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Another award for Viola Davis: Harvard ‘Artist of the Year’

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Host Arnold Schwarzenegger poses after a panel for “The New Celebrity Apprentice” in Universal City, California, December 9, 2016.

Schwarzenegger quits ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ over show’s Trump ties

LOS ANGELES - Arnold Schwarzenegger said on Friday he will not be back for another season of NBC’s reality show “The Celebrity Apprentice,” blaming U.S. President Donald Trump’s ongoing role as executive producer for low ratings.

Action movie star Schwarzenegger took over as host of “Celebrity Apprentice” last year. His first season, which premiered in January, has been watched by around 4 million to 5 million viewers.

“Everyone - from the celebrities to the crew to the marketing department - was a straight 10, and I would absolutely work with all of them again on a show that doesn’t have this baggage,” Schwarzenegger said in a statement.

The actor’s representative said Schwarzenegger would not be returning for a second season.

NBC, a unit of Comcast Corp, did not comment on Schwarzenegger’s decision not to return for another season, or the show’s future.

There was no immediate comment from Trump or the White House on Friday.

Schwarzenegger, a Republican who served two terms as California governor but said he did not

vote for Trump as president, told British film magazine Empire in an interview published on Friday that he was leaving the show due to Trump’s involvement.

News that Trump will retain an executive producer credit on the show, which usually involves a payment, caused a media furor in December about potential conflicts of interest.

Schwarzenegger told Empire that the show was “a really great opportunity, but “under the circumstances I don’t want to do it again.”

“When people found out that Trump was still involved as executive producer and was still receiving money from the show, then half the people (started) boycotting it,” Schwarzenegger said.

New York businessman Trump, who took office in January after winning November’s presidential election, became a household name as the host of “The Apprentice” and

CAMBRIDGE — Fresh from her best supporting actress Oscar win for her role in “Fences,” Viola Davis is at Harvard University to receive the 2017 Artist of the Year Award from the Harvard Foundation.

Davis is attending the Cultural Rhythms Festival on Saturday.

She briefly came on stage before taking a seat to watch a series of cultural musical performances by students.

In addition to the Oscar, Davis received the Critics’ Choice, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, and British Academy of Films and Television Arts awards for her portrayal of Rose Maxson in the film adaptation of “Fences,” an August Wilson play. Davis also won a Tony Award for the 2010 Broadway revival of the play.

Previous winners of the Harvard award include Quincy Jones, Andy Garcia, Matt Damon, Salma Hayek and Shakira. (ap)

Twelve treated for chemical weapons agents in Mosul since March 1, UN says

BAGHDAD - Twelve people, including women and children, are being treated for possible exposure to chemical weapons agents in Mosul, where Islamic State is fighting off an offensive by U.S.-backed Iraqi forces, the United Nations said on Saturday.

“The Celebrity Apprentice” for 14 seasons, where contestants would compete in business challenges.

Trump mocked Schwarzenegger and the 43 percent fall in the coveted 18-to-49-year-old audience for the show’s January premiere, sparking a Twitter fight between America’s two biggest celebritiesturned-politicians. (rtr)

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A man cries as he carries his daughter while walking from an Islamic State-controlled part of Mosul towards Iraqi special forces soldiers during a battle in Mosul, Iraq March 4, 2017.

Picture taken on March 4, 2017.

The U.N.’s World Health Organization has activated with partners and local health authorities “an emergency response plan to safely treat men, women and children who may be exposed to the highly toxic chemical,” the agency said in a statement.

It said all 12 patients had been received since March 1 for treatment which they are undergoing in Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdish region, east of Mosul. Four of them are showing “severe signs associated with exposure to a blister agent”. The patients were exposed to the chemical agents in the eastern side of Mosul.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on

Friday that five children and two women were receiving treatment for exposure to chemical agents.

The ICRC statement did not say which side used the chemical agents that caused blisters, redness in the eyes, irritation, vomiting and coughing.

Iraqi forces captured the eastern side of Mosul in January after 100 days of fighting and launched their attack on the districts that lie west of the Tigris river on Feb. 19. The eastern side remains within reach of the militants’ rockets and mortar shells.

Defeating Islamic State in Mosul would crush the Iraqi wing of the caliphate declared by the group’s leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, in 2014, over parts of Iraq and Syria.

The U.N. Humanitarian Coordinator in Iraq, Lise Grande, called for an investigation.

“This is horrible. If the alleged use of chemical weapons is confirmed, this is a serious violation of international humanitarian law and a war crime, regardless of who the targets or the victims of the attacks are,” she said in a statement.(rtr) 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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Fight against extortion indiscriminatingly

EARLY this year, the anti-extortion taskforce of Bali police teaming up with relevant agencies intensifies its action. Moreover, the untouched extortion acts by individuals of mass organizations has been hunted down and arrested since the Bali police are under the leadership of Dr. Petrus Reinhard Golose. Many perpetrators of extortion have been arrested by provincial police along with the ranks, including six individual members of the two major mass organizations in Bali having been detained in jail.

“Since the new Bali police chief, he clearly shows his stance to eradicate drugs, hooliganism and terrorism.

The extortion committed by individual members of mass organizations is categorized to be an extortion,” said Spokesman of Bali Police, Hengky Widjaja, on Saturday (Mar. 4).

He asserted that the rank of Bali police is ordered to firmly crack down on the extortion and prosecute it completely, including places of public services. “So, if any extortion is still found, please let us know. Bali police and the ranks want to provide the best and excellent service, without extortion and free from corruption, collusion and nepotism,” he said.

Prof. Dr. I Ketut Rai Setiabudhi, an academician, expressed that since the national police chief General Tito Karnavian established the anti-extortion taskforce in each provincial police, it directly takes actions and in a relatively short time has managed to hold red-handed

operation. He highly appreciated to the success of police particularly they have done many red-handed operations since February.

“I’m sure that community very much supports this police’s action. We hope when it is free from extortion, the public services will be getting better. This movement must be improved professionally in terms of quality and quantity,” he said.

Many organizations or individuals, added Prof. Rai, are prone to extortion either openly or coarsely or by blackmail, but it is hidden.

Therefore, it is required a technique or strategy to arrest the perpetrators in redhanded. “The agencies being prone to extortion include the national land agency (BPN), immigration, harbor authority, quarrying activities, licensing, prison, roadworthy test and others. In the past, it frequently happened at vehicle registration and driving license submission, but it has now been increasingly clean,” said the lecturer of anticorruption study clinic at

the Udayana University.

Related to this, police should continuously strengthen its commitment to fight against extortion indiscriminately and should be brave because people are very much looking forward to the police. If police are strong, the country will surely be strong and the people will get protected.

He explained that being caught in red-handed legally means the arrest of someone while committing a crime or immediately after committing a crime. If a moment later is found any objects alleged to have been used to commit criminal acts, it can become an indication if the person is the perpetrator or helps others to do so.

The presence of the state, in this case the police, to combat extortion seems to have been considered as common thing because it has lasted longer. Actually, it is a criminal act of extortion and becomes the duty of police to combat it. Therefore, police should remain consistent and committed, especially should have courage to take firm action, including against those claiming as the member of mass organization.

“Whoever becomes the police chief, this commitment must still be implemented. By that way, the extortion will not happen again. The mass organization is not guilty, but

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the guilt lies in the individual that conducts the extortion or blackmail. When the extortion is intended to enrich the organization, it includes in corporate crime,” said Prof.

Rai. In the meantime, a legal practitioner, Edy Hartaka, said that red-handed operation and prosecution of other corruption cases should not be selective, whether it is committed by individual member of police, military, civil servant or mass organization.

The anti-extortion taskforce should dare to take firm action against anyone indiscriminately and in accordance with Article 2 of Presidential Decree No. 87/2016 on the antiextortion taskforce that has duties to eradicate extortion effectively and efficiently.

“When talking about extortion in general, it can be charged under Article 368 of Criminal Code with a maximum penalty of nine months imprisonment. If the offender is a civil servant or equivalent, it will be charged under Section 423 of Criminal Code with a maximum penalty of six years. There is a penal provision whose penalty is greater than that, namely Article 12 e of Corruption Act,” he said.

Extortion, said Edy, is the same as corruption. If the extortion revealed contains the elements of blackmail, then the case will be dealt with by police. Public prosecutor only plays its role in the prosecution.

Anti-extortion taskforce should optimize the investigation and query of the case revealed thoroughly. It is meant to give deterrent effect to the perpetrators, particularly in the public service sector so that it does not happen again.

“Hopefully, this taskforce remains firm and will not be selective in carrying out their duties. Public can also participate in the eradication of extortion directly or indirectly, either through electronic or non-electronic media. It is in accordance with Article 12 paragraph 1 and 2 of the Presidential Decree No. 87/2016,” asked Edy. (rah)

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Six ASEAN stock exchanges make cooperation

MANGUPURA - Seven stock exchange companies of six ASEAN countries will establish cooperation to strengthen the ASEAN stock exchanges. If all the 3,814 stock exchange companies in ASEAN merge, they will become the largest stock exchange in the world. Moreover, they can beat the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ. This was stated by Chairman of the 26th ASEAN CEO’s Meeting on Friday (Mar. 3).

However in reality, trading value of the stock exchanges in ASEAN is under 1 percent of the total world market capitalization of 3.1 percent with 40 percent liquidity. “If the sales are carried out separately, it is rather difficult to compete. Well, today we agree to make deeper and more concrete collaboration,” said Tito who is also Director of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI).

The next concern is to harmonize the framework of existing regulations considering that each country has their respective regulation. “We have to facilitate the issue that may arise in the ASEAN products, do cross-listing of the ASEAN products and make standardization and recognition among the stock exchanges for the professionals,” he explained.

Related to the cross listing, the first thing to do is to establish bilateral agreement. Three countries namely Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand have jointly evaluated their trading. “At first, we’re trying to cross-list in 10 companies in two countries,” he said.

The listing will be gradually carried out. Regulatory constraints have caused his party to be unable to realize it immediately. However, this can be tricked with the Indonesia Deposit Receipt (IDR).

He was confident that the collaboration of the ASEAN stock exchanges will have a positive impact on the participating stock exchanges. According to him, since the six countries got together and established communication, the market capitalization and the public interest to invest increased significantly. The meeting in Bali becomes a good opportunity. “We agree to build a better cooperation,” he added.

In the future, the six countries with seven stock exchange companies have agreed not to mutually bring down, but to do mutual support. “We will make regulations that will not eliminate other countries,” he said. (kmb42)

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March Highlights at The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali

The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali is proud to present an exciting culinary journey from our signature Mediterranean & Pan-Asian restaurant at Soleil, to Oriental tastes of Cantonese & Szechuan atTable8 or an International Gastronomic experience at The Cafe, plus an abundant of additional choices. This

March 2017, explore the various indulgences offered at The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali.

cious noodles to be discovered which will captivate your taste buds for this popular cuisine at The Cafe.

Thai noodles at The Cafe

Schiacciata Alla Fiorentina at Mulia Deli

Enjoy authentic Thai noodles at The Cafe and the wonderful flavours of Thai Cuisine. From the classic pad thai, to guay tiew gai toon and khaow soy gai, as well as other deli-

WEEKLY EVENTS and FARMERS MARKETS EVERY SATURDAY Meditation class by Mangku Budi Dharma 14-16:30 Bona, Blahbatuh meet at Ubud Cocomarket at 13:00 Saturday Market Oldman’s Cafe Canggu, Batu Bolong Beach, pottery fresh produce, clothing Sand Beach Club and Restaurant, Sanur Every second Saturday Biasa Art Space, Jl. Raya Seminyak 24, Seminyak, Fresh produce, potted plants, meat pie, sshie, coffee and more.

Every Saturday 9AM-2PM OrganIc Farmer’s Market Pizza Bagus (Jl. Pengosekan), Ubud EVERY SUNDAY Soul to soul spirituall dialogue Anand Ashram, Ubud Jl Sri Wedari KM 3 Mantra chanting 6-6:30pm Navaraha Arati 6:30-6:45pm Meditation, Satsang and celebration 6:45-8:30pm www.ubudashram.org SUNDAY MARKETS 10AM 1PM Sunday Market at Batu Jimbar Jl. Danau Tablingan , Sanur 10AM-4PM The Sands Beach Club and Restaurant Sunday MArket Jl. Danau Tamblingan, No 27, Sanur 9:30AM-1PM Sunday Market @ Warung Sopa Jl. Sugriwas no36, Padang Tegal, Ubud 9AM-2PM Samadi Sunday Market Jalan. Padang Linjong 39, Canggu, 9AM-2PM Wednesday and Sunday Ubud Organik Market Jl. Raya Pengosekan across from Zens Hotel Tebesaya, Ubud 12PM-10PM Sunday Food Festival & Bazaar Byrdhouse Beach Club, Sanur 10AM-6PM, Mercure,last sunday of every month, jl. ,Mertasari, Sanur, fashion food and and kids activities The Coffee Spot, Jalan Peigenet 888X,Seminyak, last Sunday of every month, garage sale clothing, books, and hand-made jewellery

Enjoy Florence’s traditional carnival cake at Mulia Deli - Schiacciata alla Fiorentina. Famous for its fresh scent of orange peel, sweet vanilla and fluffy texture. This decadent treat is the perfect takeaway enjoyment to enjoy with your cup of afternoon tea or evening cocktail.

Snail Promotion at Table8

The culinary team at Table8 has fired up their kitchen to prepare delicious flower snail creations just for the month of March. From the simple poached flower snails, to chilled marinated flower snails in Chinese wine recipe among others in a musttry menu.

Calcotada at Soleil & Sky Bar

Celebrate the annual Catalonia ritual at Soleil & Sky Bar – Calçotada, featuring char grilled young leeks with romesco, lamb, beef and rustic sausage over charcoal fire to bring out the smoky flavour.

Swimming Crab at Edogin

Swimming crab is better known as Watari Gani or Gazami in the Japanese tongue. This season, Edogin has prepared signature recipes of these swimmer crabs known for their sweet and delicious meat. Savour them with traditional Japanese sashimi style, dipped in our signature sauce or try the kani su Gazami crab and kani kohra yaki Gazami crab.

Go Loco for Coco at Mulia Spa

One of the most popular treatments in Mulia Spa, the Hot Relaxing Coco Cup Massage is a combination of warm hands and smooth coconut shells. This duo gently eases deep seated tension around the neck, shoulders and spine area with a focus on the energy points. Perfect for stress relief, insomnia and jet lag. For more information, please visit www.themulia. com or call (62 361) 301 7777.

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Rio’s Portela wins Carnival samba school parade with water theme

RIO DE JANEIRO - Rio’s premier Portela samba school was crowned champion samba school on Wednesday, winning its first Carnival parade in 33 years with a spectacular performance that highlighted the environmental importance of rivers.

One of its massive floats recalled the impact the collapse of a tailings dam had on the River Doce in 2015 in what is considered Brazil’s worst environmental disaster ever.

The collapse at the Samarco mine, a joint venture between the world’s largest mining company BHP Billiton Ltd and the biggest iron ore miner, Vale SA , killed nine people and coated a two-state area with mud and mine waste.

The dazzling costumes of some of Portela’s 3,400 dancers created the sensation of running water as they danced along Rio’s half-mile Sambadrome parade ground. Others depicted ancient civilizations that emerged on river banks and creatures that live in river waters, including one wing of crawling dancers dressed as alligators.

A panel of judges gave Portela 269.9 points for its parade, just

beating out runner up Mocidade Independente for the title.

“It’s great. I’m speechless from all the excitement. I want to thank God and my orishas (Yoruba deities),” said Bianca Monteiro, a member of Portela, one of Rio’s oldest samba schools founded in 1923.

Though it had not won the Carnival parade since 1984, Portela holds 22 titles, more than any other samba school.

This year’s samba parade was beset by accidents: 32 people were hurt when a float crushed spectators against a barrier and the top of another float collapsed throwing off dancers.

POLITICAL CRISIS

Carnival revelers were still dancing in the streets of Brazilian cities on Wednesday but for President Michel Temer’s government it was back to the reality of mounting corruption allegations that threaten its survival.

“Out with Temer” was a frequent chant against the unpopular president during the annual celebrations across a country hit by

record unemployment and fed up with its political leaders.

On Wednesday afternoon the jailed former CEO of Brazil’s biggest engineering group, Marcelo Odebrecht, was questioned by a judge investigating donations made to Temer’s 2014 campaign, when he was the running mate for leftist leader Dilma Rousseff, who was impeached last year.

A source with access to Odebrecht’s deposition said he confirmed an illegal payment to Rousseff’s campaign manager Joao Santana, but added that he could not say if the then-president or her running mate knew about it.

Odebrecht said former finance minister Guido Mantega negotiated under-the-table donations for the 2014 campaign that totaled 300 million reais, but he denied they were bribes to obtain government contracts, the source said.

Odebrecht, who is seeking leniency to lower a 19-year sentence for corruption and money-laundering, said Temer did not directly request a donation at a dinner in 2014, though the matter was discussed in a general way.

The massive investigation into bribery and political kickbacks, dubbed Operation Car Wash, threatens to bring down members of Temer’s inner circle and has generated political uncertainty that is undermining business confidence and prolonging Brazil’s two-year recession.

Electoral court judge Herman Benjamin is seeking to determine if a 10 million reais ($3.2 million) contribution allegedly sought by Temer was paid from graft money, as claimed by another Odebrecht executive in plea bargain testimony.

Temer has said the donation was legal and duly registered, but Benjamin could recommend annulling the Rousseff-Temer ticket, which would lead to the president’s removal and election of a new leader

by Congress if it is upheld by the full court.

The graft scandal endangers Temer’s efforts to push unpopular austerity reforms through Congress aimed at curbing a growing budget deficit that cost Brazil its investment grade credit rating in 2015.

“The President’s biggest chal-

lenge now is to prevent the Car Wash investigation paralyzing his reform agenda in Congress,” a Temer aide told Reuters, requesting anonymity because he was not authorized to speak about the government’s worries.

The crisis will deepen in the next few weeks when Brazil’s top prosecutor Rodrigo Janot will ask the Supreme Court to make public plea bargain statements of 77 Odebrecht executives who are expected to name up to one-third of Brazil’s federal lawmakers for taking kickbacks.

Among the politicians at risk is Temer’s chief of staff, Eliseu Padilha, who is on medical leave after prostate surgery but will have to face questions about a package of 1 million reais he allegedly requested as part an undeclared contribution from Odebrecht.

A lawyer and longtime friend of Temer’s, José Yunes, has approached prosecutors to confirm the package was handed over at his office for Padilha but that he had no idea that it contained cash, leaving the chief of staff in a difficult position. (rtr)

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Residents consisting of children to adults lined with their mobile phone to capture the image of the royal entourage.

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People vivacious to welcome delegates of Saudi Arabia’s King

RIGHT at 17:53 local time, the aircraft carrying the King of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, landed at Ngurah Rai Airport on Saturday (Mar. 4). The B744 aircraft previously departed from Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam, heading to the Ngurah Rai Airport, Bali. Fifteen minutes later, it was followed by the aircraft carrying the second entourage and the third entourage arrived at 18:20.

When going out of the plane, King Salman was immediately

greeted by Pendet Dance. A total of 50 children performed the

dance. Moreover, after the dance performance those children had

the opportunity to take pictures together.

From the observation at location, along the path traversed by the royal entourage was thronged by people who enthusiastically welcomed the arrival of the entourage from the King-

dom of Saudi Arabia. Residents consisting of children to adults lined with their mobile phone to capture the image of the royal entourage. As planned, the entourage of King Salman will be vacationing in Bali until March 9. (kmb23)

Other than for Nyepi, orders of bamboo for penjor start arriving

BANGLI - Ahead of Nyepi celebration of the Caka Year 1939 at the end of March, the order of bamboo begins to arrive. In addition to the orders for Nyepi, the bamboo is also intended for the making of penjor of Galungan. Due to many orders, the bamboo artisans begin to dither to meet the order. This was admitted by a bamboo artisan from Kayubihi, Bangli, Mangku Gandri.

Gandri explained that before the celebration of Nyepi, the orders of bamboo begins to arrive. They are from Karangasem, Denpasar, Gianyar, Badung and Buleleng. According to him, the bamboo will be used for the making of ogoh-ogoh (papiér mâché demon) and other

ritual means.

“The bamboo ordered belongs to the tali, petung et cetera. It is used for the making of ogoh-ogoh, while some other people use it to build houses. Similarly, there are also people using for the making of penjor though Galungan remains too long,” he said.

He said that in once delivery he carries 700 stems of bamboo. The price of bamboo on sale varies in accordance with their length. He has a total of 2,000 stems of bamboo used for penjor material and almost the same stock of bamboo for other needs.

“The price of large-sized bamboo with the length of 6 meters is IDR 9,000 per stem. In the

meantime, the price of bamboo for penjor is set at IDR 11,000-12,000 per stem,” he said.

Further, he said that with the presence of a lot of holidays and the number of project development in Bali, he hoped that bamboo order continues to increase. However, he said that many orders of bamboo do not always happen. Sometimes, he only receives small number of orders.

“There are times when I get many orders and little orders. So, many orders do not come every day. Sometimes my order is too quiet. Hopefully, my bamboo order continues to rise in keeping with the coming of many feast days,” hoped Mangku Gandri. (nan)

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Due to many orders, the bamboo artisans begin to dither to meet the order.

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Difficulties found when playing character of liku LATELY the art of arja operetta began to draw the interest of young generation. This phenomenon is evident from the emergence of young talented artists. One of them is Ida Bagus Nyoman Badra Satwika.

This young artist from Kemenuh village, Sukawati, Gianyar, has an experience in the Balinese arja operetta performance since the past two years. Nicknamed as Gus Badra, he deeply involves in the art of arja operetta starting from his interest in it because so far it is considered to be difficult by most people. As a dancer of arja operetta, this artist is not only required to be good at dancing, but also good at drama and singing. “I am also deeply involved in this art to preserve the Balinese traditional art,” he explained.

Prior to getting his popularity in playing the character as liku, this young artist better known with stage name of Gek Serly claimed to have played the character as Kartala (Wijil) when first plunged into the world of the arja operetta.

Together with the Siwaratri Dance Studio of Keramas, Blahbatuh, Gus Badra with the character as Kartala often makes performance to various regions in Bali.

Together with its dance studio, he made performance in the Bali

Arts Festival (BAF) 2015 and the Bali Mandara Mahalango 2016.

“After making performance at the Bali Mandara Mahalango, I have an interest in playing the character of liku. Together with the Shivaratri Dance Studio of Keramas I then play the character as woman,” he said.

Gus Badra said that when first playing the character of liku was very difficult. As liku, he should be able to perform the character of a woman with coquettish, talk active and slightly crazy character. He should also conquer the challenges that must be able to make the audience entertained in every joke of the performance. “But over time, there are no more troubles when playing the character of liku,” said the artist born on March 23, 2000.

In addition to entertaining audiences with his jokes, Gus Badra who daily works as radio announcer in one of the YPG community radios in Blahbatuh, Gianyar, also often entertains the audience with the Balinese pop song entitled Pilih-pilih Bekul in every performance. The song composed by Gung Galih is a single that has just been released recently. “I usually sing this song to entertain the audience during my performances,” added the artist having the hobby in playing gamelan and dancing. (ina)

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Philippine troops recover remains of beheaded German hostage

MANILA - Philippine soldiers have found the remains of a German man who was beheaded by Islamic State-linked Abu Sayyaf militants last week, a military official said late on Saturday,

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Consumer protection foundation (YLPK) averagely receives 150 complaints per year related to services at petrol stations.

Unclear flow meter traps and prone to fraud

DENPASAR - Consumer protection foundation (YLPK) averagely receives 150 complaints per year related to services at petrol stations. Consumers are complaining about services related to unclear display of the flow meter.

Gus Badra as Gek Serly

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“Many flow meters at petrol station have unclear. Consumers cannot see clearly the number of fuel purchased. It is a violation because it cannot provide correct, clear and honest information in accordance with the Law on Consumers. Consumers can take a fight here,” said Director of YLPK, I Putu Armaya, on Saturday (Mar. 4).

Unclear flow meters should be replaced with the new ones. According to him, Pertamina should conduct surveillance, including the association of the national oil and gas national private entrepreneurs (Hiswana Migas) can do monitoring to its members.

“I appeal to the management of petrol stations to replace their unclear flow meter with the new one so that it can clearly be seen,” he said. According to him, trapping and deceptive flow meter due to unclear display is the same as violation against the laws.

He also criticized about the unfriendly services at petrol stations.

“There are no smiles and greetings, whereas it has tagline including both. Most petrol stations do not implement these,” he affirmed.

A classic problem frequently complained by consumers is the discrepancy of the fuel supplied to fuel purchased by consumers.

“Many petrol station attendants or operators at the retail outlets, for instance, only give approximately IDR 9,000 when purchasing as much as IDR 10,000. It means that the consumer still has a change at the petrol station. If such amount is totaled at one gas station, how many losses are suffered by consumers?” he asked.

It can be subject to Articles 4 and 8 of the Law on Consumer Protection. “It can be sentenced to two years or a fine of IDR 2 billion although we have harmed for only IDR 200, for instance,”

he concluded.

Against the breach, the operators, owner and management of the petrol station are equally responsible for the violation. He appealed to Hiswana Migas to foster its members so as to provide maximum services.

Although the flow meter of the petrol stations has been calibrated, he appealed to the meteorological agency to properly supervise the petrol stations. If it is found any violation, he asked to impose strict sanctions.

Chairman of Hiswana Migas Bali, Ida Bagus Rai, said that if there is a suspected petrol station, consumers can request a re-calibration for the petrol station with vessel as well as observe the results.

Petrol stations should also provide good services for consumers.

For example, when consumers buy fuel, the operator should mention that it is started from zero. “When feeling in doubt, please ask the receipt. But if still in doubt, ask for re-calibration by using vessel,” he affirmed. (kmb42)

Both the head and body of Jurgen Kantner were recovered while the troops were conducting combat, search and retrieval operations in Indanan town in the remote southern province of Sulu, Colonel Cirilito Sobejana told reporters.

Kantner’s remains would be kept in a hospital morgue in Sulu while documents were being prepared to transport the body, said Sobejana, commander of the Joint Task Force Sulu.

The Philippines and Germany have condemned Kantner’s killing by the militants who posted a video of the murder after a deadline for a $600,000 ransom passed.

The 70-year-old German, who had been held on the small southern island of Jolo, had appealed for help twice in short video messages, saying he would be killed if a ransom was not paid.

President Rodrigo Duterte has apologised to Germany for failing to save Kantner while insisting that ransoms should not be paid.

The Philippine military has vowed to bring Kantner’s killers to justice and to continue operations to free other hostages held by Abu Sayyaf, which had raised tens of millions of dollars from piracy and ransom payments.

Presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said the government “will leave no stone unturned in squarely addressing the evils of extremism and plain banditry”.

“Rest assured these mindless acts will not go unpunished,” he said in statement. (rtr)

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A body bag containing the remains of German national Jurgen Kantner, who was beheaded by Islamic State-linked Abu Sayyaf militants, lies inside a morgue in Sulu province in southern Philippines March 5, 2017.

Senior French centrist urges Fillon to step down for Juppe

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Francois Fillon, former French Prime Minister, member of the Republicans political party and 2017 presidential election candidate of the French centre-right leaves after delivering a speech at a campaign rally in Aubervilliers, Paris suburb, March 4, 2017.

PARIS - The head of France’s centre-right UDI party said on Sunday he wanted presidential candidate Francois Fillon to quit the election race in favour of former prime minister Alain Juppe warning that if Fillon continued

defeat was certain.

Once the frontrunner, Fillon is mired in a scandal over his wife’s pay, and his campaign has been in serious trouble since he learned last week that he could be placed under formal investigation for

misuse of public funds.

He is under growing pressure as party leaders prepare a crisis meeting for Monday to discuss the situation ahead of a March 17 deadline when all presidential candidates must be formally endorsed by at least 500 elected officials.

After a string of resignations among advisers and backers, the 63-year old former conservative prime minister is banking on a rally of supporters in Paris on Sunday to show his detractors that he remains their best hope to win the presidency.

“With Fillon it’s a certain failure. This (rally) is an excess because you don’t put the street up against the (state’s) institutions,” Jean-Christophe Lagarde told Europe 1 radio. “Even if there are 200,000 people, to win a presidential election you need 20 million people.”

His UDI party, which represents between 2 to 5 percent of voting intentions, on Friday said it was withdrawing its support for the former prime minister.

Fillon pulled out of an early Monday morning radio appear-

ance that aimed to discuss his campaign, the show’s host said on Sunday. “Francois Fillon has officially cancelled his appearance on Europe 1’s morning programme,” presenter Thomas Sotto said on Twitter.

There was no immediate comment from Fillon’s camp.

Opinion polls continue to show Fillon would fail to make the second round of the April/ May election. Instead, centrist Emmanuel Macron is consolidating his position as favourite to win a second-round head-tohead against far-right National Front candidate Marine Le Pen. Fillon has denied any wrongdoing and complained of judicial and media bias that amounted to a “political assassination”.

His attack on the judiciary in particular has caused unease within his ranks and Sunday’s demonstration has worried some on the right that it will be hijacked by hardline conservative movements.

His backers hope to get at least 45,000 people at today’s rally to show he still carries favour among

grassroots supporters.

In her first public remarks since the fake job allegations surfaced, Fillon’s wife Penelope, told the Journal du Dimanche that her work activities had been real and insisted that her husband should go all the way.

“He needed someone to carry out his tasks. If it hadn’t been me, he would have paid someone else to do it, so we decided that it would be me,” she said.

But an Ifop poll of 1,002 people published on Saturday showed that more than 70 percent of French voters want him to drop out. Support from his camp has also fallen to 53 percent from 70 percent two weeks ago.

The same survey also suggested Alain Juppe, who lost to Fillon in the November party primary, was the best placed to step in. A poll on Friday showed that Juppe would win the April 23 first round, although the current mayor of Bordeaux has until now ruled out a comeback.

“In the Olympics when the gold medal winner is disqualified then it’s the silver medal holder that takes over,” Lagarde said. (rtr)

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BUSINESS Hypercars mingle with station wagons at Geneva auto show

FRANKFURT — Europe’s automakers face huge questions: the impact of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, President Donald Trump’s proposed border tax on imports, the uncertain prospects for electric vehicles.

Meanwhile, they have to keep selling cars in a ferociously competitive European market.

That mix of anxiety about the future and the need to market HOT PRODUCTStoday will mark the 87th Geneva International Motor Show. The show convenes Tuesday and Wednesday at the Palexpo center next to Geneva’s airport for two days of vehicle unveilings to journalists and CEO interviews. It then opens to the public Thursday and runs through March 19. Here are major themes likely to mark the show.

RIDING HIGH IN SUVs A key trend at Geneva show will be the shift from minivans to small sport-utility vehicles, which combine car-like features such as plush interiors and sleeker rooflines with off-road features like high clearance. PSA Group’s Citroen C-Aircross concept is expected to replace the current C3 Picasso.

General Motors Co.’s Opel will show off its Crossland X, a model that turned out to be a sign of things to come: it was developed with the PSA Group, which has agreed to

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This undated image provided by car manufacturer Opel AG, shows a Opel Insignia Grand Sport, right, and the Insignia Sports Tourer station wagon. The cars will be shown at the Geneva Auto Show in Geneva Switzerland that starts Tuesday March 7, 2017. purchase Opel. The deal is expected to be announced Monday.

In SUVs, consumers like the rugged, utilitarian look and the higher riding position, which gives drivers a feeling of safety, says Tim Urquhart, principal analyst at IHS Automotive. And for the companies, “you can sell the same technology for a higher margin,”

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This undated photo provided by car manufacturer Citroen, shows a Citoen C-Aircross Concept, car. The car will be shown at the Geneva Auto Show in Geneva, Switzerland that starts Tuesday March 7, 2017 with media days.

Urquhart said. Small SUVs can re-use many of the mechanical foundations of small cars, spreading manufacturing costs.

In the higher price range, Range Rover’s Velar boasts a six-cylinder gasoline engine that reaches 100 kph (62 mph) in only 5.3 seconds.

Other model launches include the convertible version of the E-Class from Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz luxury brand; Daimler’s MercedesAMG performance division will offer a station wagon with a big 4.0 liter engine and acceleration like that of a sports car — 0-100 kph (0-62 mph) in 3.5 seconds. Not to be outdone in the family transport department, rival BMW is coming ahead with a station wagon version of its 5-Series.

HYPERCARS Geneva is usually a good show for stunning, unbelievably fast sports cars costing hundreds of thousands, or more. Ferrari has the 812 Superfast, equipped with a 12-cylinder engine generating 789 horsepower. Singapore-based Vanda Electrics Pte Ltd. offers the racecar-like, low-slung Den-

drobium.

The Huayra Roadster from Italy’s Pagani stands out with a bold curve running from roofline through roof pillar to the hood. It’s powered by a gigantic 6.0 liter, 12-cylinder engine turning out 764 horsepower.

TRUMP, BREXIT Companies with assembly or parts production in Britain — such as Ford, General Motor’s Opel division, BMW, and Nissan — face decisions about what to do with investment and production there as Britain prepares to leave the EU. Prime Minister Theresa May is due to trigger Brexit this month, starting two years of negotiations on a new trading relationship between Britain and the EU. The main concern is whether Britain leaves without retaining some access to the EU’s tariff-free single market.

The auto industry is vulnerable as it depends on the supply of parts that cross many borders before a car is complete.

Similar uncertainty is coming from Trump’s talk of a tax on imports from factories in Mexico. It’s a potentially big development —

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though it hasn’t happened yet.

ELECTRICS The auto industry has sunk billions into developing new electric cars, but they won’t stand out at the Geneva show as they did at the Paris show last year, when Volkswagen and Daimler both made a big deal about battery-powered concept cars. Global battery car production will amount to only 0.7 percent of the 93.5 million vehicle global car market this year, say analysts at the IHS Global Insight forecasting firm.

Consumers are held back by obvious drawbacks: limited range, the need to find a place to charge up, higher price and doubts about battery lifetimes. Lower oil prices have also held back adoption.

Carmakers are betting that the day of the electric car is coming, in part because of government emission limits and concerns about air quality in cities around the world.

And battery capacity keeps improving. But the tipping point where large numbers of people opt for a car you have to plug in remains several years off at the very least. (ap)

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Shanti Toya Ashram, A Retreat Center for Yoga and Wellbeing

If you are a spiritualist and yoga enthusiasts, try to experience the uniqueness of yoga activities at the Shanti Toya Ashram. In addition to presenting different yoga techniques and movements, the location is also very supportive at the Tebe Kurung, Umah Anyar hamlet, Penarungan, Mengwi, Badung or about 10 km north of Denpasar.

To get to the Tebe Kurung, visitors have to come into the middle of the village and explore the suburban chiefly in the paddy fields. Far away from villagers, this Tebe Kurung is only inhabited by six families. As a separate area, Teba Kurung is said to be a place of ngeliak (learned black magic) in the past, so that it feels different.

Therefore, the Shanti Toya Ashram is a unique retreat for spiritual tourism. The place is far from the urban bustles, offers loneliness, silence and positive aura spread by a variety of local plants and small animals. The sound of nature gives a strong vibration so that supports the yoga activities in harmony and balanced atmosphere.

The yoga concept offered is unique namely the Balinese harmony living that keeps away from luxury. It is able to create a sense of comfort and calmness so that when going out of the ashram area visitors will feel fresher, healthier and calmer. “Moreover, the ashram area has sacred springs, rivers, Beji Temple and Shiva Temple with positive vibration,” said Pradnyawati, the founder.

The activities at Shanti Toya Ashram consist of yoga, wellness and meditation in the heart of Bali.

Besides, there are weaving, making offerings, trekking and cooking class. Yoga class is offered every

Monday through Friday at 17:0018:00 or can be viewed at the website at www.shantiretreatbali.org. In the meantime, on Sunday starting at 16:00-18:00 it assists the activity at the World Hindu Community at Renon, Denpasar.

This friendly lady said that people wishing to attend yoga class just needs to bring along a towel because the other facilities have been prepared. They can come with a prior reservation via email, phone or website. Otherwise, they can also come directly or can be

picked up. “We’re glad to welcome participants with herbal drink made from natural herbs. For instance, there are herbal tea, turmeric drink and loloh Balinese herbal drink,” she said.

To add to the freshness of the body, the ashram also provides healthy juice, green juice and smoothies. Meanwhile, the supporting facilities on offer include private jungle villas, spring-fed water pool, thatch-roofed bamboo yoga shala and open air dining hall. “The existing pool taken

advantage of the water from the holy springs, so that it remains fresh and makes the mind fresher,” she added.

After practicing yoga, participants can swim and stroll to the local paddy fields and people’s settlement. They will see the activities of farmers cultivating their land in traditional method. The no less interesting activities are cooking class, the making of Balinese cakes, preparation of canang oblation or rice bags. “Optionally we also provide a spiritual lecture to

enlighten the soul by bringing in speakers from the Hindu Dharma Council of Indonesia (PHDI) or religious leaders,” she said.

These activities are liked best by travelers from Poland, the USA, Germany, Australia, Norway, Germany, Italy and Australia. They are very fond of this place and have even considered it their own home.

“Many local people also like this activity. Some are coming due to illness, stress, while others want to get a quiet life,” she explained. (kmb)

Found, Ancient Jar Containing Chinese Perforated Coins

There is peculiarity when the objects were found. A pipeline excavation project worker found ancient jar containing hundreds of Chinese perforated coins in the area of ??roadside at Taman hamlet, Batuagung, Jembrana. Such findings caused people of Batuagung village, Jembrana, to be fussy.

Ismail, 44, a man from Banyuwangi who found the jar, said that when digging the ground he felt a hard object. He thought it was a

big stone, but after digging deeper he was trying to lift the object. In fact, it is an ancient jar containing perforated coins.

Since it weighs about 25 kg, Ismail then asked for help to local people to lift it and reported the findings to Taman hamlet chief, Ida Bagus Arnawa.According to Ismail, there was something peculiar when the jar was found. Even though it was found without a lid, no soil came into the jar. “The perforated

coins remain clean and tidy, do not contain any soil,” said Ismail.

After that, the jar is secured in the Taman meeting hall, Batuagung, Jembrana. A number of residents came one after another to have a closer look at the ancient jar. It has not been known yet how the jar can be in the region of Taman hamlet. “Temporarily we save the jar in the meeting hall.

For the next measures, we’ll discuss it in our village meeting,” explained Ida Bagus Arnawa. (kmb)

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U.S. President Barack Obama (R) greets President-elect Donald Trump at inauguration ceremonies swearing in Trump as president on the West front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2017.

Trump claims Obama wiretapped him during campaign; Obama refutes it

WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump accused predecessor Barack Obama on Saturday of wiretapping him during the late stages of the 2016 election campaign, but offered no evidence for an allegation which an Obama spokesman said was “simply false”.

Trump made the accusation in a series of early morning tweets just weeks into his administration and amid rising scrutiny of his campaign’s ties to Russia.

“How low has President Obama gone to tapp my phones during the very sacred election process. This is Nixon/Watergate. Bad (or sick) guy!,” Trump wrote in one tweet. “I’d bet a good lawyer could make a great case out of the fact that President Obama was tapping my phones in October, just prior to Election!”

The remarkable tussle between the current and former presidents just 45 days since the handover of power is the latest twist in a controversy over ties between Trump associates and Russia that has dogged the early days of his presidency.

U.S. intelligence agencies concluded last year that Russia hacked and leaked Democratic emails during the election campaign as part of an effort to tilt the vote in Trump’s favor. The Kremlin has denied the allegations.

Trump has accused officials in Obama’s administration of trying to discredit him with questions about Russia contacts.

Obama spokesman Kevin Lewis said it had been a “cardinal rule” of the Obama administration that no White House official ever interfered with any independent investigation led by the Department of Justice.

“Neither President Obama nor any White House official ever ordered surveillance on any U.S. citizen.

Any suggestion otherwise is simply false,” Lewis said

in a statement.

The statement did not address the possibility that a wiretap of the Trump campaign could have been ordered by Justice Department officials.

Trump said the alleged wiretapping took place in his Trump Tower office and apartment building in New York, but there was “nothing found.” The White House did not respond to a request to elaborate on Trump’s accusations.

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Battle-hardened in Britain, May prepares for Brexit talks LONDON - British Prime Minister Theresa May is unlikely to bow to political expedience in Brexit negotiations but will make up her own mind about what she believes is best and refuse to give ground - that’s if past form is anything to go by.

May, who backed the campaign to stay in the European Union in last June’s referendum, will have to carry or quell the eurosceptics in her ruling Conservative Party as she formulates her negotiating priorities and strategy.

The 60-year-old - often described as “sphinx-like” in the British press - has revealed little in her first eight months as leader about how she will approach divorce talks with Brussels, perhaps wary of weakening her hand.

But her previous experience of trying to win the support of the eurosceptics who drove Brexit could offer some clues about her modus operandi: two years ago when as interior minister she sought to opt back into the European Arrest Warrant against the wishes of many in her party.

May got her way in the end after a bruising encounter over the warrant, which speeds extradition between member states. She did not backtrack an inch and forced it through parliament.

Her conduct and strategy present a picture of a stubborn negotiator who sticks as firmly as possible to what she believes is in Britain’s

best interests.

Several government aides and a lawyer with knowledge of the matter said she was driven by a conviction she was right - that Britain needed to adopt the warrant and other EU justice measures - and, while acknowledging their shortcomings, would not let anything stand in her way.

Supporters say her ultimate success offer evidence of her political steel, know-how and negotiating skills. Critics say the self-belief that drove her to open a rift in her party and face down a rebellion could be a weakness if it becomes inflexibility that hinders Britain striking winning the best deal.

“If you believe in what you’re doing, that’s key. If you do believe you’re doing the right thing, that gives you resilience,” May told the BBC’s Desert Island Discs programme less than two weeks after the fight.

She steadfastly refused to allow lawmakers a vote on the arrest warrant which she said was in “our national interest”, reneging on a pledge to the outrage of the eurosceptics, instead offering only a vote on a broader package of justice measures.

In a rare admission that her strategy may have been misjudged, she added in the BBC interview: “If I was starting it again now, would I do it in a different way? Given the understanding of how parliament felt then, perhaps I would.” (rtr)

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Indonesians shocked by Trump, but still admire US values

JAKARTA — Indonesians are by turns shocked and bemused by Donald Trump’s volatile presidency, but many in the world’s most populous Muslim nation say his personality and actions — including his controversial travel ban — haven’t changed their positive view of the United States.

There is a reservoir of goodwill in Indonesia toward the U.S., which

Indonesians often see as a beacon for values they hope will flourish in their own country. Perceptions were particularly positive during Barack Obama’s administration because of Obama’s personal links to Indonesia and his efforts to heal divisions with the Muslim world.

The U.S. is one of the largest foreign investors in Indonesia.

Phoenix, Arizona-based Freeport-

McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. operates one of the world’s largest copper mines and the world’s largest gold mine in Indonesia’s easternmost province of Papua.

Still, Trump’s attempt to ban travel from seven predominantly Muslim nations is deeply unpopular with Indonesians, who see it as an anti-Muslim measure that could affect them even though their country is not one of the seven being targeted. Indonesia’s foreign ministry warned that Trump’s policy could undermine the global fight against terrorism, but President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo was sanguine, telling his country there was nothing to worry about. In fact, some say, Trump just needs to visit Indonesia and learn more about Islam.

Despite the perceptions created by a vocal hard-line minority, Muslim Indonesians mainly practice a moderate faith and want their young but feisty democracy to remain headed by a secular government.

And like the U.S., Indonesia is a former colony that struggled for its independence and a nation of remarkable diversity, with hundreds of languages and ethnic groups.

A look at how some Indonesians view Trump: RUDY MADANIR, an English teacher in Jakarta, the capital, who has visited the U.S. as a tourist and wants to travel there again, said he

was shocked by Trump’s election, having never imagined that “this kind of man could be sitting in the White House.”

But Madanir, 47, also said the protests against the travel ban showed there are many people in the U.S. who want to uphold values such as justice, freedom and nondiscrimination, and opened his eyes to how “beautiful” Americans are.

“Maybe tomorrow it will be Indonesia’s turn (to be banned), who knows? With this weird and strange person sitting in the White House, anything can happen,” he said. “I wish Trump can visit Indonesia, the world most populous Muslim country, so he will experience firsthand how Muslims are here. We are not as scary as he might think.

TINGKA ADIATI, a 48-yearold housewife in Tangerang, a satellite city of Jakarta, said Trump’s immigration policy did not change her image of America as a tolerant country open to people from around the world.

Trump is experiencing the “euphoria” of his victory, and given time, rather than Trump changing America, it will be him who is changed, Adiati said. His polices will also have to take into account the interests of American businesses in countries around the world, including Indonesia, she added.

“I’m sure Trump, with his life and business experience, he’ll learn and become aware that what he

was saying and policies he made were not always right, and he’ll learn from that strong reaction from international society and his own people,” she said. “He is bound to change. And do not forget, the U.S. also has a lot of interests in Indonesia. Surely he would not dare to issue such a ban to Indonesia.”

LUKAS CHRISTIAN, who owns a coffee shop in Tangerang, has a son at Wesleyan University in Connecticut who is planning to work in the U.S. after graduating this year.

Christian, 52, hopes his son’s Indonesian nationality won’t be a complicating factor. So far it hasn’t, but the possibility still troubles him.

Indonesians consider America to be a tolerant society, and the travel ban shows Trump’s own dislike of immigrants and Islam, he said.

Christian said Indonesia is “totally different” from the seven Muslim countries included in Trump’s ban. “Although Muslims are predominant here, we have (the state ideology) Pancasila and a secular constitution that protects diversity. I myself respect diversity,” he said.

“As a coffee seller, I can say this: There are many varieties of coffee in Indonesia, from Aceh to Papua, and people enjoy its variety, and it is just like the way of Indonesian thinking — tolerant,” he said. (ap)

AIDES CAUGHT BY SURPRISE

Trump was spending the weekend at his Florida seaside resort, Mar-a-Lago. He was scheduled to meet with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly before a dinner with officials also including adviser Steve Bannon and White House Counsel Don McGahn, the White House said.

Amid a political storm, Sessions on Thursday announced he would stay out of any probe into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election after it emerged he met last year with Russia’s ambassador, although he maintained he did nothing wrong by failing to disclose the meeting.

A Trump spokeswoman said the president spent part of Saturday “having meetings, making phone calls and hitting balls” at his golf course in West Palm Beach.

His supporters, meanwhile, staged small rallies in at least 28 of the country’s 50 states, most of which passed off peacefully. But there were clashes in the famously left-leaning city of Berkeley, California, where protesters from both sides hit each other over the head with wooden sticks.

Trump’s tweets caught his aides by surprise, with one saying it was unclear what the president was referring to. (rtr)

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Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May leaves Downing Street in London, Britain March 1, 2017.

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In this Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, Rudy Madanir, an English teacher, poses for a photo during an interview with The Associated Press in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017.

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Underdog Bellew stuns Haye in heavyweight clash

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Serbia’s Novak Djokovic rests during the match against Australia’s Nick Kyrgios.

Mount Agung sunrise trekking KARANGASEM - Mount Agung or Gunung Agung is Bali’s highest and holiest mountain as it is believed as the home of the God. It located in Karangasem Regency, Bali, Indonesia. Mount Agung Bali stands 3,142 meters above sea level, can be summitted by physically fit hikers about 3 to 4 hours from Pasar Agung Temple starting point and 5 to 7 hours from Besakih Temple starting point.

If you want to be a challenger adventure tours who thinks that

trekking or climbing is spectacular, this trek will be good choice for you. Climbing Mt. Agung with Bali local Mountain Guide will help you to discover the atmosphere of the spirituality ground and see more things up closer than just about anything else. This program will make your holiday be completely exciting in Bali island.

The amazing sunrise from the peak of Mount Agung as you’ve never seen from other places. You

also can see Mount Rinjani outside of the Bali Island that is located at Lombok island.

There are two common climbing routes up the mountain, all are challenging and you need to be physically fit and have some serious trekking experience. Choose between our regular package, straight from your hotel to orientation!

Fortunately, Bali’s highest and most revered mountain is not difficult to climb. The tip is to start well

before dawn, armed with a strong flashlight, water, food, and warm and waterproof clothing. The best time for a climb is during the dry season of April through October.

But climbing is not permitted when major religious events are held at Pura Besakih, which is most of April. The shortest and most popular route up Gunung Agung is from Selat or Muncan; involving the least walking due thankfully to serviceable roads

from both Selat or Muncan town to the Pura Pasar Agung, or Agung Market Temple. From the temple, you can climb to top in as little as 2 short hours. Do remember to report to the police station at Selat before start off on your excursion, and drop by again on your return.

A guide is necessary, and one can be pre-arranged in Selat or Muncan by just asking around the markets, or by contacting the Selat police station. (IBP/net)

Djokovic has lost his edge, says former mentor Pilic

BELGRADE - Novak Djokovic has lost the tenacity which enabled him to rule men’s tennis for a number of years, former mentor Niki Pilic said on Saturday.

“Djokovic reached the Mount Everest of tennis last year after winning the French Open,” Pilic, who guided the Serb as a junior at his Munich academy, told Bosnian daily Nezavisne.

“He had 16,950 points and that’s a tally which will never be repeated again, but loss of form and missing tournaments made his advantage melt away.”

Djokovic looked untouchable after capturing his 12th grand slam title at Roland Garros last June, but was dethroned from the top of

the world rankings last November

by Andy Murray, who beat him in the final of the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals.

The 29-year-old Serb appeared to have rediscovered some of his form when he gained revenge over the Briton in January’s Qatar Open final but he then suffered a shock second-round Australian Open exit at the hands of Uzbek Denis Istomin.

This week he was beaten by Australian Nick Kyrgios in the quarter-finals of an ATP event in

Acapulco, prompting Pilic to cast doubts whether Djokovic can reclaim the top spot.

“Novak had a physical and mental edge second to none, he was in sixth gear,” said the 77-year-old Croatian who helped a Djokovicled Serbia to their 2010 Davis Cup title in an advisory role.

“That tenacity is no longer the same. It remains to be seen whether he can rediscover it and get back to the top level.

“The hard work of the last five or six years has taken its toll. Tennis was the priority every morning and afternoon and evening and all I can tell him is to be the person he was.” (rtr)

LONDON - Underdog Tony Bellew stopped former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye in the 11th round of their thrilling clash at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday.

Haye, hindered by an ankle injury for much of the fight, was knocked down for a second time and sent crashing through the ropes in the penultimate round, prompting his corner to throw in the towel.

The buildup to the fight had been marked by intense news conferences and heated trash-talk between the British fighters, but after Saturday’s fight they quickly put the animosity aside.

“In my eyes I’ve beaten the best cruiserweight this country has ever produced and one of the best heavyweights,” Bellew told Radio 5 live.

“He made the same mistake everybody else does. He underestimated me. Watch me on tape and I’m terrible but in the ring I’m harder to hit than you think.”

The 34-year-old Bellew had moved up from cruiserweight to face Haye, whose previous fight was last May against Swiss Arnold Gjergjaj.

Prior to Saturday, Londoner Haye had fought just three times since losing a heavyweight unification bout to Wladimir Klitschko in 2011.

Haye, who has 28 wins from 31 bouts, said his opponent fully deserved the victory but wanted a rematch.

“I would love to do it again, I have never been in a fight like that,” he said. “If the fans want to see it again I would do it again.

“We’ll do it on his terms, in his town - he deserves it.”

Promoter Eddie Hearn, however, said Liverpudlian Bellew (29-2-1) would look for a title shot.

“We’ve got to go after a heavyweight world title for Bellew now,” he said. “He is everything you would want in a man, he has a big heart, never gives up, has a wonderful family and I am so happy for him.” (rtr)

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FLORIDA - The Cleveland Cavaliers have been on a threepoint binge since the first of the year. On Friday, they took it step further and set an NBA record in the process.

The Cavs, who have made at least 10 in their last 13 games, made 25 three-pointers in the 135-130 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night in Atlanta. That topped the regular-season record of 24 set

on Dec. 16, 2016 by the Houston Rockets against Orlando. The Cavs also made 25 against the Hawks in the playoffs last year.

“It should have been more,” Cleveland coach Tyronn Lue said.

Kyrie Irving and LeBron James combined for 81 points to lead the effort. Irving made five threepointers and scored 43 points.

James had six three-pointers and scored 38.

Derrick Williams, Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye and Kyle Korver had three three-pointers apiece.

“We came in wanting to take away the three-point line,” Atlanta coach Mike Budenholzer said. “It’s a lot harder with the way LeBron James and Kyrie Irving create attention.”

The record-setting three-pointer was made by Korver, a former Hawks player, with 1:17 left. Not

only did it break the record, it also enabled the Cavaliers to withstand a furious Atlanta rally.

Cleveland led by as many as 25 points in the second half, but Atlanta cut the margin to one point on a bucket by Paul Millsap with 1:32 remaining. Korver then quelled the comeback by leaning in for his third three-pointer of the night.

“We got to 25, got comfortable and started messing around with

the game, taking bad shots, and they made some good shots, some tough shots,” Lue said.

James said, “They’re a good team. They were going to make a run. We just had to withstand it.”

Atlanta (34-26) was led by Tim Hardaway Jr., who came off the bench to score a career-high 36 points - including five three-pointers - and Paul Millsap, who had 27 points and 10 rebounds. (rtr)

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Sp rt Messi, Barca send warning to PSG that 4 goals aren’t enough

BARCELONA — Lionel Messi and Neymar scored three spectacular goals to keep Barcelona atop the Spanish league after routing Celta Vigo 5-0 on Saturday.

The flashes of brilliance from Barcelona’s best may give pause to anyone who thinks Paris Saint-Germain’s 4-0 cushion is surely insurmountable come Wednesday in the second leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie.

The intimidating display also comes in the first match since coach Luis Enrique announced he would leave the club at the end of the season. “It didn’t serve as a warm-up for PSG as far as how they play, but confidence is basic in these types of situations,” Luis Enrique said.

Besides two goals, Messi also contributed to setting up second-half strikes by Ivan Rakitic and Samuel Umtiti, dealing a stinging win to a good Celta side which has beaten Barcelona and Real Madrid this season.

“We always trust in our coach and his staff,” Rakitic said about the team’s response to Luis Enrique’s departure. “Hopefully we can pull off a miracle and turn around the result to stay alive in the Champions League.” Messi had already hit the post before he opened the scoring at Camp Nou with a masterful solo effort.

He received the ball near midfield with Celta apparently positioned to keep him in check. But he curled around his marker, sped toward the goal, cut back around a second man, and finished it off with a vicious left-footed strike. Messi then assisted Neymar by threading a precise pass to meet his strike partner’s run into the box, where Neymar added his own exquisite touch by popping the ball into a perfect tight arc over the helpless ‘keeper.

Messi got another great goal in the second half

when he ghosted around two Celta players before firing between the legs of the second one. Messi’s goals took his league-leading tally to 23, including 14 in his last 12 league matches. They were also his 37th and 38th goal in as many appearances this season.

Both strikers contributed to Rakitic’s score.

After passing for Umtiti to get his first goal for Barcelona, Messi capped the victory before adding some flourishes in late attacks that went close to producing even more goals. Barcelona stayed one point ahead of Madrid, which has a game in hand.

EIBAR 1, REAL MADRID 4

Karim Benzema broke his eight-round scoring drought with two goals, stepping up with Cristiano Ronaldo out because of an unspecified physical problem and Gareth Bale serving the first of a two-game suspension. Madrid also got goals from the little-used James Rodriguez and Marco Asensio to get a convincing win after three poor showings allowed Barcelona to tighten the title race.

“During a season there are moments that you have to suffer, sometimes you play a bit poorly, but that is normal over a season. Today we got back to playing well from the very start, playing with intensity,” Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said.

“This is a good sign for us.”

Before the season, the match at the small Basque club would not have been considered a priority for Madrid. But with its stars out, the team struggling, and Eibar playing well at home, the visit looked a challenging one for Madrid. It wasn’t.

Benzema finished off his own rebound in the 14th and added a second goal in the 25th from Rodriguez’s free kick. Benzema returned the assist for Rodriguez five minutes later before Asensio and Eibar’s Ruben Pena scored in the second half. (ap)

Napoli beats Roma 2-1 to close in on 2nd in Serie A MILAN — Napoli got back on track by beating nearest rival Roma 2-1, leaving Serie A leader Juventus with the biggest smile on Saturday.

Napoli remained third but closed the gap to second-placed Roma to two points. Juventus can stretch its advantage to 10 points with a win at struggling Udinese on Sunday.

“We must be realistic, the title race was very difficult before, now it’s almost impossible,” Roma coach Luciano Spalletti said. “It will depend what Juventus do, but it’s very hard. “When you lose these head-to-head games, your spirit also sinks.”

Napoli was all but out of the Champions League and Italian Cup after 3-1 defeats to Real Madrid and Juventus in the first legs. Alongside a home loss to Atalanta last weekend, Napoli’s season threatened to implode. The match with Roma was billed not only as a fight for an automatic Champions League spot, but also a fight between two contenders for league top-scorer: Dries Mertens and Edin Dzeko.

Mertens came out on top with two goals. He broke the deadlock in the first half, springing the offside trap to run onto a delightful through ball from Marek Hamsik and dink it over Roma goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. Mertens celebrated in unusual fashion, by getting down on all fours, cocking his leg, and pretending to urinate on the corner flag.

A second score before halftime was ruled out for his push on Federico Fazio. His second came five minutes after the break, when he rushed in at the back post to tap in Lorenzo Inisgne’s cross. His 18th league goal moved him within one of Dzeko, Torino’s Andrea Belotti, and Juventus forward — and former Napoli star — Gonzalo Higuain.

It was almost worse for Roma as Daniele de Rossi was lucky not to receive a second yellow card 20 minutes from time when he kicked Pepe Reina in the back of the leg from the ground following a collision with the Napoli goalkeeper.

Carlos Bacca scored two goals and missed a penalty as AC Milan moved back into the European qualifying positions. Milan moved level on points with fifth-placed Lazio, which visits Bologna on Sunday. Inter Milan can go back above its city rival with a win at Cagliari.

Chievo started the brighter but Milan took the lead against the run of play when Bacca ran on to Gerard Deulofeu’s through ball, cut

HARRISON, N.J. — While Jill Ellis never wants to see the United States women’s soccer team lose a game, the coach believes good things can come out of a setback, especially in an event without a major prize.

Such was the case Saturday when substitute Ellen White scored on a rebound in close in the 89th minute and England stunned the Americans 1-0 in the second round of the SheBelieves Cup at Red Bulls Arena before a sellout crowd of 26,500.

“I think sometimes you fail, the lesson hits home harder in terms of you feel the sting of it,” Ellis said after the U.S. lost its second game at home since 2004. “When I see the players, I say this is why we play those teams so we can learn about ourselves, so we can test ourselves.”

It marked the first time that England has beaten the United States

since a friendly in 2011, and the first time in the states. It was only England’s fourth win in 14 games (4-9-1) against the U.S. The only other loss at home was to China in late 2015.

White, who entered in the 76th minute, scored her 20th goal in 60 games with England, just seconds after Lucy Bronze cracked a shot off the crossbar moments following a corner kick. Two U.S. defenders collided trying to clear the ball and White ripped it past goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris.

“It was a fantastic moment for myself to obviously score for England on the home soil of the USA and to get the win,” White said. “It was an unbelievable feeling. The team put in a fantastic performance.

I am proud of every member of the squad. To get a win and three points on the board is an unbelievable feeling.”

The feeling was a lot different

than the last game for England. It dropped a 2-1 decision to France on Wednesday on a goal on the final kick of the contest. England manager Mark Sampson said everyone contributed.

“It’s got to be to win in America,” he said. “There’s not been too many teams to do that. They have a very proud home record, so to come here and win is an important result for us. I’m just really proud of the team on the back of that France defeat.”

Until the goal, it appeared it would be a scoreless draw. Neither team had a good scoring chance in the second half that was played in temperatures in the 20s with a wind chill that made it feel like 10 degrees.

“It was really cold,” England midfielder Fara Williams said. “It took ages for the players to warm up. Even at the end of the game people were still cold.” (ap)

It was not spotted by officials but Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri was sent to the stands for dissent.

Mohamed Salah hit the left post and Roma finally scored in the 89th as Diego Perotti burst down the left and pulled back for Kevin Strootman to drive into the bottom right corner.

In five minutes of stoppage time, Roma was denied an equalizer by Reina’s incredible save of Perotti’s deflected loop, which he somehow finger-tipped onto the crossbar.

AP Photo/Francisco Seco

U.S. soccer players must stand for national anthem

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The United States Soccer Federation has instituted a policy that requires players on a national team to “stand respectfully” during national anthems, the New York Times and other media reported on Saturday.

The policy was reportedly passed by the federation’s board of directors on Feb. 9 but came to light Saturday.

The policy, posted on Twitter by former men’s national team player Stuart Holden, reads: “All persons representing a Federation national team shall stand re-

spectfully during the playing of the national anthems at any event in which the Federation is represented.”

U.S. Soccer director of communications Neil Buethe confirmed the policy in an email to The New York Times.

The policy comes after U.S. national player Megan Rapinoe knelt during the anthem on two occasions last year -- once while representing the national team and the other time while playing for the Seattle Reign of the National Women’s Soccer League. (rtr)

inside, and his effort was deflected in off Stefano Sorrentino’s foot.

Chievo leveled four minutes later through a contentious penalty.

Mattia De Sciglio was adjudged to have pulled down Serge Gakpe.

Milan was awarded a penalty of

its own in first-half stoppage time for a Bostjan Cesar handball but Bacca blazed his spot kick over the bar. Bacca doubled his tally in the second half, and Gianluca Lapadula knocked in another penalty eight minutes from time. (ap)

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Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, left, celebrates with teammate Neymar after scoring the opening goal against Celta during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Celta at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Saturday, March 4, 2017.

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Napoli’s Dries Mertens scores his side’s second goal during a Serie A soccer match between Roma and Napoli, at the Rome Olympic stadium, Saturday, March 4, 2017.

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Sp rt Messi, Barca send warning to PSG that 4 goals aren’t enough

BARCELONA — Lionel Messi and Neymar scored three spectacular goals to keep Barcelona atop the Spanish league after routing Celta Vigo 5-0 on Saturday.

The flashes of brilliance from Barcelona’s best may give pause to anyone who thinks Paris Saint-Germain’s 4-0 cushion is surely insurmountable come Wednesday in the second leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie.

The intimidating display also comes in the first match since coach Luis Enrique announced he would leave the club at the end of the season. “It didn’t serve as a warm-up for PSG as far as how they play, but confidence is basic in these types of situations,” Luis Enrique said.

Besides two goals, Messi also contributed to setting up second-half strikes by Ivan Rakitic and Samuel Umtiti, dealing a stinging win to a good Celta side which has beaten Barcelona and Real Madrid this season.

“We always trust in our coach and his staff,” Rakitic said about the team’s response to Luis Enrique’s departure. “Hopefully we can pull off a miracle and turn around the result to stay alive in the Champions League.” Messi had already hit the post before he opened the scoring at Camp Nou with a masterful solo effort.

He received the ball near midfield with Celta apparently positioned to keep him in check. But he curled around his marker, sped toward the goal, cut back around a second man, and finished it off with a vicious left-footed strike. Messi then assisted Neymar by threading a precise pass to meet his strike partner’s run into the box, where Neymar added his own exquisite touch by popping the ball into a perfect tight arc over the helpless ‘keeper.

Messi got another great goal in the second half

when he ghosted around two Celta players before firing between the legs of the second one. Messi’s goals took his league-leading tally to 23, including 14 in his last 12 league matches. They were also his 37th and 38th goal in as many appearances this season.

Both strikers contributed to Rakitic’s score.

After passing for Umtiti to get his first goal for Barcelona, Messi capped the victory before adding some flourishes in late attacks that went close to producing even more goals. Barcelona stayed one point ahead of Madrid, which has a game in hand.

EIBAR 1, REAL MADRID 4

Karim Benzema broke his eight-round scoring drought with two goals, stepping up with Cristiano Ronaldo out because of an unspecified physical problem and Gareth Bale serving the first of a two-game suspension. Madrid also got goals from the little-used James Rodriguez and Marco Asensio to get a convincing win after three poor showings allowed Barcelona to tighten the title race.

“During a season there are moments that you have to suffer, sometimes you play a bit poorly, but that is normal over a season. Today we got back to playing well from the very start, playing with intensity,” Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said.

“This is a good sign for us.”

Before the season, the match at the small Basque club would not have been considered a priority for Madrid. But with its stars out, the team struggling, and Eibar playing well at home, the visit looked a challenging one for Madrid. It wasn’t.

Benzema finished off his own rebound in the 14th and added a second goal in the 25th from Rodriguez’s free kick. Benzema returned the assist for Rodriguez five minutes later before Asensio and Eibar’s Ruben Pena scored in the second half. (ap)

Napoli beats Roma 2-1 to close in on 2nd in Serie A MILAN — Napoli got back on track by beating nearest rival Roma 2-1, leaving Serie A leader Juventus with the biggest smile on Saturday.

Napoli remained third but closed the gap to second-placed Roma to two points. Juventus can stretch its advantage to 10 points with a win at struggling Udinese on Sunday.

“We must be realistic, the title race was very difficult before, now it’s almost impossible,” Roma coach Luciano Spalletti said. “It will depend what Juventus do, but it’s very hard. “When you lose these head-to-head games, your spirit also sinks.”

Napoli was all but out of the Champions League and Italian Cup after 3-1 defeats to Real Madrid and Juventus in the first legs. Alongside a home loss to Atalanta last weekend, Napoli’s season threatened to implode. The match with Roma was billed not only as a fight for an automatic Champions League spot, but also a fight between two contenders for league top-scorer: Dries Mertens and Edin Dzeko.

Mertens came out on top with two goals. He broke the deadlock in the first half, springing the offside trap to run onto a delightful through ball from Marek Hamsik and dink it over Roma goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. Mertens celebrated in unusual fashion, by getting down on all fours, cocking his leg, and pretending to urinate on the corner flag.

A second score before halftime was ruled out for his push on Federico Fazio. His second came five minutes after the break, when he rushed in at the back post to tap in Lorenzo Inisgne’s cross. His 18th league goal moved him within one of Dzeko, Torino’s Andrea Belotti, and Juventus forward — and former Napoli star — Gonzalo Higuain.

It was almost worse for Roma as Daniele de Rossi was lucky not to receive a second yellow card 20 minutes from time when he kicked Pepe Reina in the back of the leg from the ground following a collision with the Napoli goalkeeper.

Carlos Bacca scored two goals and missed a penalty as AC Milan moved back into the European qualifying positions. Milan moved level on points with fifth-placed Lazio, which visits Bologna on Sunday. Inter Milan can go back above its city rival with a win at Cagliari.

Chievo started the brighter but Milan took the lead against the run of play when Bacca ran on to Gerard Deulofeu’s through ball, cut

HARRISON, N.J. — While Jill Ellis never wants to see the United States women’s soccer team lose a game, the coach believes good things can come out of a setback, especially in an event without a major prize.

Such was the case Saturday when substitute Ellen White scored on a rebound in close in the 89th minute and England stunned the Americans 1-0 in the second round of the SheBelieves Cup at Red Bulls Arena before a sellout crowd of 26,500.

“I think sometimes you fail, the lesson hits home harder in terms of you feel the sting of it,” Ellis said after the U.S. lost its second game at home since 2004. “When I see the players, I say this is why we play those teams so we can learn about ourselves, so we can test ourselves.”

It marked the first time that England has beaten the United States

since a friendly in 2011, and the first time in the states. It was only England’s fourth win in 14 games (4-9-1) against the U.S. The only other loss at home was to China in late 2015.

White, who entered in the 76th minute, scored her 20th goal in 60 games with England, just seconds after Lucy Bronze cracked a shot off the crossbar moments following a corner kick. Two U.S. defenders collided trying to clear the ball and White ripped it past goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris.

“It was a fantastic moment for myself to obviously score for England on the home soil of the USA and to get the win,” White said. “It was an unbelievable feeling. The team put in a fantastic performance.

I am proud of every member of the squad. To get a win and three points on the board is an unbelievable feeling.”

The feeling was a lot different

than the last game for England. It dropped a 2-1 decision to France on Wednesday on a goal on the final kick of the contest. England manager Mark Sampson said everyone contributed.

“It’s got to be to win in America,” he said. “There’s not been too many teams to do that. They have a very proud home record, so to come here and win is an important result for us. I’m just really proud of the team on the back of that France defeat.”

Until the goal, it appeared it would be a scoreless draw. Neither team had a good scoring chance in the second half that was played in temperatures in the 20s with a wind chill that made it feel like 10 degrees.

“It was really cold,” England midfielder Fara Williams said. “It took ages for the players to warm up. Even at the end of the game people were still cold.” (ap)

It was not spotted by officials but Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri was sent to the stands for dissent.

Mohamed Salah hit the left post and Roma finally scored in the 89th as Diego Perotti burst down the left and pulled back for Kevin Strootman to drive into the bottom right corner.

In five minutes of stoppage time, Roma was denied an equalizer by Reina’s incredible save of Perotti’s deflected loop, which he somehow finger-tipped onto the crossbar.

AP Photo/Francisco Seco

U.S. soccer players must stand for national anthem

IBP/net

The United States Soccer Federation has instituted a policy that requires players on a national team to “stand respectfully” during national anthems, the New York Times and other media reported on Saturday.

The policy was reportedly passed by the federation’s board of directors on Feb. 9 but came to light Saturday.

The policy, posted on Twitter by former men’s national team player Stuart Holden, reads: “All persons representing a Federation national team shall stand re-

spectfully during the playing of the national anthems at any event in which the Federation is represented.”

U.S. Soccer director of communications Neil Buethe confirmed the policy in an email to The New York Times.

The policy comes after U.S. national player Megan Rapinoe knelt during the anthem on two occasions last year -- once while representing the national team and the other time while playing for the Seattle Reign of the National Women’s Soccer League. (rtr)

inside, and his effort was deflected in off Stefano Sorrentino’s foot.

Chievo leveled four minutes later through a contentious penalty.

Mattia De Sciglio was adjudged to have pulled down Serge Gakpe.

Milan was awarded a penalty of

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Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, left, celebrates with teammate Neymar after scoring the opening goal against Celta during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Celta at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Saturday, March 4, 2017.

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Djokovic has lost his edge, says former mentor Pilic

BELGRADE - Novak Djokovic has lost the tenacity which enabled him to rule men’s tennis for a number of years, former mentor Niki Pilic said on Saturday.

“Djokovic reached the Mount Everest of tennis last year after winning the French Open,” Pilic, who guided the Serb as a junior at his Munich academy, told Bosnian daily Nezavisne.

“He had 16,950 points and that’s a tally which will never be repeated again, but loss of form and missing tournaments made his advantage melt away.”

Djokovic looked untouchable after capturing his 12th grand slam title at Roland Garros last June, but was dethroned from the top of

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The 29-year-old Serb appeared to have rediscovered some of his form when he gained revenge over the Briton in January’s Qatar Open final but he then suffered a shock second-round Australian Open exit at the hands of Uzbek Denis Istomin.

This week he was beaten by Australian Nick Kyrgios in the quarter-finals of an ATP event in

Acapulco, prompting Pilic to cast doubts whether Djokovic can reclaim the top spot.

“Novak had a physical and mental edge second to none, he was in sixth gear,” said the 77-year-old Croatian who helped a Djokovicled Serbia to their 2010 Davis Cup title in an advisory role.

“That tenacity is no longer the same. It remains to be seen whether he can rediscover it and get back to the top level.

“The hard work of the last five or six years has taken its toll. Tennis was the priority every morning and afternoon and evening and all I can tell him is to be the person he was.” (rtr)

LONDON - Underdog Tony Bellew stopped former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye in the 11th round of their thrilling clash at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday.

Haye, hindered by an ankle injury for much of the fight, was knocked down for a second time and sent crashing through the ropes in the penultimate round, prompting his corner to throw in the towel.

The buildup to the fight had been marked by intense news conferences and heated trash-talk between the British fighters, but after Saturday’s fight they quickly put the animosity aside.

“In my eyes I’ve beaten the best cruiserweight this country has ever produced and one of the best heavyweights,” Bellew told Radio 5 live.

“He made the same mistake everybody else does. He underestimated me. Watch me on tape and I’m terrible but in the ring I’m harder to hit than you think.”

The 34-year-old Bellew had moved up from cruiserweight to face Haye, whose previous fight was last May against Swiss Arnold Gjergjaj.

Prior to Saturday, Londoner Haye had fought just three times since losing a heavyweight unification bout to Wladimir Klitschko in 2011.

Haye, who has 28 wins from 31 bouts, said his opponent fully deserved the victory but wanted a rematch.

“I would love to do it again, I have never been in a fight like that,” he said. “If the fans want to see it again I would do it again.

“We’ll do it on his terms, in his town - he deserves it.”

Promoter Eddie Hearn, however, said Liverpudlian Bellew (29-2-1) would look for a title shot.

“We’ve got to go after a heavyweight world title for Bellew now,” he said. “He is everything you would want in a man, he has a big heart, never gives up, has a wonderful family and I am so happy for him.” (rtr)

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FLORIDA - The Cleveland Cavaliers have been on a threepoint binge since the first of the year. On Friday, they took it step further and set an NBA record in the process.

The Cavs, who have made at least 10 in their last 13 games, made 25 three-pointers in the 135-130 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night in Atlanta. That topped the regular-season record of 24 set

on Dec. 16, 2016 by the Houston Rockets against Orlando. The Cavs also made 25 against the Hawks in the playoffs last year.

“It should have been more,” Cleveland coach Tyronn Lue said.

Kyrie Irving and LeBron James combined for 81 points to lead the effort. Irving made five threepointers and scored 43 points.

James had six three-pointers and scored 38.

Derrick Williams, Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye and Kyle Korver had three three-pointers apiece.

“We came in wanting to take away the three-point line,” Atlanta coach Mike Budenholzer said. “It’s a lot harder with the way LeBron James and Kyrie Irving create attention.”

The record-setting three-pointer was made by Korver, a former Hawks player, with 1:17 left. Not

only did it break the record, it also enabled the Cavaliers to withstand a furious Atlanta rally.

Cleveland led by as many as 25 points in the second half, but Atlanta cut the margin to one point on a bucket by Paul Millsap with 1:32 remaining. Korver then quelled the comeback by leaning in for his third three-pointer of the night.

“We got to 25, got comfortable and started messing around with

the game, taking bad shots, and they made some good shots, some tough shots,” Lue said.

James said, “They’re a good team. They were going to make a run. We just had to withstand it.”

Atlanta (34-26) was led by Tim Hardaway Jr., who came off the bench to score a career-high 36 points - including five three-pointers - and Paul Millsap, who had 27 points and 10 rebounds. (rtr)

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U.S. President Barack Obama (R) greets President-elect Donald Trump at inauguration ceremonies swearing in Trump as president on the West front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2017.

Trump claims Obama wiretapped him during campaign; Obama refutes it

WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump accused predecessor Barack Obama on Saturday of wiretapping him during the late stages of the 2016 election campaign, but offered no evidence for an allegation which an Obama spokesman said was “simply false”.

Trump made the accusation in a series of early morning tweets just weeks into his administration and amid rising scrutiny of his campaign’s ties to Russia.

“How low has President Obama gone to tapp my phones during the very sacred election process. This is Nixon/Watergate. Bad (or sick) guy!,” Trump wrote in one tweet. “I’d bet a good lawyer could make a great case out of the fact that President Obama was tapping my phones in October, just prior to Election!”

The remarkable tussle between the current and former presidents just 45 days since the handover of power is the latest twist in a controversy over ties between Trump associates and Russia that has dogged the early days of his presidency.

U.S. intelligence agencies concluded last year that Russia hacked and leaked Democratic emails during the election campaign as part of an effort to tilt the vote in Trump’s favor. The Kremlin has denied the allegations.

Trump has accused officials in Obama’s administration of trying to discredit him with questions about Russia contacts.

Obama spokesman Kevin Lewis said it had been a “cardinal rule” of the Obama administration that no White House official ever interfered with any independent investigation led by the Department of Justice.

“Neither President Obama nor any White House official ever ordered surveillance on any U.S. citizen.

Any suggestion otherwise is simply false,” Lewis said

in a statement.

The statement did not address the possibility that a wiretap of the Trump campaign could have been ordered by Justice Department officials.

Trump said the alleged wiretapping took place in his Trump Tower office and apartment building in New York, but there was “nothing found.” The White House did not respond to a request to elaborate on Trump’s accusations.

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Battle-hardened in Britain, May prepares for Brexit talks LONDON - British Prime Minister Theresa May is unlikely to bow to political expedience in Brexit negotiations but will make up her own mind about what she believes is best and refuse to give ground - that’s if past form is anything to go by.

May, who backed the campaign to stay in the European Union in last June’s referendum, will have to carry or quell the eurosceptics in her ruling Conservative Party as she formulates her negotiating priorities and strategy.

The 60-year-old - often described as “sphinx-like” in the British press - has revealed little in her first eight months as leader about how she will approach divorce talks with Brussels, perhaps wary of weakening her hand.

But her previous experience of trying to win the support of the eurosceptics who drove Brexit could offer some clues about her modus operandi: two years ago when as interior minister she sought to opt back into the European Arrest Warrant against the wishes of many in her party.

May got her way in the end after a bruising encounter over the warrant, which speeds extradition between member states. She did not backtrack an inch and forced it through parliament.

Her conduct and strategy present a picture of a stubborn negotiator who sticks as firmly as possible to what she believes is in Britain’s

best interests.

Several government aides and a lawyer with knowledge of the matter said she was driven by a conviction she was right - that Britain needed to adopt the warrant and other EU justice measures - and, while acknowledging their shortcomings, would not let anything stand in her way.

Supporters say her ultimate success offer evidence of her political steel, know-how and negotiating skills. Critics say the self-belief that drove her to open a rift in her party and face down a rebellion could be a weakness if it becomes inflexibility that hinders Britain striking winning the best deal.

“If you believe in what you’re doing, that’s key. If you do believe you’re doing the right thing, that gives you resilience,” May told the BBC’s Desert Island Discs programme less than two weeks after the fight.

She steadfastly refused to allow lawmakers a vote on the arrest warrant which she said was in “our national interest”, reneging on a pledge to the outrage of the eurosceptics, instead offering only a vote on a broader package of justice measures.

In a rare admission that her strategy may have been misjudged, she added in the BBC interview: “If I was starting it again now, would I do it in a different way? Given the understanding of how parliament felt then, perhaps I would.” (rtr)

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Indonesians shocked by Trump, but still admire US values

JAKARTA — Indonesians are by turns shocked and bemused by Donald Trump’s volatile presidency, but many in the world’s most populous Muslim nation say his personality and actions — including his controversial travel ban — haven’t changed their positive view of the United States.

There is a reservoir of goodwill in Indonesia toward the U.S., which

Indonesians often see as a beacon for values they hope will flourish in their own country. Perceptions were particularly positive during Barack Obama’s administration because of Obama’s personal links to Indonesia and his efforts to heal divisions with the Muslim world.

The U.S. is one of the largest foreign investors in Indonesia.

Phoenix, Arizona-based Freeport-

McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. operates one of the world’s largest copper mines and the world’s largest gold mine in Indonesia’s easternmost province of Papua.

Still, Trump’s attempt to ban travel from seven predominantly Muslim nations is deeply unpopular with Indonesians, who see it as an anti-Muslim measure that could affect them even though their country is not one of the seven being targeted. Indonesia’s foreign ministry warned that Trump’s policy could undermine the global fight against terrorism, but President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo was sanguine, telling his country there was nothing to worry about. In fact, some say, Trump just needs to visit Indonesia and learn more about Islam.

Despite the perceptions created by a vocal hard-line minority, Muslim Indonesians mainly practice a moderate faith and want their young but feisty democracy to remain headed by a secular government.

And like the U.S., Indonesia is a former colony that struggled for its independence and a nation of remarkable diversity, with hundreds of languages and ethnic groups.

A look at how some Indonesians view Trump: RUDY MADANIR, an English teacher in Jakarta, the capital, who has visited the U.S. as a tourist and wants to travel there again, said he

was shocked by Trump’s election, having never imagined that “this kind of man could be sitting in the White House.”

But Madanir, 47, also said the protests against the travel ban showed there are many people in the U.S. who want to uphold values such as justice, freedom and nondiscrimination, and opened his eyes to how “beautiful” Americans are.

“Maybe tomorrow it will be Indonesia’s turn (to be banned), who knows? With this weird and strange person sitting in the White House, anything can happen,” he said. “I wish Trump can visit Indonesia, the world most populous Muslim country, so he will experience firsthand how Muslims are here. We are not as scary as he might think.

TINGKA ADIATI, a 48-yearold housewife in Tangerang, a satellite city of Jakarta, said Trump’s immigration policy did not change her image of America as a tolerant country open to people from around the world.

Trump is experiencing the “euphoria” of his victory, and given time, rather than Trump changing America, it will be him who is changed, Adiati said. His polices will also have to take into account the interests of American businesses in countries around the world, including Indonesia, she added.

“I’m sure Trump, with his life and business experience, he’ll learn and become aware that what he

was saying and policies he made were not always right, and he’ll learn from that strong reaction from international society and his own people,” she said. “He is bound to change. And do not forget, the U.S. also has a lot of interests in Indonesia. Surely he would not dare to issue such a ban to Indonesia.”

LUKAS CHRISTIAN, who owns a coffee shop in Tangerang, has a son at Wesleyan University in Connecticut who is planning to work in the U.S. after graduating this year.

Christian, 52, hopes his son’s Indonesian nationality won’t be a complicating factor. So far it hasn’t, but the possibility still troubles him.

Indonesians consider America to be a tolerant society, and the travel ban shows Trump’s own dislike of immigrants and Islam, he said.

Christian said Indonesia is “totally different” from the seven Muslim countries included in Trump’s ban. “Although Muslims are predominant here, we have (the state ideology) Pancasila and a secular constitution that protects diversity. I myself respect diversity,” he said.

“As a coffee seller, I can say this: There are many varieties of coffee in Indonesia, from Aceh to Papua, and people enjoy its variety, and it is just like the way of Indonesian thinking — tolerant,” he said. (ap)

AIDES CAUGHT BY SURPRISE

Trump was spending the weekend at his Florida seaside resort, Mar-a-Lago. He was scheduled to meet with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly before a dinner with officials also including adviser Steve Bannon and White House Counsel Don McGahn, the White House said.

Amid a political storm, Sessions on Thursday announced he would stay out of any probe into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election after it emerged he met last year with Russia’s ambassador, although he maintained he did nothing wrong by failing to disclose the meeting.

A Trump spokeswoman said the president spent part of Saturday “having meetings, making phone calls and hitting balls” at his golf course in West Palm Beach.

His supporters, meanwhile, staged small rallies in at least 28 of the country’s 50 states, most of which passed off peacefully. But there were clashes in the famously left-leaning city of Berkeley, California, where protesters from both sides hit each other over the head with wooden sticks.

Trump’s tweets caught his aides by surprise, with one saying it was unclear what the president was referring to. (rtr)

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Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May leaves Downing Street in London, Britain March 1, 2017.

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In this Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, Rudy Madanir, an English teacher, poses for a photo during an interview with The Associated Press in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017.

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BUSINESS Hypercars mingle with station wagons at Geneva auto show

FRANKFURT — Europe’s automakers face huge questions: the impact of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, President Donald Trump’s proposed border tax on imports, the uncertain prospects for electric vehicles.

Meanwhile, they have to keep selling cars in a ferociously competitive European market.

That mix of anxiety about the future and the need to market HOT PRODUCTStoday will mark the 87th Geneva International Motor Show. The show convenes Tuesday and Wednesday at the Palexpo center next to Geneva’s airport for two days of vehicle unveilings to journalists and CEO interviews. It then opens to the public Thursday and runs through March 19. Here are major themes likely to mark the show.

RIDING HIGH IN SUVs A key trend at Geneva show will be the shift from minivans to small sport-utility vehicles, which combine car-like features such as plush interiors and sleeker rooflines with off-road features like high clearance. PSA Group’s Citroen C-Aircross concept is expected to replace the current C3 Picasso.

General Motors Co.’s Opel will show off its Crossland X, a model that turned out to be a sign of things to come: it was developed with the PSA Group, which has agreed to

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This undated image provided by car manufacturer Opel AG, shows a Opel Insignia Grand Sport, right, and the Insignia Sports Tourer station wagon. The cars will be shown at the Geneva Auto Show in Geneva Switzerland that starts Tuesday March 7, 2017. purchase Opel. The deal is expected to be announced Monday.

In SUVs, consumers like the rugged, utilitarian look and the higher riding position, which gives drivers a feeling of safety, says Tim Urquhart, principal analyst at IHS Automotive. And for the companies, “you can sell the same technology for a higher margin,”

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This undated photo provided by car manufacturer Citroen, shows a Citoen C-Aircross Concept, car. The car will be shown at the Geneva Auto Show in Geneva, Switzerland that starts Tuesday March 7, 2017 with media days.

Urquhart said. Small SUVs can re-use many of the mechanical foundations of small cars, spreading manufacturing costs.

In the higher price range, Range Rover’s Velar boasts a six-cylinder gasoline engine that reaches 100 kph (62 mph) in only 5.3 seconds.

Other model launches include the convertible version of the E-Class from Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz luxury brand; Daimler’s MercedesAMG performance division will offer a station wagon with a big 4.0 liter engine and acceleration like that of a sports car — 0-100 kph (0-62 mph) in 3.5 seconds. Not to be outdone in the family transport department, rival BMW is coming ahead with a station wagon version of its 5-Series.

HYPERCARS Geneva is usually a good show for stunning, unbelievably fast sports cars costing hundreds of thousands, or more. Ferrari has the 812 Superfast, equipped with a 12-cylinder engine generating 789 horsepower. Singapore-based Vanda Electrics Pte Ltd. offers the racecar-like, low-slung Den-

drobium.

The Huayra Roadster from Italy’s Pagani stands out with a bold curve running from roofline through roof pillar to the hood. It’s powered by a gigantic 6.0 liter, 12-cylinder engine turning out 764 horsepower.

TRUMP, BREXIT Companies with assembly or parts production in Britain — such as Ford, General Motor’s Opel division, BMW, and Nissan — face decisions about what to do with investment and production there as Britain prepares to leave the EU. Prime Minister Theresa May is due to trigger Brexit this month, starting two years of negotiations on a new trading relationship between Britain and the EU. The main concern is whether Britain leaves without retaining some access to the EU’s tariff-free single market.

The auto industry is vulnerable as it depends on the supply of parts that cross many borders before a car is complete.

Similar uncertainty is coming from Trump’s talk of a tax on imports from factories in Mexico. It’s a potentially big development —

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ELECTRICS The auto industry has sunk billions into developing new electric cars, but they won’t stand out at the Geneva show as they did at the Paris show last year, when Volkswagen and Daimler both made a big deal about battery-powered concept cars. Global battery car production will amount to only 0.7 percent of the 93.5 million vehicle global car market this year, say analysts at the IHS Global Insight forecasting firm.

Consumers are held back by obvious drawbacks: limited range, the need to find a place to charge up, higher price and doubts about battery lifetimes. Lower oil prices have also held back adoption.

Carmakers are betting that the day of the electric car is coming, in part because of government emission limits and concerns about air quality in cities around the world.

And battery capacity keeps improving. But the tipping point where large numbers of people opt for a car you have to plug in remains several years off at the very least. (ap)

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Shanti Toya Ashram, A Retreat Center for Yoga and Wellbeing

If you are a spiritualist and yoga enthusiasts, try to experience the uniqueness of yoga activities at the Shanti Toya Ashram. In addition to presenting different yoga techniques and movements, the location is also very supportive at the Tebe Kurung, Umah Anyar hamlet, Penarungan, Mengwi, Badung or about 10 km north of Denpasar.

To get to the Tebe Kurung, visitors have to come into the middle of the village and explore the suburban chiefly in the paddy fields. Far away from villagers, this Tebe Kurung is only inhabited by six families. As a separate area, Teba Kurung is said to be a place of ngeliak (learned black magic) in the past, so that it feels different.

Therefore, the Shanti Toya Ashram is a unique retreat for spiritual tourism. The place is far from the urban bustles, offers loneliness, silence and positive aura spread by a variety of local plants and small animals. The sound of nature gives a strong vibration so that supports the yoga activities in harmony and balanced atmosphere.

The yoga concept offered is unique namely the Balinese harmony living that keeps away from luxury. It is able to create a sense of comfort and calmness so that when going out of the ashram area visitors will feel fresher, healthier and calmer. “Moreover, the ashram area has sacred springs, rivers, Beji Temple and Shiva Temple with positive vibration,” said Pradnyawati, the founder.

The activities at Shanti Toya Ashram consist of yoga, wellness and meditation in the heart of Bali.

Besides, there are weaving, making offerings, trekking and cooking class. Yoga class is offered every

Monday through Friday at 17:0018:00 or can be viewed at the website at www.shantiretreatbali.org. In the meantime, on Sunday starting at 16:00-18:00 it assists the activity at the World Hindu Community at Renon, Denpasar.

This friendly lady said that people wishing to attend yoga class just needs to bring along a towel because the other facilities have been prepared. They can come with a prior reservation via email, phone or website. Otherwise, they can also come directly or can be

picked up. “We’re glad to welcome participants with herbal drink made from natural herbs. For instance, there are herbal tea, turmeric drink and loloh Balinese herbal drink,” she said.

To add to the freshness of the body, the ashram also provides healthy juice, green juice and smoothies. Meanwhile, the supporting facilities on offer include private jungle villas, spring-fed water pool, thatch-roofed bamboo yoga shala and open air dining hall. “The existing pool taken

advantage of the water from the holy springs, so that it remains fresh and makes the mind fresher,” she added.

After practicing yoga, participants can swim and stroll to the local paddy fields and people’s settlement. They will see the activities of farmers cultivating their land in traditional method. The no less interesting activities are cooking class, the making of Balinese cakes, preparation of canang oblation or rice bags. “Optionally we also provide a spiritual lecture to

enlighten the soul by bringing in speakers from the Hindu Dharma Council of Indonesia (PHDI) or religious leaders,” she said.

These activities are liked best by travelers from Poland, the USA, Germany, Australia, Norway, Germany, Italy and Australia. They are very fond of this place and have even considered it their own home.

“Many local people also like this activity. Some are coming due to illness, stress, while others want to get a quiet life,” she explained. (kmb)

Found, Ancient Jar Containing Chinese Perforated Coins

There is peculiarity when the objects were found. A pipeline excavation project worker found ancient jar containing hundreds of Chinese perforated coins in the area of ??roadside at Taman hamlet, Batuagung, Jembrana. Such findings caused people of Batuagung village, Jembrana, to be fussy.

Ismail, 44, a man from Banyuwangi who found the jar, said that when digging the ground he felt a hard object. He thought it was a

big stone, but after digging deeper he was trying to lift the object. In fact, it is an ancient jar containing perforated coins.

Since it weighs about 25 kg, Ismail then asked for help to local people to lift it and reported the findings to Taman hamlet chief, Ida Bagus Arnawa.According to Ismail, there was something peculiar when the jar was found. Even though it was found without a lid, no soil came into the jar. “The perforated

coins remain clean and tidy, do not contain any soil,” said Ismail.

After that, the jar is secured in the Taman meeting hall, Batuagung, Jembrana. A number of residents came one after another to have a closer look at the ancient jar. It has not been known yet how the jar can be in the region of Taman hamlet. “Temporarily we save the jar in the meeting hall.

For the next measures, we’ll discuss it in our village meeting,” explained Ida Bagus Arnawa. (kmb)

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Difficulties found when playing character of liku LATELY the art of arja operetta began to draw the interest of young generation. This phenomenon is evident from the emergence of young talented artists. One of them is Ida Bagus Nyoman Badra Satwika.

This young artist from Kemenuh village, Sukawati, Gianyar, has an experience in the Balinese arja operetta performance since the past two years. Nicknamed as Gus Badra, he deeply involves in the art of arja operetta starting from his interest in it because so far it is considered to be difficult by most people. As a dancer of arja operetta, this artist is not only required to be good at dancing, but also good at drama and singing. “I am also deeply involved in this art to preserve the Balinese traditional art,” he explained.

Prior to getting his popularity in playing the character as liku, this young artist better known with stage name of Gek Serly claimed to have played the character as Kartala (Wijil) when first plunged into the world of the arja operetta.

Together with the Siwaratri Dance Studio of Keramas, Blahbatuh, Gus Badra with the character as Kartala often makes performance to various regions in Bali.

Together with its dance studio, he made performance in the Bali

Arts Festival (BAF) 2015 and the Bali Mandara Mahalango 2016.

“After making performance at the Bali Mandara Mahalango, I have an interest in playing the character of liku. Together with the Shivaratri Dance Studio of Keramas I then play the character as woman,” he said.

Gus Badra said that when first playing the character of liku was very difficult. As liku, he should be able to perform the character of a woman with coquettish, talk active and slightly crazy character. He should also conquer the challenges that must be able to make the audience entertained in every joke of the performance. “But over time, there are no more troubles when playing the character of liku,” said the artist born on March 23, 2000.

In addition to entertaining audiences with his jokes, Gus Badra who daily works as radio announcer in one of the YPG community radios in Blahbatuh, Gianyar, also often entertains the audience with the Balinese pop song entitled Pilih-pilih Bekul in every performance. The song composed by Gung Galih is a single that has just been released recently. “I usually sing this song to entertain the audience during my performances,” added the artist having the hobby in playing gamelan and dancing. (ina)

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MANILA - Philippine soldiers have found the remains of a German man who was beheaded by Islamic State-linked Abu Sayyaf militants last week, a military official said late on Saturday,

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Consumer protection foundation (YLPK) averagely receives 150 complaints per year related to services at petrol stations.

Unclear flow meter traps and prone to fraud

DENPASAR - Consumer protection foundation (YLPK) averagely receives 150 complaints per year related to services at petrol stations. Consumers are complaining about services related to unclear display of the flow meter.

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“Many flow meters at petrol station have unclear. Consumers cannot see clearly the number of fuel purchased. It is a violation because it cannot provide correct, clear and honest information in accordance with the Law on Consumers. Consumers can take a fight here,” said Director of YLPK, I Putu Armaya, on Saturday (Mar. 4).

Unclear flow meters should be replaced with the new ones. According to him, Pertamina should conduct surveillance, including the association of the national oil and gas national private entrepreneurs (Hiswana Migas) can do monitoring to its members.

“I appeal to the management of petrol stations to replace their unclear flow meter with the new one so that it can clearly be seen,” he said. According to him, trapping and deceptive flow meter due to unclear display is the same as violation against the laws.

He also criticized about the unfriendly services at petrol stations.

“There are no smiles and greetings, whereas it has tagline including both. Most petrol stations do not implement these,” he affirmed.

A classic problem frequently complained by consumers is the discrepancy of the fuel supplied to fuel purchased by consumers.

“Many petrol station attendants or operators at the retail outlets, for instance, only give approximately IDR 9,000 when purchasing as much as IDR 10,000. It means that the consumer still has a change at the petrol station. If such amount is totaled at one gas station, how many losses are suffered by consumers?” he asked.

It can be subject to Articles 4 and 8 of the Law on Consumer Protection. “It can be sentenced to two years or a fine of IDR 2 billion although we have harmed for only IDR 200, for instance,”

he concluded.

Against the breach, the operators, owner and management of the petrol station are equally responsible for the violation. He appealed to Hiswana Migas to foster its members so as to provide maximum services.

Although the flow meter of the petrol stations has been calibrated, he appealed to the meteorological agency to properly supervise the petrol stations. If it is found any violation, he asked to impose strict sanctions.

Chairman of Hiswana Migas Bali, Ida Bagus Rai, said that if there is a suspected petrol station, consumers can request a re-calibration for the petrol station with vessel as well as observe the results.

Petrol stations should also provide good services for consumers.

For example, when consumers buy fuel, the operator should mention that it is started from zero. “When feeling in doubt, please ask the receipt. But if still in doubt, ask for re-calibration by using vessel,” he affirmed. (kmb42)

Both the head and body of Jurgen Kantner were recovered while the troops were conducting combat, search and retrieval operations in Indanan town in the remote southern province of Sulu, Colonel Cirilito Sobejana told reporters.

Kantner’s remains would be kept in a hospital morgue in Sulu while documents were being prepared to transport the body, said Sobejana, commander of the Joint Task Force Sulu.

The Philippines and Germany have condemned Kantner’s killing by the militants who posted a video of the murder after a deadline for a $600,000 ransom passed.

The 70-year-old German, who had been held on the small southern island of Jolo, had appealed for help twice in short video messages, saying he would be killed if a ransom was not paid.

President Rodrigo Duterte has apologised to Germany for failing to save Kantner while insisting that ransoms should not be paid.

The Philippine military has vowed to bring Kantner’s killers to justice and to continue operations to free other hostages held by Abu Sayyaf, which had raised tens of millions of dollars from piracy and ransom payments.

Presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said the government “will leave no stone unturned in squarely addressing the evils of extremism and plain banditry”.

“Rest assured these mindless acts will not go unpunished,” he said in statement. (rtr)

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A body bag containing the remains of German national Jurgen Kantner, who was beheaded by Islamic State-linked Abu Sayyaf militants, lies inside a morgue in Sulu province in southern Philippines March 5, 2017.

Senior French centrist urges Fillon to step down for Juppe

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Francois Fillon, former French Prime Minister, member of the Republicans political party and 2017 presidential election candidate of the French centre-right leaves after delivering a speech at a campaign rally in Aubervilliers, Paris suburb, March 4, 2017.

PARIS - The head of France’s centre-right UDI party said on Sunday he wanted presidential candidate Francois Fillon to quit the election race in favour of former prime minister Alain Juppe warning that if Fillon continued

defeat was certain.

Once the frontrunner, Fillon is mired in a scandal over his wife’s pay, and his campaign has been in serious trouble since he learned last week that he could be placed under formal investigation for

misuse of public funds.

He is under growing pressure as party leaders prepare a crisis meeting for Monday to discuss the situation ahead of a March 17 deadline when all presidential candidates must be formally endorsed by at least 500 elected officials.

After a string of resignations among advisers and backers, the 63-year old former conservative prime minister is banking on a rally of supporters in Paris on Sunday to show his detractors that he remains their best hope to win the presidency.

“With Fillon it’s a certain failure. This (rally) is an excess because you don’t put the street up against the (state’s) institutions,” Jean-Christophe Lagarde told Europe 1 radio. “Even if there are 200,000 people, to win a presidential election you need 20 million people.”

His UDI party, which represents between 2 to 5 percent of voting intentions, on Friday said it was withdrawing its support for the former prime minister.

Fillon pulled out of an early Monday morning radio appear-

ance that aimed to discuss his campaign, the show’s host said on Sunday. “Francois Fillon has officially cancelled his appearance on Europe 1’s morning programme,” presenter Thomas Sotto said on Twitter.

There was no immediate comment from Fillon’s camp.

Opinion polls continue to show Fillon would fail to make the second round of the April/ May election. Instead, centrist Emmanuel Macron is consolidating his position as favourite to win a second-round head-tohead against far-right National Front candidate Marine Le Pen. Fillon has denied any wrongdoing and complained of judicial and media bias that amounted to a “political assassination”.

His attack on the judiciary in particular has caused unease within his ranks and Sunday’s demonstration has worried some on the right that it will be hijacked by hardline conservative movements.

His backers hope to get at least 45,000 people at today’s rally to show he still carries favour among

grassroots supporters.

In her first public remarks since the fake job allegations surfaced, Fillon’s wife Penelope, told the Journal du Dimanche that her work activities had been real and insisted that her husband should go all the way.

“He needed someone to carry out his tasks. If it hadn’t been me, he would have paid someone else to do it, so we decided that it would be me,” she said.

But an Ifop poll of 1,002 people published on Saturday showed that more than 70 percent of French voters want him to drop out. Support from his camp has also fallen to 53 percent from 70 percent two weeks ago.

The same survey also suggested Alain Juppe, who lost to Fillon in the November party primary, was the best placed to step in. A poll on Friday showed that Juppe would win the April 23 first round, although the current mayor of Bordeaux has until now ruled out a comeback.

“In the Olympics when the gold medal winner is disqualified then it’s the silver medal holder that takes over,” Lagarde said. (rtr)

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Rio’s Portela wins Carnival samba school parade with water theme

RIO DE JANEIRO - Rio’s premier Portela samba school was crowned champion samba school on Wednesday, winning its first Carnival parade in 33 years with a spectacular performance that highlighted the environmental importance of rivers.

One of its massive floats recalled the impact the collapse of a tailings dam had on the River Doce in 2015 in what is considered Brazil’s worst environmental disaster ever.

The collapse at the Samarco mine, a joint venture between the world’s largest mining company BHP Billiton Ltd and the biggest iron ore miner, Vale SA , killed nine people and coated a two-state area with mud and mine waste.

The dazzling costumes of some of Portela’s 3,400 dancers created the sensation of running water as they danced along Rio’s half-mile Sambadrome parade ground. Others depicted ancient civilizations that emerged on river banks and creatures that live in river waters, including one wing of crawling dancers dressed as alligators.

A panel of judges gave Portela 269.9 points for its parade, just

beating out runner up Mocidade Independente for the title.

“It’s great. I’m speechless from all the excitement. I want to thank God and my orishas (Yoruba deities),” said Bianca Monteiro, a member of Portela, one of Rio’s oldest samba schools founded in 1923.

Though it had not won the Carnival parade since 1984, Portela holds 22 titles, more than any other samba school.

This year’s samba parade was beset by accidents: 32 people were hurt when a float crushed spectators against a barrier and the top of another float collapsed throwing off dancers.

POLITICAL CRISIS

Carnival revelers were still dancing in the streets of Brazilian cities on Wednesday but for President Michel Temer’s government it was back to the reality of mounting corruption allegations that threaten its survival.

“Out with Temer” was a frequent chant against the unpopular president during the annual celebrations across a country hit by

record unemployment and fed up with its political leaders.

On Wednesday afternoon the jailed former CEO of Brazil’s biggest engineering group, Marcelo Odebrecht, was questioned by a judge investigating donations made to Temer’s 2014 campaign, when he was the running mate for leftist leader Dilma Rousseff, who was impeached last year.

A source with access to Odebrecht’s deposition said he confirmed an illegal payment to Rousseff’s campaign manager Joao Santana, but added that he could not say if the then-president or her running mate knew about it.

Odebrecht said former finance minister Guido Mantega negotiated under-the-table donations for the 2014 campaign that totaled 300 million reais, but he denied they were bribes to obtain government contracts, the source said.

Odebrecht, who is seeking leniency to lower a 19-year sentence for corruption and money-laundering, said Temer did not directly request a donation at a dinner in 2014, though the matter was discussed in a general way.

The massive investigation into bribery and political kickbacks, dubbed Operation Car Wash, threatens to bring down members of Temer’s inner circle and has generated political uncertainty that is undermining business confidence and prolonging Brazil’s two-year recession.

Electoral court judge Herman Benjamin is seeking to determine if a 10 million reais ($3.2 million) contribution allegedly sought by Temer was paid from graft money, as claimed by another Odebrecht executive in plea bargain testimony.

Temer has said the donation was legal and duly registered, but Benjamin could recommend annulling the Rousseff-Temer ticket, which would lead to the president’s removal and election of a new leader

by Congress if it is upheld by the full court.

The graft scandal endangers Temer’s efforts to push unpopular austerity reforms through Congress aimed at curbing a growing budget deficit that cost Brazil its investment grade credit rating in 2015.

“The President’s biggest chal-

lenge now is to prevent the Car Wash investigation paralyzing his reform agenda in Congress,” a Temer aide told Reuters, requesting anonymity because he was not authorized to speak about the government’s worries.

The crisis will deepen in the next few weeks when Brazil’s top prosecutor Rodrigo Janot will ask the Supreme Court to make public plea bargain statements of 77 Odebrecht executives who are expected to name up to one-third of Brazil’s federal lawmakers for taking kickbacks.

Among the politicians at risk is Temer’s chief of staff, Eliseu Padilha, who is on medical leave after prostate surgery but will have to face questions about a package of 1 million reais he allegedly requested as part an undeclared contribution from Odebrecht.

A lawyer and longtime friend of Temer’s, José Yunes, has approached prosecutors to confirm the package was handed over at his office for Padilha but that he had no idea that it contained cash, leaving the chief of staff in a difficult position. (rtr)

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Residents consisting of children to adults lined with their mobile phone to capture the image of the royal entourage.

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People vivacious to welcome delegates of Saudi Arabia’s King

RIGHT at 17:53 local time, the aircraft carrying the King of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, landed at Ngurah Rai Airport on Saturday (Mar. 4). The B744 aircraft previously departed from Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam, heading to the Ngurah Rai Airport, Bali. Fifteen minutes later, it was followed by the aircraft carrying the second entourage and the third entourage arrived at 18:20.

When going out of the plane, King Salman was immediately

greeted by Pendet Dance. A total of 50 children performed the

dance. Moreover, after the dance performance those children had

the opportunity to take pictures together.

From the observation at location, along the path traversed by the royal entourage was thronged by people who enthusiastically welcomed the arrival of the entourage from the King-

dom of Saudi Arabia. Residents consisting of children to adults lined with their mobile phone to capture the image of the royal entourage. As planned, the entourage of King Salman will be vacationing in Bali until March 9. (kmb23)

Other than for Nyepi, orders of bamboo for penjor start arriving

BANGLI - Ahead of Nyepi celebration of the Caka Year 1939 at the end of March, the order of bamboo begins to arrive. In addition to the orders for Nyepi, the bamboo is also intended for the making of penjor of Galungan. Due to many orders, the bamboo artisans begin to dither to meet the order. This was admitted by a bamboo artisan from Kayubihi, Bangli, Mangku Gandri.

Gandri explained that before the celebration of Nyepi, the orders of bamboo begins to arrive. They are from Karangasem, Denpasar, Gianyar, Badung and Buleleng. According to him, the bamboo will be used for the making of ogoh-ogoh (papiér mâché demon) and other

ritual means.

“The bamboo ordered belongs to the tali, petung et cetera. It is used for the making of ogoh-ogoh, while some other people use it to build houses. Similarly, there are also people using for the making of penjor though Galungan remains too long,” he said.

He said that in once delivery he carries 700 stems of bamboo. The price of bamboo on sale varies in accordance with their length. He has a total of 2,000 stems of bamboo used for penjor material and almost the same stock of bamboo for other needs.

“The price of large-sized bamboo with the length of 6 meters is IDR 9,000 per stem. In the

meantime, the price of bamboo for penjor is set at IDR 11,000-12,000 per stem,” he said.

Further, he said that with the presence of a lot of holidays and the number of project development in Bali, he hoped that bamboo order continues to increase. However, he said that many orders of bamboo do not always happen. Sometimes, he only receives small number of orders.

“There are times when I get many orders and little orders. So, many orders do not come every day. Sometimes my order is too quiet. Hopefully, my bamboo order continues to rise in keeping with the coming of many feast days,” hoped Mangku Gandri. (nan)

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Due to many orders, the bamboo artisans begin to dither to meet the order.

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Fight against extortion indiscriminatingly

EARLY this year, the anti-extortion taskforce of Bali police teaming up with relevant agencies intensifies its action. Moreover, the untouched extortion acts by individuals of mass organizations has been hunted down and arrested since the Bali police are under the leadership of Dr. Petrus Reinhard Golose. Many perpetrators of extortion have been arrested by provincial police along with the ranks, including six individual members of the two major mass organizations in Bali having been detained in jail.

“Since the new Bali police chief, he clearly shows his stance to eradicate drugs, hooliganism and terrorism.

The extortion committed by individual members of mass organizations is categorized to be an extortion,” said Spokesman of Bali Police, Hengky Widjaja, on Saturday (Mar. 4).

He asserted that the rank of Bali police is ordered to firmly crack down on the extortion and prosecute it completely, including places of public services. “So, if any extortion is still found, please let us know. Bali police and the ranks want to provide the best and excellent service, without extortion and free from corruption, collusion and nepotism,” he said.

Prof. Dr. I Ketut Rai Setiabudhi, an academician, expressed that since the national police chief General Tito Karnavian established the anti-extortion taskforce in each provincial police, it directly takes actions and in a relatively short time has managed to hold red-handed

operation. He highly appreciated to the success of police particularly they have done many red-handed operations since February.

“I’m sure that community very much supports this police’s action. We hope when it is free from extortion, the public services will be getting better. This movement must be improved professionally in terms of quality and quantity,” he said.

Many organizations or individuals, added Prof. Rai, are prone to extortion either openly or coarsely or by blackmail, but it is hidden.

Therefore, it is required a technique or strategy to arrest the perpetrators in redhanded. “The agencies being prone to extortion include the national land agency (BPN), immigration, harbor authority, quarrying activities, licensing, prison, roadworthy test and others. In the past, it frequently happened at vehicle registration and driving license submission, but it has now been increasingly clean,” said the lecturer of anticorruption study clinic at

the Udayana University.

Related to this, police should continuously strengthen its commitment to fight against extortion indiscriminately and should be brave because people are very much looking forward to the police. If police are strong, the country will surely be strong and the people will get protected.

He explained that being caught in red-handed legally means the arrest of someone while committing a crime or immediately after committing a crime. If a moment later is found any objects alleged to have been used to commit criminal acts, it can become an indication if the person is the perpetrator or helps others to do so.

The presence of the state, in this case the police, to combat extortion seems to have been considered as common thing because it has lasted longer. Actually, it is a criminal act of extortion and becomes the duty of police to combat it. Therefore, police should remain consistent and committed, especially should have courage to take firm action, including against those claiming as the member of mass organization.

“Whoever becomes the police chief, this commitment must still be implemented. By that way, the extortion will not happen again. The mass organization is not guilty, but

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the guilt lies in the individual that conducts the extortion or blackmail. When the extortion is intended to enrich the organization, it includes in corporate crime,” said Prof.

Rai. In the meantime, a legal practitioner, Edy Hartaka, said that red-handed operation and prosecution of other corruption cases should not be selective, whether it is committed by individual member of police, military, civil servant or mass organization.

The anti-extortion taskforce should dare to take firm action against anyone indiscriminately and in accordance with Article 2 of Presidential Decree No. 87/2016 on the antiextortion taskforce that has duties to eradicate extortion effectively and efficiently.

“When talking about extortion in general, it can be charged under Article 368 of Criminal Code with a maximum penalty of nine months imprisonment. If the offender is a civil servant or equivalent, it will be charged under Section 423 of Criminal Code with a maximum penalty of six years. There is a penal provision whose penalty is greater than that, namely Article 12 e of Corruption Act,” he said.

Extortion, said Edy, is the same as corruption. If the extortion revealed contains the elements of blackmail, then the case will be dealt with by police. Public prosecutor only plays its role in the prosecution.

Anti-extortion taskforce should optimize the investigation and query of the case revealed thoroughly. It is meant to give deterrent effect to the perpetrators, particularly in the public service sector so that it does not happen again.

“Hopefully, this taskforce remains firm and will not be selective in carrying out their duties. Public can also participate in the eradication of extortion directly or indirectly, either through electronic or non-electronic media. It is in accordance with Article 12 paragraph 1 and 2 of the Presidential Decree No. 87/2016,” asked Edy. (rah)

International

Six ASEAN stock exchanges make cooperation

MANGUPURA - Seven stock exchange companies of six ASEAN countries will establish cooperation to strengthen the ASEAN stock exchanges. If all the 3,814 stock exchange companies in ASEAN merge, they will become the largest stock exchange in the world. Moreover, they can beat the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ. This was stated by Chairman of the 26th ASEAN CEO’s Meeting on Friday (Mar. 3).

However in reality, trading value of the stock exchanges in ASEAN is under 1 percent of the total world market capitalization of 3.1 percent with 40 percent liquidity. “If the sales are carried out separately, it is rather difficult to compete. Well, today we agree to make deeper and more concrete collaboration,” said Tito who is also Director of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI).

The next concern is to harmonize the framework of existing regulations considering that each country has their respective regulation. “We have to facilitate the issue that may arise in the ASEAN products, do cross-listing of the ASEAN products and make standardization and recognition among the stock exchanges for the professionals,” he explained.

Related to the cross listing, the first thing to do is to establish bilateral agreement. Three countries namely Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand have jointly evaluated their trading. “At first, we’re trying to cross-list in 10 companies in two countries,” he said.

The listing will be gradually carried out. Regulatory constraints have caused his party to be unable to realize it immediately. However, this can be tricked with the Indonesia Deposit Receipt (IDR).

He was confident that the collaboration of the ASEAN stock exchanges will have a positive impact on the participating stock exchanges. According to him, since the six countries got together and established communication, the market capitalization and the public interest to invest increased significantly. The meeting in Bali becomes a good opportunity. “We agree to build a better cooperation,” he added.

In the future, the six countries with seven stock exchange companies have agreed not to mutually bring down, but to do mutual support. “We will make regulations that will not eliminate other countries,” he said. (kmb42)

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March Highlights at The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali

The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali is proud to present an exciting culinary journey from our signature Mediterranean & Pan-Asian restaurant at Soleil, to Oriental tastes of Cantonese & Szechuan atTable8 or an International Gastronomic experience at The Cafe, plus an abundant of additional choices. This

March 2017, explore the various indulgences offered at The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali.

cious noodles to be discovered which will captivate your taste buds for this popular cuisine at The Cafe.

Thai noodles at The Cafe

Schiacciata Alla Fiorentina at Mulia Deli

Enjoy authentic Thai noodles at The Cafe and the wonderful flavours of Thai Cuisine. From the classic pad thai, to guay tiew gai toon and khaow soy gai, as well as other deli-

WEEKLY EVENTS and FARMERS MARKETS EVERY SATURDAY Meditation class by Mangku Budi Dharma 14-16:30 Bona, Blahbatuh meet at Ubud Cocomarket at 13:00 Saturday Market Oldman’s Cafe Canggu, Batu Bolong Beach, pottery fresh produce, clothing Sand Beach Club and Restaurant, Sanur Every second Saturday Biasa Art Space, Jl. Raya Seminyak 24, Seminyak, Fresh produce, potted plants, meat pie, sshie, coffee and more.

Every Saturday 9AM-2PM OrganIc Farmer’s Market Pizza Bagus (Jl. Pengosekan), Ubud EVERY SUNDAY Soul to soul spirituall dialogue Anand Ashram, Ubud Jl Sri Wedari KM 3 Mantra chanting 6-6:30pm Navaraha Arati 6:30-6:45pm Meditation, Satsang and celebration 6:45-8:30pm www.ubudashram.org SUNDAY MARKETS 10AM 1PM Sunday Market at Batu Jimbar Jl. Danau Tablingan , Sanur 10AM-4PM The Sands Beach Club and Restaurant Sunday MArket Jl. Danau Tamblingan, No 27, Sanur 9:30AM-1PM Sunday Market @ Warung Sopa Jl. Sugriwas no36, Padang Tegal, Ubud 9AM-2PM Samadi Sunday Market Jalan. Padang Linjong 39, Canggu, 9AM-2PM Wednesday and Sunday Ubud Organik Market Jl. Raya Pengosekan across from Zens Hotel Tebesaya, Ubud 12PM-10PM Sunday Food Festival & Bazaar Byrdhouse Beach Club, Sanur 10AM-6PM, Mercure,last sunday of every month, jl. ,Mertasari, Sanur, fashion food and and kids activities The Coffee Spot, Jalan Peigenet 888X,Seminyak, last Sunday of every month, garage sale clothing, books, and hand-made jewellery

Enjoy Florence’s traditional carnival cake at Mulia Deli - Schiacciata alla Fiorentina. Famous for its fresh scent of orange peel, sweet vanilla and fluffy texture. This decadent treat is the perfect takeaway enjoyment to enjoy with your cup of afternoon tea or evening cocktail.

Snail Promotion at Table8

The culinary team at Table8 has fired up their kitchen to prepare delicious flower snail creations just for the month of March. From the simple poached flower snails, to chilled marinated flower snails in Chinese wine recipe among others in a musttry menu.

Calcotada at Soleil & Sky Bar

Celebrate the annual Catalonia ritual at Soleil & Sky Bar – Calçotada, featuring char grilled young leeks with romesco, lamb, beef and rustic sausage over charcoal fire to bring out the smoky flavour.

Swimming Crab at Edogin

Swimming crab is better known as Watari Gani or Gazami in the Japanese tongue. This season, Edogin has prepared signature recipes of these swimmer crabs known for their sweet and delicious meat. Savour them with traditional Japanese sashimi style, dipped in our signature sauce or try the kani su Gazami crab and kani kohra yaki Gazami crab.

Go Loco for Coco at Mulia Spa

One of the most popular treatments in Mulia Spa, the Hot Relaxing Coco Cup Massage is a combination of warm hands and smooth coconut shells. This duo gently eases deep seated tension around the neck, shoulders and spine area with a focus on the energy points. Perfect for stress relief, insomnia and jet lag. For more information, please visit www.themulia. com or call (62 361) 301 7777.

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Another award for Viola Davis: Harvard ‘Artist of the Year’

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Host Arnold Schwarzenegger poses after a panel for “The New Celebrity Apprentice” in Universal City, California, December 9, 2016.

Schwarzenegger quits ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ over show’s Trump ties

LOS ANGELES - Arnold Schwarzenegger said on Friday he will not be back for another season of NBC’s reality show “The Celebrity Apprentice,” blaming U.S. President Donald Trump’s ongoing role as executive producer for low ratings.

Action movie star Schwarzenegger took over as host of “Celebrity Apprentice” last year. His first season, which premiered in January, has been watched by around 4 million to 5 million viewers.

“Everyone - from the celebrities to the crew to the marketing department - was a straight 10, and I would absolutely work with all of them again on a show that doesn’t have this baggage,” Schwarzenegger said in a statement.

The actor’s representative said Schwarzenegger would not be returning for a second season.

NBC, a unit of Comcast Corp, did not comment on Schwarzenegger’s decision not to return for another season, or the show’s future.

There was no immediate comment from Trump or the White House on Friday.

Schwarzenegger, a Republican who served two terms as California governor but said he did not

vote for Trump as president, told British film magazine Empire in an interview published on Friday that he was leaving the show due to Trump’s involvement.

News that Trump will retain an executive producer credit on the show, which usually involves a payment, caused a media furor in December about potential conflicts of interest.

Schwarzenegger told Empire that the show was “a really great opportunity, but “under the circumstances I don’t want to do it again.”

“When people found out that Trump was still involved as executive producer and was still receiving money from the show, then half the people (started) boycotting it,” Schwarzenegger said.

New York businessman Trump, who took office in January after winning November’s presidential election, became a household name as the host of “The Apprentice” and

CAMBRIDGE — Fresh from her best supporting actress Oscar win for her role in “Fences,” Viola Davis is at Harvard University to receive the 2017 Artist of the Year Award from the Harvard Foundation.

Davis is attending the Cultural Rhythms Festival on Saturday.

She briefly came on stage before taking a seat to watch a series of cultural musical performances by students.

In addition to the Oscar, Davis received the Critics’ Choice, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, and British Academy of Films and Television Arts awards for her portrayal of Rose Maxson in the film adaptation of “Fences,” an August Wilson play. Davis also won a Tony Award for the 2010 Broadway revival of the play.

Previous winners of the Harvard award include Quincy Jones, Andy Garcia, Matt Damon, Salma Hayek and Shakira. (ap)

Twelve treated for chemical weapons agents in Mosul since March 1, UN says

BAGHDAD - Twelve people, including women and children, are being treated for possible exposure to chemical weapons agents in Mosul, where Islamic State is fighting off an offensive by U.S.-backed Iraqi forces, the United Nations said on Saturday.

“The Celebrity Apprentice” for 14 seasons, where contestants would compete in business challenges.

Trump mocked Schwarzenegger and the 43 percent fall in the coveted 18-to-49-year-old audience for the show’s January premiere, sparking a Twitter fight between America’s two biggest celebritiesturned-politicians. (rtr)

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A man cries as he carries his daughter while walking from an Islamic State-controlled part of Mosul towards Iraqi special forces soldiers during a battle in Mosul, Iraq March 4, 2017.

Picture taken on March 4, 2017.

The U.N.’s World Health Organization has activated with partners and local health authorities “an emergency response plan to safely treat men, women and children who may be exposed to the highly toxic chemical,” the agency said in a statement.

It said all 12 patients had been received since March 1 for treatment which they are undergoing in Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdish region, east of Mosul. Four of them are showing “severe signs associated with exposure to a blister agent”. The patients were exposed to the chemical agents in the eastern side of Mosul.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on

Friday that five children and two women were receiving treatment for exposure to chemical agents.

The ICRC statement did not say which side used the chemical agents that caused blisters, redness in the eyes, irritation, vomiting and coughing.

Iraqi forces captured the eastern side of Mosul in January after 100 days of fighting and launched their attack on the districts that lie west of the Tigris river on Feb. 19. The eastern side remains within reach of the militants’ rockets and mortar shells.

Defeating Islamic State in Mosul would crush the Iraqi wing of the caliphate declared by the group’s leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, in 2014, over parts of Iraq and Syria.

The U.N. Humanitarian Coordinator in Iraq, Lise Grande, called for an investigation.

“This is horrible. If the alleged use of chemical weapons is confirmed, this is a serious violation of international humanitarian law and a war crime, regardless of who the targets or the victims of the attacks are,” she said in a statement.(rtr) 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.