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MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 JAMADA ALTHANI 28, 1435 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Kuwaiti NGO Rouhani Biopic of Advantage seeks to honeymoon sprinter sweeps City after spread over as Iran’s Bollywood Chelsea stun positivity2 economy21 bites awards40 Liverpool20 Top judicial council warns Max 39º Min 26º against slandering judges High Tide 00:05 & 11:42 Low Tide Controversy over prime minister’s grilling 05:59 & 16:38 40 PAGES NO: 16149 150 FILS By B Izzak allegations without any proof or evidence and called on such government and opposition MPs over the grilling filed by conspiracy theories people to report whatever they have to the public prosecu- three MPs on Thursday against Prime Minister HH Sheikh KUWAIT: The supreme judicial council, the highest judicial tion to allow it to initiate a full investigation. Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah. The grilling held the prime minis- authority in Kuwait, yesterday issued a rare warning against The new development come after prominent opposition ter responsible for a large number of violations, corruption, Goodbye, safe haven people who use social networks and other avenues to launch leader and former MP Musallam Al-Barrak last week made mismanagement and others. MP Yacoub Al-Sane said he a slander campaign against judges and other officials under serious allegations of corruption. In one such allegation, he challenges any constitutional expert who has the “conscience the council. In a strong-worded statement signed by Chief claimed that the wealth of one former senior official grew to say that the grilling against the prime minister is in line Justice Faisal Al-Marshed, the council said it will take all nec- from $235 million in June 2007 to as much as $23 billion in with the constitution”. He said the grilling was designed in essary legal measures against those who undermine judicial Dec 2013, and alleged that this was through corruption of this way in order for the Assembly to take action against it, officials. He said the legal actions will be taken in order to public funds. and then be accused of being pro-government. safeguard public interests, guarantee fair justice and enable In a related development, the information ministry yester- MP Abdulkareem Al-Kandari, one of three lawmakers who By Badrya Darwish the judiciary to perform its duties in the best way possible. day filed a complaint against local television channel Al- filed the grilling, criticized MPs who are defending the prime The statement assured that the justice system will not be Youm which aired the interview with Barrak. The public pros- minister even before the grilling is debated. He said that all affected or intimidated by such acts and the judiciary will ecution is expected to launch an investigation into the claims the issues in the grilling are the responsibility of the prime continue to perform its duty in the best way with absolute Barrak made and whether they constituted a breach of the minister. MP Safa Al-Hashem called on the prime minister to neutrality and fairness. The government last week issued a law and a gag order by the attorney general. accept the grilling or resign and allow another member of [email protected] statement in which it strongly criticized people who make In another development, controversy raged between pro- the ruling family to become prime minister.

t seems that we are saying our goodbyes to the good old days of feeling secure in Kuwait. I am sure Saudi MERS deaths top Iall of you share the same feeling after the latest tragic incident that cost the lives of two Indian guards. 100, fuelling public fear They were ambushed in Sulaibiya at the chabra souq and killed at gunpoint. I cannot take this incident JEDDAH: The MERS death toll in Saudi doctors - one Egyptian and one Syrian - and lightly. I know there are incidents everywhere around Arabia topped 100 yesterday as the authori- two Filipino nurses. Panic over the spread of the world. There is crime everywhere around the ties scrambled to reassure an increasingly the virus among medical staff in the western world. For Kuwait, robberies of this style are new to edgy population in the country worst-hit by city of Jeddah led to the temporary closure of our society. the infectious coronavirus. Public fears have a main hospital’s emergency room. At least The last two years have generated new forms of been fuelled by a rapid rise in the number of four doctors at Jeddah’s King Fahd Hospital violent crimes that are unprecedented or rare to hap- fatalities from the respiratory infection, with resigned earlier this month after refusing to pen in Kuwait. For instance, I will never forget the 39 people dying this month - well over a third treat MERS patients for fear of infection. young dentist who was slain in the Avenues Mall over of the 102 deaths registered since the virus Experts are still struggling to understand a trivial parking issue. A few months later, a young emerged in April 2012. A nine-month-old MERS, for which there is no known vaccine. It chap was stabbed in Marina Mall, also over an insignif- infant was among eight new deaths from is considered a deadlier but less-transmissi- icant dispute that occurred between youngsters. Middle East Respiratory Syndrome ble cousin of the SARS virus which erupted in Robberies in Kuwait happen at banks or jewellery announced by the health ministry yesterday. Asia in 2003 and infected 8,273 people, nine shops, gas stations or baqalas. These are not frequent It said the total number of cases diag- percent of whom died. Riyadh dismissed the though. But to steal and kill is a whole new story. Life KUWAIT: HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah (second left) nosed since the virus was first recorded in the health minister earlier this month without in Kuwait has become like a CSI episode. We have presents a memento to Saudi Prince Badr bin Abdul Mohsen during the opening kingdom has reached 339, representing the saying why, and Labour Minister Adel Fakieh, been living very peacefully in Kuwait. Most people do of the Arab Media Forum yesterday. Minister of Information and Youth Affairs bulk of infections registered worldwide. appointed acting health minister, promised not close their doors. Sheikh Salman Al-Hamoud Al-Sabah (right) and Head of the Arab Media Forum Among them were four medical staff at a sin- “transparency” over MERS. Continued on Page 8 Madhi Al-Khamees are also present onstage. — KUNA gle hospital in Tabuk in the northwest, two Continued on Page 8 MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 LOCAL Kuwaiti NGO raises awareness, aims for change Think positive By Ben Garcia the good things that happened to you, so you are instilling a positive attitude - after KUWAIT: A non-governmental organiza- all it’s not all that bad the whole time. You tion in Kuwait aims to spread positive vibes, will share it with your classmates and thoughts and ideas throughout the coun- friends and you’ll feel the positive vibes try. Organizing its first conference yester- radiating.” day, Al Nowair President Sheikha Intisar Alia Abouelfath, officer in-charge of a Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah said the event is youth development program for Alnowair, aimed at people who are an inspiration to said: “My task is to focus on young people others. Themed, “Think Work Live Positive”, and schools in Kuwait. In the coming school the two day conference will include semi- year, we are going to introduce a subject nars, workshops and other events to spread related to positivity. Our dream is to incor- awareness about encouraging positive atti- porate the subject in Kuwait’s curriculum, tudes. but we are willing to start smaller. We are Al-Nowair - an Arabic word which trans- grateful that we are going to start this cam- lates in English as a yellow desert flower paign at GUST. What we have now is a year- that resembles the common daisy - long youth program for students which describes itself as an initiative that is “driven starts in September,” she revealed. to spread positive attitude in Kuwait.” Gaya Kruchlick, Al Nowair Campaign Manager, Positive attitude in demand said people are born with their own choices The organization has 150 active volun- and they can easily choose either the posi- teers. Alnowair has won several local and tive or negative around them. international awards, the most distinctive “We want positive attitudes to be imple- being the Arab Media award for their posi- mented in the system and in our lives. We tivity campaign. Wasim Khan, Media & PR want to work with the grassroots. We want Specialist at Alnowair, said that although it to inspire the youth and people of Kuwait has been operating for barely a year, and empower them to become positive cit- Alnowair has received several awards and izens of this country,” said Kruchlick. “Our KUWAIT: From left to right: Dr Abdulaziz Abal, Dr Adam Fraser, Sheikha Intisar Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, Dr Jack Canfield and appreciations. “We got invited to the UK to target audiences are the youth of Kuwait - it Prof Todd Kashdan addressing the press conference yesterday at Gust University in Mishref. —Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat present our campaign. Our desire is to doesn’t matter if they are Kuwaitis or non- spread the happiness and positive attitude Kuwaitis. We want everyone to join and be ward to the brighter side where I can think “We want to show people how to live, being moment, your mind will be free and at ease in every aspect of our lives and through our part of this positive campaign and change more and be more productive,” she said. mindful of what is in store for you today. We and will not wander, making it more work,” Khan noted. and inspire people around them,” she said. want people to savor the moment and taste relaxed and worry-free. You’ll be stress-free Alnowair’s two-day conference is being The campaign does not encourage the The branches of positivity the sweetness of today. Thinking much on and your state of consciousness, your mind held at GUST in Mishref yesterday and positive side only, but seeing both the nega- Alnowair come up with their own seven the past is stressful, while thinking much on and your physical health will be better. today. Speakers include Dr Abdulaziz Abal, tive and positive and focusing on the branches of positivity which they seek to the future is also very draining, so we want Positivity is related to a man’s health,” she professor at AUK as well as motivational brighter side amidst ordeals or difficulties. inculcate in people they meet every day. them to focus on the now.” asserted. speakers Dr Adam Fraser, Dr Jack Canfield, “We have to decide constructively which These seven pillars of positivity are kind- According to Alnowair, being mindful The question of what went well with originator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul path is better - should I dwell on the negative ness, mindfulness, making a difference, joy, means to be appreciative of the present. “If your life lately was very helpful as a simple series of books and Professor Todd experiences of the past or should I look for- thoughtfulness, gratitude and simplicity. you focus on what you are doing at the exercise. “The question will flash back all Kashdan, psychologist and author.

From an Alnowair brochure offering ‘positive actions’ that are helpful when facing difficult situations.

KUWAIT: Minister of Education Ahmad Al-Milefi during a tour at the Edu Career Exhibition yesterday.

Some of the visitors of the Fair. Students visiting the Fair. —Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat End in sight for school air-conditioning problem

By Nawara Fattahova local universities,” he pointed out. Khalid Al-Hindi, Manager of Edu Career Expo, noted that KUWAIT: Students suffering from heat due to malfunction- the fair is very useful for students to get familiar with par- ing air-conditioning systems in their classrooms at some ticipating institutions. “They will gain knowledge about dif- public schools will soon see an end to their ordeal. “The ferent fields of study and decide whether to study in problem of the air-conditioning units was caused by the Kuwait or abroad. At this fair, there is a huge variety of expiry of the contracts between the Ministry of Education study programs from which the students can choose,” he and the supplier. We then faced problems with the tender explained. More new universities are set to enter Kuwait. and this was recently solved by the accounting bureau. We “We were informed that some new universities will be also are preparing radical and definitive solutions for the established soon after the ministry issues licenses to them. air-conditioning and it will be announced soon,” said At this fair, there is a university that is still under construc- Minister of Education Ahmad Al-Mulaifi yesterday during tion,” added Hindi. the launch of the Edu Career exhibition in Hall 7 at the International Fair Ground in Mishref. More than 30 local and international universities and institutions are participating in Edu Career this year. Some schools have sent their students to this exhibition that is being held for the 13th year, as it’s one of the most attrac- tive fairs for students and future jobseekers. The visitors have the opportunity to choose from different educational institutions under one roof according to their needs. Regarding Kuwaiti students who were studying in the United Arab Emirates and were not allowed to reenter the country and complete their studies, Mulaifi assured that the ministry will take care of them. “We respect the UAE and their policies, and banning anyone from entering their lands. But the Ministry of Education will not let them down and will arrange continuation of their studies in any of the MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 LOCAL

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French president’s Special Envoy for the Protection of Earth Nicolas Holot and diplomatic advisor Aurelien Lechevalier participated in the clean up of Sulaibikhat beach with the participation of Animal Protection Society and students from the French School in Kuwait. France’s ambassador to Kuwait was also present. —Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat Kuwait Airways looking to Demolition work continues hire ‘experienced’ COO

KUWAIT: Kuwait Airways is looking to the labor committee at the KAC next in Amghara scrap yard hire a Western candidate who has worked week, the sources said. in regional airlines as the new chief oper- ating officer (COO) of the company, a KAC building New yard located 110 km from Kuwait City local daily reported yesterday. Hiring a The KAC is looking to contact high-rank- new COO is a priority for KAC as it looks ing state officials in order to convince the By Ben Garcia 110 km from Kuwait City. “Definitely there will be an increase in prices also to find suitable candidates for the government to allow them to keep their “Should I book a hotel to stay there for a day here in Shuwaikh since the new area is really far. general manager and financial manager building in Kuwait City. An ultimatum given KUWAIT: Demolition of makeshift structures or two? The place is too far. I haven’t been there A KD 150 engine you could’ve got from posts, according to a ‘high level source’ in to the KAC to evacuate its ageing building continues at Amghara scrap yard, a place for- yet but when I heard about the place, I knew it Amghara will now cost KD 160, since we are the company quoted by Al-Qabas daily on Helali Street ends on May 5, 2014. merly known to many as a haven for used spare was far. I wasn’t surprised, I was appalled,” said a going to transport it from Naayem,” a sales rep- yesterday. Sources within the KAC management parts for any car brand. The old scrap yard was Kuwaiti spare parts dealer in Shuwaikh Industrial resentative in Shuwaikh said. The KAC is very serious about its bid, to revealed that company officials are trying given notice to transfer years back and given an Area. A Pakistani car owner who is a regular visi- Some spare part shops in Shuwaikh also the point that it has hired a company to to persuade the government to allow them ultimatum on April 15 to relocate from Amghara tor to the Amghara scrap yard was also disap- reported an increase of customers. “I think they ‘snatch’ qualified candidates with success- to subject the building to major mainte- to a new location at Naayem near the Salmi bor- pointed. “The place is very, very far and you need have no choice but to buy new spare parts ful work experience in those fields, said nance projects instead. der. Most of the businesses were against the a whole day to complete your tasks. So the best instead of buying old ones and traveling to the sources who spoke on the condition of The KAC had sent a letter to the Cabinet transfer but the decision has been made and the solution is to swallow the prices of the stores Naayem,” an attendant commented. The reloca- anonymity. The company was close to hire in February in which they expressed willing- new area is under development. here in Shuwaikh,” he said. tion is part of the development project being ‘an experienced Western candidate’ to ness to carry out maintenance on the build- The Public Authority for Industry (PAI) said Even before the transfer, most of the spare implemented to meet the wishes of HH the Amir work as a financial manager, but he ing, or even demolishing it and building a instructions and notices to all businesses were parts available in Amghara could be found in to transform Kuwait into a commercial and refused in favor of an offer valued triple new one in its place. The Finance Minister given years back. Public parks, recreational facili- Shuwaikh, but they are usually expensive com- financial center. There have been many other that of the KAC, the sources said. The issue refused, however, citing a Fatwa and ties, the Public Authority for Housing Welfare pared to the price tag in Amghara. Now that the plans, including the full relocation of the entire is expected to be discussed during a Legislation Department clause which allows and other services are planned for the former Amghara scrap yard is finally transferred, the Shuwaikh Industrial Area to a new location and meeting between the management and it to end the building’s lease contract. scrap yard. The new scrap yard is located about prices of some spare parts have increased. clearing Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh.

KUWAIT: (From left) George Richani, Group Chief Investment Girls performing a folkloric dance “Haila ya Rommanah.” (From left) Tariq Al-Ayyan, Manal Al-Mattar, Executive PR Manager Officer at NBK, Shaikha Al-Bahar, Group Deputy CEO at NBK and at NBK, Dr Bahareh Azizi and Dr Kazem Behbehani at the event. Dr Kazem Behbehani. DDI Holds ‘Friends of Dasman’ gala dinner

KUWAIT: Dasman Diabetes Institute, which was diabetes through raising awareness and promot- internships to students where they will have the established by Kuwait Foundation for the ing health education amongst school students opportunities to learn and teach outreach ses- Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), held its second and the public. Al-Bahar reiterated that Dasman sions and work in research laboratories. The pur- “Friends of Dasman” annual gala dinner on Diabetes Institute has become a regionally and pose of this program is to build the capacity of stu- Saturday in an effort to raise funds for its “Student internationally recognized Institute for diabetes in dents in Kuwait with the intent of making them Ambassadors” program and thank the “Friends of less than a decade. the future advocates for combating diabetes. Dasman” for their continuous support to its mission The “Friends of Dasman” foundation is a group Dr Bahareh Azizi, Director of Business of combating the diabetes epidemic in Kuwait. of individuals who support the initiatives and Development and Communications, spoke about The event was held at the Dasman Diabetes activities of the Dasman Diabetes Institute. Dr. the long-term impact of all the outreach and Institute and was attended by the US Ambassador Kazem Behbehani commented, “Through all the awareness programs in the Kuwaiti community Matthew Tueller and Cuba’s Ambassador Andes initiatives and programs of the Dasman Diabetes and said,” We believe in this program and know Gonzalez, Shaikha Al-Bahar, Deputy CEO of the Institute and support of the “Friends of Dasman,” that it can make a difference because the Kuwaiti National Bank of Kuwait, Dr Kazem Behbehani, collectively we are all working towards finding youth are the agents of change in the country. It is Director General of the Dasman Diabetes Institute, innovative ways to reversing the diabetes epidem- our responsibility to provide them with the knowl- as well as other distinguished guests and members ic in Kuwait. The Annual Gala brought together all edge and skills required to build a healthier socie- of the Kuwaiti community. the individuals and organizations whose support ty for themselves and the future generations of The event highlighted the achievements of the and contributions are integral to the success of the Kuwait.” Institute for the past year. The keynote speech of endeavor.” For the past year, the Dasman Diabetes the evening was delivered by the Shaikha Al- The Student Ambassadors program is an initia- Institute has been raising awareness and under- Bahar, who spoke about the vital role that Dasman tive led by the Education and Training standing on the value of leading a healthy and Diabetes Institute plays in the society and its con- Department of the Institute. It will provide stu- active lifestyle through outreach initiatives in pub- tinuous efforts to combat the epidemiology of dents with real life working experience by offering lic and private schools. KUWAIT: Guests during the event MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 LOCAL Car theft after Sulaibiya deadly armed robbery Officer injured in fugitive chase

KUWAIT: Sulaibiya police are investi- ver’s seat and started the engine. The Thieving serviceman gating an armed robbery reported officer tried to stop him, but was A navy officer was arrested for minutes after another deadly armed dragged several meters as the man robbing a store in Salmiya and dam- robbery at the Sulaibiya vegetable managed to drive away. The aging two cars during his attempted market Friday night, with the belief Jordanian man was taken to the escape. Two patrol officers reported- that the assailants could be the police station where he gave infor- ly went in the suspect’s pursuit after same in both cases. The case was mation of his Egyptian companion. witnessing him driving away after filed by an Asian woman who lives in The officer headed to the hospital at colliding with two cars. They were the area with her Kuwaiti husband. first, then went back to the police sta- able to stop the man and take him She told police that she went to tion to file a case. handcuffed to the Salmiya police sta- answer the door thinking that it was tion. Minutes later, a man came over her husband, but instead found Road accident and reported a theft at a baqala he three men who she said were in a A middle-aged woman died in an works at. He accused the suspect of ‘troubled’ state. The suspects asked accident on Salmi Road which left stealing KD 230 in cash and phone for a car and threatened the woman six other family members injured. credit recharge cards worth KD 25. with death if she failed to cooperate. Paramedics and police were dis- Owners of the two cars that he dam- They also told her that they had just patched to the scene in response to aged also arrived later and pressed killed two people minutes earlier, an emergency call on Saturday. They charges. After that, the serviceman according to her statements. The discovered that a car carrying a called his father who came over and woman gave them the key to her car Saudi family was involved in an acci- offered to compensate for what his which contained mobile phones dent that left it overturned on the son stole, as well as repair the cars that belonged to her and her chil- side of the road. Paramedics pro- that the man damaged. The plaintiffs dren. Investigations are ongoing. nounced a 53-year-old Saudi agreed and dropped charges, allow- women dead at the scene, before ing the man to walk free. Officer injured they rushed the rest to the hospital Investigations are ongoing in in critical condition. A case was filed Maid theft search for a man who left a police for investigations. A domestic worker stole her detective injured and escaped arrest employer’s jewelry and retrieved her in Farwaniya. The officer reportedly Motorbike crash passport before escaping from a followed a car that drove the wrong A motorcyclist was killed and his house in Fintas. This was reported at KUWAIT: In a bid to avoid possible accidents Kuwait Diving Team recently called for the necessity of using way and stopped behind a shopping companion was injured in an acci- the area’s police station by her special buoys to mark the sites of sunken ships especially in Kuwait Bay. In this regard, the team leader, mall in the area. He then approached dent on Gulf Road Friday night. female employer, who said that she Waleed Al-Shatti said that the diving team had placed special temporary marks with night illumination to the vehicle and asked the two men Paramedics and police arrived at the discovered the theft after realizing help fishermen and sailors avoid those dangerous spots. He also urged the concerned authority to act fast inside for their IDs. The driver, a scene in response to an emergency that her housemaid was missing. and solve the problem of such ships, especially those abandoned ones left unanchored and might get drift- Jordanian national, gave his ID which call, but discovered that the accident The employer went to her bedroom ed or washed away in high tides or during storms. revealed that his visa had expired. had already left a 20-year-old Kuwaiti and discovered that her jewelry box The officer asked him to step outside man dead. A man who was reported- which contained jewelry worth KD the vehicle, which he did, then ly riding pillion was hospitalized in a 4,300 was missing. She also noticed turned back to the man sitting in the critical condition. Criminal investiga- that her maid’s passport, which the passenger seat who claimed that he tors transferred the body to the employer had also kept in her closet, did not have his papers. He asked forensic department after they was also missing. After charges were him to move to the backseat of the examined the scene. Investigations pressed, a travel ban was slapped car and wait as he called for backup. are ongoing to determine the cir- against the maid, and a search is on Suddenly, the man jumped in the dri- cumstances behind the accident. for her. Ministry keen CBK to hold hobbies on safety of exhibition security personnel KUWAIT: The Commercial Bank of Kuwait organizes KUWAIT: The Ministry of Interior has expressed its keen- its 11th annual hobbies ness on the safety of all security personnel in the wake of exhibition from May 1 to 3. an armed robbery that killed two Indian guards near the The event provides an Sulaibiya vegetable market. In a press statement, the opportunity for staff mem- Ministry expressed its condolences to the families of the bers and their families to victims of this tragic incident. display their handicrafts to It added that the Ministry’s Assistant Undersecretary for the public. Operations Affairs Maj Gen Abdullah Al-Muhanna and the “We at the CBK are keen Ministry’s Director-General of the Central Operations on organizing this annual Department Maj Gen Jamal Al-Sayegh met with a number of event that is seeing success officials and owners of private security companies where every year through the they lauded their complementary role in ensuring security increased number of partic- and safety in the country. During the meeting, they discussed ipation,” said Sheikha Nouf taking necessary steps to protect the security personnel of Al-Sabah, the public rela- Sheikha Nouf Al-Sabah those private companies and prevent similar incidents from tions and media director. taking place in the future. They urged utilizing the latest tech- The exhibition often features handicrafts inspired by the nologies to ensure the safety of transferring money and valu- Kuwaiti heritage, as well as accessories, traditional jewelry ables under tighter security measures. —KUNA and artworks. Opportunity for Arab students to join scientific expedition

BRUSSELS: A Belgium-based Kuwaiti Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar. Geology Department and the “Cite scientist is offering Arab university The geological characteristics of du Volcan” Research and Outreach students an opportunity to join a sci- volcanic areas of Reunion Island are organization. The selected students entific expedition to an Indian Ocean used for Moon and Mars analogues, have to bear their own expedition island to do space research. she noted. fees. Al-Joaan is a Kuwaiti oceanogra- Maryam Al-Joaan said yesterday The goal of the expedition is to pher and founder and head of the that in early September her NGO, train aspiring Arab scientists in vari- NGO Lazurd which is based in the called Lazurd, will give six Arab uni- ous skill sets that are useful in all Belgian city of Ghent. versity students the unique opportu- stages of scientific research. She said that the aim of Lazurd is nity to join the “Expedition Exploring These include team work, techni- to inspire young Arabs to explore, Mars on Earth.” cal training, as well as documenting understand, and protect the earth. Accompanied by professional vol- the progress in the field through The young Kuwaiti female scien- unteers the expedition will go for reports and possible conference par- tist has several field experiences on one week to the Sainte-Rose Moon ticipation and publishing articles. land and sea including the North Mars Analogue Site on Reunion The expedition is in partnership Sea, the Antarctic Peninsula and the Island, a French island located in the with the University of La Reunion Southern Ocean. —KUNA Informatics Award ceremony

KUWAIT: Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award In a press statement, member of the organizing com- will hold the prize-giving ceremony for the winners of mittee Bassam Al-Shimmari said that 30 winners will be Kuwait Shift 4 competition today. honored in the ceremony, to be held under the patronage and with the attendance of Chairman of the Board of Kuwait News Agency Sheikh Mubarak Al-Duaij Al- Ibrahim Al-Sabah. He added that the cere- mony will be also attended by Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Award Sheikha Aida Salem Al-Ali; ambassadors of Yemen and Egypt, whose citizens are among the winners; and several prominent media, press and public figures. Al-Shimmari stated that the award has attracted a considerable number of contestants this year. He noted that the award has seen significant devel- opment with the launching of its English version this year and had made stride since its inception four years ago. The award would see more improvements in 2015 edition, he said, expecting that the coming edition would cover a wide range of causes and topics. —KUNA MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 LOCAL

TETOUAN, Morocco: President of the Kuwaiti Society for the Ideal Family Sheikha Fariha Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah with participants of an international conference on women entrepreneurs’ role in investment yesterday. Palestinian ambassador Institute plans to provide thankful to officials counseling for gay students KUWAIT: Palestinian Ambassador Rami Tahboub released a statement yesterday to express grati- tude for the support given for the first Palestinian Industries Exhibition which kicks off tomorrow. Gender identity disorders Ambassador Tahboub specifically thanked Ambassador Dhari Al-Ajran, the Director of the KUWAIT: A state-owned educational institute plans to ment published by Al-Rai daily. He further indicated nomenon at the PAAET. “Sexual harassment cases, Protocols Department at the Foreign Ministry as set up a counseling center that offers treatment for that homosexuality is a “global phenomenon not once reported, are dealt with strictly as per strict regu- well as department staff for their efforts to issue homosexual students at the hands of specialists in the related to any individual or institution”. Athari did not lations that include dismissal,” he said. visas for participants. He also thanked Maj Gen field, a senior official said. The center can be provide a date when the center is expected to open. Talal Al-Maarafi, the Director of the General approached by male or female students from all facul- All kinds of homosexual activity, including cross-dress- Social workers Department for Immigration and Passports - ties to seek counseling regarding gender identity dis- ing, are considered a criminal offense in Kuwait’s penal Meanwhile, a senior Ministry of Education official Farwaniya, for his support in issuing the visas. orders they suffer from, said Dr Ahmad Al-Athari, the code. Providing counseling for ‘treatment’ of homo- complained of shortage in social workers and psychol- Ambassador Tahboub also thanked Osama General Director of the Public Authority for Applied sexuals is frequently mentioned during debates on ogists in public schools due to lack of financial incen- Al-Duaij, Deputy General Director of Kuwait Education and Training (PAAET). Athari admitted that ways to handle homosexuality in Kuwait’s conserva- tives. The ministry is struggling to keep qualified social Municipality, Istiqlal Al-Mislem, Director of there are homosexual students in the PAAET, but did tive society, and proposals are often supported by workers and psychologists who feel marginalized after the Food Export Department at the Kuwait not cite an increase in their numbers that could have conservatives and liberals alike. they were left out of salary increases approved for Municipality, and the Customs General prompted a decision to act against it. Athari also spoke about sexual harassment on teachers in recent years, said Essa Burahma, Director if Department for their cooperation in allowing “We at the PAAET have not detected a notable campus, which he described as “individual cases” that Educational Activities at the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Palestinian products into Kuwait. Ambassador Rami Tahboub increase in this phenomenon,” Athari said in a state- do not amount for the issue to be described as a phe- Educational Zone.

Kuwait top source of funds for Qaeda rebels in Syria: WP WASHINGTON: Kuwait is a leading source of funding for Al- Qaeda-linked militants fighting in Syria’s civil war, according to Obama administration officials, the Washington Post said in a report yesterday. The amount of money that has flowed from Kuwaiti individuals and charities to Syrian rebel groups such as the Nusra Front is in the hundreds of millions of dollars, accord- ing to experts whose estimates are endorsed by the US Treasury Department, the paper said. Last month, Treasury Undersecretary David S Cohen called Kuwait “the epicenter of fundraising for terrorist groups in Syria”. Cohen also claimed Kuwaiti Minister of Awqaf and Justice Nayef Al-Ajmi is a major terror financier. The appoint- ment of Ajmi as minister was a “step in the wrong direction,” Cohen said at a speech to the Washington-based Center for a New American Security. Ajmi, he said, “has a history of promot- ing jihad. .?.?. In fact, his image has been featured on fundrais- ing posters” for the Nusra Front, he had charged. Kuwait’s Cabinet expressed outrage at Cohen’s statements, and reiterat- ed support for Ajmi. Ajmi then tendered his resignation on health grounds, but the Cabinet refused to accept it. “Disappointingly...there has not been much vigor shown in implementing” a ban on terrorist financing, the Post quoted a Treasury official as saying. “We have seen this situation many times,” the official said, “and it comes in two flavors.” Some of the fundraising efforts “are just outright frauds - what purports to be a charity is really just funneling money” to extremist groups. What is much more common, the official told the Post, are organizations “that to some extent funnel money to blankets and bread and schools, and then money also to supporting terrorist activities. Our steadfast view is that you can’t cleanse the funds that go to support terrorist operations by also giving money to those who are legitimately in need.” Kuwait’s response, the official said, “is that they’re working on it. They acknowledge that there are steps they need to take.” Revised specifications cut cost of Airbus deal KUWAIT: After revising the specifications and the condi- tions in the deal involving lease of 12 and purchase of another 25 new Airbus planes, the current management at Kuwait Airways brought down cost by 10 percent, said the airways’ Chairwoman Rasha Al-Roumi in press remarks, yes- terday. Al-Roumi noted that the new management sought counsel of a specialist legal firm, “and we succeeded in amending the previous details of the deal and removed some disadvantageous items, which resulted in decrease in cost of the deal.” As for the inquiry at the National Assembly, Al-Roumi pointed out the board supplied the inquiry committee with all contracts for lease and purchase of new aircraft. “We expressed all due cooperation and transparency and provided a full and detailed review of our efforts in this area, and we are now waiting for the committee’s report,” she remarked. The National Assembly had mandated a committee, February, 2014, to investigate all contracts signed by the state-owned airliner as it attempts the biggest overhaul of its fleet since the 1990 Iraqi invasion and occupation. —KUNA MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 LOCAL

kuwait digest In my view All will be well Step to prevent inshallah! Gulf separation By Reem Al-Wagyan nce upon a time, there was a little village known to be inhabited by kind-hearted peo- Ople including a man called Saleh who had a reputation of being wise and well-mannered that By Labeed Abdal reached as far as ruler. One day, the ruler invites Saleh over for dinner at his palace. During the dinner, soup spills all over the ruler’s clothes and he gets angry, but Saleh clams him down, saying that it is a good omen and that “all will be well”. Angered by Saleh’s words, the ruler sends him to prison, and hours later, [email protected] summons him to the court again. “Do you remember the soup that spilled on my clothes during dinner?” he recent announcement for an agreement that the ruler asked, adding that he later discovered that it could allow the return of Saudi Arabia, United had been poisoned and that he would honor Saleh TArab Emirates and Bahrain’s ambassadors to with a medal. Qatar, is in my opinion of historical importance. The However, coming forward to bestow the medal on agreement reached during a meeting of foreign minis- Saleh, the ruler trips by his own gown and falls, ters of the Gulf Cooperation Council states indicates,

breaking his arm. A doctor is immediately summoned according to a statement following the meeting, that Al-Anbaa to treat the ruler and Saleh repeated the same words. Freedoms the member states agree upon ‘adopting the mecha- “It is a good sign and all will turn well inshallah,” he nisms that guarantee a unified framework that does said, angering the ruler for the second time and was not affect the interests, safety, stability and sovereignty sent back to prison. of each country.’ This is a very important step to pre- The following day, the ruler went out on a hunting vent separation of members of the Gulf family. trip with guards but returned alone at night. The fol- The historical impact of this agreement stems from lowing morning, the ruler summoned Saleh again, the similarities of the circumstances that preceded it telling him his convoy was attacked by cannibals on kuwait digest compared to the events that were in place before the the hunting trip and that they took away all the announcement of the creation of the Gulf Cooperation guards but spared him because of his arm cast as Council on May 25, 1985. In both cases, achieving a they only ate healthy human beings. “Please, ask for Flying gravel scandal safer future for GCC citizens was the prime goal. anything,” said the ruler, and Saleh asked to be The seeds to build a GCC security and economic allowed to return home to his family because he was confederacy are in place, and they need cohesion of the only breadwinner. By Khalid Al-Awadhi The ruler agreed and ordered giving him a sheep t has been more than three months since the ‘flying ing a fact-finding committee was only a way to calm to share with his family. “Where have you been for the gravel’ scandal emerged. For those who don’t know the public down and stall the issue until people com- In addition to the economic past two days?” Saleh’s wife asked him on returning about it, drivers earlier this year had to deal with pletely forget about it. home, and he said that he had been hosted by the I success and the birth of the ruler and that he gave him the sheep as a gift. stones traveling at extreme speeds and damaging the Remember when the MPW formed an investigation Just as the family gathered around the sheep to exterior of their cars, after they disintegrated from committee to probe the Mishref sewage plant’s break- unified euro currency, the EU eat from it, a man in tattered clothes knocked at the roads around Kuwait that had just been subjected to down? The treatment plant that became dysfunction- has achieved huge success door. Opening it for him, the man told Saleh that he maintenance. The case has been described as a major al only a few days after it started operation in a proj- was a traveler passing by. Saleh allowed him in and scandal for the Ministry of Public Works, and one of ect that cost the country tens of millions of dinars to for its members. gave him all the food. The man ate hungrily, leaving many that the ministry has dealt with in recent years. build. Several years after the incident, no one knows only bits and pieces. “You gave him all the food and Two and a half months after the ministry what exactly happened, who is responsible, and we have nothing else to eat,” Saleh’s wife blamed him, announced that a fact-finding committee was formed whether the environmental impact of the plant’s member states to grow. This need is more important but he reassured her by saying his magical words: “It to probe the case and determine the parties responsi- breakdown has been completely eliminated. than ever today in order to help the seeds grow in the is a good omen and all will turn out well, inshallah”. ble, the committee has reportedly finished its report The same ministry formed investigation commit- hostile environment of an Arab region rocked by The guest left the following morning and a short but the results are yet to be announced. tees to probe many other scandals pertaining with unrest. Differences in opinion should never become a while later, the ruler summoned Saleh to the palace, So far, no one knows what exactly happened - projects it carries out on behalf of other state depart- factor to affect the deep-rooted brotherly relationship where he saw his guest. “Aren’t you the man who between Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, except perhaps for the MPW and the road mainte- ments. No one knows, however, what the results of stopped by my house the other night?” Saleh asked, and Oman. On the other hand, these nations must con- and the man nodded, explaining that he was the nance project contractor. Ministry sources quoted in these investigations are, and whether anyone has ever tinue working towards achieving true economic unity neighboring ruler and that his convoy was stricken by several news reports mentioned that the problem lies been held responsible and accountable. and improve the economy in similar fashion to the a storm and that he received help from nobody in ‘lack of quality control’. But what does that even Even my nine-year-old son, Omar, asked me the European Union that has succeeded as a regional entity. except him. “Oh you wise man, I hereby appoint you mean? No one knows. And no one also knows other day on our way to school when he noticed that In addition to the economic success and the birth of as my advisor,” the ruler told Saleh, granting him a whether responsibility over quality control lies on the flying gravel is still damaging his dad’s car: “Can you the unified euro currency, the EU has achieved huge new big house and ordered supplying him with all shoulders of the government or the contractor. complain against whoever made the stones fly and success for its members. This includes the political needs and sustenance! —Translated by Kuwait Times I personally don’t think that the ministry will ever damage the car?” —Translated by Kuwait Times from scene, where the EU plays an effective role influencing from Al-Anbaa NATO, as well as global peace and security. reveal the investigation results. In my opinion, form- Al-Qabas

kuwait digest Prime examples of corruption

By Ahmad Al-Sarraf abd’s jakhours, sheds, barns or agricultural properties The government realizes as well that lack of attention and are prime examples of the spread of political and social increase in the number of illegal residents has turned Kabd Kcorruption in Kuwait. It is probably related to the way into a source of security concern. This led the Interior Ministry those properties are distributed, which widely happens in to launch periodic crackdowns in the area in which fugitives, exchange of beneficiaries’ loyalty. In the meantime, the govern- convicts and other lawbreakers are arrested. It is ironic that ment turned a blind eye to violations that have been happen- Kabd, an area allocated for agricultural purposes that should ing in that area for 40 years, allowing corruption to mount to be one of the safest places in Kuwait, has turned into an attrac- the size that we see today. tive location for crime and criminals. Bank deposits, bribes and other scandals happened as a The Interior Ministry and Public Authority for Agricultural result of inactivity against violations in jakhours, which in time Affairs and Fish Resources are not solely to blame for failure to have turned into properties where villas, warehouses, workers’ supervise agricultural properties and making sure that they are accommodation and other structures are illegally built. used for the purposes they are licensed for. The government in The government, including departments concerned with general shares the blame for ignoring periodic reports that are security or agricultural affairs, know for sure that jakhours are filed to the relevant authorities with details regarding the terri- not utilized to provide food security — which is the govern- ble situation of areas like Kabd. ment’s excuse to distribute agricultural properties to people. It is not a secret that several people obtained mil- Having a few thousand sheep or camels means nothing for an lions of square meters for nothing. Therefore, I agree insatiable country of nearly 4 million people. with MP Nabeel Al-Fadhl when he said that Kabd, in its The government also knows very well that the issue has current form, is basically useless and a wasted area of nothing to do with practicing our ancestors’ hobby of grazing. land. I also support his proposal that calls for the state But the issue could instead be about profiteering, especially to repossess properties in Kabd, compensate non-violat- when it comes to subsidized feed that jakhour owners are enti- ing jakhour owners, and turn it into a residential area, tled to regardless of whether or not they own livestock. The especially with concerns over reports that the origins of feed often ends up being sold in the black market, making an the MERS virus come from cattle. —Translated by Kuwait extra source of income for jakhour owners. Times from Al-Qabas

in my view Agreement on a unity govt

By Rami Almeghari uring a meeting in the Gaza Strip, representatives of make an Israeli-Palestinian agreement more elusive. rival Palestinian factions, the Islamist Hamas which con- “Instead of moving into peace with Israel, he (Abbas) is Dtrols Gaza, and Mahmoud Abbas’s Fatah movement moving into peace with Hamas,” Netanyahu said. “He has to which is in charge in the West Bank, agreed on forming a choose: Does he want peace with Hamas or peace with Israel? national unity government. The government will be headed by You can have one but not the other. I hope he chooses peace; Abbas, and made up of technocrats, with a view toward hold- so far he hasn’t done so.” In Gaza, Hamas Prime Minister Ismail ing Palestinian elections. The announcement came following a Haniyeh welcomed the agreement. meeting between Azzam Al-Ahmad of Fatah, and Mousa Abu The “national reconcilaition, ending the division and mend- Marzouq, the deputy-head of Hamas’s political bureau in exile. ing the rift has become a national responsibility,” Haniyeh told a Abo Marzouq had arrived from Cairo, after Egyptian authorities press conference in Gaza after the two sides reached their allowed him to enter Gaza. The “national reconciliation” talks agreement. He said the deal comes at a time of “assault on the aimed to put an end to the bitter rift between Fatah and Palestinian cause, assault on the al-Aqsa mosque and a time Hamas since Hamas took over Gaza in 2007. when the entirety of Jerusalem is being painted Jewish.” “Today’s meetings are the most significant in years,” Ahmad Outside Haniyeh’s home, several hundred residents of Gaza Abu Houly, a member of parliament for Fatah in Gaza said. “It chanted slogans calling for ending the political division and has been agreed that in four weeks from now, we are going to solving the people’s economic problems. form a unity government that would be responsible for some “It is time for the parties to reach an agreement and this is important issues, including rebuilding war-torn Gaza and the last chance for our people to achieve unity,” Amani Rabah, a preparing the ground for elections.” participant at the demonstration said. “Only then will our peo- He said the crucial issue of the future of the security forces ple be able to confront the Israeli occupation’s policies.” Gaza- has been postponed in a concession from Hamas. Both Fatah based political analyst, Talal Aukal, said the Arab countries and Hamas have several different security forces comprised of must encourage Fatah and Hamas to follow through on a deal. thousands of members, and it is hard to conceive of either side “If Arab countries like Egypt, Qatar or the Arab Gulf states dismantling their forces. “Actually, Hamas has long demanded would ensure genuine financial or political support for any that any reconciliation deal should be completed as a package,” upcoming elected Palestinian government, that will help sus- he said. “If we agree on a political platform that is based on the tain a unity government,” Aukal said. Since Hamas’s victory in PLO’s agenda, this will boost the reconstruction of the 2006 parliamentary elections, the United States and Israel have Palestinian Authority’s security apparatuses”, Abu Houly said. refused to deal directly with Hamas, saying it is a terrorist Israeli officials quickly attacked the deal, saying it could organization. —The Media Line MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014

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VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis greets the crowd from his popemobile after the canonization mass of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II in St Peter’s at the Vatican yesterday. — AFP Two former popes declared saints Hundreds of thousands watch • Former pope Benedict attends Mass VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis yesterday saints on the same day. Commentators ‘Fighter for Freedom’ proclaimed John Paul II and John XXIII as defined the event as a “four-pope day” The charismatic globe-trotting John the Catholic Church’s newest saints at a and the Vatican said 800,000 people fol- Paul helped topple Communism in ceremony joined by hundreds of thou- lowed the event in Rome, including Eastern Europe and John XXIII or “Good sands of pilgrims for the two pontiffs who 500,000 in and around St Peter’s Square. Pope John” is best remembered for helped shape 20th century history. “We Many faithful waved the red-and- launching a process of reform of the declare and define as saints the blessed white flags from John Paul II’s native Catholic Church in the 1960s. Former John XXIII and John Paul II,” the Catholic Poland and some wore Polish folk cos- German chancellor Helmut Kohl paid trib- leader said in a Latin prayer, as pilgrims tumes while one pilgrim held a banner ute to John Paul II in an editorial for Il and foreign dignitaries massed in St reading: “Two pope saints in heaven, two Messaggero. “He played a decisive role in Peter’s Square applauded and chanted: in St Peter’s Square”. “We are followers of making the fall of the Berlin Wall possible,” “Amen!” In his homily, Francis praised all four popes who have all been close to Kohl said, describing him as “a fearless them as “men of courage” who worked “in the people. This is an historic day but one fighter for freedom”. renewing and updating the Church”. that you really feel inside,” said Luisa John XXIII helped bring to an end offi- “They were priests, bishops and popes of Tomolo, an Italian revelling in the festival cial Catholic prejudice against Jews and the 20th century. They lived through the atmosphere. Thousands watched the cer- has been credited for his pacifying role tragic events of that century but they emony on giant screens set up in pictur- during the Cold War, including in defusing were not overwhelmed by them. “For esque spots of Rome, witnessing an tensions during the 1962 Cuban Missile them, God was more powerful,” he said. unprecedented event seen as a way of Crisis. The two new saints “played an Pope emeritus Benedict XVI, 87, who uniting conservative and reformist wings indelible role for the development of peo- last year became the first pontiff to step of Catholicism. John Paul II was hugely ples and peace”, Francis said. By sainting down since the Middle Ages, made a rare popular but was also a divisive figure who them together, Francis was appealing to public appearance in his white papal cas- alienated many leftist Catholics during his “rival camps within the Catholic fold who sock and Francis embraced him before 27-year reign and has been criticised for see John XXIII and John Paul II as their the ceremony. Francis was co-celebrating turning a blind eye to revelations of child heroes”, said US-based Vatican expert the mass with Benedict XVI and hundreds sex crimes by priests. His support for John Allen from the Boston Globe. Francis of bishops and cardinals - the first time Marcial Maciel, the Mexican founder of has said his predecessor, who lives a life of that two living popes said mass together. the Legion of Christ movement who was quiet prayer in a former monastery inside It was also the first time that two Catholic revealed to be a serial sexual predator, the Vatican “is not a statue in a museum, Church leaders were being declared was particularly controversial. he is an institution”.— AFP S Korea PM resigns

SEOUL: South Korea’s prime minister resigned yesterday, accident from happening and unable to properly respond blaming corruption and “deep-rooted evil” for the sinking to it afterwards,” he said. “I believed I, as the prime minister, of a passenger ferry that left 300 people dead or missing, certainly had to take responsibility and resign.” as anger grows over the bungled response to the tragedy. Parents and relatives of the missing and the dead have Chung Hong-Won admitted he had not been up to the task blasted the response to the sinking, saying delays in of overseeing rescue operations after the Sewol capsized launching the rescue had cost lives. There has also been with 476 people - many of them schoolchildren - on board. rage over perceived corruption and lax safety standards “I offer my apology for having been unable to prevent this that may have led to the disaster, with claims that the ferry was overloaded and the passenger list was inaccurate and incomplete. “Looking at the latest accident I came to a painful realisation that there is too much deep-rooted evil and corruption in our society,” Chung said. “I hope that such wrongdoings will be rooted out this time so that an accident like this will never happen again.” The role of prime minister is largely ceremonial in South Korea, with the lion’s share of executive power vested in the presidency of Park Geun-Hye. Park has decided to accept Chung’s resignation but only after the government finishes the entire rescue and salvage operation, her spokesman said. In Jindo, the nearest island to the wreck, relatives of the dead and missing were unimpressed at Chung’s move. “So what?” snapped Ji Hyung-Soo. “My son is there in the sea. His resignation will never ease my bitter- ness and sadness. “Anybody responsible for this disaster must be punished severely, but the most urgent thing to do now is to recover the bodies as soon as possible. I’m not interested in anything else.” Prosecutors looking to mete out the justice sought by relatives such as Ji raided the offices of state sea traffic controllers in Jeju island yesterday, the intended destina- tion of the Sewol, and in Jindo. They seized records of radio communication with the Sewol and surveillance video footage, Yonhap news agency said. A transcript of conversations released earlier revealed panic and indeci- sion among crew and sea traffic controllers in the crucial final moments, with neither able to make the call to evac- uate passengers.— AFP MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 INTERNATIONAL Strife hands Iran, Gulf states role in Iraq vote

BAGHDAD: When Iraqis go to the polls 2011 allowed Iran to build its political declaring war on Iraq and saying that in Wednesday’s general election, region- influence over its neighbour, making it Riyadh was “supporting terrorism” in the al strife could make neighbouring Iran, the biggest foreign player in the country region and the world. Most of Iraq’s former occupier the US, Gulf nations and it fought a brutal war against from 1980- Shiite majority frets about backing the Syria silent voters as well, analysts 1988. “The Iranian influence is certainly largely Sunni rebels fighting the Syrian believe. The election is the first since greater because they have direct control regime, dominated by the Shiite off- American troops withdrew in late 2011, of some parties” in Iraq, said Michael shoot Alawite sect, in case they win and and since then US influence has waned Knights, a fellow at the Washington later back Iraqi Sunnis. From 2006-2008, while Iran has acquired more clout Institute for Near East Policy. Iraq was ravaged by a bloody sectarian inside its Arab neighbour. The conflict in civil war between Shiites and Sunnis, Syria between President Bashar Al-Assad Rise in Attacks Nationwide who had dominated Iraq until the fall of and mostly Sunni rebels that erupted in But he said that the US can exert its Saddam Hussein’s regime in 2003 March 2011 has also spilled over the influence over Baghdad through its abil- border, and could influence the election ity to “refuse to supply” weapons. Iraqi Clash Over Regional Influence outcome. security forces are currently battling a “Many foreign powers have agents in “Elections in Iraq are taking place concerted rise in attacks nationwide, Iraq,” Faili said. “These agents owe their amid a raging regional conflict, with and Washington is still Baghdad’s main loyalty to the states that support them, Syria as its main source, and Iraq is not arms supplier. The rise of Iranian influ- principally the Gulf states, which will try far from this conflict,” said Issam Al-Faili, ence has also embroiled Iraq in the dis- in the elections and their aftermath to professor of political history at pute between Tehran and the mostly push for a government loyal to them, as Baghdad’s Mustansiriyah University. Sunni Gulf monarchies over the conflict opposed to Iran’s insistence on a gov- “Iraq was historically an arena for the in Syria. Syria’s bloody civil war has divid- ernment that supports its regional poli- DUBAI: Iraqi women residing in the UAE cast their ballot for Iraq’s parliamen- conflict between the great powers, and ed Iraqi politicians, with Baghdad’s cies. Iran’s national security will not tary elections at a polling station yesterday. — AFP today once again it seems Iraq is the Shiite-led government publicly adopt- allow a government that does not sup- stage for similar disputes that have ing neutrality. port (Tehran), and its regional competi- among its Shiites so Tehran can devote with Syria” and are too busy organising made Iran, the US, the Gulf states and Iraq has called for a political solution tors that might find the US on their side itself fully to the conflict in Syria. “Iran “Shiite militias sending Iraqis to fight also the conflict in Syria voters.” to Syria’s conflict and rejected arming will push for the opposite.” has been playing power games (in Iraq) along with (Lebanon’s) Hezbollah in Tehran and Washington both played rebels battling President Bashar Al- Despite this clash over regional for a long time,” said one Western diplo- Syria”. “If Iraq might look like it might a key role in the re-election of Prime Assad’s regime, a stance supported by influence, analysts and diplomats say mat, speaking on condition of become too successful, maybe the Minister Nouri Al-Maliki in 2010 at the most Gulf monarchies. Maliki launched a Iran strongly hopes that Iraq’s election anonymity. “Their priority in Iraq right Iranians will stir things up a bit, maybe, head of a national unity coalition. But scathing attack on Saudi Arabia and succeeds. A successful election could now is to keep it as quiet as they can but it’s not in danger of looking too the American military withdrawal in late Qatar in Iraq in March, accusing them of help Iraq establish cohesion and unity because they’ve got their hands full successful.” —AFP

South Africa celebrates 20 years since apartheid PRETORIA: President Jacob Zuma led cel- downplay these achievements, regardless ebrations yesterday to mark the 20th of our political differences... at any given anniversary of post-apartheid democracy time, including the election period.” in South Africa, saying it was closer to However, Nobel peace laureate achieving the dream of a united multi- Desmond Tutu, while conceding that two racial nation. “Our country has done well,” decades of freedom have seen a “heck of Zuma said at a ceremony held two an achievement”, said he was pleased decades after the first all-race election Mandela was not alive today to witness that saw Nelson Mandela become the the slow pace of transformation. “I’m glad country’s first black president. “We all that Madiba is dead,” Tutu was quoted as have a good story to tell. We have moved telling South Africa’s Sunday Times. “I’m closer to our cherished dream of a united glad that most of these people are no non-racial, non-sexist and democratic longer alive to see this. I didn’t think there South Africa,” he said at the “Freedom would be a disillusionment soon,” he said. Day” ceremony held in the gardens of the Zuma meanwhile urged South Africans Union Buildings, the seat of government to turn out in their millions on May 7 for in Pretoria. the parliamentary, presidential and local South Africa is now the most devel- elections. “Our freedom was not free. It oped country on the continent and came about through blood, sweat and boasts among other things, a strong con- tears. That is why we must defend it at all stitution and an independent judiciary. cost,” said Zuma. “We are succeeding to But its successes have been sullied by mis- heal the wounds of our brutal and divided management and high-level corruption past.” blamed largely on the ANC-led govern- Freedom Day was marked by a full mili- ment, as well as a legacy of racial inequali- tary parade including a 21-gun salute and ty, poverty, rampant crime and a lack of fly-pasts as well as prayers, music and basic services. The government failings dance. A colourful cultural parade entered have become a rallying point for the the Union Buildings gardens to the tune opposition ahead of general elections on of the South African 2010 World Cup’s offi- May 7, the fifth since the end of decades cial anthem Waka Waka (This Time for of sanctioned racial oppression. Africa). The Union Buildings complex is where generations of apartheid leaders BANGUI: A convoy of vehicles carrying Muslims from the PK12 district leaves the city yesterday. — AFP ‘A Much Better Place’ penned many of the racial laws that But Zuma - who himself has been tar- Mandela and others fought against for nished by corruption allegations - used most of their lives. his speech to warn rivals not to dismiss For many South Africans, Freedom Day 1,200 Muslims leave Bangui the “tremendous” gains in the country of brings back sweet memories of the 51 million people. “I am sure you all agree euphoria of the election on April 27, 1994, with me that working together in the past when black, Indian and mixed race voters OIC heading to Central African Republic 20 years and the past five years, we have stood in long lines alongside whites to made South Africa a much better place to cast their first ever ballots. Tutu has said BANGUI: Heavily armed African and French country that has been under way since prime minister and foreign minister, as well as live in,” Zuma said. “We must not deny or the day felt like “falling in love”.—AFP peacekeepers escorted some of the last January, when a Muslim rebel government Muslim and Christian religious leaders. The remaining Muslims out of Central African gave up power nearly a year after overthrow- OIC visit follows on the heels of U.N. Secretary- Republic’s volatile capital yesterday, trucking ing the president of a decade. General Ban Ki-moon, who was in Central more than 1,200 people who for months had African Republic earlier this month. He warned been trapped in their neighborhood by vio- Fact-finding Mission that ethno-religious cleansing is a reality and lent Christian militants. Within minutes of the Meanwhile, the world’s largest bloc of that most members of the Muslim minority convoy’s departure, an angry swarm of neigh- Islamic countries is sending 14 delegates to have fled. bors descended upon the mosque in a scene the Central African Republic tomorrow to lead The United Nations has described the of total anarchy. Tools in hand, they swiftly dis- a fact-finding mission, express solidarity with forced displacement of tens of thousands of mantled and stole the loudspeaker once used Muslims and contribute to any peace talks in Muslims as “ethnic cleansing.” The crisis has for the call to prayer and soon stripped the the country. The Organization of Islamic prompted fears of genocide since it intensified house of worship of even its ceiling fan blades. Cooperation says delegates will be in Bangui in December when Christian militants stormed One man quickly scrawled “Youth Center” in for three days. Guinea’s Foreign Minister the capital. They soon began attacking Muslim black marker across the front of the mosque. Lounceny Fall will head the delegation, which civilians accused of having collaborated with Others mockingly swept the dirt from the will include Turkey’s foreign minister and the much despised rebel government. ground in front of the building with brooms diplomats from some of the 57 member- Earlier this year, mob killings and mutila- and shouted “We have cleaned Central African states, as well as OIC Secretary-General Iyad tion of bodies took place on a near-daily basis Republic of the Muslims!” Armed Congolese Ameen Madani and the body’s special envoy in Bangui. Tens of thousands of Muslims were peacekeepers stood watch but did not fire to the Central African Republic, Sheikh Tidiane escorted to safety in neighboring Chad, into the air or attempt to stop the looting. Gadio. though earlier convoys were fraught with vio- Yesterday’s exodus of the Muslims from the The OIC said yesterday in a statement to AP lence. Militants lined the streets and attacked PRETORIA: South African cadets relax ahead of 20th anniversary celebrations of PK12 neighborhood on the northern side of that the delegates are expected to meet with departing trucks, at one point beating a man Freedom Day yesterday. — AFP Bangui further enforces a partitioning of the interim President Catherine Samba-Panza, the to death after he fell from his vehicle. —AP Goodbye, safe haven Saudi MERS deaths top 100... Continued from Page 1 Ministry of Interior, the people, Continued from Page 1 September. Pilgrims continue to visit society, the drastic openness we Makkah for the lesser umrah pilgrimage, Even when the doorbell rings, have experienced through satel- King Abdullah himself travelled to which can be performed at any time. anyone including children open lite TV, videos and even children’s Jeddah on Thursday to reassure the public The hajj ministry has not yet taken any the door to strangers. Many cartoons? Cartoons are full of and demonstrate that “exaggerated and special MERS-related measures. “We have times we leave our cars violence and so are the movies false rumours” about MERS are false, said his not distributed masks and not taken any unlocked. we watch. The blockbusters are son, National Guard Minister Prince Mitab. preventive measures,” ministry undersecre- You do not see theft alarms in full of violent crime and horror. Fakieh said on Saturday that three spe- tary Abdullah Marghalani said. “We have not cars, because thank God, so far Of course this affects people and cialised medical centres have been set up in received any instructions about the virus we do not have widespread mainly youngsters. Jeddah, Riyadh and Eastern Province. and how to immunise umrah pilgrims crime. You hardly see houses After the invasion we had few But people are still not taking any against it.” MERS has not had any impact on with alarms. There are no shops incidents of petty crime, though chances. “I’ve decided to keep my six-year- the numbers of pilgrims, Marghalani told Al- with alarms too. Unlike other not as bad as the latest one. We old daughter at home and not send her to Eqtisadiah daily, adding that some 3.8 mil- countries where even if you park used to blame it on the brutal school,” said Umm Muntaha. “Prevention is lion pilgrims have visited the country this a bike outside, you equip it with Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and its better than cure.” Schools remain open year. an alarm system. I used to brag effect on the minds of young despite rumours of possible closures, but The World Health Organisation when I travel abroad that in people. But it has been 24 years many have asked parents to equip their chil- announced on Wednesday that it had Kuwait we do not lock our doors since the liberation. Are we still dren with face masks and disinfectants. offered to send international experts to nor do we install alarm systems going to blame the invasion? Pharmaceutical sources have already spo- Saudi Arabia to investigate “any evolving in our cars and houses. I do not think that there is ken of a shortage of masks in Jeddah risk” associated with the transmission pat- Could it be that we were hit poverty in Kuwait to the extent because of rising demand. “Demand for tern of the virus. The UN agency said the by envy over our security and that they need to resort to vio- masks has grown 10 times during the past recent cluster of cases among health work- two weeks,” said one pharmacist in Jeddah, ers was a cause of concern as the virus had safety? We are not the safe haven lence. The reasons for rising who has now run out of stock. clearly been contracted from a human we used to be. I am joking about crime are a mixture of all the rea- The health ministry has not taken any patient and not directly from an animal the envious eyes but after the sons I listed above - be it psycho- “additional measures” at airports apart from host. A recent study said the virus has been liberation, many things have logical, social, educational or a the “usual preventive measures”, a ministry “extraordinarily common” in camels for at changed in Kuwait. We cannot bit of economical. official said. MERS infections are rising least 20 years, and it may have been passed blame the law enforcement or This is one of the prices we JEDDAH: An Asian man wears a mouth and nose mask as he walks in a steadily just months ahead of the annual from the animals to humans and now the government. Whom to pay for becoming a citizen of the street of this Red Sea coastal city yesterday. — AFP hajj pilgrimage to the Muslim sacred sites in evolved to make it transmissible from per- blame? Governments, the global village. Mecca and Medina, which this year comes in son to person. — AFP MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 INTERNATIONAL Ex-TV journalist steals Greek political limelight

CORFU, Greece: In a Greek society turned some Ä70,000 ($97,000) - has come from on its head by a devastating six-year eco- supporter donations and from his own nomic meltdown, a 50-year-old former star pocket. “Greek parties can spend 20,000 journalist has become the country’s newest euros on a public gathering. We are a low- political celebrity. And Europe is taking budget campaign,” he says. note. In just two months, the startup To Potami (The River) party founded by Shoestring Budget Stavros Theodorakis is already ranked third The party operates from a small office in in the polls ahead of May’s European Athens - itself donated by a supporter - and Parliament elections. the campaign mainly runs online. On the “I created To Potami because I felt trail, he holds small open-air meetings, asphyxiated as a citizen,” says Theodorakis, fielding questions from a few hundred peo- who previously ran an investigative report ple each time. On Corfu, speaking to about series for Greece’s powerful private TV 300 people in front of the island’s Venetian channel Mega. “I was not happy and I fortress, he had to contend with biting feared for the future of the country. I could wind and a Champions League match feel that a lot of people were looking for about to start on television. “I could vote something new,” the 30-year journalism for him,” said Olympia Mantzourogianni, a veteran told AFP. 32-year-old teacher who attended the Theodorakis says he has “stolen” ideas gathering. “But I would like more specific from both the right and left for his party positions on issues such as education and manifesto. He wants the euro and environ- health,” she said. Theodorakis freely admits SLAVYANSK, Ukraine: Vacheslav Ponomarev, the self-proclaimed mayor of Slavyansk (fourth from left) is flanked by a group of foreign military ment-friendly investment. He opposes cuts that the European ballot is but a step to observers being held by Ponomarev’s group during a press conference in the city hall yesterday. —AP to social budgets. And he says there is a national elections which are likely to be limit to how many undocumented held by February. “I had no money (for migrants Greece can keep within its bor- national elections). I will get the money if ders. The fledgling party polls at between To Potami enters the European Parliament Obama calls for united eight and 14 percent, behind the radical and qualifies for funding,” he told reporters leftist Syriza party and the conservative in Corfu. Theodorakis is fronting New Democracy party of Prime Minister Eurodeputy candidates with a proven Antonis Samaras. To Potami aims to score record in their respective fields - such as response against Russia double digits in May and elect at least business, medicine or academia - who have three Euro MPs. never held political office. He himself is not But the unexpectedly strong start has standing for election this time. OSCE team presented to media spawned speculation that the party is He recently visited Brussels for introduc- secretly backed by Theodorakis’ former tory meetings with the European socialists, SLAVYANSK, Ukraine: Pro-Russian militants in reporters in Slavyansk said tensions were running freedom but has blamed Kiev for their capture, media employers to stem the rise of the liberals and greens. Although personally a Ukraine yesterday presented a captured team of high at checkpoints, while militants were reinforc- stressing it was up to the host country to ensure anti-austerity Syriza party. Theodorakis leftist, Theodorakis refuses to reveal his international observers as “prisoners of war,” raising ing their positions in the town and ordering jour- their security. The rebels have accused the team - bristles at such talk. “To Potami is clean. I party’s ultimate political affiliation until the stakes in the crisis as US President Barack nalists away. The international community is on which included five Ukrainians, one of whom was will leave if anybody finds something dirty,” after the European elections. “We will forge Obama warned Moscow against “provocation”. The edge over the the crisis, with one Western diplomat later released - of being “NATO spies” and said they he told a television station in Corfu on alliances with different people each time so self-styled mayor of rebel-held Slavyansk, which raising the possibility of an invasion in the coming would only be freed as part of a prisoner swap. Wednesday during a two-day campaign that things can change a little in the direc- has become the epicentre of the crisis, led eight days by Russia, which has some 40,000 troops Ponomaryov claimed they were “not our trip. He insists that the money raised so far - tion of a more just Europe,” he says.—AFP European members of an OSCE military inspection massed on the border. hostages - they are our guests” and said he had “no mission before scores of local and foreign journal- direct contact with Moscow”. The rebel mayor said ists in the town hall. With four armed rebels watch- ‘Not Lifted a Finger’ there would be no contact with Kiev over the ing over him, a spokesman for the group, German Speaking in Asia, Obama called for global unity imprisoned Ukrainians because the pro-Kremlin officer Axel Schneider, said the team was in good over the crisis as Europe and the US prepare fresh insurgents see the capital’s Western-backed gov- health and stressed they were “OSCE officers with sanctions against Moscow expected to come into ernment as illegitimate. Ukraine’s authorities, he diplomatic status”. “I cannot go home of my free force as early as today. Obama said Russia had “not said, “understand only the language of force”. will,” he told reporters, adding that negotiations lifted a finger” to implement a deal struck in Ponomaryov added that the rebels were also hold- were under way to free them. Geneva on April 17 aimed at easing the crisis. ing three Ukrainian military officers captured The local rebel leader, Vyacheslav Ponomaryov, Continued Russian “provocation” would meet with overnight on what he said was a spying mission. earlier told reporters: “In our town, where a war sit- “consequences, and those consequences will con- uation is going on, any military personnel who tinue to grow,” he told reporters in Kuala Lumpur. ‘Move swiftly’ on Sanctions don’t have our permission are considered prisoners He urged Russia to call on the militants in eastern As the crisis worsens, the Group of Seven lead- of war.” Pro-Russia militias this month occupied a Ukraine to leave occupied buildings and “partici- ing economies and the European Union are ready- string of towns and cities in eastern Ukraine, spark- pate with international observers and monitors ing sanctions that could be announced as soon as ing a military response from the Ukrainian army, rather than stand by while they are being bullied today in a bid to raise the pressure on Russian which is laying siege to Slavyansk. and in some cases detained by these thugs”. President Vladimir Putin. In a statement on The detention of the men from the A second OSCE team was due in Slavyansk to Saturday, the G7 - comprising the United States, Organisation for Security and Cooperation in negotiate the release of the captives - four Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan - CORFU, Greece: Stavros Theodorakis, 50, leader of the new political party To Potami Europe has sparked global outrage amid the worst Germans, a Pole, a Swede, a Dane and a Czech. said it would “move swiftly” to impose additional (The River), speaks during his campaign on this Ionian island on April 23, 2014. — AFP East-West crisis since the end of the Cold War. AFP Russia has said it will also take steps to secure their sanctions on Russia. —AFP MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 INTERNATIONAL Philippines, US to ink new military pact Pact allows enhanced ‘rotational presence’ of US forces MANILA/KUALA LUMPUR: The United States officials accompanying Obama on a visit to Philippine anxiety over China. The Philippine The agreement allows the United States to 1991, when US troops were evicted. Eight years and the Philippines will sign a new 10-year secu- Malaysia insisted the deal was aimed at bringing Senate voted to evict the US military from their rotate ships, aircraft and troops for a period later, the Senate approved an agreement pro- rity pact today that will allow for a larger US mili- greater stability to the region, not at countering bases in 1991, ending 94 years of American mili- longer than the current maximum of two weeks viding for temporary visits by US forces, allow- tary presence as it struggles to raise its defense Beijing’s growing military assertiveness. “We’re tary presence in the Philippines, and has only during joint military exercises by the two ing the staging of joint military exercises. The capabilities amid territorial disputes with China. not doing this because of China,” Evan Medeiros, gradually allowed the return of US forces for lim- nations, a senior Philippine military source told new accord also allows the storage of US The agreement, which establishes a framework Obama’s top Asia adviser, told reporters. ited operations. Reuters. humanitarian equipment and supplies for dis- for a beefed-up rotation of US troops, ship and The accord allows for enhanced “rotational The United States is expected to gradually aster response, with some already in the coun- warplanes through the Philippines, will be for- presence” of US forces in the country - but not a Renewable pact deploy combat ships, a squadron of F18s or try after super Typhoon Haiyan devastated mally sealed just hours before US President return of US military bases, US officials said. It The Enhanced Defense Cooperation agree- F16s and maritime surveillance aircraft, the central Philippines in November, the military Barack Obama arrives on a two-day visit to will allow US forces to train and conduct exercis- ment will run for 10 years, shorter than the same source said. Last year, there were 149 US source also said. Manila, US and Philippine officials said. es with Philippine forces for maritime security, United States was originally asking for, two navy ship visits to the Philippines, up from 68 Pio Lorenzo Batino, undersecretary of White House officials touted the deal as part disaster assistance and humanitarian aid, the Philippine government officials said, asking for in the previous year, and that number is likely defense and chair of the Philippine panel of a “rebalancing” of US resources toward the officials said. anonymity due to lack of authority to reveal to rise further under the new pact. “We are negotiating with the United States, earlier said fast-growing Asia-Pacific region. The Philippines The White House said the pact did not speci- details. But the deal is renewable depending on considering bases in Northern Luzon like Clark the agreement complied with the Philippine will be Obama’s final stop on a four-country tour fy how many US military assets can be deployed the needs of the two oldest allies in the Asia- and Subic, and Fort Magsaysay, to accommo- Constitution, which meant US forces will have aimed at showing sometimes skeptical allies he but established a legal basis for deciding on a Pacific region, one source said. date the US forces. We will set aside space in no permanent presence. Philippine Senator is serious about the strategic shift. It comes as mission-by-mission basis. Still, Manila’s accept- It will be signed by Philippine Defense those bases for their troops,” the military source Miriam Defensor-Santiago said she would scru- China has strengthened its maritime presence in ance of an increased US military presence, a Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and US Ambassador said. tinize the pact, adding any agreement involv- disputed areas in the South China Sea after seiz- politically sensitive issue in the independent- Philip Goldberg shortly before Obama meets Clark and Subic were bases maintained by ing the posting of foreign troops and equip- ing control of Scarborough Shoal in 2012. US minded archipelago nation, reveals the scale of Philippine President Benigno Aquino in Manila. the United States northwest of Manila until ment required Senate ratification. —Reuters

Obama courts Malaysia while nudging on rights KUALA LUMPUR: President Barack “central” to stability in Southeast Asia. ensuring rule of law and would “make Obama nudged Malaysia yesterday over During a trip that started in Japan and sure that we are making progress on that its controversial handling of dissent but South Korea and finishes in the front”. But with the trip’s larger objectives made clear Washington intended to deep- Philippines on Tuesday, Obama has rein- clearly in mind, he also gave Najib political en its friendship with a country it consid- forced US security support for regional cover, noting what he called “progress” on ers vital to US objectives in the Asia- allies alarmed by China’s claims to vast rights. “I think the prime minister is the Pacific. maritime expanses around the region. first to acknowledge that Malaysia still has Obama also offered continued US sup- These include overlapping claims with some work to do, just like the United port in the search for missing flight Malaysia and others in the South China States still has some work to do,” he said. MH370 as he held talks with Prime Sea. But Obama was drawn into Malaysia’s Minister Najib Razak, after which the two highly polarized politics during the press Russian ‘provocation’ leaders declared the start of a warmer briefing with Najib, whose government is While intending to focus on new era in relations. “Today across a whole accused of using courts and police to Washington’s “rebalance” of strategic and range of areas-security, trade, and region- harass or jail opponents and stifling free economic attention to the Asia-Pacific, al institutions-we are working more close- expression. Obama has repeatedly had to deal with ly than ever before,” Obama said during a Obama said he stressed to Najib the foreign-policy crises elsewhere, particular- joint press conference, calling Malaysia importance of respecting dissent and ly in Ukraine. On Sunday he said new international sanctions set to come into force against Russia would send a message that it must stop its “provocation” in eastern Ukraine, which is descending into chaos, raising fears of a Russian military invasion. “So long as Russia continues down a path of provocation rather than trying to resolve this issue peacefully and de-escalate it, there are going to be consequences and those consequences will continue to grow,” Obama said. Obama became the ALLAHABAD: Supporters listen to Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati during an election rally in Allahabad, Uttar first sitting US president to visit Malaysia Pradesh state yesterday. With 814 million eligible voters, India is voting in phases over six weeks. Results are since Lyndon Johnson in 1966. Relations expected May 16. —AP have been marked by bickering in recent decades when Malaysia was a vocal anti- Western member of the non-aligned Politics in India: Still a man’s game movement. But the more Western-mind- ed Najib has changed the tune, dovetail- NEW DELHI: Women’s issues may be believe the problem is growing, a BJP vows to introduce self-defense ing with Washington’s wish to shore up high on the agenda for political par- study published last week by the US- classes in school and to earmark extra KUALA LUMPUR: President Barack Obama is photographed in the prayer security partnerships in the region amid ties vying for votes in India’s mam- based Pew Research Center said. “It spending on women. They have both room at the National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur yesterday with the Grand China’s rise.— AFP moth general election, but few female feels good that the focus is on us, pledged to pass the pending Women’s Imam. —AP lawmakers will get an opportunity to finally,” said shopkeeper Gauri Joshi, Reservation Bill that would reserve a implement the policies being pro- 35, in suburban Delhi. third of seats in national and state posed. Less than a fifth of the candi- assemblies for women among other dates standing for the front-running Empty promises? measures. main opposition group, the Bharatiya But others are unconvinced by the “The women’s bill is being blocked Janata Party (BJP), or the ruling attention, accusing parties of cynically out of pure misogyny ... Even the man- Congress, are women, according to an tapping into the national anger over ifestos have a long way to go. Most of analysis by AFP. the Delhi rape case and others which the promises are appallingly vague,” In the current parliament, women have reversed years of complacency said Kavita Krishnan, secretary of the hold only 11 percent of seats in both about growing sexual violence. “How All India Progressive Women’s houses, less than Pakistan at 21 per- can we expect change when a lot of Association. cent and Afghanistan at 28 percent, these politicians hate women and Politician Meenakshi Lekhi, who is research by the Inter-Parliamentary think rape is normal?” said Shagun standing for the BJP in New Delhi, Union group shows. “Suddenly it’s Behl, a 26-year-old dance teacher. acknowledged the general lack of women this and women that... but it Shagun was referring to Mulayam women in politics. Until recently the all fades after elections,” said Rachita Singh Yadav, leader of the regional president was a woman and the most Shah, a 28-year-old graphic web Samajwadi Party, who triggered out- powerful politician of the last 10 years designer. “It’s nice to hear, but it rage on April 11 when he described a has been Sonia Gandhi, head of the would be better if we could actually group of convicted rapists as “boys” Congress party. Three regional party see these ‘measures for women’s who had made “mistakes”. BJP prime chiefs are also female. But below empowerment’,” she said, mockingly ministerial candidate Narendra Modi these public figureheads, men pre- using air quotes while shopping at a criticized Yadav’s remarks in a TV inter- dominate. “You can’t change 65 years busy Delhi flea market. view, saying women’s issues should be of Indian history overnight where Politicians are going all out to win dealt with sensitivity. women have more or less stayed out over women-earlier seen as wallflow- “My priority is women’s dignity,” of politics. But the paradigm is ers-with “empowerment”, a recurrent Modi promised. But the 63-year-old changing now,” Lekhi said, adding theme 16 months after the fatal gang also spurred controversy a few days that political parties would field rape of a student on a bus in New before Yadav’s comments when he more women had they been “avail- Delhi rocked the nation. That case, belatedly declared that he was mar- able”. which led to protests in the capital, ried to a woman he had never previ- The BJP is tipped to oust the rul- sparked intense media scrutiny of the ously acknowledged or divorced. ing Congress after its two terms in widespread abuse of women, forcing His rival Rahul Gandhi, leading power in the staggered five-week efforts to sensitize men and counter campaigning for the Congress party, election that ends with results on discrimination. Many women voters, accused him of hypocrisy, saying Modi May 16. The father of the New Delhi who form 49 percent of the 814 mil- promised respect for women but neg- gang rape victim, who died of her lion electorate, say they are pleased to lected his own wife. injuries two weeks after the assault, see the BJP splashing billboards, said only then would the real test on newspapers, radio and TV slots with ‘Changing paradigm’ women’s rights begin. “All these vows for women’s safety. While the Congress party says it promises are just words to win votes. Nine in ten Indians see rape as a will provide free sanitary napkins and Let’s see if they ever see the light of “very big problem”, while eight in ten set up crisis centres for women, the day,” he said. — AFP India test-fires anti-ballistic missile

BHUBANESWAR: India successfully test- fourth one in 2001. In recent years, New Gwadar to Chittagong in Bangladesh. fired an anti-ballistic missile yesterday Delhi has accused China of making hun- In light of changes in geopolitical capable of intercepting targets outside dreds of intrusions along their disputed situation in its neighborhood, many the earth’s atmosphere, a major step in border. However, China denies crossing analysts have suggested revisiting development of a missile defense sys- into Indian territory. Adding to its wor- India’s nuclear doctrine whose central tem that is available to only a handful of ries are China’s forays into the Indian principle is that New Delhi would not nations. Sharing borders with nuclear Ocean and its involvement in building a be first to use atomic weapons in a armed China and Pakistan, India is devel- string of ports stretching from Pakistan’s conflict. —Reuters oping a two-tier missile defense system that aims to provide a multi-layered shield against ballistic missile attack. “This (test) is part of the ballistic mis- sile defense system which we are devel- oping...,” said Ravi Kumar Gupta, spokesman for the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). “The mission has been completed and the interception parameter has been achieved.” The system is intended to destroy an incoming missile at a higher altitude in the exo-atmosphere, and if that fails in the endo-atmospheric within the earth’s atmosphere. Currently, only a small club of nations including the United States, Russia and Israel possess an anti-ballistic missile system. ANSAN: People from the Philippines living in South Korea (left) lay flowers in India, China and Pakistan are all front a makeshift memorial at the main gate of Danwon high school in Ansan nuclear powers. India has fought three yesterday. The confirmed death toll from the tragedy stood at 188, barely wars with Pakistan and came close to a changed in two days.—AFP

MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 INTERNATIONAL Abbas says Holocaust ‘most heinous crime’

RAMALLAH: The mass killing of Jews in the sundown begin marking Holocaust memorial day, Holocaust was “the most heinous crime” against holding special events and two minutes’ silence to humanity in the modern era, Palestinian president remember the victims of the Nazi genocide. Mahmud Abbas said yesterday in his strongest remarks yet on the Nazi genocide. The statement Attitude Under Scrutiny comes at a sensitive time for US-led peace efforts, Although the Palestinian leader has condemned with Israel having suspended faltering talks last week the Holocaust in the past, his attitude has come in for after Abbas reached an agreement with the Islamist heavy scrutiny since the early 1980s, when in his doc- Hamas movement to form a unity government. In a toral thesis he questioned the total number of Jews statement in English and Arabic released just hours killed. “No one can confirm or deny the figure ped- before Israel began marking Holocaust remembrance dled about by the rumour that six million Jews were day, the Palestinian leader expressed sympathy with among the victims,” he wrote, suggesting the number families of the six million Jews who were killed by the “may number six million or be far fewer, even fewer Nazi regime. than one million”. But he added: “The controversy “What happened to the Jews in the Holocaust is over the figure cannot minimise in any way the atro- the most heinous crime to have occurred against cious crime committed against the Jews.” In 2011, he humanity in the modern era,” Abbas said. He also reportedly said that he now accepts the figure of six expressed his “sympathy with the families of the vic- million Jewish victims. Veteran Nazi hunter Ephraim tims and many other innocent people who were Zuroff, Jerusalem director of the Simon Wiesenthal Centre, said he was not aware of such a strong stand from Abbas in the past. “To the best of my memory he hasn’t said this before,” he told AFP, but added that it could be more a tactical shift than a change of heart. “Usually, if someone who had in the past denied the Holocaust came out with such a state- ment, I would be very happy, but here I suspect that it may be mostly about Middle East politics,” he said. In remarks delivered at the start of yesterday’s weekly cabinet meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed Abbas over the unity deal with Hamas, whose officials have either denied the Nazi genocide outright or cast doubt on its scope. “Hamas denies the Holocaust while attempt- SANDY: People look on during the national anthem at a rally of the Western Republican Leadership Conference in ing to carry out a second Holocaust by destroying the Sandy, Utah. Republican US Sen Ted Cruz, of Texas, is scheduled to headline the final day of a two-day conference state of Israel,” Netanyahu told reporters. “It is with in Utah where Republican party leaders from western states are meeting. — AP this Hamas that (Abbas) chose to make an alliance last week.” US House speaker faces ‘Palestinians Among the Oppressed’ In January, Israeli Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz denounced Abbas as the most anti-Semitic challenge in Ohio primary leader in the world following the departure from office of Iran’s firebrand president Mahmoud MIDDLETOWN, Ohio: John Boehner’s painting Boehner as the face of a dys- some $3.3 million available against Ahmadinejad. “As someone who denied the primary races are often about as chal- functional Washington make this pri- opponents on shoestring budgets. Holocaust in his youth, he today denies the very exis- lenging as a tap-in putt. However, the mary more intriguing than others The feisty personalities and anti- tence of the Jewish people and their right to their US House speaker and avid golfer faces Boehner has faced. establishment fervor that fed tea party stepped-up competition back home this Boehner, who first won the seat in challenges in recent Republican US Mahmoud Abbas own state,” he said, referring to Abbas’s refusal to recognise Israel as the Jewish state, a key stumbling time. 1990, racked up 84 percent of the 2012 Senate primaries are largely missing this vote against one candidate and 85 per- year. That’s troubling for Democrats who killed by the Nazis”. His remarks, made in response to block in the peace talks. In his statement, Abbas said With three GOP opponents on the ballot and some outside money aimed cent against two 2010 challengers after want Republicans to nominate non- a question during talks last week with an American the Holocaust was “a reflection of the concept of eth- against him, Boehner’s campaign has three straight uncontested primaries in mainstream candidates with limited rabbi promoting Jewish-Muslim understanding, came nic discrimination and racism which the Palestinians run two rounds of television ads amid the Republican-dominated district. appeal. In North Carolina, a once- as Israel and the Palestinians traded blame over the strongly reject and act against. other voter outreach efforts. Boehner Marshall said while there appears to be promising clash between an establish- collapse of the peace talks. “The world must do its utmost to fight racism and last week worked his 8th House District little doubt about Boehner winning re- ment Republican and two harder-right “On the incredibly sad commemoration of injustice in order to bring justice and equality to that stretches across six counties, mak- nomination, his opponents could attract rivals has yet to catch fire. The May 6 Holocaust Day, we call on the Israeli government to oppressed people wherever they are. “The Palestinian ing five announced stops over three votes from Republicans who are unhap- winner will challenge Democratic Sen. seize the current opportunity to conclude a just and people, who suffer from injustice, oppression and days through western Ohio. py about the federal deficit, immigra- Kay Hagan in November. North comprehensive peace in the region, based on the denied freedom and peace, are the first to demand to “We take every race very seriously,” tion or other issues. Carolina House Speaker Thom Tillis is two states vision, Israel and Palestine living side by lift the injustice and racism that befell other peoples campaign spokesman Cory Fritz said. “If these challengers can knock 25 to the GOP establishment’s favorite. side in peace and security,” Abbas said. Israel will at subjected to such crimes,” he said. — AFP And, he said, without major statewide 30 percent off (Boehner’s recent per- Opponents from the tea party and the GOP primaries for governor, US senator centages), I think they send a real mes- Christian right did little to distinguish or attention-grabbing issues on the May sage to Boehner and the leadership that themselves from him in two televised 6 ballot, the campaign saw a need to there is a lot of discontent out there in debates last week. Tillis also has more “start mobilizing and energizing the the base,” he said. There are some “Fire campaign money. The debates were base.” Boehner” yard signs and other scattered perhaps the candidates’ best chance to Bryan Marshall, a political scientist at indications of opposition in the district, captivate voters before the primary. Miami University, said factors such as a but there are no widespread media Hagan says November’s voters will national tea party group pumping mon- campaigns rivaling Boehner’s. His cam- reject Tillis’ conservative legislative ey into the district race and opponents paign headed into the last month with record.— AP Autopsy: US student died of stab wounds

HARTFORD, Connecticut: The Connecticut chief medical exam- iner says the 16-year-old girl fatally stabbed in a hallway of her high school died of wounds to her torso and neck. The med- ical examiner’s office said Sunday that Maren Sanchez’s death was a homicide. A 16-year-old class- mate is charged with murder as a juvenile in Friday’s stabbing at Jonathan Law High School in Milford. Police didn’t release the sus- pect’s name, but people who saw him taken into custody iden- tified him as Sanchez’s friend Chris Plaskon. Police are investi- gating whether Sanchez was killed because she turned down an invitation to be Plaskon’s date to prom. Plaskon’s attorney says he is being held in a hospital under psychiatric evaluation. His arraignment is scheduled for MILFORD: Friends and family including many students from Jonathan Law High today, but his lawyer says the School attend a memorial service at the First United Church of Christ in Milford, boy won’t attend.—AP Connecticut for Maren Sanchez who was killed at the school Friday.—AP Pennsylvania awaits ruling on Medicaid expansion

WASHINGTON: Pennsylvania Gov Tom dubbed Healthy PA, include questions Foundation. Corbett’s plan seeks to build Corbett has softened his rhetoric while he over premium rates and plans to waive on modifications, or “waivers,” President awaits a federal decision on his request to both retroactive eligibility and Medicaid’s Barack Obama’s administration has grant- link a work requirement to benefits under appeals process, which advocates for the ed in states such as Arkansas and Iowa the Medicaid expansion. It’s an issue that poor contend would violate the law. “The that allow use of federal Medicaid money has flared up in his hotly contested re- governor has told me and the rest of the to purchase private plans. Having original- election campaign. The request comes in negotiating team that it is very important ly pushed a mandatory work requirement, the form of a waiver that the Republican to bring the issue of work-related criteria Corbett now is proposing a one-year vol- governor has requested as part of his bid to resolution,” Jennifer Branstetter, untary pilot program that would offer to receive additional federal funds for Corbett’s policy director, said lower premiums to those who participate Medicaid, the state-federal program for in a telephone interview. “If you take and seeks separate coverage limits to help the poor and disabled. that away, it breaks the plan as a whole. reduce expenses for the state. To date, The federal government’s public com- The whole premise is to help individuals CMS has balked at cost-sharing plans that ment period ended April 11. If approved, break a cycle of poverty.” place undue burdens on low-income Pennsylvania would be the first state to She noted that while both sides would recipients. CMS officials declined to com- include the work requirement for like an agreement soon, the governor also ment on ongoing negotiations. But the Medicaid. According to federal regula- has made it clear to “get it right.” The agency made clear based on past applica- tions, a decision by the US Centers for Affordable Care Act expands Medicaid tions that it does not feel bound by any Medicare and Medicaid Services could expansion to all adults below 138 percent specific timetable. As recently as February, come as early as today, but Corbett’s of the federal poverty level, or an addi- CMS granted New York a separate office says that won’t happen. Points of tional 454,000 people in Pennsylvania, Medicaid waiver that took two years to debate in Corbett’s 124-page plan, according to the Kaiser Family decide.—AP

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By Patricia Zengerle

he unity pact between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and the militant group Hamas dealt a sharp Tpunch to US-driven peace negotiations with Israel, but the Americans insisted it was not a fatal blow to the strug- gling talks. Washington was stunned by the deal announced on Wednesday between Fatah, the faction that leads the West Bank, and Hamas, which rules the Gaza Strip and is viewed as a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union and Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu immediately suspended participation in the Guantanamo’s Camp 7 shrouded in secrecy peace process brokered by US Secretary of State John Kerry. But US negotiators are not expected to give up on the By Chantal Valery “They drove us around for 20 or 25 minutes to disorient us.” who recently complained to a military judge that prison guards process, in which Kerry has invested thousands of hours and “Who runs it?” asked Lachelier, a US Navy commander. were intentionally making noise at night to deprive him of a great deal of political capital. There is also little for veryone knows it exists and yet officials clam up at the “Nothing justifies the security measures taken for Camp 7, sleep. Washington to lose by monitoring developments, while mere mention of Camp 7, the most secure and secretive unless there is something the government wants to hide.” More Yet another is Ali, who is believed to have served as the basis pushing the two sides toward reconciliation. “This will proba- Earea of the US military prison in Guantanamo Bay. Hidden recently, on Aug 15 last year, Jay Connell saw his client - 9/11 for a character in the movie “Zero Dark Thirty” due to the mis- bly slow things down, but it will resume at some point,” said among the arid hills of the sprawling naval base on the Cuban defendant Ali Abd al-Aziz Ali, who is Mohammed’s Pakistani treatment he allegedly suffered. Also held is Saudi citizen Abd Aaron David Miller, a former US State Department peace coast, it holds about 15 so-called high value detainees - includ- nephew - at Camp 7. Again, it was impossible to get the slight- Rahim Al-Nashiri, charged with masterminding the MV Limburg negotiator now at the Wilson Center in Washington. “There is ing Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the self-proclaimed mastermind est clue about its whereabouts since the mini-bus that took him attack and the 2000 attack against the USS Cole in Yemen. And no need for the United States to walk away from this, and it of the Sept 11, 2001 attacks on US soil. “We simply just don’t dis- there had blacked-out windows. As for the camp itself, “every- then there’s Abu Zubaydah, who is suspected of having been would be stupid, frankly,” he said. cuss Camp 7,” said Brigadier General Marion Garcia, deputy thing is designed as solitary confinement cells,” he told AFP, Osama Bin Laden’s right-hand man. Washington is Israel’s closest ally, and President Barack commander of Joint Task Force Guantanamo (JTF-GTMO), recalling his 12-hour visit made possible by an order from a mil- Given the history of those incarcerated at Camp 7, “there is Obama has already faced strong criticism at home and which runs the base’s detention centers. itary judge. The inmates “eat inside the cells, there’s no commu- every reason to believe that it’s run by the CIA” and not by JTF- abroad over his handling of foreign policy. Obama has been The area is not included in the agenda for press visits, and is nal living - I’ve never seen such an isolating facility,” he added. GTMO, said a source familiar with the prison who spoke on con- accused of neglect for Asia - where he has traveled this week not even mentioned in the press pack given to journalists. “It’s dition of anonymity. Garcia said trips to Camp 7 “are actually - and weakness in Europe, where Russia has annexed the not a secret that it’s here, but what is classified is its location High-Profile Prisoners organized through someone else - we simply do as we’re Crimean Peninsula and is threatening eastern Ukraine. and any other operation about it or who’s in there,” echoed Scarce information gleaned from various sources shows that instructed to do.” “It’s really not all that mysterious - all I can tell Months of meetings since last summer have produced no Captain John Filostrat, a JTF-GTMO spokesman. The three those incarcerated at Camp 7 are detainees deemed “high val- you is that it’s a very well-run facility and I’m proud of what sign of progress in the talks, aimed at creating an independ- lawyers who have been there aren’t allowed to say much about ue” due to the intelligence they are believed to be able to pro- we’re doing there,” she added. But John Kelly, head of the US ent Palestinian state on land captured by Israel in a 1967 war. what they saw. Suzanne Lachelier and Richard Federico visited vide, or have already provided during harsh interrogations in Southern Command that oversees Guantanamo, testified in Palestinians want East Jerusalem to be capital of the state in Oct 2008. “The back of the van in which we were transported secret CIA prisons considered by many as torture. Among them Congress that Camp 7 should be replaced because it was they seek in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip, and had no windows at all,” Lachelier recalled in an interview with is Mohammed, who was subjected to 183 instances of water- “increasingly unsustainable due to drainage and foundation want Israeli soldiers and more than half a million settlers AFP. She said she couldn’t make out the overall structure of the boarding before being transferred to Guantanamo. Another is issues.” “The expeditionary infrastructure put in place was gone. Israeli settlement construction has been a major high-security facility or the route taken to get there, noting: Ramzi Binalshibh, a Yemeni and suspected 9/11 co-conspirator intended to be temporary,” Kelly told lawmakers. —AFP obstacle in the negotiations. Citing security concerns and historic and Biblical links to the territory, Israel says it intends to keep large settlement blocs in any future peace deal. Unique floating lab showcases ‘aliens of the sea’ Netanyahu has made recognition of his country as a Jewish state a requirement for peace. The issue has lately By Lauran Neergaard donated $50,000 genetic sequencer is rocking on its tists collect animals, freeze samples and ship them Dabe gently cups in her hand. overshadowed other stumbling blocks over borders, special tabletop. Molecular biologist Andrea Kohn home for genetic research. But often, Moroz had Human brains have 86 billion neurons, give or refugees and the status of Jerusalem. Palestinians fear the esearcher Leonid Moroz emerges from a dive wedges her hip against cabinets to stay upright, shipments lost in transit or held up at US Customs, take. Sea slugs have only about 10,000 neurons, label would lead to discrimination against Israel’s sizeable off the Florida Keys and gleefully displays a prepping the machine for the day’s first run. With a thawed and ruined. Plus, some creatures’ genetic large ones grouped into clusters rather than a cen- Arab minority, while Israelis say it recognizes Jewish history plastic bag holding a creature that shimmers pipette in hand, she carefully drips precious samples material begins breaking down almost immediately tral brain, Dabe explains while dissecting the easy- and rights on the land. R like an opal in the seawater. This translucent animal from a comb jelly experiment onto a chip the size of after they’re caught. “When I think of all the animals to-spot cells. She brought the animal on board as a For the United States, giving up on achieving a peace and its similarly strange cousins are food for science. a digital camera’s memory card. we’ve lost through years and years,” Kohn says, shak- control for experiments with the more mysterious deal would be an unnecessary admission of foreign policy They regrow with amazing speed if they get Graduate student Rachel Sanford had given a ing her head. To completely map the genome of a creatures. Yet scientists can condition sea slugs, with defeat, especially in the Middle East, amid the Syrian civil chopped up. Some even regenerate a rudimentary series of these animals a cut, and then biopsied the single comb jelly species, “it took us a year to get mild shocks to their gills, to study that type of mem- war, upheaval in Egypt and delicate nuclear talks with Iran. brain. “Meet the aliens of the sea,” the neurobiologist healing tissue 30 minutes, an hour and two hours DNA that wasn’t degraded. ory, Dabe says. Her own research examines the neu- “So far, no one has been eager to declare the patient dead,” at the University of Florida says with a huge grin. later. She’s trying to tease out what genetic activity Researchers usually collect extra animals as rochemical serotonin in the animals. said Ghaith Al-Omari, executive director of the American Task They’re headed for his unique floating laboratory. spurs the steps of healing. She studies the comb jel- insurance. But the supercomputer’s rapid feedback A bit further up the neural ladder, the octopus, Force on Palestine. “So far, everyone is talking about ‘suspen- Moroz is on a quest to decode the genomic lies’ rudimentary brains in much the same way. “I means with Moroz’s new project, “there’s a lot more with the most complex nervous systems of any ani- sion,’ but no one is talking about ‘collapse,’ simply because no blueprints of fragile marine life, like these mysterious work on these things that are kind of like jellyfish, preservation,” says University of Washington biology mal without a backbone, has about 500 million neu- one wants to be blamed for a collapse,” he said. comb jellies, in real time - on board the ship where but they’re not jellyfish at all. And I take out their professor Billie Swalla, who is watching it with inter- rons, says graduate student Gabrielle Winters. There they were caught - so he can learn which genes brain. And then it grows back. And then I try to fig- est. “If you have unused animals, you can return are reports of them learning by watching, although Now - or 2021? switch on and off as the animals perform such tasks ure out how it grows back,” is Sanford’s simplified them.” The pieces for the floating lab fell into place Moroz cautions that’s highly controversial. If Obama were to walk away now it likely would be sever- as regeneration. No white coats needed here. The explanation. last fall when Moroz met a University of Florida Understanding how multiple genes work al years before another US president would throw much lab is a specially retrofitted steel shipping container, together to make increasingly complex memories is energy into Middle East peace. Efforts to end the deep-seat- able to be lifted by crane onto any ship Moroz can a building block toward better understanding of ed conflict are not seen as a winning issue, meaning that the recruit for a scientific adventure. brain diseases. It requires working with simple crea- next inhabitant of the White House would probably not tack- Inside, researchers in flip-flops operate a state-of- tures, notes the University of Washington’s Swalla, an le Israel and the Palestinians until he or she won a second the-art genomic sequencing machine secured to a invertebrate specialist. “We sequenced the human four-year term - which would start in 2021. Obama said on tilting tabletop that bobs with rough waves. Genetic genome but we still don’t know how it works,” she Friday the Palestinian move might mean that a “pause” data is beamed via satellite to a supercomputer at explains. “To figure out how it works, you have to would be needed in the talks. Though he called it one of a the University of Florida, which analyzes the results have other models you can work on. A lot of these series of choices the two sides had made in recent weeks in a few hours and sends it back to the boat. The genes are the same, and they interact in the same that had hurt chances of achieving peace, Obama offered work is part conservation. “Life came from the kind of pathways.” hope the two sides might overcome their mutual mistrust. oceans,” Moroz says, bemoaning the extinction of Moroz compares the genetic interactions to The US State Department said Kerry believes the peace species before scientists even catalog all of them. learning grammar: Knowing an animal’s, or a per- effort is in a holding pattern, and it is up to Israel and the “We need a Manhattan Project for biodiversity. We’re son’s, DNA is like knowing the alphabet and some Palestinians to decide what to do next. Khaled Elgindy, a fel- losing our heritage.” words, but not how they’re strung together to low at the Brookings Institution’s Saban Center for Middle Surprising as it may sound, it’s part brain science. make a sentence. “We need to know how to East Policy and former adviser to the Palestinian negotiating “We cannot regenerate our brain, our spinal cord or orchestrate the grammar of the brain,” said Moroz, team, questioned why a Fatah-Hamas accord should by defi- efficiently heal wounds without scars,” Moroz notes. whose research is funded by NASA, the National nition be seen as a blow to the peace process. Abbas has told But some simple sea creatures can. Moroz acciden- Institutes of Health, the National Science Kerry the coalition with Hamas would renounce violence and tally cuts off part of a comb jelly’s flowing lower lobe Foundation and others. recognize the state of Israel. On Saturday Abbas again sig- while putting it into a tank. A few hours later, the naled that he remains committed to the peace talks, saying wound no longer is visible. By the next afternoon, ‘Wonky’ that any unity government agreed with Hamas would recog- that lobe had begun to regrow. Outside on the deck, it’s suddenly like Christmas. nize Israel. And a unity government - if the deal held - would What’s more remarkable, these gelatinous ani- Moroz and Gustav Paulay, a curator at the Florida mean that, after years of division, a single entity was negoti- mals have neurons, or nerve cells, connected in cir- Museum of Natural History, are back from a bluewa- ating on behalf of all the Palestinians. Plus, Elgindy noted, bit- cuitry that Moroz describes as an elementary brain. ter dive bearing gifts for the lab: Clear jars and plastic ter foes in negotiations elsewhere have been willing to sit Injure those neural networks and some, but not all, bags teeming with invertebrates that Paulay down together. “If it’s possible for the United States to talk to species of comb jellies can regenerate them, too, in describes as “wonky”. The race is on to keep them the Taleban and even have fruitful negotiations with Iran, three days to five days, he says, if they’re in a habitat alive for study. Moroz’s three graduate students hoist then obviously it’s not so insurmountable,” he said. —Reuters where they can survive long enough. “Nature has In this handout photo taken March 30, 2014, provided by University of buckets of seawater and transfer the delicate ani- found solutions to how to stay healthy,” says Moroz, Florida neurobiologist Leonid Moroz, a species of comb jelly called a Beroe mals into tanks, stopping to ogle strange finds. “Oh who also studies human brains when he’s back on has swallowed another comb jelly, called a Bolinopsis. —AP my god, you have to see this one,” Paulay exclaims, shore. “We need to learn how they do it. But they are entranced by a rarely seen type of flat, see-through All articles appearing on these so fragile, we have to do it here,” at sea. Two trial-run She’s looking for master regulators, key mole- alumnus willing to lend his boat for the trial runs. snail, pink ribbons snaking through its shell-free pages are the personal opinion of sails off the Florida coast showed that the shipboard cules that control that regrowth. If she can find Then, the Copasetic’s captain noted that the main body. lab can work. Moroz’s team generated information some, a logical next step would be to investigate deck could fit a shipping container like freighters use Another transparent mollusk has wings. Then the writers. Kuwait Times takes no about thousands of genes in 22 organisms, includ- whether people harbor anything similar that might to transport goods. The nonprofit Florida there’s the wriggly worm that looks like a Chinese responsibility for views expressed ing some rare comb jellies. Moroz’s ultimate goal is point to pathways important in spinal cord or brain Biodiversity Institute found one for sale, welded in dragon, big eyes glowing red under the microscope. therein. Kuwait Times invites read- to take the project around the world, to remote seas injuries. A clue, Moroz says, probably will be found in windows and installed lab fixtures, and the team Unlike with most worms, these eyes actually form where it’s especially hard to preserve marine animals the differences between comb jelly species. “Why was off. images, Paulay instructs as the ship’s crew and pas- ers to voice their opinions. Please for study. “If the sea can’t come to the lab, the lab does one regenerate, and another not? That is the sengers crowd around to watch. Invertebrates are send submissions via email to: opin- must come to the sea,” says Moroz, who invited AP million-dollar question.” Evolution shows “there is Brains critical to the food chain, but little is known about [email protected] or via snail on the second test trip, a 21/2-day sail. more than one design for how to make a cell, how to If oceanography and brains seem strange them. It’s estimated that thousands of species have mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. make a brain,” he adds. bedfellows, consider: Much of what scientists yet to be identified. Paulay calls them “nature’s mas- Copasetic The floating lab was born of frustration, Kohn know about how human neurons and synapses, ter works,” but says they’re just not as sexy to study The editor reserves the right to edit Flying fish zip alongside the 141-foot yacht says as she keeps close watch on the sequencing. their connections, form memories came from as, say, pandas or tigers. In the oceans, “the amount any submission as necessary. Copasetic as it bounces across the giant ocean cur- While there’s been an earlier attempt at less complex years of studies using large sea slugs, called of new stuff out there is boggling. It’s changing rent known as the Gulf Stream. Inside the lab, the DNA fingerprinting at sea, traditionally marine scien- Aplysia, such as the one graduate student Emily before our eyes,” he says. —AP p15_Layout 1 4/27/14 11:47 PM Page 1

MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 SPORTS

Gerrans wins Liege classic Treve suffers first defeat Dimitrov bags Bucharest title LIEGE: Simon Gerrans outpowered favourite Alejandro Valverde of Spain to PARIS: Arc de Triomphe champion Treve suffered the first defeat of her BUCHAREST: Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov won his second ATP title of the year become Australia’s first winner of the Liege-Bastogne-Liege Classic yester- career yesterday as she could only finish second to the remarkable Cirrus yesterday when he defeated Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic 7-6 (7/2), 6- day. After the hilly 263-km course had shredded the lead group to two des Aigles in the Group One Prix Ganay at Longchamp racecourse. Treve 1 in the final of the Bucharest Open. Ranked 16th in the world going into dozen, the Orica-GreenEdge rider tore ahead of Valverde and Poland’s looked to be heading for her sixth win in six starts under Frankie Dettori- this week, Dimitrov, who previously had won in Acapulco where he defeat- Michal Kwiatkowski in the final kilometre to win the centenary edition of who missed the ride in the Arc last October because he broke his ankle ed Andy Murray in the semi-finals, struggled against the big-hitting Rosol in Liege-Bastogne-Liege, the last major one-day Classic of the first half of the days before the race-until Christophe Soumillon brought Cirrus des Aigles the first set. The Bulgarian took a 2-0 lead in what was the pair’s first meet- 2014 season. “I wasn’t expecting to see such a big group coming in together, with a late burst on the rails. ing, but defending champion Rosol bounced back immediately. Rosol but it seemed like everyone was a little more tired than expected and no- The winner-trained by Corinne Barbe-was recording his 19th win in his saved four set points from 15/40 at 5-6, before Dimitrov dominated the tie- one had the legs to break away,” Gerrans, the Australian national champion 56th start and took his prizemoney earnings to just under 6.5million euros. break to wrap up the first set in 58 minutes. and winner of another cycling ‘Monument’, the Milan-San Remo Classic in Treve’s trainer Criquette Head-Maarek was not too downcast by the He then maintained the momentum by taking a 2-0 lead in the second 2012, told reporters. “I myself was not feeling to good with defeat. “Maybe there was too much rain, it was sticky out there and we had set and broke Rosol for a third time, to love at 1-3 as he moved on about 30 kilometers to go, I said I wasn’t feeling so good, but too much ground to make up,” said the 65-year-old. “It was a very good run to his 20th match win of 2014. the team stuck by me and that gave me the extra confi- but the only thing I will say is that my pacemaker (Belle De Crecy) went too “It feels good to have won,” said Dimitrov who now has dence. “My card to play in this race was try to be in a small fast. “The winner had had two races already and the fitness was there. three career titles. “I knew I had to lift my level, especially after group and see if there was a sprint, and that was what hap- “If she comes out of it well, in principle we will be going to Royal Ascot. the first set. Lukas is a very good player, who hit some out- pened.” Third in the hilly Dutch Classic Amstel Gold last We might have lost a battle, but we haven’t lost a war.” “In the rematch, I’m standing winners. “I have worked really hard to start winning Sunday, the 33-year-old added: “I’ve had some very special sure we can get it back. Horses are not unbeatable, that is for certain.” Both titles. I have put in enough effort, time and sacrifices to get victories in my career, including stage wins in all three Cirrus des Aigles and Treve are slated to meet next in the Prince of Wales’s here.” Dimitrov had reached the final on Saturday when Grand Tours, but I always thought to win in Liege Stakes at Royal Ascot in June although Barbe suggested her stable star could his French opponent, Gael Monfils, retired after just 16 everything would need to unfold perfectly.”—Reuters well reappear before that in the Coronation Cup at Epsom on June 7.— AFP minutes of their semi-final.—AFP Mavericks see off Spurs

DALLAS: Vince Carter hit a double-pump 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Dallas Mavericks a 109-108 victory in Game 3 and a first-round series lead over the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. Carter took an inbound pass from Jose Calderon with 1.7 seconds left in the left corner. After a quick pump fake in front of Manu Ginobili, Carter released the ball just before the buzzer. The winning shot was held up on review. Ginobili had given the Spurs a 108-106 lead on a layup before Dallas called timeout to set up the play for Carter. Monta Ellis kept the eight-seeded Mavericks close in the fourth quarter and finished with 29 points. Tim Duncan led the Spurs with 22 points. Game 4 is today in Dallas. Ginobili, who scored 12 points, dribbled out most of the last 24 seconds before going around Duncan and scoring over Samuel Dalembert. His go-ahead Team Sabre Travel Network wins second qualifier of the 16th Xerox Corporate Golf shot spun around the rim and almost came out Challenge. before falling in.

PACERS 91, HAWKS 88 Sabre win Corporate Paul George and David West hit key 3-pointers DALLAS: San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) wrestles the ball for a rebound with down the stretch, and the top-seeded Indiana Dallas Mavericks guard Vince Carter (25) and center Samuel Dalembert (top) during the sec- evened the opening-round series at two wins apiece. ond half of Game 3 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs. —AP Golf challenge In a game they had to have, the Pacers finally showed some grit. George put the Pacers ahead 86- who can close out the best-of-seven Monday night. Jackson had only scored 15 points combined in DUBAI: Team Sabre Travel Network, con- Hole 8 Nearest the Pin, won by Ishpal 85 with a jumper beyond the arc, and West hit anoth- James, who was an efficient 10 of 18 from the field, this series, but the guard shook off his shooting sisting of Noel Connolly and Hee Sun Bajaj, Hole 12 Nearest the Pin, also won er trey with 1:33 remaining. Atlanta had a chance pushed his record to 18-0 against the Bobcats since woes by hitting 11 of 16. He outscored Kevin Durant Kim, emerged as the winners of the sec- by Ishpal Bajaj, and Hole 17 Nearest the after Kyle Korver was fouled in the corner and joining the Heat in 2010. Miami has won 19 straight and Russell Westbrook, who struggled through ond qualifying round of the 16th Xerox Pin, won by Paul Abouchacra. knocked down three free throws. But George pulled overall against Charlotte. their worst scoring game of the series. Durant was 5 Corporate Golf Challenge (XCGC), played The top 7 teams of each UAE-hosted down an offensive rebound to set up George Hill’s Al Jefferson had 20 points for the Bobcats, who are of 21 for 15 points, while Westbrook was 6 of 24 for at the iconic Emirates Golf Club, Dubai. qualifier automatically qualify to com- driving shot with 56 seconds left. still searching for the first postseason win in franchise 15 points. The Thunder blew a 14-point lead with Posting a score of 65, Team Sabre Travel pete in the 36-hole 2-day grand final, to Pero Antic missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer that history. Memphis, and the Grizzlies blew a third straight Network edged out runners-up Rattan be played at Tower Links and Al Hamra would’ve forced overtime. Game 5 is today in After trailing most of the first half, the Heat took a fourth-quarter lead themselves. Jackson tied up Indianapolis. George scored 24 points. Paul Millsap 42-40 lead on a 3-pointer by Mario Chalmers. Miami Memphis with five straight points in the final Sehra and Ishpal Bajaj of Team MEED, golf courses, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, in led the Hawks with 29. closed the half on a 16-4 run. minute of regulation, and he hit all six free throws in with a score of 66. Paul Abouchacra and December 2014. XCGC’s third qualifying overtime as the Thunder survived an extra period Hisham Shammas of Team Cedar settled round will be held on Saturday, May 10th HEAT 98, BOBCATS 85 THUNDER 92, GRIZZLIES 89 with seven lead changes. for third place with a score of 66 (count- 2014, at Doha Golf Club, Doha, Qatar, LeBron James had 30 points and 10 rebounds, Reserve Reggie Jackson scored a personal play- Durant’s two free throws with 1:02 left in over- back). where the winning team will qualify for and Miami defeated Charlotte to take a 3-0 lead in the off-best 32 points, and Oklahoma City tied up its time put the Thunder ahead to stay. Game 5 is On-course competitions included the grand final. series. Dwyane Wade added 17 points for the Heat, Western Conference series at two games apiece. tomorrow back in Oklahoma City.—AP

BOSTON: Bruins’ Tuukka Rask (40) and Johnny Boychuk (55) try to clear the puck away from Detroit Red Wings’ Pavel Datsyuk (13) during the third period in Game 5 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs. —AP Bruins clip Red Wings

BOSTON: Tuukka Rask made 31 saves off series. Chris Kunitz and Kris Letang playoff series. Antti Niemi allowed to help the defending Eastern also scored for Pittsburgh, which has three goals on 19 shots and got pulled Conference champion Boston Bruins the upstart Blue Jackets on the verge for the second straight game for the beat the Red Wings 4-2 in Game 5 of of elimination with an opportunity to Sharks. Perhaps more importantly, San their first-round playoff series on close out the series Monday during Jose also lost star defenseman Marc- Saturday and eliminate Detroit from Game 6 in Columbus. Edouard Vlasic to an undisclosed injury the postseason. It hasn’t been easy for the Penguins, in the first period. Game 6 is today in The Bruins, who finished the regular a team considered by many a Stanley Los Angeles. season with the best record in the Cup contender. Columbus, which NHL, advanced to the conference began the series searching for its first AVALANCHE 4, WILD 3 semifinals against the Montreal playoff win in franchise history, twice Nathan MacKinnon scored 3:27 into Canadiens. rallied to stun the heavily favored overtime after PA Parenteau tied the Loui Eriksson opened the scoring Penguins. Boone Jenner scored the game late in regulation, helping the for Boston, and Zdeno Chara snapped lone goal for Columbus, which played Colorado Avalanche rally past the a second-period tie to give the Bruins its first Game 5 in franchise history. Minnesota Wild for a 3-2 lead in the the lead for good. Milan Lucic also first-round series. MacKinnon poked scored, and Jarome Iginla added an KINGS 3, SHARKS 0 the puck past Darcy Kuemper’s glove empty-netter. Pavel Datsyuk and Jonathan Quick made 30 saves to with two defenders all over him. The Henrik Zetterberg scored and Jonas shut out San Jose for the fourth time in rookie also had two assists. Gustavsson stopped 29 shots for his career in the postseason and the Parenteau scored with 1:14 left after Detroit. Los Angeles Kings staved off elimina- Avalanche coach Patrick Roy pulled tion for a second straight game by goaltender Semyon Varlamov with PENGUINS 3, BLUE JACKETS 1 beating the Sharks in Game 5 of their 2:22 remaining. Nick Holden and Cody Jussi Jokinen scored the go-ahead first-round series. McLeod also added goals for the goal in the third period and the Tyler Toffoli, Anze Kopitar and Jeff Avalanche. Kyle Brodziak, Zach Parise Pittsburgh Penguins topped the Carter scored for the Kings, who are and Matt Moulson scored for the Wild. Columbus Blue Jackets to take a 3-2 looking to become the fourth NHL The series switches back to Minnesota lead in their Eastern Conference play- team to overcome a 3-0 deficit to win a for Game 6 today. —AP MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 SPORTS Frenchman Levy clinches China Open

SHENZHEN: Frenchman Alexander Levy won the first played aggressive golf in a bid to gain ground on Levy Friday-showed his first sign of nerves at the next, stum- wins, but today... I had to play outstanding golf. Alex has professional tournament of his fledgling career yester- but dropped further back to go out in one-over par. bling to a double bogey which reduced the gap to just led from Friday, and that’s one of the hardest things you day, holding off a spirited charge from England’s Tommy Levy, whose previous best finish in a tournament was two with three holes to play. can do. What a performance from him.” Fleetwood in the $3.2 million Volvo China Open. The 23- third at last year’s BMW International Open, picked up a Denmark’s Anders Hansen enjoyed the round of the year-old overnight leader showed few nerves as he plot- shot at the sixth to complete his first nine in one-under ‘FANTASTIC WEEK’ day at the 7,145-yard-long course, making nine birdies ted his way around Shenzhen’s par-72 Genzon Golf Club 34. France’s world number 282 was five shots ahead of Fleetwood, chasing his second European Tour title, for a 63. He finished tied 5th with world number three in 69 for a total score of 19-under-par and the $530,000 Quiros at the turn and by now the biggest threat was then birdied the 17th but Levy immediately matched it Henrik Stenson (65) and Ian Poulter (67) on 11-under. winner’s cheque. coming from the match in front, where the 23-year-old after hitting a stunning three iron onto the green from PGA champion Jason Dufner ended a miserable week “It’s a very nice feeling and I’m very happy,” said Levy, Fleetwood was making a move. 220 metres (yards). with a 75, which included an eight, to finish tied 54th on who was showered in champagne on the 18th green by The Englishman, ranked 108 in the standings, started “I hit a good drive onto the fairway, then saw Tommy level par. several of his compatriots on the tour before an overexu- with three straight birdies before chipping in for another make a birdie to go just one shot from me. “I closed my Ouyang Zheng was the leading Chinese player at berant fan tried to run off with his cap. “I didn’t feel a lot on the ninth to get to minus 15. eyes and hit one of the best shots of the week. It was an four-under. One of Sunday’s biggest cheers came on the of pressure on the golf course because I was confident,” He suffered a setback on the par-5 13th when he amazing shot.” 12th when England’s Danny Willett got a hole-in-one to he added. drove into a hazard on his way to a bogey, his first since Levy followed with another birdie at 18 after a win a Volvo V40 car. Levy, who played with a smile throughout, had start- the 16th hole of round one. Fleetwood bogey to clinch a four-shot victory over the It was the second ace of the day, coming after Marcel ed the final round three strokes ahead of Alvaro Quiros Minutes later Levy made a birdie at 13 to go five shots Englishman, who finished alone in second with Quiros Siem of Germany’s three-iron shot dropped in on the and was soon four ahead when the Spaniard bogeyed ahead with five holes left before Fleetwood bounced third. “It’s been a fantastic week... for me,” Fleetwood said. eighth. The 20th edition of China’s national champi- the first hole. back with a 30-foot birdie putt at the 14th. “I’ve been on a little bit of a dodgy stretch, so it’s nice to onship was co-sanctioned by the European Tour and It quickly got worse for the big-hitting Quiros as he Levy-who had held the lead since a sublime 62 get myself up there again and get in the mix. “We aim for OneAsia.—AFP Yankees down Angels, Red Sox triumph

NEW YORK: John Ryan Murphy hit his first White Sox on Saturday night. Ramos (1-1) big league homer and drove in three runs, pitched five innings of five-hit ball in place Dellin Betances earned his first win in the of Matt Moore, who had Tommy John sur- majors and the New York Yankees bounced gery on Tuesday. Brandon Gomes then back to beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 tossed three innings and Juan Carlos Saturday. Oviedo finished. David Robertson posted his first save James Loney had three hits for the Rays, since coming off the disabled list. Mike who snapped a three-game losing streak. Trout singled with one out in a nervy ninth Ryan Hanigan hit a two-run double to give and stole second, but Robertson retired the Rays a 2-0 lead in the second after Albert Pujols on a flyball and struck out Loney singled and Logan Forsythe walked. Howie Kendrick to end it. White Sox starter John Danks (2-1) strug- A day after the Angels homered four gled with his command and a high pitch times in a 13-1 romp, they started strong count. He allowed four runs and seven hits when Trout hit a solo shot on the seventh in 5 2-3 innings. He struck out four, walked pitch of the afternoon. four and threw a career-high 123 pitches. Murphy lined a two-out, two-run single The White Sox threatened in the fifth, in the second that gave the Yankees a 3-1 loading the bases with a walk, a single and lead. The backup catcher then homered on another walk. Jose Abreu grounded out the first pitch in the fifth, tagging Hector against Ramos to end the inning. Abreu hit Santiago (0-4) for a 4-3 lead. Betances (1-0) a game-ending grand slam in Chicago’s 9-6 took over in the fifth for shaky starter Vidal victory over the Rays on Friday. Nuno and pitched two scoreless innings. ORIOLES 3, ROYALS 2 RED SOX 7, BLUE JAYS 6 Nick Markakis singled in the winning AJ Pierzynski hit his eighth career grand run in the 10th inning after two throwing slam and Will Middlebrooks added a solo errors by pitcher Danny Duffy laid the homer, powering Boston to the road win. groundwork for the Orioles’ victory. Jose Bautista and Juan Francisco hit solo The Orioles went eight straight innings home runs for the Blue Jays, who have lost without scoring before facing Duffy, who a season-high four straight games. had pitched 8 1-3 scoreless innings on the WASHINGTON: Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond slides safely into second on the steal as San Diego Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera waits for Middlebrooks has five home runs and 10 season. the throw during the seventh inning. —AP extra base hits in 13 career games at After Duffy (1-1) hit Jonathan Schoop to Toronto’s Rogers Centre. He had a three- begin the 10th, the left-hander threw wild- homer game against the Blue Jays on April ly to second base after fielding a bunt by 7, 2013. David Lough. Jemile Weeks followed with Nationals blank Padres Clay Buchholz survived a shaky first another bunt, and on this one Duffy’s inning to win for the first time in five starts throw went high and wide to first, loading this season. Buchholz (1-2) allowed three the bases. WASHINGTON: Tanner Roark pitched a three-hit- homered off Cincinnati’s Mike Leake (2-2). dugout by a bat. runs and six hits in seven innings. Koji Louis Coleman replaced Duffy and ter for the first complete game of his career as Hale gave up a walk and two hits, including A TV replay showed the All-Star getting hit on Uehara got four outs for his fifth save. struck out Nelson Cruz before Markakis hit the Washington Nationals beat the San Diego Ryan Ludwick’s run-scoring double, in the first the right side of the head during a warmup Blue Jays right-hander Brandon Morrow an opposite-field liner that landed inside Padres 4-0 on Saturday. Roark set down the first inning. He didn’t allow another hit as he faced swing by teammate Ryan Braun, who was facing (1-2) issued a career-worst eight walks in 2 the left-field foul line. 16 batters before San Diego catcher Rene Rivera, the minimum 21 batters over the next seven the field on the top steps of the dugout while an .074 batter entering the game, hit a solid sin- innings. Cincinnati’s only other baserunner Segura was coming up behind him. 2-3 innings, allowing four runs without giv- Zach Britton (3-0), the sixth Baltimore gle to center field with one out in the sixth against Hale came on Jay Bruce’s leadoff walk in Manager Ron Roenicke said that Segura didn’t ing up a hit. pitcher, struck out Jarrod Dyson with two inning. Roark (2-0) walked one and struck out the fourth, and the Braves ended that inning have a concussion or fractures, but needed outs and a runner on second in the top of eight, including Jedd Gyorko to end the game on with a double play. stitches to close a gash on his face. It was unclear TWINS 5, TIGERS 3 the 10th. his 105th pitch. The 27-year-old right-hander Craig Kimbrel closed the combined two-hitter how long he might be out. Phil Hughes threw seven strong innings extended his run of consecutive scoreless for his eighth save. Hale (1-0) has a 2.31 ERA in Bianchi drove in two runs with a bases-loaded and Josmil Pinto hit his fifth homer, leading ASTROS 7, ATHLETICS 6 innings to 18, improved to 4-0 in his career at four starts but could lose his spot in the rotation single in the second off Cubs starter Travis Wood Minnesota to the victory. Hughes (2-1) had Dexter Fowler hit a tiebreaking RBI sin- Nationals Park. In 35 innings there he has given next week, when left-hander Mike Minor is (1-3). Estrada (2-1) had nine strikeouts. Francisco six strikeouts with no walks. He retired 16 gle in Houston’s four-run eighth inning, up one earned run. expected to come off the disabled list. Rodriguez tossed a 1-2-3 ninth for his 11th save. straight at one point and has won two and the Astros held on for the win. Fowler Ian Desmond had three hits for Washington, straight - a welcome sight for a Twins rota- also had a solo homer as Houston snapped including a run-scoring double - the game’s only MARLINS 7, METS 6 DODGERS 6, ROCKIES 3 tion that had produced only six quality a three-game losing streak. Chris Carter extra-base hit - which highlighted a three-run Jarrod Saltalamacchia homered leading off Adrian Gonzalez homered for the third starts this season. Jared Burton pitched a connected for a two-run shot in the sec- first inning off losing pitcher Andrew Cashner (2- the 10th inning, Giancarlo Stanton also went straight game and Matt Kemp also went deep, scoreless eighth and Glen Perkins worked ond. 3). Washington got all the offense it needed in deep and Miami rallied from four runs down to leading Paul Maholm and the Los Angeles the ninth for his sixth save in seven The game was tied at 3 when Fowler the first inning as singles by Anthony Rendon, beat New York. Dodgers to a 6-3 victory over the Colorado chances. Detroit led 2-0 before starter drove in Marwin Gonzalez with a base hit Jayson Werth, and Adam LaRoche produced one Stanton hit a two-run shot and Miami climbed Rockies. Maholm (1-2) threw 84 pitches over sev- Anibal Sanchez left in the third with a blis- against Sean Doolittle (0-2). Jason Castro run. Desmond’s double to the right-field corner out of a 5-1 hole with a five-run sixth capped by en innings, allowing two runs and six hits in his fourth start with the defending NL West champi- ter on his middle finger on his throwing then singled in Jose Altuve, and Fowler and brought in another. Danny Espinosa’s sacrifice fly pinch-hitter Reed Johnson’s two-run double. gave the Nationals a 3-0 lead. Stanton’s seventh home run of the season gave ons. Chris Withrow struck out Carlos Gonzalez hand, forcing newly recalled Jose Ortega Castro eventually came home on ground- him 29 RBIs, most in the majors. and Troy Tulowitzki with the bases loaded in the (0-1) into action. outs. Brandon Moss hit a three-run homer PIRATES 6, CARDINALS 1 Bobby Abreu hit his first major league homer eighth inning to help preserve the win. Ortega, who had just arrived from in the Oakland ninth against Jerome Gaby Sanchez had two RBIs in a four-run since 2012 and Lucas Duda had a two-run single Maholm, a veteran left-hander who signed a Triple-A Toledo, and Phil Coke then com- Williams (1-1). Nick Punto then singled, but fourth inning and Pittsburgh’s bullpen worked for the Mets, who had won three straight and five one-year, $1.5 million contract as a free agent in bined to walk six Twins batters - five in the Coco Crisp bounced into a fielder’s choice seven strong innings after starter Francisco of six. New York was trying to move four games February, had lost his previous seven decisions fifth. and Raul Valdes struck out John Jaso and Liriano left with flu-like symptoms and dizziness over .500 for the first time since July 14, 2012. against the Rockies and was 1-8 with a 6.63 ERA Jed Lowrie for his first save. in a victory over St. Louis. Matt Holliday had an Mike Dunn (2-3) struck out four in two hitless in 10 career starts against them. Kenley Jansen RAYS 4, WHITE SOX 0 Houston ended an eight-game losing RBI double for the Cardinals, who have mustered innings and Steve Cishek earned his fifth save, got three outs for his ninth save. Juan Nicasio (2- Cesar Ramos and two relievers com- streak against Oakland, dating to last sea- five runs in their last six games. They got three one night after coughing up a ninth-inning lead 1) gave up five runs and eight hits in 4 1-3 bined for a five-hitter, leading the Tampa son. The Astros also improved to 6-25 hits and a run in seven innings off five Pittsburgh for his first blown save since June 4, 2013. Cishek innings for Colorado. Bay Rays to a 4-0 win against the Chicago against the A’s overall.—AP relievers. Yadier Molina was a bust on his jersey had converted a team-record 33 straight chances giveaway day, striking out with the bases loaded before Friday. Saltalamacchia sent a 2-2 pitch PHILLIES 6, DIAMONDBACKS 5 to end the third against Stolmy Pimentel (2-0) from Kyle Farnsworth (0-1) off a railing just above Pinch hitter Cody Asche hit a two-run double and popping out with runners on second and the left-center fence. The ball caromed back onto in Philadelphia’s four-run eighth inning and the third to end the fifth against Jared Hughes. He the field and Saltalamacchia initially stopped at Phillies rallied after a shaky start by Cliff Lee. The entered batting .431 during a 15-game hitting second base, but the umpires quickly waved him Phillies fell behind 5-0 in the first three innings as streak. Andrew McCutchen and Jose Tabata each home without looking at a replay. Lee struggled. Philadelphia rallied by scoring two added an RBI off Tyler Lyons (0-2) in the fourth, runs off Bronson Arroyo in the seventh and four with the first four runners reaching safely after BREWERS 5, CUBS 3 more in the eighth against Joe Thatcher and the lefty opened with three perfect innings. Jeff Bianchi had a two-run single, and Marco Trevor Cahill (1-5). Jeff Manship (1-0) allowed a Tabata totaled three hits and is a career .345 hit- Estrada threw 7 2/3 strong innings to lead hit and two walks in an inning and Jonathan ter at Busch Stadium. Milwaukee past Chicago. Bianchi went 2 for 4, Papelbon got three outs for his seventh save. entering the game as a pinch-hitter in the first for Cody Ross had three RBIs and two hits for GIANTS 5, INDIANS 3 Jean Segura, who was hit in the head in the Arizona, which has lost nine of 10 at home.—AP Hunter Pence hit a two-run single in San Francisco’s four-run fifth inning, leading the Giants over Cleveland. Buster Posey added a solo homer in the sixth as San Francisco earned its MLB results/standings third consecutive win. Posey, who won the NL NY Yankees 4, LA Angels 3; Washington 4, San Diego 0; Boston 7, Toronto 6; Minnesota 5, Detroit 3; Pittsburgh 6, St. MVP award in 2012, went 1 for 3 and is batting Louis 1; San Francisco 5, Cleveland 3; Baltimore 3, Kansas City 2 (10 Innings); Milwaukee 5, Chicago Cubs 3; Atlanta 4, .103 (4 for 39) over his last 13 games. Michael Cincinnati 1; Houston 7, Oakland 6; Miami 7, NY Mets 6 (10 innings); Tampa Bay 4, Chicago White Sox 0; Philadelphia Bourn, Nick Swisher and David Murphy had two 6, Arizona 5; Texas 6, Seattle 3; LA Dodgers 6, Colorado 3; hits apiece for Cleveland, which blew a 3-0 lead. American League National League Jason Kipnis drove in two runs. Indians right-han- Eastern Division Eastern Division der Zach McAllister was in complete control W L PCT GB Atlanta 16 7 .696 - before he got into trouble in the fifth. He needed NY Yankees 14 10 .583 - Washington 14 11 .560 3 just seven pitches to get through the third and Baltimore 12 11 .522 1.5 NY Mets 13 11 .542 3.5 seven more to retire the side in the fourth. Boston 12 13 .480 2.5 Philadelphia 12 12 .500 4.5 McAllister (3-1) retired 12 in a row before Michael Tampa Bay 11 13 .458 3 Miami 11 13 .458 5.5 Toronto 11 13 .458 3 Central Division Morse led off the fifth with a single to center. Central Division Milwaukee 18 6 .750 - Morse advanced to third on Brandon Crawford’s Detroit 12 9 .571 - St. Louis 13 12 .520 5.5 one-out single and scored on Gregor Blanco’s Minnesota 12 11 .522 1 pinch-hit single. Chicago White Sox 12 13 .480 2 Cincinnati 11 13 .458 7 Kansas City 11 12 .478 2 Pittsburgh 10 15 .400 8.5 Cleveland 11 13 .458 2.5 Chicago Cubs 7 16 .304 10.5 BRAVES 4, REDS 1 Western Division Rookie right-hander David Hale allowed only Western Division Oakland 15 9 .625 - San Francisco 14 10 .583 - two hits over eight innings in a performance that Texas 15 9 .625 - LA Dodgers 14 11 .560 0.5 NEW YORK: Yankees relief pitcher David Robertson throws the final pitch to strike may not be enough to save his spot in Atlanta’s LA Angels 11 12 .478 3.5 Colorado 13 12 .520 1.5 out Los Angeles Angels batter Howie Kendrick (47) to end the ninth inning of their rotation and the Braves beat Cincinnati. Freddie Seattle 9 14 .391 5.5 San Diego 11 14 .440 3.5 baseball game. —AP Freeman, Justin Upton and Evan Gattis each Houston 8 17 .320 7.5 Arizona 8 19 .296 7.5 MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 SPORTS

Tigers maul Eagles Photo of the day

LONDON: Justin Carney grabbed four tries double kept the Red Devils in the contest, as Castleford Tigers romped to a 60-16 vic- but they were always second best. tory over Championship outfit Sheffield Meanwhile Bradford survived a late Eagles to book their spot in the Challenge onslaught from Catalan Dragons to book Cup quarter-finals yesterday. The 25-year- their place in the quarter-finals. Former old, who switched to join Castleford in the Penrith and Canberra centre Adrian Purtell Super League from the Sydney Roosters in scored a vital try after Lee Gaskell, Jamie the NRL in 2013, was in clinical form, scor- Foster with two himself and Luke Gale had ing twice inside the opening six minutes, each crossed over for the hosts. adding a third try before the break and a Daryl Millard and Ben Pomeroy scored fourth in the second half as the Tigers for the Dragons, as well as Olivier Elima and enjoyed a fruitful afternoon. Castleford, Michael Oldfield, but Foster’s six goals who currently sit second in the Super helped the Bulls to a 33-20 win. League table, scored 12 tries in total as for- Chris Bridge touched down four times mer Cronulla Sharks forward Grant and kicked 20 points as Warrington ran riot Millington also got in on the act. in a 68-0 thrashing of lower league Meanwhile Matty Bowen led the charge Doncaster. for Wigan as the Australian full-back ran in Kevin Penny also claimed a hat-trick three tries before half-time to help the while experienced Australia back Joel reigning Challenge Cup-holders to a 52-8 Monaghan capped a lively performance win against Hunslet. with a second-half try. Bowen, who joined the Warriors from Full-back Matty Russell also crossed over NRL outfit North Queensland Cowboys for as the Wolves notched up 12 tries. Joel this season, was near his creative best for Moon was on the scoresheet as Leeds beat Wigan while Matty Smith also scored twice. Super League rivals St Helens 32-12 in the Dan Sarginson also came to the party as first of Saturday’s two Challenge Cup ties. Wigan racked up nine tries on their own The former New Zealand Warrior grabbed way to the last eight. Rhys Hanbury was one of five tries as the Rhinos avenged a also in clinical form scoring twice as Widnes 14-10 league defeat at Langtree Park in travelled to Salford for an all-Super League March in confident style. clash and left with a hard-fought 30-20 vic- There were also tries for Zak Hardaker, tory. Danny Galea also grabbed a try with who got two, Danny McGuire and Jamie the visitors opening up a commanding Peacock as Saints’ Australian half-back Luke lead midway through the second half. Walsh converted scores from Adam Swift Junior Sa’u, Lama Tasi and a Gareth Hock and Josh Jones.—AFP A competitor makes a run at Red Bull SlopeSoakers, in Copper, CO.— www.redbull.com Wilkinson kicks Toulon into Heineken Cup final

MARSEILLE: Jonny Wilkinson kicked 21 points to lift Toulon to a 24-16 Heineken Cup semi-final win over Munster yesterday, keeping alive their hopes of becoming the third side to successfully defend the title. The French giants, who won their maiden championship with victory over Clermont Auvergne last season, will meet Saracens in the final after the English side thrashed Clermont 46-6 on Saturday. England World-Cup winning flyhalf Wilkinson, who was in doubt for the match with a ham- string injury, kicked six penalties and a drop goal in Marseille to keep Toulon on course for a European and domestic double. Ireland’s Munster, twice winners of Europe’s elite club competition, scored the only try through winger Simon Zebo, but paid the price for being on the wrong side of a high first-half penalty count, giv- ing Toulon the chance of joining Leicester and Leinster as the only sides to retain the trophy. “That was a hell of a game,” Wilkinson told Sky Sports. “You’re just in danger everywhere on the field because you give away a penalty, you turn the ball over... five points was just not enough, at the end there eight was almost not enough, it’s MARSEILLE: Munster’s Tommy OíDonnell (right) is tackled by Toulon’s Jean-Charles Orioli dur- just relentless. ing their Heineken European Cup semifinal rugby match at the Velodrome stadium. —AP “Today was a game where we had to come ready and be switched on and it takes your ener- number eight’s foot into touch. Wilkinson’s sixth penalty secured a return to the gy.” The first half was dominated by the boot and After a period of possession in the Toulon half cup showpiece and consigned their opponents a litany of errors, with Wilkinson slotting four the Ireland wing turned try-scorer, latching on to to a fourth defeat in their last four semi-final penalties and a drop goal, while Delon Armitage Murray’s pass on the blind-side and forcing the appearances. landed a mammoth three-pointer on the stroke ball down despite the attention of the covering “It’s going to have to come from within us I of halftime to give Toulon an 18-9 lead at the Toulon defence. The decision was made by refer- think, we’ve been here before, we had chances break. ee Wayne Barnes without the assistance of the last year to win and didn’t take them and it’s the television match official despite questions over same again this year,” Zebo said. LOBBE YELLOW the grounding. Keatley’s conversion narrowed “We can’t keep doing this to ourselves every Munster’s points came from Ian Keatley the gap to two points, but he missed the chance year, we want to be competing for silverware penalties, but they failed to take advantage of a to give his side the lead for the first time when a and semi-finals aren’t good enough at Munster yellow card to Argentine flanker Juan Martin long-range penalty drifted wide. Rugby. “We need to have a long hard look at our- Fernandez Lobbe, who accidentally kicked Munster winger Keith Earls was sin-binned selves and make sure that we’re in with a fight- Conor Murray in the head, and suffered from just after the hour mark for bringing down David ing chance next year.” being on the wrong side of a 9-3 first half penal- Smith without the ball, allowing Wilkinson to The final, the last match in the competition’s ty count. add his fifth penalty from out wide. current guise, will be played in Cardiff on May Toulon nearly made the perfect start to the Munster battered away at the Toulon line, 24. Bath will meet Northampton in an all- second half but Zebo pulled off a try-saving despite being down to 14 men for much of the England Amlin Challenge Cup final on May tackle on Steffon Armitage that knocked the big final period, but could not break through, and 23.—Reuters

Toyota racing makes perfect start at Silverstone

DUBAI: Toyota Racing made the perfect start to couldn’t have wished for a better weekend.” rapidly-drying track. The #8 did likewise soon the 2014 FIA World Endurance Championship Track conditions varied from completely dry after when Nicolas took over from SÈbastien. season with a 1st & 2nd place finish from pole to torrential rain, which ultimately saw the race Heavy rain hit the track with just over an position in the Six Hours of Silverstone race in red flagged less than 30 minutes before the hour remaining and the team responded by ARGENTINA: MotoGP rider Marc Marquez of Spain celebrates on the podium after Britain. The 1000PS, four-wheel-drive TS040 chequered flag. Alex started from pole and held calling both cars in for wet tyres, whilst also winning Argentina’s Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Termas de Rio Hondo circuit. —AP HYBRID won its very first race in convincing the advantage during an exciting opening lap swapping drivers; Kazuki replacing StÈphane in fashion thanks to the #8 of Anthony Davidson, which saw Sebastien move from fifth to third. the #7 and Sebastien swapping with Anthony in Nicolas Lapierre and SÈbastien Buemi who take The TS040 HYBRIDs were at the heart of the the #8. The safety car was deployed with 40 Marquez bags an early lead in the eight-race World action with several position changes before rain minutes left before the race was ended early, Championship. The #7 of Alex Wurz, StÈphane came around the 40-minute mark. Both cars pit- with further running impossible in the wet con- Sarrazin and Kazuki Nakajima completed TOY- ted for new tyres, the #7 taking wets and the #8 ditions. That confirmed TOYOTA Racing’s sixth Argentina MotoGP OTA Racing’s first-ever one-two finish, with a hybrid intermediates. win from 15 WEC races, its second consecutive fine second place despite changing weather. With the rain soon easing, hybrid intermedi- victory following its triumph in the 2013 season ARGENTINA: World champion Marc the track,” said the world champion. According to Nobuyuki Negishi, Chief ate tyres proved the most effective and finale in Bahrain. Marquez clinched his third win in three “But it was fun. Jorge opened the gap Representative, Middle East and North Africa Sebastien used his four-wheel drive hybrid sys- As well as the usual winners’ trophies, the #8 races this season with victory in the and I just kept pushing to catch him at the Representative Office, TOYOTA Motor tem to good effect in building a comfortable crew also claimed the Royal Automobile Club Argentina MotoGP yesterday. end.” Lorenzo admitted that the Yamahas Corporation, “It’s a great result for the TOYOTA lead. Alex lacked grip on the wet, after he con- International Tourist Trophy, first awarded in The 21-year-old Spaniard also became are struggling to match the pace of the Racing team and I congratulate the team and tinued using the wet tyres, so dropped to third 1905, while Anthony won the Richard Lloyd the first rider in 43 years to win the the first Honda duo. drivers for this commanding victory. It’s also a and, after around 90 minutes, handed over the Trophy for the highest-placed British Racing three rounds from pole position. His Honda “I didn’t expect to stay in front for so significant victory for the new TS040 Hybrid car No. 7 to Kazuki, who switched to slicks for the Drivers Club member. teammate Dani Pedrosa was second with many laps,” he said. “I was pushing hard but which represents the most advanced hybrid Yamaha duo Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Dani was faster than me. It’s a hard time for technology in modern racing. Our participation Rossi in third and fourth spot respectively. us at the moment but we need to keep in these championships and the motorsport Marquez, who had won in Doha and strong.” technology we adopt play a pivotal role in the Austin, slipped back to fifth place after a Moto2 world championship leader development of the next generation hybrid poor start which saw 2010 and 2012 world Esteve Rabat clinched his second win of the road cars at Toyota.” champion Lorenzo storm to the front. Nine- season as the 24-year-old Spaniard consoli- On this occasion, Yoshiaki Kinoshita, Team time world champion Rossi moved into dated his domination of the division. President said: “That was the perfect start to the third, but it was Lorenzo who stayed in Rabat, on a Kalex, had already won the season and I would like to thank everyone on front. opener in Doha before adding a second the team for achieving this 1st & 2nd place vic- However, with nine of the 25 laps place in Austin. Rabat led from pole to fin- tory for TOYOTA Racing. We have worked remaining, Marquez pounced to take the ish with Belgium’s Xavier Simeon finishing extremely hard over the winter to prepare the lead which he would not relinquish. second and Spain’s Luis Salom completing TS040 HYBRID and this is a great reward. The Lorenzo tried desperately to cling on to the podium. weather was a real challenge but the team second spot, but Pedrosa’s Honda had too Maverick Vinales, the 2013 world cham- stayed alert and took the right decisions on much power and his compatriot passed pion in Moto3 and the winner in Austin last strategy.” him on the last lap. time out, retired on the fifth lap after a fall Anthony Davidson said: “It has been a fantas- Marquez won by 1.837sec from Pedrosa Italy’s Romano Fenati won the Moto3 race tic weekend and it is brilliant to win my home with Lorenzo 3.201sec off the pace and as Australian Jack Miller failed to make it race. The team did a fantastic job all weekend. Rossi finishing almost five seconds behind. three wins from three races. We knew the rain was coming and we had set Marquez has a perfect 75 points in the Fenati, riding a KTM, came home ahead our car up for wet conditions. We made the championship standings with Pedrosa on of Spanish Honda rider Alex Marquez while right call on tyres, the strategy was just perfect; 56 and Rossi in third on 41 points. “The Miller, also on a KTM, came third. Miller that’s how you win races. It is particularly special beginning was difficult. My tyres were not stays in charge of the championship with a to also win the Tourist Trophy and the Richard good and I span as I was on the dirty side of 17-point lead over Fenati.—AFP Lloyd Trophy. It is a fantastic achievement and I MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 SPORTS Team owner’s ‘racist remarks’ trigger outrage

LOS ANGELES: US President Barack from April 9. “You can sleep with (black of slavery and segregation. more,’ especially when you have African- reflect Sterling’s opinions on race, as he Obama condemned yesterday racist people). You can bring them in. You can “We just have to be clear and steady Americans renting his apartments, com- announced a team probe. remarks attributed to Los Angeles do whatever you want. The little I ask is in denouncing it, teaching our children ing to his games, playing for him and Roeser added that the woman identi- Clippers owner Donald Sterling as out- not to promote it on that... and not to differently but also (remain) hopeful that coaching for him. fied as Sterling’s girlfriend “is the defen- rage over the billionaire’s alleged com- bring them to my games.” part of why some statements like this “This is bad for everybody. It’s bad for dant in a lawsuit brought by the Sterling ments mounted. Later in the audio, the woman identi- stand out so much is because there has America and I’m really upset about it.” family alleging that she embezzled more Sterling’s Clippers were playing the fies herself as “black and Mexican.” “In been a shift in how we view ourselves,” Another former NBA great, the Charlotte than $1.8 million, who told Mr. Sterling Golden State Warriors in Oakland late your lousy ... Instagrams you don’t have he said. Bobcats owner Michael Jordan, said: “As that she would ‘get even.’” yesterday in a crucial NBA play-off battle to have yourself walking with black peo- an owner, I’m obviously disgusted that a Sterling is no stranger to race-related but the build-up to the clash was over- ple,” says the male voice. ‘BAD FOR AMERICA’ fellow team owner could hold such sick- controversy. In 2009, he paid a $2.73 mil- shadowed by the disclosure of recorded Obama, the first African American The controversy was the top item on ening and offensive views. lion settlement to the Justice comments made by the 80-year-old president and a keen basketball player many national news networks in the “As a former player, I’m completely Department following a race-based tycoon. and fan, interrupted his diplomatic ini- United States on Sunday, with various outraged.” NBA commissioner Adam rental discrimination case. The gossip website TMZ posted an tiative in Asia to condemn the “ignorant” NBA legends and personalities reiterat- Silver has vowed to probe the controver- Four years earlier he paid an undis- audio recording where Sterling purport- and “incredibly offensive” remarks. ing their condemnation of Sterling’s sy, describing the recorded remarks as closed amount of money in a suit alleg- edly can be heard criticizing his girl- “I don’t think I have to interpret those alleged comments. Retired Los Angles “truly offensive and disturbing.” ing he tried to force non-Koreans out of friend, identified only as V. Stiviano, for statements for you. They kind of speak Lakers star Magic Johnson, who vowed Silver said the league plans to inter- apartments he owned in Los Angeles’ posting photographs of herself and for themselves,” said the president, never to attend view Sterling and the woman on the Koreatown neighborhood. black friends attending Clippers match- speaking in Malaysia. “When ignorant Clippers games again when the scan- tape, and possibly have the probe According to the Los Angeles Times, es on social media site Instagram. folks want to advertise their ignorance, dal broke on Saturday, told ABC’s NBA wrapped up before the Clippers’ next the apparent girlfriend Stiviano is in her “It bothers me a lot that you want to you don’t really have to do anything, you Countdown that real estate mogul home game on Tuesday. 20s and has been seen often at Sterling’s broadcast that you are associating with just let them talk.” Sterling had no place in basketball. side. In a lawsuit filed last month, black people. Do you have to?” Sterling Obama also made a wider point “He shouldn’t own a team anymore,” TEAM PROBE Sterling’s wife claims that her husband allegedly says in the nearly 10-minute about racism in the United States, which Johnson said. “And he should stand up Clippers president Andy Roeser gave Stiviano money and expensive recording that according to TMZ was he said is still wrestling with the legacy and say ‘I don’t want to own a team any- meanwhile said the remarks do not cars, The Times reported.—AP Sharapova lifts Stuttgart title

STUTTGART: Maria Sharapova claimed a hat- trick of Stuttgart titles yesterday after coming from behind to win a three-set battle royal with Ana Ivanovic in Sunday’s final. Having won the 2012 and 2013 titles here, the 27-year-old Sharapova was made to work hard for her 13th consecutive win on Stuttgart’s clay-courts for the 30th final win of her career before over-powering Ivanovic to claim a 3-6, 6- 4, 6-1 victory in just over two hours. “That was a tough bit of work,” said Sharapova, who has won all four Grand Slam titles. “I have always believed in my chances and the fighting spirit is something that comes from within me.” This was the first time Sharapova has claimed a third title at an individual tournament and comes on the back of last year’s shoulder injury. “This time around it’s been extremely tough, that’s why this win is so special,” admitted Sharapova. The Russian collects the winners cheque of 96,774 euros (US$133,896) and a brand-new sports car. “I will need to build a new garage to get all the cars in,” she joked as she collected her third Porsche sports car in as many years from the tournament director. It is the Russian’s first clay-court tournament in her build-up to the French Open, having lost to Serena Williams in last year’s final. “We have seen what a great player Maria is,” admitted Ivanovic. Having been taken to three sets by the Czech Republic’s Lucie Safarova in her first-round match, Russia’s Sharapova had swept into the final with straight set wins over compatriot Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, top-seed Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland, then Italian clay-court specialist Sara Errani in the semi- finals. But Ivanovic, the ninth seed, made the stat- uesque Russian dig deep and the 26-year-old wasted no time asserting herself over Sharapova, racing into a a 5-0 lead in the first set before the defending champion responded, but JAKARTA: Anirban Lahiri of India poses with his trophy after winning the Indonesian the Serbian held her serve to take the first set. Masters golf tournament at Royale Jakarta Golf Club. —AP Having won her previous tournament in Monterrey, Mexico, last month, Ivanovic went 3- 1 up in the second but the match’s momentum India’s Lahiri wins turned against her when Sharapova broke her, then fought her way back to take the set. Asian Tour title Ivanovic had been chasing her first win over the Russian since the 2007 French Open semi- JAKARTA: India’s Anirban Lahiri won his a bogey-five on the fifth hole but recov- final, when Ivanovic went onto lose to Justine fourth Asian Tour title at the CIMB Niaga ered with another birdie on 12. Henin in the final, but the Serbian ran out of Indonesian Masters yesterday with a However a double-bogey six on 13 steam and sixth seed Sharapova showed her STUTTGART: Russia’s Maria Sharapova poses with her trophy after defeating Serbia’s Ana spectacular eagle putt on the last hole. after a lengthy three-hour rain delay saw experience to win 11 of the last 13 games.—AFP Ivanovic with 3-6, 6-4 and 6-1 in their final match at the Porsche tennis Grand Prix. —AP The 26-year-old, a three-time Asian the Indian ride out a tense finish. “I had Tour winner, sealed his victory with a an awkward lie on 13. During the rain four-under-par 68 at the Royale Jakarta delay I was just thinking that I have to Golf Club after breaking away from the get up and down there,” Lahiri said, chasing pack. according to an Asian Tour press release. Nishikori first Japanese “It’s really great to get my first win “I got a bad break there but I know outside of India. I have missed out on it (Taiwanese) Lin Wen-tang dropped a for a long time and I am so glad I man- shot as well. Unfortunately I got a double aged to do it today,” said Lahiri, who won bogey there but I am glad I came back to win Barcelona Open $750,000. strong.” “I need the world ranking points so I Lahiri then overtook the lead of South BARCELONA: Kei Nishikori claimed his fifth found his rhythm and broke back with the A demoralised Giraldo immediately went am really happy I can win this week.” Two Korea’s Baek Seuk-hyun at 16-under, career title as he became the first Japanese Colombian losing his serve on a double 2-0 down in the next set and was unable to big names at the tournament, rising screaming jubilantly as his 20-ft eagle to win the Barcelona Open yesterday with a fault. Giraldo was hitting the ball well but find the winning shots that had seen him French star Victor Dubuisson and former putt sank into the hole for a winning 6-2 6-2 victory over Santiago Giraldo. Nishikori showed his superiority from the knock out Nicolas Almagro in the semi- Major winner Louis Oosthuizen of South total of 17-under-par 271. “My mind was Nishikori dropped his opening service base line as he invariably won the longer finals. There was no mercy from Nishikori Africa, withdrew with shoulder and back blank when I prepared for the last putt game against Giraldo, who was facing the rallies and broke twice more to take first set who broke twice more on his way to victo- injuries respectively. on 18. All I told myself was I had to get it biggest match of his career, but quickly comfortably. ry.—Reuters Trailing by a single shot behind into the hole. When I was walking up to Australia’s Cameron Smith, Lahiri first the greens, I was actually thinking if I fired three successive birdies starting need to prepare for a playoff tomorrow from the second hole. He stumbled with morning,” he said.—AFP Berdych makes Portugal return after nine years

OEIRAS: Tomas Berdych returns to the ber of the ATP top 10 looking for Portugal Open for the first time since improvement after the number nine lost 2005, taking over as men’s top seed at last week to Wawrinka in the principality. the ATP-WTA claycourt event from holder Raonic played the event in 2011, los- Stanislas Wawrinka as the tournament ing a semi-final to Fernando Verdasco as gets underway today. the Canadian retired with a back prob- Wawrinka, who added the Monte lem. The top four men’s seeds get byes, Carlo Masters title last week to his with Berdych starting against the winner Australian Open trophy, withdrew and is from Somdev Devverman and Australian next due to play in Madrid in a week. Matthew Ebden. Wawrinka cited fatigue for his pullout. Raonic will face either Aleksandr Berdych, who will play as a wild card Nedovyesov or Pablo Cuevas. On the entry, tweeted his pleasure at making a WTA side of the draw, Spain’s Carla return to the event where he played his Suarez Navarro takes the top seeding one and only main draw match nine ahead of Canadian Eugenie Bouchard, years ago. the Australian Open semi-finalist. The sixth-ranked Czech can use the Australian Samantha Stosur, once a regu- week outside the capital of Lisbon as lar member of the top 10, comes in as valuable clay training after winning one third seed standing 19 in her Portugal round in Monte Carlo and then going out debut. Roberta Vinci of Italy is fourth, in the third round to Guillermo Garcia- ahead of Estonia’s Kaia Kanepi, Berdych’s Lopez. one-time girlfriend Lucie Safarova (sixth) Canadian Milos Raonic will take the and the Russian pair of veteran Svetlana BARCELONA: Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori poses after beating Columbia’s Santiago Giraldo during the ATP Final Barcelona Open ‘Conde second seeding with the newest mem- Kuznetsova and Elena Vesnina.—AFP de Godo’ tennis tournament. —AFP MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 SPORTS Paterson double earns Hearts derby victory

EDINBURGH: Callum Paterson scored a of play,” Butcher said. double as relegated Hearts sealed their “We certainly put in a very good per- fourth Edinburgh derby win of the season formance that was full of commitment. We with a 2-1 victory over Hibernian at Easter passed the ball well and full of confidence Road. for a team that’s lost five on the bounce.” At The Jambos’ win means they have mus- Easter Road, the home side began to apply tered the same amount of points as their some early pressure and MacDonald was rivals, with only the 15-point deduction relieved as he saw a Jason Cummings loop- handed down to Hearts at the beginning of ing header bounce just wide after he con- the season for entering administration sep- nected with Liam Craig’s cross. arating the Scottish capital sides. Hibs had a penalty claim in the 30th Despite their lowly status, Hearts started minute when MacDonald pushed the match as favourites against a Hibs side Cummings to the ground as he tried to get without a win in 10 matches. However, the on the end of a corner but his pleas were home side started brightly with Jason ignored. Cummings coming close with a header Cummings came close minutes later before two goals in four minutes turned when his shot on the turn from 25 yards the game on its head. took a wicked deflection and MacDonald Paterson headed home his first from a had to scramble across his goal to make a corner in the 37th minute and four minutes diving save. later the Hibs defence showed they hadn’t However, it was Hearts who took the learnt their lesson when they allowed lead against the run of play in the 37th Paterson to again nod past Ben Williams to minute. Paterson rose at the back post to double the Jambos’ advantage. meet a corner and send a header bouncing Jordon Forster, who wrongly had a goal into the turf and over the head of Craig chopped off in the last Edinburgh derby, who was guarding the near post. pulled one back with a powerful header in Paterson got his second in the 41st the 69th minute before substitute James minute with an almost carbon copy goal. Collins blew a late chance to equalise with Kevin McHattie whipped in an inviting in- a fresh air kick eight yards out and was swinging free-kick from the right which then denied by a superb Jamie MacDonald Paterson attacked at the back post and save in stoppage time. headed down past Williams. Defeat means Hibs are just one point Hibs started the second half positively above Kilmarnock, who currently occupy and Sam Harris saw his shot deflected into the dreaded relegation play-off position the side netting before Thomson saw his SPAIN: Barcelona’s Marc Bartra duels for the ball with Villarreal’s Bruno Soriano (right) during a Spanish League soccer match. —AP and would be bottom of the table if it fierce low drive pushed round the post by weren’t for Hearts points punishment. MacDonald. “For the last month we’ve won games The Easter Road side hadn’t scored for and played really well. Today was more over seven hours but deservedly pulled Emotional Barca battle back, about character and digging in and I think one back in the 69th minute through you saw that in abundance,” said Hearts Forster. Ryan McGivern’s excellent delivery manager Gary Locke. from the right picked out Forster who pow- Atletico edge towards title “Hibs have got players and a good man- ered a header past MacDonald. agement team and everyone has been Collins blew a glorious chance to MADRID: Barcelona maintained their slight La Liga goalbound effort. every game as it comes.” Despite the second leg of writing them off but I knew they would equalise for Hibs in the 85th minute when a title hopes as they came from 2-0 down to beat However, Villarreal were always dangerous on his side’s Champions League semi-final against make it difficult for us. I’m delighted my mistake in the Hearts defence saw the ball Villarreal 3-2 on an emotionally-charged night at El the counter-attack and after Marc Bartra had Chelsea being just three days away, Simeone players have stood up to that as maybe ear- break to him seven yards out but the Irish Madrigal when players and fans remembered Tito cleared Javier Aquino’s effort off the line, Barca named a strong side with David Villa and Tiago lier in the season that might not have been striker took a fresh air swipe at it and the Vilanova. However, Atletico Madrid remain in the were caught out again moments later when coming into the side that started the first leg the case.” danger was cleared. MacDonald then made driving seat for their first title in 18 years as they Jonathan Pereira crossed for Cani to slot home. against the English club in midweek. Hibs boss Terry Butcher thought the a fabulous save six minutes into stoppage ground out a 1-0 win away to Valencia. Trigueros doubled Villarreal’s advantage 10 min- However, Simeone claimed important victories result didn’t reflect the nature of the game. time to deny Collins and seal Hearts fourth The Catalans paid their respects to former coach utes into the second-half when he was well-picked for both Atletico, and Chelsea over Liverpool on “They’ve scored two goals against the run derby victory.—AFP Vilanova with a minute’s silence before the game, out by Aquino and cushioned a header low past Sunday, won’t make any difference at Stamford but a miserable week looked set to end with a sixth Jose Manuel Pinto from the edge of the area. Bridge come Wednesday. league defeat of the season as Cani and Manu Barca got back into the game with a fortunate “The league doesn’t have anything to do with Trigueros gave Villarreal a commanding lead. break 25 minutes from time when Dani Alves’ cross the Champions League. Chelsea have a great team However, own goals from Gabriel and Mateo was deflected into his own net by Gabriel. as they have shown by rotating players and still Musacchio brought Barca level before Lionel Messi Alves was then the subject of a shocking inci- winning 2-0 today. They are a very strong team that grabbed the winner eight minutes from time. dent as a banana was thrown at the Brazilian as he will cause us a lot of problems.” Atletico continue to lead Barca by four points prepared to take a corner, provoking the full-back Atletico made the vital breakthrough two min- with just three games remaining, whilst Real to take a bite of the banana before continuing on utes before half-time when Gabi’s lofted ball into Madrid fall to third, a further two points back, but with the game. And Alves was the source of Barca’s the area picked out the run of Garcia and he cush- with a game in hand. equaliser when Musacchio this time misjudged a ioned a header in off the inside of the post to regis- “We played with fire,” Barca midfielder Andres header from his cross to send the ball past the ter his 17th goal of the season. Iniesta admitted. “We weren’t playing badly but the helpless Asenjo. Messi then sealed the comeback Diego Costa should have put the game to bed goal just before half-time affected us. Then it went as a fine move involving Sergio Busquets and Cesc six minutes into the second half when he was 2-0, but we fought until the end because that is all Fabregas ended with the Argentine drilling home played clean through on goal, but he delayed his we can do until the end of the season.” his 40th goal of the season. shot and allowed Vicente Guaita to save with an And the Spanish international added that Earlier, Raul Garcia starred for Atletico as he got outstretched leg. However, despite having Vilanova’s example in his fight with cancer for over the only goal of the game just before half-time to Juanfran sent-off deep into stoppage time, the two years will remain with them. “Something like secure a ninth straight league win and move his league leaders held on for a sixth consecutive clean that always affects you a lot. We lived through a lot team within two more victories of sealing the sheet to move ever closer to the title. together and I am left with the example he has championship. “We have two incredibly powerful Elsewhere, Athletic Bilbao strengthened their been to us until the end.” teams behind us that will give everything and grip on Spain’s fourth Champions League place for Despite another difficult week off the field, won’t allow us to relax,” insisted Atletico boss Diego next season with a 3-1 win over Sevilla at San Barca had started positively as Sergio Asenjo made Simeone. Mames. The Basques now lead Sevilla by six points a low save from Messi before Gabriel blocked Xavi’s “We have to continue being calm and take with just three games remaining.—AFP Ajax clinch Dutch title

THE HAGUE: Ajax secured their fourth consecutive Dutch title yesterday, and the 33rd of their history, after a 1-1 draw away to Heracles Almelo on the penultimate week- end of the season. Lasse Schone gave Ajax the lead, and while Heracles ITALY; Torino’ forward Ciro Immobile scores a goal during a Serie A soccer match soon drew level, the result gives the Amsterdam side an between Torino and Udinese at the Olympic stadium.—AP unassailable lead of four points from second-placed Feyenoord, who won 5-1 at home to Cambuur. Frank de Boer’s side have now equalled the Dutch league record for Torino, Lazio and Verona the most successive titles. The triumph also guarantees direct qualification for next season’s Champions League keep Europa hopes alive group stage for Ajax, who bounced back from their shock 5-1 loss to Zwolle in the final of the Dutch Cup last week- MILAN: Torino, Lazio and Verona secured city. Veteran striker Luca Toni made up for end. De Boer, 43, won the title five times with Ajax as a crucial wins yesterday to make sure the his recent omission from Italy’s World Cup player and has added four more in a row as coach, some- fight for Europa League places will go to squad by opening the scoring in the sixth thing that neither Rinus Michels nor Louis van Gaal, two the wire in the remaining three games of minute. Despite heading home his and the Ajax coaching greats, ever managed. the Serie A season. hosts’ second on 28 minutes, it was later Ajax’s success comes despite the sale of a host of play- Omar El Kaddouri broke the deadlock in ruled as an own goal by Catania ‘keeper ers last summer, including defender Toby Alderweireld, Turin with a fine individual strike on the Alberto Frison following review by league who joined Atletico Madrid, and Danish playmaker quarter hour with striker Ciro Immobile officials. Christian Eriksen, who joined Tottenham Hotspur. stretching his league-leading tally to 21 Toni is now second in the Serie A scor- Feyenoord are guaranteed to finish second, which carries goals for the season on 56 minutes to er’s list with 19 goals, one ahead of with it a place in the qualifying rounds for the Champions THE NETHERLANDS: Ajax Amsterdam players pose with their trophy after the Dutch secure a 2-0 win. Torino moved up to sixth Juventus striker Carlos Tevez and two League. —AFP Eredivisie match against Heracles Almelo, in Almelo. —AFP place and what is, in theory, a virtual ahead of Gonzalo Higuain of Napoli. Europa League qualifying spot. Brazilian midfielder Marquinho scored With Napoli facing off against Fiorentina Verona’s third to virtually secure the points, in the final of the Italian Cup, the team who with first-half substitute Juan Gomez Hamburg deep in relegation mire finishes sixth is set to be awarded a place in adding a fourth on 74 minutes to give the Europa League irrespective of next Andrea Mandorlini’s side a European boost. BERLIN: Former European champi- inside 42 minutes as Turkey striker in 1983 but have not won any major Schalke in third and seven points week’s result in Rome. Parma, who began the day in sixth, saw ons Hamburg remain in danger of Halil Altintop scored a brace and honours since 1987, and now their adrift of neighbours Dortmund with Napoli, who sit third, have virtually their Europa hopes dented by a 1-0 defeat being relegated from the Bundesliga Andre Hahn added another goal for status as the only club in Germany’s two games left. secured the third and final Champions away to Cagliari where Mauricio Pinilla’s for the first time in their history after the hosts, and Heiko Westermann’s top flight never to have been relegat- On Saturday, Bayern Munich League place while Fiorentina, eight points 35th minute spot-kick secured the points losing 3-1 away to Augsburg yester- reply just before the interval proved ed is under serious threat with only warmed up for Tuesday’s Champions adrift in fourth, are five points better off and the Sardinians’ top flight survival. day. to be a mere consolation for HSV. two games of the season remaining. League semi-final second leg at than fifth-placed Inter and nine ahead of Parma, who were reduced to 10 men on 53 They were three goals down Hamburg won the European Cup Mirko Slomka’s side lie 16th in the home to Real Madrid with a 5-2 Torino with three games remaining. minutes when Felipe saw red for striking table, only a point clear of the auto- come-from-behind win against Torino, however, are not alone in dream- Luca Rossettini in the face-an incident matic relegation places and with a Werder Bremen. ing of an unlikely place in Europe’s second which caused a melee between both sets home game against reigning Three days after their 1-0 first-leg tier club competition next season. of players-are now ninth at one point adrfit European champions Bayern Munich loss in Madrid, Bayern fell behind Lazio, whose coach Edy Reja said only and a tricky trip to Mainz still to twice against Bremen at the Allianz two weeks ago he wouldn’t bet one euro of Torino, Lazio and Verona. Also in the Europa League mix are Milan, come. Arena before scoring four second- on his stuttering side sealing their Europa Should Hamburg remain third half goals without reply. ticket, came away from relegation-threat- who despite a 2-0 reverse to Roma on Friday, sit on the same points as Parma in from bottom, they will earn a The flattering scoreline failed to ened Livorno with a 2-0 win which moved reprieve in the form of a two-legged mask Bayern’s woeful first-half them up to seventh on the same points as 10th place. Sampdoria overcame the sending off of play-off against the side which finish- defending, which must sound the Torino (52). es third in the second tier for the alarm bells for coach Pep Guardiola Captain Stefano Mauri opened Lazio’s Shkodran Mustafi, which allowed Chievo’s Cyril Thereau to put the visitors 1-0 up from right to play top-flight football next given the danger of conceding an account on the quarter hour after pounc- season. Borussia Dortmund, who away goal to Real. ing on a blunder from Livorno ‘keeper the spot on 66 minutes, by scoring two late goals thanks to Eder and Roberto Soriano drew 2-2 with Bayer Leverkusen on Bayern have conceded the first Francesco Bardi. Saturday, will finish the season sec- goal in seven of their nine matches to snatch a crucial win in Genoa. Antonio Candreva doubled the lead ond to Bayern for the second year since winning the Bundesliga title Juventus travel to relegation-haunted from the spot six minutes after the restart running after third-placed Schalke late last month with a record seven Sassuolo today and will be expected to after Rinaudo handled in the area from lost 1-0 at home to Borussia matches to spare. Mauri’s first-time shot. restore their eight-point lead on second- Moenchengladbach yesterday. Once again the Munich defence Verona sit in eighth position on the placed Roma and take another step GERMANY: Augsburg’s midfielder Daniel Baier (right) and Hamburg’s A first-half strike from winger was left wanting in the first 45 min- same points as Torino and Lazio following a towards a third consecutive title under Turkish midfielder Kerem Demirbay vie for the ball during the German Patrick Herrmann gave Gladbach the utes before the reigning European 4-0 rout of Catania in the rain-hit northern Antonio Conte. —AFP First Division Bundesliga football match. —AFP win in Gelsenkirchen which left champions roared back.—AFP Sharapova lifts Emotional Barca Stuttgart title battle back, Atletico edge towards title

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LIVERPOOL: Chelsea’s Nemanja Matic (right) keeps the ball from Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling during their English Premier League soccer match at Anfield Stadium. — AP Gerrard slip lets Chelsea back into race

in hand. Manuel Pellegrini’s City also have a They were dallying over free-kicks within ed Gerrard effort that Mark Schwarzer saved superior goal difference — +58 to Liverpool’s minutes of the whistle being blown, while easily was the best they could muster in the EPL results/standings Liverpool 0 +50. Gerrard at one point had to wrench the ball early stages. City play their game in hand, at home to from Mourinho’s grasp as the Chelsea man- Rodgers responded by sending on the fit- Crystal Palace 0 Manchester City 2 (Dzeko 4, Toure 43); Liverpool 0 Chelsea 2 (Ba 45, Willian 90); Sunderland 4 (Wickham 26, 86, Aston Villa, in the week before the final ager attempted to prevent a quick throw-in. again Daniel Sturridge and Schwarzer was Borini 45-pen, Giaccherini 76) Cardiff 0. weekend of the season. City and Chelsea Chelsea were the first side to threaten, obliged to exert himself fully moments later, Liverpool 36 25 5 6 96 46 80 both play before Liverpool next weekend, however, with home goalkeeper Simon plunging to his left to repel a Joe Allen vol- Chelsea 2 Chelsea 36 24 6 6 69 26 78 with the former visiting Everton and the lat- Mignolet obliged to parry a shot from Ashley ley. Man City 35 24 5 6 93 35 77 ter hosting Norwich City before Brendan Cole. Chelsea, however, carried a threat on the Arsenal 35 21 7 7 62 41 70 Rodgers’s Liverpool travel to Palace. At the other end, Luis Suarez teed up counter-attack and it took a fine one-handed Everton 36209 7573669 LIVERPOOL: An untimely slip by Steven Mourinho, who travelled separately from Philippe Coutinho to volley into the side-net- save by Mignolet to prevent Andre Schurrle Tottenham 36 20 6 10 52 49 66 Gerrard inadvertently helped Chelsea claim a his squad because he is ill, will now turn his ting and then found Mamadou Sakho with a from making it 0-2. Man Utd 35 18 6 11 60 40 60 2-0 win over Premier League leaders attention to Wednesday’s Champions drilled cross, only for the Frenchman to hoist Allen and Gerrard each saw long-range Southampton 36 14 10 12 52 45 52 League semi-final second leg against the ball over the bar from close range. Suarez efforts saved by Schwarzer, while the Newcastle 35 14 4 17 39 54 46 Liverpool at Anfield yesterday that reignited Stoke 36 11 11 14 39 50 44 their title ambitions. Atletico Madrid, with the tie in the balance at also curled an effort over, but Chelsea fin- Liverpool captain could only plant a header Crystal Palace 36 13 4 19 28 43 43 The Liverpool captain lost his footing in 0-0. ished the half strongly, and after the straight at the goalkeeper from Suarez’s Swansea 36 10 9 17 51 52 39 first-half injury time, enabling Demba Ba to Anfield was already simmering when Luis unmarked Kalas had headed badly wide dinked cross. Hull 35 10 7 18 36 45 37 run through and score, with Willian adding a Garcia, scorer of the decisive goal when from a corner, Gerrard’s nightmare moment Suarez had one last chance in injury time, West Ham 36 10 7 19 38 49 37 late second as Jose Mourinho’s side moved these sides met in the 2005 Champions let the visitors in. when a punch from Schwarzer fell straight to West Brom 35 7 15 13 42 54 36 to within two points of the summit. The League semi-finals, was paraded to fans After letting a pass from Sakho run under him, but the goalkeeper palmed the Aston Villa 35 9 8 18 36 53 35 result brought Liverpool’s 11-game winning before kick-off, raising the noise levels even his foot, the England captain slipped as he Uruguayan’s shot away. Sunderland 35 8 8 19 37 57 32 further. Mourinho had made seven changes tried to recover. As Anfield gasped, Ba stole Chelsea had the last word, with Fernando Norwich 36 8 8 20 28 60 32 streak to an end and although it resurrected Fulham 36 9 4 23 37 79 31 Chelsea’s title chances, the chief beneficiaries to his starting XI, awarding a full debut to 20- in, racing through and calmly threading the Torres racing clear and unselfishly teeing up Cardiff 36 7 9 20 31 69 30 by the end of the day were Manchester City. year-old Czech centre-back Tamas Kalas, and ball past Mignolet. fellow substitute Willian for an easy tap-in Note: Top four teams qualify for next season’s Champions City defeated Crystal Palace 2-0 and are the visitors set out to spoil the game right Liverpool resumed their assault on the that Mourinho celebrated by thumping his League; fifth-place team qualifies for Europa League; bottom three points behind Liverpool with a game from kick-off. Chelsea goal after the interval, but a deflect- chest on the touchline. — AFP three teams relegated to Championship. — AFP Toure magic puts City Sunderland eye great escape tively three points adrift of safety with just two back on title track games remaining. They make an immediate Sunderland 4 return to the north-east of England next week at out of form Newcastle, before finishing the and Chelsea do in their last two matches, City will campaign at home to Chelsea on May 11. be crowned champions for the second time in three They came close to reducing the arrears Crystal Palace 0 years if they win their final three fixtures at Everton after the break, as manager Ole Gunnar Cardiff 0 next Saturday and then at home against Aston Villa Solskjaer threw on substitutes Wilfried Zaha and and West Ham-providing they maintain their goal former Black Cats favourite Kenwyne Jones in a difference advantage over Liverpool. bid to force the issue. Man City 2 “Every game for me is crucial and today we SUNDERLAND: Connor Wickham continued It took a fine save from Vito Mannone to played like it was a final,” Toure said. “To be honest, his rich vein of scoring form, finding the net keep out Peter Whittingham’s deflected long- we had been looking a little bit at the Liverpool twice to help Sunderland climb out of the bot- range free-kick midway through the second game, but we played really well in a tricky match. tom three thanks to a 4-0 win over fellow half as the hosts were forced back, until late LONDON: Manchester City took advantage of “Between us, Liverpool and Chelsea, it is tight. Premier League strugglers Cardiff City. The goals from substitute Emanuele Giaccherini Liverpool’s slip to put the destiny of the Premier We have just three games left and we want to focus Welshmen replaced the Wearside club in prop- and a second from Wickham provided a slightly League title back in their own hands as Yaya Toure on winning those.” Pellegrini has had never much ping-up the division after Wickham made it five flattering final scoreline. Much of the hard work inspired a 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace yester- time for Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho after a goals in three games. was done before the break as Sunderland day. Manuel Pellegrini’s side had received a huge series of spats during their time in Spain, but the He also earned a penalty converted by surged into a two-goal lead en route to only boost when leaders Liverpool crashed to a 2-0 City boss received a major favour from his old rival, Fabio Borini to double the hosts’ lead in first- their second home league win since November. home defeat against Chelsea earlier in the day. to the delight of 2,500 City supporters watching the half stoppage time at the Stadium of Light yes- Despite dominating for long spells, they That result put a spring in City’s step and before conclusion of the Blues’ win at Anfield just before terday. LONDON: Crystal Palace’s Joel Ward (left) vies had to wait until the 28th minute to go ahead, the first half was over at Selhurst Park they had kick-off on a big screen inside Selhurst Park. A priceless win for Gus Poyet’s side saw the deadlock-breaking goal arriving thanks to for the ball with Manchester City’s James seized the unexpected opportunity to regain con- Two weeks after seeming to have squandered them climb to 17th, out of the bottom three for some abject defending from the visitors. trol of the title race thanks to Edin Dzeko’s opener the title initiative with a loss at Liverpool and a draw Milner during the English Premier League the first time in more than two months with Former Sunderland forward Fraizer and a sublime effort from Ivory Coast midfielder against Sunderland, City were back in charge of soccer match. — AP three games remaining. Campbell missed an attempted clearing head- Toure. their own fate. the edge of their own penalty area when Toure, giv- That gave Sunderland renewed hope of er from Seb Larsson’s corner, allowing the ball City remain third but they are now only three And just as significantly, they had already en too much time on the ball, curled a perfect cross beating the drop thanks to a return of seven across the six-yard area to the far post. points adrift of Liverpool, crucially with a game in received another fillip with Toure returning to the towards Dzeko. points from the last possible nine. Wickham comfortably held off an ineffective hand and a vastly superior goal difference, and one starting line-up after a groin injury. It was Toure The Bosnian striker made a well-timed run to It was a rather more bleak picture for Cardiff, challenge from defender Kevin Theophile- behind second placed Chelsea. who was the catalyst for fired-up City to take the stay onside and split the Palace defence, allowing who were forced to play the second half with 10 Catherine to send a looping header over After a potentially defining weekend in the title lead in the fourth minute. him just enough space to plant a downwards head- men after defender Juan Cala was sent off. Whittingham on the line and into the opposite race, Pellegrini’s men know that, whatever Liverpool Pellegrini’s team had hemmed Palace back onto er past Palace goalkeeper Julian Speroni. — AFP Given their goal-difference, they are effec- far corner. — AFP EU exit could wreck London’s position as finance capital

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TEHRAN: Iranian Ali Valaei poses at his fruit shop in southern Tehran claiming that there has been no changes in his business since President Hassan Rouhani was elected. — AFP Rouhani honeymoon over as Iran economy bites Price spiral threatens as long haul to recovery seen

TEHRAN: Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani was omy is still in recession. But no matter how tough And although inflation remains Rouhani’s top elected on hopes that he could revive the coun- the medicine, Rouhani’s cabinet appears deter- economic priority, higher electricity and petrol try’s sanctions-neutered economy, but the pub- mined to pursue major reforms, including an costs mean another short term price rise is likely, lic’s goodwill towards him is showing the first overhaul of state subsidies for electricity, fuel and Rabii said, reiterating the lack of options open to signs of fading. basic foods, which will hit the poorest people the government. Having raised expectations of more moderate hardest. “There is a huge gap in society. The high rule and wider engagement after eight years costs mean the poor cannot afford meat, chicken Long haul to recovery under the acerbic leadership of Mahmoud and other goods that are considered essential to “It is a matter of patience,” he added, caution- Ahmadinejad, Rouhani has established a cau- Iran’s middle and lower-middle classes,” said ing that while there is optimism about a possible tious detente with the West since taking power Pakmiat, 55. nuclear deal, it would be wrong to put too much last August. hope on it. Meanwhile, Western businessmen in At home he has started to slow the inflation Government reform under way Iran speak in stark terms of a negative outlook if rate that stemmed from his predecessor’s spend- Petrol prices were hiked by as much as 75 per- a permanent accord with the P5+1 — Britain, ing programs which, though meant to keep the cent on Friday, despite confirmation of the gen- China, France, Russia and the United States plus economy going as Iran became more isolated eral hardship two days earlier when 95 percent of Germany-is not reached before a six-month inter- because of sanctions, ultimately deepened its Iranians signed up for state aid, ignoring a gov- im agreement expires in July. difficulties. His tenure has so far been played out ernment campaign that urged people to forgo Foreign businesses are also conscious of peo- mostly on the world stage over the chances of a the handouts. Annual inflation currently stands ple’s shrinking wallets and the pressure that con- deal to end global suspicion of Tehran’s nuclear at 34.7 percent, according to the Central Bank — servative hardliners could apply on Rouhani if activities, but domestic pressures are now grow- 5.7 percentage points down from 12 months ago. the economic situation does not improve, even if ing. Despite the immediate impact of subsidy there is a deal to resolve the nuclear issue. With Although there is a general acceptance that cuts, analysts say austerity measures are neces- the subsidy cuts now imposed, there is frustra- prospects for economic growth are positive sary after the previous economic mismanage- tion among people in markets and bazaars in under Rouhani, Iranians are being squeezed and ment. “We are in a very difficult time, a stagflation areas such as Mokhtari, a poor part of southern they speak of being no better off now than when situation, and it is hard to drive policy in this Tehran, where talk of an end to the nuclear he took charge. “It’s just the same,” said Nahid environment, since any measure to trigger standoff seems almost irrelevant. Pakmiat, a retired university administrator, as she growth will have inflationary consequences,” “Prices are still increasing and my sales are bought groceries in Ali Abad, a lower-middle Ramin Rabii, managing director of Turquoise down,” said Ali Heydari, who for two years has class area of southern Tehran. Partners, which manages foreign funds on run a small store in the neighborhood. “Life is no TEHRAN: Iranian vendor, Ebadollah Kazemi, waits for clients in a market in southern Most sanctions remain in place and the econ- Tehran’s Stock Exchange, told AFP. better.” — AFP Tehran. Kazemi sells only two straw brooms a day. — AFP Kuwait issues new Most Gulf markets weak but Dubai, Saudi rise rules for raising company stakes MIDEAST STOCK MARKETS KUWAIT: Kuwait’s financial regulator issued new rules yesterday which will allow major shareholders to DUBAI: Dubai, lifted by property-related stocks, and developer Aldar Properties , retreated. than triple this month, and the results announcement increase their ownership in listed companies without Saudi Arabia, supported by food producer Almarai, were appeared to be a cue for profit-taking. “The stock is not very the only gaining share markets in an otherwise weak Gulf Qatar, Saudi liquid, with a free float of less than 1 percent,” noted a trader having to make an offer for all of the shares, a move yesterday. Qatar’s index slid 0.7 percent to 12,860 points with most in Doha. which could help drive acquisitions. At present, The main Dubai index climbed 0.6 percent, largely on stocks in the red, continuing to ease from the all-time clos- Although the stock itself is not part of the main index, investors wishing to increase their stake in a company the back of real estate developer Emaar Properties and ing high of 12,962 points hit last Wednesday. United speculation that Ezdan would buy large stakes in some to more than 30 percent must offer to buy all of its builder Arabtec Holding. Trading volume was moderate, Development, up 7.0 percent, was one of a few stocks that sharia-compliant stocks helped drive up the share price this shares under the same price and conditions. however, and fell by about 40 percent from Thursday’s rose. Last week, the company, which is developing The month. Last week, the company bought 20.16 percent of Under the new rules, shareholders with a stake of level - possibly a sign that some investors have started Pearl residential complex on an artificial island in Doha, said Widam Food , whose shares jumped 40 percent this month between 30 and 49 percent can increase their holding withdrawing from the market in anticipation of a down- it had agreed to sell 47 plots of land in the area for 1.45 bil- before pulling back. Widam fell 2.7 percent yesterday. by up to 2 percentage points without triggering the ward correction after this year’s huge gain of 52 percent. lion riyals ($398 million). Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s bourse edged up 0.2 percent automatic offer, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Shares in Emaar, which fell 1.4 percent in the previous After the close, the company reported an overall first- on the back of insurance companies and food producers. session after the firm’s annual shareholder meeting did quarter net profit of 360 million riyals, up 57 percent from a Food producer Almarai continued to surge, rising 5.5 per- said. Shareholders with 50 percent or more can not hike the 2013 dividend beyond the board’s proposal year earlier. Shares in Qatar Gas Transport Co (Nakilat) rose cent to 71.00 riyals, a fresh all-time high, after NBK Capital increase their stake by up to 5 percentage points with- as some investors had hoped, closed up 1.9 percent. At 0.5 percent after it reported a 16.6 percent rise in first-quar- last week raised its fair value estimate for the stock by 5 per- out making an offer to all shareholders, the CMA said in 11.00 dirhams, the stock came close to the six-year high ter profit yesterday, in line with an estimate published by cent to 78.00 riyals. a statement. of 11.15 dirhams which it hit last week. Arabtec rose 2.9 Qatar National Bank. Omantel sank 4.7 percent to 1.43 riyals as trading of It said it had looked at other similar stock markets and percent on relatively high turnover, continuing a pattern Shares in another local firm, Ezdan Holding, tumbled 9.9 shares sold by the government began. Last week, authori- felt that the new rules would benefit shareholders and of volatile trading which emerged as it climbed to a his- after it announced first-quarter results, even though its net ties said the second part of the government’s offer of 19 the public. It added that the changes were in accordance toric high last week. Yesterday, its price moved between profit jumped 82 percent and was the highest in at least percent of the company was only 1.05 times subscribed; with the 2010 law which established the CMA, suggest- 8.74 and 9.26 dirhams. Abu Dhabi’s benchmark declined five years. The company, founded and chaired by members the shares were sold at 1.35 rials each, Reuters calculations ing they came into effect immediately. — Reuters 0.4 percent as shares in most large banks, as well as of the ruling Al-Thani family, had seen its stock price more showed. — Reuters MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 BUSINESS London braced for travel disruption

Underground rail workers to strike

LONDON: Millions of commuters face transport year-old architect Stefan Wilson, who is able to chaos this week as workers on the London walk to work in the City of London from his Underground rail network hold a two-day strike home in Wapping. “If you work in an office job it in a dispute over planned job cuts. Members of will have less impact. It is going to be worst for the Rail, Maritime and Transport workers’ union people like nurses who cannot do their job from (RMT) will stage a 48-hour walkout beginning home.” on the evening today after talks aimed at resolv- ing the row over plans to close manned ticket Safety fears offices broke down earlier this month. TfL says its modernization plans, including A similar strike in February brought the net- cutting 953 station jobs, can be achieved with- work, used by some three million people most out compulsory redundancies or any loss of pay days, to a virtual standstill. A second walkout to workers and with the promise stations would was averted to allow the talks to take place. remain staffed at all times. The union says the Another three-day strike has been called from cuts risk safety and would damage quality of May 5. The strike action follows the March 11 service, and has blamed rail management for death of RMT leader Bob Crow, whose success the failure of eight weeks of talks. It said it in extracting concessions from employers hoped the strikes would lead them to engage in through hard talk and industrial disruption has “meaningful and serious talks”. A TfL spokesman set the mould for those vying to replace him, yesterday said it hoped to hold last-minute talks trade union experts say. Transport for London with the RMT on Monday aimed at averting the (TfL), which argues that less than three percent walkout. British Prime Minister David Cameron of journeys on the 151-year-old tube network last week called the strike “unjustified and unac- now involve passengers using ticket offices, has ceptable”, saying it would hit millions of families said it will run a limited service on some lines, and cause chaos for businesses. Business lob- with some stations closed. Extra bus and river bies have said previous tube strikes have cost boat services will also be added. London’s economy up to 50 million pounds LONDON: Millions of commuters face transport chaos this week as workers on the London Underground rail network hold a two-day strike in a “A lot of people are going to be late,” said 25- ($84 million) a day. — Reuters dispute over planned job cuts. News in brief Deflation, market fears set

Dubai’s Aramex Q1 net profit climbs 14% scene for EU bank tests DUBAI: Dubai-based Aramex said yesterday net profit for the opening three months of 2014 rose 14 percent to 78.7 million dirhams ($21.4 million), driven by high- er revenues in core Middle Eastern markets as well as EU banks worried about sovereign debt, GDP outlook sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. The courier company, a favorite of regional fund managers, said in an emailed LONDON: Fears of euro-zone deflation, emerging markets turmoil ter, though the average gap was closer to 2 percentage points. The ed earnings from activities in emerging markets to cushion the statement that revenue climbed to 852 million and a determination not to repeat past mistakes mean European EU tests have a gap of between 1.5 percentage points and 2.2 per- blow of an imagined recession in Europe. But recent crises engulf- dirhams, compared to 803 million dirham in the first regulators are likely to come up with the toughest set of tests for centage points between the base and the adverse cases. Analysts ing Russia and Ukraine make this less plausible now, and some quarter last year. Aramex chief executive Hussein the region’s banks that they have ever faced. The European Banking view economic growth as the most significant factor in the stress banks even expect to be tested against specific emerging market Hachem said the company remains bullish about the Authority (EBA) will tomorrow reveal the crisis scenarios that banks tests, with KPMG’s Smith noting that losses on banks’ mortgages stresses. “What’s going on in the emerging markets is a real threat current year and will continue to aggressively invest in will have to prove they can withstand without resorting to the kind and business loans would be primarily driven by GDP projections, to the developed world,” said Moody’s Analytics’ Zandi. “Many of the core markets and will pursue acquisitions throughout of taxpayer bailouts that all but bankrupted some countries in the as well as assumptions around unemployment. high-flying economies are coming back to earth.” 2014. “We will be actively pursuing acquisitions in sub- 2008-2012 crisis. Banks that fall short of capital under the imagined An interest rate test - or how banks would survive if low interest Saharan Africa and Asia, expand our oil and gas servic- scenarios will have to produce a plan to boost their reserves by rais- Other stresses rates continue to squeeze margins - is another scenario Aberdeen’s es in north and east Africa and will continue to build ing fresh funds from investors, selling assets or hanging on to prof- The treatment of others issues, such as government bonds, will Williamson expects to see included. on our e-commerce proposition through the remain- its instead of paying dividends. also be important, analysts and bankers said. The 2011 tests were der of 2014,” he said. Aramex operates in various Arab Banks have already raised billions in capital and made other criticized for not appropriately measuring the risk of banks’ govern- Changing concerns Spring countries like Egypt, Libya and Syria. reforms ahead of the tests, which regulators hope will finally banish ment bond holdings, because they did not test whether banks While the EBA’s latest information on the stress tests is likely to any investor doubts about the industry and allow it to refocus on could withstand a sovereign default similar to the one Greece ulti- give investors and analysts some insights into how tough the tests lending to boost growth. The European economy has rallied since mately enacted. are going to be, it is unlikely to allow them to draw any conclusions Citadel sells stake in the last round of bank stress tests three years ago and sharply lower Neil Williamson, head of EMEA credit research at Aberdeen about their likely outcome. “I strongly doubt we will get enough Sudanese Egyptian Bank borrowing rates for countries such as Greece - which can now bor- Asset Management, said another new factor in this year’s tests was detail from the announcement on scenarios for the market to be row five year money at an interest rate below 5 percent against the the deflationary environment the euro zone could be facing. able to reverse engineer the tests,” said one analyst who asked not 20 percent it was paying when the 2011 tests were done - support Annualized inflation in the euro-zone stood at just 0.5 percent in to be named. Working out which banks will pass and fail, and by CAIRO: Egypt’s Citadel Capital said yesterday it the idea that the worst of the euro zone crisis has passed. March, its lowest level since 2009, and fears about deflation - where what margin, is not everyone’s objective anyway. “What we’re look- was selling its majority stake in the Sudanese But with widespread criticism heaped on 2010 and 2011 stress prices fall - are rife. Williamson said deflation would hit borrowers’ ing for is relevance of the scenarios, do they address what we Egyptian Bank to the Islamic Solidarity bank of tests for being too soft, and new risks on the horizon, regulators are ability to make loan repayments to banks. New lending would also believe is the risk on the ground?” said Aberdeen’s Williamson. Sudan for $22 million. The move is part of a pro- likely to set tougher conditions all the same. “The key is that the likely fall as consumers would be reluctant to borrow to fund the Investor views of those risks have shifted hugely since the last gram to shed non-core assets and focus on ener- scenario is at least as deep and dark as the great recession, the purchase of an asset that would be cheaper in the future. tests were done, he said, pointing out that investors were very wor- gy, transport, agrifoods, mining and cement, financial crisis of 2008/2009,” said Mark Zandi, Philadelphia-based “It’s clear that deflation is going to be a risk overall at a macro ried about “tail risk” - or low probability negative events - back in Citadel said. Its stake in the Sudanese Egyptian chief economist at Moody’s Analytics. “You can easily conceive a level, but whether they actually push that far enough (is unclear) ... I 2011, but are now so confident in the state of European banking Bank was 66.1 percent. Citadel, which has $9.5 scenario as severe as what we went through.” suspect they will focus more on GDP,” said SVM Asset that they’re willing to accept an interest rate of 4.5 percent from billion under management, plans to shed hold- Management’s McLean. In previous stress tests, banks used expect- National Bank of Greece. —Reuters ings gradually outside those areas over the next As tough as the US few years and convert itself from a private equity Figures leaked ahead of Tuesday’s announcement show regula- firm into a holding company. Citadel, which has tors are taking a tougher line on economic growth than in 2011, Etisalat Q1 profit rises as holdings in dozens of companies, mainly in when 18 of the EU’s 27 countries at that time posted weaker Egypt, east and North Africa, has suffered losses growth than the “adverse” case they were tested against for 2012. over the past two years partly due to political tur- The most dramatic miss was Greece, where an adverse scenario of a 1.2 percent contraction in real gross domestic product (GDP) Revenue, subscribers grow moil in the Arabworld. proved far more optimistic than the 7 percent contraction that actually occurred. “One of the key areas is the nature of the GDP DUBAI: Etisalat, the Gulf’s No 2 telecom operator by mar- enue, up 8 percent from a year earlier to account for stress, and how that is dispersed between jurisdictions,” said ket value, reported an 11 percent rise in first-quarter almost two-thirds of the group total. “We will continue to Qatar’s Nakilat Q1 Stephen Smith, head of KPMG’s taskforce on the review of profit yesterday as its revenue and subscriber base expand our service offering and geographic footprint in European banks. increased and capital expenditure and taxes declined. order to diversify our revenue base,” Ahmad Julfar, profit rises 17% One source with knowledge of the scenarios said there was a The former monopoly, which operates in 15 countries Etisalat Chief executive, said in the statement. DUBAI: Qatar Gas Transport Co (Nakilat), the Middle case for applying tougher scenarios for countries that had not yet across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, made a net profit “Africa remains a strategic region for our business.” East’s largest shipper of liquefied natural gas, report- had major crises, since those nations had further to fall - an idea of 2 billion dirhams ($544.5 million) in the three months First-quarter capital spending fell 14 percent to 900 mil- ed a 16.6 percent rise in first-quarter profit yester- that would be contested by countries such as Germany. “A way of to March 31, beating analysts’ forecasts for 1.8 billion lion dirhams. The UAE government has introduced a new day. The firm made a profit of 206.3 million riyals fudging it is to be too generous with growth forecasts for the dirhams. royalty - or tax - regime for Etisalat and its rival operator ($56.66 million) in the three months to March 31, up periphery,” said Colin McLean, chief executive at Edinburgh-based Etisalat, which has agreed to buy Paris-listed Vivendi’s du. This has eased the tax burden on Etisalat slightly, from 177 million riyals in the year-earlier period, SVM Asset Management. “(The market will accept it) as long as the 53 percent stake in Maroc Telecom, generated quarterly with the company paying an effective royalty rate of 48 according to a statement to Doha’s bourse. QNB overall GDP assumption is more stringent than the last time and revenue of 9.9 billion dirhams, up from 9.6 billion percent on its first-quarter profit, down from 50 percent Financial Services had forecast Nakilat would make a looks like it’s in line with the US.” The last version of the US stress dirhams a year earlier. The UAE remains Etisalat’s core a year earlier. Etisalat had 145 million subscribers as of quarterly profit of 205.6 million riyals. tests set the adverse scenario for domestic GDP at as much as 4.7 market, providing 6.5 billion dirhams of quarterly rev- March-end, up 3 percent from a year earlier. — Reuters percentage points worse than the expected scenario for one quar-

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Malaysian Ringgit 86.995 Singapore Dollar 0.221175 0.227175 Al-Muzaini Exchange Co. UAE Exchange Centre WLL Chinese Yuan Renminbi 45.465 Thai Bhat 9.720 South African Rand 0.020669 0.029169 Turkish Lira 132.430 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001844 0.002424 ASIAN COUNTRIES COUNTRY SELL DRAFT SELL CASH Taiwan 0.009191 0.009371 Japanese Yen 2.760 Australian Dollar 266.18 263.18 Thai Baht 0.008389 0.008939 Canadian Dollar 259.80 260.80 Indian Rupees 4.647 Bahrain Exchange Company Pakistani Rupees 2.873 Swiss Franc 324.89 322.89 Arab Srilankan Rupees 2.156 Euro 393.61 394.61 Bahraini Dinar 0.741422 0.749422 Nepali Rupees 2.915 US Dollar 281.45 284.45 COUNTRY SELL CASH SELLDRAFT Egyptian Pound 0.036603 0.039703 Singapore Dollar 226.190 Sterling Pound 477.29 480.29 Europe Iranian Riyal 0.000078 0.000079 Hongkong Dollar 36.367 Japanese Yen 2.82 2.84 Europe Iraqi Dinar 0.000181 0.000241 Bangladesh Taka 3.626 Bangladesh Taka 3.626 3.896 Belgian Franc 0.007327 0.008327 Jordanian Dinar 0.393447 0.400947 Philippine Peso 6.314 Indian Rupee 4.654 4.954 British Pound 0.467484 0.476484 Thai Baht 8.733 Kuwaiti Dinar 1.0000000 1.0000000 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.156 2.591 Czech Korune 0.006165 0.018165 Lebanese Pound 0.000138 0.000238 Irani Riyal transfer 0.271 Nepali Rupee 2.914 3.449 Danish Krone 0.048198 0.053198 Moroccan Dirhams 0.025252 0.049252 Irani Riyal cash 0.273 Pakistani Rupee 2.880 2.790 Euro 0.384672 0.392672 Nigerian Naira 0.001190 0.001825 UAE Dirhams 76.70 77.16 Norwegian Krone 0.043051 0.048251 Omani Riyal 0.726304 0.731984 GCC COUNTRIES Bahraini Dinar 749.11 751.18 Romanian Leu 0.081355 0.81355 Qatar Riyal 0.076735 0.077948 Saudi Riyal 75.217 Egyptian Pound 39.65 40.25 Slovakia 0.008057 0.018057 Saudi Riyal 0.074550 0.075250 Qatari Riyal 77.501 Jordanian Dinar 400.57 406.22 Swedish Krona 0.038856 0.043856 Syrian Pound 0.001748 0.001968 Omani Riyal 732.720 Omani Riyal 731.95 739.25 Swiss Franc 0.313602 0.323802 Tunisian Dinar 0.173006 0.181006 Bahraini Dinar 749.170 Qatari Riyal 77.72 78.27 Turkish Lira 0.132069 0.139069 Turkish Lira 0.132069 0.139069 UAE Dirham 76.815 Saudi Riyal 75.18 75.58 UAE Dirhams 0.075783 0.076932 ARAB COUNTRIES Australasia Yemeni Riyal 0.001280 0.001360 Egyptian Pound - Cash 39.407 Dollarco Exchange Co. Ltd Australian Dollar 0.253281 0.264781 Egyptian Pound - Transfer 39.636 New Zealand Dollar 0.235734 0.245234 Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.316 Rate for Transfer Selling Rate Tunisian Dinar 178.340 Al Mulla Exchange US Dollar 281.700 America Jordanian Dinar 398.320 Canadian Dollar 258.160 Canadian Dollar 0.250334 0.258834 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 1.892 Sterling Pound 474.260 US Dollars 0.277850 0.282200 Syrian Lira 2.010 CurrencyTransfer Rate (Per 1000) Euro 390.965 US Dollars Mint 0.278350 0.282200 Morocco Dirham 35.465 US Dollar 281.350 Swiss Frank 319.535 Euro 392.000 Bahrain Dinar 749.770 Asia EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES UAE Dirhams 76.675 Bangladesh Taka 0.003283 0.003883 Pound Sterling 475.250 US Dollar Transfer 281.950 Qatari Riyals 78.255 Chinese Yuan 0.044010 0.047510 Canadian Dollar 257.150 Euro 392.900 Saudi Riyals 75.395 Hong Kong Dollar 0.034267 0.037017 Indian Rupee 4.642 Sterling Pound 477.060 Jordanian Dinar 396.995 Egyptian Pound 39.635 Canadian dollar 257.960 Indian Rupee 0.004362 0.004763 Egyptian Pound 40.214 Sri Lankan Rupee 2.154 Turkish lira 132.200 Indonesian Rupiah 0.000020 0.000026 Sri Lankan Rupees 2.155 Swiss Franc 323.520 Japanese Yen 0.002679 0.002859 Bangladesh Taka 3.618 Indian Rupees 4.640 Australian Dollar 264.330 Kenyan Shilling 0.003319 0.003319 Philippines Peso 6.302 Pakistani Rupees 2.874 US Dollar Buying 280.750 Korean Won 0.000262 0.000277 Pakistan Rupee 2.874 Bangladesh Taka 3.624 Malaysian Ringgit 0.082273 0.088273 Philippines Pesso 6.298 Bahraini Dinar 749.550 GOLD Nepalese Rupee 0.002999 0.003169 Cyprus pound 691.910 UAE Dirham 76.650 20 Gram 244.000 Pakistan Rupee 0.002653 0.002933 Japanese Yen 3.755 Saudi Riyal 75.175 10 Gram 123.500 Philippine Peso 0.006353 0.006633 Syrian Pound 2.905 5 Gram 64.000 Sierra Leone 0.000069 0.000075 *Rates are subject to change Nepalese Rupees 3.855 BUSINESS MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 EU exit could wreck London’s position All exit scenarios bad for business: Research

LONDON: A British exit from the European Union a-day foreign exchange market, trading twice as could wreck London’s position as the only financial many dollars as the United States and more than centre to rival New York and isolate the country’s twice as many euros as the entire euro-zone, accord- economy, research ordered by a lobby group for ing to the lobby group. banks and money managers showed. Prime Minister A growing number of banks, including Goldman David Cameron has promised to renegotiate the Sachs, Citi and JPMorgan, have warned a “Brexit” terms of Britain’s EU membership and hold an “in-out” could hurt London’s position. Opponents of the EU referendum by the end of 2017 if re-elected in a 2015 say Britain would do better to trade with the world national election. from outside the bloc. Polls show voters split. But many of the most powerful banks, insurers Law firm Clifford Chance said its research showed and money managers in the City of London are that under five possible scenarios for Britain leaving increasingly concerned that Cameron’s gamble the European Union, the financial services sector - could allow the country’s $2.5 trillion economy, the which accounts for about a 10th of Brtain’s gross world’s sixth largest, to slip out of the EU. The lobby domestic product - would be harmed. group warned that a Britain outside the EU would be “The success of the UK financial services industry is shorn of influence, less attractive for investors and to a large extent built on EU Internal Market legisla- vulnerable to regulations over which London had no tion. To abandon this for some untried, unknown and influence. unpredictable alternative would carry very significant “Continued EU membership is essential to this risks,” said Malcolm Sweeting, a senior partner of country’s economic wellbeing,” said Gerry Grimstone, Clifford Chance. Chairman of TheCityUK group, whose members “The UK is a powerful player in the EU and should include asset managers, banks, insurance and retain the capacity to push for reform as a member,” accountancy firms. he said. Cameron has pledged to hold a referendum if “Our research clearly shows that leaving the EU he wins in 2015, while the opposition Labor Party has would seriously damage economic growth and jobs said any Labor government would be unlikely to hold in the UK,” he said. London dominates the $5-trillion- such a vote this decade. — Reuters Full speed ahead for some UK firms; risks for others Data expected to show economy close to pre-crisis size

LONDON: From the shop floor of precision engi- help provide the extra profits needed to pay pay is unlikely, given how many people still have neering firm JJ Churchill, the return to health of higher wages and put the economy on a sound no job or work too few hours. Another boost Britain’s recession-damaged economy seems to footing. Yet it remains unclear how much longer could come from Britain’s recovering banks be fully on course. The firm invested heavily in Britain can carry on expanding at its current which are expected to once again prioritize advanced lathes and milling machines even as pace without stirring the kind of inflation pres- lending to more profitable firms over struggling orders plunged during the steep downturn, bet- sures that might force the BoE to raise interest ones, something that would boost productivity. SIEMENS: Flags of German engineering conglomerate Siemens AG flutter before the ting that when demand returned it would be rates sooner and possibly higher than it has Potentially most significantly, companies are annual shareholder meeting in Munich, southern Germany. — AP ready for it. Now, as Britain grows faster than the been signalling. starting to invest more to make their operations world’s other big rich economies, orders are The Bank is cautious about the chances of a more efficient. Business investment grew in each flooding in to the plant near Birmingham from long-awaited recovery in productivity which it of the four quarters of 2013, even if it remains Battle for France’s Alstom clients such as Rolls-Royce, which buys Churchill expects to grow only slowly over the next three almost 20 percent below its pre-crisis peak. blades for its jet engines, and Siemens, parts for years. A recent hiring surge, stronger even than Some economists are hopeful that productivity heats up with Siemens offer its power-generating gas turbines. growth in the overall economy, has underscored could pick up surprisingly quickly as demand “The amount of work we’re putting through how quickly the labor market is tightening. returns. Samuel Tombs, at Capital Economics, PARIS: German industrial giant Siemens said government wants to obtain guarantees on the equipment is increasing dramatically,” said Inflation is at a four-year low but house prices pointed to the transport and hospitality sectors, yesterday it wanted to discuss strategic “jobs, the location of activities and energy Andrew Churchill, the firm’s managing director have leapt by about 10 percent over the past saying train operators and restaurants, for exam- opportunities with France’s Alstom, raising independence”, according to President and grandson of its founder. “Machines that year. That could soon put to the test the BoE’s ple, could cope with more customers without the prospect of a takeover tussle with General Francois Hollande’s office. were used on one shift will move on two or even intention to use its new powers to control the having to invest more. Electric for the beleaguered firm. The offer three shifts.” The Bank of England hopes that housing market without resorting to higher Yet there are regular reminders of pressure came on the heels of reports that the US Better for French interests? many other British companies can respond in a interest rates. The International Monetary Fund growing in the labor market, something that giant wants to buy the French engineering GE has 305,000 employees around the similar way to stronger growth, without running warned this month that Britain’s recovery could eventually reverse the recent fall in British group, which manufactures the country’s world and its turnover totals $146 billion. into post-recession bottlenecks that could fuel remained too reliant on consumer spending and inflation. Employers are raising salaries they offer groundbreaking high-speed TGV trains. Press reports have said GE was ready to fork inflation. Data due tomorrow is likely to show pointed to risks from the country’s “surging” to new permanent staff at the fastest rate in Alstom is a politically-sensitive symbol of out 10 billion euros for the energy division, that, in the first three months of this year, house prices. And many firms are struggling to nearly seven years, a recent survey found. At engineering prowess in France and a key which does not comprise the unit that makes Britain’s economy came within a whisker of find staff. Recruitment difficulties among manu- Blue Hub Solutions, a small software firm in exporter, seen as one of the jewels of French the high-speed trains. recovering its size before the 2008-09 recession. facturers hit a record high in late 2013 before Britain’s Midlands region, recruitment is one of industry. GE chief Jeff Immelt was expected in But the stakes were raised yesterday when Many other rich countries passed that milestone easing a touch, the British Chambers of the biggest headaches as orders pick up for its Paris yesterday but a meeting with France’s Germany’s Siemens said it had “submitted a long ago. But to keep the recovery on track, it is Commerce says. online back-office systems used by manufactur- Economy Minister Arnaud Montebourg was letter to the board of Alstom to signal its will- vital that Britain’s poor productivity - a measure ing, engineering and freight firms. deferred by Montebourg’s office, which said ingness to discuss future strategic opportuni- of how much the economy produces compared Positive signs The company of seven spent months looking ties.” The Siemens statement did not to the number of people in work, or their hours For others, there are signs that things will go for a new programmer and had to increase its give any other details. When Alstom at work - picks up. smoothly. Exports are inching up, helped by an starting salary for new employees by 15 percent was on the brink of collapse in 2003- easing of Europe’s debt crisis. Consumer spend- over the past year. “We have to be quite compet- 2004, the French state strongly Bottlenecks ahead? ing, while still the key driver of the recovery, is itive in the first place now, I find, which is opposed a takeover by Siemens. Britain has had the worst productivity per- growing less quickly than before the crisis, tem- stretching us a wee bit,” said Matt Flanagan, one The group is once again facing a formance among the Group of Seven nations pering concerns about an unsustainable recov- of the firm’s directors. “But if they are good peo- financial crunch and its shares have since 2008 as firms held on to workers for when ery. Earnings are about to outpace inflation after ple, then their contribution back far outweighs dropped sharply in the last year. But demand eventually recovered. A rebound would six years of falling living standards but a surge in their salary in the end.” — Reuters Alstom chief Patrick Kron is said to remain strongly hostile to any tie-up with the German giant. “A Siemens offer has the advantage of being Carmakers promise Chinese European,” said one observer. “But is the solution better for French inter- ests than the GE offer? The answer drivers a breath of fresh air This combination of file picture made yesterday to that question will determine which offers wins.” shows French engineering giant Alstom chief BEIJING: Air that’s cleaner inside your car than A sophisticated filter blocks 90 percent of fine stantly check pollution levels, he said. “Lots of The French stock market regula- executive, Patrick Kron (left) and Siemens AG on the outside-in smog-weary China it’s an particles-those smaller than three micrometres- people already have particle filters at home to tor suspended trading in Alstom CEO, Joe Kaeser in the Novo-Ogaryovo residence attractive sales pitch, and the world’s biggest while a layer of activated carbon, a porous form protect their children,” de Piray added, predict- shares on the Paris stock market outside Moscow. — AFP automakers are racing to cash in. of charcoal, can be added to “capture pollutive ing that similar systems in people’s cars would Friday after they shot up by almost To drive the point home, thick smog blanket- gases”, said Andre. be the next step. 11 percent to 27.0 euros on bid ed the Chinese capital when the Beijing auto In-car air purification may have been around Especially after the now notorious images of the minister needed more time to examine speculation. The pressures on the group, show opened to the public in the past week, for 30 years already, but the push to advance the Chinese cities hit by the “airpocalypse”, analysts the offers following the Siemens announce- which put part of its rail activities up for sale showcasing more than 1,000 vehicles in the technology has accelerated in recent years as say the industry anticipates the demand for in- ment. earlier this year, come amid a policy switch globe’s largest car market. pollution in China reaches crisis level. car air purification to grow. “Chinese consumers Montebourg’s office did not give a new from President Hollande’s government with a The grey haze is a familiar sight over Chinese are more much aware now of what is safe and date or time for the meeting with Immelt. drive to cut public spending while relieving cities, where an explosion of traffic in recent Polluted promised land what is not in terms of air quality,” said Namrita According to earlier press reports, the GE boss taxes on businesses. The measures, highly years has further worsened the pollution Suppliers to the manufacturing giants are Chow, Shanghai-based analyst for IHS could also meet with Prime Minister Manuel unpopular with the Socialist left, are intended belched out by booming factories and coal-fired just as anxious to enter the potentially lucrative Automotive. Valls yesterday. But informed sources in the to get industry back on a competitive track, power plants. market. French parts maker Valeo has been “If you can highlight you’ve got a safer car government said no such meeting had been boost growth and exports and reduce record Carmakers have long boasted of their ability developing a new system in China to replace its with a cleaner air and better safety systems, pencilled in as yet. employment. Jean-Claude Mailly, the head of to cut their vehicles’ harmful emissions-but traditional air filter, and says it has already you’re going to attract more buyers.” And even if Montebourg, a fierce protector of French the Force Ouvriere trade union on Sunday increasingly, they are also adding in air purifiers secured a customer. China is the main target for this new technolo- industry, has pledged to study various called for the government to buy Alstom to lure China’s army of drivers. Volvo Cars, the China could become a polluted promised gy, purification systems could also prove a hit options for Alstom following reports that GE shares to allow it a greater say in the group, as Swedish subsidiary of Chinese automaker Geely, land for parts manufacturers like Valeo. “The air amongst European drivers, analysts predict. would bid to buy the company’s power-gen- one of France’s “strategic sectors.” He said the launched a publicity campaign last year show- quality is a general challenge in the country, “Pollution is also a problem in Europe-just eration division, accounting for more than 70 two potential offers should be carefully exam- casing a new air-cleaning system that filters out and Chinese drivers are more and more con- look at the smog that hit France in March,” said percent of its business with revenues of 14 ined to evaluate the impact on jobs and polluting particles and pollen. scious of it,” said Edouard de Piray, the Patrick Andre of Peugeot Citroen. Mass produc- billion euros ($19 billion). He has said the Alstom’s activities. GE employs 11,000 work- And Japanese rival Nissan has offered its Shanghai-based president of Valeo in China. tion in China, meanwhile, could bring down the government was exercising “patriotic concern ers in France and its European headquarters “Forest AC” system since 2010 in its luxury Infiniti Smartphone apps now allow people to con- cost of developing the filters, he added. — AFP and vigilance” while handling the case. are located in the eastern town of Belfort. range-which besides filtering the air, can add a Although the French state has not held a Alstom meanwhile counts 18,000 employees hint of leafy aroma to help keep the driver alert. stake in Alstom since 2006, France’s Socialist in the country. — AFP ‘Intelligent filtration’ Wang Jiran, a visitor to the Beijing auto show, German rail company suing said he now takes a keen interest in whether or not a car has an in-built air purifier. “It is definite- steel firms over price fixing ly an important index for people who are look- ing to buy a car,” he told AFP, “for the sake of fam- BERLIN: German rail company Deutsche “We’re not going to take it anymore,” he ily members’ health.” Bahn said yesterday it was launching a said. Deutsche Bahn conducted an inter- Nissan’s Forest AC system has another selling multi-million-dollar lawsuit against nal study which found that the alleged point in China-the nation’s legions of smokers major steel manufacturers over illegal price fixing meant it had bought 49 mil- have been told the system can suck away all price fixing. Gerd Becht, a member of lion railway parts made of steel and con- traces of cigarette smoke and odor in a mere five the Deutsche Bahn board, told the Bild crete over the course of 18 years at a minutes. French auto group PSA Peugeot am Sonntag newspaper that it would price inflated by 20 to 30 percent. The Citroen has also jumped on the bandwagon. Its file suit against nine unnamed compa- European Commission fined 17 steel pro- C-Elysee model already offers an optional air nies, four of them German, for a figure in ducers a total of 518 million euros ($717 purifier and the company plans to extend the the “hundreds of millions of euros” million) in 2010 for running a price-fixing feature from 2016. range. “The companies participating in cartel, with industry giant ArcelorMittal This will bring the technology to PSA’s luxury the cartel have refused talks on com- hit the hardest. DS range, as well as additional models depend- pensation for damages. That is why we The European Union’s competition ing on their market positioning and what the are suing,” he said. watchdog said the companies colluded competition may offer in the future, according Becht complained that the companies for 18 years to fix the prices of pre-stress- to Patrick Andre, chief of PSA’s air filtration had cooperated with European competi- ing steel, the long, curled steel wires research team. The company’s “intelligent filtra- JAKARTA: An Indonesian woman walks past items for sale on the street in Jakarta yesterday. tion authorities but rejected appeals used in construction to make founda- tion” system only kicks into action when the from affected clients for a settlement. tions, balconies or bridges. — AFP Indonesia’s Central bank expects inflation to ease in April for rise of 7.2 percent on the year, an vehicle enters a polluted environment. official said compared to 7.32 percent the previous month. — AFP BUSINESS MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 Fed may offer clues on rate timing conundrum

GLOBAL ECONOMY WEEK AHEAD

BRUSSELS: US policymakers have the chance this March, the Fed jettisoned its specific promise to have dragged on activity. US GDP growth is seen Non-farm payrolls improved from rotten week to give clearer guidance on the future path of keep borrowing costs low until unemployment easing to an annualized 1.3 percent from 2.6 per- levels in December and January to an interest rates and settle markets that are uncertain falls below 6.5 percent - it was 6.7 percent in March. cent in the final quarter of 2013, when consumer increase of 197,000 in February and 192,000 over how and when a hike would occur. Global Instead, it said rates would stay low for “a consider- spending and business investment were strong. in March. The figure is expected to push financial markets are still on alert for developments able time” after its bond-buying program ends lat- Exceptional cold and heavy snow capped retail beyond 200,000 this month as temperatures in Ukraine, with the United States and its G7 part- er this year. sales, industrial output and the housing market in rise and a later Easter prompts extra hiring. ners preparing tougher sanctions against Russia. Fed Chair Janet Yellen knocked stocks and the first quarter, but economists see a spring thaw But investors will have much to chew over, includ- bonds in mid-March by saying that period could leading to sharply stronger growth of up to 4 per- Low inflation respite ing Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan policy be around six months, indicating rate hikes as early cent in April-June. “We know that there were two It will be a three-day week for many meetings and data from US growth and jobs to as next spring. More recently, she had the opposite months of disruption so it’s going to be hard to Europeans, with the May Day public holiday euro zone inflation. effect by reaffirming the bank’s commitment to read this data and extract meaningful signs about in much of continental Europe on Thursday The Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee keeping interest rates low. the underlying economy,” said Laura Rosner at BNP extended into a long weekend. Policymakers meets from tomorrow to Wednesday. The US cen- Some Fed officials called this month for greater Paribas in New York. and investors will learn on Wednesday tral bank is likely to announce a further $10 billion clarity on what economic conditions would Clearer signals should come from Thursday’s whether euro-zone inflation bounced in April reduction of its monthly bond purchases, but mar- prompt a rate hike. By Wednesday, investors will Institute for Supply Management index on nation- from March’s 0.5 percent, its lowest level since kets will read its Wednesday statement closely for know how fast the US grew in the first three al factory activity and particularly Friday’s monthly November 2009. This year’s later Easter, bring- clues to when interest rates might start rising. In months of 2014, when bad weather is likely to jobs figures, the key driver of monetary policy. ing higher prices for holiday items such as travel, is expected to pull the consumer price Fed Chair Janet Yellen index up to 0.8 percent. That would ease pressure on the currently expected by markets to come in the European Central Bank to act at its May meet- first or second quarter of 2015. ing, although the figure would still be in ECB President Mario Draghi’s “danger zone” below Sales tax hit in Japan 1 percent. The Bank of Japan will meet on “It’s difficult to cut interest rates when Wednesday and deliver its twice-yearly inflation is going up again,” said Citi econo- economic outlook. The bank is expected mist Guillaume Menuet. “I think it’s pointing to say it sees consumer inflation accelerat- to June rather than May.” After rising in April, ing this year and staying around 2 percent Menuet sees inflation falling to 0.7 percent in for at least two years. That could dampen May and to 0.6 percent in June. Draghi gave investor expectations for fresh monetary his clearest indication yet last week that slow- stimulus soon, although many investors ing inflation could prompt the ECB to under- expect the BOJ to ease again in July. take quantitative easing - printing money to Amid a slew of Japanese data, industri- buy assets - identifying a rise in the euro as a al output figures for March are expected potential trigger for action. to show a modest rebound after a snow- “What has changed in the past week is affected February, with a jump expected that we think that QE is more likely than not, in retail sales as consumer sought to buy in the second half of this year. Before we before April’s sales tax hike. Economists thought the hurdle was quite high,” Menuet and policymakers expect the economy to said. contract in the current quarter due to the Outside the euro-zone, Britain will issue its tax rise before returning to moderate first estimate of first quarter growth tomor- growth in the following quarters. row. The economy is expected to have In China, more comprehensive pur- expanded by 0.9 percent in January-March, chasing managers’ indices (PMIs) for accelerating from 0.7 percent in the final manufacturing and services are expected three months of 2013 and restoring the to confirm the world’s second largest British economy to within a whisker of its size economy is slowing. Factory activity before the global financial crisis struck. The shrank for a fourth consecutive month data may also spark debate about the extent although the pace of decline slowed, of slack within the economy and the timing according to the HSBC/Markit flash PMI of the Bank of England’s first interest rate rise, for April. — Reuters Fund of hedge funds face fight for cash with consultants LONDON: Funds that invest in a range of they pitch strategies to consultants that are hedge funds are facing a battle to win new also in competition with them. business, as the same consultants they court But consultants argue they have internal to win money from pension firms are grab- measures to prevent the sharing of confiden- bing a chunk of an industry that was already tial information. “Those individuals responsi- struggling to grow. So-called fund of hedge ble for researching hedge fund of funds and funds are designed to give investors an easy the research they conduct is Chinese walled way of putting money into hedge funds, off from the rest of the business,” said Dan offering to spread their risks and do research Melley, UK head of fiduciary management at into the individual hedge funds for them. Mercer. But sliding asset prices during the financial crisis and the fallout of the Bernie Madoff fraud Industry reshuffle scandal saw billions of dollars exit fund of Fund of hedge funds have traditionally hedge funds, leading many to close or merge. relied on high net-worth individuals. But in Over the past few years, those that remain recent years, institutional investors have have found consultants - who have built up become a bigger part of the industry’s client expertise after years of vetting fund of hedge base, handing an advantage to consultants, funds for institutions - are now investing many of which have long relationships with directly into funds on behalf of some large- pension funds and other institutions. scale clients. Trade publication InvestHedge Deutsche Bank’s Alternative Investment 2014 found three consultants - Mercer, Cambridge Survey found the proportion of respondents Associates and Towers Watson - were among from the fund of fund industry - of which fund the 10 biggest fund of hedge funds by assets of hedge funds are a part - who said more as of the end of 2013, representing 12.6 per- than half of their assets under management cent of the $728 billion held by fund of hedge in 2013 came from institutions was 63 per- funds with assets worth at least $1 billion. cent, up from 53 percent in 2008. “In new allocations to the industry ... con- Many fund of hedge funds have adjusted sultants are active in gaining mandates,” said to the new landscape, increasing the services Joachim Gottschalk, chairman and chief exec- they offer instead of simply selling fund of utive of hedge fund firm Gottex. The hedge fund portfolios. “Before it was very for- increased competition is particularly signifi- matted,” said Nicolas Rousselet, managing cant, because the industry is struggling to director at Swiss investor Unigestion. “They grow. The value of assets held by fund of had fund of funds or direct hedge funds ... hedge funds worth at least $1 billion has risen Now it’s much broader.” Many fund of hedge by just 16.5 percent since 2009, according to funds now provide co-management services InvestHedge, and remains well below the for investors looking to play a more active role peak of just over $1 trillion hit in 2007. in their portfolio, fiduciary services for clients The hedge fund industry on the other who want to keep their investments at arm’s hand is booming - total assets under manage- length, and advisory offerings for clients ment are at historic highs after rising by investing directly. almost two thirds over the same period, data This has made the traditional fund of fund from industry tracker HFR showed. Fund of compensation structure - a 1 percent man- hedge funds have voiced concerns over a agement fee and a 10 percent performance potential conflict of interest in cases where fee - a thing of the past. — Reuters

MADRID: Keys are collected in box inside an empty building occupied by housing rights activists in Madrid on Saturday. Dozens of housing rights activists have occu- pied a four story residential building, belonging to a Spain’s construction company, to host women in need who suffered domestic violence and their children. —AP BUSINESS MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 A dull week with geopolitical risks on the rise

NBK MONEY MARKETS REPORT

KUWAIT: It was a quiet trading week with most devel- reported 440,000-unit rate It seems pretty likely that the ECB will be chal- 50.5 from 51.8 in March. Last month, the private sector oped market currencies staying range-bound. Other Economists had forecast new home sales at a lenged by further EUR strength, or markedly weaker returned to growth and posted the fastest rate of than the geopolitical issues in Eastern Europe, the 450,000 unit pace last month. Compared to March last inflation data, but recent comments seem to be point- expansion since January 2012. It was the first time attention was on the Draghi speech on Thursday in year, sales were down 13.3 percent the largest decline ing towards a hawkish turn. An interview between ECB since October that the index had risen above the 50. Amsterdam. Draghi reiterated that in order for the ECB since April 2011. Last month’s decline could still be Governing Council member Ewald Nowotny and an to ease, there needs to be a large negative surprise to reflecting some of the impact from the cold weather Austrian newspaper, highlighted that he believes BoE sees better momentum inflation and that the current picture is not enough to as sales plunged in the Midwest and the South. They “there’s no urgent need for the ECB to act.” He said for According to the BOE minutes, Britain’s economic pull the trigger. He talked down the need to respond also fell in the West, but rose in the Northeast. now, there is no sign of deflation expectations, and recovery is gaining momentum but the Bank of to tightening in the very short-end, unless transmitted Analysts also noted that the inventory of new while Japan example is “a warning for every central England policymakers held different views about the to medium term part of curve. His commentary on FX homes still remains historically low and could be also banker,” danger of Japanese-style deflation scenario is amount of slack in the economy and the medium-term was more nuanced, because he argued that it has to one of the reasons why sales are dropping. not an immediate one. inflation. The Bank expects the economy grew by 1 be seen in context of easing of credit conditions due percent in the first three months of this year from the to returning inflows. In addition, he placed emphasis Canada’s exports Ifo business climate fourth quarter of 2013, up slightly from a previous on the medium-term inflation outlook and expecta- In a speech given by Stephen Poloz governor of the The Ifo Business Climate Index for industry and growth forecast of 0.9 percent. The minutes again tions rather than the upcoming spot inflation prints. Bank of Canada, the Bank is more optimistic over the trade in Germany rose to 111.2 points in April from showed the MPC were unsure on how much scope ECB’s Luc Coene views made the ECB action sound recovery of the country’s exports but if exports do 110.7 points in March. The overall mood came to the Britain’s economy had to grow without generating more imminent than Draghi’s headlines and argued worse than expected, overall inflation will fall again highest level since July 2011, the mood for construc- inflation. Indeed, British inflation dropped to 1.6 per- the strong Euro is a problem for the ECB and April CPI and drift further from the target. Poloz had previously tion brightened slightly, while the mood for wholesale cent in March from February’s 1.7 percent, the lowest could cause the ECB to act. Vitor Constancio, vice pres- level since October 2009. ident of the ECB also argued that all options are on the table. On the geopolitical side, reports were out that Japan Inflation high Russia had ordered new military exercises on its bor- Japanese CPI rose, but came in under expectations, der with Ukraine in response to an operation by Kiev although Tokyo CPI came in at a 22-year high after the against pro-Russian separatists. Gold moved almost sales tax hike in April. Ministry of Finance’s Aso com- 30$ higher and equities dropped one percent to end mented that things are going well in ending deflation, up flat on Thursday. but failed to give anything further to the market. He In summary, on the foreign exchange side, Markets also reiterated that given sales tax hike, m/m gains on closed the week with a weaker USD against the low CPI are more important. He also mentioned that he yielders. After reaching a low of 1.6794 on Wednesday, was pleased with the CPI data, showing things are the Pound ended the week near the high of 1.6816. going well in ending deflation. Mr. Aso Declined to Euro on the other side behaved in a more bullish way comment on level of long term Japan Government after Draghi’s speech. After dropping to a low of Bond yields. 1.3785, the currency closed the week near the high of Reserve Bank of Australia John Edwards warned 1.3840. In the commodity complex, Gold continues to that the Australian government needs to be careful be supported by the geopolitical situation in Europe. not to cut spending too deeply in next month’s After moving to a low of $1268, the metal jumped over budget for fiscal 2014-15, as the economy still faces 30$ to close the week around the $1,303 level. major challenges. Edwards expects Treasurer Joe Hockey to move with caution, forecasting spending Jobless claims rise cuts will shave a 0.5 percent or so from GDP in The number of Americans filing new claims for 2014-15. Edwards said also that a lower AUD would unemployment benefits increased more than expect- confessed to being puzzled by Canada’s lagging rose significantly to the similar level as it was in the be helpful to the economy as well as welcomed low ed last week, but the increase does not suggest a shift exports and said a recovery of the sector was a prereq- spring of 2012. Before the unexpected fall in March, Q1 inflation. in labor market conditions as the underlying trend uisite for full economic comeback. Higher consumer the Ifo index, considered the most important barome- continued to point to strength. Initial claims for unem- energy prices should push total inflation up in the next ter for the German economy, had registered four con- People Bank of China ployment benefits rose 24,000 to 329,000 for the week few quarters but this will be transitory and therefore secutive rises from November 2013 to February 2014, The HSBC/Markit flash Purchasing Managers Index ended April 19. Claims for the week ended April 12 “the downside risks to inflation remain important, he which were 109.4 point, 109.5 points, 110.6 points, and (PMI), which measures China’s factory activity, rose to were revised to show 1,000 more applications received said. The bank targets 2 percent inflation. The bank’s 111.3 points respectively 48.3 points in April from 48 points in March. But the than previously reported. Analysts expected jobless analysis of 31 non-energy export sectors found that reading remained below 50, which indicates a slow- benefits to rise to 310,000. The late Easter this year and the recent depreciation of the Canadian dollar would Germany outperforms down in activity. the timing of school spring breaks accounted for the help some industries, but that the majority of sectors European composite PMI rose to a three-year high, In the meantime, Beijing is making good its pledge miss this week as the four-week moving average for that had been doing well - and which the bank says but new orders were again mainly buoyed by firms to support its economy. The People’s Bank of China on new claims, rose only 4,750 to 316,750. should drive the export recovery - are less likely to cutting prices, with weak output prices, which are rele- Tuesday said it will cut the reserve requirement ratio The claims report also showed the number of peo- benefit from the lower currency. vant to the inflation outlook and ECB policy. Indeed, (RRR), the minimum amount of deposits the lenders ple still receiving benefits after an initial week of aid the Eurozone PMI composite Output Index rose from must hold - for rural banks, the latest in a series of sup- fell 61,000 to 2.68 million in the week ended April 12, ECB not ready to act 53.1 in March to 54.0 in April, while analysts’ called for port measures announced in recent weeks. the lowest level since December 2007. According to German newspapers, the ECB contin- a slight change around 53.0. The RRR will be cut by 2 percent for rural commer- ues to hold out to market pressure for easier policy. Meanwhile, Germany’s manufacturing PMI stood at cial banks and by 0.5 percent for rural credit coopera- Sales of new homes Central bankers of all stripes speak quietly of QE being 53.7, down from 54.8 in February, marking a four- tives, the People’s Bank of China said in a statement on Sales of new US homes tumbled to their lowest lev- more of a “weapon of last resort”. Draghi, they say, is month low, but continued to remain above the long- its website. After the cuts, the RRR for some rural banks el in eight months in March. The Commerce welcome to put it on display, but few want to see him run trend and “rounded off the best quarter on aver- will be as low as 13 percent, the central bank said. Department said on Wednesday sales dropped 14.5 actually fire it, and this sentiment was solidified via age in almost three years percent to an annual rate of 384,000 units, declining Draghi’s speech talking down risk of short end rates, The French on the other side expanded at a much Kuwait for a second consecutive month. February’s sales were being nuanced on FX, and placing emphasis on infla- slower rate in April, underlining the fragility of the Kuwaiti dinar at 0.28110. The USDKWD opened at revised up to a 449,000-unit pace from the previously tion expectations vs. spot. recovery in France. Indeed, French PMI fell in April to 0.28110 yesterday morning. Malaysia cites ‘sensitivities’ as Obama tries to push trade pact Failure to clinch deal with Japan a setback

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said yesterday that he and US President Barack Obama had agreed to upgrade bilateral relations but suggested that his country remains far from ready to sign a US-led trade pact due to domestic “sensitivities.” Obama’s visit to Malaysia follows his swing through Japan, where he failed to clinch a trade deal key to the US “rebalancing” back to Asia. Such a deal would have injected THESSALONIKI: Urban farmers clear land to be used for planting crops to help residents momentum into the delayed 12-nation Trans- hit by the country’s financial crisis, in the former military camp Karatasiou, in the Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact. Northern Greek city of Thessaloniki, yesterday. Volunteer residents are being encouraged Najib’s ambition to bring Malaysia into to utilize many suburban areas left vacant amidst a drop in real estate prices, to grow Obama’s flagship trade plan has been under- crops aimed at helping people hit by the country’s financial crisis. —AP cut by the resurgent influence of traditional- ists within his own ruling party following a weak election showing last year. Early this Deal fever hits month, a Malaysian cabinet minister was reported as saying the country was a long way from being able to sign a TPP deal and global pharma sector that the priority should be on economic inte- gration within the Association of Southeast NEW YORK: Global pharmaceutical compa- nesses and exit lower-priority investments that Asian Nations (ASEAN) bloc. nies facing major patent expirations have in some cases have suffered from their sec- Najib said Malaysia was committed to free announced billions of dollars of transactions in ond-fiddle status within their companies. a wave of deal-making that could ultimately Pharma companies typically enjoy huge profit trade and denied that Washington was “bully- KUALA LUMPUR: Protesters hold up signs regarding the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership include mega-mergers and hostile takeovers. margins on blockbuster drugs, but the expira- ing” the Southeast Asian nation into joining On Tuesday, Switzerland’s Novartis, tion of patents leaves them vulnerable to the controversial pact. “We are working trade agreement as US President Barack Obama (background) speaks at a town hall style GlaxoSmithKline of Britain and US group Eli steep declines in sales. AstraZeneca chief exec- around the sensitivities and challenges which event at the University of Malaya with participants in the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Lilly announced nearly $25 billion worth of utive Pascal Soriot said the bulk of the British I alluded to in my discussions with President Initiative in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. — AP deals to shift key assets in oncology, vaccines giant’s research investment focused on three Obama,” Najib told a joint news conference harming US ties with China, the world’s sec- Obama to speak out on what they say has and animal health among the three giants. core areas-oncology, cardiovascular and meta- with the US leader in the administrative capi- ond-biggest economy and a growing mar- been a sharp deterioration in religious and The same day, Canadian company Valeant, bolic disease, and respiratory, inflammation tal of Putrajaya. itime power. political freedoms since the ruling coalition working with activist investor Bill Ackman, and autoimmune problems. The company, “He fully understands our domestic sensi- In his town hall speech, the Hawaiian- suffered its election setback last May. unveiled a bid to acquire Botox-maker aiming to spend less outside these fields, is tivities and we will sit down and try to iron Allergan for $45.6 billion. The proposal sug- exploring “partnering options” for its remain- born president who lived in Indonesia as a Since then, the government has reinstated gested Valeant would launch a hostile cam- ing research in infectious diseases and other this out with the intention of trying to work boy told his audience that the United States detention without trial as part of a package paign if management does not accede to “pro- areas, Soriot said. “We’re looking at a variety of out a deal in the near future.” Obama said has long had connections across the Pacific of tougher crime laws and renewed what crit- ductive discussions.” options that we hope to conclude very quick- that domestic opposition to trade deals was- as well as the Atlantic. ics call a campaign of judicial persecution Both deals were shadowed by the possibili- ly,” he said. Soriot would not be drawn into a n’t surprising and that the United States was against opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim. In ty of an even more dramatic outcome: the pur- discussion of a Pfizer deal, but the Astra chief willing to be flexible on particularly sensitive Comprehensive partnership March, a court convicted Anwar on a charge chase by US giant Pfizer of Britain’s argued the company can make it on its own. areas, such as prices of life-saving medicines He told students he plans to meet every of sodomy and sentenced him to five years in AstraZeneca for more than $100 billion. Pfizer “Of course we are always considering that critics say will jump in countries like year with the leaders of the 10-member prison. The verdict came days before he was reportedly approached AstraZeneca about options that accelerate shareholder value Malaysia under the TPP. Association of Southeast Asian Nations to stand in an election seen as paving the such a deal, although talks are not active. The where it makes sense,” he said. “But at this “There’s never been a trade deal in which way for him to take charge of Malaysia’s rich- stream of activity comes as pharmaceutical point in time we are very convinced that our (ASEAN), and would work through the Asia giants seek to make up for lost sales as patents strategy is working. “We are creating value somebody’s not going to at some point Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC) est state. Asked why he would not be meet- expire and as medium-sized firms and gener- through progressing our pipeline. And we’ll object because they’re fearful of the future to build trade ties. “We want to work with old ing Anwar on his three-day visit to Malaysia, ics specialists take steps to grow by acquisi- continue doing this on an independent basis.” or they’re invested in the status quo,” Obama allies and worthy partners and with China,” he Obama said it was “not indicative of a lack of tion. “We expect the next few years to be par- The Novartis-Glaxo-Lilly transactions fur- said. Protesters briefly disrupted Obama’s said. “We want to see a peaceful rise to China.” concern” and that Malaysia had “work to do” ticularly active from a mergers and acquisi- ther Novartis’ efforts to boost its specialties in talk later in the day at a town hall-style meet- Najib announced that he had agreed with on allowing more freedoms. Obama was due tions perspective and hence pivotal in the oncology, Glaxo’s efforts to build vaccines and ing with young Malaysians at a university, Obama to upgrade the two countries’ ties to a to meet civil society leaders later yesterday. reshaping of the industry,” said Barclays analyst Lilly’s efforts to become a bigger player in ani- holding up anti-TPP signs before being ush- “comprehensive partnership,” mirroring a Najib said he was committed to the rule of Shubhomoy Mukherjee. If this week’s transac- mal health. Novartis and Glaxo also ered away by security. step that Malaysia took with China last year law and civil liberties, but that he had to take tions are completed, including Valeant- announced plans to create “a world-leading when President Xi Jinping made a state visit. account complex racial sensitivities in the Allergan, that would lift the total on health- consumer healthcare business” focused on ‘Peaceful rise’ for China care deals in 2014 to $162.1 billion, making it wellness, oral health, nutrition and skin health. “This marks a new phase in our relationship, multi-ethnic nation of 29 million people, the second biggest sector in terms of deals The venture would sell popular remedies to The challenge for Obama during his week- with greater collaboration in economy, secu- where majority ethnic Malays enjoy special after telecommunications, according to quit smoking and address back pain, and is long, four-nation regional tour is to convince rity, education, science, technology and rights. “We have to manage that and that’s Dealogic. Driving the realignment is pressure geared at growing market share in developed Asian partners that Washington is serious more,” Najib said. exactly what Malaysia has done and because on pharma giants to build up specialty busi- and emerging markets. —AFP about its promised strategic “pivot” to Human rights groups and members of of that we are a relatively peaceful, harmo- increase U.S. influence in Asia, without Malaysia’s opposition alliance have urged nious nation,” Najib said. — Reuters BUSINESS MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 Tunisiana becomes ‘Ooredoo’ as global brand roll-out continues Second North African Operation completes full on-the-ground rebrand

DOHA: Ooredoo Group announced yesterday Under Ooredoo Machroui is the award-win- that its Tunisian operations have fully adopted ning Najja7ni (“Make Me Succeed”) mobile the global Ooredoo brand, as the company service, which provides employment, educa- continues to make strong progress on launch- tion, and English language resources for more ing the brand across the MENA region and than 800,000 customers, complemented by a South East Asia. Ooredoo’s Tunisian operations branded eLearning program for engineering join colleagues in Qatar, Algeria, the Maldives, students. and Myanmar in deploying the Ooredoo Supporting young entrepreneurs, Ooredoo brand, following the global brand launch in recently debuted Intilaq, an ICT start-up incu- February 2013. Tunisiana was Tunisia’s first pri- bation program funded with TUN 28.4 million vately-owned telecommunications company, ($18 million), in partnership with the Qatar launching in 2002, and successfully introduced Friendship Fund and Microsoft. Intilaq is the the Ooredoo brand in Tunisia in July 2013. next stage of evolution for Startup Factory, As a community-based company, Ooredoo which has provided full support for Tunisian is focusing on delivering a wide range of life start-ups since 2012. enhancing services that promote human Ooredoo Toufoulati programs include the growth and “democratizing data”. In Tunisia, Therapeutic Camp that reintegrates children the company adopted the new brand virtually with disabilities back into society; Schools at overnight, transforming all customer touch Hospitals that will build classrooms for long- points including all the direct channels across term paediatric patients; “Unite de Vie” (“Unity the country, and plans to complete the of Life”) that helps families who have children rebranding of all third party shops in just four with leukaemia; and the Tunisia Junior weeks. To mark the occasion, a special brand Football Tournament that promotes sport in inauguration ceremony was held in Tunis, underserved regions and provides the win- attended by senior Ooredoo officials, repre- ning team with a new multipurpose field. sentatives from the public and private sectors, Demonstrating Ooredoo’s success in meet- and the media. ing the needs of its customers, about 250,000 Speaking at the event, Dr Nasser Marafih, Tunisian customers have used its mobile mon- Group CEO, Ooredoo, said: “Today is a key ey service “Mobiflouss” to top-up their moment in the history of Tunisia’s communica- accounts, transfer money, pay bills, and apply tions sector. Adopting the new brand will Al-Kawari, Ambassador of Qatar in Tunisia and Dr Nasser Marafih, Group CEO Ooredoo for government scholarships since its launch enable Ooredoo to better leverage our global works, including the nationwide 3G mobile data for Tunisians, to further enhance the cus- mobile broadband penetration. in 2013. resources to promote human growth in broadband network, and is rolling-out the tomer experience. In parallel with the launch In particular, Ooredoo will be launching Driving youth to lead healthy lifestyles Tunisia. Technology can unlock young people’s next generation fibre network in central busi- of the new brand, our customers will see fur- affordable Ooredoo-branded smartphones, through the power of sport, Ooredoo is spon- potential, enabling them to become entrepre- ness districts. ther tangible benefits in the coming weeks, and a buyback service for trading in old soring 10 top Tunisian football teams through neurs and leaders, and enable women to bet- In line with the brand adoption, Ooredoo thanks to a wide range of exciting new offers devices for new ones. Exclusively in Tunisia, to 2016, and one of the country’s most popu- ter support their families and pursue their aims to “democratise data” in Tunisia, with the that will make data more affordable and acces- Ooredoo customers will be able to use a beIN lar sports television channels. ambitions. Ooredoo will work with our cus- goal of enabling all of its customers to experi- sible.” Ooredoo has already seen strong take- SPORTS set-up box to watch this summer’s Looking ahead, Ooredoo is committed to tomers every step of the way to help them ence the transformative benefits of mobile up of the Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone, sporting events. driving a range of youth initiatives in Tunisia reach their goals.” broadband, while strengthening its leading which Ooredoo launched exclusively for its Ooredoo’s community based activities are and across its markets. These include its work Ooredoo is dedicated to driving technolo- position in data and driving enhanced data customers in Tunisia on 15 April. Now based on two umbrella platforms: Ooredoo with the Leo Messi Foundation on mobile gy innovation and enhancing the customer revenues. Kenneth Campbell, CEO, Ooredoo Ooredoo will launch a series of data offers that Machroui, which supports youth, and health clinics and with French football team experience across Tunisia. As part of this strat- Tunisia, said: “Tunisia democratized the mobile target residential, business, 3G and fixed-line Ooredoo Toufoulati, which empowers children Paris Saint-Germain on a community coach- egy, Ooredoo is investing in high-speed net- in Tunisia, and now Ooredoo will democratize customers, democratising data and driving with special needs. ing program.

Dr Nasser Marafih Group, CEO Ooredoo Ken Campbell, Ooredoo Tunisia Ooredoo Tunisia launch event Al-Tijari announces winners of daily draw with Najma Account Shurooq signs MoU with

KUWAIT: Commercial Bank of Kuwait held the another 4 mega prizes during the year worth Al-Najma Account daily draw yesterday. The KD 100,000 each on different occasions: The Ex-Im Bank of the US draw was held under the supervision of the National Day, Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha and on Ministry of Commerce & Industry represented the 19th of June which is the date of the bank’s by Saquer Al-Manaie and AbdulAziz establishment. Ashkanani. With a minimum balance of KD 500, cus- tomers will be eligible for the daily draw pro- Agreement aims to facilitate US investment activities in Sharjah The winners of the Najma daily draw are: vided that the money is in the account one Fahad Abdullah Almas — KD 7000, week prior to the daily draw or 2 months prior Maytham Kathem Dashti — KD 7000, to the mega draw. In addition, for each KD 25 a SHARJAH: The Sharjah Investment and Abdul Razak Fayez Amer — KD 7000, customer can get one chance for winning Development Authority (Shurooq) has signed a Seham Salman Al-Ostath — KD 7, 000, instead of KD 50. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abd Muhsen Al-Sayed — KD 7000. Commercial Bank of Kuwait takes this Export-Import Bank of the US (Ex-Im Bank) with The Commercial Bank of Kuwait announces opportunity to congratulate all lucky winners the aim of promoting increased cooperation and the biggest daily draw in Kuwait with the and also extends appreciation to the Ministry serving their common objectives. launch of the new Najma account. Customers of Commerce and Industry for their effective The MoU, which was signed in Washington of the bank can now enjoy a KD 7,000 daily supervision of the draws which were conduct- DC, comes as a direct result of Shurooq’s highly prize which is the highest in the country and ed in an orderly and organized manner. successful roadshow to the USA in the latter part of last year and follows shortly on the heal of Sharjah receiving a long-term rating of A3, with Burgan Bank announces a stable outlook, from Moody’s as well as a long- term rating of A, also with a stable outlook, from Standard & Poor’s. winners of Yawmi account The agreement was signed on the sidelines of KUWAIT: Burgan Bank announced yesterday tomers are urged to visit their nearest the Authority’s participation in the Ex-Im Bank the names of the lucky winners of its Yawmi Burgan Bank branch and receive all the Annual Conference by Sheikha Bodour bint account draw, each taking home a prize of KD details, or simply call the bank’s Call Center Sultan Al-Qasimi, Chairperson of Shurooq, and 5,000. at 1804080 where customer service repre- Fred P Hochberg, Chairperson and President of sentatives will be delighted to assist with Ex-Im Bank, and was attended by Sheikh Fahim The lucky winners for the daily draws any questions on the Yawmi account or any bin Sultan bin Khalid Al-Qasimi, Omar Al-Shamsi, Marwan bin Jassim Al-Sarkal, CEO of Shurooq, took home a cash-prize of KD 5000 each, of the bank’s products and services. WASHINGTON: Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al-Qasimi, Chairperson of Shurooq, and Fred P Deputy Chief of Mission at the UAE Embassy in and they are: Established in 1977, Burgan Bank is the Hochberg, Chairperson and President of Ex-Im Bank, sign the MoU. 1. Ahmad Alwaan Almahmoud youngest commercial Bank and third largest Washington DC, Chairman of Government on trade and business opportunities to further United States. Ex-Im Bank’s mission is to assist in 2. Wael Yousef Jassim Alharaibi by assets in Kuwait, with a significant focus Relations Department in the Emirate of Sharjah, the goal of facilitating procurement of US goods financing the export of US goods and services to 3. Mohammad Mushtaq Abdulghani on the corporate and financial institutions Danny Sebright, President of US-UAE Business and services by both state-owned and private- international markets. 4. Nayef Mefarreh Mezeil Alazmi sectors, as well as having a growing retail, Council, Risa Edelman, Senior Associate, sector Sharjah enterprises, for projects within Shurooq had also presented a high-level 5. Eissa Khalifah Mohammad Alameeri and private bank customer base. Burgan International Programs at the American Council Sharjah or elsewhere. investment seminar in collaboration with the With its new and enhanced features, the Bank has five majority owned subsidiaries, On Renewable Energies (ACORE), and Amani Al Shurooq and Ex-Im Bank intend to exchange US-UAE Business Council earlier in the day, the Yawmi Account has become more conven- which include Jordan Kuwait Bank, Gulf Bank Ali, Manager of the Executive Office of Sheikha information on trade and business opportunities second of three seminars organized by Shurooq. ient, easier, and faster for customers to ben- Algeria, Burgan Bank - Turkey, Bank of Bodour bint Sultan Al-Qasimi. to further the goal of facilitating procurement of The first seminar took place on the 23rd of April efit from. Now, customers will be eligible to Baghdad, Tunis International Bank, in which Speaking about the MoU, Sheikha Bodour Al- US goods and services by both state-owned and in collaboration with the US Chamber of enter the draw after 48 hours only from Burgan Bank owns a majority stake. Burgan Qasimi remarked, “We are extremely pleased to private-sector Sharjah enterprises, for projects Commerce and the third was held in collabora- opening the account. Customers are also Bank Group has one of the largest regional be signing this agreement with Ex-Im Bank, within Sharjah or elsewhere. In particular, the tion with the National US-Arab Chamber of required to deposit KD 100 or equivalent branch networks with more than 231 which comes in line with the directives of His two parties have a number of areas in which Commerce on the 25th of April. only to enter the daily draw, and the coupon branches across Kuwait, Turkey, Jordan, Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al- they intend to work together to promote busi- Established in 2009, Shurooq strives to value to enter the draw stands at KD 10. Algeria, Iraq, Tunis, Lebanon and Palestine. Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council ness development opportunities, most notably encourage investment in the Emirate of Sharjah The newly designed Yawmi account has The Bank has continuously improved its and Ruler of Sharjah, to strengthen relations and Travel and Leisure, Health Care, Transport and by adopting the best international standards in been launched to provide a highly innova- performance over the years through an cooperation with organizations from around the Logistics, and the Environment. MoU further providing quality services that help attract tive offering along with a higher frequency expanded revenue structure, diversified world and which follows as a direct result of the makes provision for the exploration of options investors from the region and the world. and incentive of winning for everyone. funding sources, and a strong capital base. efforts that were exerted during Shurooq’s for utilizing Ex-Im Bank medium- and long-term Shurooq’s key mission is to provide facilities Today, the Yawmi account is a well under- The adoption of state-of-the-art services and record-breaking roadshow to the US last year.” guaranteed and/or direct US dollar loans to and incentives to help overcome obstacles fac- stood product, where its popularity can be technology has positioned it as a trendsetter Fred Hochberg, Chairperson of Export-Import finance US exports to the emirate of Sharjah. ing investment activities in the Emirate, evaluate seen from the number of increasing account in the domestic market and within the Bank of the US also remarked, “UAE is amongst Access to such financing would be subject to Ex- tourism and investment related infrastructure holders. MENA region. the top five markets in the entire world for the Im Bank approval for each individual transaction, projects, and lay down the necessary plans to Burgan Bank encourages everyone to Burgan Bank’s brand has been created Export - Import Bank. We would like to do more and must comply with Ex-Im Bank’s policies and complete such projects. open a Yawmi account and/or increase their on a foundation of real values - of trust, business there, and this MoU helps open the financing terms and the cooperation between In recognition of its overall accomplishments, deposit to maximize their chances to commitment, excellence and progression, way paves the communications that we are the parties would be directed toward qualifying Shurooq was named The Banking Awards 2013 - becoming a daily winner. The more cus- to remind us of the high standards to which open for business, we are looking to do more projects for approval by both Shurooq and Ex-Im FDI Agency of the Year in the MENA region, in tomers deposit, the higher the chances they we aspire. ‘People come first’ is the founda- transactions and more financing .” Bank. The Export-Import Bank of the United The European’s Global Banking and Finance receive of winning the draw. tion on which its products and services are Under the terms of the MoU, Shurooq and Ex- States is the official export credit agency of the Awards. Opening a Yawmi account is simple, cus- developed. Im Bank have agreed to exchange information MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 TECHNOLOGY Retailers get creative with Pinterest site NEW YORK: Target, Nordstrom and other big 71.7 million users, comScore reports. using Pinterest two years ago to plan her wedding, used data about top pinned items to create in- chains are pinning their hopes of attracting shop- But Pinterest might be more valuable to retailers the publicist in Brooklyn, N.Y., got hooked on the store displays. Executives have noticed certain pers on social media. Retailers increasingly are than some of its rivals. Data shows that Pinterest site’s “shoppable” feel. She most recently bought an items tend to go viral on the site, such as mason using Pinterest, a social media site that allows users users shop more when they follow links to retailers’ $18.99 watering can on Casa.com, after searching jars and a crochet swimsuit by Robin Piccone, to create collections of photos, articles, recipes, web sites. When “pinners” buy, the average order for the item on Pinterest. “It has that shopping which “seems to have a never ending shelf life” on videos and other images that are called “pins,” to value is $199.16, compared with $92.27 for vibe,” she says. Pinterest, says Bryan Galipeau, Nordstrom’s social draw business to their own sites. Facebook and $58.02 for Twitter, according to data Retailers have noticed shoppers’ affinity for media manager. “The unique thing about Pinterest Shoes, handbags and other popular items on analytics company RichRelevance. Pinterest. Caribou Coffee, which has about 3,500 from a retailer’s perspective is it’s really about the Pinterest are being prominently displayed in Sarah Page, 22, says she has shopped on store Pinterest followers, last year asked fans to share products,” he says. For its part, Target, which has Nordstrom stores with special tags. Target, the 152,000 Pinterest followers, launched a beta web nation’s No. 2 discounter, is creating exclusive par- site in December called Target Awesome Shop that ty-planning collections with top Pinterest users, or highlights the most popular Target items pinned “pinners.” And Caribou created a coffee blend that on Pinterest. The site now offers 1,100 items, rang- was inspired by the coffee chain’s Pinterest fans. ing from an inflatable movie screen to a tufted The interest in Pinterest comes as retailers loveseat. Target doesn’t disclose revenue but Rick increasingly realize the power of social media sites Gomez, senior vice president of marketing, says to steer business their way. They’ve found while Pinterest is a “strong social driver of traffic to smartphone-toting Americans are spending time Target.com.” Target also is partnering with three opining and posting photos online, they also can Pinterest users with the most followers on a new be encouraged to spend money. line of party products. The first collection, with A report on Tuesday from software company designer Joy Cho, launched March 16 and includes Adobe found that year over year, revenue per visit, colorful hats, plates, napkins and other items. Cho, or revenue from sending users to retail sites who joined in Pinterest in 2010 and has 13.6 million through ads, social media pages or brand posts, is followers, says she is often inspired by Pinterest. 65 cents at Pinterest, 62 cents at Twitter and $1.24 “It’s the equivalent to tearing out magazine pages at Facebook. Founded in 2009, Pinterest is a rela- and making a scrapbook,” she says. tive newbie in social media, but its unique interface At first Pinterest worked with retailers for free. sets it apart as a marketing tool for retailers. Users But in recent months the site has tested services can bookmark images they find on the web under that would allow it to charge for such things as pro- topics they create. When users pin an image, moted pins, which would are similar to ads. Pinterest displays any picture that is associated eMarketer analyst Debra Aho Williamson said with it. The effect is similar to a bulletin board: Pins Pinterest’s business is going in the right direction are organized under topics called “boards.” Users since promoted items on Facebook and Twitter can follow other people’s boards. have conditioned social media users for ad intru- The site has become popular among vacation- NEW YORK: This undated image provided by Nordstrom shows a handbag made popular on sion. “I think if Pinterest ... makes sure ads ... fit in ers, designers, hobbyists and do-it-yourselfers. For Pinterest that is available at Nordstrom stores. Pinterest, a social media site that allows users to cre- with what people are doing on Pinterest, I don’t them, surfing the site can be like falling down a ate collections of photos, articles, recipes, videos and other images that are called “pins,” is being think they’ll face ... backlash,” she says rabbit hole: A search for “red shoes,” for instance, used by big chains to draw business to their own sites. — AP In the meantime, Pinterest has no steady rev- could turn up thousands of pins. The site also can enue stream. But investors seem to have confi- be slightly addictive to regular users: Log on for sites as a result of finding them on Pinterest, what inspires them with the hashtag #caribouin- dence in the privately-held company: Pinterest has minutes and some users wind up spending hours including lulu.com and weddingdressbee.com, spires. Then, it created a blend of coffee based on raised enough from venture capitalists to value the trawling through boards. where she recently bought a dress. “It definitely the submissions called “Real Inspiration.” Home- company at $3.8 billion. As a result Pinterest is the fourth-largest social generates more shopping,” says the business ana- improvement chain Lowe’s, which has 3.5 million “Pinterest ... helps people plan their futures,” media site, with 58.2 million unique users in March lyst from Arlington, Va. “You don’t go to different followers, users Pinterest to post project ideas says Steve Patrizi, Pinterest head of partner market- 2014, according to research firm comScore. It’s stores’ web sites every day, but you check your using products from Lowe’s on a Pinterest board ing. “Businesses are an important part of this behind only Facebook with 198.8 million users, Pinterest home page every day.” Regine Labossiere, called “The Finishing Touch.” because pins can be anything you can find on the Twitter with 114.3 million users and LinkedIn with 32, also shops via Pinterest links. After she started And Nordstrom, which has 4.4 million followers, web, from products to articles to recipes.”— AP London stage hit ‘Privacy’ makes drama from data

LONDON: “Privacy,” a new drama that has London buzzing, is probably the first play to open with a request that the audience keep their smartphones switched on. It’s certainly the first to have theatergoers snapping selfies before the intermission. By the end, they may be tempted to throw those phones out the window. James Graham’s exciting, interactive and alarming drama suggests that our smartphones and computers know us better than we know ourselves. The play asks whether privacy is dead in an era when millions share their innermost thoughts on social media, mobile phones act as electronic trackers and government snoops hoover up vast amounts of data on their citi- zens. Graham insists the play is not arguing “that we should all dump our iPhones in the dustbin.” Despite months of eye-opening research, he still has a smart- phone and a Twitter account. GRAND FORKS: In this May 14, 2013 file photo, one of several small drones designed for “We wanted to say, look, a lot of this stuff is amaz- use by law enforcement and first responders is shown at University of North Dakota in ing, but we have to keep constantly checking in and Grand Forks. — AP going, is the balance right?” he said. “The amount we share ... has changed radically in the past five years in a way I think it hasn’t in the past 500 years.” For North Dakota, drones The play, which opened this week at London’s Donmar Warehouse, follows a fictional writer and a a possible growth market director - “better-looking, thinner, younger versions of us,” quips the play’s real director, Josie Rourke - as they LONDON: In this undated handout photograph made available by The Donmar Warehouse WASHINGTON: US and North Dakota offi- approved test site, is at the center of the explore the power of the Internet and the meaning of theatre, actor Joshua McGuire performs during the play ‘Privacy’ by James Graham in London. cials have big hopes for the growth of what state’s drone ambitions. The US Air Force is identity in an online age. Graham - a 31-year-old wun- “Privacy,” a new drama that has London buzzing, is probably the first play to open with a are known as unmanned aircraft systems. expected in June to finalize a 50-year lease derkind whose last play, “This House,” made backroom request that audience members keep their smartphones switched on, rather than off. —AP And the remote northwestern state has at Grand Sky, an aerospace and technology British politics in the 1970s unexpectedly thrilling - positioned itself well to take advantage of park in the city. That facility will be conducted 60 hours of interviews with dozens of Before long, members of the audience are taking I want, what am I happy with?” its unique attributes: A first-of-its-kind aca- anchored by defense contractor Northrop researchers, politicians, civil liberties activists and selfies and emailing them in. Soon theatergoers’ home “Privacy” is the latest hit for the Donmar, which has demic program, an established military Grumman Corp. With the FAA’s designation, spies. A cast of six plays everyone from the former addresses, occupations and much more are being an influence far bigger than its 270 seats and a strong presence, a strong commitment from state state officials and others hope to attract head of British spy agency GCHQ to the inventor of the beamed on big screens to the audience. Fittingly record of attracting younger theatergoers. The compa- and federal officials to find funding, and more investment and interest. Privacy supermarket loyalty card and Cambridge University enough, Graham and Rourke hope viewers will keep ny recently had fans lining up around the block to see even the weather. issues tend to hover over any discussion of academics who say they can infer everything from the details of the show’s more dramatic revelations “Thor” star Tom Hiddleston in Shakespeare’s grueling “North Dakota made a conscious deci- investment in domestic drones. North political views to sexual orientation from an individ- private. But on opening night, some audience mem- tragedy “Coriolanus.” sion, several years ago, that they wanted to Dakota has largely avoided a backlash by ual’s Facebook “likes.” bers audibly gasped at how much their electronic Graham said his goal with “Privacy” was to make a focus on this,” said Ben Gielow, general working on the issue proactively. When Former National Security Agency contractor devices disclosed. During intermission, the theater complex issue feel urgent by making it “about people’s counsel for the Association for Unmanned Gov. Jack Dalrymple set up a committee to Edward Snowden appears, too, as do the Guardian was full of people hastily changing the privacy set- shopping and about people’s relationships and about Vehicle Systems International, a group that oversee the Grand Forks site’s operations, newspaper journalists who published his leaked docu- tings on their phones. That’s music to the ears of the people’s love life and about people’s feelings, about promotes unmanned systems and robotics. he included establishing public safety pro- ments revealing details of U.S. spies’ ability to snoop on writer and the director. “Part of the ambition of the people’s sexuality, about people’s politics.” “If we can do He added, “North Dakota is one of the lead- cedures and privacy restrictions as core vast amounts of electronic communications. show is to have people understand what the relation- that and also have people leave at 10 o’clock at night ers and a model that we point to.” goals. But what could have been just an illustrated lecture ship is between them and their data ... be that going ‘I really enjoyed myself at the theater,’ then that The result is a growing footprint for a John Villasenor, a UCLA professor and is elevated by Rourke’s snappy staging, deft perform- Facebook, Google or the security services,” Rourke for me is the pure reason why I became a writer,” he new and potentially lucrative business: nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings ances and innovative use of audience participation. said. “What are they taking, what am I giving, what do said.— AP According to a report compiled by AUVSI Institution, said privacy issues chilled drone last year, drones have the potential to cre- investment in some states, “but drones ate more than 100,000 jobs and more than have many applications, such as crop $80 billion in economic growth between spraying, that don’t raise privacy concerns ‘Russian Zuckerberg’ quits now and 2025. Domestic drones could at all.” yield big rewards for states that invest now, The first FAA-approved test flights next said Greg McNeal, a law professor at month will showcase that sort of use. The homeland with parting shot Pepperdine University who researches Draganflyer X4ES will fly over North Dakota drones. “Basically, you’re saying that you State University’s Carrington Research want to be a hub for technological devel- Extension Center. Missions are scheduled MOSCOW: Imagine if Facebook boss Mark unpredictable behaviour, in 2012 he showered at the company. After his statement, he posted a opment, that you want to be the new for the summer over Sullys Hill National Zuckerberg suddenly announced he was resigning, high-denomination notes on pedestrians from VK’s picture of dolphins and the slogan “So Long and Silicon Valley,” McNeal said. “And that Game Preserve near Devils Lake. In both only to reveal days later it was only a joke. And then headquarters on top of a historic bookstore on Thanks for All the Fish”, a title in the famous Silicon Valley might be in North Dakota, but cases, they will avoid private property and was forced out a month later after all. Saint Petersburg’s Nevsky Prospekt. “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” science fiction it might not be in a state like Texas because focus on research of agriculture-related And imagine if Zuckerberg claimed the White series. An April’s Fool joke? Or a serious business of anti-drone legislation.” uses. House took control of the social network before HORROR STORY announcement? In the end, it turned out to be Becoming a nexus of drone research NDSU’s extension service is examining fleeing his homeland, saying it was impossible to But while VK remains as popular as ever, the last both. Two days later, Durov rescinded the state- could build on the state’s oil prosperity. how drones can be used to improve seed do business there and he had no plan to ever year has been more horror story than fairy tale for ment, saying he was just checking how VK would Drilling at the Bakken and Three Forks shale applications, fertilizer and pesticide, which return. It seems incredible but this is exactly the sur- the company. ‘So long, thanks for the fish’ Trouble look without him and that he remained the compa- formations have led the state’s oil produc- could potentially reduce costs and improve real scenario played out at Russia’s biggest social had been brewing for some time but the crisis ny’s CEO. tion to surge over the past several years, crop performance. The drones will also col- network VKontakte (VK) which far outstrips broke into the open in April 2013 when investment bringing economic stability, population lect data designed to help look at how they growth and low unemployment. can be integrated into commercial air- Facebook in terms of popularity and influence in vehicle United Capital Partners (UCP) acquired a 48- LAST LAUGH The push to make North Dakota a drone space. While the state already had the the former Soviet Union, with 60 million users in percent stake in the company from two of Durov’s But the shareholders had the last laugh. This leader as well got a boost this month when University of North Dakota’s first-of-its-kind Russia and 100 million in the ex-USSR. former partners, Vyacheslav Mirilashvili and Lev week Durov was ousted as chief executive on the Michael Huerta, the Federal Aviation unmanned aircraft degree program. Gielow The extraordinary saga at VK would make the Leviev. Durov’s supporters have long alleged there technicality that the required one month notice Administration administrator, announced also cited the presence of the Air Force’s 2010 hit movie about Zuckerberg and Facebook, to be a Kremlin hand behind UCP, sensing the influ- period had passed since his resignation statement. in Grand Forks that his agency had granted unmanned aircraft mission at the Grand “The Social Network,” look almost tame by compari- ence of President Vladimir Putin’s close ally and Durov this week announced he had left Russia North Dakota a two-year certificate to Forks Air Force Base as a reason for the son. VK was founded in 2006 by philosophy student chief executive of the Rosneft oil giant Igor Sechin. and is working on a new mobile social network begin flying small drone test flights. That’s state’s strong position. Pavel Durov, now 29, shortly after he graduated But UCP has rubbished such suggestions of links to platform with a team in central Europe. the first of six FAA-selected test sites to get North Dakota officials have also spent from Saint Petersburg University and his meteoric Sechin and the Kremlin. “UCP is a private invest- “Unfortunately, the country is incompatible with such approval. North Dakota is one of six money to welcome drone research. The rise almost mirrored that of Zuckerberg, also 29. By ment partnership controlled by Ilya Shcherbovich, a Internet business at the moment,” he told US tech- states, along with Alaska, Nevada, New state put more than $14 million in the early 2007, it already had one million users and the well-known Russian investment professional,” it said nology news website Techcrunch, adding he had no York, Texas and Virginia, picked to research Grand Forks site, and the congressional del- network and Durov became symbols of the explo- in a statement. UCP’s patience snapped when plans to go back to Russia. integrating drones into the civilian air- egation has consistently pitched federal sive changes brought by the late, but swift, spread Durov developed the fast growing messaging serv- Ironically, Durov had in March listed seven rea- space. officials that it would be a good home for of Internet use in Russia. ice Telegram-which its makers insist is far superior sons to live in Russia on his VK page, citing factors The FAA does not yet allow the commer- drone research. Then there is North Dakota VK became the platform in Russia for network- and more secure than WhatsApp, which was like beautiful people, low taxes and potential of cial use of drones, but is working on opera- itself. The weather provides a variety of test ing with friends, following celebrities or even bought by Facebook for $19 billion. UCP accused development. Durov claims to be completely apo- tional guidelines and has said as many as conditions, and the relatively small popula- organising political protests such as the rallies that Durov of using VK resources to develop Telegram- litical and working only for the free exchange of 7,500 small commercial drones could be tion and lack of commercial air traffic make rocked Russia in 2011-2012 and then the protests in which he denied-and called for it to be integrated information. It was in this spirit that he had flying within five years of getting wide- it an attractive location to run test flights. Ukraine in the last year. Durov himself attained into VK, an issue still the subject of a court case. On offered a job to fugitive US intelligence leaker spread access to US skies. “For testing purposes, that is what you almost mystical status, hardly ever giving interviews April 1, Durov announced on his VK page that he Edward Snowden who received asylum in Russia Grand Forks, the location of the FAA’s want,” Gielow said. — AP or appearing in public. In a stunt typical of his was resigning as he no longer had creative freedom last year. —AP MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 HEALTH & SCIENCE Scientists create take-home fertility test for men

ALBUQUERQUE: Two former Sandia National The test would give results within a few min- The home diagnostic would help men who men has low-sperm counts that can impair con- Laboratories scientists have come up with what utes, the scientists said. are focused on fertility issues to regularly keep ception.” they say is a take-home fertility test for men, the They said technology they helped create dur- watch over their sperm quality, Sommer said. John Chavez, president of the New Mexico Albuquerque Journal reported yesterday. ing their time at Sandia was the basis for the They also are developing a mobile app so men Angels, looks for startups the 70-member group Researchers Greg Sommer and Ulrich Schaff device. Both participated in a project at a Sandia can use their phones to study the results and can jointly invest in. The group plans to invest in have created a portable test kit for gauging a California lab site where they created a device learn how to discuss them with their doctors. the company because “Sandstone is addressing man’s sperm quality that could be available to that quickly detects toxins or other biological Fertility solutions are often more focused on a truly untapped market need. That adds a lot of consumers as early as 2015. threats in emergency first responders. women, Sommer said. value to their product,” he said. “It allows men to test and track their fertility Sommer and Schaff licensed the technology “We want to help people conceive in a way Sandstone, however, has no plans to mass- from the comfort and privacy of their own from Sandia. In 2012, they founded their own never done before,” he said. “The market today is market the test kits. Sommer and Schaff said homes,” Sommer said. “It’s a portable, easy-to- startup, Sandstone Diagnostics Inc., to develop completely focused on females to monitor hor- they would rather sell to consumers through a use diagnostic system with the accuracy of a the fertility-test device, which they called mones, temperatures and so forth for peak fer- partnership with established medical compa- clinical lab test.” TrakFertility. tility windows each month. But one of every five nies. —- AP

No Yellowstone mega-eruption coming

WASHINGTON: Yellowstone National “This probably explains the recent earth- Park are fighting viral rumors of an quake.” impending, cataclysmic eruption of a But he rebuffed rumors that a big mega volcano slumbering at the US eruption was coming. Western preserve known for its geother- “I have not made yet an observation at mal features. Yellowstone that causes me to be afraid Volcanologists said reams of geologi- or causes me to wonder if an eruption cal data have given them a deep of was coming,” Cervelli said. understanding of the Yellowstone “We are always prepared to be sur- Caldera-and all signs point to calm. prised, and we don’t claim to understand Over the past several weeks, the everything perfectly.” Internet has been abuzz with speculation But he predicted there won’t be over worrying signs suggesting an explo- another major eruption “for the next ten sive awakening for the so-called super- thousands of years.” volcano, whose last catastrophic eruption His confidence was based in part on was 640,000 years ago. the many instruments, including dozens That eruption covered a good portion of GPS receivers and seismometers, that of North America in ash several inches monitor activity in the volcano whose (centimeters) thick, and had a long-last- giant magma chamber measures 55 miles ing impact on the Earth’s climate. long, 18 miles wide and nine miles deep. A video showing a herd of bison flee- Around a dozen experts are also per- ing the iconic Wyoming park went viral. manently stationed at Yellowstone. And several days later, a 4.8-magni- tude earthquake, the strongest in three Asteroid strike decades, fed the rumor mill still further. Geologist Ilya Bindeman was equally But Yellowstone spokesman Al Nash confident, based on his isotopic analysis said there was nothing out of the ordi- of the minerals in the volcanic rocks at nary in the animals’ behavior. Yellowstone. “We do have bison, elk and other ani- “We know the behavior of the past, mals that have moved out of the park and we know at what comparative stage recently,” he said. Yellowstone is right now,” the University “They tend to migrate at this time... to of Oregon professor explained. AMRITSAR: Indian yoga practitioners participate in a session organised by the Bharatiya Yog Sansthan association in Amritsar yesterday. Yoga, lower elevations, where they think they And based on that analysis, the vol- which means union in Sanskrit, is a family of ancient spiritual practices and also a school of spiritual thought from the South East Asian conti- can get food, and then they come back.” cano is in the process of dying out. nent, where it remains a vibrant living tradition and is seen as a means of enlightenment. — AFP “Caldera cycles go on for maybe sever- No cause for fear al million years, and then it is done,” he As for the quake: “It was the strongest said. in 30 years, but it was not that strong,” “I don’t think another major eruption said Peter Cervelli, a volcano expert at the is going to happen anytime soon-at least Measles off to a fast US Geological Survey. not for another one million to two million And such jolts are not exactly rare, years.” with an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 quakes Such an eruption would destroy a year at the park. everything within a radius of several hun- start, as cases trend up Like many similar volcanoes in the dred miles and would cover North world, Yellowstone’s has a way of breath- America in ash, putting an end to agricul- ing, the magma trapped underneath lift- ture and cooling the Earth’s climate for at ing or subsiding in phases. least 10 years. Most cases triggered by travelers And because the earth’s crust is just The last time the Earth experienced four to six miles (six to 10 kilometers) such an eruption was in Indonesia, thick at Yellowstone, compared to an 70,000 years ago. NEW YORK: Health officials are worried about recent US measles out- The measles virus spreads easily through the air, and in closed rooms. average of 18 miles, any pressure exerted But the experts were in agreement: it’s breaks that so far have caused more illnesses than at the same point of any Infected droplets can linger for up to two hours after the sick person by the magma is felt strongly. nothing we will see during our lifetimes. year since 1996. Authorities say 129 cases in 13 states were reported by leaves. “Recently, over the last six months, we “We are more likely to see a major mid-April, the bulk of them in California and New York City. Most were trig- It causes a fever, runny nose, cough and a rash all over the body. In rare are in an episode of uplift,” Cervelli said. asteroid impact,” Cervelli said. —- AFP gered by travelers who caught the virus abroad and spread it in the United cases, measles can be deadly, and is particularly dangerous for children. States among unvaccinated people. Many of the travelers had been to the Infection can also cause pregnant women to have a miscarriage or prema- Philippines, where a recent measles epidemic has caused at least 20,000 ill- ture birth. nesses. Energy Dept welcomes The US numbers remain relatively tiny, but officials are worried to see Bad resurgence case counts growing. Before a vaccine became available about 50 years ago, nearly all chil- fracking chemical disclosure Since 2000, the highly contagious disease has been considered elimi- dren got measles by their 15th birthday. In those days, nearly 500 PITTSBURGH: The US Department of Energy to increase public trust. nated in the United States, aside from occasional small outbreaks sparked Americans died from measles each year. said yesterday that it welcomes the decision Baker Hughes spokeswoman Melanie by overseas travelers. For most of the last decade, the nation was seeing A bad resurgence of measles hit the nation in 1989 to 1991, when by oil and gas industry supplier Baker Hughes Kania wrote in an email that it will take “sever- only about 60 cases a year. But since 2010, the average has been nearly 55,000 cases were reported. That flood of cases was blamed on a wide- to disclose all chemicals in hydraulic fractur- al months” for the new policy to take effect. 160. spread failure to vaccinate uninsured children. ing fluid. But Halliburton, a major competitor She said the end result will be a “single list” “This increase in cases may be a ‘new normal,’ unfortunately,” said Dr In reaction, the federal government started a program in 1994 to pay in the field, isn’t committing to such disclo- that provides “all the chemical constituents” William Schaffner, an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University in for vaccines for kids who are uninsured, in the Medicaid program, or meet sure. for frack fluids, with no trade secrets. Nashville. other criteria. Deputy Assistant Energy Secretary Paula A boom in drilling has led to tens of thou- Contributing to the problem: Decades of measles vaccination cam- In a report released Thursday, CDC officials estimated that the program Gant said that Baker Hughes’ move “is an sands of new wells being drilled in recent paigns have been so successful that many doctors have never seen a case, and other childhood vaccination efforts will prevent 322 million illnesses important step in building public confidence” years using the fracking process. A mix of don’t realize how contagious it is, and may not take necessary steps to stop and 732,000 premature deaths over the course of the lifetimes of children and the department “hopes others will follow water, sand and chemicals is forced into deep it from spreading. born in the years 1994 through 2013. their lead.” underground formations to break rock apart Wrapped into that estimate are 71 million measles cases, nearly 9 mil- The oil and gas industry has said the frack- and free oil and gas. That’s led to major eco- Waiting room lion measles hospitalizations and 57,000 measles deaths. ing chemicals are disclosed at tens of thou- nomic benefits but also fears that the chemi- Among the 58 cases reported from California, at least 11 were infected There has been no measles deaths reported in the US since 2003. “But sands of wells, but environmental and health cals could spread to water supplies. in doctor’s offices, hospitals or other health-care settings, according to a the way we’re going, we feel it (another) is inevitable,” Schuchat said. groups and government regulators decry a The mix of chemicals varies by company report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Today, the measles vaccination rate is above 95 percent for children of loophole that allows companies to hide and region - and some of the chemicals are Prevention. New York City health officials say two of their 26 cases were kindergarten age. But there has been a small but growing trend of parents chemical “trade secrets.” toxic and could cause health problems in sig- infected in medical facilities. seeking exemptions for their children from school-entry vaccination Houston-based Halliburton said Friday nificant doses - so the lack of full transparen- “It’s a shock to younger physicians that their own waiting room or requirements for religious or philosophical reasons. Other parents have that it’s studying the move by Baker Hughes, cy has worried landowners and public health emergency room is where people can get measles,” said the CDC’s Dr Anne tried to space out, or delay, measles vaccinations because of fears that the which is also based in that city. Halliburton experts. Schuchat. shot will trigger autism or other problems. said it had an interest in protecting “our intel- Many companies voluntarily disclose Also on Thursday, a medical journal - the Annals of Internal Medicine - Measles outbreaks are more common in communities where such lectual property and the substantial invest- the contents of their fracking fluids released a commentary warning doctors to prevent that kind of situation. beliefs are more common, experts say. “It’s often concentrated there. Folks ment it represents” and will examine the new through FracFocus.org, a website partially “We must ensure that our facilities do not become centers for second- who think similarly tend to live in the same neighborhood or attend the Baker Hughes format for its ability to protect funded by the oil and gas industry that ary measles transmission,” wrote Dr. Julia Shaklee Sammons, an infectious same religious organization,” Schaffner said. such investments. tracks fracking operations nationwide. But disease specialist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The CDC national tally may already be outdated. Also on Thursday, Ohio Baker Hughes said it now believes it’s pos- critics say the website has loose reporting She urged doctors who suspect a measles case to place the patient in officials announced a new cluster of 13 suspected cases in rural Knox sible to disclose 100 percent “of the chemical standards and allows companies to avoid an isolation room with special ventilation that keeps the air from circulat- County. At least three traveled to the Philippines last month on a religious ingredients we use in hydraulic fracturing flu- disclosure by declaring certain chemicals as ing around the building. Doctors and nurses should also wear surgical humanitarian mission. ids without compromising our formulations,” trade secrets. — AP masks or respirators to protect themselves from getting infected, and to About 17 percent of US cases this year were vaccinated. Health officials ask the infected patient to wear a surgical mask too. say that although the vaccine is very effective, it’s not perfect. —- AP Marijuana linked to heart problems NEW YORK: Proponents of legalizing marijua- increasing number of legislators here-and in 10 had peripheral vascular disease, marked by na have long stood by claims of the plant’s other states-who support such a plan. They are damage to blood vessels in the limbs. Three overall safety, but new research raises ques- joined by advocates for patients with cancer, had damage to arteries that supply blood to tions about pot’s impact on the cardiovascular epilepsy and a wide range of other devastating the brain. Nine patients, the study said, died of system and brain. disorders. cardiovascular complications. Writing this past week in the Journal of the Popular wisdom has long held that marijua- While heart attacks and other cardiovascu- American Heart Association, medical scientists na is good medicine, but studies are revealing lar complications are found frequently in large in France concluded that recreational marijua- a gloomier side to the drug. populations everywhere, these cases were na use may result in cardiovascular-related “We identified several remarkable cases of unique, Jouanjus said, because the people complications, and possibly even death, cardiovascular complications as the reasons for were, for the most part, quite young. among young and middle-aged adults. hospital admission of young marijuana users,” “This unexpected finding deserved to be In a separate study earlier this month, two Dr.Smilie Jouanjus, of the Centre Hospitalier further analyzed, especially given that the teams of scientists in this country examined Universitaire de Toulouse in France, said in a medicinal use of marijuana has become more the effects of marijuana among young casual statement last week. prevalent and some governments are legaliz- users and found distinct brain abnormalities ing its use.” directly traceable to pot. Unique cases Dr. Scott Krakower, assistant unit chief of The new research arrives as the debate Jouanjus and colleagues discovered in a psychiatry at the Zucker Hillside Hospital in sharpens in Albany and lawmakers fight over study group of 1,979 adults who had a history Glen Oaks, said research about marijuana’s whether New York should become the 21st of marijuana use, most of them men who deleterious effects have been overshadowed state to legalize marijuana for medicinal pur- ranged in age from their 20s through early 50s, by popular ideas about its beneficial profile. poses. that nearly 2 percent had heart complications. “Marijuana got that profile because it has Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is opposed to a The average age of patients was 34. definitely been helpful for pain,” Krakower said. DENVER: Marijuana matures in ideal conditions at the Medicine Man dispensary in broad medical marijuana program despite an For instance, 20 users suffered heart attacks; “It has analgesic effects.” — AP northeast Denver. — AP MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 HEALTH & SCIENCE WHAT’S ON MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 ACK’s annual marketing communications forum

he School of Business at the ences that influence and shape the market- Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) is ing industry. Torganizing its first “Annual Marketing The forum will also serve as a platform Communications Forum” under the theme for professional development, while pro- “Integrated Marketing Communications, viding networking and knowledge-sharing Challenges & Successes in Kuwait and the opportunities between the panel of speak- Gulf Region” on Tuesday, 29th of April 2014. ers and audience members. Set to be held at ACK’s campus in West The School of Business invites interested Mishref, the forum will bring together lead- companies and individuals to attend the ers from sectors such as telecom, hospitali- “Annual Marketing Communications ty management, retail and advertising, as Forum”. For those interested, attendance well as entrepreneurs and academics to can be confirmed by sending an E-mail to share expertise, techniques and experi- [email protected]

GUST MBA welcomes Mohammad Husain for ‘building winning culture’ seminar

he Gulf University for Science and their feedback and concerns and the company amount of time spent negotiating; though this Technology (GUST) MBA program wel- can listen and respond. Paying attention to key does not mean that the organization can become Tcomed Equate CEO; Mohammad Husain, for stakeholder relationships is and has always been complacent. Husain also emphasized that the a seminar entitled: “Building a Winning Culture.” a major notion in strategic management. top management of any company should ensure The lecture was well attended by MBA students The speaker emphasized the significance of that its employees as well as suppliers are treated and faculty and focused on company culture and trust between the organization and its stakehold- fairly and equitably and that a winning culture stakeholders. ers. It was deemed as one of the most important should be founded and maintained. Husain emphasized the significance of the decisions when questioning whether or not to GUST aims to provide its students with many stakeholders to any business. He talked about the continue a business relationship. Husain gave opportunities such as this one, to listen and learn importance of establishing and maintaining a examples of failed Kuwaiti projects caused by from the experience of prominent individuals constructive relationship and open communica- anomalous relationships with stakeholders. He and change makers in the community. It adds a tion between a company and its various stake- also noted that establishing long term relation- practical and dynamic aspect to the educational holders. This is so the stakeholders can provide ships with organizations can minimize the experience.

Upasana dance fete he annual Upasanites’ dance event was held on April 19, at Senior Indian Community School, Salmiya. Vijay Karayil, head of Surya chapter Kuwait was the chief guest and renowned Harathanatyam Guru NV Krishnan Payyannur was the guest of honor. Variety of Indian classical and fusion dance items Twere professionally rendered by participants of Upasana Dance Studio. The signature program Nrithashilpam “Nava Durga” performed by Upasana senior batch, received outstanding applause from the audience. The order of dance program for the event were: Upasana Nrithanjali, Ganesha Vandanam, Shiva Sthuthi, fusion dance, and Nrithashilpam “Nava Durga”.

Embassy of Cuba he visa to the Republic of Cuba is only for pur- Greetings poses of tourism (Tourist visa) issued for Kuwaiti T citizens and foreign residents in Kuwait. It is valid for one single entrance into national territory for a 30-days trip and can be extend it for an additional 30 days at the office in the hotel where you have accom- modations or at the immigration authority. Children must have their own Tourist Visa even if they are travel- ling under their parents’ passport(s). To obtain this visa in person at the Consulate, these documents are needed: Valid passport, return air tick- et, accommodation in Cuba, payment required, travel insurance, one photo. Fill application form. The Embassy is located in Rawda, Block 3, Abu Hayan Al- Tawhedy St., House No. 74, opening hours from 8:30 am to 2 pm from Sunday till Thursday. Embassy of South Africa he Embassy of the Republic of South Africa will close today, 28 April 2014 at 12h30 for the TCelebration of its 20 Years of Freedom and Democracy. The Embassy will est wishes to Harini Varma classical be closed to the public on angladesh Quran Training Center organized Poet, litterateur, journalist dialogue meeting and dancer. May your birthday and every Wednesday, 30 April 2014 due dinner on 25th April. The program started with recitation of the Holy Quran. Bengali community Bday be filled with the warmth of sun- to South Africa Elections that Bpoet, litterateur, journalist and print media personnel spoke about foreign life and the roots of shine, the happiness of smiles, the sounds of will be taking place at the own. The audience was briefed by Azad Nur, Maulana Mustakur Rahman, Abdul Jobbar, Ohidur laughter, the feeling of love and the sharing of Embassy for South African Rahman, Hafez Nur Alam, Maulana Mamunur Rashid, Mohammed Nazrul Islam Zahir, Jalal Uddin, good cheer. Best wishes from parents K.S.Raju Rafiqul Islam Bulu, Aminul Islam, Abdur Rab Mawla, Alamin Chawdhury Swapon, Abdur Rahim. A K M (Bala) Kanaka & family members, friends & Citizens from 7h00 to 21h00. For emergencies, relatives. please contact: 94924895 Shamsuddoha thanked the audience. WHAT’S ON MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014

Gulf University opens visual communication conference

n Sunday, students and faculty from and workshops run from April 13-15, starting Media Department at GUST. Upcoming speakers include Mohammed also an art exhibition, an open bazaar, and the Gulf University for Science and each day at 10:00 in GUST’s W6-500 theatre. “It’s amazing what our students have Abuhakmeh, the acclaimed Graffiti artist select food vendors on campus for the entire OTechnology (GUST) opened a three- Additional activities are held throughout the done,” said Dr. Fahed Al-Sumait, Chair of known as Monstariam; Abdulaziz Al week. day conference entitled “The SEEN,” which week. Attendance is free to the public. GUST’s Mass Communication and Media Kandari,Co-Founder and Information Director The creative team behind this conference showcases creative talents in the field of visu- The conference is a collaborative effort Department. “We organized this conference at AOK Architecture; Romain Danger, Art chose the title “The Seen” to describe how tal- al communication in Kuwait. The conference between field professionals, university faculty together in order to demonstrate students’ Director, Illustrator, and Photographer; Abrar ented designers and entrepreneurs from focuses on three aspects cutting across the and GUST students. Among the notable capabilities and to give them insight into the Zenkawi, Artist and Fashion Illustrator, and across the country will have a chance to be field: Inspiration, Innovation and speakers from the first day were Dr. Naif Al- career possibilities in visual communication. Hind Al Turkait, Digital Illustrator and Social “seen” at this event, as well as implying the Imagination. Each day, speakers and work- Mutawa, creator of The 99 comic book char- Our PR students have helped promote the Media and Marketing Specialist, among many idea of a “scene” that reflects the trends of a shops address one of these themes to high- acters based on Islamic archetypes, Bader Bin event, our radio and TV majors are document- others. contemporary social phenomenon, such as light current trends in a range of visual Ghaith, political cartoonist & social commen- ing it, and our visual communication students In addition to presentation, which are free the art scene, the film scene, or the fashion “scenes,” such as graffiti, film, calligraphy, tator, and Shamlan Al Bahar, Owner of Pink have done the graphics and animation. to the public, The SEEN includes workshops scene. The find out more about The SEEN architecture, cartoons, illustration, PR, pho- Coffee Marketing and PR who is also a cur- Heading the student efforts was the Media priced at 10 KD each on topics such as graffi- events and to register, visit tography, fashion and others. The conference rent student in the Mass Communication and Club who played leading role in everything.” ti, calligraphy and graphic design. There is http://theseen.gust.edu.kw Lu&Lu Hyper Market cooking contest

Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa unveils new seafood restaurant

umeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & outdoors. The Lobster Table offers the tails and fresh juices to coffee special- Spa, Kuwait’s idyllic resort, has tastiest lobster set menu on the ties and range of high end teas. Jannounced the opening of Salt, largest round table in the restaurant. The General Manager of Salt is its signature seafood lover’s paradise. With its comfortable seating artistical- Hassane Ait Biga, whose vast experi- The fine dining venue presents a ly surrounded by the colours of the ence in other seafood restaurants large ‡ la carte menu of international sea, the overall seafood theme and around the world guarantees a truly and contemporary cuisine and focus- experience is accompanied by a selec- superb dining experience for all es on fresh fish and seafood. It also tion of beverages from creative mock- guests. offers live lobster and different kinds of fish from its eye-catching fish tank at the entrance of the restaurant which is divided into four sections. Three sections are for live fish while the fourth section is for live lobsters. Served with a selection of vegeta- bles, potatoes and guest’s choice of sauces, the sumptuous seafood dishes are cooked to perfection according to the personal preference of guests. Open every day except Sundays from 7pm until midnight, guests can also indulge in the Chef’s favourite Seafood Platter of lobster, king crab, mussels, prawns, scallops and mari- nated salmon for two, while enjoying the marvelous views of the hotel’s gardens. The venue offers indoor seating with a capacity of 70 and a further 25

Master chef Ripudaman Handa congratulates winners of Lu&Lu Hypermarket’s cooking contest. TV PROGRAMS MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014

13:00 How Stuff Works 13:30 Bang Goes The Theory 13:55 Bang Goes The Theory Jack Bauer returns for 14:20 Mythbusters 00:45 Into The Shark Bite 00:30 Born To Kill 15:10 Smash Lab 01:35 Animal Cops South Africa 01:30 Born To Kill 16:00 Mighty Ships one final run in 24: 02:25 Into The Shark Bite 02:30 Amityville Killer: Ronald 16:50 Hacking The Planet 03:15 The Real Lion Queen Defeo 17:15 Hacking The Planet 04:05 Shamwari: A Wild Life 03:30 When Life Means Life Live Another Day, 17:40 Penn & Teller Tell A Lie 04:55 Animal Cops South Africa 04:30 Killers: Behind The Myth 18:30 You Have Been Warned 05:45 Treehouse Masters 05:30 Born To Kill exclusively on OSN First HD 19:20 One Step Beyond 06:35 Wildlife SOS 06:30 Curious & Unusual Deaths 07:00 Snapped: Women Who Kill 19:45 How Stuff Works 07:00 Escape To Chimp Eden 20:10 Mythbusters • Multiple-award winning TV series returns on OSN 07:25 Bad Dog 07:30 Snapped: Women Who Kill 10:00 When Life Means Life 21:00 Mega Builders at the same time as the U. 08:15 Wild France 21:50 Man-Made Marvels China 09:10 Too Cute! 11:00 Beyond Scared Straight • Oscar nominated films, August: Osage County and 12:00 Born To Kill 22:40 Bang Goes The Theory Nebraska headline OSN’s May movie line-up 10:05 Echo And The Elephants Of 23:05 Bang Goes The Theory Amboseli 13:00 Fatal Vows 11:00 Animal Precinct 14:00 When Life Means Life ack Bauer is set to restart the ticking clock on 15:00 Fred Dinenage: Murder 11:55 Escape To Chimp Eden the groundbreaking and Emmy Award-win- Casebook 12:20 Steve Irwin’s Wildlife Warriors ning drama 24: Live Another Day as it premieres 16:00 Curious & Unusual Deaths J 12:50 Animal Maternity Ward exclusively on OSN, this May. 16:30 Private Crimes 13:45 Wild Things With Dominic Set and shot in London, the suspenseful event 17:00 Homicide Hunter Monaghan 00:30 Deadly Sins 18:00 The First 48 series once again follows the exploits of heroic 14:40 Echo And The Elephants Of 01:20 Desperate Measures 19:00 The Devil You Know agent Jack Bauer. Four years ago, Jack was a fugi- Amboseli 02:10 Deadly Women 20:00 Beyond Scared Straight tive from justice. Now an exile, he is willing to risk 15:05 Echo And The Elephants Of 03:00 Evil, I 21:00 Curious & Unusual Deaths his life and freedom to avert yet another global Amboseli 03:20 Evil, I 21:30 Born To Kill disaster. Don’t miss the return of Kiefer 15:30 My Cat From Hell 03:45 Fatal Encounters 22:30 Killers: Behind The Myth Sutherland’s high octane saga as OSN First HD 16:30 Wild France 04:30 Deadly Sins 23:30 The Mysterious Dr. Swango 05:20 I Was Murdered brings you every minute at the same time as the 17:25 Nature’s Newborns U.S. starting from May 5, 2014 at 21:00KSA. 17:50 Nature’s Newborns 05:45 I Was Murdered 18:20 Panda Adventures With Nigel 06:10 I Was Murdered Inspired by Melissa de la Cruz’s New York Times Marven 06:35 I Was Murdered best-selling novel, brand new series, Witches of 19:15 Too Cute! 07:00 Murder Shift East End centers on the mysterious Beauchamp 20:10 Preposterous Pets 07:50 Extreme Forensics family: free-spirited artist Joanna (Julia Ormond) 21:05 Echo And The Elephants Of 08:40 I Was Murdered and her two grown daughters, wild-child bar- Amboseli 00:05 Gold Divers 09:05 Stalked: Someone’s Watching tender Freya (Jenna Dewan-Tatum) and shy librari- 22:00 Too Cute! 00:55 Dynamo: Magician 09:30 Dr G: Medical Examiner an Ingrid (Rachel Boston), both of whom are 22:55 Preposterous Pets Impossible 10:20 On The Case With Paula Zahn unaware that they are gifted (and cursed) with a 23:50 Animal Cops Phoenix 04:15 Dynamo: Top Ten Moments 11:10 Disappeared magical birthright. Stay tuned as the series takes 05:05 Dynamo: Revealed 12:00 Murder Shift you from one adventure after the next filled with 06:00 Head Games 12:50 I Was Murdered action, suspense, thrill and mystery starting from 07:00 You Have Been Warned 13:15 Stalked: Someone’s Watching May 6, at 21:00 KSA, only on OSN First HD. 07:50 Robson’s New Extreme 13:40 Extreme Forensics Fishing Challenge 14:30 Disappeared 00:10 Absolutely Fabulous 08:40 Fast N’ Loud 15:20 Dr G: Medical Examiner 00:40 Doctor Who 09:30 Border Security 16:10 On The Case With Paula Zahn 01:25 Upstairs Downstairs 09:55 Auction Hunters: Pawn Shop 17:00 Murder Shift 02:20 Silk Edition 17:50 Extreme Forensics 03:10 Waking The Dead 10:20 The Liquidator 18:40 I Was Murdered 04:00 Me & Mrs Jones 10:45 How Stuff Works 19:05 Stalked: Someone’s Watching 04:30 Absolutely Fabulous 11:10 How Stuff’s Made 19:30 Dr G: Medical Examiner 05:00 Boogie Beebies 11:35 Fast N’ Loud 20:20 Disappeared 05:15 Little Human Planet 12:25 Wheeler Dealers 21:10 On The Case With Paula Zahn 05:20 The Green Balloon Club 13:15 Extreme Car Hoarders 22:00 Disappeared EXCESS BAGGAGE ON OSN MOVIES HD ACTION 05:45 Poetry Pie 14:05 Border Security 22:50 Fatal Encounters 05:50 Gigglebiz 14:30 Auction Hunters: Pawn Shop 23:40 Deadly Women 06:05 Boogie Beebies Edition 20:30 Parks And Recreation 15:00 Kandahar Break: Fortress Of 06:20 Me Too! 14:55 The Liquidator 21:00 The Daily Show Global War-PG15 06:40 The Green Balloon Club 15:20 Flying Wild Alaska Edition 17:00 Bird On A Wire-PG15 07:05 Gigglebiz 16:10 Fast N’ Loud 21:30 The Colbert Report Global 19:00 The Tall Man-PG15 07:20 Poetry Pie 17:00 Ultimate Survival Edition 21:00 Hoosiers-PG 23:00 Breaking And Entering-18 07:25 Little Human Planet 17:50 Wheeler Dealers 00:00 Mystery Files 22:00 Girls 00:00 Party On 07:30 Me & Mrs Jones 18:40 You Have Been Warned 00:30 Mystery Files 22:30 Silicon Valley 00:30 The Spin Crowd 08:00 Saxondale 19:30 Get Out Alive With Bear 01:00 Secret Shark Pits 23:30 The Goldbergs 00:55 The Spin Crowd 08:30 The Vicar Of Dibley Grylls 02:00 One Ocean 01:25 Style Star 09:00 Eastenders 20:20 How Stuff Works 03:00 Alaska Wing Men 01:50 Style Star 09:30 Doctors 20:45 How Stuff’s Made 04:00 World’s Toughest Fixes 01:00 Dream House-PG15 02:20 E!ES 10:00 Casualty 21:10 Auction Hunters: Pawn Shop 05:00 The Known Universe 03:00 Hyde Park On Hudson-PG15 03:15 Extreme Close-Up 10:50 Incredible Journeys With Edition 06:00 Alaska Wing Men 05:00 Girl In Progress-PG15 03:40 Extreme Close-Up 03:00 Nip/Tuck Steve Leonard 21:35 The Liquidator 07:00 Shark Men 07:00 Argo-PG15 04:10 THS 12:30 Coronation Street 11:40 Me & Mrs Jones 22:00 Gold Rush 08:00 Mystery Files 09:00 The Host-PG15 05:05 THS 16:30 Coronation Street 12:10 Saxondale 22:50 Klondike 08:30 Mystery Files 11:15 Hyde Park On Hudson-PG15 06:00 THS 19:00 Drop Dead Diva 12:40 The Vicar Of Dibley 09:00 Secret Shark Pits 13:00 The Chateau Meroux-PG15 07:50 Style Star 20:00 Revenge 13:10 Eastenders 10:00 One Ocean 15:00 Vehicle 19-PG15 08:20 E! News 21:00 The Blacklist 13:40 Doctors 11:00 Alaska Wing Men 16:45 The Host-PG15 09:15 Scouted 22:00 Game Of Thrones 14:10 Casualty 12:00 World’s Toughest Fixes 19:00 Olympus Has Fallen-PG15 10:15 Married To Jonas 23:00 Nip/Tuck 15:00 Incredible Journeys With 13:00 The Known Universe 21:00 Flight-18 10:40 Chasing The Saturdays Steve Leonard 14:00 Alaska Wing Men 23:15 Barney’s Version-18 00:20 Bang Goes The Theory 11:10 Giuliana & Bill 15:50 Saxondale 15:00 Brave New World 00:45 Bang Goes The Theory 12:05 E! News 16:20 Lark Rise To Candleford 16:00 Secret History of UFOs 01:10 You Have Been Warned 13:05 Extreme Close-Up 17:10 Eastenders 18:00 One Ocean 02:00 Penn & Teller Tell A Lie 13:35 E!ES 17:40 Doctors 19:00 Helicopter Wars 02:00 Good Morning America 18:10 The Weakest Link 02:45 Mighty Ships 14:30 Style Star 03:35 Mighty Ships 20:00 Big, Bigger, Biggest 06:00 Good Morning America 19:00 Only Fools And Horses 15:00 Keeping Up With The 00:00 From Prada To Nada-PG15 04:30 Mighty Ships 21:00 Animal Intervention 14:00 Live Good Morning America 19:30 Rev. Kardashians 02:00 Dating Coach-PG15 Minnie Driver and David Walton embody a 05:20 Mighty Ships 22:00 Helicopter Wars 19:00 24 20:00 Waking The Dead 16:00 Keeping Up With The 03:45 Asterix And Obelix-PG15 06:10 Mighty Ships 23:00 My Dog Ate What? charmed existence in About A Boy. When Will 20:50 Spooks Kardashians 05:45 Iron Man 3-PG15 07:00 Human Nature Freeman realises that his next door neighbour is a 21:45 Me & Mrs Jones 17:00 The Drama Queen 08:00 You Will Meet A Tall Dark 07:55 Freaks Of Nature single mum with a witty 11-year old son, he strikes 22:15 Upstairs Downstairs 18:00 E! News Stranger-PG15 08:20 Freaks Of Nature up an unimaginable connection with young 19:00 E!ES 10:00 Rise Of The Guardians-PG 08:45 Bang Goes The Theory Marcus, who ends up widening his horizons on 20:00 Keeping Up With The 12:00 Thunderstruck-PG 09:10 Bang Goes The Theory 00:00 Summer’s Blood-18 relationships and emotions. Tune into the series Kardashians 14:00 A Heartbeat Away-PG15 09:40 Super Volcano 21:00 #RichKids Of Beverly Hills 02:00 In The Name Of The King: premiere on May 6, at 19:00 KSA, on OSN First 00:20 The Pack 16:00 You Will Meet A Tall Dark 10:30 Mighty Ships 22:00 Hello Ross Two Worlds-PG15 Comedy HD. 01:10 Monster Fish Stranger-PG15 11:20 Moon Machines 22:30 Party On 04:00 Riddle-PG15 00:00 BBC World 02:00 Deadly Summer 18:00 Jack Reacher-PG15 Sadly, it’s also time to say goodbye to some of 12:10 Smash Lab 06:00 Red Dawn-PG15 01:00 BBC World 23:00 E!ES 20:15 Django Unchained-18 our favorite shows as Revenge S3 (May 12, at 20:00 02:50 Animal Impact 08:00 Premium Rush-PG15 03:45 Cheetah: Fatal Instinct 23:00 Silent Hill: Revelation-18 KSA), House of Cards S2 (May 14, at 21:00 KSA), 09:45 Skyfall-PG15 American Horror Story S3 (May 7, at 22:00 KSA), 04:40 Croc Labyrinth 12:15 Excess Baggage-PG15 05:35 Deadly Summer Grey’s Anatomy S10 (May 20, at 20:00 KSA), and 14:00 Premium Rush-PG15 Girls S3 (May 26, at 22:00 KSA) wrap up another 06:30 Animal Impact 16:00 Crimson Tide-PG15 07:25 Cheetah: Fatal Instinct 18:00 Excess Baggage-PG15 season with pulse-pounding cliff-hanging finales 08:20 Dragon’s Feast 01:00 Trans World Sport and, the moment we’ve been waiting for is finally 20:00 Dead Man Running-PG15 02:00 Snooker 09:15 Shear Madness 22:00 Piranha 3DD-R here…the crowning of the next American Idol S13 10:10 Freaks & Creeps 06:00 Trans World Sport (May 23, 20:00 KSA!) 11:05 Wild Case Files 07:00 NRL Premiership 12:00 Shark Eden 09:00 PGA Tour 12:55 World’s Deadliest Killer Three 14:30 Futbol Mundial 15:00 Live Snooker 13:50 Animal Impact 00:00 Flypaper-PG15 14:45 Killer Dragons 19:00 PGA Tour Highlights 02:00 Blades Of Glory-PG15 20:00 PGA European Tour 15:40 Aerial Assasins 04:00 Uptown Girls-PG15 16:35 Shear Madness Highlights 06:00 Dating Coach-PG15 21:00 Live Snooker 17:30 Freaks & Creeps 08:00 10 Things I Hate About You- 18:25 Wild Case Files PG15 19:20 World’s Deadliest Killer Three 10:00 Three Men And A Little Lady- 20:10 Animal Impact PG 21:00 Killer Dragons 12:00 Uptown Girls-PG15 21:50 Aerial Assasins 00:30 WWE This Week 14:00 A Christmas Story 2-PG 01:00 WWE Experience 22:40 Shear Madness 16:00 Three Men And A Little Lady- 23:30 Freaks & Creeps 02:00 PGA Tour PG 07:00 Golfing World 18:00 4 Wedding Planners-PG15 08:00 Snooker 20:00 Step Brothers-PG15 12:00 NRL Premiership 22:00 Flypaper-PG15 14:00 Indy Car Serier 2014 17:00 Golfing World 18:00 Super Rugby 00:00 Parks And Recreation 20:00 AFL Premiership Highlights On the movies front, the dual Academy-award 00:30 The Daily Show With Jon 21:00 Indy Car Serier 2014 nominated film, August: Osage County, starring Stewart 01:00 Dark Horse-PG15 Oscar winners Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts, 01:00 The Colbert Report 03:00 The Next Three Days-PG15 depicts the lives of two strong-willed women, their 01:30 Saturday Night Live 05:15 Pop Star-PG15 dysfunctional family, and a crisis that brings them 03:00 Dads 07:00 Arctic Blast-PG15 back to the home they grew up in. Viewers can 03:30 The Neighbors 09:00 Dark Horse-PG15 catch the film on OSN Movies Box Office 2 from 04:30 The Tonight Show Starring 10:45 The Next Three Days-PG15 May 16. Another movie highlight on OSN includes Jimmy Fallon 13:00 Red Lights-PG15 00:35 House Gift the six-time Academy Award-nominated Nebraska, 05:30 My Boys 15:00 Beautiful Creatures-PG15 01:30 Emmerdale available from May 30, on OSN Movies Box Office 07:00 Late Night With Seth Meyers 17:00 Salmon Fishing In The 02:25 Coronation Street 3, will see the antics of an aging, intoxicated father, 08:30 My Boys Yemen-PG15 02:55 Holiday: Heaven On Earth who makes a trip to Nebraska with his estranged 09:00 Dads 19:00 Hideaways-PG15 03:25 Agatha Christie’s Marple son to claim a million dollar Sweepstakes prize. 09:30 2 Broke Girls 05:15 Ade In Britain 21:00 Stuck In Love-PG15 And last, but not the least, E!HD brings a fashion 10:00 Two And A Half Men 23:00 Side Effects-18 06:10 House Gift 11:00 The Tonight Show Starring 07:05 Holiday: Heaven On Earth favourite in Who Wore It Better? - a show where Jimmy Fallon 07:30 Agatha Christie’s Marple designers, stylists, and celebrities come together 09:20 Ade In Britain 13:00 My Boys to recreate and comment on celebrity looks and 10:15 May The Best House Win the upcoming fashion season. Tune into E!HD only 14:00 The Neighbors 11:10 Emmerdale 14:30 2 Broke Girls 12:00 Coronation Street on OSN from May 2 at 19:30 KSA. Plus, reality show 15:00 Two And A Half Men 01:00 Love Is All You Need-18 12:30 House Gift fans can watch newlyweds, Jessie James, coun- 15:30 The Daily Show With Jon 03:00 The Last King Of Scotland-18 13:25 Ade In Britain try/pop singer, and Eric Decker, juggle their jobs, Stewart 05:15 Caught Inside-PG15 14:20 May The Best House Win families, and relationships in Season 2 of Eric & 16:00 The Colbert Report 07:00 A Woman-PG15 15:10 Holiday: Heaven On Earth Jessie: Game On, while they prepare for the birth of 15:35 Trevor Mcdonalds Queen & 17:00 Late Night With Seth Meyers 09:00 Underground: The Julian their first child. 19:00 2 Broke Girls Country Assange Story-PG15 16:30 Endeavour The show premieres on May 18 at 22:00 KSA 19:30 Trophy Wife 11:00 Bird On A Wire-PG15 18:20 May The Best House Win only on OSN’s E!HD. THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND ON OSN MOVIES FESTIVAL 20:00 The Goldbergs 13:00 Reviving Ophelia-PG15 19:10 Coronation Street Classifieds

MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014

Kuwait KNCC PROGRAMME FROM THURSDAY TO WEDNESDAY (24/04/2014 TO 30/04/2014)

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CROSSWORD 531 STAR TRACK

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

Honesty, reality, focus and timing are important qualities of successful dis- Spiritual guidance is easy to find this morning and you enjoy some quiet cussions that surround the discussion of money this day. A decision that time in preparation for your day. Perhaps visiting with relatives that live out needs making would be easier with your experience and insight. Sympathy and under- of town has been long overdue. You may be asked to share your practical advice in a fami- standing are emotional qualities that take on a greater importance. It’s wisdom, not ly matter. A trip into the country or to another city will replenish your energies. There may knowledge, that counts most. The subject of dreams becomes an involved conversation be an art show or an exhibit to see before heading home. A business opportunity knocks this afternoon. A book about dreams may be helpful when trying to understand just what this afternoon, and with high confidence, there is talk of owning your own business. There the dreams may mean. Perhaps you could keep notes of your dreams. You might find an are several questions and surveys to take and you may be pleased to know the percentage interesting trend with the theme, lesson or fear that your subconscious is dealing with of success is in your corner. Take care, however, that the roof over this business is not flat. now. Your dreams will provide you infinite possibilities for problem solving. You have the enthusiasm that smells of success.

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

Your morning may be spent in preparing for the workweek ahead. As dull as This sunday you could slow down a little and enjoy the day. Pay attention to this may sound it is something that pleases you because with preparation, you won’t have the way the light hits the house or the yard as it comes through the win- to run errands or cook all week. Your concentration will be on the work that you enjoy dows. This may be a time you learn some new artistic technique or decide to redecorate or throwing yourself into, and with a little time left over to enjoy your friends. There is a spe- repair some part of your living area. Appreciating the finer things of life is another hallmark cial item you want this year for your birthday but it might be wise to wait a little while of this phase. Enjoy the scent of flowers around your neighborhood, rather than passing longer before you go out and buy it for yourself . . . You never know. If you don’t receive by them so quickly. The cycle now dawning in your life emphasizes stability, substance, the item, you may receive a gift card that will help you pay for the item. It is said that practicality and the concept of value-value in the material as well as psycho-spiritual patience is a virtue. This can be a most creative phase for you and one that can be quite sense. This evening a young person will give you reason for much laughter. This is a good romantic. Friends are scheduled tonight. Happy birthday! evening for a bicycle ride with the whole family.

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

Your energy is focused to succeed in matters pertaining to the family or You may find yourself chatting with everyone you see today: neighbors, home. Your pride is strong and you are always ready to master any problem. friends and co-worker friends as well. You may have some new insight or You are self-reliant and self-confident and if there are emotional hills to climb or someone understanding and cannot wait to tell everyone you know. You can be very open and you ACROSS DOWN enjoy the feedback that comes with innovative discoveries. You could be most persuasive 1. A protocol developed for the internet to 1. Thin fibrous bark of the paper mulberry calls for help, you are there to get the job done. If a domestic project is not settled yet, you will find the unfinished becomes completed under your watchful eye. There are vision and with others and powerful in speech and communication. The situation is a natural for self- get data from one network device to and Pipturus albidus. expression and lends itself to your particular ideas and thoughts. A good conversation 2. Burrowing marine mollusk living on sand inspiration all day long. One of your greatest teachers is your power of observation. Your another. power to absorb impressions of the world around you gives you great intuitive abilities. with those you love is possible. You may find some cultural activity irresistible this 4. Climbing garden plant having fragrant or mud. Your intuitive abilities will guide you toward successful opportunities and successful peo- evening. This experience may increase your awareness of different expressions of art. This pastel-colored flowers. 3. A person who makes deceitful pretenses. ple. Be completely supportive of yourself-not a critic. is an excellent time to engage in romance with your mate. 12. The bill in a restaurant. 4. A bar of sand. 15. Thickening of tissue in the motor tracts 5. A manner of performance. 6. A trivalent metallic element of the rare of the lateral columns and anterior horns of earth group. ) the spinal cord. 7. The younger brother of Edwy who Cancer (June 21-July 22 Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 16. Striped hyena of southeast Africa that became king of Northumbria when it If channeled properly, your energy is boundless and you could move moun- If communication tends to leave a lot to the imagination, you may be the feeds chiefly on insects. renounced Edwy. 17. An extension at the end and at right tains. You suggest playtime between family members by encouraging art one to set things straight. This may mean a new phone. Of course, it could 8. A sharp vibrating sound (as of a plucked projects, whether it be painting a wall or painting a picture. You could find that you are also mean you have discovered who you want to make the culprit in a crime book you are angles to the main building. string). appreciated or valued for your understanding of the need to play and interact with writing. Appreciating the finer things of life is another hallmark of this phase so it may 18. Any of numerous plants widely cultivat- 9. A platform raised above the surrounding friends. You encourage good spiritual development. You may be able to enjoy and value take a little shopping before you decide on the right price or the right adjustment to your ed for their showy single or double red or level to give prominence to the person on your own life situation today or feel especially kind toward a friend or loved one. Today own phone. This is a great day to be with friends. You are at your mental best with clear pink or white flowers. it. you are moved into action and out of any rut you may have found yourself in lately. You thoughts and lots of chatter. When a relative wants to look at new homes today, you are 20. A cushion on a throne for a prince in 10. Late time of life. are beginning to see the positive growth that your life has taken on over the past few the first one to hop in the car. You enjoy showing off your town and with your methodical India. 11. Lighted up by or as by fire or flame. years. Congratulations! Buying and selling property can bring a big profit your way. mind, you have a way of helping make things easy and fun. 21. Aircraft landing in bad weather in which 12. Two-year-old sheep. the pilot is talked down by ground control 13. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill. using precision approach radar. Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 22. A doctor's degree in musical arts. 14. Divulge information or secrets. Leo (July 23-August 22) 19. Port city on southern Honshu on Osaka You may feel that you have spent entirely too much time with your energies 24. An intensely radioactive metallic ele- Someone has hidden motives today but you are able to get determine the Bay. on one path or one subject. In a religious setting you are able to let go of ment that occurs in minute amounts in ura- truth and find answers. If you unveil a truth, be careful of any judgment. Your magnetic 23. An ugly evil-looking old woman. whatever occupies your mind; relax. Music, lights and friendly faces promote a relaxation nium ores. personality is showing and you could charm almost anyone. You will find that you look for 25. A Chadic language spoken in northern you had almost forgotten you regularly enjoyed one time. Visiting a museum, expressing something colorful as you dress for a social occasion with your friends later today. You 26. The blood group whose red cells carry Nigeria and closely related to Hausa. yourself through your art or a trip to the zoo with family members will certainly take you may find yourself traveling-perhaps the country life is beckoning. There are many colors both the A and B antigens. 29. A Chadic language spoken south of into a world apart from the everyday. You teach the young people around you through to be enjoyed along the countryside and this may give you some creative ideas for your 27. A light touch or stroke. Lake Chad. example and today you are encouraging to others. You may talk about things that make living environment. You might think about stopping at a roadside plant shop to purchase 28. A fact or assertion offered as evidence 30. An enveloping or covering membrane you smile. A few chores this evening bring an end to a very fulfilling day. A little music will a couple of hanging baskets of ivy or flowers. This evening is a good time for thinking that something is true. or layer of body tissue. help bring about a peaceful environment this evening. about your dreams of the future. 31. Before noon. 32. Hawthorn of southern United States 33. Unknown god. bearing juicy acid scarlet fruit often used in 34. Informal terms for a mother. jellies or preserves. 35. A strong current of air. 36. Whitish fibrous membrane (albuginea) Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) 38. A short sleeveless outer tunic embla- that with the cornea forms the outer cover- zoned with a coat of arms. ing of the eyeball. This morning you may spend a bit of time catching up on your reading and You are able to find the heart of a disturbing matter with simple questions. 42. A man who is engaged to be married. 37. The cardinal number that is the sum of weeding through the old catalogs. This is not the best time to shop, choose colors, etc. You and others are able to know what future steps are needed to find a three and one. You may find it difficult to make up your mind about colors, quantity, etc. It is easy for you solution. In some matter you find yourself stubborn; it may be wise to think about your 43. (Norse mythology) God of war and strife 39. Type genus of the Bramidae. own motives. You could help to change several negatives to a positive today. An abun- and son of Odin. to communicate your feelings-a promise made to a loved one is easily fulfilled. If the 40. A stick that people can lean on to help weather is good, consider a little walk in the out-of-doors. See what everybody has plant- dance of motor skills is available for some form of team sports or group exercise this after- 46. Mud or clay or small rocks deposited by them walk. ed this spring. You may gain some insight as to how you can help beautify your own block noon. Your expression is creative and you may find yourself writing poetry or teaching arts a river or lake. 41. A federal agency established to regu- in the neighborhood. Breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the day. Socializing may be where and crafts to young people. You may also suddenly communicate with someone you 47. According to the Old Testament he was late the release of new foods and health- your interest is this afternoon and the first cookout of the season can be planned or found difficult earlier in the day. This evening you will find some passive entertainment a pagan king of Israel and husband of related products. enjoyed with family or friends in your own backyard early evening. with a friend or loved one nearby. Jezebel (9th century BC). 44. A metabolic acid found in yeast and liv- 51. An emotional response that has been er cells. acquired by conditioning. 45. (Irish) Mother of the Tuatha De Danann. 52. Fabric dyed with splotches of green and 48. Having had the bones removed. Wordsearch Puzzle Yesterday’s Solution brown and black and tan. 49. An unforeseen obstacle. 53. The compass point that is one point 50. The cry made by sheep. east (clockwise) of due north. 55. A United Nations agency created to 54. Waterfall in Canada is the Horseshoe assist developing nations by loans guaran- teed by member governments. Falls. 56. A drawing illustrating the relations 57. A festival featuring African-American between certain quantities plotted with culture. reference to a set of axes. 60. A public promotion of some product or 58. A lustrous gray strong metallic element service. resembling titanium. 61. A cgs unit of work or energy. 59. Make steady. 62. A very poisonous metallic element that 63. An ancient upright stone slab bearing has three allotropic forms. markings. 64. Any of a number of fishes of the family 65. Open-heart surgery in which the rib Carangidae. cage is opened and a section of a blood 70. An anxiety disorder associated with vessel is grafted from the aorta to the coro- serious traumatic events and characterized nary artery to bypass the blocked section of by such symptoms as guilt about surviving the coronary artery and improve the blood or reliving the trauma in dreams or numb- supply to the heart. ness and lack of involvement with reality or 66. The largest continent with 60% of the earth's population. recurrent thoughts and images. 67. French physicist noted for research on 73. An association of countries in the west- magnetism (born in 1904). ern hemisphere. 68. A small island. 77. The law enforcement agency in the 69. An elaborate song for solo voice. Justice Department. 71. Someone who works (or provides work- 78. (trademark) A cobalt-base alloy with ers) during a strike. chromium and other metals. 72. A Chadic language spoken south of 80. A workplace for the conduct of scientif- Lake Chad. ic research. 74. Standard time in the 6th time zone west 81. Title for a civil or military leader (espe- of Greenwich, reckoned at the 90th meridi- cially in Turkey). an. 82. German baroque composer (1681- 75. Goddess of criminal rashness and its 1767). punishment. 83. A loose sleeveless outer garment made 76. Being one more than nine. from aba cloth. 79. A state in east central United States.

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She told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: “I get such a thrill out of doing that as it takes me back to where I started. It is a completely differ- ent challenge. “And it is nice to not be Kylie for a while. I truly love acting. I guess I get to do some acting in song videos - even putting on a happy face when you don’t feel that way.” While Kylie has attempted a big screen switch before - including main roles in box office flops like ‘The Delinquents’ and ‘Street Fighter’ - she doesn’t feel she has given herself something to be “particularly proud of”. She said: “I have had roles here and there in various films, but nothing much I am particularly proud of. “Acting is where I started when I was 11 years old, and as we all know ‘Neighbours’ is the show that I became a household name in. Then when I did ‘Delinquents’ that was such an exciting new world. “I knew I was green and this was a learning ground but I did think that would be the road I would take - and it just transpired that it wasn’t.”

One Direction protected with ‘military precision’ in Colombia

he superstar boy band kicked off their ‘Where We Are’ world tour in cles and a team of more than 200 guards at the stadium. However, the South America on Friday and it is said they were given a huge band - made up of Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne Tentourage of guards and police to ensure their safety while they per- and Zayn Malik - have insisted they are “having a ball” being back on tour. formed in an area known for being a kidnapping hot spot. An insider told Naill told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: “We’re really close as a band. It the Sunday Mirror newspaper: “No risks are being taken. The dangers in was lovely to have time off, but now it’s great to be back together and on some of these countries are very real and that’s why management have the road. We’re having a ball.” Meanwhile, he also shot down rumours the arranged the world’s best security teams. “There will be no wandering into quintet could be heading for a split, insisting they’ll stay together “as long the city for partying or sightseeing anywhere deemed dangerous - and as the fans” care about them. He added: “The fact we have an album com- Colombia is definitely dangerous.” The ‘Story of My Life’ group were escort- ing should put these rumours to bed. We’re here for as long as the fans ed to and from El Campin stadium by police with a convoy of security vehi- want us.”

Courteney Cox, Johnny McDaid discuss adopting a baby together he couple, who are rumoured to be engaged, are eager to start a family together as the Snow Patrol pianist has Tbonded with the actress’ nine-year-old daughter Coco, her child from her previous marriage to David Arquette. The pair think it would be great to give a disadvantaged youngster a new life and give Coco a sister. A source told Life & Style Weekly magazine: “Courteney proposed the idea of adopting a child to Johnny after their family vacation to Italy in February. And Johnny is all for it. He’s in love with the idea of growing a family with her.” Courteney, 49, and Johnny, 37, sparked specu- lation they are engaged after the former ‘Friends’ star was spot- ted wearing a huge diamond ring on her engagement finger as she strolled through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) earlier this month. Pals are predicting the couple will tie the knot before her Courteney’s pal Jennifer Aniston marries her fiancé Justin Theroux. Another source said: “She can’t wait to marry him. I know she doesn’t want to wait very long because she’s so, so happy. She will probably be married before Jen.” Katie Price will ‘never speak’ to Peter Andre again he former glamour model claimed her ex-husband still hasn’t told her why he wanted to get divorced - their Mariah Carey says she split was finalised in 2009 - and insisted their relationship has become too fractured to even be friends. TSpeaking to The Sun on Sunday newspaper’s Fabulous magazine, she said: “I never wanted a divorce from Peter. That was his decision, not mine. “He’s never, to this day, told me the reason why. We don’t speak. Too much ‘will always make music’ has gone on. I’ll never speak to him again.” Katie - who divorced second husband Alex Reid in 2011 and has been he blonde pop star has insisted she has no plans to retire, and married to Kieran Hayler since 2013 - admitted she “was devastated” when their relationship came to an end, and explained previous comments alluding to her next album being explained she doesn’t cope well with being single. She added: “I can be bad ... When Pete left me, I was devastated her “last” were simply a call to arms to make the most of every and I went out drinking and partying. “It was my way of melting down - I felt like everyone hated me and none of it T was my decision. My life fell apart. “When I’m single, I’m bad. When I’m in a miserable relationship, I’m bad, but opportunity. Speaking to Billboard magazine, she said: “I will always make music. When I said it could be my last, that’s because tomor- when I’m in a good relationship, I’m ‘happy Kate.’ row’s not promised to anyone.” The singer also revealed she wants her next album to be a “body of work” instead of a few hit singles. Mariah is planning a big surprise for the release of her next record and insist- ed she isn’t being motivated by topping the charts with her individ- ual tracks, instead choosing to focus on the record as a whole. She added: “You would think I would be all about the singles-driven situa- tion, and I am in a way, but with this particular album I want my fans to hear it as a body of work. “This is my life since we last left off. Just picture a dot dot dot, and then here’s the album.” Amy Winehouse’s mother blasts Cameron Diaz says Blake Fielder boozin’ with girls’ is fun he ‘Valerie’ singer died three years ago, and her parents are angry after her former hus- he actress admitted she has learned to be more mature over Tband recently visited the cemetery - for the the years and insisted now she would know when to leave if a first time since her death in 2011 - for an interview. Tpartner cheated on her. Speaking to MTV News about how to Janis, who is Jewish, told the Daily Mirror newspa- cope with a breakup, she said: “Boozin’ it with the girls ... [Or] just per: “To film beside a grave shows total disrespect. I walk away. “In my wiser years, I know now you just walk away ... [I want nothing to do with this. “He is entitled to visit would] do something good with my life. After I sobered up.” the grave, he disrespects our religion by not covering Meanwhile, Kate Upton - who stars alongside Cameron and Leslie his head and as for an interview in a sacred place that Mann in ‘The Other Woman’ - handed out some advised on how to disgusts me. “He is entitled to grieve but please not in get revenge as you’re walking away. She joked: “Wear some tight public three years too late.” Meanwhile, Amy’s father pants. Change your number, don’t give them a chance to explain Mitch later added on Twitter that he hoped Blake hadn’t themselves.” Kate knows the heartbreak that comes with an unfaithful partner, having recently revealed her own experiences done the interview. He tweeted: “Blake gave interview at with cheaters. She admitted: “I definitely have been cheated on. Amy’s grave? Please tell me it’s not true. According to reports, Everybody’s been through betrayal some way or another in their Blake was seen crying as he spoke beside Amy’s grave and life. You’re heartbroken and you have to heal that. “I personally revealed he feels “responsible” for her passing. He said: “I feel think the best revenge is just walking away and not wasting anoth- responsible for her death ... There’s lots of reasons why it’s taken me so er second of your time with someone who’s clearly emotionally long to visit. I was scared to come.” handicapped.” lifestyle MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 GOSSIP

Noel and Liam Gallagher back on speaking terms he two feuding brothers and former Oasis band mates - who famously fell out backstage at a show in Paris in 2009 - are said to be slowly reconciling and it is seen as a “baby step” towards an eventual reunion for the group. A source told The Sun news- Tpaper: “The mudslinging has stopped but it’s very much baby steps for the two as Noel wants to release his second solo record at the end of the year and tour that in 2015. “Really that leaves 2016 open for an Oasis comeback - it really doesn’t seem like- ly that it would be this year.” There has been speculation the Britpop icons could be set for a reunion after Liam individually wrote a letter of the band’s name every half an hour on Twitter, but his former Oasis and Beady Eye band mate Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs played down the rumours. Asking what sparked his tweets, he recently said: “Probably the fact that I texted him going, ‘Meet me in the garden’. “That probably rattled his cage. Maybe that. I don’t know though, because I meet him every month. Maybe he’s just reminiscing.” The musician then took to his own Twitter account to spell out the word “PUB”.

Mary-Kate Olsen buys a $13.5 million mansion he 27-year-old star is said to have purchased the property with her fiance Olivier Sarkozy in Turtle TBay, Manhattan after seeking out a home in a more private area. According to the New York Post newspa- per’s Page Six column, the couple have settled on a man- sion in the neighbourhood. Along with a private garage, it is also said to have a ballroom, five bedrooms, an eleva- tor and artist’s studio. It is thought to be ideal for the actress-turned-fashion designer, following recent reports she was keen on a more private, secluded home with her fiance. She was unhappy with the East 10th Street town- house she and Olivier bought in New York City in 2012 because it didn’t feel secure enough, and sold the prop- erty despite never moving in. The couple - who got engaged in February last year - bought the home for $6.25 million and had been searching for their perfect home. An insider had said: “Mary-Kate was not happy with the house, it was not private enough for her. She The Wanted threatened needs a garage or something with a more secure entrance.” with a knife in Denver ingers Siva Kaneswaran, 25, and Jay McGuiness, 23, were threatened by a man as they left a cinema in the US, but the former boy band stars have taken to Twitter to assure fans they are fine after the scary incident. Jay Stweeted: “To reassure you, we were NOT stabbed, but a guy in Denver did pull a knife out on us- do not worry, we were lucky & we still love Denver.” Siva and Jay were outside the cinema on Wednesday night when a homeless man reportedly asked them for money, then threatened them with a knife after insisting Siva hadn’t offered him enough. An insider told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “When they left the theatre they passed by a homeless man who asked for money. “Siva gave him a few dollars, but the man asked for more and then pulled a knife on them. “The Rita Ora admits Calvin Harris was man swung at Jay and Siva with the knife in his hand - but thankfully the two managed to get away unharmed.” According to a previous report by TMZ, the stars decided not to call the police. The group - which also includes mem- bers Max George Tom Parker and Nathan Sykes - called time on their four-year pop career in January, releasing a worried she would appear nude statement on their website revealing they will temporarily split to “pursue personal endeavours” following their ‘Word he ‘I Will Never Let You Down’ singer - who is dating the Scottish DJ-and-producer - admits Of Mouth’ shows. he had a meeting with her father and brother about her role in the upcoming movie, even Tthough she never took her clothes off during filming. Asked if she appears nude in the movie, she said: “Nope! Calvin, my dad and my brother had a group meeting to worry about it. I leave that to the main characters.” The 23-year-old star is smitten with her boyfriend and thinks he’s a genius after working with him on her new single. She said: “He gets me, so he brought out the best in me like nobody else could.” She added in an interview with Us Weekly magazine: “He wrote it in about an hour. And he writes as he takes a shower. What a genius!” Dolly Parton didn’t sleep with anyone to become a star

he country music legend insisted while she met many men early in her career who encouraged her to Tsleep her way to the top, she rejected their advances and didn’t let them take advantage. She told the Mail on Sunday newspaper’s Event magazine: “I did meet a lot sleazy guys, but I never slept with anyone to get where I wanted to go. “I had grown up with brothers and uncles so I understood the nature of men, and if they got out of line I would make it light-hearted and turn it into a joke.” Dolly has been married to Carl Dean since 1966, and while she barely talks about him in public, she revealed he helps keep her grounded. She added: “Carl sees me today the way he first saw me. I’m not a star to him, and it has never dawned on me that I’m a star - I’m just a working girl. “I don’t have maids or servants and my husband and I love waking up early and going to the 24-hour supermarket when there is nobody else there.”

Chris Martin hires £110-an hour personal trainer he Coldplay singer has taken up boxing in a bid to get fighting fit ahead of the band’s next tour, and his workout regime will be handled by an expert recommended by superstar rapper Jay Z. A source told the Cara Delivingne TSunday Mirror: “Chris is a big fan of boxing and loves nothing better than working out with a punch bag. “He doesn’t want ridiculous biceps but he wants to build some defini- bags mermaid tion in his skinny arms and improve his stamina.” The pop star recently split from Gwyneth Paltrow after 10 role in ‘Peter Pan’ years of marriage, and it is said she has angered friends by “bragging” he superstar model has been open about her ambi- about their amicable divorce. An tions as an actress and she will get her first big break insider recently said: “All she’s doing Twhen she takes on the role in the upcoming block- is bragging about how peaceful her buster adaptation of the childhood classic. Speaking to divorce is and how she and Chris The Sun on Sunday newspaper, an insider said: “It’s a mas- planned it so perfectly that it is hard- sive role for Cara to land considering she is a relatively ly disrupting their lives. “Gwyneth unknown actress. “However, she is perfect to play a mer- has always thought she had the most maid as she has a body to die for and is very glamorous on perfect life and even though she’s screen. Cara is no stranger to being in next to nothing getting a divorce and both of them thanks to modelling so it’s unlikely she’ll feel self-con- are getting bad press she doesn’t scious while shooting. “It will be quite a demanding role as care. “She has become insufferable there will be a lot of underwater work and stunts. Filming saying how happy she is with the underwater could scare a lot of actresses but Cara is defi- way everything is evolving. It’s so nitely up for the challenge.” Director Joe Wright will be in ridiculous to listen to her talk as if charge of the new movie, and it is said he is “delighted” to nothing bad is going on at all for her. have Cara committed to the film. The source added: “Joe is But Gwyneth has always had a pro- delighted to have signed up Cara. He considers her to tected privileged life and this is no have real star potential and a big career beyond the cat- different.” walk.” —Bangshowbiz lifestyle MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014

Accordionist Glenn Hartman of the New Orleans Klezmer All Stars performs on the Fais Do Do stage at New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

Allen Toussaint, left, sits in as Boz Scaggs (R) performs at the 2014 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course, in New Orleans. s crowds flock to New Orleans Jazz ‘Full Vocabulary Of Music’ and Heritage Festival for perform- “It’s not just that we have a lot of musi- Aances by Eric Clapton and other cians, it’s that we have a lot of great musi- international stars, many also have their cians, and almost all of them can play sights on home-grown talents like gospel, blues, and traditional, straight-up Trombone Shorty, Aaron Neville and Irvin and bee-bop jazz,” among other styles, he Mayfield. said. “They have the full vocabulary of Local musicians have for decades been music - it’s a shared language here.” That mainstays of the seven-day event that language contributes to the undercurrent begins on Friday and stretches across two of indigenous music at Jazz Fest. Davis said weekends in the heart of New Orleans. the depth of the local talent pool enables The 45-year-old Jazz Fest presents hun- him to fill more than 80 percent of the per- dreds of bands on more than a dozen formance time slots with Louisiana bands. stages offering not only jazz, but also blues, “After Katrina, a lot of people wondered rock, pop, hip hop, gospel, African, Latin if our traditions would be lost - would we and other styles, all the while spotlighting have the culture bearers, would we still the distinctive local music that helps define have people who know the songs,” he said. New Orleans and whose future some con- “But today we have all these older guys sider endangered. and younger kids who are all still playing “The question that always comes up is, this music.” when something gets popular, does it get For New Orleans native, pianist, singer Carlos Santana performs. Chuck D and Flavor Flav of Public Enemy perform at the 2014 New loved to death?” said Tulane University and composer Davell Crawford, the Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. —AP Photos anthropology professor Nick Spitzer, who is endurance of local traditions is no surprise. host of the public radio music program Crawford, 38, comes from a long line of “American Routes.” New Orleans piano aficionados who honed Spitzer said New Orleans’ popularity has an infectious and complex style that draws Fans celebrate Coen Bros’ grown during the years since Hurricane from classical, swing, jazz, rhythm and Katrina struck the city in 2005 as more peo- blues, and funk. ple have come to appreciate the area’s eth- Some see him as a keeper of a piano nic diversity and its culture. legacy that reaches from early 20th century “New Orleans feels culturally different jazzman Jelly Roll Morton through Fats film at Lebowski Fest from the rest of the United States, it has a Domino, Henry Roeland Byrd, or “Professor deeper sense of continuity, tradition and Longhair”, James Booker and contempo- creativity...and that appeals to a lot of peo- rary songwriter Allen Toussaint. here were bowling pins, D, opened the evening by singing ple,” he said. He is the grandson of R&B pioneer bathrobes, white Russians, tunes from “The Big Lebowski.” But Worries about whether New Orleans can James “Sugar Boy” Crawford, famous for Tand even The Dude himself. fans were most rapt by the movie retain its distinctiveness from “outside” “Jock-A-Mo.” Jeff Bridges and his band per- they’d all seen before. The night influences abound among residents who Crawford said his place in a line of piano formed Friday at Lebowski Fest, but culminated with a screening, dur- are fiercely protective of the city’s land- “professors” stems not only from his talent- Joel and Ethan Coen’s 1998 campy ing which they shouted out some marks, architecture and cuisine. rich DNA, but also from a key influence on crime comedy “The Big Lebowski” lines and applauded for others. For But Jazz Fest producer Quint Davis, who many New Orleans musicians, their reli- was still the night’s biggest star. Kim Hudson, who came across the helped found the event with Newport Jazz gious faith. Fans of the Raymond Chandler-fla- movie by accident during a hung- Festival founder George Wein, said when it “The piano is a way of life for me vored film filled the Wiltern Theater over morning with her husband, comes to New Orleans’ musical traditions, because I grew up in the church,” he said. in midtown Los Angeles to capacity Lebowski Fest is a chance to dress he’s not fretting. Crawford sees New Orleans piano music as for the annual celebration of the up and have fun with fellow fans. Davis points to some of New Orleans’ an extension of gospel, blues and other cult classic, which has been staged The 57-year-old wore a giant famous musical bloodlines, including the styles that for many local people are inter- around the country since 2002. The homemade hat that looked like a Neville, Marsalis and Batiste families, whose twined with their daily lives. “The reason two-day festival continues spread of bowling pins. A graphic influence spans generations and whose our music has sustained itself as some of Saturday with a costumed bowling artist helped her print the image younger members play contemporary the most unique in the world is that it’s in party. “It’s the people here that are onto foam board, which she hot- styles also steeped in tradition. our blood,” he said. — Reuters so awesome,” said Steve Lewis, a glued to a boy’s bicycle helmet. veteran of seven Lebowski Fests. When asked how many times she’s “It’s a community.” seen the film, she responded, The 37-year-old made his own “Drunk or sober?” Connor Army dog tags to meticulously Linnerooth traveled from North recreate one of John Goodman’s Dakota to celebrate his 20th birth- costumes from the film. Lewis trav- day at Lebowski Fest. He wore a red eled to festivals in New York and bodysuit and carried oversized scis- Steel guitar Louisville with his friend Jeff Bridges performs onstage with his band the Abiders at the sors like the Nihilist character that J.D. Lloyd, who searched eBay to Lebowski Fest. terrorizes the Dude in his dreams. find the exact sweater Bridges It’s just a great atmosphere.” was Luis Colina, a film editor who Linnerooth even spoke in the char- makes Hawaii think wears in the film. (“That’s a real The Wiltern Theater was deco- said he was working on the Coen acter’s accent during an interview. Pendleton,” Lewis said. “That was rated with inflatable bowling pins brothers’ 1994 film “The Hudsucker “Lebowski, he is a very cool guy,” he expensive.”) Lloyd has been to 11 and the drink menu featured white Proxy” when they decided to write said. “I love the movie and I’m a big twice on ukulele Lebowski Fests and estimates he’s Russians - renamed Wiltern him into “Lebowski.” Colina plays fan of it, and I really wanted to be seen the film more than 100 times. Caucasians, perhaps in political the angry Corvette owner who around other people who are also orry, ukulele. Hawaii won’t spurn in Hawaii.” Matt Goforth, a bartender work- protest - “made with Ralphs half- threatens to “kill” the Dude’s car. big fans of the movie.” So what is it the steel guitar to sound its love Akaka’s efforts generated lots of tes- ing the event in costume, said he’d and -half.” The film opens with the about this film that draws such a Sfor you. Bills in the state timony from around the state, as well been looking forward to the shift Dude writing a check for 69 cents Applauded devoted following? Legislature that would’ve declared the as from other U.S. states and interna- for six months. “First of all, I knew it to buy half-and-half from a Ralphs Bridges and his band performed Mike Sullivan, a four-time festi- friendly little guitar the official instru- tionally.In short order, the conversation was going to be a good crowd. supermarket to make his favorite a 30-minute set that included val-goer who says he’s memorized ment of Hawaii both died near the end shifted from the ukulele’s unique posi- Second of all, it’s a fantastic movie. cocktail. songs from “Crazy Heart,” the 2009 the movie, has an idea. “What you of the legislative session. The meas- tion in Hawaiian music to a more com- Thirdly, Jeff Bridges’ band is amaz- Minor stars from the film signed film for which he won the best got here,” he said, “is a bunch of ures easily passed the Senate and plex exchange about identity and cul- ing,” Goforth said. “It’s fun. I’ve had autographs in the lobby before actor Oscar. Kyle Gass, the other pot-smoking hippies having a House earlier this year, but with differ- tural value. my picture taken maybe 35 times. appearing onstage. Among them half of Jack Black’s band, Tenacious good time.” — AP ences that meant more debate. That’s The bills that seemed so simple got when steel guitar players stepped in, tangled in conference committees that setting up a showdown between the included lawmakers from each cham- The Abiders state icons. ber. The Senate amended the House perform onstage at Alan Akaka, a music teacher with bill to kick the decision back to the the Lebowski politics in his blood as the son of for- state’s kids, enlisting primary and sec- Fest in Los Angeles. mer U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, orchestrat- ondary schoolchildren to suggest — AP photos ed an email campaign arguing the instruments to state lawmakers. instrument born in Hawaii better rep- Rep. Mark Takai, D-Aiea, the chair- resents the state. man of the House side of the confer- Unlike the ukulele, which descend- ence committee that considered the ed from a little four-string guitar bill, said kids didn’t deserve such sway. Portuguese immigrants brought to the “Why not send to them whether islands in the late 1800s, the steel gui- they want to change instructional tar’s development is credited to an hours?” he said. “Whether Oahu man named Joseph Kekuku. Its they support marriage equality? All sound has spread throughout country, these kinds of issues. I’m just trying to bluegrass and western music. Yet it still extend the logic of allowing kids to conjures in its dreamy, liquidy sound - vote. It’s problematic.” Takai said some made popular by such songs as Santo senators pushed for other instruments, & Johnny’s “Sleepwalk” - the feel of a but there wasn’t time to debate the Pacific sunset blushing behind swaying merits of pahu drums or the ipu gourd. palms. Now, the debate of an official “I have nothing against the ukulele,” instrument must wait for a future ses- said Akaka, who mimicked the steel sion. “What we thought was a very guitar as a child by running the bell of easy issue ... became a little bit compli- his clarinet along the strings of his cated as it went through the process,” father’s acoustic guitar. “But what is Takai said. ‘pono,’ what is right, is to have the Akaka says he’ll lobby next year for instrument that was actually invented the steel guitar. —AP lifestyle MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 Willie Nelson inducted in Austin City Limits Hall

AUSTIN: Emmylou Harris, left, performs with Willie Nelson during Austin City Limits Hall of Fame on Saturday. Nelson, who will celebrate his 81st birthday next week by receiving his fifth-degree black belt in martial arts, was the first Austin City Limits performer in 1974 on what is now the longest-running television music program in the US. n this town, Oscar winner Matthew on what is now the longest-running televi- McConaughey takes a backseat to Willie sion music program in the US. INelson. The country music icon who has Fellow country icons Emmylou Harris Amy Berg’s new documentary, West of Memphis, premiered in New York. an Austin street named after him and is cele- and Lyle Lovett joined the “Redheaded brated with an 8-foot bronze likeness down- Stranger” on stage for a string of hits town added another backyard honor with a including “On the Road Again” and “Roll Me spot in the inaugural class of the Austin City Up and Smoke Me When I Die.”“It means a Limits Hall of Fame on Saturday night. lot. It’s Austin City Limits and Austin - the McConaughey, who last month won his music capital of the world,” Nelson said on first Academy Award for best actor in his bus before the show. Seth Rogen on ‘Neighbors’ “Dallas Buyers Club,” inducted his friend Also inducted were Stevie Ray Vaughan and fellow Texan with simplicity. & Double Trouble, longtime show producer “There would be no Austin City Limits Bill Arhos and former University of Texas even years after Seth Rogen memorably struggled with the partying fraternity (led by Zac Efron) moves in next door. But the without Willie Nelson,” McConaughey said. football coach Darrell Royal, whose “pickin’ prospect of child birth in “Knocked Up,” he’s moved on to the rivalry that ensues is really a manifestation of their own issues: They Keeping the show rolling later, parties” with guitar songwriters at his Sanxieties of young parenthood in “Neighbors.” still want to party, but they can’t like they used to. McConaughey slipped in his signature “All Austin home after games helped inspire In the comedy, which Universal Pictures will release May 9, Rogen “Honestly, it was kind of one of the most relatable ideas that I’ve right, all right, all right” - a segue that felt at the show. Arhos recalled a friend’s com- plays the father of a newborn who, with his wife (Rose Byrne), is ever had anything to do with in a weird way,” Rogen said in a recent home in this city that was the backdrop to ment after one of the times when Nelson, adapting to their new life. interview. “No one’s made a movie about a couple struggling with the the 1993 film “Dazed and Confused” and who is famously open about his marijuana fact that they have a baby and they can’t party anymore. It might be began the actor’s rise to stardom. use, was busted for weed possession. one of the single most relatable moments in humankind.” Nelson, who will celebrate his 81st “He said, ‘That’s like Wimpy getting bust- Rogen has gotten accustomed to vying amid the blockbusters of birthday next week by receiving his fifth- ed for eating hamburgers,’” Arhos said. summer with original comedies. Last year, he and his writing partner degree black belt in martial arts, was the Austin City Limits will air its 40th season Evan Goldberg released the hit “This Is the End,” an apocalyptic come- first Austin City Limits performer in 1974 starting in the fall. — AP dy that essentially parodied the disaster movies that so often popu- late the summer. He and Goldberg will again put their twist on a movie genre later this year with “The Interview,” due out Oct. 10. It’s about a talk-show host (James Franco) and his producer (Rogen) who lands an interview with North Korea dictator Kim Jong-Un and asked by the CIA to assas- sinate him. “It’s really our take on a spy, espionage, journalist thriller, but distinctly starring idiots,” he says. But the experience making

SUMMER PREVIEW “Neighbors” hasn’t driven the 32-year-old Rogen (who is married to the actress and screenwriter Lauren Miller) any closer to parenthood, himself, despite the cuteness of the babies used for the film. “It didn’t escape us as we were making it,” says Rogen of the con- “I kept saying on set, if you gave me one of those babies, I would nection from “Knocked Up” to “Neighbors.” “If you caught up with this have just taken it,” says Rogen. “Those were good babies. They were guy the next year, there’s a chance this is kind of a version of what his cute; they were well behaved; they liked me. But overall, it probably life would be like.” The young parents are challenged when a hard- drove me further from having a baby.” — AP ‘The Other Woman’ tops North American box office Matthew McConaughey is seen during the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame show on Saturday night April 26, 2014. McConaughey, who last month won his first Academy omantic comedy “The Other Woman” American earnings to just under $225 million. Big-budget science fiction flop Award for best actor in “Dallas Buyers Club,” inducted his friend and fellow Texan shrugged off a barrage of negative “Heaven Is For Real,” starring Greg Kinnear as “Transcendence” meanwhile slipped two with simplicity. “There would be no Austin City Limits without Willie Nelson,” reviews to claim top spot at the North the father of a four-year-old boy who wakes places to sixth. McConaughey said. —AP photos R American box office this weekend, estimated up from emergency surgery with a story The $100 million film, starring Johnny figures showed yesterday. about going to heaven and back, took third Depp as a scientist who escapes death when The movie, starring Cameron Diaz, Kate with $13.8 million. his brain is uploaded into a computer, earned Upton and Leslie Mann as three women who Fourth was taken by animated children’s $4.1 million on its second weekend. gang up on the man they discover has been movie “Rio 2,” a follow-up to the 2011 hit British horror film “The Quiet Ones,” starring George Clooney cheating on them, took $24.7 million on its about a family of blue macaw parrots. Jared Harris-son of late acting legend Richard opening weekend, figures from Exhibitor The movie, which features the voices of Harris-opened in seventh with $4 million. The Relations showed. Jesse Eisenberg and Anne Hathaway in the movie tells the story of an Oxford University engaged to The opening came despite the film receiv- lead roles, took $13.6 million. professor who attempts to create a polter- ing some savagely critical reviews, with the Fifth place meanwhile went to “Brick geist. “Bears,” Disney’s documentary about a New York Times branding it “dumb, lazy, clum- Mansions”, a crime drama set in a dystopian family of grizzly bears living in Alaska, took sily assembled and unoriginal.” near-future Detroit which stars tragic “Fast and $3.606 million for eighth. Ninth place was tak- Second place was occupied by “Captain Furious” actor Paul Walker in a lead role. en by “Divergent” the tale of a young woman British lawyer America: The Winter Soldier,” the latest big- Walker, who was killed in a high-speed in a futuristic society based on the popular screen adventure based on the iconic Marvel crash last November, plays an undercover young adult novel of the same name, with superhero starring Chris Evans. detective battling corruption. The movie, a $3.6 million. The top 10 was completed by

BOX OFFICE BOX The film added another $16 million on its remake of the 2004 French film “District 13”, horror spoof “A Haunted House 2” with $3.1 fourth week of release, taking its North earned $9.6 million. million. — AFP

ollywood leading man George engagement. Clooney, who has said he was not Clooney’s representative, Stan Hsuited for marriage, is engaged to Rosenfield, did not respond British lawyer Amal Alamuddin, accord- to an email from Reuters seeking con- ing to media reports on Saturday. firmation. He told the Post on Friday that Alamuddin, 36, was spotted last week he did not comment on the actor’s per- wearing a large ring at a Los Angeles sonal life. Clooney and Alamuddin have restaurant where she and Clooney, 52, been dating since October, according to were apparently celebrating their media reports. She practices internation- engagement with friends, People maga- al and human rights law, and Clooney is zine reported, citing anonymous sources. an international human rights activist. “George and Amal are trying to keep The two-time Oscar winner has been things very low-key, but they also aren’t married once, but since his 1993 divorce really trying to hide this, it doesn’t seem,” from wife Talia Balsam has remained one said a source quoted by People. The New of Hollywood’s most eligible bachelors. York Post also reported the couple’s — Reuters A still from ‘The Other Woman’ George Clooney engaged to British lawyer

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Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra (R) dances and Hollywood actor John Travolta dance on stage during the fourth and final day of the 15th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards at the Raymond Travolta,James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Spacey — AFP photos wow crowd at ‘Bollywood Oscars’

he Indian film industry’s top award show But it was Travolta that made the crowd songs were medleys of movie hits, with Cirque sailed into Tampa Saturday with a pirate- come to life. Indian star Priyanka Chopra du Soleil-type acrobatics. Tthemed opening musical number and pulled him onstage and Travolta did some sig- Some of India’s hottest movie stars received celebrities ranging from “Slumdog Millionaire” nature moves from his 1994 blockbuster film awards during the ceremony. While many star Anil Kapoor to John Travolta and Kevin “Pulp Fiction.” Later, actor Hrithik Roshan pre- were similar to Oscar-style accolades (best Spacey. Before a crowd of some 20,000, the sented Travolta with an award for Outstanding actor, best picture), others took a different International Indian Film Academy awards start- Achievement in International Cinema, declar- twist (best villain, best performance in a comic ed with the entrance of actors aboard a float ing the two-time Golden Globe winner “the role). Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, a film about the life built like a pirate ship - a nod to Tampa’s love of coolest of them all.” “I’m honored. I’m hum- of Indian track and field Olympian Milkha pirate-themed parties. The show informally bled,” Travolta said. Singh, was the big winner of the night. The 84- known as the “Bollywood Oscars” are being held Hollywood actor and two-time Academy year-old Singh was in the audience Saturday. in the United States for the first time. Award winner Kevin Spacey also wowed the The movie won the best story award, best The show was recorded and will be broad- crowd. He presented actress Deepika director and best picture. It also won nine cast in June. IIFA says some 800 million people Padukone with the award for Entertainer of technical awards during a separate ceremony worldwide are expected to watch the event. the Year. Padukone and the co-hosts persuad- in Tampa on Friday. Farhan Akhtar (the co- Co-hosts Shahid Kapoor and Farhan Akhtar, ed Spacey to don a Lungi - a sarong - and host) won best male lead actor for his starring dressed in swashbuckling outfits, demanded dance to a wildly popular song called the role in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, and Deepika the key to Tampa from Mayor Bob Buckhorn, Padukone won best female lead actor for her who was sitting in the front row at the city’s role in Chennai Express. The awards ended NFL stadium. four days of well-attended events, much to the “I will give you this key if and only if you delight of Tampa tourism authorities and entertain us,” said Mayor Buckhorn, after which lovers of Indian film and culture. Launched in Kapoor and Akhtar climbed onstage and pro- 2000 at the Millennium Dome in London, the ceeded to have a mock sword fight. annual IIFA awards have traveled around the Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan performs on stage. world in the hopes of exposing the genre to various audiences and opening trade markets. “Lungi Dance”, which was written for the uses a green carpet instead of a red one. “Bollywood” is the term for the film indus- movie “Chennai Express.” Like a Bollywood movie, the awards show try based in Mumbai (Bombay). Although it is was long, colorful and filled with spectacular used mostly to refer to the lengthy song-and- Green carpet song and-dance numbers. The show started dance movies in the Hindi language, it’s Before the show started, Travolta, Spacey about an hour and a half late, and ended well become somewhat of a catchall term for and dozens of Indian film stars walked slowly after 2 a.m. The opening musical sequence Indian films. IIFA organizers say the Indian past hordes of international media outside the combined elements of pirates, underwater industry sells 3.6 billion movie tickets a year, stadium. Unlike the Academy Awards, IIFA creatures and football cheerleaders. Other about a quarter of them in the US. — AP

Winner for Best Performance in a Leading Role Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone accepts her trophy.

Bollywood actors Kareena Kapoor and Bollywood Saif Ali Khan present the award for Best Playback Male Singer.

(From L-R) US actor Kevin Spacey, Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor (C) US actor Stephen Baldwin and his daughters pose on the green and Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone perform on stage at the carpet at the Raymond James Stadium. Raymond James Stadium.

Bollywood director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra (C-R) hands over Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan (R) and US actor John Travota the Best Picture trophy to Milkha Singh during the fourth and final perform one of Travolta’s signature steps from the movie day of the 15th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards at Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit performs on stage. “Saturday Night Fever” on stage at the Raymond James Stadium. the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.