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Imported varieties dominate Iran acid attack victims Neymar’s golden foot goes 2 truffle market in Kuwait 32 find new identity in art 16 under the knife, op a success

Bahrain busts ‘Iran-linked cell’, arrests 116 members

Large quantities of arms and explosives seized, attacks thwarted DUBAI: Bahrain said yesterday that it 757 kg of materials used to manufacture had arrested 116 people accused of explosives, several Kalashnikovs and belonging to a “terror” cell allegedly grenades, it said. linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. An “The main terrorist leaders include official statement on state news agency Aqeel Al-Sari, Murtadha Al-Sindi and BNA said that security services had in the Qassim Al-Muamen. All are responsible process thwarted a number of attacks and for recruiting terrorists in Bahrain, seized large quantities of arms and explo- arranging firearms and explosives training sives. Authorities in the Gulf state have for terrorists, establishing secret ware- cracked down hard on dissent since mass houses and hideouts, and supplying ter- street protests in 2011, which demanded rorist groups with funding, firearms and an elected prime minister and constitu- explosives to carry out attacks,” the tional monarchy in the kingdom. Bahrain statement added. frequently accuses opposition figures of In January Bahrain police arrested 47 links to Iran, which denies supporting any people on terrorism-related charges. bid to overthrow the government. Dozens of Bahrainis have been jailed and The statement charged that the cell stripped of citizenship since Arab Spring- planned to target leading security figures inspired protests broke out in 2011. and carry out attacks on oil and other Bahrain’s parliament and king last year vital installations. It accused those granted military courts jurisdiction to try detained of being members of a cell civilians charged with “terrorism”- a formed by the Iranian Revolutionary vaguely defined legal term. The kingdom Guards and said that as many as 48 of has also deported citizens whose nation- those detained had received military alities had been revoked. Last month training in Iran, Iraq and Lebanon. They Bahrain accused Iran of training and arm- received training on the use of explosives, ing two men accused of bombing a Saudi light arms, artillery and rocket-propelled Aramco oil pipeline outside the capital BAHRAIN: A handout image from Bahrain’s interior ministry shows weapons and explosives seized from an armed network allegedly estab- grenades, according to the statement. Manama - an allegation Tehran dismissed lished and supported by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. — BNA Police seized 42 kg of high explosives, as “false”. — Agencies

and surrounded by mostly Muslim neighbors. conference in Kuwait. “That was the turning Homegrown priest Like many Christian Kuwaitis, his roots lie point,” he said. “That was where the Lord elsewhere in the Middle East. The priest’s changed my life... where I was born again and father was born to an Assyrian family in began my journey with Jesus Christ.” celebrates Bible, southeast Turkey but forced to flee Ottoman He quit his job and embarked in 1989 on a massacres against the Armenian and Assyrian theology degree at the Evangelical bedouin culture Christian minorities. The Red Cross took his Theological Seminary in Cairo. He was father to Iraq, where he would eventually wed ordained as a priest in 1999 and subsequently KUWAIT: Dressed in a traditional white Gulf Gharib’s mother - a fellow Assyrian - in the elected to head the National Evangelical headdress and with two red crosses embroi- northern city of Mosul in 1945. Church of Kuwait, becoming the first and only dered on his black clerical robe, Kuwait’s first With the former Ottoman cities reeling Gulf Arab priest. Father Emmanuel also serves homegrown priest cuts a unique figure in the from the upheaval of World War I, the couple as vice president of the Islamic-Christian predominantly Muslim state. Father decided to build their future in Kuwait. They Relations Council in Kuwait, which he co- Emmanuel Benjamin Jacob Gharib, 68, cele- raised four girls and three boys - the eldest founded in 2009. brates both the Bible and Gulf Arab culture Emmanuel - in a religious environment, taking Father Emmanuel’s own landmark next with his Christian congregation in Kuwait them to Sunday School each week. They year will coincide with the 85th anniversary City. In an interview with AFP ahead of the always felt close to their Muslim neighbors. of the Evangelical Church in Kuwait. But the 20th anniversary of his ordination, he Emmanuel Gharib was not always destined presence of Christians in Kuwait dates back stressed the level of acceptance he has felt for the priesthood. He graduated from engi- even further, to the arrival of American from fellow Kuwaitis. “Everyone welcomes neering school with a degree in geology in Evangelical missionaries and the founding of me wherever I go,” said Father Emmanuel. 1971 and soon found a job at the Kuwaiti oil the American Mission Hospital in the early Born in the Qibla district of Kuwait City, ministry. Ten years into his career, Emmanuel 1900s, he said. KUWAIT: Father Emmanuel Gharib poses for a photo in the aisle of the National Gharib was raised in a devout Christian family Gharib and his wife took part in a religious Continued on Page 11 Evangelical Church in Kuwait City on Feb 20, 2018. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

ing term,” Mostafa Kamel Al-Sayed, a political science professor MBS off on maiden at Cairo University, told AFP. Egypt is part of a Saudi-led military coalition which inter- Ad-hoc Trump vened in Yemen in March 2015 to fight Iran-backed Houthi foreign tour; Egypt rebels. Saudi Arabia and Egypt are also part of a bloc of nations fuelling White that has boycotted Qatar since June over alleged ties to extrem- waives challenges ists and Iran. Qatar denies the accusations. A Saudi government source said Prince Mohammed’s choice of Egypt for his maiden House meltdown overseas trip as crown prince “reaffirms Saudi-Egyptian coop- WASHINGTON: A White House lurching from cri- to islands transfer eration at the highest level”. Talks would cover regional rival sis to crisis appeared close to complete meltdown RIYADH/CAIRO: Saudi Arabia’s crown prince lands in Egypt Iran, the conflict in Yemen, counter-terrorism and energy coop- Friday, as Donald Trump’s staff struggled to limit today on the first leg of his maiden foreign tour as heir to the eration, the source said. damage from two impulsive moves with far-reaching throne, a diplomatic charm offensive that follows his stunning Egypt’s top court yesterday dismissed all outstanding legal consequences. Trump’s off-the-cuff enticement of a rise to power. Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s two-day visit to challenges to a deal transferring two Red Sea islands to Saudi global trade war and calls for limits on the constitu- Cairo comes ahead of a scheduled trip to Britain on Wednesday Arabia. The plan to cede the islands to Riyadh, an ally which has tional right to bear arms cleaved a schism between for talks with Prime Minister Theresa May and the United States given billions of dollars in aid to Egypt, was announced in 2016 Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri the mercurial president and his Republican backers, from March 19-22. His visit to Cairo, a key regional ally, comes and became mired in political protest and legal action. The shared early yesterday a selfie with Saudi sparked a stock market sell-off and prompted threats before Egypt’s presidential polls in late March, with incumbent supreme court ruled that no other court had jurisdiction over the Crown Prince Mohammed (back) and his of retaliatory sanctions from across the globe. Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi expected to win a second four-year term. matter, blocking two opposing verdicts - one by the supreme brother and Saudi Ambassador to the US Angered by the announced departure of confidant “Prince Mohammed’s visit will be interpreted as proof of Saudi administrative Prince Khaled. — Twitter Hope Hicks, financial scandals surrounding son-in- support for Sisi to remain as the president of Egypt in the com- Continued on Page 11 law Jared Kushner and the ongoing investigation into his campaign, Trump thumbed his nose at advisors’ VAR is good for football”, Infantino any of four key game-changing situ- warnings and announced punitive steel and aluminum Video replays told reporters shortly after IFAB ations: Goals, penalty decisions, tariffs. “When a country (USA) is losing many billions announced the decision. He added straight red cards or mistaken iden- of dollars on trade with virtually every country it that the final decision to use the tity. It has already been implement- does business with, trade wars are good, and easy to set to be used technology at the World Cup in ed in top European leagues includ- win,” Trump tweeted Friday. Russia will be made when the FIFA ing the German Bundesliga and Officials made no effort to disguise that the deci- at World Cup Council - world football’s top deci- Italy’s Serie A. Spain’s La Liga on sion - which will bring legal action - had short cir- sion-making body - meets in Friday began training officials ahead cuited internal deliberations and preempted the ZURICH: Football’s lawmakers yes- Colombia on March 15 and 16. “We of the technology’s expected intro- administration’s own determination about whether terday approved video assistant ref- will hope and encourage the council duction next season. the step was lawful. The tariffs are an extension of eree technology (VAR) for this sum- to take a favorable decision,” But opinion is still divided. Trump’s decades-long crusade against America’s mer’s World Cup, in one of the Infantino said, voicing confidence Players and managers have com- terms of trade, but infuriated allies in Canada, Europe, biggest changes to the sport in that VAR will secure final approval. plained of referees being too eager Asia and Latin America. years. The International Football IFAB said in a press release that to defer to technology, while fans in The internal blowback was swift, with renewed Association Board (IFAB, meeting in the decision “represents a new era stadiums have been left in the dark rumors that top economic advisor Gary Cohn - who Zurich, rubberstamped a move for football with video assistance for as to why decisions are being made. BUENOS AIRES: In this file photo taken on Oct 25, 2017, had been infuriated by Trump’s unwillingness already backed by FIFA’s top brass, referees helping to increase fairness UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin referees pass by a screen of the Video Assistant Referee Continued on Page 11 including president Gianni Infantino. in the game”. VAR can only be used said this week that European (VAR) before the start of the Copa Libertadores 2017 “We came to the conclusion that when there is doubt surrounding Continued on Page 11 semifinal first leg at the Monumental stadium. — AFP 2 Established 1961 Local Sunday, March 4, 2018 Imported kinds dominate truffle market in Kuwait

Rain scarcity leads to lack of local, regional truffles

KUWAIT: Vendors sell truffles at the truffle market in Rai. —Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat

By Nawara Fattahova most popular ones are Tunisian truffles. “The majority this year as it did not rain enough. They are the most and white, which are called shahba, and their prices of truffles in this market are from Tunisia, and a few expensive, as the price of a kilogram may reach KD 30 also range somewhere in between,” explained KUWAIT: The truffle season is in full swing, and the from Libya. Yesterday, a or more,” he said. Mohammed. truffle market in Rai sees large crowds during the small shipment arrived There are three kinds Abu Jasim sells Libyan truffles, and these are only weekends, as it is located close to the Friday Market. from Algeria and was and three sizes of truf- available in white. They cost KD 18 for the large ones, The market operates from Dec 22 to May 15, but if sold quickly,” a vendor fles available. The white KD 15 for medium ones and KD 14 for the small ones. truffles are unavailable, it may end earlier. The vendors named Mohammed told is more expensive than He explained that there are also other kinds of truffles are extremely friendly and provided all the information Kuwait Times yesterday. Prices range the dark. “The white is not currently available, such as chima, which is black. Kuwait Times needed. After around 10 days, called zbeidi and the There are different ways to cook truffles. The first auction of truffles starts at 5:30 am. Iranian truffles will from KD 10 price depends on the According to Abu Jasim, while white truffles are softer Another auction takes place during the day. The vari- arrive in the Kuwaiti size. The bigger ones are than the dark ones, they shouldn’t be cooked for a ous stalls then sell the truffles until late evening, and market. “Iranian truffles to KD 15 more expensive, costing long time. “Dark truffles are best for machboos, while even till midnight. As working hours are long, the ven- are more expensive, so KD 15, medium ones the white are best for frying. The truffles should first dors live here till the end of the season. They have after they arrive, the cost KD 13 and the small be soaked in water for at least 10 minutes to get rid of temporary rooms at the back of the stalls, as they do prices of Tunisian and ones KD 12. Dark truf- the soil. Then they should be boiled for about 10 min- not live in Kuwait and only come during this season Libyan truffles will drop. fles are called khlasi - utes. They can then be fried, but without spices, onion for this business. We expect a large the large ones cost KD or garlic, as these kill the flavor of the truffle. It can Due to the scarcity of rain this year, there are no quantity from Iran, which is more expensive and more 12, while the smaller ones cost KD 10. Only a few then be added to machboos or any other dish. Also, local or even Saudi or Iraqi truffles in the market. The in demand. Unfortunately, there are no Kuwaiti truffles booths have truffles that are colored between the dark dark truffles are best for freezing,” he pointed out.

ences in many domains. She stated Women’s Council Minister says that Sudanese President Omar Al- Bashir praised the outcome of the vis- it, affirming the spirit of cooperation lionizes Kuwaiti visit to Sudan and friendship between the two coun- tries. Sabeeh expressed her hope for academicians successful setting up an action program this year aiming to enhance relations to be in favor of the two countries’ interests BEIRUT: The Arab Women’s Council honored KHARTOUM: Kuwait’s Minister of and to have positive impacts on rele- two Kuwaiti academicians in recognition of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Al- vant ministries. their great efforts in the social domain. The Sabeeh said on Friday that her visit to Meanwhile, Minister Nahar lauded honoring of Suad Al-Suweidan and Suad Al- Sudan was successful and ended up efforts by the foreign ministries in Zeid took place during the Arab Women’s with inking a memorandum of under- Kuwait and Sudan that led to the suc- Festival held in Beirut, Lebanon yesterday to standing (MoU) on labor. Sabeeh, cessful visit. Furthermore, Kuwaiti mark the International Women’s Day, which also Minister of State for Economic Ambassador to Sudan Bassam Al- falls on March 8. Suad Al-Suweidan Dr Suad Al-Zeid Affairs, made this statement at Qabandi said that Sabeeh concluded Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Khartoum airport, while concluding a successful visit to Khartoum, con- Director of the Kuwaiti Education Ministry’s a three-day visit to Sudan. The min- veying his greetings to His Highness Regional Childhood and Maternity Center them to play a bigger role in various realms. affairs, especially with the absence of their ister added that the memo is to share the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- Suad Al-Suweidan said Kuwaiti women have Dr Suad Al-Zeid, the general manager of a husbands in pursuit of livelihood. Arab labor and expertise in all domains, as Jaber Al-Sabah and wishing him ever- greatly contributed to Kuwaiti society in all consulting and training group, stressed the women are effectively seeking to prove them- Sudan is a leading country in voca- lasting wellbeing. He added that the fields. She underscored that it is necessary to significant and historic role played by Kuwaiti selves in all areas, particularly sustainable tional training programs and social minister held talks with the Sudanese promote Arab women’s role and to enable women in the effective management of family human development, she added. — KUNA banking. She noted that Sudanese side on labor and social affairs that Minister of Labor and Administrative led to the agreement of the memo, Reform Ahmad Nahar will visit which will be approved after the com- Kuwait in May to finalize the signing pletion of legal procedures. He Divers remove of the MoU after completing proce- thanked the Sudanese government for dures. She added that both sides the warm reception and hospitality, agreed to exchange visits to which reflect the depth of relations 3 tons of waste exchange experiments and experi- between the two countries. — KUNA from Ouha Island

KUWAIT: Kuwait Dive Team removed three tons of hazardous waste from Ouha Island. Most of the removed waste included large fish- ing nets, plastic scraps, wooden pieces, and a number of sunken boats, team leader Waleed Al-Fadhel said yesterday. The dive team, which is affiliated with the Environmental Voluntary Foundation, was keen on lifting the wastes due to their alarm- ing danger on the marine environment, Fadhel Six years ago, several state bodies such as reserve, said Fadhel. affirmed, noting these wastes caused major the Municipality, Coast Guard, Fire Service Such a step has restored the marine envi- KHARTOUM: Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir meets with Kuwaiti Minister navigational obstacles. Lifting the wastes is Directorate, and the Cabinet’s Removal of State ronment and wildlife in the Island, he said, reit- of Social Affairs and Labor and Minister of State for Economic Affairs Hind Al- part of the Kuwait Dive Team’s efforts and Properties Violations and All Non-Permissible erating his team’s willingness to move on with Sabeeh. —KUNA voluntary campaign to clean the country’s Aspects Committee removed all residential its environmental role and campaign to remove islands and beaches in cooperation with chalets, apartments, and wastes from Ouha all floating wastes from coastal waters and Kuwait Municipality, he said. Island in an attempt to make it a natural clean Kuwait’s beaches and islands. — KUNA Established 1961 3 Local Sunday, March 4, 2018 Ministers tour Sabah Al-Ahmad City, seek solutions to accumulated rainwater

Impotence rates on the rise in Kuwait

By Meshaal Al-Enezi and A Saleh professor and the head of the urology syndicate Dr Adel Al-Henayyan said impotence rates were increas- KUWAIT: The Ministry of Public Works had received ing amongst men in Kuwait to 75 percent amongst men several complaints from residents of Sabah Al-Ahmad older than 60, 30 percent amongst men older than 40 City concerning accumulated rainwater mixed with and 20 percent amongst men younger than 40. water seeping from sewage water processing plants, Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of Kuwait’s which resulted in foul ponds and insects, Minister of annual men’s health conference, Henayyan stressed Public Works and Minister of State for Municipal Affairs that impotence is closely related to chronic diseases Hossam Al-Roumi said yesterday such as diabetes, heart diseases and smoking. He Speaking during a tour he made in the area along with added that 85 of diabetic patients in Kuwait suffer Minister of Utilities and Minister of State for Housing from impotence. Affairs Jenan Boushehri, Roumi said officials immediately responded to the complaint and met to discuss and solve Business environment the problem. He added that the problem resulted from not As part of its 2018-2019 development plan, the gov- linking the area’s sewers to a plant because the one in Um ernment has finally launched a special program to pro- Al-Haiman is still under construction. A number of officials vide a suitable private sector business environment in relevant authorities such as the Public Authority for through disentangling various government bodies’ Agricultural Affairs and mixed liabilities and KUWAIT: A lake formed by accumulated rainwater is seen in Sabah Al-Ahmad City during a tour state Fish Resources (PAAAFR), enabling the private sec- officials yesterday.—Photos by Fouad Al-Shaikh Environment Public tor to lead various pub- Authority (EPA) and the lic projects, said Public Authority for Roads Special program informed sources. The The sources also elaborated that the five main proj- including the Kabd waste processing plant, expanding and Transportation process paves the way ects sought in the 2018-2019 fiscal year include build- Um Al-Haiman sewage plant and the Jahra labor cities, accompanied the two min- for shifting the manage- ing, operating and maintaining the infrastructure at pending the establishment of three companies (one for isters in the tour. for business ment of government Shadadiya industrial each) and offering 50 Roumi stressed that projects to the private area, labor cities in percent of shares of temporary solutions will environment sector under the gov- south Jahra, building each for public bid- be resorted to until fun- ernment’s supervision to and developing free ding amongst citizens damental ones are protect public funds, the zones, the national lab as stipulated in law reached. He added that sources added. complex and mobile number 116/2014 per- the area’s sewers would The program targets labs to examine food taining to build-oper- be connected to PAAAFR projects of basic signifi- items. Notably, ate-transfer projects. reservoirs so that the water could be used in irrigating cance for development, be they executed by the pri- Kuwait’s position dete- The first two proj- the trees surrounding the area. vate sector, through the public private partnership riorated to 173rd out ects are expected to Meanwhile, Boushehri said concerned authorities had program, or by establishing public shareholding com- of 190 countries on the be offered for public met on Thursday and that both short and long-term panies, in addition to simplifying the process of issuing international Starting bidding before June, solutions were discussed. Boushehri denied that the licenses for both local and foreign investors and pro- Business Index, which sources said, adding accumulated water was sewage water and stressed that viding a unified e-portal for all businesses at a total calls for more efforts Minister of Public Works Minister of Utilities and that it would be up to it was treated water that would be sucked from the cost of KD 277,652,000, the sources explained. to attract more direct citizens whether they houses by a special pipeline. Boushehri added that it was Moreover, the sources noted that official documents and Minister of State for Minister of State for national and interna- Municipal Affairs Hossam Housing Affairs Jenan bid or not, but up to the residents to decide filing lawsuits, but stressed show that the program for preparing the business tional investments. Al-Roumi Boushehri. stressed that the fact that all governmental bodies are acting to take immedi- environment focuses on overcoming obstacles faced that foreign investors ate measures to resolve the problem. by the private sector, reduction of procedures and Three companies and banks will invest paperwork and reliance on electronic processing with Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects is cur- means that these bodies have thoroughly studied all Impotence rates the aim of empowering the private sector and creating rently coordinating between various government bod- possible risks in these projects and decided to take Urology consultant, Kuwait University medicine more job opportunities for citizens. ies to accelerate and accomplish three major projects part, indicating how safe it is to invest in them.

Officials are seen during a visit by the GCC Standardization Authority to the car technical inspection department.

Kuwait on visit visas. Policemen noticed several women No injuries sitting in front of banks and mosques, so they were arrested along with three children and sent to con- cerned authorities. Their sponsors will be summoned in Sharq and may face legal action. husseiniya fire Smuggling foiled Nuwaiseeb customs officers foiled an attempt to smuggle 981 cigarette cartons into Saudi Arabia. A cus- By Hanan Al-Saadoun and Agencies toms department source said tips were received that several vehicles were planning to smuggle cigarettes KUWAIT: Firemen battled a blaze in a warehouse out of the country, so officers were alerted. A vehicle made of corrugated metal that belongs to a husseiniya later arrived and cigarette cartons were found hidden in in Sharq. Hilali and Capital stations responded to a call, multiple places including the ceiling, seats, doors, and and firemen found cooking material and foam partitions spare tires. at the site. No injuries were reported. GCC traffic week Drunk man arrested The unified GCC traffic week 2018 aims at guiding Farwaniya police responded to a call about an Asian motorists about safe driving, a ranking officer of the man walking naked in Khaitan. He was found to be Ministry of Interior said yesterday. The week-long under the influence of alcohol and sent to Khaitan activity due on March 11-15 will feature various pro- police station. grams for driving guidance with no focus on issuing tickets, said the acting assistant undersecretary for traf- Officer insulted fic affairs, Major General Fahad Al-Shuwaie, in a state- Hawally police charged an Iranian woman with ment. The campaign has already begun via the press, insulting a public employee while on duty, along with various audio-visual media and communication means another woman and a bedoon man who were with her. as well as the social media. The GCC traffic week was The woman refused to hand over her ID and threatened first launched in 1984. policemen to take them to court. She then grabbed the phone of a security man and damaged it. The three Car inspection were taken to the police station. The traffic department announced that a delegation from the GCC Standardization Authority visited the car Blackmail technical inspection department and checked the work A citizen threatened to expose a woman if she procedure in its departments. The delegation lauded decides to dump him because he refused to marry her. Kuwait’s private car inspection companies as they visit- The woman went to police and asked for help, especial- ed one of them. Several joint issues in car inspections ly since the man has personal images of her. The were discussed. Meanwhile, the traffic public relations woman, after discovering his true intentions, decided to and awareness, in cooperation with Health, Safety, dump him. Police arrested the blackmailing suspect and Security and Environment Department at Kuwait he told them he only wanted to scare her and that he Petroleum Corporation (KPC), conducted a lecture on does not have anything that may harm her. He signed an safe driving recently. Major Abdallah Bahman, undertaking not to harass her anymore. Lieutenant Abdallah Buhassan and Sargent Hamad Eidan spoke about traffic men’s supervision, guidance Beggars arrested and organizational roles, and explained how dangerous Syrian and Jordanian beggars were sent to the it is to use the mobile phone while driving, as well as deportation center after being caught begging in vari- over-speeding. They also cautioned against parking in ous areas of Jahra. They were found to have entered the disabled designated areas. 4 Established 1961 Sunday, March 4, 2018 Local Kuwait continues offering aid to several countries KRCS began two-week campaign in Eastern Ghouta

Kuwait Ambassador to Serbia and non-resident ambassador to A Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) worker delivers aid to residents Montenegro Youssef Ahmad Abdulsamad hands over a cheque from the A Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) worker delivers aid to a resi- of Eastern Ghouta, to the east of the Syrian capital city of Damascus, in Kuwaiti Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs to head of the Islamic dent of Eastern Ghouta. cooperation with Turkey’s Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH). Sheikhdom of Serbia Dr Mevlud Efendi Dudic.

KUWAIT: Living up to its UN-bestowed status as an website. In Beirut, KRCS continued its relief effort for the International Humanitarian Center, Kuwait scaled up its Syrian refugees who fled from the conflict in their country response to the humanitarian emergencies in Syria and into Lebanon and other neighboring countries. The majori- other parts of the world throughout the last week. On ty of the nearly one million Syrian refugees in Lebanon are Sunday, February 25, Kuwait Red Crescent Society in extreme poverty and depend primarily on the humani- (KRCS) delivered food aid to residents of Eastern Ghouta, tarian aid as their crisis entered its seventh year, said Dr to the east of the Syrian capital city of Damascus, in coop- Musaed Al-Enzi, a KRCS official, citing reports of the UN eration with Turkey’s Humanitarian Relief Foundation aid agencies. (IHH). The aid campaign is to continue for 15 days to pro- KRCS launched a new stage of the kidney center for vide food for some 126,700 Syrians trapped in the war- treatment of the Syrian refugees suffering from renal fail- torn city. ure. The project is funded by the fundraising campaign In Amman, the Kuwaiti voluntary team ‘Shefaa’ offered dubbed as Balsam, jointly launched by KRCS and Kuwait medical care to 660 Syrian patients. The team also per- Airways. It is also supported by ‘the bread project.’ formed eight successful surgeries, one for a two-year-old boy, and the other for a senile. The team was on a trip to Iraq Jordan as part of programs to provide medical and psy- In Baghdad, Secretary General of the Iraqi Cabinet chological assistance to afflicted people. Mahdi Al-Alaq inaugurated ten Kuwaiti-funded schools in This 15th trip, which concluded on Wednesday, coincid- the northern Iraqi city of Mosul. Ahmad Al-Heity, chair of ed with Kuwait’s National Days and witnessed a “new the United Iraqi Medical Society (UIMS) said the six of humanitarian achievement,” namely offering treatment to the schools were built in the right side of the city, while the 910 Syrians in the other four in the left side. Kingdom, among them Each school has a capac- many children, women and ity of 640 students. old people. The trip cov- The schools are fully ered the camps of Al- furnished and equipped Zaatari and Al-Azraq close Treatment with air condition sys- to the Syrian borders as tems and power genera- well as other areas ran- offered to 910 tors as well as all neces- Food packages prepared to be distributed to Syrian refugees in Jordan. domly occupied by the sary requirements, he Syrian refugees. The team Syrians refugees added. The Iraqi gov- performed eight surgeries ernment announced ear- in one of Amman hospitals, lier that the fund provid- besides donating $15,000 ed by the State of Kuwait and medications to support exceeded all funds of some clinics. Moreover, it other Arab countries. It offered financial assistance to 450 refugee families with lauded Kuwait’s finance to the construction of a number of chronic-disease patients. schools and medical centers across Iraq. On Monday, Kuwait also delivered urgent aid to besieged civilians in Eastern Ghouta on Damascus’ out- Yemen skirts. The aid delivery started amid bombardment that In Riyadh, officials from Kuwait and Aden signed an proceeded a day after the United Nations Security agreement to transport water from Abyan to Aden to Council adopted a resolution calling for a 30-day truce in address the water supply problem in the Yemeni port city. Syria. The vanguard Kuwaiti initiative will encourage The agreement, signed by Kuwait By Your Side Campaign international relief organizations to follow suit and imple- and Public Authority for Water and Local Rule in Aden, ment the UNSC Resolution 2401. aimed at fixing the water pipeline which transports water It is basically designed to secure delivery of humanitar- from Al-Ro’a well, in Abyan governorate, to Aden via the ian supplies to the needy in Syria along with halting fight- province of Lahj. The 58-kilometer-long pipeline is ing for 30 days. designed to transport 13,000-15,000 cubic meters of Despite news indicating that the warring parties have water every day. not muzzled the guns and the super power have not The campaign is designed to improve infrastructure worked out a mechanism on ceasing the fire, the State of and services through many projects, including the water Kuwait on Sunday decided to proceed with distributing relief supplies to the besieged civilians in Eastern Ghouta project which link Abyan with Aden. The project, part of for 15 days. many Kuwait-funded ventures nationwide, would end On Tuesday, KRCS launched a fundraising campaign for water crisis which was caused by the hostilities, that Syrians trapped in Eastern Ghouta after recent incidents in destroyed pipelines and water wells. Meanwhile, a delegation from Kuwait Relief Society, the area. The campaign comes in solidarity with Syrians in Volunteers hand over aid to Syrian refugees in Jordan. the region who are experiencing hard conditions. The chaired by Jamal Al-Nouri, chair of the executive commit- society’s cadres and volunteers have been mobilized to tee of the society, arrived in Aden to follow up first-hand secure success for the aid drive. implementation of Kuwaiti projects in Yemen. This visit humanitarian causes. She said during a fundraising cam- Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, will be channeled KRCS continued on Wednesday delivering food parcels aims at getting acquainted with projects executed by paign organized by Kuwait embassy, the aid was allocated to the construction of a science and technology institute to besieged Syrians in Eastern Ghouta. The ongoing “Kuwait by Your Side” campaign and examine the humani- for disabled people and others who desperately need it. in Novi Pazar town, located in the Raska District, south- Kuwaiti relief operation, carried out in coordination with tarian situations in many Yemeni governorates. Kuwait’s ambassador to Tanzania Jassim Najem revealed west Serbia. the Turkish Relief Association, will be expanded to secure On Wednesday, the Kuwait by Your Side” campaign that his country is financing a $500,000 aid program for After receiving the check at Kuwait Embassy in other necessities such as medical aid for the civilians in the inaugurated Kuwait training center in Aden, the temporary the disabled, particularly, people suffering from Albinism. Belgrade, Dr Dudic expressed gratitude to Kuwait for the besieged area. capital of Yemen. The campaign handed over a drinking donation saying it will benefit students in the town, males The humanitarian supplies have been secured with water project in Al-Buraqiyah district in Aden worth Serbia and females. Ambassador Abdulsamad also handed a donations from Kuwaiti citizens and non-Kuwaitis living in $600,000 that will benefit about 40,000 people. On Thursday, Kuwait Ambassador to Serbia and non- check for KD 28,000 (EUR 76,000) from the Kuwaiti the country, who have been generously contributing the resident ambassador to Montenegro Youssef Ahmad Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs to President of the society efforts to relieve the stricken Syrians. Donors, citi- Tanzania Abdulsamad handed over a check for KD 140,000 (EUR Islamic Sheikhdom of Montenegro Omer Halil Kajshaj. The zens and expatriates, can deliver their contributions during In Dar es Salaam, Tanzanian Vice President Samia 380,000) to head of the Islamic Sheikhdom of Serbia Dr funds will be used in financing the rehabilitation of the 20 day and night times at the KRCS headquarters and via its Hassan heaped praise on Kuwait for its contributions to Mevlud Efendi Dudic. The funds, donated by the Kuwaiti mosques in Montenegro. —KUNA

A Kuwaiti charity organization’s volunteer offers aid to Syrian refugees in Jordan. Members of Kuwait’s voluntary team ‘Shefaa’ offer medical services to the Syrian refugees in Jordan. Established 1961 5 Local Sunday, March 4, 2018

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KUWAIT: A white-eared Bulbul drinks water from a fountain at Al-Shaheed Park in Kuwait City. — KUNA Gulf Bank presents donation be a part of events and activities that KIB sponsors resonate with people within the local community, especially when it comes to cervical cancer issues of women’s health. Women are to UN Refugee Agency not only the heart of the family unit but also of our society at large, therefore campaign promoting greater awareness of women’s health issues is a highly topical Gulf Bank, Pro-Vision Sports Management thank UNHCR for their work KUWAIT: Under the umbrella of its social concern. Cervical cancer in par- strategic partnership with Safira CSR ticular is one topic we need to shed Company, Kuwait International Bank more light on, given that a recent study (KIB) recently sponsored the 4th by the Ministry of Health revealed that national cervical cancer awareness most women are not fully aware of the campaign, which was organized by dangers of cervical cancer or the Safira in collaboration with the Ministry means to prevent it.” of Health. Most recently, the national On the other hand, Maha Al-Baghli, campaign featured the organization of Founder and Managing Director of an awareness event at the Mother and Safira CSR Company and manager of Baby Lounge in 360 Mall, in coopera- this health campaign, said: “Women’s tion with the Business and Professional health is one of our central areas of Women Network (BPWN). focus, and increasing health awareness As part of the campaign, Dr Ebtehal continues to be one of our main goals. Al-Habib, Family Medicine Consultant, A healthier female population inevitably presented an introductory meeting as translates to a healthier community well as an awareness lecture entitled overall.” Additionally, Baghli lauded “Causes and Prevention”. During her KIB’s sponsorship of the campaign, lecture, Dr Ebtehal shed light on the pointing out that cooperation between importance of preserving the “triangle the private and public sectors is crucial of good women’s health, which when it comes to awareness campaigns includes physical, social and mental and social responsibility initiatives such well-being. She noted that each com- as this one, which ultimately seek to ponent of this “triangle” is equally promote sustainable development in important when it comes to maintaining the country. It serves to note that KIB a healthy and effective professional and always seeks to participate in and sup- personal life. port worthy national healthcare cam- Speaking about the sponsorship, paigns and initiatives, as part of its ded- Manager of the Corporate icated social responsibility efforts to Communications Unit at KIB, Nawaf encourage social development in the Najia, said: “KIB continuously seeks to long-term.

KUWAIT: Gulf Bank was pleased to present UNHCR Kuwait Office where Gulf Bank CEO persons around the world in one of the most a donation to the Kuwait Office of the United Tony Daher presented the donation to Dr prominent sporting and social events in Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Hanan Hamdan, Head of Office - UNHCR Kuwait, the ‘Gulf Bank 642 Marathon’. The (UNHCR), as part of the awareness campaign Kuwait. The donation from the Bank and Pro- private sector has an important role to play it held during the ‘Gulf Bank 642 Marathon.’ Vision was equivalent to the number of par- in raising awareness about humanitarian Each year the ‘Gulf Bank 642 Marathon’ ticipants in the marathon, plus an additional issues. We thank both Gulf Bank and Pro- selects an issue around which to raise aware- amount from the Bank as part of its corporate Vision Sports Management for their contri- ness, and for the second consecutive year it social responsibility program. bution which will help provide refugees with was the UNHCR’s #Voices4Refugees cam- Laila Al-Qatami, Assistant General the basic elements of shelter, education, and paign. #Voices4Refugees is an online cam- Manager for Corporate Communications at protection.’ paign, launched highlighting that all refugees Gulf Bank said: “As a leading private sector Ahmad Al-Huzami, CEO of Pro-Vision deserve to live in safety regardless of their company, Gulf Bank is committed to support- Sport Management, said: “When we founded religion, nationality or race, and should ing important causes and giving back. During our company, we wanted to create unique receive equal treatment for protection and our annual Gulf Bank 642 Marathon, we were events for sports lovers. As the ‘Gulf Bank assistance, and opportunities for resettlement. happy to partner with #Voices4Refugees to 642 Marathon’ continued to grow in size and Moreover, this campaign urges to stand with help give voices to the millions of refugees scale, we, along with Gulf Bank decided to millions of refugees around the world, includ- around the world who have lost everything use this platform to raise awareness of impor- ing Syrian refugees, Rohingya refugees, and through no fault of their own.” tant issues, we consider this to be an impor- other refugee communities to make their sto- Upon receiving the cheque, Dr Hanan tant responsibility for our company.” ries heard. Hamdan, Head of Office - UNHCR Kuwait For more information about Gulf Bank’s Gulf Bank, along with its partner in the said: “We are proud that Gulf Bank chose for social responsibility initiatives please log on Kuwait’s largest Marathon, Pro-Vision Sports the second year in a row to address and to www.e-gulfbank.com, or visit its social Management, hosted the representative of the highlight the issues of refugees and displaced media channels. InternationalEstablished 1961 SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2018 Indonesia scrubbing ‘world’s dirtiest river’ In Mosul, hundreds fear arrest for sharing names with jihadists Page 7 Page 9

WASHINGTON: An insurance company employee checks the damage to a car after a partially burnt building collapsed due to strong winds in Northeast Washington, DC. —AFP Storm pounds US East Coast; 5 dead ‘Windmaggedon’ wreaks havoc in Washington

NEW YORK: At least five people were killed after media said fallen trees also killed an 11-year-old York, and Boston would continue to their destina- A plane coming in to land at the Ronald Reagan a major winter storm pounded the US East Coast boy in Putnam Valley, New York, and a man in his tions and hold, it said. airport was forced to abort its first attempt amid on Friday, with strong winds, heavy rain and snow 70s in Newport, Rhode Island. More than 3,000 New York, the most populous US city and home intense wind before touching down 10 minutes lat- disrupting thousands of flights and forcing the clo- domestic and international flights were cancelled on to 8.5 million people, was expected to avoid heavy er, according to ABC news, which broadcast sure of federal government offices in Washington. Friday and more than snow but was forecast footage of the incident. A pilot landing at the capi- Coastal flooding alerts were issued from New 2,400 others were to receive two to three tal’s Dulles International Airport meanwhile report- Jersey to Massachusetts with winter weather advi- delayed, according to inches of rain and wet ed to authorities that the descent of his United sories, winter storm warnings and high wind warn- the website snow, with gusts of up Airlines flight from Charlottesville, Virginia, was so ings in effect from the Northeast to the Mid- FlightAware. to 60 miles per hour. turbulent that “pretty much everyone on the plane Atlantic, the National Weather Service said. More than half the New York state gover- threw up.” Dulles also briefly evacuated its control Winter Storm Riley dropped more than a foot of flights scheduled to Heavy rain, snow nor Andrew Cuomo tower due to high winds. snow in the western and northern parts of New arrive and depart from warned that Long In Massachusetts, authorities reported more than York state, as heavy rain lashed coastal areas. The New York’s LaGuardia and strong winds Island and New York 100,000 power outages by mid-afternoon, warning storm is expected to taper off overnight or by early Airport were can- City would see winds that additional power cuts were likely and ordered Saturday. Police in James City County, southern celled, with sweeping disrupting flights of 40 mph, with gusts some coastal communities to evacuate, warning that Virginia, confirmed a 44-year-old man was killed disruptions at Boston as high as 70 mph pos- they expected homes to sustain significant damage. when a tree fell on the truck he was traveling in- Logan International sible in eastern Long State police announced the closure of roads and while in Chesterfield County, south of Richmond, and New York’s two Island. Wind at that businesses in coastal areas as the National Weather authorities said a six-year-old boy was killed when other area airports, speed has the potential Service warned that shoreline neighborhoods would a fallen tree struck him as he slept in his home. Newark and John F Kennedy International. to uproot trees and cause power outages. In the stay inundated and cutoff, with water unable to Outside Baltimore, an elderly woman, 77, was Amtrak, the US public railway service, announced federal capital Washington and surrounding sub- drain until the storm passes. Weather forecasters also killed when she was hit by a large tree branch that “for safety” all services along the northeast urbs, public schools were closed because of the urged people to avoid driving through flood waters in Kingsville, Baltimore County Police & Fire corridor were temporarily suspended. Trains storm, which some dubbed online as or heading to the coast to watch the flooding, flag- Department said in a statement. Meanwhile, local already en route between the US capital, New “Windmaggedon”. ging reports of stranded motorists. —AFP

Trump vulnerable, rejects the accusations and says that the issue is Turkish female-only one of press freedom. It is continuing to publish isolated with key news but the articles can only be read on social media and accessible via Virtual Private aide on way out news website fights Networks (VPN).Camerawoman Beritan Elyakut, based in Diyarbakir and working for the agency WASHINGTON: The shock departure of ‘propaganda’ ban for five years, complained the website was Donald Trump’s top aide Hope Hicks from the unable to “reach the outside world”. “What else White House has rattled an already demoralized DIYARBAKIR: A news website in the Kurdish- can we do?” she added as she filmed a story staff and left the US president dangerously iso- majority Turkish city of Diyarbakir, staffed only by ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, lated. There is, as Barack Obama once said, “a women, has been repeatedly shut down by the saying the website used six different domain certain loneliness to the job” of being America’s authorities over alleged terror propaganda but it names “but closures continued uninterrupted”. president. Abraham Lincoln, no doubt, felt it is refusing to give up the fight to publish. Jin The latest website domain, jinnews7.com, was when his son Willie died-his wife beset with News Agency, from the Kurdish word for woman blocked in Turkey on February 22 after AFP grief, his cabinet quarreling and the nation “Jin”, focuses on Kurdish and women’s issues and spoke to Elyakut. engaged in an great civil war. Richard Nixon publishes in Kurdish, Turkish, Arabic and English. The website, funded by subsriptions, tackles certainly felt it amid the invasion of Cambodia, Written for women, it is run by a female-only topics that are off limits for Turkish media, includ- when he sat alone in the White House at 4:00 team from the accountant to the photographer, ing the fate of Abdullah Ocalan the PKK leader am with Rachmaninoff blaring, and then made a and editors to camerawomen. The agency, set up jailed for life by Turkey for terror offences. It has mumbling pre-dawn visit to the Lincoln WASHINGTON: Hope Hicks, White House Director of Strategic Communications, steps off Air Force One in 2012, has come under pressure from the Turkish offered its critical take on Turkey’s offensive Memorial. upon arrival at Newark Liberty Airport in Newark, New Jersey. —AFP authorities who have closed it twice and shut off against Kurdish militia in Syria and has also writ- And Trump must feel it now, as his adminis- access to the agency seven times. Turkish authori- ten about the disappearance in Iraq last year of tration bleeds trusted staff and lurches from cri- ties accuse the agency of making “terror propa- two Turkish agents. Critics say that the govern- sis to crisis. There have been many high-profile Few Team Trump originals left the door for official Washington to back his ganda” for the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party ment has widened the definition of “terror propa- departures from Trump’s revolving-door White Even his close family, like scandal- controversial presidential bid. He denounced his (PKK), which has waged an insurgency against ganda” to an absurd width. But officials insist the House, from pivotal figures like chief of staff enmeshed son-in-law Jared Kushner and his former chief strategist and eminence grise as Turkey since 1984. measures are needed with the country fighting Reince Priebus to Omarosa Manigault- daughter Ivanka, seem like they are not long “Sloppy Steve Bannon,” ridiculing him publicly The PKK is proscribed as a terror group by multiple terror groups. Newman, whose job was never clear and impact for 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Kushner has because he “cried when he got fired and Ankara and its Western allies and since the break- was scarcely felt. But Hope Hicks’ exit is differ- been stripped of his top secret clearance and begged for his job.” Would-be allies are realiz- down of a ceasefire in 2015 Turkey has launched a ‘Women are persecuted’ ent. Hicks spent three years with Trump-a long his future as Middle East peace envoy is in ing when backed into a corner, Trump has relentless crackdown against the group. The After the news site was shut down the first time in Trumpworld-but even before that, she serious doubt. Trump’s public appearances almost always choses fight over flight, whether crackdown has been wide, with media seen as time, the women journalists renamed the agency earned the family’s trust by working for the with wife Melania have been few and far that is the prudent strategy or not. sympathetic to the PKK finding themselves in the “Sujin” meaning “packing needle” in Kurdish. president’s daughter Ivanka. She was a rare between and notably cool since it emerged crosshairs of the authorities. President Recep But in August 2017, Sujin was shut down by outsider invited inside the clan. that his lawyer paid a porn star $130,000 in ‘Morale is terrible’ Tayyip Erdogan has argued there is no difference another emergency decree and they then In the White House, there was no problem supposed hush money. Not even Trump’s interests are permanent. between a “terrorist holding a gun or a bomb or renamed themselves Jin News. While it once had big or small that the 29-year-old former model, The only “original” left in the inner circle is Republicans around the White House Cabinet those who use their pen to serve their aims.” 60 journalists in text, photo and video working whom Trump affectionately called “Hopey,” Trump’s tweeting partner and one-time caddy Room on Wednesday, at a meeting on gun con- Turkey stepped up the campaign after the failed for the agency across the country including could not handle. Others who played a similar Dan Scavino. He is the White House’s director of trol, exchanged knowing looks as the president July 2016 coup attempt, with dozens of media Istanbul, Ankara and the Aegean city of Izmir, role, like physically imposing bodyguard Keith social media-and constantly at the president’s displayed only the very slightest grasp of the outlets accused of links to putschists and the PKK this has now fallen to 25. Eight women work in Schiller-whom Trump trusted enough to hand- side. Beyond the narrowing inner circle, Trump subject. That smugness turned to bewilderment closed down. the Diyarbakir office but most work from home. deliver the letter firing then FBI director James has approached his broader political court like as he shattered long-standing party opposition “Women are persecuted, and as a women’s news Comey-have also departed. Both Hicks and Lord Palmerston on steroids-living by the to gun control and threatened to strip people of ‘What else can we do’ agency we must show this,” said Safiye Alagas, a Schiller understood the 71-year-old president’s British statesman’s dictum that “there are no weapons without due process. On Thursday, he There are currently six legal cases against Jin photographer who has been working with the habits. They knew when he needed a Diet Coke, permanent friends or permanent enemies, only repeated the performance, undoing decades of News Agency accusing it of “terror propagan- agency for six years, adding that it had “become when to press him and when to let him vent. permanent interests.” Republican orthodoxy on trade and announcing da”. Its website is blocked in Turkey. The agency a target” as a result. —AFP Looking around the West Wing, Trump now He has repeatedly lashed out at Attorney sanctions that could prompt a trade war with sees few faces he really trusts. General Jeff Sessions who, as a senator, opened China and Europe. —AFP Established 1961 7 International Sunday, March 4, 2018 Egyptian media under scrutiny ahead of presidential election President warns against ‘defamation’ of security forces

CAIRO: Media in Egypt faces increased scrutiny and and Expression in Egypt. Authorities did cut off the inter- restrictions by authorities ahead of a presidential election net for a day in 2011 as they tried to stifle an uprising that this month incumbent Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi will dominate, ousted strongman Hosni Mubarak, but did not seek to per- critics say. The president, addressing media, warned on manently ban scores of websites. Thursday against “defamation” of security forces, a day after his prosecution warned it would take legal action Blackout against “false news.” Egypt ranks 161 out of 180 countries The government has not confirmed or denied its role in in press freedoms according to watchdog Reporters the blackout, but Taher said internet providers do not Without Borders’ 2017 Press Freedoms Index. block websites without a request from authorities. For The government’s warnings to media are not new. Sisi, a some outlets, the measure has impacted their operations. former army chief elected One site, Masr Al-Arabia, as president in 2014 a year had to reduce staff by 60 after toppling his Islamist percent, according to predecessor following mass Adel Sabry, an editor. protests, had previously “Many sources refuse asked the media to exercise Egypt ranks 161 to speak to a blocked caution in criticizing offi- website,” he added. The cials. But in recent months, out of 180 in government has also authorities have blocked increased criticism of for- about 500 websites, press freedoms eign media, which had including media outlets like been a frequent target of Al-Jazeera and the local attacks by politicians Mada Masr, while journal- over the years. It often ists have been arrested. A accuses foreign journal- reporter for the Huffington ists of biased coverage of Post’s Arabic website was detained last month after pub- the country, especially when it comes to human rights lishing an interview with prominent dissident Hisham abuses. The government’s State Information Service called EL ALAMEIN: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi (center) attends the inauguration of the ‘New Al Alamein’ Geneina who mentioned the existence of documents that for an official boycott of the BBC last week after a report city in western Egypt. —AFP are damaging to senior state officials. on abuses in which a woman claimed her daughter had At least 29 journalists are in detention, according to been forcibly disappeared by security. rumors that harm public safety.” Much of the domestic restrictive in general, showing little tolerance for dissent. In Reporters Without Borders, including some accused of The daughter later appeared in an interview on a local media is seen as generally pliant, and criticism of Sisi is the run up to the poll, Sisi’s would be rivals have been side- working for media affiliated with the banned Muslim television station, saying she had run away, married and rare. “There is no direct instruction or censorship, but lined or withdrawn from the race, saying it would not be a Brotherhood group. Some of the restrictions are unprece- had a child. The BBC said it stood by the “integrity” of its (journalists) censor themselves” out of fear or oppor- fair election. One of them, former armed forces chief of staff dented. “Egypt has never seen an (internet) blockage since reporters. The report appears to have prompted the pros- tunism, said a journalist who works for a large private Sami Anan, was detained shortly after announcing his can- the start of the internet,” said Mohamed Taher, a ecution statement saying its lawyers would take action channel, and requested anonymity. didacy. The military accused him of illegally standing in an researcher with the Association for Freedom of Thought against outlets that publish “false news” and “news and Rights activists say the authorities have become more election while still a registered reserve officer. —AFP

military ruler Muhammadu Buhari, campaigned hard on Buhari under fire security, lambasting Jonathan’s record and vowing to Congolese defeat the rebels. LAGOS: Another Boko Haram mass kidnapping has cast Certainly Boko Haram is not as strong as it was in 2014, cross a lake doubts on Nigeria’s claims to have virtually defeated the when it held swathes of territory across the northeast. But jihadists, putting the government under scrutiny as elec- there is a growing sense the government’s handling of the tions approach next year. Heavily armed Islamist militants insurgency could once again feature prominently in the to escape abducted 110 girls from their school in Dapchi, in Yobe run-up to next year’s vote. Security consultant Don state, northeast Nigeria, on February 19. Parallels were Okereke said the Dapchi abduction, which Buhari has immediately drawn to the abduction of more than 200 called “a national disaster”, was a “political game-changer”. inferno, schoolgirls in Chibok in 2014, which captured world atten- “The Chibok schoolgirls’ abduction undermined Goodluck tion and contributed to the ouster of Goodluck Jonathan. Jonathan’s re-election bid. I think Buhari is in tow if he violence The man who defeated him in elections in 2015, former eventually makes up his mind to run,” he said. —AFP

SEBAGORO: A daily flotilla of wood- en canoes makes the 10-hour east- ward crossing of Lake Albert ferrying hundreds of refugees from DR Congo’s latest spasm of violence to the safety of Uganda. The repurposed BUNIA: Internally Displaced Congolese construct make shift shelters in a fishing vessels come to Sebagoro camp for IDP’s in Bunia. —AFP beach crammed with the bedraggled and dispossessed survivors of an out- tried at the International Criminal in Uganda this year, escaping Ituri as break of fighting between rival Hema Court in The Hague. This year’s resur- well as other clashes further south, in and Lendu communities in the east of gent violence in Ituri is part of a the chronically restive North Kivu. the Democratic Republic of Congo. patchwork of unrest in a country suf- But safety is relative: in just three In recent weeks more than 28,000 fering from growing insecurity. New days this month diarrhoea killed 26 have made the passage, according to conflicts are erupting as President people in a single Ugandan camp United Nations figures, most of them Joseph Kabila struggles to maintain and there are fears of a cholera out- women and children, bringing with his grip on power two years after the break to come. In the squalid haven them tales of horrific violence. “When legal end of his second presidential of Kagoma Transit Centre, a two- they were starting to kill we saw we term. The current Ituri killing is cen- hour drive from the lake, refugees were going to die, so we ran away. tered around Djugu, northeast of the from Ituri described villages burned, My two sisters were at home and they provincial capital Bunia. children hacked to death with killed them,” said 25-year-old Dorika Some have drowned during the machetes, people shot with arrows Rokorasha who lost track of her hus- crossing, but newly-arrived refugees and women raped. band in the panic. “I took the boat were lucky to make it out as aid Survivors could describe the sav- and escaped.” workers say armed groups have agery, but not explain it. Who exactly The Hema cattle herders and begun blocking the escape of civil- the armed men were, what they wanted Lendu farmers of Congo’s Ituri region ians. “Some of the militias are block- or why they rampaged through their are antagonistic neighbors and out- ing the refugees from crossing the villages was a mystery. One militia breaks of low-level violence are com- lake, so there is still a lot of people arrived dressed as a football team and mon. But in the late 1990s and early displaced in the villages across the when villagers went to greet them they 2000s their fight became a broader, lake,” said Joyce Munyonyo-Mbithi opened fire, said Imani Prisca, a 19- more brutal battle stoked by Rwanda of the UN refugee agency (UNHCR). year-old mother of three. “They started and Uganda which were eager to Uganda claims to host close to 1.4 shooting and burning our houses.” seize gold, diamond, timber and influ- million refugees from around the Marie Eduzi, a 61-year-old widow and ence as part of a wider continental region. Most come from South mother of 11 was separated from her war that played out inside Congo’s Sudan where a civil war has been children as desperate civilians borders. raging for the last four years, but the squeezed into rickety boats on the quarter of a million Congolese are Congo shore. For her, this latest vio- Escape blocked swelling in number. lence is the last straw. After the attack In Ituri tens of thousands of civil- on her village by what she described as ians were killed between 1999-2003. Savage attacks a Lendu militia she’s had enough. “I nev- Eventually some militia leaders were Over 45,000 people have arrived er want to go back,” she said.—AFP

and Ibrahims-some of the most popular names in the Hundreds fear arrest country. The Iraqi interior ministry has begun issuing new ID cards equipped with a code that enables secu- rity forces to retrieve a person’s full name on a com- for sharing names puterized system. But in Mosul, where authorities are still struggling to restore public services after more with Militants than three years of jihadist occupation, these new digi- tal IDs do not exist. Although judicial sources and lawyers have told MOSUL: Since jihadists were pushed out of Mosul, Mohammed he could clear his name in court, the Mohammed has not left his home. Although he never young man flatly refused. “Asking a judge to investi- joined the Islamic State (IS) group, he shares a name with gate means I’ll be detained for months at a police sta- one of its fighters and fears arrest. Like hundreds of oth- tion. To conduct an investigation and verify my inno- ers, the 24-year-old Iraqi father of two has not dared to cence with various security services... this process approach security forces for fear of being detained takes a long time,” he explained. This puzzle of similar because of his name. “I can’t get out of Mosul or even names and the fear of detention is the talk of the town move freely around the city,” the young man said, adding in Mosul. Sitting at a cafe, Wahid, 30, agreed to talk to that security forces “with a list of names on their comput- AFP on the condition of anonymity about the name he ers” could arrest him. has come to “hate”. Sami Al-Faisal, who runs a human rights group, said he He discovered that his surname was on a list of want- had recorded “about 2,500 people suffering from similar ed people during a recent trip to his university to collect names” in Mosul and its surrounding province. Personal his diploma.”This document is only issued after an inves- ID cards in Iraq, like most Arab countries, carry a person’s tigation by the intelligence services, so I gave up asking first name, father’s name and grandfather’s name. But to for it for fear of arrest,” he said. “The scary thing is that determine a person’s surname and tribe, it’s often neces- I’d be subject to beatings and insults in detention for a sary to look into the area’s personal status records. long time before I could prove my innocence.” Wahid said one of his friends was mistakenly arrested three Common names months ago for carrying the same name as an IS jihadist. Civil archives are the only way to distinguish between Another was arrested shortly after the extremists were the thousands of Mohammeds, Alis, Khaleds, Khalils pushed out of Mosul in July. —AFP 8 Established 1961 International Sunday, March 4, 2018 Militants attack Burkina Faso military HQ, French embassy Investigators probe deadly twin attacks OUAGADOUGOU: Authorities in Burkina Faso were yes- Terror in broad daylight terday hunting for clues about the masterminds behind The violence began mid-morning when heavy gunfire Friday’s deadly twin attacks on the French embassy and broke out in the centre of the Burkinabe capital. the country’s military HQ. The coordinated attacks in Witnesses said five armed men got out of a car and Ouagadougou, which coincided with a meeting of regional opened fire on passersby before heading towards the anti-jihadist forces, underlined the struggle the fragile French embassy. The embassy attackers were armed with West African nation faces in containing a bloody and Kalashnikov assault rifles and were “dressed in civilian growing jihadist insurgency. Eight armed forces personnel clothes” with their faces uncovered, witnessed said. At the were killed, the government said, while a French security same time, the bomb went off near the headquarters of source said 12 more were seriously injured. Earlier security the Burkinabe armed forces and the French cultural cen- sources had reported a tre, about a kilometer from higher toll. the site of the first attack, There was no immedi- other witnesses said. ate claim of responsibili- A gunman who attacked ty, and while a jihadist the military HQ was wear- plot is the most likely, the 8 armed forces ing the uniform of the government was not rul- national army, according to ing out the involvement personnel die; 12 a security source. Four of plotters behind a attackers were shot outside failed coup in 2015. “This seriously injured the French embassy and is a terrorist attack, another four at the military linked to a current or HQ, another security another terrorist move- source told AFP. Paul Koalaga, a security con- ment in the Sahel... or to sultant in Burkina Faso, said others who want to are the attacks involved a “crescendo”. “After soft targets, destabilize or block our democratic progress,” said com- such as hotels and restaurants, this attack aimed at hard munication minister Remis Fulgance Dandjinou yesterday targets, strong symbols,” he said, adding there appeared morning. Two people were arrested near the headquarters, to be “a problem at the intelligence level.” The a security source said. Ouagadougou prosecutor’s office appealed for witnesses OUAGADOUGOU: Bystanders look on as security personnel move beside an armored personnel carrier in The government said the attack on the military HQ was “to assist in the search and identification of accomplices, Ouagadougou, as the capital of Burkina Faso came under multiple attacks targeting the French embassy, the a suicide car bombing and that the G5 Sahel regional anti- hosts and any possible facilitators” of the events. terrorism force may have been the target. “The vehicle was French cultural centre and the country’s military headquarters. —AFP packed with explosives” and caused “huge damage”, Condolences, condemnation Security Minister Clement Sawadogo said. Officials from The G5 meeting was supposed to have been held at the has already carried out operations against jihadist fighters Erdogan, who is on a visit to neighbouring Mali, “strongly Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger were at headquarters but had been moved to another room, with help from the French army. condemned” the attack while UN chief Antonio Guterres the meeting, representing the nations who have launched a Sawadogo said. “Perhaps it was the target. We do not Mahamadou Issoufou, Niger’s president and the cur- called for an “urgent and concerted effort” to improve sta- joint military force to combat jihadists on the southern rim know at the moment. In any case the room was literally rent chair of the group, said Friday’s attacks “will only bility in the Sahel. The insurgency in the region has caused of the Sahara. President Roch Marc Christian Kabore said destroyed by the explosion,” the minister added. The G5 strengthen the resolve of the G5-Sahel and its allies in the thousands of deaths, prompted tens of thousands to flee in a statement: “Our country was once again the target of Sahel’s completed force will be composed of 5,000 troops fight against terrorism”. French President Emmanuel their homes and dealt crippling blows to economies that dark forces.” and aims to be fully operational by the end of the month. It Macron offered his condolences, Turkey’s Recep Tayyip are already among the poorest in the world. —AFP

News in brief Myths and reality Student shoots parents in Italian election CHICAGO: A university student fatally shot his parents on his school campus Friday in the US state of ROME: A right-wing coalition shepherded by ex-prime Michigan, police said, before fleeing and setting off an minister Silvio Berlusconi is capitalizing on anti-immigrant hours-long manhunt. The early morning incident put feeling in the lead up to today’s Italian general election. the campus into lockdown-trapping students in class- The grouping is committed to deporting hundreds of rooms and dormitories until mid-afternoon-while thousands of migrants who have arrived by boat since police conducted an expansive search for the 19-year- 2013 and far-right League leader Matteo Salvini has old suspected gunman. James Eric Davis, described as promised to expel foreign criminals and shut down Roma a university student, remained at large. He was accused camps. Here are four commonly held beliefs about immi- of killing his father, a police officer, and mother in a gration heard during the campaign compared with facts shooting inside a dormitory building in what university and statistics on the issue: police spokesman described as a “family-type domes- tic issue.” There were no other casualties. The college ‘Too many of them’ campus in the city of Mount Pleasant in central Italy’s national statistics institute Istat says that there Michigan was on lockdown hours after the 8:30 am are five million foreign nationals legally residing in Italy. (1330 GMT) shooting, as federal, state and local law That is 8.3 percent of the country’s population of 60.5 enforcement searched for Davis using helicopters and million. The biggest proportion, 23 percent, are from police dogs. —AFP Romania followed by Albanians (9 percent), Moroccans (8 percent), Chinese (5.5 percent) and Ukrainians (4.5 per- cent) and many of them are employed in retail, farming or Pregnant woman fined domestic work. More than 690,000 migrants, most from Sub-Saharan Africa, have arrived by boat from Libya ROME: A supporter of the Italy’s populist Five Star Movement (M5S) flashes the v for victory sign after the last elec- PARIS: A pregnant passenger on the Paris metro has since 2013. Migration study foundation ISMU estimates tion campaign meeting in Piazza del Popolo in Rome. —AFP been hit with a 60-euro fine for walking the wrong that around 500,000 are living in the country illegally- way, sparking outrage on social media. The woman, equivalent to 0.9 percent of the population. who wanted to save some time on her journey, was ‘They bring crime’ 2017 murders dropped by nearly 12 percent, robberies by given the ticket last Tuesday by inspectors at ‘They cost us money’ On Thursday Berlusconi spoke of Italians being more 11 percent and burglaries by nine percent. Concorde station near the Louvre art gallery. “Bravo Government figures put the cost in 2017 of migrants worried about security now than at any time since the for this racket,” her partner wrote sarcastically on arriving via Libya at more than 4.2 billion euros ($5.2 bil- Second World War, while at a recent rally in Padova, ‘It’s an invasion’ Twitter, alongside a picture of her printed penalty lion), of which 65 percent was spent on taking care of Salvini said that “the League is the solution” to “a tide of The impression created by some far-right politicians of notice. “A 60-euro fine without notice for a pregnant asylum seekers during their convoluted application delinquents”. However Italy’s interior ministry says the a growing number of migrant arrivals is wrong. A contro- woman who goes the wrong way.” The Paris metro process. Eighteen percent of that figure was for sea res- crime rate has dropped by 8.3 percent in the last 10 years, versial agreement signed by Rome with the Libyan author- operator RATP stood by the penalty. A spokesman cue and 13 percent for medical assistance. In 2013, there despite the fact that the number of foreigners in the coun- ities and militias last summer reduced arrivals by 70 per- said the one-way systems are clearly marked and are were 22,000 people in asylum centers. That number was try has increased from three to five million over the same cent. The government also oversaw a 12 percent increase aimed at avoiding “incidents” and controlling the flow at 182,000 in January. period. Figures presented by the ministry showed that in in expulsions last year, from 5,817 in 2016 to 6,514.—AFP of people. However, he added the tickets for such offences were “infrequent” and it is up to the RATP inspectors to apply them or not.—AFP Milan football club, has had a tumultuous Silvio Berlusconi: love affair with Italian politics, clinching ‘Illegal, harmful’ sanctions his first election victory in 1994. Italy’s eternal With his oiled-back hair and winning MOSCOW: The Kremlin insisted US sanctions against smile, he has ruled Italy for more than nine Russia were “illegal” yesterday, a day after President comeback king years in total. He became renowned Donald Trump signed an executive order to extend around the world for his buffoonish gaffes measures put in place during the Ukraine crisis. “We and a colorful private life epitomized by have never been the initiator of these sanctions, we ROME: Silvio Berlusconi, the billionaire his notorious “bunga bunga” sex parties. consider them illegal and harmful not just to the people media mogul who has dominated Italian Today his smile is noticeably a little frozen, of our two countries but the whole world,” Russian politics for more than two decades, has and the facelifts and make-up-laid on “as presidential press spokesman Dmitry Peskov said yes- stepped back into the ring at the age of 81, thick as the carpet,” according to an edi- terday, Interfax news agency reported. Washington defying those who dared to believe he had torial from La Repubblica newspaper- imposed sanctions on Moscow following Russia’s 2014 thrown in the towel. Despite sex scandals, have left the veteran leader somewhat annexation of the Crimean peninsula and Moscow’s serial gaffes and legal woes, the flamboyant transformed. But his sense of humor is still backing of rebels in eastern Ukraine. Russian President tycoon has made an astonishing return from intact. “I’m like a good wine, with age, I Vladimir Putin this week set the course for a new arms political oblivion to head his centre-right only improve, now I’m perfect,” he tweet- race with Washington as he boasted of a new genera- Forza Italia (Go Italy) party, which as part of ed recently. tion of “invincible” Russian weapons developed in a right-wing coalition is leading the race for response to the threat posed by the US. —AFP today’s vote, according to opinion polls. Football glory “Berlusconi has 12 or 13 lives, he’s like a Berlusconi was born in 1936 in Milan to cat squared,” said former premier Matteo a bank employee father and a housewife Gibraltar airport shut mother who always staunchly defended Renzi, who is himself trying to win back NAPLES: Head of the centre-right Forza Italia (Go Italy) Silvio Berlusconi (right) leaves the top spot yesterday. Although barred her son’s virtues. The young Berlusconi MADRID: The airport in Gibraltar closed yesterday was a born entertainer. A huge fan of Nat with his companion Francesca Pascale (left) after his tour in downtown Naples yester- from public office owing to a tax fraud day on the eve of a closely-watched general election. —AFP after heavy winds damaged equipment, the British conviction, Berlusconi is hoping to posi- King Cole, he played double bass and overseas territory’s government announced, as strong tion himself as kingmaker in the next gov- entertained club audiences with jokes dur- gusts and downpours hit southern Spain. Gibraltar’s ernment. He has put forward his loyal for- ing breaks from studying law. He worked after a campaign which included sending a was forced out of parliament in 2013 after government said flights to the Rock had been diverted mer protege, European Parliament briefly as a cruise-ship singer before book boasting of his achievements to 15 his conviction for corporate tax fraud was to Malaga and passengers would then be taken by bus President Antonio Tajani, as his prime min- launching a lucrative career in the boom- million Italian homes. He remained in pow- upheld by Italy’s highest court. His influ- to the territory. The government statement did not isterial nominee if he wins the vote. ing construction sector and then expand- er until 2006 - the longest premiership in ence waned quickly after that. In 2013 he specify what equipment had been damaged in the air- While Berlusconi has largely avoided ing to set up three national television the history of post-war Italy-and as a was also sentenced to seven years for port. The news comes with a mass of warm air from the the big campaign rallies and only channels and buy Italian football club AC divided left floundered, he was voted back paying for sex with an underage 17-year- Atlantic clashing this week in Spain with the so-called appeared once with his coalition allies in Milan, which he went on to sell in 2017. in for a third time in 2008. old prostitute Karima El-Mahroug, known “Beast from the East,” a cold weather front that blew in the run-up to the vote, he is a constant Berlusconi’s political success has been as “Ruby the Heart Stealer”, and for abus- from Siberia, causing heavy snowfall in the north. In figure on television, radio and in newspa- linked to his football glory. But it is also In crosshairs of the law ing his powers to get her off theft charges, the south, while the rain was welcome in a drought- pers, a number of which he owns through closely entwined with the power of his But his premiership ended in 2011 in a pretending she was the niece of then prone area, the heavy wind caused damage and even his Fininvest empire. The one-time cruise broadcasting and publishing empire. His blaze of sex scandals and fears Italy was Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak. The one death. —AFP ship crooner who has served as prime first stint as prime minister lasted from on the brink of a Greek-style financial Ruby conviction was eventually over- minister three times and once owned AC 1994-1996. In 2001, he was elected again implosion. The twice-divorced Berlusconi turned by an appeal court. —AFP Established 1961 9 International Sunday, March 4, 2018 At the UN, diplomatic dance decides the fate of nations So for the war in Syria, Kuwait and Sweden taken the lead

UNITED NATIONS: The issues that come before the UN when she brought China and Russia on board multiple times Security Council are the gravest to face any decision-mak- to secure unanimous support for North Korea sanctions. ing body-questions of war and peace, life and death. But But on Monday, Haley delegated the US seat to a colleague when world diplomats are building towards a weighty deci- and was in Honduras when Russia moved in to halt efforts to sion, almost any diplomatic tactic seems fair game, even condemn Iran. Sometimes, a consensus is found through a sleight of hand. All the envoys in endless daily meetings in savvy manipulation of procedure. Last year, China balked the vast glass-walled tower on Turtle Bay, New York, would at a resolution to condemn its neighbor Myanmar, but say they are seeking consensus. But how, then, to ensure allowed the chairman of the Security Council to issue a dec- that the Council’s deci- laration or PRST. sion reflects their own In theory a PRST ought national interest? to be no easier to agree “It plays out on a per- upon than a resolution, sonal level. Without trust, A room is set since any one of 15 council we’d get nowhere,” a members can object to ele- diplomat said, speaking aside for ments of the text. But diplo- on condition of anonymi- mats had suggested the res- ty to explain the process. veto-wielding olution first before falling Within the past week, for back on the PRST, allowing example, the world body Permanent Five China to appear to have united to back an unlikely won a concession. As a ceasefire in Syria’s end- diplomat recalled, it’s less war, but failed to important to allow an oppo- agree on censuring Iran. nent and option to “save The United States wanted to single out Tehran for its face.” In long negotiations on fraught subjects, like the alleged interference in the Yemen conflict, but Russia slaughter in Syria, the winning side is often the one that stepped in and headed off the initiative. In each case, the keeps its cool longest. battle lines were almost the same, with America and its allies opposing Russian and Iranian interventions in two regional Constant dialogue wars. So why was the diplomatic outcome different? “You need to respect the other side when it reveals the “In any negotiation, the key is personal relationships,” red lines it will not cross,” one negotiator told AFP, while the diplomat explained. Whatever the stark differences another said: “It’s hard on the nerves.” However the talks go between the public positions of the rival member states, in before a vote, most ambassadors check with their national DOUMA: Wounded Syrian men are treated at a makeshift hospital in the rebel-held town of Douma, in the the UN building diplomats work together every day. capitals before assenting, abstaining or imposing a veto. besieged Eastern Ghouta region, following air strikes by regime forces on the area. —AFP Cautious friendships and friendly rivalries develop-along Haley has the most personal freedom to maneuver, being a with occasional feuds-and personal power plays can decide member of President Donald Trump’s administration with wielding Permanent Five: Britain, China, France, Russia and take the reins. Specific roles are handed out. One country matters of state. “In private, relationships are less tragic than cabinet rank. But she is also one of the more inexperienced the United States. on a rolling basis is president of the council, but each issue they seem in public,” another diplomat admits. Washington’s envoys in a building that hosts constant dialogue, in corri- Another hosts the ten non-permanent members. When a also has an influential “penholder.” All members will eventu- ambassador, former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, is dors, conference rooms and text messages. Murmured con- new issue comes up for discussion, national experts meet to ally vote on each resolution, but the draft is drawn up by the the only politician in a council staffed by veteran career versations continue in the carpeted lobbies outside the size up the diplomatic terrain. Then it is either the job of the penholder. So for the war in Syria, Kuwait and Sweden have diplomats. Security Council chamber and even in the “Quiet Room” “coordinators” from each mission to draw up the terms of taken the lead. For texts dealing with Yemen or Myanmar, Last year, she pulled off an impressive diplomatic coup waiting area. One conference room is set aside for the veto- the debate; otherwise, the ambassadors or their deputies Britain has an outsized role. —AFP

Indonesia scrubbing News in brief ‘world dirtiest river’ BJP emerges stronger

NEW DELHI: India’s ruling Bharatiya Janta Party MAJALAYA: The scabies on Indonesian rice farmer Yusuf (BJP) yesterday consolidated its position in the coun- Supriyadi’s limbs are a daily reminder of the costs of living try’s northeast after a landslide election victory in next to the “world’s dirtiest river”. Supriyadi depends on the Tripura, ending 25 years of communist rule in the Citarum’s murky waters-a floating carpet of household rub- state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP and its bish, toxic chemicals and animal feces-to irrigate a small rice allies are also ahead in the Christian-dominated plot in West Java that sustains his family of six. The farmer’s mountainous state of Nagaland, while opposition rice yield is now down by two-thirds in the rainy season as Congress-ruled Meghalaya is heading for a fractured textile factories dump more and more industrial waste into verdict. Elections were held only in the states of the river. But he has few other options. “There are floods Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya, where about nine during the rainy season. My hands get itchy and the harvest million Indians live, according to the 2011 census. The is damaged,” the 54-year-old tells AFP. “Pollution makes my three states have about 5.6 million voters, according rice hollow. If I keep going I’ll lose money, but if I don’t, I’ll to the election commission’s website. With yester- have no other job,” he adds. day’s victory, the BJP-led National Democratic Now faced with a health emergency after decades of Alliance (NDA) will gain control over five of the sev- failed clean-up efforts, Jakarta is stepping in with a seem- en northeastern states reshaping the political land- ingly impossible goal: make the Citarum’s water drinkable by scape of the region bordering Myanmar, Bhutan, 2025. Using this polluted water is a risky calculation for Nepal and Bangladesh.—Reuters many of the 30 million people who rely on it for irrigation, washing and even drinking water-including around 80 per- cent of residents in the sprawling capital Jakarta. At nearly Contaminated melon 300-kilometres long, the river is also a key source for hydroelectric power for Indonesia’s most populated island SYDNEY: Three Australians have died after consum- Java and tourism hotspot Bali. ing melon contaminated with listeria amid an out- The World Bank declared it the most-polluted river in MAJALAYA: Photo shows waste from houses dumped into the Citarum river in Majalaya, West Java. —AFP break that has prompted health authorities to warn the world a decade ago, an description widely picked up those at risk to throw out pre-cut melons. Listeria is by media and environmentalists. Waste levels can vary a commonly found bacteria and for most people who depending on how pollution is measured and the time of “We’re going in with a holistic approach so we are opti- here have a waste disposal system, but they don’t work consume foods that contain it does not cause illness. the year. But the Citarum is dangerous by almost any mistic we can make Citarum clean again, just like it was 50 properly because it’s just a formality,” said Deni Riswandani But for elderly people, pregnant women or those standard. Previous research has shown it has alarming or 60 years ago.” In the 1980s, a new industrial zone sprang from local environmental group Elingan. with serious conditions like diabetes or cancer, it levels of toxic chemicals-including 1,000 times more lead up around the small town of Majalaya, about 170 kilometers poses a serious threat. At least 15 cases of listeriosis than the US standard for safe drinking water. It regularly east of Jakarta, and things quickly changed for the pristine ‘It was so clean’ have been reported since authorities were first alert- appears on most-polluted lists alongside India’s Ganges river. Some 2,000 area textile factories have provided That poses a serious health risk, especially for the five ed to the outbreak last month. “All 15 cases are eld- river, the Mississippi river in the United States and much-needed jobs, but it came with a heavy cost: about 280 million people living in the river’s basin. Many locals suffer erly people, and most of them have significant under- China’s Yellow river. tons of industrial waste are dumped into the river each day, from skin diseases like scabies and dermatitis, as well as res- lying health conditions,” Director Communicable according to government and environmental group data. piratory infections from inhaling factory pollution. “The Diseases New South Wales Health Dr Vicky ‘Not playing around’ Making matters worse, many locals think nothing of tossing number of people going to the health clinic is very high,” Sheppeard said in a statement Friday. “People vul- In January, Jakarta yanked responsibility away from local their household waste into its toxic waters. Riswandani said. “We keep reporting these issues to the nerable to listeriosis should discard any rockmelon government, and vowed to get tough on business owners “When it rains and my house gets flooded, the smell is government, but we never get a solution.” He and other frus- purchased before 1 March.”—AFP who ignore waste-disposal rules. Factories that fall short awful,” Achmad Fachrureza said from inside an inflatable trated activists have blocked some waste pipes with rocks could have operating permits revoked. And CCTV cameras dingy, as he navigated the river’s styrofoam containers, fab- and concrete, but the factories usually remove the blockage are to be installed along the river’s banks to keep an eye out ric, empty cans, plastic bottles and garbage bags. The 57- right away. Locals hope Jakarta’s new goals can be achieved. Secular writer attacked for offenders dumping waste in the early morning hours to year-old villager said he was sacked from his job as a textile But they’re also skeptical given the scale of the task and evade detection. Meanwhile, dredging equipment will be factory security guard after asking questions about the endemic corruption that could see factory owners try to buy DHAKA: One of Bangladesh’s top writers was used to clean up the filthy river, said Djoko Hartoyo, a firm’s waste disposal system. Factory pipes dump waste their way out of trouble. “I long to see the Citarum like it attacked and injured in the northern city of Sylhet spokesman for the Ministry of Maritime Affairs. “We are not directly into waters bubbling with chemical dyes used in was when I was young”, Fachrureza said. “I could swim in it yesterday, police said, the latest in a series of attacks playing around this time,” he added. textiles, creating an overwhelming stench. “Most factories and drink the water. It was so clean.”—AFP on authors and bloggers. Police said Zafar Iqbal, a celebrated secular activist and bestselling science fic- tion writer, was rushed to a hospital in Sylhet after the attack. “He was hit on the back of his head and he twice as fast as the rest of the planet, scientific studies show. was bleeding,” a police constable posted at the hos- ‘Doomsday’ seed And while Europe is at the moment experiencing a subzero pital said, speaking on condition of anonymity. Abdul cold spell, the North Pole recently registered above-zero Wahab, a spokesman for the Sylhet city police, con- temperatures, 30 degrees higher than normal. firmed the incident, saying police suspect he was vault gets makeover Scientists say warm spells like this are occurring with attacked with a knife. “He was in a seminar when he increasing frequency in the Arctic. Norway recently was attacked. His gunman caught an attacker,” he as Arctic heats up announced it would contribute 100 million kroner (10 mil- said, referring to Iqbal’s police guard. Bangladesh’s lion euros, $12.5 million) to improve the repository in a bid government provides security for the country’s top to protect the precious seeds. “We want to be sure that secular writers and activists.—AFP LONGYEARBYEN: Designed to withstand a nuclear mis- the seed vault will be cold throughout the whole year, even sile hit, the world’s biggest seed vault, nestled deep inside if the temperature continues to increase in Svalbard,” an Arctic mountain, is undergoing a makeover as rising Norway’s Agriculture Minister Jon Georg Dale told AFP. 100 killed in Philippines temperatures melt the permafrost meant to protect it. The vault’s raison d’etre was recently highlighted by the Dubbed the “Noah’s Ark” of food crops, the Global Seed war in Syria, when scientists were able to withdraw seeds MANILA: More than 100 drug suspects have been Vault is buried inside a former coal mine on Svalbard, a after a seed bank in Aleppo was destroyed in a bombing. killed since Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte remote Arctic island in a Norwegian archipelago around ordered the police to rejoin his “war on drugs”, an offi- 1,000 kilometers from the North Pole. Opened in 2008, Thick doors cial said yesterday. Duterte was elected in 2016 on a the seed bank plays a key role in preserving the world’s To access the heart of the vault where the seeds are LONGYEARBYEN: A man carries one of the newly arrived boxes containing seeds from Japan and USA into the inter- promise to eradicate drugs, and launched an unprece- genetic diversity: it is home to more than a million varieties stored, authorized visitors must first pass through heavy dented campaign in which-rights activists allege-as of seeds, offering a safety net in case of natural catastro- doors and a concrete, 120-metre tunnel, giving the chilling national gene bank Svalbard Global Seed Vault (SGSV), outside Longyearbyen on Spitsbergen, Norway.—AFP many as 12,000 people have been killed. Chief phe, war, climate change, disease or manmade disasters. impression of delving into an Arctic abyss. The tunnel Superintendent John Bulalacao confirmed that 102 But warmer temperatures have disrupted the environ- leads to three cold chambers protected by locked gates. drug suspects were killed by police between ment around the vault. In an unexpected development, the Inside each one, seeds from all over the world are stored in with artwork made of mirrors and bits of metal that create December 5 — when Duterte ordered the force to permafrost, which was meant to help keep the temperature sealed plastic boxes labeled with the country of origin and a colorful prism visible for miles around. On the mountain, rejoin the drug war-and March 1. In October last year, inside the vault at a constant -18 Celsius (-0.4 Fahrenheit), the variety. workers’ cabins dot the slope amid construction cranes the president had announced that the Philippine Drug melted in 2016. “The summer season was (warmer) than Outside, nothing betrays the presence of the storage and machinery, soiling the otherwise pristine white land- Enforcement Agency would replace the police in expected. We had water intrusions in the (access) tunnel site so vital to humanity, apart from a monumental scape. Renovations to shore up the fortress are already counter-narcotics operations following mounting pub- that could be related to climate change,” Asmund Asdal, one entrance: the narrow cement-and-steel rectangular portal under way. The improvements will enable it to “handle the lic opposition, including rare street protests.—AFP of the seed bank’s coordinators said. The Arctic is warming juts out of the snow-covered mountainside, illuminated climate for the next decades”, said Dale. —AFP 10 Established 1961

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Washington Watch My political philosophy: Grow up!

By Dr James J Zogby

have been involved in politics my entire adult life. There were two main sources of inspiration from Imy childhood that have molded my thinking and my actions. I inherited my mother’s belief in the positive role that government could play in providing for the common good by caring for those who needed a help- ing hand. It was our government that built our schools and our infrastructure, protected our rights, insured our safety and security, and when pressured by politi- cal movements have created at least a modicum of economic justice. Having lived through the Great Depression and World War II and having experienced and benefited from the policies of Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal, my mother believed that taxes weren’t a burden. They were our collective obligation, a due we paid to live Merkel eyes ‘reset’ with Trump free and responsibly as part of our society. From my Catholic education, I learned the values of efore a phone conversation this week to discuss the “radio silence” between Merkel and Trump, noting that the the same span, British Prime Minister Theresa May has social justice, our responsibility to care for those in war in Syria and Russian nuclear arms, German chancellor has ratcheted back her contacts with many for- spoken with Trump four times, according to Downing need, and the importance of recognizing the rights of BChancellor Angela Merkel and US President Donald eign leaders during the months of arduous coalition talks Street. US and German officials confirmed to Reuters that others. I learned: that I was “my brother’s keeper”, that Trump had not spoken to each other in over five months. at home. They say the dialogue between Germany and the before Thursday, Merkel had not spoken with Trump since “all of us are equal in the eyes of God”, and that I That gap, described by diplomats on both sides of the United States at lower levels of the government remains Sept 28. She often spoke with Obama and Bush on a would be judged by “what I did for the least of these.” Atlantic as shockingly long, underscores the challenge strong. Some question whether any foreign leader can weekly basis, according to German officials, who could With my thinking having been molded in this way, I Merkel faces if she succeeds in forming a coalition govern- influence Trump, who shocked his European allies again on not recall a gap of more than a month with Trump’s two found a home in the Democratic Party, except for a ment later this month and, as German officials suggest, Thursday by announcing plans to introduce hefty tariffs on predecessors. brief flirtation with Conservatism during my adoles- tries to reset the relationship with Trump. imported steel and aluminium, sending financial markets cence. As a normal teenager, I went through a period A strong believer in close transatlantic ties, Merkel was reeling on fears of a trade war. Public Opinion of self-absorption, searching for meaning. I found it in the go-to leader in Europe for both Presidents Barack “Germany needs to make up for the A French official close to Macron rejected the Barry Goldwater’s “Conscience of a Conservative” and Obama and George W Bush when Washington and Berlin vacuum at the top level by engaging notion that the French president and Merkel were the writings of Ayn Rand. were navigating the global financial crisis, Russia’s annex- on other levels, with Congress, engaged in a coordinated “good cop, bad cop” The philosophy of Conservatism, as they defined it, ation of Crimea from Ukraine and Iran’s nuclear program. with the states and with civil act with Trump, and noted that the chancellor fit my adolescent needs. The world really was all about But her relationship with Trump got off to a frosty start society,” said Thomas had to take her more sceptical public into me. Selfishness was a virtue. Personal success, even at and has never recovered. At a time of rising transatlantic Matussek, a former German account. “German public opinion towards the expense of others was a worthy goal. Those who tensions over trade, the Iran nuclear deal and NATO ambassador to the United Trump is a catastrophe. It is much more couldn’t make it were a burden and government was defense spending, some German officials and analysts Nations and Britain. Still, the violent (than in France),” the official said. an obstacle to personal liberty. worry the personal divide between the brash, impulsive contrast between Merkel’s A poll by the Pew Research Center last I wallowed in this world of the self for more than a president and cautious, analytical chancellor could lead to icy start with Trump and year showed that just 11 percent of year until the tug of three factors brought me back to a further deterioration in bilateral ties. the rapport that French Germans have confidence in Trump. my roots. In the first place, I found that I could not Jan Techau, a senior fellow at the German Marshall President Emmanuel Another Pew poll published earlier rationalize how so many Conservatives with whom I Fund think tank in Berlin, described the five month gap in Macron has developed this week showed that 56 percent of came into contact were flag-waving chauvinists and contact between the leaders before Thursday’s phone con- with the American pres- Germans view the relationship with racists. And then there was my mother. versation as a “very, very bad sign”. He saw no connection ident is stark. the United States as “bad”. Two social movements were roiling the country with the conservative chancellor’s struggle to form a new Macron has gone out German officials still expect Merkel back then: One was against the war in Vietnam, while government more than five months after federal elections. of his way to woo Trump - who has continued to talk with the other was demanding civil rights for long- “I don’t think it has anything to do with the political limbo with a mix of machismo Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Turkey’s Tayyip oppressed African Americans. I could not understand in Germany. It is a sign of a relationship where there is no and flattery. The two Erdogan during times of acute bilateral ten- how Conservatives could be so vehemently opposed trust,” Techau said. “If you don’t have a personal relation- engaged in a macho handshake contest sions - to do her best to re-engage with Trump to both. I asked, “Didn’t an individual who truly ship between the leaders to fall back on, it can be very dif- when they first met last May. Two over the coming months. The two will see each believed the war was immoral and unjustified have the ficult to stop the downward spiral.” months later, Macron hosted Trump at other at a G7 summit in Canada in June and at a right, even the obligation as an individual to conscien- Juergen Hardt, a senior lawmaker in Merkel’s Christian Bastille Day celebrations in Paris, dining NATO summit in Brussels a month later. US-German tiously object? How could someone who believed in Democrat party, said: “Especially in times of stress, when with him in the Eiffel Tower. Next contacts may pick up if Merkel finally forms a new personal liberty, oppose the exercise of that right to immediate communication is required, they need to be month Macron will travel to government. Social Democrat party members are vot- stand against a war they felt was wrong?” able to pick up the phone and find solutions. There needs Washington for the first official state ing on whether to endorse another four I was deeply troubled by the intolerance demon- to be a good personal relationship and a good working visit by a foreign leader since Trump years of the ‘grand coalition’ with the strated by those Conservatives who stated, “it’s my relationship.” became president early last year. Christian Democrats, with the result of the country, right or wrong” and then proceeded to demo- Over the past five months, Macron postal ballot due on Sunday. “Once there is nize those who disagreed. In a jingoistic frenzy they Macron and Trump have spoken by phone sev- a new government in place all cabinet mem- shed their belief in individualism and became mindless German government officials play down the prolonged en times, according to the Elysee. Over bers will engage. —Reuters followers of the dictates of the very “government” they claimed to resent. Similarly, I was confounded by Conservatives’ hos- tility to the African American demand for equal rights. have seen the discussion on pricing change over the past state legislators last year passed a law barring Texas cities Were black people not also individuals who deserved As US rolls out year despite standing agreements. The state capital, from negotiating 5G fees and weakening local oversight, personal liberty? There was, I felt, no philosophical Lincoln, reached an understanding in 2015 with three cities warned it could cost them hundreds of millions of justification for segregation and other forms of institu- companies to rent their light poles for 5G antennas for dollars in lost fees. “Not only do we have no real discretion tional discrimination. ultrafast Internet, $2,000 a year - a figure that a city official, David P. on where those go, but the state capped them at $250 per And if that were not problematic enough, I found it Young, said was the result of significant research. Then node,” said Holly G McPherson, deputy mayor of Roanoke, deplorable to hear some Conservatives use vile racist tensions rise over last year, telecommunications lobbyists came back to the Texas. “And previously, (the city) had already negotiated terms to describe the black community. Once again, I city with a new figure: $20 a pole, which Lincoln was told at $1,500 to $2,000 per node. We believe that’s unconsti- discovered that their commitment to the principles was “the new national standard”, Young said. “We have a tutional, because the state is giving away our right of way.” they espoused took a back seat, this time, to their public right of way responsibility to get fair market value for the public The Texas constitution prohibits giving away public deep-seated racial prejudice. asset,” Young said. “It costs us $4,000 per location to put property for profit, and also prohibits delegating zoning a street light up.” authority to private entities. These two points are now at Infantile narcissism ities across the United States are warning of what they Further, the industry is no longer negotiating with the the heart of a lawsuit brought by 31 cities in Texas against Finally, there was this encounter with my mother: I say is an illegal assault on the public’s right of way, city, Young said, but rather is expecting Nebraska legisla- last year’s law. “Our position is that the difference between was at home venting about “big government” and the Cfacilitated by state and federal authorities on behalf of tors to mandate a statewide price. Pending legislation the fair market value that the small-cell (antenna) evil role it played in confiscating wealth and denying major telecommunications companies. At issue is the rollout would set the fee at $250 per antenna attachment while providers were paying versus the artificial caps that have personal freedom. My father had died just a few years of new infrastructure for the next generation of ultrafast wire- giving companies access to “all public property and build- now been placed - that constitutes an unconstitutional earlier, and my mother, a school teacher, made just less Internet. To operate this fifth-generation (5G) network, ings” to put these up anywhere they see fit. Part of the gift,” said Kevin Pagan, city attorney of McAllen, Texas, enough income for us to get by. Like my siblings, I was companies are developing fleets of antennas that need to be problem with not being able to direct where a company which is leading the suit. receiving a monthly Social Security Survivor Benefit densely arranged and near the ground - around one per city puts this infrastructure is that local authorities have little check. I also was the recipient of what was called the block, often on light poles or traffic signs. leverage to ensure that companies ensure access in poor Federal preemption “New York State Regents Scholarship.” Some of the largest companies in the industry see 5G as and rural communities, Young and others said. Pagan and McPherson say the Texas law is now being As I was in the midst of my rant, my mother came integral to their future competitiveness, not only in the Such lack of local leverage has led many such areas to seen by some as a national model, and last month very close to me, pointing her finger in my face and United States but also in Europe, India, Japan and many oth- struggle for years for Internet access, said Christopher McPherson was in Washington to bring her concerns to fed- said “How dare you? If it weren’t for the New York er countries. But as this process has gotten underway, some Mitchell, director of Community Broadband Networks at eral officials. A year-old federal panel called the Broadband State scholarship, we wouldn’t be able to send you to say local rights in the United States are being trampled. US the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, a think tank. AT&T, Deployment Advisory Committee (BDAC) is seeking to make college. And if it weren’t for those Social Security ben- state legislators have passed laws stripping local authorities one of the largest telecom companies in the country, plans recommendations on how to speed up the deployment of efits, you’d be home working right now to help keep us of their ability to decide where the antennas are placed and to roll out mobile 5G service by the end of this year in a high-speed Internet, particularly by removing regulation. going. Do not deny to others what you take for your- how much cities can charge companies for the use of public dozen cities. When asked about concerns being voiced by The committee has a particular focus on the local level. self. Grow up.” property, legal maneuvers known as “preemption”. some cities, a company spokeswoman pointed to a recent Last month, it released a report identifying “excessive This moment, almost like a much-needed slap in the “This is absolutely a property rights issue: The public corporate blog post detailing three cities - Indianapolis, fees” as a key barrier to investment and recommended that face, helped knock me out of my adolescent selfish- owns that right of way,” Debra Socia, executive director of Minneapolis and Little Rock - that the company sees as “preemption - can play an important role”, albeit “only ness. On reflection, I came to realize that the entire Next Century Cities, an advocacy group, told the Thomson leaders on 5G, and which AT&T says are now attracting after careful consideration”. One of the few local repre- artifice of Conservative thinking was based on an Reuters Foundation. “This is really a gift to big compa- increased investment. sentatives on the committee is Pagan, who says he has infantile narcissism that focused so narrowly on the nies.” If cities are forced to accept far lower fees than what The three cases include legislation or agreements for been one of just four from local government out of several individual that it forgot the meaning of our humanity many say is fair, Socia said, they will “end up subsidizing speeded-up approvals and fees starting at $50 per antenna, dozen across multiple working groups. and our responsibility. big companies”. Sixteen states enacted 5G-related legisla- according to the post. As to other concerns raised by cities, This perceived imbalance prompted one city represen- I have been reflecting on this because we are living tion last year limiting local authorities, according a tally the spokeswoman referred questions to CTIA, a telecommu- tative to resign and others to draft a “minority report” in through a time when an angry infantile narcissism, from Next Century Cities, although two of those measures nications industry group, which did not offer comment January warning that committee recommendations “more passing itself off as Conservatism, has once again have been held up by lawsuits and one was vetoed. Similar despite several requests by the Thomson Reuters Foundation. often than not reflect only industry’s interests while turning resurfaced as a dominant political ideology. bills are pending in 14 more states. a blind eye to the position of municipalities”. City views Texas lawsuit did influence the recent report, Robert DeBroux, who NOTE: Dr James J Zogby is the President of the Rights of way In Texas, where cities get very little funding form the oversaw that study, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation Arab American Institute In the midwestern state of Nebraska, cities say they state, the pricing concern is even more immediate. When in an email. —Reuters Established 1961 11 News Sunday, March 4, 2018

forward on the world stage,” Andrew Bowen, a scholar at MBS off on maiden the American Enterprise Institute, told AFP. “It comes at a time of uncertainty and turbulence at home and he has an pause, but no Syrian civilians have left since Tuesday, upward task of both selling to the business community Regime forces the Observatory says. foreign tour; Egypt... that Saudi is a stable and safe place to do business and Government fighters are trying to advance inside that he has a steady hand on foreign policy despite Qatar advance in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta to cut off the main town of Douma and Continued from Page 1 and Yemen. This certainly won’t be an easy sell.” its surroundings in the north of the enclave, as well as The British government said Prince Mohammed’s visit isolate the southeastern area of Al-Marj, Abdel Rahman court, which was against ceding control of the islands will help enhance cooperation in tackling challenges such battered Ghouta said. Jaish al-Islam, a main opposition group in the of Tiran and Sanafir, the other by the court of urgent mat- as “terrorism, extremism, the conflict and humanitarian region, accused regime forces of carrying out a ters, which looked to void that decision. crisis in Yemen”. But some protests are expected during DOUMA, Syria: Government forces intensified fight- “scorched earth policy” as they progressed into the “The signature of the representative of the Egyptian his visit over the West supplying Saudi Arabia with arms ing yesterday inside Syria’s Eastern Ghouta, as tens of enclave. Opposition fighters abandoned their positions state on the maritime borders agreement between the despite the kingdom’s role in the crisis gripping Yemen, thousands of civilians in the besieged rebel enclave east confronted with “hysterical bombing” in agricultural governments of Egypt and Saudi Arabia is undoubtedly an said Mohamed Abdelmeguid, an analyst at the Economist of Damascus awaited urgently needed aid. On another areas in the east, Jaish al-Islam spokesman Hamza act of sovereignty,” the supreme court said in a statement, Intelligence Unit. front in Syria’s seven-year civil war, Turkish air strikes Bayraqdar said on Telegram. adding that approving the deal was down to Egypt’s leg- The crown prince’s visit to the United States in late killed 36 pro-regime fighters in a Kurdish enclave near islative body. Prince Mohamed signed the deal on behalf March, which a Saudi government source said could the Turkish border. Syria’s war has killed more than Deadly Turkish strikes of the kingdom before becoming crown prince. Egypt’s include multiple cities, would highlight the Trump admin- 340,000 people and spiralled into a complex conflict In the northwest of the country, there was more parliament backed the deal in June, and Sisi ratified it one istration’s efforts to sign a nuclear cooperation accord involving world powers since starting in 2011 with the bloodshed in the roughly six-week offensive by Turkey week later. with Saudi Arabia. Riyadh is expected to announce this brutal repression of anti-government protests. and allied fighters against Kurdish militia now backed Opponents say Egypt’s sovereignty over the islands year who will build the first two of up to 16 reactors, and Russia-backed regime forces have since February up by pro-government Syrian forces. Turkish air strikes dates back to 1906, before Saudi Arabia was founded. negotiations are under way with the United States for its 18 killed more than 640 civilians - including over 150 killed at least 36 pro-regime fighters battling alongside Saudi and Egyptian officials say the islands belong to the agreement to export technology needed for their con- children - in bombardment of Eastern Ghouta, one of the Kurds in the enclave of Afrin yesterday, the kingdom and were only under Egyptian control because struction. Besides the US company Westinghouse, the armed opposition’s last strongholds in the country. Observatory said. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Riyadh had asked Cairo in 1950 to protect them. Russian, French, Chinese and South Korean firms have all Following a deadly wave of air strikes and shelling, Forces (SDF) alliance said the Turkish raids targeted Opposition to the deal has been a problem for Sisi, spark- been seeking the Saudi contracts. fighting on the ground has intensified in recent days, pro-regime positions, but gave no death toll. ing the only major street protests since he came to power Another key focus could be the Aramco initial public with loyalists retaking several areas inside the agri- The two-storey building where the fighters were in 2014 and becoming a rallying point for opposition fig- offering. The kingdom is preparing to sell under five per- cultural region, the Syrian Observatory for Human located was completely eviscerated, an AFP correspon- ures that have been marginalized during his rule. cent of its state-owned oil giant, the crown jewel of the Rights said. dent reported, with several burnt out vehicles visible The Saudi crown prince is also expected to visit Saudi economy, in what is expected to be the world’s Regime forces have advanced steadily since among the rubble. The Observatory said the strikes on France in the coming weeks. The diplomatic offensive largest ever IPO. “Prince Mohammed may seek to foster Thursday, the Britain-based monitor said, recapturing the area of Kafr Janna were the third such raid on loyal- comes as Prince Mohammed, a self-styled modernizer a competitive rivalry between a UK government desper- two areas in the east and southeast of the enclave yes- ist fighters in the enclave bordering Turkey in less than who has sought to project a liberal image of Saudi ate to attract Saudi investment to offset the Brexit chaos terday alone. “Regime forces and their allies have inten- 48 hours. They came after Turkish raids on other parts Arabia to investors, consolidates power to a level unseen and his US hosts, particularly over the Aramco IPO,” said sified their attacks on rebel positions in the past 48 of the enclave killed 14 pro-regime fighters on Thursday by previous rulers. A dramatic shake-up announced last Kristian Ulrichsen, a fellow at the Baker Institute for hours,” Observatory head Rami Abdel Rahman said. and four more on Friday, the monitor said. Monday saw military top brass, including the chief of Public Policy at Rice University in the United States. Eastern Ghouta’s 400,000 residents have lived under Turkish-led Syrian opposition fighters on Jan 20 staff and heads of the ground forces and air defense, US President Donald Trump hosted Prince Mohammed regime siege since 2013, facing severe food and medi- launched an assault on Afrin, controlled by the Kurdish replaced. Prince Mohammed’s reshuffle came after he in March 2017, just weeks after taking office, and he chose cine shortages even before the latest offensive. People’s Protection Units (YPG). Pro-regime fighters sidelined political rivals to become heir to the throne last Saudi Arabia for his first official overseas visit as president. joined the Kurdish militia inside the enclave a month lat- June and orchestrated a royal anti-corruption purge in Saudi Arabia has grown close to its longtime ally ‘Scorched earth policy’ er, after the Kurds appealed to Damascus for help. The November that saw princes, ministers and tycoons Washington under Trump, whose harder line on Iran and The fighting on the ground comes after Russia on Observatory says Turkish-led forces control more than locked up in Riyadh’s luxury Ritz-Carlton hotel for near- softer stance on arms sales are a welcome shift in policy for Tuesday started a daily five-hour “humanitarian pause” 20 percent of the enclave after seizing the area of Rajo ly three months. Riyadh. Saudi Arabia viewed Trump’s predecessor president in the enclave - a move that falls far short of a 30-day in the northwest of Afrin yesterday. They also seized a “His first trip as crown prince is symbolically a moment Barack Obama as too accommodating towards Iran - par- ceasefire demanded by the UN Security Council. The strategic mountain in the northeast of the enclave, a mil- for the young Saudi ruler to try to put Riyadh’s best foot ticularly on negotiating a 2015 nuclear deal. — Agencies ferocity of the bombardment initially lessened but it has itary official from the Turkish-led operation said. continued to claim lives, and trucks loaded with desper- Ankara says the YPG is a “terrorist” extension of the uralization. At the last count, according to Father ately needed aid remain unable to enter the enclave. Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which has waged a Emmanuel, Kuwait has 264 native Christians from eight Thousands of civilians instead are surviving on meager three-decade insurgency against the Turkish state. The Homegrown priest extended families, out of a total native population of 1.35 stocks, and medical staff struggle to treat casualties YPG has been a key component of a US-backed SDF, a million. The local Christian population is dwarfed by with inadequate medical supplies. Kurdish-Arab alliance that has been fighting the Islamic celebrates Bible... 900,000 expatriate workers of various Christian denom- The UN Human Rights Council postponed voting State group in Syria. The Observatory says more than inations and nationalities - from Lebanese to Filipinos. Friday on a British resolution condemning the crisis in 140 civilians have been killed in Turkish bombardment Continued from Page 1 Unlike Saudi Arabia which bans the construction of Eastern Ghouta, after member states failed to agree on since the start of the assault, but Turkey denies the churches, Christians of different denominations are “free a final text. Moscow has offered safe passage to non- claim and says it takes the “utmost care” to avoid civil- Kuwaiti “society began to have a positive view of the to practice” in several churches and Kuwait City munici- combatants wishing to leave the enclave during the ian casualties. — AFP missionaries during the Battle of Jahra because the pality has provided land to bury their dead, he said. Mission Hospital played a big role in treating the wound- Christian Kuwaitis say they feel a greater sense of identi- ed”, Gharib said, referring to Kuwait’s 1920 battle against fication with one of their own as priest. “An Egyptian or Saudi-backed Wahhabi militants. Lebanese priest performs the same liturgy but a Kuwaiti a “Good (Great) meeting”. Sources say he called the Over the past century, Christians have immigrated priest can communicate the teachings of the Bible in the Ad-hoc Trump Republican author of pro-gun bill, Senator John Cornyn, from Turkey, Iraq and Palestine during periods of Kuwaiti dialect,” said Abu Nader, a 63-year-old parish- to express support, as his staff tried to row back his com- upheaval, gaining citizenship under a 1959 Nationality ioner. For 54-year-old Eyad Noman: “Our relationship ments. “Conceptually, he still supports raising the age to Law, although a later law banned non-Muslims from nat- with him is very strong... He is one of us.” — AFP fuelling White... 21,” said Sarah Sanders, peddling back hard on universal background checks. “Universal means something differ- Continued from Page 1 ent to a lot of people,” she said. Glenn, seated next to Infantino, conceded that improve- The latest wave of crises has rocked an administration Video replays ments were needed. That includes better communication to condemn neo-Nazis - was ready to walk. Wall that has been in the impact zone for more than 13 months. with fans while reviews were ongoing and a better defi- Street insiders - who have embraced Trump’s tax cuts “The lack of anything resembling a serious process set to be used... nition of what constitutes a “clear and obvious error” and laissez faire approach to regulation - expressed dis- around both the gun and tariff announcements makes that justifies a VAR review, Glenn said. Asked about belief at the policy, but also disbelief at a White House painfully clear we have a White House in disarray at the reported hostility towards video review with the that appears to have careened off the rails. same time we have a world in disarray,” said Richard Continued from Page 1 Premier League, Glenn said he believed English clubs Trump’s tweets came only hours after he blindsided Haass, a veteran diplomat and president of the Council on understood the benefits of VAR “conceptually” and that Republicans by advocating raising age limits for gun Foreign Relations. “If you are not worried, you should be. football’s governing body would not introduce VAR its implementation was may only a matter of time. ownership, tightening background checks and seizing The combination is nothing less than toxic.” in next season’s Champions League due to ongoing Some skeptics also have reservations about intro- some weapons without due process. Republicans have As the White House struggled to keep its head above “confusion” surrounding its use. Infantino conceded ducing such a significant change at the World Cup, shown themselves to be strikingly tolerant of Trump’s water, Kushner faced a rash of new allegations about his that he too was once a skeptic. “I was pretty much before all the kinks have been resolved at lower-profile rhetorical and even alleged moral transgressions, but that financial dealings with foreign governments, the chief of against it a couple of years ago and I changed my mind competition. “I can guarantee the referees that will be gun heterodoxy was a step too far for most. “Strong staff John Kelly was forced to say he would not resign and because I studied it,” he said. at the World Cup will be ready”, Infantino pledged. leaders don’t automatically agree with the last thing that Congress announced a probe into White House security He pointed to IFAB research from 1,000 matches Pierluigi Collina, the chairman of FIFA’s referee com- was said to them,” snapped Republican Senator Ben clearances. This, after Kelly admitted the administration’s showing that referee accuracy without VAR - which mittee, noted that the governing body had been prepar- Sasse. “We have the Second Amendment and due early handling of classified information and gatekeeping of stood at 93 percent - rose to 99 percent with video ing for more than a year to use VAR at the 2018 World process of law for a reason.” sensitive secrets was not up to snuff and 35-40 staffers assistance. With VAR, referee decision-making was Cup even though the decision has not been made. Even Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson, who has had “top secret” clearance they did not need. “almost perfect”, Infantino said. Others have voiced “FIFA is not going to start tomorrow”, he told marched in lock-step with the White House, accused “In terms of the handling of classified material” he said concern about video assistance slowing down the reporters. “We already started in December 2016”. Trump of betrayal. “Imagine Obama saying something the White House “wasn’t up to the standards that I’d been game, possibly breaking a team’s momentum or dimin- For Infantino, the overriding objective was to ensure similar? He’d (have) been denounced as a dictator. used to”. “Nothing illegal,” he added. “But it wasn’t quite ishing fan experience by forcing people to abruptly halt that referees are able to make the right calls, especially Congress would talk impeachment. Some would mutter up to the standards.” Between this barrage of scandal and a celebration while a goal is reviewed. Infantino said in an era when many fans have access to a full range of secession,” Carlson said. On Thursday Trump himself had an angered president willing to go off script, the most that rather than ruining celebrations, VAR will create replays on their smartphones. “At the end of the day to clean up the mess, hosting representatives from the common question around Washington and around the “an additional moment of tension”. what is... important for us is that we can help the refer- powerful gun lobby in the Oval Office for what he termed White House is “how long can this go on?” — AFP The Football Association’s chief executive Martin ee to take the right decision”, he said. — AFP 12 Established 1961 Sports Sunday, March 4, 2018 Vogel beats Morton for sprint title, equals Meares with 11 world titles

Wild wins second gold of championships

APELDOORN: Germany’s Kristina Vogel claimed a race, won the last sprint of the points race in the multi- record-equalling 11th world title as she powered to vic- discipline omnium to secure the title in style, delighting tory in the individual sprint at the UCI track champi- the home crowd. onships in Apeldoorn on Friday. Vogel followed up her It was an eighth world championships medal for the victory in the team sprint to move level with Australia’s 35-year-old but first gold in the omnium, having won Anna Meares on the all-time women’s list. silver last year. Amalie Dideriksen of Denmark was sec- The 27-year-old was taken to a deciding sprint by ond with Rushlee Buchanan of New Zealand third. Australia’s Stephanie Morton, the fastest qualifier in Earlier in the day Australia’s Cameron Meyer con- the heats, but once again the trolled the men’s points Olympic champion showed race to win his fifth world her quality when the pres- title in the event and ninth sure was on. rainbow jersey in total. “It’s “At the moment and on special,” Meyer, who won this day I’m not counting,” five intermediate sprints Vogel, who sat on the track I’m just proud and took two laps on the draped in a German flag field, said. “Every one of after her victory, said of to make this them is special when you matching Meares. “It was win a gold medal in the very hard at the end and it world title world championships. took me three final heats to “To win today was not get the gold medal. easy. To be one of the “Today it took everything favourites every time is a lot to make it to the finish line. I’m just proud to make this of pressure, but I enjoy it.” Jan Willem van Schip won world title.” There were more home celebrations as silver, adding another medal to the hosts’ total, with Kirsten Wild claimed her second gold medal of the Britain’s Mark Stewart third. APELDOORN: Gold medalist Germany’s Kristina Vogel (L) and Bronze medalist Germany’s Pauline Sophie week to make it three wins for the Dutch so far. Italy’s Filippo Ganna won the men’s individual pur- Grabosch celebrate after the women’s sprint final during the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Wild, who delivered Dutch gold on the opening day suit, storming back to beat Portugal’s Ivo Oliveira in a Apeldoorn on Friday. — AFP of the event when she topped the podium in the scratch nailbiter. — Reuters

Campbell breaks

narrowing the gap to 10-3. Australia swim Rebels down The Japanese side levelled the match 10-10 after William Tupou record in Sunwolves for intercepted the ball and crossed for an easy try, followed by the conversion just before half-time. But the Rebels Games trials second straight took back the lead early in the second GOLD COAST: Cate Campbell yesterday half as Sefanaia Naivalu bagged a try. broke the Australian record in the 50-metres The Rebels secured victory as Super Rugby win freestyle final on the last night of the national Maddocks grabbed his second and selection trials for next month’s Gold Coast TOKYO: The reinforced Melbourne third tries with brilliant runs on the Commonwealth Games. Campbell set a new Rebels won their second straight right to complete his hat-trick. national mark of 23.79 seconds, narrowly Super Rugby match yesterday as Jack Flanker Edward Quirk posted a try for missing the world record of Sweden’s Sarah Maddocks claimed a hat-trick of tries the Sunwolves following a repeat of Sjostrom by 0.13 seconds. Campbell edged against the injury-hit Sunwolves in scrums but the game ended with a sister Bronte for gold, while training partner Tokyo. The Rebels, bolstered by key penalty try for the Rebels just on the Shayna Jack was third. off-season signings including final whistle. It was the second Australian record for Wallabies scrum-half Will Genia, Last week, the new-look Rebels got Cate Campbell Campbell at the trials, having also broken the scored five tries and a penalty try, off to a flying start to the season, beat- 50m butterfly mark on Friday, and her 11th beating the Japanese side 37-17. ing the Queenland Reds 45-19. national title after also winning the 50m fly Returning from a year off after a shoulder winning the men’s 400m individual medley. A Rising star Maddocks scored the Reinforced by 12 new players from the and 100m freestyle crowns. reconstruction, Magnussen finished third in former world champion in the 100m and opening try for the Rebels after an jettisoned Western Force, the Rebels “It is a personal best. They don’t come the 50m freestyle final, with James Roberts 200m backstroke, Larkin has added the indi- excellent run on the left flank at the set records with seven tries in their around often at the ripe old age of 25 so I will securing his first national title. Roberts vidual medleys to his programme. Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium. biggest match score in Super Rugby take them when I can,” Campbell laughed. clocked 21.97 seconds ahead of Cameron After racing the events over four days at The Melbourne side swiftly extended under former Force coach Dave “It’s a big weight off my shoulders knowing I McEvoy with Magnussen claiming bronze. selection trials, Larkin is confident adding a the lead as No. 8 Amanaki Mafi dived Wessels. The Sunwolves were forced can come out and improve under pressure. Other winners on the final night were Jack single relay to what will be a six-day Games over for a try while the conversion was to make a number of changes to their “I feel I am in a much better place to cope O’Loughlin who upset Mack Horton in the programme will be achievable. “A few of the just missed. The Sunwolves, cheered side with Lomano Lemeki and others with that.” Former dual world champion 1,500m freestyle, Emily Seebohm in the 50m changes that I made (to my training pro- on by the local crowd, struck back as injured during their loss to the James Magnussen didn’t get a win on his backstroke, and Blair Evans in the women’s gramme) are just about building that confi- Ryoto Nakamura booted a penalty, Brumbies last week. — AFP return but he did make the most of his final 400m individual medley. dence again and trusting my stroke and chance to claim a top-three finish and earn an Mitch Larkin is set to tackle five individual knowing it’s there under those pressure situa- individual swim for the Games. events at the Commonwealth Games after tions,” Larkin said. — AFP

space to test Lyon’s defence. “It wasn’t a Aussie Harris great match to watch I imagine,” said Star gymnast sues Lyon flanker Julien Puricelli. A listless first half finished 6-3 to the hosts with kicks Lyon to two Harris penalties to one from Belleau. US Olympic The hosts were denied a potential try- victory over scoring opportunity for former England international Delon Armitage early in the Committee over Toulon second period by an unkind bounce of the ball into touch that slipped through Nassar sex abuse PARIS: Australian international fly-half the wing’s fingers. “If I was five years Mike Harris kicked all their points as younger, it would have been a try under Lyon dragged themselves back into a the posts,” Armitage 34, told Canal Plus. NEW YORK: US gymnast Aly Raisman has play-off position with a tough 15-6 Top But in truth, neither side threatened often sued the US Olympic Committee and USA 14 win over in-form Toulon yesterday. In to cross the whitewash. Three second half Gymnastics over decades of sexual abuse by what was a largely uninspiring affair, penalties from Harris sealed the victory former national team doctor Larry Nassar, Harris nailed five penalties to two from and denied Toulon a losing bonus point. saying they put “money and medals” before young France international Anthony Later on Saturday, leaders Montpellier the safety of athletes. Belleau in response to move Lyon up to travel to relegation-threatened Agen while Raisman, a three-time Olympic gold medal- fifth ahead of the rest of the weekend second-placed Racing 92 host second ist, said in November that she was sexually Aly Raisman programme. Toulon, who remain fourth, from bottom Brive. On Sunday, champions abused by Nassar, who pleaded guilty last came into the match on a three-game Clermont will bid to end a six-game losing year to molesting female athletes under the winning run but could not get the streak-which included a home loss to guise of medical treatment for nearly 20 years. vened. The lawsuit said the defendants, suit against the USOC and other defendants league’s top try-scorer Chris Ashton or rock-bottom Oyonnax last week-against “I refuse to wait any longer for these organi- including two former USA Gymnastics offi- in December on behalf of McKayla Maroney, his fellow wing Semi Radradra into La Rochelle. — AFP zations to do the right thing. It is my hope that cials, could have prevented the molestation if a 2012 Olympic gymnastics gold and silver the legal process will hold them accountable they had been serious about their duty to medalist. Attorney David Mittleman repre- and enable the change that is so desperately protect young athletes but instead they “put sents 90 of the 256 plaintiffs already suing needed,” she said in a statement on Friday. their quest for money and medals above the USA Gymnastics in federal court in According to her lawsuit, which seeks safety” of the plaintiff and other athletes. Michigan. On Friday he said the plaintiffs had unspecified damages, Raisman still suffers The USOC did not immediately return yet to decide whether to broaden the lawsuit from “depression, anxiety and fear” stem- requests for comment. USA Gymnastics to include the USOC. The USOC, which has ming from the abuse. It was filed on declined to comment on the lawsuit, but reit- faced months of criticism over the scandal, Wednesday in California state court in Santa erated that it first learned in June 2015 that said on Wednesday that its chief executive Clara County. The 23-year-old athlete was an athlete had “expressed concern about a officer, Scott Blackmun, was resigning for among nearly 200 gymnasts, including several procedure by Larry Nassar” and that it health reasons. It did not say if the scandal Olympic medalists, who spoke out during reported it to the Federal Bureau of had played a role in Blackmun’s departure. Nassar’s televised sentencing hearings about Investigation. In its statement, USOC outlined reforms decades of abuse. In January and February, in The Nassar scandal prompted the entire aimed at protecting its athletes from abuse. separate sentencing hearings in Michigan, board of directors at USA Gymnastics to Raisman said in her statement on Friday that Nassar received prison terms of 40 to 125 resign, along with the president and athletic the organizations were still “unwilling to con- years and 40 to 175 years. He is also serving a director at Michigan State University, where duct a full investigation, and without a solid 60-year federal term for child pornography Nassar also worked. It spawned several law- understanding of how this happened, it is convictions. suits and criminal and civil investigations. delusional to think sufficient changes can be The lawsuit contends that the U.S. Raisman’s lawsuit was the latest civil com- implemented.” Last month, USOC Board of Olympic Committee (USOC), USA plaint filed by California attorney John Manly Directors Chairman Larry Probst said the US LYON: Lyon’s Australian number 8 Liam Gill (L) vies with Toulon’s Fiji wing Gymnastics and former executives of the on behalf of former Olympic gymnasts and Olympic system had “failed” the hundreds of Semi Radradra (R) during the French Top 14 rugby union match between Lyon sport’s governing body had the authority and national gymnastics team members concern- young female athletes who were sexually (LOU) and Toulon (RCT) yesterday, at the Matmut stadium in Lyon. — AFP mandate to discipline Nassar but never inter- ing the Nassar abuse. Manly also filed a law- abused by Nassar. — Reuters Established 1961 13 Sports Sunday, March 4, 2018 Ahoure makes history with 60m win, keeps cancer-victim father in mind Manyonga upstaged by Cuban teenager Echevarria BIRMINGHAM: Murielle Ahoure blasted out of her we’ll be able to take over the whole podium!” blocks to lead Ivory Coast to a 1-2 after scorching to a The local crowd were earlier given a treat when historic gun-to-tape victory in the women’s 60m at the Katarina Johnson-Thompson racked up 4,750 points to world indoors on Friday. Ahoure, with two previous win the pentathlon, her first global title. The Briton world indoor silvers to her name, clocked an electric clocked 8.36sec in the 60m hurdles, managed a best of 6.97 seconds down the blue track in Birmingham, the 1.91m in the high jump, threw an indoor personal best of fastest time run over the sprint this season. 12.68m in the shot put and went out to a lead 6.50m in Ahoure’s teammate Marie-Josee Ta Lou (7.05sec) the long jump. took silver by five-thousandeths of a second in a She kept a cool head in the final event, the 800m, photofinish from Switzerland’s Mujinga Kambundji. winning in a season’s best of 2:16.63, with Austria’s It was not only a first world indoor gold for Ivory Ivona Dadic taking silver (4,700 points) and Cuban Coast but also the first time an African sprinter, male or Yorgelis Rodriguez bronze (4,637). female, has won the 60m title. Ahoure, 30, acknowl- “It’s been a very long hard day but it’s definitely edged that it had been a been worth it. As always difficult year personally in the pentathlon there after the death of her are highs and lows father from cancer. throughout the day. I am “I knew he was Ethiopia’s so happy to have won,” watching from up there,” said Johnson-Thompson. she said. “I was talking to Dibaba him before the race, say- ECHEVARRIA ing ‘please Dad help me advances to UPSTAGES in the race.’ I couldn’t get final of 1500m MANYONGA a gold medal when he South Africa’s world was alive. I have so much outdoor champion Luvo pent-up up emotion Manyonga was upstaged now.” by Cuban teenager Juan Jamaica’s double Olympic sprint champion Elaine Miguel Echevarria in a thrilling men’s long jump compe- BIRMINGHAM: Bronze medalist Switzerland’s Mujinga Kambundji (C) and Gold medalist, Ivory Coast’s Murielle Thompson was fourth and Dafne Schippers of the tition that went down to the wire. Echevarria went out Ahoure (R) race to the line in the women’s 60m final event at the 2018 IAAF World Indoor Athletics Championships at Netherlands, the two-time world outdoor 200m cham- early to 8.28m, Manyonga responding perfectly after the Arena in Birmingham. — AFP pion, fifth in a field that had no representatives from the botching his first two efforts to soar out to 8.33m on his United States for the first time in indoor history. third to advance to the showdown between the top “I’m so happy, I’ve trained so hard for this and that eight jumpers. very close margins, but I prepared physically and men- Olympic silver medallist in the decathlon, was in medal is for my coach and my team that have trained The Cuban landed a personal best of 8.38 before the tally for the event,” said the Cuban. “I think I’m in the overnight pole after the first four events in the seven- me so hard,” added Ahoure, who also won double South African replied with 8.44. Defending champion peak of my career. I’m feeling very physically strong.” discipline heptathlon, with the 60m hurdles, pole vault sprint silvers at the 2013 Moscow outdoor worlds. Marquis Dendy of the United States then went out to The other gold on offer went the way of Hungary as and 1,000m to come today. “The most important thing I knew would be getting 8.42 with his fifth effort. But up stepped Echevarria, 19, Anita Marton threw 19.62m to win the shot put ahead And Ethiopian track sensation Genezebe Dibaba’s out of the blocks and executing my race, focusing on to nail 8.46m for a memorable gold ahead of Manyonga, of Jamaica’s Danniel Thomas-Dodd (19.22) and China’s audacious bid for a double remained on track as the my lane. “It’s huge to get gold and silver. The Ivory with Dendy rounding out the podium. Lijiao Gong (19.08). newly-crowned 3000m champion advanced easily to Coast is on top, we’re so happy and hopefully soon “It was a tough competition, it was very tight with France’s Kevin Mayer, world outdoor champion and the final of the 1500m. — AFP

Coleman stutters before breezing season, failing to get the required tra- Venezuela’s jectory on the hop to launch herself forward. into 60m semis But, ultimately, normal service was Rojas shows resumed as she dug deep on her fifth BIRMINGHAM: Christian Coleman, the man attempt to reach a world leading 14.63, fancied to lead sprinting into the post-Usain her class to a jump preceded by an audible yelp Bolt era, gave a glimpse of his searing ability both to herself and a crowd she was after a brief alarm as he breezed into the 60 retain triple desperately seeking to engage. metres semi-finals at the world indoor cham- It proved a leap too far for Williams, pionships yesterday. jump title 29, who qualified as an adopted local Coleman, the US sprinter who set a world favourite after training in Birmingham record of 6.34 seconds last month, stuttered BIRMINGHAM: Venezuela’s Yulimar under the wing of former British triple on his third stride while easing into cruise Rojas showed why she is the world’s jumper Aston Moore. Third place went control but still had no problems as he then best triple jumper to retain her world to Spain’s Ana Peleteiro, who also motored away from the field to win in a mod- indoor title yesterday just when it recorded a personal best of 14.40. est 6.71 seconds. BIRMINGHAM: (L-R) Sweden’s Odain Rose, US athlete Christian Coleman and St Kitts looked like she might come up short. Fourth-placed Romanian Andreea “My start was decent, but I tripped,” and Nevis’s Kim Collins compete in the men’s 60m round 1 event at the 2018 IAAF The 22-year-old was the clear Panturoiu also jumped further than Coleman said. “But I stayed calm and made it World Indoor Athletics Championships at the Arena in Birmingham yesterday. — AFP favourite but soon found herself in a ever before but it was hard to escape through. I’m really excited and feel well pre- desperate scrap with Jamaican the view that this was an ordinary field pared. The crowd here is great so far and I Kitts & Nevis athlete who finished third in posed to do. But I am going out in peace-no Kimberly Williams, the 2014 bronze elevated by a genuine talent in Rojas. think it will be electric this evening.” Coleman’s heat in 6.77 to battle into the low notes, no high notes. There will be no medallist who produced the perform- When she won her outdoor world Thanks to his mistake, Coleman, who turns semis in his final competition. comebacks. ance of her life to lead going into the championship gold in London - 22 on Tuesday, was only the 16th fastest qual- In a happy coincidence, Collins, the oldest “I keep telling the youngsters that I am old fifth round. Venezuela’s first ever title - she spoke ifier for the semi-finals scheduled for the man in the championships, lined up next to enough to be their father and that they should When the pair last met, at the 2017 emotionally about the civil unrest that evening session before the final which is the the youngest competitor, Malta’s 16-year-old show me respect.” outdoor world championships in gripped her country and, after her lat- climax of Saturday’s programme. Jacob El Aida, and made light of the 25-year El Aida certainly did that, hardly able to London, almost one metre separated est triumph, she again referenced her The quickest man in the heats was age gap as he beat the awe-struck youngster credit that he had been sandwiched in lane their jumps, with Williams bemoaning victory in a wider context. Coleman’s U.S. team mate Ronnie Baker, by 0.32 seconds. five by Collins on one side and Coleman on that while others had turned up with “This is a great achievement for who clocked 6.57, while other impressive “I feel young but it is time to say goodbye. the other. “I saw the list of heats when I was their ‘A’ game, she had “brought my Z Venezuela and for our nation,” she said. winners were Turkey’s Emre Zafer Barnes This is it. I can’t do it anymore,” said Collins, in the stands and I didn’t stop smiling for 30 game”. This time it was different, with “I hope I brought a bit of joy to them (6.58) and China’s Su Bingtian (6.59). The who won a silver medal in the event when the minutes,” beamed the man from an island that Williams recording two personal bests and they enjoyed watching it. I trained biggest cheer in the morning session was championships were last staged in has no indoor track. in putting down a 14.48 marker. At so hard for this. “It was a difficult com- reserved for 41-year-old former world 100m Birmingham 15 years ago. “Kim is a legend-I hope I am still running times, Madrid-based Rojas struggled petition and it has given me great champion Kim Collins, the popular Saint “The body isn’t able to do what it is sup- when I am 41.” — Reuters for rhythm in her first outing of the inspiration for the summer.” — Reuters

Pageau and Alexandre Burrows also scored goal for the Avalanche, who matched a sea- Fisher scores goals for Ottawa, which snapped an overall son high for goals and improved to 4-1-1 in five-game losing streak and also a six-game their past six games. Mikko Koivu collected road losing streak. Craig Anderson had 25 the lone tally for Minnesota. as Predators saves for the Senators. Reilly Smith, Colin Miller and William Karlsson each had a goal JETS 4, RED WINGS 3 defeat Canucks and an assist, and Ryan Carpenter also Patrik Laine scored pair of goals, including scored for Vegas. Marc-Andre Fleury fin- the decisive tally with 7:43 to play in the sec- ished with 33 saves. ond period, and host Winnipeg beat Detroit. 4-3 in OT Laine fired a wrist shot past Red Wings DUCKS 4, BLUE JACKETS 2 goalie Jimmy Howard’s stick-side blocker to VANCOUVER: Calle Jarnkrok’s goal 43 sec- Goals by Andrew Cogliano and Josh put the Jets up 4-2 in the middle period. onds into overtime gave visiting Nashville a Manson just 87 seconds apart midway Detroit’s Trevor Daley scored 5:29 into the come-from-behind 4-3 victory over the through the second period sent host third, but Winnipeg held onto its lead from Vancouver Canucks on Friday night, the Anaheim off and running to a victory over there. Dustin Byfuglien and Ben Chiarot each Predators’ seventh consecutive win. The Columbus. Goalie John Gibson made 34 had goals, and Connor Hellebuyck made 30 Predators overcame a 2-0 deficit for the sec- saves for the Ducks, who snapped a modest saves for Winnipeg. Anthony Mantha and ond night in a row. The Canucks took their two-game slide despite being without cap- Niklas Kronwall also scored for Detroit. and second straight overtime setback at home. tain Ryan Getzlaf due to illness. Rickard Howard recorded 38 saves. Mike Fisher, in his first game since officially Rakell and Cam Fowler also scored for coming out of retirement Monday, Kevin Anaheim. Columbus got goals from Sonny PANTHERS 4, SABRES 1 Fiala and Ryan Ellis tallied for Nashville in Milano and Zach Werenski. LAS VEGAS: Zack Smith (L) #15 of the Ottawa Senators skates with the puck against Host Florida won its fifth consecutive regulation. Daniel Sedin led the Canucks with game, defeating Buffalo to improve to 12-3- a goal and an assist. Bo Horvat and Brandon Jon Merrill #15 of the Vegas Golden Knights in the third period of their game at T- RANGERS 3, FLAMES 1 Mobile Arena on Friday in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Senators won 5-4.— AFP 0 since the end of January. The Panthers got Sutter also scored for Vancouver. Alex Edler Henrik Lundqvist was at his best in mak- goals from Mike Matheson, Aaron Ekblad, assisted on two of the hosts’ goals, becoming ing 50 saves on his 36th birthday, and the Aleksander Barkov and Colton Sceviour. the franchise’s all-time points leader among red-hot Ryan Spooner collected a goal and from the start, building off a 50-save per- Minnesota in Denver. MacKinnon is the first Nick Bjugstad and Evgenii Dadonov each defensemen with 326. an assist as New York won at Calgary. formance two nights earlier in a win over the Avalanche player to have multiple five-point had two assists. Buffalo’s goal came from Spooner, who has collected one goal and Canucks. games in a season since Paul Stastny did so Sam Reinhart. The Panthers won a battle of SENATORS 5, GOLDEN KNIGHTS 4 seven points in three games since joining the twice in the 2007-08 campaign. MacKinnon backup goalies as James Reimer made 24 Bobby Ryan had a goal and two assists Rangers from the Bruins in the trade that AVALANCHE 7, WILD 1 also had five points (one goal, four assists) saves in his first start since Feb. 18. It was his and Erik Karlsson added three assists as sent Rick Nash to Boston, had a hand in Nathan MacKinnon scored twice to in a 6-2 win against the Washington fifth win in his past seven starts. Buffalo’s Ottawa handed host Vegas its third straight New York’s first and third tallies. However, boost his goal tally to a team-leading 31, and Capitals on Nov. 16. Gabriel Landeskog, Robin Lehner, who made his first start since loss. Mark Stone finished with a goal and an Lundqvist was easily the biggest difference. he added three assists as Colorado won its Mikko Rantanen, Matt Nieto, Carl Feb. 24, came up with 26 saves. He has lost assist, and Matt Duchene, Jean-Gabriel The veteran goalie was on his game right third consecutive game with a rout of Soderberg and Tyson Barrie) each added a seven of his past nine starts. — Reuters 14 Established 1961 Sports Sunday, March 4, 2018 Australia remain on top but Morkel cuts through tail Australia reduced to 213 for nine in their second innings

DURBAN: Australia were reduced to 213 for nine in their second innings after a fiery spell of fast bowling by South SCOREBOARD Africa’s Morne Morkel but the tourists lead by 402 runs after bad light ended play early on day three of the first Test yesterday. DURBAN, South Africa: Scores at the close of play on the third day Morkel (3-42), who has announced he will retire from of the first Test between South Africa and Australia at Kingsmead all international cricket after the four-match series, pro- yesterday. duced some excellent deliveries on a slow wicket at Kingsmead as he took his tally of Test wickets to 297. Australia, first innings, 351 But Australia remain in control of the game with what South Africa, first innings, 162 could already be a match-winning lead and if they choose Australia, second innings to resume batting on the fourth morning they will see C. Bancroft st De Kock b Maharaj 53 bowlers Pat Cummins (17) and Josh Hazlewood (4) look to D. Warner c sub (Mulder) b Rabada 28 U. Khawaja c De Kock b Maharaj 6 S. Smith lbw b Elgar 38 S. Marsh c De Villiers b Morkel 33 M. Marsh c Amla b Rabada 6 It was a massive T. Paine c De Villiers b Maharaj 14 effort from the P. Cummins not out 17 M. Starc c Elgar b Morkel 7 N. Lyon c Amla b Morkel 2 bowling unit DURBAN: Australian batsman Shaun Marsh (L) is watched by South African wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock as he plays a shot during the third day of the first Test cricket match between South Africa and Australia at J. Hazlewood not out 4 The Kingsmead Stadium in Durban. — AFP Extras (lb5) 5 Total (9 wkts, 71.4 overs) 213 build a further advantage. The highest previous successful Fall of wickets: 1-56 (Warner), 2-71 (Khawaja), 3-108 (Bancroft), 4- fourth-innings chase in Tests in Durban was 340 for five before the latter miscued a pull off Kagiso Rabada (2-28) Marsh caught by Hashim Amla at first slip. by South Africa against Australia in 2002. “It was a mas- to substitute fielder Wiaan Mulder at mid-on. It was Amla’s 100th Test catch and he joins Jacques 146 (Smith), 5-156 (M. Marsh), 6-175 (Paine), 7-185 (S. Marsh), 8- sive effort from the bowling unit to show the character we Usman Khawaja (6) never looked settled and was Kallis (200) and Graeme Smith (169) as only the third 203 (Starc), 9-209 (Lyon) did today,” Morkel told SuperSport. “It’s going to be tough caught by wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock having gloved a South African to reach that mark. A fired-up Morkel then Bowling: Morkel 13.4-4-42-3, Philander 14-4-35-0, Maharaj 28-4- (with the bat), but with the way we batted in the first ball from left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj (3-93), before returned to the attack to remove Shaun Marsh (33), 93-3, Rabada 13-6-27-2, Elgar 3-1-10-1. innings... there will be a lot of guys looking to stand up. innings top-scorer Bancroft fell five balls before lunch, Mitchell Starc (7) and Nathan Lyon (2). “We saw today it “It’s important that we show some fight for the rest of walking past a delivery from Keshav Maharaj to be is getting harder to bat. That new ball is deteriorating the series.” The tourists began their second innings at the stumped. The prize wicket of Australia captain Steve Smith quicker and quicker,” Bancroft said. “If we can squeeze a Match situation: Australia lead by 402 runs with one wicket remain- start of the third day as openers Cameron Bancroft (53) (38) was claimed by the part-time left-arm spin of Dean few more out and if we are disciplined tomorrow, we can ing in the second innings. and David Warner (28) put on 56 for the first wicket Elgar, before Rabada had first innings top-scorer Mitchell create chances (with the ball).”— Reuters

SCOREBOARD Warriors sink

Scoreboard at close of play of 3rd ODI between New Zealand and England yesterday at Wellington, New Zealand. Hawks, Curry England win by 4 runs England 1st innings New Zealand 1st innings tweaks ankle Jason Roy c Martin Guptill b Trent Boult 15 Martin Guptill c Tom Curran b Chris Woakes 3 Jonny Bairstow b Ish Sodhi 19 Colin Munro c Ben Stokes b Adil Rashid 49 Joe Root c Ish Sodhi b Colin de Grandhomme 20 Kane Williamson Not Out 112 LOS ANGELES: The Golden State Warriors Eoin Morgan b Tim Southee 48 Mark Chapman c Eoin Morgan b Moeen Ali 8 overcame a Stephen Curry injury and a frantic Ben Stokes c Colin Munro b Ish Sodhi 39 Tom Latham lbw Moeen Ali 0 finish Friday night to defeat the Atlanta Hawks, Jos Buttler c Tom Latham b Ish Sodhi 29 Henry Nicholls lbw Adil Rashid 0 114-109, and sweep their three-game Eastern Moeen Ali Run Out Colin de Grandhomme 23 Colin de Grandhomme c Chris Woakes b Moeen Ali 3 trip. The win was the Warriors’ 13th in 14 road Chris Woakes c Kane Williamson b Trent Boult 16 Mitchell Santner Run Out Chris Woakes 41 games against Eastern Conference opponents Adil Rashid Run Out Trent Boult 11 Tim Southee c Ben Stokes b Chris Woakes 7 this season and completed their fourth unbeat- Tom Curran Not Out 2 Ish Sodhi Not Out 2 Mark Wood Run Out Henry Nicholls 1 Extras 0b 1lb 0nb 0pen 4w 5 en trip of three or more games. Golden State Extras 2b 2lb 0nb 0pen 7w 11 Total (50.0 overs)230-8 had to finish the game without Curry, who Total (50.0 overs) 234 all out Fall of Wickets: 1-12 Guptill, 2-80 Munro, 3-97 aggravated his previously injured right ankle Fall of Wickets: 1-25 Roy, 2-53 Root, 3-68 Bairstow, Chapman, 4-97 Latham, 5-98 Nicholls, 6-103 de late in the first quarter. After going to the locker room for an examination, Curry returned to ATLANTA: Kent Bazemore #24 of the Atlanta Hawks handles the ball against the Golden 4-139 Morgan, 5-168 Stokes, 6-184 Buttler, 7-215 Grandhomme, 7-199 Santner, 8-210 Southee. State Warriors on Friday at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.—AFP Woakes, 8-222 Ali, 9-231 Rashid, 10-234 Wood. Did Not Bat: Boult play in both the second and third quarters, but Bowling: Tim Southee 10-0-48-1-4.80 (1w); Trent Bowling: Chris Woakes 10-1-40-2-4.00 (3w); Mark he was pulled from the game for good with 6:24 Boult 10-1-47-2-4.70; Mitchell Santner 2-0-12-0- Wood 6-0-36-0-6.00; Tom Curran 7-0-49-0-7.00; to go in the third. He had 28 points in 24 min- 6.00; Colin de Grandhomme 10-1-24-1-2.40 (1w); Ben Stokes 6-0-27-0-4.50 (1w); Adil Rashid 10-1- utes. Kevin Durant also scored 28 points for the NBA results/standings Ish Sodhi 10-0-53-3-5.30; Colin Munro 8-0-46-0- 34-2-3.40; Moeen Ali 10-1-36-3-3.60; Joe Root 1- Warriors, while Atlanta’s Kent Bazemore scored 5.75 (1w). 0-7-0-7.00. a game-high 29. Utah 116, Minnesota 108; Washington 95, Toronto 102; LA Clippers 128, New York 105; Atlanta 109, Golden State 114; Phoenix 116, Oklahoma City 124; Chicago 108, Dallas 100; Memphis 102, Denver 108; Milwaukee THUNDER 124, SUNS 116 96, Indiana 103; Orlando 115, Detroit 106 (OT); Philadelphia 110, Charlotte 99. Russell Westbrook scored 43 points, grabbed off Rashid to ignite the slump as New 14 rebounds and took over the game down the Eastern Conference Western Conference Ali, Rashid spin Zealand went from a comfortable 80 for stretch when Oklahoma City overcame a 13- one to 103 for six. WLPCTGB Houston 48 13 78.7 - point deficit for a victory at Phoenix. Toronto 44 17 72.1 - Golden State 49 14 77.8 1 Westbrook, who finished two assists short of his Boston 44 19 69.8 1 England to IMPERIOUS WILLIAMSON 19th triple-double of the season, scored eight San Antonio 36 26 58.1 12.5 Cleveland 36 25 59.0 8 Williamson, who had struggled for runs points in the final 1:32 to help the Thunder win Portland 36 26 58.1 12.5 win over NZ in recent innings and missed the second for the fifth time in the past six games. Devin Washington 36 27 57.1 9 Oklahoma City 37 27 57.8 12.5 ODI, which England won, because of a Booker had 39 points and eight assists, and Josh Indiana 35 27 56.5 9.5 Minnesota 38 28 57.6 12.5 Philadelphia 34 27 55.7 10 hamstring strain, returned to the arena with Jackson and TJ Warren had 19 points apiece for New Orleans 35 26 57.4 13 Milwaukee 33 29 53.2 11.5 WELLINGTON: Moeen Ali was as sur- an imperious performance for his 11th ODI the Suns, who have lost 11 of 12. Denver 34 28 54.8 14.5 prised as anyone as he combined with Adil Miami 32 30 51.6 12.5 century. He faced 143 deliveries and was in LA Clippers 33 28 54.1 15 Rashid to plunder New Zealand’s batting the middle for most of the New Zealand RAPTORS 102, WIZARDS 95 Detroit 29 33 46.8 15.5 Utah 32 30 51.6 16.5 stocks in England’s dramatic four-run vic- innings after the early dismissal of Martin DeMar DeRozan scored 23 points and CJ Charlotte 28 35 44.4 17 LA Lakers 27 34 44.3 21 tory in the third one-day international in Guptill for three. Williamson shared a 68- Miles came off the bench and added 17 of his New York 24 39 38.1 21 Wellington yesterday. run stand with Munro, and once Ali and 20 in the second half as Toronto defeated host Chicago 21 41 33.9 23.5 Sacramento 19 43 30.6 29.5 Not even an unbeaten 112 by Kane Rashid had destroyed the rest of the Washington. The Raptors fell into a 14-point Brooklyn 20 43 31.7 25 Dallas 19 44 30.2 30 hole in the opening minutes. DeRozan helped Williamson could save New Zealand after recognised New Zealand batting he engi- Orlando 19 43 30.6 25.5 Phoenix 19 45 29.7 30.5 their top order disappeared in Ali and neered a revival with Mitchell Santner. Toronto bounce back and take a four-point Memphis 18 43 29.5 30 halftime lead, and both he and Miles came Atlanta 19 44 30.2 26 Rashid’s devastating spell of five wickets Santner was given the benefit of the through in the final two quarters. Miles made 6 for 23 runs in 41 deliveries. doubt on two when Jason Roy took a catch of 9 3-point attempts and finished 7 of 10 downing Detroit. Nikola Vucevic supplied 22 by Portis drew the Bulls even at 96-all with When time was up New Zealand were at ground level and there was no clear evi- overall from the field. Toronto has won 10 of its points, 12 rebounds and six assists while D.J. 4:09 remaining. His subsequent short jumper 230 for eight in reply to England’s 234 after dence the ball had not touched the grass. past 11 games. Augustin had 20 points and nine assists for the and another layup gave Chicago its first advan- Chris Woakes bowled two dot balls to From there he was more circumspect to Magic. Fournier finished with 17 points, and tage of the game. Williamson to end the match. “My plan reach 41 before being run out when a JAZZ 116, TIMBERWOLVES 108 Shelvin Mack added 10 off the bench. Orlando was just to try and bowl tight, it doesn’t Woakes attempt to stop a Williamson drive Rudy Gobert scored a season-high 26 points outscored Detroit 11-2 in overtime. Reggie NUGGETS 108, GRIZZLIES 102 really change game to game, and the wick- deflected off the bowler’s fingertips and on and collected 16 rebounds, and Donovan Bullock and James Ennis III each scored 21 Gary Harris had 26 points and four steals as ets just came,” said man of the match Ali, to the stumps, with Santner caught out of Mitchell added 26 points to lead Utah past points for the Pistons, who have lost seven of Denver extended host Memphis’ woes. Will who finished with three for 36 while Rashid his crease. Woakes, defending 15 runs in Minnesota in Salt Lake City. Derrick Favors and their last nine games. Blake Griffin contributed Barton scored 24 points on 10-of-14 shooting took two for 34. the final over, conceded two twos and a six Jae Crowder scored 15 apiece for the Jazz. 12 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists. off the bench for Denver, which halted a two- “They weren’t great balls, but the balls to Williamson and then fired in two dot Andrew Wiggins scored 27 points and Jeff game slide. Paul Millsap added 15 points and in between were building pressure.” The balls to prevent a New Zealand victory. Teague added 25 for the Timberwolves, who 76ERS 110, HORNETS 99 five steals. Marc Gasol had 22 points and nine game boiled down to New Zealand skipper England, having been sent into bat first, lost their second consecutive game. Joel Embiid had 23 points, 14 rebounds and rebounds but couldn’t prevent the Grizzlies Williamson needing a six off the final ball, struggled to 234 built around a 71-run Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns scored 13 three blocked shots to help Philadelphia rally from taking a season-worst 12th straight but a wide yorker from Woakes meant he stand for the fourth wicket by Eoin Morgan points but was ejected before halftime after past visiting Charlotte. Ersan Ilyasova and JJ defeat. Jarell Martin scored 16 points on 8-of- was unable to deliver. New Zealand and Stokes. Although the wicket offered picking up two technical fouls. Redick each added 18 points as the 76ers won 12 shooting, Dillon Brooks added 13 points, and appeared to have the game in their hands variable bounce it held no serious demons, for the ninth time in their past 11 games. Robert Ben McLemore and Mario Chalmers tallied 12 at 80 for one in the 18th over, before Ali and the top nine England batsmen all CLIPPERS 128, KNICKS 105 Covington scored 16 points and Ben Simmons points apiece. and Rashid turned the match. Williamson reached double figures. Their problem was DeAndre Jordan collected a game-high 20 contributed 15 points, eight rebounds and six rebounds to complement 19 points, and Lou denied there were concerns about the brit- no one could settle in long-term, and New assists. Kemba Walker scored 31 points for the PACERS 103, BUCKS 96 Williams scored 21 points, sending Los Angeles Hornets, who have dropped two straight fol- Victor Oladipo scored 17 of his 21 points in tle New Zealand batting performance. Zealand part-time medium pacer Colin de to a blowout win over visiting New York. The lowing a five-game winning streak. Frank the second half as visiting Indiana fended off “Not really. It was a game where we Grandhomme was allowed to bowl 10 overs victory was the Clippers’ eighth in 11 games Kaminsky had 19 points off the Charlotte Milwaukee’s late comeback attempt and weren’t at our smartest. We didn’t adjust in which he took one for 24. since trading Blake Griffin to the Detroit bench, and Nicolas Batum added 14 points, 13 snapped its two-game losing streak. All five well on a tough surface and that’s all it is,” Ish Sodhi was more expensive with his Pistons in February. Jordan has collected 16 or rebounds and eight assists. Pacers starters scored in double figures, as did said Williamson, adding it was a “very frus- leg breaks but still claimed three wickets more rebounds in six of those games. Enes Lance Stephenson, who came off the bench to trating” defeat. “Starting off in our second for 53, while there were three late run outs Kanter had a double-double for New York, Bulls 108, Mavericks 100 finish with 16 points. Bojan Bogdanovic had 14 innings we were in a position of strength as England pushed for runs at the end of dropping in a team-high 18 points to go with Bobby Portis hit three consecutive shots in points, Myles Turner 13, Cory Joseph 12 and after maybe 15 overs then we stumbled a their innings. 14 rebounds. the fourth quarter to complete Chicago’s Thaddeus Young 10. Khris Middleton led bit in the middle which really hurt us ... and Morgan top scored for the tourists with comeback as the Bulls overcame a slow start Milwaukee with 30 points and Giannis just a shame not to get across the line. 48 off 71 while Stokes, the England hero MAGIC 115, PISTONS 106 (OT) and a 14-point deficit to outlast visiting Dallas. Antetokounmpo added 24 with a 10-for-12 “And credit to the way the English spin- when they won the second ODI three days Aaron Gordon finished with 27 points and The Bulls were able to snap a five-game losing showing from the free-throw line. However, the ners bowled through the middle. They were ago, contributed 39 off 73. The fourth 13 rebounds, Evan Fournier scored seven streak while handing the Mavericks a 13th loss Bucks shot just 38.3 percent from the floor and outstanding.” Ben Stokes took a stunning match in the series is in Dunedin on points in the final five minutes, and host in their last 16 games. After scoring the game’s went 9 of 25 from long distance as their losing dive to his left to catch Colin Munro (49) Wednesday. — AFP Orlando ended a seven-game losing streak by first 10 points, the Mavericks led until a layup streak reached four games. — Reuters Established 1961 15 Sports Sunday, March 4, 2018 Son rises as Spurs cruise, Swansea boost survival bid Mahrez rescues Leicester with last-gasp equalizer

LONDON: Tottenham cemented their place in the 20-yarder past West Ham goalkeeper Adrian in the Premier League’s top four as Son Heung-Min inspired a eighth minute for only his second goal of the season. 2-0 win over Huddersfield, while Swansea improved West Ham defender Winston Reid was given oxygen their survival prospects with a 4-1 thrashing of West before being stretchered off after a nasty looking fall. Ham yesterday. Son put Tottenham ahead in the 27th Carlos Carvalhal’s team took advantage to double minute at Wembley with his 14th goal of the season as their lead in the 32nd minute as Mike van der Hoorn Dele Alli’s pass sliced open the Huddersfield defence was left unmarked to head home from close-range. and the South Korea forward raced clear to finish Former Leicester midfielder Andy King notched a emphatically. 48th minute tap-in for his first Swansea goal. Son struck again in the 54th minute, timing his run Jordan Ayew slammed in a 63rd minute penalty, perfectly to meet Harry awarded for a foul on his Kane’s cross with a bullet brother Andrew Ayew as header past Huddersfield Swansea moved three goalkeeper Jonas Lossl. points clear of the bot- Tottenham’s third suc- tom three. cessive league win lifted Swansea climb Michail Antonio got them five points clear of one back for West Ham fifth placed Chelsea in out of the in the 79th minute, but the race to qualify for the visitors’ third next season’s Champions relegation zone defeat in their last four League via a top four games leaves them finish. It was the perfect three points above the warm-up for Tottenham’s relegation zone. Champions League last Troy Deeney pushed LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur’s South Korean striker Son Heung-Min (C) controls the ball during the English 16 second leg against Juventus on Wednesday, with the West Bromwich Albion closer to relegation as the Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Huddersfield at Wembley Stadium in tie delicately poised at 2-2. Watford striker’s late goal sealed a 1-0 win at Vicarage London, yesterday. — AFP Mauricio Pochettino’s side are up to third place, but Road. Deeney slotted home from a Will Hughes pass in Liverpool can reclaim that position if they avoid defeat the 77th minute to leave bottom-of-the-table West against Newcastle at Anfield later. Brom nursing a fifth consecutive defeat that leaves by second bottom Stoke at St Mary’s. Riyad Mahrez Albrighton conceded a penalty with a foul on Josh At the Liberty Stadium, Swansea climbed out of the them eight points from safety. Southampton, sitting one rescued Leicester with a last-gasp equaliser in their 1-1 King, who picked himself up to convert the spot-kick. relegation zone and pushed West Ham deeper into point above the relegation zone, have only one win in draw against Bournemouth. The Foxes fell behind in the But Algeria winger Mahrez curled in a superb free-kick trouble. South Korea midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng drove a their last 16 games after being held to a drab 0-0 draw 35th minute at the King Power Stadium when Marc seven minutes into stoppage-time. —AFP

Watford strike minute with Turkish striker Tosun’s first Wood header goal for the club since he joined from Matches on TV Besiktas in January, a fine header after (Local Timings) late to pile Seamus Coleman had flicked on a Theo gives Burnley Walcott cross. In the last 53 games in which ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE pressure on Burnley fell behind they had failed to Brighton & Hove Albion v Arsenal 16:30 late win beIN SPORTS HD 2 win but there was a determination and Manchester City v Chelsea 19:00 West Brom positive intent to Dyche’s side yester- beIN SPORTS HD 2 over Everton day, despite a recent lack of victories. Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford SPANISH LEAGUE LONDON: West Bromwich Albion manag- Levante v Espanyol 14:00 will have impressed watching England beIN SPORTS HD 3 er Alan Pardew faces a major battle to hold BURNLEY: Burnley’s 11-match winless manager Gareth Southgate with a run in the Premier League ended when Barcelona v Atletico de Madrid 18:15 onto his job after Watford’s Troy Deeney series of fine saves, including a brilliant beIN SPORTS HD 3 struck a late winner at Vicarage Road to a late Chris Wood goal secured a 2-1 effort to keep out a first half Barnes Real Sociedad v Deportivo Alaves 20:30 win over Everton, who finished with 10 inflict a fifth consecutive Premier League header. beIN SPORTS HD 1 defeat on the Midlands outfit. men in an entertaining game at Turf Valencia v Real Betis 22:45 Moor yesterday. Substitute Wood beIN SPORTS HD 3 Basement side West Brom desperately DIRECT APPROACH headed in Johann Berg Gudmundsson’s needed something from the game and Dyche introduced New Zealand ITALIAN CALCIO LEAGUE corner for the winner while Everton looked to be heading for a point until international Wood, returning from a Genoa CFC v Cagliari Calcio 14:30 skipper Ashley Williams was sent off Deeney broke clear after 77 minutes and two-month injury lay off, at halftime to beIN SPORTS HD 4 four minutes from time for a swipe at Atalanta v Sampdoria 17:00 fired a superb shot past Ben Foster into go with two out-and-out strikers and Ashley Barnes, who cancelled out Cenk beIN SPORTS HD 4 the roof of the net. the more direct approach paid off. Tosun’s first-half opener for the visitors. Udinese Calcio v Fiorentina 17:00 Pardew’s future looks certain to be Matthew Lowton’s defence-splitting beIN SPORTS HD 1 Frustrated Everton fans vocally called into question with his side rooted to pass found Barnes who outpaced for- Chievo Verona v Sassuolo Calcio 17:00 expressed their opposition towards the foot of the table and his dismal record mer Burnley defender Michael Keane beIN SPORTS manager Sam Allardyce with chants Torino v Crotone 17:00 of one win in 15 games since he took SOUTHAMPTON: Southampton’s against the former England boss who and beat Pickford at the near post with beIN SPORTS HD 8 charge in November. The latest defeat Dutch defender Wesley Hoedt controls a confident finish in the 56th. Benevento v Hellas Verona 17:00 leaves West Brom eight points adrift of the took over at the club in early beIN SPORTS the ball during the English Premier December. The win moves seventh- Everton’s Gylfi Sigurdsson went safety zone and it remains to be seen if close after 78 minutes, creating some Milan v Internazionale Milano 22:45 League football match between placed Burnley to 40 points, widely beIN SPORTS HD 4 Pardew will be in charge for their next Southampton and Stoke City. — AFP space inside the Burnley box before fir- game against Leicester City next weekend. seen as enough for top-flight safety, ing just wide of Nick Pope’s left-hand GERMAN BUNDESLIGA Earlier, Southampton were held to a 0-0 with nine games to spare, while strug- gling Everton are 10th on 34 points. post. But two minutes later Burnley had Koln v Stuttgart 17:30 draw by Stoke City with both teams miss- opportunities, with Sofiane Boufal and Josh the lead. Pickford was unable to get off beIN SPORTS HD 5 ing opportunities to get crucial points as Sims among those to misfire shots from “It’s a marker of how far we have Freiburg v Bayern Munich 20:00 come in a short space of time,” said his line to reach beIN SPORTS HD 5 they fight for Premier League survival. inside the box, as the Saints piled on the Gudmundsson’s corner and Wood Stoke started the first half brightly but Burnley manager Sean Dyche. “We pressure but to no avail. rose at the back post to power in a FRENCH LEAGUE failed to create clear-cut chances, allowing The result means second-from-bottom have deserved better in recent games so we wanted to bring freedom to our header from close range. “For me to Caen v Strasbourg 17:00 Southampton back into the game as both Stoke could drift further away from safety see the players under-perform in the beIN SPORTS HD 6 performance. We went 1-0 down but it Montpellier v Olympique Lyonnais 19:00 teams struggled to make their mark in the final as Swansea City beat West Ham United second half is very disappointing. It’s third and midfielder Badou Ndiaye missed the didn’t knock us,” he added. beIN SPORTS HD 6 and Crystal Palace play Manchester my problem to sort it out,” said Potters’ best chance to take the lead. United on Monday, while Southampton Everton, with just one away win this Olympique Marseille v Nantes 23:00 Allardyce. — Reuters beIN SPORTS HD 6 Southampton were dominant in the sec- hover a point and a place above the bot- season, had gone ahead in the 20th ond half and created numerous scoring tom three. — Reuters

Dasma. This is the fourth year in a row where Ooreodo The winner of the trophy this year was Ooredoo’s Scorer award went to Hesham Hussein, from FASTtelco. Ooredoo concludes holds this event which aims to further engage with CEO Team, which scored a single goal and defended Commenting on the success of the event, Ooredoo’s employees from different departments and divisions. all attacks against their goal by the opposing Sales Senior Director of Corporate Communications, Mijbil The event aims to gather employees in a casual friendly Team, ending a high-octane final game with a single- Alayoub said: “At Ooredoo we seek those opportunities fourth annual atmosphere, outside of the office premises and working goal victory. to better engage with our employees in fun-filled activ- hours. The final game day saw a friendly match between The final ceremony including special awards for spe- ities which they like and take part of. We’re satisfied football tourney a team that comprised of Ooredoo Kuwait senior man- cific categories. Mohammad Al-Dousari from the Sales with the results and participation of this year’s tourna- agement, who played against Samsung Kuwait. The Team won Best Player, Hussein Al-Shemmari from the ment, and we look forward to doing more for our KUWAIT: Ooredoo Kuwait concluded the fourth edi- game was attended by Mohammad Al-Babtain, CEO of Sales Team won Best goalkeeper, the B2B Team won employees. We believe that every success starts with tion of its annual football tournament “The Ooredoo Samsung’s official distributor in Kuwait, who sponsored the Fair Play trophy, FawazZakaria from FASTtelco won the Ooredoo Family, and we aspire to maintain this Cup”, which was held at Hasan Abul Youth Center in the tournament with devices for the winners. Best Player (as voted by the audience) and the Top friendly and fun atmosphere.” Established 1961 Sport

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Vogel beats Morton for sprint title, Ahoure makes history with 60m win, Son rises as Spurs cruise, 12equals Meares with 11 world titles 13 keeps cancer-victim father in mind 15 Swansea boost survival bid

LIVERPOOL: Newcastle United’s Welsh defender Paul Dummett concedes a corner as Liverpool’s Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah (L) attacks during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Newcastle at Anfield in Liverpool. — AFP Liverpool move into second place Salah hits 32nd goal of season LIVERPOOL: Mohamed Salah’s 32nd goal of a remark- whose 32 goals match Newcastle’s entire tally in all collected the ball just inside the opposition half. Alex defensive formation, yet the Magpies might still have able season helped lift Liverpool into second place in competitions this season, again earned the plaudits Oxlade-Chamberlain took up the attack and, in turn, gone in at the interval on level terms from their only the Premier League after a 2-0 victory yesterday at after continuing a run that has seen him score in seven picked out Salah with a superb pass beyond the massed noteworthy attack of the game. home to a Newcastle United side managed by former consecutive games. Benitez, warmly welcomed by his ranks of the Newcastle defence. A patient Newcastle build-up created space in the Reds boss Rafael Benitez. former supporters at Anfield, saw Newcastle live dan- The striker moved the ball onto his left foot before Liverpool defence and, after Mikel Merino had laid the Sadio Mane, with his 14th goal of the season, was gerously before Liverpool finally took the lead in the beating Martin Dubravka with an unstoppable finish. As ball back to Mohamed Diame, his excellent shot was also on the mark for Jurgen Klopp’s men, who have now 40th minute through Egypt international Salah. Jordan has become his standard practice against the Premier curling into the top corner until Loris Karius leapt to lost just one of their last 20 league games. But Salah, Henderson benefitted from a fortunate ricochet and League’s elite, Benitez sent Newcastle out in an ultra- make a superb save. — AFP

metatarsal-the bone leading to his small toe- also insisted it control any future information Neymar’s foot during a 3-0 drubbing of Marseille on on the player’s health. Staff at the hospital in February 25. The striker-whose transfer Belo Horizonte, were put on paparazzi lock- from Barcelona cost PSG a record 222 mil- down, with a ban on using cellphones any- operation a lion euros ($264 million) last August-has where near the star. After a remarkable turn- scored 28 goals in 30 appearances in all around in fortunes since the shambolic exit in competitions for the club. Neymar will miss a 7-1 semifinal loss to Germany in the 2014 success: Officials PSG’s make-or-break game against Real World Cup, Brazil are seen as top contenders Madrid next Tuesday. But with Lasmar pre- in Russia. But a big part of that optimism dicting a recovery period of two and a half depends on the talented Neymar, who BELO HORIZONTE: Surgery on the broken to three months, Brazil is worried that missed that infamous semifinal four years ago right foot of Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain Neymar, 26, may not be fit for the World and looks likely to miss two warm-up friend- superstar Neymar went successfully yester- Cup in Russia starting in June. lies against Russia and Germany in March. day, officials said, leaving the planet’s most The rival demands from club and country Jose Luiz Runco, a former chief medical expensive footballer in a race to recuperate appeared to erupt into tension just as he went officer for the Brazilian team, told AFP that before the World Cup. The operation, per- under the knife, with Paris newspaper Neymar will walk with crutches after two to formed by Brazilian national team surgeon L’Equipe reporting yesterday that PSG three weeks, exercise while putting weight Rodrigo Lasmar, began early on Saturday believes Lasmar lied about Neymar’s condi- on his repaired foot after about 60 to 75 morning in the Mater Dei hospital in Belo tion. The report said that Neymar was initially days, and then returning to training. Horizonte. Just after midday (1500 GMT), a found to have suffered a minor fracture and “He’s likely to recover pretty quickly spokesman from the Brazilian football feder- that PSG was shocked to hear Lasmar say because he’s an athlete and young.” A ation announced that the operation was Thursday that it was a serious break requir- potential plus for Neymar is that the BELO HORIZONTE: Fan holds a dummy of Brazil’s forward Neymar, in front of over. “Neymar is already in his room. It went ing a longer than expected recuperation. enforced break from competitive football Mater Dei Santo Agostino hospital where he was operated yesterday, in Belo well,” he said. Neymar broke his fifth Globoesporte.com reported that PSG may do him good. —AFP Horizonte, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. — AFP Established 1961

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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump speaks on steel and aluminum tariffs watched by Dave Burkitt (right) of US Steel Corporation during a meeting with industry leaders in the Cabinet Room of the White House on Thursday in Washington, DC. — AFP Trade wars are good, says Trump

US defies global concern over steel, aluminum tariffs

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump struck a defi- “We must protect our country and our workers. Our steel such as the auto and oil industries will destroy more US jobs cern, saying the proposed tariffs would likely damage the US ant tone on Friday, saying trade wars were good and easy to industry is in bad shape. IF YOU DON’T HAVE STEEL, YOU than they create. economy and those of other nations. Trump’s announcement win, after his plan to put tariffs on steel and aluminum DON’T HAVE A COUNTRY!” he wrote. Trump earned came after what one person with direct knowledge imports triggered threats of retaliation from trading partners some bipartisan support from lawmakers, mainly from Retaliation likely described as a night of “chaos” in the White House due to and a slide in stock markets. America’s rust belt states. Major US trade partners are likely to hit back. Europe has frequent switching of positions in the administration. While The European Union raised the possibility of taking “This welcome action is long overdue for shuttered steel drawn up a list of US products on which to apply tariffs if Trump often lays out stark policy positions which he later countermeasures, France said the duties would be unaccept- plants across Ohio and Trump follows through on rolls back as part of a negotiating tactic, White House able, and China urged Trump to show restraint. Canada, the steelworkers who live in his plan. “We will put tariffs spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said the levels of the planned biggest supplier of steel and aluminum to the United States, fear that their jobs will be on Harley-Davidson, on tariffs were not expected to change. Capital Alpha Partners, said it would retaliate if hit by US tariffs. the next victims of Chinese bourbon and on blue jeans a policy research group in Washington, said a quick reversal The S&P 500 ended another turbulent week on an cheating,” said Senator - Levi’s,” European by Trump was highly unlikely. “We also don’t see a chance upbeat note Friday but major indexes posted their worst Sherrod Brown, a liberal EU promises Commission President for fine tuning, exceptions, carve outs, or a country-by- week of losses since early February as Trump’s threat to and populist Democrat Jean-Claude Juncker told country policy” in the short term, the group said in a impose import tariffs on steel and aluminum rattled investors. from Ohio. firm response German television. Trump’s research note. “We would be hopeful that the policy could The dollar fell against most currencies, dropping to its lowest However, Governor threats to unleash a trade be modified in time.” The United States is the world’s biggest in more than two years against the yen, as Trump’s tariffs Scott Walker of Wisconsin, war over steel crushed any steel importer, buying 35.6 million tons in 2017. proposal raised prospects of a damaging trade war. Trump a fellow Republican, urged to US tariffs hopes of substantial Peter Navarro, a White House adviser with largely pro- said on Thursday that a plan for tariffs of 25 percent on steel Trump to rethink the tariffs. progress in current talks tectionist views on trade and author of a book entitled imports and 10 percent on aluminum products would be for- “If the president wants with Canada and Mexico “Death By China,” brushed off the negative effects of tariffs mally announced next week. “When a country (USA) is los- to protect good-paying, to rework the North on US industry. He said a 10 percent tariff on aluminum ing many billions of dollars on trade with virtually every family-supporting jobs in American Free Trade would add one cent to the cost of a can of beer, $45 to a car country it does business with, trade wars are good, and easy America, especially here in Agreement, heightening and $20,000 to a Boeing 727 Dreamliner. “Big price effects? to win,” Trump said on Twitter on Friday. Wisconsin, then he should reconsider the administration’s fears for the trade deal’s future. Canadian Prime Minister Negligible price effects,” he told Fox News. In a later social media post, the Republican president said position on these tariffs, particularly on ultra-thin aluminum,” Justin Trudeau said any US tariffs on steel and aluminum But home appliance maker Electrolux said it was delaying his aim was to protect U.S. jobs in the face of cheaper for- Walker said in a statement. would be “absolutely unacceptable” and vowed to continue a $250 million expansion of its plant in Tennessee as it was eign products, a familiar theme in the “America First” credo Many economists say that instead of increasing employ- to engage with US officials on the issue. worried US steel prices would rise and make manufacturing he campaigned on for the 2016 election. ment, price increases for consumers of steel and aluminum The International Monetary Fund also expressed con- there less competitive.—Reuters

already serves - Hamburg, Duesseldorf, Munich and UAE talks up mutual Frankfurt. The EU already has open skies agreements with the United States, Canada, Israel and others. Its negotiations with Qatar have been underway for 18 months and are mov- northern Iraq, at a price of $46 per barrel. travel benefits ing forward. Iraq adopts 2018 It also projects $77.5 billion (63 billion euros) in The economic bloc also has a mandate to negotiate with revenues and a deficit of $10.6 billion, and allocates UAE, but is waiting for it to clarify certain matters before $20.8 billion for investments. Kurdish lawmakers boy- before EU-Gulf formally launching negotiations, an EU source said. “It is budget, slashing short-sighted not to look at the big picture, the impact on cotted the vote because it reduced Kurdistan’s part of open skies talks hotels, restaurants, culture,” the former senior telecommuni- the national budget from 17 percent to 12.6 percent. cations executive said. “For national carriers to come and outlay for Kurds Article 9 of the Iraqi constitution stipulates that say, this is not a fair competition, that is really not looking at Kurdistan’s share of the budget must reflect the size BERLIN: European countries should look at the broader the greater good for the economy.” Emirates Airline was by of the population of the autonomous region. But the economic benefits of increased Gulf travel rather than far the biggest buyer of Airbus A380 airplanes, which BAGHDAD: Iraq’s parliament yesterday adopted an text of the budget approved by parliament yesterday focusing on the fate of national airlines, a senior UAE official secured jobs in Hamburg and elsewhere, and had helped $88.5 billion budget for 2018, with Kurdish lawmak- states that the autonomous Kurdish government must said ahead of open skies negotiations with the European stave off a halt in A380 production, Al-Ahmed said, adding ers boycotting the vote to protest against a cut in the export 250,000 bpd and hand over the money it Union. Some national carriers like Germany’s Lufthansa are that travellers from the Gulf also accounted for a large num- amount allocated to their autonomous region. The earns from the sales to the federal authorities. concerned about losing business to Gulf rivals under a deal, ber of tourists in Bavaria. reduction comes after a controversial independence “If Kurdistan does not hand over (the money), the which would govern traffic rights, as well as issues such as He urged hotels, tourist businesses and others to help reference by the Kurds last year sparked a furious finance ministry will take it from its part of the budget,” safety, security, and environmental cooperation. advocate for increased Gulf traffic into and out of Europe as dispute with the central government. it said. Iraqi Kurdish peshmerga forces took control of The UAE hoped to reach agreement with the EU on an it made no sense to sacrifice the broader economic gains The budget is based on projected oil exports of the northern province of Kirkuk, home to key oilfields, open skies agreement, Ali al-Ahmed, its envoy to Germany just to protect national carriers, he said. “At the end of the 3.9 million barrels per day, including 250,000 bpd in June 204 after federal forces withdrew in the face of day, it is about customer’s experience and they should be told reporters, adding that it had also asked for permission produced in the Kurdistan autonomous region of an offensive by the Islamic State group.— AFP to add Berlin and Stuttgart to the four German cities it able to decide who do they want to fly with.” — Reuters 18 Established 1961 Sunday, March 4, 2018 Business EU targets Harley Davidson, Levi’s in Trump trade war IMF warns steel, aluminum tariffs will hurt economies

BRUSSELS: The EU is drawing up retaliatory measures ‘Medicine not right’ against leading US brands such as Levi’s and Harley Katainen, who handles trade policy for the EU with Davidson after US President Donald Trump threatened trade commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom, said he under- a trade war with plans for tariffs on steel and alumini- stood that the US was seeking to take a stand against um, European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker China, which has flooded the globe with cheap steel. said Friday. “I understand the frustration but the medicine the But a top EU trade official said Trump still has a US administration is willing to use is not right,” he said. small chance to avoid a damaging global trade war and A “global trade war... means in concrete terms unem- asked the US leader to reconsider his aims before he ployment, less economic growth, and worse relations signed them into effect next week. between trading partners,” he said. “We will not sit idly when European industry and “At a time when we have just come out of the most jobs are threatened,” European Commission chief Jean- severe economic crisis in decades, nobody should do Claude Juncker said on the sidelines of a conference in anything in order to harm the stability we have Hamburg, Germany. achieved,” he added. “The EU is preparing import duties for US products The EU would “form a coalition of like-minded including Harley- countries and potentially Davidson, Bourbon and take the US to the WTO Levi’s jeans,” his spokes- court together,” Katainen woman quoted him as said in reference to the saying on Twitter. The World Trade threat appeared to fall EU weighs Organization tribunal in on deaf ears as Trump Geneva. on Friday welcomed the retaliatory These countries could prospect of a trade war, include Japan, Canada, remaining defiant in the measures Turkey and Mexico, he face of the global uproar said. sparked by his raft of The EU’s targeting of HAMBURG: European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker gives a speech during the traditional fresh tariffs. bourbon whiskey and Matthiae-Mahl dinner on Friday at the City Hall in Hamburg, northern Germany. —AFP With global stock motorcycles had been markets tumbling and expected and matches allies riled, the president greeted the negative reaction similar moves in 2003 during a “steel war” unleashed “The import restrictions announced by the US unacceptable and China urged Trump to show restraint. by raising the stakes and vowing even more sweeping by the administration of George W. Bush. President (Donald Trump) are likely to cause damage Canada, the biggest supplier of steel and aluminum to trade attacks in a series of angry tweets. At the time, the list included not just steel products not only outside the US, but also to the US economy the United States, said it would retaliate if hit by US Despite Trump’s reaction, European Commission but also orange juice, apples, sunglasses, photocopiers itself, including to its manufacturing and construction tariffs. vice president Jyrki Katainen told AFP “there is a little and other goods. The United States backed down sectors, which are major users of aluminum and steel,” The IMF did not elaborate on the economic dam- window of opportunity still open” and that Europe was before the EU carried out its threat to impose the retal- the IMF said in a terse statement. ages. It is currently in the midst of updating its global not a danger to the US. iatory measures. Trump said on Thursday he planned to impose tariffs economic forecasts ahead of April meetings of its 189 “That means that the president of the US has not yet Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund warned of 25 percent on steel imports and 10 percent on alu- member countries. signed the proposals. So we do hope that he will recon- on Friday that US import tariffs on steel and aluminum minum products that were designed to safeguard “We are concerned that the measures proposed by sider his aims,” the former Finnish prime minister said. would likely cause economic damage to the United American jobs in the face of cheaper foreign products the US will, de facto, expand the circumstances where “We are very close to a fast spreading trade war and in States and its trading partners, and urged countries to and would be formally announced next week. A day lat- countries use the national-security rationale to justify this kind of war there are only victims, not winners,” resolve trade disputes without resorting to retaliatory er, the European Union raised the possibility of taking broad-based import restrictions,” IMF spokesman Katainen said. measures. countermeasures, France said the duties would be Gerry Rice said in the statement. —Agencies

to protect their markets from being flooded by growth traditionally driven by household con- Global trade war: metal that otherwise would have gone to the sumption. Daco noted that while US plants can United States. increase domestic production of steel and alu- Canada retaliation minum, the cost will be higher than imported Costs and What is the impact on the global economy? metal so “you’re also going to get impact of Trade is a major contributor to global econom- higher domestic production costs passed on to in US tariff row consequences ic growth and the International Monetary Fund consumers.” (IMF) has repeatedly warned that protectionist ‘like grabbing WASHINGTON: What are the potential conse- policies could jeopardize the worldwide recovery. Is it good for the US? quences of a global trade war triggered by “The import restrictions announced by the US US agricultural groups deplored the new pro- President Donald Trump’s decision to hit imports President are likely to cause damage not only tectionist measures, pointing out that by wanting your own throat’ of steel, aluminum and other products with steep outside the US, but also to the US economy to protect steel and aluminum producers, he MEXICO CITY/OTTAWA: Canadian officials are tariffs? itself,” IMF spokesman Gerry Rice said in a opened the way to reprisals that would severely bombarding US counterparts with calls to secure an Economists warn the measures themselves statement Friday. affect other sectors such as agriculture. Grain exemption on potential steel and aluminum tariffs and raise costs of inputs for goods produced in the Newly-installed Federal Reserve chief Jerome farmers are now dreading taxes on their soy threatening retaliation, but Ottawa has limited lever- US, and increase prices of imports to consumers. Powell this week also cautioned against tariffs as exports to China. age to counter the plan, industry insiders and analysts But the consequences could be more far-reach- a way to address trade issues. Powell said “trade They were joined by can manufacturers, busi- said on Friday. ing as other countries retaliate, hitting the US is a net positive” to the US economy and “the tar- ness groups and other industry in calling for the Simultaneously mulling retaliatory targets and and global economies. iff approach is not the best approach” to helping White House to reconsider given the potential insisting the tariffs may never happen, trade officials are working the phones but will not identify potential those communities left behind. damage to their industries. How does a global trade war start? Economists say the impact depends on how In 2002, the-President George W. Bush sanctions to avoid “painting oneself into a corner”, Trump’s unilateral decision to impose import according to one well-placed Canadian source. other countries retaliate. imposed steel taxes that remained in effect for A second Canadian source familiar with the issue tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on “The economic effects of these tariffs on the just over 18 months. During this period, econo- said officials are making the point that the steel and aluminum, is nearly certain to prompt US trading macroeconomic environment will depend critical- mists estimate about 200,000 American jobs aluminum industries are so integrated that an exemp- partners to retaliate, and file a trade dispute with ly on whether they damage business and house- were lost. tion for Canada, the largest supplier of both steel and the World Trade Organization (WTO). hold confidence,” said Mickey Levy, at Berenberg aluminum to the United States, is obvious but admit- The European Union already announced it is Capital Markets. “Whatever the reason, imposi- Is NAFTA compromised? ted leveraging person-to-person contacts may not preparing countermeasures for US products: tion of these tariffs is bad economic policy and The United States, Canada and Mexico have matter in the end. “As we have all seen in this particu- Harley-Davidson, bourbon and Levi’s jeans. “We its timing is inopportune.” been engaged for more than six months in a diffi- lar context with this particular administration, there is will not sit idly when European industry and jobs one guy who is going to decide at the end,” said the Daco said the tariffs could start to impact US cult renegotiation of the North American Free are threatened,” European Commission chief economic growth very soon, especially if retalia- Trade Agreement (NAFTA). second source, who spoke on the condition of Jean-Claude Juncker said. anonymity, referring to US President Donald Trump. tion ramps up. In effect since 1994, Trump has called the pact Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on China said it would adopt the “necessary a “disaster,” and he has repeatedly threatened to Friday that tariffs would be “absolutely unacceptable” measures” to defend its exporters, and has initi- Consumers: Winners or losers? abandon it if the talks do not result in a better and would cause significant and serious disruption to ated an anti-dumping investigation on imports Taxing imported products could result in high- deal for American companies and workers. the market on both side of the border. of US sorghum and signaled it may target US er prices in many sectors. Japanese automaker While the seventh round of talks is to end Retaliatory options all risk hurting Canada as soybeans. Toyota already warned that if it was no longer Monday in Mexico, many experts said Friday that much as they do the United States, which has an Gregory Daco of Oxford Economics also said able to import cheap steel for its US factories, the announcements of the US president were economy 10 times the size of its northern neighbor. there is a risk other economies, like the European prices would increase considerably. likely to complicate the task of the negotiators of “Retaliation is equivalent to grabbing yourself by Union, could impose their own steel restrictions the throat, putting the gun to your head and saying, This could slow consumption, a risk for US the three countries. —AFP ‘Stop it or the dummy buys it’,” said trade lawyer Milos Barutciski at law firm Bennett Jones. Crops, meat and energy trade in both directions across the Canada-US border, making it difficult to retaliate against US products in those industries. Japan steel industry EXCHANGE RATES Canada imports US soymeal, for example, to feed pigs, and then trucks some of the herds to the United Indian Rupee 0.004194 0.004835 States for fattening and slaughter. “The risk for agri- urges Trump not BAHRAIN EXCHANGE COMPANY WLL Indonesian Rupiah 0.000018 0.000024 culture in Canada and throughout North America, is if Japanese Yen 0.002774 0.002954 we get caught up in a trade war we compromise the CURRENCY BUY SELL Korean Won 0.000268 0.000283 to impose tariffs Europe Malaysian Ringgit 0.073211 0.079211 competitiveness of the whole industry,” said Brian British Pound 0.410684 0.418184 Innes, president of Canadian Agri-Food Trade Nepalese Rupee 0.003004 0.003174 TOKYO: Japan’s steel industry Friday urged US Czech Korune 0.006615 0.015915 Pakistan Rupee 0.002533 0.002823 Alliance, whose members include meat, grain and Danish Krone 0.045753 0.050353 Philippine Peso 0.005687 0.005987 President Donald Trump not to impose steep tariffs on Euro 0. 365782 0.373282 oilseed growers and companies. Threatening to retali- Singapore Dollar 0.222900 0.232900 imports and warned the move could trigger a trade war. Georgian Lari 0.134085 0.134085 ate through energy products is also fraught. Canadian Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001645 0.002225 Hungarian 0.001134 0.001324 “It is our view that the tariff increase ... is a market- Taiwan 0.010329 0.010509 heavy oil producers depend on US refineries to buy Norwegian Krone 0.034698 0.039898 distorting measure which would cause serious harmful Thai Baht 0.009226 0.009776 much of their output. Further hampering Canada’s Romanian Leu 0.064326 0.081176 ability to hit back, the provision of national security effects not only on steel exports from Japan but also on Russian ruble 0.005316 0.005316 Arab steel trade worldwide,” Kosei Shindo, chairman of the Slovakia 0.008944 0.018944 cited by Trump in announcing the tariff means Bahraini Dinar 0.791973 0.800473 Canada does not automatically get the retaliatory Japan Iron and Steel Federation, said in a letter to Swedish Krona 0.032507 0.037507 Swiss Franc 0.314887 0.325887 Egyptian Pound 0.014103 0.019821 right under WTO rules, Avery Shenfeld, chief econo- Trump. Iranian Riyal 0.000083 0.000085 mist at CIBC Economics, said in a research note. Shindo said Trump’s move risked prompting other Australasia Iraqi Dinar 0.000202 0.000262 The last time Canada prepared for a trade war countries to use the national security rationale to Australian Dollar 0.225973 0.237973 Jordanian Dinar 0.419995 0.428995 with the United States, in 2013 over contentious meat impose their own tariffs. “It is likely that US actions ... New Zealand Dollar 0.212054 0.221554 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.000000 1.000000 Lebanese Pound 0.000154 0.000254 labeling rules, it targeted dozens of seemingly random will create a negative chain reaction affecting not only Moroccan Dirhams 0.022723 0.046723 American exports, from cherries and chocolate, to America steel but also other products considered to have Canadian Dollar 0.228735 0.237735 Omani Riyal 0.775630 0.781310 wine and office chairs. national security implications, with other countries tak- US Dollars 0.296950 0.301370 Qatar Riyal 0.078401 0.083341 The goods had been chosen to hit where key US ing similar actions under similar pretenses,” he said in US Dollars Mint 0.297450 0.301370 Saudi Riyal 0.079193 0.080493 legislators live, rather than inflict broader economic the letter which was posted on the federation website. Syrian Pound 0.001275 0.001495 Tunisian Dinar 0.121730 0.129730 pain. US industry groups and voters pressed elected Trump triggered a furor on Thursday by announcing Asia officials to avoid retaliation that would have especial- Bangladesh Taka 0.003194 0.003776 Turkish Lira 0.073868 0.084168 he would set tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 per- Chinese Yuan 0.046024 0.049524 UAE Dirhams 0.080539 0.082239 ly hurt their own districts. —AFP cent on aluminum to protect US producers. —AFP Hong Kong Dollar 0.036605 0.039355 Yemeni Riyal 0.000978 0.001058 Established 1961 19 Sunday, March 4, 2018 Business NBK wins Service Hero Award for seventh consecutive year

‘Best Retail Bank in Kuwait’ for 2017

KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait has won the Index also rates overall satisfaction, loyalty and prestigious Service Hero Award for Best Retail comparison to an ideal. Bank in Kuwait for 2017. This is NBK’s seventh Customers are encouraged to vote on the Service consecutive win in the category and reaffirms the Hero website as well as to post feedback on hun- bank’s lasting commitment to its customer-centric dreds of brands in Kuwait. Service Hero then com- approach. piles and measures customer satisfaction via an “NBK strives to pro- index score. It is the vide the best customer Arab World’s only 100 service and being percent consumer awarded the ‘Best powered customer sat- Retail Bank in Kuwait’ Award isfaction index. for the seventh time in a Service Hero part- row acknowledges the acknowledges ners with the American dedication of our staff Customer Satisfaction who work with passion dedication of our Index, is a member of and commitment to ESOMAR and is offer the best customer staff: Al-Othman backed by an inde- service to our clients,” pendent advisory said Acting General council to ensure all Manager of Consumer results are impartial, Banking Group, National Bank of Kuwait objective and accurately reflect the voice of the Mohammed Al-Othman. customer. NBK is once again the leader in the Retail Banks A leading brand in Kuwait and the region, NBK is category in the Service Hero 2017 Customer known for its commitment to understanding and Satisfaction Index (CSI) Kuwait. The award is based anticipating customer needs. Products and services upon a 100 percent customer assessment of 300 are designed with a customer-centric approach, opment opportunities needed to guarantee consis- service delivery. It is through the hard work, dedica- companies in Kuwait. Service dimensions evaluated ensuring customer satisfaction at every level. tent best-in-class customer service. The leadership tion and efforts of NBK staff that the bank continues include: reliability, speed, product quality, value, NBK’s leadership team works hand-in-hand with teams considers staff true partners in generating to score top honors in service and banking across location, staff quality, call center and website. The staff to provide the support and professional devel- ideas about how to continually improve customer industry standards.

who attended so far provided positive feedback recog- Burgan Bank adopts nizing the evident results that the model is delivering. Businesses try to As leadership requires dedicated practice to ensure exemplary results are achieved in everyday operations, The Leadership Burgan Bank’s Learning and Development department coax Trump from places emphasis on behavioral change on the ground Challenge and follows up on outcomes through various methods, tariffs brink, while also implementing coaching sessions. Halah El-Sherbini, Group Chief Human Resources complete model and Development Officer at Burgan Bank said,” We are aides quarrel delighted to bring in a new initiative that embraces KUWAIT: Burgan Bank, a dynamic and progressive change and falls in line with the transformation strategy WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump, after shocking organization, supported by a growing learning and being implemented in the Learning and Development markets with the risk of a global trade war, came under development department, recently incorporated The department. Investing in the long-term growth of our intense pressure on Friday from US business interests and foreign trading partners to moderate his threat to slap tar- Leadership Challenge (an evidence-based global lead- employees is key to the foundation of any success sto- iffs on steel and aluminum imports. ership development program) internally to address the ry, starting with our leaders, who are tasked with lead- evolving needs of its leaders. Recognized as a promi- Trump dispatched pro-tariff advisers Wilbur Ross and ing the new generation workforce and business deci- Peter Navarro to TV news studios to defend his plan, while nent brand that consistently adheres to growing leader- sions to better serve the needs of their staff and cus- ship development demands, the new program aims to White House aides scrambled to downplay the prospect of tomers. Aligning our business leaders with these a resignation by free trade advocate Gary Cohn, the top improve leadership behaviors and competencies of its ground-breaking solutions will also further enrich and middle and senior management to sustain Burgan White House economic adviser, over the matter. equip the internal culture to address a complex banking Cohn is part of a faction in Trump’s administration that Bank’s position as a performance powerhouse. and regulatory environment with agility and confi- warned the Republican president for months not to threat- Now known worldwide as the most practical model dence.” en the 25-percent steel and 10-percent aluminum tariffs of leadership development, and the associated central case studies conducted were five fundamental leader- Approaching leadership as a measurable, learnable, ship practices common to ordinary people achieving that he pledged to impose in a chaotic announcement on psychometric tool (LPI) as the most benchmarked for and teachable set of behaviors, The Leadership Thursday. research purposes, The Leadership Challenge is being extraordinary leadership achievements. Today, The Challenge framework grew out of rigorous research in Leadership Challenge continues to prove its effective- There was speculation that Cohn, who told Trump the successfully offered to forty leaders at Burgan Bank 1982 to understand the driving factors of highly profi- markets would slump on a tariffs threat, might step down who are actively involved in the initiative. The leaders ness in cultivating and liberating the leadership poten- cient leaders. Emerging from the many interviews and tial in everyone-at any level and in any organization. as a result of Trump’s decision, but there was no indication of a such a move anytime soon, a senior White House offi- cial said. —Reuters Big time politics to overshadow ECB rate meeting 26 new winners FRANKFURT: Big time politics from elec- added to Al-Hassad tions to trade wars will overshadow the European Central Bank’s policy meeting next week, keeping investors on the edge with account list markets seen prone to continued volatility KUWAIT: Ahli United Bank recently conducted its Al- after a recent equity rout. Hassad Islamic account weekly draw, Kuwait’s leading Germany could finally get a government, sharia-compliant rewards program that offers a broad nearly half a year after elections, but political range of prizes to the largest number of winners, on the wrangling in Italy, the eurozone’s third 28th of February 2018. The account provides 26 weekly biggest economy, is only beginning as polls prizes that are comprised of KD 25,000 as a grand prize point to a potentially messy, inconclusive and 25 other prizes valued at KD 1,000 each. AUB also vote today. Europe’s political turmoil comes offers four quarterly prizes that are valued at KD at an especially sensitive time, with the US 250,000 to each winner allowing them to achieve their administration appearing to be launching a dreams of travelling, studying abroad, or owning their full-scale trade war after President Donald dream home or car. Trump announced new restrictions and said On this occasion Ahli United Bank announced, “With “trade wars are good and easy to win”. Italy’s vote is almost certain to produce a this draw, we are adding 26 new winners and prizes to hung parliament, leading to weeks of negoti- the Al-Hassad Islamic account whereby, the total number ations. Investors fear this may produce a of winners annually will include more than 1300. patchwork coalition that may be prone to The weekly grand prize winner of KD 25,000 instability and could struggle to reconcile LILLE: Employees of DIY retail giant Castorama speak inside a store in the northern French city of Lille Fakhruddin Qader Ali Shamsaldin. diverging views on key political issues, yesterday. —AFP 25 other winners won prizes of KD 1,000 and are as including the country’s relationship with the follows: Mohamad Hasan Mosaad Ibrahem, Abdulwahab European Union. “We expect such a govern- “Irrespective the outcome of the vote, the “Retaliation would probably be concen- to the discussion said. Ahmad Hamad Al-Buloshi, Hessa Fehaid Mohd Al-Ajmi, ment, regardless of whether it is formed only next administration is likely to be less stable trated on certain farm products, that would ECB President Mario Draghi may also Enayah B F Al-Saidi, Ahmad Mohammad Ahmad by center-right parties or is a mix of tradi- than the previous one,” Bank of America hurt US states with a strong Trump support repeat his message from January that the Ataallah, Khaled E O Esmaeil, Suad Aziz Mohammad, tional center-left and center-right parties, to Merrill Lynch said “Discussions over base,” ABN Amro’s Arjen van Dijkhuizen bank might have to review its policies if the Thilth Of Late Mohd A/Aziz Al Mailam, Adel A M Al- remain exposed to risks of a government cri- Merkel’s succession are likely to intensify... said. “We consider a serious rise of protec- US seeks to talk down the dollar to gain a Naser, Khaled Saad Ajab Al-Azmy, Saad Hameed Raheel sis and/or snap elections during the next leg- Risks of new elections before fall 2021 tionism the key risk to our outlook for glob- competitive edge in trade. Al-Shammari, Zariefah A A Al-Awadhi, Abdulaziz S M islature,” Fabio Fois at Barclays said. remain..” al trade.” Still, given rapid growth, the ECB is likely Al-Nafisi, Khalaf Sulaiman Aleissa Al-Qenaei, Bader “We think the specter of political instabil- The prospect of a trade war and to remain on course to end its lavish, 2.55 Habeb Mohammad Al-Awad, Mohd Ashfaque Ahmad ity could cast a long shadow, as a future Trade, ECB attempts by some US officials to talk down trillion euro ($3.14 trillion) bond buys by the Mushtaq Ahmad, Adnan Abdullateef Ghayadh Al- coalition government may group together Europe’s political squabbles come as the the dollar will also complicate life for the close of this year, confident that inflation Dhafeeri, Khaledah Jawad Abdullah, Mohammad Matar several political parties with very different bloc is enjoying its best economic run in a ECB when it meets on Thursday to discuss will eventually rise, even if only slowly. Mazyad Al-Shammari, Khalil Ali Abdulla Haji Hussai, views on critical subjects such as fiscal poli- decade, with growth well above trend and how to normalize policy after years of While Draghi is unlikely to play up the Ahmed Qanber Abdulla Mohamed,Koohukoshy cy, structural reform implementation and the employment at record highs, even if some extraordinary stimulus. The strong euro has prospects of an exit, he is also not likely to Achenkunju, S.Jalal Ali Mohammed Abdulla,John Abbood relationship with European partners and recent indicators suggest that growth may already been highlighted by policymakers dismiss them, which would be taken by Haider and Mohamed Redha Mohamed Sanad Al authorities,” Fois added. have peaked. as a key source of concern and the bank is investors as confirmation for their base Makena. Al-Hassad Islamic account’s customers in In Germany, the trials of Chancellor Still, the political noise could potentially likely to keep policy firmly on hold, worried case, including the end of bond buys in Kuwait and Bahrain are eligible to participate in the draw Angela Merkel could finally come to an end complicate the bloc’s response to US trade about market turbulence, the currency and December after a short tapering period and in line with the program’s terms and conditions. when a prospective coalition partner votes restrictions, a worry for the continents poli- a dip in both headline and underlying infla- a rate hike by mid-2019. Ahli United Bank added, “There are increased oppor- on a tie-up that could finally put a govern- cymakers since the EU may be the only bloc tion, a Reuters poll of economists showed. “Unless Sunday’s political events in Italy tunities that await our current customers and those who ment in place. large enough to orchestrate an effective Policymakers are likely to discuss drop- and Germany unexpectedly lead to strong are interested in opening an Al Hassad Islamic account to But a five-month ordeal to form a govern- response. Trump announced on Thursday he ping their so-called easing bias, a stipula- market turmoil, next week’s ECB meeting benefit from the wide range of prizes and opportunities ment is seen having weakened Merkel, even would impose hefty tariffs on imported steel tion that asset buys could be increased, if should mark another cautious and very offered this year.” Individual customers can open their if the deal would produce a pro-European and aluminum to protect US producers, risk- necessary, but a broader revision of its poli- subtle next step towards the quantitative accounts with a minimum deposit of KD 100, qualifying government that could finally push ahead ing retaliation from major trade partners like cy guidance is likely to happen later, possi- easing exit,” ING economist Carsten them to enter the draw. with a key reform agenda for Europe. China, Europe and neighboring Canada. bly over the summer months, sources close Brzeski said. —Reuters 20 Established 1961 Business Sunday, March 4, 2018

BAYAN WEEKLY MARKET REPORT Boursa Kuwait equities rally on renewed buying interest Positive earnings fuel strong demand for shares

KUWAIT: Boursa Kuwait ended last week in whereas the average cash liquidity increased official financial statements). Moreover, the green zone. The Price Index closed at by 18.55 percent to reach KD 12.74 million, Boursa Kuwait initiated its first session of the 6,807.90 points, up by 0.76 percent from the while the average number of traded stocks week with good gains to its three indices, week before closing, the Weighted Index during the week increased by 22.14 percent, especially the Weighted and KSX-15 indices increased by 1.04 percent after closing at reaching 75.59 million stock. which benefited from the active trading that 414.42 points, whereas the KSX-15 Index Also, last week witnessed trading activity concentrated on the leading and heavy stocks, closed at 957.33 points up by 0.92 percent. on 138 stock out of 176 listed stock in the the biggest supporter to the Market during Furthermore, last week’s average daily Market, whereas 56 stock prices increased the current period. The Market realized such turnover increased by 18.55 percent, com- and 58 stock prices decreased, and 62 stock gains in parallel with the trading indices pared to the preceding week, reaching KD remained with no change. growth of both the value and the volume, 12.74 million, whereas trading volume average On the other hand, the market capitaliza- whereas the cash liquidity increased by the was 75.59 million shares, recording an tion for Boursa Kuwait during the last week end of the session by around 40 percent, increase of 22.14 percent. increased by around KD 322.30 million, com- reaching about KD 15 million, while the vol- The trading activity during the last week, pared to its level in a week earlier, as it ume grew by about 57 percent during the which was limited to three sessions only, reached by the end of the week around KD session reaching around 78 million stock. revealed green closing zone to the three 27.54 billion against KD 27.22 in the preced- On the next session, the Market perform- indices, in light of the noticeable purchasing ing week, with a growth of 1.18 percent. The ance did not change much, as the three indices activity on some leading and operational market cap gains for Boursa Kuwait reached ended the session’s trading with mixed gains, stocks, especially the ones that disclosed since the beginning of the year to date around supported by the continued purchasing activi- good annual results and distributions for the KD 602.31 million, up by 2.24 percent com- ty that concentrated on the leading stocks, last financial year, in addition to the quick pared to its value at end of 2017, where it was especially in the Banks sector that acquired speculative operations that included some KD 26.94 billion. (Note: The market cap for 60 percent of the total Market cash liquidity, small-cap and idle stocks. Such performance the listed companies in the primary market is which reached around K.D. 12 million by the came amid an increased daily trading aver- calculated based on the average number of end of the session. On the end of week ses- ages compared to the preceding week, outstanding shares as per the latest available sion however, the Market witnessed a fluctu- ated performance, whereas the Price and Weighted indices were able to increase by the end of the session supported by the continued presence of the purchasing operations exe- cuted on some small-cap and mid-cap stocks, while KSX-15 Index recorded a limited decline by the end of the session, affected by the profit collection operations executed on some heavy stock, however, it was not enough to push the Index towards the red zone on the weekly level. For the annual performance, the Price Index ended last week recording 6.24 percent annual gain compared to its closing in 2017, while the Weighted Index increased by 3.24 percent, and the KSX-15 recorded 4.64 per- cent growth.

Sectors’ Indices Five of Boursa Kuwait’s sectors ended last week in the green zone, five recorded declines, whereas the Health Care sector’s index & Technology sector’s index closed with no change from the week before. Last week’s highest gainer was the Financial Services sector was second on the losers’ list, shares were 20.65 percent of last week’s total Services sector, achieving 2.35 percent which index declined by 0.84 percent, closing trading volume, with a total of around 46.84 growth rate as its index closed at 625.89 at 864.28 points, followed by the Basic million shares. points. Whereas, in the second place, the Matrials sector, as its index closed at 1,299.56 On the other hand, the Banks sector’s Industrial sector’s index closed at 1,876.52 points at a loss of 0.35 percent. stocks were the highest traded in terms of val- points recording 1.15 percent increase. The ue; with a turnover of around KD 21.78 million Consumer Goods sector came in third as its Sectors’ Activity or 57 percent of last week’s total market trad- index achieved 0.59 percent growth, ending The Banks sector dominated a total trade ing value. The Industrial sector took the sec- the week at 814.70 points. volume of around 91.07 million shares chang- ond place as the sector’s last week turnover On the other hand, the Telecommunications ing hands during last week, representing 40.16 was approx. KD 5.05 million representing sector headed the losers list as its index percent of the total market trading volume. 13.21 percent of the total market trading value. declined by 1.11 percent to end the week’s The Financial Services sector was second in —Prepared by: Studies & Research activity at 537.10 points. The Consumer terms of trading volume as the sector’s traded Department - Bayan Investment Co.

WALL STREET WEEKLY ROUNDUP

have a “trivial effect.” Phil Orlando, chief 3 percent and the Nasdaq fell 1 percent. Wall S&P 500 posts equity strategist at Federated Investors in Street had posted gains in the previous two New York, said Trump’s announcement was weeks as it recovered from its steep early- made to call everyone’s attention to the US February selloff. weekly losses on trade deficit but investors decided that a full- Those losses in early February pushed the blown global trade was not going to happen. S&P 500 down more than 10 percent from a trade war fears “For a real estate guy like that, you pound Jan. 26 record high, confirming the market the podium, you rattle some sabers, you get was in a correction. NEW YORK: The S&P 500 ended another everybody’s attention and then you negotiate The tariffs are unlikely to significantly hurt turbulent week on an upbeat note Friday, but back to some reasonable midpoint.” Corporate America’s overall earnings, accord- major indexes posted their worst week of The tariffs could dampen profits for every- ing to stock market strategists, who were not losses since early February as President thing from car makers to beer companies and immediately adjusting their profit estimates Donald Trump’s threat to impose import tar- result in higher prices for consumers. Shares following Trump’s announcement. iffs on steel and aluminum rattled investors. of big US steel companies and manufacturers “The impact on total corporate earnings The gains on Friday came as investors were under pressure on uncertainty over the first would be driven by the impact on the who had been spooked by the prospect of a effects of tariffs. economy,” said Keith Parker, US equity global trade war backed off those concerns Shares in Caterpillar, a buyer of raw mate- strategist for UBS in New York. McDonald’s and noted a trade war was far from certain at rials and a big exporter of construction dropped 4.8 percent after RBC lowered its this point. machinery products, were down 2.6 percent price target on the stock and cut its 2018 Trump on Thursday threatened a 25 per- after falling 2.8 percent in the previous day’s earnings estimate, citing a disappointing early cent tariff on steel imports and 10 percent on session. General Motors was down 1 percent. sales impact from McDonald’s value menu. NEW YORK: Traders work on the floor at the closing bell of the Dow Industrial Average at the aluminum without exemptions for any coun- The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell The stock was the biggest drag on the S&P New York Stock Exchange in New York. —AFP tries, igniting a selloff in a market already on 70.92 points, or 0.29 percent, to 24,538.06, and the Dow. edge over rising US interest rates and bond the S&P 500 gained 13.58 points, or 0.51 J C Penney Co Inc shares fell 5.4 percent yields. Trump struck a defiant tone on Friday, percent, to 2,691.25 and the Nasdaq after the department store chain missed favored advancers. The S&P 500 posted one changed hands on US exchanges. That com- saying trade wars were “good, and easy to Composite added 77.31 points, or 1.08 pe - same-store sales estimates. Advancing issues new 52-week high and 25 new lows; the pares with the 8.4 billion daily average for the win”, and US Commerce Secretary Wilbur rcent, to 7,257.87. For the week, the S&P 500 outnumbered declining ones on the NYSE by Nasdaq Composite recorded 59 new highs past 20 trading days, according to Thomson Ross, appearing on CNBC, said tariffs would dropped 2 percent, while the Dow was down a 1.69-to-1 ratio; on Nasdaq, a 2.99-to-1 ratio and 65 new lows. About 7.7 billion shares Reuters data. —Reuters Established 1961 21 Business Sunday, March 4, 2018 KFH opens banking hall for Ruwwad, Tamayyouz and Nukhba customers Capital governor inaugurates hall in Adailiya

Al-Muhanna, Al-Nahedh and KFH officials cutting the ribbon. The Branch

KUWAIT: Kuwait Finance House (KFH) inaugurated a Private Banking Officer- Waleed Khaled Mandani, and Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness development. KFH extensively focuses on upgrading Banking Hall in its Adailiya branch dedicated for Group Chief Strategy Officer- Fahad Khaled Al- the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad on the the performance style of its branches and staff to Ruwwad, Tamayyouz and Nukhba customers. This Mukhaizeem. national days occasion” he added. match with the growth in customers’ volume and meet comes as part of KFH vision in offering superior cus- Al-Muhanna praised the significant role of “KFH” Al-Muhanna emphasized that the governorate will their needs and demands. tomer service as per highest standards of quality, in supporting and developing the national economy spare no efforts in overcoming obstacles and beating He added that KFH uniquely offers branches ded- while strengthening ties and communication with its along with the distinctive banking and financial serv- the odds in order for KFH to continue its key role in icated for ladies as a privilege advantage, indicating customers. The state-of-the-art banking hall intro- ices offered to customers, indicating that the long the economic development and achieving prosperity. the bank applies the best practices in banking as per duces new generation of banking services that fulfil track record of regional and global achievements of Meanwhile, Al-Nahedh said that opening banking highest international standards, in addition to the customers’ aspirations and exceed their expectations. KFH confirms customers’ trust and loyalty to the bank. hall in Adailiya branch dedicated for Ruwwad, professionalism of innovation and customer services Capital Governor Lt. Gen Thabet Al-Muhanna “It gives me a great pleasure to participate in this Tamayyouz and Nukhba customers is a new milestone across huge network of branches spanning Kuwait. inaugurated the banking hall in the presence of a num- inauguration ceremony that coincides with the in KFH customer service strategy. KFH is continuously He underlined the full compliance of KFH with ber of prominent officials from KFH led by the Group National days celebrations. I congratulate His keen on providing the best innovative services and Sharia principles and the regulations of regulatory CEO Mazin Saad Al-Nahedh, Group Chief Retail and Highness the Amir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh products to its customers as per highest technological authorities. Renault brings French style to German economy the latest season minister wants tougher of Fashion Star foreign investment rules BERLIN: Germany’s economy minister yesterday sug- gested tightening the rules on foreign investment, follow- ing concern over Chinese influence on European firms. Last month it emerged that Chinese billionaire Li Shufu had quietly bought a near 10-percent stake worth around 7.2 billion euros ($8.9 billion) in German car giant Daimler — making him the group’s largest shareholder. “We must always adapt our law on the external economy according to new developments, including the threshold at which (the government) can become involved,” Economy Minister Brigitte Zypries told the weekly Der Spiegel. Currently, Berlin can scrutinize a transaction and pos- sibly prevent it, if the foreign investor seizes a stake KUWAIT: Renault Middle East has partnered with Dubai worth more than 25 percent of a company’s capital. One’s flagship fashion TV show, Fashion Star. As the sea- “The fact is, the investors can often exert consider- son premiere of Fashion Star was aired on Dubai One last Designers Amor Guellil and Mayasa Al-Noofli able influence on a business, even with a smaller stake,” week, fashionistas across the Middle East will see said Zypries, a Social Democrat. China’s increasing inter- Renault’s trendy Koleos SUV making several cameo our mark in the region. By featuring in Dubai One’s flag- choice for a stylish and trendy automotive partner. The est in German companies has sparked unease in Europe’s appearances throughout the season as it drives designers ship TV show, we hope to further raise awareness of our new Koleos SUV was the perfect partner for getting biggest economy. The distrust is all the greater as EU and collectors around the city in a series of fashion- beautifully designed products amongst the region’s style around the city in style and comfort.” The Renault Koleos, nations are more open to investment from abroad than focused challenges. Marwan Haidamous, Managing conscience consumers.” featured in the show, was launched in the Middle East in Beijing allows on its territory. The subject will “have to be on the agenda of the Director Renault Middle East said; “Our partnership with Mai El Khalifa, Head of Production, from Fashion Star November 2016, and has proved to be Renault’s most new government, particularly with regard to strategic Fashion Star is another bold statement from our market- said; “There is a natural affinity between Renault and popular model in the region. Mixing premium levels of ing strategy. Renault is now part of the world’s biggest infrastructures, such as energy, transport or internet Fashion Star. The French are renowned across the world style, elegance and practicality, the Koleos is a sophisti- sectors”, Zypries said. —AFP automotive alliance, and we are beginning to truly make for their chic fashion sense, so Renault was the natural cated partner for an adventurous road trip.

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BARCELONA: Struggling mobile network equipment Huawei chief executive Ken Hu said at the congress makers are eyeing a possible boom in business from that his company had signed memorandums of the first rollout of super-fast 5G wireless networks. understanding for 5G equipment with 45 operators in The European Union wants European firms to start Asia, Europe and North America. “The margins have offering 5G-seen as key to develop “next generation” dropped significantly with the arrival of Huawei on services such as telemedicine or automatic driving-in the market”, said Dexter Thilien, analyst with BMI 2020. The first commercial 5G roll-outs begin this Research. This weakened an already highly competi- year and next in the United States, Korea and Japan. tive sector and triggered the merger of French tele- Telecoms operators, who have cut spending in coms equipment company Alcatel-Lucent and recent years on their networks, hitting network Finland’s Nokia in 2016, he added. Three firms now equipment makers like market leader Ericsson, will dominate the global mobile network market-Ericsson, have to spend hundreds of billions in the coming Huawei and Nokia. years to develop their 5G networks. Deutsche Telekom has estimated the New clients cost of providing 5G net- 5G wireless networks works in Europe alone will promise to unlock the be 300-500 billion euros potential of internet con- ($370-615 billion). nected devices, or the “5G is definitely good Bigger upside Internet of Things, which for us but also for other could create a whole new industries and society,” for other category of potential said Ericsson’s chief tech- industries clients for equipment mak- nology officer, Erik ers aside from traditional Ekudden, at the Mobile telecoms operators. French World Congress in environmental services Barcelona. He predicted group Veolia for example the technology, which has set up its own wireless makes it possible to download a full length film in network for its smart meters. less than a second, would provide up to 35 percent Airports, highways, railways and other infrastruc- BARCELONA: Docomo 5G Robot remote humanoid assistant draws some ‘sumi-e’ style drawings on the additional growth to service providers. “There is an ture operators are all “potential good clients of 5G first day of the Mobile World Congress (MWC). —AFP even bigger upside for other industries. Our own frequencies,” said the president of French telecoms growth will be comparatively modest by compari- regulator Arcep, Sebastien Soriano, in Barcelona. The “We are an expert of telecom industries, but we don’t for newcomers in this market,” said Ekudden of son,” said Ekudden. new uses for wireless networks are often completely know much about connecting cows for example,” he Ericsson. “But scale and leverage are also important, different, which is forcing gear makers to seek part- added, in a reference to connected farming. there shouldn’t be unique self-built networks for every Huawei ahead ners from other areas. kind of application.” Their caution is based on the les- Low-cost Chinese player Huawei has been the Huawei for example has one thousand partners in ‘Whole new business environment’ sons of the past. With the arrival of 3G wireless net- biggest winner so far. It has spent heavily on research other areas “to provide different use cases” for wire- Mobile network equipment makers remain prudent, works, telecoms operators spent heavily, mistakenly and development and managed to undermine the less networks, said the company’s executive director despite the potential rise in the number of clients. “It’s believing they would be able to recover their invest- position of its rivals with less expensive products. and president of products and solutions Ryan Ding. a whole new business environment, there can be room ment by charging for mobile internet access. —AFP

Pet cloning is not Remove ‘terror just for celebrities content’, Europe anymore MIAMI: After photographer Monni Must’s 28-year-old daughter Miya committed suicide while in the midst of an tells web firms abusive relationship, the grieving mother adopted Miya’s spunky black Labrador, Billy Bean. Last year, as the 10th BRUSSELS: Google, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and other anniversary of her daughter’s death approached, the dog internet companies must show the European Union within was nearing 13 and becoming increasingly frail. “I knew three months that they are removing extremist content more that I was falling apart,” said Must. “The thought of Billy rapidly or face legislation forcing them to do so. Several dying was just more than I could handle.” governments have increased pressure on social media com- So she decided to clone her. She paid more than panies to do more to remove illegal content-from material $50,000 for what is essentially an identical twin of Billy, related to groups such as Islamic state and incitement to born at a later date. “I have three other daughters and they commit atrocities-and the sector has increased efforts to thought I had completely lost my mind,” Must said. demonstrate its progress. Cloning animals is hardly new. The first major success was But in its strongest call yet to the technology sector the Dolly the sheep, born in 1996 as the first mammal cloned European Commission on Thursday recommended measures from an adult cell. In 2005, researchers in South Korea that internet platforms should take to stop the proliferation cloned the first dog. But the news this week that singer of extremist content, including the removal of such material Barbra Streisand had cloned her dog grabbed international within an hour of being notified of its existence. European headlines, and sparked fresh outrage from animal rights governments have said that extremist content on the web groups. MIAMI: This February 27, 2018, portrait courtesy of Monni Must shows a black Labrador puppy named Gunni (L) a has influenced lone-wolf attackers who have killed people in People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) clone of Billy Bean (R), essentially an identical twin born later and derived from Billy Bean’s DNA. —AFP several European cities after being radicalized. “While sev- president Ingrid Newkirk issued a statement saying she eral platforms have been removing more illegal content than would “love to have talked her out of cloning,” noting that ever before ... we still need to react faster against terrorist “millions of wonderful adoptable dogs are languishing in has cloned some 800 pets and charges $100,000 each. be cloned. When an embryo develops, it is transplanted in propaganda and other illegal content which is a serious animal shelters every year or dying in terrifying ways Many companies have tried and failed to make the pet the womb of a surrogate dog. Animal rights groups say the threat to our citizens’ security, safety and fundamental when abandoned.” Vicki Katrinak, program manager for cloning business work. process causes undue suffering to the dogs that provide rights,” Digital Commissioner Andrus Ansip said in animal research issues at the Humane Society of the Ron Gillespie, a former cattle semen salesman, owns a the egg cells and carry the embryos. “Because cloning has Thursday’s statement. United States, agreed. Companies that clone animals are company called PerPETuate, which collects pet DNA for a high failure rate, many dogs are caged and tormented for European online trade association EDiMA, whose mem- “preying on grieving pet owners, giving them a false $1,300 plus a storage fee. They used to do pet cloning, but every birth that actually occurs,” said Newkirk. bers include Google, Facebook and Twitter, said it was dis- promise that they are going to replicate their beloved pet,” now farm it out to other companies like ViaGen Pets, he Traits that will carry over can include temperament, mayed the Commission had not first chosen to engage in she said. “Pet cloning doesn’t replicate a pet’s personality,” said. His client list runs the gamut from rich to poor, he physical characteristics and genetic flaws. Coat patterns dialogue. A one-hour turn-around time might also not be she said, adding there is “no justification” for the practice. said. “I have a homeless man and I have a celebrity,” said may differ, and the cloned animal will have no awareness workable, it said. The recommendation, which is non-binding Gillespie, adding that the homeless man was not out on the of the life its predecessor lived. According to Must, the but could be taken into account by European courts, sets Clients rich and poor street when he paid for to have his dog’s DNA frozen, but puppy that was cloned from Billy is playful and fearless, guidelines on how companies should remove illegal content Just how many pets are cloned each year is unclear. The fell into dire financial straits afterward. Now, he desperate- like her. They also share the same petite frame, shiny coat generally-from copyright infringements to hate speech-and main US company engaged in the practice, ViaGen Pets, ly wants “to get his dog back,” but is unsure if he will ever and big paws. advises a quicker reaction to extremist material. declined requests for comment. “We have produced thou- be able to pay for a clone, Gillespie said. “They look exactly alike for sure. She will do things like The Commission said it would assess the need for leg- sands of happy, healthy cloned cows and hundreds of Billy does, like putting her head down and rolling into your islation within three months for what it described as “ter- cloned horses,” says its website, adding that company sci- How it works lap,” said Must. She named the puppy Gunni, after the rorist content”, given the urgency of the issue. For all oth- entists “have been developing successful animal cloning Dogs can be cloned up to five days after they die and town in Colorado, Gunnison, where her daughter lived, and er types of illegal content it will assess progress made and reproductive technology for over 15 years.” cats up to three, as long as the corpses are kept cool, is grateful for the respite from grief the canine has provid- within six months. It also called on the technology sector, A former employee of ViaGen, who spoke to AFP on Gillespie said. Ideally, though, the pet should be alive when ed. She was born the same week as the anniversary of her which is dominated by U.S. companies, to adopt proactive condition of anonymity, estimated that the Texas-based the veterinarian takes a tissue biopsy, a chunk of skin and daughter’s passing. The puppy’s first ultrasound took measures such as automated detection to rid their plat- company has cloned around 100 cats and dogs. The other muscle about the size of a pencil eraser. place-coincidentally-on Miya’s birthday. “It was singularly forms of illegal content.—Reuters main source for cloned pets is the Sooam Biotech The next step is to take an egg cell from a donor dog, one of the best decisions that I have made,” Must said. “It Research Foundation in Seoul, South Korea, which says it remove the egg’s nucleus, and insert DNA from the pet to has given me a new lease on life.” —AFP

cial use for home monitoring of seniors more viable, she added. are better suited to personal spaces like bathrooms, said Vayyar Sensors help London-based startup Voltaware unveiled a system that uses a director of marketing Malcolm Berman. “Sensors enable you to sensor installed in the home’s main fuse box, which transmits data do really sophisticated monitoring without any of those privacy on electricity consumption via wi-fi to a cloud-based server concerns,” he said. smartphones keep where it is analyzed. If a senior does not get up in the morning and turn on the coffee machine as usual, the system detects the Demographic shift lack of activity and the person’s carer is warned by text message. The need for tech products that help seniors stay at home eye on solo seniors longer is expected to grow sharply, given the the world’s ageing BARCELONA: Looking after an elderly relative who lives alone ‘Don’t notice it’ population. Globally, the number of people aged 60 or more is can be a huge source of worry. But what if your smartphone The service is being offered on a trial basis by two electrical predicted to more than triple to 3.1 billion by 2100, according to could automatically alert you if your mother has stayed in bed all companies in Britain and one in Italy. “With cameras you would United Nations estimates. Swedish telecoms firm Doro, the mar- morning or suffered a fall? Small sensors that monitor home need several to see the whole picture, so it is expensive. Our stuff ket leader in easy-to-use mobile devices for seniors, unveiled a activity and can send alerts to smartphones are making it easier is very inexpensive because it’s just one per household,” said sensors-based home monitoring system for the elderly which to keep an eye on seniors from a distance, helping them to live Voltaware chairman Sergey Ogorodnov. Israeli 3D imaging com- can send a text warning that they have fallen or even left the independently for longer instead of going to a nursing home. pany Vayyar presented a new sensor that uses radio waves to fridge open. Doro president Robert Puskaric said the launch of map where people are in a room. the “SmartCare” service was “an important strategic move” for The products on display at the Mobile World Congress, the BARCELONA: A man speaks on his smartphone at the It can also tell if they are sitting, standing, or laying down-and the company, which aims to cater to the growing number of sen- world’s largest mobile phone fair in Barcelona, are part of the Mobile World Congress (MWC), on the last day of the if they are breathing. If somebody stops breathing or has fallen iors who live alone. rapidly growing elderly care tech industry. This is expected to be world’s biggest mobile fair. —AFP worth $20 billion (16 billion euros) in the United States alone by down, their caregiver is sent a text alert. Only a single sensor placed in a central location is needed because it relies on radio Predict falls? 2020, according to Laurie Orlov, an industry analyst. “For the The company is working on a more advanced version that past couple of years the tech industry has become more inter- waves, which can “see” through walls to detect what is happen- Sensors may soon be used to predict when a senior is about ing in other rooms. Concerns have been raised that home moni- to suffer a fall. Canadian start-up Aerial has patented a system warns when a senior is at risk of falling by detecting sudden ested in this area because they see an ageing population. Baby changes in their walking speed or gait. “There is a strong desire boomers represent a large market segment,” said Orlov, who toring systems can violate privacy but the sensor makers argue that monitors human behavior in a home by tracking distur- that in most cases it is the elderly themselves who request the bances to the wi-fi signal when a person moves. The information to have seniors live at home as long as they can. Any type of began the Aging in Place Technology Watch blog in 2008. independence they can maintain is great,” said Aerial project Sensors have also come down in price, making their commer- system-and they can turn it off when they want. Also, sensors do is then made available on an easy to read app, allowing relatives not record images like camera based monitoring systems so they to check if an elderly family member has gotten up for example. manager Jon Druker. —AFP Established 1961 23 Health Sunday, March 4, 2018 1.5 million penguins discovered on remote Antarctic islands ‘This is called the Danger Islands for a reason’

This undated handout photographs released by Louisiana State University on March 2, 2018, show Adelie penguins on sea ice next to Comb Island, Danger Islands, Antarctica. —AFP photos

PARIS: A thriving “hotspot” of 1.5 million Adelie pen- population of Adelie penguins in a region likely to ‘Very lucky’ these islands, especially because some of these guins, a species fast declining in parts of the world, has remain suitable to them for some time.” Even the most visited of the isles, Heroina Island islands were not known to have penguins.” Then fol- been discovered on remote islands off the Antarctic Adelies are one of five penguin species that live in and at the chain’s northeastern tip, receives only about lowed a field expedition for a census using a combi- Peninsula, surprised scientists said Friday. The first bird around the Antarctic continent. A medium-sized penguin, one ship landing per year. Evidence of the previous- nation of drone footage, pictures taken on the census of the Danger Islands unearthed over 750,000 they grow to about 70 centimeters tall, and weigh three to six ly-unknown penguin colony first emerged in data ground, and an old fashioned walk-about headcount. Adelie breeding pairs, more than the rest of the area kilogram’s. They are identi- from the Landsat “We were... very lucky to have a window of time combined, the team reported in the journal Scientific fied by a white ring around Earth-monitoring satel- where the sea ice moved out and we could get a Reports. The group of nine rocky islands, which lie off the eye. They are carni- lites run by NASA and yacht in,” said Lynch. The Danger Islands, said the the northern tip nearest South America, in the north- vores, and krill-shrimp-like the US Geological team, has felt the ravages of climate change less west Weddell Sea, housed the third- and fourth-largest creatures that are commer- Likely to Survey. Lynch and her than the western peninsula, and knew very little Adelie penguin colonies in the world, they found. cially fished in the area-is team “then went and human activity. Now it turns out, the area may need “It is certainly surprising and it has real conse- an Adelie staple. remain looked at higher reso- stronger protection from overfishing. “The most quences for how we manage this region,” study co- The Danger Islands lution commercial important implication of this work is related to the author Heather Lynch of Stony Brook University told group was discovered suitable imagery to confirm the design of Marine Protected Areas in the region,” AFP. Just 160 kilometers away on the west of the penin- thanks to Earth-monitor- guano staining that our said Lynch. “Now that we know this tiny island sula-a thin limb jutting out of West Antarctica-Adelie ing satellites, said the to them algorithms had picked group is so important, it can be considered for fur- numbers have dropped about 70 percent in recent research team from up in the Landsat ther protection from fishing.” In addition to decades due to sea ice melt blamed on global warming. America, Britain and imagery,” she said. Adelies, the team also found about 100 nests of “One of the ways in which this is good news is that oth- France. “This is called the When the Landsat gentoo penguins, and about 27 nests of chinstrap er studies have shown this area (the eastern side of the Danger Islands for a rea- data originally suggest- penguins. The polar regions are warming more rap- Antarctic Peninsula) is likely to remain more stable son,” said Lynch. “The area is covered by heavy sea ice ed the presence of hundreds of thousands of pen- idly than the rest of Earth as heat-trapping green- under climate change than the western Antarctic most of the year, and even in the height of summer it is dif- guins on the islands, she thought it “was a mistake”. house gasses from fossil fuel-burning build up in Peninsula,” said Lynch. “So we end up with a large ficult to get into this region to do surveys.” “We were surprised to find so many penguins on the atmosphere. —AFP 24 Established 1961 What’s On Sunday, March 4, 2018

n collaboration with KOC, The Kids World Kindergarten in Al-Qosoor organized a special festivity to celebrate the national and liberation days’ anniversaries as well as the 12th anniversary of HH the Amir’s succession at IAhmadi Oasis. The ceremony was attended by the kindergarten owner, Narjis Al-Shatti, parents and the spouse of Guyana Ambassador to Kuwait who all shared the kids’ joy and joined them in many games and competitions.

IWG awards Dr Bader Dar Al-Qattan Diwan seminar Al-Duwaish embers of the International Women n the presence of a prominent group of arts and media figures, Dar Al- Group (IWG); spouse of the Qattan Diwan recently organized a seminar on the occasion of celebrating Armenian and Vietnam ambassa- Ithe national and liberation anniversaries. Guests were welcomed by their M host, Waleed Ja’far Al-Qattan who started the event by standing up for a dors and the group advisor, Narjis Al-Shatti recently visited NCCAL’s assistant secre- moment in mourning of Kuwait’s martyrs. tary general for arts and theatre, Dr Bader Al-Duwaish to present a trophy in appreci- ation for his support to the group’s pro- grams and activities on various local, Arab and international occasions. Celebrate Kuwait’s anniversaries with Bateel ateel, the globally renowned gourmet boutique, is delighted to introduce its National Day Collection. Showcasing eloquently Bbranded wrapped chocolates and a range of luxury gifts, proud- ly presented in the traditional colors of Kuwait. Embrace the essence of rich tradition in Kuwait, with Bateel’s wrapped sweet treats, provid- ing a premium range of delicious ganache and pralines encased in the finest single origin chocolate. Alternatively, keep close to the regional favorite and spoil family and friends with Bateel’s signature assorted dates, promising the finest gourmet offering in the region. Bateel’s National Day Collection delights with an assortment of delectable offerings reflecting the spirit of the festive day, promising the perfect centre piece for any celebration. The new range of retail items is avail- able now across all Bateel stores in Avenues Mall and Al Hamra Mall.

very excited to stars. Currently, Cox is a Mission Leader on NASA scientist collaborate with the operations team for the Mars Science the US Embassy, to Laboratory (MSL), NASA’s Mars Curiosity bring in such an Rover, which landed in August 2012 and has to speak at established scien- been exploring Mars ever since. tist as Nagin Cox, For the presentation, Cox will provide GUST from a prestigious insights about the various missions from her institution like extensive experience, touching on topics NASA. We contin- such as what it takes to put a robot on ulf University for Science and ually try to find another planet, the technological require- Technology’s (GUST) Global Studies new ways of ments, and the effects on the human being GCenter (GSC), in coordination with enhancing the managing the robot. In addition, she will the Embassy of the United States of GUST academic touch upon the challenges and benefits of America, announced yesterday an upcoming experience by having more women the STEM fields. presentation by a leading scientist from organizing events Such unique discussions and events are NASA’s jet propulsion laboratory, Nagin that bring together great minds and present continuously organized by the GSC, in an Cox, who will be providing insights into unique viewpoints to learn from.” effort to provide new knowledge, stimulate space exploration, Mars missions, and Zainab “Nagin” Cox is a senior engineer research, aid in student development, and women in Science, Technology, Engineering, at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), enhance the faculty’s campus experience. It and Math (STEM). The seminar will be where she has served as a systems engineer is a leading research center on Global attended by GUST management, faculty, and manager on multiple interplanetary Studies in Kuwait and a vehicle for engaging staff, and students. The seminar is also open robotic missions; including the Galileo mis- both internal and external communities to the general public. sion to Jupiter, Mars Exploration Rover mis- through events on stimulating issues. The Head of the Global Studies Center at sions, and the Kepler telescope mission to lecture will be held on March 6, 2018, on GUST, Dr Martin Rosenstock, said, “We are search for earth-like planets around other GUST’s campus, room W1-010, at 5:00pm. Established 1961 25 TV Sunday, March 4, 2018

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News 12:40 Around The World In 80 03:33 Paw Patrol 23:00 The Strangest UFO Stories Of 05:15 Orangutan Island 02:50 Botched Dishes 03:56 Paw Patrol All Time 05:39 Orangutan Island 00:00 PJ Masks 03:40 Botched 13:35 What’s For Sale? 04:20 Shimmer And Shine 23:50 The Strangest UFO Stories Of 06:02 Cats 101 00:30 Ultimate Survival 00:30 Vampirina 04:35 Botched 14:00 What’s For Sale? 04:43 Shimmer And Shine All Time 06:49 America’s Cutest... 01:20 Everest: Beyond The Limit 01:00 Vampirina 05:30 Celebrity Style Story 14:30 Carnival Eats 05:06 Nella The Princess Knight 07:36 Meet The Orangutans 02:10 Everest: Beyond The Limit 01:30 Art Attack 06:00 Botched 14:55 The Shelbourne 05:28 Nella The Princess Knight 08:00 Meet The Penguins 03:00 Everest: Beyond The Limit 01:55 Henry Hugglemonster 06:55 Botched 15:25 George Clarke’s Amazing 05:51 Rusty Rivets 08:25 North Woods Law 03:50 Destroyed In Seconds 02:05 Loopdidoo 07:50 Botched Spaces 06:14 Rusty Rivets 09:15 Wildest Islands 04:15 Destroyed In Seconds 02:20 Henry Hugglemonster 08:45 Botched 16:20 Restoration Man 06:39 Blaze And The Monster 10:10 Wildest Islands 04:40 Destroyed In Seconds 02:35 Calimero 09:40 Botched 17:15 Cesar Millan: Viva Las Vegas! Machines 11:05 Wildest Islands 05:05 Destroyed In Seconds 02:50 Henry Hugglemonster 10:35 Botched 18:10 World’s Best Beaches 07:00 Blaze And The Monster 00:55 Laal Rang 12:00 Wildest Islands 05:30 Destroyed In Seconds 03:05 Art Attack 11:30 WAGs Atlanta 19:05 What’s For Sale? Machines 03:00 Laal Rang 12:55 Wildest Islands 05:55 Destroyed In Seconds 03:30 The Hive 12:25 WAGs Atlanta 19:30 What’s For Sale? 07:23 Paw Patrol 03:35 The Front ROW 13:50 Your Pet Wants This 06:20 How It’s Made 03:40 Loopdidoo 13:20 WAGs Atlanta 20:00 Carnival Eats 07:37 Dora The Explorer 04:05 Koffee With Karan 14:45 The Bronx Zoo 06:40 How It’s Made 03:55 Henry Hugglemonster 14:15 Revenge Body With Khloe 20:30 The Shelbourne 08:00 Nella The Princess Knight 05:00 Ehsaas: The Feeling 15:40 Missouri Mountain Family 07:00 Bear Grylls Survival School 04:10 Art Attack Kardashian 21:00 George Clarke’s Amazing 08:12 Kid-E-Cats 07:10 Aaghaaz 16:35 Orangutan Island 07:25 Bear Grylls Survival School 04:35 Loopdidoo 15:15 Revenge Body With Khloe Spaces 08:17 Kid-E-Cats 10:00 Bhaag Milkha Bhaag 17:03 Orangutan Island 07:50 Bear Grylls Survival School 04:50 Calimero Kardashian 22:00 Restoration Man 08:22 Bubble Guppies 13:10 Sunday 17:30 Orangutan Island 08:15 Bear Grylls Survival School 05:05 Art Attack 16:15 Keeping Up With The 22:55 Cesar Millan: Viva Las Vegas! 08:45 Blaze And The Monster 15:30 Golmaal 3 17:58 Orangutan Island 08:40 How It’s Made 05:30 Henry Hugglemonster Kardashians 23:50 World’s Best Beaches Machines 17:55 A Gentleman: Sundar, Susheel, 18:25 Dark Days In Monkey City 09:05 How It’s Made 05:45 Henry Hugglemonster 17:10 Keeping Up With The 09:08 Dora The Explorer Risky 18:53 Dark Days In Monkey City 09:30 How It’s Made 06:00 Art Attack Kardashians 09:54 Nella The Princess Knight 20:00 Tubelight 19:20 How Sharks Hunt 09:55 How It’s Made 06:30 Henry Hugglemonster 18:05 Keeping Up With The 10:16 Paw Patrol 22:20 Hu Tu Tu 20:15 Africa’s Super Seven 10:20 How It’s Made 06:45 Loopdidoo Kardashians 10:39 Rusty Rivets 21:10 Wild Africa: Rivers Of Life 10:45 How It’s Made 07:00 Henry Hugglemonster 19:00 E! News 11:02 Paw Patrol 22:05 Wild Dog Island 11:10 How It’s Made 07:15 Calimero 20:00 Keeping Up With The 00:10 Filthy Riches 11:26 Paw Patrol 23:00 Shark After Dark 11:35 How It’s Made 07:30 PJ Masks Kardashians 01:00 Yukon Gold 11:49 Paw Patrol 23:55 Untamed & Uncut 12:00 How It’s Made 08:00 Trulli Tales 21:00 Keeping Up With The 02:00 Wicked Tuna 12:11 Kid-E-Cats 12:25 How It’s Made 08:30 Puppy Dog Pals Kardashians 03:00 Fish Tank Kings 12:16 Kid-E-Cats 12:50 Tanked 09:00 Mickey And The Roadster 22:00 Revenge Body With Khloe 04:00 Don’t Tell My Mother 12:21 Shimmer And Shine 01:15 Terminus 13:40 Tanked Racers Kardashian 04:30 Don’t Tell My Mother 12:44 Sunny Day 03:00 Adventureland 14:30 Tanked 09:30 Doc McStuffins 23:00 Red Carpet Icons 05:00 China To The World 13:06 Max & Ruby 04:45 Drowning Mona 15:20 Tanked 10:00 PJ Masks 06:00 India’s Mega Kitchens 13:30 Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom 06:30 Kinky Boots 00:20 Liar 16:10 Tanked 10:30 Sofia The First 07:00 Mega Factories 13:41 Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom 08:15 Cinderella 01:05 Agatha Raisin 17:00 What Could Possibly Go 11:00 Vampirina 08:00 Chain Of Command 13:51 The Day Henry Met 10:00 Nine 01:55 Born To Kill Wrong? 11:30 Mickey And The Roadster 09:00 Locked Up Abroad 13:56 The Day Henry Met 12:00 Moonrise Kingdom 02:45 Born To Kill 17:50 How It’s Made Racers 10:00 Killing Kennedy 14:02 Blaze And The Monster 13:30 The Brass Teapot 03:40 Liar 18:15 How It’s Made 12:00 The Lion Guard 00:05 Coronation Street 12:00 Years Of Living Dangerously Machines 15:15 Terminus 04:30 Doctors 18:40 Penn & Teller Tell A Lie 12:30 Sofia The First 00:30 Coronation Street 13:00 Dog Whisperer 14:26 Blaze And The Monster 16:45 Jindabyne 05:00 Doctors 19:30 Keeping Up With The Kruger 13:00 Sofia The First 01:00 Don’t Tell The Bride 14:00 Dog Whisperer Machines 18:45 Tadpole 05:30 Doctors 20:20 Into The Pride 13:30 Sofia The First 02:00 Coronation Street 15:00 Yukon Gold 14:47 Team Umizoomi 20:00 Dorfman In Love 06:00 Doctors 21:10 Too Cute! Pint-Sized 14:00 Puppy Dog Pals 02:30 Coronation Street 16:00 Wicked Tuna 15:11 Team Umizoomi 21:30 Scorched 06:30 Agatha Raisin 22:00 Sharks Of Palau 14:30 Puppy Dog Pals 03:00 Coronation Street 17:00 Locked Up Abroad 15:33 Paw Patrol 23:15 Heartbreakers 07:20 Call The Midwife 22:50 Ultimate Survival 15:00 Puppy Dog Pals 03:25 Coronation Street 18:00 India’s Mega Kitchens 15:56 Paw Patrol 08:20 Doctor Who 23:40 Ultimate Survival 15:30 Miles From Tomorrow 03:50 Couples Come Dine With Me 19:00 Yukon Gold 16:19 Shimmer And Shine 09:10 Doctors 16:00 Goldie & Bear 04:40 Couples Come Dine With Me 20:00 Wicked Tuna 16:42 Shimmer And Shine 09:40 EastEnders 16:30 Doc McStuffins 05:30 Cannonball 20:50 Locked Up Abroad 17:05 Nella The Princess Knight 10:10 Agatha Raisin 17:00 Vampirina 06:25 The Voice UK 2018 21:40 India’s Mega Kitchens 17:28 Nella The Princess Knight 11:00 Doctor Who 17:30 Puppy Dog Pals 07:25 Dancing On Ice 22:30 Yukon Gold 17:50 Rusty Rivets 11:50 Call The Midwife 18:00 The Lion Guard 09:05 Endeavour 23:20 Test Your Brain 18:14 Rusty Rivets 00:00 Devious Maids 12:50 Father Brown 18:30 Sofia The First 10:45 Royal Stories 18:39 Blaze And The Monster 01:00 Devious Maids 13:40 Doctors 00:50 Kindred Spirits 19:00 Sofia The First 11:10 Diana: The Day The World Machines 02:00 Making Mr. Right 14:10 EastEnders 01:45 A Haunting 19:30 Vampirina Cried 19:00 Blaze And The Monster 03:00 Project Runway All Stars 14:40 Agatha Raisin 02:40 Reel Crime/Real Story 20:00 PJ Masks 12:05 Cannonball Machines 04:00 Cougar Town 15:30 Doctor Who 03:35 Bill Cosby: An American 20:30 P-King Duckling 13:00 The Voice UK 2018 19:23 Paw Patrol 04:30 Cougar Town 16:20 Father Brown Scandal 21:00 The Lion Guard 14:00 The Voice UK 2018 00:20 Giants Of The Deep Blue 19:37 Dora The Explorer 05:00 Mom vs. Matchmaker 17:10 Call The Midwife 04:30 Killing Field: People Magazine 21:30 Mickey And The Roadster 15:05 Endeavour 01:10 Wild Thailand (2015) 20:00 Nella The Princess Knight 05:30 Mom vs. Matchmaker 18:10 Doctors Investigates Racers 16:50 Royal Stories 02:00 Extreme Animal Babies 20:21 Bubble Guppies 06:00 Cougar Town 18:40 EastEnders 05:25 Married With Secrets 22:00 Trulli Tales 17:15 Dancing On Ice 02:50 Savage Kingdom: Uprising 20:45 Blaze And The Monster 06:30 Cougar Town 19:10 Agatha Raisin 06:20 Kiss Of Death 22:30 Doc McStuffins 19:00 The Voice UK 2018 03:45 Maneater Manhunt Machines 07:00 Mom vs. Matchmaker 20:00 Liar 07:10 Evil Stepmothers 23:00 P-King Duckling 20:05 Diana: The Day The World 04:40 Wild Case Files 21:07 Paw Patrol 07:30 Mom vs. Matchmaker 20:55 Line Of Duty 08:00 Momsters: When Moms Go 23:30 PJ Masks Cried 05:35 Africa’s Deadliest 21:30 Shimmer And Shine 08:00 Mom vs. Matchmaker 21:55 New Tricks Bad 21:00 It’s Not Rocket Science 06:30 Hooked 21:54 Nella The Princess Knight 08:30 Mom vs. Matchmaker 22:50 Doctors 08:25 True Crime With Aphrodite 21:50 Couples Come Dine With Me 07:25 Monster Fish 22:15 The Day Henry Met 09:00 Project Runway All Stars 23:25 EastEnders Jones 22:45 Couples Come Dine With Me 08:20 Wild 24 22:21 Paw Patrol 10:00 Cougar Town 09:15 True Crime With Aphrodite 23:40 Coronation Street 09:15 Snakes In The City 22:43 Rusty Rivets 10:30 Cougar Town Jones 10:10 Wild Thailand (2015) 23:06 Wallykazam! 11:00 Mom vs. Matchmaker 10:10 True Crime With Aphrodite 00:15 Railroad Australia 11:05 Unlikely Animal Friends 23:29 Bubble Guppies 11:30 Mom vs. Matchmaker Jones 01:05 Outback Truckers 12:00 World’s Weirdest Pets 23:53 Team Umizoomi 12:00 Cedar Cove 11:05 True Crime With Aphrodite 01:50 Alaskan Bush People Compilation 13:00 Cedar Cove 00:00 Homicide Hunter Jones 02:40 Dirty Jobs 12:55 Make You Laugh Out Loud 14:00 Making Mr. Right 01:00 Homicide Hunter 12:00 Deadline: Crime With Tamron 03:20 Extreme Engineering 00:00 Million Dollar Genius 13:50 Savage Kingdom: Uprising 15:00 Project Runway All Stars 02:00 Psychic Kids Hall 04:05 Flying Wild Alaska 01:00 Hangar 1: The UFO Files 14:45 Maneater Manhunt 16:00 Cougar Town 03:00 The Haunting Of... 12:55 I Almost Got Away With It 04:50 Dirty Jobs 02:00 The Lost Evidence 15:40 Wild Case Files 16:30 Cougar Town 04:00 Homicide Hunter 13:50 I Almost Got Away With It 05:35 How Do They Do It? 03:00 The Colour Of War 16:35 Strangest Bird Alive 17:00 Mom vs. Matchmaker 05:00 Homicide Hunter 14:45 I Almost Got Away With It 06:00 Backyard Oil 03:50 Million Dollar Genius 17:30 Monster Fish 01:35 Martha Marcy May Marlene 17:30 Mom vs. Matchmaker 06:00 Psychic Kids 15:40 I Almost Got Away With It 06:23 Backyard Oil 04:40 Million Dollar Genius 18:25 Wild Japan: Snow Monkeys 03:25 It Boy 18:00 Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta 07:00 Cold Case Files 16:35 I Almost Got Away With It 06:45 How Do They Do It? 05:30 Million Dollar Genius 19:20 Maneater Manhunt 05:05 We Are Many 18:30 Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta 08:00 Cold Case Files 17:30 Dead On Arrival 07:10 How Do They Do It? 06:20 Hangar 1: The UFO Files 20:10 Wild Case Files 07:00 LA Bamba 19:00 Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta 09:00 Crimes That Shook Australia 18:25 Betrayed 07:35 Flying Wild Alaska 07:10 The Universe: Ancient 21:00 Strangest Bird Alive 09:01 It Boy 19:30 Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta 10:00 Crimes That Shook Australia 19:20 Betrayed 08:20 Backyard Oil Mysteries Solved 21:50 Monster Fish 10:40 The Great Gatsby 20:00 Grey’s Anatomy 11:00 It Takes A Killer 20:15 Betrayed 08:45 Backyard Oil 08:00 Hangar 1: The UFO Files 22:40 Wild Japan: Snow Monkeys 13:00 My Sister 21:00 Married At First Sight 11:30 It Takes A Killer 21:10 Missing In Maui: A 09:10 Dirty Jobs 09:00 The Lost Evidence 23:30 World’s Weirdest Pets 15:00 Noble 22:00 Cougar Town 12:00 Homicide: Hours To Kill Disappeared Special 09:55 Kings Of The Wild 10:00 The Colour Of War Compilation 16:50 An Inconvenient Truth 22:30 Cougar Town 13:00 Homicide: Hours To Kill 22:05 Disappeared 10:45 Bear Grylls: Breaking Point 11:00 Million Dollar Genius 18:35 The Last King 23:00 Mom vs. Matchmaker 14:00 Homicide: Hours To Kill 23:00 Murder In The Heartland 11:30 Man v Expert 12:00 Million Dollar Genius 20:20 A Mighty Heart 23:30 Mom vs. Matchmaker 15:00 Homicide Hunter 23:55 The Vanishing Women 12:20 Backyard Oil 13:00 Million Dollar Genius 22:15 Dream Lover 16:00 Homicide Hunter 12:43 Backyard Oil 14:00 Hangar 1: The UFO Files 17:00 Escaping Polygamy 13:05 How Do They Do It? 15:00 The Lost Evidence 00:12 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 18:00 Escaping Polygamy 13:30 How Do They Do It? 16:00 The Colour Of War 00:36 Rabbids Invasion 19:00 Cold Case Files 13:55 Dirty Jobs 17:00 Million Dollar Genius 01:00 Rabbids Invasion 20:00 Crimes That Shook Australia 14:40 Alaskan Bush People 18:00 Hangar 1: The UFO Files 01:24 Sanjay And Craig 21:00 Crimes That Shook Australia 00:10 Sabrina Secrets Of A Teenage 15:30 Kings Of The Wild 19:00 Modern Marvels 01:48 Sanjay And Craig 22:00 Robbie Coltrane’s Critical Witch 16:15 Bear Grylls: Breaking Point 20:00 Missing In Alaska 02:12 Winx Club 00:15 Legend Of The Sea Evidence 00:35 Binny And The Ghost 17:05 Man v Expert 21:00 In Search Of Aliens 02:36 Winx Club 01:45 Freddy Frogface 00:20 Ambulance 23:00 Robbie Coltrane’s Critical 01:00 Hank Zipzer 17:50 Flying Wild Alaska 22:00 In Search Of Aliens 03:00 Harvey Beaks 03:15 Pacific Pirates 01:05 An Hour To Save Your Life Evidence 01:25 Alex & Co. 18:40 Dirty Jobs 23:00 United Stuff Of America 03:24 Harvey Beaks 04:45 Amila’s Secret 01:50 Katie Price’s Pony Club 01:45 Disney Mickey Mouse 19:25 Alaskan Bush People 03:48 The Loud House 06:00 Krazzy Planet 02:35 Single Dad Seeking... 01:50 Evermoor Chronicles 20:15 Extreme Engineering 04:12 The Loud House 07:25 Rainbow Valley Heroes 03:20 Little People, Big World 02:15 Sabrina Secrets Of A Teenage 21:00 Street Justice: The Bronx 04:36 Breadwinners 09:05 Rock Dog 04:50 Toddlers & Tiaras: Coach Witch 21:50 Gear Dogs 05:00 Breadwinners 10:45 Back To The Sea Wars 02:40 Sabrina Secrets Of A Teenage 22:40 Jesse James Outlaw Garage 05:24 Get Blake 12:30 Rh+ The Vampire Of Seville 05:35 Say Yes To The Dress 00:05 Nightcap Witch 23:30 Flying Wild Alaska 05:48 SpongeBob SquarePants 14:00 Pacific Pirates 06:00 Say Yes To The Dress UK 00:30 Nate Bargatze: Full Time 03:05 Binny And The Ghost 06:12 SpongeBob SquarePants 15:30 Amila’s Secret 06:22 Say Yes To The Dress UK Magic 03:30 Binny And The Ghost 00:20 American Pickers 06:36 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 16:45 Ozzy 06:45 This Is Life With Carissa 01:20 Amy Schumer-Mark Normand: 03:55 Hank Zipzer 01:10 Ultimate Wheels 07:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 18:25 Back To The Sea Cupido Don’t Be Yourself 04:15 Disney Mickey Mouse 02:00 DB Cooper: Case Closed? 07:24 Rabbids Invasion 20:10 Dinofroz Return To The Past 07:30 Little People, Big World 02:10 Tosh.0 04:20 Hank Zipzer 03:40 Hunting Hitler 07:48 Get Blake World 09:00 Cake Boss 02:35 Tosh.0 04:45 Alex & Co. 06:00 Milo Murphy’s Law 04:30 Ronnie O’Sullivan’s American 08:12 Harvey Beaks 21:50 Operation Arctic 09:25 Toddlers & Tiaras: Coach 03:00 The Daily Show - Global 05:10 Alex & Co. 06:10 Phineas & Ferb Hustle 08:36 Sanjay And Craig 23:30 Ozzy Wars Edition 05:35 Sabrina Secrets Of A Teenage 06:25 Milo Murphy’s Law 05:15 The Zodiac Killer: Case 09:00 SpongeBob SquarePants 10:10 Say Yes To The Dress UK 03:25 Tosh.0 Witch 06:35 Phineas & Ferb Closed? 09:24 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 10:32 Say Yes To The Dress UK 03:50 Chappelle’s Show 06:00 Sabrina Secrets Of A Teenage 06:50 Marvel’s Avengers: Secret 06:00 Mountain Men 09:48 Henry Danger 10:55 Separated At Birth 04:15 Idiotsitter Witch Wars 06:50 Forged In Fire 10:12 Game Shakers 11:40 Oprah: Where Are They Now? 04:40 Key And Peele 06:25 Binny And The Ghost 07:15 Right Now Kapow 07:40 Pawn Stars 10:36 Regal Academy 00:05 Suspect Zero 12:25 Oprah’s Master Class 05:05 Brotherhood 06:45 Disney Mickey Mouse 07:40 Disney Mickey Mouse 08:05 Storage Wars 11:00 Winx Club 01:50 The Big Year 13:10 Kate Plus 8 05:30 Disaster Date 06:50 Rolling With The Ronks 07:45 Phineas And Ferb 08:30 Hunting Hitler 11:24 SpongeBob SquarePants 03:30 Cinderella Man 13:55 Twirl Life 05:55 Ridiculousness Arabia 07:00 Jessie 08:10 Phineas And Ferb 09:20 Mountain Men 11:48 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 05:55 13 Going On 30 14:40 Sister Wives 06:20 Comedy Central Presents 07:25 Elena Of Avalor 08:35 Mech-X4 10:10 Ax Men 12:12 The Loud House 07:40 The Big Year 15:25 Separated At Birth Comedy 3alwagef 07:50 Tangled: Short Cuts 09:00 Mech-X4 11:00 Forged In Fire 12:36 Rabbids Invasion 09:25 Brooklyn 16:10 Cake Boss 06:50 Lip Sync Battle 07:55 Miraculous Tales Of Ladybug 09:25 Marvel’s Spider-Man 11:50 Pawn Stars 13:00 Breadwinners 11:20 Cinderella Man 16:35 Cake Boss 07:12 Lip Sync Battle & Cat Noir 09:50 Marvel’s Spider-Man 12:15 Storage Wars 13:24 Massive Monster Mayhem 13:45 Sully 17:00 Kate Plus 8 07:35 The Jim Gaffigan Show 08:20 Hotel Transylvania: The Series 10:20 Lab Rats 12:40 Hunting Hitler 13:48 I Am Frankie 15:25 Dreamgirls 17:50 Say Yes To The Dress UK 08:00 Key And Peele 08:45 Tangled: The Series 10:45 Lab Rats 13:30 Mountain Men 14:12 The Thundermans 17:40 A Few Good Men 18:20 Say Yes To The Dress UK 08:25 Disaster Date 09:10 K.C. 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Sunday, March 4, 2018 Stars

CROSSWORD 1848 STAR TRACK

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

Aries, today you have a clear minded approach to your living situation. You Libra, a nice new friend gets your attention by making observations you have entered a cycle that encourages making positive, well thought out have never thought of; you love new thoughts and ideas. You know something about decisions; your plans are about to manifest. You could feel much better by connecting someone on an intuitive level that they wouldn’t want known. Looking into and studying with someone you had been distant from. You enjoy surrounding yourself with natural as new belief systems is indicated strongly; this could also suggest gaining a deeper under- well as man made beauty and if you re unable to do this, you become restless and unhap- standing of your current beliefs. The finer things in life natural or man made bring deep py. If you’re not married or with a partner you could experience a strong desire to do so; satisfaction; without these you could become restless and ill-tempered. Close, intimate if you re attached, the relationship could noticeably strengthen. Today’s not the time to connections are a priority at this time; you so long to give as well as receive. It’s impor- gamble or take risks of any kind; this changes very soon. There seems to be chaotic ener- tant for you to pay attention to your own needs and not overlook these in favor of taking gy in a very personal situation; working through this is definitely possible, Aries. care of others. Some type of celebration is indicated later with a large group, Libra.

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

Taurus, thinking back on times gone by hits your warm spot and you find Scorpio, you could feel uncomfortable in your own skin; something just yourself thinking about a specific person. You desire a life that includes belonging to a doesn’t seem right but you can t seem to figure out what. The need to belong is more family and building a legacy; this could indicate humans or pets! You long to feel need- important to you than you like; you no longer choose to stay to yourself or be alone. ed and appreciated; you also want to be genuinely cared for. Someone objects to your Knowing what you want is only half the battle, getting it is another issue entirely. methods and ideas when you work with others to create something special. This could Partnerships are strongly indicated at this time; think carefully about things before you be a time during which you should avoid shopping for important items; if this seems involve yourself in them. You prefer to do things your way but someone may challenge off, wait for a better time. You may find yourself very much involved with real estate; this; you may have to put your foot down on this. Someone you used to know contacts this could indicate personal or investment. A surprise visitor pops in with a gift that you with a question you don t know the answer to. You have a good opportunity to spend pleases you very much. Good, good times this evening with close friends, Taurus. the evening with like-minded people who very strongly support your views, Scorpio.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)

Gemini, you long to take care of something or someone: this could mean Sagittarius, you’re awaken by a dream that gets your full attention. You humans or animals. Related to this, you also desire a public display of could feel out of touch and foggy; your may be going through a trying time affection from someone you care for immensely; we don’t all show our love in the same emotionally. A cruel remark sets you off and you let it be known; you’ve no tolerance for ACROSS DOWN way. When someone asks for your help, they also indicate they can return the favor by hateful people. You love art and natural beauty, especially at this time when your senses 1. (Irish) Mother of the ancient Irish gods. 1. Having the wind against the forward side providing something you need; one hand washes the other! You’re able to demonstrate are intensified in these areas. A new route saves time and money. Beware that your gener- 4. Annual and biennial herbs of of the sails. your meaning with clear, concise words and examples. A certain person strikes you as ous nature could be taken advantage of. A certain person challenges an observation you Mediterranean to central Asia. 2. City in Sudan. negative and complicated; pay attention to your intuition. You have to watch what you make; this person could just be playing devil’s advocate with no harm intended. Being on 12. (folklore) A small grotesque supernatu- 3. (Norse mythology) The chief race of say to someone; you choose to simply avoid this person. A sense of being disconnect- the receiving end of a gift greatly surprises you. You’re satisfied when a certain thing goes ral creature that makes trouble for gods living at Asgard. ed or distant may actually prove to be a good thing. Breathe deeply and relax, Gemini. your way. Getting away from routine is healing at this time, Sagittarius. human beings. 4. A sailboat with a single mast set far for- 15. Minor or subordinate. ward. 16. Semi-parasitic herb with purple or 5. Title for a civil or military leader (espe- ) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) white or pink flowers. cially in Turkey). Cancer (June 21-July 22 6. Brought together into a group or crowd. Capricorn, your friends and relationships are most important during this time; 17. A federal agency established to coordi- Cancer, your input is requested by a friend in need; your opinion and point 7. Any of various trees of the genus Ulmus. associations create certain energies and you re in tune with this. You find that nate programs aimed at reducing pol- of view is held in high esteem. A day of working on your own projects and 8. A mountain in central Greece where you become ruffled when you can t find at least a few moments of joy during each day. lution and protecting the environment. interests lifts your spirits and sense of making progress. Wanting more in your personal (according to Greek mythology) the Natural and man made beauty are highlighted and your spirits are high when near them. 18. An associate degree in applied science. life is highlighted just now. Someone younger tests your patience; backing away from the Muses lived. Above all, you value harmony and being in synch with others. A difficult person comes 19. Dutch navigator who was the first issue and creating space helps you decide what to do about this. Cleaning out the dark 9. A hotel providing overnight lodging for across as demanding; you could want to distance yourself from this person for a while. You European to discover Tasmania and corners of a situation lets the light in; approach this with caution. If you feel cut off or travelers. may consider accepting an invitation or perhaps even a date from a person of interest; a New Zealand (1603-1659). overlooked make the best of it; this is short lived. 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A metric unit of length equal to one remaining the same. Being dreamy tonight is called for as you leave work behind, Leo. you may just walk away; you have entered a cycle of wanting only peace, Aquarius. 35. The superior of an abbey of monks. hundredth of a meter. 40. A Chadic language spoken south of 26. A colorless element that is one of the Lake Chad. six inert gasses. Virgo (August 23-September 22) 41. (British) An open river valley (in a hilly 28. A Turkish unit of weight equal to about Pisces (February 19-March 20) area). 2.75 pounds. 32. The vertical triangular wall between the Virgo, you appreciate the position of being able to make your own life Pisces, you enjoy trying things a new way, but others complain and chal- 44. (computer science) A computer that is lenge you. Confidence is strong and being right about something feels running software that allows users to sloping ends of gable roof. choices and direction. Someone admires you even though you think they don t. 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The battle in 202 BC in which Scipio 73. 100 ngwee equal 1 kwacha. decisively defeated Hannibal at the 74. The smallest multiple that is exactly end of the second Punic War. divisible by every member of a set of 63. Primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly numbers. aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking 75. English actor and theater manager true stems and roots and leaves. who was the foremost Shakespearean 64. A deep prolonged loud noise. actor of his day (1717-1779). 65. An association of people to promote 77. A river in central Europe that arises in the welfare of senior citizens. northwestern Czechoslovakia and 66. (used of count nouns) Every one con- flows northward through Germany to sidered individually. empty into the North Sea. 68. The compass point that is one point 78. A plant hormone promoting elongation east of southeast. of stems and roots. 69. Paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people). 79. A member of a North American Plains 72. 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12:30 JZR 185 Dubai 23:10 JZR 786 Riyadh 11:55 KLM 445 Bahrain 22:50 JZR 561 Sohag 12:45 JAI 574 Mumbai 23:15 JZR 776 Jeddah 12:00 UAE 860 Dubai 23:00 MSR 610 Cairo 13:00 BBC 043 Dhaka 23:30 WAN 953 Baku 12:00 ETD 310 Dhabi 23:05 AXB 393 Kozhikode 13:15 PIA 205 Lahore 23:40 QTR 1075 Doha 12:30 QTR 1083 Doha 23:20 KAC 792 Madinah 13:20 FDB 071 Dubai 23:45 JZR 606 Kochi 12:45 WAN 337 Alexandria 23:45 28 Established 1961 Lifestyle Music & Movies Sunday, March 4, 2018 Stars wear #MeToo white ribbons at ‘French Oscars’

French actress Jeanne Balibar with her Best Actress award poses during a French filmmaker, actor and comedian Danny Boon poses with the trophy Argentinean actor Nahuel Perez Biscayart delivers a speech after winning the photo call at the 43rd edition of the Cesar Awards ceremony at the Salle Pleyel for winning the Public’s Choice award for the film ‘Raid Dingue.’ Best Male Newcomer award for the film ‘120 battements par minute.’ in Paris. — AFP photos

tars wore white ribbons in protest at violence sexual harassment. against women at the “French Oscars”-the The Cesar’s white ribbon protest was in stark con- SCesars-on Friday night where “120 Beats per trast to last year’s award ceremony which was over- Minute, a powerful drama about AIDS activists in the shadowed by the invite for Polanski. The veteran film- 1990s, won best film. The Cesars sparked feminist fury maker-who has been accused of sexual assault by sev- last year by inviting controversial Franco-Polish direc- eral women-is wanted in the United States for the tor Roman Polanski to preside over the awards before statutory rape of a 13-year-old girl in 1977. Alain he was forced to pull out. Terzian, the head of the French Academy, said Franco- This year the global anger fuelled by the #MeToo American actress and director Tonie Marshall came up movement took centre stage on the red carpet in Paris with the white ribbon idea to support a French founda- with stars like Marion Cotillard and Penelope Cruz tion that works to stop violence against women. sporting white ribbons to condemn abuse and exploita- Marshall remains the only female director to have tion. “Wearing a white ribbon, it will be a way for us, won the best director gong at the Cesars for “Venus the French, to express our solidarity,” said French Beaute” back in 2000. Only one of the seven nomina- actress and producer Julie Gayet. tions this year for best director was for a woman-Julia “I propose we act tonight, to get up, to show our Ducournau for “Grave”. In the end that gong went to white ribbons,” added the ceremony’s host, French Albert Dupontel for “Au Revior la-haute”, an adapta- comedian and actor Manu Payet. “I think it’s great that tion of a Pierre Lemaitre novel about the friendship mindsets are changing, that women’s voices are being between two World War I soldiers. liberated, and that men are hearing some types of behaviors must be banished.” Movie industries around Award winners the world have been rocked by tales of sexual abuse Robin Campillo’s “120 Beats per Minute” (120 bat- and harassment since the downfall last year of tements per minute), which tells the story of French Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein over alleged sexual AIDS activists in the 1990s, took home best film. misconduct. Jeanne Balibar took home best actress for her per- Dozens of actresses and women working behind the formance in “Barbara” while Swann Arlaud was award- scenes have come forward to speak out against abuse, ed best actor for his role in “Petit Paysan”. Politicians often by powerful industry men. Award ceremonies joined stars in calling for equal opportunities and pay have since morphed into public protests with actors for women in films. and directors at the Golden Globes and the British French Culture Minister Francoise Nyssen said film French singer and actress Camelia Jordana poses with Bafta choosing to wear black to support the #MeToo producers had a huge “responsibility to fight stereo- her award. campaign. The Berlin film festival, which wrapped up at types, discrimination and harassment” both on camera the weekend, also came under pressure to replace its and behind it. “No matter who we are dealing with, we red carpet with a black one in support of victims of cannot have any tolerance or complacency about unac- ceptable behavior,” she added. Nyssen was also highly critical of how few films directed by women get made. “Certainly we have made some progress in recent years, but it is still not acceptable that there are fewer women film-makers, that they are less visi- ble and less supported” than their male counter- parts, she said. “In 42 years the Cesar for best director has only been won once by a woman,” she added. She said only one in five feature films subsidized by the French state every year are made by women. The situation is Hollywood is even worse, with only seven percent of the top 250 films in 2016 direct- ed by women. —AFP

French film director Hubert Charuel, left, with his Best First Feature Film award, French actress Sara Giraudeau, cen- ter, with her Best Actress in a Supporting Role award and French actor Swann Arlaud with his Best Actor award pose during a photo call. Spanish actress Penelope Cruz poses with her Honor award trophy during a photocall. Sex to boost film career is ‘not rape’: Weinstein lawyer

arvey Weinstein’s lawyer said yesterday a woman tigated by British and US police, but has not been charged having sex with a Hollywood producer to advance with any crime. He denies having non-consensual sex and is Hher career is “not rape”, in a British newspaper inter- reportedly in treatment for sex addiction. Dozens of view on the eve of the Oscars. Ben Brafman is one of the Hollywood women, including Ashley Judd, Gwyneth US’ top criminal defense attorneys, hired by the disgraced Paltrow, Kate Beckinsale and Salma Hayek, are among Hollywood mogul whose career is in tatters following accu- Weinstein’s accusers. The bombshell exposes last year have sations of sexual harassment, assault and rape. led the film industry to declare war on sexual misconduct, More than 100 women have accused Weinstein of with the campaign dominating the 2018 awards circuit. impropriety going back 40 years, but Brafman argued Brafman said his client’s behavior was reflective of the there was no criminal behavior. “If a woman decides that broader culture in the industry: “The casting couch in she needs to have sex with a Hollywood producer to Hollywood was not invented by Harvey Weinstein.” While advance her career and actually does it and finds the Weinstein will not be welcome at the Oscars ceremony, his whole thing offensive, that’s not rape,” he said. “You made infamous casting couch has been created by artists to mark a conscious decision that you’re willing to do something the occasion. Plastic Jesus and Joshua Monroe created a that is personally offensive in order to advance your gold sculpture of Weinstein on the couch, wearing a dress- career,” he added. ing gown and clutching an Academy Award. —AFP A gold sculpture of Harvey Weinstein on his infamous casting couch holding an Oscar statue is on dis- Weinstein, a twice-married father of five, is being inves- play in Hollywood, California. — AFP Established 1961 29 Lifestyle Features Sunday, March 4, 2018

Villagers dress in traditional costumes as they prepare to perform during the She Huo festival in Longxian, Shaanxi province. — AFP photos

illagers in northern China wake up before dawn to paint their onlookers follow them. For this important regional tradition, performers enjoy the activity. Government workers typically walk in front of the faces with pinkish make-up, don colorful robes and wield swords get up as early as 4:00 am to paint their faces and prepare stage props parade, leading it to new construction sites and shops as the art troupes Vto represent legendary figures for a unique festival capping like swords and spears. China marked its New Year on February 16 to perform blessing rituals. Chinese New Year celebrations. Art troupes gather at a plaza in enter the Year of the Dog, but celebrations last for days and include But concerned villagers still worry about the fading of the tradition, Longxian county, Shaanxi province, to sing, beat drums, dance, and per- regional traditions. saying the festival is getting shorter every year and the schedule is form traditional Chinese drama and martial arts during the pagan She The She Huo festival dates back to ancient China, when people per- becoming increasingly unpredictable. “It’s not as lively as it used to be Huo celebration for the gods of land and fire. formed to pray to their gods for a bumper harvest and good weather. when I was young,” Chen Liping, a She Huo performer in her 40s, said. “I They then hold a lively parade, some wearing long fake beards, others Now it is listed as an intangible cultural heritage in China, where local hope it can be as boisterous forever, so we can have new performances riding real horses or fake decorative stallions around their waist as governments are making efforts to make more people participate and every year.” — AFP

Kick off Spring/ Summer season in style with Centrepoint’s latest collection Pablo Picasso portrait of his muse Marie-Therese Walter with future lover Dora Maar emerging from the shadows fetched A£50 million at a London sale Wednesday, a European auction et inspired and blossom this season with record for a painting. The 1937 “Femme au Beret et a la Robe Centrepoint’s Spring/Summer collection. Quadrillee (Marie-Therese Walter)” beat expectations it would sell GFeaturing an eclectic selection of the latest for £36 million at the sale of impressionist, surrealist and modern art fashion must-haves, there are many choices to at auction house Sotheby’s. choose from - designed to suit all tastes. It was the first time the oil on canvas had emerged on the interna- tional art market and headlined the auctioneer’s first major sale of the Women’s collection year, it said. 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The ing “Le Matador”, which sold for £16.5 million. and footwear for women, from basic brown and jungle fever, denim class incorporates collage style Centrepoint Spring/Summer collection is now Sotheby’s also sold three rediscovered Salvador Dali paintings, nude pink footwear to psychotropic and glitzy artworks with bold retro numbers, while colours available across all stores located at Al Rai, including “Maison pour Erotomane” (circa 1932), which went for glamour purses to brighten up your season. centre around traditional red, white and blue with Avenues, Salmiya, Fintas, Jahra, Fahaheel, £3.5 million after a five-way bidding battle, it said. “Gradiva” (1931), a pop of yellow and green. Sulaibhikhat, Kuwait City, Khaitan and Hawally. depicting the mythological figure who became central to surrealist Men’s collection thought, fetched £2.7 million. If you missed out on the opportunity to relive Both small oil works were in a private collection in Argentina, hav- the 90’s, you’re in luck as they are set to make ing been bought directly from the artist in the 1930s by his friend, their returnwith Splash’s Reworked 90’s theme - Argentinean countess Cuevas de Vera. “They are a rediscovery, amodern infusion like no other. For basic boys, get which is incredibly exciting,” Mackie said of the works. Sotheby’s ready to get back to basics with Splash’s said the 36 lots sold Wednesday, which also included a 1912 Umberto Minimalist collection. On the other hand, for those Boccioni painting, totaled an above-expected £136 million. —AFP that are in awe of other cultures and have an affin- ity towards the new and different, but are also proud of who they are and where they come from, then the Glo-Cult Mix or Glocal Mix is just what the doctor ordered. 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Trendy tots, teens collection Babyshop is taking little kids for a fun ride this spring. It’s all about having fun with colour scoops, fun graphics like ice-creams and fruits, polka and In this file photo, Gallery assistants hold an artwork by Spanish artist neon inks for spring blooms. Additionally, this col- Pablo Picasso entitled ‘Femme au beret et a la robe quadrillee’. — AFP lection includes gingham check, stripes, floral pat- 30 Established 1961 Sunday, March 4, 2018 Lifestyle Fashion

Fashion’s invisible man Margiela lifts his veil

artin Margiela, the “Greta Garbo of fashion”, is Raf Simons, the former Dior designer now leading Mlurking somewhere out of sight at the Palais Ralph Lauren, said that Margiela changed fashion forever Galliera in Paris where a huge retrospective of that night in 17 joyous and shambolic minutes. The “bleak his work opens Friday. The reclusive genius — of whom fairyland” Margiela had created was “so angelic and no photograph exists after 1996 — walked away from his alien”, Simons said, that “I started to cry”. “I thought, label nine years ago when he was the most talked-about ‘How stupid to be crying at a fashion show.’ Then I designer in the world, and has not been seen in public looked around, and half the audience was crying.” This since. was a full-on rebellion against the “star system of the Two new Paris exhibitions lift a little of the mystery time which he really disliked”, said Samson. that surrounds Margiela, arguably the most influential The 1980s body beautiful aesthetic also went out of designer of the last 30 years. Forever the control freak, the window. Instead, Margiela cast his friends-the more he has quietly guided both from behind the scenes, tak- odd and original the better-in his shows. In the age of the ing top billing as “artistic director” from curator supermodel, he covered his models’ faces to better see Alexandre Samson for the Galliera show. It is a small the clothes, and designed with an eye also for “women of sacrifice given the impact the enigmatic creator, still only a certain age”. “He turned his back on the ways things 60, made before disappearing into thin air. were supposed to be done,” Samson said.

So angelic and alien

The Belgian blew away the sexed-up, money- And in the case of the clothes Margiela made from obsessed extravagance of 1980s fashion by scandalously coat and dress linings, he literally turned fashion inside recutting secondhand clothes for the catwalk. He turned out. But his biggest transgression was thumbing his nose a butcher’s apron into an evening gown, black leather at designer labels. His own was simply a numbered gloves into a breathtaking corset dress and made a now square of white cotton. iconic blouse from several pairs of white socks in his first Paris shows. Inventor of oversized Margiela now prefers to paint. But when AFP posed Margiela began his rise as an assistant to the extrovert the question that everyone in fashion wants to know-if he French creator Jean Paul Gaultier. He told the documen- might one day return-Samson replied, “You should ask tary, “The Artist is Absent”, that Margiela was the best he him yourself, he’s here.” “He’s just waiting for you to ever had. “I was not his teacher,” he said, “because he leave...” Rebels have no need of niceties. And both exhi- didn’t need one”. As far back as 2000, when the trend bitions-which open this month in the French capital- was for skin-tight, Margiela had invented oversized, argue that Margiela was a true revolutionary who “chal- which nearly two decades later is still one of fashion’s Decorative Arts, which opens on March 22, will concen- lenged the system” by questioning if clothes should ever most dominant looks. trate on his five years at the luxury brand Hermes, the go out of fashion. They simply could be deconstructed His duvet coats, long striped blue shirts, Japanese- Galliera exhibition uses over 1,000 objects from his and rethought again and again, he maintained. style Tabi shoes and thigh-high stiletto stocking boots archives to illustrate his 20-year career. have all been “referenced” by fashion’s wunderkind of Neither show, however, solves the mystery of why ‘I started to cry’ - the moment Demna Gvasalia, whose collections for Margiela left the stage so suddenly in 2009 when he was While the big luxury brands were outdoing each other Vetements and Balenciaga often seem like Margiela trib- at the height of his powers, wowing his fans with a coat in the decadence of their shows, Margiela staged his in ute shows. Samson said he “loved playing with scale”, made of wigs in his startling final show. Simons believes an abandoned metro station, a Salvation Army hall, and blowing Barbie and Ken doll clothes up to human size. he “had said what he wanted to say. Basta! I find that most notoriously in 1989 on a piece of waste ground in Margiela’s then PR Patrick Scanlon argued that “his admirable. That’s what more people should do,” he one of Paris’ roughest neighborhoods. Laughing local incredible apprenticeship” with Gaultier taught him to added.—AFP children pushed in beside critics in the front row and ran see “anonymity as an advantage”. “There was no need to Models present creations for Maison Margiela during the after his models down the bumpy “runway”, with some feed the (media) beast, it was a double-edged sword.” 2018/2019 fall/winter collection fashion show in Paris. being lifted onto their shoulders. While the second Margiela show at the Museum of

Creations by Belgian fashion designer Martin Margiela are displayed as part of the exhibition “Margiela / Galliera 1989 - 2009” at the fashion museum Galliera in Paris. Established 1961 31 Lifestyle Fashion Sunday, March 4, 2018

Paris catwalk dazzles as Balmain leads charge of flash brigade

aris fashion got flashy Friday with an explosion of retina-burning reflective fab- rics hitting the catwalk expressly designed Pto light up the red carpet. Three days before the biggest glitz fest of the year at the Oscars, Balmain took bling to the edge of space with mirrored and hologram trouser suits that caught every photon in the room. The massive 90-look collection from the young French design- er Olivier Rousteing, whose uber sexy and often borderline tacky aesthetic is beloved of pop divas like Beyonce, Taylor Swift as well as the Kardashian clan, came with its own Snapchat lens, all the better to share on social media.

The world’s first digital accessory

Rousteing claimed it was “the world’s first digital accessory”, although his flashy fabrics did not have the same technological edge as equally eye-catching futuristic clothes shown earlier in Paris fashion week by Margiela and the avant-garde Japanese label Anrealage. Margiela’s John Galliano caused a sensation when he used new shimmering fluorescent mate- rials in a co-ed Paris show in January, with fash- ionistas thrilled by how colors and patterns visi- ble to the naked eye changed when seen through the lens of a smartphone. Many took it as a wry commentary on a snap- sparingly in their poetically minimalist show on about the wave after wave of vivid and glow-in- an exotic bird. Rousteing has built up a “Balmain happy society caught in a social media hall of French fashion designer Tuesday. the-dark outfits he sent out. And his shiny shot Army” of 4.7 million followers on Snapchat’s rival mirrors. The British designer further refined his Olivier Rousteing for Balmain silk, organza and vinyl creations dazzled in a social network, Instagram, with the help of use of the Mylar-like materials in his space- acknowledges the audience Dazzling silver and Day-Glo good way. But old habits die hard. Vanessa celebrity friends like Rihanna and Miley Cyrus. themed women’s show on Wednesday, using them at the end of Balmain’s Off-White’s Virgil Abloh went straight for the Friedman, of the New York Times could hardly But the creator criticized the platform Friday, for sweet-wrapper suits and raincoats, as well as 2018/2019 fall/winter collec- wow factor Thursday with an off-the-shoulder believe her eyes at a striped black and white top telling the Wall Street Journal that it was losing under transparent macks. Anrealage has experi- tion fashion show on in silver mini-dress, while Paco Rabanne had earlier and trousers and a bandolier mini combo fash- credibility by allowing brands to pay social media mented with similar techniques, but used them Paris. — AFP photos sent out a squadron of shiny clinking chainmail ioned from the “Balmain Paris” logo. “It takes logo influencers to flaunt their products in their posts. dresses that played subtle tribute to the brand’s mania to a new level,” she tweeted. “Five years ago, there was an authenticity, where heritage. Rousteing, however, prefers the big ges- She described a couple of striking tops as no one was paid to post a product. Everybody ture. He calls himself a “maximalist”, and drew having “Komodo dragon” frills, while Hollywood was posting what they believe in,” he said. plaudits from many critics Friday for reining him- Reporter style editor Booth Moore said she “Instagram is not what it used to be.”—AFP self and avoiding the extravagant showgirl “vul- “appreciated Rousteing’s casual looks” yet could garity” of some previous shows. not help gaping at a pair of spectacular black There was even a pleasing touch of restraint stilettos that looked like they had been made from

Models present creations for Balmain during the 2018/2019 fall/winter collection fashion show in Paris. Established 1961 Lifestyle

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Indian devotees and foreign tourist take part in the ‘kapda phaar’ or cloth tearing during Holi festival celebrations in Pushkar, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. — AFP Iran acid attack victims find new identity in art

assoumeh Attaie does not want to be defined ‘Hear our cry’ only by the evil that drove her father-in-law Not all of the attacks have targeted women. Also pre- Mto blind her with acid in her face. She wants senting his work at the Tehran gallery was Mohsen to be known as an artist. The 35-year-old Mortazavi, who was disfigured by a jealous colleague. His Iranian never got justice for the brutal attack eight years artwork is a highly intricate type of portrait known as ago that left her permanently disfigured. Her father-in- moaragh, made from wood off cuts. Half of his self-por- law threw acid in her face because she had sought a trait is how he once looked, the other half is obliterated divorce, but under Iran’s Islamic law, her two eyes were by a dark blotch. “I wanted to show the moment it hap- worth only one of his. pened,” he said. And in the end, the family threatened that the same punishment would befall her son if she pressed charges. “I chose my son over justice,” she said-a terrible choice she says she has put behind her and refuses to let crush her spirit. This week she joined a group of other victims of acid attacks presenting their work at the Ashianeh gallery in Tehran to raise awareness and money. “I don’t want to be known as a victim, I want to be known as an artist,” she said.

Iranian victims of acid attacks present their work at the Ashianeh gallery in Tehran. I chose my son over justice

Attaie makes pottery, sculpted bowls and statuettes. She now lives in Tehran with her 12-year-old son, having fled her family in Iran’s third city of Isfahan, gives art classes to other blind people and proudly says she is “We wanted the public to hear our voice, our cry, the Mohsen Mortazavi, an “totally independent”. “I hope this exhibition is encour- cry of those who have been burned like us. The best way Iranian victim of acid aging for others like us to give them a bit of morale to we could find was with art,” he said. attack, presents his work. come out from hiding away in their house and come back “It’s great to see how this show has brought people — AFP photos to society,” she said. There have been repeated out- back to the world,” said Zahra Safari, a visitor at the breaks of acid attacks in Iran. exhibition this week. “The fact that they can use their A spate of attacks in 2014 triggered protests and hands to express their feelings and the fact they express claims the culprits were targeting women wearing their interior strength and that their face becomes less “immodest” clothing. The most infamous case came in significant - that they are enjoying themselves.” Money 2011 when a young woman, Ameneh Bahrami, was blind- raised by the show went to Iran’s Association of Support ed by a man after rejecting his offer of marriage. Public of Acid Attack Victims.—AFP pressure meant the courts granted her full retribution, ordering him to be blinded in both eyes, though she Massoumeh Attaie, an Iranian victim of acid attack, arrives to present her work. spared him at the last moment.