead over New York and Hong Kong gain banking jobs that will likely have to leave London tional trade concern many -- especially in the USA.” production was at 3.83 million b/d in August, up 10,000 b/d despite ongoing uncertainty about the implications of -- all rose. In Asia, Hong Kong leapfrogged Singapore London’s role as the world’s banking hub is under from July. Brexit. into third place, while other U.S. cities followed New York threat if Brexit costs firms based in the city their ability The country›s oil minister Bijan Zanganeh also confirmed The U.K. capital fell only two points in the latest in losing points. to easily serve clients across the European Union. Most earlier this week that production was more than 3.8 million b/d. Global Financial Centres Index published by Z/Yen and “Overall assessments for the European centers con- international banks currently sell their goods and services «We hope to increase oil production capacity in the coming the China Development Institute, the smallest decline tinued to fluctuate as people speculate about which throughout the bloc from bases in London, but those so- months. We can do that with [development] of the West Karun among the top 10 centers. New York held on to second centers might benefit from London leaving the EU,” called passporting rights are unlikely to be extended after [oil fields] and also South Pars gas condensates,» he said. place, but fell 24 index points overall, “presumably due Mark Yeandle, associate director of London-based think the U.K. quits the EU in 2019. (Source: Bloomberg) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 ENERGY 5

Is it time for OPEC to turn Saudi’s Falih discuss oil supply cuts extension with the taps back on? Venezuela, Kazakhstan Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih dis- Russia’s Energy Minister Alexander Novak said earlier this cussed with his Venezuelan and Kazakh counterparts week that he’d spoken with his Saudi counterpart about the possible extension of the global oil supply cut pact the possibility of another extension to the OPEC-non- beyond March 2018, the Saudi energy ministry said OPEC crude oil production deal; oil prices rose. Industry on Sunday. observers once again reminded us that there aren’t any OPEC and other producers, including Russia, have new options for OPEC and its partners: they can either agreed to reduce output by about 1.8 million barrels per keep on cutting and lose market share, or they can turn day until next March in a bid to reduce global oil inven- the taps back on and bring prices down. tories and support oil prices. Bloomberg Gadfly’s Liam Denning argues that the A further extension for at least three more months be- second scenario is the only one that could work for low- yond March is now being discussed before OPEC meets cost producers such as Saudi Arabia. Enough with the again in November. comments about a new extension, Denning suggests, The deal to curb output propelled crude prices above nobody is listening. A U-turn in Saudi oil policy, accord- $58 a barrel in January but they have since slipped back ing to him, is the only way to survive. Yet there is a catch to a $50 to $54 range as the effort to drain global inven- in Denning’s scenario. tories has taken longer than expected. He says, “The rational thing to do would be for large, “Both countries agreed that the option to extend the low-cost producers such as Saudi Arabia to maximize voluntary market rebalancing effort, beyond the first output and drive oil prices down to a level that both quarter of 2018, would be considered in due course as stops the flow of capital into U.S. fracking and spurs de- market fundamentals may dictate,” the ministry said in a mand for more barrels.” statement on Falih’s meeting with Kazakh Energy Minister That’s dreamland for any low-cost oil producer, but Kanat Bozumbayev. how do you find it? Oil demand forecasts from the Inter- Non-OPEC Kazakhstan is aiming for a stand-alone national Energy Agency and the Energy Information Ad- deal with OPEC on restraining its crude production due ministration alike don’t see a lot of support for a sharp to a need to crank up output at its Kashagan field, a Ka- growth in demand. On the contrary – as Denning him- zakh official said last week. self notes, the factors that will slow oil demand growth The Central Asian nation increased oil and gas con- further are growing, chief among them the switch to densate output by 9.9 percent in January-July to 1.724 electric vehicles. million bpd, exceeding its quota of 1.7 million bpd under It may be true that experts are no longer paying ing the industry to make investments in new production has cut more of its output than Moscow. the cut pact. much attention to what this or that energy minister from while keeping prices at the pump affordable. A projection from energy economist Phil Verleger, as Kazakhstan has said it needs to adjust the terms of the the Vienna Group says about deal extensions. Media do, Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia is revising its Vision 2030, quoted by Denning, sees low-cost OPEC producers— deal as it expects to boost output later this year thanks to however, and diligently report on every such comment as it turns out the initial goals set in the program were Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, and Iran—losing 9 per- the giant Kashagan field. despite the fact that the discussion Novak was referring a bit too ambitious. The Kingdom is also preparing for centage points from their market share if the artificial The Saudi Energy Ministry said that Bozumbayev, who to in his latest remark took place in July and can hardly the listing of Aramco, which could literally make or break propping up of prices continues until 2022. Russia’s share met with Falih on Sunday, said that despite the gradual be considered news. The Russian minister has, since the Vision 2030. The program is costly and Saudi Arabia has under this scenario will remain virtually unchanged, and ramp up of the Kashagan field this year, “Kazakhstan was start of negotiations of the cut, said that all options are a budget deficit to deal with besides the long-term di- that of the United States and other non-OPEC producers able, through reducing production in other fields in Au- on the table. They still are, is what he said this week. No versification. will rise. gust, to achieve more than full conformity” with its out- surprises. There’s hardly any doubt that Saudi Arabia and Russia Turning the taps back on indeed starts to look like the put cut target. But Russia and Saudi Arabia were pushing for this are the leaders of the pack when it comes to the Cut only thing left to do, as long as those turning them are “A similar production level is also anticipated for Sep- second extension, the Wall Street Journal reported late deal. They’ve been forging closer ties in recent months, ready to bear the consequences, which could include tember,” the Saudi ministry said. last month, citing unnamed sources familiar with the dis- and not only in energy. Yet they don’t exactly want the bankruptcies (think Venezuela), unrest at home, and the Both ministers agreed to continue, and expand, their cussion. Russia seems to be feeling just fine with current same thing when it comes to oil. Russia is a higher-cost breakup of OPEC, most likely. This last one, if it happens, energy cooperation, including in two major projects in oil prices. Customs data this week showed that revenues producer than Saudi Arabia, so it will have more trouble means other deals to control the supply of the world’s Kazakhstan in petrochemicals and renewable energy, from crude oil exports had jumped by 35 percent over if prices fall sharply. On the other hand, Saudi Arabia is most popular commodity will become a lot harder to the ministry said in the statement without providing de- the first seven months of the year. Novak said the current more heavily reliant on oil revenues for its budget than reach should the need arise. tails. price level of Brent, at $54 a barrel, is “optimal”, allow- Russia— any oil revenues—not to mention that Riyadh (Source: oilprice.com) Falih, who has held his meetings in Astana, also met Venezuelan Oil Minister Eulogio Del Pino and both min- ExxonMobil slashes 20-year Russia’s Rosneft not seeking isters “agreed on the importance of leaving all options open” including the possible extension of the oil output LNG price to India Sistema’s assets: CEO cuts beyond the first quarter of 2018, if needed, accord- ing to a separate statement. India has won a big price cut on a 20- The chief executive of Russian oil giant Del Pino on Friday said global oil inventories remain year liquefied natural gas (LNG) deal Rosneft said on Sunday his company too high and urged producers to look at exemptions with global giant ExxonMobil Corp in a was not seeking the frozen assets of granted to countries such as Libya and Nigeria and the rare contract renegotiation, a bad sign Sistema as it presses its multi-billion effect of those exemptions on the market. for global producers in a heavily over- dollar lawsuit against the business Both ministers discussed oil market developments and supplied market. conglomerate. how the OPEC-led pact “is improving market stability, Long-term contracts are rarely re- A court in the Russian region of contributing to the rebalancing of supply and demand, vised in the LNG market, and for a big Bashkortostan ruled last month that and drawing down excessive inventories,” the Saudi min- producer to cave in shows how supply Sistema should pay Rosneft 136.3 bil- istry said. from new plants in Australia and the “Happy to share good news that In- lion roubles ($2.4 billion) to settle a recognized,” Sechin was quoted as “They both shared an optimistic outlook on market United States over the past two years dia has, yet again been able to address claim that Rosneft-controlled oil pro- saying in the interview broadcast on fundamentals in 2018.” has transformed the market, analysts the long term price issue of LNG from ducer Bashneft was stripped of assets Sunday. (Source: Reuters) said. Gorgon to suit Indian market,” Pradhan when Sistema was the owner. He added Rosneft was ready to “This trend is overall a negative for said on social media. Sistema has rejected the claim as help Sistema arrange credit lines with sellers, as they are forced to provide Indian consumers would soon re- groundless and said it would appeal the banks to repay the damage award. U.S. solar bracing for first more flexibility to buyers’ needs to ceive LNG at an “amicable price”, he against the court decision. It has ap- Last Tuesday Russian President maintain their markets,” said Saul Ka- said. Gorgon began exporting LNG pealed against asset freezes imposed Vladimir Putin said he had met Sechin decline as rooftop demand vonic, an analyst with energy consult- last year. as part of the litigation but its latest as well as Vladimir Yevtushenkov, slumps ants Wood Mackenzie. Citing market sources, RBC ana- request was turned down by a court chairman and main owner of Siste- India has been aggressive in seek- lyst Ben Wilson estimated ExxonMobil last Tuesday. ma, and that an amicable agreement The U.S. is poised to experience its first annual decline in ing cheaper deals, also renegotiating would receive 15 percent less revenue The dispute has rekindled broader would benefit both companies and the solar-panel installations, as a drop in rooftop demand a contract with Qatar in 2015, but the per unit on its sales to Petronet under fears about investor rights in Russia Russian economy as a whole. slows growth in the world’s second-biggest market. real pain for producers would come the new deal. and some observers have speculat- The court froze 185 billion roubles Developers added a total of almost 2.4 gigawatts if major Asian buyers in Japan, Korea If ExxonMobil had not agreed to ed about the redistribution of wealth ($3.2 billion) worth of Sistema’s assets in the second quarter, putting the industry on pace to and China followed suit. renegotiate the contract, Petronet among Russian elites. in June, including 31.76 percent of reach 12.4 gigawatts this year, according to a report India’s oil minister, Dharmendra might have scrapped the agreement, “We in no way foresaw ... our own- shares in Russia’s top mobile operator Monday from GTM Research and the Solar Energy In- Pradhan, said on Saturday the country leaving the major to pursue damages ing these stakes,” TASS news agency MTS. dustries Association. That’s down about 17 percent had been able to renegotiate a con- and resell the volumes on a weak spot quoted Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin as If Sistema loses its appeal, it will be from a record 2016, and the research company ex- tract agreed in 2009 for around 1.5 market. telling state Russian television, refer- able to raise the money from banks pects another decline in 2018. million tons a year of LNG from Exxon- ExxonMobil had no immediate ring to the frozen assets. and has no plans to sell its shares in The solar industry is girding for a slowdown af- Mobil’s share of the Gorgon LNG pro- comment. “For us it’s sufficient that Sistema MTS, Sistema CEO Mikhail Shamolin ter a decade of double-digit expansion. Utilities are ject in Australia going to Petronet LNG. (Source: Reuters) settles our claims which the court has said in August. (Source: Reuters) reaching state-mandated goals and rooftop suppliers are slowing growth in some of the largest markets, dragging down demand this year. And that’s before Oil weakens on fears Irma could dent U.S. demand a trade complaint that may prompt President Donald Oil prices edged lower on Monday on aims to curb an oil supply glut that has Trump to impose tariffs on imported panels, a move concerns that Hurricane Irma’s pound- weighed on crude prices for more than that the industry warns would dramatically exacerbate ing of heavily populated areas of Florida three years. the slump. could dent oil demand in the world’s top The deal agreed late last year to re- Imposing tariffs would mean “installations would oil consuming nation. duce output by about 1.8 million bpd un- significantly drop,” according to the report. “Downside Losses were capped by weekend talks til March 2018 helped to keep prices as risk looms over the long-term outlook for U.S. solar between Saudi Arabia’s oil minister and high as $58 a barrel in January, but they due to the trade dispute.” counterparts over a possible extension to have since sagged as global stocks have Total installations in the second quarter increased 8 a pact to cut global oil supplies beyond not fallen as quickly as expected. percent from a year earlier. The industry was anchored next March. Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Khalid by giant, utility-scale solar farms, which increased 17 Brent crude oil futures for November al-Falih met his Venezuelan and Kazakh percent to 1,387 megawatts. That accounted for more delivery were up 5 cents at $53.73 a bar- counterparts at the weekend to discuss than half of all installations and offset a 17 percent rel while benchmark U.S. West Texas In- an extension of the deal by at least three decline in the residential market. Homeowners added termediate crude advanced by 32 cents months, the Saudi energy ministry said. just 563 megawatts as developers like Sunrun Inc. and to $47.80. Venezuela Energy Minister Eulogio del Vivint Solar Inc. push for profitability over growth. Hurricane Irma knocked out power Pino said on Friday that global oil inven- Bloomberg New Energy Finance expects the U.S. to nearly four million Florida homes and tories remain too high and urged pro- market, second only to China, to contract even more, businesses on Sunday after millions were ducers to look at exemptions granted to forecasting a 23 percent decline this year to 10.4 gi- told to evacuate ahead of the storm. It comes on the heels of Hurricane day (bpd), Goldman said. countries such as Libya and Nigeria and gawatts. “We believe that Irma will have a neg- Harvey, which struck the U.S. oil hub of The longer-term focus, however, was their effect on the market. The analysts continue to expect installed capaci- ative impact on oil demand but not on Texas two weeks ago, knocking out a on discussions over a possible exten- Elsewhere, Iran will reach an oil pro- ty will triple over the next five years -- unless Trump oil production or processing,” Goldman quarter of the nation’s refineries, many of sion to the 15-month production pact duction rate of 4.5 million bpd within five imposes tariffs under the trade case currently before Sachs analysts said in a note. which are now restarting operations. between members of the Organization years, a senior Iranian industry official the U.S. International Trade Commission. That “would Irma is forecast to weaken to a tropical The two hurricanes are expected to of the Petroleum Exporting Countries said on Sunday. Iran has been producing result in a substantial downside revision to our forecast,” storm over northern Florida or southern inflict a “bearish shock” on oil balances in (OPEC) and non-OPEC producers in- about 3.8 million bpd in recent months. GTM said in the statement. Georgia later on Monday. September of about 600,000 barrels per cluding Russia and Kazakhstan. The deal (Source: Reuters) (Source: Bloomberg) ADVERTISEMENTS

I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 6 INTERNATIONAL SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 9/11: Washington’s enthusiasm for retaliation Yemen’s misery calls out for global intervention against Saudi terror has a blind spot A Saudi misadventure has created One way or another, the attack paved the way for the a terrible humanitarian crisis U.S.-led invasion and occupation of Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya and Yemen, killing hundreds of thousands The civil war in Yemen, which descended into a new circle of of innocent civilians along the way. It also destabilized hell after Saudi Arabia committed its air force to defeating the entire planet at the expense of the Muslim world. Houthis in March 2015, is fast destroying what is left of the The consequences of America’s endless War on Terror poorest of Arab nations. Eclipsed by the ostensibly greater are so terrible that victims in these nations and beyond geopolitical stakes of the carnage in Iraq and Syria, this an- will never be able to live a normal life for at least two cient country has been largely ignored by the world as its generations. people face catastrophe. Time is running out. The UN says Likewise, memories are still fresh for the survivors two-thirds of the 28m population face shortages of food and and the family members of victims who are to this day clean water, while a quarter are on the brink of famine. A living with their losses while continuing to fight for ac- cholera epidemic is raging. The war itself has killed an esti- countability through both the military court in Guanta- mated 10,000 people. namo, where individuals allegedly involved in the attacks Saudi Arabia, under Mohammed bin Salman, crown prince have been tried or are still facing painstakingly slow tri- and the power behind the throne, launched its air war. The als – and torture programs. This sixteenth anniversary of Saudis, backed by a United Arab Emirates expeditionary 9/11 is the first time since the attacks that the American force on the ground, and with episodic U.S. support, have families now have another legal recourse for seeking ac- failed to reinstate their client regime, led by Abd-Rabbu countability not only from individuals but from a regime Mansour Hadi. They have not retaken the capital Sana’a from the U.S. government itself says was involved in the at- the Houthi movement. tack: Saudi Arabia. They have regularly hit hospitals and schools, weddings and Introduced in the Senate on September 16th, 2015, funerals, mosques and marketplaces — as well as creating the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) more space for al-Qaeda’s franchise in the Arabian peninsula. removed a major roadblock to justice by opening the While the impetuousness of the Prince is part of the problem, way for private U.S. citizens to file suit against the Sau- the ruling House of Saud’s historical record with Yemen is di government, which was previously protected by the comparably disastrous. The Saudis have used their oil wealth blanket immunity given to foreign governments. There to divide a shifting constellation of actors and tribes, wracked is much that we do not yet know about what went on by sectarian and secessionist tensions. behind closed doors with regard to the orchestration of Saudi Arabia in the 9/11 attacks and its support of strategy against Iran. Despite the presence of many common tribal links, the Sau- of the suspicious 9/11 attacks, but the declassification Wahhabi-Takfiri movements such as Al-Qaeda in the Terror proxies dis have done little to help the Yemenis build a nation, prefer- of the portion of the 2002 Congressional Joint Inquiry years since. The failure to shine a full light on Saudi ac- Whatever this is, it is wise to engage with the world ring to finance Wahhabi mosques than modern infrastructure known as the 28 pages on July 15th, 2016, after 14 years tions and particularly its involvement in 9/11 and terror community and delve into the central roles of Saudi Ara- — this, in a country running out of water but awash with of secrecy, offered the preliminary hope of some much- financing has contributed to the Saudi ability to continue bia, the CIA and the U.S. government in creating these guns. Ali Abdullah Saleh, the Yemeni strongman backed by needed answers. to engage in actions that are damaging even to the U.S. terror proxies. They have all been a central figure in fi- Riyadh for three decades until he was ousted in the Arab The report makes clear: Of the 19 total hijackers who and its so-called War on Terror - and in particular their nancing ISIL and extremist groups. Attention should also Spring, remarked that ruling the south Arabian country was carried out the attacks, 15 were from Saudi Arabia, and support for ISIL and Al-Qaeda. be given to the Saudi monarchy’s long-term alliance with “like dancing on the heads of snakes”. It is time for this tragic evidence contained within the 28 pages points to finan- One reason that international justice has been less the Wahhabi clergy and its commitment to spread Wah- misadventure to end. Under Donald Trump, the U.S. has en- cial connections between these individuals, (the Bush than stellar is that not enough attention was given to habism, the intolerant variant of Islam which denounces couraged a Saudi-led Sunni in hopes of isolating Shia Iran. administration officials – emphasis here), and members Saudi Arabia’s fostering of Al-Qaeda-type Wahhabi Tak- Shiite as heretics. This overlooks the futility of the Saudi campaign in Yemen of the Saudi government. firi movements, of which ISIL is the most notorious and In summation, the Saudi role in the 9/11 attacks has and the likely blowback if the country collapses. The U.S. Curiously, however, Saudi Arabia’s suspected culpa- successful. So far the CIA and other intelligence services long been public knowledge since 15 out of 19 of the hi- Congress, though equally hostile to Tehran, is becoming less bility in the attacks has not been reflected in U.S.- re have faced little criticism in the U.S. for their deliberate jackers were Saudis, and the leader of Al-Qaeda, Osama tolerant of Riyadh’s exporting of Wahhabi extremism. sponse. From the War on Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan failure to foresee the explosive expansion of ISIL and bin Laden, was a member of the Saudi ruling elite. The The U.S., with its 2003 invasion of Iraq, helped reignite the to regime change campaigns in Syria, Libya and Yemen, suchlike. 9/11 inquiry found that, for financing, Al-Qaeda relied age-old schism between Sunni and Shia. It could douse some and then to President Trump’s travel ban affecting a list Therefore, shining the light on this blind spot - Saudi on a core group of private donors and organizations of the flames from this fratricidal struggle by pushing for im- of seven Muslim-majority countries - from which Saudi terror financing and criticism of the U.S. policy towards in Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf. Despite the Saudi mediate relief and longer-term help for Yemen. The U.S., UK Arabia is notably absent, it would appear that the U.S. Saudi Arabia - is important because it comes amidst connections of the 9/11 conspirators, Saudi Arabia and and France, the major suppliers of arms to Saudi Arabia and government’s enthusiasm for retaliation against terror- growing doubts in the U.S. about the wisdom of Pres- its citizens were treated with extraordinary leniency in the UAE as well as permanent members of the UN Security ism has a blind spot in the shape of the convenient alli- ident Donald Trump’s plan to look to the Persian Gulf the wake of the attacks. Some 144 individuals, mostly Council, need jointly to insist on a ceasefire and huge influx ance with Saudi Arabia. Arab monarchs as crucial allies in the U.S. campaign to from the Saudi aristocracy, were permitted to fly back of humanitarian aid. Russia should intercede with its ally Iran, A vital step contain and, if possible, push back Iran and Russia after to Saudi Arabia within days of the attacks without being which has already called for a ceasefire. International peace- The point of this write-up is not to say who was be- their victories against ISIL and Al-Qaeda in Iraq and Syria questioned by the FBI. keepers may eventually be required; a global development hind the suspicious attacks on 9/11; nor is it about getting during the past few months. There were several other incidents in which U.S. of- package to refloat Yemen will certainly be needed. What at the truth of the extent to which the Saudi government Under the plan, Saudi Arabia has hosted a spe- ficials were inexplicably solicitous to Saudis. It is high time Yemenis need now, above all, is an end to their misery. They sponsored and aided in the attacks, which is apparently a cial training facility for “moderate” terrorists which are for the international civil society to investigate the Amer- should be forgotten no longer. vital step towards justice and closure for families that, until to fight both ISIL and the Syrian government, but later ican-Saudi-CIA links to the 9/11 attacks – and their sub- (Source: FT) JASTA, had the power of foreign sovereign immunity stand- joined ranks with these terror groups at the expense of sequent strategy to muddy the waters, cover up for the ing in its way. Despite fierce opposition from Saudi lobby- the U.S. and the rest of the international community. A Saudis, and distract attention from complicity by open- Trump’s travel ban may ists and a presidential veto that argued that it would invite problem is that Saudi Arabia is still in love with ISIL and ing the door to terror proxies like ISIL and Qaeda-allied similar lawsuits against the United States government from Al-Qaeda, whatever its role in their creation, and it gives Nusra Front in the Middle East and beyond. expire before it reaches victims of U.S. war crimes in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and priority to regime change in Damascus and containment (Source: FAN) Yemen, JASTA was successfully passed into law on Septem- the Supreme Court ber 28th, 2016. Only two days later, the first lawsuit under Despite fierce opposition from Saudi lobbyists and a presidential this new act went forward, setting the precedent for many Once again, a federal court has ruled against the Trump admin- other lawsuits of its kind to follow. That’s good news for the veto that argued that it would invite similar lawsuits against istration’s temporary ban on admission into the United States American victims. But what about other victims of America’s the United States government from victims of U.S. war crimes of refugees and citizens of six?majority-Muslim countries. And War on Terror? in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and Yemen, JASTA was successfully once again, the Justice Department is appealing the ruling to The rise of ISIL has been aided by the deliberate passed into law on September 28th, 2016. the Supreme Court — this time arguing that the government failure of the U.S. government to investigate the role should not have to exclude from the ban grandparents or other close family members of people within the United States, along with refugees sponsored by American resettlement organiza- tions, while the case is pending before the court. Hungary is making Europe’s migrant crisis worse It’s not clear what the Justice Department hopes to gain Another summer has passed, and still there seems to be unconscious incongruity, the country’s foreign minister, by appealing this injunction against Trump’s executive order, no lasting solution to one of the great humanitarian co- Peter Szijjarto, angrily declared that “politics has raped as the Supreme Court was already set to hear arguments on nundrums of our time: how to resettle the thousands of European law and values,” vowing that no one would be the ban’s legality on Oct. 10. What’s more, a significant por- migrants who continue to risk dangerous passage across relocated to Hungary against its wishes. tion of the ban will likely have expired by that date — and the the Mediterranean in search of sanctuary from violence The Court of Justice decision will not greatly improve rest before the justices can even rule on the case. in the Middle East and Africa. The number of arrivals in the lot of migrants, and not just because of Hungary’s Trump’s order halts entry into the United States by citi- Greece has steadily declined since 2015, after measures callousness. The program for migrants from Greece and zens of the six banned countries for 90?days and suspends that all but closed the route from Turkey. But the problem Italy has resettled barely a quarter of the people it was refugee admissions for 120?days. After courts blocked the will remain so long as conflict and poverty drive people supposed to help, and Eastern European countries were ban, Trump clarified that these clocks would begin ticking as to take huge risks in the hope of reaching Europe. allotted a tiny fraction to begin with. And the European soon as the policy was allowed to go into effect. Because It is indisputably a difficult problem, but it has not Union does not have the tools to effectively punish re- the Supreme Court lifted in part the lower-court injunctions been made easier by the inhospitable attitudes of some calcitrant nations. against the order on June?26, the refugee ban will expire in of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe — Hun- Still, it is incumbent on Europe to continue to look for late October, and the entry ban at the end of September. gary in particular — which have stubbornly blocked en- humanitarian solutions, whether by helping to resolve As a matter of law, the Supreme Court can’t rule on a case that try to refugees. This is a shame, given that back in 1989, the conflicts or ease the poverty that drive people to no longer presents an ongoing issue. Yet the Justice Department Hungary led the way in opening its borders to let the flee, or by making room for those who reach its shores. poignantly celebrated the lifting of the Iron Curtain now hasn’t given any indication of awareness that the court might well people of Communist-ruled Eastern Europe move freely That effort and burden must be shared, and it must be argue, as Hungary does, that being asked to take in a dismiss the case without deciding whether the ban is legal. Not between East and West. Effectively throwing its lot in with based on international law and European values, which small number of Muslim immigrants is somehow a viola- only is the department now battling over an injunction on a policy the West, Hungary declared then that it was guided “by include tolerance, cultural diversity, and protection of mi- tion of European laws and values. Hungary’s hard-line that likely expires in two weeks, but its opening brief before the generally accepted international principles of human norities and a rejection of xenophobia. prime minister, Viktor Orban, has gone so far as to ask Supreme Court didn’t even address the issue. rights and humanitarian consideration.” Hungary and its neighbors are not alone in trying to for European Union money to tighten his border against If the White House wants to keep the case alive, Trump No longer, it seems. When the European Union decid- keep immigrants out. President Trump has set a scandal- migrants — an arrogant request promptly dismissed by could declare that the clock has yet to start with respect to ed in the summer of 2015 to help Italy and Greece cope ous example by his demagogic policy on immigration, the president of the European Commission, Jean-Claude those immigrants and refugees with “bona fide” connections with a huge wave of migration by resettling 120,000 peo- Britain’s vote to leave the European Union was based Juncker. The Court of Justice ruling should stand as a to the United States, for whom the ban has remained on ple in other European countries, Hungary and Slovakia largely on blocking immigrants, and populist and nation- strong reminder to Hungary and its neighbors that the pause. Or he might extend the order on the grounds that the took the decision to the Court of Justice of the European alist parties have exploited immigration to gain strength principles of human rights and humanitarian considera- government has been unable to conduct reviews of vetting Union. On Wednesday, the court threw out their case, in many other European nations. tions they once so ardently embraced are not optional. procedures — ostensibly what the halt in travel was meant to which seemed only to stiffen Hungary’s opposition. With But it is particularly sad to see countries that so (Source: The NYT) allow — without the ban fully in place. He could even issue a new ban or make the existing order permanent. Yet the government’s best option would be to allow time to run out on an executive order lacking in any security ben- U.S. leverage in region declining: analyst efit to justify its cruelty. Permitting the ban to expire would Western, especially the U.S., leverage in Asia in the monopolar post-Western At- al capital and the capital of the Resistance. let the administration save face while avoiding the risk of a the Middle East has decreased and that’s mosphere: Challenges of Transition Pe- He said that one cannot say that the damaging Supreme Court decision that could not only strike why necessitates independent forces’ at- riod’ that was held in Beirut on Thursday. West has completely been defeated, but down the order but also place lasting constraints on presi- tempts to plan a new pattern for security ‘The meeting was held at a right time; he can say that the Resistance Axis has dential power over immigration and national security. Let’s in the region, Lebanese scholar Ahmad we are in an era that the leverage of the acted well in fighting Western plans. hope that, despite its choice to appeal the injunction, the Melli of Lebanon National University said. West, especially the U.S., is decreasing,’ Melli said the power of the Zionist re- Justice Department’s silence on the ban’s expiration is a sign The Head of the Political and Legal Re- Melli said. gime has decreased and, hence, it is try- that the government recognizes the opportunity to take the search Department of the Lebanese uni- The member of Hezbollah added that ing to find a standing point among Arab graceful way out. versity made the remarks in an exclusive holding such a meeting in Beirut has a spe- countries. (Source: The Washington Post) interview on the sidelines of the ‘West cial meaning; Beirut has long been a cultur- (Source: IRNA) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 ANALYSIS & INTERVIEW 7 Myanmar’s stance on Rohingya crisis gearing Another Political marathon to intl. community’s wishes: Indonesian Amb in Scotland economy empowerment, and other such by: Marjohn Sheikhi, By Ana Sadat Hosseini Fard Payman Yazdani subjects which we are open to discuss with any country that wants to help. Although the British government has opposed the Scottish MNA: The grievous situation of 1.1 mil- Myanmar has been laying landmin- Independence re-referendum, Scottish Independents and lion Rohingya Muslims in the wake of es near its border with Bangladesh in a the residents of this region seem to be more likely to hold a new wave of violence that broke out move that is believed to prevent return of a referendum next year than ever before! Scotland’s Inde- on 25 August after decades of ethnic Rohingya Muslims fleeing the brutal vio- pendents are planning to hold a new referendum in May or tensions in the Rakhine state of Myan- lence. Wouldn’t this move be considered September 2018. In this regard, the Scot independents have mar has managed to make headlines all in violation of the international law? substantiated arguments, the arguments with which the Tory across the globe. The world’s most per- Whenever we talk about territorial in- Party (the ruling party) and, of course, other traditional British secuted people, Rohingya Muslims have tegrity, or peace and security, or how we parties have seriously disagree. been subjected to mass killings, system- enforce our laws on our borders, each atic discrimination, and rigid restrictions, country is entitled to its own rights. The with their rights to citizenship, freedom of most important thing is that countries movement, access to medical aid, educa- need to discuss with their neighbors the tion and other basic services all denied. kind of measure they are going to take According to reports, at least 400 in regards to the borders, such with the people were killed during the outbreak of building of walls. In this regard, part of violence two weeks ago. UN says during the Final Report of the Advisory Com- this time, 146,000 people have fled to where both Rakhine and Muslim people would be acceptable to all of us. I think mission on Rakhine State includes some Bangladesh due to widespread persecu- work together on a joint project to con- Myanmar’s stance is gearing toward the measures about the movement of Ro- tion by Myanmar security forces, and has struct the hospital. This is not a project international community’s wishes. So hingya Muslims while crossing borders. estimated that the number of refugees for only one ethnic group, but a project once Myanmar gives access to human- I cannot say whether Myanmar’s move would double. for all. itarian aid, countries like Indonesia and is against international law or not, but Meanwhile, Indonesia as a predom- Apart from the hospital, we are also Iran can round up cooperation not only what the international law says in the UN inantly Muslim country has been quite ready to send humanitarian aid in the between governments, but also between Charter or the Vienna Convention on the Scottish Independents believe that the “election” is a new vocal in its support toward the Rohing- form of containers for medical supplies governments and civil societies in order Law of Treaties (1969) is that every state chapter in the social, political, and international relations of ya crisis, with thousands of Indonesian and foodstuff to Myanmar once we get to deliver the donations to the right par- has to secure its borders and make their England. Meanwhile, the Scottish residents’ previous deci- Muslims staging pro-Rohingya demon- access to delivering the humanitarian ties in Myanmar. I think people will soon borderlines clear and visible. It falls into sion to abstain fromthe UK is related to the time before the strations in Central Jakarta. The Indone- assistance there. We have also sent hu- get a clear view on what is going on and border cooperation between neighbor election and is virtually out of credit. The Scots believe they sian government has also made contact manitarian aid to Bangladesh and some what is best for them, and the govern- states to agree on what measures they should decide on their independence, given the current situ- with Myanmar national Leader Aung San food supplies to the local community ment of Myanmar will work together with want to take in regard to border security. ation in the UK, and especially the conditions that will govern Suu Kyi on the situation and has taken a there, which is hosting tens of thousands the international community and we can In terms of the view of the international Britain after the departure of the European Union. Hence, number of measures to help resolve the of Rohingya refugees. Foreign Minister see the progress after this. community, we give preference to what the current equations in Scotland are very complex and in- humanitarian crisis in the Rakhine state. Marsudi has also held talks with officials On Monday, Iranian Foreign Minis- the neighboring countries have agreed terconnected. For this reason, the English Desk of of Bangladesh after visiting Myanmar ter Mohammad Javad Zarif held a tele- with each other. They have the final say Scotland’s prime minister, Nicola Sturgeon, had already Mehr News Agency reached out to Indo- about the situation of Rohingya Muslims. phone conversation with his Indonesian to decide whether the measure would be warned strongly against British withdrawal from the single nesian Ambassador to Tehran Ocatvino What has been the reaction of counterpart on the situation of Rohingya acceptable or not. European market, with the Scottish separation referendum Alimudin in order to shed more light on the Burmese government to Indonesia’s Muslims while Ms. Marsudi was in Myan- But landmines are quite different taking place in Britain. In other words, Scottish residents be- Indonesia’s stance over Rohingya crisis stance toward the mass killings of Ro- mar to assess the situation. What are the from building walls which is more or less lieve that regarding the change in UK’s political and econom- and the country’s plans for settling the hingya Muslims and about the measures areas in which Iran and Indonesia in par- agreed by all to ensure border security. ic system after leaving the European Union, there should be situation. Indonesia is going take to assist with the ticular could cooperate together in order Landmines can actually endanger lives. a new opportunity for the Scots to hold a referendum on The following is the full text of the in- grievous situation? to help resolve the Rohingya crisis? Would the international community be independence. Obviously, the government of London has no terview conducted at Indonesian Embas- I think I should stress that Indonesia’s I should note that Iran and Indonesia okay with that? answer to this argument! sy in Tehran on Wednesday, September stance on this issue has been very clear. are very close. We are always exchang- First, we have to clarify who rep- Another important point is that the Scottish residents have 6: During a meeting of Foreign Minister ing views by phone conversations which resents the international community. been calling for standing in the European Union during a ref- Indonesian President Joko Wido- Marsudi with state counselor Suu Kyi in are facilitated by our embassies. Since Right now we are talking about the erendum poll. Unlike residents of many other parts of the UK do has recently said that he would take Myanmar’s capital on Monday, Ms. Mar- the Monday talks were held with Foreign Advisory Commission on Rakhine state who voted for separation from Europe, they have accepted some concrete actions to help resolve sudi submitted a proposal to Myanmar Minister Marsudi in Myanmar, that con- which is appointed by the government to remain inthe United Europe as an important principle in the humanitarian crisis of Rohingya Mus- to help resolve the humanitarian crisis in versation was also connected to Indone- of Myanmar, and then the chairman, their political approach. The Scots now believe that they have lims in Myanmar. What are those practi- Rakhine State. These four elements in- sian Embassy in Myanmar. I heard that Kufi Annan, is also an acceptable fig- been the victim of British people’s decision, and the only way cal measures that President Widodo was clude 1) restoring peace and security as the two sides discussed the situation of ure by the international community. I to stop this trend is to hold a referendum on independence talking about? a means to stabilize the region; 2) maxi- Muslims in the Rakhine state, and I am think this year we need to focus on the again, separation from Britain and make a stand and stay President of the Republic of Indo- mum restraint and non-violence in order sure Mr. Zarif has also conferred on the implementation of the Final Report be- decision in Europe as an independent actor.As noted above, nesia Joko Widodo has mentioned that to stop any coercive measures and atroc- issue with the Iranian government as well fore going further to other measures. when the British people (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, we need not only statements and con- ities there; 3) protection to all persons in as a number of other governments. As I think the best course of action for us Wales) took part in the European Union’s referendum on the demnation, but clear actions toward the the Rakhine State, regardless of race and for us, we are fully ready to have more at the moment is to make documen- third day of July this year, most people in England and Wales Rohingya crisis. During the visit of Indo- religion; and 4) immediate access to hu- discussion on the issue, and sit together tations, since the most important thing voted for withdrawal but most of Scotland’s people along nesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi manitarian aids. with the ASEAN member states to dis- is how to register the Myanmarian mi- with Northern Ireland had voted for remaining, which ulti- to Myanmar on Monday [4 October], The proposal also includes another el- cuss humanitarian aid and what kind of grants who are in Bangladesh and are mately resulted in 51% of the vote casting out of the Europe- there were talks with Myanmar’s leader ement which is more technical, and that assistance they can give and how they in need of support. The government of an Union. The Scots now consider themselves a great victim Aung San Suu Kyi on implementation of is the implementation of the Final Report are going to do that. First and foremost, Myanmar also needs cooperation from of celebrations! They have to take long steps to survive in the some very concrete measures in terms of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine we need to bring together the ICRC (In- Bangladesh on this matter. European Union. The prerequisite for the survival of Scot- of building a hospital there. We have State, which we call the Kofi Annan - re ternational Committee of the Red Cross), : Are you optimistic about the fu- land in the European Union is its independence from Britain. completed phase I of the construction port since the commission is chaired by the IOM (International Organization for ture of Rohingya Muslims and the out- The central government of London is now struggling to pre- of the Indonesian Hospital in Rakhine him. Under the Final Report, we can think Migration), as well as the UNHCR (Unit- come of Indonesia and other countries’ vent another referendum in Scotland since British politicians state which occupies approximately 8000 of practical measures, technical issues, ed Nations High Commissioner for Ref- measures toward their situation? are well aware of the outcome of this new referendum in square meters of land with a building about citizenships, free movement, and ugees), so those related parties will be This is still an ongoing process, but Scotland! They are aware of the Scottish residents’ desire on area of more than 1000 square me- so on. involved in the issue. considering the fact that governments independence of the British, according to the Scottish elec- ters. Now we are in phase II of the con- I believe that the government of My- As for bilateral cooperation between of Indonesia and Myanmar are on good tion and dissatisfaction. The London government is there- struction which includes construction of anmar will receive these positions, and Iran and Indonesia, we are quite open to terms, the prospect of cooperation looks fore seeking to prevent any referendum on independence in doctors’ and nurses’ rooms and will be its reaction will be in line with our pro- any suggestion. It will depend on what positive. I think the next step is to bring Scotland under any circumstances. completed by October. The good thing posals. I think after Aung San Su Kyi’s the Islamic Republic of Iran has and what this issue to bigger forums, such as ASE- The opposition between the Scottish Independents and about the Indonesian Hospital is that it conversation with Turkish President in we have to help with the crisis. But when AN or the United Nations, which would the London Government will peak in the coming months. In- will accommodate all local people of the which she voiced support for the rights we talk about the needs of Burmese peo- hopefully make a clear way toward pro- dependents have decided to take their decision on separa- Rakhine state, not only the Muslims. This of Rohingya Muslims, she would go on ple in Rakhine state now, we are think- gress and we would see the light at the tion from Britain till the negotiations between the British and is a good initiative, a good starting point, to consider some practical measures that ing about capacity building, education, end of the tunnel. European governments over the Brexit come to an end, so that they will eventually be able to find the groundwork for their survival in the European Union. Now we have to wait till The story of Iran and unreliable Europe Johnson’s Misconception 2018 to see the result of this political marathon. By Hanif Ghafari puzzle of the US game in confronta- By Hossein yari stant strategy and constant pursuit of tion with Iran. British foreign policy. Germany’s Foreign Minister, Sigmar The second point is that recent In one of his remarks, British Foreign Also, the British authorities know Syrian army victories in Gabriel, in a recent meeting with US comments by Sigmar Gabriel have Minister Boris Johnson has identified well what role the United States has Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, has been delivered as Trump stepped North Korea as a source of tension on played in pushing the six-party nuclear Deir Ezzor bring us closer stated that Germany wants to main- down to overturn the nuclear deal. As Korean Peninsula, and emphasized that talks with North Korea. In recent years, to final victory tain a nuclear deal with Iran, but is news sources report, the US president Pyongyang must resolve the problem whenever Seoul and Pyongyang have also prepared to push Tehran with is planning to announce Iran’s lack that has emerged between this country decided to negotiate directly with each Syrian Deputy Foreign and Expatriates Minister Fayssal Mik- France, Britain and the United States of compliance in his October report and the United States. other, American officials prevented the dad stressed the importance of the strategic achievement to execute all details of the agree- to Congress. In such a situation, the Boris Johnson has also said that he two countries from doing so. realized by the Syrian Army in cooperation with the allies in ment!There are some points about remarks of the German Foreign Min- will work with Washington to resolve Undoubtedly, as long as the United States Deir Ezzor, which has suffered from ISIL terrorist organization. the German Foreign Minister’s re- ister are worth considering! German the crisis. There are some points about is present in this equation, North Korea can’t In an interview with Beirut-based al-Mayadeen TV on Sunday, marks that can not be easily over- co-operation with anti-Iranian poli- Boris Johnson’s remarks that can’t be basically speak of stabilization and peace. Mikdad said that this achievement is a turning point in eliminating looked. cies of the United States once again easily overtaken: Third, in recent days, many US poli- terrorism as “it brings us closer to the moment of the final victory.” First, since the signing of the nu- showed that European Troika is un- The first point is that British officials, ticians, Democrat and Republican have He pointed out that the attacks of the US-led international clear deal, the Treasury Department reliable. This is also true of a nuclear both conservative and Democrat, have warned Trump about a new adventure coalition’s warplanes against one of the Syrian Army’s posi- of the United States has prevented deal with Iran. consistently followed US policies. In this in North Korea and called for it to be tion in Thardah Mountain in Deir Ezzor last year paved the the normalization of banking and Undoubtedly, the statements of regard, there is essentially no concern restrained. Even people like NewtGin- way for ISIL terrorists to attack and control the position, as- business relations between Iran and the European authorities regarding for the English authorities which party grichwho are close to Trump, have serting that Deir Ezzor Airport was a strategic target for the European countries. However, not adherence to the JCPOA are not in to work at the White House. warned him about the United States’ US and ISIL terrorist organization which is one of the Israeli only the European Troika has not line with their own practice. Feder- This is true of Trump government as lack of readiness to enter the military and US tools in the region. taken action against the Washing- ica Mogherini, the EU’s foreign poli- well. It is not unreasonable that many phase (against Pyongyang). Mikdad hailed the sacrifices presented by the Syrian Army ton, but has actually been associat- cy chief, has repeatedly spoken out analysts of international affairs consider Many US media outlets, according in realizing this significant achievement. ed with it. of adhering to a nuclear deal, but in London as an executor of US policies to analysts, have expressed their con- Syria will ever remain united as all the schemes against European officials are well aware practice, she has not acted in a bid to in Europe and the international system. cern over the US-sponsored Trump have begun to unfold, Mikdad said, indicating that the huge that the congressional sanctions halt US actions. Boris Johnson’s recent remarks are also adventure in the field of US foreign pol- achievements realized by the Syrian army earlier in Aleppo against Iran, the US Treasury block- Now, the Islamic Republic of analyzed in the same way. icy, especially in North Korea. In such a and today in Deir Ezzor are turning points on the long way ing the normalization of banking re- Iran is facing tensions with the The bitter memory of former British case, declaring British support for the for defeating terrorism and fulfilling the aspirations of the lations with Iran, the creation of visa United States, Germany, France Prime Minister Tony Blair with George United States is a strategic mistake. Syrian people and Syria’s friends in the region and the world. restrictions for those who travel to and Britain for a nuclear deal. Ob- Walker Bush during the invasion of Obviously, the result of this inaccu- The Deputy Foreign Minister reiterated that any foreign Iran, and the extension of the ISA viously, the European Troika was Afghanistan and Iraq is not forgotten rate and dangerous calculation is noth- presence on the Syrian territories is unacceptable according law are all violations of the JCPOA. unsuccessful in containing the yet. Even though Downing Street No. ing less than the engagement of Britain to the international law and the US presence on the Syrian However, Germany, France and Brit- United States. An issue that public 10 is now under Conservatives control, in a difficult dispute. The truth that Boris soil can’t be justified at all as the US forces destroyed the ain have preferred instead to face opinion in Iran and the world are and the Labor Party has left the scene, Johnson and other government officials infrastructure in Syria and its works serve terrorism only. up to these issues to complete the aware of that. Washington’s pursuit remains a con- have closed their eyes on. (Source: SANA) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 8 INTERNATIONAL SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 Slavery in the U.S. prison system By David A Love, Vijay Das neglect and abuse. From Attica to the strike led by the In- Influenced by enormous corporate lobbying, the United The program generated $500m in sales in 2016 with little carcerated Workers Organizing Committee last year, these States Congress enacted the Prison Industry Enhancement of that cash being passed down to prison workers. State- September 9, 2017 marked one year since the largest pris- protests draw attention to an ugly truth: Prisoner abuse runs Certification Program in 1979 which permitted U.S. compa- side, where much of the U.S. addiction to mass incarcera- on labor strike in U.S. history. More than rampant and it has extended into modern-day versions of nies to use prison labor. Coupled with the drastic increase tion lies, is no different. California’s prison labor program is 24,000 prisoners across 29 prisons in 12 states protested slavery. Last year’s strike organizers described slavery-like in the prison population during this period, profits for par- expected to produce some $232m in sales in 2017. against inhumane conditions, timing it around the anniversary conditions in prisons in the nationwide call to action. ticipating companies and revenue for the government and These exploited laborers are disproportionately African Ameri- of the Attica Prison uprising, a prisoner strike now 46 years old. Slavery persists by another name today. Young men its private contractors soared. The Federal Bureau of Prisons can and Latino - a demographic status quo resulting from the That violent uprising originated from prisoners rebelling and women of color toil away in 21st-century fields, sow in now runs a program called Federal Prison Industries (UNI- draconian sentencing and other criminal justice policies ransack- against overcrowded cells, unsanitary conditions, medical hand. And Corporate America is cracking the whip. COR) that pays inmates under one dollar an hour. ing minority communities across the United States. 13

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Only the joint where your optimal mobility. open-hand position. fingers meet your hand should bend. A bruise occurs when an injury of some sort breaks tiny 1. Treating carpal tunnel syndrome Be sure to check with your doctor 3. Fist position Your hand should now be in the shape of blood vessels, called capillaries, which then bleed under with tendon gliding exercises or physical therapist to make sure you an “L.” Hold this position for two to three the surface of your skin, creating that familiar black-and- should be performing these exercises. seconds and then return to the starting blue mark. You’re more prone to bruising as you age Also, consult with your doctor if your position. because both your skin and your capillaries become more symptoms are severe or have been 5. Fingers to palm position fragile. You may also have less fat beneath your skin to act present for more than four weeks. as protective cushioning. Common spots for age-related Start with your hand opened up, like bruising are the arms, legs, feet, and hands. you are telling someone to stop. After While aging can affect your bruising risk, it certainly each subsequent position, return to this isn’t the only factor that can make you more prone open hand position for two to three to black-and-blue marks. Other factors include your seconds. gender — women tend to bruise more easily than 2. Fingers down position From the open hand starting position, men — and certain medications, including antiplatelet Tendon gliding exercises are often slowly make a fist and squeeze gently. This agents, anticoagulants (more commonly known as blood a useful tool to manage the symptoms should be pain free. Hold this position for thinners), corticosteroids, certain antibiotics, and even of carpal tunnel syndrome. The goal of two to three seconds and return to the some supplements, such as ginkgo biloba. the exercises are to improve the way open hand position. Bend your fingers at the first and While it can be normal to bruise more as you get your tendons move through the carpal 4. “L” position middle joints only. The tips of your older, there are cases where it may signal an underlying tunnel of your wrist and alleviate pain fingers should rest gently on your palm. health problem. So, if your bruising is frequent, severe, or that can limit your ability to perform Hold this position for two to three worrisome to you for any reason, it’s always a good idea to normal, everyday functions like typing seconds and return to the open-hand discuss it with your doctor. or grasping. Tendons that glide and slide starting position. Can I still run after a hip replacement? smoothly through the carpal tunnel help Repeat this series of tendon glides five Q. I was an active runner before my hip replacement. to keep your wrist and fingers functioning Slowly bend your fingers down until times, three times per day to help relieve Is it okay to return to jogging several times a week? normally. each knuckle is bent and the tips of your symptoms and prevent future problems A. Hip replacements help relieve pain and improve Try the following tendon gliding fingers are touching the pads at the base with carpal tunnel syndrome. By keeping function for people with worn-out hip joints. However, exercises to help decrease the pain and of your fingers. You should not experience your tendons gliding properly, you can replacement joints also can wear out over time and require tingling associated with carpal tunnel any pain as you do this, although you be sure to keep your hand and wrists what’s called a revision surgery. Therefore, activities syndrome. You can also use the exercises may feel some tension in your fingers or Slowly bend your fingers forward, moving the best they can. that may increase stress or wear on the joint are often to help prevent future problems with wrist. Hold this position for two to three but be sure to keep the knuckles of your (Source: verywell.com) discouraged. Yet, the medical evidence on this topic is surprisingly sparse. For example, one study followed more than 600 people with hip replacements for an average of five years, What is heartburn? but only 23 ran after the surgery. Although none of the Despite its name, heartburn has nothing to valve called the lower esophageal If your LES doesn’t tighten as it should, Coffee or caffeinated products runners had bad outcomes, the sample size was much do with the heart. Some of the symptoms, sphincter (LES). It’s located where the there are often two things that contribute Alcohol too small to green-light running as a safe post-surgery however, are similar to those of a heart esophagus meets the stomach -- below to the problem. One is overeating, which Peppermint exercise. attack or heart disease. the rib cage and slightly left of center. puts too much food in your stomach. Meals high in fats and oils (animal or Other studies have shown an increased rate of wear of Heartburn is an irritation of the Normally, with the help of gravity, the Another is too much pressure on your vegetable) often lead to heartburn, as the prosthetic joints and a higher rate of revision surgeries esophagus -- the tube that connects LES keeps stomach acid right where it stomach, often due to obesity, pregnancy, do certain medications. Stress and lack among people who performed high-impact activities, your throat and stomach. It’s caused by should be -- in your stomach. When it’s or constipation. of sleep can raise how much acid your including running. stomach acid. This leads to a burning working right, the LES opens to allow food Certain foods can relax your LES or stomach makes and can cause heartburn. The right level of activity after a hip replacement discomfort in your upper belly or below into your stomach or to let you belch, increase stomach acid, including: If you’re pregnant, the hormone depends on the person and is best discussed with your your breastbone. then closes again. But if the LES opens Tomatoes progesterone can relax your LES and lead doctor. You also might want to consider another type of What causes heartburn? too often or doesn’t close tightly enough, Citrus fruits to heartburn. Smoking also relaxes the LES exercise rather than running, like cycling or swimming, Heartburn symptoms can start up stomach acid can seep into the esophagus Garlic and onions and increases stomach acid. which place less weight and stress on the hips. because of a problem with a muscular and cause a burning sensation. Chocolate (Source: webmd.com) (Source: health.harvard.edu)

Psychologists find the key to a thriving life “SHAHR” Welfare Complex, a Gem in Northern Iran employees thrive and others not, and has been alternatively defined as By Ana Sandoiu so on. By setting out a clear definition, vitality, learning, task focus, “mental Special Offer for Travelers Who Want Recent research published in the I hope this helps set a course for future toughness,” or a combination of all of journal European Psychologist reviews research.” these concepts. to Enjoy a Trip in Northern Iran the literature available on the concept Dr. Brown carried out this research Dr. Brown offers a simpler In hot days of summer, travelers, who choose the coastal towns of Mazandaran of human thriving and outlines key as part of his doctoral studies at explanation. Province for recreations alongside of the sea with breathtaking views, will elements that may lead to a thriving life. the University of Bath in the U.K. “[Thriving] appears to come down experience a memorable days with their families in “SHAHR” Welfare Complex. In certain situations, some alongside study co-author Dr. Rachel to an individual experiencing a sense Travelling to the northern cities of the country and visiting must-see sites and individuals flourish and thrive, whereas Arnold, an expert in the psychology of of development, of getting better sceneries of the Caspian Sea is one of the first decisions taken by families for others merely survive, sometimes performance excellence. at something, and succeeding at summer trips and holidays. giving up in the face of adversity. What does it mean to ‘thrive’? mastering something. In the simplest For centuries, the question of why “Thriving is a word most people terms, what underpins it is feeling Meanwhile, most travelers prefer to use the coastal waters of Mazandaran human individuals react so differently to would be glad to hear themselves good about life and yourself and Province to make unforgettable memories along with family or friends. being good at something.” Among coastal cities of Mazandaran Province, Izadshahr is an ideal place for But underpinning this simple summer trips due to its favorable climatic condition. This city is located at 8 km definition is a list of so-called West of Mahmoudabad and 7 km east of the Noor city in Mazandaran Province. enablers, or factors that increase “SHAHR” Welfare Complex is one of the best welfare and recreational hubs in our likelihood of thriving. The Izadshahr which is offered to the northern travelers. It has a beautiful residential researchers note that, in order to and tourist area along with all amenities and facilities and can be considered as the most suitable option for staying a few thrive, not all of these factors are days along the Caspian Sea. required, but a combination of This modern and newly-built complex is equipped with 188 seafront apartment units, constructed in seven floors with a some elements from both lists could unique view, located in a dreamy town for passengers and travelers special of ESKANO. lead to a thriving life. All units of this residential and welfare complex are equipped with two- and three-bedrooms, duplex, fully furnished (with “Personal enablers” listed by the authors include having a positive stylish and classy furniture). It should be noted that the beachfront terrace has increased the attractions of the surrounding outlook on life, being religious environment to a great extent. or spiritual, having a proactive Of the other amenities of this Complex, it should be referred to the private beach, a children’s park, a football field, beach personality, being motivated, volleyball, basketball, Ping-Pong, a gym, a bike ride, a swimming pool, sauna and Jacuzzi as free of charge, etc. being committed to learning On the other hand, senior managers of “SHAHR” Welfare Complex have considered special offer for government and expanding one’s knowledge, departments and organizations and can benefit from special discount within the framework of conclusion of a yearlong similar circumstances has preoccupied described as, but which science hasn’t being psychologically resilient, and and/or long-term contract. philosophers and psychologists alike. really managed to consistently classify being socially competent - that is, However, these scholars do not seem and describe until now,” says Dr. Brown. surrounded by family, friends, and to have been able to reach a consensus He and his colleagues examined colleagues. on the matter. This prompted Dr. Daniel the existing definitions of thriving, “Contextual enablers” include Brown, a sport and exercise scientist searching for common aspects. being in a situation wherein the at the University of Portsmouth in the Success and development reappear challenges are at an adequate level United Kingdom, to review the existing throughout these definitions, as do a compared with one’s capabilities, and literature on the topic in an attempt to range of psychological, physical, and having interpersonal relationships achieve three aims. social enhancements (learning to swim, based on attachment and trust. Firstly, Dr. Brown and colleagues for example, or adding new friends to Receiving support from one’s wanted to come up with an all- one’s social circle). family, colleagues, and employers encompassing concept of thriving Thriving is also recognized as a is also important, and being given that covers various population groups, “multifaceted” concept. The studies a high degree of autonomy and from babies to adult professionals. that the authors have reviewed range being trusted as competent are key Secondly, they wanted to put forth from child development to military elements. a set of key principles that we can all studies. Across these, “thriving” (Source: medicalnewstoday.com) apply if we wish to thrive in our daily lives. And finally, the third goal of the “Personal enablers include having review was to identify gaps in the existing research and outline directions a positive outlook on life, being for future research. religious or spiritual, having a proactive Dr. Brown explains the motivation personality, being motivated, being for his study, saying, “Part of the reason for a lack of consensus is [that] the committed to learning and expanding research so far has been narrowly one’s knowledge, being psychologically focused.” resilient, and being socially competent For more information about the facilities of this Complex and other units, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the following number: 01144536231, 01144536250 and/or 02144536093 @shahr_66 “Some have studied what makes - that is, surrounded by family, friends, babies thrive,” he adds, “others “SHAHR” Welfare Complex’s Address: have examined what makes some and colleagues.” Golsar No. 3, Izadshahr, Noor, Mazandaran Province I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 10 HERITAGE & TOURISM SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Milad Tower to host Rasht Over 4.9m foreign travelers Cultural Nights HERITAGE TEHRAN — Rasht Cultural Nights will be desk visited Iran in 2016: UNWTO held at the foot of Milad Tower in Tehran on September 23 and 24 to turn the spotlight on the rich history, TOURISM TEHRAN – The number traditions and charms of the northern city. deskof international tourist Sales exhibits and work- arrivals to Iran stood at 4.9 million in 2016, shops on indigenous hand- falling 5.6 percent from a year earlier and icrafts, souvenirs, garments, showing the first decline since 2013, ac- as well as live performanc- cording to the latest UNWTO Tourism High- es of traditional music and lights report released on August 15. games are on the agenda for Tourist arrivals in the country jumped the event that also includes from 2.938 million in 2010 to 4.967 million a photo exhibit of natural in 2014 and 5.237 million in 2015, fetching sceneries and cultural herit- $2.43 billion, $3.84 billion, and $3.86 billion age of the city. in revenues in 2010, 2014 and 2015 respec- Besides being a cultur- tively, the report said. al center, Rasht is generally Iran made up 1.6 percent of all interna- known for its beauty, lush tional tourism arrivals in Asia and the Pacific landscapes, rice paddies during 2016. The survey categorized Iran in and parks. The Caspian Sea South Asia region, which also includes Af- A poster for the Rasht coastal city is the capital of ghanistan, Bangladesh and India amongst Cultural Nights on Sept. 23 Gilan province as well. others. and 24, 2017 Visitors to Rasht, domi- From a global point of view, the demand nated by domestic holiday- for international tourism remained robust makers, experience much wetter and milder climate there in 2016 despite challenges and worldwide that is all and all far different from that of southern and cen- tourist arrivals grew by 3.9 percent to reach tral parts of the country. a total of 1.235 billion. Some 46 million more tourists (overnight visitors) travelled internationally last year compared to 2015. “Tourism has shown extraordinary Turkey issues travel warning strength and resilience in recent years, de- for Germany before vote spite many challenges, particularly those related to safety and security. Yet, interna- Turkey has told its citizens visiting or living in Germany to “be tional travel continues to grow strongly and careful” and keep their composure against “racist and xeno- contribute to job creation and the wellbeing phobic slurs” in advance of the country’s upcoming federal of communities around the world,” UNWTO elections. website quoted Secretary-General Taleb Ri- Foreign travelers pose for a photo during their visit to the UNESCO-registered Persepolis, in southern Iran. “It is advised for our citizens in Germany or planning to fai as saying in January. food, accommodation and transportation es and the ones for 24-day trip at $25 and health tourism as well. visit this country to be even-tempered, keep themselves “2016 was the seventh consecutive are fairly low and the country has main- about $600 respectively.” Iran has launched extensive plans to out of political discussions and absent themselves from ral- year of sustained growth following the tained its topmost global rank as a low- Filled from corner to corner with ancient bolster its tourism sector. Under the 2025 lies held by terrorist groups ahead of the elections,” said the 2009 global economic and financial crisis. er-cost destination for a third straight year, bazaars, museums, mosques, monuments, Tourism Vision Plan, the country is expect- Turkish foreign ministry in a statement published on its official A comparable sequence of uninterrupted according to a 2017 biannual report by the gardens and palaces set inside bustling cit- ing to increase the number of tourism ar- website on Saturday. solid growth has not been recorded since World Economic Forum. ies, historical ruins and rich rural landscapes, rivals from 4.8 million in 2014 to 20 million It also said political leaders in Germany were using an- the 1960s,” the report says. “Foreign travelers are able to find amaz- Iran is increasingly filled with camera-wield- in 2025. ti-Turkey rhetoric in their election campaigns and voiced the Iran is extraordinarily easy on the wal- ing bargains while trekking in Iran with ing Westerners seeking adventure, arche- aim of blocking Turkey from becoming a member of the Eu- let since travel costs including the ones for some travel sources put daily travel expens- ology and art. It is a hub for medical and ropean Union. “The political atmosphere in the aforementioned coun- try is under the influence of far-right and racist propaganda,” said the ministry. Iran’s 5-month outbound passengers +20.9% y/y: official “It is worrying that a chancellor-candidate political lead- TOURISM TEHRAN — Over 3.4 “In [many] other countries, the variety desk er in Germany has recently made statements including clear million Iranians traveled of products is so broad that they no longer racist elements and German officials took no measure about abroad during the first five months of the cur- need to make revenues from travel services it.” rent [Iranian] calendar year (started on March and usually make up for those [deficits] by Almost two weeks before the September 24 general elec- 21, 2017), an increase of 20.9 percent from a supplying varied products in the food, shop- tions, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her centre-left year earlier, a tourism official said on Monday. ping and entertainment sectors, but on the rival Martin Schulz clashed over Turkey policy in a TV debate Some 9.2 million Iranian tourists visited opposite side, Iran [tries] to earn revenues on Sunday night. other countries during the past year (March by providing tourism services, a reason be- During the televised event, Schulz made a proposal to 2016 – March 2017), Abdolreza Mohajera- hind why such rates are so high,” the official halt Ankara’s EU membership talks and freeze 4 billion euros ninejad told ISNA. explained. ($4.68bn) in pre-accession funds. Turkey, Iraq, the UAE, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Daily Sabah reported in August that the Last month, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called Georgia, Germany and Saudi Arabia were number of Iranian travelers to Istanbul has on ethnic Turks living in Germany to vote for those who are respectively the most-visited destinations by followed an upward trend in the recent years, “not hostile to Turkey” in the elections. Iranians during the five-month period, the ranking second after Germans when it comes (Source: Aljazeera) official added. to the distribution of tourists visiting the Turk- Relatively high rates of [tourism] services ish city by country. in the country [for local sightseers] in one According to Russian media, roughly ROUND THE GLOBE hand and abundant products and facilities 67,000 Iranians visited the country in 2016, abroad on the other hand have led to a a solid growth of 72 percent compared to a Studenica Monastery greater tendency of people for foreign trav- An undated photo depicts an Iranian traveler looking at a tourist map in Istanbul, year earlier while the figure witnessed 9 per- els, Mohajeraninejad pointed out. Turkey. cent year-on-year growth during the first half Studenica Monastery, located in the Rashka district of “We must lower the rates for services in of 2017. central Serbia, is the largest and richest of Serbia’s Ortho- the country,” he said, adding, “There are plans Some 9.2 million Iranian tourists visited Back in June, former tourism chief Zahra dox monasteries. underway to achieve this goal as it has had other countries during the past year Ahmadipour urged the need to achieve a A UNESCO World Heritage site, Studenica is an out- impacts on both inbound and outbound balance between the inbound and outbound standing and well-preserved example of a Serbian Ortho- travels.” (March 2016 – March 2017), tourist flows between Iran and Russia. dox Church monastery. Enclosed by an almost circular wall strengthened with two fortified gates, it features an array of exceptional monuments, including the main church at Hurricane Irma threatens Florida’s bustling tourism industry the center and monastic facilities along the encircling wall. NEW YORK (Reuters) — Hurricane Irma’s amusement park giants Walt Disney World’s Carnival Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean “We will know more in the hours ahead path of destruction up Florida’s Gulf Coast on Magic Kingdom, Universal Studios, Legoland have canceled and revised several sailings as a since the hurricane is active in Florida right Sunday threatens to disrupt a thriving state and Sea World, which all planned to close result of the storm and have offered credits and now,” spokesman Roger Frizzell said. tourism industry worth more than $100 billion through Monday. waivers on trips where passengers are unable Irma made a second Florida landfall on annually just months ahead of the busy winter About 20 cruise lines have Miami as a home to travel. Sunday on southwestern Marco Island as travel season. port or a port of call, according to the Port- A Carnival spokesman said the situation in a Category 3 storm bringing winds of 115 Some of the state’s biggest attractions have Miami website, and many have had to move Florida on Sunday was still not clear enough to miles per hour (185 kph) and life-threaten- announced temporary closures, including ships out of the area and revise schedules. fully assess how widespread the effects will be. ing sea surge. This family’s road trip never ends From the highlands of La Paz, Bolivia, it took us three By Emily Harteau days to drive to the Amazon basin. After a few days by When you are a child, time has a way of unspooling slowly, boat from Rurrenabaque, we met some locals who had just purely set to our natural rhythm. As we grow older, time rescued this baby howler monkey the night before. They is punctuated by appointments and alarm clocks, and we discovered it crying alone on the forest floor, and guessed forget how to live at our own pace. that it was an orphan. It was founded near Studenica river in the late 12th When we set off on an overland road trip in a van five When we saw these incredible rock faces in the Poto- century by Stefan Nemanja, also known as Saint Simeon, years ago, we wanted to slow down time again by raising si department of Bolivia, we decided we’d have to stop who established the medieval Serbian state. His remains, a family on the road and use their questions about nature to climb them. We consulted local shepherds at Estancia as well as those of his wife Anastasia and of the first Serbi- and life as our curriculum. We are world-schooling our kids. Churata, who confirmed that bolted sport-climbing routes an king, Stephen the First-Crowned, rest in this monastery. Many factors determine our plans. Weather and financ- were there. The sight on the ground, though, awed us. Lla- It is there that Stefan Nemanja’s youngest son, Saint es help us decide which activities we do, where to camp mas grazed in the verdant pasture, watered by a trickling Sava NemanJic, initiated the independent Serbian Ortho- and how long to stay. We have a loose idea of where we stream that flowed down the center of the valley. dox Church in 1219 and wrote the first literary work in the want to be for, say, a season, or if we need to meet some- We stopped to look for whales and other wildlife in the She exclaimed “THAT is the best water I have ever tasted!” Serbian language. one somewhere in three months. Atlantic from the top of Faro Punta Delgada lighthouse in The kids think that living in a tiny house with wheels is The complex’s two principal monuments, the Church of We have traveled throughout Central and South Ameri- Argentina. The Valdes Peninsula of Northern Patagonia is pretty cool because it means having a beach house one the Virgin and the King’s Church, enshrine priceless collec- ca, visiting one stunning landscape after the other. We hope on the UNESCO World Heritage list for its bounty of fauna. week, a mountain cabin the next. One week, above, we tions of 13th- and 14th-century Byzantine paintings. Stu- that we are raising children who will grow up to cherish the El Tatio geysers in the Atacama desert of northern Chile were 100 miles into the vast Salar de Uyuni, the world’s denica became the most important monastery in Serbia, natural wonders of the world. sits above 14,000 feet in elevation, making them among largest salt flats, in southwest Bolivia, exploring one of the and has remained so to the present day. Watching children play in nature is the best reminder of the highest geyser fields in the world. The fumaroles, steam islands. Churches and hermitages are located in the area how to remain present. Above, we were on the trail to the plumes and bubbling, bursting geysers put on an impres- On another trip, below, we pitched camp in Los Glaci- surrounding the monastery, as well as the quarries and famed towers in Torres del Paine National Park in Southern sive natural exhibition. We love the breadth and diversity ares National Park in Argentina with a view of Cerro Torre vestiges of a settlement for the workers who mined and Chilean Patagonia. We had hiked up and set a base camp we’ve encountered on the road. soaring in the background. Backcountry explorations with shaped the marble used to build the Church of the Virgin. at Campamento Los Torres, gone to bed early, then awoke We crossed one of the countless glacial rivers in Los children require additional planning but pays you back (Source: UNESCO) at 4:45 a.m. in the dark for an early morning push to watch Glaciares National Park in Argentina and took a break to handsomely. the sun rise over the gorgeous spires. let Colette lay on her belly to drink deeply from a stream. (Source: The New York Times) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 SCIENCE 11

How to draw electricity VR-based robots may be the key to early Mars settlement from the bloodstream SpaceVR has been working to exploring space in virtual reality for long, but the company has come out recent- Your body produces its own electricity and the flowing solution composed ei- ly with a new idea — exploring space using robots con- in the form of nerve signals and your ther of a saline solution or water, which trolled from the earth and actually getting a real-world bloodstream travels at a very fast pace then distorts the charge distribution in feel of space in virtual reality. inside it. But the human body itself has the blood vessel and generates electric- The company was founded in 2015 and is currently never been used to generate electricity ity along a long axis. working on providing users real space videos from Mars — a Chinese research team has devel- The power output efficiency of this captured using 360-degree cameras in VR. It is run by a oped lightweight power generator that system of generating electricity is high- board consisting of a former astronaut, space enthusiasts, can convert the energy of flowing blood er than most traditional electricity har- and scientists. While human settlement on planets such as in blood vessels into electricity. vesting mechanisms — the researchers Mars might be a far-fetched dream, exploring the planet The model works similar to how a claim a power efficiency higher than 20 with the help of robots operated from earth seems like a hydroelectric plant works. Just like flow- percent. much more practical approach at least for now. ing or falling water turns turbines and The team has been testing the FFNG While robots like Mars Rover have already explored the generates electricity, blood flowing in- on frog nerves and have been success- planet, the concept proposed by SpaceVR actually repli- side your veins could do the same. Hy- ful in harvesting electric energy. cates movements of humans. So basically, explorers can droelectricity has definite advantages While that is the mechanism, what just don gloves equipped with sensors and VR headsets over solar or wind electricity as it is less are the practical applications of this and explore Mars using virtual reality and robots. This weather-dependent, but generating mechanism? concept is called stereoscopic manipulation. electricity from blood stream would be Well, the research could actually re- “We are automating all human tasks. Taking a different even more efficient. sult in the development of fibers and approach than all major companies. Our general purpose The research team from Fudan Uni- clothes made from those fibers which avatar, the Human, was just demoed last week doing tasks versity in Shanghai, China, is using a can generate electricity — imagine in SF, controlled by me from Mexico City,” SpaceVR found- fiber with a thickness of less than a milli- your shirt generating the electricity you er and chief executive told TechCrunch in an email. meter that acts a turbine and generates searchers are calling their minute elec- was published in Angewandte Chemie need to charge your phone, using your This paradigm might actually be a stepping-stone to- electricity when surrounded by a saline tricity generator. International Edition Journal on Friday. bloodstream. wards eventual human migration to Mars. It has many ad- solution in a thin tube. The “electricity was derived from the aline solution Also, it could have large scale poten- vantages — it can massively cut costs of exploration and Carbon nanotubes relative movement between the FFNG The paper details how electricity is tial in the use of medical devices such also help explore risks in extra-terrestrial without endan- The fiber is made by putting an array and the solution,” the scientists ex- generated using FFNG — an electric as pacemakers. These devices could be gering humans. of carbon nanotubes together, wrapped plained in their research paper which double layer is created around the fiber, charged without external intervention, Humans can actually control these robots from the around a polymeric core. The reason which might extend the life of patients. earth and not be limited the way they would generally if for choosing carbon nanotubes for this The power output efficiency of this system This is not the first research of its kind they had to actually had to step on Mars. purpose is that they are electroactive — a team of Swiss researchers tried to These robots, according to SpaceVR, can be automat- i.e. exhibit a change in size and shape of generating electricity is higher than most create nano-scale motors that float in ed and eventually accommodate artificial intelligence for when stimulated by an electric field. traditional electricity harvesting mechanisms — the blood stream, but the project need- exploration. (Source: IBT) For generating electricity, the thread the researchers claim a power efficiency higher ed to be abandoned as it had the po- of the “fiber-shaped fluidic nanogen- than 20 percent. tential to create dangerous blood clots. erator” (FFNG), which is what the re- (Source: IBT) ‘No-fire-risk’ lithium batteries launched Ultrathin craft could soon envelop and destroy space junk Researchers have developed a new type of lithium-ion bat- Think of the latest idea of collecting short deployments that the company teries that are resistant to exploding or catching fire. The new space junk as something akin to a hun- has proposed for the craft. devices are suitable for consumer electronics as well as busi- gry tiger pouncing on its prey. Aero- Efficient craft ness applications. space Corporation says its Brane Craft Aerospace Corporation aims to make will wrap itself around debris orbiting the craft efficient and low cost. The thin Earth and drag it back down through spacecraft is not only lightweight, which the atmosphere, causing it to burn up reduces fuel consumption, but is easy and never again threaten satellites or to stack in a launcher and deploy in astronauts. a swarm of dozens of bots, each on a The project recently received a sec- track to a different rogue piece of de- ond round of funding from the NASA bris. Brane Crafts will be powered by Innovative Advanced Concepts pro- ultrathin solar cells as well as a little bit gram, which funds far-out ideas that re- of propellant. The company plans to main years away from launch — if they launch the craft frequently, with many The new batteries use a water-salt solution as their elec- get there at all. Branes deployed at the same time, trolyte. This removes the risks carried by current commercial The Brane Craft is a yard across, flex- helping to reduce costs. models which contain a non-water based chemical composi- ible, and less than half the thickness of After each Brane envelops a piece tion. In trials the batteries were subjected to high heating and a human hair. This makes it difficult to of space junk, it will navigate back to puncture, and they did not ignite. The solid-electrolyte-inter- protect the spacecraft’s electronics from towards Earth, acting like a near-space phase is stabilized by graphite and lithium-metal anodes in radiation, or even micrometeorites. incinerator as it and the junk burn up in aqueous electrolyte. Structural sheet the atmosphere. Discussing the technology further, the lead researcher Dr. “It has to be bullet-proof, because a We’ve known about orbital debris for Kang Xu, who works at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory 5-micron diameter particle can pene- decades, but with each launch the prob- (ARL), told the BBC: “In the past, if you wanted high energy, trate the main structural sheet, which whacked by a micrometeorite, only that short, other segments are designed to lem becomes more urgent. There are at you would choose a non-aqueous lithium-ion battery, but is only 10 microns thick,” Siegfried Jan- cell will fail. Same goes for the craft’s remain operable. least 500,000 pieces of debris circling you would have to compromise on safety. If you preferred son, principal investigator and a sen- microprocessor and digital electronics Radiation is another challenge as the Earth. And that doesn’t include tiny, safety, you could use an aqueous battery such as nickel/met- ior scientist at Aerospace Corporation, — if one fails, others will keep working. spacecraft is thin and most commercial yet dangerous, pieces of junk like paint al hydride, but you would have to settle for lower energy.” The said. Even the propellant tank, which is sand- electronics cannot withstand the harsh flecks, which can cause a lot of damage new invention succeeds in providing high energy and safety. So the company, based in El Segun- wiched between two thin sheets, is split conditions of space. The NIAC grant al- when smacking into a spacecraft at up- Current lithium-ion batteries carry the intrinsic disadvan- do, Calfironia, has designed the space- into multiple segments. In the case of lows the company to investigate how to wards of 17,500 miles per hour. tages of being flammable, toxic, and highly sensitive to ambi- craft to be resilient. If one solar cell is a micrometeorite strike or an electrical improve radiation tolerance during the (Source: space.com) ent atmosphere. This has been overcome with the new bat- tery. Initial work led to the creation of a 3 volt battery; going beyond this appeared difficult due to electrode degradation. The latest development has led to a 4 volt version. This BIM and Russia’s “VEB” Bank Ink Finance Deal, Worth €1.1b was achieved by coating the anode with the protective gel polymer. This allows the battery to be used with laptop com- Iran’s Bank of Industry and Mine (BIM) mal power plant project. interest for granting short- and long- puters. and Russia’s “VEB” Bank signed and It should be noted that this giant pro- term loans without EXIAR insurance In related battery news, engineers and microbiologists have sealed a contract to finance projects in ject will be put into operation in coop- coverage and governmental guarantee invented a new type of battery based on a microbial fuel cells. Iran, the Public Relations Dept. of the eration with the Russian government in letter. The battery can be activated by spit and it is intended to be Bank of Industry and Mine (BIM) report- the next five years. It is worth mentioning that a contract used in extreme conditions. (Source: Digital Journal) ed. Given the above issue, Bank of Indus- to finance electrification of Tehran-Mash- The Bank put the value of contract try and Mine has paved suitable ways for had Railway Project was inked between inked between Iran and Russia in this re- Russia especially in financing projects. Iran’s Bank of Industry and Mine and gard at one billion and 200 million euro According to the negotiations made Exim (Import and Export) Bank of China, The world’s first in line with financing Hormozgan ther- in this regard, Russia has expressed its worth $1.5 billion, the BIM ended. permanent nuclear-waste repository Bank Pasargad Named Exemplary Islamic Bank of the Year In 1980, a 29-year-old Finnish geologist named Timo Äikäs accepted a huge responsibility: He joined a team in charge In its latest edition, the Bank Periodical 1st rank among Iranian banks and also tive year. of finding a way to permanently store his country’s growing named Bank Pasargad as the top and 1000th rank among top banks in the As the top Iranian bank, Bank Pasar- stockpile of nuclear waste. exemplary Islamic Bank of the Year, the world. gad also managed to win prestigious Doing so would require Äikäs and his colleagues to think Public Relations Dept. of the bank an- It should be noted that Bank Pasar- award of Euromoney Institute for the 3rd far, far into the future. They would need to build something nounced. gad was introduced as top and exem- consecutive year, the Public Relations to last as long as the spent fuel from nuclear-power plants Accordingly, Bank Pasargad stood at plary Islamic bank for the 5th consecu- Dept. of the bank ended. remains dangerous — between 100,000 and 1 million years. Considering that the pyramids are a mere 4,500 years old, this is an essentially unimaginable span. When Äikäs began working on the project, repositories Major European Banks Establish Brokerage Ties with Iranian Banks in Post-Sanctions Era were already on the drawing boards in the United States, After a landmark nuclear deal inked between Iran and banking relations with Iran.” Sweden, Germany, and elsewhere. The Finns figured that six world’s major powers (the five permanent mem- Even, leading Germany’s “Deutsche” Bank has other countries would do the early research and develop- bers of UN Security Council plus Germany), many for- rolled up its sleeves in order to ramp up its ties with ment, and Finland could copy their best ideas. Indeed, the eign banks expressed their readiness to bond broker- Iran, he said, adding: “Presently, the German bank plan Äikäs and his team settled on was borrowed from Swe- age relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. accepts drafts and money transfer of Iranian clients den, which sits on the same slab of bedrock that Finland CEO of Export Development Bank of Iran (EDBI) especially in post-sanctions era.” does. Dr. Salehabadi announced the above statement and In the end, CEO of Export Development Bank Almost 40 years later, Finland is the only country in the said: “Belgian “KBC” and Austria’s OBERBANK are of of Iran (EDBI) Dr. Salehabadi said: “Currently, EDBI world that has a permanent nuclear-waste repository under the most prestigious European banks which have has set up brokerage relationship with 124 foreign construction. The projects Äikäs had assumed would be com- voiced their readiness to broaden and enhance their banks.” pleted long before Finland’s have faltered on nimby politics. (Source: The Atlantic) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 12 WOMEN SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

On the memoir of Shahla Iranian women urge UN to stop Habibi, the first Iranian female presidential advisor violence in Myanmar 1 Images of massacres, burnt ever in her powers to prevent the ongo- WOMENTEHRAN — Today the women’s society is bodies and razed homes, the tragic op- ing tragedy in Myanmar. deskmourning for a woman who was the first tics broadcast worldwide of women and “I appeal to you in utmost sincerity that flag bearer of women’s rights after the victory of the 1979 children living in and at the mercy of the you take whatever measures within your Islamic Revolution. elements and reports of repeated as- powers to prevent this ongoing human ca- Shahla Habibi, born saults against defenseless civilians, is rem- tastrophe,” Ebtekar wrote in her letter. in 1958, was the first Ira- iniscent of ethnic cleansing and genocide, The UN Charter clearly stipulates the nian presidential advisor it added. responsibility that lies in your hands to on women’s affairs in the On September 7, the Iranian vice prevent conflict and to maintain peace government of President president for women and family affairs, and security, she went on to write. Akbar Hashemi Rafsanja- Masoumeh Ebtekar, sent a letter to UN In this case, which apparently includes ni. Under-Secretary-General and Executive -- and not for the first time -- both eth- She made great efforts Director of the UN Women Phumzile nic and religious cleansing, the UN has to improve women’s situa- Malmbo Ngcuka, saying that the trag- a clear global mandate to prevent this tion with her great brave- ic events happening in Myanmar have ongoing tragedy. The plight of Rohingya ness. She made attempts shaken the conscience of humanity, em- women and children is devastating and to correct wrong views phasizing that women and children have heartbreaking and requires immediate, about women’s social ac- been hurt more seriously in the plight. sustained humanitarian intervention, tivities and tried hard to She urged the UN official to do what- Ebtekar wrote. implement gender equal- ity. A steady involvement of women in international affairs was formed for the first time All-women police station opens in Tehran’s subway by Habibi. It was due to her endeavors that Iranian women WOMENTEHRAN — A police station solely for the Police, Mohammad Ahmadi Bafandeh explained. attended the 4th International Women’s Conference at Bei- deskwomen and to be run by women po- The number of crimes happening in Tehran’s subway jing in 1995. It was the first experience of Iranian women’s lice personnel was formally inaugurated on Thursday at is decreasing, Colonel Ali Raqi, the chief of the subway’s presence at international events after the victory of the Is- a crowded station of Tehran’s subway. police department said, appreciating the Tehran Urban lamic Revolution. As women make up a large number of passengers and Suburban Railway Operation Company for launch- Other important tasks conducted by Habibi was formation of dif- of the subway, the creation of women’s police stations ing women’s police station. ferent women’s NGOs.Habibi established the Islamic Republic of Iran seems to be vital, the CEO of Tehran Urban and Sub- Women make up more than one million passengers Women’s News Agency (IWNA) in the 1990s to meet the information urban Railway Operation Company said on the side- of around 3 million passengers Tehran’s subway system needs of Iranian women. She also became the IWNA director. lines of the inauguration ceremony at Imam Khomeini carries a day. Despite physical pains at the last days of her life, she insist- station. In line with making Tehran’s subway more convenient ed on supporting women and tried to abolish discriminations [Maintaining] security is an important issue for a busy for female passengers, eight mother-and-baby rooms against women. public transportation system like Tehran subway. Thanks have been set up so far at different stations for breast- She left for the heavenly abode on September 6, 2017. God, the goal is met through a close collaboration with feeding and changing babies’ diapers. Tehran Times condoles Iranian women on her loss. May her soul rest in peace! Baked peaches and cream Tehran to host "women and national production expo" WOMENTEHRAN — The 11th products at competitive prices and better products to the public during the exhibit, national production puts products of wom- “These baked peaches taste like pie, minus the guilt of eating deskexhibition on women qualities, IRIB quoted Fahimeh Firooz- which runs until September 22, she said. en breadwinners on display. one! Of course all pie is even better with ice cream. Perfect and national production is to be opened far, the head of women’s empowerment In recent years Tehran Municipality has Another step taken by Tehran Mu- way to make those summer at Tehran’s Goftegoo Park, September 13, headquarters affiliated with Tehran Mu- proved to be one of the active organiza- nicipality in this regard is setting up peaches disappear.” 2017. nicipality, as saying. tions for preparing the ground for improve- houses of entrepreneurs throughout Ingredients: The event aims at supporting do- More than 3,000 breadwinner wom- ment of living standards of women heads of Tehran, of which 200 have started op- 8 teaspoons brown sugar mestic producers as well as supplying en will showcase and offer their clothing households. The exhibition on women and eration so far. 2 tablespoons butter, cut into 8 pieces 1 pinch ground cinna- mon, or more to taste Asian and Muslim women get discriminated against in Australian workplaces: report 4 ripe peaches, halved “Why are Asian women’s feet so small? So they can stand were even smaller. and pitted closer to the sink!” a male employee joked with his Asian They see you as three strikes and you’re out – a 4 scoops vanilla ice cream colleague, then got angry when she didn’t like it. woman, a woman with children, and a woman with Directions: “Why are you so uptight?” he asked. “You’re miscon- an accent. Preheat oven to 400 de- struing what I’m saying.” AMP Capital Funds Management and DCA board grees F (200 degrees C). She replied: “That’s not it, it’s just that I want to be member Ming Long, who participated in the research, Arrange brown sugar, 1 treated with respect.” told Fairfax Media it was time for gender-based quotas, teaspoon per peach, in a Explicit bias, racist and sexist comments and offensive noting they had worked in Sweden. “The case for quotas 9x13-inch baking dish. Top each brown sugar mound with “jokes” are rife in corporate Australia, according to a re- is getting much stronger because we’re not seeing the a piece of butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Place a peach port from Diversity Council Australia and the University pace of change we need for women and, when it comes half, cut-side down, on top of brown sugar-butter. of Sydney Business School, which asked 230 culturally to ethnic women, we’re still in the dark ages.” Bake in the preheated oven until peaches are soft, 15 to diverse businesswomen (defined broadly in the report Ms Long said given women were making the bulk of 20 minutes. as someone with a non-Anglo Saxon background) about purchasing decisions, it made sense to have more wom- Plate 2 warm peaches per serving and top with 1 scoop their experiences in the workplace. diverse female talent surveyed planned to advance to a en, including women of non-Anglo saxon backgrounds, vanilla ice cream. The tale above was one of many similar stories fea- very senior role, only one in 10 strongly agreed that their on boards. tured in the report, Cracking the Glass-Cultural Ceiling: leadership traits were recognized or that their opinions The report notes that the Australian “multicultural Future Proofing Your Business in the 21st Century. The were valued and respected. market” has an estimated purchasing power of more report found only 12 percent of culturally diverse wom- Further, 26 percent said cultural barriers in the than $75 billion a year, while the global buying power of LEARN ENGLISH en surveyed strongly agreed they had the same oppor- workplace had caused them to scale back at work, women is estimated to reach $40 trillion by 2018. tunities in their workplace as anyone else with commen- including reducing their ambitions and working fewer “I’d love to challenge leaders to actually speak to eth- Daily Life - He’s not a Good Fit surate ability and experience. hours. And 60 percent of culturally diverse female ex- nic women they have in their business, get to know them Some women said “well-meaning” mentors had rec- ecutives and 79 percent of senior managers surveyed and earn their trust, “Ms Long said. “They’ve probably A: So, Lauren, I just wanted to talk to you quickly about our ommended they move overseas where their “difference” were considering leaving their employers in the next been overlooked for leadership. Please, look beyond new customer support representative, Jason Huntley. would be viewed as an asset rather than a liability. “They year. gender and ethnicity. You might actually find there’s a B: Sure, what’s up? see you as three strikes and you’re out – a woman, a The report suggests raising awareness about common gem in your midst.” A: Basically, I’ve got a few concerns about him, and the bot- woman with children, and a woman with an accent,” a gendered cultural stereotypes that leaders and colleagues Ming Long has challenged company leaders to pay tom line is, I don’t think he’s a good fit for our company. respondent said. commit to understanding different cultures, and ensure more attention to women from different backgrounds B: Okay... what makes you say that? I thought you were Male Anglo-Celtic leaders preferred and selected that unconscious bias training considers this. In the same among their workforce. pleased with his overall performance. Didn’t you just tell people who dressed, looked and sounded like them- way companies are setting and reporting on gender-based Google, Aurecon, the Commonwealth Bank and me last week how impressed you were with his attitude? selves. “It’s like a voting system that doesn’t work be- targets, the report suggests they also report publicly on Deloitte also supported the research. Google had to face A: Yeah, his attitude is great, but he’s really unreliable. cause, well, look who’s voting,” another respondent said. cultural diversity inclusion and outcomes. hard questions following the anti-diversity memo from Sometimes he’s really productive, but then other times... Muslim women also reported discrimination and The number of culturally diverse women in ASX100 one of its U.S.-based engineers James Damore. take last Tuesday for instance, he was forty-five minutes late intolerance. “Stereotypes about Muslim women result and ASX200 companies is minuscule. Only 2 percent Google Australia and New Zealand managing direc- for our morning meeting! in them being written off as leadership material,” a re- of ASX directors are culturally diverse women. In 2015, tor Jason Pellegrino said: “We strive to create an envi- B: Well, I’m sure he had a perfectly good reason... spondent said. “They see a hijab and think I must be there were fewer than 25 female ASX200 senior execu- ronment where everyone can feel comfortable bringing A: But that’s not the only thing... you know, he really doesn’t subjugated and I’m submissive and passive and there- tives, chief executives or chief financial officers, and 10 their best selves to work, so they can be more innova- have the best work ethic, I’m constantly catching him on fore not able to lead.” or less women in each of these positions in ASX100. The tive, creative, and inspired.” MSN and Facebook when he should be talking to clients. The report found that, while 88 percent of culturally numbers of culturally diverse women in these categories (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald) B: Yeah, but come on, Geoff, as if you don’t check Facebook at work. Look, you hired this guy, we’ve invested a lot of time and money in his training, so now it’s up to you to coach him. Call for women MPs to wear hijab Make it work, Geoff! The Aalmi Chaddar Orh Tehrik (ACOT), during their visits abroad; laws should be A: Make it work, Geoff. You would say that, wouldn’t you, he is your headed by Pir Kabir Ali Shah, resolved on framed to discourage vulgarity at beauty cousin; what a jerk, make me hire your stupid, useless, cousin. Sunday to launch a special campaign to parlors; Indian plays and films should be Key Vocabulary persuade the women legislators to wear discouraged in Pakistan as they are like concern: worry hijab (veil). dangerous infectious diseases. ACOT has so overall: general At a conference on the Hijab Day at far distributed veils among 750,000 women performance: how well someone does their job Alhamra Art Center, the participants de- and Pir Kabir Ali Shah is determined to con- unreliable: not able to be trusted manded that women anchors should tinue the mission till the country is a true productive: doing a lot in a short amount of time be allowed to present their shows when mirror of an Islamic society. perfectly good: having no problems, just fine properly covered. Also, they said, the A resolution expressed serious con- work ethic: attitude to work parliament should pass legislation and cern over the silence of the OIC, UN and coach: teach and train someone new skills Pemra should issue orders to all TV chan- world human rights organizations over Supplementary Vocabulary nels in this regard. the persecution of Kashmiri and Rohing- poor judgment: regularly makes bad decisions Various resolutions passed by the par- ya Muslims. poor work ethic: bad attitude to work ticipants demanded that female students It said that ACOT would hold protest dependable: able to be trusted and relied upon should be barred from using cell phones demonstrations in front of the OIC and a bad apple: a bad member of a group who makes things in their educational institutions; male mem- UN offices to awaken their conscience. president Muhammad Shafqat Chauhan Haider Gilani and Syed Ahmed Mustafain more difficult for others bers of official delegations should be dis- Justices Ahmed Farooq Sheikh and unproductive: and Khateeb Data Darbar Masjid Mufti Haider Gilani were among the speakers. not productive, not doing a lot allowed to shake hands with female hosts Mian Nazir Akhtar Ghazi, former LHCBA (Source: irlanguage.com) Muhammad Ramzan Sialvi, Syed Sibtain (Source: The Nation) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 WORLD IN FOCUS 13 1400 foreign women, children left Slavery in the U.S. behind by Daesh after Tal Afar liberation prison system After being expelled from Tal Afar, the descent. “I had just given birth to this little 8 African Americans are incarcerated at a rate five ISIL (Daesh) terrorist group has left be- girl three months before… He said ‘let’s times higher than that of whites. In states like Virginia and hind some 1,400 foreign wives and chil- go for a week’s holiday in Turkey.’ He had Oklahoma, one in every 14 or 15 African American men are dren, who are now in the custody of the already bought the plane tickets and the put in prison. Iraqi government. hotel,” she added. Locking people of color According to Iraqi security and aid Tal Afar, situated about 150 kilometers We lock people of color up at alarming rates. We put them officials on Sunday, those left behind from Syria’s border, was among the last to work. Corporations gain. This story is an age-old Ameri- are mostly from Russia, Turkey, and Cen- Daesh-held cities in Iraq. The liberation of can tradition. Throughout history, our nation has successfully tral Asia, with some also from European Tal Afar deprives Daesh of what was once pulled back corporate greed, but private corporations have countries. a key supply route between its territory in always found new ways to reap enormous wealth from cheap Iraqi officials are currently engaged in Syria and Iraq. labor. the process of verifying their identities and Iraqi army soldiers and allied fighters The historical circumstances following the abolition of nationalities, as many of the women have from Popular Mobilization Units have slavery provide the necessary context to understand how lost or destroyed their original credentials. been leading a major operation to rid the corporations function in a de facto replacement for slav- The group, which is the largest group country of the Takfiri elements. ery. Although the U.S. Constitution’s Thirteenth Amendment of foreigners linked to Daesh in Iraq, Iraqi forces launched the Tal Afar lib- prohibited slavery and involuntary servitude, it made an ex- are currently being housed in a special- eration operation on August 20, one ception - a loophole for “punishment for crime whereof the ly-designated camp, which they are not month after fully recapturing the coun- party shall have been duly convicted”, which made prison permitted to leave. try’s second biggest city, Mosul, which labor possible. On August 31, Iraq’s Prime Minis- was Daesh’s so-called “capital” in Iraq. Workers flipping burgers and frying french fries for mini- ter Haider al-Abadi announced that the Daesh unleashed a campaign of death mum wage at McDonald’s wear uniforms that were manufac- northern city of Tal Afar and the entire “I want to go back (to France) but don’t to join the terrorists. and destruction in Iraq in 2014, but it is tured by prison laborers. Nineveh province have been purged of know how,” said a French-speaking wom- Some of the women claim that they currently retreating from much of the ter- Following the Civil War, the Southern economy was in the Daesh Takfiri terrorists. an of Chechen origin who claims to come were tricked by their husbands into join- ritory under its control in the Arab coun- shambles and the slaves were emancipated. A cheap la- The Iraqi government is currently ne- from Paris. She also said that she has no ing the terrorists during trips to Turkey. try due to recent advances made by the bor source was needed, and the convict lease system was gotiating with the women’s home coun- idea concerning the current whereabouts “My mother doesn’t even know where Iraqi forces on the battlefield. invented. States leased out their convicts to industrialists try embassies for their returning home. of her husband who brought her to Iraq I am,” said a French woman of Algerian (Source: agencies) and planters to work in locations such as railroads, coal mines and plantations, and entrepreneurs bought and sold these leases. With little capital investment required and no need to care North Korea threatens ‘pain and suffering’ ahead of UN sanctions vote for the health of the prisoners, the system of economic ex- North Korea has warned the United States that it will Russia, citing diplomats. front and will continue to be so for many years to come.” ploitation became highly profitable for businesses and states pay a “due price” if harsh sanctions against the country Russia and China both have veto power in the vote But Kang added both the U.S. and South Korea be- and even cheaper than slavery. For example, in 1883 convict are agreed at a United Nations Security Council meeting as permanent members of the Security Council. Both lieved in following a policy of “responding firmly (to) leasing provided Alabama with 10 percent of its revenue, 73 on Monday. had expressed skepticism over the strict sanctions. provocations through tough sanctions while leaving the percent in 1898. Leased convicts were treated abysmally, with North Korea’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement pub- China -- North Korea’s most powerful ally -- said door open for dialogue.” death rates 10 times higher than prisoners in states that did lished on state media that if the U.S. “does rig up the illegal Monday that it supported the Security Council’s plan for Over the weekend, leaders in Germany and France not employ leased convict labor. and unlawful ‘resolution’” it would respond in kind. a “further response” to North Korea and to take “nec- waded into the escalating crisis. Prisoners tortured to death The Security Council is due to vote in New York on essary actions.” German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in an inter- Secret graveyards contained the bodies of prisoners who a U.S.-drafted resolution to impose new restrictions on “We hope UNSC members will come to a consensus view with a German newspaper she would “immediately had been tortured and beaten to death. the rogue state following its sixth and largest nuclear through full consultations and will send out the voice of say yes” if Germany was asked to help end the crisis. The viability of the convict lease system required that black test, carried out just over a week ago. unity and solidarity,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokes- She said an agreement similar to the Iranian nucle- people be returned to their former status as a source of la- “The DPRK is ready and willing to use any form of person Geng Shuang said at regular press conference ar deal struck under the Obama administration could bor. Hence, the Black Codes were enacted to suppress the ultimate means,” the statement said, referring to the Monday. be the solution. Under the deal, Iran agreed to scale rights of the recently emancipated African Americans, and country by its acronym. “The UNSC’s response and actions should be helpful back its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions criminalize them for minor offenses such as vagrancy. Under “The forthcoming measures to be taken by the DPRK to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and to relief. the vagrancy laws, any black person under the protection of will cause the U.S. the greatest pain and suffering it had maintaining the stability of the region. And also helpful “I could imagine such a format being used to end the a white person could be swept up by the system for simply ever gone through in its entire history.” to solve the North Korea issue peacefully,” Geng said. North Korea conflict. Europe and especially Germany loitering, as black people were rounded up in this manner to China supports plan The U.S. and its allies have been calling for stern should be prepared to play a very active part in that,” provide a source of nearly free labor. The U.S. had proposed some of the strictest sanc- measures against North Korea since the September 3 Merkel told Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung in Today, prison labor is a billion-dollar industry, and the tions yet against the already heavily censured nation. It nuclear test. an interview published Sunday. corporate beneficiaries of this new slavery include some of called for a full ban on oil exports to the country, and The test sent powerful tremors across the region, French President Emmanuel Macron spoke on the the largest corporations and most widely known brands. For an immediate asset freeze on North Korean leader Kim suggesting the device used was the most powerful the phone with U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese example, Walmart has purchased produce from farms, where Jong Un and his government for all financial assets held nation has ever tested. Pyongyang claims it tested a hy- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday to discuss the women prisoners face bad working conditions, inadequate overseas, among other measures. drogen bomb capable of sitting atop a ballistic missile. possibility of new sanctions. medical care and very low pay. The Reuters news agency reported Monday that Merkel calls for Iran-like deal “(They discussed) a firm and united reaction towards Workers flipping burgers and frying french fries for mini- those proposals had been watered down, citing a new Speaking on Monday, South Korea’s Foreign Minister North Korea’s repeated provocations as it is a threat to mum wage at McDonald’s wear uniforms that were manufac- version of the draft resolution. The report also said that Kang Kyung-wha said North Korea’s nuclear arsenal was world peace and security,” the Elysee Palace told CNN. tured by prison laborers. the sanctions had been softened to appease China and “the biggest challenge to our foreign affairs and security (Source: CNN) Further, UNICOR manages 83 factories and more than 12,000 prison laborers who earn as little as 23 cents an hour working at call centers, manufacturing items such as military Saudi authorities arrest 20 opponents amid talk of king’s abdication body armor, and in past years, defective combat helmets. In Saudi security forces have reported- mediation to settle a dispute between 2013, federal inmates made $100m worth of military uni- ly arrested nearly 20 people, known for Saudi Arabia and Qatar. forms. opposing the absolute monarchy in the Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, and the UNICOR has also provided prison labor in the past to pro- Persian Gulf kingdom, in the past 24 United Arab Emirates cut their diplomatic duce Patriot missile parts for defense contractors Raytheon hours. ties with Qatar on June 5, accusing Doha and Lockheed Martin, and parts for others such as Boeing According to multiple unidentified of sponsoring terrorism and destabilizing and General Dynamics. sources and tweets by rights organiza- the region, charges Doha denies. Corporations such as Starbucks, AT&T, Target, and Nord- tions, journalists and others, Prince Abdul “May God harmonize between their strom have also profited from prison labor at some point in Aziz Bin Fahd al Saud, a son of former hearts for the good of their people,” the past as well. King Fahd, is among those arrested. Odah had written on Twitter, in reference Prisons as slave camps The arrests come amid reports that to a phone call made between the Saudi Some critics oppose the characterization of the U.S. prison King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud plans crown prince and the Qatari ruler during system as a slave labor camp. For example, James Kilgore to renounce power in favor of his son, which both leaders stressed the need to argues that prison labor is infrequently used, and identifying Crown Prince Mohammed. resolve the crisis through dialogue. Ri- multinational corporations that profit from it loses sight of the The sources said among the detain- yadh, however, suspended plans for ne- key issues behind mass incarceration. ees were also two clerics, identified as gotiations minutes later. Kilgore is correct in his analysis that a lack of economic op- Salman al-Odah and Awad al-Qarni who The regime forces also detained portunity coupled with draconian laws results in a perverse have sparked controversies in the past al-Qarni, another cleric with an alleged private incentive to drive up mass incarceration. We should over their opinions about social life in 2.2 million Twitter followers. enhance employment options for former inmates to reduce Saudi Arabia. Exiled Saudi opposition activists have recidivism and integrate returning citizens back into society. Saudi human rights group AlQST re- called for demonstrations on September However, this does not mean that corporations do not profit ported that Odah, who was imprisoned 15 in a bid to galvanize opposition to the hereditary dictatorship and monarchy. which it launched on March 26. from prisons and prison labor today and it is obscene that from 1994-99 for agitating for political royal family. The kingdom is struggling with plum- Many also see Riyadh’s policies as a this still happens. change and who has 14 million follow- Since the establishment of Saudi Ara- meting oil prices. The Al Saud regime major cause of the crises in the region, The Trump administration reversing the Obama-era order ers on Twitter, was arrested on Saturday bia as an absolute monarchy in 1932, the also faces criticism over its deadly military especially in Syria and Iraq. to phase out private prisons and enacting new law-and-or- night for posting a tweet in support of system has been effectively known as a campaign against neighboring Yemen, (Source: Press TV) der policies to increase arrests and fill these prisons will only increase opportunities for profit for Trump’s corporate donors and their many investments in mass incarceration. Exploiting prison labor is consistent with this troubling trend. Storm Irma brings flooding to parts of Florida; Cuba reports 10 killed Over a century and a half since the abolition of slavery, the Downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm, Irma ple to stay off unsafe roads. The National Weather Ser- A large military airborne relief operation was being dreaded institution still lives on in another dressed-up form. flooded several northern Florida cities with heavy rain and vice issued a flash flood warning for the city, with nearby prepared to take help to the islands, which are linked Taking advantage of a constitutional loophole, corporate prof- high storm surge on Monday as it headed out of the state St. Augustine also seeing flooding. by a dramatic series of bridges and causeways from Key iteers continue the modern-day version of the convict lease after cutting power to millions and ripping roofs off homes. “Stay inside. Go up. Not out,” Jacksonville’s website Largo almost 100 miles (160 km) southwest to the city system. In the land of the free, the dollar still takes prece- Irma, once ranked as one of the most powerful hurri- warned residents. “There is flooding throughout the city of Key West, Monroe County Emergency Director Martin dence over human rights, and that which can be monetized canes recorded in the Atlantic, hit a wide swath of Flori- and more rain is expected.” Senterfitt told a teleconference. and exploited for profit will be, regardless of ethical or moral da over the past day, first making landfall on the Florida After what she called a terrifying night bunkered in her The state’s largest city, Miami, was spared the brunt considerations. Keys archipelago and then coming ashore south of Na- house in St. Petersburg, on Florida’s Gulf Coast, with her chil- of the storm but was still battered. Utility crews were al- Once again, race, criminal justice and capitalism have ples and heading up the west coast. dren and extended family, Julie Hally emerged with relief on ready on the streets there clearing downed trees and joined forces to deprive captive black and brown bodies of Irma, now a tropical storm with sustained winds of Monday. The winds had toppled some large tree branches utility lines. All causeways leading to Miami Beach were their human rights. In the age of President Donald Trump and up to 70 miles per hour (110 km per hour), was located and part of a fence, but her house was undamaged. closed by police. hardliner Attorney General Jeff Sessions, the return to “law about 35 miles (56 km) west of Gainesville and headed “My heart just pounded out of my chest the whole Much of the state’s east and west coasts remained and order” and a war on drugs signals a reversal of progress up the Gulf Coast, the National Hurricane Center said at time,” said Hally, 37. “You hear stuff hitting your roof. It vulnerable on Monday to storm surges, when hurricanes the U.S. was making untethering itself from the expansive 8 a.m. ET (1200 GMT). honestly sounds like somebody is just whistling at your push ocean water dangerously over normal levels. That grip of a carceral state. The Cuban government reported on Monday that 10 window the whole night. It’s really scary.” risk extended to the coast of Georgia and parts of South The anniversary of last year’s prison strike is a chilling re- people had been killed after Irma battered the island’s north As officials and residents began to assess the damage Carolina, the hurricane center said. minder that one need not point to authoritarian regimes in coast with ferocious winds and 36-foot (11-meter) waves over around the state, Governor Rick Scott said he would trav- As it traveled through the center of the state early on distant countries to find examples of blatant labor rights vio- the weekend. This raised the overall death toll from Irma’s el later on Monday to the keys. Irma first came ashore at Monday, Irma brought gusts of up to 100 mph (160 kph) lations. If you want to find slavery in the U.S., look no further powerful rampage through the Caribbean to 38. Cudjoe Key as a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds and torrential rain to areas around Orlando, one of the than its penitentiaries, jails and detention centers where the The sheriff’s office in Jacksonville, on Florida’s north- of up to 130 mph (215 kph.) “I’ve heard there’s some signif- most popular areas for tourism in Florida because of its consequences of being locked up extend much farther than east coast, reported that it was making a rescue from icant damage, right where the eye of the storm hit,” Scott cluster of theme parks, the National Weather Service said. doing time. waist-deep water on Monday morning and urged peo- told NBC’s “Today” show. “We’ll find out.” (Source: Reuters) (Source: Aljazeera) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 14 WORLD SPORTS SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Chelsea’s Hazard hopeful for Nadal makes hardcourts look easy Champions League title win for third U.S. Open crown Chelsea footballer Eden Hazard says he is keen to win the NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal has long been king of Champions League title as his club begins its European cam- the Paris clay but he was just as dominant on New York paign with a group stage match against Azerbaijani side Qa- hardcourt on Sunday as he collected grand slam title rabag on Tuesday. number 16 with a clinical demolition of Kevin Anderson Hazard joined Chelsea shortly after they won their first in the U.S. Open final. Champions League title in 2012 but the London side have The Spaniard insists nothing comes easy to him on not won the competition since. any court but scanning his list of grand slam final tri- It came close in the 2013-14 season but lost to Atletico umphs one would be hard-pressed to find anything Madrid in the semi-finals. more comprehensive than this 6-3 6-3 6-4 victory on Chelsea failed to qualify for the Champions League in the the Arthur Ashe Stadium. last campaign and as they prepare to return to Europe’s elite The 6-2 6-3 6-1 thrashing of Stan Wawrinka at Roland competition this season, the Belgium international is hopeful Garros in June or the 6-1 6-3 6-0 win over Roger Federer that his team can seal the trophy. in 2008 that earned him another of his 10 French Open “Yeah, this year (to win it) is important... I have only got to crowns might have been more ruthless, but they were the semi-final when we lost to Atletico Madrid. So it’s in my no more complete. head to win this trophy,” the 26-year-old told British media. While his battling South African opponent kept the “I have won the Premier League and the title in France. contest from being a complete blowout, there was never Now all the big players want to win the Champions League.” a single moment when Nadal was under threat. Hazard played his first game for Chelsea this season in Despite being one of biggest servers on the ATP Tour, Saturday’s 2-1 league win over Leicester City, after recovering Anderson was unable make a dent in Nadal’s defense from an ankle injury sustained in June. and he managed not a single break point in his maiden “It was a good test (against Leicester). I‘m just happy to be grand slam final. back,” Hazard added. “It was more the conundrum of playing Rafa as op- Following their Champions League encounter, Chelsea posed to being in my first final,” said Anderson. host London rivals Arsenal in the league on Sunday. “His competitiveness, consistency at that level. He still want to compete and still feel the nerves every time final was contested by two players 30 and over. (Source: Reuters) never goes away.” that I go on court. While these things keep happening, With Federer and Nadal fit again after battling last Having captured his third U.S. Open title, Nadal made I will be here. year’s injury woes and Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic it very clear to his rivals that he would indeed not be ”Well done for Roger that he is having an amazing fighting their way back to fitness, the Big Four might well going away any time soon. season too and well done for me because I‘m having a be back in business next season. Palace to replace Frank And although he did not count it as one of his prima- great season too. “After them taking off most of last year to come back, de Boer with Roy Hodgson ry objectives, the 31-year-old did not dismiss the possi- “Let’s see what happens.” winning all four grand slams was quite an achievement, bility of one day surpassing Federer’s grand slam haul While women’s tennis produced two first-time grand regardless of how good they are,” said Anderson, who Crystal Palace have confirmed they have parted company of 19 titles. slam winners this season, the old guard continued to is also 31. with manager Frank de Boer, with a source telling ESPN FC “I really don’t think much about these kind of things. I rule supreme in the men’s game with Nadal and Federer ”Looking at Rafa, just such a great competitor. He re- that Roy Hodgson is set to take over. do my way, he does his way,” said Nadal. sweeping the majors with two apiece. ally makes you earn every single point. Roger, also. De Boer had received the backing of Palace chairman ”I‘m very happy with all the things that are happening It marks the fourth time Nadal has won at least two “So it’s been a very interesting year on the grand slam Steve Parish on Sunday after suffering a fourth consecutive to me, win this title again. major titles in a year and just the seventh time since ten- front. Certainly will be very interesting to see what hap- defeat to start the Premier League season but the club con- ”I still have the passion and the love for the game. I nis went professional in 1968 that a men’s grand slam pens next year.” firmed his departure in a statement on Monday. “Crystal Palace Football Club have this morning parted company with Frank de Boer,” the statement read. “We would Dutch rider van der Mark replaces Froome makes history as he is like to thank Frank for his dedication and hard work during Rossi for Aragon crowned Vuelta champion his time at the Club. LONDON (Reuters) - Dutch superbike er ridden a MotoGP bike before. He Chris Froome became the first Briton to “What Chris Froome has achieved “A new manager will be appointed in due course and we rider Michael van der Mark will replace previously competed in seven 125cc win the Vuelta a Espana and the third over the last 12 months has cement- wish Frank the very best of luck for the future. injured Italian great Valentino Rossi for (now Moto3) races in 2010 and the rider to win a double of the Tour de ed his place as one of Britain’s greatest “There will be no further comment at this time.” the Aragon round of the MotoGP world 2011 Dutch Moto2 round. France and Vuelta in the same season sportsmen,” said British Cycling’s chief The BBC and Sky Sports News both reported that Hodg- championship in Spain on Sept. 24, He is also a three times winner of the when he finished the race by retaining executive Julie Harrington. son had been identified as his successor and a source close Yamaha said on Monday. Suzuka eight hours endurance race and his advantage over Vincenzo Nibali on “To win the Tour de France and Vu- to the former England boss subsequently told ESPN FC he is Rossi broke his leg in a training ac- has raced at the Spanish circuit seven Sunday. elta a Espana in the same year puts him due to sign a two-year deal. cident on an off-road bike at the end times previously with World Superbikes Froome and Nibali crossed the Ma- up there with the best Grand Tour riders In a message on Instagram, De Boer wrote: “Very disap- of August and missed the San Marino and other support series. drid finish line together, allowing Team in the history of the sport. The cycling pointed about the decision but never the less I want to thank Grand Prix at Misano in eastern Italy at Yamaha’s managing director Lin Jar- Sky rider Froome to stay two minutes community in this country and indeed the players, staff and the fans for their support. Good luck the weekend. vis said the team was obliged to enter 15 seconds ahead of the Italian after the whole nation are extremely proud for the future.” Yamaha did not replace the 38-year- two bikes for the race and had decided the processional, 117.5-km stage. of him.” Parish had urged everyone at the club to “stick together” old nine times world champion for that to seek a replacement within the com- Italian Matteo Trentin took the stage Although the general classification despite the team’s poor start to the Premier League season race. pany’s own pool of contracted riders. victory, his fourth of this year’s Vuelta, victory was in the bag, Froome did not let and increasing speculation about De Boer’s position. “Rossi is making good progress with “It is never easy to step in to replace but narrowly missed out to Froome on up in the final stage and joined the bunch The former Ajax and Inter Milan boss, who signed a three- his rehabilitation process. However, it another rider and even more difficult to the green jersey for the points classifi- sprint at the end, coming 11th, the best year contract when he was appointed in June, has overseen is expected that he will not be able to replace Valentino Rossi, but we believe cation. finish of the general classification group, four defeats in as many games without scoring a goal since compete again before the Grand Prix that Michael has all the credentials and Froome is the third cyclist to win the with Russian Ilnur Zakarin, third overall, taking over at Selhurst Park in the summer, the worst start in of Japan at the Twin Ring Motegi, held experience to do a good job,” he added. Tour and the Vuelta in the same year, 18th and runner-up Nibali 22nd. Premier League history. from October 13-15,” Yamaha said in a Honda’s Spanish rider Marc after Jacques Anquetil in 1963 and Ber- The three-time Vuelta winner was His departure comes after 77 days in the job, eight days statement. Marquez, the reigning champion, and nard Hinault in 1978. serenaded by Spanish supporters on fewer than he lasted in charge of Inter. Van der Mark, 24, will have Rossi’s Italy’s Andrea Dovizioso, for Ducati, are He is also the first to win both races the podium by the Cibeles palace in (Source: Soccernet) usual pit crew working with him at the tied at the top of the championship since 1995 when the Vuelta was shift- Madrid, while his Trek Segafredo team 14th round of the season at the Motor- after Sunday’s race at Misano with five ed from its old start date in late April mates jokingly urged him to postpone land Aragon circuit. rounds remaining. to late August, when temperatures in his imminent retirement, chanting: Ancelotti brandishes China The Dutch rider will be making his Rossi is fourth overall and 42 points Spain are at their highest and put an “One more year for Alberto”. speculation ‘a joke’ debut in the premier class and has nev- adrift. extra strain on riders. (Source: Reuters) MUNICH -- Carlo Ancelotti has said speculation he is plan- ning to take a job in China is “a joke” as he set his sights on Steinhaus: I’m delighted and grateful for Bundesliga opportunity Champions League glory with Bayern Munich. Bibiana Steinhaus became the Bundesli- extremely hard to ensure that we can ga’s first female referee on Sunday when perform at our best as a group of match she took charge of Hertha Berlin’s match officials and create the ideal competitive against Werder Bremen. conditions for the players. The 38-year-old police officer has been Many people often only notice the named Germany’s referee of the year on six main referee and not their assistants. occasions and has officiated 80 matches in Officiating only works as part of a the second tier of German men’s football team. We need to work together to since 2007, as well as regularly overseeing make the right decisions, as football is fixtures in the women’s game. To mark this so complex nowadays. When it comes to historic occasion, FIFA.com took the op- the offside rule, for example, we have to portunity to interview her. consider whether a player is offside and if FIFA.com: Congratulations on offici- his position on the pitch means he has an Former Bayern winger Mario Basler told Sport1 he had heard ating in the Bundesliga for the first time. influence on the goalkeeper, to name just from a “very trustworthy source” that the 58-year-old had a Do you believe you are a better referee one scenario. A team of match officials pre-contract agreement in place to join a Chinese Super League. than you were last year? How would you describe your per- of these developments. needs to communicate closely and ex- “A few days ago, I heard that Carlo Ancelotti has already Bibiana Steinhaus: Thank you very sonal style? What are your memories of officiat- tremely quickly with each other. Nobody signed a contract for a club abroad starting in the winter,” much. Referees develop throughout their Referees make a name for themselves ing the finals of the FIFA Women’s World can make these decisions alone! Basler said. “Apparently he’s already signed a pre-contract at careers just like players do, and in any with the quality of their decisions and their Cup 2011 and the Women’s Olympic You will no doubt be aware of the the place where the most money is -- in China.” case, I have one more year’s experience personality on the pitch. Making the right Football Tournament in 2012? film ‘Referees at Work’, which makes the He added: “It might not be true but this is what I’ve been told.” under my belt now. decisions is important – fundamental in I have fantastic memories not only of importance of communication between However, Ancelotti dismissed Basler’s comments at his Do you consider yourself to be a fact – but referees also need to communi- these games but of the entire tourna- the officials very apparent. news conference ahead of Bayern’s opening Champions pioneer, or do you simply want to offici- cate and interact well with club staff, players ments. We had terrific teams of match Yes! That film is a great example of how League fixture this season against Anderlecht. ate Bundesliga matches? and, of course, their fellow match officials. officials, a pool of around 50 to 60 ref- complex and exciting a match official’s job is. “I am supposed to be here to speak about serious things. This My gender is completely irrele- Do you prepare specifically for a erees as well as the ‘team behind the We’re not lone wolves – we’re team players. is a joke,” he said. “You have to ask Basler if he is so convinced. vant to my colleagues. As referees we match or do you prefer to know as lit- team’. We all had a great and successful What would be your tip for young I think it is a joke. You know the problem is few people under- are all measured based on the exactly tle as possible ahead of games to ensure time, shared the experience and worked referees – especially those just starting out? stand it’s a joke -- a lot of people have taken it seriously.” the same criteria, and naturally this in- that you can remain as impartial as possi- extremely hard in advance to have the I hope you always enjoy going about Meanwhile, Ancelotti confirmed Jerome Boateng will re- cludes our performance. One excellent ble? I have heard about both approaches opportunity to take part in these compe- your work and see refereeing as team- turn to the Bayern squad for the first time this season. development, for example, is that one from different referees. titions. Experiencing a World Cup in your work, share your experiences and ex- The Germany international has not played since suffering a in four match officials at the upcoming Although I’m also aware of both of home country is wonderful. change views with your colleagues. muscle injury in the final game of last season against Freiburg. U-17 World Cup in India will be women these options, I personally prefer to pre- It is striking that many referees talk Having now achieved your major However, Ancelotti also said David Alaba, Juan Bernat and – based purely on performance criteria. pare specifically for a match. I like to be about team spirit, even though the public ambition of refereeing in the Bundesliga, Arturo Vidal are all unavailable for the game against the Bel- You must also have experienced as ready as possible without forming any generally consider the man or woman in what targets can you set yourself now? gian champions. some negativity over the years because kind of bias. Intensive preparations give the middle to be something of a lone wolf. I take things one match at a time. I’ve Ancelotti has led both Real Madrid and AC Milan to you are a woman. me a chance of anticipating the next step That is such a pity! Although you been a referee for more than 20 years Champions League success in the past. Negativity is the wrong word. Every ex- in a match as quickly as possible. usually see four of us at a match, we’re now and during that time I’ve experi- He feels the competition will be more difficult for his side perience I have takes me forward, enables Are you particularly meticulous actually part of a much larger team. As enced many wonderful things but have to win this season and was happy to hand over the tag of fa- me to learn and expands my horizons as about these preparations? I’ve already mentioned, there are around also had to overcome a few setbacks. vourites to Madrid as his former club seek a third consecutive an individual, as a personality and also as a Football has changed over the years 50 referees at any given tournament I’m delighted and grateful to have the Champions League title. referee on the pitch – and I feel extremely and everything has become much faster, as well as approximately 30 members chance to officiate in the Bundesliga. (Source: ESPN) fortunate to be able to do that. so we referees also need to keep on top of the team behind the team. We work (Source: FIFA) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 SPORTS 15 We will fight until the end against Iran freestyle wrestlers claim 4th place at Cadet Al Ahlai, Persepolis coach Branko says World Championships SPORTS Persepolis coach Branko Ivankovic says that deskthey are determined to book a place in the AFC Young Iranian freestyle wrestlers have put an acceptable end Champions League semifinal and will fight until the end to beat to their campaign at the 2017 Cadet World Championships Al Ahli. in Greece, and finished fourth at the conclusion of the pres- Persepolis have been scheduled to face the Saudi Arabian tigious international sporting event. representative at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu On Sunday, Iran’s Mehdi Akhbar Eshghivasoukolaei out- Dhabi, the UAE on Tuesday in the second leg of ACL quar- performed Kanata Yamaguchi from Japan 6-0 in the final ter-final. bout of the 54-kilogram weight section at the Ano Liosia “This is for the second time we face Al Ahli and we have respect Olympic Hall in the Greek capital city of Athens, and won the for them. Al Ahli are a dangerous team but we want to beat them, yellow metal. that’s why we are here,” Ivankovic said in the pre-match news con- Ukraine’s Vladyslav Ostapenko defeated Mexican rival ference. Roberto Alejandro Blanco 5-4, and finished on the third “Persepolis are well equipped for this match but both team have place. a 50-50 chance of advancing to the next stage. Russian wrestler Imam Ganishov also overcame India’s “In the first leg, we came from 2-0 behind to draw the match and Himanshu Kumar 3-2, and settled for a bronze. it shows we have determination. On the other side, Al Ahli’s Sergei Later in the day, Meysam Enayatollah Zaree and Seyyed Rebrov is a top level international coach and is hungry for the suc- Mehdi Seyyedabasali Hashemijouybari had to be satisfied cess,” the Croat added. with a bronze medal each in the 76-kilogram and 100-kilo- “In football, everything is possible. We will do our best to qualify gram categories respectively. for the semi-final. Persepolis have the biggest fan base and we play Earlier in the tournament, Iranian wrestler Abbas Ali for them,” Ivankovic concluded. Foroutanrami lost to his Russian opponent Alan Bagaev 1-1 in the final showdown of the 85-kilogram weight category, and collected the silver medal. Fighting spirit behind Persepolis’ form, AFC Champions League Quarter-finals Mohammad Ashghar Nokhodilarimi also downed Masaki second-leg: Al Ahli v Persepolis preview Sato from Japan 5-2 in the 69-kilogram weight division, and says captain Hosseini snatched the bronze medal. The Russian cadet freestyle wrestling team collected 73 points and was named the top-ranked squad. The US outfit claimed the second place with 66 points, while third-place Azerbaijanis got 61 points. The Persians tal- lied 53 points at the high-status event. The 2017 Cadet World Championships started on Sep- tember 4 and wrapped up on September 10. (Source: Press TV)

World wrestling legend says she loves Iranian

Abu Dhabi: Jalal Hosseini has pin- support in Asian football; because Abu Dhabi: Al Ahli and Persepolis go ing two seasons at Club Brugge in Belgium, wrestling pointed Persepolis’ fighting spirit of this support, we fight. It gives us into the second leg of their AFC Cham- while captain Taiseer Al Jassam should re- Kaori Icho, four-time Olympic champion in women’s freestyle and huge support as the reasons extra motivation and determination pions League quarter-final at Moham- turn after helping Saudi Arabia progress to wrestling said she loves Iranian way of wrestling. for their success in the 2017 AFC to make sure we can get great re- med Bin Zayed Stadium on Tuesday a first FIFA World Cup since 2006. ‘I love the Iranian men’s national wrestling team because Champions League ahead of the sults. with the tie tantalizingly poised after Persepolis are enjoying their best-ever of their professional techniques,’ the ten-time world champi- Tehran-based side’s quarter-final “This is what we have always tried to the sides played out an entertaining run in the AFC Champions League after on said in an exclusive interview with IRNA. second leg with Saudi Arabia’s Al do and will continue to do.” 2-2 draw in last month’s first leg. reaching the quarter-finals for the first Kaori noted that she has always followed the Iranian wres- Ahli on Tuesday. Hosseini, who has more than 100 After letting a two-goal lead slip in the time and the evidence from the first leg tling competitions and learned from them. Club captain Hosseini was suspend- caps for the Islamic Republic of Iran first leg, Al Ahli will look for a positive re- shows they are not going to let it end ‘Despite the Iranian men’s national wrestling team high ed for the first leg last month when the and is part of the squad that have qual- sponse as they aim to return to the semi-fi- without a fight. Two goals down with 20 position in wrestling, the Iranian women team is not prepared Iranian side came from two goals down ified for next year’s FIFA World Cup, is nals for the first time since 2012, when they minutes to play, Shojae Khalilzadeh and for attending the international events,’ the Japanese cham- to claim a 2-2 draw in Muscat, and the currently in his second spell with Perse- eventually finished as runners-up to Korea substitute Godwin Mensha netted to pion who is in Iran to hold a training course for the Iranian defender will now return for the second polis. Republic’s Ulsan Hyundai. force a 2-2 draw and to set up a mouth- women wrestling team. leg in Abu Dhabi with the hope of lead- Having spent two seasons with the The Jeddah-based side have been watering return fixture in Abu Dhabi. ‘Everybody in the Iranian women wrestling team is trying ing his team to a first-ever semi-final in club between 2012 and 2014, the de- in fine form this year, advancing from All eyes will be on striker Mehdi very hard, but they need to improve their stamina and phys- the competition. fender moved to another Al Ahli, in a group that comprised Al Ain, Zoba- Taremi, who scored six times in Group ical fitness,’ she noted. Persepolis have already produced Qatar, before signing for Naft Tehran in han and Bunyodkor, before seeing off D as Persepolis finished runners-up ‘Technique is important, but physical fitness is much im- their best AFC Champions League 2015. namesakes Al Ahli of the United Arab behind Al Hilal but ahead of Al Rayyan portant,’ Kaori said, noting that the Iranian women wrestling performance ever in reaching the last After just one campaign back in Emirates in the Round of 16. and Al Wahda, before they overcame team is gradually improving. eight after a 1-0 second leg win over Iran, he returned to Persepolis, where With striker Omar Al Soma, fresh Lekhwiya in the last 16. ‘I loved wrestling from the early years of my life, I have an older Lekhwiya in the previous round proved he helped them claim the Iranian Pro from leading Syria to the play-off stage The Iranian international forward brother and a sister who are proffesional wrestlers and I started the enough to advance by the same score- League title earlier in the year. of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, and the has not found the back of the net since wrestling when I was three or four years old,’ she said while elabo- line on aggregate. Form on the continent has been recently acquired Brazilian Leonardo the group stage, but the arrival of Ni- rating on her personal efforts for becoming a champion. “We may not be among the richest equally impressive, with the side ad- both netting in the first game against gerian Mensha and the presence of Ali Kaori is a Japanese freestyle wrestler and four-time Olym- clubs in Asia, especially compared to vancing to the Round of 16 for the Persepolis, Sergei Rebrov’s team look Alipour and Vahid Amiri goes some way pic Champion, winning gold in 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016. clubs in the Gulf region, but there’s no fourth time before the defeat of Le- well equipped to challenge for the con- towards easing the burden on the pro- Icho was undefeated between 2003 and 2016. On 29 January doubt we have the biggest fan base,” khwiya set up an enticing clash with Al tinent’s top club honor once more. lific marksman. Captain Jalal Hosseini, 2016 at the Golden Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin 2016 Icho lost to said Hosseini. Ahli. Elsewhere, Claudemir is another new meanwhile, returns from suspension. Orkhon Purevdorzh of Mongolia. This was her first loss after “And Persepolis have the best (Source: the-AFC) Brazilian signing who arrived after spend- (Source: the-AFC) a long domination. She is the first female in any sport to win individual-event gold at four consecutive Olympics. On October 20th, 2016, she Iran must invest to avoid World Cup disappointment - Queiroz was awarded the People’s Honour Award by Japanese Prime Hong Kong (Reuters) - Iran coach Carlos Queiroz has The Portuguese coach presented his preparation Minister Shinzo Abe for her achievements, the second wrestler urged the country’s authorities to commit more funding plans to the Iran’s football federation soon after they to receive the highest award, after Saori Yoshida in 2012. to the preparations for next year’s World Cup finals or qualified but only two friendlies have been arranged so (Source: Irna) risk elimination in the group stages yet again. far. Queiroz’s side became the first team from Asia to Iran will play Togo on Sept 29 before taking on World book their ticket for Russia in June and next summer’s Cup hosts Russia six days later. tournament will be the fifth time Iran have appeared at Queiroz believes it is crucial that his team plays more Iranian fencers earn 3 the World Cup finals. matches against top quality opposition ahead of the In 1978, 1998, 2006 and 2014, the three-time Asian finals, something that will only happen if the purse- medals at Thailand Open champions failed to advance to the knockout phase of strings are loosened. Fencing Championships 2017 the competition and Queiroz fears a similar outcome “Based on my personal connections I was able to next year if funding issues are not addressed immedi- bring this friendly game against Russia,” said Queiroz. Iranian fencers have demonstrated outstanding displays of ately. ”Russia are the host nation and have accepted to skills and agility at the 2nd edition of TFF Minime Series & “The situation basically is the same as in the past,” play against Iran and this is huge in terms of interna- Thailand Open Fencing Championships 2017, and collected Queiroz told Reuters. tional impact and reputation, but we cannot rely on my four medals at the international event. ”We have the federation trying to do their best. But personal contacts and relationships. ”If you want to be in the second stage you must be On Sunday, Mo- unfortunately in Iran, and I think all over the world, when “If you want to play good friendly games, money different. Different in your preparation, ambitious, cre- hammad Rezaei Taadi you struggle with financial support it’s always very diffi- talks in football. You cannot ignore this situation.” ative, use your imagination to see how you can in 10 lost to his opponent cult to implement a program. Queiroz has stressed the Iranians need to take a months make this team improve. in the final contest of ”We qualified three months ago and at this moment more professional approach to their preparations or risk ”In order to be different I need to put all of my energy men’s individual épée there is no reason for us not to have a clear plan and more disappointment on the game’s biggest stage and into this first goal. at Fashion Island Shop- a consistent budget in order to make decisions. If you a widening of the gap with the top footballing nations. ”How can we convince the federation and the people ping Mall in the Thai copy the preparations of the last four World Cups, you “My short term target is to be sure we have an out- who have the responsibility to support us that we must capital city of Bangkok, don’t go anywhere. It’s a simple conclusion,” he added. standing, unique and challenging World Cup prepara- be different? We cannot be like Portugal because they and received the silver Queiroz’s comments echo a recent statement issued by tion and I will try my best to be different,” said Queiroz. started 45 years ago. medal. seven Iran players on Instagram, in which they called on the ”How many World Cups have Iran participated in? “We cannot be like Germany, they started 55 years Iranian female ath- authorities to emulate South Korea in mobilizing the country Four. This is the fifth World Cup. What did the four ago, France 55 years ago. How can we in 10 months letes Fatemeh Zare’ “from top to bottom” for the World Cup campaign. World Cups teach us? reduce this gap? That’s my first job.” and Anousha Shahabi also overcame their Asian rivals in the women’s contests, and received silver and Italy and Iran to meet on day 1 of Grand Champions Cup bronze medals respectively. Italy and Iran will meet each other on the 3-2 (26-24, 16-25, 25-23, 23-25, 15-12). tion of the World Grand Champions Cup of the 2017 European Championship. The 2nd edition of TFF Minime Series & Thailand Open first day of the 2017 FIVB Men’s World • Italy have won each of their last four and also participated in the 2005 (3rd) Iran Fencing Championships 2017 kicked off on September 9, and Grand Champions Cup, just like they did competitive matches against Iran, all in and 2013 (3rd) editions. • Iran will make their third appearance will conclude on September 17. on the first day of the 2017 FIVB World straight sets. Their last meeting came at the • Italy have won just one of their at the World Grand Champions Cup, after The épée is the modern derivative of the dueling sword League. The match on Tuesday in Nagoya 2017 World League, when Italy recorded a last four World Grand Champions Cup finishing fifth in 2009 and fourth in 2013. used in fencing. As a thrusting weapon, the épée is similar to will be their second encounter in the his- 3-0 home win over Iran in Pesaro. matches, the 3-0 win over Japan in 2013. • Three of Iran’s four wins at the World a foil, but has a stiffer blade, which is triangular in cross-sec- tory of the World Grand Champions Cup. • Iran last beat Italy at world level at • Italy have lost five of their 15 World Grand Champions Cup have come in five sets. tion with a V-shaped groove called a fuller, has a larger bell Head-to-Head the 2014 World Championships, when Grand Champions Cup matches, includ- • Iran have lost just one of their last four guard, and is heavier. • These nations will meet for the sec- they claimed a 3-1 first round victory. ing four in five sets. World Grand Champions Cup matches, There are no rules regarding priority and right of way in the ond time at the World Grand Champions Italy • Italy, silver medallist at the Rio 2016 Olym- the 0-3 defeat against Russia in 2013. épée competitions, and the entire body is a valid target area. Cup. In 2013, Iran beat Italy in five sets – • In 1993, Italy won the inaugural edi- pic Games, lost to Belgium in the quarterfinals (Source: fivb.org) (Source: Press TV) Prayer Times Noon:13:01 Evening: 19:34 Dawn: 5:20 tomorrow) Sunrise: 6:45 (tomorrow) SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 ART&CULTURE I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y www.tehrantimes.com Managing Director: Ali Asgari Editor-in-Chief: Mohammad Ghaderi “I Was a Deer” illustrator wins Editorial Dept.: Fax: (+98 21) 88808214 — 88808895 [email protected] Switchboard Operator: Tel: (+98 21) 43051000 Advertisements Dept.: Telefax: (+98 21) 43051450 Public Relations Office: Tel: (+98 21) 88805807 Golden Apple at Bratislava biennial Subscription & Distribution Dept.: Tel: (+98 21) 43051603 www.eshterak.ir Distributor: Padideh Novin Co. ARTTEHRAN —Iranian Tel: 88911433 desk Webmaster: [email protected] illustrator Narges Printed at: Rooztab - ISSN: 1017-94 Mohammadi has won a Golden No. 18, Bimeh Alley, Nejatollahi St., Tehran, Iran Apple for her works in the book P.o. Box: 14155-4843 “I Was a Deer” at the Biennial of Zip Code: 1599814713 Illustrations Bratislava in Slovakia. Winners were announced on Saturday by a jury composed of Iranian illustrator Ali Buzari and eight other artists from other countries, as well as a jury of seven children. “I Was a Deer” by Ahmad Akbarpur is about a deer that has been severely injured. The deer knows that it must flee from the royal hunters. NEWS IN BRIEF Ludwig Volbeda from the Netherlands won the Grand Prize of “Weavers of Imagination” the biennial for his collection “The Birds”. named best doc at Lifft Maki Arai from Japan, Ji-min Kim India Awards from South Korea, Ana Desnitskaya from Russia and Daniela Olejníková ARTTEHRAN — Iranian filmmaker Mohammad- from Slovakia were other winners of deskSadeq Jafari’s “Weavers of Imagination” was Golden Apple. picked as best documentary film at the Lifft India Awards in India, A wide variety of programs have the organizers announced last week. been arranged for the Biennial of “Weavers of Imagination” Illustrations Bratislava, which opened This illustration by Iranian illustrator Narges Mohammadi from Ahmad Akbarpur’s book “I Was a Deer” won a Golden Apple at the produced at Iran’s Documentary on Friday. It will run until October 29. Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava in Slovakia. and Experimental Film Center tells the story of several blind “Parting” crowned best at Sydney Spicey skits bring an Emmy for carpet weavers who spend happy times when they get Persian filmfest Melissa McCarthy together. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — Indian movie “Lathe Joshi” Melissa McCarthy won an Emmy by Mangesh Joshi won the best on Sunday for her spoofs of former film award. Joshi also won the White House spokesman Sean Spicer best director award for the film. on “Saturday Night Live” in television Productions in the fields sketches that went viral of literature, information, film, With slicked back hair and wearing television and theater are ill-fitting suits, McCarthy played Spicer, honored at Lifft India Awards, whom she dubbed Spicey, as an enraged which is held in Lonavla, a region near Mumbai. man who attacks the media, craves the praise of his boss, and rides a motorized speaker’s podium. LA festival to screen McCarthy on Sunday was named best Iranian shorts guest actress in a comedy series for her impressions. The star of “Bridesmaids” ARTTEHRAN — Two Iranian short movies will go and “Mike & Molly” was not at the deskon screen at the 1st edition of the Hub Film ceremony in Los Angeles to accept the A scene from “Parting” Festival, which will run in Los Angeles on September 23 and 24. award. ARTTEHRAN — “Parting”, Ferris, Jennifer Peedom and Rosemary Spicer quit his post as White House “The Man Who Wasn’t Here” by Ata Mojabi and “Samar” Actress Melissa McCarthy poses for by Kaveh Jahed will compete with the movies from the U.S., deska joint production of Blight, and the Australia-based Iraqi actor communications director in July after Iran and Afghanistan by Navid Mahmudi, and writer Osamah Sami. six months of stormy encounters with photographers on the red carpet as Canada, Germany, France, Norway and Spain. she arrives for the TIME 100 Gala in “The Man Who Wasn’t Here” is about a man who lives on won the Golden Gazelle Award for Best “Save Me” by Mohsen Nabavi was the media that, along with McCarthy’s Feature Film at the 6th Persian Interna- named best short film, while “Not Yet” by sketches, turned him into a figure of Manhattan, New York, April 26, 2016. a dark planet called Cinema where everything has turned into (Reuters/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo) still frames. Now he wants to move around again as in a movie. tional Film Festival in the Australian city Arian Vazirdaftari received an honorable ridicule. of Sydney, the organizers announced on mention. NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” went into and Trump White House aide Kellyanne Sunday. The four-day festival reviewed New television’s Emmy awards this year with Conway. Gyllenhaal taps courage The film is about teenage lovers York-based Iranian filmmaker Amir Nade- 22 nominations, reflecting the renewed On Sunday, “Saturday Night Live” also Nabi and Fereshteh who are separated ri’s movies “The Runner” and “Monte” in a popularity of the satirical sketch show picked up an Emmy for comedian Dave of Boston bombing survivor by her family’s flight from Afghanistan. special program. and its most-watched season in 23 years. Chapelle’s stint as guest actor and host. After years apart, Nabi decides to find In addition, a seminar was organized Alec Baldwin also is in the running next “Saturday Night Live” is broadcast on for “Stronger” Fereshteh and risk the hardship of flight on the renowned Iranian filmmaker Abbas week for an Emmy for his impressions NBC, a unit of Comcast Corp. of U.S. President Donald Trump on TORONTO (Reuters) — Jake Gyllenhaal put his “heart and soul” and resettlement in Europe with a hope Kiarostami on the sidelines of the event. Awards for the major Emmy “Saturday Night Live,” while the show’s into “Stronger”, a film about Jeff Bauman, who lost his legs in the 2013 of a better life. The Persian International Film Festi- categories, including best TV comedy Kate McKinnon has been nominated Boston Marathon bombing, and in the process found inspiration and a “Breath” by Narges Abyar received val was established in 2011 to promote and drama series, will be handed out on for her roles as losing Democratic special kinship with Bauman. an honorable mention from a jury of the films from Iranian cinema and the- Per Sept.17 in a televised ceremony hosted presidential contender Hillary Clinton Based on Bauman’s memoir by the same name, the film directed Australian cineastes Rebecca Barry, Ben sian-speaking world. by comedian Stephen Colbert. by David Gordon Green centers around his difficult journey toward walking again, his struggle with post traumatic stress, and his bewilder- ment and reluctance to being called a “hero”. Four art elites receive lifetime achievement awards at Iran Cinema Celebration “No matter what you’ve been through in your life, Jeff shows you ARTTEHRAN — The organ- cultural figures not to hold out much hope that can get through it,” Gyllenhaal said after the film’s premiere at the desk Toronto International Film Festival on Friday. izers of the 19th edition that governments will make breakthroughs in “To me, I couldn’t think of a better movie to put my heart and soul of the Iran Cinema Celebration honored four the cultural fields. into.” influential figures in in Iranian cinema for their Ayyari accepted his award from direc- Gyllenhaal, whose produc- lifetime achievements in a special ceremony tors Alireza Davoodnejad, Morteza Raz- tion company Nine Stories chose on Sunday night. zaqkarimi, and Hassan Fathi and producer “Stronger” as its first film, said he Director Kianush Ayyari, actor Sirus Ebra- Fereshteh Taerpur, who also commented was faced every day with the fact himzadeh, composer Hossein Alizadeh and about him. that he probably could not do film expert Mohammad-Hassan Khoshnevis “I was so pleased by the comments,” said what Bauman did and called him received lifetime achievement awards during Ayyari and congratulated Iran’s National Day one of the strongest people he the ceremony organized at Eyvane Shams of Cinema. knew. Hall. Veteran actor Amin Tarokh, musician Mo- Gyllenhaal admitted to being “I cannot find adequate words to say how hammad Sarir and director Homayun Asadi- intimidated when he first met pleased I am,” Ebrahimzadeh said after ac- an appeared on stage to present Alizadeh an Bauman, knowing the impossi- cepting his award. award. bility of matching the reality of “These awards convince the younger “It’s hard to work in the field of music in Bauman’s experience. But as they generation that patience and diligence will Iran, but the work in this area never caused a spent time together, he quickly not be fruitless,” he added. disturbance, because I was a lover who was saw a connection and why Green “These awards also give the opportu- searching for his missing love and nothing Actor Jake Gyllenhaal and au- cast him for the part. nity to the honorees to review the ups and could stop me,” said Alizadeh who composed thor Jeff Bauman leaving a press Stands set up at Eyvane Shams Hall in Tehran show pictures of the art elites (left to “We have a lot of similarities,” downs of their past lives in order to learn the music for many memorable movies such conference to promote the film right) Mohammad-Hassan Khoshnevis, Hossein Alizadeh, Kianush Ayyari and Sirus said Gyllenhaal, but “the friend- previous lessons of their lives,” stated Ebra- “Love-Stricken” by Ali Hatami. «Stronger» at the Toronto Inter- Ebrahimzadeh honored for their lifetime achievements during the 19th Iran Cinema ship came from asking the hard himzadeh who began his acting career with “I feel proud to work in Iranian cinema,” he national Film Festival (TIFF) in Celebration on September 10, 2016. (IRNA/Abdollah Heidari) questions. And we continue to do Ali Hatami’s “Hassan the Bald” in 1970. He is stated. Toronto, Canada September 9, that together.” also a man of letters with works such as “A In his acceptance speech, Khoshnevis, the “A cultural figure should be very familiar with Each honoring was followed by a perfor- 2017. (Reuters/Fred Thornhill) A simple query about what Little Request”. former director of the Iran Film Archives, said, the history of his/her own country,” and asked mance by the Iranian-rock fusion band Pallet. shoes Bauman wore the day of the bombing led to an explanation of how he saw his feet and shoes lying on the ground after the explosion. “That was the moment where I realized how brave he was,” said Damon, Clooney defend black family’s portrayal in ‘Suburbicon’ Gyllenhaal. “To face that - again, talking about what strength is? It’s in TORONTO (Reuters) — The African- The film has received mixed reviews since business.” about virulent racism among white Americans those little moments.” American family struggling to fit in to an all- its world premiere in Venice earlier this month, Moore plays both Damon’s wife and that comes off as a mishandled afterthought,” Gyllenhaal said he is often asked when he will play a super hero. “I white suburb in 1950s America in the George with some critics hammering its superficial her sister, who hatches a plot with Damon’s Hollywood Reporter said. finally kind of have. To me, that’s how I feel about him.” Clooney-directed dark satire “Suburbicon” was treatment of the black characters. character Gardner Lodge to stage a home Film site Collider added that by depriving For Bauman, the real heroes are those who helped him over the intentionally portrayed in a one-dimensional “The Meyers family, you never know them, invasion and get rid of the wife to start a new the Meyers of individual voices and having years. “I lost something, but my heroes picked me up,” he said. way, actor Matt Damon said on Sunday. right, and that’s the point,” Damon told a news life together. them “stand in for all black families, Clooney In a Facebook post on Friday, Bauman said he saw his life accurately The film, based on a script written by Joel conference at the Toronto International Film The film lands at a time of deep unease turns them into a cardboard cutout.” played out in the film, and that the movie’s Toronto opening gave him and Ethan Coen, stars Damon and Julianne Festival. “Because the town didn’t get to know over race in America after white supremacists “We wanted it to be entertaining, we closure. He was a different person and in a better place, he wrote. Moore and depicts the violent efforts of the them, they just freaked out.” clashed with anti-racism protesters in didn’t want it to be a documentary and “Everyone is fighting their own private battles without half of the neighborhood’s white residents to oust a black Moore added: “They blamed them for Charlottesville, Virginia last month, leaving one we didn’t want it to be an ‘eat your spinach’ support that I have had,” he wrote. “My hope is that they walk away family, the Meyers, after blaming them for a absolutely everything and then you see us in dead. piece of filmmaking,” Clooney told the news feeling lifted and inspired.” deadly break-in. our little house quietly going about our dirty “Its bigger problem is a timely subplot conference.