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Director defends Taylor Swift’s music video of whitewashing

NEW YORK — The director of Taylor Swift’s new music video is defending the singer after some claimed she whitewashed her video based in Africa.

Joseph Kahn said that the video for “Wildest Dreams” includes black people and was produced by a black woman and edited by a black man.

“This is not a video about colonialism but a love story on the set of a period film crew in Africa, 1950,” Khan said in a statement Wednesday. “There are black Africans in the video in a number of shots, but I rarely cut to crew faces outside of the director as the vast majority of screentime is Taylor and (actor) Scott (Eastwood).”

Kahn, who directed Swift’s “Blank Space” and “Bad Blood,” is Asian.

“Wildest Dreams” portrays Swift as an actress who falls in love with her co-star on the set. Black actors are seen in some of the clips from a distance.

“The reality is not only were there people of color in the video, but the key creatives who worked on this video are

people of color. ...We cast and edited this video. We collectively decided it would have been historically inaccurate to load the crew with more black actors as the video would have been accused of rewriting history,” Khan said.

“This video is set in the past by a crew set in the present and we are all proud of our work,” he added.

Swift is donating all of the proceeds from the “Wildest Dreams” video to the African Parks Foundation. The song is the fifth single from her best-selling “1989” album. (ap)

Entertainment Harry Potter’s son goes to school: author

LONDON - Harry Potter’s fictional son will be among the nervous British children making the move to big school this week, novelist J.K. Rowling has told fans in an announcement that made a generation of loyal readers feel old.

“I’m in Edinburgh, so could somebody at King’s Cross wish James S Potter good luck for me? He’s starting at Hogwarts today. #BackToHogwarts,” Potter creator Rowling told her followers in a tweet on Tuesday.

In a second tweet later in the day she said the 11year-old, who was born in 2004 to Harry and Ginny Potter, had joined Gryffindor, the same house that his father attended at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in Scotland.

“Have just heard that James S Potter has been Sorted (to nobody’s surprise) into Gryffindor,” she said.

Thousands of fans reacted, with many echoing one commenter who tweeted: “Feeling pretty old”.

Rowling has continued to keep fans up to date on the fate of her characters even though the last in the sevenpart Harry Potter series came out in 2007.

Last year she resuscitated Harry Potter for the first time, publishing an essay in which he and a group of friends came to Poudlard for a world tournament of quidditch, a sport played on flying broomsticks. At the end of last year, she also published 12 new stories set in the young wizard’s universe on www.pottermore.com, a website devoted to the series. Harry Potter is one of the biggest global publishing successes, with more than 450 million copies sold. The film versions have also broken records, taking in seven billion dollars at the box office. (afp)

Kim Kardashian takes Instagram crown with record 45 million followers

LOS ANGELES - Reality television star Kim Kardashian is now more than ever the queen of social media, announcing Wednesday that her Instagram account has a record 45 million followers.

“45 million Instagram followers!!!!! I love you guys!!!!!” Kardashian informed those same followers, captioning a selfie of a sidelong smile and copious cleavage.

With that tally, the star of “Keeping up with the Kardashians” and wife of rapper Kanye West now has more followers than any other Instagram user.

Pop stars Taylor Swift and Beyonce are close behind at 44.7 million and 44.6 million, respectively, and two other pop stars, Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande, round out the top five. Instagram, acquired by Facebook in 2012, is a platform for users to share photos, with little emphasis on text, a format that may be particularly well-suited to Kardashian’s particular self-promotion genius.

A photo of newlyweds Kardashian and West kissing at their wedding, posted to her account last year, became the most “liked” photo on Instagram before being surpassed by

a photo on the account of her younger half-sister, Kendall Jenner, earlier this summer.

Kardashian still has plenty of room for improvement on less photo-centric social media; Katy Perry leads all Twitter users with 74.8 million followers, while Kardashian has a mere 34.9 million. (afp) TV personality Kim Kardashian and musician Kanye West arrive at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, California, August 30, 2015.

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Ngurah Rai served 2,235 international flighst in July

DENPASAR - The Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali served 2,235 international flights in July 2015, an increase of 5.77 percent from 2,113 in the previous month.

The number of passengers also surged 6.4 percent from 370,231 in June to 393,929 in July 2015, Panusunan Siregar, the head of the Bali Central Bureau of Statistics, noted on Wednesday. From July to early August 2015, Bali airport was forced to temporary shut down due to the eruption of Mount Raung located in East Java.

The volume of baggage from the

Ngurah Rai airport to international destinations was up by 2.57 percent from 5,735 tons in June to 5,883 tons in July this year.

The number of foreign tourists visiting Bali in July reached 382,683, up 5.99 percent compared to the same period last year, or 6.39 percent from June 2015.

General Manager of PT Angkasa Pura I branch of Ngurah Rai

Flood mitigation project in Mati River stopped by provincial government Mati River is included in the Protection Block of the Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park and Bali’s Provincial Government, working through the Bali Forestry Agency has stopped the construction of a long storage basin in the estuary of Mati River. The long storage project located at Pata Sari, Jaba Jero hamlet Kuta is intended to help cope with floods that frequently hit Kuta and surrounding areas.

The Bali government’s decision to stop the disaster management project runs contrary to letter No. S.431/VII-KKBHL/2015 dated June 29, 2015, from the Directorate General of the Conservation of Natural Resources and Ecosystem, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, regarding the normalization of Mati River in the Protection Block of the Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park, Badung.

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International Airport Trikora Harjo earlier stated that his office has always tried to improve its services as the airport is one of the main entry gates into Indonesia.

In an Airport Service Quality Survey (ASQ) conducted by the Airport Council International (ACI), Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport ranked third, with Gimpo Airport in Seoul, South Korea, and Wuhan Tianhe in China, respectively grabbing the first and second spots.

The ranking given for Q1 of

2015 saw Bali’s air gateway coming third worldwide among the airports serving between 15 and 25 million passengers annually.

Bali managed to rank higher than Kansai Airport in Japan, Auckland Airport in New Zealand, San Diego Airport in the United States, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in Finland, and Brisbane Airport in Australia.

The same survey conducted for Q4 of 2014 saw Ngurah Rai ranking seventh in the same category of airports.

A review is conducted on a total of 30 airports internationally in the category for handling between 15 and 25 million tourists annually. (ant) News can also be heard in “Bali Image” at Global Radio FM 96.5 from 9.30 until 10.00 am. Listen to Global Radio FM at http:// globalfmbali.listen2myradio.com or live video streaming at http://radioglobalfmbali.com and http:// ustream.tv/channel/global-fm-bali.

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From page 1 In the second point of the letter is clearly stated that the development of a long storage basin is necessary and strategic for waste management, flood prevention, and for the general management of the Grand Forest Park. The project needs the support of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry and the Management of the Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park -specifically the Provincial Forestry Agency and the Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park authority to have waste and flood management categorized as a prevention endeavour, aimed at improving the function of Grand Forest Park.

The third point of the letter states that the government of Badung County has implemented the normalization of Mati River estuary as a regular waste management and flood control activity in the tourist area of Kuta, Legian and Seminyak. On that account, the normalization and long storage development activities in the Mati River estuary should be supported in terms of budget allocation that was provided through the regional budget for 2015.

Point four of the letter asserts that considering that the planned construction site is located in a protection block, the Bali Forestry Service (in this case the Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park) must immediately review the determination of the block of the grand forest park around the Mati River estuary and propose the amendments to Directorate General of Conservation of Natural Resources and Ecosystem concerning this determination.

Fifthly, with regards to the above mentioned points, and while waiting for the review process of the Grand Forest Park management block, in our opinion, the continuity of the development operations for the creation of the long storage bassin can be done later through a mechanism of cooperation between the Bali Forestry Agency -the Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park authorities, and the government of Badung.

Based on the directives of the Directorate General of Conservation of Natural Resources and Ecosystems, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the government of Badung through the Badung Highways and Irrigation (BMP) Agency has made direct coordination with the technical service unit of the Grand Forest Park and the Bali Forestry Agency.

“There has been direct coordination and they have been advised to ask for permission for the implementation from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry given that the river flow is located in the area of Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park Protection Block. And we have done this” said the Head of the Badung Highways and Irrigation Agency, I.B. Surya Suamba, on Monday (Aug. 31).

Currently, the project -aimed at tackling the flood issue, has come to a complete stop

As of the publication of this information, it is still unclear when this project might be resumed because apparently it can only go forward if the area changes status from a protected zone to a utilization zone.

“Yes, now we cannot do anything. Originally we wanted to clean up the garbage at the site, but it is not allowed. If this persists I worry that in the next rainy season Kuta will be affected by the same problems of flooding that it has faced in the past,” he said.

According to Suamba, the preparation of a long storage bassin has been under consideration for a long time. When A.A. Gde Agung was still the regent of Badung a letter of request had already been sent to the Minister of Environment and Forestry -dated April 20, 2015, concerning the construction of cliff reinforcements and revetment in the Mati River estuary based on the suggestion of the Bali Forestry Agency.

“In essence, in the letter mentions that the long storage development is deemed necessary and strategic for the management of garbage for flood prevention and for the management of the Grand Forest Park and so the project needs the support from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry as well as the support of the management of the Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park under the the Bali Forestry Agency and the Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park authorities themselves because waste and flood management fall under the responsibility of the park management to the function of Grand Forest Park,” said Surya Suamba.

Acting Regent of Badung, I Nyoman Harry Yudha Saka, admitted that he had prepared a letter of petition for Governor that will also be submitted to the Ministry of Environment and Forestry in order for a zoning change to be made. Saka hopes that the zoning of the area can be changed from from a protection zone to a utilization zone.

For now the project has been stopped. “On that account, the government of Badung is attempting to change the zoning because the Mati River is also plays an important role in flood prevention -not commercial activities, but saving the environment and preserving the mangroves located there,” he said.

Interestingly, the Governor of Bali during a working visit to Badung, claimed not know anything about the issue. “I do not know it exactly, it’s a technical matter,” said Governor of Bali, I Made Mangku Pastika.

As many people know, the project, worth around IDR 47 billion, funded by regional budget of Badung 2015 has been underway since 2013. The project was officially stopped on Saturday (Aug. 29) at approximately at 11:00 a.m. when dozens of rangers from the Bali Forestry Agency came to the location and ordered the project to be stopped and then proceeded to guard the area. (kmb27)

Government of Bali assessed to be unable to perceive public interest MANGUPURA - Measures taken by Bali’s provincial government - through rangers form the Bali Forestry Agency, that stoppe the flood prevention project in the Mati River estuary have ignited protest from many people.

On Tuedsday (Sep,1), dozens of local residents came out to protest the Governemnt of Bali’s decision which many consider to be arrogant and not in line with public interest. Members of the local communities and fishermen groups from Prapat Agung Mangening Patasari asserted their disagreement about the shutting down of the Mati River project. People consider the whole thing bizarre given that the termination of the normalization of the river and the strengthening the river wall projects occurred without an official letter having been sent first.

“We are here very worried. If the project is not continued, it will result in floods in Kuta, Legian, Seminyak and Monang-Maning,” said the Head of the Prapat Agung Mangening Patasari Fishermen Group, I Nyoman Sukra.

According to Sukra, the Forestry Agency is a formal institution of the government that should give priority to legal and procedural transparency.

In fact the Forestry Agency already knows that the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the RI also supports the restructuring process.

“The project is about 50 percent completed, so why didn’t they say something from the start? After the project is well underway it is then suddenly stopped midway to completion. This is chaos, whats more signs of the rainy season have already started to emerge and the restructuring process is not finished yet,” he explained.

Sukra argued that if the project is stopped, the recommendation of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry will be useless. “It should not be complicated because all the restructuring points have been clearly listed therein (in the letter of the Director General of Environment and Forestry— Ed),” he said. This fishermen also mentioned that construction of the long storage basin can be carried out based on suggestions obtained through cooperation with the Bali Forestry Agency and Badung County. “We are still waiting for the revision process of the Grand Forest Park management block,” he said.

Another community leader of Patasari, Wayan Lendra, also said that he wondered why the project

was suddenly stopped. “If people do not feel safe, why was the project stopped? the project is meant to make the community feel safe and comfortable,” he said.

He added that the fight to have the project started was fought well. The minister even came down to monitor the situation. “Probably, those who have put a stop to the project have never been down here to see for themselves how people are suffering, we hope that they will come see for themselves,” he said.

A former legislator of the Badung House of representatives, I Wayan Puspa Negara, said that the project was designed by Badung County and is aimed at protecting the tourist area form flooding.

The rangers appear not to understand that the project is being developed for the benefit of the public.

“This action shows the arrogance of this sector that does not understand that the nature of the project is for public interest: the prevention of flooding in the area of Kuta tourist destination,” he said.

Negara explained that Kuta is always hit by flood every year because the estuary of the Mati River is clogged by sedimentation. This condition was being addressed by the Badung County because the rainy season is getting near. “This project has been stopped, whereas it had every legal right as set forth by the County House and the Regent of Badung as stated in the regional budget for 2015,” he said.

Negara expressed his disappointment about the attitude of Bali’s provincial government that only sees the security of the grand forest park (Tahura) in terms of its own environmental aspect, but has not been able to examine the emergency situation faced by the people of Kuta. “In fact, it sounds strange. The rangers areofficers of the government, while the government of Badung County is also an element of government, and so is the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. So, this shows disharmony and dilapidation in the taking of action.

The government has an obligation to protect and preserve the area and its people from a variety of threats for the sake of a better life, does it not?” he concluded. (kmb27)

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Four Seasons offers “Ultimate Celebration Package”

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JIMBARAN - Get set for the Ultimate Celebration Package from Four Seasons: an intimately customisable five-property adventure that interweaves tropical island escapism with electrifying VIP-access to the world’s only full Formula 1 night race.

“For just one lucky pair, we’ve created a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the excitement of Formula 1 night racing during an exclusive tenday journey through five Four Seasons hotels and resorts inthree spectacular destinations,” says Michael A. Crawford, President, Asia Pacific, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

Exclusively available to the first caller only, the Ultimate Celebration Package is one part of the ongoing series of Four Seasons Extraordinary Experiences.

This package spans from the cultural and spiritual embrace of Bali to the verve and vibrancy of FORMULA 1-gripped Singapore during the country’s 50th anniversary of independence, before concluding in blissful abandon on the dream-like beaches of the Maldives.

- Three Nights in Bali – September 15-18, 2015 Four Seasons Resorts in Bali

make for the ultimate pre-race escape. Reconnect with self and surroundings with AntiGravity Yoga, meditation, healing Chakra rituals, Life Talks and Ubud’s graceful charm at the sacred hillside haven of Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan. Then, immerse in the oceanfront chic of Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, an all-villa beach retreat where Bali’s finest Cooking Academy, surf school and temple-adorned setting share the island’s traditions and innovations at their magical best.

- Four Nights in Singapore – September 18-22, 2015 Pulsating with the energy of its Golden Jubilee celebrations, the Lion City welcome roars to life with four nights of butler and chauffeur service at the impeccable Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Memorable cuisine and helicopter city tours culminate in a VIP table seating reserved table during the world’s most intoxicating FORMULA 1 race.

Experience the exhilaration of Asia’s only night street circuit race, then enjoy VIP-access to the star-studded Amber Lounge after-party followed by VIP Deck concert passes.

- Three Nights in the Maldives – September 22-25, 2015 After the exhilaration of race fever, return business class airplane tickets to the Maldives await. Here, clear turquoise waters, pristine white beaches, a sandbank dinner and a champagne cruise set the scene for a dream of pure tranquillity. Stay one night in a Two-bedroom Water Suite in the traditional village-like surrounds of Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, followed by two nights in a Two-Bedroom Water Suite at the sister island of Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, a sublime natural wilderness located in the remote Baa Atoll UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, just a short seaplane ride from Kuda Huraa.

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Saturday, Tuesday,

Thursday,

Saturday, Tuesday,

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September 12, 7 PM, Opening “111” exhibition by Aboedt Art September 14, 8 PM, Movie screening of Old Bali’s movie by Aboedt Art September 17, 8 PM, Movie screening entitled “Nga ben Dulu dan Sekarang” by Aboedt Art September 19, 7.30 PM, Nusantara live music September 22, 7 PM, Human is Alien video projections on Bamboo installation with live music by Planet Bamboo September 24, Movie screening entitled “Bali Sehar ian, Dulu dan Sekarang” by Aboedt Art September 26, Movie screening entitled “Upacara Yadnya Bali, Dulu dan Sekarang” by Aboedt Art Sunday, September 27, Opening of Painting and Artwork

Interior 2015 Exhibition with culinary bazaar.

Monday, September 28, Sketches painting and interior product exhibition Tuesday, September 29, Talkshow guided by Wayan Suardika (Bali Arts) followed by sketches demo Wednesday, September 30, Sketches painting by Budiana and

interior painting exhibition Thursday, October 1, Sketches painting and interior painting exhibition Friday, October 2, Sketches painting and interior painting exhibition Saturday, October 3, Closing ceremony of Sketches painting

and interior product exhibition For more information: Fb fage: shankaraartspace or friend us at Fb: balebanjarshankara

Balinese Temple Ceremony

Every Temple and Shrine has a special date for it annual Ceremony, or “ Odalan “, every 210 days according to Balinese calendar, including the smaller ancestral shrine which each family possesses. Because of this practically every few days a ceremony of festival of some kind takes place in some Village in Bali. There are also times when the entire island celebrated the same Holiday, such as at Galungan, Kuningan, Nyepi day, Saraswati day, Tumpek Landep day, Pagerwesi day, Tumpek Wayang day etc.

The dedication or inauguration day of a Temple is considered its birth day and celebration always takes place on the same day if the wuku or 210 day calendar is used. When new moon is used then the celebration always happens on new moon or full moon. The day of course can differ the religious celebration of a temple lasts at least one full day with some temple celebrating for three days while the celebration of Besakih temple, the Mother Temple, is never less than 7 days and most of the time it lasts for 11 days, depending on the importance of the occasion.

The celebration is very colorful. The shrine are dressed with pieces of cloths and sometimes with brocade, sailings, decorations of carved wood and sometimes painted with gold and Chinese coins, very beautifully arranged, are hung in the four corners of the shrine. In front of shrine are placed red, white or black umbrellas depending which Gods are worshipped in the shrines.

In front of important shrine one sees, besides these umbrellas soars, tridents and other weapons, the “umbul-umbul”, long flags, all these are prerogatives or attributes of Holiness. In front of the Temple gate put up “Penjor”, long bamboo poles, decorated beautifully ornaments of young coconut leaves, rice and other products of the land. Most beautiful to see are the girls in their colorful attire, carrying offerings, arrangements of all kinds fruits and colored cakes, to the Temple. Every visitor admires the grace with which the carry their load on their heads.

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Givenchy plans rare sashay down New York runway

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Bollywood actress Amy Jackson displays a creation by designer Anushree Reddy.

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Bollywood actresses display creation by designers during the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai, India, Sunday, Aug 30, 2015.

MANGUPURA - Bali Interfood 2015 officially opened on Thursday. The exhibition which promotes culinary products and technology will be held until September 5 in Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC), Badung.

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor displays a creation by Gaurav Gupta.

PARIS - French fashion house Givenchy will make a rare appearance on New York’s catwalks later this month when it presents its summer 2016 ready-towear collection, a temporary move which will allow it to squeeze in over a thousand fashionistas and wannabes to view its show.

The Givenchy catwalk show is due to take place on September 11, during New York fashion week, with Serb performance artist Marina Abramovic, wellknown for pushing the experimental boundaries, helping designer Riccardo Tisci to put the event together.

The charismatic Belgrade-born art pioneer counts celebrities such as pop star Lady Gaga among her fans, while her performances attract people in the thousands.

The location of the New York show remains a well-kept secret as does the venue for the private party which will follow it.

The theme will be “Celebration of Love”.

It will also mark fashion director Tisci’s ten years producing men’s and women’s collection for Givenchy, part of the LVMH luxury good stable.

Alongside the usual array of journalists, buyers and celebrities, over a thousand members of the wider public will be able to attend the show, far more than could normally squeeze into Givenchy’s Paris shows.

To obtain the sought-after entrance ticket, people must be among the first to sign up to an internet site which will be set up in conjunction with the New York mayor’s office.

At the same time Givenchy will inaugurate its flagship Manhattan store on Madison Avenue, where the group had a shop until 2006.

Givenchy has two other US stores; in Miami and Las Vegas.

According to LVMH, the world’s top luxury group, Givenchy is one of its strongest growing brands in terms of sales and profits, thanks to its fashion lines but also perfume and cosmetics. (afp)

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Bali Interfood 2015

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Bollywood actress Malaika Arora Khan displays a creation by designer Arpita Mehta.

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Bollywood actress Esha Gupta displays a creation by designer Ridhi Mehra.

Besides, holding Bali Interfood 2015, there are several other exhibitions being held in the same venue, such as Bali Hotel & Tourism, Bali Coffee Expo, Bali Allpack, Bali Wine & Spirits, and Bali Seafood Expo 2015.

According to Bali’s Chairman of Hotel and Restaurant’s Association (PHRI) Tjok Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati, food is an important part of the tourism industry.

SUkawati said that culinary specialties can be packaged as one of Bali tourism’s selling points. “At present, the culinary world already has a niche market. Through various media, public interest in food AKA foodies are increasing world wide,” he said.

The man who is familiarly called Cok Ace said, that in Indonesia’s tourism, especially in Bali, culinary specialties are becoming one of the attractions that certainly provide added value in promoting a tourism object. Culinary specialties are also being promoted and introduced to society through various events such as food festivals.

“One such event is Interfood Hotel & Tourism Bali, and one of its goals is to actively participate in introducing and enriching the diversity of tourist attractions through the world of cooking, especially in the hospitality and tourism industry,” he said.

For this reason, he said, PHRI Bali as an association of hotels and restaurants, gives appreciation and support to the implementation of this event that’s being organized for the second time.

“This event will be an effective method of promoting tourism and is also a way to maintain the traditional cultural heritage of food that could become a main attraction in the world of tourism,” he said.

President Director of Kristamedia, David D. Salim, said that tourism in Bali will not be complete without a culinary industry.

“Without food and beverage, Bali’s tourism is incomplete. When tourists come here, they do not only remember the natural scenery but also local culinary products. Besides being famous for various local foods, Bali also produces internationally renowned wine.

Through this event we are hoping that people and hoteliers become more familiar with the food and beverages products from their own country,” he mentioned.

David stated that he also collaborated with several associations such as the Specialty Coffee Association of Indonesia, Indonesian Sommelier Association for this event. This exhibition presents participants from hotels and restaurants, as well as hundreds of other companies from home and abroad.

“This event is expected to push Indonesia’s food and beverage business forward especially Bali,” he said.

IBP/Parwata The food exhibition was also enlivened by Bali Interfood 2015 officially opened on Thursday.

The exhibition which promotes culinary products and technology a cooking contest organized by the Indonesian will be held until September 5 in Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC), Badung. chef Association (ICA). (kmb27)

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Chinese citizen sentenced to five years in prison DENPASAR - On Wednesday (Sep. 2), a 24 year woman from China, named Lin Jia Ling, who was allegedly involved in a criminal case based on the possession of of 0.60 gram of crystal meth was sentenced to five years in prison, a fine of IDR 1 billion and a subsidiary of six months in prison, Wednesday (Sep. 2).

Prosecutor Purwanti before the leading judge Beslin Sihombing stated that the defendant with the status a a widow and mother of two, was found guilty under Article 113 paragraph (1) of the Law No. 35/2009 on narcotics.

The defendant is said to have brought in drugs into the customs territory of Indonesia without permission from the authorities.

The defendant, through her legal counsel, will make plea against the charges in a subsequent court session. Previously, the prosecutor in her indictment said that Lin Jia Ling -an employee of beauty salon in Taiwan was arrested by customs officers shortly after getting off the plane. She was arrested after passing through the international arrival terminal of the Ngurah Rai Airport off a China Airlines flight CI771 from Taiwan on Monday (May 4, 2015).

At that time, the officers found a plastic clip of 0.88grams gross or 0.60 grams net of crystal meth, containing a plastic straw and a plastic clip with crystal clear objects. It was found inside the black bra that the defendant Lin Jia Ling was wearing. (kmb37)

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The garbage is pilling up on Tukad Mati River. This condition is increasingly dangerous for the water quilty in Badung and Denpasar becuase Tukad Mati is one of the water source in the areas.

Engeline’s murder

Augustinus Tay to face trial

DENPASAR- The researching prosecutor team from the Denpasar Prosecutor’s Office have finally declared that Engeline’s murder case file with suspect Augustinus Tay Hamda May is complete (P21). This means that the Denpasar Police investigator is now going to transfer the file of the second phase (hand over the suspect and evidence with the file). Tay will therefore soon go to trial for the murder case.

Agus Tay, the suspect who murder Angeline

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The completion of Agus Tay’s file was confirmed by Section Head of the Denpasar Prosecutor’s Office General Crime, Ketut Maha Agung, onWednesday (Sep. 2). Before it was declared complete, the researching prosecutor conducted a case exposé. From this case exposé is said that investigating police have completed the instructions given in the P-19. “The file is complete and we declare it P-21,” he explained.

The defendant Agus Tay is being charged for the criminal act of persecution that caused the death of the child. as referred to in Article 340 of the Criminal Code (the primary), a subsidiary of Article 338 of the Criminal Code, more subsidiary of article 353 paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code, more and more subsidiary of Article 351 paragraph 3 of the Criminal Code and Article 76 C in conjunction with Article 80 paragraph 1 and 3 of Law No. 35/2014 on the amendments to the Law No.23/2002 on the protection of children.

In a file sent by police authorities it is stated that 26 witnesses were examined in this case including Margriet Ch. Megawe (the defendant in a separate file). But, Maha Agung said that in the file Margriet did not give any details at all. “It is the right of the defendant” he said.

When asked about the instructions completed by police investigators, Maha Agung said that one of them was to investigate the role of Augustinus under Article 340 related to the murder. The file declares that Augustinus had made a hole in ground behind the house before Engeline was eventually found dead and buried in the hole. “Later on, we will prove it in court,” he explained.

Previously, the legal counsel of Agus Tay, Haposan Sihombing, said that to his knowledge it is indeed true that the detention period will end on September 10, because the detention of 60 days extended to 30 days will end. “Actually it us clear.

In our opinion, my client Agus Tay, and based on the testimony of Agus to us and to the investigator, the role of Agus has been very clear, namely that he helped Mrs. MM (Margriet—Ed) remove and bury Engeline on May 16,” called Haposan.

Thus, he said that the prosecutor and police just need to hand over the file and the suspect.

“It has been very clear. It should have been P21 (complete) because the detention period is more than 60 days and extended as long as 30 days, meaning that only a week remains of his detention period,” he said. (kmb27)

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Protesters throw stone at Indian policemen during a protest in Manipur, India, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015.

Rioters set fire to the homes of seven lawmakers during a rampage to protest new legislation defining who can claim to be from the northeastern Indian state of Manipur, police said Tuesday.

Internet blocked in northeast Indian state to quell violence GAUHATI — Naga protesters on Thursday blocked a key highway and authorities shut down wireless Internet services to quell heightening tension in a northeast Indian state where seven people have died in violence this week. The protesters cut trees and moved boulders to stop trucks, buses and cars on the highway linking Manipur state with the rest of India, paralyzing normal life in the area.

N. Biren Singh, a ruling Congress party lawmaker, said the state government blocked wireless Internet and text messaging services on Wednesday to stop rumors from provoking people to take to the streets and commit arson. The violence erupted on Monday after the state legislature approved new legislation defining who can claim to be from Manipur. Rioters set fire to the homes of nine lawmakers during a rampage.

One person who was trapped in a burning house died, and three people died when police fired to disperse the arsonists on Monday.

Another three people were killed on Tuesday when police fired at hundreds of people angry about the deaths circled the town’s police station.

On Wednesday, state authorities imposed an indefinite curfew in Churachanpur town after protesters set a government office on fire. The town is 70 kilometers (40 miles) southwest of Imphal, the state capital. Activist Chitra Ahanthem criticized the suspension of Internet services and said it was hurting flood relief after monsoon rains forced thousands of people into shelters in the northeast. “I can’t believe we have limited or no Internet access in the state of 2.5 million people. I am involved in flood relief operations in the state and my work is getting badly affected,” she said.

Lawmaker Singh said the law demanding people prove that their families lived in Manipur before 1951 is aimed at keeping “outsid-

ers,” including migrants, from settling in the state bordering Myanmar. But Singh said authorities had no plans to begin checking documents soon.

The protesters fear the authorities might exclude people who arrived legitimately after that date or who don’t have proper documents.

The area has a mix of Kuki, Zomi, Naga and other tribes.

On Thursday, the United Naga Council, an umbrella group of the Naga population in Manipur state, announced a 48-hour blockade of the highway protesting another resolution adopted by the state legislature earlier this week that opposes a division of Manipur if the Indian government signed a peace deal with a frontline Naga insurgent group.

The Indian government is offering wide autonomy to Naga insurgent groups and says it cannot redraw state borders to allow all the Nagas to live together in one state.

The Nagas mainly inhabit three northeastern states. (ap)

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Guatemala president resigns amid corruption probe

GUATEMALA CITY — Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina has resigned in the face of a corruption scandal that has brought his government to the brink, a spokesman said early Thursday.

Spokesman Jorge Ortega said Perez Molina submitted his resignation at midnight Wednesday local time after a judge issued an order to detain him in the customs fraud case, which already has led to the jailing of his vice president, and the resignation of several cabinet ministers who withdrew their support for the president.

His resignation, the first by a Guatemalan president, is not effective until Congress accepts it and names a new president. They were to convene early Thursday morning to do so.

Protesters, business leaders and even Catholic church officials have called for Perez Molina to resign in recent weeks as the investigation of the customs fraud ring has grown wider and hit more officials. Perez Molina was steadfast in his plan to stay until the judge’s unprecedented order, dealing the most serious blow yet to entrenched political corruption in the Central American country.

Ortega told reporters that in

the end, Perez Molina submitted his resignation “to maintain the institution of the presidency and resolve on his own the legal proceedings leveled against him.”

Perez Molina, 64, has maintained his innocence.

Vice President Alejandro Maldonado is constitutionally in line to assume the presidency. Maldonado, a conservative lawyer and former Constitutional Court judge, was chosen to replace former Vice President Roxana Baldetti, who resigned May 8 due to the same scandal and is now jailed and facing charges. She too maintains her innocence.

Maldonado would likely remain in office until the winner of upcoming elections is inaugurated Jan. 14, 2016.

The country’s reaction was initially quiet as the news played out in the middle of the night.

The order to detain Perez Molina is not for his arrest, rather to for him to declare before Judge Miguel Angel Galvea, who granted the request Wednesday from Attorney General Thelma Aldana.

The president will have to appear on accusations of illicit association, fraud and receiving bribe money. (ap)

AP Photo/Moises Castillo, File

FILE - In this Monday, Aug. 31, 2015, file photo, Guatemala’s President Otto Perez Molina acknowledges reporters at the end of a press conference, in Guatemala City.

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Tourism Office records archeological sites

BUSINESS Oil dips in Asia after mixed US report SINGAPORE - Oil prices fell in Asia Thursday following a mixed US petroleum report that showed an increase in reserves but a dip in production.

US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for October delivery fell 14 cents to $46.11 while Brent crude for October slipped 10 cents to $50.40 in afternoon trade.

Prices turned sharply lower Tuesday and have been edging down after weak manufacturing data from China and the United States clouded the outlook for demand growth in the two biggest energy consumers. They had surged more than 25 percent over the three days before that.

On Wednesday the US Department of Energy’s petroleum report for the week to August 28 showed commercial crude stocks rose 4.7 million barrels to 455.4 million barrels, sitting near eight-decade highs.

The increase was much bigger than the 900,000 barrels on average expected surveyed by experts Bloomberg News.

Crude output, however, fell 119,000 barrels to 9.22 million a day. Gasoline inventories fell 300,000 barrels to 214.2 million.

Sanjeev Gupta, head of the Asia-Pacific oil and gas practice at business consultancy firm EY, said “the global supply-demand imbalance remains in focus” following the release of the latest US energy report.

Dealers had been hoping that an uptick in US demand, coupled with a slowdown in output, could whittle down the huge global supplies that were a key reason for the collapse in prices from around $120 in June last year.

Gupta said “worries that the US Federal Reserve will raise rates at the next policy meeting in September also weighed down market sentiment”.

“The US nonfarm payrolls (data) to be released tomorrow is likely to offer some vital clues about the Fed’s plans,” he added.

A rate rise will boost the greenback, making dollar-priced oil more expensive to holders of weaker currencies, hurting demand and helping push crude prices lower. (afp)

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BANGLI - The government of Bangli County through the Culture and Tourism Agency is currently taking inventory of all the archaeological sites scattered throughout the region, as part of cultural tourism development plan. In order to speed up the porceedures, a technical team from the Institute for Bali Archaeology and Heritage is also involved.

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A man looks at an electronic stock indicator of a securities firm in Tokyo, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015. China’s slowdown, volatile financial markets and tumbling raw-materials prices have raised the risks to economic growth around the world, the International Monetary Fund reported Wednesday.

China, tumbling commodity prices threaten world economy WASHINGTON — China’s slowdown, volatile financial markets and tumbling rawmaterials prices have raised the risks to economic growth around the world, the International Monetary Fund reported Wednesday.

In an assessment of threats published as top finance ministers and central bankers meet this week in Turkey, the IMF warned that the problems could lead to “a much weaker outlook” for global growth.

It urged wealthy countries to continue easy-money policies and “growth friendly” tax and spending programs. Some emergingmarket countries, meanwhile, should let their currencies fall substantially to support their exporters and economic growth, while also enacting reforms to make their economies more efficient, it added.

The Chinese economic slowdown, though long anticipated, “appears to have larger-thanpreviously-envisaged” repercussions in other countries, the IMF said. China’s troubles have sent the prices of raw materials such as oil and copper into a freefall, pinching Brazil, Russia and other commodity exporters.

The report did not revise the fund’s economic forecasts for this year, last updated in July, though it concluded that “downside risks

have risen.”

The IMF expects the global economy to grow 3.3 percent this year, little-changed from 3.4 percent in 2014; the U.S. economy to grow 2.5 percent, versus 2.4 percent in 2014; the 19-country eurozone to grow 1.5 percent, nearly double 2014’s 0.8 percent; and China to grow 6.8 percent, down from 7.4 percent last year.

Some economists expect Chinese growth to decelerate even more — to below 6 percent.

The Chinese stock market has been falling since mid-June, and on Aug. 11 Chinese authorities unexpectedly devalued China’s currency, the yuan. They said they were responding to signals from investors that the currency was overvalued. But skeptics feared it was a desperation move to give Chinese exporters a competitive advantage — and a sign the economy was weaker than anybody realized.

In an interview with CNBC Wednesday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew warned

China against manipulating its currency to give its exporters an unfair advantage.

“We are going to hold them accountable,” he said.

The IMF is also worried about the potential fallout if the U.S. Federal Reserve decides this year to raise the short-term interest rate it controls, pinned near zero for seven years.

Higher U.S. rates would likely lure investment out of emerging markets to America and drive up the value of the U.S. dollar. That could shake up global markets. It could also squeeze emerging-market companies that have borrowed in U.S. dollars and would have to scrounge up more money in their local currencies to meet the payments.

In June, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde advised the Fed to delay a rate hike until 2016. She argued that the risk of raising rates prematurely — and damaging the U.S. and global economies — outweighed the risk of waiting too long and allowing inflation to creep up.

Finance ministers and central bankers from the G-20 major economies are meeting Friday and Saturday in the Turkish capital Ankara. (ap)

The Head of the Bangli Culture and Tourism Agency, I Wayan Adnyana, said on Wednesday (Sep. 2) that the presence of artifacts in Bangli County is in fact very much. Evidently, based on data collection for 2013 there are a total of 612 archaeological sites in Kintamani subdistrict, 280 sites in Tembuku subdistrict, 260 sites in Bangli subdistrict and 114 sites in Susut subdistrict. Sites found in temple areas are still in quite good conditions because they are well maintained. “These sites are mostly located at temples and some of them have been included as cultural heritage sites.

They are still in very good condition,” he explained.

He also added that the inventory process is being assisted by a team from the Institute of Bali Archaeology and Cultural Heritage.

Adnyana revealed that objects that have been found include such things as statues, bracelets, palm-leaf manuscript and cliff temples. Cliff temple, are most widely found in Tembuku like the one at Tambahan and surrounding areas. Other than serving as a form of preservation, this inventory is being taken so as to eventually promote cultural tourism in Bangli. “At present, Bangli is mostly known for is nature tourism. Once the data collection is complete, we hope that Bangli can become a cultural tourism area,” he added.

Apart from the Culture and Tourism Office, previously the Bangli Library, Archives and Documentation Office also performed a biographical search of the local heroes scattered throughout the subdistricts. However, it did not involve a team of experts.

The search was intended to re-construct the stories of local heroes so that these could be used for educational purposes. (kmb45)

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The tourists are taking pictures in Kintamani. The government of Bangli County through the Culture and Tourism Agency is currently taking inventory of all the archaeological sites scattered throughout the region

Slimming yoga at Shankara Resto

DENPASAR - Many people dream of having a proportional weight. Various exercises and physical activities are undertaken to achieve this dream without taking into account of age, physical fitness, food and other such factors. It seems impossible for busy people to reach their dream, but do not worry, you can still try yoga. Simply follow the Slimming Yoga program that will be held at the Bale Banjar Bali Global Shankara, Jalan Danau Toba No.

7 Sanur every Friday at three o’clock in the afternoon.

Yoga instructor, I Kadek Arnata, said that as part exercise and part meditation, yoga is believed to be an effective way of loosing weight much faster than by doing aerobics. The amount of calories burned while jogging or doing yoga is not the same as Yoga.

“Gymnastics is centered on the mind whereas soul processing is able to maintain

an ideal body shape through the exercise of concentration,” he said.

How does it happen? With regular exercise, people will automatically improve their diet. Moreover, yoga can also help people reduce psychological disorders such as stress, depression or burnout.

Sometimes when people are depressed, either because of work, family affairs, business or other reasons, they tend to compensate by eating excessively. Regular

yoga exercise will habituate the management of the mind, so that it will avoid stress in the first place.

“This training program can be done anywhere and anytime, allowing you can control your body and mind, so that a healthy and good-looking body will no longer be just a area, What are you waiting for? Just follow the slimming yoga and say welcome to an ideal body,” said Arnata invitingly. (par)

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Ebola transmissions over in Liberia, enters 90-day watch MONROVIA — The World Health Organization says Liberia has been declared free of Ebola transmissions and will be under heightened surveillance for 90 days.

The organization said Thursday that 42 days - twice the maximum incubation period - have passed since the second negative test of a laboratory-confirmed case.

More than 4,800 people died in Liberia of Ebola before the

country was first declared free from transmissions on May 9.

Then a post-mortem sample from a 17-year-old who died on June 28 came back positive for Ebola.

Five more cases were confirmed, including one more death from Ebola.

The worst Ebola outbreak in history has killed more than 11,300 people overall, hitting primarily Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. (ap)

2,000 fleeing Syrians drowned in Mediterranean AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit

A Thai policeman patrols with a bomb sniffing dog in Bangkok, Thailand. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015. Three days after the attack at a revered shrine in central Bangkok killed 20 people, authorities appeared to have few solid leads into the perpetrators of the deadliest attack in Thailand’s recent history.

Turkey skeptical Bangkok bomb suspects are Turks

BANGKOK — Turkey expressed skepticism Thursday over reports that its nationals were involved in the Aug. 17 bombing of a Bangkok landmark that killed 20 people, saying it had not received any official notification from Thailand.

The Turkish Embassy said in a statement that it has not received confirmation from Thai authorities about the nationalities of the suspects. Thai authorities have suggested that at least two of the eight suspects are possibly Turkish.

The Turkish connection has boosted a theory the suspects may be part of a group seeking to avenge Thailand’s forced repatriation of more than 100 ethnic Uighurs to China in July. Thailand is believed to be a transit stop for Chinese Uighurs attempting to go to Turkey.

Uighurs (pronounced WEE-gurs) are related to Turks, and Turkey is home to a large Uighur community.

The bombed site, the Erawan Shrine, is especially popular with Chinese tourists, feeding the speculation that it could have been targeted by people who believe the Uighurs are oppressed by China’s government.

China has alleged that among the Uighurs who were repatriated were some who intended to join Islamic State fighters in Syria.

In another finding that could support a link to Uighurs, police said Thursday that a man arrested Tues-

day who is considered a main suspect in the bombing was carrying a Chinese passport. The passport indicated he was from the western region of Xinjiang, but Thai authorities had not yet verified its authenticity, said national police spokesman Prawut Thavornsiri. The region of Xinjiang in western China is the home of the Turkish-speaking Uighurs.

Authorities on Thursday identified the suspect as Jusufu Meeraili, and said he faces charges of possessing unauthorized explosives. Police said they found his fingerprints on a bottle of bomb-making material recovered from an apartment that was raided over the weekend.

The other suspects include a Thai woman said to be married to a Turkish man. Both are being sought by Thai police.

In interviews with Thai media, the woman said she was innocent.

She also said she was living in Turkey.

Thai authorities have been careful not to state publicly that the case may be linked to the Uighurs. They have said that such speculation could affect international relations

and hurt tourism.

“We have agreed already that I won’t mention the name of a country, the name of a group or their religion. Please allow me to say that it is a network, and let’s wait and see which group it is,” Thai national police spokesman Prawut Thavornsiri said Thursday, when asked if the case was linked to Uighurs.

Thai security officials have suggested the suspects are part of a human trafficking ring with a grudge against Thailand. However, Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, known for his outspokenness, has stretched the theory to acknowledge it could have been a gang involved in smuggling Uighurs out of China.

The embassy statement highlighted the confusion surrounding the ongoing investigation. It quoted the Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman in Ankara pointing out Thai press reports saying that Meeraili, who was detained near the Thai-Cambodian border, had a Chinese passport and that the first suspect, arrested in the raid on the Bangkok apartment, had a fake Turkish passport. (ap)

GENEVA — More than 2,000 Syrians have drowned in the Mediterranean while trying to reach Europe since 2011, a U.N. panel reported Thursday, saying there’s no end in sight to Syria’s civil war.

In its 10th such report since the war began 4-1/2 years ago, the U.N. Human Rights Council urges the international community to help Syrian civilians.

“The global failure to protect Syrian refugees is now translating into a crisis in southern Europe,” the report says, alluding to the increased flow in recent months.

Overall, it offers few new insights into a grinding civil war.

“Civilians are suffering the unimaginable as the world stands witness,” said panel chair Paulo Sergio Pinheiro.

The report, which calls for “urgent action” by the international

community to protect civilians, is based on 335 interviews with victims and witnesses collected from January to July 2015. The report is to be presented to the Human Rights Council meeting on Sept. 21.

It says warring factions have used tactics like encircling populated areas that have caused starvation, malnutrition and chronic illness among besieged residents.

The report highlights abuses by many combatants including President Bashar Assad’s forces, the Islamic State group and alQaida-backed Nusra Front.

It says Islamic State fighters have adopted new tactics such as hit-and-run attacks and suicide car-bombings following battlefield losses to Kurdish fighters backed by U.S.-led coalition air power. (ap)

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INDONESIA Indonesia to cut emission by 29 percent in 2030

JAKARTA - Indonesia has unveiled an ambitious new target for reducing carbon emissions, promising to slash its greenhouse gas output by 29 percent by 2030, the government said Wednesday.

The increased commitment by one of the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters will be officially submitted to the United Nations later this month ahead of a major climate change summit in December.

“We have reached the decision to reduce (emissions) by 29 percent by 2030,” environment and forestry minister Siti Nurbaya Bakar told reporters.

The pledge goes beyond Indonesia’s 2009 agreement to slash emissions by 26 percent -- or 41 percent with international assistance -- by 2020.

The final draft submission states Indonesia has set aside 12.7 million hectares (31.4 million acres) of forest for conservation to help realise its target. The government also hopes to derive nearly a quarter of its vast energy needs from renewable sources within

a decade.

“Beyond 2020, Indonesia envisions an even bolder commitment to emission reductions,” said the draft submission distributed by the ministry.

Indonesia, along with several other emissions-intensive economies, had been under pressure to submit its target before the UN climate summit in Paris.

“The Indonesia baseline uses the business as usual scenario of emission projections starting in 2010, based on historical trajectory (2000-2010), projected increases in the energy sector, and the absence of mitigation actions,” the submission says.

It is hoped that a new pact to cut global emissions applicable to all countries will be hammered out at the long-awaited conference. (afp)

JAKARTA - A second Australian in little more than a week has died during a surf trip to Indonesia’s famed Mentawai Islands, police confirmed Thursday.

Adam Albert Dube was found dead on Wednesday morning after vanishing during an ocean swim with friends the night before.

Mentawai police chief Reko Indro Sasongko said the group of 10 arrived at the popular surf spot off the west coast of Sumatra island late Tuesday.

After drinking aboard their boat, they decided around midnight to go for a swim, Sasongko said.

“After an hour they returned to the boat, but only nine showed up. Dube was not there,” he told AFP. A search ensued for the missing Australian but he wasn’t found until Wednesday morning. His body was

taken immediately to Padang city on Sumatra island, Sasongko said.

His death comes shortly after another Australian, 54-year-old Ronald Stephen Schneider, was killed after being smashed onto rocks in heavy surf at the Mentawais last week.

The world famous reef breaks off the Sumatra coast are a mecca for surfers, especially Australians, seeking its fabled barreling waves.

Sasongko said police had been warning visiting surfers to be extra vigilant during the dry season months, when wave sizes peak and conditions are particularly dangerous.

“Not only are the currents strong and the waves large, but there are many whirlpools that cannot be seen when in the water but are noticeable from above,” he said.

“Those are very dangerous.” (afp)

Another Australian surfer dies in Indonesia

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Norwegian Coast Guards Lieutenants Thomas, left and Ron clean the barrel of a rifle on the deck of the Siem Pilot ship during a migrants search and rescue mission in the Mediterranean Sea, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

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Garuda Indonesia and Tourism Australia have signed renewal of cooperation agreement in promoting market. The memorandum of understanding was signed

by Handayani (left) and Regional General Manager South/ South East Asia & Gulf Countries of Tourism Australia, Michael Newcombe.

Garuda-Tourism Australia cooperate in promoting market JAKARTA - Garuda Indonesia and Tourism Australia have signed renewal of cooperation agreement in promoting market.

Garuda Indonesia Commercial Director Handayani said on Thursday under the agreement, Garuda Indonesia and Tourism Australia would promote Garuda flight service from and to various destinations in Australia such as Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

The memorandum of understanding was signed by Handayani and Regional General Manager South/ South East Asia & Gulf Countries of Tourism Australia, Michael Newcombe. The agreement is an extension of one signed earlier in 2014 between the two sides.

Handayani said she hoped the cooperation would increase the load factor of the airline from and to Australia.

“Australia is a potential market for Garuda which has a market share of 27.7 percent in the Indonesia-Australia routes this year,” she said.

With the geographical proximity between Indonesia and Australia there are many travelers between the two countries including tourists, business people, students and those crossing the border for medical treatment.

“Garuda could also offer service for travelers

using the Kangaroo Road,” Handayani said.

Kangaroo Road is a connecting flight from Australia to Amsterdam and London.

Meanwhile, Regional General Manager South/ South East Asia & Gulf Countries of Tourism Australia Michael Newcombe said Indonesia is one of its fastest growing markets.

“Hopefully the cooperation would sustain cooperation already exists between the two countries,” Newcombe said.

Currently Garuda Indonesia serves 33 direct flights from and to Australia per week from Jakarta and Denpasar to Melbourne, Sydney and Perth.

Flights from Denpasar to Melbourne, Sydney and Perth are served every day and from Jakarta to Melbourne, Sydney and Perth four times a week.

Garuda is seeking similar cooperation agreement with tourism agencies in other country before the visa free travel offered to 47 more countries in October bringing the number of countries to 92 from which visitors to Indonesia would no longer need visa.

The facility is already offered to travelers from 45 countries. It is expected to increase the load factor of Garuda inbound and outbound. (ant)

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Massa and Bottas to pair for 3rd straight year at Williams MONZA — Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas will pair for a third consecutive season as Williams’ Formula One drivers, the team announced Thursday. Massa and Bottas currently sit fifth and sixth, respectively, in the drivers’ standings.

There had been speculation that Ferrari was interested in Bottas but that ended when Kimi Raikkonen renewed his contract with the Italian team two weeks ago.

“Stability is key for any team to thrive in Formula One, so to be able to enter a third season with one of the strongest driver lineups on the grid puts Williams in a fantastic position to continue its momentum towards the front of the grid in 2016,” team principal Frank Williams said.

Massa, a 34-year-old from Brazil, joined Williams from Ferrari in 2014 and has had one pole and

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a return during his second round match against Andreas Haider-Maurer of Austria at the U.S. Open Championships tennis tournament in New York, September 2, 2015.

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Djokovic clicks into gear, races to third round

NEW YORK - Novak Djokovic took a while to warm up against Austrian Andreas Haider-Maurer but shifted into gear to close out the first set and then raced to a 6-4 6-1 6-2 win that closed Wednesday’s play of the U.S. Open.

World number one Djokovic, who lost only three games in his opening-round victory, led 5-4 in an indifferent first set that went with serve before suddenly snapping into focus to break the Austrian to love.

Flicking winners off his forehand and burying backhands deep into corners, the Serb dropped only three more games as he sailed to victory and a place in the third round.

The reigning Australian and Wimbledon champion registered 27 winners and did not face a single break point in his demolition of 28-year-old Haider-Maurer, a winner of nine career Challenger titles but none on the ATP World

Tour. Djokovic gave Haider-Maurer credit for bringing a blistering first serve.

“I think he had an average serve of 130 miles per hour, so he came out firing from that shot in his game,” said the top seed.

“All in all, it was good to not stay too long on the court and get the job done in three sets,” added Djokovic, who had enough energy left to dance on court with an entertainer who amps up the crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium during changeovers.

Djokovic is trying to claim his third grand slam singles title of the year and the 28-year-old Serb could not be blamed for thinking he is due for another U.S. title to add to his

2011 trophy.

Four other times (2013, 2012, 2010, 2007) he has been runner-up at Flushing Meadows and reached the semi-finals three other times.

“For one reason or another I wasn’t able to make that final step, too many times,” he said.

“But looking at the results over the years, it has been one of the most consistent tournaments I’ve had. Ever since 2007 finals, I’ve been making semis each year, so this definitely is in back of my mind. “Whenever I come here, I know that conditions suit me well, that I feel good on the court. I play very good tennis. I obviously try each year to get myself in a position to fight for the trophy. That’s no different this year.”

Djokovic next plays Italy’s Andreas Seppi, a 3-6 6-3 7-6(3) 6-1 winner against Russian Teymuraz Gabashvili. (rtr)

four podiums with the team. “(Williams) respect me a lot and the results are there,” Massa said. “It has been so nice to be part of the big turnaround the team has seen since the end of 2013. I can’t wait to carry on and continue pushing even more for the team, and for myself.”

Bottas, a 26-year-old from Finland, had seven podiums over the last two seasons after coming through the team’s development program.

“I believe we can achieve even stronger results than what we have seen so far,” Bottas said. “I can’t wait for 2016, however I am still fully focused on this season as we still have plenty of challenges to achieve.”

In the constructors’ standings, Williams is third behind Mercedes and Ferrari entering this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. (ap)

Froome pulls out of Spanish Vuelta with broken foot MADRID — Chris Froome has pulled out of the Spanish Vuelta after fracturing a bone in his foot.

The two-time Tour de France champion — and two-time Vuelta runner-up — said on his Twitter account that the navicular bone in his foot was fractured, adding, “End of the Vuelta for me.”

Froome, who had been hoping

to win the Vuelta after winning this year’s Tour de France, fell early in Wednesday’s 11th stage and looked to be in pain for the rest of the tough mountainous ride, although he managed to finish.

The Team Sky rider was 15th overall, 7 minutes, 30 seconds behind race leader Fabio Aru. The 30-year-old Froome won his second Tour title in July. (ap)

AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File

FILE - In this July 24, 2015, file photo, Britain’s Chris Froome, wearing the overall leader’s yellow jersey, grimaces as he crosses the finish line of the 19th stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 138 kilometers (85.7 miles) with start in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne and finish in La Toussuire, France.

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Toure missing as Ivory Coast launches African title defense Leone. It was initially scheduled for Lagos, but Sierra Leone made a late change, forcing the Ivorians to alter their plans and take a chartered plane down to the Niger Delta.

Ex-midfielder Oliseh has the task of developing some consistency from Nigeria, which won the 2013 African Cup and then failed to qualify for this year’s tournament. There is no place for Chelsea’s John Obi Mikel in Oliseh’s first squad. Nigeria sits second to Egypt in Group G ahead of its trip to Tanzania. Egypt is away at Chad.

Four days before its qualifier in Rwanda, Ghana played a game against Republic of Congo in Brazzaville to open the new stadium that will be used for the All Africa Games starting this week. Jordan Ayew scored late in Ghana’s 3-2 win on Tuesday. But there may be some tired players when Avram Grant’s team, which lost the 2015 African Cup final to Ivory Coast, gets to Kigali.

Cameroon leads Group M ahead of South Africa, but only after Vincent Aboubakar rescued it with an 89th-minute winner at home to minnow Mauritania back in June. Cameroon has what should be another easy game against Gambia, while the

South Africans must make the long trip to Mauritania. The 13 group winners and two best secondplaced teams will qualify for the 2017 Cup of Nations to join host Gabon.

I n other games this round, Tunisia travels to Liberia, which c a n host soccer again after the deadly Ebola virus outbreak, and Mali plays Benin. Also, Morocco is away to Sao Tome and Principe, Algeria is in Lesotho and Senegal is in Namibia.

Uganda’s match against the Indian Ocean island nation o f Comoros will go ahead a f ter the cashstrapped Ugandan Footb a l l Associat i o n was bailed out by the country’s president.

Uganda was considering with-

drawing from the tie, the federation head said, before Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni provided $210,000 to cover the team’s travel costs.

Emmanuel Adebayor’s love-hate relationship with Togo’s national team continues. The striker didn’t respond to a callup from his country for Friday’s game in Djibouti after a row following the last qualifier when he was overlooked for the captaincy. (ap)

AP Photo/Jon Super

Manchester City’s Yaya Toure, right, keeps the ball from Watford’s Jose Manuel Jurado during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Watford at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England, Saturday Aug. 29, 2015.

MADRID - With an unprecedented number of Spain internationals plying their trade in the Premier League, coach Vicente del Bosque will be relying more than ever on players based outside La Liga in Saturday’s Euro 2016 qualifier at home to Slovakia.

Pedro became the latest to cross the English Channel when he signed for Chelsea from Barcelona last month, joining fellow forward Diego Costa, midfielders Cesc Fabregas, Dav i d Silva, Juan Mata a n d Santi Cazorla, defender Cesar Azpilicueta and goalkeeper David De Gea in the world’s richest league.

Of those, only Costa and Silva are likely to start the game in Oviedo, when a home victory would put Spain level with the surprise Group C leaders, who beat them 2-1 in Zilina in October, on 18 points from seven matches.

H o w e v e r, D e l Bosque will almost certainly deploy at least one of Pedro, Fabregas or Mata off the bench, especially if things are not going Spain’s way, as all three are capable of breaking through the kind of

stubborn defences the 2010 world champions typically face.

Spain have so far been unconvincing in qualifying for next year’s tournament in France, when they will be chasing a third straight European triumph after successes in 2008 and 2012. They still appear to be recovering from their woeful title defence at the World Cup in Brazil last year, after which stalwarts like Xavi and Xabi Alonso stepped down.

“What happened in Brazil remains a thorn in the side for those of us who were there,” Mata told a news conference on Wednesday.

“This generation has the ability to achieve things,” added the Manchester United midfielder.

“We can do things very well and we want to continue the national team’s good run at the European level.”

Slovakia will be missing several players through injury or suspension, including defender and captain Martin Skrtel, who is unavailable after picking up a yellow card in June’s 2-1 win against Macedonia.

Spain have not been beaten at home in qualifying for a major tournament in 30 matches spanning more than a decade, their last reverse coming against Greece in June 2003.

Coach Jan Kozak nonetheless believes his team is capable of getting at least a point from the trip to the Asturian capital.

“We’re going to put out a competitive side against Spain, a side that will fight for a result,” he said this week. (rtr)

Bilic delighted with deadline day business at West Ham West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic is thrilled with the business done by the Hammers on transfer deadline day after the Croatian welcomed four new faces to the club on Tuesday.

Alex Song, Victor Moses, Nikica Jelavic and Michail Antonio were all brought in on a busy day of activity for the Hammers, with Matt Jarvis’ loan move to Nor-

wich City the only departure.

“I think we’ve done a good job -- that’s what we wanted and it looks like the last day was a hectic day, but really the deals were done a few days ago and we just needed the papers (finalised),” the 46-year-old Bilic told the club’s website(www.whufc.com).

“We knew from the start what we wanted and for a few players

we waited until the end because it was impossible to get them done earlier because of their clubs.

“But we were patient and we said we’d wait until the last day and have a back-up if necessary,” the former Croatia manager added.

Nigeria international Moses, who joined on loan from champions Chelsea, admitted he was impressed with the club’s counter-

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Spain’s ‘English’ posse Chung says AFC broke election primed for Slovakia test rules ahead of FIFA vote

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Ivory Coast begins the defense of its African title this weekend without Yaya Toure after the team captain asked not to be selected while he considers his international future. So, Sunday’s 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone in neutral Nigeria is the start of new coach Michel Dussuyer’s reign, and possibly the start of life for the Ivorians without Toure.

Nigeria also has a new coach as former player Sunday Oliseh takes charge against Tanzania. Ghana, after a 7-1 win over Mauritius in the first round, travels to Rwanda.

Unimpressive in a scrambling 1-0 victory over Mauritania in its first group qualifier, Cameroon is away at Gambia.

Ivory Coast is starting its campaign late after playing its first game against 2017 tournament host Gabon, which has been included in the qualifying competition but whose games don’t count toward the group standings.

Dussuyer took over from the 2015 African Cup-winning coach Herve Renard and spent his first few months in the job gauging whether the 32-year-old Toure will continue. Dussuyer recently flew to London for talks with the Manchester City midfielder, who is still to decide if he wants to keep playing for his country.

The French coach also has problems with other stars. Striker Wilfried Bony is injured, while Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote is not part of this squad after team management couldn’t contact him.

The game was moved to Port Harcourt in southern Nigeria because of the lingering effect of the Ebola outbreak in Sierra

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attacking style in their away victories at Arsenal and Liverpool.

“It’s not just been the way they have played that has impressed me, but it’s been the hard work as well,” the pacy 24-year-old, who signed a four-year contract with Chelsea prior to the switch, said.

“You can tell everyone is fighting for each other and it was a great result at Arsenal and then at

Liverpool at the weekend.

“I love playing counter-attacking football and this club has definitely got it here and it will definitely suit my game.

“We’ve got a good quality of players up front and the wingers are quick, so if we can get it going on the counter-attack, we can really be a threat as a team,” he added. (rtr)

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean billionaire Chung Mongjoon has accused the Asian Football Confederation of breaking electoral and ethical rules by lobbying for rival candidate Michel Platini in the upcoming FIFA presidential election.

In a news conference in Seoul on Thursday, Chung said that the AFC has been sending letters to officials of member federations urging them to vote for the Frenchman on Feb. 26.

“It is an obvious case of election fraud infringing on the basic rights of other presidential candidates,” said Chung, who had forwarded copies of the letters to the chairmen of FIFA’s electoral committee and ethics committee.

The letter revealed by Chung was titled “Proposal and support of the candidature of Mr. MP for the office of FIFA President.”

It ended with a sentence that read: “Finally, just for good order, we wish to confirm that the (INSERT NAME ASSOCIATION) is supporting only Mr. MP and, accordingly, we did not sign any other declaration of support for another candidate for the office of the FIFA President.” The letters were addressed to FIFA’s secretary general Jerome Valcke.

Chung argued that the initials “MP” referred to Platini and that the letter was designed as a form

for federations to fill out to express their support for Platini. He said the letter was sent to the offices of all AFC member states except for South Korea and Jordan, the home countries of rival candidates Chung and Prince Ali bin Hussein.

There was no immediate response by the AFC to Chung’s accusations. A spokeswoman said the confederation was assessing his comments.

The upcoming election will replace current chief Sepp Blatter, who announced his departure amid

FRANKFURT — Borussia Dortmund attacking midfielder Marco Reus has been ruled out of Germany’s European Championship qualifiers against Poland and Scotland after breaking his big toe in his left foot.

The German Football Federation says Reus suffered the injury while playing for Dort-

mund against Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga on Sunday.

Reus traveled Wednesday to meet his national teammates in Frankfurt, where the injury was diagnosed. Treatment will be carried out by Dortmund.

The 26-year-old was ruled out of Germany’s 2014 World Cupwinning campaign with a left

ankle injury sustained in the last friendly before the tournament, and suffered two more ankle injuries after making his comeback.

Reus made just 20 league appearances for Dortmund last season. Germany hosts Poland in Frankfurt on Friday before playing Scotland in Glasgow on Monday. (ap)

ROME — Former England defender Ashley Cole has been left off Roma’s squad for the Champions League and appears to be on his way out of the Serie A club.

The 34-year-old Cole joined Roma a year ago on a two-year deal but fell out of favor after only a few

months. He was not in the squad for Roma’s opening two matches this season and on Wednesday, Cole wasn’t even listed on Roma’s website as one of its players.

Roma recently signed Lucas Digne to replace Cole at left back and the France international made

a strong debut in Sunday’s 2-1 win over four-time defending champion Juventus.

Midfielder Kevin Strootman, who underwent his third knee surgery in two years Tuesday, was also left out of the Champions League squad. (ap)

mounting pressure to reform after widespread allegations of corruption within FIFA ranks.

Chung, the billionaire scion of the Hyundai business group, was a FIFA vice president for 17 years and was once considered a candidate to succeed Blatter before losing his seat in 2011. He was a key figure in helping South Korea land the right to co-host the 2002 World Cup with Japan, has been a longtime critic of Blatter, whom he described as a dictatorial “little brat” in a memoir published in 2011. (ap)

AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon

South Korean FIFA presidential candidate Chung Mong-joon pauses to answer questions during a news conference in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015.

Germany midfielder Marco Reus breaks toe in left foot

Ashley Cole appears on his way out at Roma after CL snub

Action Images via Reuters / Jason Cairnduff

Manchester United’s Juan Mata looks dejected after the match

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Toure missing as Ivory Coast launches African title defense Leone. It was initially scheduled for Lagos, but Sierra Leone made a late change, forcing the Ivorians to alter their plans and take a chartered plane down to the Niger Delta.

Ex-midfielder Oliseh has the task of developing some consistency from Nigeria, which won the 2013 African Cup and then failed to qualify for this year’s tournament. There is no place for Chelsea’s John Obi Mikel in Oliseh’s first squad. Nigeria sits second to Egypt in Group G ahead of its trip to Tanzania. Egypt is away at Chad.

Four days before its qualifier in Rwanda, Ghana played a game against Republic of Congo in Brazzaville to open the new stadium that will be used for the All Africa Games starting this week. Jordan Ayew scored late in Ghana’s 3-2 win on Tuesday. But there may be some tired players when Avram Grant’s team, which lost the 2015 African Cup final to Ivory Coast, gets to Kigali.

Cameroon leads Group M ahead of South Africa, but only after Vincent Aboubakar rescued it with an 89th-minute winner at home to minnow Mauritania back in June. Cameroon has what should be another easy game against Gambia, while the

South Africans must make the long trip to Mauritania. The 13 group winners and two best secondplaced teams will qualify for the 2017 Cup of Nations to join host Gabon.

I n other games this round, Tunisia travels to Liberia, which c a n host soccer again after the deadly Ebola virus outbreak, and Mali plays Benin. Also, Morocco is away to Sao Tome and Principe, Algeria is in Lesotho and Senegal is in Namibia.

Uganda’s match against the Indian Ocean island nation o f Comoros will go ahead a f ter the cashstrapped Ugandan Footb a l l Associat i o n was bailed out by the country’s president.

Uganda was considering with-

drawing from the tie, the federation head said, before Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni provided $210,000 to cover the team’s travel costs.

Emmanuel Adebayor’s love-hate relationship with Togo’s national team continues. The striker didn’t respond to a callup from his country for Friday’s game in Djibouti after a row following the last qualifier when he was overlooked for the captaincy. (ap)

AP Photo/Jon Super

Manchester City’s Yaya Toure, right, keeps the ball from Watford’s Jose Manuel Jurado during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Watford at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England, Saturday Aug. 29, 2015.

MADRID - With an unprecedented number of Spain internationals plying their trade in the Premier League, coach Vicente del Bosque will be relying more than ever on players based outside La Liga in Saturday’s Euro 2016 qualifier at home to Slovakia.

Pedro became the latest to cross the English Channel when he signed for Chelsea from Barcelona last month, joining fellow forward Diego Costa, midfielders Cesc Fabregas, Dav i d Silva, Juan Mata a n d Santi Cazorla, defender Cesar Azpilicueta and goalkeeper David De Gea in the world’s richest league.

Of those, only Costa and Silva are likely to start the game in Oviedo, when a home victory would put Spain level with the surprise Group C leaders, who beat them 2-1 in Zilina in October, on 18 points from seven matches.

H o w e v e r, D e l Bosque will almost certainly deploy at least one of Pedro, Fabregas or Mata off the bench, especially if things are not going Spain’s way, as all three are capable of breaking through the kind of

stubborn defences the 2010 world champions typically face.

Spain have so far been unconvincing in qualifying for next year’s tournament in France, when they will be chasing a third straight European triumph after successes in 2008 and 2012. They still appear to be recovering from their woeful title defence at the World Cup in Brazil last year, after which stalwarts like Xavi and Xabi Alonso stepped down.

“What happened in Brazil remains a thorn in the side for those of us who were there,” Mata told a news conference on Wednesday.

“This generation has the ability to achieve things,” added the Manchester United midfielder.

“We can do things very well and we want to continue the national team’s good run at the European level.”

Slovakia will be missing several players through injury or suspension, including defender and captain Martin Skrtel, who is unavailable after picking up a yellow card in June’s 2-1 win against Macedonia.

Spain have not been beaten at home in qualifying for a major tournament in 30 matches spanning more than a decade, their last reverse coming against Greece in June 2003.

Coach Jan Kozak nonetheless believes his team is capable of getting at least a point from the trip to the Asturian capital.

“We’re going to put out a competitive side against Spain, a side that will fight for a result,” he said this week. (rtr)

Bilic delighted with deadline day business at West Ham West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic is thrilled with the business done by the Hammers on transfer deadline day after the Croatian welcomed four new faces to the club on Tuesday.

Alex Song, Victor Moses, Nikica Jelavic and Michail Antonio were all brought in on a busy day of activity for the Hammers, with Matt Jarvis’ loan move to Nor-

wich City the only departure.

“I think we’ve done a good job -- that’s what we wanted and it looks like the last day was a hectic day, but really the deals were done a few days ago and we just needed the papers (finalised),” the 46-year-old Bilic told the club’s website(www.whufc.com).

“We knew from the start what we wanted and for a few players

we waited until the end because it was impossible to get them done earlier because of their clubs.

“But we were patient and we said we’d wait until the last day and have a back-up if necessary,” the former Croatia manager added.

Nigeria international Moses, who joined on loan from champions Chelsea, admitted he was impressed with the club’s counter-

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Spain’s ‘English’ posse Chung says AFC broke election primed for Slovakia test rules ahead of FIFA vote

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Ivory Coast begins the defense of its African title this weekend without Yaya Toure after the team captain asked not to be selected while he considers his international future. So, Sunday’s 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone in neutral Nigeria is the start of new coach Michel Dussuyer’s reign, and possibly the start of life for the Ivorians without Toure.

Nigeria also has a new coach as former player Sunday Oliseh takes charge against Tanzania. Ghana, after a 7-1 win over Mauritius in the first round, travels to Rwanda.

Unimpressive in a scrambling 1-0 victory over Mauritania in its first group qualifier, Cameroon is away at Gambia.

Ivory Coast is starting its campaign late after playing its first game against 2017 tournament host Gabon, which has been included in the qualifying competition but whose games don’t count toward the group standings.

Dussuyer took over from the 2015 African Cup-winning coach Herve Renard and spent his first few months in the job gauging whether the 32-year-old Toure will continue. Dussuyer recently flew to London for talks with the Manchester City midfielder, who is still to decide if he wants to keep playing for his country.

The French coach also has problems with other stars. Striker Wilfried Bony is injured, while Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote is not part of this squad after team management couldn’t contact him.

The game was moved to Port Harcourt in southern Nigeria because of the lingering effect of the Ebola outbreak in Sierra

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attacking style in their away victories at Arsenal and Liverpool.

“It’s not just been the way they have played that has impressed me, but it’s been the hard work as well,” the pacy 24-year-old, who signed a four-year contract with Chelsea prior to the switch, said.

“You can tell everyone is fighting for each other and it was a great result at Arsenal and then at

Liverpool at the weekend.

“I love playing counter-attacking football and this club has definitely got it here and it will definitely suit my game.

“We’ve got a good quality of players up front and the wingers are quick, so if we can get it going on the counter-attack, we can really be a threat as a team,” he added. (rtr)

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean billionaire Chung Mongjoon has accused the Asian Football Confederation of breaking electoral and ethical rules by lobbying for rival candidate Michel Platini in the upcoming FIFA presidential election.

In a news conference in Seoul on Thursday, Chung said that the AFC has been sending letters to officials of member federations urging them to vote for the Frenchman on Feb. 26.

“It is an obvious case of election fraud infringing on the basic rights of other presidential candidates,” said Chung, who had forwarded copies of the letters to the chairmen of FIFA’s electoral committee and ethics committee.

The letter revealed by Chung was titled “Proposal and support of the candidature of Mr. MP for the office of FIFA President.”

It ended with a sentence that read: “Finally, just for good order, we wish to confirm that the (INSERT NAME ASSOCIATION) is supporting only Mr. MP and, accordingly, we did not sign any other declaration of support for another candidate for the office of the FIFA President.” The letters were addressed to FIFA’s secretary general Jerome Valcke.

Chung argued that the initials “MP” referred to Platini and that the letter was designed as a form

for federations to fill out to express their support for Platini. He said the letter was sent to the offices of all AFC member states except for South Korea and Jordan, the home countries of rival candidates Chung and Prince Ali bin Hussein.

There was no immediate response by the AFC to Chung’s accusations. A spokeswoman said the confederation was assessing his comments.

The upcoming election will replace current chief Sepp Blatter, who announced his departure amid

FRANKFURT — Borussia Dortmund attacking midfielder Marco Reus has been ruled out of Germany’s European Championship qualifiers against Poland and Scotland after breaking his big toe in his left foot.

The German Football Federation says Reus suffered the injury while playing for Dort-

mund against Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga on Sunday.

Reus traveled Wednesday to meet his national teammates in Frankfurt, where the injury was diagnosed. Treatment will be carried out by Dortmund.

The 26-year-old was ruled out of Germany’s 2014 World Cupwinning campaign with a left

ankle injury sustained in the last friendly before the tournament, and suffered two more ankle injuries after making his comeback.

Reus made just 20 league appearances for Dortmund last season. Germany hosts Poland in Frankfurt on Friday before playing Scotland in Glasgow on Monday. (ap)

ROME — Former England defender Ashley Cole has been left off Roma’s squad for the Champions League and appears to be on his way out of the Serie A club.

The 34-year-old Cole joined Roma a year ago on a two-year deal but fell out of favor after only a few

months. He was not in the squad for Roma’s opening two matches this season and on Wednesday, Cole wasn’t even listed on Roma’s website as one of its players.

Roma recently signed Lucas Digne to replace Cole at left back and the France international made

a strong debut in Sunday’s 2-1 win over four-time defending champion Juventus.

Midfielder Kevin Strootman, who underwent his third knee surgery in two years Tuesday, was also left out of the Champions League squad. (ap)

mounting pressure to reform after widespread allegations of corruption within FIFA ranks.

Chung, the billionaire scion of the Hyundai business group, was a FIFA vice president for 17 years and was once considered a candidate to succeed Blatter before losing his seat in 2011. He was a key figure in helping South Korea land the right to co-host the 2002 World Cup with Japan, has been a longtime critic of Blatter, whom he described as a dictatorial “little brat” in a memoir published in 2011. (ap)

AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon

South Korean FIFA presidential candidate Chung Mong-joon pauses to answer questions during a news conference in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015.

Germany midfielder Marco Reus breaks toe in left foot

Ashley Cole appears on his way out at Roma after CL snub

Action Images via Reuters / Jason Cairnduff

Manchester United’s Juan Mata looks dejected after the match

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Massa and Bottas to pair for 3rd straight year at Williams MONZA — Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas will pair for a third consecutive season as Williams’ Formula One drivers, the team announced Thursday. Massa and Bottas currently sit fifth and sixth, respectively, in the drivers’ standings.

There had been speculation that Ferrari was interested in Bottas but that ended when Kimi Raikkonen renewed his contract with the Italian team two weeks ago.

“Stability is key for any team to thrive in Formula One, so to be able to enter a third season with one of the strongest driver lineups on the grid puts Williams in a fantastic position to continue its momentum towards the front of the grid in 2016,” team principal Frank Williams said.

Massa, a 34-year-old from Brazil, joined Williams from Ferrari in 2014 and has had one pole and

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a return during his second round match against Andreas Haider-Maurer of Austria at the U.S. Open Championships tennis tournament in New York, September 2, 2015.

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Djokovic clicks into gear, races to third round

NEW YORK - Novak Djokovic took a while to warm up against Austrian Andreas Haider-Maurer but shifted into gear to close out the first set and then raced to a 6-4 6-1 6-2 win that closed Wednesday’s play of the U.S. Open.

World number one Djokovic, who lost only three games in his opening-round victory, led 5-4 in an indifferent first set that went with serve before suddenly snapping into focus to break the Austrian to love.

Flicking winners off his forehand and burying backhands deep into corners, the Serb dropped only three more games as he sailed to victory and a place in the third round.

The reigning Australian and Wimbledon champion registered 27 winners and did not face a single break point in his demolition of 28-year-old Haider-Maurer, a winner of nine career Challenger titles but none on the ATP World

Tour. Djokovic gave Haider-Maurer credit for bringing a blistering first serve.

“I think he had an average serve of 130 miles per hour, so he came out firing from that shot in his game,” said the top seed.

“All in all, it was good to not stay too long on the court and get the job done in three sets,” added Djokovic, who had enough energy left to dance on court with an entertainer who amps up the crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium during changeovers.

Djokovic is trying to claim his third grand slam singles title of the year and the 28-year-old Serb could not be blamed for thinking he is due for another U.S. title to add to his

2011 trophy.

Four other times (2013, 2012, 2010, 2007) he has been runner-up at Flushing Meadows and reached the semi-finals three other times.

“For one reason or another I wasn’t able to make that final step, too many times,” he said.

“But looking at the results over the years, it has been one of the most consistent tournaments I’ve had. Ever since 2007 finals, I’ve been making semis each year, so this definitely is in back of my mind. “Whenever I come here, I know that conditions suit me well, that I feel good on the court. I play very good tennis. I obviously try each year to get myself in a position to fight for the trophy. That’s no different this year.”

Djokovic next plays Italy’s Andreas Seppi, a 3-6 6-3 7-6(3) 6-1 winner against Russian Teymuraz Gabashvili. (rtr)

four podiums with the team. “(Williams) respect me a lot and the results are there,” Massa said. “It has been so nice to be part of the big turnaround the team has seen since the end of 2013. I can’t wait to carry on and continue pushing even more for the team, and for myself.”

Bottas, a 26-year-old from Finland, had seven podiums over the last two seasons after coming through the team’s development program.

“I believe we can achieve even stronger results than what we have seen so far,” Bottas said. “I can’t wait for 2016, however I am still fully focused on this season as we still have plenty of challenges to achieve.”

In the constructors’ standings, Williams is third behind Mercedes and Ferrari entering this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. (ap)

Froome pulls out of Spanish Vuelta with broken foot MADRID — Chris Froome has pulled out of the Spanish Vuelta after fracturing a bone in his foot.

The two-time Tour de France champion — and two-time Vuelta runner-up — said on his Twitter account that the navicular bone in his foot was fractured, adding, “End of the Vuelta for me.”

Froome, who had been hoping

to win the Vuelta after winning this year’s Tour de France, fell early in Wednesday’s 11th stage and looked to be in pain for the rest of the tough mountainous ride, although he managed to finish.

The Team Sky rider was 15th overall, 7 minutes, 30 seconds behind race leader Fabio Aru. The 30-year-old Froome won his second Tour title in July. (ap)

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FILE - In this July 24, 2015, file photo, Britain’s Chris Froome, wearing the overall leader’s yellow jersey, grimaces as he crosses the finish line of the 19th stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 138 kilometers (85.7 miles) with start in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne and finish in La Toussuire, France.

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Ebola transmissions over in Liberia, enters 90-day watch MONROVIA — The World Health Organization says Liberia has been declared free of Ebola transmissions and will be under heightened surveillance for 90 days.

The organization said Thursday that 42 days - twice the maximum incubation period - have passed since the second negative test of a laboratory-confirmed case.

More than 4,800 people died in Liberia of Ebola before the

country was first declared free from transmissions on May 9.

Then a post-mortem sample from a 17-year-old who died on June 28 came back positive for Ebola.

Five more cases were confirmed, including one more death from Ebola.

The worst Ebola outbreak in history has killed more than 11,300 people overall, hitting primarily Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. (ap)

2,000 fleeing Syrians drowned in Mediterranean AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit

A Thai policeman patrols with a bomb sniffing dog in Bangkok, Thailand. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015. Three days after the attack at a revered shrine in central Bangkok killed 20 people, authorities appeared to have few solid leads into the perpetrators of the deadliest attack in Thailand’s recent history.

Turkey skeptical Bangkok bomb suspects are Turks

BANGKOK — Turkey expressed skepticism Thursday over reports that its nationals were involved in the Aug. 17 bombing of a Bangkok landmark that killed 20 people, saying it had not received any official notification from Thailand.

The Turkish Embassy said in a statement that it has not received confirmation from Thai authorities about the nationalities of the suspects. Thai authorities have suggested that at least two of the eight suspects are possibly Turkish.

The Turkish connection has boosted a theory the suspects may be part of a group seeking to avenge Thailand’s forced repatriation of more than 100 ethnic Uighurs to China in July. Thailand is believed to be a transit stop for Chinese Uighurs attempting to go to Turkey.

Uighurs (pronounced WEE-gurs) are related to Turks, and Turkey is home to a large Uighur community.

The bombed site, the Erawan Shrine, is especially popular with Chinese tourists, feeding the speculation that it could have been targeted by people who believe the Uighurs are oppressed by China’s government.

China has alleged that among the Uighurs who were repatriated were some who intended to join Islamic State fighters in Syria.

In another finding that could support a link to Uighurs, police said Thursday that a man arrested Tues-

day who is considered a main suspect in the bombing was carrying a Chinese passport. The passport indicated he was from the western region of Xinjiang, but Thai authorities had not yet verified its authenticity, said national police spokesman Prawut Thavornsiri. The region of Xinjiang in western China is the home of the Turkish-speaking Uighurs.

Authorities on Thursday identified the suspect as Jusufu Meeraili, and said he faces charges of possessing unauthorized explosives. Police said they found his fingerprints on a bottle of bomb-making material recovered from an apartment that was raided over the weekend.

The other suspects include a Thai woman said to be married to a Turkish man. Both are being sought by Thai police.

In interviews with Thai media, the woman said she was innocent.

She also said she was living in Turkey.

Thai authorities have been careful not to state publicly that the case may be linked to the Uighurs. They have said that such speculation could affect international relations

and hurt tourism.

“We have agreed already that I won’t mention the name of a country, the name of a group or their religion. Please allow me to say that it is a network, and let’s wait and see which group it is,” Thai national police spokesman Prawut Thavornsiri said Thursday, when asked if the case was linked to Uighurs.

Thai security officials have suggested the suspects are part of a human trafficking ring with a grudge against Thailand. However, Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, known for his outspokenness, has stretched the theory to acknowledge it could have been a gang involved in smuggling Uighurs out of China.

The embassy statement highlighted the confusion surrounding the ongoing investigation. It quoted the Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman in Ankara pointing out Thai press reports saying that Meeraili, who was detained near the Thai-Cambodian border, had a Chinese passport and that the first suspect, arrested in the raid on the Bangkok apartment, had a fake Turkish passport. (ap)

GENEVA — More than 2,000 Syrians have drowned in the Mediterranean while trying to reach Europe since 2011, a U.N. panel reported Thursday, saying there’s no end in sight to Syria’s civil war.

In its 10th such report since the war began 4-1/2 years ago, the U.N. Human Rights Council urges the international community to help Syrian civilians.

“The global failure to protect Syrian refugees is now translating into a crisis in southern Europe,” the report says, alluding to the increased flow in recent months.

Overall, it offers few new insights into a grinding civil war.

“Civilians are suffering the unimaginable as the world stands witness,” said panel chair Paulo Sergio Pinheiro.

The report, which calls for “urgent action” by the international

community to protect civilians, is based on 335 interviews with victims and witnesses collected from January to July 2015. The report is to be presented to the Human Rights Council meeting on Sept. 21.

It says warring factions have used tactics like encircling populated areas that have caused starvation, malnutrition and chronic illness among besieged residents.

The report highlights abuses by many combatants including President Bashar Assad’s forces, the Islamic State group and alQaida-backed Nusra Front.

It says Islamic State fighters have adopted new tactics such as hit-and-run attacks and suicide car-bombings following battlefield losses to Kurdish fighters backed by U.S.-led coalition air power. (ap)

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INDONESIA Indonesia to cut emission by 29 percent in 2030

JAKARTA - Indonesia has unveiled an ambitious new target for reducing carbon emissions, promising to slash its greenhouse gas output by 29 percent by 2030, the government said Wednesday.

The increased commitment by one of the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters will be officially submitted to the United Nations later this month ahead of a major climate change summit in December.

“We have reached the decision to reduce (emissions) by 29 percent by 2030,” environment and forestry minister Siti Nurbaya Bakar told reporters.

The pledge goes beyond Indonesia’s 2009 agreement to slash emissions by 26 percent -- or 41 percent with international assistance -- by 2020.

The final draft submission states Indonesia has set aside 12.7 million hectares (31.4 million acres) of forest for conservation to help realise its target. The government also hopes to derive nearly a quarter of its vast energy needs from renewable sources within

a decade.

“Beyond 2020, Indonesia envisions an even bolder commitment to emission reductions,” said the draft submission distributed by the ministry.

Indonesia, along with several other emissions-intensive economies, had been under pressure to submit its target before the UN climate summit in Paris.

“The Indonesia baseline uses the business as usual scenario of emission projections starting in 2010, based on historical trajectory (2000-2010), projected increases in the energy sector, and the absence of mitigation actions,” the submission says.

It is hoped that a new pact to cut global emissions applicable to all countries will be hammered out at the long-awaited conference. (afp)

JAKARTA - A second Australian in little more than a week has died during a surf trip to Indonesia’s famed Mentawai Islands, police confirmed Thursday.

Adam Albert Dube was found dead on Wednesday morning after vanishing during an ocean swim with friends the night before.

Mentawai police chief Reko Indro Sasongko said the group of 10 arrived at the popular surf spot off the west coast of Sumatra island late Tuesday.

After drinking aboard their boat, they decided around midnight to go for a swim, Sasongko said.

“After an hour they returned to the boat, but only nine showed up. Dube was not there,” he told AFP. A search ensued for the missing Australian but he wasn’t found until Wednesday morning. His body was

taken immediately to Padang city on Sumatra island, Sasongko said.

His death comes shortly after another Australian, 54-year-old Ronald Stephen Schneider, was killed after being smashed onto rocks in heavy surf at the Mentawais last week.

The world famous reef breaks off the Sumatra coast are a mecca for surfers, especially Australians, seeking its fabled barreling waves.

Sasongko said police had been warning visiting surfers to be extra vigilant during the dry season months, when wave sizes peak and conditions are particularly dangerous.

“Not only are the currents strong and the waves large, but there are many whirlpools that cannot be seen when in the water but are noticeable from above,” he said.

“Those are very dangerous.” (afp)

Another Australian surfer dies in Indonesia

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Norwegian Coast Guards Lieutenants Thomas, left and Ron clean the barrel of a rifle on the deck of the Siem Pilot ship during a migrants search and rescue mission in the Mediterranean Sea, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

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Garuda Indonesia and Tourism Australia have signed renewal of cooperation agreement in promoting market. The memorandum of understanding was signed

by Handayani (left) and Regional General Manager South/ South East Asia & Gulf Countries of Tourism Australia, Michael Newcombe.

Garuda-Tourism Australia cooperate in promoting market JAKARTA - Garuda Indonesia and Tourism Australia have signed renewal of cooperation agreement in promoting market.

Garuda Indonesia Commercial Director Handayani said on Thursday under the agreement, Garuda Indonesia and Tourism Australia would promote Garuda flight service from and to various destinations in Australia such as Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

The memorandum of understanding was signed by Handayani and Regional General Manager South/ South East Asia & Gulf Countries of Tourism Australia, Michael Newcombe. The agreement is an extension of one signed earlier in 2014 between the two sides.

Handayani said she hoped the cooperation would increase the load factor of the airline from and to Australia.

“Australia is a potential market for Garuda which has a market share of 27.7 percent in the Indonesia-Australia routes this year,” she said.

With the geographical proximity between Indonesia and Australia there are many travelers between the two countries including tourists, business people, students and those crossing the border for medical treatment.

“Garuda could also offer service for travelers

using the Kangaroo Road,” Handayani said.

Kangaroo Road is a connecting flight from Australia to Amsterdam and London.

Meanwhile, Regional General Manager South/ South East Asia & Gulf Countries of Tourism Australia Michael Newcombe said Indonesia is one of its fastest growing markets.

“Hopefully the cooperation would sustain cooperation already exists between the two countries,” Newcombe said.

Currently Garuda Indonesia serves 33 direct flights from and to Australia per week from Jakarta and Denpasar to Melbourne, Sydney and Perth.

Flights from Denpasar to Melbourne, Sydney and Perth are served every day and from Jakarta to Melbourne, Sydney and Perth four times a week.

Garuda is seeking similar cooperation agreement with tourism agencies in other country before the visa free travel offered to 47 more countries in October bringing the number of countries to 92 from which visitors to Indonesia would no longer need visa.

The facility is already offered to travelers from 45 countries. It is expected to increase the load factor of Garuda inbound and outbound. (ant)

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Tourism Office records archeological sites

BUSINESS Oil dips in Asia after mixed US report SINGAPORE - Oil prices fell in Asia Thursday following a mixed US petroleum report that showed an increase in reserves but a dip in production.

US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for October delivery fell 14 cents to $46.11 while Brent crude for October slipped 10 cents to $50.40 in afternoon trade.

Prices turned sharply lower Tuesday and have been edging down after weak manufacturing data from China and the United States clouded the outlook for demand growth in the two biggest energy consumers. They had surged more than 25 percent over the three days before that.

On Wednesday the US Department of Energy’s petroleum report for the week to August 28 showed commercial crude stocks rose 4.7 million barrels to 455.4 million barrels, sitting near eight-decade highs.

The increase was much bigger than the 900,000 barrels on average expected surveyed by experts Bloomberg News.

Crude output, however, fell 119,000 barrels to 9.22 million a day. Gasoline inventories fell 300,000 barrels to 214.2 million.

Sanjeev Gupta, head of the Asia-Pacific oil and gas practice at business consultancy firm EY, said “the global supply-demand imbalance remains in focus” following the release of the latest US energy report.

Dealers had been hoping that an uptick in US demand, coupled with a slowdown in output, could whittle down the huge global supplies that were a key reason for the collapse in prices from around $120 in June last year.

Gupta said “worries that the US Federal Reserve will raise rates at the next policy meeting in September also weighed down market sentiment”.

“The US nonfarm payrolls (data) to be released tomorrow is likely to offer some vital clues about the Fed’s plans,” he added.

A rate rise will boost the greenback, making dollar-priced oil more expensive to holders of weaker currencies, hurting demand and helping push crude prices lower. (afp)

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BANGLI - The government of Bangli County through the Culture and Tourism Agency is currently taking inventory of all the archaeological sites scattered throughout the region, as part of cultural tourism development plan. In order to speed up the porceedures, a technical team from the Institute for Bali Archaeology and Heritage is also involved.

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A man looks at an electronic stock indicator of a securities firm in Tokyo, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015. China’s slowdown, volatile financial markets and tumbling raw-materials prices have raised the risks to economic growth around the world, the International Monetary Fund reported Wednesday.

China, tumbling commodity prices threaten world economy WASHINGTON — China’s slowdown, volatile financial markets and tumbling rawmaterials prices have raised the risks to economic growth around the world, the International Monetary Fund reported Wednesday.

In an assessment of threats published as top finance ministers and central bankers meet this week in Turkey, the IMF warned that the problems could lead to “a much weaker outlook” for global growth.

It urged wealthy countries to continue easy-money policies and “growth friendly” tax and spending programs. Some emergingmarket countries, meanwhile, should let their currencies fall substantially to support their exporters and economic growth, while also enacting reforms to make their economies more efficient, it added.

The Chinese economic slowdown, though long anticipated, “appears to have larger-thanpreviously-envisaged” repercussions in other countries, the IMF said. China’s troubles have sent the prices of raw materials such as oil and copper into a freefall, pinching Brazil, Russia and other commodity exporters.

The report did not revise the fund’s economic forecasts for this year, last updated in July, though it concluded that “downside risks

have risen.”

The IMF expects the global economy to grow 3.3 percent this year, little-changed from 3.4 percent in 2014; the U.S. economy to grow 2.5 percent, versus 2.4 percent in 2014; the 19-country eurozone to grow 1.5 percent, nearly double 2014’s 0.8 percent; and China to grow 6.8 percent, down from 7.4 percent last year.

Some economists expect Chinese growth to decelerate even more — to below 6 percent.

The Chinese stock market has been falling since mid-June, and on Aug. 11 Chinese authorities unexpectedly devalued China’s currency, the yuan. They said they were responding to signals from investors that the currency was overvalued. But skeptics feared it was a desperation move to give Chinese exporters a competitive advantage — and a sign the economy was weaker than anybody realized.

In an interview with CNBC Wednesday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew warned

China against manipulating its currency to give its exporters an unfair advantage.

“We are going to hold them accountable,” he said.

The IMF is also worried about the potential fallout if the U.S. Federal Reserve decides this year to raise the short-term interest rate it controls, pinned near zero for seven years.

Higher U.S. rates would likely lure investment out of emerging markets to America and drive up the value of the U.S. dollar. That could shake up global markets. It could also squeeze emerging-market companies that have borrowed in U.S. dollars and would have to scrounge up more money in their local currencies to meet the payments.

In June, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde advised the Fed to delay a rate hike until 2016. She argued that the risk of raising rates prematurely — and damaging the U.S. and global economies — outweighed the risk of waiting too long and allowing inflation to creep up.

Finance ministers and central bankers from the G-20 major economies are meeting Friday and Saturday in the Turkish capital Ankara. (ap)

The Head of the Bangli Culture and Tourism Agency, I Wayan Adnyana, said on Wednesday (Sep. 2) that the presence of artifacts in Bangli County is in fact very much. Evidently, based on data collection for 2013 there are a total of 612 archaeological sites in Kintamani subdistrict, 280 sites in Tembuku subdistrict, 260 sites in Bangli subdistrict and 114 sites in Susut subdistrict. Sites found in temple areas are still in quite good conditions because they are well maintained. “These sites are mostly located at temples and some of them have been included as cultural heritage sites.

They are still in very good condition,” he explained.

He also added that the inventory process is being assisted by a team from the Institute of Bali Archaeology and Cultural Heritage.

Adnyana revealed that objects that have been found include such things as statues, bracelets, palm-leaf manuscript and cliff temples. Cliff temple, are most widely found in Tembuku like the one at Tambahan and surrounding areas. Other than serving as a form of preservation, this inventory is being taken so as to eventually promote cultural tourism in Bangli. “At present, Bangli is mostly known for is nature tourism. Once the data collection is complete, we hope that Bangli can become a cultural tourism area,” he added.

Apart from the Culture and Tourism Office, previously the Bangli Library, Archives and Documentation Office also performed a biographical search of the local heroes scattered throughout the subdistricts. However, it did not involve a team of experts.

The search was intended to re-construct the stories of local heroes so that these could be used for educational purposes. (kmb45)

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The tourists are taking pictures in Kintamani. The government of Bangli County through the Culture and Tourism Agency is currently taking inventory of all the archaeological sites scattered throughout the region

Slimming yoga at Shankara Resto

DENPASAR - Many people dream of having a proportional weight. Various exercises and physical activities are undertaken to achieve this dream without taking into account of age, physical fitness, food and other such factors. It seems impossible for busy people to reach their dream, but do not worry, you can still try yoga. Simply follow the Slimming Yoga program that will be held at the Bale Banjar Bali Global Shankara, Jalan Danau Toba No.

7 Sanur every Friday at three o’clock in the afternoon.

Yoga instructor, I Kadek Arnata, said that as part exercise and part meditation, yoga is believed to be an effective way of loosing weight much faster than by doing aerobics. The amount of calories burned while jogging or doing yoga is not the same as Yoga.

“Gymnastics is centered on the mind whereas soul processing is able to maintain

an ideal body shape through the exercise of concentration,” he said.

How does it happen? With regular exercise, people will automatically improve their diet. Moreover, yoga can also help people reduce psychological disorders such as stress, depression or burnout.

Sometimes when people are depressed, either because of work, family affairs, business or other reasons, they tend to compensate by eating excessively. Regular

yoga exercise will habituate the management of the mind, so that it will avoid stress in the first place.

“This training program can be done anywhere and anytime, allowing you can control your body and mind, so that a healthy and good-looking body will no longer be just a area, What are you waiting for? Just follow the slimming yoga and say welcome to an ideal body,” said Arnata invitingly. (par)

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Chinese citizen sentenced to five years in prison DENPASAR - On Wednesday (Sep. 2), a 24 year woman from China, named Lin Jia Ling, who was allegedly involved in a criminal case based on the possession of of 0.60 gram of crystal meth was sentenced to five years in prison, a fine of IDR 1 billion and a subsidiary of six months in prison, Wednesday (Sep. 2).

Prosecutor Purwanti before the leading judge Beslin Sihombing stated that the defendant with the status a a widow and mother of two, was found guilty under Article 113 paragraph (1) of the Law No. 35/2009 on narcotics.

The defendant is said to have brought in drugs into the customs territory of Indonesia without permission from the authorities.

The defendant, through her legal counsel, will make plea against the charges in a subsequent court session. Previously, the prosecutor in her indictment said that Lin Jia Ling -an employee of beauty salon in Taiwan was arrested by customs officers shortly after getting off the plane. She was arrested after passing through the international arrival terminal of the Ngurah Rai Airport off a China Airlines flight CI771 from Taiwan on Monday (May 4, 2015).

At that time, the officers found a plastic clip of 0.88grams gross or 0.60 grams net of crystal meth, containing a plastic straw and a plastic clip with crystal clear objects. It was found inside the black bra that the defendant Lin Jia Ling was wearing. (kmb37)

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The garbage is pilling up on Tukad Mati River. This condition is increasingly dangerous for the water quilty in Badung and Denpasar becuase Tukad Mati is one of the water source in the areas.

Engeline’s murder

Augustinus Tay to face trial

DENPASAR- The researching prosecutor team from the Denpasar Prosecutor’s Office have finally declared that Engeline’s murder case file with suspect Augustinus Tay Hamda May is complete (P21). This means that the Denpasar Police investigator is now going to transfer the file of the second phase (hand over the suspect and evidence with the file). Tay will therefore soon go to trial for the murder case.

Agus Tay, the suspect who murder Angeline

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The completion of Agus Tay’s file was confirmed by Section Head of the Denpasar Prosecutor’s Office General Crime, Ketut Maha Agung, onWednesday (Sep. 2). Before it was declared complete, the researching prosecutor conducted a case exposé. From this case exposé is said that investigating police have completed the instructions given in the P-19. “The file is complete and we declare it P-21,” he explained.

The defendant Agus Tay is being charged for the criminal act of persecution that caused the death of the child. as referred to in Article 340 of the Criminal Code (the primary), a subsidiary of Article 338 of the Criminal Code, more subsidiary of article 353 paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code, more and more subsidiary of Article 351 paragraph 3 of the Criminal Code and Article 76 C in conjunction with Article 80 paragraph 1 and 3 of Law No. 35/2014 on the amendments to the Law No.23/2002 on the protection of children.

In a file sent by police authorities it is stated that 26 witnesses were examined in this case including Margriet Ch. Megawe (the defendant in a separate file). But, Maha Agung said that in the file Margriet did not give any details at all. “It is the right of the defendant” he said.

When asked about the instructions completed by police investigators, Maha Agung said that one of them was to investigate the role of Augustinus under Article 340 related to the murder. The file declares that Augustinus had made a hole in ground behind the house before Engeline was eventually found dead and buried in the hole. “Later on, we will prove it in court,” he explained.

Previously, the legal counsel of Agus Tay, Haposan Sihombing, said that to his knowledge it is indeed true that the detention period will end on September 10, because the detention of 60 days extended to 30 days will end. “Actually it us clear.

In our opinion, my client Agus Tay, and based on the testimony of Agus to us and to the investigator, the role of Agus has been very clear, namely that he helped Mrs. MM (Margriet—Ed) remove and bury Engeline on May 16,” called Haposan.

Thus, he said that the prosecutor and police just need to hand over the file and the suspect.

“It has been very clear. It should have been P21 (complete) because the detention period is more than 60 days and extended as long as 30 days, meaning that only a week remains of his detention period,” he said. (kmb27)

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Protesters throw stone at Indian policemen during a protest in Manipur, India, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015.

Rioters set fire to the homes of seven lawmakers during a rampage to protest new legislation defining who can claim to be from the northeastern Indian state of Manipur, police said Tuesday.

Internet blocked in northeast Indian state to quell violence GAUHATI — Naga protesters on Thursday blocked a key highway and authorities shut down wireless Internet services to quell heightening tension in a northeast Indian state where seven people have died in violence this week. The protesters cut trees and moved boulders to stop trucks, buses and cars on the highway linking Manipur state with the rest of India, paralyzing normal life in the area.

N. Biren Singh, a ruling Congress party lawmaker, said the state government blocked wireless Internet and text messaging services on Wednesday to stop rumors from provoking people to take to the streets and commit arson. The violence erupted on Monday after the state legislature approved new legislation defining who can claim to be from Manipur. Rioters set fire to the homes of nine lawmakers during a rampage.

One person who was trapped in a burning house died, and three people died when police fired to disperse the arsonists on Monday.

Another three people were killed on Tuesday when police fired at hundreds of people angry about the deaths circled the town’s police station.

On Wednesday, state authorities imposed an indefinite curfew in Churachanpur town after protesters set a government office on fire. The town is 70 kilometers (40 miles) southwest of Imphal, the state capital. Activist Chitra Ahanthem criticized the suspension of Internet services and said it was hurting flood relief after monsoon rains forced thousands of people into shelters in the northeast. “I can’t believe we have limited or no Internet access in the state of 2.5 million people. I am involved in flood relief operations in the state and my work is getting badly affected,” she said.

Lawmaker Singh said the law demanding people prove that their families lived in Manipur before 1951 is aimed at keeping “outsid-

ers,” including migrants, from settling in the state bordering Myanmar. But Singh said authorities had no plans to begin checking documents soon.

The protesters fear the authorities might exclude people who arrived legitimately after that date or who don’t have proper documents.

The area has a mix of Kuki, Zomi, Naga and other tribes.

On Thursday, the United Naga Council, an umbrella group of the Naga population in Manipur state, announced a 48-hour blockade of the highway protesting another resolution adopted by the state legislature earlier this week that opposes a division of Manipur if the Indian government signed a peace deal with a frontline Naga insurgent group.

The Indian government is offering wide autonomy to Naga insurgent groups and says it cannot redraw state borders to allow all the Nagas to live together in one state.

The Nagas mainly inhabit three northeastern states. (ap)

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Guatemala president resigns amid corruption probe

GUATEMALA CITY — Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina has resigned in the face of a corruption scandal that has brought his government to the brink, a spokesman said early Thursday.

Spokesman Jorge Ortega said Perez Molina submitted his resignation at midnight Wednesday local time after a judge issued an order to detain him in the customs fraud case, which already has led to the jailing of his vice president, and the resignation of several cabinet ministers who withdrew their support for the president.

His resignation, the first by a Guatemalan president, is not effective until Congress accepts it and names a new president. They were to convene early Thursday morning to do so.

Protesters, business leaders and even Catholic church officials have called for Perez Molina to resign in recent weeks as the investigation of the customs fraud ring has grown wider and hit more officials. Perez Molina was steadfast in his plan to stay until the judge’s unprecedented order, dealing the most serious blow yet to entrenched political corruption in the Central American country.

Ortega told reporters that in

the end, Perez Molina submitted his resignation “to maintain the institution of the presidency and resolve on his own the legal proceedings leveled against him.”

Perez Molina, 64, has maintained his innocence.

Vice President Alejandro Maldonado is constitutionally in line to assume the presidency. Maldonado, a conservative lawyer and former Constitutional Court judge, was chosen to replace former Vice President Roxana Baldetti, who resigned May 8 due to the same scandal and is now jailed and facing charges. She too maintains her innocence.

Maldonado would likely remain in office until the winner of upcoming elections is inaugurated Jan. 14, 2016.

The country’s reaction was initially quiet as the news played out in the middle of the night.

The order to detain Perez Molina is not for his arrest, rather to for him to declare before Judge Miguel Angel Galvea, who granted the request Wednesday from Attorney General Thelma Aldana.

The president will have to appear on accusations of illicit association, fraud and receiving bribe money. (ap)

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FILE - In this Monday, Aug. 31, 2015, file photo, Guatemala’s President Otto Perez Molina acknowledges reporters at the end of a press conference, in Guatemala City.

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Givenchy plans rare sashay down New York runway

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Bollywood actress Amy Jackson displays a creation by designer Anushree Reddy.

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Bollywood actresses display creation by designers during the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai, India, Sunday, Aug 30, 2015.

MANGUPURA - Bali Interfood 2015 officially opened on Thursday. The exhibition which promotes culinary products and technology will be held until September 5 in Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC), Badung.

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor displays a creation by Gaurav Gupta.

PARIS - French fashion house Givenchy will make a rare appearance on New York’s catwalks later this month when it presents its summer 2016 ready-towear collection, a temporary move which will allow it to squeeze in over a thousand fashionistas and wannabes to view its show.

The Givenchy catwalk show is due to take place on September 11, during New York fashion week, with Serb performance artist Marina Abramovic, wellknown for pushing the experimental boundaries, helping designer Riccardo Tisci to put the event together.

The charismatic Belgrade-born art pioneer counts celebrities such as pop star Lady Gaga among her fans, while her performances attract people in the thousands.

The location of the New York show remains a well-kept secret as does the venue for the private party which will follow it.

The theme will be “Celebration of Love”.

It will also mark fashion director Tisci’s ten years producing men’s and women’s collection for Givenchy, part of the LVMH luxury good stable.

Alongside the usual array of journalists, buyers and celebrities, over a thousand members of the wider public will be able to attend the show, far more than could normally squeeze into Givenchy’s Paris shows.

To obtain the sought-after entrance ticket, people must be among the first to sign up to an internet site which will be set up in conjunction with the New York mayor’s office.

At the same time Givenchy will inaugurate its flagship Manhattan store on Madison Avenue, where the group had a shop until 2006.

Givenchy has two other US stores; in Miami and Las Vegas.

According to LVMH, the world’s top luxury group, Givenchy is one of its strongest growing brands in terms of sales and profits, thanks to its fashion lines but also perfume and cosmetics. (afp)

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Bollywood actress Malaika Arora Khan displays a creation by designer Arpita Mehta.

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Bollywood actress Esha Gupta displays a creation by designer Ridhi Mehra.

Besides, holding Bali Interfood 2015, there are several other exhibitions being held in the same venue, such as Bali Hotel & Tourism, Bali Coffee Expo, Bali Allpack, Bali Wine & Spirits, and Bali Seafood Expo 2015.

According to Bali’s Chairman of Hotel and Restaurant’s Association (PHRI) Tjok Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati, food is an important part of the tourism industry.

SUkawati said that culinary specialties can be packaged as one of Bali tourism’s selling points. “At present, the culinary world already has a niche market. Through various media, public interest in food AKA foodies are increasing world wide,” he said.

The man who is familiarly called Cok Ace said, that in Indonesia’s tourism, especially in Bali, culinary specialties are becoming one of the attractions that certainly provide added value in promoting a tourism object. Culinary specialties are also being promoted and introduced to society through various events such as food festivals.

“One such event is Interfood Hotel & Tourism Bali, and one of its goals is to actively participate in introducing and enriching the diversity of tourist attractions through the world of cooking, especially in the hospitality and tourism industry,” he said.

For this reason, he said, PHRI Bali as an association of hotels and restaurants, gives appreciation and support to the implementation of this event that’s being organized for the second time.

“This event will be an effective method of promoting tourism and is also a way to maintain the traditional cultural heritage of food that could become a main attraction in the world of tourism,” he said.

President Director of Kristamedia, David D. Salim, said that tourism in Bali will not be complete without a culinary industry.

“Without food and beverage, Bali’s tourism is incomplete. When tourists come here, they do not only remember the natural scenery but also local culinary products. Besides being famous for various local foods, Bali also produces internationally renowned wine.

Through this event we are hoping that people and hoteliers become more familiar with the food and beverages products from their own country,” he mentioned.

David stated that he also collaborated with several associations such as the Specialty Coffee Association of Indonesia, Indonesian Sommelier Association for this event. This exhibition presents participants from hotels and restaurants, as well as hundreds of other companies from home and abroad.

“This event is expected to push Indonesia’s food and beverage business forward especially Bali,” he said.

IBP/Parwata The food exhibition was also enlivened by Bali Interfood 2015 officially opened on Thursday.

The exhibition which promotes culinary products and technology a cooking contest organized by the Indonesian will be held until September 5 in Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC), Badung. chef Association (ICA). (kmb27)

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From page 1 In the second point of the letter is clearly stated that the development of a long storage basin is necessary and strategic for waste management, flood prevention, and for the general management of the Grand Forest Park. The project needs the support of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry and the Management of the Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park -specifically the Provincial Forestry Agency and the Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park authority to have waste and flood management categorized as a prevention endeavour, aimed at improving the function of Grand Forest Park.

The third point of the letter states that the government of Badung County has implemented the normalization of Mati River estuary as a regular waste management and flood control activity in the tourist area of Kuta, Legian and Seminyak. On that account, the normalization and long storage development activities in the Mati River estuary should be supported in terms of budget allocation that was provided through the regional budget for 2015.

Point four of the letter asserts that considering that the planned construction site is located in a protection block, the Bali Forestry Service (in this case the Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park) must immediately review the determination of the block of the grand forest park around the Mati River estuary and propose the amendments to Directorate General of Conservation of Natural Resources and Ecosystem concerning this determination.

Fifthly, with regards to the above mentioned points, and while waiting for the review process of the Grand Forest Park management block, in our opinion, the continuity of the development operations for the creation of the long storage bassin can be done later through a mechanism of cooperation between the Bali Forestry Agency -the Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park authorities, and the government of Badung.

Based on the directives of the Directorate General of Conservation of Natural Resources and Ecosystems, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the government of Badung through the Badung Highways and Irrigation (BMP) Agency has made direct coordination with the technical service unit of the Grand Forest Park and the Bali Forestry Agency.

“There has been direct coordination and they have been advised to ask for permission for the implementation from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry given that the river flow is located in the area of Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park Protection Block. And we have done this” said the Head of the Badung Highways and Irrigation Agency, I.B. Surya Suamba, on Monday (Aug. 31).

Currently, the project -aimed at tackling the flood issue, has come to a complete stop

As of the publication of this information, it is still unclear when this project might be resumed because apparently it can only go forward if the area changes status from a protected zone to a utilization zone.

“Yes, now we cannot do anything. Originally we wanted to clean up the garbage at the site, but it is not allowed. If this persists I worry that in the next rainy season Kuta will be affected by the same problems of flooding that it has faced in the past,” he said.

According to Suamba, the preparation of a long storage bassin has been under consideration for a long time. When A.A. Gde Agung was still the regent of Badung a letter of request had already been sent to the Minister of Environment and Forestry -dated April 20, 2015, concerning the construction of cliff reinforcements and revetment in the Mati River estuary based on the suggestion of the Bali Forestry Agency.

“In essence, in the letter mentions that the long storage development is deemed necessary and strategic for the management of garbage for flood prevention and for the management of the Grand Forest Park and so the project needs the support from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry as well as the support of the management of the Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park under the the Bali Forestry Agency and the Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park authorities themselves because waste and flood management fall under the responsibility of the park management to the function of Grand Forest Park,” said Surya Suamba.

Acting Regent of Badung, I Nyoman Harry Yudha Saka, admitted that he had prepared a letter of petition for Governor that will also be submitted to the Ministry of Environment and Forestry in order for a zoning change to be made. Saka hopes that the zoning of the area can be changed from from a protection zone to a utilization zone.

For now the project has been stopped. “On that account, the government of Badung is attempting to change the zoning because the Mati River is also plays an important role in flood prevention -not commercial activities, but saving the environment and preserving the mangroves located there,” he said.

Interestingly, the Governor of Bali during a working visit to Badung, claimed not know anything about the issue. “I do not know it exactly, it’s a technical matter,” said Governor of Bali, I Made Mangku Pastika.

As many people know, the project, worth around IDR 47 billion, funded by regional budget of Badung 2015 has been underway since 2013. The project was officially stopped on Saturday (Aug. 29) at approximately at 11:00 a.m. when dozens of rangers from the Bali Forestry Agency came to the location and ordered the project to be stopped and then proceeded to guard the area. (kmb27)

Government of Bali assessed to be unable to perceive public interest MANGUPURA - Measures taken by Bali’s provincial government - through rangers form the Bali Forestry Agency, that stoppe the flood prevention project in the Mati River estuary have ignited protest from many people.

On Tuedsday (Sep,1), dozens of local residents came out to protest the Governemnt of Bali’s decision which many consider to be arrogant and not in line with public interest. Members of the local communities and fishermen groups from Prapat Agung Mangening Patasari asserted their disagreement about the shutting down of the Mati River project. People consider the whole thing bizarre given that the termination of the normalization of the river and the strengthening the river wall projects occurred without an official letter having been sent first.

“We are here very worried. If the project is not continued, it will result in floods in Kuta, Legian, Seminyak and Monang-Maning,” said the Head of the Prapat Agung Mangening Patasari Fishermen Group, I Nyoman Sukra.

According to Sukra, the Forestry Agency is a formal institution of the government that should give priority to legal and procedural transparency.

In fact the Forestry Agency already knows that the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the RI also supports the restructuring process.

“The project is about 50 percent completed, so why didn’t they say something from the start? After the project is well underway it is then suddenly stopped midway to completion. This is chaos, whats more signs of the rainy season have already started to emerge and the restructuring process is not finished yet,” he explained.

Sukra argued that if the project is stopped, the recommendation of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry will be useless. “It should not be complicated because all the restructuring points have been clearly listed therein (in the letter of the Director General of Environment and Forestry— Ed),” he said. This fishermen also mentioned that construction of the long storage basin can be carried out based on suggestions obtained through cooperation with the Bali Forestry Agency and Badung County. “We are still waiting for the revision process of the Grand Forest Park management block,” he said.

Another community leader of Patasari, Wayan Lendra, also said that he wondered why the project

was suddenly stopped. “If people do not feel safe, why was the project stopped? the project is meant to make the community feel safe and comfortable,” he said.

He added that the fight to have the project started was fought well. The minister even came down to monitor the situation. “Probably, those who have put a stop to the project have never been down here to see for themselves how people are suffering, we hope that they will come see for themselves,” he said.

A former legislator of the Badung House of representatives, I Wayan Puspa Negara, said that the project was designed by Badung County and is aimed at protecting the tourist area form flooding.

The rangers appear not to understand that the project is being developed for the benefit of the public.

“This action shows the arrogance of this sector that does not understand that the nature of the project is for public interest: the prevention of flooding in the area of Kuta tourist destination,” he said.

Negara explained that Kuta is always hit by flood every year because the estuary of the Mati River is clogged by sedimentation. This condition was being addressed by the Badung County because the rainy season is getting near. “This project has been stopped, whereas it had every legal right as set forth by the County House and the Regent of Badung as stated in the regional budget for 2015,” he said.

Negara expressed his disappointment about the attitude of Bali’s provincial government that only sees the security of the grand forest park (Tahura) in terms of its own environmental aspect, but has not been able to examine the emergency situation faced by the people of Kuta. “In fact, it sounds strange. The rangers areofficers of the government, while the government of Badung County is also an element of government, and so is the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. So, this shows disharmony and dilapidation in the taking of action.

The government has an obligation to protect and preserve the area and its people from a variety of threats for the sake of a better life, does it not?” he concluded. (kmb27)

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JIMBARAN - Get set for the Ultimate Celebration Package from Four Seasons: an intimately customisable five-property adventure that interweaves tropical island escapism with electrifying VIP-access to the world’s only full Formula 1 night race.

“For just one lucky pair, we’ve created a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the excitement of Formula 1 night racing during an exclusive tenday journey through five Four Seasons hotels and resorts inthree spectacular destinations,” says Michael A. Crawford, President, Asia Pacific, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

Exclusively available to the first caller only, the Ultimate Celebration Package is one part of the ongoing series of Four Seasons Extraordinary Experiences.

This package spans from the cultural and spiritual embrace of Bali to the verve and vibrancy of FORMULA 1-gripped Singapore during the country’s 50th anniversary of independence, before concluding in blissful abandon on the dream-like beaches of the Maldives.

- Three Nights in Bali – September 15-18, 2015 Four Seasons Resorts in Bali

make for the ultimate pre-race escape. Reconnect with self and surroundings with AntiGravity Yoga, meditation, healing Chakra rituals, Life Talks and Ubud’s graceful charm at the sacred hillside haven of Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan. Then, immerse in the oceanfront chic of Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, an all-villa beach retreat where Bali’s finest Cooking Academy, surf school and temple-adorned setting share the island’s traditions and innovations at their magical best.

- Four Nights in Singapore – September 18-22, 2015 Pulsating with the energy of its Golden Jubilee celebrations, the Lion City welcome roars to life with four nights of butler and chauffeur service at the impeccable Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Memorable cuisine and helicopter city tours culminate in a VIP table seating reserved table during the world’s most intoxicating FORMULA 1 race.

Experience the exhilaration of Asia’s only night street circuit race, then enjoy VIP-access to the star-studded Amber Lounge after-party followed by VIP Deck concert passes.

- Three Nights in the Maldives – September 22-25, 2015 After the exhilaration of race fever, return business class airplane tickets to the Maldives await. Here, clear turquoise waters, pristine white beaches, a sandbank dinner and a champagne cruise set the scene for a dream of pure tranquillity. Stay one night in a Two-bedroom Water Suite in the traditional village-like surrounds of Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, followed by two nights in a Two-Bedroom Water Suite at the sister island of Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, a sublime natural wilderness located in the remote Baa Atoll UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, just a short seaplane ride from Kuda Huraa.

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September 12, 7 PM, Opening “111” exhibition by Aboedt Art September 14, 8 PM, Movie screening of Old Bali’s movie by Aboedt Art September 17, 8 PM, Movie screening entitled “Nga ben Dulu dan Sekarang” by Aboedt Art September 19, 7.30 PM, Nusantara live music September 22, 7 PM, Human is Alien video projections on Bamboo installation with live music by Planet Bamboo September 24, Movie screening entitled “Bali Sehar ian, Dulu dan Sekarang” by Aboedt Art September 26, Movie screening entitled “Upacara Yadnya Bali, Dulu dan Sekarang” by Aboedt Art Sunday, September 27, Opening of Painting and Artwork

Interior 2015 Exhibition with culinary bazaar.

Monday, September 28, Sketches painting and interior product exhibition Tuesday, September 29, Talkshow guided by Wayan Suardika (Bali Arts) followed by sketches demo Wednesday, September 30, Sketches painting by Budiana and

interior painting exhibition Thursday, October 1, Sketches painting and interior painting exhibition Friday, October 2, Sketches painting and interior painting exhibition Saturday, October 3, Closing ceremony of Sketches painting

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Balinese Temple Ceremony

Every Temple and Shrine has a special date for it annual Ceremony, or “ Odalan “, every 210 days according to Balinese calendar, including the smaller ancestral shrine which each family possesses. Because of this practically every few days a ceremony of festival of some kind takes place in some Village in Bali. There are also times when the entire island celebrated the same Holiday, such as at Galungan, Kuningan, Nyepi day, Saraswati day, Tumpek Landep day, Pagerwesi day, Tumpek Wayang day etc.

The dedication or inauguration day of a Temple is considered its birth day and celebration always takes place on the same day if the wuku or 210 day calendar is used. When new moon is used then the celebration always happens on new moon or full moon. The day of course can differ the religious celebration of a temple lasts at least one full day with some temple celebrating for three days while the celebration of Besakih temple, the Mother Temple, is never less than 7 days and most of the time it lasts for 11 days, depending on the importance of the occasion.

The celebration is very colorful. The shrine are dressed with pieces of cloths and sometimes with brocade, sailings, decorations of carved wood and sometimes painted with gold and Chinese coins, very beautifully arranged, are hung in the four corners of the shrine. In front of shrine are placed red, white or black umbrellas depending which Gods are worshipped in the shrines.

In front of important shrine one sees, besides these umbrellas soars, tridents and other weapons, the “umbul-umbul”, long flags, all these are prerogatives or attributes of Holiness. In front of the Temple gate put up “Penjor”, long bamboo poles, decorated beautifully ornaments of young coconut leaves, rice and other products of the land. Most beautiful to see are the girls in their colorful attire, carrying offerings, arrangements of all kinds fruits and colored cakes, to the Temple. Every visitor admires the grace with which the carry their load on their heads.

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Director defends Taylor Swift’s music video of whitewashing

NEW YORK — The director of Taylor Swift’s new music video is defending the singer after some claimed she whitewashed her video based in Africa.

Joseph Kahn said that the video for “Wildest Dreams” includes black people and was produced by a black woman and edited by a black man.

“This is not a video about colonialism but a love story on the set of a period film crew in Africa, 1950,” Khan said in a statement Wednesday. “There are black Africans in the video in a number of shots, but I rarely cut to crew faces outside of the director as the vast majority of screentime is Taylor and (actor) Scott (Eastwood).”

Kahn, who directed Swift’s “Blank Space” and “Bad Blood,” is Asian.

“Wildest Dreams” portrays Swift as an actress who falls in love with her co-star on the set. Black actors are seen in some of the clips from a distance.

“The reality is not only were there people of color in the video, but the key creatives who worked on this video are

people of color. ...We cast and edited this video. We collectively decided it would have been historically inaccurate to load the crew with more black actors as the video would have been accused of rewriting history,” Khan said.

“This video is set in the past by a crew set in the present and we are all proud of our work,” he added.

Swift is donating all of the proceeds from the “Wildest Dreams” video to the African Parks Foundation. The song is the fifth single from her best-selling “1989” album. (ap)

Entertainment Harry Potter’s son goes to school: author

LONDON - Harry Potter’s fictional son will be among the nervous British children making the move to big school this week, novelist J.K. Rowling has told fans in an announcement that made a generation of loyal readers feel old.

“I’m in Edinburgh, so could somebody at King’s Cross wish James S Potter good luck for me? He’s starting at Hogwarts today. #BackToHogwarts,” Potter creator Rowling told her followers in a tweet on Tuesday.

In a second tweet later in the day she said the 11year-old, who was born in 2004 to Harry and Ginny Potter, had joined Gryffindor, the same house that his father attended at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in Scotland.

“Have just heard that James S Potter has been Sorted (to nobody’s surprise) into Gryffindor,” she said.

Thousands of fans reacted, with many echoing one commenter who tweeted: “Feeling pretty old”.

Rowling has continued to keep fans up to date on the fate of her characters even though the last in the sevenpart Harry Potter series came out in 2007.

Last year she resuscitated Harry Potter for the first time, publishing an essay in which he and a group of friends came to Poudlard for a world tournament of quidditch, a sport played on flying broomsticks. At the end of last year, she also published 12 new stories set in the young wizard’s universe on www.pottermore.com, a website devoted to the series. Harry Potter is one of the biggest global publishing successes, with more than 450 million copies sold. The film versions have also broken records, taking in seven billion dollars at the box office. (afp)

Kim Kardashian takes Instagram crown with record 45 million followers

LOS ANGELES - Reality television star Kim Kardashian is now more than ever the queen of social media, announcing Wednesday that her Instagram account has a record 45 million followers.

“45 million Instagram followers!!!!! I love you guys!!!!!” Kardashian informed those same followers, captioning a selfie of a sidelong smile and copious cleavage.

With that tally, the star of “Keeping up with the Kardashians” and wife of rapper Kanye West now has more followers than any other Instagram user.

Pop stars Taylor Swift and Beyonce are close behind at 44.7 million and 44.6 million, respectively, and two other pop stars, Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande, round out the top five. Instagram, acquired by Facebook in 2012, is a platform for users to share photos, with little emphasis on text, a format that may be particularly well-suited to Kardashian’s particular self-promotion genius.

A photo of newlyweds Kardashian and West kissing at their wedding, posted to her account last year, became the most “liked” photo on Instagram before being surpassed by

a photo on the account of her younger half-sister, Kendall Jenner, earlier this summer.

Kardashian still has plenty of room for improvement on less photo-centric social media; Katy Perry leads all Twitter users with 74.8 million followers, while Kardashian has a mere 34.9 million. (afp) TV personality Kim Kardashian and musician Kanye West arrive at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, California, August 30, 2015.

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Ngurah Rai served 2,235 international flighst in July

DENPASAR - The Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali served 2,235 international flights in July 2015, an increase of 5.77 percent from 2,113 in the previous month.

The number of passengers also surged 6.4 percent from 370,231 in June to 393,929 in July 2015, Panusunan Siregar, the head of the Bali Central Bureau of Statistics, noted on Wednesday. From July to early August 2015, Bali airport was forced to temporary shut down due to the eruption of Mount Raung located in East Java.

The volume of baggage from the

Ngurah Rai airport to international destinations was up by 2.57 percent from 5,735 tons in June to 5,883 tons in July this year.

The number of foreign tourists visiting Bali in July reached 382,683, up 5.99 percent compared to the same period last year, or 6.39 percent from June 2015.

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Flood mitigation project in Mati River stopped by provincial government Mati River is included in the Protection Block of the Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park and Bali’s Provincial Government, working through the Bali Forestry Agency has stopped the construction of a long storage basin in the estuary of Mati River. The long storage project located at Pata Sari, Jaba Jero hamlet Kuta is intended to help cope with floods that frequently hit Kuta and surrounding areas.

The Bali government’s decision to stop the disaster management project runs contrary to letter No. S.431/VII-KKBHL/2015 dated June 29, 2015, from the Directorate General of the Conservation of Natural Resources and Ecosystem, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, regarding the normalization of Mati River in the Protection Block of the Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park, Badung.

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International Airport Trikora Harjo earlier stated that his office has always tried to improve its services as the airport is one of the main entry gates into Indonesia.

In an Airport Service Quality Survey (ASQ) conducted by the Airport Council International (ACI), Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport ranked third, with Gimpo Airport in Seoul, South Korea, and Wuhan Tianhe in China, respectively grabbing the first and second spots.

The ranking given for Q1 of

2015 saw Bali’s air gateway coming third worldwide among the airports serving between 15 and 25 million passengers annually.

Bali managed to rank higher than Kansai Airport in Japan, Auckland Airport in New Zealand, San Diego Airport in the United States, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in Finland, and Brisbane Airport in Australia.

The same survey conducted for Q4 of 2014 saw Ngurah Rai ranking seventh in the same category of airports.

A review is conducted on a total of 30 airports internationally in the category for handling between 15 and 25 million tourists annually. (ant) News can also be heard in “Bali Image” at Global Radio FM 96.5 from 9.30 until 10.00 am. Listen to Global Radio FM at http:// globalfmbali.listen2myradio.com or live video streaming at http://radioglobalfmbali.com and http:// ustream.tv/channel/global-fm-bali.