SUBSCRIPTION TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014 RAJAB 14, 1435 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Khobaizi How ‘Big Corn’ One body, Clippers honored for lost ethanol two faces: roll over forging battle to Rare twins Thunder to ties with2 EU ‘Big14 Oil’ born28 in Sydney even20 series Amir accepts resignation Max 37º Min 20º of awqaf, justice minister High Tide 10:38 & 23:40 Low Tide MP demands visitors to Kuwait buy health insurance 04:38 & 17:29 40 PAGES NO: 16164 150 FILS By B Izzak KUWAIT: The Cabinet said yesterday that it had been informed that HH the Amir has accepted the resignation of Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Justice Nayef Al-Ajmi just over a month after rejecting his first resigna- tion. The Cabinet appreciated Ajmi’s dedication and hard work and appointed Interior Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Sabah as acting Islamic Affairs minister and State Minister for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah as acting jus- tice minister. Ajmi tendered his first resignation in early April following accusations by a US senior official that he had links with jihadists in Syria. The res- ignation was rejected by the Amir who renewed his trust in him. The Cabinet had also backed him. But this time the resignation was accept- ed without giving any rea- Nayef Al-Ajmi son, although some reports said it was based on health problems. Writing on his Twitter account, Ajmi thanked the Amir for accepting the resignation and understanding his reasons. Continued on Page 15 Drunk convoy RIYADH: A worker wears a mouth and nose mask as he leads camels at a farm yesterday. — AFP crasher told to behave Saudis home in on camels to combat MERS By A Saleh KUWAIT: The court of appeals yesterday nullified a US reports second case of coronavirus first instance ruling sentencing an Asian man to one month in jail or a KD 500 fine to suspend the ver- JEDDAH: Saudi authorities have issued fresh warn- ministry has urged Saudis handling camels to wear Earlier research had shown the virus was “extraor- dict’s execution provided he promises to maintain ings on how to handle the desert kingdom’s wealth of masks and gloves to avoid catching the disease, in a dinarily common” in camels for at least 20 years and good conduct for a year, during which his driving camels, thought to be the source of the mysterious statement published in local media. may have been passed directly from the animals to license would be withdrawn. MERS coronavirus in the Gulf state. The Middle East The warning came after scientific studies commis- humans. Camel meat must be cooked and its milk Notably, the prosecution had accused of the Respiratory System has now killed 147 people out of sioned by the health ministry suggested a connection boiled before consumption, the agriculture ministry defendant of driving his vehicle under the influence 491 infected in Saudi Arabia since it first appeared in between camels and the virus. MERS is considered a said, echoing recommendations from acting health of alcohol and with expired vehicle insurance 2012, with cases in the kingdom accounting for the deadlier but less-transmissible cousin of the SARS minister Adel Fakieh following a visit by World Health through HH the Amir’s convoy on Al-Khatabi Street. vast majority registered globally. virus that appeared in Asia in 2003 and infected 8,273 Organisation experts last week. On being stopped, security agents found the man With scientists still struggling to understand the ill- people, nine percent of whom died. Like SARS, it Former health minister Abdullah Al-Rabiah warned reeking of liquor, and he was referred to relevant ness and no vaccine or antiviral treatments available appears to cause a lung infection, with patients suf- last month against assuming that camels were authorities. The defendant’s lawyer Mohammed Al- to combat its spread, Saudi authorities have intro- fering coughing, breathing difficulties and a tempera- behind the virus, insisting that “one should not jump Failakawi questioned the arrest procedures, noting duced new guidelines to try to stem the trickle of ture. But MERS differs in that it also causes rapid kid- to conclusions”. that the arresting forces had no search warrant, new cases reported nearly every day. The agriculture ney failure. Continued on Page 15 “which nullifies all subsequent procedures”. Video shows abducted girls LAGOS: Boko Haram’s leader said in a request outright. Asked if the government new video yesterday that more than 200 would reject Shekau’s suggestion, Interior Sisi promises abducted Nigerian schoolgirls would only Minister Abba Moro told AFP: “Of course.” be released if the government freed mili- “The issue in question is not about Boko gains in 2 yrs tant fighters from custody. Abubakar Haram... giving conditions,” he added. Shekau made the claim in a 27-minute A total of 276 girls were abducted on CAIRO: Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, Egypt’s former military video, which he claimed showed about April 14 from Chibok, which has a sizeable chief who is poised to win the presidency in elections 130 of the girls who were kidnapped from Christian community. Police say 223 are later this month, said he has plans to make improve- their school in the remote northeastern still missing. Nigeria’s government has ments in people’s living conditions within two years town of Chibok nearly a month ago. The been criticised for its lack of immediate but will step down if they rise up against him - without girls’ disappearance has triggered global response to the kidnapping but has been waiting for the army to remove him. Sisi was speaking outrage, in part due to a social media forced into action as a result of interna- with the Emirates-based Sky News Arabia, giving his campaign that has won the support of tional pressure. President Goodluck first televised interview as a high-profile figures from US First Lady Jonathan has accepted help from the presidential candidate to for- Michelle Obama to Pope Francis. United States, Britain, France, China and eign media. The first part of The militant leader said the girls shown Israel, which have sent specialist teams to the interview was aired in the video had converted to Islam and help in the search effort. French President JAUNPUR, India: People wait in a queue to cast their votes at a polling station in Sunday. the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh yesterday. — AP all were shown in Muslim dress, reciting Francois Hollande has also called for a Riding on a wave of the first chapter of the Holy Quran and west Africa security summit to discuss the nationalist fervor, the 59-year praying at an undisclosed location. Boko Boko Haram threat, which could be held Indian election ends as old Sisi faces a single rival in Haram has made prisoner exchange as early as Saturday. The United States and the May 26-27 vote. The demands before without success and Britain have been invited, he said. media and supporters tout Nigeria’s government again dismissed the Continued on Page 15 polls tip Modi triumph him as the nation’s savior for ousting the elected Islamist NEW DELHI: Indians cast final ballots yes- “The politics of arrogance, dynasty and president, Mohamed Morsi, terday in a record election that saw 551 inheritance is being rejected by the peo- in July following massive ral- Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi million people vote over five weeks, with ple of India,” BJP spokesman and parlia- lies against him and a rising exit polls predicting a new right-wing mentarian Ravi Shankar Prasad told a specter of civilian infighting. The protesters were com- government under Hindu nationalist press conference. “The politics of initiative, plaining that a year into office Morsi and his Islamist Narendra Modi. The final phase of voting hard work and accomplishment is being group the Muslim Brotherhood were monopolizing in 41 constituencies ended at 6:00 pm rewarded.” But as the stock market hit a power. Morsi refused to step down or hold a referendum (1230 GMT), with four out of five exit polls new record high on hopes that Modi can on his leadership following an ultimatum from Sisi. released soon afterwards pointing to a jumpstart the flagging economy, analysts The military also moved in to replace longtime narrow majority for Modi’s Bharatiya urged caution due to notorious forecast- autocrat Hosni Mubarak in 2011 after days of protests Janata Party (BJP) and its allies. The sur- ing failures in 2004 and 2009. “Congress against him. Mubarak stepped down, and the military veys backed forecasts before voting start- has decided not to participate in any dis- ruled for a transitional period before Morsi was elected ed on April 7 that the BJP and its allies - cussion on exit polls on any channel or as part of the Brotherhood’s steady, subsequent sweep would inflict a humiliating defeat on the any platform,” Congress spokesman at the ballot box. A screen grab taken yesterday from a video by Nigerian Islamist extremist group ruling leftist Congress party and its lead- Shakeel Ahmed told reporters. Continued on Page 15 Boko Haram shows abducted Nigerian schoolgirls wearing hijabs and praying in ers, the Gandhi political dynasty. Continued on Page 15 an undisclosed rural location. — AFP TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014 LOCAL Photo of the day Zebras are seen at Kuwait Zoo, forming a striking combination of black and white.—Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat Khobaizi honored for exemplary relations with EU Advocate of reciprocal communication More employers to face human trafficking charges KUWAIT: The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor prepares to take legal action against companies involved in human trafficking for the second time this month, minister Hind Al-Subaih announced.