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Nicki Minaj hunting for Tracy Chapman as album waits

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NEW YORK - Rapper Nicki Minaj said Wednesday that she is pushing back her new album as she desperately seeks to reach Tracy Chapman to clear a sample.

Chapman, the deep-voiced and intensely private folk singer behind socially conscious songs such as the 1988 classic “Fast Car,” has pulled off the increasingly rare feat of being nowhere to be found online as Minaj pleaded via her 20 million followers each on Instagram and Twitter.

In a tweet this week that she later deleted, Minaj wrote that a song on her upcoming album, “Queen,” features one of “the greatest rappers of all time” but that she had “no clue it sampled the legend #TracyChapman.”

Minaj, whose album will be her first

in four years, proceeded to poll her followers to ask whether she should delete the track or delay the album.

The latter option apparently won. Writing on her Apple Music account on Thursday, Minaj said the album would come out August 17. She earlier had announced it for June and then pushed it back to August 10.

Minaj also posted a text conversation conducted through a fan in which Chapman is offered $2 million to grant permission in time for an August 10 release.

Chapman, 54,

has said that she has no desire to spend time on social media.

A number of fans voiced offense at Minaj’s full-court push.

“I can’t believe that this is the kind of disrespect that Tracy Chapman is getting for merely not replying!!” tweeted one user with the handle @nasque.

Minaj did not specify the rapper behind the supposedly obscure Chapman sample but her praiseworthy tone led fans to think she was referring to Eminem. The two rappers have suggested in flirtatious public remarks that they may be romantically involved. (afp)

Kidman, Theron to star in film on harassment at Fox News

NEW YORK - Nicole Kidman and Charlize Theron are to lead an all-star cast in a new movie about former Fox News hosts Gretchen Carlson and Megyn Kelly, who spoke up about sexual harassment at the network before the #MeToo movement kicked off.

Kidman is to play Carlson, the Stanford and Oxford-educated former Miss America and prominent Fox News anchor who accused the late media mogul Roger Ailes of sexual harassment, the entertainment press reported.

“I hope the true story is depicted. The most

important thing is that so many more women are now believed and have been given a voice,” Carlson tweeted Wednesday, linking to a Variety story that revealed Kidman’s role.

Variety said Theron would play Kelly, who shot to fame for clashing with Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential election campaign, and who now fronts a morning magazine show on rival network NBC. Rising Australian star Margot Robbie is also in talks to join the cast, The Hollywood Reporter said. A spokeswoman for the production house confirmed that the film was about the women of Fox News and currently untitled.

Charles Randolph, who won an Oscar for

2015 “The Big Short” about the housing bubble that led to the 2008 financial crash, is also on board, reports said.

Ailes, who co-founded Fox News and helped redraw conservative American politics, was forced to resign in July 2016 in a blaze of sexual harassment allegations and lawsuit from Carlson. He denied all the allegations and died less than a year later, in May 2017.

Under Ailes’ leadership, Fox became America’s most watched cable news channel, home to key conservative political commentators. He also advised Republican presidents from Richard Nixon to Ronald Reagan, and was close to Trump. (afp)

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In this Thursday, May 31, 2018, file photo, Congolese health officials prepare to disinfect people and buildings at the general referral hospital in Mbandaka, Congo. At least four new cases of the Ebola virus have emerged in Congo’s northeast, just a week after an outbreak in the northwest was declared over, the country’s health ministry said Wednesday. Aug 1, 2018.

DR Congo announces fresh Ebola outbreak

DR Congo on Wednesday reported an outbreak of Ebola in its conflict-torn east, killing 20 people, barely a week after it declared the end to an epidemic in the northwest of the vast country.

The eastern province of North Kivu notified the health ministry of “26 cases of fever with haemorrhagic indications, of which 20 were fatal,” Health Minister Oly Ilunga Kalenga said in a statement.

The outbreak has occurred in the Beni region of North Kivu -- the stronghold of a notorious Ugandanlinked Islamist militia called the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF).

“At this point, there is no indication that these two epidemics, which are more than 2,500 kilometres (1,500 miles) apart, are connected,” he said.

Six samples taken from hospitalised patients arrived in Kinshasa on Tuesday for analysis by the National Institute of Biomedical Research (INRB), he said. Of the six, four tested positive for Ebola virus disease.

Twelve health ministry experts will arrive in Beni on Thursday, Ilunga added. On July 24, Ilunga himself had declared the end to a 10-week outbreak that struck the northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo, claiming 33 lives and prompting international concern.

Cases emerged in the northwestern city of Mbandaka, a city and transport hub on the Congo River with a population of more than a million.

For many experts, that ranked among worst-case scenarios -contagious disease in an urban setting is far harder to contain than in the countryside, especially in a poor country with a fragile health system.

The epidemic was fought with help from the World Health Organization (WHO), which rushed emergency aid, including protective gear, and unlocked $2 million (1.71 million euros) in fast-track financing.

The WHO provided a vaccine called rVSV-ZEBOV which had

proved to be highly effective in trials during the West African pandemic, when it was tested as the outbreak was waning. The unlicensed vaccine was given to frontline workers in the DRC. Continued to page 6

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Weather improves, Padangbai traditional pier sets to operate

AMLAPURA - Having been closed for long time due to bad weather, the Padangbai traditional pier was finally re-opened on Wednesday (Aug. 1). Ultimately, the fast boats are back to operate as usual after the sea condition returns normal.

Chief of Karangasem Water Police Unit, I Made Wartama, said that his authority immediately patrolled along the waters.

He said it is for the first time of the Padangbai traditional pier was opened again after being closed for a long time, following a tidal surge taking place for almost a week. “The sea condition is getting calm and fast boat for the first time can start crossing,” said Wartama.

The Karangasem Water Police Unit set to patrol from Padangbai Base to Jasi and Seraya Waters and then returned to Padangbai Base at 12:15.

In addition to ensuring the situation in local waters that has begun to improve, the patrols were also used to control fast boats sailing to Gili Trawangan and vice versa. One by one of the fast boat directly underwent examination in the middle of the sea to ensure the administrative completeness and other eligible requirements to cross.

Aside from fast boats, the ranks of Water Police also performed inspection to Pulau Mas 03 ship coming from Sulawesi to Benoa Harbor. After inspecting the ship, the documents were declared complete. Ship document related to the fresh fish content was also declared complete or legal.

Thus, the ship was allowed to continue sailing to its next destination. “After the weather improves, we will continuously increase the marine patrols,” he said.

Previously, the Padangbai Harbor Authority (KSOP) released information requiring the ship’s captains to delay

departure of fast boats from Padangbai traditional pier to Gili Trawangan or Nusa Penida. The postponement was requested until July 29, while waiting for the weather to improve.

Delayed departure for fast boat has been made for the third time during bad weather and high waves accompanied with strong winds.

Previously, similar measures were taken on July 20 by extending the closing of the Padangbai traditional pier until Wednesday (Jul. 25). Weather conditions triggering high waves in the waters of the Lombok Strait are still the reason.

Padangbai Harbor Authority also issued similar recommendations as of July 19. At that time, Padangbai Harbor applied open-close system so that caused queues of trucks getting to the area outside the harbor. However, this time it is not as bad as before which caused traffic jams to the Yeh Malet area, even to Gunaksa in Klungkung. (kmb)

Bali Brit paraded on TV in balaclava over 3.5g of cannabis

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Zaid Thanoon of Britain (L) and Victor Ortegarocha of Chile (C), suspected of smuggling drugs into the country, walk together following a press conference at the customs office near Ngurah Rai international airport in Denpasar on Bali island on August 1, 2018.

THIS is the first picture of the terrified Brit who has been arrested on suspicion of drugs smuggling in Bali.

Zaid Thanoon was paraded in front of cameras wearing a balaclava in Indonesia after being arrested at an airport.

The country regards drug trafficking as a form of murder and the parading before the cameras is intended to humiliate suspects as they crackdown on narcotics.

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ficking as a form of murder and the parading before the cameras is intended to humiliate suspects as they crackdown on narcotics.

Anything over a kilo can result in life imprisonment or the death penalty. A Chilean man named Victor Ortegarocha was also paraded for the camera after being detained on July 12 for carrying 3 grams of cannabis into Bali.

A Dutchman, named Bart Hafkam, was also arrested but for some reason not brought before

the cameras.

In February Brit Adam Scott was arrested at the airport after cops found 655 Diazepam tablets on him. The amount, which he did not declare, was judged to be more than needed for personal use.

Computer analyst Mr Scott showed a prescription, but just for 42 pills. Indonesia has some of the world’s toughest anti-drug laws, with sentences including the death penalty for smugglers who carry five or more grams. (ant)

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Opening a new chapter in their recipe book, Bali Luna restaurant at Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach has launched a new menu concept which features an appetizing combination of comfort food and healthy ingredients.

“The whole idea behind the new menu concept is to let people know that healthy food can be delicious too. Here at Bali Luna, not only we keep that in mind while creating the recipe, we had done the extra work for you by calculating the calorie counts for those who wish to control their nutrition intake,” explained the hotel’s Executive Chef, I Dewa Gede Eka Putra.

The new menu boasts a wide range of choices with the best locally sourced ingredients. Most of the vegetables are delivered fresh from a hydrophonic farm in Plaga, the seafood selections like barramundi are coming from a sustainable fish farm in Negara, and the precious sea salt is ethically farmed and sourced from Amed in Eastern coast of Bali. The local ingredients are paired with high-quality, imported ingredients to bring out tasteful creations for a delightful dining experience. Vegetarian and gluten free options are easily spotted on the menu and each dishes are tagged with calorie count to help you plan your diet. For those who require more attention to their meal, Bali Luna’s culinary team welcomes any request to adjust the menu to suite other dietary requirements.

With over 40 mouthwatering selections and a dedicated section for DIY sandwich, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The ?45 Below selections feature tasty creations served raw or cooked below 45 degree celcius to preserve the nutrients. Under the ?Grill Selection?, butcher and seafood range is

ready to be grilled to your preferred wellness, acompannied by your choice of sauce and two sides. The menu book also includes light bites, favorite Eastern and Western recipes, sandwich and its kind, bowls of soup, artisanal pizza, and not to forget, an array of dessert selections to order or choose from the cake display.

To quench your thirst, the mixologist at Bali Luna had prepared an additional range of healthy juices and smoothies to complete your healthy dining experience.

Not only loaded with fresh ingredients to give the most refreshing taste, the drinks are perfect to give your body a thorough cleanse and energy boost.

The new selections are available for dine in from 11:00 to 23:00 daily. Each meal is served with a gorgeous view of the azure pool and fresh breeze from the ocean, making it a perfect experience not only for your taste bud, but also your body and mind.

About Nikko Hotel Bali Benoa Beach

Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach is an ideal tropical getaway only steps away from the famed Tanjung Benoa Beach. With a harmonious blend of Japanese traditions and Balinese hospitality, the hotel offers 188 spacious guest rooms and suites across nine categories including a rooftop suite facing the Indian Ocean. For your holiday pleasure, enjoy the four versatile restaurants and three bars serving Western, Asian, Italian and Balinese cuisine, an impressive lagoon pool with a swim-up bar and Biwana Spa. The hotel provides function rooms suitable for mid-scale conferences and the outdoor venues are perfect for celebrations such as wedding, reception dinner, and group gathering.

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The Pretty Dress That Sold Out in 30 Minutes Is Finally Back

SOME items stick around until sale season when the last of the sizes finally dwindle out, but others fly off shelves immediately. Kitri’s Gabriella Pleated Shirt Dress ($215) definitely falls into the latter category. The London-based label’s cult dress “sold out in 30 minutes

during the most recent drop, and currently has a 2000 person waiting list,” per a press release. Impressive, right?

It’s not hard to see why it’s so popular: The pretty green color is eye-catching, while the shirtdress silhouette makes it perfect

for work. And don’t overlook the smaller details: The belted waist is supremely flattering, while the pleats at the hem will give it some great movement. Want to get in on the action? Scroll down to shop the newly restocked dress, as well as other pretty Kitri dresses. (net)

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Sit Down—Rihanna Already Won All September Issue Covers British Vogue is here to make your day (your week or even your year). The glossy has anointed Rihanna its September issue cover star, and the colorful, epic photos were definitely worth the wait.

Wearing a mix of Prada, Savage x Fenty, and Alexander McQueen— and, yes, those eyebrows—Rihanna looks like every bit the supermodel.

“As for the cover? I always knew it had to be Rihanna,” editor in chief Edward Enninful wrote.

“A fearless music-industry icon and businesswoman, when it comes to that potent mix of fashion and celebrity, nobody does it quite like her. No matter how haute the styling goes, or experimental the mood, you never lose her in the imagery. She is always Rihanna.

There’s a lesson for us all in that.

Whichever way you choose to dress the new season, take a leaf out of her book and be yourself.” (net)

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Thief grabs Filipino’s goods by baby sitter mode MANGUPURA — Due to careless recruitment of baby sitter, a Filipino citizen, Mary Dean Libuton Tagua, 28, lost her valuables. In addition, her son was abandoned by Novia Martha Angelina S, 29, who was just employed as a baby sitter. Having hunted for more than a week, finally Novia was arrested at the Ubud Art Market, Gianyar, last Friday (Jul. 27).

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Chief of Kuta Police Criminal Investigation Unit, Aan Saputra

Chief of Kuta Police Criminal Investigation Unit, Aan Saputra, said on Wednesday (Jul. 31) that initially the victim living at the villa on Jalan Raya Legian Gang XXXI, Kuta, Badung, conveyed that she shared on Facebook a vacancy for a baby sitter on Tuesday (Jul. 17) and was then read by the perpetrator. As getting interested to be a baby sitter, the perpetrator and victim made an appointment to meet near the Ground Zero Monument on Jalan Legian, Kuta. After meeting and chatting, the perpetrator was accepted as a baby sitter by the victim.

On Thursday (Jul. 19) at 05:00, the victim went to the market for shopping. The suspect was told to look after her son. After returning from the market, the victim heard her baby crying. Immediately, the victim checked to the back of her house and saw her baby without being accompanied

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by the perpetrator.

“The victim immediately became suspicious, and then found if the perpetrator was not at home. Additionally, the victim was shocked because her belongings such as laptops, bags, hand phone and wallet disappeared. This incident was then reported to Kuta Police Station,” he said.

After receiving the report, the operations team of the Criminal Investigation Unit immediately carried out the crime scene investigation and searched for witnesses. Finally, police managed to track down the whereabouts of the perpetrator in the Ubud area. On Friday (Jul. 27) at 18:00, after coordinating with the operations team of the Ubud Police Criminal Investigation Unit, the perpetrator could be arrested around the Ubud Art Market.

“We immediately developed this case. In addition to confiscating some items belonging to the victim reported to have been missing, we also managed to secure a man named Riyan Anggara who bought the laptop belonging to the victim,” he said.

Based on the results of police’s interrogation, the perpetrator claimed to have sold the laptop for IDR 800,000. Police also secured evidence, consisting of hand phone, money, bags and clothes. (kmb36)

Garbage transportation disrupted due to diesel scarcity

BANGLI — Scarcity of fuel, especially diesel, occurred in Bangli district on Wednesday (Aug. 1).

The condition had an impact on the disruption of waste transportation services conducted by the Bangli Environment Agency. If the scarcity of diesel continues, a pile of untreated garbage is threatened to damage the look of Bangli town.

The Head of Bangli Environment Agency, Ida Ayu Yudi Sutha, when confirmed on Wednesday afternoon said the scarcity of diesel was known to occur on Wednesday morning when the officers wanted to refuel trucks to gas station. Gas station attendant stated the scarcity of diesel happened due to the plan of replacing diesel with Solardex.

Diesel scarcity did not only occur at the gas stations in the area of Bangli town but also in other districts. “We’ve had time to ask to the other gas stations but their diesel supply is also empty,” she said.

From the latest information she received, diesel stock remains available at the new gas station at Kayuambua. However, her agency can only buy it if at the gas station can provide a purchase receipt.

“Without a receipt, we do not dare. Except we are allowed by the authorities, for example by the Regional Government Budgetary Team (TAPD),” she said.

Empty diesel stock at gas stations in Bangli, admitted Yudi Sutha, had a great impact on garbage transportation services in the

Bangli town and subdistrict towns.

A total of 20 garbage trucks and plant sprinkler tank owned by the Bangli Environment Agency cannot operate because there is no diesel fuel. Total volume of garbage routinely transported by the Bangli Environment Agency

from Bangli town and subdistrict towns to landfill reaches about 180 cubic meters. “We have submitted acknowledgment to the public. For the time being, we cannot work because there is no diesel fuel,” she explained.

Furthermore, in order to be able

to get diesel her agency is trying to check to gas stations. Yudi Sutha said even though the diesel stock is still available at gas stations in other districts, she did not dare to make purchase by using jerry cans because she is afraid of becoming a finding or violating the rules.

“Regarding the scarcity of diesel, we have written to Chairman of the TAPD. We have also reported the matter of diesel replacement into Solardex, where the price will be doubled from the current diesel price only at IDR 5,500 per liter,” she explained. (kmb40)

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The condition had an impact on the disruption of waste transportation services conducted by the Bangli Environment Agency.

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Mass cremation of Arya Gajah Para Sibetan involves 38 corpses

AMLAPURA - Descendants of the Arya Gajah Para of Sibetan village, Bebandem subdistrict, held a mass cremation ceremony on Wednesday (Aug. 1). In total, there are 38 corpses and 20 fetuses (ngelungah) involved in the cremation. More interestingly, the mass cremation is also open to the family members of Arya Gajah Para living outside Sibetan customary village. Moreover, there were participants from Pangi to Singaraja that joined and mingled with local residents.

Chairman of the Cremation Committee of the Arya Gajah Para clan, I Gede Jabang, when met at Sibetan cemetery said it is the fourth implementation of the mass cremation after successful organization in 2006, 2011 and 2015.

“Actually, we should return to organize in 2020, but since there is a circular from the Hindu Dharma Council of Indonesia (PHDI) regarding the Panca Wali Krama ritual at Besakih, we implement it this year,” he said.

The mass cremation was followed by 17 clan temples at the local villages having 384 family heads. Implementation of the mass cremation at the village applied mutual cooperation. Thus, all residents having family members to be involved should pay donation to

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Descendants of the Arya Gajah Para of Sibetan village, Bebandem subdistrict, held a mass cremation ceremony on Wednesday (Aug. 1). help alleviate the cost of the cremation. Each corpse is charged at IDR 5 million, fetus at IDR 150,000 while other residents having no both are respectively charged a fee at IDR 100,000.

Preparation of the mass cremation has been carried out since June 1. Series of the activities were resumed with opening location of the ritual (Jun. 9), inauguration (Jun. 28), ngaturang pejati at Sad

Kahyangan Temple and clan temple (Jul. 27), invoking holy water to Dalem Temple (Jul. 29) and procession of ngaskara and ngunggah tumpang salu.

“On the following day is penyuwung, tarpana in the morning and reception in the afternoon. Then, on July 31 is held the narpana and meras cucu and the summit falls on August 1, followed again with narpana, megat sot and the crema-

tion,” he added.

Peak of the cremation ceremony of the Arya Gajah Para big family was officiated over by four Brahmin priests respectively from Griya Kawan, Sibetan, Griya Ulon, Jungutan, Griya Tengah, Jungutan and Griya Panji Budakeling. “This year, there are also participants from Pangi (Klungkung) and Singaraja. Meanwhile, in the previous cremation, there were

also participants from Sidemen, Tampuagan and other regions.

Here we remain widely open.

The most important thing is they want to comply with our terms and conditions here. It doesn’t matter,” he said.

Although the weather was wrapped in clouds from the noon, the mass cremation of the big family of Arya Gajah Para at Sibetan went well. (gik)

Alleged to get pulled by project truck

ever, the pole fell slowly because there was a steel band holding the pole. “There is a bend in the road uphill. We suspect there is a quarry project truck having nudged the cable. It can be seen from the peeled off cable wrap that seemed to have been scratched,” he said.

After a few minutes, a total of 15 officers were immediately assigned to the location to handle the incident. As a result, indeed only one pole collapsed. Nevertheless, his management would check the condition of the other poles. “I’m afraid that because of the vibration, there are effects on the other poles.

Regarding this condition, one substation has got a disturbance,” he said.

He revealed the incident had

caused disturbance for almost two hours. Since the function failure of a substation, a disruption happened to customers for about three hours.

“This substation supplies to 20 customers around the location. We have also conveyed the apologies to local hamlet chief because this is a disaster,” he said.

Damages to the scratched cable have been given insulation replacement, while the substation is not damaged. The losses are estimated to approximately reach IDR 25 million. In the future, the height of the cable will be evaluated. “The cable network here has been built long time ago, around 20 years. In the future, we will evaluate it because this location belongs to uphill area,” he explained. (kmb23)

N. Korea says ‘unprecedented’ heatwave causing heavy crop damage

SEOUL - North Korea on Thursday warned that an “unprecedented” heatwave has caused heavy damage to crops as it urged citizens to “join the struggle” to prevent drought-like conditions from worsening and hampering food production in the impoverished country.

Electric pole collapses to transverse on the road

MANGUPURA - An electricity pole of PLN on the edge of Jalan Darmawangsa, Kutuh, South Kuta, collapsed to transverse on the road on Wednesday (Aug. 1). As a result, the traffic in the area had to be diverted. There were no fatalities in this incident.

According to Putu Karyana, Manager of PLN Kuta Area, when confirmed via telephone, said the collapse of the electricity pole was alleged to have been drawn by project truck passing through it. Since the path in the area is uphill and cornering, possibly the pole was being hit by a truck. The incident was estimated to occur at 07:00.

When the electric cable was pulled by truck, the pole was said not to collapse immediately. How-

Cambodia PM slams ‘failed’ election boycott campaign

In this photo taken on July 27, 2018, women wearing traditional dress shield their faces from the sun as they cross a street in Pyongyang. North Korea on August 2 warned its people of “unprecedented” heatwaves that hit the peninsula and urged efforts to save crops against drought that may hamper food production at the impoverished country.

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An electricity pole of PLN on the edge of Jalan Darmawangsa, Kutuh, South Kuta, collapsed to transverse on the road on Wednesday (Aug. 1).

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The Korean peninsula has been gripped by a scorching heatwave in recent weeks, with dozens of deaths in the South blamed on soaring temperatures that have hit all-time highs.

The temperature in North Korea’s capital Pyongyang climbed to a record high of 37.8 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, with state TV warning that it was “taking a toll on the economy”.

It did not elaborate on the scale of the damage. But the rising temperatures have already inflicted heavy losses on the richer South, which has reported more than three million deaths of livestock and a fivefold increase in deaths from heat-related illnesses, while vegetable prices have doubled due to supplies being affected.

The North’s state-run Rodong newspaper on Thursday said that curbing further damage to the ag-

riculture sector was an “extremely important and urgent task”.

“Rural areas across the country... are reporting damages to crops including rice and corn due to extremely high temperatures and drought,” it said in an editorial.

“Today’s reality is calling for every single individual across the country to join the struggle to contain the damages stemming from high temperature and drought,” it said, urging citizens to “display their patriotic zeal” and “save every single dollop of water”.

“This year’s high temperature is an unprecedented natural disaster but it is not an insurmountable difficulty,” it added.

The North has a fragile economy and has been frequently condemned by the international community for decades of prioritising its military and banned nuclear weapons programme over adequately providing

for its people.

It has also been slapped with UN sanctions over its nuclear and missile tests, with the restrictions remaining in place despite an ongoing diplomatic rapprochement that has seen the North’s leader Kim Jong Un hold a landmark summit with US President Donald Trump.

The country has periodically been hit by famine, and hundreds of thousands of people died -- estimates range into millions -- in the mid-1990s. The food situation has improved in recent years however, partly due to reforms in agriculture and increasing trade at state-sanctioned private markets that have cropped up nationwide.

But the nation remains vulnerable to natural disasters including flood and drought due to chronic lack of infrastructure, deforestation and decades of state mismanagement. (afp)

PHNOM PENH - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said opposition calls to boycott elections failed as he celebrated his “crystal clear” victory in the uncontested vote in a speech to thousands of garment workers Thursday.

Hun Sen’s Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) is poised to win all 125 parliamentary seats after the flawed poll that will see the strongman leader extend his 33-year rule, cementing the country’s status as a one-party state.

Opposition figures had called for a boycott of the vote with a socalled “sleep at home” or “clean finger” campaign after the most viable election contender, the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), was dissolved last year and barred from running.

“The sleep-at-home campaign has already failed. More than 82 percent of Cambodians nationwide went to vote, it shows our Cambodians support the democratic process,” he told a crowd of 14,000 workers in his first speech since the ballot.

“It is crystal clear that the future Prime Minister of the new government... is Hun Sen again,” he said to applause.

He told the crowd that Cambodia’s new parliament would convene on September 19 and the government would be formed a day later.

Some 6.9 million votes were cast in Sunday’s election -- but nearly 600,000 ballots were spoiled, in a sign of unhappy voters.

- ‘Terrible setback’ The United States and the European Union declined to send election observers to the poll because they said it lacked credibility with

no viable opposition on the ticket.

Instead it was monitored by members of far-right and populist parties from Britain, Italy, Belarus and India.

The vote immediately drew condemnation from the EU and the US, while the self-exiled co-founder of the now disbanded CNRP Sam Rainsy told AFP this week it was a “terrible setback”.

Rainsy, who lives in France to avoid a litany of charges he faces in Cambodia, also urged the international community to reject the results.

The CNRP, whose leader Kem Sokha is in jail on charges of treason, took 44 percent of the vote in the last elections in 2013, the most credible challenge to Hun Sen’s grip on on power in decades.

Hun Sen vowed on Thursday to double down on efforts to eliminate any remaining opposition in the country. “(Opposition parties) deserve to die, if they’re alive, war could erupt,” he said before posing for selfies with smiling supporters.

The 65-year-old leader courted support from garment workers ahead of the election with his colourful speeches -- and envelopes of cash. He kept the tradition alive Thursday handing each worker $5, and $200 for pregnant employees.

The long serving leader is seen as a source of stability in a country with a tumultuous recent history of civil war and Vietnamese occupation.

He’s also won support with ambitious infrastructure projects across the country, many funded with soft loans from China which provides support without asking questions about human rights. (afp)

TANG CHHIN Sothy / AFP

Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen

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US factories grew at a slower pace in July

WASHINGTON - U.S. factories grew at a slower pace in July, but American industry remains healthy despite growing concern about trade conflicts.

The Institute for Supply Management, a trade group of purchasing managers, said Wednesday that its manufacturing index slipped last month to 58.1 from 60.2 in June. Anything over 50 signals growth, and U.S. manufacturing is on a 23-month winning streak. Seventeen of 18 manufacturing industries expanded in July, led by textile mills and makes of electronic equipment, appliances and components.

New orders, production and new export orders all grew more slowly in July. Factories stepped up hiring last month.

Manufacturers are coping with labor shortages and supply disruptions connected to ongoing trade disputes with China, Canada, Mexico and Europe.

Among other things, U.S. tariffs on imported steel and aluminum are raising costs for many manufacturers.

Nearly half the companies that responded to the survey expressed concern about trade, said Timothy Fiore, chair of the institute’s manufacturing survey committee.

“It’s the No. 1 issue,” he said.

Factories so far have been able to shrug off a 5 percent rise in the value of the dollar against major currencies since mid-April; a stronger dollar makes U.S. products more expensive in foreign markets.

The overall economic backdrop, however, remains healthy. The U.S. economy, fueled in part by tax cuts, expanded in the second quarter at a 4.1 percent annual pace, fastest since 2014.

Jim O’Sullivan, chief U.S. economist at High Frequency Economics, said that the ISM index “was still quite strong, despite continued angst about trade policy.” (ap)

Rain cannot stop Catur Rebah Barongs from all over Bali gather at Pura Puncak Natar Sari

AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File

In this Oct. 27, 2017 file photo, workers assemble Ford trucks at the Ford Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Ky. U.S. factories grew at a slower pace in July 2018, but American industry remains healthy. The Institute for Supply Management, a trade group of purchasing managers, says its manufacturing index slipped last month to 58.1 from 60.2 in June. Anything over 50 signals growth, and U.S. manufacturing is on a 23-month winning streak. Seventeen of 18 manufacturing industries.

US consumer confidence edges up in July

AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File

In this Tuesday, May 2, 2017, file photo, shoppers holding bags from Macy’s wait to cross an intersection in New York. Americans were a bit more confident about the economy in July 2018, but their expectations for the near future dimmed slightly. The Conference Board, a business research group, says its consumer confidence index rose to 127.4 this month from 127.1 in June.

WASHINGTON - Americans were a bit more confident about the economy in July, but their expectations for the near future dimmed slightly.

The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose to 127.4 this month from 127.1 in June.

The index measures both consumers’ assessment of current economic conditions and expectations for the future. Their

view of current conditions in July was the rosiest since March 2001; 43.1 percent said jobs were “plentiful,” most since March 2001.

But consumer expectations for the next six months dropped for the second straight month to the lowest reading since December.

Consumers seem to be shrugging off trade disputes with major trading partners, including China, Canada and Mexico, which threaten to drive up the

price of some imports. “The strong labor market trumps the negative trade war headlines,” Chris Rupkey, chief financial economist at MUFG Union Bank, wrote in a research report.

Helped by tax cuts, economic growth clocked in at an annual pace of 4.1 percent from April through June, the fastest quarterly expansion since 2014. The unemployment rate is 4 percent, at or below what economists consider full employment. (ap)

Days of heavy rains and chilling winds did not in least dampen the sprits of the thousands of people who travelled miles to worship at Pura Puncak Natar Sari in Apuan, Tabanan this weekend (July .15-18). Starting with a procession to the western coast of Bali to Batu Bolong for the melasti ceremony for purifying the holy objects and their contents, the rituals continued with a massive rejang dance ( July 11) leading up to the peak event of the week long ceremony -Barong Turun Kabe”, on Saturday ( July 14) in which 41 Barong and entourage from all over Bali joined together in the upper courtyard of the temple for blessings.

Pura Puncak Natar Sari is the sister temple of Pura Puncak Dewa and each serve as a kind of home-base for the spirit of Bali’s sacred Barong – the king of the forest or the force of positive energy on the Island of the Gods. Nearly every village temple in Bali has a Barong and his counterpart Rangda the female destructive energy and they are brought out for important ceremonies in which they entertain but more importantly reestablish harmony. Each Barong has it’s own unique characteristics and powers, but in some way, they all carry the spirit or taksu that is best known to the world through Bali’s performing arts.

When Barong from villages all over Bali come to Puncak Natar Sari Temple for this grand ceremony, it is like they are coming home to recharge and refresh and each are given a place around the perimeter of the courtyard of the upper most holy temple. One by

one the Barong, Rangda and other important characters and holy objects arrive in trucks along with accompanying gamelan. Before entering the temple they are carried down to the holy spring or beji as they are known in Bali, to be purified – to connect with the water of their spiritual place of origin.

In different sized but always grand processions complete with Balinese holy flags ( known as kober) and tedung the beautiful cloth umbrellas that are also iconic of Bali, young men accompany the processions playing cymbals and giant gongs, older women chanting holy , middle aged men carrying the holy objects and young and middleaged women carrying offerings on their heads, they all make their way down the main road of Apuan Village to the beji for the purification rite, then they head to the temple.

As each Barong entourage arrives into the lowest courtyard,

they stop in front of the main gates where they are greeted by a temple representative and special offerings are placed on the ground while all the women present from that village dance the rejang, as prayers are recited . Each village has it’s own specific rituals that are performed upon arrival but all of them take great care to make heir presence known in the most respectful ways- often with the entire entourage circling the middle courtyard three times.

After ascending to the stairs to the uppermost courtyard, they all stop to give prayers at the main altar before proceeding to their assigned spot on the perimeter of the inner temple, where more prayers are made and rituals performed. As each of the Barong arrive in turns people from all over Bali also come in turns to pray at the main altar and in front of the Barong from their village. Mangku or lower priests

sit continuously with the Barong throughout their entire stay in Pura Puncak Nata Sari as a multitude of dances are performed in the middles courtyard and throngs of people come and go giving offerings and receiving holy water.

The holy water that is available at this ceremony has been created by combining holy water from holy springs throughout the island and is considered to hold the combined power of all the Barong. The ceremony is intended to refresh and restore the power of all the Barong but anyone who desires to enhance their stage-presence or simply be blessed by the beneficent powers of Barong are eager to receive this blessing.

Throughout the day Barong arrive in all their splendour and throughout the night dance are performed as well as performance rituals like the calong-arang. Blessings of holy water and offerings of fruit, flowers and incense are ongoing as people enjoy the intense though beautiful atmosphere or sit chatting in the slightly more casual atmosphere of the lushly decorated middle courtyard., or become absorbed in the dance performances in the wantilan (gazebo) where talented dancers take turns showing off their skills.

The constant rain and extremely chilly weather would certainly be enough to deter any but the most devote from not only showing up but spending hours siting in contemplation, dancing, attending to their temple duties or just keeping the baring company. It is truly a testament to the devotion to the sustaining power of art as a vehicle for expressing the deepest awe gratitude and wonder of life, that so many people came to this ceremony, dressed in their finest and carrying deep love in their hearts which was apparent on their faces, despite the challenging conditions and the many other things that life calls on us to attend to.

As officiating priest Ketut Mastrum said when asked how this ceremony that requires the devotional work of hundreds if not thousands of people was able to carry-on without a hitch, he casually wiped the rain from his brow and with a heartfelt smile said simply: “Well, of course, -because it is time, this ceremony runs on the schedule of nature and it is nature that sustains our life. All we have to do is honour our commitment to express our gratitude, I mean it is just a little rain afterall”. (kmb)

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The nation’s two major grocery chains, Coles and Woolworths, banned lightweight singleuse plastic bags from their stores nationally last month in response to mounting community calls for change.

Australia supermarket bagged after plastic backflip

SYDNEY - A leading Australian supermarket was Thursday forced into a backflip after facing a barrage of criticism for reneging on plans to phase out free plastic bags.

The nation’s two major grocery chains, Coles and Woolworths, banned lightweight single-use plastic bags from their stores nationally last month in response to mounting community calls for change.

Instead, they began offering more environmentallyfriendly reusable bags for 15 Aus cents (11 US cents) each, with Coles supplying them without charge until August 1 to help people adjust to the new regime.

But on Wednesday Coles said the change in habit had proven to be “big and difficult” for customers and it intended to hand out its thick, reusable plastic bags for free indefinitely.

The decision sparked claims the company was “making a mockery of their stated commitment to reduce plastic waste”.

“It is a betrayal of the millions of their customers who want the supermarket to do the right thing in favour of a vocal minority,” Greenpeace Australia Pacific campaigner Zoe Deans said.

Social media also lit up, with many accusing Coles

of buckling under pressure from recalcitrant shoppers.

“This is insane @Coles. The only good part of this was the 15c charge, which would change people’s behaviour over time. Without it you have ONLY brought in thicker plastic bags,” Craig Reucassel said in Twitter.

Another, John Wren, said: “Dear @Coles, I will be shopping exclusively at @woolworths & @ALDIAustralia until you enforce your plastic-bags ban.”

With a PR disaster looming and calls for a boycott mounting, Coles on Thursday backflipped again, saying the 15 cent bags would only be free until August 29.

“Offering complimentary bags was always an interim measure to help our customers adjust their shopping habits and Coles will no longer be providing Better Bags free of charge from 29 August,” it said.

Woolworths said it had no plans to change its original decision to charge for the reusable bags.

“We’ve found the majority of our customers across Australia have embraced the move to a more sustainable way of shopping,” it said, adding that it would take 3.2 billion single-use bags out of circulation each year.

According to US journal Science, eight million tonnes of plastic are dumped into the Earth’s oceans and seas each year, with toxic particles ingested by fish and, through the food chain, by humans. (afp)

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Fears grow as flooding displaces 150,000 in Myanmar

BAGO - Fears that embankments could burst under fresh rains mounted in flooded southeastern Myanmar, where some 150,000 people have been forced from their homes and a dozen people killed.

A vast area of farmland across four provinces lies under muddy water with rescue teams trying to reach villages by boat to provide food to those who are unable or refuse to leave their homes.

Above the town of Madauk in Bago region, floodwaters are only inches from the top of vulnerable embankments that are so far holding fast, but locals are afraid that fresh monsoon rains could spell disaster.

“If this embankment doesn’t hold firm against the next flood, many more villages will be at high risk,” rescue team leader Hlaing Min Oo told AFP as he oversaw a chain of volunteers loading a boat with food destined for marooned flood victims.

“For the moment, there’s little chance that the water levels will go down.”

Evacuation orders are still in place across Bago, Karen, Mon and Taninthari provinces with 36 dams and reservoirs overflowing, according to state media.

State media reported Thursday that 148,386 people are currently taking refuge in 327 camps.

The Myanma Alinn newspaper said nearly 28,000 are still in their

flooded homes, either unable to escape to shelters or are opting to stay in the hope that water levels will start to recede.

AFP reporters travelled several hours to reach Maubin village in Shwe Kyin district with the relief boat on Wednesday, passing multiple settlements of half-submerged thatched homes, many with trapped residents looking out of upstairs windows at the inundations.

A monastery run by five monks was serving as a collection point for donated rice, noodles and biscuits in Maubin, a village of 108 households.

“Our house is just beside the river bank so we’re trying to move somewhere higher,” 54-year-old Ohn Myint said, pointing to the hills a couple of kilometres (miles) away.

Farmer and fisherman Win Kyu, 40, is primarily worried about his fields that now lie completely under water.

“We experienced flooding like this back in 2000 -- this year is the worst since then,” he said. “If this goes on, people will struggle to make a living.”

Myanmar is only just entering peak monsoon season but it is not suffering alone.

Particularly heavy rains this year have lashed much of the Mekong region with a dam in neighbouring Laos collapsing last week, destroying several villages and leaving scores of people missing. (afp)

YE AUNG THU / AFP

Volunteers carry relief goods to residents displaced from floods sheltering in a monastery compound in Madauk town, Bago region, on August 2, 2018.

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The latest outbreak is the 10th in the DRC since 1976, when it was discovered in the north of the country, then called Zaire, and named after a river nearby.

One of the world’s most feared diseases, Ebola is a viruscaused haemorrhagic fever that in extreme cases causes fatal bleeding from internal organs, the mouth, eyes or ears.

It has a natural reservoir in a species of tropical African fruit bats, from which it is believed

to leap to humans who kill and butcher the animals for food.

Transmission among humans then typically spreads through close contact with the blood, body fluids, secretions or organs of someone who is sick with Ebola or has recently died.

The average fatality rate is around 50 percent, varying from 25 percent to 90 percent, according to the WHO. In the worst outbreak of Ebola, the disease struck the West African states of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone in 2013-15, killing more than 11,300 people. (afp)

CHAIDEER MAHYUDDIN / AFP

This photo taken on August 1, 2018 shows a man walking along a coal-strewn beach after two barges transporting coal ran aground on Lhoknga beach in Aceh province. The barges carrying some 7,000 tons of coal ran aground in shallow waters earlier this week during a storm.

Coal Ship Sinks in Aceh Waters due to High Tides

Banda Aceh - A barge TB Marina carrying 7,000 tons of coal submerged in the waters of Aceh Besar district on Monday, July 30, around 09:00 local times.

Ridwan Jamil, the head of Aceh Besar Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), said the ship was slated to distribute the coal to PT Lafarge Cement Indonesia in Lhoknga

subdistrict. However, the ship sank right when it started to lean on the dock of the company.

“The barge carrying coals is slammed by waves, and a few numbers of coals fall to the waters,” Ridwan said.

Aceh Besar BPBD was currently investigating the incident along with related stakeholders. Fortunately, all the ship crews survived.

Due to the incident, many sea creatures were found dead

on the coastal beach such as fish, crabs, starfish, and eels between the coals that were stranded.

Meanwhile, the Coalition of Aceh Marine Advocacy (KUALA) urged the company’s responsibility in light of the coal spill.

“We demand the ship’s owner recover and clear the coal materials [in the waters],” said KUALA secretary Rahmi Fajri. (ant)

Qatar to invest US$500 million in tourism sector JAKARTA - Qatar plans to invest US$500 million for the development of five priority tourism destinations in Indonesia.

A cooperation agreement for it was signeg here on Wednesday Qatar Investment Authority CEO Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Saud Al-Thani and Coordinating Indonesian Minister for Maritime Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan.

“We just now signed the investment cooperation agreement worth US$500 million. As an initial step they would build a five-star hotel in Mandalika (West Nusa Tenggara),” Luhut said.

He said QIA has also expressed commitment to invest in the development of a number of priority tourist destinations in Indonesia. They wished to participate in the development

of hotels to airports.

“They wish to be involved in the development of 10 new Bali destinations. However I have suggested five destinations first which we are now preparing,” he said.

The five new destinations are Lake Toba (North Sumatra), Banyuwangi (East Java), Labuan Bajo (East Nusa Tenggara), Borobudur (Central Java) and Mandalika (Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara).

Qatar has also expressed interest to open direct flight to Banda Aceh and build an aquaculture in Sabang.

“They have asked for Banda Aceh. We have offered an aquaculture development project in Sabang and they accepted it. The distance between Doha and Sabag is only a five hour flight and therefore they have accepted it,” Luhut said.

On the defense sector he said Qatar has also expressed wish to invest in the development of ships, special rubbet boat for the military and production of bullets.

He said the memorandum of understanding that was signed was the follow up of the countries` talks several months ago.

Sheik Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Saud has high hope with the cooperation commitment. “Indonesia`s plan to develop its tourism industry has created an opportunity for us to strengthen our investment portfolio across the world especially in the tourism sector. We hope we can cooperate with the office of the coordinating minister for maritime affairs in identifying and developing projects that wikk make Indonesia become one of the world`s main tourist destinations,” he said. (ant)

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Vi Ai Pi MANGUPURA - With a central location and a quirky name that more than hints at celebrity status, Vi Ai Pi is a favourite Legian nightlife institution on Bali’s most popular one-way street. Located right beside the memorial, with brightly coloured surf shops beneath, Vi Ai Pi is hard to miss on your way down Jalan Legian. It occupies the second and third levels of a block, and is a quick hop up a main entrance between two shops.

You’ll first stumble upon the bar, featuring cool blue LED lighting in acrylic circles and bordered by tall stools. Surrounding the bar is a spacious layout with black interiors and four different areas to dine in; one near the bar, two near the stage, and another at the back, near another staircase that leads to the roomy upper club.

The main entrance is right under the stage where the live performances take place, making you the brief centre of attention as you pop into Vi Ai Pi. Staff members are friendly and helpful. There are some laid-back lounging options near the stage, which also offer street views over Jalan Legian and the memorial. The menu presents Western, Italian and Asian selections, from simple nibbles to big lunches and dinners to enjoy before partying away at the club upstairs. For starters, there’s the tasty Vi Ai Pi chicken roulade, rolled up in the frying pan and served with a special sweet and sour sauce. One of the most popular dishes, the crispy Peking duck, is among the Asian mains. This succulent and tender

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Murray outfights Edmund, Zverevs to meet at Washington

treat comes with its crispy skin glazed with sweet oyster sauce and served with steamed rice, bok choy salads and hoisin sauce. From the Western selections is the Aussie grilled tenderloin steak, seasoned and served on a bed of potato with grilled mushrooms, green salad and pepper sauce. For dessert, try the Bali banana split, a twist on the old favourite, featuring banana slices fried in thin batter.

Chilean and local wines to match your dish, premium brandy and cognac, champagne and sparkling wine for special occasions, as well as various international and local beers are available on the drinks list.

Evenings feature two-for-one cocktails from six to midnight, there are flaming cocktails and even ‘cocktail jugs’, perfect for those wilder celebrations. Vi Ai Pi club takes on different themes each day, seven days a week, promising a unique and fun experience. You can also arrange for your own space or table setup to gather with a circle of friends. The entertainment roundup consists of regular live bands nightly from 21:00 01:00 on the restaurant’s stage, performing top 40s, pop, rock and requests. Weekends feature fashion shows as well as exotic dancers, and dazzling drag queens lip-synching to remixed ABBA and Psy, interspersed with some unexpected and often hilarious slapstick. A resident DJ then takes on the scene from midnight and into the wee hours upstairs at the Vi Ai Pi Club, with a spacious dance floor that fits a thousand. (net)

WASHINGTON - Three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray collected the biggest victory of his injury comeback Wednesday at the ATP and WTA Washington Open while defending champion Alexander Zverev booked a matchup with his older brother.

Murray, sidelined by a right hip injury for 11 months until returning in June, ousted fourth seed Kyle Edmund 7-6 (7/4), 1-6, 6-4 in an all-British matchup to reach the third round of the hardcourt tuneup for the US Open.

“That has been my best win since I started playing again,” Murray said. “It’s a great win for me. It’ll give me more confidence going forward.”

World number three Zverev defeated Tunisia’s Malek Jaziri 6-2, 6-1, to send the 21year-old German top seed into his first ATP match against 30-year-old Mischa Zverev, the 15th seed who beat American Tim Smyczek 6-2, 7-6 (9/7).

“We played the final of Wimbledon a lot of times in our backyard,” Alex Zverev said. “I was 12. He was 22. I don’t think I ever won.

But this is on hardcourt.”

On a day when reigning US Open champion Sloane Stephens was ousted by Germany’s Andrea Petkovic and Australian Nick Kyrgios withdrew with a sore left hip, Murray stole the show with an impressive victory.

“Hopefully my body will adapt to the matches and get back to what it’s supposed to be doing,” Murray said.

“As the weeks progress, I hope to have more days like today where the pressure and the expectations all grow.”

Former world number one Murray, now ranked 832nd, outlasted his 18th-ranked rival,

breaking on a forehand return winner to advance after two hours and 32 minutes.

“Now I have to get my body to play that way consistently and work on getting better with every match,” Murray said.

The 31-year-old Scotsman, who unleashed a primal scream and flurry of fist pumps after winning his opener, wiped away sweat this time before eventually pointing to the heavens, punching the air with his right fist and pumping his fist with satisfaction.

“Much better in terms of the way I played,” Murray said. “Got a lot more points off my forehand. I was able to be more aggressive.

I wanted to dictate more points and be inside the baseline, especially on the main points and particularly in the third set.

“I was less nervous. I increased my intensity at the end of the second set. I thought I did that well.”

Romania’s 93rd-ranked Marius Copil, who ousted French 14th seed Jeremy Chardy 6-4, 6-4, will face Murray on Thursday for a quarterfinal berth. (afp) Andy Murray of Great Britain reacts to missing a shot from Kyle Edmund of the Great Britain during Day Five of the Citi Open at the Rock Creek Tennis Center on August 1, 2018 in Washington, DC.

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BRNO - As the MotoGP season reaches its halfway point on Sunday, Marc Marquez sits regally in first place seemingly as concerned with his adoring fans as with his distant pursuers.

The Czech MotoGP in Brno is the 10th of the 19 races on this season’s calendar. It is also the 100th for the 25-year-old Spaniard in the sport’s elite class and he has won 40 of them.

This season, after winning five of the first nine races, including the last two in Assen and on the Sachsenring, the Honda rider’s closest rivals are two Yamaha riders.

Italian veteran Valentino Rossi is 46 points back and another Spaniard, Maverick Vinales, trails by 56.

After a three-week break following the German Grand Prix, Marquez, the reigning champion, understandably enters the race feeling good.

“We’re coming off of wins at two very different races, one an all-out battle and one more tactical,

so we arrive in Brno in a confident mood,” said the four-time MotoGP world champion.

“It was also good to enjoy a few days of vacation to recharge the batteries and prepare for the second half of the season, which will still be very long with 10 races to go, and not easy at all. Our rivals are riding fast at every circuit.”

“I’ll go to Brno not thinking about the advantage in the Championship, as if we were all still at the beginning, on zero points.”

The Brno course is long at 5.4km with six left-hand corners and eight right-handers and a 74m change in elevation on each lap. It has not always been kind to Marquez.

In 2010, while he was still racing in the 125cc class (today Moto3), he came to Brno on a streak of five straight victories and finished seventh.

Four years later, he arrived

having won the first 10 races of the MotoGP season and finished fourth.

Last year’s race may have gone some way to wip-

ing out those memories as Marquez pitted early to switch from wet tyres to slicks and rode away from his rivals on a drying circuit to win by 13

seconds.

During his break, the Spaniard, who is adored in his homeland, attended a charity run in Barcelona where local newspaper Mundo Deportivo asked him: “Is it hard being Marc Marquez?”

“It’s complicated because, although I appreciate it a lot when people stop you, ask for a picture and give you encouragement, it’s difficult,” said Marquez. (afp)

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Liverpool upbeat after transfer coups as Man Utd sweat

Liverpool have spent big in the transfer window in an attempt to close the gap on Premier League champions Manchester City but it has been a summer of intense frustration for Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho.

Elsewhere, Pep Guardiola finally landed Leicester’s Riyad Mahrez for a club-record fee in an otherwise quiet window so far for City while Arsenal have signed a clutch of players but no marquee names to whet the appetite.

Premier League clubs spent a record £1.4 billion ($1.8 billion, 1.57 million euros)) on players in a summer splurge last year, according to football analysts Deloitte.

But there is nothing so far to match the arrival of Paul Pogba at Manchester United two years ago in a then world-record deal or Alexis Sanchez’s move from the Emirates to Old Trafford in January.

The transfer window closes at 1600 GMT on August 9, a day before the first game of the season, which sees Manchester United take on Leicester City.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp did his business early, bringing in Brazil’s World Cup goalkeeper Alisson just weeks after two shocking errors by Loris Karius in the Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid.

He also picked up midfielders Fabinho from Monaco and Naby Keita from RB Leipzig and added Stoke City’s Xherdan Shaqiri to an already formidable array of attacking talent that includes Mohamed Salah.

But the German manager is warning Liverpool not to get carried away with celebrating their success in the transfer market after splurging more than £170 million.

“We need to be ready for the big challenges, the big goals,” he said. “We have to be this angry, aggressive, greedy team full of desire that wants to win each game.

“All the other teams have quality as well so we need to be ready for fights, not celebrating signings and stuff.”

Mourinho, unable to resist an early dig at his rival, said Liverpool’s

transfer activity ought to increase expectations of a first top-flight title since 1990.

“With the investments you are making last season and you make now, that will probably be the record of the Premier League this season, a team that was a finalist in the Champions League -- you have to say you are a big candidate, you have to win,” Mourinho said during United’s pre-season tour of the United States, during which they were thumped 4-1 by Liverpool.

The United boss himself has cut an increasingly frustrated figure in the build-up to the season, lamenting his failure to land his top targets.

The Portuguese is desperate to close the gap to Guardiola’s side but so far has just picked up Brazil midfielder Fred, who did not play a single minute at the World Cup in Russia, young defender Diogo Dalot from Porto, and veteran goalkeeper Lee Grant.

City, who finished 19 points clear of United last season, have been relatively quiet this time around but they finally snared Mahrez for £60 million, further enhancing their dazzling forward options.

The City boss said he was unfazed

by Liverpool’s lavish spending, remaining happy with the nucleus of the squad that romped to the Premier League title.

“Every club does what they believe, I understand completely,” he said. “They are contenders to win the title, Liverpool are always a contender because of the history they have.”

- Hazard to stay? -

Chelsea’s Eden Hazard looked like he could be at the centre of one of the biggest transfer stories of the summer when he hinted at the World Cup he might want a fresh challenge. His comments sparked speculation he could be off to Real Madrid to replace the departed Cristiano

Switzerland’s forward Xherdan Shaqiri controls a ball during a training session at the Saint Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg on July 2, 2018 on the eve of the Russia 2018 World Cup round of 16 football match between Sweden and Switzerland.

Ronaldo.

The European champions have also been linked with Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and Brazil forward Willian.

Britain’s Sun newspaper reported on Wednesday that Courtois has told Chelsea he will quit the club next year on a free transfer unless they sell him this summer.

The only major signing for the 2016-17 Premier League champions is Brazil midfielder Jorginho from Napoli, with new boss Maurizio Sarri professing himself bored with the transfer market.

Arsenal, preparing for a season under a new manager for the first time for more than two decades, have signed a clutch of players including Switzerland defender Stephan Lichtsteiner but Unai Emery has not yet landed a marquee name.

Tottenham, about to move into a new stadium, are the only one of the top sides not to have signed a single player. There is still time but the clock is ticking. (afp)

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Juventus top MLS All-Stars on penalties

Serie A champions Juventus got the best of Major League Soccer’s All-Stars in a penalty shootout Wednesday after an entertaining 1-1 draw in the North American league’s mid-season exhibition.

Before a crowd of 72,317 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium -- home of MLS’s Atlanta United -- Juventus prevailed 5-3 in the shoot-out after New York Red Bulls forward Bradley Wright-Phillips missed his penalty attempt.

After Wright-Phillips’ effort bounced off the post to leave Juventus up 4-3 -- Mattia De Sciglio fired into the upper left corner past Columbus goalkeeper Zack Steffen to settle it.

Andrea Favilli had put Juventus ahead in the 21st minute, heading in a curling cross by Matheus Pereira.

The MLS All-Stars, selected from around the league through fan voting, pulled level in the 26th min-

ute through Atlanta United’s Josef Martinez -- the Venezuela star and former Torino forward who leads MLS with 24 goals in 23 matches.

Juventus keeper Wojciech Szczesny saved an initial effort, but after a scramble in the area, Martinez bundled the ball in to score in front of his home crowd.

“It’s been a moving week here,” Martinez said. “I have to thank all the fans in Atlanta for the way they support us all the time and the wonderful experience in this game.” He added, however, that there was “a lot of pressure” on the All-Star team.

“Beyond the fact that we had a very good opponent, it was an important game, especially a team of this caliber. We had never played together before. We only had three days to meet, but I think we looked good despite that.”

It marked the second straight year that the All-Star Game ended

in a 1-1 draw to go to a shoot-out.

Last year, Real Madrid beat the All-Stars 4-2 on penalties at Soldier Field in Chicago.

The crowd was the largest ever for the MLS All-Star game, surpassing the 70,728 for the 2010 edition in Houston.

The game was one of four matches for Juventus on their North American tour, but they haven’t brought off-season acquisition Cristiano Ronaldo, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner whose 100 million-euro ($117 million) move from European champions Real Madrid was announced in July.

With three wins from three matches, Juventus will look to make it a clean sweep of the tour on Saturday night against Real Madrid at FedEx Field in Washington, DC. “It was really a wonderful game, and it was a good preparation for us,” said Juventus manager Mas-

He’s back: Neymar rejoins PSG on China tour

Dozens of screaming fans welcomed Brazil star Neymar on Thursday as he flew in to China to rejoin Paris Saint-Germain after his disappointing World Cup. The world’s most expensive player, wearing a canary-yellow hoodie, posed for pictures with airport staff before his noisy welcome in the arrivals hall.

Footage on Neymar’s Twitter account showed him signing Barcelona, Brazil and PSG shirts before being guided through the crowd by minders and security staff.

Neymar’s arrival, ahead of Saturday’s French Super Cup game against Monaco in Shenzhen, comes more than five months after his last appearance for PSG following a foot injury in late February.

The flamboyant forward then endured a turbulent World Cup as Brazil were stunned by Belgium in the quarter-finals and he was widely lampooned for his play-acting.

“I didn’t want to see a ball, or to see any more football played,” the 26-year-old told AFP last month in an interview, describing his World Cup disappointment.

However, Thursday’s enthusiastic welcome indicated that his popularity in China remains very much intact.(afp)

AP Photo/Nelson Antoine

Brazilian soccer player Neymar speaks with reporters during the Neymar Jr’s Five youth soccer tournament in Praia Grande, Brazil, Saturday, July 21, 2018.

similiano Allegri, who said he was “very pleasantly surprised” by the atmosphere in Atlanta. n”You know it’s not easy to put 70,000 people in a stadium like today,” he said.

The All-Stars were without Los

Angeles Galaxy forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who was voted into the contest against his former club by fans but would have been playing in his third game in seven days. (afp)

Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/AFP

Alberth Elis #16 of the MLS All-Stars challenges Pietro Beruatto #31 of Juventus during the 2018 MLS All-Star Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Liverpool upbeat after transfer coups as Man Utd sweat

Liverpool have spent big in the transfer window in an attempt to close the gap on Premier League champions Manchester City but it has been a summer of intense frustration for Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho.

Elsewhere, Pep Guardiola finally landed Leicester’s Riyad Mahrez for a club-record fee in an otherwise quiet window so far for City while Arsenal have signed a clutch of players but no marquee names to whet the appetite.

Premier League clubs spent a record £1.4 billion ($1.8 billion, 1.57 million euros)) on players in a summer splurge last year, according to football analysts Deloitte.

But there is nothing so far to match the arrival of Paul Pogba at Manchester United two years ago in a then world-record deal or Alexis Sanchez’s move from the Emirates to Old Trafford in January.

The transfer window closes at 1600 GMT on August 9, a day before the first game of the season, which sees Manchester United take on Leicester City.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp did his business early, bringing in Brazil’s World Cup goalkeeper Alisson just weeks after two shocking errors by Loris Karius in the Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid.

He also picked up midfielders Fabinho from Monaco and Naby Keita from RB Leipzig and added Stoke City’s Xherdan Shaqiri to an already formidable array of attacking talent that includes Mohamed Salah.

But the German manager is warning Liverpool not to get carried away with celebrating their success in the transfer market after splurging more than £170 million.

“We need to be ready for the big challenges, the big goals,” he said. “We have to be this angry, aggressive, greedy team full of desire that wants to win each game.

“All the other teams have quality as well so we need to be ready for fights, not celebrating signings and stuff.”

Mourinho, unable to resist an early dig at his rival, said Liverpool’s

transfer activity ought to increase expectations of a first top-flight title since 1990.

“With the investments you are making last season and you make now, that will probably be the record of the Premier League this season, a team that was a finalist in the Champions League -- you have to say you are a big candidate, you have to win,” Mourinho said during United’s pre-season tour of the United States, during which they were thumped 4-1 by Liverpool.

The United boss himself has cut an increasingly frustrated figure in the build-up to the season, lamenting his failure to land his top targets.

The Portuguese is desperate to close the gap to Guardiola’s side but so far has just picked up Brazil midfielder Fred, who did not play a single minute at the World Cup in Russia, young defender Diogo Dalot from Porto, and veteran goalkeeper Lee Grant.

City, who finished 19 points clear of United last season, have been relatively quiet this time around but they finally snared Mahrez for £60 million, further enhancing their dazzling forward options.

The City boss said he was unfazed

by Liverpool’s lavish spending, remaining happy with the nucleus of the squad that romped to the Premier League title.

“Every club does what they believe, I understand completely,” he said. “They are contenders to win the title, Liverpool are always a contender because of the history they have.”

- Hazard to stay? -

Chelsea’s Eden Hazard looked like he could be at the centre of one of the biggest transfer stories of the summer when he hinted at the World Cup he might want a fresh challenge. His comments sparked speculation he could be off to Real Madrid to replace the departed Cristiano

Switzerland’s forward Xherdan Shaqiri controls a ball during a training session at the Saint Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg on July 2, 2018 on the eve of the Russia 2018 World Cup round of 16 football match between Sweden and Switzerland.

Ronaldo.

The European champions have also been linked with Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and Brazil forward Willian.

Britain’s Sun newspaper reported on Wednesday that Courtois has told Chelsea he will quit the club next year on a free transfer unless they sell him this summer.

The only major signing for the 2016-17 Premier League champions is Brazil midfielder Jorginho from Napoli, with new boss Maurizio Sarri professing himself bored with the transfer market.

Arsenal, preparing for a season under a new manager for the first time for more than two decades, have signed a clutch of players including Switzerland defender Stephan Lichtsteiner but Unai Emery has not yet landed a marquee name.

Tottenham, about to move into a new stadium, are the only one of the top sides not to have signed a single player. There is still time but the clock is ticking. (afp)

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Juventus top MLS All-Stars on penalties

Serie A champions Juventus got the best of Major League Soccer’s All-Stars in a penalty shootout Wednesday after an entertaining 1-1 draw in the North American league’s mid-season exhibition.

Before a crowd of 72,317 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium -- home of MLS’s Atlanta United -- Juventus prevailed 5-3 in the shoot-out after New York Red Bulls forward Bradley Wright-Phillips missed his penalty attempt.

After Wright-Phillips’ effort bounced off the post to leave Juventus up 4-3 -- Mattia De Sciglio fired into the upper left corner past Columbus goalkeeper Zack Steffen to settle it.

Andrea Favilli had put Juventus ahead in the 21st minute, heading in a curling cross by Matheus Pereira.

The MLS All-Stars, selected from around the league through fan voting, pulled level in the 26th min-

ute through Atlanta United’s Josef Martinez -- the Venezuela star and former Torino forward who leads MLS with 24 goals in 23 matches.

Juventus keeper Wojciech Szczesny saved an initial effort, but after a scramble in the area, Martinez bundled the ball in to score in front of his home crowd.

“It’s been a moving week here,” Martinez said. “I have to thank all the fans in Atlanta for the way they support us all the time and the wonderful experience in this game.” He added, however, that there was “a lot of pressure” on the All-Star team.

“Beyond the fact that we had a very good opponent, it was an important game, especially a team of this caliber. We had never played together before. We only had three days to meet, but I think we looked good despite that.”

It marked the second straight year that the All-Star Game ended

in a 1-1 draw to go to a shoot-out.

Last year, Real Madrid beat the All-Stars 4-2 on penalties at Soldier Field in Chicago.

The crowd was the largest ever for the MLS All-Star game, surpassing the 70,728 for the 2010 edition in Houston.

The game was one of four matches for Juventus on their North American tour, but they haven’t brought off-season acquisition Cristiano Ronaldo, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner whose 100 million-euro ($117 million) move from European champions Real Madrid was announced in July.

With three wins from three matches, Juventus will look to make it a clean sweep of the tour on Saturday night against Real Madrid at FedEx Field in Washington, DC. “It was really a wonderful game, and it was a good preparation for us,” said Juventus manager Mas-

He’s back: Neymar rejoins PSG on China tour

Dozens of screaming fans welcomed Brazil star Neymar on Thursday as he flew in to China to rejoin Paris Saint-Germain after his disappointing World Cup. The world’s most expensive player, wearing a canary-yellow hoodie, posed for pictures with airport staff before his noisy welcome in the arrivals hall.

Footage on Neymar’s Twitter account showed him signing Barcelona, Brazil and PSG shirts before being guided through the crowd by minders and security staff.

Neymar’s arrival, ahead of Saturday’s French Super Cup game against Monaco in Shenzhen, comes more than five months after his last appearance for PSG following a foot injury in late February.

The flamboyant forward then endured a turbulent World Cup as Brazil were stunned by Belgium in the quarter-finals and he was widely lampooned for his play-acting.

“I didn’t want to see a ball, or to see any more football played,” the 26-year-old told AFP last month in an interview, describing his World Cup disappointment.

However, Thursday’s enthusiastic welcome indicated that his popularity in China remains very much intact.(afp)

AP Photo/Nelson Antoine

Brazilian soccer player Neymar speaks with reporters during the Neymar Jr’s Five youth soccer tournament in Praia Grande, Brazil, Saturday, July 21, 2018.

similiano Allegri, who said he was “very pleasantly surprised” by the atmosphere in Atlanta. n”You know it’s not easy to put 70,000 people in a stadium like today,” he said.

The All-Stars were without Los

Angeles Galaxy forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who was voted into the contest against his former club by fans but would have been playing in his third game in seven days. (afp)

Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/AFP

Alberth Elis #16 of the MLS All-Stars challenges Pietro Beruatto #31 of Juventus during the 2018 MLS All-Star Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Vi Ai Pi MANGUPURA - With a central location and a quirky name that more than hints at celebrity status, Vi Ai Pi is a favourite Legian nightlife institution on Bali’s most popular one-way street. Located right beside the memorial, with brightly coloured surf shops beneath, Vi Ai Pi is hard to miss on your way down Jalan Legian. It occupies the second and third levels of a block, and is a quick hop up a main entrance between two shops.

You’ll first stumble upon the bar, featuring cool blue LED lighting in acrylic circles and bordered by tall stools. Surrounding the bar is a spacious layout with black interiors and four different areas to dine in; one near the bar, two near the stage, and another at the back, near another staircase that leads to the roomy upper club.

The main entrance is right under the stage where the live performances take place, making you the brief centre of attention as you pop into Vi Ai Pi. Staff members are friendly and helpful. There are some laid-back lounging options near the stage, which also offer street views over Jalan Legian and the memorial. The menu presents Western, Italian and Asian selections, from simple nibbles to big lunches and dinners to enjoy before partying away at the club upstairs. For starters, there’s the tasty Vi Ai Pi chicken roulade, rolled up in the frying pan and served with a special sweet and sour sauce. One of the most popular dishes, the crispy Peking duck, is among the Asian mains. This succulent and tender

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Murray outfights Edmund, Zverevs to meet at Washington

treat comes with its crispy skin glazed with sweet oyster sauce and served with steamed rice, bok choy salads and hoisin sauce. From the Western selections is the Aussie grilled tenderloin steak, seasoned and served on a bed of potato with grilled mushrooms, green salad and pepper sauce. For dessert, try the Bali banana split, a twist on the old favourite, featuring banana slices fried in thin batter.

Chilean and local wines to match your dish, premium brandy and cognac, champagne and sparkling wine for special occasions, as well as various international and local beers are available on the drinks list.

Evenings feature two-for-one cocktails from six to midnight, there are flaming cocktails and even ‘cocktail jugs’, perfect for those wilder celebrations. Vi Ai Pi club takes on different themes each day, seven days a week, promising a unique and fun experience. You can also arrange for your own space or table setup to gather with a circle of friends. The entertainment roundup consists of regular live bands nightly from 21:00 01:00 on the restaurant’s stage, performing top 40s, pop, rock and requests. Weekends feature fashion shows as well as exotic dancers, and dazzling drag queens lip-synching to remixed ABBA and Psy, interspersed with some unexpected and often hilarious slapstick. A resident DJ then takes on the scene from midnight and into the wee hours upstairs at the Vi Ai Pi Club, with a spacious dance floor that fits a thousand. (net)

WASHINGTON - Three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray collected the biggest victory of his injury comeback Wednesday at the ATP and WTA Washington Open while defending champion Alexander Zverev booked a matchup with his older brother.

Murray, sidelined by a right hip injury for 11 months until returning in June, ousted fourth seed Kyle Edmund 7-6 (7/4), 1-6, 6-4 in an all-British matchup to reach the third round of the hardcourt tuneup for the US Open.

“That has been my best win since I started playing again,” Murray said. “It’s a great win for me. It’ll give me more confidence going forward.”

World number three Zverev defeated Tunisia’s Malek Jaziri 6-2, 6-1, to send the 21year-old German top seed into his first ATP match against 30-year-old Mischa Zverev, the 15th seed who beat American Tim Smyczek 6-2, 7-6 (9/7).

“We played the final of Wimbledon a lot of times in our backyard,” Alex Zverev said. “I was 12. He was 22. I don’t think I ever won.

But this is on hardcourt.”

On a day when reigning US Open champion Sloane Stephens was ousted by Germany’s Andrea Petkovic and Australian Nick Kyrgios withdrew with a sore left hip, Murray stole the show with an impressive victory.

“Hopefully my body will adapt to the matches and get back to what it’s supposed to be doing,” Murray said.

“As the weeks progress, I hope to have more days like today where the pressure and the expectations all grow.”

Former world number one Murray, now ranked 832nd, outlasted his 18th-ranked rival,

breaking on a forehand return winner to advance after two hours and 32 minutes.

“Now I have to get my body to play that way consistently and work on getting better with every match,” Murray said.

The 31-year-old Scotsman, who unleashed a primal scream and flurry of fist pumps after winning his opener, wiped away sweat this time before eventually pointing to the heavens, punching the air with his right fist and pumping his fist with satisfaction.

“Much better in terms of the way I played,” Murray said. “Got a lot more points off my forehand. I was able to be more aggressive.

I wanted to dictate more points and be inside the baseline, especially on the main points and particularly in the third set.

“I was less nervous. I increased my intensity at the end of the second set. I thought I did that well.”

Romania’s 93rd-ranked Marius Copil, who ousted French 14th seed Jeremy Chardy 6-4, 6-4, will face Murray on Thursday for a quarterfinal berth. (afp) Andy Murray of Great Britain reacts to missing a shot from Kyle Edmund of the Great Britain during Day Five of the Citi Open at the Rock Creek Tennis Center on August 1, 2018 in Washington, DC.

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BRNO - As the MotoGP season reaches its halfway point on Sunday, Marc Marquez sits regally in first place seemingly as concerned with his adoring fans as with his distant pursuers.

The Czech MotoGP in Brno is the 10th of the 19 races on this season’s calendar. It is also the 100th for the 25-year-old Spaniard in the sport’s elite class and he has won 40 of them.

This season, after winning five of the first nine races, including the last two in Assen and on the Sachsenring, the Honda rider’s closest rivals are two Yamaha riders.

Italian veteran Valentino Rossi is 46 points back and another Spaniard, Maverick Vinales, trails by 56.

After a three-week break following the German Grand Prix, Marquez, the reigning champion, understandably enters the race feeling good.

“We’re coming off of wins at two very different races, one an all-out battle and one more tactical,

so we arrive in Brno in a confident mood,” said the four-time MotoGP world champion.

“It was also good to enjoy a few days of vacation to recharge the batteries and prepare for the second half of the season, which will still be very long with 10 races to go, and not easy at all. Our rivals are riding fast at every circuit.”

“I’ll go to Brno not thinking about the advantage in the Championship, as if we were all still at the beginning, on zero points.”

The Brno course is long at 5.4km with six left-hand corners and eight right-handers and a 74m change in elevation on each lap. It has not always been kind to Marquez.

In 2010, while he was still racing in the 125cc class (today Moto3), he came to Brno on a streak of five straight victories and finished seventh.

Four years later, he arrived

having won the first 10 races of the MotoGP season and finished fourth.

Last year’s race may have gone some way to wip-

ing out those memories as Marquez pitted early to switch from wet tyres to slicks and rode away from his rivals on a drying circuit to win by 13

seconds.

During his break, the Spaniard, who is adored in his homeland, attended a charity run in Barcelona where local newspaper Mundo Deportivo asked him: “Is it hard being Marc Marquez?”

“It’s complicated because, although I appreciate it a lot when people stop you, ask for a picture and give you encouragement, it’s difficult,” said Marquez. (afp)

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The nation’s two major grocery chains, Coles and Woolworths, banned lightweight singleuse plastic bags from their stores nationally last month in response to mounting community calls for change.

Australia supermarket bagged after plastic backflip

SYDNEY - A leading Australian supermarket was Thursday forced into a backflip after facing a barrage of criticism for reneging on plans to phase out free plastic bags.

The nation’s two major grocery chains, Coles and Woolworths, banned lightweight single-use plastic bags from their stores nationally last month in response to mounting community calls for change.

Instead, they began offering more environmentallyfriendly reusable bags for 15 Aus cents (11 US cents) each, with Coles supplying them without charge until August 1 to help people adjust to the new regime.

But on Wednesday Coles said the change in habit had proven to be “big and difficult” for customers and it intended to hand out its thick, reusable plastic bags for free indefinitely.

The decision sparked claims the company was “making a mockery of their stated commitment to reduce plastic waste”.

“It is a betrayal of the millions of their customers who want the supermarket to do the right thing in favour of a vocal minority,” Greenpeace Australia Pacific campaigner Zoe Deans said.

Social media also lit up, with many accusing Coles

of buckling under pressure from recalcitrant shoppers.

“This is insane @Coles. The only good part of this was the 15c charge, which would change people’s behaviour over time. Without it you have ONLY brought in thicker plastic bags,” Craig Reucassel said in Twitter.

Another, John Wren, said: “Dear @Coles, I will be shopping exclusively at @woolworths & @ALDIAustralia until you enforce your plastic-bags ban.”

With a PR disaster looming and calls for a boycott mounting, Coles on Thursday backflipped again, saying the 15 cent bags would only be free until August 29.

“Offering complimentary bags was always an interim measure to help our customers adjust their shopping habits and Coles will no longer be providing Better Bags free of charge from 29 August,” it said.

Woolworths said it had no plans to change its original decision to charge for the reusable bags.

“We’ve found the majority of our customers across Australia have embraced the move to a more sustainable way of shopping,” it said, adding that it would take 3.2 billion single-use bags out of circulation each year.

According to US journal Science, eight million tonnes of plastic are dumped into the Earth’s oceans and seas each year, with toxic particles ingested by fish and, through the food chain, by humans. (afp)

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Fears grow as flooding displaces 150,000 in Myanmar

BAGO - Fears that embankments could burst under fresh rains mounted in flooded southeastern Myanmar, where some 150,000 people have been forced from their homes and a dozen people killed.

A vast area of farmland across four provinces lies under muddy water with rescue teams trying to reach villages by boat to provide food to those who are unable or refuse to leave their homes.

Above the town of Madauk in Bago region, floodwaters are only inches from the top of vulnerable embankments that are so far holding fast, but locals are afraid that fresh monsoon rains could spell disaster.

“If this embankment doesn’t hold firm against the next flood, many more villages will be at high risk,” rescue team leader Hlaing Min Oo told AFP as he oversaw a chain of volunteers loading a boat with food destined for marooned flood victims.

“For the moment, there’s little chance that the water levels will go down.”

Evacuation orders are still in place across Bago, Karen, Mon and Taninthari provinces with 36 dams and reservoirs overflowing, according to state media.

State media reported Thursday that 148,386 people are currently taking refuge in 327 camps.

The Myanma Alinn newspaper said nearly 28,000 are still in their

flooded homes, either unable to escape to shelters or are opting to stay in the hope that water levels will start to recede.

AFP reporters travelled several hours to reach Maubin village in Shwe Kyin district with the relief boat on Wednesday, passing multiple settlements of half-submerged thatched homes, many with trapped residents looking out of upstairs windows at the inundations.

A monastery run by five monks was serving as a collection point for donated rice, noodles and biscuits in Maubin, a village of 108 households.

“Our house is just beside the river bank so we’re trying to move somewhere higher,” 54-year-old Ohn Myint said, pointing to the hills a couple of kilometres (miles) away.

Farmer and fisherman Win Kyu, 40, is primarily worried about his fields that now lie completely under water.

“We experienced flooding like this back in 2000 -- this year is the worst since then,” he said. “If this goes on, people will struggle to make a living.”

Myanmar is only just entering peak monsoon season but it is not suffering alone.

Particularly heavy rains this year have lashed much of the Mekong region with a dam in neighbouring Laos collapsing last week, destroying several villages and leaving scores of people missing. (afp)

YE AUNG THU / AFP

Volunteers carry relief goods to residents displaced from floods sheltering in a monastery compound in Madauk town, Bago region, on August 2, 2018.

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The latest outbreak is the 10th in the DRC since 1976, when it was discovered in the north of the country, then called Zaire, and named after a river nearby.

One of the world’s most feared diseases, Ebola is a viruscaused haemorrhagic fever that in extreme cases causes fatal bleeding from internal organs, the mouth, eyes or ears.

It has a natural reservoir in a species of tropical African fruit bats, from which it is believed

to leap to humans who kill and butcher the animals for food.

Transmission among humans then typically spreads through close contact with the blood, body fluids, secretions or organs of someone who is sick with Ebola or has recently died.

The average fatality rate is around 50 percent, varying from 25 percent to 90 percent, according to the WHO. In the worst outbreak of Ebola, the disease struck the West African states of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone in 2013-15, killing more than 11,300 people. (afp)

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This photo taken on August 1, 2018 shows a man walking along a coal-strewn beach after two barges transporting coal ran aground on Lhoknga beach in Aceh province. The barges carrying some 7,000 tons of coal ran aground in shallow waters earlier this week during a storm.

Coal Ship Sinks in Aceh Waters due to High Tides

Banda Aceh - A barge TB Marina carrying 7,000 tons of coal submerged in the waters of Aceh Besar district on Monday, July 30, around 09:00 local times.

Ridwan Jamil, the head of Aceh Besar Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), said the ship was slated to distribute the coal to PT Lafarge Cement Indonesia in Lhoknga

subdistrict. However, the ship sank right when it started to lean on the dock of the company.

“The barge carrying coals is slammed by waves, and a few numbers of coals fall to the waters,” Ridwan said.

Aceh Besar BPBD was currently investigating the incident along with related stakeholders. Fortunately, all the ship crews survived.

Due to the incident, many sea creatures were found dead

on the coastal beach such as fish, crabs, starfish, and eels between the coals that were stranded.

Meanwhile, the Coalition of Aceh Marine Advocacy (KUALA) urged the company’s responsibility in light of the coal spill.

“We demand the ship’s owner recover and clear the coal materials [in the waters],” said KUALA secretary Rahmi Fajri. (ant)

Qatar to invest US$500 million in tourism sector JAKARTA - Qatar plans to invest US$500 million for the development of five priority tourism destinations in Indonesia.

A cooperation agreement for it was signeg here on Wednesday Qatar Investment Authority CEO Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Saud Al-Thani and Coordinating Indonesian Minister for Maritime Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan.

“We just now signed the investment cooperation agreement worth US$500 million. As an initial step they would build a five-star hotel in Mandalika (West Nusa Tenggara),” Luhut said.

He said QIA has also expressed commitment to invest in the development of a number of priority tourist destinations in Indonesia. They wished to participate in the development

of hotels to airports.

“They wish to be involved in the development of 10 new Bali destinations. However I have suggested five destinations first which we are now preparing,” he said.

The five new destinations are Lake Toba (North Sumatra), Banyuwangi (East Java), Labuan Bajo (East Nusa Tenggara), Borobudur (Central Java) and Mandalika (Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara).

Qatar has also expressed interest to open direct flight to Banda Aceh and build an aquaculture in Sabang.

“They have asked for Banda Aceh. We have offered an aquaculture development project in Sabang and they accepted it. The distance between Doha and Sabag is only a five hour flight and therefore they have accepted it,” Luhut said.

On the defense sector he said Qatar has also expressed wish to invest in the development of ships, special rubbet boat for the military and production of bullets.

He said the memorandum of understanding that was signed was the follow up of the countries` talks several months ago.

Sheik Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Saud has high hope with the cooperation commitment. “Indonesia`s plan to develop its tourism industry has created an opportunity for us to strengthen our investment portfolio across the world especially in the tourism sector. We hope we can cooperate with the office of the coordinating minister for maritime affairs in identifying and developing projects that wikk make Indonesia become one of the world`s main tourist destinations,” he said. (ant)

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US factories grew at a slower pace in July

WASHINGTON - U.S. factories grew at a slower pace in July, but American industry remains healthy despite growing concern about trade conflicts.

The Institute for Supply Management, a trade group of purchasing managers, said Wednesday that its manufacturing index slipped last month to 58.1 from 60.2 in June. Anything over 50 signals growth, and U.S. manufacturing is on a 23-month winning streak. Seventeen of 18 manufacturing industries expanded in July, led by textile mills and makes of electronic equipment, appliances and components.

New orders, production and new export orders all grew more slowly in July. Factories stepped up hiring last month.

Manufacturers are coping with labor shortages and supply disruptions connected to ongoing trade disputes with China, Canada, Mexico and Europe.

Among other things, U.S. tariffs on imported steel and aluminum are raising costs for many manufacturers.

Nearly half the companies that responded to the survey expressed concern about trade, said Timothy Fiore, chair of the institute’s manufacturing survey committee.

“It’s the No. 1 issue,” he said.

Factories so far have been able to shrug off a 5 percent rise in the value of the dollar against major currencies since mid-April; a stronger dollar makes U.S. products more expensive in foreign markets.

The overall economic backdrop, however, remains healthy. The U.S. economy, fueled in part by tax cuts, expanded in the second quarter at a 4.1 percent annual pace, fastest since 2014.

Jim O’Sullivan, chief U.S. economist at High Frequency Economics, said that the ISM index “was still quite strong, despite continued angst about trade policy.” (ap)

Rain cannot stop Catur Rebah Barongs from all over Bali gather at Pura Puncak Natar Sari

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In this Oct. 27, 2017 file photo, workers assemble Ford trucks at the Ford Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Ky. U.S. factories grew at a slower pace in July 2018, but American industry remains healthy. The Institute for Supply Management, a trade group of purchasing managers, says its manufacturing index slipped last month to 58.1 from 60.2 in June. Anything over 50 signals growth, and U.S. manufacturing is on a 23-month winning streak. Seventeen of 18 manufacturing industries.

US consumer confidence edges up in July

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In this Tuesday, May 2, 2017, file photo, shoppers holding bags from Macy’s wait to cross an intersection in New York. Americans were a bit more confident about the economy in July 2018, but their expectations for the near future dimmed slightly. The Conference Board, a business research group, says its consumer confidence index rose to 127.4 this month from 127.1 in June.

WASHINGTON - Americans were a bit more confident about the economy in July, but their expectations for the near future dimmed slightly.

The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose to 127.4 this month from 127.1 in June.

The index measures both consumers’ assessment of current economic conditions and expectations for the future. Their

view of current conditions in July was the rosiest since March 2001; 43.1 percent said jobs were “plentiful,” most since March 2001.

But consumer expectations for the next six months dropped for the second straight month to the lowest reading since December.

Consumers seem to be shrugging off trade disputes with major trading partners, including China, Canada and Mexico, which threaten to drive up the

price of some imports. “The strong labor market trumps the negative trade war headlines,” Chris Rupkey, chief financial economist at MUFG Union Bank, wrote in a research report.

Helped by tax cuts, economic growth clocked in at an annual pace of 4.1 percent from April through June, the fastest quarterly expansion since 2014. The unemployment rate is 4 percent, at or below what economists consider full employment. (ap)

Days of heavy rains and chilling winds did not in least dampen the sprits of the thousands of people who travelled miles to worship at Pura Puncak Natar Sari in Apuan, Tabanan this weekend (July .15-18). Starting with a procession to the western coast of Bali to Batu Bolong for the melasti ceremony for purifying the holy objects and their contents, the rituals continued with a massive rejang dance ( July 11) leading up to the peak event of the week long ceremony -Barong Turun Kabe”, on Saturday ( July 14) in which 41 Barong and entourage from all over Bali joined together in the upper courtyard of the temple for blessings.

Pura Puncak Natar Sari is the sister temple of Pura Puncak Dewa and each serve as a kind of home-base for the spirit of Bali’s sacred Barong – the king of the forest or the force of positive energy on the Island of the Gods. Nearly every village temple in Bali has a Barong and his counterpart Rangda the female destructive energy and they are brought out for important ceremonies in which they entertain but more importantly reestablish harmony. Each Barong has it’s own unique characteristics and powers, but in some way, they all carry the spirit or taksu that is best known to the world through Bali’s performing arts.

When Barong from villages all over Bali come to Puncak Natar Sari Temple for this grand ceremony, it is like they are coming home to recharge and refresh and each are given a place around the perimeter of the courtyard of the upper most holy temple. One by

one the Barong, Rangda and other important characters and holy objects arrive in trucks along with accompanying gamelan. Before entering the temple they are carried down to the holy spring or beji as they are known in Bali, to be purified – to connect with the water of their spiritual place of origin.

In different sized but always grand processions complete with Balinese holy flags ( known as kober) and tedung the beautiful cloth umbrellas that are also iconic of Bali, young men accompany the processions playing cymbals and giant gongs, older women chanting holy , middle aged men carrying the holy objects and young and middleaged women carrying offerings on their heads, they all make their way down the main road of Apuan Village to the beji for the purification rite, then they head to the temple.

As each Barong entourage arrives into the lowest courtyard,

they stop in front of the main gates where they are greeted by a temple representative and special offerings are placed on the ground while all the women present from that village dance the rejang, as prayers are recited . Each village has it’s own specific rituals that are performed upon arrival but all of them take great care to make heir presence known in the most respectful ways- often with the entire entourage circling the middle courtyard three times.

After ascending to the stairs to the uppermost courtyard, they all stop to give prayers at the main altar before proceeding to their assigned spot on the perimeter of the inner temple, where more prayers are made and rituals performed. As each of the Barong arrive in turns people from all over Bali also come in turns to pray at the main altar and in front of the Barong from their village. Mangku or lower priests

sit continuously with the Barong throughout their entire stay in Pura Puncak Nata Sari as a multitude of dances are performed in the middles courtyard and throngs of people come and go giving offerings and receiving holy water.

The holy water that is available at this ceremony has been created by combining holy water from holy springs throughout the island and is considered to hold the combined power of all the Barong. The ceremony is intended to refresh and restore the power of all the Barong but anyone who desires to enhance their stage-presence or simply be blessed by the beneficent powers of Barong are eager to receive this blessing.

Throughout the day Barong arrive in all their splendour and throughout the night dance are performed as well as performance rituals like the calong-arang. Blessings of holy water and offerings of fruit, flowers and incense are ongoing as people enjoy the intense though beautiful atmosphere or sit chatting in the slightly more casual atmosphere of the lushly decorated middle courtyard., or become absorbed in the dance performances in the wantilan (gazebo) where talented dancers take turns showing off their skills.

The constant rain and extremely chilly weather would certainly be enough to deter any but the most devote from not only showing up but spending hours siting in contemplation, dancing, attending to their temple duties or just keeping the baring company. It is truly a testament to the devotion to the sustaining power of art as a vehicle for expressing the deepest awe gratitude and wonder of life, that so many people came to this ceremony, dressed in their finest and carrying deep love in their hearts which was apparent on their faces, despite the challenging conditions and the many other things that life calls on us to attend to.

As officiating priest Ketut Mastrum said when asked how this ceremony that requires the devotional work of hundreds if not thousands of people was able to carry-on without a hitch, he casually wiped the rain from his brow and with a heartfelt smile said simply: “Well, of course, -because it is time, this ceremony runs on the schedule of nature and it is nature that sustains our life. All we have to do is honour our commitment to express our gratitude, I mean it is just a little rain afterall”. (kmb)

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Mass cremation of Arya Gajah Para Sibetan involves 38 corpses

AMLAPURA - Descendants of the Arya Gajah Para of Sibetan village, Bebandem subdistrict, held a mass cremation ceremony on Wednesday (Aug. 1). In total, there are 38 corpses and 20 fetuses (ngelungah) involved in the cremation. More interestingly, the mass cremation is also open to the family members of Arya Gajah Para living outside Sibetan customary village. Moreover, there were participants from Pangi to Singaraja that joined and mingled with local residents.

Chairman of the Cremation Committee of the Arya Gajah Para clan, I Gede Jabang, when met at Sibetan cemetery said it is the fourth implementation of the mass cremation after successful organization in 2006, 2011 and 2015.

“Actually, we should return to organize in 2020, but since there is a circular from the Hindu Dharma Council of Indonesia (PHDI) regarding the Panca Wali Krama ritual at Besakih, we implement it this year,” he said.

The mass cremation was followed by 17 clan temples at the local villages having 384 family heads. Implementation of the mass cremation at the village applied mutual cooperation. Thus, all residents having family members to be involved should pay donation to

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Descendants of the Arya Gajah Para of Sibetan village, Bebandem subdistrict, held a mass cremation ceremony on Wednesday (Aug. 1). help alleviate the cost of the cremation. Each corpse is charged at IDR 5 million, fetus at IDR 150,000 while other residents having no both are respectively charged a fee at IDR 100,000.

Preparation of the mass cremation has been carried out since June 1. Series of the activities were resumed with opening location of the ritual (Jun. 9), inauguration (Jun. 28), ngaturang pejati at Sad

Kahyangan Temple and clan temple (Jul. 27), invoking holy water to Dalem Temple (Jul. 29) and procession of ngaskara and ngunggah tumpang salu.

“On the following day is penyuwung, tarpana in the morning and reception in the afternoon. Then, on July 31 is held the narpana and meras cucu and the summit falls on August 1, followed again with narpana, megat sot and the crema-

tion,” he added.

Peak of the cremation ceremony of the Arya Gajah Para big family was officiated over by four Brahmin priests respectively from Griya Kawan, Sibetan, Griya Ulon, Jungutan, Griya Tengah, Jungutan and Griya Panji Budakeling. “This year, there are also participants from Pangi (Klungkung) and Singaraja. Meanwhile, in the previous cremation, there were

also participants from Sidemen, Tampuagan and other regions.

Here we remain widely open.

The most important thing is they want to comply with our terms and conditions here. It doesn’t matter,” he said.

Although the weather was wrapped in clouds from the noon, the mass cremation of the big family of Arya Gajah Para at Sibetan went well. (gik)

Alleged to get pulled by project truck

ever, the pole fell slowly because there was a steel band holding the pole. “There is a bend in the road uphill. We suspect there is a quarry project truck having nudged the cable. It can be seen from the peeled off cable wrap that seemed to have been scratched,” he said.

After a few minutes, a total of 15 officers were immediately assigned to the location to handle the incident. As a result, indeed only one pole collapsed. Nevertheless, his management would check the condition of the other poles. “I’m afraid that because of the vibration, there are effects on the other poles.

Regarding this condition, one substation has got a disturbance,” he said.

He revealed the incident had

caused disturbance for almost two hours. Since the function failure of a substation, a disruption happened to customers for about three hours.

“This substation supplies to 20 customers around the location. We have also conveyed the apologies to local hamlet chief because this is a disaster,” he said.

Damages to the scratched cable have been given insulation replacement, while the substation is not damaged. The losses are estimated to approximately reach IDR 25 million. In the future, the height of the cable will be evaluated. “The cable network here has been built long time ago, around 20 years. In the future, we will evaluate it because this location belongs to uphill area,” he explained. (kmb23)

N. Korea says ‘unprecedented’ heatwave causing heavy crop damage

SEOUL - North Korea on Thursday warned that an “unprecedented” heatwave has caused heavy damage to crops as it urged citizens to “join the struggle” to prevent drought-like conditions from worsening and hampering food production in the impoverished country.

Electric pole collapses to transverse on the road

MANGUPURA - An electricity pole of PLN on the edge of Jalan Darmawangsa, Kutuh, South Kuta, collapsed to transverse on the road on Wednesday (Aug. 1). As a result, the traffic in the area had to be diverted. There were no fatalities in this incident.

According to Putu Karyana, Manager of PLN Kuta Area, when confirmed via telephone, said the collapse of the electricity pole was alleged to have been drawn by project truck passing through it. Since the path in the area is uphill and cornering, possibly the pole was being hit by a truck. The incident was estimated to occur at 07:00.

When the electric cable was pulled by truck, the pole was said not to collapse immediately. How-

Cambodia PM slams ‘failed’ election boycott campaign

In this photo taken on July 27, 2018, women wearing traditional dress shield their faces from the sun as they cross a street in Pyongyang. North Korea on August 2 warned its people of “unprecedented” heatwaves that hit the peninsula and urged efforts to save crops against drought that may hamper food production at the impoverished country.

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An electricity pole of PLN on the edge of Jalan Darmawangsa, Kutuh, South Kuta, collapsed to transverse on the road on Wednesday (Aug. 1).

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The Korean peninsula has been gripped by a scorching heatwave in recent weeks, with dozens of deaths in the South blamed on soaring temperatures that have hit all-time highs.

The temperature in North Korea’s capital Pyongyang climbed to a record high of 37.8 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, with state TV warning that it was “taking a toll on the economy”.

It did not elaborate on the scale of the damage. But the rising temperatures have already inflicted heavy losses on the richer South, which has reported more than three million deaths of livestock and a fivefold increase in deaths from heat-related illnesses, while vegetable prices have doubled due to supplies being affected.

The North’s state-run Rodong newspaper on Thursday said that curbing further damage to the ag-

riculture sector was an “extremely important and urgent task”.

“Rural areas across the country... are reporting damages to crops including rice and corn due to extremely high temperatures and drought,” it said in an editorial.

“Today’s reality is calling for every single individual across the country to join the struggle to contain the damages stemming from high temperature and drought,” it said, urging citizens to “display their patriotic zeal” and “save every single dollop of water”.

“This year’s high temperature is an unprecedented natural disaster but it is not an insurmountable difficulty,” it added.

The North has a fragile economy and has been frequently condemned by the international community for decades of prioritising its military and banned nuclear weapons programme over adequately providing

for its people.

It has also been slapped with UN sanctions over its nuclear and missile tests, with the restrictions remaining in place despite an ongoing diplomatic rapprochement that has seen the North’s leader Kim Jong Un hold a landmark summit with US President Donald Trump.

The country has periodically been hit by famine, and hundreds of thousands of people died -- estimates range into millions -- in the mid-1990s. The food situation has improved in recent years however, partly due to reforms in agriculture and increasing trade at state-sanctioned private markets that have cropped up nationwide.

But the nation remains vulnerable to natural disasters including flood and drought due to chronic lack of infrastructure, deforestation and decades of state mismanagement. (afp)

PHNOM PENH - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said opposition calls to boycott elections failed as he celebrated his “crystal clear” victory in the uncontested vote in a speech to thousands of garment workers Thursday.

Hun Sen’s Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) is poised to win all 125 parliamentary seats after the flawed poll that will see the strongman leader extend his 33-year rule, cementing the country’s status as a one-party state.

Opposition figures had called for a boycott of the vote with a socalled “sleep at home” or “clean finger” campaign after the most viable election contender, the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), was dissolved last year and barred from running.

“The sleep-at-home campaign has already failed. More than 82 percent of Cambodians nationwide went to vote, it shows our Cambodians support the democratic process,” he told a crowd of 14,000 workers in his first speech since the ballot.

“It is crystal clear that the future Prime Minister of the new government... is Hun Sen again,” he said to applause.

He told the crowd that Cambodia’s new parliament would convene on September 19 and the government would be formed a day later.

Some 6.9 million votes were cast in Sunday’s election -- but nearly 600,000 ballots were spoiled, in a sign of unhappy voters.

- ‘Terrible setback’ The United States and the European Union declined to send election observers to the poll because they said it lacked credibility with

no viable opposition on the ticket.

Instead it was monitored by members of far-right and populist parties from Britain, Italy, Belarus and India.

The vote immediately drew condemnation from the EU and the US, while the self-exiled co-founder of the now disbanded CNRP Sam Rainsy told AFP this week it was a “terrible setback”.

Rainsy, who lives in France to avoid a litany of charges he faces in Cambodia, also urged the international community to reject the results.

The CNRP, whose leader Kem Sokha is in jail on charges of treason, took 44 percent of the vote in the last elections in 2013, the most credible challenge to Hun Sen’s grip on on power in decades.

Hun Sen vowed on Thursday to double down on efforts to eliminate any remaining opposition in the country. “(Opposition parties) deserve to die, if they’re alive, war could erupt,” he said before posing for selfies with smiling supporters.

The 65-year-old leader courted support from garment workers ahead of the election with his colourful speeches -- and envelopes of cash. He kept the tradition alive Thursday handing each worker $5, and $200 for pregnant employees.

The long serving leader is seen as a source of stability in a country with a tumultuous recent history of civil war and Vietnamese occupation.

He’s also won support with ambitious infrastructure projects across the country, many funded with soft loans from China which provides support without asking questions about human rights. (afp)

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Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen

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The Pretty Dress That Sold Out in 30 Minutes Is Finally Back

SOME items stick around until sale season when the last of the sizes finally dwindle out, but others fly off shelves immediately. Kitri’s Gabriella Pleated Shirt Dress ($215) definitely falls into the latter category. The London-based label’s cult dress “sold out in 30 minutes

during the most recent drop, and currently has a 2000 person waiting list,” per a press release. Impressive, right?

It’s not hard to see why it’s so popular: The pretty green color is eye-catching, while the shirtdress silhouette makes it perfect

for work. And don’t overlook the smaller details: The belted waist is supremely flattering, while the pleats at the hem will give it some great movement. Want to get in on the action? Scroll down to shop the newly restocked dress, as well as other pretty Kitri dresses. (net)

International

Sit Down—Rihanna Already Won All September Issue Covers British Vogue is here to make your day (your week or even your year). The glossy has anointed Rihanna its September issue cover star, and the colorful, epic photos were definitely worth the wait.

Wearing a mix of Prada, Savage x Fenty, and Alexander McQueen— and, yes, those eyebrows—Rihanna looks like every bit the supermodel.

“As for the cover? I always knew it had to be Rihanna,” editor in chief Edward Enninful wrote.

“A fearless music-industry icon and businesswoman, when it comes to that potent mix of fashion and celebrity, nobody does it quite like her. No matter how haute the styling goes, or experimental the mood, you never lose her in the imagery. She is always Rihanna.

There’s a lesson for us all in that.

Whichever way you choose to dress the new season, take a leaf out of her book and be yourself.” (net)

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Thief grabs Filipino’s goods by baby sitter mode MANGUPURA — Due to careless recruitment of baby sitter, a Filipino citizen, Mary Dean Libuton Tagua, 28, lost her valuables. In addition, her son was abandoned by Novia Martha Angelina S, 29, who was just employed as a baby sitter. Having hunted for more than a week, finally Novia was arrested at the Ubud Art Market, Gianyar, last Friday (Jul. 27).

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Chief of Kuta Police Criminal Investigation Unit, Aan Saputra

Chief of Kuta Police Criminal Investigation Unit, Aan Saputra, said on Wednesday (Jul. 31) that initially the victim living at the villa on Jalan Raya Legian Gang XXXI, Kuta, Badung, conveyed that she shared on Facebook a vacancy for a baby sitter on Tuesday (Jul. 17) and was then read by the perpetrator. As getting interested to be a baby sitter, the perpetrator and victim made an appointment to meet near the Ground Zero Monument on Jalan Legian, Kuta. After meeting and chatting, the perpetrator was accepted as a baby sitter by the victim.

On Thursday (Jul. 19) at 05:00, the victim went to the market for shopping. The suspect was told to look after her son. After returning from the market, the victim heard her baby crying. Immediately, the victim checked to the back of her house and saw her baby without being accompanied

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by the perpetrator.

“The victim immediately became suspicious, and then found if the perpetrator was not at home. Additionally, the victim was shocked because her belongings such as laptops, bags, hand phone and wallet disappeared. This incident was then reported to Kuta Police Station,” he said.

After receiving the report, the operations team of the Criminal Investigation Unit immediately carried out the crime scene investigation and searched for witnesses. Finally, police managed to track down the whereabouts of the perpetrator in the Ubud area. On Friday (Jul. 27) at 18:00, after coordinating with the operations team of the Ubud Police Criminal Investigation Unit, the perpetrator could be arrested around the Ubud Art Market.

“We immediately developed this case. In addition to confiscating some items belonging to the victim reported to have been missing, we also managed to secure a man named Riyan Anggara who bought the laptop belonging to the victim,” he said.

Based on the results of police’s interrogation, the perpetrator claimed to have sold the laptop for IDR 800,000. Police also secured evidence, consisting of hand phone, money, bags and clothes. (kmb36)

Garbage transportation disrupted due to diesel scarcity

BANGLI — Scarcity of fuel, especially diesel, occurred in Bangli district on Wednesday (Aug. 1).

The condition had an impact on the disruption of waste transportation services conducted by the Bangli Environment Agency. If the scarcity of diesel continues, a pile of untreated garbage is threatened to damage the look of Bangli town.

The Head of Bangli Environment Agency, Ida Ayu Yudi Sutha, when confirmed on Wednesday afternoon said the scarcity of diesel was known to occur on Wednesday morning when the officers wanted to refuel trucks to gas station. Gas station attendant stated the scarcity of diesel happened due to the plan of replacing diesel with Solardex.

Diesel scarcity did not only occur at the gas stations in the area of Bangli town but also in other districts. “We’ve had time to ask to the other gas stations but their diesel supply is also empty,” she said.

From the latest information she received, diesel stock remains available at the new gas station at Kayuambua. However, her agency can only buy it if at the gas station can provide a purchase receipt.

“Without a receipt, we do not dare. Except we are allowed by the authorities, for example by the Regional Government Budgetary Team (TAPD),” she said.

Empty diesel stock at gas stations in Bangli, admitted Yudi Sutha, had a great impact on garbage transportation services in the

Bangli town and subdistrict towns.

A total of 20 garbage trucks and plant sprinkler tank owned by the Bangli Environment Agency cannot operate because there is no diesel fuel. Total volume of garbage routinely transported by the Bangli Environment Agency

from Bangli town and subdistrict towns to landfill reaches about 180 cubic meters. “We have submitted acknowledgment to the public. For the time being, we cannot work because there is no diesel fuel,” she explained.

Furthermore, in order to be able

to get diesel her agency is trying to check to gas stations. Yudi Sutha said even though the diesel stock is still available at gas stations in other districts, she did not dare to make purchase by using jerry cans because she is afraid of becoming a finding or violating the rules.

“Regarding the scarcity of diesel, we have written to Chairman of the TAPD. We have also reported the matter of diesel replacement into Solardex, where the price will be doubled from the current diesel price only at IDR 5,500 per liter,” she explained. (kmb40)

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The condition had an impact on the disruption of waste transportation services conducted by the Bangli Environment Agency.

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Weather improves, Padangbai traditional pier sets to operate

AMLAPURA - Having been closed for long time due to bad weather, the Padangbai traditional pier was finally re-opened on Wednesday (Aug. 1). Ultimately, the fast boats are back to operate as usual after the sea condition returns normal.

Chief of Karangasem Water Police Unit, I Made Wartama, said that his authority immediately patrolled along the waters.

He said it is for the first time of the Padangbai traditional pier was opened again after being closed for a long time, following a tidal surge taking place for almost a week. “The sea condition is getting calm and fast boat for the first time can start crossing,” said Wartama.

The Karangasem Water Police Unit set to patrol from Padangbai Base to Jasi and Seraya Waters and then returned to Padangbai Base at 12:15.

In addition to ensuring the situation in local waters that has begun to improve, the patrols were also used to control fast boats sailing to Gili Trawangan and vice versa. One by one of the fast boat directly underwent examination in the middle of the sea to ensure the administrative completeness and other eligible requirements to cross.

Aside from fast boats, the ranks of Water Police also performed inspection to Pulau Mas 03 ship coming from Sulawesi to Benoa Harbor. After inspecting the ship, the documents were declared complete. Ship document related to the fresh fish content was also declared complete or legal.

Thus, the ship was allowed to continue sailing to its next destination. “After the weather improves, we will continuously increase the marine patrols,” he said.

Previously, the Padangbai Harbor Authority (KSOP) released information requiring the ship’s captains to delay

departure of fast boats from Padangbai traditional pier to Gili Trawangan or Nusa Penida. The postponement was requested until July 29, while waiting for the weather to improve.

Delayed departure for fast boat has been made for the third time during bad weather and high waves accompanied with strong winds.

Previously, similar measures were taken on July 20 by extending the closing of the Padangbai traditional pier until Wednesday (Jul. 25). Weather conditions triggering high waves in the waters of the Lombok Strait are still the reason.

Padangbai Harbor Authority also issued similar recommendations as of July 19. At that time, Padangbai Harbor applied open-close system so that caused queues of trucks getting to the area outside the harbor. However, this time it is not as bad as before which caused traffic jams to the Yeh Malet area, even to Gunaksa in Klungkung. (kmb)

Bali Brit paraded on TV in balaclava over 3.5g of cannabis

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Zaid Thanoon of Britain (L) and Victor Ortegarocha of Chile (C), suspected of smuggling drugs into the country, walk together following a press conference at the customs office near Ngurah Rai international airport in Denpasar on Bali island on August 1, 2018.

THIS is the first picture of the terrified Brit who has been arrested on suspicion of drugs smuggling in Bali.

Zaid Thanoon was paraded in front of cameras wearing a balaclava in Indonesia after being arrested at an airport.

The country regards drug trafficking as a form of murder and the parading before the cameras is intended to humiliate suspects as they crackdown on narcotics.

The country regards drug traf-

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ficking as a form of murder and the parading before the cameras is intended to humiliate suspects as they crackdown on narcotics.

Anything over a kilo can result in life imprisonment or the death penalty. A Chilean man named Victor Ortegarocha was also paraded for the camera after being detained on July 12 for carrying 3 grams of cannabis into Bali.

A Dutchman, named Bart Hafkam, was also arrested but for some reason not brought before

the cameras.

In February Brit Adam Scott was arrested at the airport after cops found 655 Diazepam tablets on him. The amount, which he did not declare, was judged to be more than needed for personal use.

Computer analyst Mr Scott showed a prescription, but just for 42 pills. Indonesia has some of the world’s toughest anti-drug laws, with sentences including the death penalty for smugglers who carry five or more grams. (ant)

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Opening a new chapter in their recipe book, Bali Luna restaurant at Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach has launched a new menu concept which features an appetizing combination of comfort food and healthy ingredients.

“The whole idea behind the new menu concept is to let people know that healthy food can be delicious too. Here at Bali Luna, not only we keep that in mind while creating the recipe, we had done the extra work for you by calculating the calorie counts for those who wish to control their nutrition intake,” explained the hotel’s Executive Chef, I Dewa Gede Eka Putra.

The new menu boasts a wide range of choices with the best locally sourced ingredients. Most of the vegetables are delivered fresh from a hydrophonic farm in Plaga, the seafood selections like barramundi are coming from a sustainable fish farm in Negara, and the precious sea salt is ethically farmed and sourced from Amed in Eastern coast of Bali. The local ingredients are paired with high-quality, imported ingredients to bring out tasteful creations for a delightful dining experience. Vegetarian and gluten free options are easily spotted on the menu and each dishes are tagged with calorie count to help you plan your diet. For those who require more attention to their meal, Bali Luna’s culinary team welcomes any request to adjust the menu to suite other dietary requirements.

With over 40 mouthwatering selections and a dedicated section for DIY sandwich, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The ?45 Below selections feature tasty creations served raw or cooked below 45 degree celcius to preserve the nutrients. Under the ?Grill Selection?, butcher and seafood range is

ready to be grilled to your preferred wellness, acompannied by your choice of sauce and two sides. The menu book also includes light bites, favorite Eastern and Western recipes, sandwich and its kind, bowls of soup, artisanal pizza, and not to forget, an array of dessert selections to order or choose from the cake display.

To quench your thirst, the mixologist at Bali Luna had prepared an additional range of healthy juices and smoothies to complete your healthy dining experience.

Not only loaded with fresh ingredients to give the most refreshing taste, the drinks are perfect to give your body a thorough cleanse and energy boost.

The new selections are available for dine in from 11:00 to 23:00 daily. Each meal is served with a gorgeous view of the azure pool and fresh breeze from the ocean, making it a perfect experience not only for your taste bud, but also your body and mind.

About Nikko Hotel Bali Benoa Beach

Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach is an ideal tropical getaway only steps away from the famed Tanjung Benoa Beach. With a harmonious blend of Japanese traditions and Balinese hospitality, the hotel offers 188 spacious guest rooms and suites across nine categories including a rooftop suite facing the Indian Ocean. For your holiday pleasure, enjoy the four versatile restaurants and three bars serving Western, Asian, Italian and Balinese cuisine, an impressive lagoon pool with a swim-up bar and Biwana Spa. The hotel provides function rooms suitable for mid-scale conferences and the outdoor venues are perfect for celebrations such as wedding, reception dinner, and group gathering.

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NEW YORK - Rapper Nicki Minaj said Wednesday that she is pushing back her new album as she desperately seeks to reach Tracy Chapman to clear a sample.

Chapman, the deep-voiced and intensely private folk singer behind socially conscious songs such as the 1988 classic “Fast Car,” has pulled off the increasingly rare feat of being nowhere to be found online as Minaj pleaded via her 20 million followers each on Instagram and Twitter.

In a tweet this week that she later deleted, Minaj wrote that a song on her upcoming album, “Queen,” features one of “the greatest rappers of all time” but that she had “no clue it sampled the legend #TracyChapman.”

Minaj, whose album will be her first

in four years, proceeded to poll her followers to ask whether she should delete the track or delay the album.

The latter option apparently won. Writing on her Apple Music account on Thursday, Minaj said the album would come out August 17. She earlier had announced it for June and then pushed it back to August 10.

Minaj also posted a text conversation conducted through a fan in which Chapman is offered $2 million to grant permission in time for an August 10 release.

Chapman, 54,

has said that she has no desire to spend time on social media.

A number of fans voiced offense at Minaj’s full-court push.

“I can’t believe that this is the kind of disrespect that Tracy Chapman is getting for merely not replying!!” tweeted one user with the handle @nasque.

Minaj did not specify the rapper behind the supposedly obscure Chapman sample but her praiseworthy tone led fans to think she was referring to Eminem. The two rappers have suggested in flirtatious public remarks that they may be romantically involved. (afp)

Kidman, Theron to star in film on harassment at Fox News

NEW YORK - Nicole Kidman and Charlize Theron are to lead an all-star cast in a new movie about former Fox News hosts Gretchen Carlson and Megyn Kelly, who spoke up about sexual harassment at the network before the #MeToo movement kicked off.

Kidman is to play Carlson, the Stanford and Oxford-educated former Miss America and prominent Fox News anchor who accused the late media mogul Roger Ailes of sexual harassment, the entertainment press reported.

“I hope the true story is depicted. The most

important thing is that so many more women are now believed and have been given a voice,” Carlson tweeted Wednesday, linking to a Variety story that revealed Kidman’s role.

Variety said Theron would play Kelly, who shot to fame for clashing with Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential election campaign, and who now fronts a morning magazine show on rival network NBC. Rising Australian star Margot Robbie is also in talks to join the cast, The Hollywood Reporter said. A spokeswoman for the production house confirmed that the film was about the women of Fox News and currently untitled.

Charles Randolph, who won an Oscar for

2015 “The Big Short” about the housing bubble that led to the 2008 financial crash, is also on board, reports said.

Ailes, who co-founded Fox News and helped redraw conservative American politics, was forced to resign in July 2016 in a blaze of sexual harassment allegations and lawsuit from Carlson. He denied all the allegations and died less than a year later, in May 2017.

Under Ailes’ leadership, Fox became America’s most watched cable news channel, home to key conservative political commentators. He also advised Republican presidents from Richard Nixon to Ronald Reagan, and was close to Trump. (afp)

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In this Thursday, May 31, 2018, file photo, Congolese health officials prepare to disinfect people and buildings at the general referral hospital in Mbandaka, Congo. At least four new cases of the Ebola virus have emerged in Congo’s northeast, just a week after an outbreak in the northwest was declared over, the country’s health ministry said Wednesday. Aug 1, 2018.

DR Congo announces fresh Ebola outbreak

DR Congo on Wednesday reported an outbreak of Ebola in its conflict-torn east, killing 20 people, barely a week after it declared the end to an epidemic in the northwest of the vast country.

The eastern province of North Kivu notified the health ministry of “26 cases of fever with haemorrhagic indications, of which 20 were fatal,” Health Minister Oly Ilunga Kalenga said in a statement.

The outbreak has occurred in the Beni region of North Kivu -- the stronghold of a notorious Ugandanlinked Islamist militia called the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF).

“At this point, there is no indication that these two epidemics, which are more than 2,500 kilometres (1,500 miles) apart, are connected,” he said.

Six samples taken from hospitalised patients arrived in Kinshasa on Tuesday for analysis by the National Institute of Biomedical Research (INRB), he said. Of the six, four tested positive for Ebola virus disease.

Twelve health ministry experts will arrive in Beni on Thursday, Ilunga added. On July 24, Ilunga himself had declared the end to a 10-week outbreak that struck the northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo, claiming 33 lives and prompting international concern.

Cases emerged in the northwestern city of Mbandaka, a city and transport hub on the Congo River with a population of more than a million.

For many experts, that ranked among worst-case scenarios -contagious disease in an urban setting is far harder to contain than in the countryside, especially in a poor country with a fragile health system.

The epidemic was fought with help from the World Health Organization (WHO), which rushed emergency aid, including protective gear, and unlocked $2 million (1.71 million euros) in fast-track financing.

The WHO provided a vaccine called rVSV-ZEBOV which had

proved to be highly effective in trials during the West African pandemic, when it was tested as the outbreak was waning. The unlicensed vaccine was given to frontline workers in the DRC. Continued to page 6

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