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THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 RAMADAN 6, 1438 AH www.kuwaittimes.net

A massive truck bomb Min 31º Max 42º kills 90 in Afghanistan High Tide 05:35 & 16:05 Low Tide Taleban ‘strongly condemn’ the attack 10:50 & 22:38 40 PAGES NO: 17245 150 FILS KABUL: At least 90 people were killed and hundreds wounded yesterday when a massive truck bomb ripped through Kabul’s diplomatic quarter, bringing carnage to the streets of the Afghan capital just days into the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan. Bodies littered the scene and a towering plume of smoke rose from the highly-fortified area, which houses foreign embassies, after the powerful blast in the morning rush hour blew out the windows of missions and residences. A Western diplomatic source said the vehicle was a water tanker stuffed with more than 1,500 kilograms of explosives and left a seven-meter deep crater at the scene. Rescue workers were digging bodies from the rubble hours after the explosion. Dozens of damaged cars choked the roads as wounded survivors and pan- icked schoolgirls sought safety. Men and women strug- gled to get through security checkpoints to search for loved ones. It was not immediately clear what the target was. But the attack underscores spiraling insecurity in Afghanistan, where a military beset by soaring casu- alties and desertions is struggling to beat back insur- gents. Over a third of the country is outside govern- ment control. “Unfortunately the toll has reached 90 martyred (killed) and over 300 wounded, including KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah many women and children,” said health ministry receives Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani. Qatar’s Emir arrived in spokesman Waheed Majroh, adding the figures Kuwait yesterday leading an official delegation, on a friendly visit to congratu- would continue to climb as more bodies are pulled late His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the from the debris. KABUL: Afghan girls learn to read the Quran at a local Madrassa, or seminary, dur- Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. — KUNA Continued on Page 13 ing the Islamic month of Ramadan in Kabul. — AP News Saudi King earns more in brief

Saudi school shooting retweets than Trump RIYADH: A gunman killed two staff at a private school in the Saudi Arabian capital yesterday, a security Trump cryptic tweet ‘covfefe’ trends on Twitter source said. “A teacher took a gun and then he went to Cleanliness, hygiene the school room and he killed the assistant school WASHINGTON: Not for the first time, a Donald Trump principal and one of the employees,” said the source who asked not to be identified because a formal state- By Sharafun Nisa Mohammed Farouk tweet has lit up the internet. But this time, users the world over have been left scratching their heads over ment would come later from Riyadh police. Police are slam strongly promotes personal hygiene and “covfefe”: a bizarre word apparently created by the treating the case as a criminal matter and “not a terror- beauty as these are among the core tenets of Islam, president. “Despite the constant negative press covfefe,” ist incident,” the source said. According to his latest Iand regarded as acts of worship. A person will never read the US leader’s short tweet sent yesterday. Was it information the suspect, of Iraqi origin, was still being attain a balanced personality - according to Islamic an acronym? A secret message? Or just a typo? sought. The shooting occurred at Kingdom School, standards - without cleaning his body and soul. Wags around the world weighed in with biting sar- which is part of a group owned by Prince Alwaleed Bin Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “Purity (or cleanli- casm, and #covfefe quickly became the top trending Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding Co whose diversi- ness) is half of faith” (Muslim). He also said, “There are item on Twitter. Comments included a mock Google fied investments include Citigroup and Time Warner. There were no students present at the time of the two blessings from which many people fail to benefit, translation of “covfefe” from Russian into English as “I shooting, according to the United States embassy which are good health and free time” (Bukhari). resign,” and comments like “Drain the covfefe”-a play on which issued an alert about the case. People cannot respect someone who is not Trump’s promise to “drain the swamp” in Washington. clean and doesn’t observe personal hygiene. “‘Covfefe is a great word, period! - Sean Spicer tomor- Moreover, they will always try to stay aloof from row,” read one tweet, mentioning the president’s Trump blasts comedian him. Every human being should be clean in dress, spokesman. To avoid confusion, the Regent’s English WASHINGTON: Donald Trump castigated a well- Language Center in London wrote: “To all of our English known comedian yesterday after the release of a food, drinks, speech, morals, manners, and so on. This screen grab shows a tweet from President Donald The effects of cleanliness are not confined to tangi- language students, we can confirm that ‘covfefe’ is not grisly-looking photo showing her holding up a prop an English word. Yet.” Trump which has social media trying to find a mean- ble benefits, but transcend them to include soul depicting the president’s bloodied severed head. Continued on Page 13 ing in the mysterious term ‘covfefe.’ — AP purification and elevation. Cleanliness, if observed Kathy Griffin had apologized earlier for the picture- holistically, will also empower people so that they released on Tuesday by the celebrity photographer are able to carry out the responsibilities of life easi- Tyler Shields-following a wave of criticism from ly, and people will be attracted to them. MPs oppose ban on many quarters, saying in a video posted on All of us are in need of healthy strong bodies to Instagram that “I beg for your forgiveness” for having carry out our duties in life, which if done with the ‘visas for relatives’ “crossed a line.” “Kathy Griffin should be ashamed of intention of pleasing Allah and within the parame- herself,” Trump tweeted. “My children, especially my ters of Islam, will be rewarded abundantly by Allah. 7 rapists sentenced to death 11 year old son, Barron, are having a hard time with Islam urges Muslims to be clean with regular show- this. Sick!” Griffin, an outspoken Trump critic who ers, ablutions, trimming the nails and hair, etc. By B Izzak their stay every year until the sit- won two Emmy awards for her reality show “My Life Teeth should also be brushed regularly, especially uations improve in Syria. on the D List,” had said she would ask Shields to after meals to remove bacteria that find a breeding KUWAIT: Islamist MP Waleed Al- The lawmaker said the new remove the image from the internet. Among those ground in a dirty mouth. Tabtabai said yesterday that a restrictions on the residences for Such bacteria, if ignored, cause your teeth and number of MPs are planning parents, sisters and brothers will be tweeting in reaction to it was Trump’s son Donald gum to decay. Abu Huraira narrated that the moves against a recent Interior debated in the National Assembly Trump, Jr. “Disgusting but not surprising,” he said. Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “If I had not found Ministry decision to prevent human rights committee. He did it hard for my followers or the people, I would have expatriates from sponsoring their not however give any timeframe ordered them to clean their teeth in preparation for parents, sisters and brothers for the meeting as the National every prayer” (Al-Bukhari 889). Beauty is manifest- even those living with them in Assembly is expected to close the ed in many aspects including cleanliness and Kuwait. The lawmaker described current term next week. The observance of personal hygiene. the decision, issued just a few Interior Ministry last week issued Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “Allah Almighty is days ago, as “unhuman” adding new regulations stating that the beautiful (and the source of beauty) and likes beauty, that it will cause many social residence permits of parents, sis- He is clean and likes cleanliness, and He is generous problems in Kuwait. Tabtabai also ters and brothers will no longer be and like generosity...”In the narration above, Prophet RIYADH: Muslims break their fast, called on the Interior Ministry to renewed and expats can only with a meal known as the ‘Iftar’ dur- Muhammad (PBUH) urges Muslims to observe extend the visit visas for Syrian sponsor their wives and children. Imsak Fajr Shorook Duhr Asr Maghrib Isha Continued on Page 13 ing the Muslim holy fasting month dependents and then renew Continued on Page 13 of Ramadan in Riyadh. — AFP 03:05 03:15 04:49 11:46 15:20 18:43 20:13 LOCAL THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah welcomes Bahrain’s Prime Minister His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives Bahrain’s Prime Minister Prince Khalifa Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. — Amiri Diwan photos bin Salman Al Khalifa. Amir receives Bahraini Prime Minister

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Dasman Palace on Tuesday Bahrain’s Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and an accompanying delegation. Prince Khalifa congratulated His Highness the Amir on the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, wishing him many returns of the occasion. His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah was present. During the meeting, friendly talks were exchanged amid an atmosphere of warm senti- ments that reflected the deep-rooted ties between the leaders and the peoples of the two countries, as well as the sincere efforts to enhance them on all levels. The two sides reviewed issues of common concern, within the framework of the historical ties that bring together the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and the hard work to realize the expectations of the bloc’s peoples. The meeting was attended by National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Ali Al-Ghanem, Sheikh Jaber Al-Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Sheikh Faisal Al-Saud Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah, Deputy National Guard Chief Sheikh Meshaal His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with Bahrain’s His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Bahrain’s Prime Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa attend an iftar banquet at Dasman Palace. Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al- Sabah, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh delegation. After that, Prince Khalifa left Kuwait, visiting the country during Ramadan. He He pointed out that challenges on both lenges and have been lavishing efforts to Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Minister and was seen at the airport by senior officials added that the visit reflects the historic close economic and security levels prompt contin- develop effective solutions through holding of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Nasser Al-Sabah led by His Highness Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak. relations between the two countries. Prince ued coordination and cooperation on untradi- political and economic summits, as well as Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and senior state officials. Khalifa conveyed greetings from Bahraini tional level to overcome them and avoid their establishing military cooperation that exceeds His Highness the Amir later held an iftar ban- Continued coordination Monarch and government to Kuwait and the repercussions on “the development path of the Gulf level, to the Arab and Islamic scenes. quet at Dasman Palace in honor of the visiting In a statement made shortly after his arrival Kuwaiti people for their “honorable stances our countries.” The Prince said that the GCC He reiterated His Highness the Amir’s role sup- Bahraini Prime Minister and his accompanying to Kuwait, Prince Khalifa voiced pleasure for towards Bahrain.” countries realize the dimensions of these chal- porting the Gulf and Arab solidarity. — KUNA

UNGA President praises Kuwait’s contribution to achieve 2030 SDGs NEW YORK: UN General Assembly’s countries, as well as underlining ongoing President Peter Thomson praised on cooperation and coordination regarding Tuesday Kuwait’s support for the UNGA issues tabled at UN or Security Council. in general and in contributing to achiev- Meanwhile, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled ing the 2030 Sustainable Development held talks with French Ambassador to Goals (SDGs). UN Francois Delattre, on need of coordi- Thomson made the remarks during a nation and cooperation over issues dis- meeting with visiting Kuwait’s First cussed by the UN and Security Council. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign The meeting was attended by Sheikh Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Sabah Al-Khaled’s office Director Al-Sabah. The meeting took place on the Ambassador Sheikh Dr Ahmad Nasser sidelines of the UNGA’s session to elect Al-Sabah, Kuwait’s Permanent represen- non-permanent members of the UN tative to the UN Mansour Al-Otaibi and Security Council (UNSC) for 2018-19. Deputy Assistant Foreign Minister for Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled reiterated International Organizations Nasser Al- Kuwait’s commitment to achieving the Hayyen. Furthermore, Sheikh Sabah Al- 2030 SDGs. The meeting was attended Khaled met with Cote d’Ivoire’s Foreign by Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled’s office Minister Marcel Amon-Tanoh. The meet- Director Ambassador Sheikh Dr Ahmad ing also touched on bilateral relations Nasser Al-Sabah, Kuwait’s Permanent and means to develop them on all levels. KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah representative to the UN Mansour Al- Earlier on Tuesday, Sheikh Sabah Al- Sabah meets with His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al- meets with His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al- Otaibi and Deputy Assistant Foreign Khaled attended a reception held by the Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. — Amiri Diwan photos Sabah. Minister for International Organizations Vietnamese Mission, marking 40th Nasser Al-Hayyen. anniversary of Vietnam’s UN member- In other news, Sheikh Sabah Al- ship. Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled congratu- Khaled held talks in New York late lated Vietnamese Prime Minister Tuesday with British Ambassador to UN Nguyen Xuan Phuc and wished the Matthew Rycroft. The meeting touched Vietnamese people progress and pros- on historic relations between the two perity. — KUNA

NEW YORK: UN General Assembly’s President Peter Thomson meets with Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. — KUNA Sabah meets with Deputy Premier and Defense Minister Sheikh Sabah meets with Deputy Premier and Interior Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah. Amir and Crown Prince receive senior officials

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Ahmad Al-Sabah. Later, His Highness the Amir Mohammad and His Highness Sheikh Jaber Al- Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received yester- Sheikh Sabah received His Highness the Prime Mubarak. His Highness the Crown Prince then day at Bayan Palace His Highness the Crown Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad met Deputy Premier and Defense Minister Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Al-Sabah. Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al- First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al- Sabah. His Highness the Amir also received His Meanwhile, His Highness the Crown Prince Sabah and Deputy Premier and Interior Minister Hamad Al-Sabah meets with British Ambassador to UN Matthew Rycroft. Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al- met with His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al- Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah. — KUNA THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 LOCAL Local entrepreneur, activist passes away

Ahmed Al-Gharabally

KUWAIT: A popular, well-known local entrepreneur, humanitarian and activist, Ahmed Al-Gharabally passed away yesterday. He was the founder of local real estate website, masahati.com and Adlyx, the digi- tal media consultancy and a shining example of Kuwait’s best and brightest. The great giver Al-Gharabally, who attended the American School of Kuwait and the American University of Kuwait, was By Shamael Al-Sharikh your sleep to help the street cleaners in the scorching tions in our WhatsApp group. Your authentic Kuwaiti active in the community and on social media, organiz- mornings of Ramadan when most of us are practicing our ‘faz’aa’; your ability to drop everything to help me, just ing a variety of community initiatives and efforts to am still in shock. Then again, that is exactly what you fast in the comfort of our air-conditioned offices. You because I needed it. Your unshakable belief that change- improve Kuwait. used to do. You shocked people. Sometimes, you gave time to deliver several talks to budding entrepre- the good kind- is coming to our country, and that you His volunteer work included N-Mu, Sout Al Kuwait, Ishocked them with your appearance. After all, you neurs about your success story as a small business owner. have to play a part to speed it up. Your sheer presence. Mantaqame, Kuwait Rights & Progress Forum and were a Collin-Farrell-lookalike who wore a dishdasha and You gave your efforts and money to found and run our Your memory. Legalize Kuwait. Ahmed also initiated a campaign to a ‘nasfa’ angled to precision, but who couldn’t say one full vigilante environmentalist project, #MantaqaME. And let’s You were and will remain a source of joy to all those encourage humane treatment and respect for paragraph in Arabic. not forget that ‘other’ vigilante stunt we pulled in who knew you, and anyone who has ever had the distinct Kuwait’s street cleaners through social media. Sometimes, you shocked them with your eccentric Fahaheel back in the day (which, incidentally, also took pleasure (and probably confusion!) of meeting you, will Tributes filled social media yesterday as friends and sense of humor which knew no boundaries. And some- place during Ramadan.) know that the Great Giver, Mr. Ahmed Al-Gharabally is not acquaintances offered their condolences for his family. times, you shocked them with your ability to give. Your smile. Your crazy but thoughtful gifts. Your no-fil- one to be forgotten. You were a giver. You gave everything. You gave up ter, inappropriate, preposterous but perceptive interjec- Rest In Peace, Ahmadoo. Heaven just got its hands full. KD 2.28 billion spent in 2016-2017 development plan Ramadan trucks ban By Meshaal Al-Enezi includes 35 strategic projects with an annual budget of KD 2.2 billion. Responding to a question about the progress so far achieved in various hours announced KUWAIT: The Supreme Council for Planning and Development’s Secretary strategic projects, Mahdi explained that 40.7 percent of Sabah Al-Salem General Dr Khaled Mahdi said total development projects number 279, of university is completed, in addition to 20 percent of the Al-Zour refinery which 25 have been completed, 125 are under construction and 91 are still project, 80.9 percent of the biofuel project, 71.6 percent of the Jaber By Hanan Al-Saadoun morning official working hours at all traf- being readied. Speaking to reporters at a press conference held yesterday Bridge project, 49.5 percent of the Mubarak Port project, 0.5 per cent of fic department offices would be from to highlight the annual follow-up report of the final statement of the the new airport project and 96.4 percent of the Jaber Hospital project. KUWAIT: The Traffic General Department 10:00 am to 2:30 pm, while the afternoon development plan ending on March 31, 2017, Mahdi explained that the The assistant secretary general for planning and follow-up Bader Al- announced yesterday the timing of trucks’ working hours at the registrations, dri- total sum allocated for the 2016-2017 plan was KD 3 billion, of which KD Refae stressed that follow-up is a significant planning tool that helps face ban on main roads during Ramadan, ver’s licenses, automobile technical 2.28 billion has been already spent, compared to 529 projects with a various challenges and accelerates execution. Refae added that the new which will be from 8:30 am to 10:30 am examination, driving tests and traffic budget of KD 5.86 billion in 2015-2016. airport project would be concluded through the 2020-2025 plan, the and from 12:30pm to 3:00 pm every week citations investigations department Mahdi added that the projects include 185 for human resource devel- South Mutlaa project would be concluded by Sept 1, 2019, Farwaniya from Sunday through Thursday. The would be from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. In opment with an annual budget of KD 872 million, 77 projects for econom- Hospital by the end of 2019, the new Sabah Hospital in Aug 2018, the new department also announced that driving addition, the department announced ic development with a budget of KD 2.1 billion and 17 administrative Adan Hospital in Jan 2020, Jaber Hospital in Sept 2017 and Sabah Al- on the left safety lane would be allowed that automobile technical examination development projects with a budget of KD 7.3 million. Mahdi said the plan Salem University by the end of 2019. from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. companies open from 10:00 am to 2:30 Further, the department said that pm and from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm. MEW denies rumors

By Meshaal Al-Enezi and A Saleh contracts number 192 and 256 involving infrastructure in east Jahra will also start KUWAIT: Ministry of Electricity and Water work soon. He noted his department (MEW) undersecretary Mohammed would open the western bridge on Jamal Boshehri strongly denied social media Abdul Nasser Street heading towards rumors about deciding to suspend remote Kuwait City by mid-June. area allowances for MEW employees, and stressed that such allowances are regulated Kuwait Airways by the Civil Service Commission (CSC). Minister of Social Affairs and Labor and Minister of State for Economic Food regulations Development Hind Al-Sabeeh proposed a The Municipal Council’s legal and finan- new bill on amending law number 6/2008 cial affairs committee approved food and pertaining turning Kuwait Airways nutrition authority regulations. The com- Corporation (KAC) into a shareholding mittee also approved a proposal concern- company. The amendment includes chang- ing mobile food outlets’ health conditions. ing articles 3, 4 and 10 of the law to man- Ministry of Electricity and Water and Zain officials pose for a group photo. In its meeting presided yesterday by Ali Al- date the government cover KAC losses and Mousa, the committee also discussed a upgrade the fleet prior to selling its shares complaint filed by residents of east Qurain to investors. Article 14 also stated that 25 Zain signs groundbreaking ‘Smart Meters’ concerning changing the area’s name to percent of the shares would be offered for Mesayel. public bidding amongst companies listed deal with Ministry of Electricity and Water at the KSE or specialized foreign compa- Bridge opens nies, 45 percent of the shares would be Ministry of Public Works’ (MPW) assis- granted to government bodies to be deter- Project one of the largest in Kuwait’s ICT sector tant undersecretary for roads affairs mined by the Cabinet, 25 percent of the Ahmed Al-Hassan said new contractors shares would be offered for public bidding KUWAIT: Zain, the leading telecommunications hired to develop the Bidaa roundabout and amongst citizens, 3 percent would be company in Kuwait, announces signing a devel- the Sabah Al-Ahmad-Wafra Road will start offered for bidding amongst KAC employ- opment, management, and operation agree- work within the next few days. Hassan ees and 2 percent among former KAC ment with the Ministry of Electricity and Water added that contractors hired to execute employees. (MEW) in Kuwait for the development of inter- connectivity support of the Smart Meters System Project. The signing ceremony took place at MEW’s main headquarters in the pres- ence of the Minister of Oil and Minister of Air traffic in Kuwait Electricity and Water, Engineer Essam Abdulmohsen Al-Marzouq, and Zain Kuwait’s Chief Executive Officer, Eaman Al-Roudhan. stable: DGCA Zain won the official bid to become the strategic partner to MEW with respect to man- KUWAIT: Flights at Kuwait International navigation was not affected by the weath- aging the smart metering components of the Airport was operating as normal yesterday er, DGCA spokesman Mansour Al-Hashmi project for a period of seven years. As part of despite dusty weather conditions in the said. Kuwait’s meteorological department the agreement, Zain will manage the systems country, the Directorate General of Civil has warned of minimal visibility as a result of smart electricity and water reading meters Aviation (DGCA) announced. Midday visi- of northwesterly gusts at a speed of 70 in Kuwait. bility was at 1,400 square meters and flight kilometers per hour. —KUNA KUWAIT: Minister of Oil and Minister of Electricity and Water Essam Al-Marzouq, and Zain The project’s initial capacity will include Kuwait’s Chief Executive Officer Eaman Al-Roudhan sign the agreement. 880,000 smart meters, with the possibility of a future expansion to 1.2 million in total. As part its deployment and management. The imple- Zain will supply and install 5,000 smart of MEW’s plan, the first batch of smart meters mentation of a project of this scale is a testa- meters that meet with international standards. will be utilized in properties within the invest- ment to the country’s efforts to catalyze the The company will also manage the smart meters’ ment, industrial, and agricultural sectors, then uptake of e-government services, and embod- operating systems, including the development followed by residential properties. ies the public sector’s interest in benefiting and management of a massive database special- Zain will manage and operate the smart from the private sector’s experience in areas ly developed for this project, and training MEW’s meters project in collaboration with a number of such as customer care. This project stands as a call center staff to service consumers around the global strategic partners, including E&Y and huge boost to Kuwait’s public-private partner- clock. Zain will also introduce a secure e-pay- Ericsson. The project is set to revolutionize the ship program.” ment system through MEW’s official website and process of obtaining electricity and water read- Roudhan continued, “This project forms part through a mobile app where consumers can ings, which will be taken automatically and can of Zain’s strategic plans to expand smart cities monitor their smart meter’s readings in real-time be tracked in real-time. The massive project solutions in Kuwait as we look to transform into and receive bill reminder notifications and more. costs KD 22 million, and will see Zain building an inclusive digital telecommunications Zain is set to introduce utility payment sys- and installing the meters over the next two provider. One such plan was Zain’s strategic tems where residents will be able to pay electric- years, and then managing and operating them investment in neXgen, a leading smart city ity and water bills through prepaid or postpaid for the subsequent five years. advisory and consulting services provider. The plans. Zain will also offer its own payment chan- Eaman Al-Roudhan, Zain Kuwait’s CEO said, execution of such a significant project is a cru- nels as an option, including the company’s web- “[Yesterday’s] agreement with MEW is an exten- cial step in harnessing the power of our digital site, branches, kiosk machines, and more. sion of previous partnerships and mutual coop- infrastructure in order to develop truly connect- The smart meters project aims to eliminate eration that Zain has enjoyed with various ed, intelligent environments. Technology con- the requirement for a manual process to obtain Ministries and public authorities in Kuwait to a tinues to play a vital role in all aspects of life, meter readings, replaced instead by a state-of- more strategic level. We are very pleased with and as Zain is the leading provider of mobile the-art electronic platform that automatically this development, and given that the smart technology innovations in, we are totally com- collects meter readings, while also being able to KUWAIT: Dust over Kuwait City caused by strong winds yesterday. — Photo by meters project is one of the largest in Kuwait’s mitted to having these competencies reflected inform MEW’s support team of any failures with- Joseph Shagra ICT sector, we are proud to be a central part of across society.” in the system in real-time. 4 THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017

Kuwait Heritage

Abdulrahman Al-Bkheet Respecting traffic rules for safer driving

By Nawara Fattahova

ach of us can contribute to making Kuwait a bet- ter place for all of us to live. In our daily deeds and actions, we can find - if we choose to look - oppor- tunitiesE for improving Kuwait’s environment. From not littering on the streets, to choosing to be kind and help- ful to others, each individual here can have a positive impact on the society as a whole. Kuwait Times wants to know what can you do?

***** According to 24-year-old Abdulrahman Al-Bkheet, a student, traffic is the foremost problem in Kuwait. He has many ideas to solve it and is also willing to help in this issue. He answered the question on how one could help in the development of the nation as follows: “Traffic jam is majorly experienced after the public sector work hours in the afternoons, leading people to delay their return back home. My first suggestion is to deploy a police officer to regulate the timings of the traffic signal. The metro project should be initiated shortly for it can relieve traffic jams. It is also an environ- ment friendly measure, which can mitigate the number of vehicles on the road. I would like to participate in solving this problem by volunteering to standing near some of the jammed crossings or roundabouts where there is no policeman to manage the traffic. I once had done the same when a traffic light stopped working. Other reasons for traffic problems are not following traffic rules and regulations, especially using the safety lanes and changing tracks without indictor. From my side, I am doing my best to respect traffic rules, and I try A rare picture of the late Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah (1950 - 1965) taken at the Dasman Palace. Simplicity and humility can be noticed in Sheikh to impart knowledge regarding traffic rules to my Abdullah’s meeting with his guests before heading to the seat of government. (Source: Al-Arabi Magazine, Volume 645 (2012). Prepared by Mahmoud Zakaria Aby younger brother when he is picked back from school.” Alella, Researcher in Heritage, Ministry of Information) Marina Hotel hosts exclusive Ramadan Ghabqa for local media Food stations, live music and good ambience

KUWAIT: Reinforcing its relationship with the Ramadan Kareem while inviting them to an token of appreciation towards the members of ditional feel of the Holy month. With a capaci- local media, Marina Hotel Kuwait celebrated evening of Oriental hospitality. the local media. We continuously strive to ty to accommodate up to 200 guests. Kamar the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan A diverse range of sumptuous buffet filled honor the media and value them as our strate- Al-Marina tent has proven to be the favorite by hosting an exclusive ghabqa. This informal with superb Arab delicacies and cuisines from gic partner.” He further extended his gratitude venue for companies and individuals to host annual event was organized in honor of the the live cooking stations was arranged for the to AirFrance/KLM, for sponsoring the ‘Kamar their own private iftars or ghabqas during the members of the press to thank them for their guests. The special ghabqa buffet comprised Al-Marina Tent.’ The highlight of the evening whole month of Ramadan. continuous support on all activities undertak- of a large array of delicious food, in addition to was the exciting Raffle Draw which granted a For larger groups seeking a unique iftar en by the hotel. seafood meals and a choice between range of fabulous prizes adding more joy to experience as well as for private functions and The evening witnessed a host of guests shawrama, pasta and mixed grills, Ramadan the evening. The ghabqa lasted till after mid- corporate events, Salwa Sabah Al-Ahmed who all gathered at the Kamar Al-Marina Tent drinks, mouth-watering desserts and flavored night and Marina Hotel ensured that each and Theatre and Hall offers personalized attention to enjoy the distinctive hospitality of the spe- Shisha. The evening was further enhanced by every guest had a truly memorable evening and can accommodate up to 500 guests at a cial event. Guests were welcomed by the the sounds of soft oriental music. filled with fun and exceptional delight. time. It also offers a selection of different entire management team and greeted upon Hammoud expressed his appreciation to The Kamar Al-Marina tent is specially pre- menus for iftar and sohour at exclusive prices arrival. Nabil Hammoud, General Manager of the media for their ongoing support saying pared every Ramadan with new selective dec- and is fully equipped to cater for groups and Marina Hotel Kuwait wished the guests a “We organize this annual event as a sincere orations, and Oriental music to reflect the tra- organizations. Nabil Hammoud 5 THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017

Eating healthy, jogging ideal during Ramadan

KUWAIT: People tend during the holy month of Ramadan to spend hefty amounts of money to purchase all kinds of food, paving way for con- sumption all the way to ‘sohoor’ (pre- dawn meal prior to fasting). This would cause weight increase due to eating unhealthy food during such holy occa- sion, like food heavily cooked with oil, artificial juices that contain artificial sugar. KUNA magazine ‘Al-Derisha’ (Kuwaiti dialect for window) inter- viewed Family Doctor Jaber Bu-Hamad to discuss the issue, and the main mis- takes committed by fasting people during Ramadan. Dr Bu-Hamad said one of the main wrong habits people incline to make is consume artificial drinks that contain manufactured sugar, along with sweets, which lets those who fast feel numb and tired after a short period of ‘iftar,’ in addition to low energy and high sugar levels in the body, which would take more time to get rid of. He noted that deep-fried food and pastries also harm the stomach after having a relatively long period of emp- ty stomach, which also causes increase of weight, adding that the best solu- tion is to follow Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) teaching of having some dates, water at breaking the fast and then go to prayer time, and later eating salad and soup, followed by a small portion of the main course. Bu-Hamad said other dishes, which contains more oil, could be delayed three hours or more to allow the stomach consume the already eaten food and to be prepared for another meal. As for sport, the doctor said practic- ing sport after iftar within one or two hours is the best time for those who fast, noting that little and balance jog- ging is better for the body. In conclu- sion, the doctor also cautioned diabet- ics prior to fasting to reduce eating sugary food and drinking a lot of water during iftar. Bu-Hamad also called on Thyroid patients to abide by their daily medical dose provided by their doc- tors prior fasting and after. — KUNA THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 LOCAL

Al-Jarida Crime A midsummer Report night’s dream Niqab-wearing

By Yousif Al-Enezi beggar arrested

his is one of the greatest plays written by English KUWAIT: An Asian man was arrested for wearing a niqab writer William Shakespeare through which he and begging outside the woman’s section of a Salmiya combines reality to the worlds of genies and Government mosque. Case papers indicate that a female citizen sus- Timagination with emphasis on the fact that all man- spending pected the beggar sitting outside the mosque and called made laws aim to achieve justice and equality, regu- the police. The suspect tried to run away but was chased late life and protect individual rights. However, some and apprehended. laws may be cruel and harsh to some social sects. After reading a summary of that play, I went to bed and saw a mixture of dreams and nightmares. Mugging I saw myself walking down the Gulf Road near An Egyptian man reported that someone dressed in a Kuwait Towers. The weather was great with some out- dishdasha stopped him in Fahaheel, claimed to be a going spring breeze marking the beginning of sum- police detective, stole KD 7,450 he had just withdrawn mer and the scenery even more beautiful. I sat down from the bank, and threatened to harm him if he ever by the beach looking at the endless sea and the saw him at the police station. However, despite the waves racing to reach the shore of a nation blessed threat, the man reported the theft, providing detec- with endless blessings. A nation that had been well- tives with the suspect’s and his vehicle’s descriptions. kept by our ancestors for hundreds of years. They sac- A search is on for the fake detective. rificed everything for it. Why, then, have we reached times when some of us seem to be keen on harming our nation? Why do Theft we feel so much disappointment and see people A citizen reported that unidentified robbers stole eight making fun of the people living here? Corruption is cooking gas cylinders from his house in Fahd Al-Ahmad. A everywhere. Endless accusations are pointed in all Al-Jarida case was filed. directions. What is even worse is that some wish that the so-called Arab spring would reach Kuwait. Some have already opened doors and windows for it while others have prepared camps and slogans waiting for Phone stolen An Asian driver was arrested for stealing a new smart- such ‘spring.’ phone that belonged to his sponsor’s daughter and With these ideas fighting in my mind, I spotted a Kuwait and Morocco discuss selling it, said security sources, noting that detectives bottle washed ashore and on opening it, thick white tracked down the phone to a mobile phone store in smoke filled the air around me and a genie like that of Riggae, where the salesman led the police to the thief Aladdin and his magic lantern appeared before me, fostering bilateral relations who sold him the phone. expressing readiness to make my wishes come true. Well, I asked him to take me on a visit to the Arab RABAT: ‘Means of promoting bilateral rela- spring countries to see the fruits of such spring and tions’ was the focus of a meeting between Destroyed passport how they have blossomed into more developed, Kuwait’s Ambassador to Morocco Abdullatif A search is on for a woman heard on a social media video secure and safe nations. Al-Yahya and the Moroccan Minister of Youth threatening someone named Ali, saying: “Now show me The genie looked at me with surprise as to and Sports Rachid Talbi Alami yesterday. In a Ali how you will travel!” after she tore up his passport. whether I really wished to go on such a tour, but had statement to KUNA following the meeting, Security sources noted destroying a Kuwaiti passport is no other choice but to follow my orders. However, the Kuwaiti envoy lauded the Kingdom’s incriminated by law. hovering above these countries, I was in deep shock good organization of the celebrations of to see the amount of devastation and destruction. I “Morocco Capital of Arab Youth for 2016”. The saw ruins of cities, factories where explosive belts celebrations, organized within the frame- Intrusion were made, long lines of people waiting to a get a work of the Arab League, constituted a Six young citizens were arrested for intruding on a pri- piece of bread, tents everywhere in both summer and framework for boosting cooperation and vate graduation party and assaulting everyone there. winter. Killing and wars spreading all over because of communication amongst the Arab youth, Al- Security sources said a citizen had thrown a party to armed terrorist groups. Yahya said. Kuwait was named “Capital of celebrate her son’s graduation at a hotel. However, six We landed in one of these countries but were Arab Youth for 2017” and will carry out on uninvited guests barged into the ballroom and turned stunned to see people in shock and fear as nobody Morocco’s path with a renewed and distinct it into a battlefield, before the hotel security managed knows whether they will be alive until the very same spirit that bolsters the role of Arab youth in, to control and hand them over to the police. day’s evening or the following morning. I looked at the he added. For his part, the Moroccan minis- genie wondering what had even happened to the ter extolled the bilateral ties, voicing his spring, luxury, revolution and the promise. The genie country’s support for sports in Kuwait, a Fake cop caught made no answer but carried me back to Kuwait, and country highly respected on the Arab, A search is on for a suspect who impersonated a police the moment we saw its lights, streets and reassured regional and international scenes, thanks to Kuwait’s Ambassador to Morocco Abdullatif Al-Yahya and the detective and stopped a female citizen in a co-op’s parking people, the genie shouted ‘God save Kuwait’ from the excellent performances of Kuwaiti athletes in Moroccan Minister of Youth and Sports Rachid Talbi Alami are lot, where he started harassing her. But the moment she bottom of his heart. — Translated by Kuwait Times different contests. — KUNA pictured in this photo. — KUNA reached for her phone and called the police, the suspect drove away. — Translated from the Arabic press AUB launches unique social program during Ramadan

KUWAIT: Ahli United Bank (AUB) bers’ children and the public, for children announced the launch of its social program whose ages range between 6 to fourteen during the Holy Month of Ramadan, years old. through which it offers a number of charita- In an effort to promote and encourage ble, cultural, religious and social welfare religious awareness through media, AUB activities, in order to play an active role in will support the prominent Hadith program serving the community. “Ahadith Wa Ebar”, which is broadcasted on Ahli United Bank declared its keenness Al-Rai TV throughout the month of to develop its social program for the month Ramadan, and is presented by Sheikh Dr of Ramadan, year after year, to ensure the Abdulaziz Al-Qassar, a member of AUB’s best activities that fit the nature of the Holy Fatwa and Sharia Supervisory Board . The Month and deepen the Bank’s association program aims to thoroughly address a cho- with the community. sen number of Hadiths. This year, the Bank has launched a TV AUB added: “In line with AUB’s commit- commercial to celebrate the Holy Month of ment towards charity work that is in line Ramadan, carrying a welcome message, with the Holy Month of Ramadan, the ‘Ramadan is here,’ The message focuses on Bank’s social program includes a number of the values that unite us in Ramadan, such social initiatives which include visits by staff as visiting family and relatives, celebrating to children in hospitals, distributing gifts with children on the occasion of girgean, as with an objective of easing their pain, and well as exchanging greetings, congratula- bringing more joy and happiness to them tions, and spreading joy and happiness in throughout the month. The Bank also the hearts of all. encourages its employees who are interest- AUB said in a press release: “Our social ed in volunteering to participate, in such program throughout the month of social work. Nervous before an interview? Ramadan includes an extensive array of AUB, in collaboration with social volun- activities and initiatives such as issuing the teering groups, will hold a number of activi- Imsakiya prior to Ramadan, as well as driv- ties that include distributing food and Here is how to avoid the stress ing an employee religious seminar under clothes to less fortunate families along with the name ‘How do we get ready for a number of visits to the elderly in homes KUWAIT: As a professional, you must have means they are genuinely interested in your stock of what went wrong, regain composure, Ramadan?’, delivered by Sheikh Dr Khaled and distributing gifts and girgean. gone through many exams in your life. The abilities. You should feel good that you have then refocus and move on to the next question. Al-Mathkoor, AUB’s Chairman of the Fatwa AUB concluded, “We believe in the common pre-exam symptoms such as: butter- made it this far. and Sharia Supervisory Board. Many importance of social giving, and as a lead- flies in your stomach, anxiety of not knowing Dress well employees attended the seminar.” ing financial institution that operates in an answer, and the need to prepare more and Practice makes perfect Research a company’s culture before decid- The Bank has organized its Ramadan line with the Islamic sharia, we are commit- more can cause a lot of stress. This doesn’t Knowing the job, the industry and the com- ing on what ‘well’ is. Do not go wearing a suit Quran Recitation competition, which is ted to interacting with our local communi- change much in the corporate world. Instead, pany well is essential for successful interviews. to a company whose employees are always in being held for the third consecutive year. ty and supporting its wellbeing through- the job interview is what might cause you to Research these areas extensively. Practice your jeans and t-shirts, and don’t wear jeans to an This year, the competition has been devel- out the month of Ramadan, a time when sweat and tremble in this case. answers bearing in mind at all times what the interview at a company where everyone’s oped to include four primary categories: good deeds are expected, and to help peo- If you are one of the many professionals employer is looking for based on your research always suited up. This is really important. male and female employees, staff mem- ple in need. who feel really nervous at the very thought of activities. Practicing will make you more com- Feeling well dressed goes a long way to make interviewing for a new position, there are cer- fortable with the style and flow or a job inter- you feel like you belong. tain things to do that can get you ready and view and will minimize your stress level. help you through your interview woes. Here is Smile what the Bayt.com career experts recommend: Do not get stuck on the bad Aside from charming the interviewer, a Remind yourself that everyone makes mis- polite smile will make you happier and will lift Be prepared takes. Should you stumble with a particularly your spirits. Aim to smile as sincerely often The interview is not the time to rack your difficult question, you can quickly recover. The during the interview and watch how your brain when answering questions like: “How secret is not to make a big issue out of a bad or mood lightens up and how the interview takes long did you work for that company?” or outright wrong answer, but to quickly take on a more positive light. “When exactly did you graduate?” You should know your CV like the back of your hand. Remember, it is about you and you are the world’s best expert on this subject matter. For the length of the interview you are completely in control.

Pretend that the interviewer is more stressed out than you are This is a very famous technique. Just imag- ine that the person interviewing you is more nervous and stressed than you are. It will help boost your confidence and minimize any neg- ative thoughts in your head.

Put yourself in the interviewer’s shoes It is important to remember that the inter- viewer is a busy person with deadlines, tasks, and things to do. Keep in mind that getting this far in the application process is already an accomplishment and the fact that the employ- er has given you such a generous block of time THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 Trump cellphone diplomacy raises Refugees face ‘acute crisis’ in cyclone-hit Bangladesh security concerns Page 11 Page 9

People watch a ground based interceptor missle take off at Vandenberg Air Force base, California on Tuesday. — AFP US successfully tests ICBM defense System key to protecting US territory from North Korean attack

WASHINGTON: The Pentagon scored an important success meant to simulate an ICBM, meaning it flew faster than test wasn’t designed with the expectation of an imminent the test, the military “is not even close to demonstrating Tuesday in a test of its oft-criticized missile defense pro- missiles used in previous intercept tests, according to North Korean missile threat, the military wants progress that the system works in a real-world setting”. gram, destroying a mock warhead over the Pacific Ocean Christopher Johnson, the Missile Defense Agency’s toward the stated goal of being able to shoot down a small The interceptors are, in essence, the last line of US with an interceptor that is key to protecting US territory spokesman. It was not a mock-up of an actual North number of ICBMs targeting the United States. defense against an attack by an intercontinental-range from a North Korean attack. Vice Adm Jim Syring, director Korean ICBM, and details of its exact capabilities weren’t Laura Grego, senior scientist at the Union of Concerned missile. The Pentagon has other elements of missile of the Pentagon agency in charge of developing the mis- made public. Scientists, which has criticized the missile defense pro- defense that have shown to be more reliable, although sile defense system, called the test result “an incredible Officially known as the Ground-based Midcourse gram, called the interceptor an “advanced prototype,” they are designed to work against medium-range or short- accomplishment” and a critical milestone for a program Defense system, the Pentagon likens the defensive tactic to meaning it is not fully matured technologically even if it er-range ballistic missiles. These include the Patriot missile, hampered by setbacks over the years. hitting a bullet with a bullet. With congressional support, has been deployed and theoretically available for combat which numerous countries have purchased from the US, “This system is vitally important to the defense of our the Pentagon is increasing by the end of this year the num- since 2004. A successful test Tuesday, she said, could and the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, homeland, and this test demonstrates that we have a capa- ber of deployed interceptors, based in California and demonstrate the Pentagon is on the right track with its lat- which the US deployed this year to South Korea to defend ble, credible deterrent against a very real threat,” Syring Alaska, to 44 from the current total of 36. While Tuesday’s est technical fixes. “Overall,” she wrote in an analysis prior to against medium-range missiles from North Korea. — AP said in a written statement announcing the test result. Despite the success, the $244 million test didn’t confirm that under wartime conditions the US could intercept an intercontinental-range missile fired by North Korea. Pyongyang is understood to be moving closer to the capa- bility of putting a nuclear warhead on such an ICBM and could develop decoys sophisticated enough to trick an interceptor into missing the real warhead. Syring’s agency sounded a note of caution. “Initial indi- cations are that the test met its primary objective, but pro- gram officials will continue to evaluate system perform- ance based upon telemetry and other data obtained dur- ing the test,” his statement said. Philip E Coyle, a former head of the Pentagon’s test and evaluation office and a senior fellow at the Center for Arms Control and Non- Proliferation, said Tuesday’s outcome was a significant suc- cess for a test that was three years in preparation, but he noted that it was only the second success in the last five intercept attempts since 2010. “In several ways, this test was a $244 million-dollar baby step, a baby step that took three years,” Coyle said. The most recent intercept test, in June 2014, was successful, but the longer track record is spotty. Since the system was declared ready for potential combat use in 2004, only four of nine intercept attempts have been successful. “This is part of a continuous learning curve,” said Navy Capt Jeff Davis, a Pentagon spokesman, ahead of Tuesday’s test. The Pentagon is still incorporating engineering upgrades to its missile interceptor, which has yet to be fully tested in realistic conditions. North Korea says its nuclear and missile programs are a defense against perceived US military threats. Its accelerat- ing missile development has complicated Pentagon calcu- lations, most recently by incorporating solid-fuel technolo- gy into its rockets. The step would mean even less launch warning time for the United States. Liquid fuel is less stable and rockets using it have to be fueled in the field, a process that takes longer and can be detected by satellites. Underscoring its uninterrupted efforts, North Korea on Monday fired a short-range ballistic missile that landed in Japan’s maritime economic zone. In Tuesday’s US test, the Pentagon’s Missile Defense Agency launched an interceptor rocket from an underground silo at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The target was an intercontinental-range missile fired from a test range on Kwajalein Atoll in the Pacific. According to the plan, a 5-foot-long “kill vehicle” released from atop the interceptor zeroed in on the ICBM- like target’s mock warhead outside Earth’s atmosphere and obliterated it by sheer force of impact, the Pentagon said. The “kill vehicle” carries no explosives, either in testing or in actual combat. The target was a custom-made missile INTERNATIONAL THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 Six days that changed the face of the Middle East

JERUSALEM: The Arab-Israeli war of June the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, east and the West Bank remains occupied by Soviet Union, the UN Security Council The White House says the hotline directly 1967, or Six-Day War, radically changed the Jerusalem, and Syria’s Golan Heights. the Jewish state. unanimously adopts a resolution calling for linking the US president and the Kremlin map of the Middle East. Between June 5 Although Israel has since withdrawn from The conflict was preceded by several an immediate ceasefire. has been used several times during the cri- and 10, Israel defeated Egypt, Jordan and Sinai and the Gaza Strip, the Golan Heights weeks of mounting tensions. Israel vowed sis. Artillery fire continues at the Israeli- Syria and occupied Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, and east Jerusalem have been annexed on May 10 at the United Nations not to Israeli forces enter east Jerusalem Syrian border. stand by when faced with incursions from On Wednesday, June 7, armored vehi- Nasser steps down Syria. On May 16 Egyptian president Gamal cles clash in the heart of the Sinai, as the On Friday, June 9 Israel launches an Abdel Nasser demanded that UN peace- Israeli army occupies the east bank of the assault on the fortified Golan Heights, cap- keepers in the Sinai withdraw from Israel’s Suez Canal. Its navy seizes Sharm el-Sheikh turing it from Syrian forces after a day of border. He then blocked the Gulf of Aqaba and clears the Gulf of Aqaba for Israeli heavy fighting. Towards 6:00 pm Nasser to Israeli shipping, cutting off the Israeli ships. “Most of the Egyptian army is fleeing announces on television that he is stepping port of Eilat. On May 30, King Hussein of in disarray and we have occupied most of down from the Egyptian presidency, caus- Jordan signed a mutual defense pact in the Sinai,” Israel’s army chief, General ing consternation in the Arab world. He Cairo with Nasser. Here is a day-by-day Yitzhak Rabin, later to become premier, tells does a temporary U-turn three hours later account of the war: a news conference in Tel Aviv. when citizens go into the streets and ask Jewish neighborhoods in Jerusalem are him to stay. Israel accepts the ceasefire. Egypt’s air power destroyed bombarded. Israeli forces enter Jerusalem’s At dawn on Monday, June 5, Israel Old City and Prime Minister Levi Eshkol vis- Syria ceases fighting stages an air assault that destroys more its the Western Wall. Israeli forces take most On Saturday, June 10, fighting rages on than 90 percent of Egypt’s air force on the of the West Bank of the Jordan River, includ- the Syrian-Israeli front. Israel brings its tarmac. Its armored vehicles head for Egypt. ing the towns of Bethlehem and Jericho. whole military arsenal into play to wipe out Arab countries declare war with Israel and “We have achieved our political and securi- Syria’s fortified positions. After the fall of Jerusalem comes under mortar fire. ty objectives,” Israeli Defense Minister the town of Kuneitra, Syria, which had General Moshe Dayan says. Jordan accepts already accepted the ceasefire, gives in and Gaza falls the ceasefire. ceases fighting. The war is at an end and On Tuesday, June 6, the Israeli army the Arab world is in a state of shock. In six seizes Gaza, which at the time is under Egypt capitulates days, Israel has broken the pan-Arab myth This file photo dated June 10, 1967 shows Israeli tanks advancing Egyptian administration, pushing forward On Thursday, June 8, the Israelis reach of Nasser, destroyed three Arab armies through difficult hilly terrain on the Golan heights during the Six-Day into the Sinai Peninsula. Israeli troops enter the Suez Canal, signalling the end of the which threatened its existence and set the Arab-Israeli war. —AFP Jerusalem’s Arab zone. After lengthy discus- battle for Sinai. Overnight, Egyptian radio borders at the Suez Canal, the River Jordan sions between the United States and the says Cairo is accepting the UN ceasefire. and the Golan Heights. —AFP 50 yrs after Six-Day War, Holy Land divide widens

JERUSALEM: Israelis and Palestinians Tipping point? Still, for the international community, an first intifada, or uprising, erupted in 1987 and mark 50 years since the Six-Day War The divisions and signs of conflict independent Palestinian state alongside lasted until 1993. It was followed by the Oslo next week as the gap between them are easily found, from the disputes over Israel remains the only viable option. accords and a handshake between further widens, with both sides deeply holy sites in Jerusalem to the Israeli sep- “We don’t know if the two-state solution Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and Israeli scarred by years of violence, failed aration wall lining the West Bank, not to is dead or not, but it is certainly getting prime minister Yitzhak Rabin, leading to the negotiations and broken promises. The mention the blockade of the war-weary harder to achieve with each passing peace process and enormous hope. But anniversary comes as hopes dim for a Gaza Strip. At the same time, Israel has year,” Dan Shapiro, US ambassador to Rabin was assassinated by a Jewish extrem- two-state solution to the Israeli- turned itself into the Middle East’s pre- Israel under Barack Obama and a senior ist in 1995 and another, far more violent Palestinian conflict and with heavy mier military power and the self-pro- fellow at Tel Aviv’s Institute for National intifada broke out in 2000. scepticism surrounding US President claimed “start-up nation”, its high-tech Security Studies, told AFP. “There may Netanyahu’s current government is Donald Trump’s pledge to reach the industry gaining global influence - a even be a tipping point, and the thing seen as the most rightwing in Israel’s histo- “ultimate deal”. The 1967 conflict that remarkable achievement following the about tipping points is you sometimes ry, and the influence of the country’s pro- greatly empowered Israel but began country’s 1948 founding in the wake of don’t know you’re past them until you’re peace camp has severely waned. On the its continuing occupation of the Holocaust. well past it.” Palestinian side, president Mahmud Abbas Palestinian land is seen from starkly is 82 and unpopular. Abbas’ rival Hamas different viewpoints. has sought to soften its image but remains With its stunning victory over firm in its position that it will not recognize neighboring Arab countries, Israel Israel. Peace efforts have meanwhile gone This file photo taken on June 5, 1967 shows Egyptian air force MiG-21 fight- vastly expanded its territory with glob- nowhere since a US-led initiative collapsed ers lying destroyed at an airfield after being hit by bulls-eye raids from al implications. For Israelis, the war in April 2014. A recent survey said 78 per- Israeli war planes. —AFP meant the culmination of the Jewish cent of Israelis think there is no chance of a people’s 2,000-year quest to return to peace agreement in the foreseeable future. Jerusalem. Palestinians see the theft of Another poll found 60 percent of How the 1967 war began their land and a gradual effort by hard- Palestinians believe the two-state solution line Israelis to extend their country is no longer viable. JERUSALEM: The Arab-Israeli Six-Day War places its armed forces under Egyptian from the Jordan River to the erupted early on Monday, June 5, 1967, a command before declaring war on Israel a Mediterranean - leaving no room for a ‘Need to protect ourselves’ morning that saw heavy Israeli bombing of few hours later. Iraq, Kuwait and Sudan fol- Palestinian state. Aliza Lavie, an Israeli parliament A significant number of Israelis, member from the centrist Yesh Atid par- Egyptian air bases near Cairo and in the low suit, as do Algeria and Yemen, to be including members of Prime Minister ty, said she still supports a two-state Suez desert. Within a few hours almost all joined later by Saudi Arabia. In Jerusalem, Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, solution, but her country must be realis- Egyptian aircraft had been grounded. Israel street battles break out between the Israeli openly agree that they want to end tic. It must not sacrifice its security, said essentially won the war on the first day by and Jordanian sectors, and fighting quickly the idea of Palestinian statehood. the 52-year-old who calls the disputed ensuring it had control of the skies. spreads to Israel’s borders with Jordan and Some argue that Palestinians who city of Jerusalem “our capital, our heart”. Syria. Heavy fighting is reported early in want to stay and live in a Jewish state This file photo taken on June 8, 1967 shows late Israeli Defense “We should come back to the table and The war erupts the day on the Israeli-Jordanian front. could be allowed, but others should Minister Moshe Dayan (center) and Gen Rechavam Zeevi (sec- find a solution,” she said. “But we have to At 7:24 am local time, a news flash from Syrian planes hit the coastal towns of Haifa, move elsewhere. “We want to try and ond left) in conversation with the Palestinian keeper of the do it with understanding that we need Tel Aviv says that Egyptian planes and while the Israelis target the Damascus air- maybe give them compensation,” said Ibrahimi Mosque in the West Bank town of Hebron during the to protect ourselves.” Hanan Ashrawi, a tanks have attacked Israel. A few minutes port with waves of attacks. Michael Lafair, a 43-year-old Israeli Six-Day Arab-Israeli war. —AFP senior Palestine Liberation Organization later, an official statement speaks of heavy lawyer who, along with his children, member born in the West Bank city of fighting in the south between Israeli and Global reaction was in Jerusalem last week for events But there are warnings Israel could Destroyed hopes Nablus, was studying in Beirut in 1967 and Egyptian forces following an invasion by Both Egypt and Israel are sure of victory marking Israel’s victory in 1967. find itself on a suicide mission, risking an The 1967 war was a triumph for Israel, returned home six years later “face to face the Egyptians and an Israeli counter-attack. and in many Arab countries the mood is Steps away at the Damascus Gate “apartheid” state if it heeds calls from which defeated Egypt, Jordan and Syria in with the occupation”. She called the war Air raid sirens sound in Tel Aviv and alerts upbeat. Official statements never mention entrance to Jerusalem’s Old City, cap- the right to abandon the two-state solu- fighting that lasted from June 5 to 10. In the start of “the most painful chapter of are triggered in other Israeli cities. defeat. Elsewhere, global leaders are dis- tured by Israel from Jordan in 1967, tion and annex most of the West Bank. doing so, it captured east Jerusalem, the my life”. “This is not something abstract or Most historians now believe that in fact, mayed. Pope Paul VI asks that Jerusalem be there was pride but little hope among With Israeli settlement building continu- West Bank, the Gaza Strip, the Sinai Peninsula 3,000 years ago,” the 70-year-old told AFP. the Israeli air force opened the hostilities in declared an open city. The UN Security “And to see that not only was a state creat- Palestinians. “We tell them we are stay- ing and Palestinians divided between and the Golan Heights. Israel would later sign crushing the Egyptian air bases. At 8:12 am, Council meets in emergency session and ing here,” Mohammed Castiro, 51, said president Mahmud Abbas’s Fatah and historic peace agreements with Egypt and ed on your own land, but now, not only is Egyptian radio interrupts its program to US president Lyndon B Johnson asks all at the coffee stand his family has run Hamas, the Islamist movement that runs Jordan, but its conflict with the Palestinians it expanding, but it is also holding you since 1965. “This is our land and we the Gaza Strip, some wonder whether who populated east Jerusalem, the West captive. It is also depriving you of your declare that “Israeli forces launched an sides to help him reach a ceasefire. don’t leave it.” the two-state solution is already dead. Bank and the Gaza Strip would worsen. A most basic rights.” —AFP assault on us this morning. They staged air raids on Cairo and our aircraft went after Israel captures Khan Younis the enemy planes.” Initially muffled explo- Israeli troops capture the Gaza border sions grow louder and sirens blare in the town of Khan Yunis and all the Egyptian Egyptian capital. and Palestinian forces in the sector, an AFP Keeping memories alive in special correspondent reports late in the Mobilization, state of emergency day. That protects Israel’s western flank and Israeli army reservists are called up and its forces engaged with a large part of years since Six-Day War trucks are commandeered, while armored Egypt’s army to the south, the report says. vehicles move south, breaking through Egyptian lines, deep into the Sinai Egyptian air force grounded JERUSALEM: Some use photographs, others seek ated in Israeli and Palestinian societies. “When peo- rights group B’Tselem. The rate of deaths spiked during Peninsula. Civilian airports are shut down That night, Israeli prime minister Levi global solidarity or throw themselves into campaign- ple are killed by the other side you can show you the two intifadas, which spanned from 1987 to 1993 near Cairo and a nationwide state of Eshkol tells the Knesset that all fighting is ing for peace. Fifty years after the 1967 Six-Day War, are the victim,” he told AFP. “Each society persists as and 2000 to 2005. Thousands died in a vicious circle of emergency is then declared. Civil defense taking place in Egypt and on the Sinai the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has left scores of families the exclusive victim of the conflict.” Palestinian attacks and violent Israeli crackdowns. units are mobilized in Syria as Radio Peninsula. He says serious damage has bereaved and searching for ways to keep loved ones’ Israeli Rami Elhanan’s daughter was killed in a 1997 Damascus interrupts its broadcast to been done to the Egyptian, Jordanian and memories alive. Israeli Tamar Paikes, 49, feels she lost ‘Anger is there’ suicide bombing. He says he dealt with the grief not announce that Israel has attacked Egypt. Syrian air forces. That is what determines her father twice. In 1967, a few months before she was Around 9,000 Israelis have died in conflict-related through specific memorials but by forming an organi- the outcome of the Six-Day War. At mid- born, her father was killed in Jerusalem in the Six-Day violence since 1967, according to the Jewish Virtual zation trying to bridge the gap between Israelis and Syria, Jordan join the battle night, Israel says it has decimated the War, which saw Israeli forces defeat Jordanian, Library. Reliable figures for Palestinians are difficult to Palestinians. “The anger is there, it is natural. The anger Shortly after 10:00 am, Syria says its Egyptian air force. Some 400 aircraft, Egyptian, Syrian and Palestinian militaries in less than find, but since the first Palestinian intifada, or uprising, is an outcome of great pain. The question is how do a week and claim large swathes of territory. in 1987 more than 10,000 have died, according to you use it,” he told AFP. “Are you using it to create more planes have begun to bomb Israeli posi- including 300 Egyptian and 50 Syrian, were Six years later her brother, who had become the bloodshed and more anger or the other way - to try to tions. Jordan declares martial law and shot down from the first day. —AFP head of the family, was killed fighting in the 1973 Yom find a way to stop it?” Kippur War. She preserves the memory of her father His organization, The Parents Circle, brings togeth- Michael, a lieutenant colonel, through a particular pic- er family members of Palestinians and Israelis killed. ture. In it he is pointing at a map, planning the Others see things differently. Ron Kehrmann, whose takeover of Jerusalem with others, days before he was 17-year-old daughter Tal was killed in a 2003 bombing later stabbed to death by a cornered Jordanian soldier. in northern Israel, said his daughter’s death convinced The picture was in her mother’s family home for years him of the need for tougher measures. “The first right and now hangs on Paikes’s wall. of my daughter to life was taken,” he told AFP. “If the She says the family was encouraged to lionize price I have to pay to protect my other kids is a little bit him, but not really to grieve. “(My family) wanted to less human rights and privacy I will take that.” remember him as a hero,” she told AFP. “We knew He memorializes his daughter through a campaign he was a brave man but we were victims of that to encourage people to color in and send him camels - heroism.” “We used to camp with other families (of Tal’s favorite animal. Thousands did and he wears a pin the bereaved) but there was nothing like psycho- of a camel every day. “When I change my shirt I pin it logical support.” Ali Ishtiwi’s father Salah died on on top of my heart,” he said. the opposite side of the same war - fighting against the Israelis in Gaza. For decades he carried Not ready a faded passport-sized picture of his moustached While the intifadas ended in the mid-2000s, father in traditional Palestinian headdress in his Ali Ishtiwi, a 55-year-old Palestinian, deaths spiked again in 2008 when Israel fought a war wallet. Now his son does. Like Paikes, he says he with Hamas in Gaza. Two more followed - in 2012 was taught to see his father as a hero, but not to holds a faded passport-sized picture of and 2014 - with 93 Israelis killed and more than 3,500 talk about him much. The religious family his moustached father Salah Ishtiwi in Palestinians dead, according to the United Nations, explained his death as part of God’s plan, but rarely traditional Palestinian headdress, who in all three conflicts. Not all victims feel ready to discussed sadness. “I was always certain he died as died during the 1967 Arab-Israeli Six- grieve. An infamous moment from the 2014 Gaza a hero,” he told AFP. Daniel Bar-Tal from Tel Aviv Day war, in his garden in Gaza City on war was the killing of four children on a beach by an This file photo taken on June 8, 1967 shows Israeli soldiers inspecting destruction University says victims of violence are often vener- May 30, 2017. —AFP Israeli missile. —AFP in a street of Jerusalem during the Six-Day Arab-Israeli war. —AFP THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 INTERNATIONAL Overcrowding, corruption, crime: Hell of Mexico prisons

MEXICO CITY: Plagued by riots, murders still live in overcrowded conditions, and bers of a rival gang to clean their cells cleaning the toilets,” she told AFP. The law that gave the greenlight to punish- and escapes, the prolonged crisis in more than a third of Mexico’s 375 prisons while dressed in women’s lingerie. National Human Rights Commission ments that would allow reparation of Mexico’s overcrowded prisons is being are filled beyond capacity. Just a few days ago, police found guns (CNDH) in May reiterated its concern damage and community work rather worsened by the infiltration of cartels and a tunnel in another prison in over what it called the worsening state than jail time. It aims to re-assimilate and the corruption of authorities. The Guns and parties Tamaulipas where 80 percent of the of gangs running or partially controlling offenders and take the pressure of the high-profile escape of the country’s Gangs have effective control of cell inmates are members of the Gulf Cartel. prisons, “in the face of a growing number prisons, but its implementation on the most-wanted drugs lord, Joaquin “El blocks in some prisons and fight among Memories are still fresh of Guzman’s of inmates linked to organized crime or ground has been slow. “Now we have to Chapo” Guzman in 2015, and a riot last themselves for control, triggering riots, spectacular escape from a maximum with higher economic means.” demand that the authorities carry out year in a Monterrey penitentiary that left murders, escapes and clashes. This year security penitentiary two years ago, the work in keeping with the law, some- 49 dead, have only underscored the alone there have been shoot-outs, fires ducking down a tunnel under the very Inefficient law thing which is not happening now,” said challenges facing the government. “The and the escape of 29 inmates from pris- noses of his guards and staying on the Almost half of the inmates in federal Angelica de la Pena, from the left-lean- crisis comes down to two factors,” said ons in the northeastern state of run for months. That was the second time penitentiaries, and 30 percent of those in ing Party of the Democratic Revolution Guillermo Zepeda, head of the Tamaulipas. The son of Juan Jose he had busted out, having carried out state jails, are held in preventive custody, (PRD), who heads the upper house’s Jurimetria legal affairs watchdog. Esparragoza, one of the founders of another high-profile jailbreak in 2001. waiting to be tried or sentenced. In many human rights commission. “Overcrowding on the one hand, and on Guzman’s powerful Sinaloa cartel, man- Those scenes, as well as the gang cases, they face charges for minor crimes, Civil rights groups, for their part, are the other the penetration of organized aged to escape from a prison in the state brawl that killed 49 prisoners in such as robbery without violence. “These concerned that society has not been crime into penitentiaries.” of Sinaloa. Monterrey’s Topo Chico prison last year, people have few financial resources and educated to be more accepting of those The government of President Enrique Images of a “narco-fiesta” went viral are made possible by “the corruption have only been accused of minor crimes, who have served time. “If people coming Pena Nieto has vowed to tackle the on social media this year, showing jail- inside the system,” said Catalina Perez of said Perez. She said Mexico has to decide out of jail cannot find work, are discrimi- endemic problem with more infrastruc- birds in the western state of Jalisco swig- the Center for Research and Teaching in what function its prisons serve: “If we are nated against, and are notorious in their ture and equipment, as well as more and ging alcohol, feasting and watching a Economics. “There is a lot of corruption going to use them for people caught own neighborhoods, then it will be a better paid prison staff. In the past year, live concert in which the band played which no one is dealing with,” she said. with small amounts of illegal substances never-ending cycle,” said Consuelo it has succeeded in reducing the prison songs hailing the gang boss who had “You end up with some inmates paying or to reassimilate (into society) those Banuelos, head of Promotion for Peace, a population by 30,000, but 58 percent of organized the party. Another video for luxury cells and whatever else they who committed the worst crimes.” group working to rehabilitate prisoners the country’s current 216,831 inmates showed inmates being forced by mem- want, while the poorer ones wind up In June last year, Congress passed a in society. —AFP Trump mobile diplomacy raises security concerns US president’s calls vulnerable to eavesdropping

WASHINGTON: US President Pentagon adviser and National state, insisting she should not be secret line of communication could Donald Trump has been handing Security Council official now at the given access to classified informa- be used to facilitate sensitive policy out his cellphone number to world German Marshall Fund of the United tion because she would leave it vul- discussions about the conflict in leaders and urging them to call him States. A president “doesn’t carry nerable to foreign foes. Syria, according to a person familiar directly, an unusual invitation that with him a secure phone,” Chollet Presidents’ phone calls with with the talks. The person demand- breaks diplomatic protocol and is said. “If someone is trying to spy on world leaders often involve consid- ed anonymity because the person raising concerns about the security you, then everything you’re saying, erable advance planning. State was not authorized to discuss the and secrecy of the US commander you have to presume that others are Department and National Security sensitive conversation by name. The in chief’s communications. Trump listening to it.” Council officials typically prepare White House has said such back ADANA, Turkey: This photo taken on May 24, 2017 shows US Ambassador to has urged leaders of Canada and scripted talking points and back- channel communications are useful the United Nations Nikki Haley during the opening ceremony of Sakirpasa Mexico to reach him on his cell- Caution ground on the leader on the other and discreet. Umran school, funded by the US government. —AFP phone, according to former and cur- The caution is warranted even end of the line. Often an informal rent US officials with direct knowl- when dealing with allies. As German transcript of the call is made and cir- Leaks Haley to travel to Israel, edge of the practice. Of the two, Chancellor Angela Merkel’s learned culated among a select group - Trump has struggled more than only Canadian Prime Minister Justin in 2013, when a dump of American sometimes a small clutch of aides, most recent presidents to keep his Trudeau has taken advantage of the secrets leaked by Edward Snowden sometimes a broader group of for- conversations with world leaders UN rights council meeting offer so far, the officials said. private. His remarks to Australian Trump also exchanged numbers Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, UNITED NATIONS: US Ambassador Nikki Haley, visit a UN peacekeeping mission in the region. with French President Emmanuel Mexican President Enrique Pena who has accused the United Nations of anti- Haley said she was hoping to meet with Israeli Macron when the two spoke imme- Nieto and Russian diplomats have Israel bias, will travel to Israel next week and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and diately following Macron’s victory all leaked, presumably after notes of deliver an address to the UN Human Rights Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas, but that earlier this month, according to a the conversations were circulated by Council in Geneva. Haley will be the first US these meetings had yet to be confirmed. French official, who would not com- national security officials. ambassador to address the rights council, The US ambassador has won applause from ment on whether Macron intended It was unclear whether an speaking at a session on June 6 that will be fol- the Israeli government for pledging to stand up to use the line. All the officials impromptu, informal call with a for- lowed by a speech on the US role at the council, to what she has termed “Israel-bashing” at the demanded anonymity because they eign leader would be logged and the US mission said. The former governor of United Nations. She has condemned a Security were not authorized to reveal the archived. The Presidential Records South Carolina has criticized the UN rights body Council resolution demanding that Israel halt conversations. Neither the White Act of 1981, passed in response to as “corrupt” and the US administration has been the expansion of Jewish settlements on occu- House nor Trudeau’s office respond- the Watergate scandal, requires that weighing a withdrawal from the council. pied Palestinian land as a “terrible mistake”. The ed to requests for comment. the president and his staff to pre- “We haven’t made a decision yet,” Haley told resolution was adopted after the former US The notion of world leaders call- serve all records related to the office. reporters when asked if the United States would administration refused to use its veto to block ing each other up via cellphone may In 2014, the act was amended to quit the council. Haley said she would discuss the measure and instead abstained. In Geneva, seem unremarkable in the modern, include personal emails. possible reforms at the council and “then we Haley will also discuss the human rights crisis in mobile world. But in the diplomatic But the law contains “blind spots” - will make a decision after that.” From June 7 to 9, Venezuela. It will be her second visit abroad as arena, where leader-to-leader calls namely, record-keeping for direct cell- Haley will hold meetings with Israeli and US ambassador. Last week, she visited Syrian are highly orchestrated affairs, it is phone communications, said Palestinian leaders during her visit to Israel and refugee camps in Jordan and Turkey. —AFP another notable breach of protocol Jonathan Turley, a professor at George for a president who has expressed WASHINGTON: In this March 24, 2017 photo, US President Washington University Law School, distrust of official channels. The for- Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House. —AP who specializes in public interest and 3,000 arrests in Venezuela unrest malities and discipline of diplomacy national security law. Under Barack have been a rough fit for Trump - revealed the US was monitoring her eign policy officials. Those records Obama, the first cellphone-toting CARACAS: Venezuelan police have arrested since they broke out on April 1, many of them who, before taking office, was long cellphone, good relations don’t pre- are preserved and archived. president, worries about cyber intru- nearly 3,000 people in the two months since a shot dead. Riot police have fired tear gas, water easily accessible by cellphone and vent some spycraft between friends. The White House did not sions - particularly by foreign govern- wave of anti-government protests erupted, a cannon and rubber bullets. Protesters have viewed himself as freewheeling, “If you are Macron or the leader of respond to questions on whether ments - pulled the president’s devices judicial campaign group said on Tuesday. hurled Molotov cocktails and rocks. impulsive dealmaker. any country and you get the cell- the president is keeping records of deep into the security bubble. Many President Nicolas Maduro’s opponents accuse That was the picture Tuesday as well Presidents generally place calls phone number of the president of any less-formal calls with world of the functions on Obama’s him of repressing protesters who are calling for when about 2,000 demonstrators took to the on one of several secure phone the United States, it’s reasonable to leaders. Trump’s White House is BlackBerry were blocked, and a very elections to remove him from office. He accuses streets against Maduro. Police used tear gas lines, including those in the White assume that they’d hand it right already facing scrutiny for apparent small handful of people had his them of plotting a coup against him. Foro Penal and flash-bang explosives to break up House Situation Room, the Oval over to their intel service,” said efforts to work outside usual diplo- phone number or email address, (the Criminal Justice Forum) has counted 2,977 crowds. The crowd was unable to move out Office or the presidential limousine. Ashley Deeks, a law professor at the matic channels. The administration according to former aides. people arrested during the deadly unrest, of of the east end of Caracas. Most fled from the Even if Trump uses his government- University of Virginia who formerly has been fending off questions “Government sometimes looks whom 1,351 are still in detention, director gas, but a few holdouts who were wearing issued cellphone, his calls are vul- served as the assistant legal adviser about a senior aide’s alleged like a big bureaucracy that has stu- Alfredo Romero told a news conference. helmets kept clashing with authorities on nerable to eavesdropping, particu- for political-military affairs in the US attempt to set up a secret back pid rules, but a lot of these things Of those, 197 have been jailed after being motorcycles who were hit with rocks and larly from foreign governments, State Department. channel of communication with are in place for very good reasons sentenced by military courts, said a lawyer Molotov cocktails. “People are not getting national security experts say. The practice opens Trump up to Moscow in the weeks before Trump and they’ve been around for a while working for the group, Alonso Medina. “This is a tired of protesting; they are getting more and “If you are speaking on an open charges of hypocrisy. Throughout was took office. and determine the most effective situation that occurs under dictatorial regimes,” more tired of this government, and of going line, then it’s an open line, meaning last year’s presidential campaign, he White House adviser Jared way to do business in the foreign Medina said. Prosecutors say 60 people have hungry,” Arturo, a university student of 26, those who have the ability to moni- lambasted Democratic rival Hillary Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, met in policy sphere,” said Deeks. been killed in violence linked to the protests told AFP. —AFP tor those conversations are doing Clinton for using a private email December with Russia’s ambassador “Sometimes it takes presidents so,” said Derek Chollet, a former server while she was secretary of to the US and discussed whether a longer to figure that out.” —AP US killer led life marked by violence

BROOKHAVEN, Mississippi: Willie Cory not clear who shot him. Investigators say it had gone to a home to demand that his Godbolt, the man accused of killing a sheriff’s wasn’t police. Godbolt, who in the past has estranged wife give up their two children. deputy and seven people he knew in rural worked for a grocery distributor, showed lit- Durr, the deputy, had told him to leave, and Mississippi, has led a life marked by violence. tle emotion and barely spoke during the relatives said it seemed Godbolt was going When Godbolt was 17, his mother shot and hearing. A judge said the court will appoint to comply when he opened fire. “We’ve han- killed his father, a Brookhaven police officer, an attorney for him. dled calls like that a thousand times,” Lincoln after the two had separated, Brookhaven Slain were Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy County Sheriff Steve Rushing said. “At some Police Chief Bobby Bell said Tuesday. In the William Durr; Barbara Mitchell, 55; Brenda point, it went really bad.” two decades since, Godbolt was charged May, 53; Toccara May, 35; Ferral Burage, 45; After killing four people there, Godbolt with misdemeanor assault or similar crimes Shelia Burage, 46; Austin Edwards, 11; and continued an all-night rampage where he at least a dozen times, and convicted in at Jordan Blackwell, 18. Funeral services were killed the two boys at a second home and least six of them, Lincoln County court scheduled over several days starting today. In then the Burages in a third location around records show. the last four years, Godbolt had been cited sunrise. Rushing said Godbolt changed cars Last June, his wife accused him of choking repeatedly for making threats or assaulting at least three times. Witnesses say he forced a and punching her, and putting his hand family members and others. He was convict- woman and then a 15-year-old boy to drive down her mouth so she couldn’t scream. ed after punching a husband and pushing a him around for much of the night. Mississippi Investigators say his most violent act yet wife out of the bleachers at a school football Bureau of Investigation spokesman Warren happened over the weekend when a domes- game in October 2013. Strain declined to confirm those reports. tic violence dispute spiraled into a killing Godbolt’s in-laws, the May family, pressed Aside from the deputy, everyone who died spree that left eight people dead at three charges against him multiple times, with was a relative or acquaintance of Godbolt. separate homes. He could face the death Godbolt being convicted of death threats in A story of heroism emerged from the car- penalty if convicted. About two decades ago, Nov 2015. His wife, Sheena Godbolt, nage. A witness at the second shooting said Godbolt’s mother accused his father of obtained a restraining order against her hus- Blackwell used his body to shield his cousin, domestic violence but the charges were later band last June after accusing him of felony Caleb Edwards, 15, from the gunfire. “He dropped. In 1999, using her ex-husband’s domestic violence. Sheena Godbolt swore in loved me enough to take some bullets for police revolver, she shot him to death and court papers that her husband harmed her me,” Caleb said Sunday. Caleb’s 11-year-old pleaded guilty to manslaughter and burgla- “by punching her in the stomach repeatedly brother, Austin Edwards, was also shot to ry. She is no longer in prison. and by choking her. She states he also put his death in that living room early Sunday. Godbolt, shackled at his hands and feet, hand down her mouth where she couldn’t Godbolt told The Clarion-Ledger that he had- appeared in court briefly Tuesday afternoon scream for help.” n’t planned to be captured alive. “My inten- BROOKHAVEN, Mississippi: Katrina Ebbers, whose husband is a Lincoln and was denied bail. He was being held at On Saturday, the initial call came at 11:30 tions was to have God kill me. I ran out of County Sheriff’s deputy, cries as she sits near the makeshift memorial for the Copiah County jail. He left armed was p.m. to remove a person involved in a bullets,” he said. “Suicide by cop was my slain Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputy William Durr at the Lincoln bandaged from a gunshot wound, but it’s domestic dispute. Investigators say Godbolt intention.” —AP County-Brookhaven Government Complex on Tuesday. —AP THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 INTERNATIONAL

Calabar: Slave trade to people trafficking in Nigeria

CALABAR, Nigeria: They travel thousands of kilo- (IOM) in Benin. Few statistics are available. Because meters across west Africa to get to the southeast there is free movement between member states of Nigerian city of Calabar where small boats are sup- the west African regional bloc ECOWAS, it is easy for posed to take them to a better life. But these would-be migrants to reach Calabar by road. The migrants aren’t about to cross the Mediterranean peaceful port city off the Gulf of Guinea lies only a Sea to Europe. They’re aiming for a closer - and less few miles by sea to their intended destinations. risky - promised land: rich oil-producing African countries. Symphorien Hounkanrin, 35, is originally Slave-trading port from Ketenou, an impoverished village in Benin, Standing in front of a small jetty scattered with and left school at the age of 11. Other than fishing, rubbish, an employee of the Maritime Union prom- he says “there’s nothing to do there” for young peo- ises potential clients a safe trip and no identity ple like him. checks. Seven thousand naira ($22) is enough to His brothers and cousins all left for oil hubs, get to the port of Limbe in neighboring Cameroon. Libreville in Gabon, or Malabo in Equatorial Guinea. From there, another boat to Gabon costs 15,000 Now he wants to join them. “There’s work. You can CFA francs ($25). For the same trip from Calabar, earn a lot there,” he told AFP, his eyes lighting up. some operators charge up to 350,000 CFA francs “You can come back and build a nice house in the per migrant, according to those who have made village like those who go to Europe.” The United the journey in Gabon. Nations has said that contrary to common belief, Traffickers are well-established along Marina Bay more than half of all African migrants actually look in central Calabar, where they’re called “business- for work elsewhere on the continent. men”. During the day, they take fishermen and mer- Like Gabon, which is home to just 1.8 million chandise to other Nigerian ports legally. But during people, sparsely populated oil-producing countries the night, their boats carry a silent human cargo. At attract a plentiful supply of foreign workers every the end of February, Joe Abang, the justice minister year. They come from Burkina Faso, Mali, Nigeria of Cross River state, of which Calabar is the capital, and Benin, disregarding the risks for the prospect of raised the alarm. He said Calabar had become “the CALABAR, Nigeria: This file photo taken on November 16, 1967 shows Nigerian federal army soldiers opportunities. “No-one knows how many leave nor transit haven for traffickers” to “perpetrate their patrolling near the destroyed prison of Calabar, the oldest port on the West African coast, after the how many die” en route, said Nassirou Afagnon, nefarious activities” because of a crackdown against federal troops took the city from the Biafran rebellion, during the Biafran war. — AFP from the International Organization for Migration smuggling in neighboring states. — AFP Poll dive hits British PM’s election battle Labour nibbling away at Conservative lead

LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May tions over its exit from the European Union, ment going into the Brexit talks. The decision was fighting to shore up her general election which start 11 days after the election. “The only was made on the back of polls that at times put campaign yesterday after a shock projection poll that matters is the one that’s going to take the Conservatives 20 points ahead and on forecast a hung parliament and left the pound place on June 8,” she said on a campaign visit to course for an overwhelming victory. But opinion wobbling. The landslide Conservative victory Plymouth in southwest England. “Then people polls have showed the gap between the May hoped to seal by calling a snap election for will have a choice as to who they want to see as Conservatives and Labour closing. “The move- June 8 seemed much less likely with eight days leader, who they want to see as prime minister ment in the polls over this campaign is bigger to go, with the polls narrowing and the premier taking this country forward in the future: me or than in any election I’ve covered since 1945,” vet- putting in a lackluster performance in a major Jeremy Corbyn. “I have the plan for the Brexit eran poll watcher David Butler said on Twitter. television interview. negotiations but I’ve also got a plan to build a The Daily Telegraph newspaper’s rolling aver- The opposition Labour party, led by veteran stronger and more prosperous Britain and I’m age of the last eight polls now puts the socialist Jeremy Corbyn, has gradually nibbled confident we can do that.” Conservatives on 44 percent, Labour on 36 per- away at the Conservative lead in the polls, with cent, the centrist Liberal Democrats on eight the campaign back in full swing after the Polls tightening percent and the anti-EU UK Independence Party Manchester terror attack. But May insisted she May called the election three years early in a on five percent. A shock new projection on the had the best plan for taking Britain into negotia- bid to strengthen her slender majority in parlia- front page of The Times newspaper forecast a hung parliament in which the Conservatives would fall short of the 326 seats needed for a majority. Using new constituency-by-con- stituency modelling, the projection by pollsters YouGov said the Conservatives would lose 20 seats to 310, with Labour up 28 to 257. The mod- el was based on 50,000 interviews over one week. However, it has a very wide margin of error, saying the Conservatives could get any- where between 274 and 345 seats meaning they could also increase their majority. ENNERDALE, South Africa: This file photo taken on May 10, 2017 shows a protester Pound takes a hit using a slingshot to hurl a stone at anti-riot police during a demonstration against The British currency was hit in Tuesday service delivery and housing in the community of Finetown. — AFP overnight trading, dipping by as much as 0.5 percent on the back of the YouGov poll. It recov- ered ground early yesterday, trading broadly flat South Africa struggles as protests at 1.28 against the dollar and up 0.1 percent against the euro at 1.14. Sterling had risen in rage over post-apartheid failures recent weeks on the prospect that the Conservatives would win by a landslide. “There is ENNERDALE, South Africa: The piles of Bucket for a toilet a slightly more cautious attitude as a result of stinking rubbish are growing, running A few streets away the situation is just those narrowing polls,” said Michael Hewson, water and electricity are scarce. In as bad. “There are no toilets. We sit on the chief market analyst at CMC Markets. Sensing Ennerdale, public anger over the failures bucket in the house and go and pour it the momentum, Corbyn tried to shift the debate of post-apartheid South Africa has there,” said Valerie Mabimbeli, 64, pointing BATH: Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May listens to a question from a member of away from Brexit on Wednesday by going on the reached boiling point, exploding into a outside. “Give us proper houses.” “Our peo- the audience during a question and answer session during a general election cam- attack on public services, traditionally one of wave of violent protest. Here, on the out- ple cannot live for over 30 years in a situa- skirts of Johannesburg’s sprawling Soweto tion where there is no water, no electricity. I paign rally at Cross Manufacturing in southwest England yesterday as campaigning Labour’s strong cards. He warned that schools and state healthcare in England would be put at township, the tightly-packed redbrick feel that it is unfair and inhumane,” said continues in the build up to the general election on June 8. — AFP risk if May remains in office. — AFP houses conceal a deep-rooted sense of another resident, 46-year-old Marge Cass. frustration which in recent weeks has mor- “If there are no jobs, if there is no proper phed into fury. housing, we will have no youth that has a Outraged locals have burnt tyres and vision to wake up and say ‘I want to go to a attacked police over chronic unemploy- job’ or ‘I want to go to school’... This is the Battle buses play driving ment, shortages of electricity and water, as birth of crime.” well as sub-standard education and health- With unemployment at 25 percent and care. “Look where we’re living. Ten people growing relentlessly, the chronic lack of are staying in this room, nine more in the housing is one of the most visible aspects role in British election shack behind, all from the same family,” of the economic challenges facing South said 21-year-old Celine Brown, a local resi- Africa. There have been no new homes LONDON: Despite the growing use of social slogan on wheels - stuffed with party leaders, While US President Donald Trump flew into dent. Rubbish has gone uncollected for built in Ennerdale since 1994 - the year of media to reach voters, British election cam- spin doctors, activists and journalists - the battle glitzy campaign rallies on his private, gold-plat- longer than anyone can recall and depend- South Africa’s first non-racial election. The paigns still revolve around leaders trundling bus is a curious British electioneering staple that ed Boeing 757 jet, British prime ministerial able supplies of water and electricity are a ruling ANC made limited progress invest- across the country on “battle buses” to drive emerged in the late 1970s and has somehow hopefuls plough through the traffic on buses to pipe dream. ing in infrastructure but some of those their message home. A garish, oblong campaign kept on the road in the digital age. reach provincial towns, where they try to avoid Anger among the 17,000 people living gains have been lost since the 2008 eco- being harangued in front of the cameras outside here has reached fever pitch. Initially, the nomic crisis. Of South Africa’s 55 million a sausage roll shop. “They are a slightly odd fea- protests took the form of marches with people, 13 percent live in “informal” ture of British elections. This is the British version demonstrators burning tyres on roads. But dwellings, according to official statistics. of Air Force One: we turn up on a third-hand they soon escalated into arson attacks on Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa bus,” politics professor Tony Travers, of the buildings, clashes with police and looting. recently spoke out about the scale of the London School of Economics university, told problems facing the country. “We have not AFP. With Britain being 1,000 km long, politi- ‘Not hearing us’ grown enough or created sufficient jobs to cians can conceivably cover a dozen constituen- Brown said she had been waiting for a defeat poverty and unemployment,” he cies in a day using campaign buses. basic government-funded home for three told parliament earlier this month. years. “Maybe it’s because they’re not hear- Addressing the protesters in Ennerdale, Democratic but comic ing us. Maybe it’s that they don’t under- Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe The executive coaches typically have a VIP sofa stand the situation we are going through Sisulu sought to reassure them. “We are not and table area at the back where travelling because they have better lives,” she told deaf to your problems,” she said. reporters can have a cosy chat with the politicians AFP. Brown was born in the single-room between the frequent and often extremely brief house with a cement floor that becomes ‘This country will burn’ campaign stops. These typically involve a walka- freezing in winter. Through an iron grill, she Many of Ennerdale’s residents are bout with a line of party backers in the background looks out onto the strip of dirt that is her mixed-race - in official terms “coloured” - holding placards - often trying to obscure those of garden. On the other side of her property is and they have accused the government of rival party interlopers - and a bundle of photogra- a wooden shack. discrimination. “The government has not phers walking backwards in front of them. Three generations are packed into her developed these communities economical- Many of the images from the campaign will be house, which has neither drinking water ly as they have done with black African taken in front of a bus, or within a stone’s throw of nor lights - and no one in the household communities,” said Jerome Lottering stand- one. Actually meeting voters is a perilous risk: if a has work. “If the government is not doing ing with a group of protesters in Eldorado confrontation spirals out of control, it eclipses anything about the situation we are in, it Park. “We are sitting on a ticking time everything else on the news agenda. The chief is just going to get worse and worse. bomb - if things are not being done to example is from 2001 when Labour’s deputy Rioting is the only thing to do,” she said. change the lives of millions of people, this prime minister John Prescott punched a man in Other parts of South Africa’s largest city country is going to burn.” This combination of pictures shows (clockwise from top left): On May 12, 2017, Britain’s Prime the face, seconds after stepping off the “Prescott have also erupted into violence over the Gabriela Mackay, a race relations Minister Theresa May boarding the Conservative party’s general election campaign “battle Express”. Travers said battle buses offered a per- lack of basic services. The flare-ups are researcher, said the “race problem is less of bus” after making a speech at an airfield north of Newcastle; on May 18, 2017, Britain’s Labour fect compromise of security, space and flexibility - almost a daily occurrence in South Africa - (an) issue” than the fact that people feel Party leader Jeremy Corbyn waving to supporters as he climbs back onto the Labour “battle able to go to towns off the train network - with- the continent’s most developed economy their votes just don’t count. In front of her bus” in Southall, west London; on May 20, 2017, UK Independence Party (UKIP) leader Paul out looking flashy. “They are the most democratic - and are known locally as “service delivery sister’s derelict home, Marge Cass, a Nuttall (left) and the party’s candidate for the Clacton constituency, Peter Oakley (second left), form of transport, and don’t have status issues protests”. And a quarter of a century after spokeswoman for the residents, doubts exiting the party’s “battle bus” in Clacton-on-Sea, eastern England; and on May 01, 2017, like cars. They send out the right message,” he the fall of apartheid, Brown’s plight high- that national elections in 2019 will improve Britain’s Liberal Democrats leader, Tim Farron greeting supporters at the start of his “battle said. “And you can get out quick when the going lights the persistent inequality dogging the situation. “We vote here but nothing bus” tour, in Kingston, southwest London. — AFP photos gets tough.” — AFP the rainbow nation. has ever changed,” she said. — AFP THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 INTERNATIONAL Russia fires cruise missiles at IS targets in Syria

MOSCOW: Russian warships in the Mediterranean Russia, a staunch Damascus ally, has been pro- Sea have fired four cruise missiles at the Islamic viding air cover to Syrian President Bashar Al- State group’s positions in Syria, the Russian defense Assad’s offensive on IS and other insurgents since ministry said yesterday. The announcement came as 2015. Moscow had fired cruise missiles from war- Syrian government troops pushed ahead in their ships in the past, as well as from mainland Russia offensive against IS and militants in central and against Assad’s opponents. As the fighting against northern Syria. Moscow said in a statement that the IS militants is underway near Palmyra, Syrian troops Admiral Essen frigate and the Krasnodar submarine clashed with US-backed rebels in the country’s launched the missiles at IS targets in the area of the south yesterday, according to the Britain-based ancient town of Palmyra. There was no information Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and on when the missiles were launched. Mozahem Al-Salloum, of the activist-run Syrian troops have been on the offensive for Hammurabi Justice News network that tracks weeks in northern, central and southern part of the developments in eastern Syria. country against IS and US-backed rebels under the The fighting came days after the United States cover of Russian airstrikes, gaining an area almost told Syrian government forces and their allies to half the size of neighboring Lebanon. Most recently, move away from an area near the Jordanian border Syrian troops and their allies have been marching where the coalition is training allied rebels. The toward the IS stronghold of Sukhna, about 60 km warning comes less than two weeks after the northeast of Palmyra. The strategic juncture in the Americans bombed Iranian-backed troops there Syrian desert aids government plans to go after IS after they failed to heed similar warnings. Navy in Deir el-Zour, one of the militants’ last major Capt Jeff Davis, a Pentagon spokesman, said on strongholds in Syria. The oil-rich province straddles Tuesday that the US dropped leaflets over the In this frame grab provided yesterday, long-range Kalibr cruise missile is launched by the Russian the border with Iraq and is the extremist group’s last weekend telling the forces to leave the established Navy Admiral Essen frigate in the Mediterranean. — AP gateway to the outside world. protected zone. — AP Iran TV uses green screen to bypass headscarf rules

TEHRAN: For Iranian viewers sitting down are usually “ruined”, he told Haft-e Sobh, for this year’s primetime historical drama because they cannot show how things real- during the Muslim holy month of ly looked. “They give the impression that Ramadan, there was a shock: You could see Islam was followed more before the revolu- women’s hair. The director’s trick: Popping tion than today,” he said. “We have only across the border to neighboring Armenia shown a part of how it was before the revo- to film women without headscarves in lution but some cannot even tolerate this.” front of a “green screen” and then super- Saman said he was refused permission imposing them into the background of by the censors to use actresses in wigs, a Iranian scenes. “This is a technical achieve- trick used for several high-profile shows in ment for our cinema and television that the past. The other popular option - having can be of service in future,” director Jalil women in hats with scarves wrapped Saman said in yesterday’s Haft-e Sobh around their ears and neck - was “ridicu- newspaper. lous” he added. So instead Saman turned The month of Ramadan, which started to “green screening”, in which actresses are on Saturday, is always a showcase for high- filmed in front of a green background that profile TV serials and this year it is Saman’s can be digitally removed and the character “Nafas” (or “Breath”), about a nurse being inserted into other scenes. dragged into the revolutionary tumult of Iranian filmmakers must obtain three the late 1970s, that has garnered the most separate authorizations: For the script, attention. Iranian TV can show foreign films filming and release. But the authorities with unscarved women - although too admit that a majority of Iranians now own much leg or cleavage gets blurred out or a satellite dish - even though they are hidden behind a digitally inserted object technically illegal - beaming in uncensored COX’S BAZAR: An IOM medical team provides treatment at Balukhali camp yesterday. — AFP such as a lamp. programming from all over the world. It is But local programs must normally abide part of the steady erosion of strict Islamic by strict rules in which no female hair can rules - in practice, if not in theory - that Refugees face ‘acute crisis’ be shown, even for historical dramas or has also seen headscarves pushed further scenes set in a family home where real-life and further back, especially in wealthier women do not cover their heads. Saman parts of Tehran. President Hassan Rouhani said it would have been absurd to show won a resounding re-election victory this in cyclone-hit Bangladesh everyone in a headscarf since the show is month, promising a further easing of set before the Islamic revolution of 1979 social restrictions, although he faces con- when women were free to wear whatever siderable opposition from the clerical Indian navy plucks 33 cyclone survivors, body, from sea they wanted. Shows set during that period establishment. — AFP COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh: Aid workers also repairing community structures and schools response, coupled with the fact that the cyclone warned yesterday of an “acute crisis” in so that families that are sleeping in the open can made landfall during an ebb tide, had averted Bangladesh after a cyclone destroyed thousands move inside until their sheds can be repaired,” disaster. Hasina has said her government would of homes and devastated camps housing said John McKissick, who heads the Cox’s Bazar rebuild all property damaged by the storm and Rohingya refugees, leaving many without food office of the UN refugee agency, UNHCR. has sent two Bangladesh Navy ships to two of or shelter. Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Refugees have said they were given no official the worst-hit areas. live in the overcrowded camps in Cox’s Bazar on warning of the storm and were unable to salvage It was not immediately clear how the 33 res- the southeast coast after fleeing violence in stockpiles of food for the breaking of the fast cued yesterday came to be in the sea, although neighboring Myanmar. Cyclone Mora battered when it hit. “No charities came to offer food. Some some reports said they may have been swept the area on Tuesday, killing seven people, people shared a small piece of bread between a from the shore. The Fishing Boat Association said destroying 20,000 homes and forcing the evacu- group of four,” community leader Mohammad an estimated 200 fishermen had failed to return ation of 600,000 residents. Rafique Habib told AFP. “Pregnant women, chil- to port. They were thought to be stranded, or to India’s Navy said it had pulled 33 Bangladeshi dren and the elderly are suffering most.” Abdul have anchored, on far-flung islands. survivors and a body from the Bay of Bengal Matin, who lives in a camp for unregistered The INS Sumitra found the survivors, includ- Wednesday during search and rescue operations Rohingya refugees, told AFP many had crowded ing women and children, floating in the Bay of following the cyclone. Some of the worst dam- into schools and mosques for the night, while Bengal roughly 160 km off the coast of age was at the camps housing the 300,000 others were forced to sleep in the open. Chittagong. “Our navy have found 33 survivors Rohingya, whose numbers swelled last year fol- Haji Abdus Salam, who lives in Nayapara and one dead body from the sea. They were lowing a military crackdown on the stateless camp with his 13 children, two wives and 10 floating in the waters when they were found,” Muslim minority in Myanmar. “There is an acute grand-children, said the family had not eaten Dhaka’s Indian High Commission spokesman crisis of food, shelter, health services, water and since Tuesday. Outside the camps, Bangladeshi Ranjan Mondol said. The Indian embassy’s sanitation facilities in the makeshift settlements authorities say 20,000 homes were destroyed Facebook page showed pictures of survivors following the storm,” said Sanjukta Sahany, local and another 39,000 damaged by the cyclone, floating in the Bay of Bengal as well as of res- head of the International Organization for which brought winds of up to 135 km per hour. cued people covered in blankets. Migration which coordinates relief in some of The charity Save the Children said it was particu- Eastern Naval Command spokesman the camps. “The drainage and toilet system have larly concerned about the impact on minors. Commander C G Raju said the rescued been fully broken,” she told AFP. “Making matters worse, there is also an Bangladeshis were given medical treatment. “We increased risk of disease, especially for those liv- are planning to send a rescue aircraft to look out Risk of disease ing in temporary or basic housing and with poor for more survivors,” he told AFP. The Indian Navy Sahany said the storm had destroyed or dam- water and sanitation facilities,” said country had reportedly kept its Eastern Fleet on the aged at least 16,010 homes in the makeshift director Mark Pierce. highest alert level to assist Bangladesh if need- camps and also seriously damaged clinics run by Bangladesh had earlier evacuated nearly ed. Cyclone Mora comes after heavy rains in Sri aid agencies for the Rohingya and the local com- 600,000 people from vulnerable areas and many Lanka caused the worst flooding the island has munity. Aid workers scrambled to get food to low-lying villages were inundated by a storm seen in well over a decade, killing more than 200 the camps, which house around 300,000 surge reaching four feet (1.3 m). Most have since people. South Asia is frequently hit by flooding KIRIBATHGALA, Sri lanka: Soldiers carry out recovery work at the site of a mudslide Rohingya, many of whom were observing the returned to their homes. Prime Minister Sheikh in the summer with the arrival of the annual in this village in Ratnapura district yesterday. —AFP Ramadan fast when the cyclone struck. “We are Hasina told parliament her government’s swift monsoon rains. — AFP Lanka tightens building laws as monsoon rain toll tops 200 Turkey: US arming of Kurdish COLOMBO: Sri Lanka pledged yesterday to struction had worsened the flooding by tighten construction laws as the toll from blocking drains and eliminating natural militia ‘extremely dangerous’ heavy rains rose to 203, saying many land- rainwater stores, including marshland. slide victims would have survived had their More than 600,000 people remain tem- ANKARA: Turkey on Tuesday said the US arming now advanced to within a few miles of Raqa on the Turkish foreign minister said. Less than a week homes not been built on slopes. The gov- porarily homeless after the landslides and of a Kurdish militia force deemed a terror group several fronts, and this month captured the before Erdogan’s visit, Trump approved arming ernment will also prosecute anyone violat- floods, the worst to hit the island in 14 by Ankara was “extremely dangerous”, and urged strategic town of Tabqa and the adjacent dam fighters from the YPG. “The president clearly ing existing rules by building on landslide- years. As the waters recede, hundreds of Washington to reverse its “mistake”. “Such steps from the jihadists. expressed our position and concerns during his prone slopes, said Disaster Management volunteers have begun work on cleaning are extremely dangerous for Syria’s unity and ter- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Washington visit. It was stressed how risky and Minister Anura Yapa. “If we don’t stop this wells to bring fresh water to survivors, offi- ritorial integrity,” Foreign Minister Mevlut with US counterpart Donald Trump in dangerous the support given to the YPG was,” madness, we are going to end up with a cials said. Cavusoglu said, after the United States began Washington for the first time where the issue of Cavusoglu said. “These weapons could be used bigger disaster very soon,” he said, pledging Government spokesman Rajitha providing small arms to the Kurdish fighters. “If US support for the YPG was discussed on May 16, against all humanity, not just Turkey.” — AFP to demolish all illegal structures including Senaratne said additional medical teams we are looking for stability in Syria, we should row 10,000 in the capital alone. “About 30 to 40 were also being deployed to prevent the back from those mistakes,” he told a press confer- percent of this disaster is due to illegal con- spread of waterborne diseases. Foreign ence with Slovenian counterpart Karl Erjavec. structions,” Yapa said. “The local councils Minister Ravi Karunanayake said 16 coun- The Pentagon on Tuesday said it had begun to should never have allowed homes to be tries had rushed relief supplies and medi- transfer small arms and vehicles to the Kurdish built on (landslide-prone) mountain slopes.” cine to assist those driven from their elements of the Syrian Democratic Forces, a More than 1,500 homes were destroyed homes following Friday’s monsoon deluge. Kurdish-Syrian Arab alliance fighting the Islamic and another 7,600 suffered structural dam- “We also have a lot of enquiries from other State group and containing Kurdish Peoples’ age in landslides triggered by heavy rain countries and organizations wanting to Protection Units (YPG) fighters. The weapons on Friday, according to the Disaster know our immediate needs. We are moved include AK-47s and small-caliber machine guns, Management Centre (DMC). As the official by the spontaneous response,” Pentagon spokesman Major Adrian Rankine- death toll rose to 203 with another 96 still Karunanayake told reporters. Galloway said. Turkey views the YPG as a “terror missing, Yapa said residents in the worst-hit India and Pakistan also deployed med- group” linked to Kurdish separatists waging an Ratnapura and Kalutara districts had ical teams on the ground in some of the insurgency inside Turkey since 1984 that has ignored persistent warnings to evacuate. worst-hit areas, he said. The flooding is the killed more than 40,000 people. “We have a cultural issue where people worst since May 2003 when 250 people But Washington believes the YPG is the most don’t accept that they are at risk,” Yapa said. were killed and 10,000 homes destroyed effective fighting force against IS jihadists in “We are also considering laws to force peo- after a similarly powerful monsoon, offi- Syria, thus causing tensions between the NATO ple to leave when evacuation warnings are cials said. Monsoon rains last year also allies. The US’ weapons transfers began ahead of issued by the DMC.” caused flooding and landslides, killing an upcoming offensive to recapture Raqa, the ANKARA: Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu (right) welcomes Slovenia’s Deputy Prime The minister said decades of illegal con- more than 100 people. — AFP last major bastion for IS in Syria. The SDF have Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karl Erjavec at his official residence yesterday. —AFP THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 INTERNATIONAL Daughter of ‘Rasputin’ returns to face charges

SEOUL: The equestrian daughter of South - the chairman of retail giant Lotte, the Korea’s “Rasputin”, whose lavish lifestyle in South’s fifth-biggest conglomerate - also Europe was allegedly funded by millions of stands accused. dollars in bribes, returned home yesterday The spiralling investigation has now to face questioning by prosecutors investi- caught up with Chung, who was also gating an influence-peddling scandal that allegedly granted a place at the prestigious has rocked the country. Chung Yoo-Ra is Ewha Womans University and given top the daughter of Choi Soon-Sil, the close grades thanks to her mother’s intervention. confidante of impeached ex-president Park In highly competitive South Korea, admis- Geun-Hye and the woman at the heart of sion to one of a handful of elite universities the scandal which toppled Park. is seen as vital to a student’s future and any Choi - dubbed “the female Rasputin” for perceived unfairness in the procedure her strong influence over Park - is on trial sparks anger. Following months of protest along with the ex-president. Prosecutors by Ewha students, the school cancelled say cash for Chung’s equestrian training Chung’s admission. came from electronics giant Samsung, “I never attended classes so I accept the which had handed over the money as part cancellation of my admission,” said Chung, of an attempt to curry favor with her pow- who is also accused by prosecutors of erful mother. Chung, who was arrested by obstructing business at the school. “I don’t Danish police in January for overstaying even know what my major is and I never her visa, dropped her appeal against extra- wanted to go to university so I have noth- dition from Denmark last week. ing to say about it but I’m sorry,” she added, She was arrested on a Korean Air flight before being taken to Seoul Prosecutors’ from Amsterdam early yesterday and was Office for questioning. escorted off the plane at Incheon by a team Prosecutors said yesterday they intend of prosecutors to face a handful of journal- to seek a seven-year jail term for Choi for ists and television cameras. She is accused her involvement in Chung’s illicit admis- of receiving bribes from Samsung, illegally sion, while they said the former dean of moving money abroad and violating South Ewha - who has been arrested - could serve Korean laws on the handling of foreign cur- five years in prison. Sentencing for Choi on rency during her stay in Europe. “I thought this charge was set for June 23. Choi could it was best to tell my side of the story and face decades in jail if convicted of other resolve the misunderstandings,” said charges against her in a separate trial. This undated picture released on May 28, 2017 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un (center in white shirt) watching the test of a Chung, 20, adding she had no knowledge These include abuse of power, coercion of the “special treatment” she allegedly and bribery. Choi told a court yesterday she new anti-aircraft guided weapon system organized by the Academy of National Defense Science at an undisclosed location. —AFP received. “I know nothing about what went hoped people would forgive her daughter, on between my mother and the former saying: “Yoo-Ra is not such a bad person. I president, but I feel I was wronged.” hope people forgive her so that she may New balance of terror: Why Park was kicked out of office in March live the rest of her life in a right manner.” amid public disgust at the influence of Cosy and corrupt ties between South money on South Korean politics. Park and Korea’s business and political elites have Choi are on trial for allegedly accepting or endured for decades. But the trial of Park N Korea clings to its nukes seeking millions of dollars in bribes from and Choi could shed new light on the links the country’s huge conglomerates, includ- between Park and the bosses of the family- ing Samsung. Samsung heir Lee Jae-Yong is run conglomerates that dominate Asia’s Pyongyang testing ballistic missiles faster than ever being tried separately while Shin Dong-Bin fourth-biggest economy. —AFP

PYONGYANG: Early one winter released several photos of Kim in a If a war were to break out now, it people dead and major cities morning, Kim Jong Un stood at a black overcoat holding a plastic could very well be destroyed. destroyed? “With the weight of his- remote observation post overlook- pointer to a map laid out on a That’s the way things have been for tory on his shoulders, how would a ing a valley of rice paddies near the wooden table that showed the decades. US president respond?” Bennett Chinese border. The North Korean missiles’ flight path and other data. But here’s where the urgency asks. “How should he respond?” leader beamed with delight as he Analyst Jeffrey Lewis and his col- comes in for the United States and watched four extended range Scud leagues at the Center for its allies. If North Korea succeeds in Goose-Stepping to missiles roar off their mobile Nonproliferation Studies in building nuclear-tipped ICBMs that the ‘Final Victory’ launchers, comparing the sight to a Monterey, California, quickly real- can reach the U.S. mainland, the It’s mid-morning on April 15, the team of acrobats performing in uni- ized the Scuds were on a trajectory dynamic in a contingency would be “Day of the Sun,” the 105th anniver- son. Minutes later the projectiles that, with a simple southerly highly volatile. A nuclear-armed sary of Kim Il Sung’s birth. Some splashed into the sea off the tweak, would have sent them rain- North Korea would have a strong 100,000 North Koreans are amassed Japanese coast, 1,000 km from ing down on Marine Corps Air incentive to go nuclear quickly and in Kim Il Sung square waving plastic where he was standing. Station, Iwakuni. go nuclear first if it believed, cor- bouquets and holding up lettered It was an unprecedented event. Iwakuni, located 50 km south- rectly or not, that it was about to be cards to create designs like the rul- North Korea had just run its first west of Hiroshima on the southern attacked. But that also would ing party’s hammer, sickle and simulated nuclear attack on an tip of Japan’s main island, is home increase Washington’s first-strike brush logo when seen from the bal- American military base. This scene to some 10,000 U.S. and Japanese incentive, since it doesn’t want its cony of the Grand People’s Study from March 6, described in govern- personnel. It was used as a staging strategic advantage taken away by House. That’s where Kim Jong Un is ment propaganda, shows how the area during the 1950-53 Korean a surprise attack on its own cities or standing. Kim watches as military North’s seemingly crazy, suicidal War, when it was called the military bases. units from each branch of his mil- nuclear program is neither crazy nor “Gateway to Korea” by US and U.N. So both sides have good reason lion-man armed forces goose-step suicidal. Rather, this is North Korea’s forces, and continues to be one of to be trigger happy. Bruce Bennett, by in what North Koreans like to call very deliberate strategy to ensure the largest and most important US a leading North Korea expert and “single-minded unity”. He then INCHEON: Chung Yoo-Ra (center), the daughter of Choi Soon-sil - the close con- the survival of its ruling regime. military facilities in Japan. senior defense analyst with the smiles and applauds at the most Back in the days of Kim Il Sung, Such an attack wouldn’t need to RAND Corporation, offers these pos- varied array of missiles and their fidante of impeached ex-president Park Geun-Hye, answers questions from the North Korea’s “eternal president” be nuclear to be effective. The sible scenarios: transport vehicles the North has press after arriving at Incheon International Airport yesterday. — AFP and Kim Jong Un’s grandfather, the deadly Sarin nerve agent or some • Consider a case in which North ever displayed. ruling regime decided it needed other chemical weapon could also Korea has a stockpile of nuclear The message of the parade, held two things to survive: Reliable, cause tremendous casualties. But warheads and the ability to launch before reporters from all over the Activists probing Ivanka long-range missiles and small, but world, is clear. North Korea is, or is potent, nuclear warheads. For a near to being, able to launch a pre- China supplier detained small and relatively poor country, emptive strike against a regional that was, indeed, a distant and target. It is preparing to withstand a ambitious goal. But it detonated its retaliatory follow-up attack if it BEIJING: An activist investigating working condi- holiday earlier this week. She said she was notified first nuclear device on Oct 9, 2006. does, and it is building the arsenal it tions at a supplier for Ivanka Trump’s fashion brand of his arrest, but not where he was being held, on Today, North Korea is testing needs to then launch a second in China has been detained, his NGO said yesterday, Tuesday in a phone call from a Jiangxi public secu- advanced ballistic missiles faster wave of strikes, this time at the US putting a fresh spotlight on Chinese business activi- rity bureau. than ever - a record 24 last year mainland. Unlike the Soviet Union, ties linked to the US presidential family. Two other Amnesty International said Hua was detained and three in just the past month. North Korea can’t annihilate the men working on the investigation have been miss- by mainland police last week after he tried to trav- With each missile and each nuclear United States. But if it can clear ing since Sunday, according to China Labor Watch, a el to Hong Kong to publicize the findings of his device, it becomes a better those three steps, it could conceiv- New York-based non-government-organization. “In investigation. “The trio appear to be the latest to equipped, better trained and bet- ably destroy a major US military 17 years (since our organization was founded), we fall foul of the Chinese authorities’ aggressive cam- ter prepared adversary. Some base in the region or a city on the have done countless such investigations and have paign against human rights activists who have any experts believe it might be able to US mainland. never had any problems,” the group’s director, Li ties to overseas organizations, using the pretense build a missile advanced enough This vision of a new “balance of Qiang, told AFP. “But this is the first time we’ve inves- of ‘national security,’” said William Nee, China to reach the United States’ main- terror” built to its crescendo as six tigated Ivanka Trump (manufacturers), so it may researcher at the human rights group. land with a nuclear warhead in submarine-launched “Pukguksong” very well be related to the brand.” two to three years. missiles and their land-based Ivanka Trump is US President Donald Trump’s ‘Extremely worrying’ So forget, for the moment, how In this April 15, 2017 file photo, Kim Jong Un is seen in sil- cousin, the “Pukguksong 2”, rum- daughter and a White House adviser, whose fash- Li said the activists were probing two factories owned by major footwear producer Huajian erratic Kim Jong Un and his gener- houette as he waves during a military parade in Pyongyang bled through the square. ion brand sells clothing, footwear and accessories. als may seem. North Korea conduct- Submarines are the ultimate stealth Her husband, Jared Kushner, has joined her as a Group - one in the city of Dongguan in southern to celebrate the 105th birth anniversary of Kim Il Sung, his top aide to the US president and his own family Guangdong province, the other in Jiangxi’s ed two nuclear tests last year; one grandfather. —AP weapon, mobile and notoriously was of the strongest nuclear device hard to find. North Korea is believed business has come under scrutiny over its financial Ganzhou. They discovered that employees were it has ever detonated and the other, training a nuclear attack on them from submarines or remote, to have one experimental ballistic dealings in China. Trump lambasted Beijing over required to work overtime while being paid less Pyongyang claims, of its first H- Iwakuni had a special psychologi- hard-to-detect sites on land. missile submarine, and this missile its trade practices during the US presidential cam- than the minimum wage, according to Li, who bomb. The US for its part is also cal twist for those who follow the Fearing an attack from the US, it would go in its silos. The paign, but he has established a friendly rapport alleged that the factory issued fake pay slips that escalating - in an explicit warning to ceaseless military game of cat and launches a pre-emptive nuclear Pukguksong 2, meanwhile, repre- with President Xi Jinping since they met at the US showed wages greater than the workers’ actual Pyongyang, it successfully shot a mouse in the region. North Korea’s strike on the South Korean port of sents advances on the ground. It leader’s Mar-a-Lago resort in April along with compensation. Aside from Ivanka Trump, the fac- target ICBM launched from a Pacific media stressed Kim was accompa- Busan, then tells the United States uses solid fuel, which means it can Kushner and Ivanka Trump. “We appeal to tory also manufactures products for Coach, Nine island out of the sky with a nied at the launch by nuclear that if there is any nuclear retalia- be stored and hidden, is ready for President Trump, Ivanka Trump herself, and to her West, Karl Lagerfeld, and Kendall + Kylie, Li said. California-based interceptor missile weapons specialists. tion, it will fire nuclear weapons at rapid launch and fits on a transport related brand company to advocate and press for Huajian Group, the Ivanka Trump brand and on Tuesday. “Before the Iwakuni simulation US cities. Would Donald Trump, or vehicle that can be deployed off- the release of our activists,” Li said. police in Ganzhou did not immediately respond to The question is this: if war breaks strike, US and South Korean forces whoever follows him, back away? road in rough terrain. Kim Jong Un Hua Haifeng, 36, has been held by police and requests for comment. A spokesman for the com- out and North Korea launches a were conducting joint military Would he risk losing Los Angeles, or has ordered it be mass produced. accused of illegally using “eavesdropping equip- pany told AFP in October that it had made about pre-emptive nuclear strike on an drills, which involved F-35s based Chicago, to defend America’s allies? The big reveal came next. No ment,” said Li, who rejected the accusation. The 100,000 pairs of Ivanka Trump-branded shoes over American military base in Japan - out of Iwakuni,” said analyst David • Or North Korea tries another one really knew what it was until, in father-of-two was working undercover with the the years. Huajian president Zhang Huarong also for real - would the US recoil and Schmerler, who works with Lewis. ballistic missile launch like the one its first flight test a month later on two other men, Li Zhao and Su Heng, in Jiangxi told AFP at the time that the company was moving retreat? Would it strike back, and “As the US and South Korea were on March 6. This time, just before May 14, it was sent an astounding province. Deng Guilian, Hua’s wife, told AFP her production to Africa, saying “some manufacturers risk losing Washington DC in a sec- practicing their military drills in the the missiles hit the water near 2,111 km in altitude - higher than husband had planned to return to their home for a can’t even survive in China anymore”. —AFP ond wave of nuclear attacks? For event of a conflict on the peninsula, Japan, a nuclear weapon on one or satellites in low Earth orbit. It Pyongyang, forcing Washington to the North Koreans, in turn, prac- more of the missiles detonates, remained airborne for 30 minutes seriously weigh that calamity is a ticed their strike plans”. The US- downing a few commercial aircraft before plunging to the Pacific. With win. And it may become a real- South Korea drills reportedly or sinking some cargo ships. This great fanfare, the North’s media world possibility on President included an F-35 stealth fighter would convince the world that Kim declared it the “perfect weapon sys- Donald Trump’s watch. “decapitation strike” on Kim Jong Jong Un has a real nuclear arsenal tem” capable of carrying a “large- Un and his top lieutenants. Kim, and isn’t shy about using it. Would size heavy nuclear warhead”. Rising from the Rice Paddies apparently, was practicing how to Trump react with a nuclear attack Many analysts believe the mis- The 7:36 am launch on March 6 take them out first. on North Korea? sile - which the North calls was conducted in North Pyongan • Now, picture war breaking out “Hwasong 12” - could be a stepping Province near North Korea’s Sohae Why This Could All Go on the Korean Peninsula. North stone to the ICBM North Korea Satellite Launching Center. It sent Nuclear: Three Scenarios Korea, to convince the United States needs to attack the US mainland. the four Scuds into the ocean 300 to The Cold War concept of “mutu- not to intervene, launches an ICBM Kim Jong Un was on hand for its 350 km from the coast of Japan. ally assured destruction” that kept that appears to be coming down early morning launch, too. He Reporting on it the next day, North the United States and the Soviet short, well west of California. But on hugged his elated rocket scientists Korea’s Rodong Sinmun, the ruling Union from attacking each other the way down it bursts in a nuclear and, according to his official media, party’s newspaper, stated it was not requires a “balance of terror” to explosion, possibly causing some claimed he can now hit the United a test to see if the missiles would encourage restraint: Once each damage to U.S. territory. Pyongyang States with an “all-powerful means work, but rather a “drill” to train the side has attained a certain level of then threatens more serious dam- for retaliatory strike”. That is brava- troops who will “strike the bases of destructive power, neither will age to the United States if there is do. For now. The missile’s estimated the US imperialist aggressor forces attack because they are convinced any nuclear retaliation or U.S. inter- striking range is 4,500 km, give or in Japan in a contingency.” that neither will survive. North vention in the conflict. Is the US take. But, put another way, it’s In this photo from March 2016, Li Zhao is seen at a scenic spot in Nanzhang To back that up, the North Korea doesn’t have that assurance. president going to risk millions of halfway to Chicago. —AP county, Xianyang city, in central China’s Hubei province. —AP NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017

KABUL: A dog is seen running at the site of a car bomb attack in Kabul yesterday. At least 80 people were killed yesterday as a massive blast ripped through Kabul’s diplomatic quarter, shattering the morning rush hour and bringing carnage to the streets of the Afghan capital. — AFP A massive truck bomb kills 90... Philippine troops kill 89 Islamists Continued from Page 1 meters from India’s embassy. All staff were safe, he said, though the blast left “considerable damage”, including MARAWI: Philippine troops have killed 89 Islamist militants However Padilla warned of more intense battles ahead, There was no immediate claim of responsibility for shattered windows. during more than a week of urban battles but a final show- with the military believing three of the militants’ main the attack, slammed by President Ashraf Ghani as a The explosion also blew in windows at the Japanese down is expected to be fierce as the gunmen protect their leaders were likely still in the city. “That 10 percent is most “war crime”. The Taleban-currently in the midst of their embassy, leaving two staffers with mild injuries, a for- leaders and hold hostages, authorities said yesterday. likely the area that is heavily guarded and defended by any annual “spring offensive”-tweeted that they were not eign ministry official in Tokyo said. France, Turkey, the Attack helicopters fired rockets yesterday morning into armed men if they are protecting any individual of high involved and “strongly condemn” the blast. The insur- United Arab Emirates and Bulgaria similarly reported parts of Marawi, a Muslim city in the south of the mainly value,” Padilla said. The militants are also holding an gent group rarely claims responsibility for attacks that damage to their embassies, while India and Pakistan Catholic Philippines, that were still controlled by the mili- unknown number of civilians hostage, according to Padilla kill large numbers of civilians. The Islamic State group joined in international condemnation of the blast. The tants fighting under the black flag of the Islamic State (IS) and other authorities. They initially took a priest and up to has claimed responsibility for several recent bomb- NATO statement, which praised the “courage” of Afghan group. 14 other people hostage at the start of the crisis. ings in the Afghan capital, including a powerful blast forces, slammed the attack as “barbaric”. “It ... highlights President Rodrigo Duterte declared martial law across A video of the priest appeared on social media on targeting a NATO convoy that killed eight people ear- the hypocrisy of the enemy who claim that they only the entire southern region of Mindanao in response to the Tuesday, in which he repeated the militants’ demands to lier this month. target Afghan Security Forces and Foreign forces, yet crisis, which he described as the start of a major campaign withdraw and said his captors were holding 240 people NATO said the bomb was a VBIED, or vehicle-borne continue to cause death and suffering amongst inno- by IS to establish a foothold in the Philippines. Eighty-nine hostage. Padilla said the number of people cited in the improvised explosive device, which detonated near cent Afghans,” it said. militants had been killed in the fighting and the amount of video as being held hostage could not be verified. He Kabul’s Zanbaq Square at 8.22am. “The vigilance and US ambassador to Afghanistan Hugo Llorens issued a territory in the city that the remaining gunmen controlled insisted the release of the footage showed the militants courage of Afghan security forces prevented the VBIED scathing statement condemning the “complete disre- had been cut to just 10 percent, military spokesman were becoming increasingly desperate and said security from gaining entry to the Green Zone, but the explosion gard for human life”, saying those behind the attack Brigadier-General Restituto Padilla said yesterday. forces would not back down. — AFP caused civilian casualties,” the alliance’s Resolute deserved our “utter scorn”. Amnesty International Support mission in Afghanistan said in a statement. warned that it “shows that the conflict in Afghanistan is not winding down but dangerously widening, in a way Saudi King earns more retweets than... Embassies damaged that should alarm the international community”. Continued from Page 1 But those 10 tweets were each retweeted more than The explosion damaged a number of embassies in Yesterday’s blast was the latest in a long line of attacks 147,000 times on average, dwarfing Trump’s 13,100 average the area, which houses diplomatic and government in Kabul. The province surrounding the capital had the At 0910 GMT Trump’s “covfefe” tweet had more than retweets per tweet, said the study, the sixth of its kind by buildings and is a maze of concrete blast walls, vehi- highest number of casualties in the country in the first 120,000 retweets and had been shared 39,000 times, Burson-Martsteller. “He (King Salman) posts exclusively in cle barriers and armed security guards. German three months of 2017 due to multiple attacks in the city, according to Twitter figures. Then, around 0945 GMT, more Arabic and without any visuals, but every tweet is a digital Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said the “despicable” with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence. than five hours after it was posted, the mysterious tweet home run,” said the report, which was based on analysis of 856 attack killed an Afghan guard from the German Pentagon chief Jim Mattis has warned of “another vanished. Soon after Trump himself joined the deciphering official and personal Twitter accounts of leaders in 178 coun- embassy, and added that some employees had been tough year” for both foreign troops and local forces in game. “Who can figure out the true meaning of “covfefe” tries. Retweets are only one measure of influence on the social injured, though he did not give further details. He Afghanistan. Afghan troops are backed by US and NATO ??? Enjoy!” he tweeted, in an unusual display of self-depre- media platform and Trump is gaining ground elsewhere. said the bomb had detonated “in the immediate vicin- forces, and the Pentagon has reportedly asked the ciating humor. Since entering office, Trump has used With the internet poking fun at his use of the word “cov- ity” of the German embassy. White House to send thousands more soldiers to break Twitter to issue declarations on everything from Arnold fefe” in a post on Wednesday, which followed his assertion The BBC said its Afghan driver Mohammed Nazir was the deadlock in the battle against the Taleban. US Schwarzenegger’s TV performance to an alleged “MASSIVE on Twitter that US-German trade was “very bad” for killed and four of their journalists wounded. Local TV troops in Afghanistan number about 8,400 now, and trade deficit with Germany.” Americans, the report found that @realDonaldTrump could channel Tolo TV also tweeted that its staff member Aziz there are another 5,000 from NATO allies. They mainly Donald Trump may be lighting up Twitter with strange be the most followed world leader account by August. Navin was killed. Manpreet Vohra, India’s envoy to serve in an advisory capacity-a far cry from the US pres- new words and attacks on allies but in the battle for most Pope Francis is currently in the lead with a combined Afghanistan, told media the bomb went off around 100 ence of more than 100,000 six years ago. — Agencies attention per tweet the US president is losing. The world 33,716,301 followers over his nine language accounts. leader whose original tweets generate the most retweets is Trump lags by about 3.5 million followers but his Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, according the latest account has grown by 5.7 percent per month during the “Twiplomacy” study by communications firm Burson- US election and start of his presidency, putting him on Cleanliness, hygiene Martsteller. In terms of output, there is no contest: the Saudi track to overtake the pontiff, the report said. Indian Prime king only tweeted 10 times during the period covered by Minister Narendra Modi stood in third place with Continued from Page 1 colleagues who are clean and well-groomed. Good hygiene the study-April 2016 to May 20 of this year. 30,058,659 followers. — Agencies can make the difference in being hired and getting promo- cleanliness in their bodies, clothes, dwelling places, and tions, depending on where you work. so on. Cleanliness impacts one’s health and makes you Pain prevention more appealing to people who deal with you. Therefore, it’s Periodontal disease can cause chronic mouth pain in MPs oppose ban on ‘visas for relatives’ Sunnah (optional, recommended acts of worship that if advanced stages, the American Academy of Continued from Page 1 of him in their absence. The Criminal Court in April sen- done with good intentions will accrue many rewards) to Periodontology reports. The main cause of gum disease is tenced the men for a 10-year jail term each. Now the case wash your hands often, wash and iron your clothes, and to plaque buildup, which can be reduced with proper oral In the meantime, Kuwait Appeals Court yesterday moves to the court of cassation whose rulings are final. observe a modest dress code. Following are among the hygiene. Finally, it is important to note that everything overturned a 10-year jail term against seven young men The National Assembly yesterday approved the tangible benefits of personal hygiene: Allah and His messenger enjoined upon us is beneficial to and sentenced them to death for abducting and raping budgets and final accounts of 10 government bodies Social acceptance us in this world and the Hereafter. Our motivation for com- a mentally-retarded boy and filming their action. The including the KUNA news agency, the Public Authority Good hygiene is critical for social acceptance, because plying is to please Allah first, but also to seek our own vest- seven men, four Kuwaitis, a Yemeni, an Iraqi and a state- for Youth, the Public Authority for Applied Education most people don’t want to be around those who are dirty ed interests. less, abducted the 13-year old boy to a chalet last and Training. The approval came despite strong criti- or smelly. Children who practice good hygiene eliminate Courtesy of the TIES Center, whose mission is to empower September and raped him. They filmed part of the rap- cism by many lawmakers about alleged corruption and one major reason for other kids to mock or bully them. ing and threatened the boy to post the videos on social failure to rectify remarks by the Audit Bureau and the Being a role model Kuwait’s expats through social and educational services that media if he spoke up. national assembly. With this, the National Assembly has Parents should set an example for their children by prac- promote a positive and productive role in society, and to facili- According to the victim’s lawyer, Ibrahim Al-Bathani, only the state budget to pass before closing this term. ticing good hygiene. Children are more likely to do what tate opportunities for intra- and interfaith interactions that the boy’s parents were in France for medical treatment as The assembly will hold special sessions next week and you do than what you say. Therefore, “practice what you promote social solidarity. For more information, please call the father was suffering from cancer. His sister took care close the term. preach.” Professional Acceptance: Most employers prefer 25231015/6 or e-mail: [email protected]. THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 ANALYSIS

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ive Things to Notice in the NBA Finals, the league’s Fbest-of-seven championship final that starts today: Historic Finals trilogy Golden State and Cleveland meet in the NBA Finals for the third year in a row, with the Warriors taking the title in 2015 but being dethroned in 2016 by the Cavaliers, who rallied from 3-1 down to win the best-of-seven series in the greatest comeback in finals history. Each major North American sports league has now had a “Threepeat” cham- pionship round, the NHL between Detroit and Montreal from 1954-56, the NFL from 1952-54 between Detroit and Cleveland in the pre-Super Bowl era, and Major League Baseball in 1921-23 between the New York Yankees and New York Giants, who later moved to San Francisco. The Warriors seek a fifth NBA title in franchise history on the 70th anniversary of their first, which came in 1947 when the team was based in Philadelphia. The Cavaliers Taiwan backlash over Emirates flag ban seek their second NBA title overall and in a row. It comes 10 years after Cleveland’s first NBA Finals appearance, when the team was coached by Mike Brown, the Golden mirates, the Middle East’s largest airline, faced stopped all official communication with Taipei, ment section. “Taiwan is Taiwan! How dare you force State assistant coach who has guided the Warriors in the fierce criticism in Taiwan yesterday after it report- increased military drills and sought to isolate the island them to wear another (country’s) flag. I along with many playoffs due to complications following back surgery for Eedly banned cabin crew from wearing the island’s internationally. Taiwanese will never ride with this airline,” one com- Warriors coach Steve Kerr. flag on their uniforms due to pressure from China. Beijing says Taiwan is part of “one China”, but Tsai ment said. The Taoyuan Flight Attendants Union said Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it had lodged refuses to acknowledge that concept. Her Beijing-friend- yesterday it hoped Emirates would “respect the national Hot playoff start rolls on protests with Emirates in both Dubai and Taipei. The air- ly predecessor Ma Ying-jeou recognized the policy, identity of crew members from different countries and Golden State became the first team in NBA history to line’s cabin crew traditionally wear the flag pin of their which led to an unprecedented cross-strait rapproche- should not take a coercive or threatening approach”. start the playoffs 12-0. Eight prior teams have reached the own country on their uniforms. But a leaked internal ment. The foreign ministry said it “cannot accept” According to Apple Daily, Taiwanese cabin crew on title round unbeaten, but none had so many games to win email, apparently from an Emirates manager and circu- Emirates’ decision. “China is sparing no effort to suppress China flights were also requested to write “Chinese” as to get there. And three of those clubs then lost the finals. lated by local media, ordered Taiwanese Emirates staff us on the international stage,” it added. Taiwanese their nationality rather than “Taiwanese”. Emirates later The most recent prior team to enter the NBA Finals to replace the island’s flag pin with a Chinese one. Emirates workers were outraged by the move. “My initial apologized in a follow-up internal message, asking unbeaten was the 2001 Lakers, which went 11-0, lost the “We have been instructed by the Chinese reaction was shock, indignation, and anger,” an employ- Taiwanese crew to “refrain” from wearing their flag pins opener of the finals, then won four in a row to defeat Government that with immediate effect, Emirates air- ee at the airline told news website Taiwan Sentinel. until further notice, the report said. The airline made Philadelphia. On that Lakers squad was current Cleveland line cabin crew are to follow the One China policy,” the Apple Daily cited an unnamed staff member who no immediate comment when contacted by AFP. coach Tyronn Lue. Cleveland went 12-1 in this year’s play- email read. China still sees self-ruling Taiwan as part of believed the decision was made because Emirates was Emirates was also criticized last year when it asked offs after entering the post-season on a four-game losing its territory waiting to be reunified. Tensions have rap- seeking to add more Asia routes, especially in China. Hong Kong cabin crew to wear the Chinese national streak to end the regular season. It’s the first final with idly worsened since Beijing-sceptic Taiwanese presi- Angry social media users took to Emirates’ Facebook flag as well as the semi-autonomous city’s own teams having a combined one loss since the 1950s. If the dent Tsai Ing-wen took office last year. Beijing has page, flooding it with the Taiwanese flag in the com- emblem. —AFP Warriors win in five or the Cavaliers sweep Golden State, the champion would have the best one-season playoff win percentage in NBA history. Five questions on moving of US Israel embassy All-Star player matchups The NBA Finals feature seven of the past eight NBA Most Valuable Players-Cleveland’s LeBron James (2009, By Joe Dyke since taking office to power under pres- immediately, but there are rapid reper- solidify his base and would help shore 2010, 2012, 2013), Golden State’s Kevin Durant (2014) and sure from the Palestinians and other cussions. Under the 1995 act, the US up support from congressional Stephen Curry (2015, 2016). There are seven 2017 NBA All- S President Donald Trump faces Arab leaders. During a trip to Israel and State Department would see a 50-per- Republicans,” he said. US evangelical Stars and 11 players who have been All-Stars in their today’s deadline to decide the Palestinian territories last week he cent cut in all its future budgets for Christian leader Laurie Cardoza-Moore, careers, as well as winners of seven of the last eight MVP whether to move the US didn’t mention moving the embassy. “acquisition and maintenance of build- president of Proclaiming Justice to the awards, the most in either category since the 1983 NBA U embassy in Israel to the disputed city of And as he seeks to inject new life into ings abroad” until the new embassy Nations, said many of Trump’s religious Finals. All-Star personal matchups will feature LeBron opens. In 2016, $968 million was spent voters were watching carefully to James against Kevin Durant at small forward, Kyrie Irving Jerusalem. Israelis are eagerly watching moribund peace talks, Trump may be versus Stephen Curry at point guard, and Kevin Love to see whether he renews a waiver due wary of a move that would infuriate the on embassy security, construction and ensure he didn’t renege on his promise. against Draymond Green at power forward. In an interna- to expire just before midnight today Arab world. maintenance, according to State “The embassy move pledge was a game tional matchup at center, Cleveland’s Tristan Thompson of delaying the move, as his predecessors “He will probably renew the waiver Department figures. changer for many evangelicals,” she Canada will go against Zaza Pachulia of Golden State, who have done. He is expected to sign the for another six months, but will come said. Palestinians have warned of could become the first player from Georgia to win an NBA waiver, at least for now, as he seeks ways out with a statement saying he won’t What would be the impact? potential violence and even a new crown. Golden State’s Klay Thompson set the record for to restart Israeli-Palestinian peace necessarily do it again depending on Eugene Kontorovich, a law professor intifada, or uprising, if the embassy most points in an NBA quarter with a 37-point third quar- efforts. Here are five questions and the way in which the parties behave,” at Northwestern University in the were to move, saying it would strength- ter against Sacramento on January 23, 2015. Cleveland’s answers explaining the issue: Alan Baker, a former Israeli ambassador United States and a backer of the move, en radicals. An official earlier this year Kevin Love ranks second after a 34-point first quarter turned analyst said. What happens if he says doing so would earn Trump credit said moving the embassy would open against Portland on November 23, 2016. What is the dispute? doesn’t? If Trump chooses not to sign with his supporters. “It was an explicit up “the gates of hell,” claims Israel Durant-James rivalry sparks Israel seized control of Palestinian the waiver, the embassy wouldn’t move campaign promise; doing it would help rejects. —AFP LeBron James had not won an NBA title when he and east Jerusalem from Jordan during a Kevin Durant first collided in an NBA Finals. That was in 1967 war and later annexed it. The move 2012 when James and the Miami Heat beat Durant’s was never recognized by the interna- Oklahoma City Thunder in five games, giving “King” James tional community but Israel declared his first crown. James averaged 28.2 points, 10.2 rebounds the city its undivided capital. The and 7.4 assists in the NBA Finals that year. Durant has not Palestinians see east Jerusalem as the reached the finals since until now. This will be James’s sev- capital of their future state. No countries enth in a row and eighth overall, but he is only 3-4 in finals. have accepted Israeli sovereignty and James has 17 NBA Finals game wins, two shy of the active leader mark of 19 shared by San Antonio’s Manu have their embassies in the commercial Ginobili and Tony Parker. LeBron James ranks seventh capital Tel Aviv instead. Moving the among all scorers in NBA Finals history with 1,079 career embassy would be seen as the United points, needing 98 points to pass Michael Jordan for third States endorsing Israel’s claim to the city place on the all-time list, which would put him behind and rejecting the Palestinian one. only Jerry West (1,679) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1,317). James passed Jordan as the top playoff scorer in NBA his- What is the waiver? tory last week. James is a three-time NBA Finals MVP, with In 1995 the US Congress passed the Jordan at six the only player to win the award more often. Jerusalem Embassy Act calling on the country to move its embassy to the Korver, West reach Finals Cleveland’s Kyle Korver and Golden State’s David West Holy City. “Since 1950, the city of are both 36-year-old former All-Stars who will each play in Jerusalem has been the capital of the the NBA Finals for the first time in their careers. Each does State of Israel,” it said, demanding the so in his first year with his club. Among active NBA players, government move the embassy. The only Utah’s Joe Johnson has played in more playoff games act is binding on governments but (112) without playing in the NBA Finals than Korver (104) there was a clause that presidents could or West (95). Korver, in the top five among all-time NBA delay it for six months at a time to pro- regular-season 3-point shotmakers, is one of only two tect “national security interests.” active NBA players from the second round of the NBA Presidents Bill Clinton, George W Bush Draft, the other being Golden State’s Pachulia. —AFP and Barack Obama signed these waivers routinely every six months. Obama signed his final one in All articles appearing on these pages are the December which expires at 11:59 pm personal opinion of the writers. Kuwait Times Washington time today (0359 GMT tomorrow). takes no responsibility for views expressed therein. Kuwait Times invites readers to voice Will Trump sign? their opinions. Please send submissions via During the election campaign, email to: [email protected] or via snail Trump promised multiple times to mail to PO Box 1301 Safat, Kuwait. The editor move the embassy, and his new ambas- sador David Friedman is a strong advo- reserves the right to edit any submission as JERUSALEM: Palestinian women pray in front of the Dome of the Rock at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the Old necessary. cate of the shift. However, Trump has appeared to back away from the idea City of Jerusalem during Ramadan. —AFP p15_Layout 1 5/31/17 6:36 PM Page 1

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Espirito Santo Picamoles returns to Rossi targets new Wolves boss Montpellier from Saints Mugello return Championship club Wolves appointed former Porto boss LONDON: MONTPELLIER: France No 8 Louis Picamoles will return to Montpellier MILAN: MotoGP star Valentino Rossi said yesterday he is fighting to be Nuno Espirito Santo as their new manager yesterday. Espirito Santo is on a three-year deal after the Top 14 club bought out his contract at fit in time for this weekend’s world championship race at Mugello after the fourth manager to work under Wolves’ Chinese owners in just 10 Northampton, it was confirmed yesterday. Northampton said the 31- injuries sustained in a training accident. Rossi, known on the circuit as months following the departure of Paul Lambert on Tuesday. The 43- year-old Picamoles had “received a proposal from Montpellier which will ‘The Doctor’, was discharged from a Rimini hospital last weekend after year-old former goalkeeper recently parted company with Porto after underpin the future financial stability of his family”. “The club has there- treatment for chest and stomach injuries suffered while he failing to win a trophy with the Portuguese side, but Wolves’ fore reluctantly agreed to the transfer and accepted a significant trans- was training in motocross. Desperate to get back into owners Fosun hope he can lead them into the Premier fer fee for his services,” Saints said in a statement. “This fee will be rein- contention after crashing out of the French Grand Prix League next season. “I first got to know Nuno two years vested into the playing squad to ensure Northampton Saints continues at Le Mans two weeks ago and dropping to third in ago, and, at that time, we hadn’t taken over Wolves,” to strive for success on the pitch.” Picamoles, who had signed a three- the standings, the 38-year-old star said he remains Wolves director Jeff Shi said. “When talking to him, I was year deal with Northampton last summer, added: “I am proud to have optimistic but won’t fully know if and when he trains impressed by his football tactics. “Since the very played for Northampton Saints and I have enjoyed my time with the on the track on Friday. “It won’t be easy to be there,” beginning of the Wolves project, Fosun has been club. “I am grateful for all the support and friendship I have received Rossi said on Wednesday in a website report on Gazzetta very clear on our strategic thinking and philoso- from the club, the coaches, my teammates and supporters.” Capped 61 dello Sport. “Unfortunately I hurt myself while training in phy, and has huge ambition and confidence to times by France, the abrasive forward came through the Montpellier motocross, the pain in my abdomen and chest is still achieve our goals. “In a sense, we are very glad youth section and quickly made his name at the southern club before intense. “Fortunately I’m getting better by the day to find Nuno with a football philosophy that is leaving for Toulouse in 2009. “Montpellier approached me to know if I and that makes me optimistic for the end of the similar to ours.—AFP had the desire to return to France,” Picamoles said. —AFP week at Mugello. — AFP

Over 180 disabled athletes participate in 9th Ramadan tourney

By Abdellatif Sharaa ing, and boccia has more than 180 players par- tournament annually to entertain its members Fadhly winning twice in a row in the wheel- one win each, as Al-Nasser suffered two ticipating. Al-Hajiri said in a press statement with sports and give them a distinguished chair basketball against the teams of Ittihad defeats. KUWAIT: Chairman of the Board of Kuwait that this large participation by disabled ath- atmosphere during the month of Ramadan, and Noukhatha, while the losing teams will In fencing Epee Abdallah Al-Haddad won Disabled Sports Club Shafi Al-Hajri said com- letes of mobile, mental and visual disabilities that besides the opportunity of discovering compete for second and third places today. first place followed by Abdallah Al-Khaldi in petitions of the 9th Ramadan tournament for in and out of the club, and organized by the skilled players who can be prepared to repre- Meanwhile in basketball for the mentally second and Faisal Al-Kandari in third. the disabled games, being organized by the club for the ninth time, contributed to having sent Kuwait abroad. challenged Ittihad beat Al-Shaheed and Al- In the florets Sanad Al-Beloushi won first club under the patronage of Iqbal Behbehani competitions being at the highest level. Competitions, that will continue for four Nasser teams and is very close to win the tour- place ahead of Abdallah Al-Haddad and in basketball, table tennis, fencing, weightlift- He said the club is keen on organizing this days saw the Kuwait team led by Essa Al- nament while Al-Shaheed and Al-Salam have Abdallah Al-Khalidi.

Al-Qabas and Al-Danah in quarter finals

KUWAIT: Within Annahar Ramadan Soccer to the quarter finals after respectively beat- Institute for Navigation and Communication tion with KJA and under auspices of Mohammed Al-Abdullah will last till next Tourney for newspapers and magazines, Al- ing Kuwaityah and Al-Aljarida by 4-3 and 3- in Shuwaikh. Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs and Saturday. Qabas and Al-Danah soccer teams qualified 1. The matches were played at the High Notably, the tourney held in collabora- Acting Minister of Information, Sheikh THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 SPORTS

Woods found asleep at the wheel, no alcohol in his system

LOS ANGELES: More disturbing images of night when he issued a statement saying for better times, and not just on the golf FUSION SURGERY Vicodin is an opioid pain medication. Tiger Woods emerged Tuesday in the he had had an “unexpected reaction” to course. “I feel bad for Tiger,” Jack Nicklaus “Whether this is just a misunderstand- The other three drugs appear to be mis- black-and-white details of police reports, prescription medicine. Jupiter police said said. “Tiger is a friend. He’s been great for ing ... or if he had some medication prob- spelled. One is similar in spelling to Solax depicting him sound asleep behind the he took a breath test that showed no alco- the game of golf, and I think he needs all lems, a mixture of some - I really don’t (a muscle relaxer) or Solox (for acid reflux). wheel of a car parked awkwardly on the hol in his system. He later agreed to a urine our help. And we wish him well. ... I hope know,” Stricker said. “And I’m always the Another is similar in spelling to Etorix, a side of a six-lane Florida road with two flat test. he gets out of it and I hope he plays golf guy to give the benefit of the doubt, and painkiller not currently approved in the tires, the engine still running and a blinker Still to come is potential video evi- again. He needs a lot of support from a lot we’re just going to have to wait and see. United States. flashing. dence from dashcam footage showing his of people, and I’ll be one of them.” But I’m pulling for him. I’m hoping that he Painkillers are generally prescribed When a police officer woke him, Woods arrest on suspicion of DUI in the morning Woods remains a favorite among play- gets things turned around and back out after such surgeries, and many carry warn- was so disoriented that he initially said he darkness of Memorial Day. ers young and old. When he was an assis- there playing well again.” ings to avoid driving while taking them. had just returned from playing golf in Los An affidavit and an incident report from tant captain at the Ryder Cup last Woods has not competed in four Other medicines, including over-the- Angeles. Then, he said he didn’t know the four officers at the scene were released September, the American team presented months, and he had fusion surgery on his counter allergy medicine or anti-anxiety where he was or how far away he was from a day after Woods spent nearly four hours him a red shirt that said, “Make Tiger Great lower back last month - his fourth back medicines, can also cause drowsiness and his home in Jupiter Island. He kept falling in the Palm Beach County jail. His mug Again.” surgery in three years - that will keep him include warnings about driving. back asleep. shot from the jail - showing lifeless eyes “I’m concerned about him,” said Steve off the PGA Tour for at least the rest of the The FDA warning for Vicodin says it Eventually, he failed a sobriety test so and scraggly facial hair - provided a stark Stricker, the Presidents Cup captain who season. “may impair the mental and/or physical badly that at one point officers moved illustration of how much Woods’ mystique chose Woods as one of his assistants. He He told police he had taken several pre- abilities required for the performance of toward him to ensure he didn’t fall over. has been shattered since a decade of dom- said he exchanged texts with Woods on scriptions. The affidavit listed four medica- potentially hazardous tasks such as driving There was no evidence of alcohol, how- ination that golf had never seen. Monday and that Woods told him no alco- tions, including Vicodin, that Woods a car or operating machinery; patients ever, confirming what Woods said Monday It left players on the PGA Tour hopeful hol was involved. reported taking. should be cautioned accordingly.”—AP

GOLF Oklahoma to face Oregon in NCAA golf finals

SUGAR GROVE: Oregon and Oklahoma stoked that we get a chance to defend.” will play for the NCAA men’s golf title, two Oregon won last year at Eugene Country teams that at times had every reason to Club, its home course. The Sooners will go think they wouldn’t be there. for their first NCAA title since 1989, when The Sooners trailed in all five of their they won at Oak Tree in stroke play by 40 matches through 10 holes of their quarter- shots over Texas. final match against Baylor on Tuesday Grant Hirschman never led in his quar- morning at Rich Harvest Farms until they terfinal match until he won the final hole rallied, with Brad Dalke finishing off the for a 1-up victory that kept the Sooners Bears with a par on the 19th hole. alive. Rylee Reinertson took the lead with The Ducks were outside the top eight a birdie on the 17th in a 1-up victory, and teams trying to qualify Monday for match then Dalke added to the suspense. He lost play when Ryan Gronlund closed with four the last two holes to Matthew Perrine of straight birdies that allowed Oregon to Baylor, but won with a par on the first advance. The Ducks took it from there, extra hole. beating Oklahoma State in the quarterfi- Oklahoma had a much easier time in a nals and riding the clutch play of Sulman 3-1-1 victory over Illinois, which earlier had Raza in the afternoon. eliminated Southern California. In the fifth and decisive match against “Unlike this morning, we got off to a top-seeded Vanderbilt, Raza protected his great start this afternoon,” Oklahoma coach 1-up lead on the par-5 18th hole with a 6- Ryan Hybl said. “We had some Sooner mag- iron onto the back of the green. Matthias ic this morning and built off of that this Schwab, the Commodores’ top player, went afternoon.” left of the green, chipped well past the hole Vanderbilt had a tough time in the and made par, and he conceded to Raza. morning, beating UNLV when Patrick That gives the Ducks a chance to join Martin holed an 18-foot birdie putt on the Alabama and Augusta State as the only 19th hole and Theo Humphrey outlasted BOSTON: In this May 25, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers, from left, Kevin Love, LeBron James, Kyle Korver and Iman Shumpert celebrate a back-to-back winners since the match-play Justin Kim for a 3-2 victory. The basket during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics, on Thursday, May 25, 2017, era began in 2009. Commodores weren’t so fortunate in the in Boston. This was the seventh straight time that LeBron James advanced to the NBA Finals. —AP “I guess there is something to never afternoon. quitting,” Oregon coach Casey Martin said. They were down to the Ducks until BASKETBALL “I told the guys that, and they bought in. I freshman John Augenstein made a 30-foot kept telling them the weather is tough, but birdie putt from just off the green to win never quit. Hang in there somehow. And his match in 19 holes. That gave Vanderbilt we got it done in match play. It will be a hope, but only as long as it took Raza to Warriors wary of LeBron great match tomorrow and I’m really close out his match over Schwab. —AP

49ers’ Bowman remembers urging as Cavs arrive for Finals

KD to shoot in middle school OAKLAND: Cleveland superstar LeBron James, Irving and Kevin Love with passes when defend- well. They have chemistry. It has only gotten bet- as versatile and dangerous as any NBA player, is ers focus too much on him. ter all year. We’ve got to work hard at practice OAKLAND: Imagine Kevin Durant as a knew that I had some pretty good talent at a focus of the Golden State Warriors as they pre- “You can’t stop LeBron,” said Mike Brown, the and when the game comes on, get out there skinny, timid teen being told to shoot by that age and he just told me, ‘Go out there pare for today’s start of the NBA Finals. Golden State assistant coach guiding the team and go play.” his middle school point guard who saw so and just play.’ As a kid, you need that, you The Cavaliers are defending champions after while head coach Steve Kerr recovers from com- The Cavaliers flew into San Francisco on much potential all those years ago. He want that validation from your teammates. James sparked the greatest comeback in NBA plications after back surgery. Tuesday, taking a team photo once they arrived needed a little urging back then. Much of Especially starting off early when I started Finals history, rallying Cleveland from 3-1 down “He’s going to score. He’s going to get other that Cleveland forward Kevin Love posted on it came from star San Francisco 49ers line- to take basketball really, really serious, just to win last year’s best-of-seven series in a dra- players involved in the scoring by passing the Instagram. Oddsmakers have the Warriors backer NaVorro Bowman, who fondly a couple words from him meant a lot.” matic winner-take-all showdown at Oakland, ball off. So you’ve got to make him work as hard favored to dethrone Cleveland as the Cavaliers recalls his days passing to the future NBA They’ve since reunited in the Bay Area, California. as he can. He can’t have an easy game.” did to them a year ago, but the snub gives the star. Bowman, who claims he was the Bowman cheering for KD to win his first James became the first player to lead an NBA Brown, who once coached James with the Cavs something else to prove. superior player at Drew Freeman Middle championship with the Warriors. Bowman Finals in every major statistical category with Cavaliers, has emphasized perseverance when “We’ll use it as fuel, use it as motivation,” Love School in Prince George’s County, plans to be there in person at Oracle Arena 29.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 2.6 steals dealing with James, especially since Kevin said. “We’re defending our title. We’re trying to Maryland, used to encourage the lanky this week. Game 1 against the defending and 2.3 blocked shots a game last year. Durant will be dealing with him much of the repeat, which is so hard to do. “I don’t feel like Durant to be aggressive, to take it to the champion Cleveland Cavaliers is Thursday This season, at age 32, James averaged 26.4 time. we’re underdogs. We match up well with them. I hoop with authority. Durant already night. The Maryland boys’ paths crossed points plus career highs of 8.6 rebounds and 8.7 think they would say the same thing about us.” measured more than 6 feet tall at the time before middle school, as opponents in assists as well as a league-high 37.8 minutes on STRONG TEAM Golden State, which boasted the NBA’s top and would rapidly add inches in the AAU ball - Durant figures around age 11. the court a game. “LeBron is going to get his points and so is scoring squad this season, is off to a record 12-0 upcoming years. As each chased professional dreams As dangerous a scorer as he is from outside or Kyrie. You’ve just got to try and make it tough on playoff start with an average win margin of 16.3 “Can you believe we had to tell him to over the next decade, they pushed one driving to the hoop, James also threatens by them,” Durant said. “You can’t get discouraged. points. Cleveland is 12-1 in the playoffs, winning shoot?” Bowman recalled with a grin last another from afar without even knowing it, being able to find teammates such as Kyrie “They are a strong team and they are playing by an average of 13.6 points. — AFP week at Levi’s Stadium while relaxing after taking great pride in their shared “DMV” - football practice in Santa Clara. D.C., Maryland, Virginia - roots and making “Yeah, we had to tell him to shoot. We it big in their respective athletic pursuits. knew that he could play the game and he “We really grew up together. He always Position-by-position would eventually get better, but how tall played Pee Wee football and you would he was, back in the day if you were that tall walk to the field and you’d see NaVorro you would be in the post or you would be wearing a No. 99 jersey, all black on with a matchups for NBA Finals in the paint. This guy was on the wing. You visor, just bigger than everybody else,” could see the talent there. Eventually, as Durant said. “You didn’t really know who OAKLAND: A position-by-position look at the mary defender against Kyrie Irving. Smith has you see now, he grew into it and became a he was until he took his helmet off. But you matchups in the NBA Finals between the Golden had a quiet postseason, playing more than 30 great player.” could tell that he was on another level, just State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers: minutes and taking more than eight shots just Durant insists all he wanted to do was his focus, just how much he wanted it, his CENTER: Zaza Pachulia vs. Tristan Thompson. once in the Eastern Conference finals. Edge: create opportunities for others. energy as a kid and then it just continued Pachulia is back and ready to go after missing Warriors. “I would just always want to please my to grow. I knew we kind of inspired and two games in the Western Conference finals with POINT GUARD: Stephen Curry vs. Kyrie teammates, so I would pass up a shot to pushed each other without even having to a heel injury. He may not be out there long if the Irving. With his big performance in Game 5 that get somebody else a look,” Durant said. “I say anything.” Warriors decide they need more mobility against helped start Cleveland’s comeback, his 3-pointer always had that trait and that kind of From age 12 through high school, Thompson, who is nearly averaging a double- in Game 7 and then his go-ahead basket in their turned into not being aggressive, if that’s Bowman would play basketball all day at a what it was called. But I was more so just 24-hour gym, sometimes going from 8 am double and shooting 60 percent while creating Christmas Day matchup, Irving has repeatedly catering to my teammates, trying to make until midnight. Durant would join him plenty of extra possessions with his offensive hurt the Warriors. Now he comes into this series them feel comfortable. And at a young age, sometimes, though he lived on the oppo- rebounding for the Cavaliers. Edge: Cavaliers. off a sizzling conference finals series, shooting NaVorro being such a leader that he is, he site side of town. —AP POWER FORWARD: Draymond Green vs. 62 percent against Boston. Curry is averaging Kevin Love. Green wanted the matchup with the 28.6 points in the playoffs and looking like a dif- Cavaliers after Golden State fell short last year ferent player now than heading into last year’s despite his brilliant Game 7, and now here it NBA Finals after a knee injury earlier in the post- comes. On top of his versatility and defense that season. Edge: Warriors. is so important to Golden State, he’s shooting 47 RESERVES: Andre Iguodala, Shawn percent from 3-point range in the postseason, Livingston, JaVale McGee, Ian Clark, David West, tops on a team that has some of the best and Patrick McCaw vs. Channing Frye, Iman perimeter shooters in the world. Love broke out Shumpert, Kyle Korver, Deron Williams and in a big way in the Eastern Conference finals Richard Jefferson. Iguodala has shot the ball after opening the playoffs with two quiet poorly in the postseason but the 2015 NBA rounds, averaging 22.6 points and 12.4 rebounds Finals MVP will be on the floor plenty anyway against Boston. Edge: Warriors. because of his other contributions. Meanwhile, SMALL FORWARD: Kevin Durant vs. LeBron McGee (74 percent), Livingston (61), West (57) James. Durant has been terrific in his first post- and Clark (52) have shot it great. Frye and Korver season with the Warriors, averaging 25.2 points had their minutes slashed in the last round but on 55.6 percent shooting. James has been even the Cavaliers figure to need their 3-point shoot- better, putting up 32.5 points on nearly 57 per- ing now against the tougher Golden State cent shooting, and adding 8.0 rebounds and 7.0 defense. Advantage: Warriors. assists per game. James won his first NBA title COACHES: Steve Kerr or Mike Brown vs. five years ago at Durant’s expense, and now Tyronn Lue. Kerr is still trying to determine if his Durant tries to get his first playing against back is healthy enough to return to the bench. If SANTA CLARA: In this Aug. 14, 2016, file photo, San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker James. Edge: Cavaliers. not, Brown, who replaced him midway through SAN ANTONIO: In this Monday, May 22, 2017 NaVorro Bowman stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL preseason SHOOTING GUARD: Klay Thompson vs. J.R. the first round, faces the team he led to the 2007 file photo, Golden State Warriors’ Draymond football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Imagine Kevin Durant as a skinny, timid teen being Smith. Thompson’s shot has been off in the post- NBA Finals. Lue tries to build on the terrific start Green (23) handles the ball during the first told to shoot by his middle school point guard who saw so much potential all those half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball years ago. San Francisco 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman, the superior player at season, hitting just about 38 percent from the to his coaching career by becoming just the sec- field, but his defense is probably more important ond NBA coach to win titles in his first two sea- Western Conference finals against the San the time, used to tell tall-and-lanky Durant to be aggressive, to take it to the hoop. Antonio Spurs in San Antonio. — AP “Can you believe we had to tell him to shoot?” Bowman recalled with a grin. — AP than his offense now anyway as the usual pri- sons. Edge: Even. —AP THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 SPORTS

Bryce Harper, Hunter Strickland suspended for punch-up

NEW YORK: Washington Nationals Strickland plunked him with a fastball Both players have been fined an be nursing a grudge. “It’s not even rel- tional. “What’s a man supposed to do? star Bryce Harper and San Francisco to the ribs. undisclosed amount but have sig- evant anymore,” Harper said of his He’s not a punching bag,” said Baker, Giants pitcher Hunter Strickland were Strickland was banned for six nalled their intention to appeal. 2014 exploits. “They won the World who also said he did not believer hit with suspensions on Tuesday for games after league chiefs deemed his Monday’s flare-up was the first Series that year. He’s got a ring on his Harper should be suspended. their role in a spectacular bench- pitch at Harper’s body during meeting between the two players finger. He shouldn’t be worried about “If anybody gets suspended, the clearing brawl during their Memorial Monday’s game was intentional. since the 2014 playoffs, when Harper what happened in the first round.” pitcher should get suspended,” Baker Day game. The fight, which saw both players blasted Strickland for two consecutive Nationals manager Dusty Baker said. “Our guy just responded to get- Harper was suspended for four connect with blows to the head, home runs. Harper later expressed defended Harper for his fiery response ting hit. We don’t start anything, but games for charging the mound after cleared the benches at AT&T Park. incredulity that Strickland could still to a plunking he believed was inten- we don’t take anything.” —AFP

SAN FRANCISCO: Ryan Zimmerman #11 of the Washington Nationals scores sliding past the tag of Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants in the top of the first inning at AT&T Park on Tuesday in San Francisco, California.— AFP

BASEBALL Chris Sale makes shaky return to Chicago Red Sox beat White Sox

CHICAGO: Chris Sale made a shaky return to Dodgers a 4-3 lead. Brandon Morrow (1-0) Cabrera allowed the tying runs to score in the Mariners sweep two games in Denver. It was against Chase Whitley (1-1), breaking a 5-5 tie. his former home, but Deven Marrero hit two of pitched a scoreless inning for the win. Michael seventh when he flubbed a bases-loaded just the Rockies’ third loss in 17 series and first After a sacrifice fly from Shin-Soo Choo, Boston’s season-high six home runs and the Wacha (2-3) needed 77 pitches to get through popup with two outs. Wily Peralta (5-4) since April 24-27 against Washington. They also Andrus’ single to left scored two more. Keone Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 13-7 on three innings, the shortest outing for a St. pitched a perfect 11th in his fourth relief out- fell out of first place in the NL West, dropping a Kela (2-1) pitched a scoreless eighth, and clos- Tuesday night. Mookie Betts, Jackie Bradley Jr., Louis starter this season. The Cardinals have ing since he was dropped from Milwaukee’s half-game behind the streaking Dodgers. Ben er Matt Bush had a perfect ninth in a non-save Xander Bogaerts and Mitch Moreland also dropped 10 of 13. rotation in mid-May, but then allowed a single Gamel, who replaced slugger Nelson Cruz in situation. went deep. The Red Sox won for the seventh to pinch hitter T.J. Rivera leading off the 12th. the second inning, and Guillermo Heredia each time in nine games after an anticipated duel INDIANS 9, ATHLETICS 4 Michael Conforto walked and Jose Reyes had three of Seattle’s season-high 19 hits. The ASTROS 7, TWINS 2 between aces never materialized. Sale (6-2) Trevor Bauer struck out an AL-best 14 in grounded into a forceout that left runners at Mariners jumped on Rockies lefty Tyler Jose Altuve had four hits and two RBIs, got a warm reception from the crowd and a seven innings, leading Cleveland to the win. the corners. With the infield at double-play Anderson (3-5). Seager hit a two-run homer in Mike Fiers struck out eight over six innings in rude welcome from his old team. The five-time Bauer’s career-best strikeout total was one depth, Bruce singled up the middle to end a a three-run second, and his two-run double in his bid to retain a spot in Houston’s banged-up All-Star gave up six runs and 10 hits - both sea- shy of this season’s major league-high of 15 game that lasted 4 hours, 24 minutes. Josh the third helped the Mariners go up 6-0. rotation, and the major league-leading Astros son highs - over five innings in his first appear- by Washington’s Stephen Strasburg against Smoker (1-2) pitched three scoreless innings earned their sixth straight victory. Alex ance against the White Sox. Chicago left-han- San Diego on Saturday. Bauer (5-4) allowed in New York’s third straight win. The NL RANGERS 9, RAYS 5 Bregman homered and drove in two runs, pro- der Jose Quintana (2-7) got pounded for seven three runs and seven hits with one walk. Four Central-leading Brewers lost for the seventh Elvis Andrus had a career-high five RBIs for viding further support for Fiers (2-2) in his best runs and 10 hits in 2 2/3 innings. It was his Cleveland pitchers combined to strike out 19, time in nine games. Texas, including a tying three-run homer in the of 10 starts this season. Fiers fell behind 2-0 in shortest outing since he lasted one inning tying a franchise record for a nine-inning seventh inning. Andrus’ two-out drive deep the first when Eddie Rosario drew a bases- against the New York Yankees on Sept. 2, 2013. game. Rookie Bradley Zimmer had a career- MARLINS 7, PHILLIES 2 into the visiting bullpen ended a stretch of five loaded walk and Byron Buxton followed with high four RBIs for the Indians, hitting a two- Giancarlo Stanton hit his third homer since scoreless innings from the Tampa Bay bullpen an infield single, but Astros hacked their way BLUE JAYS 6, REDS 4 run double in the fourth and a two-run moving into the No. 2 spot in the batting after Matt Andriese left in the second with a back against Jose Berrios (3-1). Buxton had Kendrys Morales hit a tiebreaking homer in homer in the eighth. Sonny Gray (2-2) order, a change that has revived Miami, which mild groin strain. Jared Hoying’s liner off the two hits and drove in a run. Berrios gave up the eighth inning for Toronto, and Josh allowed seven runs in 4 2/3 innings for won its third game in a row. Marcell Ozuna top of the wall in right came with the bases five hits and four walks in five innings, the Donaldson belted an upper-deck drive. All six Oakland, which dropped a season-high seven also homered for the Marlins, whose modest loaded and one out in a four-run eighth shortest of his four starts this year. —AP Toronto runs came on homers. Jose Bautista games below .500. winning streak is their longest since mid-April. and Russell Martin also connected for the Stanton hit a two-run homer, his 14th, in a Blue Jays, who have hit 47 homers in May. YANKEES 8, ORIOLES 3 five-run third. Since he moved up to the No. 2 Cincinnati’s Zack Cozart hit two solo home Brett Gardner and Matt Holliday each spot, Stanton is 12 for 29 (.414) with three runs and Joey Votto had a third. Morales homered twice, Aaron Judge drove in two homers and seven RBIs in seven games, and broke a 4-all tie with a two-run blast off Blake runs and the Yankees received a solid pitching the Marlins are 5-2 while outscoring oppo- Wood (0-3), his 10th. Joe Smith (1-0) worked performance from Luis Severino. Gardner set nents 48-22. Both starting pitchers departed one inning for the win and Roberto Osuna the tone for the AL East leaders by connecting with injuries. Phillies right-hander Vince finished for his 10th save. Toronto has won on the third pitch from Chris Tillman (1-2), who Velasquez (2-5) left in the second inning seven of eight. had not allowed a home run in his previous because of a right elbow flexor strain, and four starts this season. Holliday went deep in Marlins left-hander Justin Nicolino exited after DODGERS 9, CARDINALS 4 the first inning and again in the third for his three scoreless innings due to a bruised left Chase Utley, Logan Forsythe and Chris 22nd career multihomer game. Gardner’s sec- index finger. Dustin McGowan (2-0) replaced Taylor combined to reach base 11 times and ond solo shot sparked a three-run fourth that Nicolino and allowed one run in three innings. totaled six runs, helping the Dodgers rally for made it 8-0. Severino (4-2) gave up one run their sixth straight win. Utley finished a homer and seven hits over 6 1/3 innings. Trey Mancini DIAMONDBACKS 3, PIRATES 0 shy of the cycle. Forsythe reached five times, had three hits and an RBI for the Orioles, who Arizona left-hander Robbie Ray pitched a including three walks, and Taylor reached have lost eight of nine and 14 of 18. four-hitter in his first career complete game. three times. Adrian Gonzalez’s sacrifice fly and Ray (5-3) struck out 10, walked none and Utley’s RBI double started the Dodgers come- METS 5, BREWERS 4, 12 INNINGS threw 115 pitches. The left-hander set a career back in the third. Enrique Hernandez tied it at Jay Bruce lined a game-ending single in the high by winning his third straight start and has 3 with a single, and Paul DeJong’s throwing 12th inning and the Mets rebounded to beat pitched 23 2/3 scoreless innings during that error on the same play scored Utley to give the the Brewers 5-4 after shortstop Asdrubal run, all on the road, while also beating the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers. Chris Owings snapped a scoreless tie with a double MLB results/standings in the sixth inning, and the Diamondbacks ended a three-game losing streak. Ivan Nova (5-4) allowed three runs in seven innings, los- San Diego 6, Chicago Cubs 2; LA Angels 9, Atlanta 3; Kansas City 1, Detroit 0; Boston 13, Chicago White Sox 7; Houston 7, Minnesota 2; Texas 9, Tampa Bay 5; NY Mets 5, Milwaukee 4 (12 innings); Miami 7, Philadelphia 2; ing for the just the second time in nine starts. Seattle 10, Colorado 4; Toronto 6, Cincinnati 4; Arizona 3, Pittsburgh 0; LA Dodgers 9, St. Louis 4; NY Yankees 8, Baltimore 3; Cleveland 9, Oakland 4. ROYALS 1, TIGERS 0 Eric Skoglund pitched 6 1/3 innings of two- American League National League hit ball in his major league debut, helping the Eastern Division Eastern Division Royals beat Justin Verlander and the Tigers. W L PCT GB Washington 32 19 .627 - Skoglund, a 2014 third-round draft pick out of NY Yankees 30 19 .612 - NY Mets 23 27 .460 8.5 Central Florida, struck out five and walked one. Boston 28 23 .549 3 Atlanta 22 28 .440 9.5 The left-hander was promoted from Triple-A Baltimore 26 24 .520 4.5 Miami 20 30 .400 11.5 Tampa Bay 28 27 .509 5 Omaha when the Royals placed Danny Duffy Philadelphia 17 33 .340 14.5 Toronto 25 27 .481 6.5 on the disabled list Monday with an oblique Central Division Central Division strain. Verlander (4-4) left after seven innings, Minnesota 26 22 .542 - Milwaukee 27 25 .519 - allowing one run and six hits. He struck out Cleveland 27 23 .540 - Chicago Cubs 25 26 .490 1.5 five and walked one. Eric Hosmer hit a two-out Chicago White Sox 24 27 .471 3.5 St. Louis 24 25 .490 1.5 RBI single in the sixth for Kansas City, and Detroit 24 28 .462 4 Cincinnati 24 27 .471 2.5 Kelvin Herrera pitched the ninth for his 12th Kansas City 22 29 .431 5.5 Pittsburgh 24 29 .453 3.5 save in 14 opportunities. Western Division Western Division Houston 37 16 .698 - LA Dodgers 33 20 .623 - MARINERS 10, ROCKIES 4 LA Angels 27 28 .491 11 Colorado 33 21 .611 0.5 Texas 26 27 .491 11 Arizona 32 22 .593 1.5 Kyle Seager homered and drove in four runs Seattle 24 29 .453 13 San Francisco 22 32 .407 11.5 for Seattle, and Robinson Cano also connected. SAN DIEGO: San Diego Padres left fielder Allen Cordoba, left, right fielder Hunter Renfroe, Oakland 22 29 .431 14 San Diego 21 33 .389 12.5 Jean Segura had four hits and Ariel Miranda (5- center, celebrate with center fielder Franchy Cordero after the Padres defeat the Chicago 2) pitched five solid innings to help the Cubs 6-2 during a baseball game in San Diego, Tuesday. — AP THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 SPORTS

Three more Russians get IAAF green light to compete

PARIS: Three female Russian athletes were given tition as neutral athletes while the Russian national that finished fourth at the 2015 Beijing world importance of the doping review board’s “huge the green light yesterday to compete international- federation (RusAF) remains suspended. championships, while Rebrik finished 24th in the task should not be underestimated”. “There can be ly as neutrals, world athletics’ governing body “Their participation as neutral athletes in javelin in China and former world youth and junior no time constraints or deadlines when the protec- announced. international competition is still subject to for- gold medallist Rudakova made the semi-finals of tion of clean athletes everywhere is at stake,” said The International Association of Athletics malities for eligibility under IAAF rules being the 400m hurdles. The three successful applica- Coe. A total of 12 Russian athletes (10 in 2017 and Federations (IAAF) said its doping review board completed and subject to acceptance of their tions were part of 58 cases reviewed by the doping two in 2016) have previously been declared eligi- had agreed that the applications of Kseniya entries by individual meeting organisers,” IAAF review board, with 28 declined and a further 27 ble to compete as neutral athletes and they Aksyonova (400m), Vera Rebrik (javelin) and Vera said in a statement. remaining under review. In total this year 13 appli- remain eligible to compete in international com- Rudakova (400m hurdles) met the exceptional eli- Aksyonova, Universiade 400m champion in cations have been approved and 45 have been petition subject to acceptance by individual meet- gibility criteria to compete in international compe- 2013, was part of the Russian 4x400m relay team declined. IAAF president Sebastian Coe said the ing organisers. — AFP

Strauss says more England gain than pain in IPL

LONDON: Andrew Strauss believes letting But former England captain Strauss said England stars such as Ben Stokes play in the he would be reluctant to let senior players Indian Premier League is worth any poten- go to the IPL if it meant they were unavail- tial injury risk. able for Test duty. “When you get to the All-rounder Stokes, paid a record $2.16 stage where you’re missing Test matches to million to take part in this year’s IPL, was play in IPL that sends out a very strong mes- named the tournament’s most valuable sage about where your priorities are-and I player after helping Rising Pune Supergiant would be uncomfortable with that.” reach the knockout phase in the cash-rich Strauss said trying to balance a player’s Twenty20 competition. He returned to hit a commitments was no simple task in an era match-winning hundred as England of franchise cricket. clinched a one-day international series vic- “It’s not an easy one to navigate our way tory over South Africa at Southampton on through,” he admitted. “I think the players Saturday. But he only bowled five overs in who have gone over (to India this year) and two matches against the Proteas and was played a number of games have benefited rested from Monday’s seven-wicket defeat massively from the experience. “(But) we’ve at Lord’s with a knee injury, having already always got to balance that great opportuni- had surgery last year. ty for them with the schedules and work- Chris Woakes, also recently returned loads and the importance of us peaking for from the IPL, missed both the Southampton important series as an international team.” and Lord’s matches because of a thigh mus- cle problem, although he and Stokes, ‘NO MARGIN FOR ERROR’ together with Moeen Ali (groin), are all England have never won a major one- expected to face Bangladesh in England’s day international trophy but Strauss, who Champions Trophy opener at the Oval on has put a renewed emphasis on white-ball LONDON: England’s Joe Root bats during a nets session at the Oval cricket ground in London yesterday. England will play Thursday. England and Wales Cricket Board cricket since taking up his ECB role, was Bangladesh at the Oval today in the first match of Champions Trophy cricket competition. — AP director Strauss is well aware of the already upbeat about their Champions Trophy packed schedule confronting players who chances. “We’ve match-winners from one CRICKET remain solely on international duty, but said to seven, so I think other teams will look at what those who appeared in the IPL learnt us and think they’re up against dangerous outweighed the chance of an injury. opposition,” he said. “But one thing we do England, Bangladesh aim to banish “That is the slight risk you take when you know about the Champions Trophy is that make people available for a chunk of cricket there’s no margin for error. that is outside the international schedule,” “You can’t afford any bad days, so you’re batting blues in Trophy opener he explained. “Injuries are part and parcel a little bit in the lap of the gods.”Monday of the life generally, but on one hand you saw England collapse to 20 for six at Lord’s LONDON: Spectators have long been advised to Bangladesh wanted any more than England, a have done well in our last few matches against weigh up the potential risk and on the oth- as South Africa’s pacemen made the most get to sporting events early and they could miss much-improved one-day side since the Tigers England and we are confident,” he said. er you ask what they can potentially gain of cloud cover. the key part of today’s Champions Trophy open- knocked them out of the 2015 World Cup, Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha from that experience.” But former opening batsman Strauss er between England and Bangladesh at the Oval wished to see their top order suffer such a spec- tried to minimise the impact of Tuesday’s reverse Strauss played down concerns about was happy with the dynamic way England if they aren’t in on time. tacular slump against South Africa, even if they by saying: “Obviously it affects the confidence a the fitness of Stokes and Woakes by say- have played the 50-over game under white- Even in June, early morning cloud cover that were already 2-0 up in the three-match series. little bit, but this is a practice game. ing: “Thankfully I don’t think any of those ball captain Eoin Morgan since a woeful aids swing is often a key part of English cricket Yet it says something about England’s current “It’s a big game for us, the first game of the injuries are of massive concern at this first-round exit from the 2015 World Cup conditions. ‘white-ball’ approach that Jonny Bairstow, their Champions Trophy. “But our preparation was stage.” .”When you’re trying to play a high-tempo, The proof came as recently as Monday when, only batsman to make a fifty at Lord’s, may not good apart from this game so we are confident With white-ball cricket an early season more positive, aggressive style of play, at across London at Lord’s, England collapsed to 20 play at the Oval if all-rounders Ben Stokes and anyway,” added the former Sri Lanka batsman, priority given England are hosting the the back of your mind, you almost have to for six in five overs-the worst start in one-day Chris Woakes are fully fit. “I haven’t seen a team with the Tigers having beaten both New Zealand Champions Trophy, the ECB changed accept you’re going to get it wrong now international history-against the South Africa win a global tournament playing defensively,” and Ireland in a triangular warm-up event in course this year by letting star men take and again and you’re going to have some new-ball duo of Kagiso Rabada and Wayne said England coach Trevor Bayliss. Dublin this month. The Champions Trophy part in the IPL. bad days along the way,” he said. — AFP Parnell. “It’s always a team that backs itself and plays opener is set to feature several survivors on both A green-tinged pitch did not find favour with bold cricket,” added the Australian, looking to sides from Bangladesh’s 2015 World Cup win England captain Eoin Morgan but even on more guide England to their first major ODI title. over England, when a hundred from placid surfaces the issue of how best to bat “From that point of view the message won’t Mahmudullah and aggressive seam bowling under grey skies, which can often set in all day in change,” insisted the former Sri Lanka coach. propelled the Tigers to a memorable success at England, as many a cold fan knows, remains. the Adelaide Oval. Bangladesh highlighted the issue in dramatic ‘DONE WELL AGAINST ENGLAND’ “Whatever you have done in the past gives style by collapsing to 84 all out in reply to Bangladesh collapsed to 22 for six in 7.3 overs you a little bit of confidence, but then you have Champions Trophy title-holders India’s 324 for against India, not as bad as England on Monday, to start again,” said Hathurusinghe. seven in their final warm-up match at the Oval but concerning all the same. But Mehedi Hasan, “So whatever we do first against England, we on Tuesday. who top-scored for the Tigers with 24, said they need to start well and that’s Defeat by 240 runs was certainly not want still believed they could beat England “Yes. We what we are focusing on.” — AFP

RUGBY Lions on song ahead of ‘cracking’ All Blacks Tests

AUCKLAND: The British and Irish Lions arrived That tour ended in acrimony and a 3-0 great Test series, let’s get excited about that,” he in New Zealand yesterday predicting a “cracking” “Blackwash” for the hosts as the Lions suc- said. The Lions face a gruelling 10-match sched- series against the world champion All Blacks and cumbed to in-fighting, intense pressure and a ule that includes three Tests and seven tour hoping to avoid the controversies of their disas- string of high-profile injuries. matches against New Zealand’s top rugby trous last tour 12 years ago. “We’re well aware that there’s a bit of bridge- teams. Former All Blacks and Lions coach Tattooed Maori warriors performed a haka to building to do from 2005,” said Gatland, who is a Graham Henry has branded the itinerary “suici- greet the composite team of elite players from New Zealander himself and earned 17 All Blacks dal” but Lions tour manager John Spencer said it LONDON: England’s Ben Stokes catches the ball during the nets session at the Oval England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland, marking caps from 1988 to 1991. was not a problem. cricket ground in London yesterday. England will play Bangladesh at the Oval today the start of the nearly six-week tour. “If we can win some hearts and minds off the “It would be a pointless exercise coming to in the first match of Champions Trophy cricket competition. — AP The players then surprised their hosts by per- field and play some good rugby, then hopefully New Zealand, the best team in the world, and forming a stirring rendition of the Welsh hymn we’re going to end up with a cracking tour.” trying to play them having played mediocre “Calon Lan”, in a response that won over the New opposition,” he said, with his only concern that Zealand public and media. ‘GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT’ they were “trying to fit six weeks’ preparation NSW rock Queensland with Coach Warren Gatland said it was a sign of Gatland, who has described the New Zealand into a couple of weeks”. respect and showed the Lions-who have won tour as the “ultimate challenge”, said he wanted Former England fly-half Stuart Barnes, a Lions big win in Origin opener only one Test series against the All Blacks in to avoid off-field distractions. tourist in 1993, said winning the Test series in more than a century — were determined not to “I don’t think any of us want any controversy such circumstances would be “epic”. BRISBANE: New South Wales posted their a stoppage in play, the Blues struck first repeat the mistakes of their last visit in 2005. to get in the way of what could potentially be a “It would be the greatest achievement of biggest win in Brisbane with a commanding when Maloney backed up a surging burst Northern Hemisphere rugby, it would eclipse 28-4 victory over holders Queensland in the and off-load from Fifita to score under the England winning the World Cup in Australia (in State of Origin rugby league series-opener crossbar in the sixth minute. 2003),” he told Radio Sport. yesterday. The Blues got the jump on the NSW had the better of the exchanges, Maroons, winners of 10 of the last 11 inter- with scrum-half Mitchell Pearce constantly WARBURTON HUNGRY FOR WINS state series, to seize the early momentum in in the play, before the Maroons hit back Lions captain Sam Warburton expressed relief the three-match contest. NSW, with full- with a spectacular try minutes before the to finally be in New Zealand after so much talk back James Tedesco and prop Andrew Fifita interval. Dane Gagai took the ball deep into about the tour. He said the Lions priority was to outstanding, outscored the Maroons five the Blues’ half before he was tackled and win, particularly the Test series, and he was tries to one and kicked away in the second from the next play scrum-half Cooper Cronk unconcerned what style of play they adopted to half after leading 12-4 at half-time. aimed a high kick towards the left corner. get results. “I don’t care how we win, if we won It was the Blues’ biggest win in 53 games Winger Corey Oates out-jumped Blake every game 3-0 I’d bite your arm off,” he said. at Suncorp Stadium, eclipsing their 22-point Ferguson to pluck the ball in the air and The Lions will face an All Blacks team who are winning margin in the third game of the score. back-to-back world champions and have held 2005 series. “We had a good preparation But NSW finished the half with a try top spot on the international rankings since and we knew we were in for a good show- started and finished by Pearce after Wade 2009. New Zealand underlined their recent dom- ing. Our forward pack was enormous and Graham and Tedesco combined in the lead- inance with a world-record equalling 18-Test they had it over them for most of the time,” up play. Maloney’s conversion gave the winning streak in 2015-2016, and coach Steve said stand-off James Maloney, who scored a Blues’ a 12-4 lead at half-time. Pearce was Hansen said this week there was still “plenty of try and kicked four goals. Queensland, forced off after taking a high shoulder room” for improvement. missing injured stars Johnathan Thurston, charge, but the Blues hit back with three A glimmer of hope for the Lions lies in Greg Inglis and Matt Scott, must now tries in eight minutes to seize control of the Ireland’s win over the All Blacks in Chicago last regroup to keep the series alive in the sec- match during the second half. year, which ended the New Zealanders’ winning ond match in Sydney on June 21. Tedesco took three defenders over with run. Ireland lock Iain Henderson said the men in “It’s very disappointing. The Blues played him to score, while Fifita scooped up a green “got under the All Blacks’ skin” in their with a lot of energy and you can’t afford to dropped pass near the Queensland try-line shock 40-29 win and the Lions will aim to do the give away cheap points like we did tonight. to score and Jarryd Hayne powered over for AUCKLAND: British and Irish Lions rugby team captain Sam Warburton, right, autographs a same in New Zealand. They scored a couple of easy tries towards the killer try on the hour. ball for fans on his team’s arrival into Auckland, New Zealand, yesterday. The British and Irish Bookmakers are not confident such tactics the end,” said captain Cameron Smith, who The Blues protected their try-line with Lions landed in Auckland yesterday to begin their 13th rugby tour of New Zealand, facing pos- will bring success, rating the Lions a 7/2 made a record 40th Origin appearance for resolute defence as Queensland tried des- sibly their toughest schedule as they attempt to achieve only their second test series victory chance of winning the Test series while the All Queensland. perately to work their way back into the over the All Blacks 47 years after the first. — AP Blacks are 1/5. — AFP In a breathless opening half with hardly contest in the final quarter. — AFP THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 SPORTS

Injury-ravaged season clouds Bale’s homecoming

MADRID: Playing in a Champions League final in “At the time there was not a stadium big enough to 2022 in October. However, since then he has had Even Bale admitted it would be harsh in the his home city was beyond Gareth Bale’s dreams as a I don’t think.” Nearly 75,000 will cram into the to endure long days in the gym and on the treat- extreme on the Spanish international for his return youngster, but Saturday’s Cardiff showpiece catch- Millenium Stadium on Saturday, but those coming ment table, even admitting to taking pain killers to to cost Isco a starting role in the final. “I think Isco es the Welshman at a career crossroads. Real for a closer look at the hometown hero may be dis- get through matches after initially making his has been fantastic,” continued Bale. “The most Madrid can make history by becoming the first appointed. Bale hasn’t played since April 23 when return from surgery in February. “There have been important thing is to try and get myself to be ready team to retain the Champions League and com- he suffered the latest of a series of calf injuries that moments when I have had to consider other things at some point for the game, whether that is starting plete a first La Liga and Champions League double have blighted his four years in Madrid. However, it with my ankle,” he added “I have had to work tire- or coming off the bench.” However, Bale distanced in 59 years in the process. is ankle ligament damage followed by an operation lessly hard, double (training) sessions, being away himself from suggestions that not starting could Yet, the fact most of the road to Cardiff has been in November that has been the root cause of an from my family a lot working hard on it. plant a seed of doubt over his future at the travelled without an injured Bale this season and injury-ravaged campaign just when Bale looked set “It has been difficult, physically and mentally. Bernabeu. Manchester United lead the queue of that there is little desire in Madrid for him to be to fully stamp his authority on this Madrid side. “He “Obviously any surgery is difficult, but in the English clubs that would be desperate to bring him rushed back to face Juventus shows how his for- was one of the best players at the start of the sea- middle of a season is always that bit more difficult. back to the Premier League, but Bale insists it is for tunes have changed over the past year. son,” said Madrid midfielder Luka Modric. You want to come back as soon as possible. “In occasions like Saturday that he moved to the “It is massively special for me personally, as it is hindsight I should have stayed out a bit longer and Spanish capital. “You never expect to win two where I was born, where I grew up,” said Bale on his CONTRACT RENEWAL let it heal and strengthen.” (Champions League) finals, never mind three. “It is impending return to Wales. “Any Champions Bale led Madrid to the Champions League last Rather than falter in his absence, Madrid have the reason I came to this club, to play in finals, to League final is special, but obviously this is a little year by ending the season in the form of his life. flourished. Zinedine Zidane’s men claimed a first La win trophies, and that is what we are doing at the bit extra special. He then carried Wales to the Euro 2016 semi- Liga title for five years with Bale’s understudy Isco’s moment. “I always dreamed I’d play a Champions League finals and his burgeoning status within the Real stunning form playing a huge role in the final “Hopefully we can add another one now on final, but never in my home town. squad was rewarded with a huge contract renewal stages of the season. Saturday.” — AFP Zidane hoping to follow in Sacchi’s footsteps

ROME: Arrigo Sacchi was a revolutionary had yet to convince his new side, the club who came from nowhere to lead a great AC president made it clear to every Milan Milan side to back-to-back European Cups player: “Between the team and Sacchi, I in 1989 and 1990. take Sacchi. He is staying. I’m still not sure It is a feat that no coach has achieved about you.” since, but that Zinedine Zidane will match It worked and Sacchi was able to put in if he retains the Champions League trophy place his methods, ably helped by the likes with Real Madrid in Saturday’s final against of Franco Baresi, Carlo Ancelotti, Paolo Juventus in Cardiff. Maldini, Roberto Donadoni and the Dutch A recent poll on the website of Corriere trio of Ruud Gullit, Frank Rijkaard and dello Sport saw Sacchi’s Milan named as Marco van Basten. Sacchi used to arrive at the greatest Italian team of all time by their Milanello training ground in his silver internet users and the second-best side- Porsche and would take sessions while behind the ‘Grande Torino’ that dominated wearing his Ray Ban aviators and with a ‘calcio’ in the 1940s before being wiped megaphone in his hand, to compensate for out in the Superga air disaster-by a panel his quiet voice. of 10 coaches. Sacchi’s team “dominated Europe with a ‘LIKE ROSENBORG’ new kind of football, comprised of press- With him, Milan won the ‘Scudetto’ in ing, strength, speed and ideas,” according 1988, their first in nine years, and then to the Rome-based sports daily. Thirty those successive European Cups, hammer- years after Sacchi’s appointment as Milan ing Steaua Bucharest 4-0 in the final in coach, his precepts no longer seem so rev- 1989 and retaining the trophy with a 1-0 olutionary: a 4-4-2 system with zonal mark- defeat of Benfica the next year. ing, the absence of a ‘libero’, aggressive and He later led Italy to defeat on penalties constant pressing, pace, the offside trap, in the 1994 World Cup final and then a intensive training sessions... group-stage exit from Euro 96 before But all that was revolutionary when returning for a second, unsuccessful spell, Silvio Berlusconi hired him in 1987, despite at Milan and a brief stint at Atletico Sacchi having never been a player and only Madrid. Sacchi then worked as a youth LONDON: This file photo taken on May 27, 2017 shows Arsenal’s French manager Arsene Wenger lifts the FA Cup trophy after their win over coached in Serie B with Parma. team coordinator for the Italian Federation Chelsea in the English FA Cup final football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley stadium in London on May 27. Long-serving In a conservative Italian game where the and he has remained an unavoidable, but Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has signed a new two-year contract, the club announced yesterday, ending months of speculation about best path to success was via a defensive sometimes unwelcome, reference point for his future. — AFP style, Berlusconi and Sacchi added a new the new generation of Italian coaches, dimension by introducing a more seduc- such as Ancelotti, Antonio Conte and SOCCER tive way of playing. “Win, convince and Massimiliano Allegri. entertain,” is how Sacchi sums up his Milan Now 71, the “Prophet” has never disap- team’s outlook. peared from the landscape, regularly Arsene Wenger signs new appearing in the Italian media to voice his RAY BANS AND MEGAPHONE opinion, without a megaphone this time. Nevertheless, the man who would Last year he was overtly critical of the become known as “The Prophet of work done by Allegri at Juventus, saying: two-year Arsenal contract Fusignano” first of all had to convince those “The only verb they can conjugate is ‘to who doubted him largely because he had win’. That might be enough in Italy, like for LONDON: Long-serving Arsenal manager most traumatic season of his near 21-year He added: “Together, we are much, much never played at any notable level. Rosenborg, who always win in Norway. But Arsene Wenger has signed a new two-year con- Arsenal tenure. Arsenal missed out on stronger than we are when we are arguing and “I never realised that to become a jock- not in the Champions League.” tract, the club announced yesterday, ending Champions League qualification for the first trying to prove who’s right and who’s wrong.” ey you needed to be a horse first,” Sacchi On Saturday, then, Allegri has a chance months of speculation about his future. time in 20 years and were thrashed 10-2 on In an interview on Arsenal’s website, joked. But Berlusconi’s support was crucial to both prove Sacchi wrong and allow him Wenger has presided over a gruelling season, aggregate by Bayern Munich in the Champions Wenger appealed to fans: “Let’s be together to at the beginning. The story goes that to remain the last coach to win consecutive which saw his team fail to qualify for the League last 16. support our players, to support the club and all before an important match away to European Cups. Otherwise, Sacchi will have Champions League, but masterminded a stun- He has come under greater pressure from give our absolute best to be at the level that Verona, when the new coach’s methods to pass that honour on to Zidane. — AFP ning FA Cup final win over Chelsea last weekend. supporters than ever before, with fans holding we want to be.” The 67-year-old Frenchman’s new deal, which ‘Wenger Out’ placards, boycotting home games Arsenal’s Wembley win against Chelsea gave will take his tenure up to 23 years, is believed to and chartering planes to trail banners calling for them a third FA Cup in four seasons and made Manchester United ranked as have been rubber-stamped during a board him to go. The dissent reached a crescendo dur- Wenger the first manager in history to have won meeting on Tuesday. ing a run of seven defeats in 12 games between the tournament seven times. “I love this club and I am looking forward to late January and early April. It is now 13 years since the last of his three Europe’s most valuable club the future with optimism and excitement. We Premier League title wins, however, while he has are looking at what we do well and how we can ‘ABSOLUTELY HORRENDOUS’ presided over a remarkable seven successive last LONDON: Manchester United have been while Manchester City edge past Arsenal be stronger everywhere,” Wenger told Arsenal’s Wenger’s switch to a back three enabled 16 exits in the Champions League. rated as Europe’s most valuable club by a to take fifth spot, both with enterprise website. Arsenal to end the season in style, winning sev- His key objectives for the close season will be new report into the financial muscle of values of just under £1.7 billion. “This is a strong group of players and with en of their last eight league games before top- to tie star duo Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil to the continent’s top teams. Chelsea, Liverpool, Juventus and some additions we can be even more successful.” pling Chelsea in last Sunday’s FA Cup final. new contracts and strengthen his squad for the The report by professional services Spurs fill the next four positions, which Arsenal said Wenger and chief executive Ivan But he has been deeply hurt by the criticism rigours of a Europa League campaign. firm KPMG looked at the finances of 39 means six of the 10 are from the Gazidis had conducted “a full review of our on he has received, branding the conduct of some Wenger said Arsenal would only look to clubs based on their popularity on social Premier League. and off-the-pitch activities” to identify areas for supporters a “disgrace” and saying it created a sign “top, top quality” players and said having a media channels, revenues for the 2014- In a statement, KPMG’s global head of improvement in view of a title challenge. “horrendous atmosphere” around the team. “very heavy squad” meant “we might lose 15 and 2015-16 seasons, and success in sports Andrea Sartori said: “The aggre- American majority shareholder Stan Kroenke Gazidis defended the board’s decision to some players”. European competitions. gate value of Europe’s leading football said: “Our ambition is to win the Premier League stand by Wenger. “We’re committed to mounting a sustained The clubs were then ranked by enter- clubs suggests that the overall value of and other major trophies in Europe. “I think in football, the judgements are so league challenge and that will be our focus this prise value, an accounting measure football, as an industry, has grown. “It’s what the fans, players, staff, manager and black and white that often, if you don’t fire your summer and next season,” he added. used to assess how much it would cost “While this is partially explained by board expect and we won’t rest until that is manager, then you’re seen as being unambi- “I am grateful to have the support of the to buy any given club or company as it football’s broadcasting boom, the inter- achieved. “Arsene is the best person to help us tious. I think that’s ludicrous,” he said. board and Stan in doing everything we can to includes a business’s total debt, with nationalisation of the clubs’ commercial make that happen. He has a fantastic track “You don’t fire good people, you don’t fire win more trophies. It’s what we all want and I KPMG using its own formula to reach operations, their investment into private- record and has our full backing.” people who are world-class, you don’t fire peo- know it’s what our fans around the world these valuations. ly owned and modern facilities, and over- Wenger’s new contract brings to an end the ple who are driven to improve.” demand.” — AFP Despite two relatively disappointing all more sustainable management prac- seasons on the pitch between 2014 and tices are also key reasons for this growth. 2016, United’s value surged clear of Real “In terms of media rights value, the Madrid and Barcelona last year, becom- English Premier League sits comfortably ing the first club to break the three bil- at the top of European leagues, although lion euros (£2.7 billion, $3.4 billion) mark other major leagues have outlined well- Not Mourinho’s call on for enterprise value. defined strategies to compete for the Bayern Munich remain in fourth place, attention of global fans.” — AFP Rashford, says Southgate

BURTON-ON-TRENT: Manchester United manag- games, he should be in our squad. The only deci- PLAYING ABROAD ‘POSITIVE’ er Jose Mourinho had no influence over the deci- sion for me was, do we send him to both?” Rashford finished the season with winner’s sion to excuse Marcus Rashford from duty at the Southgate added: “The key for us is not the medals from the League Cup and Europa League, Under-21 European Championship, England relationship with Jose; it’s the relationship with moving Southgate to jokingly describe his prodi- manager Gareth Southgate said on Tuesday. Marcus. giousness as “depressing”. Southgate has frequently underlined the “And making sure that he senses that we’re not He was picked ahead of United team-mate importance of giving young players tournament just plonking him somewhere to try to achieve an Wayne Rooney for England’s World Cup qualifier experience, but he called Rashford into his senior objective that ticks a box for us. against Scotland in Glasgow on June 10 and squad, rather than let him play at next month’s “We’re very serious about development tour- friendly against France in Paris on June 13. Under-21 Euro in Poland. naments, but whenever we’re dealing with young Rooney, 31, has indicated he could leave Mourinho had expressed reservations about players, we’ve also got to be serious about their United during the close season after losing his Rashford going to Poland, but Southgate said the own personal development as well. place in the first XI and Southgate said a move decision to call the 19-year-old up for England’s “Because he’s got huge potential and we’ve abroad could prove beneficial, citing the experi- forthcoming games against Scotland and France got to handle him in the right way to try and get ence of Torino loanee Joe Hart. was his and his alone. him where we want him long-term.” “It’s been good for Joe Hart,” said Southgate, “I didn’t speak to him (Mourinho) about it,” Asked if Mourinho had put any pressure on whose side are four points clear at the top of Southgate, the former England Under-21 manag- him over Rashford, Southgate replied: “I’ve not UEFA World Cup qualifying Group F. er, told journalists at St George’s Park in Burton- spoken to him about it, but I’m not in a position “The idea of our players playing abroad is a on-Trent, central England. where I can make decisions to keep people hap- good one. Generally they mature in different ways. “Marcus’s evolution this season has been clear py. “I’m not going to achieve that. If I’m trying to “It’s good life experience for them, opens them to in terms of the responsibility he’s had at his club. keep Jose happy, that’s going to be, let’s say, fairly different culture, different tactical ways of playing, “And when I’ve watched matches like the difficult. different styles of coaching. So going abroad in a game away at Chelsea in the cup when he was “Respectfully, none of the managers are going broader sense is a positive. “Not enough of our play- SAITAMA: Urawa Reds’ defender Tomoaki Makino and Jeju United’s midfielder playing on his own (up front) for long periods of to be around in 10 years-or (are) very, very unlike- ers have done it, really. Maybe if we had-you look at Magno Da Cruz (C) compete for the ball during the AFC Champions League round of the game, the game against Chelsea at Old ly (to be) — and I think people like Marcus the likes of (Xabi) Alonso, who’s been around 16 second leg football match between Japan’s Urawa Reds and South Korea’s Jeju Trafford, the European matches-quarter-finals, Rashford will be. I think that his relationship with Europe and played in the biggest leagues and it’s United in Saitama yesterday. AFP semi-finals-where he had such a big impact in big England is key.” definitely had a big influence on him. — AFP Warriors wary Arsene Wenger of LeBron as Cavs signs new two-year arrive for Finals Arsenal contract

THURSDAY, JUNE 1,16 2017 19 Bryce Harper, Hunter Strickland suspended for punch-up Page 17 Muguruza survives, no problems for Djokovic

PARIS: Reigning champion Garbine Muguruza survived a tough “But I really fight. I mean, after the match, I didn’t feel that bad French Open second-round challenge from Anett Kontaveit, as normally I probably do. “I’m still happy I’m here and playing. while men’s title-holder Novak Djokovic stormed into the last 32 The fairytale ended. Now, in upcoming weeks, I think it will be yesterday. Muguruza’s patchy form this season included a loss to business as usual.” Venus Williams shook off a slow start to ease the world number 53 in Stuttgart, with the Spaniard again in dire into the third round with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Japan’s Kurumi trouble in Paris after falling a set and a break behind against the Nara. Williams, the 2002 runner-up who turns 37 next month, will Estonian. But the fourth seed recovered to claw out a 6-7 (4/7), 6- play Belgium’s Elise Mertens or Dutch qualifier Richel 4, 6-2 win and book a third-round clash with Yulia Putintseva of Hogenkamp in the third round. Kazakhstan. “I have a different spirit here, I’m going to fight for “Do I sense (the draw) is open? I just am really focused on me every ball to try and win,” said Muguruza, who defeated Serena and nothing’s a given, or else I’d win every match,” said Venus, Williams in last year’s final. “She was playing so good first two who has sister Serena in Paris supporting her. — AFP sets, I was just hanging there waiting for my moment and in the third set it came.” Djokovic needed little over two hours to see off Portugal’s Joao Sousa 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 as he bids to become the first man in the Open era to win each Grand Slam twice. The world number two broke his 59th-ranked opponent six times to make it four wins in as many meetings with Sousa. Djokovic goes on to face Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman for a place in the last 16. “In the first and second rounds I’m the favourite, but it’s sport and nothing is predictable,” said Djokovic. “I think the first two sets went very well, the third was was more difficult.” Rafael Nadal’s quest for an incredible 10th Roland Garros title continues later against Dutchman Robin Haase later. But Carlos Moya, the 1998 French Open champion and part of coaching Nadal’s coaching team, admitted talk of another tri- umph was causing pressure for his fellow Spaniard. “Clearly there is a bit of pressure. We don’t pay much attention to making it number ten,” Moya told AFP. “We take it into account but we try to ignore it. We try to coexist as best as possible with the pressure.”

THIEM THROUGH, TSONGA OUT Sixth seed Dominic Thiem charged into round three with a routine win over Simone Bolelli, sweeping the Italian aside 7-5, 6- 1, 6-3. The Austrian, who is the only player to defeat Nadal on clay this season, will meet American 25th seed Steve Johnson next as he looks to build on last year’s run to the semi-finals. Hopes of a first French men’s champion since Yannick Noah in 1983 suffered a huge blow as 12th seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga crashed out in his opening match. The Frenchman won his first clay-court title in Lyon last week but slid to a four-set defeat to Roland Garros debutant Renzo Olivo in a tie held over from Tuesday. Serving to stay in the match when play resumed, Tsonga was broken immediately by the Argentine world number 91 as Olivo wrapped up a 7-5, 6-4, 6-7 (6/8), 6-4 win. American qualifier Bethanie Mattek-Sands halted Petra Kvitova’s comeback, defeating the popular Czech 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/5) in her first tournament since a horrifying knife attack in PARIS: Spain’s Garbine Muguruza celebrates after winning a ponit December. “I’m disappointed, for sure. I came here to win the PARIS: France’s Kristina Mladenovic reacts as she plays Italy’s Sara Errani during their second round match of the French Open ten- during her tennis match against Estonia’s Anett Kontaveit at the matches,” said twice former Wimbledon champion Kvitova. nis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, yesterday. — AP Roland Garros 2017 French Open yesterday in Paris. — AFP Toshiba’s future imperiled on nuclear woes, dubious ethics Page 22

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BEIJING: People buy fruits at a stall in Beijing. Activity in China’s key factory sector expanded in May, official data showed yesterday in a sign of stabilization in the world’s second-largest economy. — AFP Brussels maps out more unified eurozone Euro area inflation falls to lowest level this year

BRUSSELS: Encouraged by the victory of the political courage to work on strengthening eurozone and would require a tough adoption sharper than anticipated, means that inflation stress that underlying inflation pressure in the French President Emmanuel Macron, the EU and completing Europe’s economic and mone- process. Just days after reformist Macron’s vic- has fallen away from the ECB’s target of just euro area remains weak, despite strengthening yesterday unveiled a raft of controversial ideas tary union now,” the former Latvian prime min- tory against anti-EU Marine Le Pen, France and below 2 percent. The rise in inflation in April to growth, when it meets next week,” said Cathal for improving the often dysfunctional ister said. One big idea floated by the commis- Germany promised a joint plan to accelerate the target had stoked talk in financial markets Kennedy, European economist at RBC Capital European single currency. The so-called reflec- sion is to introduce a permanent president of eurozone integration, with other member that the central bank would soon be in a posi- Markets. As a result, Kennedy says that while tion paper from the European Commission the Eurogroup, the grouping of eurozone states also contributing to the debate. tion to at least start mulling the possibility of the ECB is likely to upgrade its economic fore- maps out proposals, including the partial finance ministers that decides common policy withdrawing some of its stimulus, possibly at casts today, it will probably remain cautious bundling of sovereign debt from across the for the currency area. Inflation next Thursday’s policy meeting. about any talk of tapering off the stimulus pro- eurozone, that will face suspicion in Germany, Inflation across the 19-country eurozone The ECB has slashed interest rates, including gram. Some economists think Draghi may drop the bloc’s most powerful member. Full-time chief has fallen to its lowest level this year, official its main one to zero, and embarked on a big any reference in his statement to the possibility Berlin has historically snubbed French-influ- Currently, the ministers name one of their figures showed yesterday in a development bond-buying stimulus program to keep a lid of lowering interest rates or increasing stimu- enced ideas for reform of the eurozone and own as head of the group, with Dutch Finance that may temper speculation that the on market interest rates. Its primary aim is to lus going forward. A raft of indicators over further integration, but the Brexit vote last year Minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem set to end his European Central Bank will soon consider eas- get inflation back toward its target and then to recent weeks has shown that the eurozone and the rise of Trump-style populism has given term later this year after five years of handling ing up on its monetary stimulus. start easing off the bond-buying program. economy has picked up steam, particularly in the idea of more Europe new momentum. “The the Greek debt crisis. Eurostat, the EU’s statistics agency, said that A major reason why inflation fell back France and in many of those countries that status quo is not an option,” said EU Economy The job could be merged with that of eco- inflation fell to 1.4 percent in the year through sharply in May was the decline in the core rate, have been at the heart of Europe’s debt crisis, Commissioner Pierre Moscovici at a news brief- nomic affairs commissioner, currently shared May from 1.9 percent the month before. May’s which strips out the volatile items of alcohol, including Spain and Ireland. ing announcing the paper. “It is clear ... that we by Moscovici and Dombrovskis, the paper rate is the lowest rate since December 2016 food, tobacco and energy. That slipped back to The rebounding economy was evident in must move forward,” the former French finance argues. The paper urges the completion of the when inflation stood at 1.1 percent. 0.9 percent from the previous month’s 1.2 per- unemployment figures from Eurostat. The minister said. eurozone banking union that was created in The most important reason why inflation cent. Modest underlying rates of inflation point agency found that the eurozone’s jobless rate The commission, usually reluctant to pro- the heat of the debt crisis amid catastrophic has been so volatile in recent months is con- to sluggish wage demands even at a time fell 0.1 percentage point in April to 9.3 percent, voke Berlin, made the announcement amid a bank failures in Ireland, Spain and Greece. nected to the price of oil, which is off the lows when the eurozone economy is performing rel- its lowest level since March 2009, when the spat between Germany and the Trump admin- The trickiest parts of the banking union, a recorded last year but still swinging fairly wide- atively strongly and unemployment has been region, like the world economy, was in the istration, with Chancellor Angela Merkel urging common deposit insurance scheme, is resisted ly. In the year to May, energy prices were up 4.6 dropping. ECB President Mario Draghi has midst of a savage downturn following the Europe to “take our destiny in our own hands”. by Germany and other richer eurozone states percent. However, May’s increase was the pointed to the subdued core rate in recent global financial crisis. During April, Eurostat The euro is a “promise of prosperity”, said that are concerned about the fragility of banks smallest this year and down sharply on April’s months to urge caution over the bank radically said 233,000 people came off the eurozone’s European Commission Vice-President Valdis in countries such as Italy. The commission’s equivalent rate of 7.6 percent. changing tack soon. jobless register, taking the total unemployed Dombrovskis. “To keep that promise ... we need ideas are part of a larger project to reform the The decline in the rate, which was slightly “That should allow the ECB to continue to down to 15.04 million. — AFP India’s growth slows to 7.1% Saudi Aramco and Hyundai in $5.2bn after controversial note ban shipyard venture RIYADH: Saudi Aramco is to build the region’s biggest ship- NEW DELHI: India’s growth slowed to 7.1 triggered massive lines outside banks in the yard in a $5.2 billion joint venture with South Korea’s percent last year, according to official data weeks afterwards as authorities struggled Hyundai Heavy Industries and others, the partners said yes- released yesterday, weaker than analysts to print replacement notes fast enough. terday. The yard, to be constructed on the kingdom’s Gulf expected but still the fastest rate of growth While the full impact of the note ban is coast, will have the capacity to produce four offshore rigs of any major economy. still not known, analysts had expected a and 40 vessels, including three supertankers, a year, the GDP growth for the 12 months ended pick-up in the fourth quarter as consumers state-owned oil giant said in a statement. Lamprell, a United March 31 was well below a revised figure who had held back in the weeks after the Arab Emirates-based provider of services to the energy of eight percent for the previous year, and cash ban stepped up spending. “[The fourth industry, and Bahri, the National Shipping Company of follows the government’s shock move last quarter] clearly shows that demonetization Saudi Arabia, have also signed on to the venture. November to ban most of the currency in has had an impact on the overall growth for “The integrated maritime yard will be the largest in the circulation. “This is a sharper deterioration the economy,” Sunil Sinha, principal econo- region in terms of production capacity and scale,” Saudi than what I expected,” Ashutosh Datar, mist at Fitch India told AFP. Aramco said. Located in the new industrial port city of Ras economist at IIFL Institutional Equities, “Now that cash is by and large back in al-Khair, the yard will also provide maintenance services for told AFP. “The fourth quarter (6.1 percent) place, that confidence is back with con- rigs and vessels. is a bit weaker than what I expected.” sumers that they no longer have to stand in “Major production operations are expected to com- However the country of 1.25 billion is still queues and that cash will be available when mence in 2019,” with full capacity reached by 2022, Aramco reporting faster growth than rival China, at they need it,” he added. said. In a separate statement, Lamprell PLC said the yard will 6.7 percent in 2016. In a report earlier this week the World cost an estimated $5.2 billion to build, of which roughly Prime Minister Narendra Modi has Bank said the fundamentals of India’s econ- $3.5 billion will come from the Saudi government. defended his move to remove all 500 omy remained strong and predicted an The rest will be funded by the joint venture. It said the (around $7.50) and 1,000 rupee notes from uptick in the economy with a national deal was conditional on approval by its shareholders. Saudi circulation as a necessary strike against cor- goods and services tax due to be intro- Arabia has launched a program to diversify its industrial ruption. The government argues it will duced on July 1. base after its revenues were badly hit by a 50 percent fall in boost revenues by dissuading people from The move will likely “yield substantial world oil prices since 2014. Around five percent of Saudi using cash, which makes it easier to avoid growth dividends from higher efficiencies” HYDERABAD: Indian traders and vendors negotiate prices of vegetables at a whole- Aramco is to be floated on the stock market next year to tax. The move hit cash-dependent sectors and increase state revenues in the long sale vegetable market in Hyderabad. India’s economic growth slowed to 7.1 percent help form the world’s largest state investment fund. — AFP like real estate, jewellry and agriculture, and for the 2016-17 financial year, according to official data released yesterday. — AFP term, according to the bank. — AFP THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 BUSINESS ECB calls for ‘clarity’ for Greece at June meeting

FRANKFURT AM MAIN: Greece’s creditors should create “clarity” by reaching a deal on debt relief for Athens at a meeting next month, European Central Bank board mem- ber Benoit Coeure urged yesterday. “It is very important that an agreement is reached at the Eurogroup meeting on 15 June,” Coeure told a Frankfurt conference. Any relief measures for Greece’s huge moun- tain of debt-which currently amounts to a towering 179 percent of annual output-would not come into force before mid-2018. Nevertheless, “being sufficiently clear on the measures today would help frontload many of the benefits, in partic- ular the rebuilding of confidence” at home and abroad, the ECB board member said. “Clarity about debt measures is also a necessary condi- tion for Greece’s bonds to be potentially eligible” for pur- chase under the ECB’s mass bond-buying program, Coeure added. The Eurogroup, made up of eurozone finance ministers, failed to come up with an agreement at a recent meeting on May 22. Disagreements between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and European creditors led by Germany on Greek fiscal targets have held up a final accord. Germany has an election in September and the German public is hostile to more financial support for Athens. The German government has promised lawmakers that it will not offer further aid to Greece without the IMF’s blessing. But the IMF believes European forecasts for Greece’s growth and government budget surpluses are too opti- mistic, and says it will not participate in the program unless there are more details on debt relief-which Berlin is reluc- tant to give. Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos used an appearance at the same conference Wednesday to criti- TOKYO: In this Jan 30, 2017 file photo, a man walks past an advertisement of Toshiba Corp’s products in Tokyo. The future of Toshiba Corp is imperiled as the cize the IMF, arguing the Washington-based lender is too 140-year-old Japanese energy and electronics colossus mulls selling its prized computer chip operations to stay afloat. —AP gloomy about his country’s growth prospects. Just a day earlier, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble had said that if the IMF’s pessimistic forecasts were correct, “then all the programs [for Greece] have been pointless.” Toshiba’s future imperiled on The wrangling has held up the next tranche of aid from Europe from the third, 86-billion-euro ($96 billion) aid deal Greece and its creditors secured in July 2015. Greece needs the funds to repay seven billion euros in maturing debt in nuclear woes, dubious ethics July. —AFP

Company reported financial results without audit Uganda inflation TOKYO: The future of Toshiba Corp is imperiled over balloon- “I feel so sad. The brand has been tarnished. I hope bers. “Big or small, companies like that will eventually go jumps in May, driven ing costs at its US nuclear unit Westinghouse, which filed for Toshiba can pull together,” he said. In 2015, Toshiba acknowl- down.” The best workers began to quit Toshiba, adding to the bankruptcy protection last month. Behind a great Japanese edged it had systematically doctored its books from 2008, lack of governance, as only those who went along remained, by food prices brand’s fall from grace is a fateful decision to bank on an spanning the rule of three presidents. Inflating profits was said Okamoto, who believes nuclear power can be a good expensive overseas purchase. And no one had calculated on carried out not only on one or two projects but across the business with proper leadership. Toshiba now faces 18 law- KAMPALA: Higher food prices pushed up Ugandan a nuclear catastrophe. board, according to an investigation of the scandal by a pan- suits in Japan, filed by banks, individuals, overseas investors inflation in May, the statistics office said yesterday, but Price drops in oil and natural gas, as well as beefed up el of outsiders set up by the company. It had been with great and other parties for investment damages stemming from policy makers are not expected to hike rates because safety regulations that kicked in after the 2011 Fukushima fanfare that Atsutoshi Nishida, Toshiba’s then chief executive, faulty management and accounting, totaling 32 billion yen weak economic growth is still an overriding concern. disaster, are chipping away at the appeal of nuclear power. announced the $5.4 billion acquisition of Westinghouse from ($290 million). The Uganda Bureau of Statistics said inflation rose to But perhaps more fateful was Toshiba’s corporate culture British Nuclear Fuels in 2006. Other high-profile Japanese Toshiba, in turn, is suing Nishida and two subsequent 7.2 percent year-on-year from 6.8 percent in April. of chasing big money at the cost of ethics and governance, buyouts in the United States, like Sony Corp.’s purchase of presidents, for damages over their responsibility in the scan- UBOS said the surge was underpinned by a rise in already brewing as it headed to the 2006 purchase of Columbia Pictures and Mitsubishi Estate Co.’s snapping up dal. There has been no ruling. the prices of some food items including vegetables Westinghouse, according to former employees and Rockefeller Center, in those days had gone sour, raising ques- One former Toshiba engineer, who spoke to AP on condi- and fruit. Most parts of Uganda experienced a pro- observers. tions about the ability of Japanese managers to deal with tion of anonymity because of his continued involvement in longed drought from early 2016 to early this year, In an embarrassingly unprecedented move, the Tokyo- overseas businesses. the nuclear business, said his colleagues had been skeptical which led to poor harvests and a surge in the prices of based company, long synonymous with Japan’s moderniza- The Westinghouse deal was immediately criticized by ana- about the Westinghouse deal, seeing it as a dangerous bet. most food items including vegetables tion, reported financial results this month without an audit. It lysts and the local media as overpriced. “I’d like to make this Nishida’s background was not in nuclear engineering but It said core inflation - which strips out food, fuel, had earlier delayed it twice. It projected a 1.01 trillion yen the first success story,” Nishida confidently told reporters he was too confident, he said, when the deal in fact carried metered water and electricity prices - rose to 5.1 per- ($9.2 billion) loss for the fiscal year ended in March, and then. Meanwhile, Toshiba was struggling to differentiate its huge pitfalls, especially at the acquisition’s exorbitant price. cent from 4.9 percent a month earlier. The central Bank warned of “substantial doubt about the company’s ability to products in consumer electronics. The television business Once the costs started mounting, management kept get- of Uganda (BoU) monitors core inflation for monetary continue as a going concern.” faced stiff competition from low-cost Chinese manufacturers ting more desperate, trying to force a success and things spi- policy purposes. In April, its governor said it was seen and high-end Korean brands. Demand for its personal com- raled out of control, he said. Masashi Goto, another former remaining around a target of 5 percent over the next Accountability puters fell in the face of formidable Dell, Apple and Hewlett- Toshiba engineer, says the strategy to focus on computer 12 months. It was first in the little things that Muneo Morokuzu Packard of the US, Acer of Taiwan and China’s Lenovo. chips and nuclear power was revved up to a higher level by The BoU says it aims to maintain core inflation noticed signs of what he saw as an erosion of accountability Last year, Toshiba sold off its household appliance busi- Nishida’s successor Norio Sasaki. around 5 percent in the medium term. On a monthly at Toshiba. It hadn’t always been that way. During the early ness to Midea Group of China, although the Toshiba brand Sasaki was more familiar with nuclear power than was basis, inflation was 0.6 percent this month from 0.4 decades after he joined Toshiba in 1970, he had been proud has continued. It is now looking for a buyer of its mainstay Nishida but he was reputed to be a workaholic, who percent in April. Benon Okwenje, a foreign exchange of what he called “a spirit of humanity” among the workers. memory-chip business. despised challenges to his authority and surrounded himself trader at Stanbic Bank Uganda, said monetary policy- Toshiba’s history goes back nearly a century and a half, If Toshiba survives, it will likely be left with infrastructure with what Goto called “yes-men,” the Japanese for lackeys. makers were unlikely to hike the benchmark rate as rooted in telegraphs and lamps. Its US history spans more operations, such as railways, power systems and factory “He never listened to people,” Goto said, adding that man- they were more preoccupied with how to boost than 50 years. One of the company founders, Ichisuke automation - and ironically nuclear power as it still needs to agement had banked on nuclear power as delivering stability growth than curbing price pressures. Fujioka, a samurai’s son, brought the incandescent light bulb maintain and decommission reactors. Toshiba has been to balance the drastic fluctuations in its chips business. “I think what’s on everyone’s mind is how can we to Japan, forging an alliance with General Electric, and came involved in the design of 17 reactors in Japan, including two stimulate the economy,” Okwenje said. “So even if infla- to be known as “the Thomas Edison of Japan.” at Fukushima Dai-ichi plant, whose reactors sank into melt- Reputation tion is up, I would be very surprised that they raise People at Toshiba, like Morokuzu, were the chosen of downs after the March 2011 tsunami in northeastern Japan. Over the years, Toshiba had boasted a reputation as a their policy rate. Why? Because the economy needs to Japan. But Morokuzu began to see things he found disturb- Auditors questioned its reporting on the acquisition of company of well-bred moderates who favored harmony over be kick-started but also inflation where it is it’s not that ing - like packs of company black limousines during outings CB&I Stone & Webster by Toshiba’s U.S. nuclear unit risk-taking, recalled Goto, a nuclear containment vessel worrying.” to golf courses. He didn’t approve of the use of company Westinghouse. Four nuclear reactors Westinghouse is help- expert, who visited all the Westinghouse offices while at Another foreign exchange trader at a leading bank money for such personal pleasure. He was aghast, watching ing to build in South Carolina and Georgia are behind sched- Toshiba. The other engineer, who asked for anonymity, said he expected BoU would either hold the rate or managers waving from their limousine windows to the other ule and billions of dollars over budget. agreed, and said Sasaki had a tough, aggressive character even effect a small cut because inflation was still “with- workers. unusual for the gentleness that pervaded Toshiba, although in a normal range”. This month the International “It’s a problem when the border between your own purse Power harassment he added he empathized with Sasaki for how the Monetary Fund cut its forecast for Uganda’s growth for and the company purse becomes blurred,” Morokuzu, who Koichi Okamoto, professor of sociology at Toyo Eiwa Westinghouse deal had gone awry. the fiscal year ending June to between 3.5 and 4 per- specialized in the nuclear fuel cycle, and retired in 2006, told University and governance expert, who has researched Even before Fukushima, the costs of reactor building had cent from 5 percent, blaming drought and slow credit The Associated Press. Toshiba’s problems, believes its downfall came mainly zoomed over stringent safety regulations that first came after growth. He still believes nuclear power is viable, if operated with because of misguided management, including practices he the Nov 9, 2001 terrorist attacks in the US, the engineers say. The central Bank of Uganda’s monetary policy com- smaller reactors criticized as inefficient and expensive but, he says verged on power harassment. The goals had become Such precautions were initially shrugged off in Japan. But mittee is due to meet around mid-June to announce believes, are easier to control, given the lessons of Chernobyl, unrealistic, and no one was stressing ethics, he said. they were taken seriously in the US. its Central Bank Rate (CBR) for the next two months. At Three Mile and Fukushima. “If leaders at the top start violating compliance, then no The nuclear business had a special star position within its last meeting in April, the committee cut CBR to 11 Toshiba’s strategy of setting ambitious profit targets, under one can stop them. So bosses shouldn’t talk about profit too Toshiba, especially under Sasaki, and Goto acknowledged he from 11.5 percent, extending a policy easing cycle that the banner of “chuh-ren-jeeh,” or “challenge,” came in the years much because that is already understood,” he said, noting felt bad that workers at sections unrelated to the nuclear has been running for about a year. —Reuters around the 2006 Westinghouse deal, Morokuzu recalled. that Toshiba had become obsessed with putting up the num- business are losing their jobs over recent cost cuts. —AP

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MOMBASA, Kenya: Kenya’s President Re-shaping modern Kenya carried out since 1987. “I pray for forgive- The next leg of the SGR will connect The government is currently negotiat- Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday inaugurated The capital Nairobi was a swampy ness from God, but I will sign their death Nairobi with the Rift Valley town of ing the financing to link Naivasha to a Chinese-built railway, the country’s outpost with no particular attraction sentence for them to be hanged,” he Naivasha at a cost of $1.5 billion, and has Kisumu near the Ugandan border, which biggest infrastructure project since until it became the headquarters of warned. caused a furore as it will cut through the Macharia says is expected to cost anoth- independence that is aimed at cement- Kenya Railways. Recalling the criticism capital’s iconic national park. er $3.5 billion. —AFP ing its role as the gateway to East Africa. the British government faced while Connecting East Africa The boxy red-and-white diesel train left building a “train to nowhere”, Kenyatta Kenyatta on Tuesday flagged off the from a gleaming new terminal in the compared it to the controversy the new first cargo train, set to cut the cost and port city of Mombasa, carrying railway has faced since construction time involved in transporting goods to Kenyatta, Chinese dignitaries and citi- began in December 2014. the capital. The railway is part of a “mas- zens from around the country on its Accusations of corruption, concerns ter plan” by east African leaders to con- maiden journey to Nairobi. over the impact on wildlife and criticism nect their nations by rail, with the The five-hour journey will take less of the $3.2-billion (2.8-billion-euro) price Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) planned than half the time to drive between the tag blamed on poor negotiations with to eventually link Uganda, Rwanda, two cities, a hair-raising trip on a one- the Chinese, have dogged the project. South Sudan, Burundi and Ethiopia. lane highway clogged with lumbering “Despite a lot of criticism, we now cele- This first leg of the railway is financed trucks and where accidents claim dozens brate ... the Madaraka Express ... 90 percent by China’s Export? Import of lives each year. “Today we celebrate that will begin to re-shape the story Bank, while the Kenyan government is one of the key cornerstones to Kenya’s of Kenya for the next 100 years,” said providing the remaining 10 percent. transformation to an industrialized, pros- Kenyatta. The president is betting on the Transport Minister James Macharia said perous, middle-income country,” legacy project to help get him re-elected the government expects the railway to Kenyatta said at the inauguration cere- in August elections. While the govern- boost GDP by 1.5 percent, allowing them mony. ment has previously said economy class to pay back the loan “in about four years”. Dubbed the Madaraka (Freedom) tickets would cost 900 shillings “I think that is a little bit of wishful Express, the train can carry 1,260 passen- ($8.70/7.70 euros), Kenyatta on thinking,” said economist Kwame Owino, gers and replaces the so-called “Lunatic Wednesday announced that the price questioning assumptions about the vol- Express”-a railway built more than a cen- would be 700 shillings, prompting ume of cargo available to be carried, tury ago by colonial Britain which was cheers from the crowd. while warning high growth rates in east known for lengthy delays and break- Shortly before the launch, four peo- Africa were beginning to moderate. downs. ple were arrested for vandalizing the “My feeling as an economist is that it The old railway, whose construction new tracks and stealing “assorted railway is going to be a white elephant, but as a became the stuff of legend as a pair of parts”, according to court documents. taxpayer, I hope not,” he told AFP. The MOMBASA: Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta flags off a cargo train, as man-eating lions devoured some 135 Kenyatta blamed “economic sabotage” railway will be managed by the Chinese it leaves the container terminal for its inaugural journey to Nairobi, at workers, is credited with shaping Kenya and threatened those responsible with contractor for five years before being the port of the coastal town of Mombasa on Tuesday. —AFP into its current form. the death penalty-which has not been handed over to the Kenyan government. Wal-Mart works to close gap between itself and Amazon World’s largest retailer is betting on essentials

HOBOKEN, NJ: Even after an online party sellers, up from 10 million a year pickup or going to the physical store.” “We’ve had competition every day spending spree, it may be hard for Wal- ago. In comparison, Amazon has hun- Its 4,700 stores are a strength for Wal- of our existence at Amazon and it’s Mart to escape the Amazon in the dreds of millions of products. Mart, as they buck the larger retail never changed our approach,” Amazon room. Wal-Mart’s acquisition of David Spitz, CEO of e-commerce trend in seeing increases in shopper says. “We obsess over customers and Jet.com and brands that appeal to technology company ChannelAdvisor, numbers and sales. The discount for the things we believe customers will younger shoppers have given it an e- says for some shoppers it has become store pickup is helping bring shop- always care about - low prices, vast commerce boost as it works to close ingrained that they start and finish pers in. selection, and fast delivery.” the gap between itself and the online their shopping at Amazon, and the Wal-Mart says even the expansion Wal-Mart has revamped its ship- leader. The world’s largest retailer is Prime program reinforces that. He said of stores with curbside pickup for gro- ping program and now offers free, betting on essentials like cereal and Wal-Mart wasn’t putting a sufficient ceries is also helping, since people two-day shipping for online orders of diapers, and has adjusted its shipping emphasis on keeping up. often realize they forgot an item or its most popular items with a mini- strategy to better compete with “If anything, the gap was widen- two and run into the store. And as mum purchase order of $35. Lore says Amazon’s Prime program. ing,” Spitz said. “Jet.com was intended rivals like Target struggle to get their Wal-Mart customers are placing more But Amazon keeps innovating too, to be a jolt. Wal-Mart is clearly being grocery departments right, Wal-Mart orders and spending more than implementing new technology and more aggressive. There is a sense of is placing a priority on essentials like before. In April, Wal-Mart launched a trying to make shopping more con- urgency, but whether that is enough peanut butter, paper towels and fresh service called Easy Reorder where the venient. Marc Lore, a co-founder of is the multibillion-dollar question.” produce that shoppers buy often. items shoppers buy with their credit Jet.com who is now head of Wal-Mart’s Amazon accounted for 33 percent of Amazon’s stores are mainly show- card at a store will pop up on their US online operations, says he’s confi- US online sales last year, according to cases for gadgets, or are textbook- online account for replenishment. Forbes Mideast: KIB among dent about the company’s momentum the research firm Euromonitor. Wal- and furniture-pickup locations aimed As more integration happens and that there’s plenty of room for it to Mart moved into second place ahead at college students. But it keeps inno- behind the scenes of Walmart.com 50 most powerful listed thrive. “I can tell you we are happy with the moves we are making, and we are happy with the results,” Lore said at the companies in Kuwait Jet headquarters in Hoboken, New Jersey. “It’s about moving fast. It’s KUWAIT: Kuwait International Bank (KIB) at KIB, Mohamed Said El Saka. This was recently recognized by Forbes exclusive ceremony brought together Middle East as one of the top 50 listed heads of the region’s top public and pri- companies in Kuwait at the “Celebrating vate companies, as well as local and Kuwait’s Success” awards ceremony. regional diplomatic entities. Organized by Forbes Middle East, this On this occasion, El Saka expressed annual ceremony was held to honor his delight at receiving this prestigious companies and individuals that have award on behalf of KIB, placing the Bank made significant contributions towards on the list of the most prominent listed the development and continuous financial institutions in Kuwait. He also progress of Kuwait. As part of the cere- stressed that this accolade is a clear mony, the top 50 listed Kuwaiti compa- reflection of KIB’s important role in the nies were recognized for their influential local banking sector, as it continuously leadership within the local market, as contributes to the development and well as their strong, robust financial per- advancement of the nation through formance and impressive growth. greater economic diversification. Additionally, among those honored dur- He added that KIB is a firm believer ing the ceremony were a number of the that private institutions play a key role HOBPKEN: In this May 2, 2016 largest and most influential private com- in supporting the growth and stability file photo, Jet.com CEO Marc panies in the region, and the strongest of Kuwait’s economy. Accordingly, the Lore speaks during an inter- businesswomen across the country. Bank constantly works to innovate and view in Hoboken, NJ. —AP Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs develop its banking solutions to suit the and Acting Minister of Information, diverse needs of the market, doing so about innovating. And it’s a very big SAN BRUNO: In this Sept 18, 2013 file photo, two Wal-Mart employees walk past a sign in the Sheikh Mohammed Al-Abdullah Al- while strictly adhering to Shari’ah law. market.” He noted that e-commerce lobby at the Walmart.com office in San Bruno, California. —AP Mubarak Al-Sabah, and President of He concluded by congratulating all sales industrywide are still growing 15 Arab Publisher House and Publisher of companies, as well as individuals, who percent per year. Forbes Middle East, Dr Nasser Bin Aqeel were honored during the ceremony, and Lore led Wal-Mart’s acquisitions of of eBay, with 7.8 percent. Greg Melich, vating, and it’s testing an Amazon Go and Jet.com, Lore says that over time, Al-Tayyar, presented the prestigious wished them many more successes and specialty online retailers like ModCloth, an analyst at research firm Evercore, convenience store, where sensors Jet’s “smart cart” technology will be award to Acting Chief Executive Officer achievements in the future. Moosejaw and ShoeBuy.com, and said estimates that Amazon customers track items as shoppers go and there’s integrated into the Wal-Mart site. Jet he’s still looking at companies that spend an average of $800 annually on no need to check out. Amazon just was built on a real-time pricing algo- have expertise in categories where the site, and members of its $99-a- opened its first bookstore in rithm that determines which sellers Wal-Mart wants to grow faster. year Prime program spend on average Manhattan and seventh overall. are the most efficient in value and KFH launches visa checkout As Wal-Mart prepares to show off 2.7 times more than others. Moreover, Amazon also launched shipping. It adjusts prices and encour- some of its innovations this week If Amazon’s relationship with Prime two grocery pickup kiosks in Seattle ages shoppers to buy certain items for service to its customers before its shareholder meeting, there members continues to grow, Melich that allow Prime customers to buy more savings. Wal-Mart says it’s help- are signs that things are starting to said recently, then Amazon’s path fresh items online and pick it up in as ing people to shop smarter by encour- KUWAIT: Kuwait Finance House (KFH), in click. Sales at Walmart.com rose 63 toward Wal-Mart’s 9 percent of the little as 15 minutes instead of having aging them to build an order of $35 association with Visa, is the first bank in percent in the first quarter, up from 29 total US retail market from its current them delivered. The service is free, and and offering extra discounts for store Kuwait to launch Visa Checkout (VCO), a percent growth in the previous quarter 3 percent is “reasonable.” there’s no order minimum. Shipping pickups of online orders. and marking its fourth straight quarter If Lore is worried, he doesn’t remains intensely competitive. And Lore says the plan is to get to service, which enables quick, safe and of increases. Wal-Mart said most of the acknowledge it. “We don’t think Amazon Prime members in more than several hundred million products on secure online payment. Group General increase was not through acquisitions specifically about Prime at all,” he said. 5,000 cities and towns can receive Wal-Mart’s website over the next few Manager Retail Banking at KFH, Fadi but was fueled by changes in its ship- “We think we (have) got a customer orders the same day or the next, years. “We want to sell them every- Chalouhi said that this innovative service ping strategy and a discount for shop- base - those customers who want to depending on the item and location. thing,” Lore said. “The assortment is is offered to KFH’s credit and prepaid card- pers who pick up their online orders. be able to save money and they want Through Prime Now, members in growing fast,” he said. “But we know in holders as part of the bank’s initiative to Walmart.com now offers 50 million to be able to shop in different ways, more than 30 cities can get some certain categories, we need to make enhance e-payment methods. products including those from third- whether it be direct-to-home, grocery items in an hour or two. more progress.” —AP For consumers and online retailers, Visa Checkout offers an easy and secure way to pay online. Enrolling in Visa Checkout ABK announces winners of 56th ‘Double Your Salary’ draws is intuitive and simple, and customers can Fadi Chalouhi use any KFH Visa credit or prepaid card or KUWAIT: Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) held its 56th ‘Double Your even other KFH branded cards to make Chalouhi indicated that KFH strategy Salary’ weekly draw on 23rd May, 2017 at the Bank’s Head Office purchases from a desktop, laptop, tablet focuses on offering innovative banking in the presence of a representative from the Ministry of or mobile device. Once enrolled, cus- services and products to its customers, Commerce, announcing the names of the winners. The promo- tomers simply provide their username while continuously keeping abreast with tion includes weekly draws, with two winners per draw. The cam- and password to complete the payment latest banking technology in order to paign will run until 27th June, 2017. process without ever having to leave the meet the aspiration of its customers and merchant’s website. He added that KFH maintain the bank’s pioneering position The winners are: customers can visit KFH.com, click “Enroll as a world leading Islamic financial institu- l Ibrahim Amara Sulaiman Ibrahim, Farwaniya Branch Now” on the “Visa Checkout” page and fol- tion. Visa Checkout now has more than 20 l Ahmad Abduljaleel Ibrahim Abu Zayed, Sharq Branch low the simple steps to add a KFH credit million consumer accounts, hundreds of New customers who transfer their salary to ABK receive KD 100 or prepaid card, and enjoy the quick, easy thousands of large and small merchants and will automatically be entered into the weekly draws to dou- and more convenient payment method across 26 countries including the UAE in ble their salaries. Existing customers who are already transferring for customers in a very secure manner. the region. their salary to ABK are entered into a separate draw. THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 BUSINESS Global stocks push higher on China factory data

LONDON: Global equity markets mostly rose piles and switch from trade and investment to Jones Industrial Average up 0.1 percent, ahead of favor of often maligned Jeremy Corbyn, with CMC Markets Singapore, said of the yesterday after forecast-beating Chinese factory consumer demand as the driver of expansion. Friday’s release of closely watched US jobs data, with the latest YouGov survey pointing China data. data raised hopes for the world’s number two “More compelling economic data came out of which is used as a guide for the Federal Reserve’s towards a distinct chance that we could see economy. The London stock market hit a new China, the manufacturing sector expanded more plans for interest rate rises. the Tories fail to maintain an outright British race record high as the pound dipped on a shock new than expected in May, and provided much com- majority.” Sterling rose in recent weeks on The pound was volatile after polls and opinion poll ahead of next week’s June 8 general fort to investors about the health of the second Weak pound lifts London the prospect that May would win a land- surveys suggested the general election of election. biggest economy in the world,” noted analyst Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Theresa slide in the June 8 poll, giving her a June 8 might be closer than many had China said yesterday that its purchasing man- Naeem Aslam at trading firm Think Markets. May was fighting yesterday to shore up her elec- stronger hand in Brexit talks. However, the expected. Prime Minister Theresa May’s agers’ index of manufacturing activity held up in Shanghai, which was closed Monday and tion campaign after a shock projection by poll- currency has fallen with the government’s Conservative party had been expected to May, beating expectations for a decline. The Tuesday for a holiday, ended up 0.2 percent, sters YouGov forecast a hung parliament in poll numbers on fears Britain could end up win by a landslide but recent polls have shed reading indicated the sector continues to grow Sydney added 0.1 percent and Seoul was 0.2 per- which the Conservatives would fall short of a with a bad EU exit deal. doubt on that. Investors are worried that a and suggests the economy is feeling the benefits cent higher. Singapore put on 0.2 percent and majority. “The FTSE is trading in the green... as France’s CAC 40 rose 0.4 percent to smaller majority could weaken the govern- of a pick-up in global demand. Jakarta gained 0.2 percent. However, Tokyo end- the continued uncertainty surrounding next 5,319 while Germany’s DAX gained 0.5 per- ment’s ability to negotiate a good Brexit deal China’s growth slowed to its weakest level in a ed 0.1 percent lower and Hong Kong shed 0.2 week’s snap election is dragging the pound cent at 12,659. Britain’s FTSE 100 rose 0.5 with the European Union. The currency fell quarter of a century in 2016. It is expected to percent after a one-day break. Across the sharply lower,” said IG analyst Joshua Mahony. percent to 7,561. US shares were set to rise, below $1.2800 yesterday before recovering ease this year as leaders try to address huge debt Atlantic, Wall Street opened higher, with the Dow “Recent polls have clearly been moving in with Dow and S&P 500 futures both up 0.1 slightly to trade down 0.2 percent on the percent. An ongoing probe into Russia’s day, at $1.2836. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei meddling in the 2016 election has set off 225 fell 0.1 percent to finish at 19,650.57. uncertainty about the administration of Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 added 0.1 percent to President Donald Trump. National Security 5,724.60. South Korea’s Kospi gained 0.2 per- Adviser Michael cent to 2,347.38. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Flynn has decided to provide documents inched down 0.1 percent to 25,667.10, while to the Senate intelligence committee, while the Shanghai Composite was up 0.2 percent Trump’s personal attorney, Michael Cohen, at 3,117.18. Benchmark US crude lost 99 has rejected a House intelligence commit- cents to $48.67 a barrel in New York. It lost 14 tee request for information. Former White cents on Tuesday. Brent crude, the interna- House staffer Boris Epshteyn confirmed he tional standard, fell $1.22 to $50.62 a barrel has been contacted for information as part in London. —Agencies of the investigation. An official monthly survey showed that Kuwait equities rally growth in China’s factory activity was steady last month in a sign that the recov- KUWAIT: Boursa Kuwait, the country’s ery in the world’s No 2 economy is holding official stock exchange, ended yester- up. The purchasing’ managers index, or PMI, day’s trading in the green zone. The released yesterday came in at 51.2 for May. benchmark went up by 58.5 points to “This suggests further stabilization of settle at 6,785.37 points. The Weighted the world’s second largest economy and and KSX 15 indices also rose by 2.36 and will allow policy makers more room to car- 1.9 points respectively. The value of ry out the de-leverage campaign in an transactions was at KD 16.6 million, while attempt to reduce the country’s height- the volume reached 18 million shares ened debts,” Margaret Yang Yan, analyst done through 2,806 deals. —KUNA THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 BUSINESS EU business lobby urges China to walk the talk on market opening

BEIJING: A top European business lobby in they are determined to promote the EU-China Chamber of Commerce in China. “We would Chinese companies would close key innova- robotics to biopharmaceuticals, that the gov- China urged the country yesterday to “walk investment deal, negotiations for which were like to see that China walks the talk,” Harborn tion gaps with foreign companies. Foreign ernment hopes will speed an industrial the talk” on free trade and globalization, call- launched in 2013. told reporters at a briefing on the chamber’s companies also face discriminatory Chinese upgrade as economic growth slows. ing for an EU-China investment treaty within But after 13 rounds of talks, EU officials annual survey on the business climate in national security policies and uneven environ- Chinese officials say foreign companies 12 months, as officials from both sides pre- have suggested it will be hard to make China. “The negative list, we want it as short as mental enforcement, the chamber added. will enjoy the same preferential policies under pare for a summit this week. progress unless China moves forward with a possible,” he added. “Single digits when it Companies had little confidence in China’s those plans. Nonetheless, calls are growing in At the summit in Brussels today and so-called “negative list” of sectors placed off- comes to restricted industries.” short-term reform agenda, the chamber the United States and Europe for reciprocal tomorrow, European officials will press China limits to European investment. added, with just 15 percent feeling regulatory market treatment in response to what they for progress on an investment deal to widen “We want to be very ambitious. We would “Wake-up call” barriers would decrease over the next five see as Beijing’s mercantilism. Foreign compa- market access for European companies in the like to see a conclusion within 12 months. In the survey, the chamber issued a “wake- years. Forty percent expected them to nies also worry about new Chinese national world’s second-largest economy. Chinese That means that very early we need to get to up call to the whole of Europe” over growing increase, it added. Beijing’s “Made in China security and cyber security regulations they President Xi Jinping has vowed greater open- an offer for a negative list,” said Mats Harborn, competition from Chinese firms. Sixty percent 2025” plan calls for a dramatic increase in feel are too broad and could be used to erect ness in the economy, and Chinese officials say the president of the European Union of respondents felt that by about 2020, domestic products in 10 priority sectors, from more market barriers. — Reuters Brazil’s unemployment rate falls for first time since 2014

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil’s sickly economy Supreme Court that could see him stripped got an unexpected glimmer of good news of office over charges of obstruction justice yesterday with unemployment figures and corruption. Temer is attempting to rally showing a slight dip to 13.6 percent rather political support, saying that his program of than yet another record rise. restoring fiscal responsibility to Brazil and It was the first fall in unemployment fig- implementing austerity measures is helping ures since 2014 and came amid expecta- to end a two-year recession-the deepest in tions that Latin America’s biggest economy the country’s history. Today, gross domestic is finally emerging from its worst recession product figures are due out and analysts in history. The IBGE state statistics office expect them to show the economy is finally said that 14 million people were out of growing again, after eight consecutive quar- work in the February-April period, or 13.6 ters of shrinkage. percent of the workforce. While still a huge Later Wednesday, the Central Bank was number, the announcement at least put a expected to announce it is cutting its key stop to what had been a relentless series of Selic rate again. With inflation falling steadi- ly, the Selic has already been slashed from 14.25 percent in October to 11.25 percent last month. Until a couple of weeks ago the market consensus was for a 1.25 percentage points cut to the Selic, but in Valor financial daily’s survey of 41 experts, 35 now forecast a one percentage point reduction.

Tremer on the defensive President Michel Temer insisted on Tuesday he’ll stay on the job until his term ends in December 2018 despite growing calls for his resignation over corruption alle- gations, and he pledged to push ahead with austerity measures meant to cure Brazil’s struggling economy. Temer has been under increasing fire since the country’s top prose- cutor opened investigations two weeks into the president for alleged obstruction of jus- ADAMSTOWN: Jeff Geletka operates a knitting machine used in the manufacturing of Kangol hats the Bollman Hat Company in Adamstown, Pa. SAO PAULO: Brazil’s President Michel tice and passive corruption. When the famous hat brand worn by celebrities like Samuel L Jackson, Brad Pitt and Gwen Stefani moved into the Pennsylvania factory last Temer attends the Brazil Investment Forum Temer has denied any wrongdoing, year from China, executives with the Bollman Hat Co. billed it as an effort to create US manufacturing jobs. — AP 2017, in Sao Paulo on Tuesday. — AP accusing a business mogul of conspiring increases. With the previous rate at 13.7 against him. He was defiant as he addressed percent, with 14.2 million unemployed, a generally friendly audience of business Hat brand Kangol returns economists had been bracing for another leaders at the Brazil Investment Forum. hike to 13.9 percent, according to a forecast “Today we are on the right track. We put the from Gradual Investimentos. country back on track,” he said, saying he will The marginally better situation will boost leave “the house in order” for the next presi- to US to create more jobs President Michel Temer’s attempt to stay in dent. Recent polls say Temer’s popularity is office despite a raging corruption scandal. now in single digits and eight of his Cabinet The conservative leader faces multiple calls ministers are under investigation for alleged Company finds itself struggling to afford pricey US digs for his resignation and a probe in the corruption. — Agencies

ADAMSTOWN, Pa: If home is where you hang in New York. “We’re never going to employ as accomplish it, it’s a good feeling.” Bollman has your hat, Kangol is struggling to afford its many people because of efficiencies and equip- spent more than $1 million to shift produc- pricey new US digs. When the famous hat ment.” Bollman is betting it can succeed with US tion to Pennsylvania, putting a financial strain brand worn by celebrities like Samuel L workers - and by making Kangol, its most on a company whose brand lineup also Jackson, Brad Pitt and Gwen Stefani moved into important brand, the old-fashioned way. includes Helen Kaminski and Country a Pennsylvania factory last year from China, The employee-owned company raised more Gentleman. There was no profit sharing in executives with the Bollman Hat Co billed it as than $100,000 through a Kickstarter campaign 2016, and, for the first time in 31 years, the an effort to create US manufacturing jobs. to ship dozens of knitting machines from China company did not make a contribution to its But as labor costs went up, profits went to Pennsylvania, then got to work refurbishing employee stock ownership plan. down. Way down. The 149-year-old company the ancient, clattering workhorses that have The Adamstown factory is responsible for behind Kangol says it’s losing money on every been knitting the fabric used in Kangol caps for about 20 percent of Kangol production, with the kangaroo-logo cap knitted at its factory in nearly 80 years. American workers also had to rest coming from plants in England, Italy, Taiwan, Adamstown, 60 miles west of Philadelphia. learn how to sew, shape and embroider the dis- China and Vietnam. “It has been certainly a bigger challenge tinctive headwear, a popular style of which, the The venerable hatmaker, which has produced than what we could’ve ever dreamed,” said Don Wool 504, retails for $48. just about every style over its long history, from Rongione, Bollman’s fedora-wearing president Nearly a year later, Bollman’s overall cost per trilbies and pork pies to bowlers and berets, is no and CEO. The nation’s oldest hatmaker expects hat is still twice as high as it was in Asia, partly stranger to adversity. Foreign competition forced a relatively quick turnaround once US workers because the Pennsylvania crew can’t yet pro- painful layoffs at the Pennsylvania factory last get better at making the popular Kangol caps. duce as many hats in a day as their more expe- decade as Bollman’s domestic production But Bollman’s early struggles with Kangol help rienced counterparts at the now-shuttered fac- declined from 3.2 million hats in 2005 to about illustrate why the labor-intensive garment tory in Panyu, in southern China. 460,000 last year. The experience prompted industry left the United States in the first place. But the cost per hat was three times as high Rongione to start American Made Matters, an In this Oct. 9, 2016 file photo, shipping containers are stacked on a ship in the port in advocacy group that encourages consumers to Hamburg, Germany. US President Donald Trump keeps criticizing Germany’s trade Employment is down 85 percent since 1990 initially, and the company says it expects con- - the biggest decline of any manufacturing sec- tinued improvement. Inside Bollman’s 19th buy US-made goods. surplus with the United States. Germans respond by saying their products are just Bollman acquired Kangol, an English brand tor - as cost-cutting apparel companies shifted century, red-brick factory in Pennsylvania better and people want to buy them. — AP that gained cachet in the US when hip-hop pio- production to Asia in search of cheaper labor. Dutch country, Amaryllis Garman, 38, carefully neers like Run-DMC. and LL Cool J began sport- What’s behind German trade Bollman spends about $11 an hour per worker places a piece of knitted fabric on a machine ing it, in 2001. By then, production had already in Pennsylvania vs. $2.60 in China. that joins both ends to form the familiar Kangol moved to China. surplus angering Trump? flat cap, taking care to ensure a straight line. Rongione said Bollman has to start making So why move? The job requires patience and hand-eye coordi- money on its US-made Kangol headwear or In an industry where trends come and go nation, and comes with a steep learning curve. it’ll eventually have to ship production back FRANKFURT, Germany: President Donald ket for the US. Also, German companies often quickly, “it’s incredibly important to incorporate When Garman started, she could make 10 hats overseas. But the CEO said he remains opti- Trump keeps criticizing Germany’s trade sur- invest, hire and sell in the United States rather speed into the delivery of the product,” a day. She’s up to about 250 now and hopes to mistic. “This is not yet a success story,” plus with the United States. Germans respond than exporting there. The BMW plant in Rongione said. Other apparel companies are become still more efficient. Rongione said, “but we have great confidence by saying their products are just better and Spartanburg, South Carolina, was in fact the also trying to be more nimble. US apparel pro- “I was ready to give up,” Garman said with a we’re going to get there. ... This is near and people want to buy them. largest single auto exporter, sending $9.5 bil- duction has increased 50 percent since 2009, rueful laugh. “Very difficult, but once you dear to our hearts.” — AP One thing isn’t in dispute: German compa- lion in SUVs through the Port of Charleston to according to the American Apparel & Footwear nies sold 107 billion euros ($120 billion) the rest of the world. Association, as some footwear and clothing worth of goods to US customers last year. makers decided to accept higher labor costs in Mexico to review rules of origin Going the other way, US companies sold 58 Q: Does Germany manipulate its curren- exchange for greater inventory control and billion euros ($65 billion) worth of stuff to cy to make its goods cheaper and gain proximity to US customers. KEEN, for example, to help NAFTA renegotiation Germany. The result: A German trade surplus advantage? began assembling footwear at a plant in of 49 billion euros ($55 billion). A: Germany doesn’t have a currency it can Portland, Oregon, in 2010. Sportswear giant MIAMI: Mexico’s foreign minister says the Trump tweeted on Tuesday that “we have manipulate since it belongs to the 19-mem- Under Armour opened a high-tech facility in country is “inevitably” set to review rules of ori- a MASSIVE trade deficit with Germany, plus ber euro currency union. It just so happens, Baltimore last year. gin when renegotiating the North American they pay FAR LESS than they should on NATO however, that the euro has been relatively “Obviously, if you have a plant in the United Free Trade Agreement, giving a boost to & military. Very bad for US. This will change.” weak. That’s mainly due to extensive mone- States, it’s much easier to respond to trends, President Donald Trump’s manufacturing He also told EU officials that Germany was tary stimulus by the European Central Bank. produce small runs and get product to market push. Foreign Relations Secretary Luis “very bad” on the trade question during his The ECB has printed more than 1.8 trillion really quickly,” said Nate Herman, the trade Videgaray said on Tuesday at an event in stop in Brussels last week. euros and pumped them into the financial group’s senior vice president of supply chain. Miami that NAFTA has allowed Mexican indus- What’s behind all this? Here’s a look at system to lift inflation and growth as the Last year, for the first time in decades, the try to enter the US market with lax rules of ori- Germany’s trading relationship with the US eurozone heals from the Great Recession and number of manufacturing jobs created by U.S. gin. The rules dictate how much US content a and the rest of the world. troubles over too much debt in countries companies that moved operations back to the product assembled in Mexico must have in such as Greece. Such monetary stimulus can nation and by foreign companies investing in order to escape tariffs when being imported Q: Why does Germany sell so many weaken a currency, and the euro has slid from America exceeded the number of jobs lost by into the United States. Currently set at 62.5 goods in the United States? near $1.40 in May 2014 to $1.12 now. companies moving overseas, according to the percent for the auto industry, that number A: Germans - including Chancellor Angela If Germany had its own currency, it’s likely Reshoring Initiative, a nonprofit set up to bring could increase. Merkel - are quick to say that German compa- the opposite would have happened. factory jobs back to the United States. “One part that must inevitably be reviewed nies just make better products. There’s some- Countries that run large trade surpluses Yet the US garment industry’s production is the chapter on rules of origin,” Videgaray thing to that, as anyone noting all the often see their currencies gain in value, mak- gains also show why President Donald Trump’s said at the University of Miami. “Over time, the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche rides in ing their goods more expensive for foreign- campaign pledge to return manufacturing jobs free trade agreement has sometimes been Hollywood and Manhattan will have to con- ers and eventually reducing the surplus. The to the US could prove difficult. Increased used, not always of course, but sometimes as a WESTBORO: In this April 4, 2017 photo, cede. Germany’s export success also depends International Monetary Fund said in its 2016 automation is making it cheaper to sew and way to access the US market perhaps with laxi- Blake Hurst, a corn and soybean farmer on less glamorous goods, often highly techni- report on German that the country’s real knit in the US but requires fewer workers. So, ty in some ways of rules of origin.” The Trump and president of the Missouri Farm Bureau, cal industrial equipment made by smaller effective exchange rate is undervalued by even as apparel makers crank out more US- administration told Congress earlier this stands by a corn silo on his farm in firms that dominate global niche markets. 10-20 percent. made shirts and shoes, the industry is losing month there would be 90 days of consulta- Westboro, Mo. — AP They have a lot of practice at exporting and Germans point out they can’t tell the ECB more jobs than it’s creating. Employment stood tions on the renegotiation of the 23-year-old they’re good at it. what to do, since it’s politically independent. at more than 131,000 workers last year, down pact before beginning talks with Canada and is seen as an unfriendly sign and questioned Ironically, Germans - including the two that from a high of 1.4 million in 1973. Mexico. Annual trade of goods between its efficiency. Trump’s budget seeks $2.6 billion Q: So trade is all one way - advantage sit on the 25-member ECB governing council Mexico and the US was at $525 billion in 2016, for border security technology, including Germany? - have been among the leading critics of ECB Efficiency with the US running a trade deficit of more money to design and build a wall along the A: Despite concerns about the surplus stimulus, saying it bails out countries with Moreover, more than 97 percent of America’s than $63 billion. The foreign minister said southern border. Trump repeatedly promised there are lots of benefits to both countries weak finances and lots of debt through lower wardrobe still comes from abroad. “It’s not Mexico won’t entertain any talks on building a voters during the campaign that Mexico from their close and longstanding business borrowing costs. Yet German exports are ben- going to be what it once was,” said Steven wall along the border. Videgaray maintained it would pay for a wall. —AP ties. Germany is the sixth-largest export mar- eficiaries too, through the weaker euro. — AP Frumkin, of the Fashion Institute of Technology THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 BUSINESS

Burgan Bank offers cardholders chances to win cash back

KUWAIT: Burgan Bank recently launched a ticipate in the draw, while ATM cardholders and technology has positioned it as a new summer promotion offering its card- will be eligible with international transac- trendsetter in the domestic market and holders the chance to win back their tions only. Burgan Bank ATM and credit within the MENA region. Burgan Bank’s spending when using their cards locally cards accommodate customers’ different brand has been created on a foundation of and internationally. needs with flexibility and convenience for real values - of trust, commitment, excel- The summer promotion is designed as all financial transactions. lence and progression, to remind us of the a three month campaign starting from Established in 1977, Burgan Bank is high standards to which we aspire. ‘People today (June 1st to 31st August 2017), cre- the youngest commercial Bank and sec- come first’ is the foundation on which its ating opportunities for more winners, ond largest by assets in Kuwait, with a products and services are developed. where five winners will be announced significant focus on the corporate and The bank was re-certified with the pres- every month who will be refunded with financial institutions sectors, as well as tigious ISO 9001:2008, making it the first their transactions’ amount at a maximum having a growing retail, and private bank bank in the GCC, and the only bank in refund of KD 1,000. customer base. Burgan Bank has majority Kuwait to receive such accreditation for Customers who spend more will have owned subsidiaries in the MENAT region the third consecutive year. The Bank also higher chances of winning. As such, with supported by one of the largest regional has to its credit the distinction of being the every international transaction, they will branch networks. only Bank in Kuwait to have won the JP receive two chances to enter the draw The Bank has continuously improved its Morgan Chase Quality Recognition Award while every local transaction provides performance over the years through an for twelve consecutive years. Burgan Bank, them with one such opportunity. All credit expanded revenue structure, diversified a subsidiary of KIPCO (Kuwait Projects card holders who make local or interna- funding sources, and a strong capital base. Company), is a strongly positioned region- tional transactions will be eligible to par- The adoption of state-of-the-art services al Bank in the MENA region. Agility expands overland fleet across GCC Region

Logistics provider receives 95 trucks in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, and Bahrain

KUWAIT: Agility, a leading global logistics provider, has expanded its regional overland fleet by adding 95 new Mercedes-Benz Actros 2041S 4x2 tractors to its Abu Dhabi, Kuwait and Bahrain operations. . The expansion represents an investment of more than $7.5 million and is part of Agility’s regional growth strategy. The trucks will be used for both domestic and cross-border trucking across the Gulf. Agility’s new trucks are equipped with a spark-prevention mechanism that meets strict TOKYO: A delivery service worker pushes a cart along a street in Tokyo yesterday. safety requirements in the oil and gas and petro- Japanese employers are scrambling to find staff, unemployment is at its lowest level chemicals industries. The vehicles also emit less in more than two decades and the labour market is tighter than it was during Japan’s carbon dioxide than older trucks, supporting booming bubble economy years. — AFP Agility’s commitment to the environment. Elias Monem, Agility CEO for the MEA region, said: Japan’s ultra-low jobless “Thanks to increased investment in infrastruc- ture and construction projects across the Gulf, we have witnessed a steady increase in demand rate masks grim reality for goods to be transported by road across the GCC. We expect this trend to increase in the TOKYO: Japanese employers are scram- achievement of Abenomics,” said Ivan coming years. Our investment in the latest addi- bling to find staff, unemployment is at its Tselichtchev, an economics professor at tions to our regional fleet allows us to meet the lowest level in more than two decades and Japan’s University of Niigata. “It is a struc- increasing demand for overland logistics, while Mercedes-Benz in Abu Dhabi and the flagship more than 22,000 employees in over 500 offices the labor market is tighter than it was dur- tural phenomena and, unlike most other ensuring that our drivers have a safe and com- company of Al-Fahim Group supplied the Abu across 100 countries. Agility’s core commercial ing Japan’s booming bubble economy developed countries it looks quite inde- fortable working environment.” Dhabi fleet. In Kuwait, 20 new trucks were sup- business, Global Integrated Logistics (GIL), pro- years. This should be great news for the pendent, or autonomous from the business As part of its investment in overland trans- plied by Abdul Rahman Al-Bisher & Zaid Al- vides supply chain solutions to meet traditional world’s number three economy, but ana- cycle and economic growth rates.” port, Agility has deployed its own fleet and Kazemi Company. The25 trucks purchased in and complex customer needs. lysts are warning not to pop the cham- transport management system, called Bahrain were supplied by Al Haddad Motors, GIL offers air, ocean and road freight forward- pagne quite yet because it is mostly due to Shrinking population MicroTransport. Authorized General Distributor of Mercedes- ing, warehousing, distribution, and specialized a shrinking labor force. And many jobs are Examples of labor shortages are every- The system includes several features, provid- Benz in Bahrain. services in project logistics, fairs and events, and temporary and pay very little. where in Japan these days. Some 24 restau- ing accurate tracking and reporting to safety Agility brings efficiency to supply chains in chemicals. Agility’s Infrastructure group of com- Japan tied with Iceland in 2016 for the rants are cutting back their hours because adherence requirements, along with information some of the globe’s most challenging environ- panies manages industrial real estate and offers lowest annual unemployment rate-3.1 per- they don’t have enough staff, while deliv- on the mechanical condition of the truck and its ments, offering unmatched personal service, a logistics-related services, including e-govern- cent-among 35 member nations of the ery service Yamato has been forced to trim location. The system enables Agility to minimize global footprint and customized capabilities in ment customs optimization and consulting, Organization for Economic Co-operation services citing to a lack of drivers. downtime and offer customers unique visibility developed and developing economies alike. waste management and recycling, aviation and and Development (OECD). This week A lack of formal immigration is part of of their goods at all times. Agility is one of the world’s leading providers of ground-handling services, support to govern- Japanese government figures showed the the story. Bringing in foreign workers is a Agility’s long-term vendor, Emirates Motor integrated logistics. It is a publicly traded com- ments and ministries of defense, remote infra- jobless rate at 2.8 percent in April for the tough sell politically so Tokyo has focused Company (EMC), the authorized distributor of pany with more than $4.1 billion in revenue and structure and life support. third consecutive month and the lowest on luring even more seniors and women since 1994. Another key labor market meas- into the workforce-many women quit jobs urement-the ratio of job offers to job seek- after marrying. But Japan’s population is ers-hit 1.48, meaning there were 148 posi- expected to fall by almost a quarter tions available for every 100 job hunters. between 2010 and 2050 to below 100 mil- This is the strongest level in 43 years lion. And over-65 seniors are set to make up and is higher than before Japan’s once- almost 40 percent of the population from booming economy collapsed from a stock 26 percent in 2015, the highest in the OECD. and real estate price bubble in the early This is a worrying demographic picture nineties. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe may for the labor market. “Japan faces increasing claim Japan’s employment picture as a win labor shortages in the face of a falling work- for his Abenomics growth policy-the job- ing-age population,” said Randall Jones, less rate was 4.4 percent in 2012, the year head of the OECD’s Japan/Korea desk. Staff he swept to power on a ticket to reignite shortages have translated into higher the laggard economy. But analysts are not wages in certain sectors, but the broader convinced. “Low unemployment is not an impact has been more limited. — AFP Etihad offers free stopovers to all economy class guests from Mideast, Africa and Pakistan ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national the Abu Dhabi experience.” More than 4.4 airline of the United Arab Emirates, will million guest arrivals were recorded in Abu offer one night’s free accommodation at Dhabi in 2016, proving that the emirate is the Radisson Blu hotel on Abu Dhabi’s Yas becoming a favourite hub for stopovers. Island to all guests travelling in Economy Guests can take advantage of world- Class from the Middle East, Africa and famous leisure and business attractions, Ford ‘Connecting People to Nature’ Pakistan, and stopping over in the national include miles of beautiful white sand capital. The offer is valid from now until 15 beaches, theme parks such as Yas September 2017. Waterworld and Ferrari World, unforget- for World Environment Day Mohammad Al-Bulooki, Etihad Airways table desert safari expeditions, arts and cul- Executive Vice President Commercial, said: tural institutions such as Manarat Al KUWAIT: In the spirit of reconnecting with nature whose aim it is to preserve our environment for World Wide Fund for Nature, the Emirates Wildlife “Etihad Airways is delighted to invite Saadiyat and the soon-to-be-opened for World Environment Day on June 5, Ford Motor future generations.” Society, the Arab Forum for Environment and guests to experience Abu Dhabi for them- Louvre Museum, exquisite local and inter- Company yesterday announced the launch of the Development (AFED) and UNESCO Doha. Recipients selves. The capital of the United Arab national dining, world-class golf, and the 17th Conservation and Environmental Grants pro- Success stories are chosen by an independent panel of judges con- Emirates has so much to offer all types of Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand gram, with $100,000 being made available to the Earlier this year, the big winners of Ford’s sisting of academics and leaders from regional envi- travellers, whether they are after culture, a Prix and its race track, Yas Marina Circuit. successful entries. Conservation and Environmental Grants were those ronmental organizations. The judges are seasoned beach break or sports and adventure. Abu Dhabi also offers a wide range of Accepted from Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, which championed raising awareness of, and environmentalists or academicians from the region “As the national airline, Etihad Airways is shopping opportunities to suit all tastes Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, inevitably saving, the Green Mangroves in Qatar; seek- carefully selected based on geographical coverage, an integral part of this incredible city and with a large choice of popular outlets and Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and Yemen, the touted proj- ing to save the traditional beehives of Morocco by age and gender equality. They look for initiatives those who transit through Abu Dhabi brands. The city boasts a selection of spa- ects focused on three main areas: Environmental developing and managing them with organic produc- that demonstrate a well-defined sense of purpose, should be encouraged by us to experience cious high-end shopping malls such as Yas Education, Protection of the Natural Environment tion method; and comprising a database and map- a commitment to maximizing available resources, it. This offer is for guests to make time to Mall, Abu Dhabi Mall, Marina Mall, and The and Conservation Engineering. ping system for sites of natural significance and and a reputation for meeting objectives and deliv- explore the many attractions Abu Dhabi has Galleria - one of the world’s most luxurious Having been very well-received in the most degraded environmental resources in 70 communities ering planned programs and services. to offer during their stopover. The beautiful shopping centres. recent edition of the grants programme, two fur- across Lebanon. Past projects that have benefited desert; a visit to the spectacular Sheikh Etihad Airways has been running ther categories will receive financial support for the from the Ford Grants include whale and dolphin World Environment Day Zayed Grand Mosque - among the world’s stopover programs since 2011, and offering winning projects: Best in Research - projects that research projects in Oman, saving coral reefs in World Environment Day is the biggest annual biggest; a tour of the many attractions on guests a variety of services including airport show use of research in finding, and implementing, Kuwait, growing environmental clubs in schools all event for positive environmental action and takes Yas Island, or sampling the emirate’s world meet & assist, transportation, accommoda- solutions to a specific environmental issue - and around the region, cleaning up beaches in Jordan, place every June 5. Since it began in 1972, global class hotels and restaurants are all part of tion, tours, and visa processing services. Best in Community Engagement, for the project cleaning up rivers in Lebanon, protecting mangroves citizens have organized many thousands of events, that best demonstrates community engagement in Saudi Arabia, saving Arabian Leopards in the from neighborhood clean-ups, to action against during its undertaking. mountains of Oman, irrigation system for Algeria, wildlife crime, to replanting forests. Individuals or organizations with on-going non- water conservation awareness in Morocco, use of The theme for 2017 is ‘Connecting People to profit projects focused on any of the main cate- industrial plants to fight soil pollution in Tunisia, and Nature’, which implores us to get outdoors and into gories are invited to apply by downloading the form conservation of endangered tree species in Egypt nature to appreciate its beauty and importance, here, and email it to [email protected]. Closing In its 16 years of existence, Ford Grants has and to think about how we are intimately we date for applications is July 13, 2017 at 9pm AST become one of the largest corporate initiatives of depend on it. Ford’s Conservation and (Arabian Standard Time). The winners will be its kind in the region, created to empower individu- Environmental Grants program echoes those senti- announced in September of this year. als and non-profit groups that are donating their ments, providing necessary funding and visibility “The continued success and quality of projects time and efforts to preserve the environmental to individuals and non-profit groups donating time that are submitted for consideration each year truly well-being of their communities. Since its inception, and effort to preserve the environmental well- highlights the importance of the Ford the Ford Motor Company Conservation and being of their communities. It is hoped a multipli- Conservation and Environmental Grants pro- Environmental Grants programme has received cation of similar grassroots efforts that will serve as gramme,” said Jacques Brent, president, Ford support and recognition from various governmen- catalysts of change across the globe will be encour- Middle East and Africa. “We are proud to support tal and non-governmental environmental authori- aged to harmonize humanity and nature so that the committed individuals and organizations ties from around the Middle East, including the both can thrive. THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 TECHNOLOGY Plastic surgery clinics hacked; 25,000 photos, data online

VILNIUS, Lithuania: Police in Lithuania demanded ransoms from the clinic’s have come forward to report being black- stolen data could also be prosecuted. said victims were asked to pay up to 2,000 say more than 25,000 private photos and clients in Germany, Denmark, Britain, mailed. “It’s extortion. We’re talking about “Clients, of course, are in shock. Once euros ($2,238) to guarantee that nude personal data - including nude pictures - Norway and other EU countries. a serious crime,” the deputy chief of again, I would like to apologize,” Jonas images, passport copies, social security were made public Tuesday following the Police say after threats, several hun- Lithuania’s criminal police bureau Staikunas, the director of Grozio Chirurgija, numbers and other data would not be hacking of a chain of plastic surgery clin- dred images were released in March and Andzejus Raginskis told reporters. Police told local media. “Cybercriminals are black- made public. The hackers had also ics. Police said a hacking group called Tsar rest of the database was made public on are working with security services in other mailers. demanded that the clinic pay 344,000 Team broke into the servers of Grozio Tuesday. It’s unclear how many patients European countries and have warned that They are blackmailing our clients with euros ($385,000) in ransom to prevent the Chirurgija clinics earlier this year and have been affected, but police say dozens people who download and store the inappropriate text messages.” Staikunas data dumping, but it refused. — AP Nest wants your security camera to recognize you

SAN FRANCISCO: Nest Labs is adding Google’s familiar faces, not those of complete strangers, facial recognition technology to a high-resolu- said Jennifer Lynch, who specializes in biomet- tion home-security camera, offering a glimpse of rics as a senior staff attorney for the Electronic a future in which increasingly intelligent, inter- Frontier Foundation, a digital advocacy group. net-connected computers can see and under- But Lynch believes privacy issues are bound stand what’s going on in people’s homes. The to crop up as the resolution and zoom capabili- Nest Cam IQ, unveiled yesterday, will be Nest’s ties of home security cameras improve, and as first device to draw upon the same human-like engineers develop more sophisticated ways of skills that Google has been programming into its identifying people even when an image is mov- computers - for instance, to identify people in ing or only a part of a face is visible. Storing images via its widely used photo app. Facebook home-security videos in remote data centers deploys similar technology to automatically rec- also raises security concerns about the imagery ognize and recommend tags of people in photos being stolen by computer hackers. “It definitely posted on its social network. could become a slippery slope,” Lynch said. The BEIJING: In this April 29, 2015, file photo, visitors use a laptop computer at a display privacy issues already are thorny enough that booth as a security guard stands nearby at the Global Mobile Internet Conference. — AP The cost of facial recognition Nest decided against offering the facial recogni- The new camera will set you back almost tion technology in Illinois, where state law for- $300, and you’ll also have to pay $10 a month for bids the collection and retention of an individ- China delays portion a plan that includes facial recognition technolo- ual’s biometric information without prior notifi- gy. The same plan will also include other fea- cation and written permission from a person. tures, such as alerts generated by particular of cybersecurity law sounds - barking dogs, say - that occur out of the Further details camera’s visual range. Nest’s $10 monthly subscription plans This photo provided by Nest Labs shows the The camera will only identify people you includes video storage for 10 days. Video can be BEIJING: China has postponed enforcement tion technology and telecoms companies Nest Cam IQ. —AP of part of a cybersecurity law that companies that responded to a survey believed they select through Nest’s app for iPhones and stored for a maximum of 30 days with an warn violates Beijing’s free-trade pledges but were discriminated against under national Android devices. For instance, you could pro- Privacy concerns upgrade to a subscription plan costing $30 per says most of it will take effect today as security-related legislation. The American gram the device to recognize a child, friend or Facial recognition is becoming much more month. The high-end camera supplements low- planned. Chamber of Commerce in China said in April a neighbor, after which it will send you a notifica- common on home-security cameras. Netatmo, er-resolution indoor and outdoor cameras that Communist authorities say the measures survey found only 10 percent of companies in tions about that person being in the home. It for instance, introduced a security camera tout- Nest will continue to sell for almost $200. are needed to prevent crime and terrorism technology-intensive industries were opti- won’t try to recognize anyone that an owner has- ing a similar facial recognition system in 2015. Neither of the lower-end cameras is equipped and to protect privacy. Companies and for- mistic about their regulatory environment. n’t tagged. Even if a Nest Cam IQ video spies a That camera sells for $100 less than the Nest for facial recognition. Nest can tap into Google’s eign governments complain the law will ham- That has fueled trade strains with the burglar in a home, law enforcement officials will Cam IQ. The way that the Nest and Netatmo expertise in artificial intelligence because both per market access and is being rushed into United States and Europe at a time of anemic have to identify the suspect through their own cameras are being used doesn’t raise serious pri- companies are owned by the same parent com- force before Beijing has told companies how global economic growth. China’s top econom- investigation and analysis, according to Nest. vacy concerns because they are only verifying pany, Alphabet Inc. — AP to comply. ic official, Premier Li Keqiang, is due to meet “This certainly will be a huge impact,” said Friday with European Union leaders in Michael Chang, a vice president of the Brussels for talks on political and economic Google expands paid carpooling European Union Chamber of Commerce in relations amid mounting European frustration China. “The situation is still a lot of uncertain- about Chinese market barriers. Chinese lead- SAN FRANCISCO: Google is expanding its helped me offset my commute costs for gas, riders so they use it frequently and we want ty and unclarified terms,” Chang said. “We still ers have resisted the notion of a borderless paid carpool service throughout California, tolls and parking,” Watson, 28, says. It also has drivers to be rewarded for taking a detour to see a lack of tangible rules for business to fol- internet and free movement of information. building on an effort to get more traffic-weary given her a chance to make new friends fill an extra seat,” said Josh Fried, head of busi- low.” The latest version of measures sent to Beijing blocks access to foreign websites drivers to share their rides to work - and to among the five or six people she regularly ness development for the carpooling service. companies on regulation of cross-border deemed subversive and Xi has called on other collect data that could be useful for future picks up through the Waze app. The service also doesn’t make much mon- movement of data says they take effect governments to respect “cyber sovereignty,” transportation services. The yesterday move ey for Google, which derives most of its Thursday but enforcement is postponed for or the right of countries to restrict online by Google’s Waze unit, best known for its navi- Waze vs Uber income from digital advertising. But the com- 18 months to Dec. 31, 2018. activity. The Cybersecurity Law would require gation and traffic monitoring app, extends Although the expansion could pose a pany will be amassing data on commuters computer equipment and security systems to No explanation pass government tests. Companies would be the year-old carpooling service outside its ini- threat to Uber and Lyft, most people who use and their travel habits. It gave no explanation for the postpone- required to store any data about Chinese citi- tial markets of northern California and Israel. ride-hailing services don’t rely on them to get That could be useful to Google for a vari- ment. But it followed appeals by a coalition of zens within the country. Business groups warn Waze will now be pairing up drivers and pas- to work, according to survey data. Instead, ety of purposes, including targeted advertis- dozens of global business groups for a delay that would hamper the ability of foreign e- sengers across a wider expanse that includes most people use Uber and Lyft for recreation- ing and planning potential future transport until the rules could be made consistent with commerce and other companies to compete in heavily congested highways in Los Angeles al or social reasons, particularly between 10 services, including any involving the self-dri- World Trade Organization regulations. Other China. They say security might be weakened if and other parts of southern California. AM and 4 PM. when public transit shuts down ving cars one of its spinoffs, Waymo, is cur- measures including how to define important they are required to shift data storage to China, in many places. rently testing. data and security standards for computer where security technology might be weaker. How it works That’s according to a survey of 4,500 peo- equipment take effect Thursday, according to Trade groups also have warned a portion of Waze connects drivers and riders with simi- ple conducted last year by the Shared-Use Carpooling as business the Cyberspace Administration of China, the the Cybersecurity Law requiring technology lar commutes based on their home and work Mobility Center, a group that focuses on pub- While carpooling has been around for agency responsible for enforcing them. to be “secure and controllable” might obligate addresses. Riders request carpool rides in lic transit and ways to reduce the number of decades, it’s never been particularly popular. The law will “protect the broad masses of providers to disclose how products work, rais- advance, but aren’t guaranteed matches. cars on the road. Only 21 percent of the “People don’t want to get tied to something people and effectively safeguard national ing the risk trade secrets might be leaked. Drivers can only pick up one rider; they also respondents summoned a raid-hailing service that requires them to ride with the same peo- cyberspace sovereignty and security,” the Authorities tried Thursday to defuse com- get to review the profiles of potential riders in to commute to work, and then did so sporadi- ple and be in a certain place at a certain time,” agency said yesterday on its website. A meas- plaints about potential business disruption. advance and to select the ones they prefer. cally, the study found. said Sharon Feigon, executive director for the ure on how to define important data takes “The review will not discriminate against Riders can only request two rides a day. Cost could easily be a factor. For instance, Shared-Use Mobility Center. Using technology effect today, five days after it was released foreign technology,” the Cyberspace The service is primarily focused on rush- commuting to downtown San Francisco from to match drivers and passengers on days they Saturday for a 30-day comment period. Administration said. “On the contrary, the hour commutes, when the odds of successfully the suburb of Lafayette via Uber could cost want to participate in a carpool offers more Beijing has issued a series of measures over security review will increase consumer confi- matching drivers and riders are highest. Waze between $30 and $40 each way using the ser- flexibility that may get more people to try it the past decade to tighten control over data, dence in the use of products and expand the said tens of thousands of drivers and passen- vice’s own carpool option, according to Uber’s out, and discover they like it, Feigon said. minimize reliance on foreign security technol- enterprise market.” It said measures on cross- ogy and promote China’s fledgling providers. border data flow were not meant to disrupt gers have registered for carpooling in northern fare estimator . On Waze, that 22-mile (35-kilo- But it’s not an easy business. Lyft ended its Business groups and China’s trading partners email, e-commerce or other commercial California. It won’t begin booking carpooling meter) ride would cost no more than $12.42. carpool service nine months ago, citing a complain that violates its market-opening activity. “We are willing to cooperate with requests outside northern California until June shortage of drivers willing to meet the pledges. other countries on this issue so as to jointly 6 to give interested drivers and riders a chance What Google gets demand. It’s currently experimenting with President Xi Jinping’s government has cast promote the flow of data in an orderly and to sign up for the program. Unlike ride-hailing services, Waze’s carpool- another commute-hour option called Shuttle itself as a public defender of global free trade free manner,” the Cyberspace Administration Since signing up for Waze’s carpooling ing service isn’t designed to provide drivers that makes designated stops on routes in two in response to US President Donald Trump’s said. Still, companies are uneasy that they service in February, Lesley Watson says she with a major source of income. It tries to cal- test markets - San Francisco and Chicago. promises to limit imports. But business have yet to be given details of how the law gets paid $3.50 to $5.50 every time she gives culate a price that’s most likely to encourage The expansion makes it more likely that groups say Beijing appears to be trying to will be implemented, said Jake Parker, vice someone a ride on her morning commute two people to carpool instead of driving sepa- Waze will offer carpooling in other urban squeeze foreign competitors out of promising president of China operations for the U.S.- from her home in Oakland to her job at an rately. At most, drivers are paid 54 cents per regions, although Fried declined to comment fields including agriculture-related biotech- China Business Council. “It greatly affects advertising agency in San Francisco. mile - the rate that Internal Revenue Service on that possibility. So far, the only other mar- nology, health products and data security. business confidence in the China market Sometimes, she also picks up a passenger on allows to account for gasoline, insurance and ket that Waze has confirmed is Brazil, where In a report last Thursday, the European because companies are unable to faithfully her evening commute home, although she maintenance for a vehicle used on business. the carpooling service will begin operating Union Chamber said 30 percent of informa- obey the law,” Parker said. — AP usually drives solo on her return trip. “It has “We want the ride to be affordable enough for later this year. — AP Uber fires its autonomous car researcher involved in lawsuit

DETROIT: Uber has followed through on Self-incrimination Waymo filed its lawsuit in February. In docu- face immediate firing.” Levandowski’s expert- ny is testing autonomous cars with real pas- threats to fire star autonomous-car On May 19, Uber threatened to fire ments posted Tuesday, Levandowski’s lawyers ise in robot-controlled cars is the main reason sengers in Pittsburgh and elsewhere. researcher Anthony Levandowski, whose hir- Levandowski unless he waived his constitu- said Alsup’s order “has thus placed Mr. that the ride-hailing company bought his Any admission by Levandowski that he pos- ing touched off a bitter trade-secrets fight tional right against self-incrimination so the Levandowski on the horns of an unconstitu- startup for $680 million nine months ago. sesses Waymo documents could embroil him with Waymo, the former self-driving car arm ride-hailing service could comply with the tional dilemma: Either he must waive his Fifth Uber wants to develop a fleet of self-driving in even deeper legal trouble. The US Attorney’s of Google. Waymo has alleged that court order. Levandowski has asserted his Amendment rights and provide the informa- cars so its service eventually won’t have to rely Office would not comment on any possible Levandowski downloaded 14,000 documents rights under the Fifth Amendment since tion and materials specified by the order or on people to pick up passengers. The compa- investigation. Uber had been standing by containing its trade secrets before he left the Levandowski’s right to use his Fifth Amend- company to found a startup that was later ment protections until Alsup issued the deci- purchased by Uber. Earlier this month, US sion requiring the company to return any doc- District Judge William Alsup ordered Uber to uments belonging to Waymo by May 31. return the documents and referred the case Alsup wrote that “in complying with this to the US Attorney’s Office in San Francisco order, Uber has no excuse under the Fifth for possible criminal investigation. Amendment to pull any punches as to Uber General Counsel Salle Yoo told Levandowski.” In a court filing, Levandowski’s Levandowski in a letter filed in court by attorneys argued that it’s unconstitutional for a Levandowski’s lawyers that he hasn’t complied judge to strong-arm an employer into pressur- with Uber’s requests to cooperate in obeying ing a worker to give up his Fifth Amendment the judge’s order to return the documents. rights to remain on the job. “Your failure impeded Uber’s internal investiga- “It is an act by the judicial branch of our fed- tion and defense of the lawsuit,” the letter, dat- eral government compelling an individual to ed Friday, stated. It said that Levandowski was choose between preserving his livelihood and fired for cause and that he has a contractual preserving his constitutional rights,” right to correct “deficiencies” within 20 days. Levandowski’s lawyers wrote. The case prompt- A telephone message was left Tuesday ed Levandowski in April to temporarily step afternoon for Levandowski. His lawyers did aside as Uber’s top self-driving car executive not immediately respond to a request for com- and avoid working on anything related to lidar, ment. San Francisco-based Uber appears to be an array of sensors that enables autonomous blaming the stolen documents solely on vehicles to navigate the roads. Alsup ordered Levandowski in an effort to defend itself Uber to ensure its work on lidar remains off against Waymo’s lawsuit. The company’s letter limits to Levandowski. In a statement on to Levandowski states that he “represented Tuesday, Uber said that Eric Meyhofer, who and warranted” in his employment agreement took charge of autonomous car research when that he has returned or destroyed all property Levandowski stepped aside, will continue to and confidential information from any previ- lead the work with Levandowski’s subordinates SAN FRANCISCO: In this Dec 13, 2016, file photo, Anthony Levandowski, head of Uber’s self-driving program, speaks about their driver- ous employer. now reporting to Meyhofer. — AP less car. — AP THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 HEALTH & SCIENCE Ohio had more than 4,000 drug overdose deaths in 2016: Survey

COLUMBUS: A newspaper survey of Ohio Control and Prevention, the newspaper in 2016 with the majority of those deaths erful opioid that’s supposed to be used as a While Ohio was one of the leaders in county coroner’s has found more than said Ohio led the nation in the total num- blamed on fentanyl use. William Denihan, tranquilizer for large animals. Gary shutting down “pill mills” that sold prescrip- 4,000 people died from drug overdoses ber of fatal overdoses in 2014 and 2015. the outgoing chief executive officer of the Guenther, an investigator for the Summit tion opioids like oxycodone, health officials last year in a state among the hardest hit The increase is being attributed to hero- Cuyahoga County Alcohol, Drug Addiction County Medical Examiner’s Office, said say it has led to addicts switching to more by a heroin and opioid epidemic The in and the powerful synthetic opioids fen- and Mental Health Services Board, called addicts clamor to get the lethal drug when powerful opioids. Columbus Dispatch reported that the tanyl and carfentanil. Last year’s total is the opioid epidemic a “tsunami.” “We’ve they hear it’s on the streets. “It doesn’t Dr Mark Hurst, medical director for state’s 4,149 unintentional fatal overdoses expected to go higher as coroners tabulate done so much, but the numbers are going make any sense,” Guenther said. The state Ohio’s health and mental health depart- in 2016 are a 36 percent increase from the final numbers. The newspaper reported the other way,” Denihan said. “I don’t see Department of Mental Health & Addiction ments, said that while naloxone has helped previous year when just over 3,000 deaths that coroners in six smaller counties did not the improvement.” Services said Ohio’s 2015 fatal overdose prevent deaths, it’s not the answer to solv- were reported. Citing an analysis by the provide overdose numbers. Cuyahoga In Akron’s Summit County, nearly half of numbers could have been much higher ing opioid addiction. “This is going to turn Kaiser Family Foundation that used statis- County, which includes Cleveland, far out- its 308 overdose deaths last year were were it not for lives saved with the opioid around,” Hurst said. “I wish I could tell you tics from the US Centers for Disease paced the rest of the state with 666 deaths attributed to the use of carfentanil, a pow- overdose antidote, naloxone. when it’s going to turn around.”— AP Study: China struggles to kick world-leading cigarette habit Long-term effects on public health and the economy

BEIJING: Most smokers in China, the world’s largest tobacco consumer, have no intention of kicking the habit and remain unaware of some of its most damaging health effects, Chinese health officials and outside researchers said. An estimat- ed 316 million people smoke in China, almost a quarter of the population, and concerns are growing about the long-term effects on public health and the economy. The vast majority of smokers are men, of whom 59 percent told sur- CANBERRA: This undated handout image received yesterday from the Space veyors that they have no plans to quit, according Environment Research Centre shows the EOS Space Systems Satellite Laser Ranging to a decade-long study by the Chinese Center for Facility at the Space Environment Research Centre (SERC) tracking space debris at Disease Control and Prevention and Canadian Mount Stromlo near Canberra. — AFP researchers with the International Tobacco Control project. Space junk could destroy Such numbers have prompted efforts to restrict the formerly ubiquitous practice. Major satellites, hurt economies cities including Beijing and Shanghai having recently moved to ban public smoking, with SYDNEY: The growing amount of fast-mov- Australian economy is entirely dependent Shanghai’s prohibition going into effect in March. ing space debris orbiting the Earth could on space,” Greene said. In 2015, the central government approved a mod- lead to catastrophic collisions with satel- “We’re a big country with few people and est nationwide cigarette tax increase. But Chinese lites, hurting economies, researchers the only way we can service it, whether it’s and international health officials argue that more warned yesterday ahead of a summit to with surveillance, safety or search-and-res- is needed, including a nationwide public smoking coordinate efforts to remove the junk. cue, is from space.” ban, higher cigarette taxes and more aggressive health warnings. Such actions are “critically There are an estimated 170 million pieces The barriers to entry for building space- BEIJING: A man and a woman smoke cigarettes outside of an office building. — AP of so-called “space junk” left behind after craft were also falling, making it easier for important,” Yuan Jiang, director of tobacco control missions that can be as big as spent rocket firms to launch their own objects, said for the Chinese Center for Disease Control, said in to a separate study published in April in the based in Hong Kong, said China has made strides stages or as small as paint flakes in orbit space debris expert Moriba Jah from the a statement released with the study. medical journal The Lancet. Yet because of with the public smoking bans in some cities and alongside some US$700 billion of space University of Texas, who is at the confer- A public smoking ban appeared imminent last China’s population growth 1.37 billion people a similar ban covering schools and universities, infrastructure. ence. “I believe that we are certainly on a year. The government health ministry said in at last count - the actual number of smokers but that’s not enough.” But only 22,000 are tracked, and with path to what I call a tragedy of the com- December that it would happen by the end of has continued to increase. Rising prosperity This is the first time there has been a report the fragments able to travel at speeds mons,” he told the Australian Broadcasting 2016, but that has yet to materialize.”They have means cigarettes have become more afford- looking at the overall picture of where China above 27,000kmh tiny pieces could serious- Corporation, adding that a major collision to figure out what’s important as a health policy,” able, while low taxes keep the cost of some stands,” said Mackay, senior adviser at Vital ly damage or destroy satellites.”The space was “inevitable” without action to tackle said Geoffrey Fong of Canada’s University of brands at less than $1 a pack. Strategies, a global health organization. “The junk problem has been getting worse every the problem. Waterloo, one of the authors of Wednesday’s Sixty percent of Chinese smokers were reality is, it’s falling behind.”Mackay blamed year,” Ben Greene, head of Australia’s Space “You’ve driven on the roads here when study. “Every third man that you pass on the unaware that cigarettes can lead to strokes and behind the scenes lobbying by China’s state- Environment Research Centre which is you have a lot of mist or fog, and you have street in China will die of cigarettes. When you almost 40 percent weren’t aware that smoking owned tobacco monopoly for impeding efforts hosting the two-day conference of interna- to go really slow, and you just don’t know have cheap cigarettes, people will smoke them.” causes heart disease, according to the study, to toughen tobacco policies. The State Tobacco tional space environment scientists in what’s really around you. That’s the perfect In line with global trends, smoking rates which was released on World No Tobacco Day, Monopoly Administration did not immediately Canberra, told AFP.”We’re losing three or analogy to space right now,” Jah said. among Chinese have fallen slowly over the past when the World Health Organization and others respond to a request for comment. Government four satellites a year now to space debris Greene said scientists were developing 25 years, by about 1 percent annually among highlight health risks associated with tobacco agencies and research institutes in China, Canada collision. We’re very close, NASA estimates, technologies set to be operational in 18 men and 2.6 percent among women, according use. Judith Mackay, an anti-tobacco advocate and the United States funded the study.—AP of within five to 10 years of losing every- months to track all debris so spacecraft thing.” Greene added in a statement that “a could move around them. Another idea in catastrophic avalanche of collisions which the works was Earth-based high-powered States encourage minority could quickly destroy all orbiting satellites lasers that could be fired into space to is now possible”, noting that more collisions “push the debris around a little bit”, with were creating extra debris. the program 75 percent ready, he added. With society heavily dependent on satel- An experimental Japanese mission to clear marijuana entrepreneurs lites for communication and navigation, and space junk using an electro dynamic ‘teth- powering key industries such as transport, er’ to slow down the orbiting rubbish and finance and energy, the growing cosmic bring it into a lower orbit ended in failure in LOS ANGELES: Some states that have legalized junkyard could threaten economies.”The February. — AFP marijuana are encouraging minorities to enter the growing cannabis industry after years of drug enforcement that had a disproportionate effect on black and Hispanic communities. Here’s Czech Republic enforces ban on a look at some of the efforts nationwide:

smoking after years of debate CALIFORNIA PRAGUE: The Czech Republic yesterday ban, Slovakia appeared to be the only EU California voters legalized recreational mari- enforced a smoking ban in bars, restau- country left with no official ban in place juana in November. The first retail sales are rants and cafes, putting to an end to the inside bars. expected in January. Oakland officials approved country’s status as one of the last havens The Czech Health Ministry said it esti- a program that initially sets aside half of the for tobacco smokers in Europe. The ban, mated 18,000 Czechs die of smoking city’s marijuana licenses for low-income resi- which applies to inside areas of bars and every year and another two thousand dents who have been convicted of a cannabis restaurants as well as public places like non-smokers die due to exposure to sec- crime or who live in a specified neighborhood cinemas, theaters and sports venues, was ond-hand smoke. From Yesterday, which where drug enforcement has been intense. approved by Parliament following years of is World No Tobacco Day, violating the Advocates are urging similar programs heated debate and signed by President ban would incur a fine of up to 5,000 statewide, including in San Francisco and Los Milos Zeman, a chain smoker. koruna ($190). Angeles. African-Americans made up 5.6 percent Unlike most of Europe, Czechs had Most Czechs approve the ban, but a of the state but 16 percent of marijuana arrests remained tolerant of smoking up till now group of lawmakers have challenged it at in 2015, according to an AP analysis of statistics and it was up to restaurant owners to the Constitutional Court. Jakub Storek, collected by the FBI. decide whether to allow it in their estab- owner of the Cafe Liberal in Prague a lishments. According to data from the popular hangout among local smokers COLORADO OAKLAND: In this May 3, 2017, photo, Dan Grace poses for a photo in the marijuana produc- European Union, 17 member states have said he opposed the ban.”It’s hard to pre- The first state to legalize marijuana for recre- tion facility of the Dark Heart Nursery. — AP ational use does not track industry demograph- comprehensive smoke-free laws in place. dict the impact at the moment,” he said. seven more licenses to grow marijuana, with two the racial-preference provision would stand up ics. A spokesman for the Denver department But some, including Austria, Portugal, “But I guess it would be different clients going to companies that are suing the state and in court, though no legal challenge has been that oversees marijuana policy, Daniel Rowland, Romania and Serbia, only have partial coming here in the future.”Stepan five others for minority-owned companies after filed to date. African-Americans made up 12 per- said individual businesses have programs to bans on indoor smoking in restaurants Ourecky said he would still come, but a disparity study is conducted. The Legislature’s cent of the state’s population in 2015, but 35 and bars. Others, like Greece, have official may have a smoke outside the cafe.”Or employ minorities, but nothing is mandated by Black Caucus has called for a special session to percent of arrests. bans but the rules are flouted even by perhaps, I will smoke less,” the 18-year the city. A report by the Colorado Public Safety consider the bill. Minority groups comprise government ministers. After the Czech old student said. — AP Department found that arrest rates for African- about 48 percent of Maryland’s population, PENNSYLVANIA American and Latino juveniles increased after including nearly 30 percent African-American. Lawmakers passed a medical marijuana law legalization, while the rate for white juveniles Blacks made up roughly 57 percent of cannabis in 2016, and subsequent regulations written by Doctor pioneers went down. African-Americans made up nearly 4 arrests in 2015. the Pennsylvania Department of Health included percent of the Colorado population in 2015 and policies to ensure that medical cannabis organi- 11 percent of arrests. MASSACHUSETTS zations “foster participation of diverse groups in ‘3-parent’ babies The 2016 ballot question that legalized recre- all aspects of their operations.” FLORIDA ational marijuana included language to encour- Specifically, the rules require that applicants Florida lawmakers passed a bill last year to age participation in the cannabis industry by for cultivation and dispensing permits include in KIEV: A 34-year-old woman tried to have a is transferred to a donor’s egg that has address issues that arose with the state’s 2014 people who were “disproportionately harmed” their initial applications a diversity plan that baby for 15 years before she turned to a been stripped of its own nucleus. The egg medical marijuana law, including provisions to by enforcement of marijuana laws in the past. spells out how they will achieve racial equity pioneering doctor in Ukraine and a ground- is thus almost entirely made up of genetic favor black farmers. The provisions ensure that The law does not exclude people with past mari- through ownership, employment and contract- breaking but ethically disputed “three-par- material from the couple plus a tiny once the state’s medical marijuana patient reg- juana convictions from applying for a retail ing. The agency is also required to make special ent” procedure. She became the mother of amount (about 0.15 percent) from the istry reaches 250,000, three additional cultiva- license or working in a cannabis business. efforts to help minorities learn how to apply for a healthy baby boy in January at a private female donor’s DNA. tion licenses will be made available, with one of Boston City Council member Ayanna Pressley cultivation and dispensing permits. clinic in Kiev using a process called pronu- them designated for a member of the Florida has drafted proposed legislation that would At least four predominantly minority groups clear transfer that inserts the couple’s genes Need for caution Black Farmers and Agriculturists Association. direct 20 percent of unexpended revenue from have applied for medical marijuana permits, into a donor’s egg. The procedure had been Not everyone however shares Zukin’s Black farmers in Florida were among thousands state and local marijuana taxes toward programs according to Philadelphia City Councilman previously used to treat serious genetic dis- enthusiasm. Ukraine’s conservative clerics across the country who sued the US Department to assure racial equity, including efforts to Derek Green. African-Americans were nearly 11 eases. But Doctor Valeriy Zukin become the argue that the technique breaches ethical of Agriculture for racial discrimination, saying reduce financial barriers to ownership of busi- percent of the state in 2015 and made up 35 per- first to use it to help two separate infertile norms.”A child can only have two parents they had been unfairly denied government nesses. In 2015, African-Americans made up cent of arrests. couples have children in this way. and the presence of a third person and loans and subsidies in the 1980s and 1990s. The nearly 7 percent of the state’s population but 34 “There are patients whom we cannot especially the DNA of a third person is case ended with an historic settlement in 1999. percent of cannabis arrests. WASHINGTON help to have their own genetically-related morally unacceptable,” Father Feodosiy of Recreational pot was legalized in Washington baby unless we use this method,” the 60- the dominant Ukrainian Orthodox Church MARYLAND OHIO in 2012. The state has nearly 500 licensed retail year-old told AFP at his Nadiya clinic. Some told AFP”It violates the sanctity of the mar- The state’s rollout of medical marijuana has The state’s 2016 medical marijuana law stores. Nearly 3 percent of retail license holders two million women across the globe use in riage between woman and man.” been marred by lawsuits filed by groups that included some licenses set aside for minority are African-American in a state where black peo- vitro fertilization (IVF) to get pregnant Other religions have also weighed in on were not among the 15 chosen by the state for businesses, but it’s questionable whether that ple are 3.5 percent of the population. In 2015, every year. But Zukin’s treatment targets a the issue with the Roman Catholic Church cultivation licenses. None of the 15 was minori- provision would stand in court. The benchmarks African-Americans made up 11 percent of mari- tiny percentage of women whose embryos opposing the move because it would ty-owned, despite language in the law that require at least 15 percent of Ohio’s marijuana- juana arrests. Brian Smith, spokesman for the suffer from a disorder called embryo arrest involve the destruction of human embryos requires regulators to seek “racial, ethnic and related licenses to go to the businesses of one of Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, that can either stunt development or kill as part of the process. The Church of geographical diversity” in the awarding of licens- four economically disadvantaged minority said the board is interested in diversifying them. The difference in the method Zukin England has said ethical concerns have not es. The General Assembly ended its legislative groups - blacks, Hispanics, Asians or Native licensees and may use targeted outreach to eth- uses is that a woman’s egg is first fertilized been sufficiently addressed. Even some sci- session last month without acting on a bill Americans - so long as an adequate number nic communities if they decide to license more with her partner’s sperm. Then its nucleus entists have reservations. — AFP designed to create diversity by allowing up to apply. Legal experts have questioned whether people in the future. — AP THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 HEALTH & SCIENCE

GOP senators cast doubts on health care law repeal

ALTOONA, Iowa: Lowering expecta- sion from loyal conservatives represent- unable to do that,” Ernst said. Other 31 states now receive for expanding to party conservatives and moderates tions, Iowa’s two Republican senators say ing a state Republican Donald Trump Senate rules permit the GOP majority to cover more lower-income Americans would have sealed its defeat, and the the long-promised repeal of “Obama carried in November. repeal portions of Obama care without under the federal insurance program. two wings of the GOP spent weeks blam- care” is unlikely, and any final agreement The Senate’s filibuster rule means that Democratic support but render other Such provisions, as well as the nonparti- ing each other for the bill’s demise. The with the Republican-controlled House is Republicans who control the Senate with parts of the law off limits. “That just san Congressional Budget Office’s esti- House subsequently passed it by a nar- uncertain. The comments Tuesday by 52 seats can’t repeal the entire law. allows us to tinker around the edges,” mate that 23 million Americans would row margin. Ernst says the Senate will be Sen Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst come “You’ve got to have 60 votes and we Ernst earlier told Eric Borseth, an Altoona, lose health insurance, make the House able to make individual changes to as the Republican-controlled Senate don’t have 60 votes at this point,” Iowa, businessman who implored her to bill a non-starter with several Republican Obama’s law where only a simple majori- moves forward on its work to dismantle Grassley said. Grassley, in his seventh “get rid of that monstrosity.” What senators. Erasing Obama’s health care ty vote is required. the 2010 health care bill while facing term, is a senior member of the Finance Grassley and Ernst did not mention are law was a top promise of Donald Trump For instance, she mentioned chang- conflicting demands within their own Committee, which oversees the law’s tax divisions within the Republican caucus in during his presidential campaign, and by ing mandatory health care benefits party and lockstep Democratic opposi- and Medicaid provisions. Ernst, elected the Senate. Getting every Republican on congressional GOP candidates since its required by insurers as ripe for Senate tion. Both senators are active players in in 2014, says she has been part of an board is proving arduous. 2010 enactment. But writing legislation action. Ernst stopped short of saying the health care debate. “You can’t repeal informal GOP health care working House Republicans passed a measure that can pass with only Republican votes whether any legislation passed in the it in its entirety,” Ernst told reporters after group’s discussions. May 4 axing major parts of the 2010 has proven agonizing. Senate would be accepted by the a joint appearance with Grassley in sub- “As much as I’d love to go back and Affordable Care Act, including hundreds House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., can- House.”We will be working with the urban Des Moines. It was a frank admis- scrap the whole darn thing, we’re simply of billions in extra Medicaid money that celed a March vote after opposition from House,” she said. — AP Reliving communist past helps East German dementia patients Reminders from bygone days trigger memories

BERLIN: Every weekday morning, white-haired women patiently line up before a door at a Dresden retirement home, step in, and quickly step back nearly six decades into their past in Communist East Germany. Most of the women in their late 70s at the youngest are suffering from severe dementia, but the reminders from bygone days trigger memories and skills once thought lost, and produce surprising levels of happiness and comfort. They park their walkers next to a Kaufhalle sign from the former East German grocery chain, put on their colorfully-patterned nylon aprons and start the day just like they did some 50 years ago. They MALUALKUEL: Some of thousands of people walk for hours to reach a food distribu- chop up bell peppers, tomatoes and sausages for tion site in Malualkuel, in the Northern Bahr el Ghazal region of South Sudan. —AP the popular Hungarian salad of their youth, wash dishes in an original 1960s metal sink and iron their UN food agency warns Sudan laundry with old-fashioned pressing irons while happily humming along to schmaltzy East German conflict is fueling famine tunes coming from a record player. It’s hard to imagine that many were not so long ago bedridden BRUSSELS: The head of the UN’s food and the war.” Da Silva said the UN agency is try- and unable to eat or use the bathroom on their agriculture agency warned that conflict in ing to provide food, seeds and livestock own, said Gunter Wolfram, the director of the Alexa South Sudan could undermine hopes of simultaneously to farmers to take advan- home in the former East German city of Dresden. avoiding a new famine next year. tage of the rainy season. “This is the time for “From the first day on, this room has been a big Around 100,000 people face starvation in farmers to plant. success story,” Wolfram said. “The people are very South Sudan, where crop production has They don’t have seeds. They have eaten happy to recognize things from the old times. They plummeted since 2013 as conflict has killed the seeds. Even the seeds that the FAO pro- immediately feel comfortable.”The 49-year-old, tens of thousands and forced 3.5 million peo- vided last month, they have eaten them,” he who grew up in East Germany himself, said it was DRESDEN: A resident reads a GDR magazine in the Alexa Seniors’ Residence in Dresden, east- ple from their homes. Food and Agriculture said, during a visit to Brussels to drum up sheer coincidence that he found out that ern Germany, Wednesday. The words read: ‘Good advice’. — AP Organization chief Jose Graziano da Silva told support at EU headquarters. Da Silva warned Communist kitsch and other memorabilia brought added a second room, this one designed in East well in this world because it doesn’t match their The Associated Press that the ethnic vio- that if South Sudan farmers “lose their cattle, comfort to some of his 130 residents. German 1970s style including psychedelic-pat- current memory, that there’s an environment lence pitting forces loyal to President Salva their goats, they will move out, they will The revelation came two years ago when he terned curtains, tasseled floor lamps and a bright- where they feel comfortable.” Objects from earlier Kiir, from the Dinka majority, against those become migrants.” More than 1.8 million peo- decided to decorate the home’s movie theater with orange rotary dial phone. phases of a patient’s life that are connected to loyal to Riek Machar, his former vice presi- ple who fled their homes have left South a vintage flashy Troll scooter that was once very In West Germany, capitalism ruled and U.S.-style comfortable feelings can lead to physical and cog- dent who is a Nuer, is threatening the Sudan altogether, sparking what has become popular in East Germany.”Instead of paying atten- consumerism flourished only a few years after the nitive improvement, Megges said. Often patients agency’s work. “If they don’t stop the war, the world’s fastest-growing refugee crisis. tion to the movie, these people got so excited end of World War II, but materialism was frowned can still retrieve memories from their childhood what we are doing will be in vain,” he said, Food insecurity in South Sudan, which about the motorcycle. They could all of a sudden upon in the Communist East and consumer goods and early adulthood even when their short-term lamenting the destruction of crops and declared independence in 2011, reached remember how to start the ignition, and chatted were scarce. Since only a few brands were sold in memory fails. Millions of elderly around the world attacks on the FAO premises and warehous- record levels last year, hitting 67 percent of with bright eyes about outings to the Baltic Sea on the country’s Kaufhalle supermarkets, they have suffer from Alzheimer’s and other forms of demen- es. “We cannot continue that way. We are the population. Cereal production was at its their own Trolls a long time ago it was amazing,” very high recognition value among former East tia in which they lose their ability to respond to wasting money and time if we don’t stop lowest level since the conflict started. — AP Wolfram said. Inspired by this, he set out to create Germans. Some of the items also feature promi- their environment. an entire room in 1960s East German style. nently in the 2003 Golden Globe-nominated While there’s no cure yet, research institutions German movie “Good-bye Lenin!” in which the son worldwide are trying to find better ways to treat the Dozens jailed in health-care Laundry detergents of a woman, who had slipped into a coma before disease, delay its onset and improve the quality of He scoured the region’s flea markets and soon the 1989 fall of the Berlin Wall, desperately tries to life for dementia patients. “We’re treating the symp- protest in North Carolina had an impressive collection of well-known Ossi re-create the old East Germany after she finally toms, we currently cannot treat the causes of the RALEIGH, NC: The head of the North ing doctors, health care workers, clergy and slang for anything and anybody from East wakes up in a reunited Germany. The boy stacks disease,” Megges said. For Gerda Noack, a 92-year- Carolina NAACP was among more than 30 others marched through the hallways and Germany, products. He gathered Spee and Fewa the home with the famous Spreewald pickles and old retired hat maker born and raised in Dresden, people arrested on Tuesday during a gathered near the offices of House Speaker laundry detergents, yellowed magazines and the other products from the DDR as the German the yesteryear room has been a blessing. The ele- demonstration against Republican lawmak- Tim Moore and Senate leader Phil Berger, plastic pepper-and-salt shakers that almost every Democratic Republic was called in German trying gant Noack, who always wears a carefully knotted ers’ refusal to expand Medicaid coverage where other protesters sat outside. Police also family in East Germany owned. He also found a to obliterate all signs of capitalism. silk scarf around her neck, used to roam the hallways the latest in a long string of protests the arrested some protesters who had entered wooden wall unit that only the well-to-do could of the retirement home all day, says Wolfram. She NAACP and members of the Moral Monday Brunswick County Republican Sen. Bill afford at the time. Together with his colleagues, he Memory Therapy was restless and frustrated, always looking for some- movement have waged since the GOP Rabon’s office. Demonstrators wanted the set up the 1960s room and the home’s residents Herlind Megges, a gerontologist from Berlin’s thing she thought she had lost until she started visit- returned to power in 2013. With zip-ties on General Assembly to expand health coverage were so eager to spend time in a place that felt like Charite university hospital who has not been ing the 1960s DDR room. While standing in the their wrists, the Rev. William Barber and 31 to poor and disabled people. They also home they started coming in droves. involved in the Alexa home project, said such room’s kitchen last week, she peacefully stirred the other protesters were led away by police as protested in support of preserving the federal Because of the room’s success, the waiting list memory therapy can help improve the capabilities chopped-up peppers in an old frying pan, then later supporters continued protest chants in health care law passed under former for future residents is full and directors from other and well-being of dementia patients.”Memory ther- cleaned up dishes with an expression of content- support of health care for all. President Barack Obama “We never come to retirement homes have called Wolfram, asking for apy is often used because it activates exactly ment. Asked if she was happy, she nodded cheerful- Before Tuesday’s arrests, a group compris- get arrested,” Barber told the media. — AP advice. Soon the demand for the daily trip back what’s still there and still working well,” Megges ly, waiting for the nurses to dish up the Hungarian into the past had become so popular that Wolfram said. “It’s important for these people, who don’t feel salad she had helped to prepare.” —AP WHAT’S ON THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017

Cooking on Deadline: Herb-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

By Katie Workman and roast up fairly quickly, especially if you HERB ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt salt and pepper over them. Toss to thor- slice them in half- 25 minutes in a fairly hot 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper oughly combine, and spread out on the roast potatoes all the time, usually taking oven and done. And they have the added Ingredients baking sheet so the potatoes are in a single thin-skinned larger potatoes and cutting plus of looking quite winsome, while still Serves 6 Preparation layer. Roast for about 25 minutes, until the Ithem into manageable chunks. Which are crispy-on-the-outside/creamy-on-the-inside Start to finish: 35 minutes (25 minutes Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a potatoes are tender and lightly browned. delicious, if somewhat utilitarian on the and all of that. You can stick with olive oil hands off) rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, Serve hot or warm.— AP plate. To kick up the presentation a notch, and salt and never be disappointed, or you 2 pounds fingerling potatoes and lightly spray with nonstick spray (or with no extra work, grab a couple of pounds can add in some fresh herbs, garlic and vari- 2 tablespoons olive oil lightly oil the foil). Cut the fingerling pota- of fingerlings instead. Fingerling potatoes ous spices, and fancy them up a bit. I can’t 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic toes in half lengthwise, and place them on are small, slim, stubby potatoes - finger- think of a meal that these wouldn’t make a 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with the shaped, as it happens. They have thin skins little bit nicer. 1 tablespoon minced thyme leaves oil, and sprinkle the garlic, rosemary, thyme,

Fabulous Flaky Fish Tacos Exotic Mediterranean

By Katie Workman 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander Tomato Wheat Berry Salad 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin good fish taco is in a class by itself. My kids Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste By Katie Workman package directions) tried their first in a beachside restaurant in 8 radishes, thinly sliced 3 cups quartered cherry or grape tomatoes Florida, and suddenly the world of tacos had 1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, heat berries are great little nuggets - a 1/2 cup chopped onion aA new category. And as any mother will tell you, and cut into thin half moons whole grain, containing the germ, 1/2 cup roughly chopped olives (black, green or a when fish comes in a form your kids can embrace, 1/2 red onion, cut into wedges, then slivered endosperm and bran. They have a nice combination) that’s a beautiful thing. 1/2 cup chopped fennel doseW of fiber and protein, as well as the B vitamins 1/2 cup chopped scallions Sometimes the fish is fried (fabulous), sometimes 1/4 cup chopped olives (optional) and several minerals. Though you can cook them 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves it is grilled (also fabulous), and easiest and most 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice just until they are crunchy, I prefer to let them get a 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint accessible of all, sometimes it is pan-seared (still, 8 6-inch flour or corn tortillas bit more tender. 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil fabulous). And the very best part of cooking fish for Crumbled queso fresco to serve They take at least an hour to cook (often longer, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves tacos? If it falls apart when you are sautÈing or flip- despite what many packages say), though you want 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ping it, who cares? You’re going to flake that sucker Preparation to make sure they have a bit of chew to them and 1 tablespoon rice vinegar up anyway. Heat a large heavy skillet, preferably nonstick, don’t get too soft. The basic ratio is 1 3/4 cups water 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, preferably coarse This recipes calls for any white, flaky fish, allowing over medium high heat. Add one tablespoon of the or broth to 1 cup dried grain. I often use them cool, Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste you the flexibility of seeing what’s freshest where oil. While the oil is heating, sprinkle both sides of the in salads, and to cool them without them getting you are shopping. Don’t be shy - talk to that fish- fish filets with the coriander, cumin, salt and pepper. gummy I spread them out on a rimmed baking Preparation monger. He or she will be only too happy to tell you Sear the fish for about three minutes per side, until sheet lined with foil or parchment paper. Place the wheat berries in a large mixing bowl, what to buy. The fish in these tacos is topped with a browned and cooked through. Transfer the fish to a If you make a nice-size batch early in the week, and add the tomatoes, onion, olives, scallions, pars- chopped vegetable salad that adds brightness and plate and break it into small chunks. Tent with foil to you can throw them into all kinds of side dishes and ley and mint. Toss to combine. In a small bowl or crunch. Use either flour or corn tortillas, whichever keep warm. Wash the skillet out. salads for extra texture. They kind of remind me of container, place the olive oil, thyme, lemon juice, rice you prefer, but do take those extra few minutes to While the fish is cooking, combine the radishes, barley, but with even a bit more chew. I’m going to vinegar, mustard, and salt and pepper. Stir or shake warm them up in a skillet so they soften and get a cucumbers, red onion, fennel, olives (if using), lemon revisit this salad in the belly of late summer, with to combine well, then pour the dressing over the bit more flavorful. juice and the remaining tablespoon of oil. Season chopped big ripe tomatoes and basil. grain salad. Toss to combine. Transfer to a serving with salt and pepper. Return the clean, dry skillet to bowl and serve at room temperature. — AP Flaky Fish Tacos With Vegetable Slaw medium high heat and cook the tortillas for about MEDITERRANEAN TOMATO WHEAT BERRY SALAD 20 seconds on each side for flour, 45 seconds on WITH FRESH HERBS Ingredients each side for corn, until lightly browned in spots and Start to finish: 30 minutes softened. Stack them on a plate. Serve the tortillas Ingredients Serves 4 with the fish and the vegetable relish, along with the Serves 8 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided queso fresco on the side. Let everyone assemble Start to finish: 1 1/2 hours (including time for 4 (6-ounce) filets tilapia, cod, barramundi or other their own tacos. — AP cooking the wheat berries) flaky white fish 3 cups cooked wheat berries (cook accordingly to WHAT’S ON THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017

NSH observes UNO’s “NO TOBACCO DAY”

n connection with the UNO’s “No Tobacco the beneficiaries, change their common the health of workers. This is in the best inter- Day”, the GCC Best CSR Award winning wrong practices and reduce their morbidity est of the beneficiary companies themselves. organization, NSH conducted an aware- rates, thereby helping increase safety and pro- This prolonged program is inspired by NSH’s Iness session for their employees and the com- ductivity that would ultimately reflect posi- commitment to social development and munity. The decision was taken in its board tively on the savings at large, NSH said in a health promotion in the Kuwaiti society. meeting chaired by its President Sabu, among statement. With lower illness rates, particularly among those present were PV Santhosh, Abdul A multilingual team - English, Hindi, workers, there will be less demand on health- Rahman, Dileep Kumar, VG Nair. Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali and Odiya - care services and fewer sick leaves. This, in NSH said in a statement, it is proceeding to ensure clear and effective delivery of infor- turn, will translate into shorter absenteeism with its strategy of medical care and health mation said the health education given to and higher productivity. Posters highlighting education for the community in Kuwait, with a community members is beneficial for both the dangers of consuming tobacco were dis- view to advancing the health conditions of members and their work itself; they com- played. The matter of pride is that several this important segment of society and improv- mended the efforts undertaken for the benefit members, towards the end of the session, ing their personal hygiene. In this regard, NSH of community, directing the volunteers to go came forward and pledged that they would conducted informative sessions for the com- on with the moral support by the Indian not eat tobacco and smoke anymore. NSH munity members in different places including Embassy. The session was handled by Pani J Global Village Harmony (NSH GVH), a volun- work locations that involved theoretical and Anthony. tary organization registered under the Indian practical training in how to observe personal NSH has urged other organizations operat- Embassy in Kuwait is the GCC Best CSR Gold hygiene standards and prevent health prob- ing in Kuwait to pursue its health education Award winner- 2017, and National Excellent lems, particularly the consequences of program for their members involved in their CSR Award - 2016. Tobacco and Smoking. The purpose of these projects, as well as secure hygiene kits for sessions was to raise health awareness among them, in view of its considerable benefits for AOU earns Institutional and Program Accreditation for fourth time

rof Moudi Al-Humoud, President of the ed her appreciation for the contributions of Arab Open University (AOU), announced directors and employees from different work that the AOU has earned institutional and sectors and the commitment of the AOU stu- Pprogramme accreditation by the Open dents to achieve this success. This accreditation University Validation Service of the Open indicates the creditability and commitment of University in the United Kingdom for a period of the University regarding the quality of its aca- five years (2017-2022) for the fourth time. It has demic programs, added Al-Humoud. In addition, earned validation of seven programs in Business she commended the partnership between the Administration, five programs in Computing and AOU and the OU, which is one of the interna- Information Technology, and two programs in tionally prestigious universities in the field of English Language and Literature. open education. On behalf of all AOU staff, Al-Humoud Prof Al-Humoud said the AOU is proud of expressed her congratulations to the Chairman adopting a high-quality educational system that of the AOU Board of Trustees, HRH Prince Talal is based on combination of traditional educa- bin Abdulaziz, the Board Members, the AOU staff tion, self-learning, and electronic education, and students, for this achievement. She also adding that all the AOU staff feel proud of that thanked all heads and members of accreditation their University is the first one in the region that committees and teams from the AOU and the has earned international accreditation for 15 OU for their efforts to accomplish all the stages years. The accreditation signifies a qualitative of re-accreditation. shift in the track of higher education, which Prof Al-Humoud commended the efforts of meets needs and grants wishes. On his part, Prof all of Prof Marwan Al-Akaidi, Vice President of Marwan Al-Akaidisaid the accreditation is a addition to a number of meetings and compre- Academic Affairs, all workers in the academic result of a series of visits by the experts from the hensive reviews of the educational process in sector, Branch Directors, Program Coordinators, British Accreditation Council to the the University. McDonald’s improving and Quality Assurance Director. She also extend- Headquarters of the AOU and its branches in everyday with a series of major food enhancements

n a move to enable consumers to make better food choices, McDonald’s has announced the launch of significant enhancementsI to its menu across the GCC. Introduced as part of its ‘Every Day - ‘A Better Day’ campaign, consumers can now enjoy better nutritional value with the same great taste for their favorite cravings including the World Famous Fries, McChicken, and Filet-O- Fish, amongst others. Following the earlier milestone of reduc- ing trans fats in McDonald’s fried food to 0.01%, the brand has now successfully com- Inaugural ceremony at Smart Indian School pleted the transition of its cooking oil to a sunflower and canola oil blend at all of its mart Indian School, a synonym for quality education, is the 500+ restaurants in the GCC, as well as across youngest child of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in Kuwait. Marking the entire supply chain. In fact, in Kuwait, the decennial celebrations of Bhavan’s existence in the Middle McDonald’s has been exclusively using a high and well-being of our customer is at the core East,S BVB gave birth to SIS. Standing tall in the sands of Kuwait is this quality 100% vegetable oil blend since 1994. of what we do. As industry pioneers, we con- latest edition of Bhavans Kuwait, a learner centered school which This lighter oil blend is better for consumers stantly strive to be better, so that every per- aims at creating proactive global citizens. The official ribbon cutting as it comes with an 80% reduction in saturat- son who orders from one of our restaurants ceremony on Wednesday, 24 May 2017 marked the celebration of ed fat content. can feel good about the food choices they the occasion. As part of its commitment to continually make. This is evident in the changes we The galaxy of intellectuals from the Ministry of Private Education, improve the nutritional content of its meals, announced today, which signify yet another the Indian Ambassador to Kuwait, Sponsor of Smart Indian School Mr. McDonald’s GCC has also successfully step forwards in our ongoing journey of food Ali Jediyan Al Beghaily, Chairman of Bhavans Middle- East NK reduced the fat content in its Classic innovation and enhancement.” Ramachandran Menon and many other eminent guests adorned the Mayonnaise. After extensive research and In line with the company’s core values of splendid auditorium with its best acoustics. product testing, the new recipe now contains Quality, Service, Cleanliness and Value, Mohammad Khamis, Manager Sponsor’s office welcomed this 50% less calories, yet does not compromise McDonald’s GCC has always strived to set a august gathering in Arabic. The welcome dance by SIS students set on the delicious taste that customers love. precedent in the food and beverage industry, the mood in awe and merriment as they swayed their arms to the Making sustainability the new normal is one whether it’s through the launch of its ‘Your Arabian Opera dance. The Indian Ambassador to Kuwait in his address of McDonald’s top priorities - both globally Right to Know’ platform in 2015 or by becom- wished all Kuwaiti friends and sent warmest greetings to the sponsor and in the region. As part of its sustainable ing the first Quick Service Restaurant in the and the chairman. He extolled the new best possible facilities of the fish policy, the company has also announced Middle East to provide nutrition labeling school and thanked the management. As he rendered his support and that in the GCC all the fish it sources comes directly on its food packaging in 2013. With blessings for producing the best of minds in the world he urged the from well-managed fisheries that only use the announcement of these new enhance- students to reach their aspirations and goals in life. sustainable fishing practices. ments, McDonald’s continues to lead the way Bhavan’s ‘Transformation’ documentary illustrated the roots of edu- Luai Al-Kilani, Vice President of McDonald’s with food innovation in the GCC. cation as envisioned by the visionary Sponsor Ali Jediyan Al Beghaily Kuwait said, “At McDonald’s, the happiness and his association with our true philosopher and the man of wisdom, the Chairman Ramchandran Menon and his mission of this new mem- ber of Bhavans - SIS as the best among the best of schools in Kuwait, Birthday wishes having the capacity of accommodating 4000 and more students pro- viding quality education facilitated by well-equipped technology and virtual campus. Hospitality is SIS specialty. In addition to this, captivat- ing mementos in memory of the inaugural day of the school were giv- ohammad Imran en to the entire team invited guests. The paradise family of Bhavans’ turns 3 today! God head Mahesh Iyer, the principal during his vote of thanks felt inade- Bless you and may quate to express his thankfulness to all the Chief guest who had made Myou have a prosperous and the inaugural day a memorable one in the history of Smart Indian happy future ahead. Best School, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Kuwait and to the management team wishes and lots of love composing of the Vice Principal Marie Christiane, Administrative from your parents and Manager Shaimaa Zaki & KG supervisor Rajni Menon, teaching and friends. non-teaching staff who were the backbones to the success of this mega function. THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 TV PROGRAMS

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KNCC PROGRAMME FROM THURSDAY TO WEDNESDAY REQUIRED (01/06/2017 TO 07/06/2017) Executive Secretary SHARQIA-1 FANAR-5 360º- 3 FIREMAN SAM: Alien Alert! The Movie 9:45 PM AL FERAN (KUWAITI) 10:15 PM AL FERAN (KUWAITI) 9:30 PM (from Indian Sub-continent) Abu Shanab (Re-Release) 11:15 PM AL FERAN (KUWAITI) 11:45 PM AL FERAN (KUWAITI) 11:00 PM AL FERAN (KUWAITI) 1:15 AM AL FERAN (KUWAITI) 12:30 AM SHARQIA-2 ☞ AL FERAN (KUWAITI) 9:30 PM MARINA-1 AL-KOUT.1 At least 10 years of experience THE EXCEPTION 11:00 PM KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD 10:00 PM THE EXCEPTION 10:00 PM required AL FERAN (KUWAITI) 1:15 AM Abu Shanab (Re-Release) 12:30 AM Abu Shanab (Re-Release) 12:15 AM ☞ FOOTBALL MATCH- “Real Madrid vs Juventus” 9:45 PM FOOTBALL MATCH- “Real Madrid vs Juventus” 9:45 PM Fluent in English Language AL FERAN (KUWAITI) 12:30 AM MARINA-2 Abu Shanab (Re-Release) 12:30 AM ☞ Knowledge of Computer Skills. FIREMAN SAM: Alien Alert! The Movie 9:30 PM AL-KOUT.2 SHARQIA-3 Hasan wa Boqloz (Arabic) (Re-Release) 11:00 PM ☞ Short Hand typing. AL FERAN (KUWAITI) 9:45 PM KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD 10:00 PM Hasan wa Boqloz (Arabic) (Re-Release) 1:00 AM Mantaqh Mahzourah (Re-Releasee) 12:30 AM AL FERAN (KUWAITI) 11:15 PM AL FERAN (KUWAITI) 12:45 AM MARINA-3 Work requirement MUHALAB-1 DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE LONG HAUL 9:45 PM Good Communication, Banking LC’s and Abu Shanab (Re-Release) 9:45 PM AL-KOUT.3 THE EXCEPTION 11:45 PM Hasan wa Boqloz (Arabic) (Re-Release) 10:15 PM KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD 12:05 AM Correspondence KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD 12:30 AM AVENUES-1 MUHALAB-2 MINIONS (Re Release) 9:30 PM AL-KOUT.4 FIREMAN SAM: Alien Alert! The Movie 9:30 PM Send CV’s to Email: ALIEN: COVENANT 11:30 PM FIREMAN SAM: Alien Alert! The Movie 9:30 PM [email protected] AL FERAN (KUWAITI) 11:00 PM Safra 5 Njoom (Kuwaiti Film) (Re-Release) 11:00 PM AL FERAN (KUWAITI) 12:30 AM AVENUES-2 Safra 5 Njoom (Kuwaiti Film) (Re-Release) 1:00 AM MUHALAB-3 MINIONS(Re Release)-3D-4DX 10:00 PM Automated enquiry about the Civil ID card is KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD (2D-4DX) 12:05 AM BAIRAQ-1 THE EXCEPTION 10:00 PM MINIONS (Re Release) 9:45 PM Hasan wa Boqloz (Arabic) (Re-Release) 12:15 AM THE BOSS BABY 11:45 PM 1889988 AVENUES-3 FANAR-1 THE BOSS BABY 10:30 PM BAIRAQ-2 SACHIN: A BILLION DREAMS -Hindi 10:00 PM FOOTBALL MATCH- “Real Madrid vs Juventus” 9:45 PM FIREMAN SAM: Alien Alert! The Movie 10:00 PM Mantaqh Mahzourah (Re-Releasee) 12:45 AM HERE ALONE 12:30 AM DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE LONG HAUL 11:30 PM 112 FANAR-2 AVENUES-4 BAIRAQ-3 MINIONS (Re Release) 9:30 PM ALIEN: COVENANT 10:15 PM KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD 9:30 PM Abu Shanab (Re-Release) 11:30 PM Safra 5 Njoom (Kuwaiti Film) (Re-Release) 12:45 AM AL FERAN (KUWAITI) 12:05 AM PRAYER TIMINGS FOOTBALL MATCH- “Real Madrid vs Juventus” 9:45 PM Abu Shanab (Re-Release) 12:30 AM 360º- 1 PLAZA KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD 9:45 PM GODHA -Malayalam 9:30 PM Fajr: 03:15 FANAR-3 SACHIN: A BILLION DREAMS -Hindi 12:05 AM NO SAT Shorook: 04:49 FIREMAN SAM: Alien Alert! The Movie 9:45 PM FOOTBALL MATCH- “Real Madrid vs Juventus” 9:45 PM KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD 11:15 PM SAT LAILA MINIONS (Re Release) 10:00 PM Duhr: 11:46 KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD 12:30 AM FANAR-4 AL FERAN (KUWAITI) 12:05 AM Asr: 15:20 THE EXCEPTION 10:15 PM 360 º- 2 AJIAL.1 FOOTBALL MATCH- “Real Madrid vs Juventus” 9:45 PM THE EXCEPTION 10:15 PM Maghrib: 18:43 THE EXCEPTION 12:30 AM GODHA -Malayalam 9:30 PM THE EXCEPTION 12:45 AM GODHA -Malayalam 12:05 AM Isha: 20:13

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Arrival Flights on Thursday 1/6/2017 FDB 059 Dubai 14:20 JZR 502 Luxor 01:15 MSR 611 Cairo 14:00 Airlines Flt Route Time JZR 779 Jeddah 14:25 SVA 503 Jeddah 01:20 MEA 407 Beirut 14:00 THY 772 Istanbul 00:10 KAC 788 Jeddah 14:55 SVA 515 Riyadh 01:25 KAC 413 Bangkok 14:05 KAC 102 London 00:15 KAC 304 Mumbai 14:55 MSC 412 Asyut 01:30 AXB 394 Kozhikode 14:10 JZR 553 Alexandria 00:15 KNE 529 Jeddah 14:55 THY 773 Istanbul 01:40 UAE 872 Dubai 14:15 SVA 502 Jeddah 00:20 KAC 692 Muscat 14:55 DLH 635 Frankfurt 02:00 KNE 382 Taif 15:00 SVA 514 Riyadh 00:25 ETD 303 Abu Dhabi 15:05 SAI 442 Lahore 02:30 GFA 222 Bahrain 15:00 KAC 786 Jeddah 00:30 OMA 645 Muscat 15:10 ETH 621 Addis Ababa 02:50 KAC 673 Dubai 15:00 MSC 411 Asyut 00:30 KAC 562 Amman 15:10 KKK 6505 Istanbul 02:55 FDB 060 Dubai 15:05 JZR 267 Beirut 00:35 CLX 856 Luxembourg 15:20 AXB 396 Kozhikode 02:55 QTR 1079 Doha 15:15 KAC 504 Beirut 00:45 KAC 502 Beirut 15:25 KAC 351 Kochi 03:05 KAC 563 Amman 15:40 DLH 635 Doha 01:00 ABY 127 Sharjah 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534 Cairo 09:30 JZR 552 Alexandria 19:20 FDK 803 Damascus 10:00 JZR 189 Dubai 20:25 IRA 672 Ahwaz 09:35 MSR 621 Cairo 19:30 GFA 213 Bahrain 10:40 QTR 1088 Doha 20:35 ABY 126 Sharjah 09:40 GFA 218 Bahrain 19:50 KAC 774 Riyadh 10:45 KAC 564 Amman 21:00 JZR 482 Istanbul 09:40 FDB 064 Dubai 19:50 MEA 404 Beirut 10:55 KAC 168 Paris 21:05 KAC 101 London 09:45 ABY 124 Sharjah 20:00 PAL 668 Manila 11:00 ETD 307 Abu Dhabi 21:10 UAE 856 Dubai 09:50 FDB 058 Dubai 20:30 SYR 341 Damascus 11:00 KLM 445 Amsterdam 21:15 ETD 302 Abu Dhabi 10:00 UAE 876 Dubai 20:35 JZR 561 Sohag 11:10 ALK 229 Colombo 21:15 KAC 541 Cairo 10:00 KAC 614 Bahrain 11:15 UAE 859 Dubai 21:15 KAC 521 Al Najaf 10:00 KAC 353 Bangalore 20:55 MSC 403 Asyut 11:15 FDB 8053 Dubai 21:25 IRA 668 Mashhad 10:05 DLH 634 Doha 21:00 RBG 553 Alexandria 11:30 KAC 676 Dubai 21:35 KAC 617 Doha 10:15 OMA 648 Muscat 21:05 JZR 165 Dubai 11:50 GFA 219 Bahrain 21:50 VIZ 205 IQA 10:30 KNE 232 Riyadh 21:10 SAW 701 Damascus 12:30 QTR 1082 Doha 22:00 KAC 153 Istanbul 10:30 MEA 403 Beirut 21:15 JZR 239 Amman 12:40 NIA 161 Cairo 22:10 QTR 1071 Doha 10:35 KAC 1543 Cairo 21:30 UAE 871 Dubai 12:45 ETD 309 Abu Dhabi 22:10 FDB 056 Dubai 10:35 KAC 301 Mumbai 21:40 THY 766 Istanbul 12:50 AIC 981 Chennai/Ahmedabad 22:25 FDK 804 Damascus 11:00 KAC 203 Lahore 21:45 FEG 933 Sohag 12:55 JZR 185 Dubai 22:55 SVA 513 Riyadh 11:00 QTR 1089 Doha 21:45 MEA 406 Beirut 13:00 JZR 241 Amman 22:55 GFA 214 Bahrain 11:35 DHX 171 Bahrain 21:50 MSR 610 Cairo 13:00 JAI 574 Mumbai 23:00 MEA 405 Beirut 11:55 ETD 308 Abu Dhabi 22:00 KAC 514 Tehran 13:10 MSC 405 Sohag 23:30 SYR 342 Damascus 12:00 KAC 155 Istanbul 22:15 AXB 393 Kozhikode 13:10 FDB 071 Dubai 23:35 JZR 776 Jeddah 12:00 ALK 230 Colombo 22:20 KAC 522 Al Najaf 13:40 THY 764 Istanbul 23:45 RBG 554 Alexandria 12:10 KLM 445 Bahrain 22:25 KAC 672 Dubai 13:55 Departure Flights on Thursday 1/6/2017 MSC 404 Asyut 12:15 FDB 8054 Dubai 22:25 KAC 792 Madinah 13:55 Airlines Flt Route Time PAL 669 Manila 13:10 KAC 383 Delhi 22:35 QTR 1078 Doha 14:05 AIC 976 Goa/Chennai 00:05 JZR 786 Riyadh 13:10 UAE 860 Dubai 22:35 KNE 231 Riyadh 14:10 BBC 044 Dhaka 00:10 JZR 176 Dubai 13:10 GFA 220 Bahrain 22:50 GFA 221 Bahrain 14:15 JZR 1540 Cairo 00:20 SAW 708 KAC 13:30 ETD 310 Abu Dhabi 23:00 SVA 500 Jeddah 14:15 JAI 573 Mumbai 00:30 JZR 124 Bahrain 13:30 NIA 162 Cairo 23:10 KAC 352 Kochi 14:20 FDB 072 Dubai 00:30 THY 767 Istanbul 13:45 KAC 783 Jeddah 23:10 KAC 618 Doha 14:20 PIA 240 Sialkot 00:40 FEG 932 Alexandria 13:55 QTR 1083 Doha 23:20 stars34 THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 CROSSWORD 1625 STAR TRACK

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

You are the one that is most popular for executing a job this day. You might Positive energies are stirring with regard to your career or life path at this suggest that you be placed in a teaching position so that others can learn time. Success depends upon your own ambition and drive, which are strong. You are what you do so well. This would allow you to actually schedule in some time for a vaca- able to use good common sense and can feel the trends in order to make the right tion. Self-discipline and a sense of self-worth radiate from your personality. Higher-ups moves. This is the perfect time to get ahead by taking action. This could be some kind may take you up on your suggestion and you may be able to choose the co-workers you of high-water mark for your career, recognition, etc. At the same time, a change of direc- would like to teach. If you want a management job, this teaching or guidance will show tion may be in order, finding you in a gradual curve toward more inwardness. You will off your abilities to produce the best employees. One day at a time, you can do anything. find that you can really use your mind to make clear choices and you are able to think You could come up with new solutions or inventions. You enjoy neatness and organized clearly. Career decisions or ways in which to improve finances are straightforward and people and you seem happiest when you are part of a team that works together. easy to make. A secret love or a lost love is on your mind this evening-romance is near.

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

You may find that your personal and career growth depends on how you Your work is productive and your kind nature wins friends and influences handle the very sensitive psychological material coming up. You will benefit from diag- people. This is a good day for increased business that results from your hard work. Your nostic insights and uncovering any secrets or new knowledge. Work and career should creativeness is expressed this afternoon in your problem-solving abilities. Someone be a primary focus. An opportunity to make good decisions and clear choices is yours needs money and has asked for your help. You will be able to help solve the problem, but now-higher-ups are watching. The pressure to succeed is not present and you will find loaning out money is not the answer. Lending money now could set you up for some that you will do well. The results today will have a positive effect on your professional and negative results. This is a good day for increasing your own finances through an invest- perhaps, life direction. Your work or career is in real harmony with the rest of your life. You ment or by the sale of a personal possession. Young people will be in your life this could gain from subordinates or young people this afternoon. Your home environment, evening. You love to be needed and these young people seem to fill that need with ques- friends and surroundings receive encouragement. Your personal life is positive. tions and problem-solving requests with which you can help-perhaps some homework.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) This is a great day to gain positive results from your hard work. You may Whether you are in education, big business or running a business or find ways in which to secure a promotion or new job today. You crave household you will find yourself looking forward to a debate with some respected organization and practicality and you want to get things accomplished. The good life people. All the people involved in this debate will be learning and teaching simulta- and all that is fine and luxurious may be what you value just now. Material things are neously. You could be an instructor on how to debate and the subject matter is inter- foremost on your mind in many respects. You could enjoy making your own way and ACROSS 4. Located within the hull or nearest the midline esting to all. If you are not participating, it is a process you want to learn for better finding solutions to whatever problems present themselves. Health and work goals take 1. A health resort near a spring or at the seaside. of a vessel or aircraft. problem-solving techniques, and you will be wise to observe. There are new and fas- on a great deal of importance at this time. You are at your mental best with sharp ideas 4. A large mass of ice floating at sea. 5. United States poet and critic (1916-1986). cinating ideas regarding your hobby this afternoon, and friends will lend their and clear thoughts. This is an excellent time to make decisions. After your workday has thoughts if you ask, sometimes if you don't ask. All in all, this is a memorable day. ended, your own plans could be put on hold by friends that want your attention. 11. A male monarch or emperor (especially of 6. An inflammatory complication of leprosy that Consider taking pictures for reference later. Enjoy the festivities today. Russia prior to 1917). results in painful skin lesions on the arms and 15. Airtight sealed metal container for food or legs and face. drink or paint etc.. 7. A logarithmic unit of sound intensity equal to 16. An ancient Assyrian city on the River Tigris 10 decibels. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) across from the modern city of Mosul in the 8. United States anatomist who identified four There are optimism and foresight. You may find that success comes by You may find yourself planning a garage sale for this upcoming weekend northern part of what is now known a Iraq. pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E concentrating on your outward manner-the way others see you. As you work, you will to put a little cash in your pocket. In the workplace, co-workers as well as higher-ups 17. Avatar of Vishnu. (1882-1971). find yourself working in groups under favorable conditions. A project this day depends seek you out for your psychological insight. You do seem to have a grasp for abstract 18. A legal document codifying the result of 9. Make anew. on your presence as you lecture, teach, tutor, or guide others in tours. You have quite an and spiritual ideas, and the ability to reach wise conclusions. Work goals are important outward personality and can be very convincing if you stay with the facts and use refer- 10. The quarter of many European cities in which and you work very hard to meet your goals or quota for this day. Since you have been deliberations of a committee or society or ences. Companionship with others is most gratifying and you should take every oppor- overworking lately, your loved ones may decide to occupy your time this afternoon. legislative body. Jews are required to live. tunity to be with people that know you at the end of the day so that you can relax. This This is a great time to be with those you love, in quiet and pleasant surroundings. You 19. A poem consisting of 3 stanzas and an envoy. 11. An investigator who is employed to find miss- is a great time to deepen a love relationship. Your fun side may kick in this evening and may talk about dreams or visit a pond and feed the birds or do any number of things after a great meal you may enjoy a couple's walk through the neighborhood. 20. (Old Testament) In Judeo-Christian mytholo- ing persons or missing goods. that are conducive to sharing each other's company. There is talk of ufos. gy. 12. Egyptian statesman who (as President of 21. The person who delivers personal property Egypt) negotiated a peace treaty with Aquarius (January 20- February 18) (goods or money) in trust to the bailee in a Menachem Begin of Israel (1918-1981). Leo (July 23-August 22) bailment. 13. Collect or gather. 14. Tall perennial herb of tropical Asia with dark This is a time to pursue a more lasting set of values-be they religious or Work flows in an uneventful way today. The most beneficial item that 23. A pocket-size case for holding papers and your company sells, produces or helps to produce may be in the process of improve- green leaves. philosophical. Everything external and business-oriented should prosper, provided paper money. that honesty and truth are your guides. You may find everyone is as busy as you are ment. The afternoon finds you busy with projects. You seem a bit impractical today 25. Waterproof hip boots (sometimes extending 22. 100 lwei equal 1 kwanza. today and stopping to chat or pass the time of day is a little more difficult just now. If and this is an excellent time to enlist others to your cause. Great rewards may come to the chest) worn by anglers. 24. (Old Testament) The eldest son of Isaac who you are in need of a break, take one out-of-doors, if possible, in order to have a differ- from group efforts, particularly if this continues for the remainder of the day. A young would have inherited the Covenant that God ent view, a distraction from the usual and perhaps, to recharge your own batteries. You person may learn a little about money today from observing you. If you have checked 28. Blood-sucking African fly. other prices in town you might want to go ahead with some purchase you have been made with Abraham and that Abraham might rethink a presentation or some information you heard and then offer your own 29. (zoology) Of or resembling a goose. input through a printed report. You have a great deal of mental drive and can lavish thinking about lately. There are emotions that can manifest themselves in self-analysis 32. An implement used to propel or steer a boat. passed on to Isaac. great energy on mental pursuits of all kinds. You are in a creative mood this evening. or deep emotional experiences in romance-for good or ill. Remain objective. 33. Done or occurring in a brief period of time. 26. (Sumerian) Water god and god of wisdom. 34. An inn in some Eastern countries with a large 27. Old material that is slightly reworked and used again. courtyard that provides accommodation for Virgo (August 23-September 22) Pisces (February 19-March 20) caravans. 30. A tranquilizer (trade name Navane) used to 40. A sudden loss of consciousness resulting treat schizophrenia. This day has the possibility of being an easy, calm day that should flow Taking care of business is a major theme this Thursday. You crave 31. An ancient Greek city famous for military along in a smooth manner. Ideas and interaction with authority figures or older people organization and practicality and you want to get things accomplished. when the rupture or occlusion of a blood may be in the forecast. Working with rather than against the flow of energy should be prowess. You may also want to yell, scream and stomp your feet about some financial injustice. vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain. easy to manage. This is a real time to buckle down and consolidate your career. Instead, see what you can do to make the accounting difficulties come back into bal- 43. The capital and largest city of Zimbabwe. 35. Someone who engages in arbitrage (who pur- Opportunities are available now to make good use of your time. Your sense of respon- ance. Most people take pride in the fact that they are your friends and that they do 46. A metallic element having four allotropic chases securities in one market for immedi- sibility will be what guides you and proves successful. Whether you are working in a business with someone as conscientious as you. People value you for your independ- job, earning money or having the responsibility of raising a family, you will give it your ence as well as your exceptional qualities. This is a great time to be with others and to forms. ate resale in another in the hope of profiting from the price differential). full attention and you will create a successful outcome. Tonight, you may find yourself work together, regardless of any delays or feelings. There is much mental busywork. 49. Fix firmly or securely. enjoying a long conversation, writing a letter or making a special phone call. Work, achievement and ambition are the things that mean a lot to you now. 50. Swelling from excessive accumulation of 36. A silvery soft waxy metallic element of the serous fluid in tissue. alkali metal group. 37. English tennis player who won may women's 51. An immunoglobulin E that is formed as an Word Search Yesterday’s Solution antibody against allergens (such as pollen). singles titles (born in 1945). 53. Naked freshwater or marine or parasitic proto- 38. Injure or wound seriously and leave perma- nent disfiguration or mutilation. zoa that form temporary pseudopods for 39. Predatory black-and-white toothed whale feeding and locomotion. with large dorsal fin. 55. The Mongol people living the the central and 41. (archaic) The emperor of Japan. eastern parts of Outer Mongolia. 42. A state in southeastern India on the Bay of 59. The skin that covers the top of the head. Bengal (south of Andhra Pradesh). 62. Large elliptical brightly colored deep-sea fish 44. Wild sheep of semidesert regions in central of Atlantic and Pacific and Mediterranean. Asia. 64. A branch of the Tai languages. 45. Impose anew. 65. An amount of time. 47. A laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a 67. Cactus having yellow flowers and purple port. fruits. 48. Not only so, but. 69. A master's degree in business. 52. A visible suspension in the air of particles of 70. A defensive missile designed to shoot down some substance. incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles. 54. A small drum. 71. Confidently optimistic and cheerful. 56. A genus of Lamnidae. 73. Tag the base runner to get him out. 57. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a 74. Type genus of the Muridae. skewer usually with vegetables. 75. An imaginary place of great wealth and 58. Jordan's port. opportunity. 60. An important seaport on the Island of Cebu in 76. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from the Philippines. aba cloth. 61. Weapons considered collectively. 63. The capital of Western Samoa. DOWN 66. A metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 1. Someone who works (or provides workers) dur- 10 liters. ing a strike. 68. A zodiacal constellation in northern hemi- 2. Large burrowing rodent of South and Central sphere between Cancer and Virgo. America. 72. A yellow trivalent metallic element of the rare 3. (prefix) Opposite or opposing or neutralizing. earth group. Yesterday’s Solution

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GOSSIP Disciples to team up with Justin Bieber for track? isciples may have a collaboration with Justin Bieber It's just a bonus. Like with 'On My Mind' things surpassed on the horizon. Nathan Vincent Duvall of the EDM our expectations, we knew it was great, because we loved Dtrio - also comprised of Gavin Koolmon and Luke it." He also teased that they are creating "a lot more music" McDermott - has revealed that one of them had been and said to "watch this space". Disciples are best known for swimming in a pool and literally bumped into the 23-year- their chart-topping song 'How Deep Is Your Love?' which old pop megastar and said the conversation they had featured Scottish superstar DJ Calvin Harris. Speaking "might transpire into something". The group are currently about their bond, Gavin of Disciples previously said: "He's riding high on the success of their single 'On My Mind', but more a friend. He showed a big interest in our music and Nathan says they never know when they are on to a big hit careers so he does have that side to him but he's just a and that the track has "surpassed their expectations". great person to have around. We've all been influenced by Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, he said: "To be him in different ways over the years." honest, we don't know. We just know that it has to be good for us. You know whether it does well or not, that's just a by-product. We need to be happy with the product. Ariana Grande's Gallagher declares 'love' 'defiant' benefit for Manchester during gig iam Gallagher declared his "love" for charged show, Liam performed a mixture Manchester after he performed his of the his former band Oasis' biggest hits Ldebut solo show at the city's O2 Ritz and new never-heard-before material, concert on Tuesday evening. The 44-year-old rock including 'Greedy Soul', 'Wall Of Glass' and star performed his new solo material dur- 'Paper Crown' from his solo album 'As You riana Grande's is sending a message of "defi- ing an emotional night in his home city, Were'. The show was watched by ance" to terrorists with the One Love with all of the proceeds from Liam's sold- Manchester bands The Courteeners and AManchester benefit concert. The 23-year-old out concert going to the victims of the Blossoms, as well as former boxer Ricky singer was left devastated after a terrorist attack at Manchester Arena blast last week. Hatton, who fought at the Manchester her concert at Manchester Arena on May 22, which Speaking at the end of the gig, the musi- Arena a number of times. Daniel Moores, left 22 people dead and over 50 injured, but she cian - who performed in front of 22 candles guitarist from The Courteeners, told the quickly put plans in place for a benefit gig to raise in tribute to the victims of the attack - told BBC: "They're massively important these money for the victims and their families. Festival the crowd: "Manchester, I love you. Look gigs, to bring a bit of solidarity to Republic's Melvin Benn told Billboard: "The idea to after yourselves". During the emotionally- Manchester. "We're all in same boat, aren't host this event came from Ariana. She was very trau- we? We all love each other. But he's the matized after the attack, but it was very important to main man, Liam Gallagher." Meanwhile, Jim Carrey basically her to support the victims and show a level of defi- Blossoms bass player Charlie Salt said: "I Eminem: ance that stands up to this bloodlust and ambiva- thought it was absolutely brilliant. The can- lence towards innocent individuals and tells the ter- dles were a nice touch, the new tunes rorists that they are not going to stop us." Ariana's sounded great and his voice was top notch. wrote The Eminem Show manager Scooter Braun first secured Coldplay to per- "The support has been amazing. What form at the gig before lining up a host of stars includ- more can you expect from Manchester?" minem has revealed his 2002 album Basically, Jim Carrey wrote my album. (sic)" ing Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Pharrell, The attack at Ariana Grande's concert last 'The Eminem Show' was inspired by Fans of the 'Not Afraid' star will be able to Usher, Take That and Niall Horan. And Benn revealed week killed 22 people and Liam previously EJim Carrey's character in 'The Truman receive the "special" 'The Eminem Show' that Greater Manchester Police enthusiastically spoke of his shock upon hearing the news. Show'. The 44-year-old rapper - whose real anniversary capsule by signing up to embraced the idea, as they also want to show that He said: "It's outrageous. Just so sad. What name is Marshall Mathers - has shared with Eminem's mailing list on his official web- Manchester will "not be defeated". He said: "The very can you do? It's just out of order. There are his 12.5 million followers how his life at the site: shadyrecords.com. He captioned the first call we made was to the chief constable of the kids and people dying all over the world. time was similar to the 55-year-old actor's post: "#TheEminemShow Anniversary Greater Manchester Police - if he had said 'this can't And for what? "I'd gone to bed early - alter-ego,Truman Burbank, whose life is Collection. Link In Bio For Early Access (sic)" happen,' then it wouldn't have happened. But he about 10pm - then got up in the morning part of a television set. The 'Lose Yourself' Meanwhile, the hip-hop legend is gearing instead said the exact opposite and told us, 'This is to a text from my other brother saying hitmaker has admitted he felt like he was in up for his headline slot at Reading and an amazing thing that Ariana wants to do and it what had gone on and I put the TV on. It's a goldfish bowl constantly being watched Leeds Festivals, which takes place on the shows we're not defeated, we're standing together just unbelievable." when he first found fame and so he has weekend of August 25 to 27 at Richfield united,' and even though it's going to be a phenome- credited the comedian for "basically writ- Avenue, Reading, and Bramham Park, nal amount of work, he fully embraced the idea. ing [his] album". Taking to Instagram to Leeds. It will be his first performance at the "There will be more than double the security person- announce he's reissuing his seminal fourth music extravaganza in four years. Reading nel and police said they will resource this concert to studio to mark its 15th anniversary, he and Leeds boss Melvin Benn said: "Eminem an absolutely full level because they want people to posted a photo of her handwritten note, returning to Reading and Leeds is beyond feel safe attending events and visiting Manchester." Lindsay Lohan in which explained: "The concept 4 The exciting. "His 2013 headline performance Ariana Grande's One Love Manchester will take place Eminem Show was inspired by "The was incredible and I can't wait to have him at the cricket stadium at Emirates Old Trafford in Truman Show" because my life felt like it back." Manchester on June 4. was becoming a circus around that time & I talks for Life-Size 2 felt like I was always being watched.

yra Banks wants Lindsay Lohan to 'Let's do a movie for young adults,' so this is cameo in 'Life-Size 2'. The 'America's going to be an edgy Eve that you see, an TGot Talent' host is working on a edgy 'Life-Size 2.' "The script is being writ- sequel to the 2000 movie, in which a wid- ten right now so even I don't know 100 ower's daughter (Lohan) accidentally percent, but it's definitely going to be like: brings her doll, Eve, (Banks) to life while try- 'Oh my God Eve does WHAT? Cover your ing to cast a spell to resurrect her mother, eyes!'. and Tyra has held talks with Lindsay, 30, about returning. Speaking on 'The Talk', she said: "I am having conversations with Ms. Lohan. Yes, and I want her to come back and I think that she does too. Actually, I know she does. So I really hope that she can be in it." Tyra, 43, also admitted she has been shocked by how excited people are for the sequel. She said: "Crazy, people want this so bad. I had no idea! But Eve is gonna grow up, honey." And Tyra already knows who she wants to take on the lead role in the new movie. She said: "I would love Zendaya. I think Zendaya would be really interesting." Tyra is also excited about showing a new, grown up, Eve, explaining: "Five years, four scripts, and finally we decided, Eve needs to grow up. She's been around for a while. She's been alive for a while. She needs to grow up and experi- ence more adult things. So, you're going to see a very different Eve. "The idea was: Winstone's prison trip for Hatton Garden heist movie

Alanis Morissette's 'Jagged ay Winstone met with Hatton planning to return to the prison to quiz Garden robbery ringleader Danny the criminal mastermind some more. RJones to prepare for his forthcom- The insider added: "His visit to Danny Little Pill' becomes musical ing movie. The 60-year-old actor is set was supposed to go under the radar. He to star in a new crime film based on the turned up really early and spent about agged Little Pill," the blockbuster seminal albums of the 1990s boom in alterna- infamous multi-million pound heist at two hours chatting with him before say- 1995 feminist rock album by Alanis tive rock, with the Canadian-born singer the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit in cen- ing goodbye. He hopes to make the "J Morissette, will take on a new form bringing the rawness of the grunge era to a tral London's Jewelry quarter in 2015. trips more regular as filming continues." next year as a musical. The piece will turn the broader pop sound. The 'Sweeney' star went to Belmarsh Filming for the feature has begun and album's music into a story about "a modern With hit songs such as "You Oughta Know," Prison in south-east London on Tuesday Winstone is set to star alongside and multi-generational family and their com- "You Learn" and "Hand in My Pocket," the to learn more about the biggest crime Michael Caine, 84, Jim Broadbent, 68, plex dynamics, touching on issues of gender album was considered a declaration of female in British history. Winstone was spotted Paul Whitehouse, 59, and Michael identity and race," producers said in a state- empowerment as Morissette brought an arriving at the jail at around 7.30am Gambon, 76. The script is expected to ment. The "Jagged Little Pill" musical is set to assertive rock voice to tales of modern living ahead of a 9am visit to the 59-year-old be centered on the real-life version of open in May 2018 at the American Repertory and relationship angst. She won the Grammy robber - who he attended Edmonton events, which saw the culprits drill Theater at Harvard University in Cambridge, for Album of the Year for "Jagged Little Pill" County School in Enfield, north London through thick concrete to climb into a Massachusetts. The musical will be directed when she was 21, making her the youngest with - who is serving a seven year vault before cracking open 73 boxes by Diane Paulus, the theater's artistic director artist ever at the time to win the prestigious prison sentence. A source told The Sun containing cash, diamonds, sapphires who led Broadway revivals of "Hair" and award. The album's songs will be worked into newspaper: "Ray takes every role very and gold. The new movie from Working "Pippin," with a script by Diablo Cody, who stage form by Tom Kitt, who also worked on seriously so wanted to ask Danny if Title Films is directed by James Marsh, wrote the breakaway 2007 movie hit "Juno" the musical adaptation of Green Day's there was anything he should do in par- best known for 'Man on Wire' and 'The about teen pregnancy. "American Idiot." The musical plans for ticular to get into character. "He's Theory of Everything' starring Eddie Morissette hailed the chemistry with "Jagged Little Pill" had been announced sev- known Danny for years as they used to Redmayne. It will be the third version of Paulus and Cody and called the project "my eral years ago without details. Morissette knock about together at school at the story to hit the big screen - the last musical theater dream come true." The direc- recently reappeared in the news when her Edmonton County. "It's not often that was 'The Hatton Garden Job' starring tor and writer "are already taking these former business manager was sentenced to an actor finds himself in a position to be Larry Lamb and Phil Daniels, which was deeply personal songs that are part of my six years in prison for stealing nearly $5 mil- able to spend time in the presence of released earlier this year. And Gabe soul's marrow to a whole other level of hope, lion from her. such a well-known criminal ahead of a Turner is helming 'Hatton Garden Heist'. freedom and complexity," Morissette said in a job." The 'Point Break' star is reportedly statement. "Jagged Little Pill" was one of the THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017 lifestyle

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This file photo shows singer Gloria Estefan (center) performing during New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square in This file photo shows US President Barack Obama presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer Gloria Estefan New York. — AFP as her husband Emilio Estafan (left), also a recipient, looks on at the White House in Washington, DC. Estefan musical to leave Broadway

he musical "On Your Feet!" on the lives of Cuban- have a new life in October, with both a previously announced al rise of the couple as well as off-stage drama, including successful but not historic run on Broadway, where a num- American crossover sensations Gloria and Emilio Estefan US tour starting in Miami, the Estefans' home, and an interna- Gloria's mother's initial reluctance to accept Emilio, and a ber of major musicals show no sign of ever closing. After a Twill close on Broadway after a respectable run of nearly tional production to open in the Dutch city of Utrecht. 1990 bus crash that seriously injured Gloria and raised fears strong opening, "On Your Feet!" was at two-thirds capacity two years, the production said Tuesday. The musical, which Gloria and Emilio Estefan, who were both born in Cuba, she would never perform again. "On Your Feet!", with actors during 2016 and slightly less so this year, according to the traces the lives of the husband-wife music team set to hits such became international stars with Miami Sound Machine as playing the Estefans, premiered in Chicago in June 2015 Broadway League trade group. — AFP as "Conga" and "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You," will close August the couple discovered a new audience by infusing pop before opening on Broadway in November that year follow- 20, the Marquis Theatre said. But "On Your Feet!" will quickly songs with Latin rhythms. The musical charts the profession- ing a month of previews. The nearly two-year run marks a Keri Russell gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame ctress Keri Russell, best known for her that Moscow tampered with last year's presi- role as a ruthless KGB operative in the dential elections won by Donald Trump. Along-running series "The Americans," "It is very much in our world right now," was honored on Tuesday with a star on the Russell acknowledged. "Luckily our show is a Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 41-year-old period piece set in the 80s and the Cold War... actress told AFP she was awestruck to receive the news now will not change the way the the 2,613th star on the famous sidewalk 80s ended. "But it is interesting and fun it's all alongside other celebrities such as Judy back in the news again," she added. "It's so Garland or Marlon Brando. "It's such an relatable." "Felicity" creator J.J. Abrams lauded incredible, iconic moment," she said. A native Russell's talent during the ceremony, describ- of California, Russell first garnered attention ing her as someone who shied away from the for her title role in the hit television series limelight and one of the "sweetest" people he "Felicity," for which she won a Golden Globe knows. "What she does so beautifully is Award in 1999. become other people. And she does it in a She was again nominated last year-but did way that most actors would only dream of not win-for her role in FX's critically- being able to do," Abrams said. Russell's co- acclaimed "The Americans," which is set in the star on "The Americans" and real-life love, 1980s and follows a husband and wife team Matthew Rhys, also attended the ceremony. of undercover Soviet operatives in the United The couple welcomed their first child togeth- States. The spy thriller, which wrapped its fifth er last May. Russell also has two children with season on Tuesday, has drawn parallels with ex-husband Shane Deary. — AFP In this April 13, 2013 file photo, Gregg Allman performs at This file photo shows British-Australian singer Olivia Newton-John performing at the the current frosty relations between the US Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013 at Madison 58th Vina del Mar International Song Festival in Vina del Mar, Chile. — AFP and Russia, especially following allegations Square Garden in New York. — AP Olivia Newton-John reveals Country stars to new cancer 25 years later honor Gregg Allman inging great Olivia Newton-John known for starring in the 1978 musical come- revealed Tuesday a return of breast can- dy "Grease" alongside John Travolta. at CMT Awards Scer, 25 years after her first successful Newton-John was first diagnosed with battle made her an advocate for fighting the breast cancer in 1992, forcing her to halt her ountry's biggest stars will pay tribute to Southern rocker disease. The British-born star said she was schedule. The experience had a major impact Gregg Allman at the CMT Music Awards with perform- obliged to postpone a tour of the United on Newton-John who became an advocate Cances from Jason Aldean, Charles Kelley of Lady States and Canada following her new diagno- for research into cancer and for early detec- Antebellum, Darius Rucker and more. CMT President Brian sis. The 68-year-old said she will undergo a tion. She has dedicated a series of albums Philips said in a statement Wednesday that after Allman's short course of radiation, as well as natural and concerts to cancer and other charities death Saturday, artists started reaching out to see how they therapies, upon the advice of specialists at a and raised funds to build the health center in could honor Allman during the show, which will air June 7. cancer research center named after her in her Melbourne. Newton-John had earlier post- Philips said the Allman Brothers Band created the "bedrock adopted home of Melbourne, Australia. poned the first half of a North American tour foundation of modern Southern music." The singer "is confident she will be back complaining of back pain. After consulting In addition, CMT announced that Little Big Town and later in the year, better than ever, to celebrate doctors, she learned that the pain was con- Kelsea Ballerini, who is a leading nominee, will both be per- her shows," said a statement by her manage- nected with breast cancer which had spread forming during the awards show. Previously announced per- ment. Newton-John has been a chart-topper to the sacrum bone of her back. — AFP formers include Florida Georgia Line with The Chainsmokers, since the 1970s with songs that stretch into Actress Keri Russell poses on her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at the star unveil- Keith Urban with Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Luke pop, folk and country but she became best- ing ceremony. — AFP photos Bryan and Miranda Lambert. — AP Bollywood star Box Office Top 20: 'Pirates 5' leads slow holiday weekend

dresses down critics he Memorial Day weekend box office was as creaky as an 7. "Snatched," 20th Century Fox, $5,085,158, 2,658 locations, old pirate ship, with the lowest total industry grosses $1,913 average, $41,364,783, 3 weeks. Tsince 1999. Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men 8. "King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword," Warner Bros., over meet with PM Tell No Tales" topped the charts with $78.5 million for the holi- $4,302,088, 2,503 locations, $1,719 average, $34,957,290, 3 day weekend, making it the second-lowest debut for the five- weeks. ollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra hit back at critics film franchise. Paramount's big screen take on "Baywatch," 9. "The Boss Baby," 20th Century Fox, $2,460,939, 1,342 loca- yesterday for trying to shame her over a dress she wore meanwhile, capsized with only $23.1 million across the four tions, $1,834 average, $169,718,129, 9 weeks. during a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra B day weekend. The poorly reviewed Dwayne Johnson-starrer 10. "Beauty And The Beast," Disney, $2,013,748, 1,076 loca- Modi. The actress was accused of "disrespecting" the prime carried a hefty production price tag of nearly $70 million. tions, $1,872 average, $501,014,183, 11 weeks. minister by wearing a knee-length dress revealing her lower "Baywatch" couldn't even beat "Guardians of the Galaxy 11. "The Fate Of The Furious," Universal, $1,891,515, 1,358 legs during an audience with Modi in Berlin. Chopra was Vol. 2," which took second place in its fourth week in theaters locations, $1,393 average, $222,942,385, 7 weeks. attacked on social media by critics who found the outfit with $27.2 million. Rounding out the top five were "Alien: 12. "How To Be A Latin Lover," Lionsgate, $1,307,097, 669 loca- unsuitable for the occasion, with many offended the 34-year- Covenant," with $13.4 million and "Everything, Everything" tions, $1,954 average, $31,217,677, 5 weeks. old star had not chosen to wear Indian attire. with $7.7 million. The top 20 movies at US and Canadian the- 13. "The Lovers," A24, $842,001, 443 locations, $1,901 average, But the star of the hit American spy thriller "Quantico" was aters Friday through Monday, followed by distribution studio, $1,489,460, 4 weeks. unapologetic, hitting back with a photo showing her and her gross, number of theater locations, average receipts per loca- 14. "Lowriders," OTL Releasing, $790,630, 334 locations, $2,367 mother wearing short dresses with the caption "legs for tion, total gross and number of weeks in release, as compiled average, $5,378,765, 3 weeks. days.... #itsthegenes". The former Miss World describes herself Tuesday by comScore: 15. "Norman: The Moderate Rise And The Tragic Fall Of A New as a "strong-willed feminist" who has campaigned to close the 1. "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales," Disney, York Fixer," Sony Pictures Classics, $643,875, 324 locations, gender pay gap in Bollywood and change attitudes towards $78,476,767, 4,276 locations, $1,987 average, $3,150,101, 7 weeks. women in her home country. "For so many years women were $18,353 average, $78,476,767, 1 week. 16. "Paris Can Wait," Sony Pictures Classics, $560,574, 70 loca- told to act a certain way, to dress a certain way, to think a cer- 2. "Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2," Disney, $27,189,151, tions, $8,008 average, $964,517, 3 weeks. tain way, even not to think at all," Chopra told AFP in an inter- 3,871 locations, $7,024 average, $340,505,078, 4 weeks. 17. "Gifted," Fox Searchlight, $517,599, 380 locations, $1,362 view last year. 3. "Baywatch," Paramount, $23,106,943, 3,647 locations, average, $23,761,037, 8 weeks. "People misconstrue the word feminism. It is not hating $6,336 average, $27,713,457, 1 week. 18. "The Wedding Plan," Roadside Attractions, $411,773, 98 men, or making men small. It is just saying, 'We want our inde- 4. "Alien: Covenant," 20th Century Fox, $13,383,150, 3,772 locations, $4,202 average, $696,271, 3 weeks. pendence to make our own choices the way men have done locations, $3,548 average, $60,205,331, 2 weeks. 19. "Sachin: A Billion Dreams," Viva Entertainment, $411,643, for so long.'" Chopra has been landing bigger roles in 5. "Everything, Everything," Warner Bros., $7,666,282, 2,801 100 locations, $4,116 average, $411,643, 1 week. Hollywood since boosting her international profile through locations, $2,737 average, $23,022,395, 2 weeks. 20. "Smurfs: The Lost Village," Sony, $379,387, 362 locations, "Quantico". The actress has been cast as a villain in the newly- 6. "Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul," 20th Century Fox, $1,048 average, $43,711,826, 8 weeks. — AP released "Baywatch" film. — AFP In this photograph Indian Bollywood actress $6,121,371, 3,174 locations, $1,929 average, $15,303,332, 2 Priyanka Chopra poses during a promotional event weeks. in Mumbai. — AFP lifestyle THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017

FEATURES Veneers and dental hygiene By The Real Fouz ed. This time round, I made sure to prioritize taking care stains. Getting regular checkups at the dentist is also of my teeth and to always make sure that they are look- very important for the maintenance of porcelain veneers. veryone wants a beautiful, healthy smile. Your smile ing their best. Dental veneers are a big investment, so if The dentist will be able to inspect your veneers, teeth, is one of the first things someone will notice when you are thinking about getting them done, make sure to and gums and check for potential problems and detect Ethey meet you. Having a bright and beautiful smile be ready to adopt some new habits into your daily rou- them before they happen. Also, getting deep cleanings can improve your confidence and make people perceive tine to keep your smile healthy and lasting as long as at the dentist regularly can help the longevity of your us in a better way. As some of you may know, my journey possible. veneers. Dental visits every 6 months should be enough to having a beautiful smile was a long one. It all started Veneers require good oral health in order for them to for your dentist to properly care for your teeth and gums. when I got porcelain veneers done very badly which last. Brushing, flossing, and rinsing multiple times a day Caring about having a nice smile doesn't make you vain resulted in inflamed gums that totally ruined my smile as is a must. Flossing is extremely important because it will or insecure; it means you value how others perceive you, well as my self-confidence. avoid the accumulation of bacteria and plaque around and how you perceive yourself. Making one positive For those of you who don't know what veneers are, your veneers, which can lead to gum diseases as well as change, like fixing your teeth, can create a ripple effect they are a thin piece of porcelain that fit over your natu- tooth decay. Another thing to take into consideration is on your life, and investing in a gorgeous smile could be ral teeth and can alter the shape, size, shade, and length to avoid foods and drinks that could stain your veneers. where it all starts. Seeing a change in your confidence of your teeth. After getting my teeth done, I was so A lot of people think that veneers are completely stain may lead to other positive changes in your life, like unhappy with the way they looked because they didn't resistant, which isn't true. They are to a certain degree, applying for job you always wanted or letting go of other look like natural teeth at all-which is what I wanted. I but consuming things like coffee regularly, which we all insecurities you may have. When you're confident in your finally got them fixed with Dr Micheal Apa, which was do, can lead to permanent stains on your veneers. smile, you radiate the best version of you! one of the best decisions I made. I regained my confi- Rinsing your mouth right after you drink coffee or eating dence and the beautiful, natural smile that I always want- staining foods can help to immediately remove the

Color block gardens find drama, artistry in saturated hues

ome of the most striking romantically moody dark gar- gardens aren't a riot of den, combine deep purple, Smultiple colors but a care- brown, and burgundy foliage fully curated assemblage of plants like heuchera, cimcifu- hues. Using foliage and flowers, ga, elderberry, and elephant gardeners can create drama and ears with dark red, burgundy, artistry. A lake of blue salvia, and purple flowers, such as perhaps. A swath of feathery 'Queen of Night' tulips, 'Black green grass. The idea is to mass- Barlow' columbine, Knautia plant so the color becomes a macdonica, and 'Windsor' living brush stroke along the sweet peas," says Ozawa. landscape. Architect Peter Marino used the technique on Gold Japanese forest his 12-acre property in For those with green Southampton, New York. thumbs but little outdoor Among the apple orchards, art space, similar effects can be This combo shows photos of rickshaw drivers riding in a touristic area in Beijing. objects and hundreds of ever- created using planters, baskets greens, his garden includes a and pots. Better Homes & "color wheel," with purple flow- Gardens' April issue suggests ers at the north end, pink at the loading up a cayenne-hued Beijing's rickshaws south, and red and mixed hues container with "hot"-hued to the east and west. heuchera, croton, Swiss chard, bloodleaf and Fireworks foun- Yellow is off on its own tain grass. A deep purple bas- teeter between "The yellow garden is a sepa- ket gets dramatically dressed rate, one-acre 'room,' bordered with the rich grape-y leaves of by European chestnuts and oxalis, Purple Flash peppers George Peabody arborvitae," and Persian shield. tradition, survival Marino writes in his new book, Or marry a couple of com- "The Garden of Peter Marino" plementary colors, like greens (Rizzoli). "I don't care for yellow and golds. Dwarf lemon he makeshift red-canopied vehicles impoverished central Henan province, he flowers mixed with other colors, cypress, Carolyn's Gold mini are ubiquitous in Beijing: Rickshaws drives from 8:00 pm until dawn. Working in so I planted them all together in hostas and All Gold Japanese Ttraversing narrow alleyways and sky- constant fear of being caught by the traffic scraper-lined avenues alike. A historic police, Li speeds up when he sees a uni- what is intended to be one big forest grass positively glow in a mode of transport, they have survived formed officer. The 29-year-old has been explosion of color." bold and brawny chrome yellow China's modernization, and remain an inte- caught six times in four years, each time Melissa Ozawa, features and ceramic pot. Says the maga- gral part of city living-but for the drivers, having to pay a fine of 1,000 yuan ($145). garden editor for Martha zine's editor, Kathy Barnes: life remains a struggle. Near the lofty Unlicensed work also carries the risk of Stewart Living, says that when "When you use a narrow color Forbidden City, where emperors once lived, having the rickshaw-worth 2,000 yuan Rickshaw driver Li Wei riding in the streets of Beijing. — AFP photos designing a color block gar- palette - for plants and contain- a man surnamed Guo has worked as a rick- ($290)-- confiscated. But for Li the rewards den, "don't just think about er - it's nearly impossible to end shaw driver for 10 hours every day for the are worth the gamble. On weekends, he flower color, but look at foliage up with an arrangement that last 30 years. takes home partygoers spilling out of bars, too. For example, if you're doesn't look sophisticated and The boom of cars, electric scooters, and, earning 500 yuan ($73) a night. Though this going to create a blue-themed pulled-together." As you plan a more recently, shared bikes, has not man- is a hefty sum in China and his wife also border or bed, opt for plants color block garden, keep in aged to kill his business. "It hasn't changed works-she is an assistant at a clothing with blue-green leaves like mind your hardiness zone and anything," Guo said with a smile. Appearing store-but they can still only afford a tiny, 'Hadspen Blue' hosta, silvery seasonal fluctuations. Experts at in China at the end of the 19th century, dilapidated apartment in Beijing. His father, ghost fern, or 'Frosty Blue' your local garden center should rickshaws originally had two wheels and also a rickshaw driver, lives with them. It agave, rather than varieties be helpful. were pulled by their driver on foot, with has been four years since Li first took the with golden or yellow under- "Go equipped with photos of passengers seated at the back. Today, most job, and he confesses he is already tired of tones." Include a few versions the space you're planting, and of the vehicles are tricycles. Some still have earning a living this way. But having of your color, she says, to keep know what kind of light your pedals and are propelled by physical force, worked in factories and restaurants in things from being too literal. plot gets," advises Ozawa. "As but the majority are equipped with electric Shanghai, he concedes that driving for a "If you want a yellow garden, with any border or bed, make or gas engines. The drivers must be living is far better. Asked what he would do licensed and operate within government- instead, if he could, he shrugs his shoulders don't just stick to the one shade sure you vary texture and plant defined zones, mainly around scenic down- in defeat. He explains: "I have no idea how I of yellow," she says. "Choose a heights, and consider the town lakes. would make a living otherwise." — AFP mix of hues, and even add a bloom time of each plant you're But others tinker with their own vehicles pop of orange, to keep things adding. You don't want a spec- and work illegally, without licenses. They interesting. Choose vibrant tacular show in spring only to are targeted by police officers who accuse chartreuse or yellow-green have it peter out and stop them of dangerous driving, traffic disrup- foliage, and look for cultivars blooming once the weather tions, and tourist scams. Li Wei is among with variegation, such as warms up in summer." — AP them. A young father hailing from the A rickshaw driver (center) posing in Beijing. hakonechloa grass or drought- tolerant euphorbia." Or instead of sticking with one color, consider a theme. "For a sophisticated and

A rickshaw driver riding in a touristic area in Beijing. Rickshaw driver Li Wei starting his night shift in the streets of Beijing.

This undated photo provided by Rizzoli shows the purple garden on Architect Peter Marino’s property and is featured in the book ‘The Garden of Peter Marino,’ by Peter Marino. — AP Rickshaw drivers waiting for customers in a touristic area in Beijing. A rickshaw driver riding in Beijing. lifestyle THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017

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People walk past the ‘End of the Trail’ for Route 66 sign at Santa Monica pier in Santa Monica, California. — AFP photos A Route 66 sign is seen along Foothill Drive in Monrovia, California. Route 66, America's 'Mother Road,' revs back to life 'It's the road of adventure, nothing on Route 66 is predictable'

or decades, Route 66 captured the imagination of open road about 10 years ago when he traveled it. "I think travelers the world over, offering a glimpse of a the legend is growing like crazy." Fbygone era of American history, when people hit the Bob Russell, the mayor of Pontiac, about two hours road in search of adventure and a better life. The two-lane southwest of Chicago, said his small community of about highway established in 1926 and coined the "Mother Road" 12,000 people is a prime example of the resurgent interest by John Steinbeck seemed to encompass the essence of in the road. "It has been an amazing transformation," he America, threading through eight states from Chicago to said of the town which boasts four museums, 27 large Santa Monica. murals and is considered one of the jewels of Route 66. But after it was decommissioned in the 1980s in favor of "There is a special aura for Route 66 to the overseas people larger and faster thoroughfares, Route 66 appeared head- because it represents freedom, the open road, your scarf ed for the dustbin of history as the mom and pop stores, around your neck and your hair blowing in the wind." kitschy motels, diners and petrol stations that lined the road gradually shut down. "Entire towns folded up and 'Sundown towns' what had been a 2,400-mile (4,000 kilometer) carnival Driving today along stretches of the fabled highway -- A Route 66 sign is seen in became to a large extent a 2,400-mile ghost town," 85 percent of which can still be traveled-one can see reno- Arcadia, California. explained David Knudson, founder and executive director vated motels with blazing neon signs, newly opened of the non-profit National Historic Route 66 Federation. In museums, quirky sights and souvenir shops galore. There recent years, however, the iconic road that has been are also half-abandoned communities and crumbling immortalized in countless books, movies, music ("Get your ghost towns that echo Steinbeck's epic 1930s novel of the kicks on Route 66"), and a TV series has been experiencing great depression, "The Grapes of Wrath," the story of a fam- a nostalgia-driven revival that is attracting tourists from ily that embarks on a journey along Route 66, fleeing the A Route 66 sign is seen along Huntington Drive in Arcadia, California. around the globe. Oklahoma dustbowl for California. And while the road for many may evoke images of a more innocent America, as encapsulated in Norman Rockwell's paintings, Route 66 had a more sinister side for black travelers. Half of the 89 counties that lined the highway were known as "sundown towns" where African Americans were banned after dark. The author Candacy Taylor was researching a travel guide on Route 66 when she stumbled on "The Negro Motorist Green Book," which listed safe places along the road-and notably revealed that the Ku Klux Klan ran Fantastic Caverns, a popular tourist attraction in Springfield, Missouri, and held cross burnings inside. "All of the American narratives around what it means to hit the open road and the freedom and the symbolism that comes along with that was a dramatically different story for black people," said Taylor, who encourages people to "look beyond the bobby socks, the Chevys and the chrome" to experience the real Route 66. "It's an American icon, just like Marilyn Monroe or Elvis," she said. "But Route 66 is not perfect and shiny, there are a lot of cracks in that metaphor, in that illusion of what America is." — AFP Route 66 signs on an overpass above Huntington Drive in Arcadia, California. A sign on the wall recog- nizes the history of the Arcadia News Journal Ultimate road trip building on Route 66 along "Foreigners come to travel the road because it gives Huntington Drive, in them a chance to experience America before we became Arcadia, California. generic," said Michael Wallis, a historian and author of "Route 66: The Mother Road." "It's still the road of adven- ture because nothing on Route 66 is predictable," he added. "I often say, 'You know what you are going to get at McDonald's ... but if you are on an old two-lane such as Route 66, you could go into a cafe, a greasy spoon, a pie place, a diner and you don't know what you're going to get.'" Wallis said the fastest growing groups of tourists on Route 66 are Chinese and Brazilians, as well as Europeans drawn by the idea of the open space and the "road trip of a lifetime." "I have clients in their 20s and 70s who are fascinated by this road and everyone is looking for convertible Mustangs and Harley Davidsons to experience it," said Zsolt Nagy, who twice a year organizes Route 66 road trips that cost up to $8,000 per person. "Business is booming, the roads are A sign on the wall recognizes the history of the Arcadia better, the signs are better, it's coming back to life," said News Journal building on Route 66 along Huntington Zsolt, who is from Hungary and who fell in love with the A Route 66 sign is seen along Huntington Drive in Arcadia, California. Drive, in Arcadia, California. Right at home: Water-themed decor

ummer for many of us means reconnecting with chic and modern tray at Homegoods. And then there are water - lakeside hikes, paddles in the sea, luxuriant less subtle renditions of the water theme. For Deny Sfloats in some relaxing pool. And that connection Designs, Las Vegas artist Lisa Argyropoulos' vivid photo- isn't confined just to the outdoors, either. Watery hues and graphs of sun-sparked oceans, bubbly wave curls and crys- motifs are all over home decor. "Water imagery adds a talline droplets make dynamic throw pillows. beautiful dimension to a room," says designer Ohara Australian photographer Beata Czyzowska Young's Gaetano-Davies of Laguna Beach, California. Her projects macro shots of rain, and of dewdrops on plant stems, are include beachfront homes in Southern California and the stuff of fairy fantasy. Contemporary artists explore the Cape Cod. In a seaside home in Laguna Beach's Emerald aquatic in the abstract at Crate & Barrel; check out prints Bay area, she painted the interior of some open cabinetry like Kelly Ventura's "Pool," Lauren Adams' "Deep Water a serene pale blue, evoking beach glass. A collection of Ripple" and Deb Haugen's "Tide Pools." white coral sits on the shelves. A large, contemporary Gray Malin's aerial shots of beaches filled with sun painting of a woman diving fills one crisply painted white lovers, and reef-dotted azure waters, are now available on wall. For a small powder room, Gaetano-Davies went with acrylic trays. The transparent frames give the illusion that Phillip Jeffries' Fade Sea Spray wallcovering, a textural ren- the ocean vistas are being held in place by the material. dition of gently rolling waves in soft blues. If you're ready to make a bigger commitment to the "The gradation of color and tone adds beautiful dimen- watery trend, consider Luca Osburn's Tides ceramic tiles, sion and movement to a relatively small space," she says. part of Cle's Watermark collection. Osburn is a passionate "Your eye focuses on the movement of the pattern and surfer, and his designs are inspired by the changing waves not the scale of the room. " For Trove's new wallpaper col- on the Northern California coastline. Zazzle's Water lection, designers Randall Buck and Jee Levin used Chilean Abstract Sea Tile is a close-up, digital image of a clear poet Pablo Neruda's "Water" poem as inspiration. Their water pool, printed on ceramic. A dozen or so might make watercolor paintings evoke both the serenity and explo- a pretty border in a bathroom. Can't quite dive right into sive nature of water. In the three-pattern "Ode to Eau" col- the idea? The image is also available on a mug, pillow, lection, the Drift pattern is a cool horizon of gently lapping wrapping paper, even a nightlight. — AP waves; Mazu carries us into a tumble of frothy waves; Estuary brings us right to the edge of a thundering water- fall, full of kinetic energy. Sometimes a stylized pattern successfully brings the This undated photo provided by Cle Tile and Penni Gladstone Photography shows some theme home in a subtle way. Momeni's simple geometric This undated photo provid- of the Tides collection for Cle Tile on the wall, which is part of their collection inspired by repeat of a wave motif works beautifully on an indoor/out- ed by Trove show’s their Luca Osburn’s favorite Northern California surfing spots. — AP photos door rug at Target. An aqua-hued wavy scallop makes a Mazu pattern wallpaper. Route 66, America's 'Mother Road,' revs back to life

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Newborn baby walks within New US writers museum puts minutes of being born A newborn baby has been spotted walking moments after being born. A video has captured a tiny tot being held upright by a midwife whilst it clasps her wrist and puts its feet along the counter in an attempt to stand modern spin on literary history on its own and waddle along. The footage, which has been obtained by The Sun Online, has gone viral and t Chicago's newly-opened American Writers Museum, adding that Chicago was chosen for its rich literary past and their words are still out there, and we celebrate their words. has been viewed more than 50 million times. A woman Jack Kerouac's biographer tells an audience how the tourist draw. The museum's exhibits breeze through hun- And, I think that's what makes it American," said visitor Alex can be heard shouting in Portuguese, which has been ABeat Generation's bible was inspired by the author's dreds of years of American literature, culture and history, Messina-Schultheis, 25. translated to mean "Oh my gosh, the girl is walking". In deep affection for his country. "'On the Road' is a love letter to offering quick glimpses into the works of writers in various One thing conspicuously understated are books them- the clip the baby continues to put one foot in front of America," says Dennis McNally, standing just steps from the genres and media. selves, as museum organizers wanted to avoid replicating a the other before falling down. The infant is placed back 120-foot (36.5-meter) scroll on which Kerouac typed out his A timeline exhibit begins with Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, library. While there are rooms with books and places to read, down and she attempts to climb back to her feet and best-known book. "He loved being an American and he born in 1490, who penned a memoir depicting Native the space is dominated by touch screens, multimedia exhibits walk again, although children are usually 10 months old romanticized it," he said of the novel depicting a post-World American life. It concludes 500 years later with Oscar Hijuelos, and interactive elements such as manual typewriters on when they start walking on their own. The midwife told War II generation looking to break out of the societal con- the son of Cuban immigrants, who wrote about assimilating which visitors can hammer out a few sentences. "When you the publication: "I was trying to wash her here and she straints of the 1950s. into American culture. "To see the ways in which the words of think American writing museum, you think: I'll just be reading kept getting up to walk." The first-of-its-kind museum is dedicated to writers who so many people have moved populations throughout time, I a wall of text. But, it's very interactive," said Jennifer Depoorter, helped shape America's history and culture-from Ernest think it's really inspiring," said Nura Mazmabi, 38, who was vis- 24, who was playing a word game on a touchscreen table. Majority of Brits judge book by its cover Hemingway to chef Julia Child to rapper Tupac Shakur. "The iting the museum with members of her writing group. Also inconspicuous is the museum itself, which occupies A survey has found over 50 percent of Britain choose a theme of the museum is to really look at American writing and the second floor of a nondescript downtown Chicago office novel based entirely on its cover. First impressions have American writers, and celebrate them in the way that we cele- 'We celebrate their words' building, marked by only one sign. The humble real estate is a been proven to count as a new study has revealed 52 brate all kinds of people, like sports heroes and movie stars," The museum also includes a "surprise bookshelf" — an function of the private museum's relatively small annual percent of British people judge a book by its cover said museum president Carey Cranston. interactive wall that reveals morsels of information about budget of $1.9 million and a staff of 10. By contrast, the design with the majority opting for a text with dark and authors through video, sound or text. The late rapper Shakur world-renown Art Institute of Chicago, just a few blocks away, mysterious sleeve, whilst one third of people pick a An outsider's perspective is featured for the lyrics to his 1995 song "Dear Mama," explor- has an approximately $250 million annual budget. "Our initial novel based on its title and merely 19 percent are This museum is in fact the brainchild of an Irish immigrant. ing, as the exhibit puts it, "the realities of addiction, violence goal was to raise enough to build this," said Cranston, adding drawn in by the author. The poll, which has been com- Malcolm O'Hagan, a retired businessman, was surprised to dis- and poverty." that plans are for the institution to grow over time. — AFP missioned to mark the paperback launch of 'The cover that the United States had no institution dedicated to its Nearby is a tribute to Harper Lee, author of "To Kill a Obsession' by best-selling author Nora Roberts, has authors. It took seven and a half years to make plans and raise Mockingbird," the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel dealing with revealed animals and men on the cover were deemed the necessary funds to get the project off the ground. "I think race inequality. "Even though a lot of people are suppressed the least attractive text, whilst scenic artistry are more it took someone with an outsider perspective," said Cranston, at some point in their lives or at some point in our history, attractive. Despite personal recommendations (36 per cent), immersive plots (44 per cent) and surprising twists (29 per cent) being most likely to appeal to read- ers' interests, only four percent of those surveyed said they would be willing to wait until the final page before casting judgment, but more than half of bookworms would stop reading if they were bored by the first chap- ter. 'The Obsession', featuring number one bestselling author Nora Roberts' unique combination of suspense and passion, is now available at all good book stores nationwide.

Almost half of UK adults secretly snack at work A study has shown 50 percent of UK adults snack in secret whilst at work. According to new research carried out by IronmongeryDirect, 47 percent of Britons hide Visitors enter the American Writers Museum in Chicago. A timeline representing 500 years of American literary history greets visitors at the their workplace eating habits from their partners, whilst American Writers Museum in Chicago. one fifth of those have admitted lying to their partner about their meal choices in the office. The treat that was the most popular feast to indulge in was a bacon sand- wich, which was popular with 49 percent of those who took part in the survey, whilst biscuits were ranked the second most popular workplace snack, followed by crisps, sweets and pastries. The research into office eat- ing habits comes after recent comments by the Faculty of Dental Surgery who claimed "workplace cake cul- ture" was the cause of growing health problems. And the worst workplace culprits for secret snacking were those with "demanding" careers. Wayne Lysaght- Mason, managing director of IronmongeryDirect, said: "Those with demanding jobs are more likely to snack or eat on the go to keep their energy levels high for the physically demanding tasks."

Visitors examine an exhibit of Chicago writers at the American Writers Museum in A 120-foot scroll on which author Jack Kerouac wrote his novel ‘On the Road,’ is dis- Shoppers in prank call humiliation Chicago. — AFP photos played at the American Writers Museum.